Hypercars
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Lamborghini has something to show us, and it's no small deal when it describes the debut as the "supersport of the future." In three days, the marque will reveal a new supercar that could foreshadow cutting-edge plug-in hybrid technology. However, Lamborghini didn't carry out the project on its own. It partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to bring the car to life. Previously, the brand announced a collaboration to "write an important page in the future of super sports cars for the third millennium." Aside from its own description, we don't know much else about the...
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Scale models and custom fitting to be used to spec each $2.6M Aston Martin ValkyrieWhen a customer plans to drop $2.6 million on a single purchase, like they will have to for the Aston Martin Valkyrie, it makes sense for the company in question to ensure the entire process is as personalized as possible. When it comes to Aston Martin's upcoming hypercar, the fitting process is...
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Bugatti to begin development of Chiron successor in 2019
Bugatti only revealed the Chiron last year, but development for the potent supercar's successor is planned to begin in just two years' time. Bugatti will sell the Chiron for six years total, and since deliveries began earlier this year, that pegs the French marque's Chiron sequel to likely arrive...
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Someone paid $2.25M for a Ferrari LaFerrari prototype that can't be driven legally
The Ferrari LaFerrari consistently commands big bucks no matter when one rolls across the auction block, but this example is slightly different. That's because it's one of Ferrari's prototype LaFerraris and can't be registered or legally driven at all. That didn't keep bidders away from dishing out...
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The Pagani Zonda lives, again, with the 1-of-1 Riviera
Just over one week ago, we proclaimed that the Pagani Zonda lived to die another day as the Italian supercar maker revealed yet another one-off special edition. But, here we are again with another bespoke Pagani Zonda. Technically, the Zonda was supposed to exit production in 2013. However, the...
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Floyd Mayweather's $4.8M Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita heads to auction
Floyd Mayweather is in the headlines these days for his upcoming boxing match with MMA fighter Conor McGregor. However, when he isn't busy inside the boxing ring, he can likely be found rearranging his collection of high-profile supercars. By rearranging, we mean selling incredibly rare cars to...
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This past May, a new king of the Nürburgring Nordschilfe was crowned when the McLaren P1 LM became the quickest street-legal car around the famed, 12.9-mile long circuit. "Street-legal" and "production" lap times are different, however. The P1 LM is a McLaren-backed project by Lanzante, which famously ran the Mclaren F1 GTR that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995. With McLaren's blessing, the P1 LM became a street-legal version of the P1 GTR track special and an official 'Ring time was deemed necessary. Video from Lanzante shows the preparation and pressure faced by ex-racing...
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Have values for the 'Holy Trinity' of hypercars peaked already?
The collector car market has turned down this year. Many auction houses report once desirable, high-end vehicles have failed to sell or have underperformed when crossing the block. It seems the same can now be said for the holy trinity of hypercars. The Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1, and Porsche...
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Koenigsegg Agera RS Prototype makes beautiful noise at a supercar event
Koenigsegg is in the business of building technical wonders. One of the latest examples of that is the Agera RS. It is motivated by a 5.0-liter V-8 engine aided by a pair of turbochargers that all team up to produce 1,360 horsepower. Koenigsegg will build just 25 examples of the Agera RS, so it's...
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Aston Martin Valkyrie seats will be custom tailored for each buyer
Luxury and performance have long gone hand in hand with many automakers, but with today's incredible technology, some companies are looking for ways to take things a step or two or ten further. Take this for example: Aston Martin plans to produce custom-tailored seats for each Valkyrie hypercar...
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New Porsche 918 Spyder surfaces for sale online
The Porsche 918 Spyder may have exited production in 2015, but it remains a highly desirable car for good reasons. Those in the market will be happy to hear a 918 Spyder has hit the market -- and it's brand new. Al Ain Class Motors, located in Dubai, has listed the 918 Spyder minus a price tag...
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Watch how Bugatti abuses its cars to ensure they handle big power and tough tracks
It’s common knowledge Bugatti goes above and beyond to produce its extraordinary hypercars, but new video proves the boutique automaker certainly does its due diligence when engineering a vehicle for the most extreme performance conditions. Video snippets posted to Twitter from James Mill of...
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The head of Lamborghini's research and development says the Lamborghini Centenario, a car developed to celebrate Ferruccio Lamborghini's 100th birthday in April, would have surprised the car company's namesake. “Our jobs, in our imagination, is to develop a car that would surprise Ferruccio Lamborghini.” Maurizio Reggiani told us this week in Monterey. Mission accomplished? "I think, yes," he added. The Centenario roadster is a more powerful, lighter version of the Aventador, and the first from Lamborghini to feature rear-wheel steering. Reggiani said all 20 examples of the...
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Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Mega Gallery
Only a few months ago the new Bugatti Veyron Super Sport achieved a land speed world record with 268 mph on Volkswagen Group’s proving ground at Ehra-Lessien nearby the German automaker’s Wolfsburg headquarters. In August, Bugatti presented the car in California for the very first time...
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