Supercars
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One of the most anticipated cars of the year, the 2012 Porsche 911, has finally made its official debut, and although we’ve known what it was going to look like for several weeks now, the information released today tells the full story--and it’s a very exciting one. The iconic 911, internally referred to as the 991, is now in its 48th year, but has been made thoroughly modern. So far all we have are details for the Carrera and Carrera S model, but even in these lower trim levels, Porsche engineers have gone to great length to ensure the cars are worthy of their namesake. First and...
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Gemballa To Field Two Racing McLaren MP4-12C GT3s In 2012
Aftermarket Tuner Gemballa will race a couple of McLaren MP4-12C GT3s in 2012.
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Singapore Billionaire Peter Lim Buys Stake In McLaren
Singapore billionaire Peter Lim has made a "significant" investment in McLaren Automotive and will join their board of directors effective immediately.
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2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, 2013 Audi S3: Car News Headlines
The Shelby Supercars Tuatara makes its North American debut at Pebble Beach. [MotorAuthority] We drive the 2012 Hyundai Equus 5.0. [MotorAuthority] The CEO of Toyota didn't initially want to build the 2013 Lexus GS. [MotorAuthority] Toyota is preparing to set a new Nurburgring electric car record...
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Lamborghini Aventador Rolling Chassis: 2011 Pebble Beach Concours
The new wave of super-performance sports cars is going carbon fiber monocoque, including the McLaren MP4-12C and, of course, the Lamborghini Aventador. The result, as seen in these rolling chassis photos from Pebble Beach's concept lawn, is a whole lotta carbon fiber going on beneath the surface...
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Shelby Supercars Tuatara: 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The 275-mph Tuatara supercar from Shelby Supercars made its official global debut in Shanghai, China earlier this month, but today was the Jason Catriota-penned stunner's North American debut. Shown on the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Concept Lawn, the Tuatara stood out even among a crowd of...
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We've told you about Bugatti's Veyron L'Or Blanc, maybe the first supercar to elevate porcelain to the pantheon of supercar cues, right up there next to digital gauges and carbon-fiber trim. After seeing it in person today at The Quail--"a motorsports gathering," one component of the fabulous Pebble Beach Concours/Monterey classics weekend--we're less inclined to see the Blanc edition as a trim package, and more as a piece of pop art. The Blanc's slashes and ribs of white paint set off the real porcelain details, which were aided and abetted by Königliche Porzellan-Manufatur Berlin...
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Ferrari 599 GTO Crashed In Czech Republic
The Ferrari 599 GTO just got a little bit rarer this week, as a 69-year-old driver failed to keep the shiny side up while driving in--you guessed it--wet conditions near Prague in the Czech Republic. The GTO looks to be a near-total loss, with the roof bent significantly after ending up upside down...
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5-Series M Diesel, Saab In Trouble, Cadillac ELR: Today's Car News
Cadillachas confirmed the Converj will reach production as the ELR. [MotorAuthority] BMW has confirmed it will build a 5-Series diesel with M Division tuning. [MotorAuthority] The Cadillac ELR will cost more than the Volt, but less than a Tesla Model S. [GreenCarReports] Saab is in trouble again...
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Bugatti Boss Boast: We'll Continue To Build World's Fastest Cars
Wolfgang Durheimer, head of Bugatti and Bentley, wants to assure customers that the Bugatti name will continue to be synonymous with the fastest cars in the world.
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Quimera AEGT Electric Supercar Goes From 0-60 MPH In 3.0 Seconds
The AEGT electric supercar is the creation of Quimera, a consortium of universities and businesses based in Europe and focused on the development of sustainable projects.
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First Hennessey Venom GT Delivered To U.S. Making 2011 Pebble Beach Debut
The first example of the 1,200 horsepower Hennessey Venom GT delivered to a U.S. customer will make an appearance at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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Ferrari has posted a video of the construction of the 458 Italia's body and frame online.
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R8 Supercar Gets Audi Exclusive Touch
The Audi Exclusive customization option is now available for the Audi R8 supercar.
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More Powerful Veyron Grand Sport Possible, Says Bugatti Boss
While the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's 1,200 horsepower engine isn't compatible with the Veyron Grand Sport, the open-top supercar can handle more than its current 1,001 horsepower output.
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Two Corvettes Collide When One Driver Loses Control: Video
This video shows just how susceptible high horsepower cars are to losing control.
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Audi R8 GT Week: No Compromise, Weight Optimized Videos
Audi's four-wheeled shark, the 2012 R8 GT, gets some more detailed coverage and spends some time with former F1 driver and Le Mans-winning Audi endurance racer, Emmanuele Pirro, in this final pair of R8 GT Week videos. Along the way, we get some great shots of the R8 GT in action. We also get a...
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SSC Tuatara makes official public debut in Shanghai
America’s own Shelby SuperCars (SSC), the maker of the Ultimate Aero TT, has gone to Shanghai, China for the first official public debut of its next supercar project, the 275 mph Tuatara. A concept of the car was previously shown to a select group of clientele but this is the first time that...
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James Glickenhaus' Ferrari P4/5 Competizione finished 40th overall in the Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race and third in its E1-XP2 class.
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Bugatti Veyron Super Sport On Sale For $3.4 Million
At 2.1 million pounds--about $3.4 million dollars--a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is being touted as the most expensive new car ever advertised.
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Flake Supercar Has Carbon "Fur" Airbrakes, D-Shaped Wheels
List of materials commonly associated with supercar construction: Carbon fiber, aluminum, fur, titanium, gold... Hang on, fur? Sounds ludicrous, but automotive designer Da Feng's latest supercar creation The Flake makes use of bodywork that acts in a fur-like manner to enhance aerodynamic...
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Ferrari Offers U.S. FF Customers Winter Driving Program In Aspen
Ferrari's winter driving course for its new FF supercar will commence next January and last for up to seven weeks.
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Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Falls Prey To London Rioters
This sorry looking Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is just one of numerous vehicles that have fallen victim to the rioters in London.
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Pagani's U.S. Launch Pushed Back To 2013 As Airbag Exemption Falls Through
Pagani's first U.S.-homologated model, the Huayra, isn't so homologated after all. An issue with airbags will delay the car's U.S. launch by a year.
Chris Weiss