Supercars
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The idea of a next-generation BMW M1 designed in partnership with McLaren is the kind of project enthusiast dreams are made of. And for now, it will remain a dream. Australia's Motoring is reporting that when asked about the possibility of such a venture, BMW M CEO Frank van Meel stated, “It would make no sense for us to put a car above the i8," and insisted there has been no communication between BMW and McLaren. MUST SEE: Hear The Bugatti Vision GT Concept’s Engine Start Up And Rev: Video Previous rumblings suggested we could have seen a prototype for a mid-engine, V-8 supercar...
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New Promo Video Gets Us Excited About Lamborghini’s Huracán Spyder
The latest addition to the Lamborghini lineup is the Huracán LP 610-4 Spyder. The car is the convertible version of last year’s Huracán coupe, and like the Gallardo Spyder it replaces it comes with a fully automated soft-top that needs just 17 seconds to go down and will work up...
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2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE Spy Video
It was only a week ago that we saw a hardcore version of the all-new, sixth-generation Camaro testing at the Nürburgring that we think might be badged a ZL1, or if labeled something else at least sit in the Camaro hierarchy where the previous ZL1 sat. Now a second Camaro prototype has been...
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2016 McLaren 650S: More Colors, Options, Carbon Bits
For those considering the purchase of a 650S, but who are unimpressed with its standard options list, McLaren has some good news. The British supercar company is upping the ante for 2016. Previously, opting for the carbon fiber front splitter, side skirts, intakes, rear bumper, and mirror casings...
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BMW In Talks With McLaren To Build M1 Successor On Bones Of Next-Gen Super Series: Report
Forget about the hotter i8 plug-in hybrid. BMW is reportedly in talks with McLaren over a proper supercar, one that would feature a V-8 engine and produce upwards of 750 horsepower. Nothing has been set in stone but CAR is reporting that we may see McLaren build a new mid-engine supercar for BMW in...
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Koenigsegg Founder Races A Bugatti Veyron Against His Own CCXR: Video
It’s not often you see a Koenigsegg go up against a Bugatti Veyron, but what’s even rarer is seeing the boss of one of the supercar brands behind the wheel. In this case it’s Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg, and he’s actually behind the wheel of the...
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The new video game Forza Motorsport 6 is proving to be a veritable treasure trove for potential specs for the Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] upcoming GT supercar. A week ago we were given figures for the car’s output and weight, and now we have a whole list of additional numbers. MUST WATCH: Modified E34 BMW M5 Outmuscles Bugatti Veyron: Video We should note that figures for other cars in previous Forza games haven’t always been entirely accurate, and it’s likely some of these numbers for the new GT are just estimates as well. That said, the new GT is the hero car of...
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Modified E34 BMW M5 Outmuscles Bugatti Veyron: Video
Warning: This video contains some NSFW language. The E34 BMW M5 first arrived in 1988. It was the successor to the original M5, the E28, and stuck with a straight-six engine even though many at the BMW M division at the time wanted a V-8 under the hood. Nevertheless, the car was one of the fastest...
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Ferrari 488 Spider: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Live Photos & Video
The convertible version of Ferrari’s new 488 GTB has already been revealed as the 488 Spider, and now it’s made its debut on the world stage at this week’s 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. The new car replaces the mechanically-similar 458 Spider in the Ferrari stable and arrives on the...
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Hyundai Launches N Performance Division With 871-HP Vision GT Concept: Video
Bugatti isn’t the only automaker with a Vision Gran Turismo concept on display at this week’s Frankfurt Auto Show. Hyundai has unveiled its own concept celebrating the Gran Turismo video game series, but is also using the car to help kick off the launch of its new N performance...
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Bugatti previews Veyron Successor with Vision GT concept
Bugatti has joined the pantheon of automakers taking part in the Vision Gran Turismo video game challenge, with its design taking the form of a stunning supercar-turned-racer. Crucially, the design is a preview of Bugatti’s Veyron successor, an even faster model currently thought to be called...
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Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Spyder Revealed: Live Photos & Video
Lamborghini’s new Huracán LP 610-4 burst onto the scene a year ago and immediately impressed us with its stunning looks, screaming V-10 engine and precision handling. Now the lineup is being expanded with a convertible in the form of the Huracán LP 610-4 Spyder, revealed today...
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Just getting to drive a crazy exclusive supercar like the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 or Porsche 918 Spyder is a dream for mere mortals. And comparing them side-by-side? That's insanity, as even pre-fracus Top Gear couldn't pull off a shootout between the three thoroughbreds. But next year, London-based supercar club Auto Vivendi will offer the opportunity not only to drive them, but to take them each to 200 mph. ALSO SEE: Meet The Man That Owns A Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 & Porsche 918 Spyder: Video The setting will be Leicestershire’s Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground in the...
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New Ford GT Coming With 630 HP And 539 LB-FT, According To 'Forza Motorsport 6'
At the debut of its new GT supercar back at January’s Detroit Auto Show, the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] would only say that the final version due in showrooms next year will have more than 600 horsepower. How much more is a question that’s been bugging fans ever since, though we may...
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2016 Audi R8 LMS GT3 Race Car Ready For Order
After a successful trial run during various events this year, including an impressive win in the grueling Nürburgring 24 Hours, Audi’s second-generation R8 LMS endurance racer is now ready to order. It starts at 398,000 euros (approximately $445,550), before taxes, and production of the...
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Lamborghini Teases New Huracán Spyder Ahead Of Frankfurt Debut: Video
Lamborghini has released a teaser video for a new model debuting at next week’s 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. We can’t see or even hear the car in the short clip but the cryptic message “The sky will never be the same” gives away its identity. The new model is the Huracán...
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Ferrari FXX Signed By Schumacher Headed To Auction
For those who follow high-profile auctions, the situation surrounding this 2006 Ferrari FXX is almost unfathomable. Because while it bears the signature of legendary F1 driver Michael Schumacher, when FXX 29/30 hits the block at the end of the month, it will likely sell for less than its original...
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Bugatti Veyron Inspires New Dubai Villas
Dubai is a land that loves opulence. Bugatti is a car that is very nearly in the dictionary next to that O word. Dubai and Bugatti go together rather nicely, so it's almost surprising that it's taken a developer this long to incorporate the French brand into some form of property development. The...
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Normally a car coming to a stop on the side of the road isn’t worth a second look but when said car is a Bugatti Veyron, and there’s video involved, it’s worthy of posting. This clip comes to us by way of Almuraba and depicts a Veyron Grand Sport whose driver futilely attempts to start the car while it is blocking traffic on a busy London street. Fortunately some bystanders come to the aid of the driver and help push the car out of harm’s way. ALSO SEE: Google Exec's Wife Hits Fiorano In Her New Ferrari FXX K: Video The reason that one of the fastest cars on the planet...
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Did The Tesla Model S Inspire The Koenigsegg Regera?
In 2014, Christian von Koenigsegg purchased a Tesla Model S and declared the car was more fun do drive than a BMW M5. In 2015, Koenigsegg rolled out its new 1,500-horsepower Regera hybrid supercar. Are these two things related? Actually, yes they sort of are according to a recent question and...
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Google Exec's Wife Hits Fiorano In Her New Ferrari FXX K: Video
We first heard about Google executive Benjamin Sloss and his admiration for the Ferrari brand in 2012 when he paid close to $1.8 million for a Ferrari 599XX Evo in a charity auction. Then, a week ago, he was back proving his generosity once again, this time by presenting his wife Christine with a...
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Lamborghini’s next supercar special to be the Centenario LP 770-4?
Lamborghini has just taken the wraps of its new Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce Roadster. The car comes with 739 horsepower and a price tag above half a million but still it’s not extreme enough for some of the marque’s clientele. That’s why Lamborghini offers limited-run models...
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New Bugatti To Debut At 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Cost 2.2 Million Euros: Report
At the Frankfurt Auto Show this month Bugatti will unveil a Vision Gran Turismo virtual racer concept said to share the new design language used to shape the automaker’s replacement for the Veyron supercar, an even faster model thought to be labeled a Chiron. The Chiron name comes from...
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Lamborghini Veneno Roadster Spotted In The Wild: Video
The illustrious Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills is no stranger to exotic cars. But this matte-black Lamborghini Veneno Roadster likely turned a few well-heeled heads during its recent trip down the legendary street. ALSO SEE: Lamborghini’s Next Supercar Special To Be The Centenario LP 770-4?...
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