Supercars
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One has to wonder what people did in their spare time before car configuration sites hit the Internet. McLaren has just launched its own for the new 650S Coupe and 650S Spider, and while not as varied as some online configurators there's plenty of fun to be had creating a car that you'll probably never own. ALSO SEE: Nissan IDx Nismo Concept Stars On Jay Leno's Garage: Video McLaren is heavily pushing the social media side of the car, urging configurator users to post their finished product--and their choice of background location--across its social media channels, with the hashtag...
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Gumpert Tornante Supercar On Track For 2015 LaunchAfter coming close to becoming yet another failed supercar startup, Germany’s Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur, the maker of the Apollo range of supercars, managed to secure a new investor, and at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show last week rolled out a brand new model. That model, the Explosion sports...
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Bugatti Appoints New American Operations ChiefBugatti has named a new sales chief for its biggest single market.
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Next Audi R8 May Offer Downsized Turbo EngineWith Lamborghini’s new Huracán out in the open, attention now turns to its Volkswagen Group platform-mate, the next-generation Audi R8. Expected to launch in 2015, the new R8 should weigh less than the current model, come exclusively with a dual-clutch transmission and, in the U.S. at...
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Manhattan Motorcars Signed As Dealer For Koenigsegg SupercarsUnlike many of the wild supercars sold overseas that never make it to U.S. shores, Koenigsegg’s various products have made the trip, with the first example, a CCX, actually landing as far back as 2006. Koenigsegg is now further solidifying its presence in the world’s biggest market for...
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Crush All 93 Vipers We Gave You (VIN #4 Included), Chrysler Tells Schools: VideoThough it might be hard to believe, Chrysler has ordered 93 original Dodge Vipers that were donated to schools and community colleges around the country for educational purposes to be destroyed. A handful of these rare American icons have already been crushed, as evidenced in the videos below, and...
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The Lamborghini Gallardo has soldiered valiantly for the last several years of its decade-long run, with special edition upon special edition making the very most out of its now aged platform. But the Gallardo's time has come. A new Lamborghini has arrived. The Huracán, which was revealed in full today at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. To be precise, it's the Huracán LP 610-4. As you suspect, the 610 references the car's horsepower, though as usual, it's metric, so the American horsepower figure is closer to 601. Nevertheless, the 5.2-liter V-10 that produces the power, which...
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1,341-horsepower Koenigsegg One:1 debuts at 2014 Geneva auto showAttention One-Percenters, your latest ultra-exotic, limited-edition hypercar is finally here, revealed in full today at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. It's called the Koenigsegg One:1, and it should be an insane road-going time machine that transports you to future sections of roads in the blink of an...
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McLaren 650S Supercar: 2014 Geneva Motor Show Video And Live PhotosMcLaren has used this week’s 2014 Geneva Motor Show to introduce its new 650S supercar, which comes in coupe and Spider convertible flavors. The 650S is positioned between the 12C and P1 in McLaren’s hierarchy of road-going models, and is akin to Ferrari’s 458 Speciale and...
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Mansory's 1,600 HP Aventador And Other Geneva Stars: Live PhotosWhatever has changed behind the scenes at high-profile tuning firm Mansory, we like it. Once known for horrendous eye-gouging re-works of the world's supercars, Mansory's 2014 Geneva Motor Show stand was surprisingly tasteful, and chock-full of carbon fiber clad works of art. It may not have taken...
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Bugatti’s Latest Legend Edition Veyron Honors Bugatti Founder’s Brother RembrandtThe fourth in a series of six special edition Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse supercars has been revealed today at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The series is called the Les Légendes de Bugatti (Bugatti Legends) and marks the approaching end of production of the Veyron supercar by honouring...
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McLaren 650S Spider Drops Its Top At 2014 Geneva Motor ShowThe McLaren 650S Spider joins the 650S coupe at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.
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At this week’s 2014 Geneva Motor Show, Pagani is showing off its fifth and final Zonda Revolucion, which means production of the Zonda line of supercars has reached an end. Sadly, all five Zonda Revolucions built have been sold, with this particular example, which wears blue carbon panels, destined for a customer in Japan. DON'T MISS: 1,340-Horsepower Koenigsegg One:1 Supercar: Live From Geneva The Zonda Revolucion is strictly a track toy, as it can’t be registered for road use and doesn’t adhere to any particular motorsport regulations. But it’s possibly one of the...
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LaFerrari Vs. Enzo In Ferrari Flagship Rev Off: VideoOn the scale of glorious engine noises, most anything produced by Ferrari sits near the top end of the scale. Be it the Dino-badged V-6 cars up through the V-8 engines on to the V and flat 12-cylinder units, the wonderful sounds that emanate from Ferrari tailpipes and engine bays is tantamount to...
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Koenigsegg One:1 Supercar Comes With Cloud Connectivity And Custom AppThese days developing the world’s premier supercar takes a lot more than simply ensuring you have the quickest acceleration or highest top speed or most outrageous styling. Today, supercar brands need high-tech interfaces and connectivity options just as much as they need horsepower, and one...
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2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO Priced From $151,585The 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO has been priced at $151,585, including a $1,595 destination charge, making it the most expensive Nissan ever launched. For those at home counting, that’s almost $50k more than the entry-level 2015 GT-R’s $103,365 sticker but it does get you one of the fastest...
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Go Onboard With McLaren P1 And Lamborghini Super Trofeo Stradale In Dubai: VideoIt's Friday night, you've got your friends together, and you all have supercars. What to do? Go tearing around town, of course. That appears to be all the setup these guys need in this video from Shmee150. We get to go onboard with a McLaren P1, a Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale, and we...
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Weissach Package For The Porsche 918 Spyder Explained In VideoPorsche’s 918 Spyder is already one of the fastest cars ever produced, but incredibly customers can opt for a factory-installed package that boosts performance of the car even further. The package draws its name from the German town of Weissach, where Porsche's main R&D facility is...
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British supercar startup Arash has revealed its new AF8, which follows in the footsteps of its AF10 big brother and could potentially see Arash founder Arash Farboud finally reach his goal of creating a lasting supercar brand. You see, despite this being Arash’s second model, the number of cars previously built by Arash can be counted on just one hand. DON'T MISS: 1,340-Horsepower Koenigsegg One:1 Supercar Revealed The company’s first product, the GT, was a race car launched in 2002, back when Arash was known as Farboud. The company then developed its first production car, the...
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New Lamborghini Huracán Official Trailer: VideoWe're less than a week away from the official March 4 unveiling of the Lamborghini Huracán at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. While we already know exactly what to expect, seeing it in the metal will be the true test of the Huracán's visual impact--a key component of any Lamborghini's...
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McLaren 650S Performance: 10.5 In The Quarter-Mile, 0-60 MPH In Under 3 SecondsLike any true supercar, McLaren's 650S isn't best measured against its straight-line acceleration yardsticks--but that's not to say it isn't blisteringly quick. Today, McLaren revealed the performance specs for its Goldilocks model ahead of its debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show next week. ALSO...
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All 3 Bugatti Veyron 'Legends' Editions Released Have Sold; 3 Still To ComeWhen it comes to sales volume, Bugatti is one of the lowest performers in the world. But that's by design. In fact, there are more Veyrons on the road than were initially intended. Soon, there will be three more special Legends editions joining the roster. MUST SEE: The Story Behind The World's...
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Koenigsegg Joins Other Supercar Brands With Custom LaptopFew of us will ever be able to afford a Ferrari, or a Lamborghini, or a Koenigsegg. The closest most of us will get to an official product carrying the mark of a supercar maker is branded merchandise. A cuddly teddy bear, perhaps. MUST SEE: The Story Behind The World's Fastest Nissan GT-R: Video A...
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Rare Ascari F/GT Supercar Prototype For Sale On eBay: VideoThe seller claims this car is one of a kind.
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