10. Lotus-Cosworth 77 - Time: 49.86 Seconds

Modern cars weren't the only ones to crack the top 10. The lovely Lotus-Cosworth 77 Formula 1 car, which made its racing debut in 1976, claimed the tenth spot. Developed by Colin Chapman and a team of Lotus engineers, it features a mid-mounted Cosworth V-8 engine producing 465 horsepower. Pro racing driver Nicholas Padmore piloted the classic machine up the hill in 49.86 seconds.

9. Ford Puma Rally1 - Time: 49.82 Seconds

The Ford Puma Rally1, which debuted in the World Rally Championship in 2022, took on the Goodwood hill climb instead of the dedicated rally stage. With a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine producing 380 horsepower, Adrian Formaux drove it to a time of 49.82 seconds on the Goodwood course.

8. Nissan Skyline GTR R32 Group A - Time: 48.91 Seconds

The iconic Nissan Skyline GTR Calsonic, a legendary race car that debuted in Japan in 1993, clinched the eighth spot. Known for winning the Spa 24 Hours and three Australian Group A championships, the car now boasts nearly 1,000 horsepower. It roared up the hill climb in an impressive 48.91 seconds.

7. Czinger 21C - Time: 48.83 Seconds

In its first official outing at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Czinger 21C—a supercar from California—broke the production road car record and secured the seventh spot. With a twin-turbocharged 2.88-liter flat-crank V-8 engine producing up to 1,250 horsepower, it completed the course in 48.83 seconds.

6. Alpine A110R Pikes Peak - Time: 48.19 Seconds

Designed specifically for hill climbs, the Alpine A110R Pikes Peak took on the daunting Colorado event earlier this year before showcasing its prowess at Goodwood. With rally driver Raphael Astier at the helm, it completed the course in 48.19 seconds, securing sixth place.

5. Porsche 911 GT3 Cup - Time: 48.05 Seconds

The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, built for on-track performance, secured fifth place. It features a 4.0-liter flat-six engine producing 485 horsepower and weighs just 2,778 pounds. British racing driver James Wallis drove it to a time of 48.05 seconds.

4. Subaru GL Family Huckster - Time: 47.50 Seconds

Specifically built for the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Subaru GL Family Huckster made its debut in 2022 and became the fastest wagon to ever tackle the hill climb. Despite crashing into some hay barrels, Travis Pastrana recorded the fourth-fastest time of the day at 47.50 seconds.

3. Gurney Eagle-Chevrolet FA74 - Time: 47.34 Seconds

This stunning Gurney Eagle-Chevrolet FA74 Formula 5000 race car from 1974 was one of the oldest yet fastest cars in the timed stage. With a 5.0-liter V-8 engine producing 600 horsepower, racing driver Michael Lyons clocked a time of 47.34 seconds, placing it in the top three.

2. Subaru WRX: Project Midnight - Time: 45.15 Seconds

Subaru's second specialty vehicle, the WRX: Project Midnight, was even quicker. Making its debut at this year's Festival of Speed, it features a 2.0-liter flat-four engine that produces 670 horsepower and revs up to 9,500 rpm. Scott Speed drove it to a second-place finish with a time of 45.15 seconds.

1. Ford SuperVan 4.2 - Time: 43.99 Seconds

The fastest "car" at Goodwood wasn't a car at all. Ford's electric SuperVan 4.2, with Romain Dumas behind the wheel, set an astonishing hill climb time of 43.99 seconds. With 1,400 horsepower, it's still surprising to see such a large vehicle move so quickly.

The 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed delivered an exhilarating mix of speed, innovation, and automotive history. These top 10 fastest cars showcased the remarkable evolution of racing technology and driving skill, leaving enthusiasts eagerly anticipating next year's event.