Supercars
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Ford had to pick you if you wanted the privilege of spending half a million bucks on a the current Ford GT. That wasn't the case with the 2005-2006 generation of the car. Should you find an earlier example for sale, you should still expect to dish out maximum dough as the value of the original 4,038 examples built has been rising steadily. One of those cars is for sale on eBay right now, and it's rather special as it is owned and customized by Ford GT chief designer Camilo Pardo. It's referred to as the SOLAR7 Ford GT and it bears a livery designed by Pardo himself. It's fitting that he'd...
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Porsche buys 10-percent stake in electric supercar maker Rimac
Porsche has big plans to be a leader in the electric-car segment, and it has just inked a new partnership with a familiar company to bolster its position. The German sports car and luxury vehicle maker announced on Wednesday that it's purchased a 10-percent stake in the Croatian firm Rimac...
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Paralyzed ex-racer has new Ford GT with hand controls, roof-mounted wheelchair
Adapt, improvise, and overcome. That's exactly how Jason Watt has decided to perceive things these days. The ex-racer was involved in a motorcycle accident in 1999 that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Today, Watt is still able to drive, and he owns a very special Ford GT. Watt's GT is...
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This street-legal 1998 McLaren F1 LM is up for sale, again
This one is something special. Chassis #073 is just one example of a group of spectacular machines. But within that group, this very car stands out. That's because it's a McLaren F1, and it's one of only five customer cars upgraded to a higher level known as LM Spec. A McLaren F1 LM Spec car is...
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John Cena settles lawsuit over selling Ford GT early
Seven months after Ford served actor and pro wrestler John Cena a lawsuit for selling his 2017 Ford GT shortly after taking delivery, Cena has settled the matter, according to a Monday Jalopnik report. As part of their contract with Ford, all GT owners are required to keep their cars for two years...
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Why is Toyota developing a new hypercar?
On Friday Toyota announced it would build a hypercar and that development has already begun. On Sunday, the Japanese automaker finally won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Don't for a second think these two developments aren't related. When Toyota showed the Gazoo Racing Super Sport concept at the Tokyo...
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It's never a good day when a car catches fire, but when a high-priced supercar catches fire, not only do we take notice, but so does the automaker. In this case, a 2017 Ford GT has burned to the ground in Munich, Germany, and Ford has weighed in. The owner in Germany has not provided details on the blaze. Motor Authority reached out to Ford for comment on the fire, and received the following response: "We have been made aware that a new Ford GT caught fire in Germany. At this time, we do not have any further details on the cause of the incident, so we are unable to comment further. We...
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Racing for pinks: Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti Ferrari only offered to customer racers
At the 24 Hours of LeMans, Ferrari has pulled back the sheet on a new version of the 488 from its Tailor Made program, and this one is for the racers. Based on the hardcore 488 Pista, the Piloti Ferrari (yes, the name is Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti Ferrari) designation signifies that this particular...
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A London dealer built a Bugatti Chiron in fully exposed carbon fiber
The United Kingdom has an official Bugatti dealership, and it's no surprise that it should fall under the reins of H.R. Owen. As a means of advertising its wares in the best way possible, the dealership has crafted a Chiron with a special body. Instead of insane colors or a crazy livery, the H.R...
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Apollo calls on Mercedes motorsport partner HWA to hone IE supercar
Apollo is a Chinese-backed supercar startup born out of the ashes of Gumpert, which ran into financial troubles in 2012. The company's first product is the Intensa Emozione, a track-focused supercar with a screaming V-12 and a hyper-aggressive design that makes a Lamborghini look mild in...
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Lewis Hamilton spotted in LA with new Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
It turns out Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton is one of the 210 people in possession of a Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta. He was spotted last week driving around Los Angeles in the white car and one of the stops he made was at the popular Nobu restaurant in Malibu, where this video was taken...
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Brabham BT62 to wear liveries inspired by Brabham F1 winners
With four Drivers' and two Constructors' championships, Brabham is one of the most successful names in Formula 1. And as it branches out into the world of car manufacturing, Brabham is keen to remind fans of this history with its first model, the BT62. The track-only supercar was revealed in May...
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Supercars have become hypercars, and with that moniker upgrade we've seen a move to insane performance figures. The idea of a sub-2.0 seconds for the 0-60 mph run is being discussed while the other end of the speed spectrum has production vehicles knocking on the door of 280 mph and beyond. This is a fascinating time for engine builders and aerodynamics engineers...and a stressful one for those tasked with the development of ultra high performance tires. Michelin is one of the major tire manufacturers sitting at the forefront of the beyond. That would be the space occupied by a handful of...
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Watch a Ford GT's active aero rear wing in action
The second-generation Ford GT has plenty of party tricks, but one of them is a trick rear wing that offers multiple functions while driving around town or at the track. Video from Drag Times explores and demonstrates how the active aero rear wing works by hooking up a GoPro to showcase how the wing...
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This ultra-rare Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato can be yours
Aston Martin produces beautiful, expensive machines. Anything can be improved, however, and that includes the lines of the powerfully pretty Vanquish. Back in 2016, Zagato showed off a concept that proves this point; the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato. The crowd in attendance at that year's Concorso...
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2020 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera spy shots and video
Aston Martin has just unveiled its redesigned Vantage, and the next model in the automaker’s ambitious Second Century plan is a replacement for the Vanquish, prototypes for which are shown here. However, the car won't be called a Vanquish as earlier thought. Instead, it will be called a DBS...
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Ferrari Modulo drives again thanks to James Glickenhaus
Back in 2014, James Glickenhaus added a real rarity to his car collection: the one-off Ferrari Modulo. Now, it drives again. Video from Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) shows the concept taking to the street for the first time in years—a truly mesmerizing sight. For a bit of background on...
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Full-size Lego McLaren 720S graces Petersen Automotive Museum
Hot on the heels of the intricate Bugatti Chiron Lego model, everyone's favorite toy bricks have been turned into another masterpiece. The Petersen Automotive Museum announced on Monday that a full-size, McLaren 720S model is now on display at the museum. The 1:1 model is made of more than 280,000...
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Ferrari debuted the FKK X, the track-only variant of the LaFerrari hypercar, in December 2014. Last year, the Prancing Horse debuted the even more hardcore FXX K Evo, which upon its reveal was sold out. Well, today is someone's lucky day because an example has surfaced for sale. It's listed for sale on James Edition by dealer Knight International. Not only is the car for sale, but the seller states in the vehicle description that a street-legal conversion is possible. The listing explicitly says a road-legal conversion is entirely possible, which would potentially make the car 1-of-1. The FXX...
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Hennessey believes being the fastest really matters
John Hennessey, founder of Hennessey Performance Engineering, says being the fastest really matters. It's a goal he aims to achieve with the Hennessey Venom F5 supercar. Speaking to Autocar in a report published on Monday, Hennessey said the "fast is best" ethos comes from the company's customer...
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Dodge Viper to return? Marchionne leaves the door open
In August 2017 the last Dodge Viper slithered off the assembly line, and for a second time, it was said to be dead forever. In recent weeks, however, reports have popped up stating that the Viper would return in 2021, minus the iconic V-10 engine under its hood. Last Friday at an investor...
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McLaren's MSO team turn out stunning 675LT tribute car
The Gulf Racing livery has remained one of the most iconic in motorsport, and the blue and orange color scheme looked particular delightful when applied to the body of a 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail. That car, also referred to as the Davidoff F1, has raced in FIA events all over the globe. It's in...
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Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron revealed with 3,599 pieces, including movable engine parts
Few people are likely to be able to afford one of the 500 Bugatti Chirons destined to be built, however we're sure most will be able to scrape together the dollars required to purchase the new Lego Technic version of the French hypercar. Like the real Chiron, the Lego version is a complicated bit...
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Alfa Romeo confirms new 8C supercar, GTV Giulia coupe
Alfa Romeo has established a foothold in the United States over the last five years, first with a specialized sports car, then with a sport sedan, and now with a sporty SUV. There were originally plans for up to eight new cars to be launched by now but delays in bringing the Giulia and shifting...
Kirk Bell