New cars you can see at the 2025 Festival of Speed

Aston Martin DB12 Volante

The DB12 ushered in a new era for Aston Martin, the brand’s next-generation grand tourer raised the bar for what we should expect from every car that rolls out of Gaydon, and now it’s available as the convertible DB12 Volante. Powered by the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 680PS (500kW), we’ll get our first chance to see it in motion at the Festival of Speed, with the potential to accelerate from 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds.

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante

And it won’t be alone, because Aston Martin is also bringing the Vanquish Volante for its debut at the Festival of Speed. The Vanquish name was revived in September 2024 with the reveal of a brand new model, and it didn’t take long for the top to be removed from this stunning new Super GT. That 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 will howl on the famous Goodwood Hill throughout the event, slamming 835PS (614kW) and 1,000Nm (738lb ft) of torque into the tarmac on its way past the House. We implore you not to miss the Vanquish Volante when it takes to the Hill.

Aston Martin DBX S

Aston Martin caused quite the stir with its entry into the SUV sector five years ago, and the DBX has proven pretty popular in that time. The DBX707 injected an extra level of performance in 2022, and now it’s been kicked up a further notch with the introduction of the DBX S, which will also make its Festival of Speed debut this summer. It’s the most powerful iteration yet, with the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 now producing 727PS (535kW) and 900Nm (664lb ft) of torque. It’s also been subject to several design tweaks to give the DBX S a clear distinction, and we can’t wait to hear this thing roar through his quad exhaust system as it makes its way up the Hill.

Aston Martin Valhalla

We’ve waited a long time for this, but we can officially say that the Aston Martin Valhalla will be making its UK dynamic debut at the 2025 Festival of Speed. Since it was first revealed as a prototype back in 2019, the Valhalla has been edging slowly towards production, and now the wait is almost over. The 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 will roar up the Goodwood Hill for the first time, giving us a first proper look at a car that will be limited to a production run of just 999 units. Incorporating Formula 1 technology and a hybrid system producing 1,079PS (794kW), the Valhalla is capable of a 217mph top speed producing more than 600kg of downforce. You do not want to miss this car when it flies past Goodwood House.

BMW Concept Speedtop

BMW is bringing out the big guns for the 2025 Festival of Speed. First on the list is one of the most exclusive cars the Bavarian marque has ever produced. It’s also one of the coolest. A sleek shooting brake with bespoke styling, the BMW Concept Speedtop will inform a limited production of just 70 cars worldwide. We think it looks absolutely mega, and well worth a visit inside the BMW Individual Lounge, where this car will be making its UK debut.

BMW M2 CS

Somewhat less exclusive, but no less impressive, is the new BMW M2 CS, which will be making its UK dynamic debut at the 2025 Festival of Speed. The most extreme iteration of the M2 to date, this new CS packs a 530PS (390kW) punch capable of slinging its lightweight carbon-fibre infused body from 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds. It’s rear-wheel drive, as it should be, with a six-cylinder engine, and you can see it in action on the Hill across the four-day event. Fingers crossed it’s flaunting the optional gold wheels.

BMW Vision Driving Experience

This one’s a little bit different, because it is a car, but it’s not something you’re ever going to be able to buy. At least not in this form. The BMW Vision Driving Experience is a physical test hub for a whole host of future technology BMW is planning to introduce onto its next generation of road cars. The VDX as it’s known has already showcased astonishing capabilities, traversing a 55-degree ramp for example, but the big number we’re looking out for is a scarcely believable 18,000Nm (13,276lb ft) of torque, which is set to be unleashed on the Goodwood Hill when this car makes it UK dynamic debut. It’s going to be an impressive sight, with active aero and several other tricks up its sleeve.

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X

What BMW is referring to as its SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle), the Neue Klasse X is a pretty accurate representation of what we can expect from the next-generation BMW iX3. It’s a compact electric car with SUV styling and a new generation interior, which you’ll be able to see up close while it’s on static display throughout the Festival of Speed.

Honda 0 SUV

Honda introduced its next generation of electric cars back in January, the 0 Series, which is scheduled to launch in 2026. We’re now going to get our first look at one of them, the 0 SUV, when it makes its European debut at the 2025 Festival of Speed. The prototype was first seen at CES, and it’s set to incorporate a great deal of cutting-edge tech including a new operating system called ASIMO OS, which incorporates automated driving and advanced driver assistance. The Honda 0 SUV will be on static display on the Honda stand.

Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition

This is equally sad and exciting, as Honda prepares to pull the Honda Civic Type R out of Europe. The FL5’s engine is no longer compliant with emissions, so to say goodbye to the popular hot hatch the brand is producing 40 final models, badged the Ultimate Edition. This limited run Civic Type R is draped in carbon-fibre additions inside and out, and finished in a bold white and red livery. The Honda Civic Type R will be making its dynamic debut on the Goodwood Hill at the 2025 Festival of Speed.

Honda Prelude e:HEV

The Civic Type R will be joined on the Hill by an exciting new upcoming addition to the Honda range. The Prelude hails the return of a name that hasn’t been seen since 2001, and now it’s back to make its dynamic debut at the 2025 Festival of Speed. Powered by the 2.0-litre hybrid engine also found in the Civic, the engineering is focused on delivering an thrilling driving experience, supplemented with bucket seats up front and an ‘S+’ button that activates a system that simulates sporty gearchanges.

Honda Super EV Concept

Anyone who was sad about the demise of the Honda e can now look forward to the Festival of Speed with renewed verve, as we await the global debut of the new Honda Super EV Concept. There’s no doubting the DNA of the Honda e has been passed down to this new electric city runaround, but these initial images promise an even bolder look that gives off a proper kei car aura. We’re not going to miss the chance to take a close look at the Honda Super EV Concept when it’s in action at the Festival of Speed.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N

Hyundai has been on quite the roll with its high-performance EVs, and the brand’s next creation is due to break cover at Goodwood this summer. Steroids have been injected into the streamlined shape of the Ioniq 6, and now we’re looking forward to the official unveiling of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N. We think the standard model looks absolutely fantastic, and now with flared arches contributing to a wider, more aggressive stance topped by a large rear wing, there’s no doubt this will be one of the coolest looking cars at the Festival of Speed. You can catch this ‘Corner Rascal’ in action on the Hill throughout the event.

Lanzante 95-59

We don’t know too much about this car yet, but the impending launch of the Lanzante 95-59 at the 2025 Festival of Speed is bound to capture plenty of attention when the covers come off at 11:00 on Thursday 10^th July. It’s a car built to pay homage to the McLaren F1 GTR that took victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1995, of which only 59 will be made. What we do know is that it will feature a three-seat layout and a power-to-weight ratio of 700PS (515kW) per tonne. It’s being designed by Paul Howse, the man behind the McLaren P1, and the teaser images suggest it’s going to be a racing car for the road.

MG Cyberster Black

MG made up a big part of proceedings at last year’s Festival of Speed, where its centenary celebrations included the dynamic debut of the HS and Cyber GTS models. In 2025, MG brings two new models to the event to make their European debuts, starting with the Cyberster Black. As you’d expect from the name, this electric two-seater convertible features all-black paintwork paired with an all-black interior and marks the return of the MG Cyberster to the Festival of Speed, having made its world debut here in 2023.

MG Cyber X Concept

The Cyber X concept is the next new thing from MG, a compact EV with a design that includes pop-up headlights and short front and rear overhangs for a shape that’s geared towards urban driving. Moreover, MG will reveal two new EVs at the Festival of Speed, with the first opportunity to see them coming at 11:00 on Thursday 10^th July and one of them set to go up the Hill. It will be joined by the MG EX4, which will tackle the Hillclimb with a new livery specifically for the occasion, tributing the MG Metro 6R4.

Mini John Cooper Works Electric

The Mini John Cooper Works badge has adorned some of the most exciting hatchbacks in recent memory, and it returns now for Mini’s new electric era to signify the most powerful model in the range. With 258PS (190kW) and a 0-62mph time of 5.9 seconds, it’s one of the fastest Minis ever, and you’ll get to see exactly how fast for yourself when it flies up the Hill across all four days of the Festival of Speed.

Mini John Cooper Works Aceman

And it’ll be joined by the Mini John Cooper Works Aceman, the performance version of Mini’s new compact SUV. It features the same electric powertrain housed in a bulkier body, and will also be in action throughout the event on the Goodwood Hill.

Praga Bohema

This car has been in the making for a while now. We’ve even seen it at Goodwood before when the Bohema made its public debut on static display back in 2023 and now we’re going to experience this exciting new hypercar from the Czech manufacturer in action for the first time on the Festival of Speed Hill. Its 700PS (515kW) twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 is sure to deliver quite the dramatic launch away from the start line.

The 2025 Festival of Speed takes place on 10^th-13^th July. Thursday tickets are now limited. A small batch of extra tickets for Friday–Sunday have just been released, exclusively for members of the GRRC.