Steve Sutcliffe

Title: Editor-at-large

Autocar's finest driver and most experienced road tester, ‘Sutters’ was also editor of this fine title between 2003-2004. Finished second in his first ever race driving a Caterham, then did three seasons as a works driver in the ferocious TVR Tuscan Challenge before a dalliance in the BTCC with Lexus. Also drove Honda's F1 car and set competitive times at Silverstone. Now lives in Hove and says he "likes cars, and likes other people who like cars".

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Video: BMW i8 versus M4

BMW's i8 and M4 couldn't be more different on paper, but they're both storming performance cars. How do they compare on track?

5 January 2015

Video: BMW i8 versus M4

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Video: Alpina D4 Biturbo driven - is this the world's best performance diesel?

Steve Sutcliffe drives Alpina's 350bhp sister car to the stunning D3, which is capable of returning up to 53mpg

28 November 2014

Video: Alpina D4 Biturbo driven - is this the world's best performance diesel?

Opinion

How Kris Meeke gave me my wildest rally ride since Colin McRae

A passenger ride with Citroën's works driver in his DS3 WRC evoked memories of an experience alongside another rally legend

14 November 2014

How Kris Meeke gave me my wildest rally ride since Colin McRae

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Video: Autocar drives a Citroën DS3 WRC car

Ahead of Wales Rally GB this weekend, Steve Sutcliffe drives a 300bhp Citroën WRC car on a special forest stage

13 November 2014

Video: Autocar drives a Citroën DS3 WRC car

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Autocar drives Citroën’s DS3 WRC car - picture special

The world’s best rally drivers will be in action on Wales Rally GB this week, including Citroën's Kris Meeke. He lets Steve Sutcliffe loose in his DS3 WRC

12 November 2014

Autocar drives Citroën’s DS3 WRC car - picture special

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Video: Vencer Sarthe review

Steve Sutcliffe puts Vencer's new 622bhp supercar through its paces

11 November 2014

Video: Vencer Sarthe review

Comparison: new Audi TT versus BMW M235i

Audi's third-generation TT squares up against BMW's M235i

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Comparison: new Audi TT versus BMW M235i

On paper, pitching the 227bhp TT against the 321bhp M235i doesn't seem like a fair fight, but we're keen to see how well Audi's new coupé can handle itself

9 November 2014

Comparison: new Audi TT versus BMW M235i

It seems the world can't get enough limited-edition Jaguar F-types

Demand has outstripped supply as far as the F-type Project 7 is concerned

Opinion

It seems the world can't get enough limited-edition Jaguar F-types

Jaguar kept a tight lid on production numbers for its F-type-based Project 7, but it could – and probably should – have sold many more

7 November 2014

It seems the world can't get enough limited-edition Jaguar F-types

Ford's Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth was launched in 1988

Opinion

What would a brand new Ford Sierra RS Cosworth feel like today?

A Sapphire RS 'Cossie' was the first truly fast car that Sutters ever drove – and it had but a mere 204bhp

30 October 2014

What would a brand new Ford Sierra RS Cosworth feel like today?

How we shot the P1 vs 918 vs bike video - from the sky

Drones allow us to capture cars from angles that would have previously been impossible

Opinion

How we shot the McLaren vs Porsche vs Ducati video - from the sky

Drones are revolutionising the way we shoot our videos, and the best news is the technology is getting more accessible as prices come down

17 October 2014

How we shot the McLaren vs Porsche vs Ducati video - from the sky

Britain’s Best Driver’s Car 2014 - the supercars

The GT3, last year's winner, has superb traction, fine steering feel and great brakes

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Britain’s Best Driver’s Car 2014 - the supercars

The supercar section traditionally throws up three strong contenders for outright BBDC honours. This year, Ferrari's 458 Speciale squares up against McLaren's 650S and Porsche's 911 GT3

15 October 2014

Britain’s Best Driver’s Car 2014 - the supercars