We've pulled together the best pictures from the last six years in a gallery which shows that it's not always twin-turbocharged, carbon fibre showstoppers that steal the eye.

The best photos have been ranked by our picture editor, starting at the 40th and working our way up to our most impressive shot. The photographers have something to say about the story behind each picture too.

These pictures can transport you from the tyre-stained tracks of British test roads, to wide open passes in Romania and to Turkey's bustling streetmarkets. Remember to go full screen to see the photos in all their glory: