raching on the boxy 80s

Step back into the golden age of touring car racing with this all-new special issue from Racing On, launching the series "Supreme Boxy '80s"—a tribute to the most electrifying era of “box-style” race cars. Focusing on the late '80s to early '90s, this first volume dives into the thrilling world of international touring car racing, spotlighting the German DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft) just before it exploded into global fame.

At the heart of this issue is the legendary Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II, a car that became an icon of touring car racing. Alongside it, the fierce rivalries with the BMW M3 and Audi V8 Quattro are explored in detail, painting a vivid picture of the intense competition that defined 1989 to 1992. Insights from factory engineers and interviews with DTM greats like Kurt Thiim and Emanuele Pirro bring the era to life, revealing the passion, strategy, and innovation that fueled these machines.

Beyond DTM, the issue also features coverage of the European Touring Car Championship and the short-lived but legendary 1987 World Touring Car Championship. Experience the raw power and shock value of machines like the Ford Sierra RS500, Volvo, and Jaguar—cars that left a lasting impression on Japanese fans and circuits alike.