Turbo special: inside the February 2026 Classic & Sports Car

| 8 Jan 2026
Classic & Sports Car – Turbo special: inside the February 2026 Classic & Sports Car

That’s not a subtle cover line because this month in Classic & Sports Car, we are paying tribute to all things turbocharged – details below.

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Turbo celebration

Classic & Sports Car – Turbo special: inside the February 2026 Classic & Sports Car

Our five-feature turbo special kicks off with this seven-car, 16-page epic, as members of the Classic & Sports Car team pick their dream turbocharged classic cars from seven nations with a history of blown brilliance.

Turn to p62 for this megatest featuring the Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Turbo, Renault 5 Turbo, Saab 99 turbo, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, Porsche 911 turbo, Subaru Impreza WRX STi and Fiat Uno Turbo ie.


BMW vs Jaguar

Classic & Sports Car – Turbo special: inside the February 2026 Classic & Sports Car

If you prefer something more discreet, from p106 we have two of the greatest pre-war sports cars.

German sophistication meets British brawn as Martin Buckley samples the BMW 328 and SS Jaguar 100.


Welsh wonder

Classic & Sports Car – Turbo special: inside the February 2026 Classic & Sports Car

We’ve a tale of the unexpected from p114.

Meet this unique Gilbern GT built with Chevy V8 power to settle an on-track grudge match – Simon Hucknall gets behind the wheel.


Bentley Turbo Rs

Classic & Sports Car – Turbo special: inside the February 2026 Classic & Sports Car

And here’s a preview of another feature in our turbo celebration.

Nathan Chadwick ventured into the British capital after dark with a Bentley Turbo R and a Turbo RT LWB, crucial models in the marque’s history – read more from p84.


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