Bikes & CarsThese bike pros are petrol heads! Who owns which car?

Laurin Lehner

 · 02.10.2025

Bikes & cars: Which one belongs to whom? First guess, then solve.
Photo: Polaris, Georg Grieshaber, Janik Steiner, Markus Greber, Collage: BIKE Magazin
Many bike pros love their bikes, but also have a soft spot for cars. Not all of them are petrol heads with octane in their blood, but some are. We show you 6 cars ranging from the very basic to the very unusual - and you can guess which bike pro they belong to.

We've picked out six cars and the matching professional faces. How many pairings can you guess? The Resolution can be found at the bottom of the article.

These are the cars...

1st Land Rover Defender

Cult, iconic, Landrover Defender. The Land Rover Defender is a true off-road icon. Its roots go back to 1948, when the first Land Rover Series I was launched in the UK - a robust, versatile vehicle for agriculture, the military and expeditions. From 1990, the series was officially known as the Defender. It was produced for decades in Solihull, England, where the new edition has also been rolling off the production line since 2020. The Defender is considered a cult vehicle because it stands for adventure, off-road use and pioneering spirit like almost no other car. Its angular, unmistakable design, enormous off-road capability and use in countless expeditions and films have made it a legend. The modern generation combines classic robustness with today's technology, but remains true to the spirit of the original. Who owns this cult vehicle?

Cult, more cult, Landrover Defender. Who owns this cult car?Photo: Mia KnollCult, more cult, Landrover Defender. Who owns this cult car?

2. Porsche 924

The Porsche 924 marked an important turning point for the brand in the 1970s. It came onto the market in 1976 and was the first Porsche model with a front engine and water cooling - a break with tradition that signalled the start of a new era. The 924 was produced at the Audi plant in Neckarsulm, but was developed by Porsche in Stuttgart. Originally intended as a commission for Volkswagen, Porsche took over the project itself when VW pulled out. Today, the 924 is considered a cult car because it was underestimated for a long time: It was cheaper than a 911, but offered a modern transaxle concept with balanced weight distribution, sporty design and suitability for everyday use. In the 1980s in particular, it characterised the streetscape - and is now regarded as a style-defining classic with a growing collector's value.

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The Porsche 924 was built from 1975-1988 (S model) and was called the "housewives' Porsche" at the time. In the meantime, the model has become a cult car.Photo: Janik SteinerThe Porsche 924 was built from 1975-1988 (S model) and was called the "housewives' Porsche" at the time. In the meantime, the model has become a cult car.

3rd Fiat Panda 4x4

The Fiat Panda 4x4 is the off-road version of the compact Italian classic, which was first launched in 1980. Developed by Fiat in collaboration with off-road specialists such as Steyr-Puch, the Panda combined practical everyday practicality with surprising off-road capability right from the start. With its permanent all-wheel drive, compact design and light weight, it mastered narrow mountain roads, snow-covered roads and rough terrain. The Panda 4x4 quickly became a cult car, as it was surprisingly robust, reliable and versatile despite its size and modest engine. Over the years, the model was further developed and modernised, but remained true to its pragmatic, charming character - a compact off-roader that combines everyday life and adventure in equal measure.

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Small but mighty: Fiat Panda with all-wheel drive.Photo: privatSmall but mighty: Fiat Panda with all-wheel drive.

4th Polaris Xpedition Adventure Built

The Polaris Xpedition Adventure Built is a side-by-side for off-road adventures and expeditions. With around 114 hp, high ground clearance and a flexible loading area, it masters difficult terrain with ease. An enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning as well as modern technology such as a touchscreen and robust suspension are available as options. The vehicle combines comfort, versatility and off-road capability for demanding tours.

Moon car: the Polaris.Photo: PolarisMoon car: the Polaris.

5th Porsche GT3

The The Porsche 911 GT3 is the uncompromisingly sporty version of the 911 and has stood for pure driving dynamics since its premiere in 1999. It was developed directly by the motorsport department in Weissach and built in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. With its naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine, high-revving concept and precise chassis, the GT3 is closely related to Porsche's racing cars - a genuine link between the road and the race track. It is considered a cult car because it epitomises purist driving pleasure: no turbos, no gimmicks, just a high-revving engine, razor-sharp steering and a manual gearbox on request. For many, the GT3 is the essence of what makes a Porsche - pure, uncompromising and built to be driven.

Porsche GT3Photo: privatPorsche GT3

6th Subaru Super Station

The Subaru Super Station was a special estate version of the Subaru L-series, built in the 1980s and early 1990s. It combined typical Subaru features such as a four-cylinder boxer engine and permanent all-wheel drive with a practical body concept. A striking feature was the slightly raised roof in the rear, which offered more headroom and loading volume. Off-road reduction was also available in many variants, and some models even had air suspension with levelling. It was produced in Japan, primarily for markets such as Europe and Switzerland. The Super Station achieved cult status because it combined everyday practicality with off-road capability and an independent character at a time when estate cars were mostly pure commercial vehicles - an early forerunner of today's SUV estate cars.

Subaru Super StationPhoto: privatSubaru Super Station

These are the bike pros... Which car belongs to which face?

You can find the solution at the bottom of the article.

A) Karl Platt: The cross-country veteran loves fast cars, we'll tell you that much.
Photo: Markus Greber

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Here is the solution:

Which car belongs to which professional face?

  • 1E (Landrover & Julia Schäfer)
  • 2C (Porsche 924 & Korbi Engstler)
  • 3D (Fiat Panda & Christian Textor)
  • 4B (Polaris & Brandon Semenuk
  • 5a (Porsche GT3 & Karl Platt)
  • 6G (Subaru Super Station & Holger Meyer)

Born in South Baden, Laurin Lehner is, by his own admission, a lousy racer. Maybe that's why he is fascinated by creative, playful biking. What counts for him is not how fast you get from A to B, but what happens in between. Lehner writes reports, interviews scene celebrities and tests products and bikes - preferably those with a lot of suspension travel.

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