The Ultimate Symphony: Best Sounding Cars at 82MM
The 82nd Members’ Meeting, presented by Audrain Motorsport, set a new benchmark for automotive acoustics. While last year’s Can-Am cars impressed attendees, this year’s lineup delivered an even more extraordinary auditory experience.
Featured Performance Stars
The event showcased an impressive array of vehicles, each contributing its unique voice to the automotive orchestra. Here are the standout performers:
Modern Racing Machines
- JOTA Cadillac V-Series.R – Demonstrated remarkable speed with its commanding presence
- GMA T.50 and T.50S – Both variants delivered exceptional sound at full throttle
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06.R GT3 – Contributed its distinctive racing notes
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 – Showcased the magnificent sound of twelve cylinders
Classic Competitors
- Darracq 200 HP – Represented pre-war engineering excellence
- Lotus-Renault 97T – Brought classic Formula One acoustics
- Ferrari 206S – Delivered iconic Italian racing heritage
- Ford Mustang Boss 302 – Exemplified American muscle car sound
GT3 Category Highlights
The GT3 class demonstrated remarkable variety in engine configurations and sound signatures:
| Car Model | Notable Characteristics |
|---|---|
| BMW Z4 GT3 | Unique engine note |
| Chevrolet Camaro GT3 | Distinctive V8 rumble |
| Porsche 997 GT3 R Evo | Refined racing sound |
Special Mentions
The T.50s, particularly at full throttle, delivered its most impressive acoustic performance to date, while the JOTA Cadillac demonstrated biblical levels of speed.
Unique Pairings
A special moment occurred when the Capris and Minis harmonized together, creating an unexpected musical interlude during the event. The GMA T.33 ‘James’ also made its presence known, adding to the diverse soundscape.
The variety of engine configurations in the GT3 category created a magnificent symphony of mechanical music, each car contributing its unique voice to the overall experience.
Historical Significance
The event successfully brought together:
- Modern racing technology
- Classic motorsport heritage
- Pre-war engineering
- Contemporary GT racing
The combination of these different eras and engineering philosophies created an unprecedented auditory experience that surpassed previous Members’ Meetings, establishing a new standard for automotive acoustics at Goodwood.
