Race car of the Century

What makes one car stand out from all the rest from a century of motor racing? Ground-breaking innovation? Victories at the highest level? Dominating the opposition?

Each of the cars on our shortlist below displays those qualities, and we are asking you, our readers, to help decide which one should be named the car of the century.

Voting has now opened as part of Motor Sport‘s centenary celebrations. In 100 years of publication, we have featured every significant racing car of the period in our pages, from Bentley’s Le Mans-conquering Speed Six to today’s hybrid F1 cars, Formula E machines and even autonomous racers. Click below to vote immediately and be in with a chance of winning a limited-edition print of the chosen machine.

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Alternatively, scroll down to find out more on the ten shortlisted cars — one from each decade — before having your say in crowning the very best from next month.

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Race car of the Century candidates

1920s Bentley Speed Six The Bentley Boys’ Le Mans-winning beast Read more	1930s Mercedes W154 Silver Arrow that delivered a formidable GP winning streak Read more

1940s Ferrari 166 Le Mans, Targa Florio, and Mille Miglia victor Read more	1950s Jaguar D-type The groundbreaking Le Mans winner Read more

1960s Lotus 49 Revolutionary car with era-defining engine Read more	1970s Porsche 917 Endurance racing’s monster Read more

1980s McLaren MP4/4 F1 car that won 15 races out of 16 Read more	1990s Subaru Impreza Rally car that defined the 1990s Read more

2000s Audi R8 The car that changed endurance racing forever Read more	2010s Red Bull RB9 F1 machine that sealed the team’s first dominant era Read more

 

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