Supercars
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For most auto enthusiasts and readers of this site, the Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new GT supercar is unmistakably a descendent of the legendary GT40 race car as well as the original GT supercar launched last decade. However, to the average man or woman on the street, identifying the origins of the latest GT is no easy task. The original GT concept unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show earlier in the year is currently touring Europe to help promote Ford’s 24 Hours of Le Mans return next year. One of the stops was in central London where Ford decided to cover up the car’s Blue...
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Wire-Brush Attack Leaves McLaren P1 Unscathed
In the grand scheme of things, taking a wire brush to skin of a McLaren P1 isn't exactly like drawing a mustache on the Mona Lisa. Though for enthusiasts? It's close. ALSO SEE: LaFerrari Nearly Powerslides Right Into Oncoming Traffic: Video But that's exactly what the gents from London's Topaz...
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Aston Martin Vulcan To Tackle Spa-Francorchamps Circuit
This weekend is the Spa 24 Hours, the highlight of the Blancpain Endurance Series, and this year a number of teams will be competing using the Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 race car. Another Aston Martin will be present at the Belgian race, though, and that’s the limited edition Vulcan track...
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Own the rights to the Saleen S7 and S5S supercars
The Saleen S7 was one of the automotive highlights of the early 21st century, a rare instance where a small American firm managed to take on the established European players. It was only made between 2000 and 2004, but now there's an opportunity to own not just an example of this rare beast, but...
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Back-To-Back Chris Harris Videos: Ferrari 488 GTB And McLaren 675LT
British journo Chris Harris certainly is a lucky boy. He recently got to hop in the latest supercar models from Ferrari and McLaren. Fortunately for us, he put together some video footage of his experiences with each and uploaded the clips to his YouTube channel Chris Harris on Cars. One is the 488...
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Chris Harris In A 911 GT3 Takes On Tiff Needell In The 458 Speciale: Video
Two of motoring’s top journalists got together recently to go head-to-head at the track in two of the best cars money can buy, the Porsche 911 GT3 and the Ferrari 458 Speciale. In the Porsche was Chris Harris while in the Ferrari was Tiff Needell. ALSO SEE: Clarkson’s Final Top Gear...
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Since it’s no longer possible to attempt a lap record at the Nürburgring due to the recently imposed speed limits at certain sections of the track, to prove the performance of its range-topping One:1 Koenigsegg has been hitting a number of other famous circuits around the globe. Previously, the 1,341-horsepower supercar with official Koenigsegg tester Robert Serwanski behind the wheel set a 2:17.57 lap time at Japan’s Suzuka, and just last month the car lapped Belgium’s Spa-Francochamps in 2:33 flat. MUST SEE: 5,000-HP, 348-MPH Devel Sixteen Spotted In The Wild: Video...
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Clarkson’s Final Top Gear Test Track Lap Done In Ferrari 488 GTB
Late last week, Jeremy Clarkson let it be known that he had driven his final lap on the famous Top Gear Test Track, the 1.75-mile loop at the old Dunsfold Aerodrome in the U.K., and that he had used one of three cars—either a Mercedes-AMG GT, Ferrari LaFerrari or 488 GTB. It’s now been...
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Inside The Ford GT's Secret Underground Design Lab: Video
Even for those without a terribly active imagination, the phrase "secret underground lab" implies plenty. And while there's no death ray, roomful of training ninjas, or super villains lurking in this one, it's pretty exciting nevertheless. After all, it's where the new Ford GT was born. ALSO SEE...
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Lamborghini Chief Engineer Explains The SuperVeloce Ethos: Video
The 2016 Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloce is possibly the best car to ever roll out of the factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese, but as its chief engineer Maurizio Reggiani explains here in this video, the famous SV badging represents much more than just the cutting of weight and an increase...
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Ferrari Now Embroiled In Massive Takata Airbag Recall
Ferrari certainly isn't immune to recalls. But generally, the company would prefer to call them upgrades—as it did regarding the little fire risk with the LaFerrari's gas tank. But there's no semantic dodge available where the Takata airbag recall is concerned. Millions of...
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse La Finale Spotted In Morocco
Bugatti’s very last Veyron, the aptly named Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse La Finale, has been spotted in the wild, caught while being unloaded from a transporter somewhere in Morocco. Bugatti confirmed that the final Veyron was sold well before the car’s debut back in March at the 2015...
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Late last year, Deadmau5 confirmed via Twitter that he was one of the 375 lucky people to have been promised a McLaren P1. After taking delivery earlier this year, the Canadian DJ and Uber driver took the supercar to vehicle customizer Sekanskin in his home town of Toronto, and the results are rather impressive as you’ll see in the photos. ALSO SEE: 5,000-HP, 348-MPH Devel Sixteen Spotted In The Wild: Video Deadmau5, whose real name is Joel Zimmerman, had the car, which he ordered from the factory with a dark blue finish, covered in a matte black wrap. Some orange accents were also...
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First Lamborghini Aventador SV Touches Down In U.S.
Start keeping an eye out for Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloces, because the first examples have landed in the United States and will soon be in the hands of their eagerly awaiting owners. The very first one is this bright green example that was caught by the lens of photographer Jordan...
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5,000-HP, 348-MPH Devel Sixteen spotted in the wild
While there’s plenty of reason to doubt the factuality of the Devel Sixteen’s claims of 5,000 horsepower, we now know, at the least, that it’s not total vaporware. It has been spotted out and about on a beach near Dubai. MUST WATCH: LaFerrari Nearly Powerslides Right Into Oncoming...
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Only LaFerrari For Sale In North America Lists At $5 Million
Despite Ferrari’s vetting of LaFerrari buyers, a number of the hybrid supercars have showed up on the used car lot, typically with price tags well in excess of the estimated $1.3 million factory price. While previous examples for sale were found in Europe or the Middle East, this sexy black...
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Koenigsegg One:1 Supercar Even Has Titanium In Its Engine Oil: Video
When it comes to cars, Swedish supercar marque Koenigsegg has the most powerful internal combustion engines in production. The company’s One:1, of which just seven cars are to be built (six customer cars and one prototype), is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8 that when fed with...
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Ford GT Show Car Struggles On Start Up: Video
Prototypes for the Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] new GT supercar are currently out testing at secret locations all across the globe, but the original concept version first shown at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show is also out making its presence felt. The concept was recently out at a Ford event...
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The new Acura NSX has been tantalizing us with its clean lines and promised performance for the past couple of years, but soon we’ll finally be able to hop behind the wheel and tell you what it’s like to drive. Until then, sit back and enjoy this video showing a pre-production example attacking Colorado’s Pikes Peak. MUST WATCH: LaFerrari Nearly Powerslides Right Into Oncoming Traffic: Video The NSX served as official pace car at the recent 2015 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, won by Rhys Millen in a custom electric racer from Latvia’s Drive eO, and we now have an official...
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Corvette-Powered Sin R1 Road Car Enters Production: Video
We first caught wind of the Sin R1 supercar in 2013. Back then, it was still a track-only car and its maker, Sin Cars, was based in Munich, Germany. Since then the company has moved to Bulgaria, and the R1 has spawned a road-going version known as the R1 RS. The first example of the Sin R1 RS is...
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Clarkson’s Last Lap On Top Gear Track Done In Either A LaFerrari, 488 GTB Or Mercedes-AMG GT
With Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set to star in a new show at a rival broadcaster, it means the BBC’s Top Gear will never be the same again. It also means that Clarkson and his cohorts will—most likely—never be testing cars again on the famous Top Gear Test...
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A Semi-Terrifying Night Lap In The 2017 Audi R8
As part of the 2017 R8 press launch in Portimao, Portugal, last week, Audi invited journalists to drive its updated supercar at night on the Algarve International Circuit. The idea was to show off the R8's fancy new LED headlights with laser spot technology. Instead, our laps in the dark proved to...
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Koenigsegg Regera’s Powertrain Unleashed In 217-MPH Simulated Run: Video
Come next year, Swedish supercar marque Koenigsegg will for the first time in its brief history have two distinct models in production. One is the conventionally-powered Agera RS and the other is this unique hybrid that Koenigsegg calls the Regera, which in Swedish translates to...
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McLaren Formula Car Takes On A Honda Civic And 650S: 360-Degree Video
There’s nothing like seeing a staggered race to compare and contrast the performance of different vehicles, and it’s always fun when a Formula One car is involved. This latest video from oil giant ExxonMobil ups the fan factor by including an interactive 360-degree view. MUST WATCH...
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