More than 40 automotive companies are of British origin. Some of them have been abolished, while others, on the contrary, have become world famous. Well, it is worth listing the brands of English cars. The list is long, so attention should be paid to the most popular.
Little-known sports car companies
A company called AC Cars Ltd was founded in 1908. And it continues to function to this day. Interestingly, this company tops the list called "The very first brands of English cars." The list starts with AC Cars Ltd. The key feature of this company is that this concern produces exclusively sports cars. The most powerful model is the rear-wheel-drive AC Ace with a 3.5-liter 354-horsepower engine and “mechanics”.
Ariel Ltd is another company. It was founded in 2001. It produces sports cars coming out in limited editions. Recently, the company introduced the public Ariel Nomad - a powerful and quiet sports SUV. This car, thanks to the 238-horsepower engine, accelerates to “hundreds” in just 3.4 seconds. And in 2015, the company launched the Ariel Ace motorcycle. It is aggregated with a 170-horsepower engine and can accelerate to 260 km / h. Really impressive.
Ascari is a company that also produces sports English cars (both racing and road). The company was established in 1995. The most striking model of the company is Ascari KZ1. By the way, one of the most exclusive cars in the world. Each instance is assembled manually, which takes 340 hours of work. Under the hood of this model is a 500-horsepower engine, thanks to which the car accelerates to “hundreds” in just 3.7 s. And its speed maximum is 320 km / h.
Legendary company
Talking about the brands of English cars, the list of which is really impressive, we can not forget about such a concern as Aston Martin. This company was founded in 1913. From the very beginning, the concern has been producing prestigious sports cars. Lagonda Taraf, DB9, Vanquish, Rapide S, Vantage GT3, Vulcan, DBX Concept, DB9 GT, DB11 - this is just a small list of those models that the company released.
The last car listed is the new 2016/17. Under its hood, experts installed a 608-horsepower 5.2-liter V12 biturbo engine, due to which the car reaches 100 km / h in less than 4 seconds. And its speed limit is 322 km / h. Even the consumption for such a car is quite modest - 13.5 liters in the combined cycle. In addition to technical features, the novelty will also please with a luxurious interior and stunning design. However, in the photo provided above, everything is visible.
Bentley motors
This company produces luxury cars. The company was founded in 1919. Even the very first model had impressive features (for the 20s). Under the hood of the novelty was a 65-horsepower engine. Motorists of those times immediately realized that this company has a great future. And so it turned out.
Now connoisseurs of luxury cars are actively discussing the first Bentley crossover, which manufacturers called the Bentayga. And this is a real work of art. Under the hood of the car is a 6-liter 608-horsepower engine, working in tandem with an 8-speed ZF. The crossover accelerates to “hundreds” in just 4.1 s. And its limit is 301 km / h. But more than its characteristics, only the interior is impressive. If we discuss those British cars that can hit on the spot with their own interior, then this Bentley model will be in first place. A photo of the cabin, by the way, is provided below.
Bristol cars
This company arose in 1945. And she, like Bentley Motors, produces luxury cars. But this company is distinguished by one feature that other brands of English cars cannot boast of, the list of which is very long. Each car from Bristol Cars is assembled by hand. And they are produced in small series. So, for example, in 1982, the company sold only 104 copies. In 2011, however, the Kamkorp Group holding company acquired this company.
Not so long ago, it was announced that the company will soon begin selling a car called the Bristol Bullet. A 375-horsepower 4.8-liter engine with a 6-speed “mechanics” was installed under the hood (although a variant with a 6-speed automatic transmission will also be offered). I must say that the novelty impresses with its dynamics. Its maximum is 250 km / h, and to “hundreds” it accelerates in just 3.8 s.
World famous brands
Naturally, one cannot but mention the Jaguar Cars. This company was established in 1922 and originally produced motorcycles. However, now this company is a world-famous manufacturer of luxury cars. Not so long ago, she presented to the public a novelty - Jaguar XF 2016. It is interesting that this car is offered not only with gasoline engines producing 240, 340 and 380 hp. More will be produced versions with "diesels" for 163, 180 and 300 "horses", respectively.
Cars of England are not only luxury sedans and powerful sports cars. In the UK there is also a concern that produces high-quality SUVs. And this is Land Rover, which appeared in 1948. “Range Rovers”, which this company produces, are known all over the world. And soon a new product of 2016 will appear on the markets - an updated Discovery model. The main features of the SUV are an aluminum body and a new engine from Ingenium. Also, diesel TDV6 and SDV on 211 and 256 hp will continue to be available. And a turbocharged gasoline engine of 340 liters. from.
Sports legend
McLaren Automotive is a world-famous company engaged in the production of expensive and luxury sports cars. The history of the company began in 1963. But at first, the company produced models exclusively for racing. Only in 1992 was the first production car released. And that was the McLaren F1.
Not so long ago, the world saw a new product - the McLaren 675LT. Under the hood, this car has a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8 engine. Its capacity is 666 "horses". This is 25 liters. from. more than its predecessor, which was the 650S. Another novelty is lighter than the previous model by 100 kilograms. And this cannot but rejoice, since the reduction in mass has a positive effect on dynamics and control. Acceleration to "hundreds" of the new items takes 2.8 seconds, and the maximum that it can reach is 330 km / h. And yet, everyone knows that the English cars of this company are not cheap. So, the cost of this new product starts at 350 thousand dollars.
Rolls royce
This company has a very interesting story. It began in the early 1900s. First there was a company called Rolls-Royce Limited. She produced cars and aircraft engines. But in 1971, the company was abolished. Nationalization occurred and Rolls-Royce Motors appeared. However, in 1998 this company was completely sold to BMW concern. So now it belongs to him. But cars are still produced under the name Rolls-Royce.
Perhaps one of the most attractive and original cars is a novelty - Rolls-Royce Nautical Wraith. The developers of the company created this model together with the famous British yacht club. The model is very attractive - it has an unusual design and an incredibly comfortable interior. And under the hood is a powerful 6.6-liter 524-horsepower engine that accelerates the car to “hundreds” in just 4.4 seconds. That's just this machine exists in a single copy - its concern created by individual order.
Other firms
In addition to these companies, there are other brands of English cars. List, photo - all provided above. On the list you can see a name like Caterham Cars - a company that produces sports cars and car kits. Daimler Motor Company is also a British company, by the way, one of the most “adults” in the world. Her story began back in 1896.
Invicta is also a British company that has been producing sports cars since 1925. True, it was closed for more than 50 years, but, in the end, production continued.
And of course, on the list you can see the MINI brand, producing famous “mini-coopers” since 1958.