Supercars
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Hot on the heels of its 458 Speciale A at the recent 2014 Paris Auto Show, Ferrari has revealed the all-new F60 America which celebrates 60 years of Prancing Horse sales in the U.S. The stunning supercar is based on the F12 Berlinetta but has an all-new, open-top body. DON'T MISS: The Average Bugatti Owner Has 84 Cars, 3 Jets, And A Yacht The car will be unveiled tomorrow night at an anniversary celebration gala dinner in Beverly Hills, which will also be the final farewell for longstanding chairman Luca di Montezemolo who officially resigns the next day. The U.S. remains Ferrari’s...
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Glickenhaus SCG 003 Gets A New Teaser VideoHere's a closer look at the upcoming SCG 003 from James Glickenhaus, and the new supercar is taking fabulous shape. We already know the SCG 003 will sport a carbon fiber chassis, and rumors hint that the car’s power output will exceed 500 hp despite a curb weight of just 1,600 lbs. The source...
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2016 Acura NSX To Offer Ferrari 458 Performance For Audi R8 PricePrototypes for Acura’s second-generation NSX are currently being tested at the Nürburgring, with one of the cars even burning to ground in late July. Despite the setback, Acura is confident the new NSX will be ready for launch in 2015 and that it will meet some pretty lofty goals set by...
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Enjoy This Blast To 213 MPH In The Ferrari LaFerrari: VideoWhat better way to start the day than a blast up to 213 mph in Ferrari’s LaFerrari flagship. An owner of the stunning hybrid supercar took part in last month’s EvoMax event in the U.K., where drivers get to take their cars to the limit on a closed runway, and he was generous enough to...
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New Audi R8 Could Have Both Plug-In Hybrid And All-Electric OptionsIt’s a well-known fact that the second-generation Audi R8 due out next year will eventually feature an all-electric model, but now the R&D chief for the brand with the four rings has confirmed that the car could also come as a plug-in hybrid. Audi plans to dramatically increase the number...
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Deadmau5 Buys McLaren P1Having given up his famous Nyan Cat-themed Ferrari 458 Italia because of a dispute with Ferrari over the use of his own "Purrari" badges on the car, Canadian DJ Deadmau5 recently switched over to a McLaren. His McLaren of choice was the 650S Spider, which he nicknamed the Meowclaren and recently...
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After revealing the racing version of its Huracán designed for the Super Trofeo one-make series back in August, Lamborghini has now started teasing a new GT3-spec version of its all-new supercar. Though it’s not widely known, Lamborghini has had a GT3-spec Gallardo in its ranks for several years. Developed together with motorsport partner Reiter Engineering, the car has primarily competed in the Blancpain Endurance Series. With its new Huracán GT3, Lamborghini is handling much of the development itself through its Squadra Corse motorsport division. The automaker is also...
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Ferrari Rules Out SUVs, Four-Door CarsLongstanding Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo is on his way out, to be replaced on October 13 by current Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne, but while there’s a changing of the guard taking place it will be business as usual at Maranello. Rumors of Ferrari suddenly boosting...
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The average Bugatti owner has 84 cars, 3 jets, and a yachtIf you have ever wondered how the 1 percent live, you’re not alone. But even the 1 percent sit up at night dreaming about how the infinitesimal fraction of a percent that are Bugatti owners live. What makes a Bugatti owner different? The fact that—on average—they own about 84...
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Ferrari 458 Speciale A: Full Details, Live Photos And VideoThe convertible version of Ferrari’s hardcore 458 Speciale has been revealed, and it’s called the 458 Speciale A. The A is for the Italian word Aperta, roughly translating to “open,” and the production run for this latest Prancing Horse will be just 499 units. As expected...
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Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 Full Details & Live Photos: 2014 Paris Auto ShowThe supercar hybrid world continues to expand today with the unveiling of the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4 at the 2014 Paris Auto Show. Featuring a total system output of 910 horsepower from a combination of a 610-hp 5.2-liter V-10 engine and 300 hp from three electric motors, the Asterion is...
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Watch How Jay Leno Protects His Supercars From Paint ChipsAnyone who likes to drive their car(s) regularly knows how annoying it can be to get paint chips or even a cracked windshield from all types of road debris. When we’re talking supercars with seven-figure price tags, it’s worth spending a little extra on protection. And one of the...
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Back in 2012, Audi’s then R&D chief Wolfgang Dürheimer let it be known that he wanted to develop a diesel-electric hybrid supercar to sit above the R8 in Audi’s performance lineup. The car would have borrowed technology from Audi’s hugely-successful R18 e-tron quattro Le Mans prototype—along with its styling—and would have targeted the latest generation of hybrid supercars like the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and the Porsche 918 Spyder. A year later, Dürheimer was dismissed from his post at Audi and reassigned to the role of CEO of Bentley and...
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Awesome Japanese Guy Camps With Ferrari F40, Cooks Eggs On It: VideoYes, this really happened. And yes, he’s our new idol. You, sir, are a god among men and women. MUST SEE: Lamborghini Pranksters Get Tased For Being Dumb: Video Justice Here you see a guy after our own hearts, taking his Ferrari F40 out for a jaunt in the wild, camping out of it, and using it...
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Lamborghini Pranksters Get Tased For Being Dumb: Video JusticeThis, friends, is why you don’t prank people--perhaps especially supercar owners. Or, if you choose to anyway, why you should be prepared for anything. DON'T MISS: Jeep Driver Out-Jerks Corvette Driver's Jerk Parking Job: Video These two Czechs, via Road & Track, sought to get revenge for...
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New Lotus Esprit Is DeadNot long ago, critics of Lotus accused the automaker of biting off more than it could chew. After all, the British sports car manufacturer and engineering firm had shown six all-new concepts at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, was on somewhat shaky financial ground, and had only a range of aging track-day...
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Porsche 918 Spyder Burns To The Ground At Gas Station: VideoWarning: This video contains some NSFW language. One of Porsche’s flagship 918 Spyders has succumbed to a fiery death, with the damage so severe the car is likely to be a complete write-off. The poor 918 burned to the ground over the weekend at a gas station in Toronto, Canada. MUST WATCH...
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World’s Greatest Drag Race 4: VideoIt’s a classic Internet comparison: Nissan GT-R versus Porsche 911 Turbo. Which is fastest? Which is best? Which is the one you should kick your friends in the (virtual) nuts over? This video answers that, after a fashion. MUST SEE: Porsche 918 Spyder Burns To The Ground At Gas Station: Video...
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The McLaren lineup is an ever-changing, constantly growing thing—a remarkable feat for a car company that’s only a few years old. With the new 625C, McLaren ventures into new territory: building a car specifically for one market. MUST SEE: Porsche 918 Spyder Burns To The Ground At Gas Station: Video Based on the Asian market’s preferences, McLaren has determined a few key changes are necessary to meet drivers’ needs and desires. Among them are greater comfort and easier accessibility. To that end, the 625C takes the 650S’s looks and tweaks the setup. The changes...
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LaFerrari, McLaren P1 And Porsche 918 Spyder Compared: VideoThe new generation of hybrid hypercars, the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder, have been with us for almost a year but we’re yet to see anyone who’s compared and contrasted all three. We’ve driven the Porsche 918 Spyder, but are yet to get behind the wheel of...
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Lamborghini Is First Automaker To Be Recognized For Carbon Fiber Repair ServiceWith the high content of carbon fiber found in its cars, Lamborghini has established its own repair service that has the right equipment and technical staff to properly deal with the advanced composite material. In some cases, staff will even fly out to fix the cars, avoiding the hassle of shipping...
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ZR Auto ZXX Is The Rebirth Of Targa Newfoundland-Crashed Ferrari Enzo: VideoBack in 2011, Ferrari Enzo owner Zahir Rana was competing in the Targa Newfoundland when things went very wrong. Rana lost control of the car and ended up in the Atlantic ocean. The car was nearly destroyed. MUST SEE: Jeep Driver Out-Jerks Corvette Driver's Jerk Parking Job: Video But it’s...
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Brand New Ferrari 458 Italia Crashed During Test DriveOnly yesterday we brought you details of a McLaren 650S Spider that crashed in Austria. Now we have details of a crash involving the car’s Italian rival in neighboring Germany. This sorry looking Ferrari 458 Italia is only a month old but it’s already likely destined for the scrapheap...
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Converted Ferrari F40 LM Mixes Racing Dreams With Street-Legal RealityIf you’ve ever hungered for a Ferrari F40, you’re not alone. If you’ve ever wanted an even more uncorked racing version of the F40, but still legal to drive on the street, you’re exactly the right kind of crazy. And now it’s possible. Wearing LM-spec front and rear...
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