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|image = [[File:PCM 1991-10.jpg|280px]]Miura, Countach or Diablo?<br>Clarkson chooses his favourite Lambo
|image = [[File:PCM 1991-10.jpg|280px]]Miura, Countach or Diablo?<br>Clarkson chooses his favourite Lambo
|issue = 283
|issue = 283
|price = £2.20
|price = £2.220
|month = October
|month = October
|year = 1991
|year = 1991
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{{Magazine Template|number=283rd|coverdate=October 1991|publisher=EMAP|pages=146|ordinal=third|role=editor|editorname=[[Dave Calderwood]]}}
{{Magazine Template|number=283rd|coverdate=October 1991|publisher=EMAP|pages=146|ordinal=third|role=editor|editorname=[[Dave Calderwood]]}}
==Cover==
{{Magazine Template Car|magissue=Issue #283 of ''Performance Car Magazine''|adjective=‎‎ prominently|manufacturer=Lamborghini|model=Countach|manb=Lamborghini|modb=Miura|manc=|modc=|mand=|modd=|mane=|mode=|manf=|modf=|mang=|modg=|manh=|modh=|mani=|modi=|manlast=Lamborghini|modlast=Diablo|bg=track serving as the|embellishment=, which is where the Lamborghinis are to be tested to their limits. [[Jeremy Clarkson]] is leaning over the roof of the Miura|photographer=an unknown photographer}}
==Contents==
===Features===
*'''Wheels!''': 12 ways to support your tyres
*'''Clarkson's Choice''': Which Lamborghini? [[Lamborghini Miura|Miura]], [[Lamborghini Countach|Countach]] or [[Lamborghini Diablo|Diablo]]? Jeremy decides.
*'''Deja Vu''': 'Scuse me. Haven't I seen this [[Porsche 968]] somewhere before?
*'''Return to the [[Nürburgring|'Ring]]''': - Yes, here Porsche's [[Porsche 944|944]] on a final fling.
*'''Going racing''': Our man [[John Barker|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==
==Trivia==
*Issue #283 of ''Performance Car Magazine'' was written at the same time that [[Top Gear (1977 TV series)/Series 26/Episode 4|Series 26, Episode 4]] of ''Top Gear'' was being filmed, due to the same cars and Clarkson's outfit.
*Issue #283 of ''Performance Car Magazine'' was written at the same time that [[Top Gear (1977 TV series)/Series 26/Episode 4|Series 26, Episode 4]] of ''Top Gear'' was being filmed, due to the same cars and Clarkson's outfit.
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