Supercars
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Porsche unveils the new 2012 911. [MotorAuthority] Ferrari makes the 458 Spider official, retractable hard-top and all. [MotorAuthority] The rear-wheel drive Subaru version of the Toyota FT-86 will be called BRZ. [MotorAuthority] We drive the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. [GreenCarReports] Jaguar is working on an XFR-S. [MotorAuthority] Lexus releases details regarding the 2012 RX 350. [FamilyCarGuide] It's a sad day for rotary fans as the RX-8 is now officially dead. [MotorAuthority] A new diesel land speed record has been set in a pickup truck. [GreenCarReports] The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe...
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Ferrari 458 Spider: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowFerrari has taken the wraps off the convertible version of its 458 Italia, and as we predicted, the stunning supercar has gained a retractable hard-top. This makes the new Ferrari 458 Spider the world’s first mid-engined car with a retractable hard-top. For Ferrari, the decision was easy. The...
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2012 Porsche 911: 2011 Frankfurt Auto ShowOne of the most anticipated cars of the year, the 2012 Porsche 911, has finally made its official debut, and although we’ve known what it was going to look like for several weeks now, the information released today tells the full story--and it’s a very exciting one. The iconic 911...
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Gemballa To Field Two Racing McLaren MP4-12C GT3s In 2012Aftermarket Tuner Gemballa will race a couple of McLaren MP4-12C GT3s in 2012.
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Singapore Billionaire Peter Lim Buys Stake In McLarenSingapore billionaire Peter Lim has made a "significant" investment in McLaren Automotive and will join their board of directors effective immediately.
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2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, 2013 Audi S3: Car News HeadlinesThe Shelby Supercars Tuatara makes its North American debut at Pebble Beach. [MotorAuthority] We drive the 2012 Hyundai Equus 5.0. [MotorAuthority] The CEO of Toyota didn't initially want to build the 2013 Lexus GS. [MotorAuthority] Toyota is preparing to set a new Nurburgring electric car record...
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The new wave of super-performance sports cars is going carbon fiber monocoque, including the McLaren MP4-12C and, of course, the Lamborghini Aventador. The result, as seen in these rolling chassis photos from Pebble Beach's concept lawn, is a whole lotta carbon fiber going on beneath the surface. Unlike the McLaren, however, the Aventador is not just the lower tub, but the entire passenger cell, including the A-pillars, roof, and rear bulkhead. While this is mostly hidden in the final product, all of that carbon fiber goes to making the vehicle lighter, more rigid, and higher-performance...
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Shelby Supercars Tuatara: 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'EleganceThe 275-mph Tuatara supercar from Shelby Supercars made its official global debut in Shanghai, China earlier this month, but today was the Jason Catriota-penned stunner's North American debut. Shown on the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Concept Lawn, the Tuatara stood out even among a crowd of...
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Bugatti Veyron L'Or Blanc Goes Pop Art: The Quail 2011We've told you about Bugatti's Veyron L'Or Blanc, maybe the first supercar to elevate porcelain to the pantheon of supercar cues, right up there next to digital gauges and carbon-fiber trim. After seeing it in person today at The Quail--"a motorsports gathering," one component of the fabulous...
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Ferrari 599 GTO Crashed In Czech RepublicThe Ferrari 599 GTO just got a little bit rarer this week, as a 69-year-old driver failed to keep the shiny side up while driving in--you guessed it--wet conditions near Prague in the Czech Republic. The GTO looks to be a near-total loss, with the roof bent significantly after ending up upside down...
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5-Series M Diesel, Saab In Trouble, Cadillac ELR: Today's Car NewsCadillachas confirmed the Converj will reach production as the ELR. [MotorAuthority] BMW has confirmed it will build a 5-Series diesel with M Division tuning. [MotorAuthority] The Cadillac ELR will cost more than the Volt, but less than a Tesla Model S. [GreenCarReports] Saab is in trouble again...
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Bugatti Boss Boast: We'll Continue To Build World's Fastest CarsWolfgang Durheimer, head of Bugatti and Bentley, wants to assure customers that the Bugatti name will continue to be synonymous with the fastest cars in the world.
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The AEGT electric supercar is the creation of Quimera, a consortium of universities and businesses based in Europe and focused on the development of sustainable projects.
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First Hennessey Venom GT Delivered To U.S. Making 2011 Pebble Beach DebutThe first example of the 1,200 horsepower Hennessey Venom GT delivered to a U.S. customer will make an appearance at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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Ferrari 458 Italia Under Construction: VideoFerrari has posted a video of the construction of the 458 Italia's body and frame online.
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R8 Supercar Gets Audi Exclusive TouchThe Audi Exclusive customization option is now available for the Audi R8 supercar.
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More Powerful Veyron Grand Sport Possible, Says Bugatti BossWhile the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's 1,200 horsepower engine isn't compatible with the Veyron Grand Sport, the open-top supercar can handle more than its current 1,001 horsepower output.
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Two Corvettes Collide When One Driver Loses Control: VideoThis video shows just how susceptible high horsepower cars are to losing control.
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Audi's four-wheeled shark, the 2012 R8 GT, gets some more detailed coverage and spends some time with former F1 driver and Le Mans-winning Audi endurance racer, Emmanuele Pirro, in this final pair of R8 GT Week videos. Along the way, we get some great shots of the R8 GT in action. We also get a closer look at some of the work Audi put into the R8 to turn it into the R8 GT, including a 20-pound savings with the battery, a 17-pound savings through a lighter rear bumper, and another 17-pounds saved with lighter carpet, plus plenty of carbon fiber. Check 'em out, then hit up our Audi R8 GT...
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SSC Tuatara makes official public debut in ShanghaiAmerica’s own Shelby SuperCars (SSC), the maker of the Ultimate Aero TT, has gone to Shanghai, China for the first official public debut of its next supercar project, the 275 mph Tuatara. A concept of the car was previously shown to a select group of clientele but this is the first time that...
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Glickenhaus Ferrari P4/5 Competizione Story Concludes: VideoJames Glickenhaus' Ferrari P4/5 Competizione finished 40th overall in the Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race and third in its E1-XP2 class.
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Bugatti Veyron Super Sport On Sale For $3.4 MillionAt 2.1 million pounds--about $3.4 million dollars--a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is being touted as the most expensive new car ever advertised.
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Flake Supercar Has Carbon "Fur" Airbrakes, D-Shaped WheelsList of materials commonly associated with supercar construction: Carbon fiber, aluminum, fur, titanium, gold... Hang on, fur? Sounds ludicrous, but automotive designer Da Feng's latest supercar creation The Flake makes use of bodywork that acts in a fur-like manner to enhance aerodynamic...
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Ferrari Offers U.S. FF Customers Winter Driving Program In AspenFerrari's winter driving course for its new FF supercar will commence next January and last for up to seven weeks.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran