Brands of English cars: list, photos

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

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 firm. It was founded in 2001. Produces sports carslimited series. The company recently unveiled the Ariel Nomad, a powerful and quiet sports utility vehicle. This car, thanks to a 238-horsepower engine, accelerates to “hundreds” in just 3.4 seconds. The company also released the Ariel Ace motorcycle in 2015. It is aggregated with a 170-horsepower engine and can accelerate to 260 km / h. Really impressive.

Ascari is a company that also produces English sports cars (both racing and road cars). The firm was established in 1995. The brightest model of the company is Ascari KZ1. By the way, one of the most exclusive cars in the world. Each copy is assembled by hand, 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 seconds. And its top speed is 320 km/h.

Legendary firm

Telling about the brands of English cars, the list of which is really impressive, one cannot forget about such a concern as Aston Martin. This firm 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 are just a few of the models the company has released.

The last car listed is new for 2016/17. Under its hood, specialists 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 her speedthe 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, the photo above shows everything.

Bentley Motors

This company manufactures luxury cars. The firm was founded in 1919. Even the very first model had impressive performance (for the 20s). Under the hood of the novelty was a 65-horsepower engine. Motorists of those times immediately understood that this company had a great future. And so it turned out.

Now connoisseurs of luxury cars are actively discussing the first crossover from Bentley, which the 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 only the interior is more impressive than its characteristics. If we discuss those British cars that can strike on the spot with their interior, then this Bentley model will be in the first place. A photo of the salon, by the way, is provided below.

Bristol Cars

This company started in 1945. And it, 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 large. Each car from Bristol Cars is assembled by hand. And are issuedthey are in small batches. So, for example, in 1982 the company sold only 104 copies. In 2011, however, this company was acquired by the Kamkorp Group holding.

Not so long ago it was announced that the company will soon start 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 an option with a 6-automatic transmission will also be offered). I must say that the novelty impresses with its dynamics. Its maximum is 250 km / h, and it accelerates to “hundreds” in just 3.8 seconds.

World Famous Brands

Of course, one cannot fail to mention Jaguar Cars. This company was founded in 1922 and originally produced motorcycles. However, now this company is a world famous manufacturer of luxury cars. Not so long ago, she presented a novelty to the public - the Jaguar XF 2016. It is interesting that this car is offered not only with gasoline engines producing 240, 340 and 380 hp. Versions with "diesels" for 163, 180 and 300 "horses", respectively, will also be produced.

England's cars 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 are produced by this company, are known all over the world. And soon the novelty of 2016 will appear on the markets - the updated Discovery model. The main features of the SUV are an aluminum body and a new engine from Ingenium. Diesel TDV6 and SDV 211 and 256 hp will also continue to be available. Andturbocharged petrol engine with 340 hp. s.

Sports legend

McLaren Automotive is a globally renowned manufacturer of luxury 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 came the first production car. And it was a McLaren F1.

Not so long ago the world saw a new product - McLaren 675LT. Under the hood, this car has a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine. Its power is 666 "horses". This is 25 liters. With. more than its predecessor, which was the 650S. Another novelty is 100 kilograms lighter than the previous model. And this cannot but rejoice, since the reduction in mass has a positive effect on dynamics and control. Acceleration to “hundreds” of the novelty takes 2.8 seconds, and the maximum it can reach is 330 km/h. And yet, everyone knows that English cars of this company are not cheap. So, the cost of this novelty starts from 350 thousand dollars.

Rolls-Royce

This company has a very interesting history. It began in the early 1900s. First there was a company called Rolls-Royce Limited. It produced passenger cars and aircraft engines. But in 1971 the company was abolished. Nationalization took place and Rolls-Royce Motors appeared. True, in 1998 this company was completely sold to the BMW concern. So now she belongs to him. But cars are still produced under the name Rolls-Royce.”

Perhaps one of the most attractive and original cars is the new Rolls-Royce Nautical Wraith. This model was created by the company's developers 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. But this car exists in a single copy - the concern created it on an individual order.

Other firms

Besides the listed companies, there are other brands of English cars. List, photo - all provided above. In the list, you can notice such a name as 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 "adult" in the world. Her story began back in 1896.

Invicta is also a British company that has been making sports cars since 1925. True, it was closed for more than 50 years, but, in the end, production continued.

And of course, MINI brand is on the list, producing famous "mini-coopers" since 1958.