Haspengouw Tour: A Supercar Spectacular Through Belgium
The Haspengouw Tour, organized by Autospotting Belgium, brought together an impressive gathering of approximately 100 high-performance vehicles for a memorable journey through the Belgian countryside. The tour commenced in Sint-Truiden, traversed the scenic Belgian Ardennes for a lunch stop in Durbuy, and concluded in Bilzen.
Notable Participants and Specifications
The event showcased an extraordinary collection of supercars and performance vehicles, including several remarkable specimens:
Italian Masterpieces
- Ferrari Collection:
- 488 Pista (both Coupe and Spider variants)
- F8 Tributo and F8 Spider
- 812 Superfast
- Portofino
- Classic 458 Spider
- F430 Spider
- Lamborghini Lineup:
- Huracan EVO
- Huracan Performante
- Standard Huracan
German Engineering Excellence
- Porsche Models:
- 992 GT3
- 991.2 GT3 with Dundon Exhaust
- 991 GT3 Touring
- 991 Turbo S
- 992 Turbo S Convertible
- BMW Portfolio:
- M3 G80
- M2 Competition
- M4 F83 Convertible
- M4 F82 with M Performance Exhaust
Performance Modifications
Several vehicles featured notable performance modifications:
The Mercedes A45 S AMG demonstrated impressive capabilities with its Stage 2 modifications and Decat Milltek Exhaust system, representing the pinnacle of hot hatch performance.
The Audi R8 V10 Plus, equipped with a Capristo Exhaust system, exemplified how aftermarket modifications can enhance the supercar experience.
Vehicle Distribution by Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | Number of Models | Notable Variants |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 8 | 488 Pista, F8 Tributo |
| Porsche | 6 | 992 GT3, Turbo S |
| Mercedes | 5 | AMG GT R, A45 S AMG |
| BMW | 4 | M3 G80, M2 Competition |
| Audi | 4 | R8 V10 Plus, RS4 B9 |
| Lamborghini | 3 | Huracan EVO, Performante |
Additional Featured Vehicles
- Mercedes-AMG Range:
- GT C Roadster
- GT R
- GT S
- C63 S AMG Coupe
- Audi Performance Line:
- RS4 B9 with Remus Exhaust
- RS3 8Y Sedan
- RS3 8V Sportback
- British Refinement:
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage
This gathering demonstrated the diverse landscape of modern performance vehicles, from track-focused machines to luxurious grand tourers, each representing the pinnacle of automotive engineering in their respective categories.
