| Sports Car International | |
| Editor: | Erik Gustafson (until 2008) |
| Editor Title: | Editor-in-Chief |
| Previous Editor: | Jay Lamm, Mark Ewing |
| Frequency: | Monthly |
| Category: | Automotive |
| Company: | Ross Periodicals Inc. |
| Founded: | 1986 |
| Finaldate: | November 2008 |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
Sports Car International (SCI) was an automobile magazine published in the United States from 1986 to 2008 by Ross Periodicals Inc,[1] first in Newport Beach, but then later in Novato, California.[2]
The magazine was unabashedly enthusiast-oriented, assuming a good knowledge of sports cars, racing, and automotive history. The magazine was originally edited by Mark Ewing. In the 1990s, (after the move from Newport Beach to Northern California) Jay Lamm served as editor;[3] Lamm had worked at other publications, including Autoweek, and had written books on cars like the Mazda Miata. In 1994, SCI became the first magazine publication to go all-digital in its printing process.[4] In 2006, Erik Gustafson served as editor, and upgraded the publication's layout, editorial style, and format to compete directly with rival top automotive publications.[5]
The magazine ceased publication with the November 2008 edition due to cost factors such as a lack of advertising revenue. The publisher stated that all subscribers would ride out their subscription with Excellence, a magazine focused on Porsche automobiles. For those who already have subscriptions to Excellence and SCI, Forza, a Ferrari magazine would be the substitute.
The first magazine ever to be produced using computer to plate (CTP) process in 1994, by Publishers Press Inc.
Sports Car International compiled a list of the Top Sports Cars of the last few decades. The selections were simply the opinions of the magazine's editors. The following lists are taken from the magazine.All Time
2. McLaren F1
7. Porsche 356
10. Mazda MX-5
1960s
3. Porsche 911
5. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
6. Lotus Elan
7. Ferrari 250 GT SWB
7. Ferrari 275 GTB/4
10. Porsche 356 C
11. Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso
1970s
2. Datsun 240Z
5. Ferrari 308
6. Ferrari Dino
7. Mazda RX-7
10. BMW M11980s
1. Porsche 959
4. Audi Quattro
5. Ferrari F40
6. BMW M3
8. Toyota MR2
1990s
3. Ferrari 550
4. McLaren F1
5. Porsche 911
7. Ferrari F355
8. Nissan 300ZX
9. Lotus Elise
10. Mazda RX-7
2000s
2. Ford GT
3. Enzo Ferrari
5. Lotus Elise
10. Subaru Impreza WRX