Founded in 1947, Veritas was for a brief period a legend in motorsports, but folded in 1952 after only 3 years production of road cars. After a hiatus of over 50 years it is being resurrected – and how. First spotted secretly testing on the Nürburgring in 2008, and launched at this year’s Salon Privé in London the Veritas RS III looks set to be one of the best supercars this side of the Bugatti Veyron.

Starting with a tubular steel chassis clothed in absolutely stunning carbon/kevlar body work, Ohlins suspension, six-piston race spec brakes in front and four piston stoppers out back the Veritas comes with a choice of BMW engines – just like the originals. The basic engine is a 480hp V8, capable of propelling this lightweight car to 62mph in 3.6 seconds before topping out at 204mph. The bonkers option is a modified 5 litre V10 from the M5 – producing 600hp and capable of powering to 62mph in a staggering 3.2 seconds before storming off towards the horizon and 215mph. This may be when you start realising that the achingly beautiful car doesn’t have a windshield.

The new Veritas will be campaigning in 24-hour endurance races and will most likely find its home as an ultra exclusive track day special – only 30 will be made in a year.

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