The best German cars ever made

The best German cars ever made surveys acclaimed German models across eras, presenting choices arranged alphabetically. It begins with Alpina B3, describing how the tuner has produced versions for every BMW 3 Series generation, starting with the B3 2.7 on the E30 platform, and offering alternatives to BMW’s M3. Next is the Audi Quattro, credited with shaping Audi’s modern identity and the Quattro all-wheel-drive concept, with the Quattro 20v continuing until 1991 and noted as popular with UK demand. The list includes the Audi R8, derived from the Le Mans concept and featuring a 4.2-litre V8, plus an R8 e-tron electric variant in 2015 with fewer than 100 produced. The Audi TT is covered from its late-1998 launch, highlighting long waiting lists and 225 bhp variants with standard four-wheel drive. Finally, the entry for Bitter SC explains Erich Bitter’s 1969 Opel-based bespoke approach, with the SC offered as saloon, coupe, and convertible.