The 1981 3.5 litre Rover SD1 is an enduring icon of Group 2 touring car racing. From an era before driver-aids and refined aerodynamics, these powerful racers were spectacular to behold from both inside and outside the cockpit. Highly sought after for historic racing today, the SD1 continues to prove its metal against fierce rivals of the period. But what is it like to drive? Join me onboard this fabulous beast to find out...

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