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British sports cars have a storied and also truly impressive background.British Sports Car Hall of Fame keeps in mind that while manufacturers were producing the precursors to modern showing off cars before the second world war.
All this led to a booming automotive industry that has only grown more iconic in the years since.
The McLaren F1
The McLaren F1 is an excellent place to start when considering British cars. This car was in production for only a few short years in the 1990s, and it made a long-term impression on auto enthusiasts anywhere.McLaren has always been a leader in the world of supercar design and production.
McLaren notes that this vehicle sports an iconic one-plus-two seating configuration and a massive 618 horsepower engine.
It’s said to be somewhat quirky yet spacious vehicle to sit and drive while the riders experience an explosive acceleration and state of the art handling.
Jaguar E-Type
Jaguar E-Type another iconic example of classic British car-making excellence.
This classic was believed to be first introduced in 1961 at the Geneva Motor Show. The E-Type paved the way for classic, rounded Jaguar features.
Sports Car Digest calls it the classic antihero car, it took the British automotive world by storm when it was introduced.
This car was different as it was made in huge volumes and was accessible by a large portion of the public rather than remaining an out-of-reach luxury item that only the wealthiest could attain.
E-Type UK notes that this Jaguar was driven by all manner of celebrities at the tops of their game including George Harrison and Frank Sinatra.
Lotus 7
First released in 1957, this Lotus led the way for a new design. Today, drivers might be more familiar with the Lotus Exige, which is of course another iconic British sports car in its own right.
The Lotus 7 is another statement of iconic British craftsmanship and is a favorite among Lotus lovers.
The Lotus, like many other sports car brands, began as a racing outlet. Early Lotus models were designed for hill climbs and other offroad driving exhibitions
It’s from this basic bone structure that the Lotus 7 emerged. Given life by designers firmly planted in the world of high-performance automotive excellence.
The 7 sparked an amazing level of creativity and performance for drivers of all types.
The 7 is an iconic model. It looks phenomenal and has inspired generations of other car designs that have come since.
Aston Martin DB5
It’s no shock that Aston Martin would be the builder of two iconic British sports cars. No surprise, the Aston Martin DB5 was the original ride for the classic James Bond.
However, this isn’t the only thing that makes the DB5 an iconic driving machine.
The DB5 has an enlarged engine capacity (bringing it up to 4 liters) over the previous DB4 Vantage model, the DB5 also sports a synchromesh ZF five-speed gearbox.
Aston Martin reports that the car could achieve a 0 to 60 acceleration in 7.1 seconds, and reached a top speed of 142 mph.
Obviously, compared to a modern muscle car these numbers might seem pedestrian. However, in a ’60s classic this proved to be a set of stunning achievements.
this Aston Martin could be acquired in a hard top convertible or standard model and drivers could opt for a DB5 that included a three-speed automatic transmission rather than the classic stick shift.
Classic Mini Cooper S
The Mark I Mini Cooper S is truly one of the most special cars in the British motoring world.
Introduced in 1963, the Cooper S was the high-performance variant for the Mk I Mini. The Cooper S was the most powerful and capable Mini offered at the time.
Built with a range of 1071cc, 970cc, and 1275cc inline four engines over the course of production.
These legendary cars served as the basis for a long period of competitive rallying and touring car successes, due to the combination of lightweight construction and agility.
Production of the Mk I Cooper S lasted until 1967, when it was replaced by the Mk II Mini Cooper S.
