Goodwood 2026: Every Major Performance Reveal

The Goodwood Festival of Speed runs July 9-12, 2026, and the 2026 edition arrives stacked. Manufacturers have lined up world debuts and European firsts across every segment: a 880-hp Ferrari track weapon, a Grand Prix tribute supercar, an extreme 3,042-PS Chinese hypercar making its European run, a heritage-inspired Renault electric hot hatch, and a hillclimb-focused Porsche-based bespoke machine chasing a long-standing course record.

Below is every major reveal — specs, context, and what they mean for the performance car landscape.

Ferrari 296 Speciale A

What it is: Ferrari's track-focused evolution of the 296 GTB, following the coupe Speciale from earlier in 2026. The A suffix denotes its open-top Aperta configuration.

The 296 Speciale A is Ferrari's reply to the question: what happens when you take the already-rapid 296 GTB (2.9s 0-60) and remove weight, add aero, and dial up the hybrid integration? The answer, according to Ferrari, is a sub-3-second 0-100 kph drop-top that handles more like the 488 Pista Spider than the road-focused 296 it descended from.

Goodwood is the world debut for the Aperta variant.

Ferrari Amalfi Spider

What it is: Ferrari's 2+2 grand tourer replacing the Roma Spider, built around the Purosangue-derived V6 hybrid platform — Ferrari's first GT to use this powertrain layout.

The Amalfi Spider targets buyers who want a V6 Ferrari drop-top for daily grand touring rather than track use. Compared to the 296 Speciale A, it trades the final edge of performance for longer-range comfort and the 2+2 layout.

Ferrari 849 Testarossa

What it is: Ferrari's most powerful road car ever — a limited production hypercar marking Ferrari's 75th anniversary of Formula 1. The name revives the legendary Testarossa lineage.

The 849 Testarossa may be the most significant Ferrari road car in a generation. A naturally aspirated V12 — Ferrari's heritage powertrain — paired with a hybrid system to produce over 1,000 cv positions it above the SF90 Stradale (1,000 hp) in Ferrari's hierarchy. It runs 0-100 kph in under 2.5 seconds, making it one of the fastest non-electric production cars ever built.

Goodwood will be the first public running for the 849 Testarossa.

Ferrari at Goodwood: 75 Years of Formula 1

In addition to the road car reveals, Ferrari is bringing significant F1 heritage machinery to celebrate 75 years in Formula 1 — including several championship-winning cars driven by current and former Ferrari F1 drivers on the hillclimb course. Ferrari's presence at Goodwood 2026 is the largest in the event's history.

Toyota GR GT

What it is: Toyota's long-rumored GR GT production sports car, making its world debut at Goodwood. Toyota has closely guarded specifications ahead of the reveal.

Toyota confirmed the GR GT will run a hybrid powertrain. Power output and 0-60 specifications had not been publicly released ahead of the Goodwood debut. Expect full specs at the reveal on July 9 — the GR GT is anticipated to exceed 600 hp and target a sub-3.5-second 0-60 to compete directly with the Porsche 718 and Chevrolet Corvette C8.

Yangwang U9 Xtreme — European Hillclimb Debut

What it is: BYD's 3,042-PS (2,235 kW) electric hypercar, making its first European competitive appearance at Goodwood's hillclimb course after the standard U9 debuted in 2023.

The U9 Xtreme is already known as the fastest Chinese car ever produced and one of the fastest production cars in the world — its 308 mph top speed puts it behind only the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut's claimed 310 mph. The Goodwood hillclimb will be the first competitive European demonstration run.

For more on the U9 Xtreme's specifications and how it fits into the global fastest-cars picture, see Fastest Chinese Cars of 2026 and Fastest Car in the World 2026.

Renault 5 Turbo 3E

What it is: Renault's modern electric homage to the iconic 5 Turbo rally car, making its UK debut at Goodwood before deliveries begin in late 2026.

The 5 Turbo 3E channels the rear-mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout of the original 5 Turbo in electric form. Renault describes it as a road-legal track car with no driver assistance systems — pure mechanical grip and driver input only. The 1,980-unit production run matches the year the original 5 Turbo was launched.

Notably, Renault claims 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) rather than a 0-60 figure. The equivalent 0-60 mph would be approximately 3.3-3.4 seconds.

GuntherrWerks F-26

What it is: GuntherrWerks' 1,067-hp Porsche 911-based bespoke special, making a hillclimb attempt targeting the production-derived class record of 39.081 seconds up the 1.16-mile Goodwood course.

GuntherrWerks builds highly modified but street-legal Porsches in limited numbers. The F-26 pushes that philosophy to its logical extreme for a Goodwood record attempt.

Denza Z9 GT — UK Market Launch

What it is: BYD's luxury sub-brand Denza launches the Z9 GT in the UK at Goodwood. The Z9 GT is a 1,140-hp pure-electric grand touring wagon targeting Mercedes-AMG GT and Porsche Taycan buyers.

The Z9 GT is notable because it targets the high-performance luxury EV estate segment — a category that, until recently, only Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo occupied at the top tier.

The GPS Timing Angle

Every car at Goodwood 2026 publishes 0-100 kph rather than 0-60 mph — because the European test standard measures to 100 kph, not 62.1 mph (100 kph). The difference sounds trivial but adds approximately 0.1-0.2 seconds to every figure. A Ferrari 849 Testarossa that claims "under 2.5 seconds 0-100 kph" likely runs 0-60 mph in closer to 2.2-2.3 seconds.

This measurement gap is why independent GPS testing matters. FastTrack measures from a true 0 mph standstill to exactly 60 mph — the same benchmark used by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, and every US publication. Try it on your own car and see where it places on the leaderboards.

FAQ

When is Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026?

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 runs from July 9-12 at the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, UK. The hillclimb course is open across all four days; world debuts and manufacturer reveals are concentrated on the first two days.

What is the fastest car at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026?

The Yangwang U9 Xtreme — with 3,042 PS and a claimed 308 mph top speed — is the most powerful and fastest-topped car at Goodwood 2026. The Ferrari 849 Testarossa, with over 1,000 cv and sub-2.5s 0-100 kph, is the fastest-accelerating production car making its debut at the event.

Is the Ferrari 296 Speciale A the same as the Speciale coupe?

No. The Ferrari 296 Speciale (coupe) and 296 Speciale A (Aperta/open-top) are separate models, both based on the 296 GTB. The Aperta removes the fixed roof and adds a folding structure. Ferrari typically releases the coupe first and the spider variant later; both share the same powertrain and aero package.

What is the GuntherrWerks F-26?

The GuntherrWerks F-26 is a 1,067-hp, Porsche 911-based bespoke performance car built by US manufacturer GuntherrWerks. At Goodwood 2026, it is attempting the production-derived class hillclimb record of 39.081 seconds over the 1.16-mile course.

Is the Toyota GR GT a production car?

Toyota confirmed the GR GT will enter production but had not disclosed final production numbers, pricing, or delivery timelines ahead of its Goodwood world debut. Full specifications were expected at the July 9 reveal.