Hypercars
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The Ajlani Drakuma concept is a mid-engined, twin-turbo V-8 hypercar with dragon-inspired looks.
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Rimac crash tested the same C_Two monocoque six times
The monocoque of the Rimac Concept_Two was so strong, Rimac was able to use it for six crash tests.
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Gordon Murray could return to Le Mans with the T50, his McLaren F1 successor
Gordon Murray, father of the McLaren F1, is in talks to return to Le Mans with his company's T50 hypercar.
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The Pagani Huayra Imola is the "Dragon" concept we've been waiting for
The exclusive automaker delivered the hypercar to its first client, the first of five planned for production.
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With top speed no longer the focus, Bugatti boss hints at other performance targets
Bugatti's boss says the automaker's variants will focus on more than just top-speed runs.
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McLaren's electric hypercar will focus on lightness
McLaren will build an electric hypercar in its Ultimate Series, but that is years off due to the state of battery technology.
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With a design inspired by the Countach, the 807-horsepower Sian is the first Lamborghini to go hybrid and the first hybrid ever to store its power in a supercapacitor. Only 63 are being built.
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Bugatti just won the race to 300 mph with a Chiron
Bugatti became the first automaker to break the 300-mph barrier with a prototype Chiron variant.
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The Ford GT Mk II is the ultimate version of the ultimate Ford hypercar
Unencumbered by pesky race car rules, the Ford GT Mk II hypercar that was revealed at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed is the truest expression of the Blue Oval's bonkers machine. The track-only hypercar makes 700 horsepower—up from 647 hp—and sports more downforce, better cooling...
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Toyota commits to World Endurance Championship's new hypercar class
Toyota on Friday announced its intention to race in the World Endurance Championship's new hypercar class that is set to begin the fall of 2020.
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BMW M wants a hypercar and electrification could be the key
President of BMW M Markus Flasch said BMW wants to build a new supercar and a low-emissions powertrain could be the key to getting it approved.
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David Coulthard bought both a Mercedes-AMG One and an Aston Martin Valkyrie
Former Formula One race David Coulthard has the next two earth-shattering hypercars on order, the Mercedes-AMG One and the Aston Martin Valkyrie, thanks to ties from his racing days.
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Porsche has a successor to the 918 Spyder in the works and it could pull from the past for its looks.
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First McLaren P1 GTR in the US for sale
The ultra-exclusive hypercar owned by Bruce Canepa is on sale soon and features extreme engineering designed for racecars.
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McLaren Senna GTR takes the hypercar to new heights
The McLaren Senna is already an incredible feat of technology and engineering, but the Senna GTR has arrived to outdo everything the standard car accomplishes. Well, except comfort. On Friday, the British supercar maker revealed the ultimate in the brand's Ultimate Series, the McLaren Senna GTR...
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McLaren Speedtail specs make it a worthy F1 successor
The McLaren Speedtail will arrive early next year as a successor to the beloved F1, and the supercar's spec sheet makes it worthy of that title. The British marque said the Speedtail will produce a total combined power output of 1,035 horsepower and 848 pound-feet of torque. As we suspected, a...
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Revs to 11: Aston Martin Valkyrie taps out 1,160 hp
To paraphrase a line from the hit 1984 film "This is Spinal Tap," the Aston Martin Valkyrie goes to 11. Eleven-thousand rpm, that is. On Friday, the British brand announced its forthcoming hypercar makes a colossal 1,160 horsepower and redlines at 11,100 rpm. For those who haven't been following...
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Targets acquired: Aston Martin 003 hypercar aimed at LaFerrari, McLaren Senna
This week, Aston Martin finally showed off the first image of its forthcoming 003 hypercar and the firm's CEO declared it has the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren Senna, and Porsche 918 Spyder directly in its sights. Andy Palmer, Aston Martin CEO, told Auto Express in a Wednesday report that the 003...
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The Nio EP9 should watch its back because another electric supercar may have a go at the EV lap record around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Aspark, the company behind the Owl electric supercar, may take a crack at the lap record. Top Gear reported Monday that the company wants to aim for a lap run at the famed German circuit, and the latest performance numbers are fueling the desire. The Owl will now come with 1,150 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque, which is more than double the horsepower Aspark originally planned. Four electric motors provide the power while a battery pack...
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Lotus and Williams sign partnership deal that could aid hypercar development
Lotus and Williams Advanced Engineering announced they have entered a strategic technical partnership on Monday. The new partnership fits perfectly with Lotus' previous announcement to bring an electric hypercar to market. Autocar first reported Lotus would build a new battery-electric hypercar on...
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McLaren shows off Speedtail design themes so no two cars look alike
McLaren will build 106 examples of its forthcoming supercar, the Speedtail, and not one of them will be like the other. The company will offer nearly endless options to personalize the car for each buyer. To help customers juice their creative muscles, McLaren released a small design collection to...
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McLaren Speedtail prototype begins rigorous test program
After revealing the Speedtail last month, McLaren has announced it's ready to begin a rigorous test program for its new flagship Ultimate Series car. On Friday, the British marque unveiled the first Speedtail prototype as it gears up for a year-long test regimen across the globe. The prototype...
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Nico Rosberg configures his Mercedes-AMG One, hints at 2.2-second 0-62 mph time
Former Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg is enjoying his retirement. The 33-year now serves as an ambassador for Mercedes-Benz. One of the perks of this relationship is a guaranteed spot on the list for buyers itching for the upcoming Mercedes-AMG One hypercar. Rosberg is getting one, and he...
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Zava bringing its PrometheuS hypercar from fantasy land to reality?
Watching the always churning crop of pending supercar manufacturers is a form of entertainment in itself. They arrive. They make bold claims. We'll maybe see a running concept if we're lucky. And then they vanish with nary a trace of sales and production models to be found. The latest outfit to...
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