Supercars

  • 2019 McLaren Senna, Portugal Media Drive, June 2018

    In the age of YouTube, an exotic carmaker needs exciting overhead tracking video of its latest automotive thunderbolt to thrill online fans. McLaren Automotive ran into unexpected difficulty getting that shot. The McLaren Senna’s extravagant wings, spoilers, splitters, vents, and ducts so thoroughly battered the air that McLaren’s video drone crashed in the car’s turbulent wake, unable to surf the waves and vortices pouring from the car’s carbon fiber bodywork. So, while there is plenty of important hardware to discuss including the RaceActive Chassis Control II linked...

  • 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
    2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera debuts with 715 horsepower

    Behold the new Aston Martin DBS Superleggera. The super GT is the third model in the British automaker's much-hyped Second Century plan, which calls for seven new cars in seven years, and it fills the void left by the Vanquish which bowed out of production late last year. DBS is a familiar Aston...

  • Audi R8 RWS on Jay Leno's Garage
    Jay Leno sends power to the correct wheels with the Audi R8 RWS

    It feels like the Audi R8 has been around for some time now, but it's only just dipped a toe into its second generation model run. What doesn't feel old is the fact that Audi is basically offering a reskinned Lamborghini Huracán. In fact, it seems Audi is just getting started with the...

  • Koenigsegg Agera successor teaser
    Koenigsegg shows off sketch of Agera RS successor

    All good things must come to an end, and the Koenigsegg Agera is now a supercar for the history books. But, the Swedish supercar maker obviously has a successor in the works. During the opening of Lorbek Luxury Cars in Melbourne, Australia, last Thursday, the brand showed off a sketch of its next...

  • Auction of the final 2017 Dodge Viper and 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon on June 23, 2018
    Final Dodge Viper and Challenger SRT Demon fetch $1M in charity auction

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has built the very last examples of its Dodge Viper supercar and Challenger SRT Demon street-legal drag racer, but the automaker didn't resort to locking the cars away in a heritage center or museum. Instead, they've been set free to prowl the streets. FCA called on...

  • The last Bugatti Veyron Super Sport built heads to auction
    Last Bugatti Veyron Super Sport built heading to auction at Goodwood

    The Bugatti Veyron is old news these days. It's been replaced by the Chiron, and the frenetic hypercar set is constantly on the lookout for the latest and greatest. Despite being more than a decade old, the Veyron is still captivating, especially the one-time record-breaking limited-edition Super...

  • Camilo Pardo's 2005 Ford GT is for sale

    Ford had to pick you if you wanted the privilege of spending half a million bucks on a the current Ford GT. That wasn't the case with the 2005-2006 generation of the car. Should you find an earlier example for sale, you should still expect to dish out maximum dough as the value of the original 4,038 examples built has been rising steadily. One of those cars is for sale on eBay right now, and it's rather special as it is owned and customized by Ford GT chief designer Camilo Pardo. It's referred to as the SOLAR7 Ford GT and it bears a livery designed by Pardo himself. It's fitting that he'd...

  • Rimac C_Two
    Porsche buys 10-percent stake in electric supercar maker Rimac

    Porsche has big plans to be a leader in the electric-car segment, and it has just inked a new partnership with a familiar company to bolster its position. The German sports car and luxury vehicle maker announced on Wednesday that it's purchased a 10-percent stake in the Croatian firm Rimac...

  • Jason Watt's Ford GT with wheelchair mount
    Paralyzed ex-racer has new Ford GT with hand controls, roof-mounted wheelchair

    Adapt, improvise, and overcome. That's exactly how Jason Watt has decided to perceive things these days. The ex-racer was involved in a motorcycle accident in 1999 that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Today, Watt is still able to drive, and he owns a very special Ford GT. Watt's GT is...

  • 1998 McLaren F1 LM-Spec for sale
    This street-legal 1998 McLaren F1 LM is up for sale, again

    This one is something special. Chassis #073 is just one example of a group of spectacular machines. But within that group, this very car stands out. That's because it's a McLaren F1, and it's one of only five customer cars upgraded to a higher level known as LM Spec. A McLaren F1 LM Spec car is...

  • John Cena with the 2017 Ford GT
    John Cena settles lawsuit over selling Ford GT early

    Seven months after Ford served actor and pro wrestler John Cena a lawsuit for selling his 2017 Ford GT shortly after taking delivery, Cena has settled the matter, according to a Monday Jalopnik report. As part of their contract with Ford, all GT owners are required to keep their cars for two years...

  • Toyota GR Super Sport concept
    Why is Toyota developing a new hypercar?

    On Friday Toyota announced it would build a hypercar and that development has already begun. On Sunday, the Japanese automaker finally won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Don't for a second think these two developments aren't related. When Toyota showed the Gazoo Racing Super Sport concept at the Tokyo...

  • Ford GT catches fire in Germany

    It's never a good day when a car catches fire, but when a high-priced supercar catches fire, not only do we take notice, but so does the automaker. In this case, a 2017 Ford GT has burned to the ground in Munich, Germany, and Ford has weighed in. The owner in Germany has not provided details on the blaze. Motor Authority reached out to Ford for comment on the fire, and received the following response: "We have been made aware that a new Ford GT caught fire in Germany. At this time, we do not have any further details on the cause of the incident, so we are unable to comment further. We...

  • Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti Ferrari
    Racing for pinks: Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti Ferrari only offered to customer racers

    At the 24 Hours of LeMans, Ferrari has pulled back the sheet on a new version of the 488 from its Tailor Made program, and this one is for the racers. Based on the hardcore 488 Pista, the Piloti Ferrari (yes, the name is Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti Ferrari) designation signifies that this particular...

  • Bugatti builds a Chiron with an exposed carbon fiber body
    A London dealer built a Bugatti Chiron in fully exposed carbon fiber

    The United Kingdom has an official Bugatti dealership, and it's no surprise that it should fall under the reins of H.R. Owen. As a means of advertising its wares in the best way possible, the dealership has crafted a Chiron with a special body. Instead of insane colors or a crazy livery, the H.R...

  • Apollo Intensa Emozione and Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR
    Apollo calls on Mercedes motorsport partner HWA to hone IE supercar

    Apollo is a Chinese-backed supercar startup born out of the ashes of Gumpert, which ran into financial troubles in 2012. The company's first product is the Intensa Emozione, a track-focused supercar with a screaming V-12 and a hyper-aggressive design that makes a Lamborghini look mild in...

  • Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta on the back of a tow truck in Los Angles, California
    Lewis Hamilton spotted in LA with new Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta

    It turns out Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton is one of the 210 people in possession of a Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta. He was spotted last week driving around Los Angeles in the white car and one of the stops he made was at the popular Nobu restaurant in Malibu, where this video was taken...

  • Brabham BT62
    Brabham BT62 to wear liveries inspired by Brabham F1 winners

    With four Drivers' and two Constructors' championships, Brabham is one of the most successful names in Formula 1. And as it branches out into the world of car manufacturing, Brabham is keen to remind fans of this history with its first model, the BT62. The track-only supercar was revealed in May...

  • Michelin Premier A/S tire with EverGrip technology

    Supercars have become hypercars, and with that moniker upgrade we've seen a move to insane performance figures. The idea of a sub-2.0 seconds for the 0-60 mph run is being discussed while the other end of the speed spectrum has production vehicles knocking on the door of 280 mph and beyond. This is a fascinating time for engine builders and aerodynamics engineers...and a stressful one for those tasked with the development of ultra high performance tires. Michelin is one of the major tire manufacturers sitting at the forefront of the beyond. That would be the space occupied by a handful of...

  • Ford GT active aero rear wing video
    Watch a Ford GT's active aero rear wing in action

    The second-generation Ford GT has plenty of party tricks, but one of them is a trick rear wing that offers multiple functions while driving around town or at the track. Video from Drag Times explores and demonstrates how the active aero rear wing works by hooking up a GoPro to showcase how the wing...

  • 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato for sale
    This ultra-rare Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato can be yours

    Aston Martin produces beautiful, expensive machines. Anything can be improved, however, and that includes the lines of the powerfully pretty Vanquish. Back in 2016, Zagato showed off a concept that proves this point; the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato. The crowd in attendance at that year's Concorso...

  • 2020 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2020 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera spy shots and video

    Aston Martin has just unveiled its redesigned Vantage, and the next model in the automaker’s ambitious Second Century plan is a replacement for the Vanquish, prototypes for which are shown here. However, the car won't be called a Vanquish as earlier thought. Instead, it will be called a DBS...

  • Ferrari Modulo concept
    Ferrari Modulo drives again thanks to James Glickenhaus

    Back in 2014, James Glickenhaus added a real rarity to his car collection: the one-off Ferrari Modulo. Now, it drives again. Video from Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) shows the concept taking to the street for the first time in years—a truly mesmerizing sight. For a bit of background on...

  • Full-size McLaren 720S Lego model at Petersen Automotive Museum
    Full-size Lego McLaren 720S graces Petersen Automotive Museum

    Hot on the heels of the intricate Bugatti Chiron Lego model, everyone's favorite toy bricks have been turned into another masterpiece. The Petersen Automotive Museum announced on Monday that a full-size, McLaren 720S model is now on display at the museum. The 1:1 model is made of more than 280,000...

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