The Fast Fleet of Gran Turismo in 2026

Published 2026-07-16 by Peter Ternström

Every year someone asks us the same question.

"How many kilometres did you drive this season?"

The answer is always: a lot.

The cars of Gran Turismo don't spend their lives hidden beneath silk covers or plugged into battery conditioners. They are bought for exactly the opposite reason.

To carry us across some of Europe's greatest driving roads.

And occasionally, simply because buying groceries in a Lamborghini makes an ordinary Tuesday feel a little less ordinary.

By the end of another incredible season, our fleet has once again travelled tens of thousands of kilometres across Europe. From the Amalfi Coast to the Adriatic, from Tuscany to the Nürburgring, every car has earned its place.

Some are indispensable workhorses. Some are weekend toys. Some make absolutely no practical sense whatsoever.

Which is precisely why we love them.

So, without further ado, welcome to the Gran Turismo Fast Fleet of 2026.

NEW: The American Supercar – Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06

Model year: 2025

Year Purchased: October 2025

Kilometres total: 15 552 km

Kilometres during 2025: 2 437 km

Status: Our new workhorse

Replacing our Ferrari 488 Spider comes the spectacular Corvette C8 Z06, a car we fell in love with in the autumn of 2025. Powered by a glorious, naturally aspirated flat-plane-crank V8 producing 670 horsepower, it delivers one of the finest engine notes ever heard in a road car and performance to match.

Fast, comfortable and endlessly entertaining, the Z06 has exceeded every expectation. It is without question one of the most exciting additions ever to the Gran Turismo fleet.

>> The Corvette C8 Z06 blew my mind

NEW: The Disappointment - Lotus Emira Turbo

Model year: 2026

Year Purchased: March 2026

Kilometres total: 6 755 km

Status: Soon heading back to Lotus

The Lotus Emira is, without question, one of the most beautiful sports cars on the road today. Its turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers impressive performance with plenty of character, while the chassis offers the kind of steering precision and balance that has made Lotus legendary for decades.

Sadly, the driver interface is an absolute disaster. Touch-sensitive steering wheel controls and a number of questionable ergonomic decisions make it surprisingly frustrating to live with. A magnificent driver's car held back by details that should have been so easy to get right.

The car is a disappointment. It is one of the very few cars that we have purchased in the last two decades that we regret getting. Do not consider a Lotus Emira. Get a Porsche Cayman instead.

The regular: Ferrari 488 Spider

Model year: 2018

Year Purchased: May 2023

Kilometres total: 52 082 km

Kilometres during 2025: 8 437 km

Status: Retired and for sale

 Our past workhorse of the fleet, used during all the events, except for the Nurburgring, since mid-2023. It has performed perfectly during this time, as you would expect from a modern Ferrari, and it shows no signs of slowing down. It is worth noting that it has seamlessly replaced the previous 488 GTB (Sold in 2023).

Our beloved Ferrari 488 Spider is now at Scuderia Tallinn awaiting a new owner. Whoever buys it is going to get a fantastic car.

The special one: Lamborghini Huracan Performante

Model year: 2017

Year Purchased: September 2017

Kilometres total: 45 006 km

Kilometres during 2025: 383 km

Status: Stored at Parc Ferme Stockholm

Much like in 2024, the Performante has been kept cosy and safe in the garage for most of last year. Every once in a while, on a warm day, it gets taken out to stretch its legs and breathe some fresh air.

Considering the path Lamborghini is taking with downsizing engines and hybrid power, it is no secret that the V10 Huracan Performante will go on to be a future classic, as the last of a dying breed. As such, we believe it should be well cared for and enjoyed responsibly.

Our Lamborghini is being kept in storage for future use. Considering the Performante is the peak Huracan, a great example like ours will command a high price in the future.

The pocket rocket: Lotus Exige 350 Sport

Model year: 2016

Year Purchased: January 2018

Kilometres total: 68 824km

Kilometres during 2025: 4 782 km

Status: Retired in March 2026

The Lotus continues to do what it does best –making the driver fall in love with it every time it is driven. Bought in 2018, it saw its last season last year and was traded in for our Lotus Emira in March 2026.

The Exige was an incredible car, and we miss it - a lot. Sadly, the Emira is nowhere near as fun to drive, though it is several orders of magnitude more comfortable and useful.

The little lion: Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio

Model year: 2013

Year Purchased: January 2024

Kilometres total: 88 782 km

Kilometres during 2025: 18 222 km

Status: Used on all events

The Fiat 500 Abarth is a new addition to the fleet. It was bought specifically to be built into a stable video platform for shooting during the driving sections of our events on mountain passes.

The project was started in late January, when we came up with the idea, and several days afterwards saw this car listed online for sale. We wasted no time and bought it on the same day. From then on, we modified it dramatically to fit the outrageous camera rig in the back, which we used to shoot videos like This and This

It proved itself to be a fantastic car for the job, as it does remarkably well keeping up with the supercars on the twisty mountain passes, where its short wheelbase, light weight, and a zippy engine help it along nicely. I can say from first-hand experience that this car makes a mountain pass extremely entertaining to drive – while shooting 4K video of the cars around us. We don’t foresee us changing the car anytime soon.

The smaller brother: Westfield Super Seven

Model year: 2004

Year Purchased: December 2017

Kilometres total: 6 823 km

Kilometres during 2025: About 7

Status: Retired in May 2026

The yellow Lotus’ cousin, as in previous years, is only used when we feel truly adventurous. It is, somewhat surprisingly, one of the most attention-grabbing cars in the fleet. Wherever this little guy goes, it draws smiles and thumbs-ups.

More than anything, however, it decides for itself when it gets taken out for a drive. Even though it’s taken care of, it chooses not to start if it feels like sleeping in the garage. But we love it anyway.

Our Westfield found a new owner during the spring of 2026, and has a new home in Tuscany just south of Florence.

The pragmatist: Polestar 2

Model year: 2021

Year Purchased: January 2022

Kilometres total: 66 814 km

Kilometres during 2025: 14 402 km

Status: Daily use

Since it was bought in 2022, the Polestar 2 has been used as a daily driver. Quiet, comfortable, reliable, and nonetheless fast, it is a perfect day-to-day car. It is completely a no-drama car. Once you arrive home without interrupting your neighbour’s afternoon nap, unload the groceries, plug in the charger, and you’re set.

Looking to buy a Tesla? Don't. Try a Polestar 2 first. Swedish quality beats a Tesla every day of the week. The Polestar 2 is like driving a solid piece of steel. A Tesla feels like a cheap toy in comparison.

The Fiat: Fiat 126p

Model year: 1999

Year Purchased: July 2016

Kilometres total: 38 754

Kilometres during 2025: 0

Status: In the garage

As in 2025, it is kept nice and comfortable in the garage, away from the harsh elements, enjoying a well-deserved retirement, as a symbol of Polish car manufacturing from the olden days.

The grocery-getter: Volkswagen e-UP

Year Purchased: May 2020

Kilometres total: 62 816 km

Kilometres during 2025: 18 321 km

Status: Used as a day-to-day for our operations in Sweden

Similar to the relationship between the Yellow Lotus and the Green Lotus, this is the Polestar's younger cousin. Extremely light, extremely practical, and surprisingly fun grocery-getter.

It is the perfect city car, and we absolutely love it for reliable everyday use.

The Quintessentially Italian: Electric Vespa

Year Purchased: October 2024

Kilometres total: 22 km

Kilometres during 2025: 248 km

Status: Used to navigate the congested streets of seaside Italy

The all-new Vespa Elettrica is the latest addition to the fast fleet. It is a lightweight scooter using an electric motor to zip around town - the combination can hardly get any better.

It is the best mode of transport if you are going from point A to point B in a city, and don't have to bring anything with you. Traffic simply doesn't apply to you with this nifty little thing.

NEW: Honda Monkey 125

Year Purchased: May 2025

Kilometres total: 680 km

Kilometres during 2025: 680 km

Status: Used every day in the hills of Versilia

Our best purchase of the last decade, say hello to the hilarious Honda Monkeybike. It is incredibly fun to drive and surprisingly zippy, thanks to a 125 four-stroke engine and very low weight. This thing puts more smiles on your face than a convertible supercar. Priced at under 5 000 euros, there is no reason to immediately call your nearest Honda dealer and order one. That's how good it is. Do it.

NEW: KTM Duke 125

Year Purchased: June 2026

Kilometres total: 4 880 km

Kilometres during 2025: 622 km

Status: Used almost every day

Purchased in June, the Duke is a full-size motorcycle with a 125 cc engine. Being far heavier than the little Honda, the KTM fails to deliver as much enjoyment as its little brother in the garage.

Furthermore, the seat is far too narrow, making longer rides than an hour quite painful. Driving home from Portofino last week, the rider complained about his rear being red like a baboon's, refusing to ride a single kilometre more.

Sadly, the KTM is somewhat of a disappointment and is scheduled for retirement as soon as Peter has upgraded his license to A2.

Every one of these vehicles has a purpose. Some go on events. Some scout new routes. Some simply remind us why we fell in love with driving in the first place. We can't wait to see where the next 50 000 kilometres take us.