Performance Car Magazine/October 1991

Performance Car Magazine #283
Miura, Countach or Diablo? Clarkson chooses his favourite Lambo
Issue No.	283
Price	£2.20
Cover date	October 1991
Page count	146
Editor	Dave Calderwood
Publisher	EMAP
Prev issue	Issue 282 (September 1991)
Next issue	Issue 284 (November 1991)

The 283rd issue of Performance Car Magazine was released for the cover date of October 1991. Published by EMAP, the issue contained 146 pages and was edited by the magazine's third editor, Dave Calderwood.

Cover

Issue #283 of Performance Car Magazine's cover‎‎ prominently featured the Lamborghini Countach, Lamborghini Miura, and a Lamborghini Diablo, with a track serving as the background, which is where the Lamborghinis are to be tested to their limits. Jeremy Clarkson is leaning over the roof of the Miura. The cover photograph was taken by an unknown photographer.

Contents

Features

• Wheels!: 12 ways to support your tyres
• Clarkson's Choice: Which Lamborghini? Miura, Countach or Diablo? Jeremy decides.
• Deja Vu: 'Scuse me. Haven't I seen this Porsche 968 somewhere before?
• Return to the 'Ring: - Yes, here Porsche's 944 on a final fling.
• Going racing: Our man Barker has his first race - and wins.
• Blood, sweat & gears: Or, rumble in the jungle with H. Lees Esq. on the Camel Trophy, talk about mucky.
• A gripping yarn: Slip slide no more.
• Used Cosworths...: Are usually very used so it pays to check carefully when buying secondhand. Here's what to expect...
• Good driver?: Are you? Really? Check yourself against our instructor's quiz.

First Drives

• Rover 220 GTi: A GTi at last?
• Audi 80: At last that boot's been fixed.

Road Tests

• BMW 750i
• Daimler Double Six
• Lexus LS400
• Mercedes 600SEL

Nothing succeeds like excess when it comes to the best cars in the world.

Regulars

• What exactly is...: Direct ignition.
• Long Term: The best value sports saloon.
• Performance File: Facts, figures, opinions.
• Specialists File: Tuning, modifying.
• Back Issues: Where to get 'em.
• Diary: French sports cars, new Pugs, tasty Astons.
• Full Chat: Subaru's rally effort.
• Letters: Car v bike? What nonsense.
• Q&A: You ask, we answer.
• From our correspondents: The autobahn is full.

Trivia

• Issue #283 of Performance Car Magazine was written at the same time that Series 26, Episode 4 of Top Gear was being filmed, due to the same cars and Clarkson's outfit.