Max Power Magazine April 2003 Toyota Supra 650BHP Katie Lawrie SKU 1586

Max Power Magazine – April 2003 – Toyota Supra 650BHP, Katie Lawrie, Citroën Saxo & Modified Cars Original UK Edition | April 2003 | £3.95 Cover Price | Performance Tuning & Modified Car Culture An original April 2003 edition of Max Power Magazine, featuring an extensively modified yellow Toyota Supra on the front cover, alongside glamour model Katie Lawrie. This issue captures the distinctive British modified-car scene of the early 2000s, featuring powerful Japanese performance cars, extreme body styling, customised hatchbacks, performance upgrades, car audio installations and automotive lifestyle features. The magazine includes a substantial selection of modified-car photography, vehicle features, technical articles, product guides and model editorial. A collectible period publication for enthusiasts of Toyota Supra tuning, Japanese performance vehicles, Max Power magazine and the early-2000s UK modified-car scene. Front Cover – 650BHP Toyota Supra The striking front cover is dominated by a bright yellow, extensively modified Toyota Supra, photographed from a dramatic elevated angle. The cover headline reads: SUPRA SONIC The accompanying text advertises a Toyota producing approximately 650 brake horsepower, together with a substantial audio installation. Visible Toyota Supra Modifications The cover photograph shows a number of distinctive features: Bright yellow custom bodywork. Deep, aggressively styled front bumper. Custom bonnet with multiple ventilation openings. Sculpted aerodynamic body styling. Large rear wing. Deep side skirts. Large polished deep-dish alloy wheels. Wide, low-profile tyres. Lowered road stance. Motorsport-style windscreen branding. Aftermarket decals and performance-related graphics. Custom front lighting and aerodynamic detailing. A second photograph inside the magazine shows the car from the side, giving a better view of its long bonnet, low stance, distinctive wheels, rear spoiler and modified front end. The vehicle is a particularly striking example of early-2000s Japanese performance-car styling. Main Cover Features Max Metal – Seven Throbbing Inches A feature covering a heavily modified Vauxhall Saxo-related audio installation, specifically described in the magazine as a Saxo VTR with an extensive sound system. Westwood's Wagon A feature involving Tim Westwood and his customised in-car entertainment van. The magazine includes a photograph of Westwood alongside the vehicle. Arch Enemy A comparison involving a modified Volkswagen Golf and Lamborghini performance. Eat the Rich A feature covering a highly modified Volkswagen Golf with a powerful engine conversion. Katie Lawrie – Well Worth a Truck! A glamour and lifestyle feature prominently advertised on the front cover. Car-Ma Sutra An automotive lifestyle feature involving models and modified vehicles. The Worx An additional eight-page section containing advice about fitting performance and styling modifications. Featured Modified Cars The photographed contents pages identify numerous vehicle features covering a wide range of manufacturers and modifying styles. Volkswagen Golf – Page 8 A heavily modified Volkswagen Golf described as a very quick performance build. An early feature exploring the continuing popularity of Volkswagen Golf tuning. Vauxhall Astra – Page 28 A feature concerning a modified Vauxhall Astra. Max Motors – Page 40 A selection of additional modified-car projects and enthusiast vehicles. Ford Focus – Page 86 A feature involving a modified Ford Focus, part of the magazine's coverage of contemporary European hatchback tuning. Nissan Micra – Page 94 An unusual modified Nissan Micra feature. Vauxhall Corsa – Page 104 Coverage of a customised Vauxhall Corsa, another popular platform within the early-2000s British modifying scene. Toyota Supra – Page 144 SUPRASONIC 650BHP TOYOTA The main cover vehicle receives its own dedicated feature. The striking yellow Supra represents the high-performance Japanese tuning scene that attracted considerable attention in magazines of this period. Its combination of extreme exterior modifications, large aftermarket wheels and substantial claimed engine output makes it one of the principal attractions of this issue. Citroën Saxo – Page 156 A modified Citroën Saxo VTR feature with a substantial car audio installation. The feature is especially relevant to collectors interested in the ICE and modified-hatchback culture of the early 2000s. Renault Clio – Page 172 A feature covering an extensively modified Renault Clio described as a particularly fast example. Honda Civic – Page 192 A feature covering custom modifications to a Honda Civic. Suzuki Baleno – Page 228 A less commonly featured modified car, showing the variety of vehicles appearing within Max Power during this period. Katie Lawrie – Max Babe Feature The magazine contains a dedicated glamour feature involving Katie Lawrie, advertised on the front cover. The contents identify this feature on page 22. The cover features a large photograph of Katie with long dark hair, posed in black high-heeled footwear beside the yellow Toyota Supra. Further interior contents imagery confirms that the model feature forms part of the original printed magazine. The photographed contents include a portrait of Katie against a yellow background. This feature reflects Max Power's distinctive blend of automotive tuning, lifestyle editorial and glamour photography during the early 2000s. Additional Model and Lifestyle Features Car-Ma Sutra – Page 46 A feature combining automotive and glamour photography. The contents photograph shows two models posed together. Max Babe Extra – Page 212 An additional glamour-related feature. Squeeze Tit Squad – Page 214 A lifestyle feature involving the magazine's original editorial team and models. These articles form part of the original period publication. Performance Tuning and Technical Content The magazine includes a wide selection of technical and product-related material. Ultimate Bodystyling Guide – Page 121 A guide to aftermarket styling upgrades, custom bodykits and exterior modifications. The cover also advertises an eight-page additional section, branded The Worx, concerning the fitting of styling and performance accessories. Ministry of Testing – Page 141 Automotive product testing and reviews. Two-Fast-Two-Furious – Page 151 A film-related feature connected with the contemporary performance-car and modified-car scene. The Worx – Page 161 Technical and practical advice concerning performance and styling modifications. Hydraulic Suspension – Page 178 Coverage of hydraulic suspension systems and vehicle stance modifications. Tim Westwood's ICE Van – Page 184 An in-depth look at a vehicle featuring a substantial in-car entertainment installation. The contents photograph shows Tim Westwood with the custom van, featuring a dramatic graphic design across its exterior. Subs & Enclosures Test – Page 198 A comparison of automotive subwoofers and enclosures. ICE Wiring Guide – Page 206 Practical advice concerning the installation and wiring of in-car entertainment systems. These features are particularly interesting to enthusiasts collecting period car audio equipment and early-2000s automotive electronics. Other Editorial Features Additional sections advertised in the photographed contents include: Planet Max – Page 14: General automotive lifestyle and magazine news. Jeremy Clarkson – Page 51: Motoring-related editorial. Fresh Stuff – Page 58: Automotive products and accessories. Max Power Weekender – Page 100: Magazine lifestyle feature. T.I.T.S – Page 111: Technical and advice content. BTCC Honda Civic – Page 134: British Touring Car Championship-related Honda coverage. Chaos! & Maxin' Town – Page 256: Reader and automotive lifestyle content. Leicester Cruise – Page 270: Coverage of the modified-car cruising scene. The combination of modified-car road features, lifestyle articles, technical buying guides and motorsport-related material offers an interesting look at British automotive enthusiasm in 2003. Rear Cover – GAP Insurance Advertisement The back cover features a full-page advertisement relating to GAP insurance and vehicle financial protection. The advertisement uses a predominantly black background with an orange-clad model, cardboard boxes and prominent promotional wording about savings and car security. The original period advertisement remains part of the magazine. Such advertisements provide additional context about the automotive products and services marketed to readers during the early 2000s. Publication Details Magazine: Max Power Issue Date: April 2003 Original UK Cover Price: £3.95 Country: United Kingdom Language: English Format: Printed motoring and automotive lifestyle magazine Main Cover Vehicle: Modified Yellow Toyota Supra Main Cover Headline: Supra Sonic Advertised Performance: 650BHP Featured Model: Katie Lawrie Other Featured Vehicles: Volkswagen Golf, Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, Nissan Micra, Vauxhall Corsa, Citroën Saxo, Renault Clio, Honda Civic and Suzuki Baleno. Additional Subjects: Body styling, aftermarket wheels, engine tuning, car audio, hydraulic suspension, automotive accessories, in-car entertainment and UK modified-car culture. SKU: 1586 Condition – Important Information Pre-owned original magazine showing signs of age and previous handling. The photographs show the actual magazine being offered for sale. Front Cover The original front cover is present. The cover retains strong yellow, orange and blue colours. There is visible general surface wear from handling and storage. Light scratches and rubbing can be seen across the glossy surface. Some minor marks are visible in the darker background areas. Light edge wear is present. The top corners show minor rubbing and handling wear. The lower corners display some surface and edge wear. Minor bending and handling creases are visible. Spine The spine is present and the magazine appears to remain bound. Some light rubbing and wear are visible along the spine. Minor handling creases are present. The side-view photograph shows some wear along the spine edges. Interior Pages The photographed interior pages remain colourful and readable. The original printed vehicle photographs are clearly visible. Some pages show minor curling and handling creases. Light wear is visible around certain edges and corners. There are minor surface marks associated with previous handling. The magazine opens normally in the photographed sections. No major tears are apparent in the photographed interior spreads. Rear Cover The rear cover remains attached. The original GAP insurance advertisement is present. Minor rubbing and surface wear are visible. Some light handling marks can be seen. The edges and corners show general wear consistent with a previously owned magazine. Overall Condition Good pre-owned condition overall, with visible signs of handling, light creasing, minor surface scratches, rubbing and edge wear. The magazine retains the original cover and interior features shown in the photographs. The entire publication has not been checked page by page, so absolute completeness cannot be guaranteed. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the item's condition description. Important – Free Gifts, Supplements and Extras This listing is for the original magazine shown in the photographs only. Any free gifts, promotional items, stickers, loose supplements, inserts, additional publications or other extras that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included unless specifically photographed. The magazine advertises an eight-page The Worx section as part of its printed content; this should not be confused with a separately supplied accessory. Any original competitions, promotional offers and giveaways are no longer valid. No additional accessories are included. Packaging and Delivery Your magazine will be carefully packaged to help protect it during transit. UK Orders: Sent in a protective hardback envelope. International Orders: Sent in a sturdy cardboard mail-size box to provide additional protection during overseas delivery. Ideal For Collectors Of Original Max Power magazines. April 2003 UK motoring publications. Modified Toyota Supra cars. Japanese performance-car tuning. Toyota Supra high-horsepower builds. Early-2000s modified-car magazines. Citroën Saxo VTR. Volkswagen Golf modified cars. Vauxhall Astra and Corsa tuning. Honda Civic performance modifications. Renault Clio modifications. Ford Focus tuning. Custom bodykits and aftermarket styling. Deep-dish alloy wheels. Car audio and ICE installations. Subwoofers and amplifier systems. Hydraulic suspension. Tim Westwood automotive features. Jeremy Clarkson motoring features. Katie Lawrie magazine appearances. Retro British modified-car culture. An original April 2003 Max Power Magazine, featuring a dramatically modified 650BHP Toyota Supra, a Katie Lawrie glamour feature, extensive modified-car coverage and numerous articles about automotive styling, performance tuning and car audio. An interesting collectible publication from the height of Britain's early-2000s modified-car scene. You will receive the actual magazine pictured. SKU: 1586