The new Quattroporte S, the latest incarnation of Maserati’s iconic flagship saloon, drew admiring glances at the Goodwood Festival of Speed thanks to its scintillating performance on the track and its inimitable style in the paddock

Five unique and historically significant Italian sports car concepts from Alfa Romeo, De Tomaso, ItalDesign, ATS and Lancia, and ranging from the 1960s and 1970s, took centre stage in the Cartier Paddock at the Goodwood last weekend

Photo Gallery: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008 - Cartier 'Style et Luxe' Paddock

Ferrari was present at the Goodwood Festival of Speed once again this year with a diverse array of exotic and beautiful cars on display, including the UK debut of the performance class-leading 430 Scuderia shown in Fiorano Ferrari livery

Photo Gallery: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008 - Ferrari

Photo Gallery: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008 - Alfa 155 TS (Gabriele Tarquini, 1994 British Touring Car Championship)

Just days after its international media première the 500 Abarth is making its public debut at this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed; and although it one of the tiniest cars in action it is proving to be one of the extravaganza's biggest stars

Photo Gallery: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008 - 500 Abarth 1.4 Turbo Opening Edition

Photo Gallery: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008 - Alfa 8C Competizione

Alfa Romeo, with a pedigree unique to the motoring world, shaped by gifted designers, engineers, and racing drivers to count a portfolio of automobiles affiliated with fine arts and leading industry, is making its presence felt around Goodwood this weekend

Photo Gallery: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008 - Automobilismo Storico Alfa Romeo (II)

Photo Gallery: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008 - Automobilismo Storico Alfa Romeo (I)

Photo Gallery: Goodwood Festival of Speed 2008 - Alfa 8C Spider