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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

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Top 50 Best Exotic Cars & Supercars Of All Time

The desire to be the best is simply natural. By definition, there's literally nothing better than being the best, and whether it's through speed, design, luxury, or innovation, the best exotic cars become legends that are respected internationally by car enthusiasts from generation to generation, and their names and stories go on to serve as inspiration for new creations or industry standards for automotive greatness. The 50 best exotic cars are just some of the many cars that have cemented their legacies and stood the test of time as machines that deserve praise and preservation. There's no doubt that these cars will go on to be remembered for decades to come, and that the chapter that each one has written in automotive history will continue to grow longer. Lamborghini Countach Curated One of the most iconic cars from an exotic car company that everyone knows. This car was by far on more bedroom walls in the 80s than it was in garages because it was just as much a pop culture icon as it was an incredible car. It had an incredible 26-year lifespan, which was thanks to the fact that the Countach was a car that kept up with everything around it. By the time it was discontinued, it still clocked in incredible numbers among its much younger peers with a 185 mph top speed and 4.7 seconds from a standstill to 60 mph. View Countach Listings Ferrari F40 RM Sotheby's Being the last car that the legendary Enzo Ferrari would ever oversee the development of, the Ferrari F40 couldn’t disappoint. And with 4.2 seconds to 60 miles per hour, a 197 mph top speed, and the ultimate street-legal race car experience for its time, the Ferrari F40 went on to be one of the most desirable Ferraris to ever exist and one of the best supercars of all time. View F40 Listings Porsche 918 Spyder Mecum The hybrid “holy trinity” of hypercars was likely the most important thing to happen in the 2010s for auto enthusiasts. The Porsche 918 Spyder was one of the exotic cars that redefined hard and fast beliefs in the car world, most importantly the one that hybrids were boring. The 918 used it’s electric capacity to complement its gas engine and achieve the world’s first sub-7-minute lap around the ‘Ring for a street-legal production car. View 918 Spyder Listings Lamborghini Murcielago Curated The Murcielago was a rare car that earned the respect of just about anyone because it was a thoroughbred Lamborghini: purely dedicated to incredible looks and incredible performance. Lamborghini proved as they had before that they were unwilling to compromise when it came to beauty and speed, with a top speed of over 200 miles per hour, which was probably why Dark Knight’s Bruce Wayne made it his vehicle of choice. View Murcielago Listings Porsche Carrera GT RM Sotheby's Any childhood 'Need for Speed' fans who grew up with iconic titles like 'Carbon' and 'Most Wanted' know that there isn’t a car quite like the Porsche Carrera GT. Its incredible looks have stood the test of time, and its sub-4-second 0-60 stat ensures that the Carrera GT doesn’t waste any. The Carrera GT is, beyond a doubt, a pure icon in Porsche history. This supercar list wouldn't be complete without the Carrera GT. View Carrera GT Listings Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series The 2010 introduction of the SLS AMG was enough to completely rock the word for car enthusiasts: an incredibly performing grand tourer with the 300SL’s iconic gullwing doors and the world’s most powerful production naturally aspirated engine at the time. In the car’s even more incredible Black Series spec, 3.2 seconds to 60 and a 196 mph top speed were on the table. View SLS AMG Listings Bugatti Chiron Bugatti In 2016, we didn’t see it coming. The Bugatti Chiron shattered expectations that car enthusiasts didn’t even know they had. The Veyron’s already unbelievable W16 engine was improved upon, even more, giving drivers an unprecedented 1479 horsepower. On top of that, the top speed is electronically limited to 261 mph, and we might never know the Chiron’s true potential. There are many reasons that the Chiron belongs on this exotic car list. View Chiron Listings Bugatti Veyron One could argue that the Buggati Veyron 16.4 was a car that marked the beginning of a new era for supercars, sports cars, and cars in general. Before that car was put into production, the world wouldn’t even imagine that a car with a 16-cylinder engine would be real and drivable. A world record for a 253 mph top speed later, the world was proven wrong. The Veyron has become just one of those exotic car names that everyone knows. View Veyron Listings Lamborghini Aventador SVJ It’s not easy for a company like Lamborghini to go even further towards the cutting edge of innovation than it already is, but the Aventador SVJ managed that. Thanks to 759 horsepower and an all-new active aerodynamics system that Lamborghini developed just for the SVJ, it has the record for the fastest production car lap around the ‘Ring under its belt as we speak. View Aventador SVJ Listings Lamborghini Veneno Lamborghini 1.41 lateral Gs is what the Lamborghini Veneno can produce in a corner, meaning you can be pushed to the side at a force equal to 1.4 times the amount of gravity while cornering in a Lamborghini Veneno, without breaking traction. That statistic only scratches the surface of what makes this extremely unique and rare Lamborghini so special. Lexus LFA RM Sotheby's There’s nothing like the sound of a V10, but there’s really nothing at all like the sound of the Lexus LFA. So, when you’re using only 3.6 seconds to get to 60 mph, and revving the LFA all the way to 9000 rpm before switching to the next gear, you can thank not only Toyota but sound and engineering experts at Yamaha for the performance and sound you’ll be treated to along the way. View LFA Listings McLaren Senna Having raced for McLaren’s F1 team during the peak of his F1 career, the late and great Aryton Senna has an incredible legacy in the McLaren brand. That’s why when they set out to build one of the most powerful and capable track-focused cars the world had ever seen, it was him they wanted to honor. With 2.8 seconds to 60 mph and less than 10 seconds for a quarter mile, the Senna lives up to its supercar name. View Senna Listings Dodge Viper ACR With a melodic V10 engine designed by Lamborghini and the perfect proportions of every enthusiast’s grand touring dreams, the Dodge Viper is a hard formula to beat. Add the ACR package, and it’s even harder. With fewer bells and whistles, and a laser focus on speed, the ACR offers its driver the most downforce of any production car at top speed, which is 1,763 pounds at 177 mph. View Viper Listings Saleen S7 Barrett-Jackson Any fan of Saleen knows that they are all about performance, between the Mustangs and F-150s that they have turned into monstrous machines, and the legendary S7. 2.7 seconds in 0-60 time and a 248 mph top speed make it clear that after 20 years, the S7 remains a source of pride in all-American speed. View S7 Listings Ferrari F50 Ferrari’s mid 90s flagship model wasn’t just known for its dramatic styling, it was a car that started some serious drama on the asphalt, too. Its 512 horsepower, F1-derived V12 packed a serious punch, resulting in figures like a 3.8 second 0-60 mph, and a 202 mph top speed, which for today are impressive, and for the 90s, are simply insane. View F50 Listings Pagani Huayra BC Pagani The Pagani Huayra BC is something else. Its unorthodox, passionate styling suggests something otherworldly, but not nearly as otherworldly as the car’s performance. The BC edition is a Huayra that is made for the track (as if the regular Huayra wasn’t). What you get is a body made of a special “carbon triax” carbon fibre, and 745 horsepower, which means it has a power to weight ratio of 3.57 pounds per horsepower. Pagani is one of the rare car brands that continues to produce absolutely stunning supercars. View Huayra Listings Pagani Zonda Pagani The Pagani that started it all was, is, and always will be a car for the ages. With a 7.3 liter Mercedes-AMG V-12 that pumps out 594 horsepower and carbon fiber construction meant that the car offered 218 mph in the way of top speed, and with only a 3.6 second 0-60, it didn’t take long to get there. View Pagani Listings Lamborghini Huracan Performante The Huracan is a wonderful car, with a V10 engine sitting behind the driver and a four-wheel-drive system that simply begs to be driven fast. The Performante turns that up a few notches. With 631 horsepower, extra stiffening, and incredibly intelligent active aerodynamics, the Performante can reach 209 miles per hour, and held the record for the fastest Nurburgring production car lap for nearly a year. View Hurcan Performante Listings Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Butterfly doors and a hood that appeared to be miles long made it clear from the car’s outset in 2003 that it was a spectacle, and what was under that aircraft carrier of a hood was no different. Its 5.4 liter, 617 horsepower V8 took it to 60 in a mere 3.4 seconds and eventually to a top speed of 208 mph. View SLR McLaren Listings Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M It’s no secret that Ferrari is a force to be reckoned with, so when they said they were going to make a convertible that is incredibly competent on the track, they meant it. Thus, the 430 Scuderia Spider 16M was born: a gorgeous Ferrari convertible with a 503 horsepower that’s good for a top speed of 196 mph. What’s the catch? Only 499 of these incredible vehicles were produced. View Scuderia Spider 16M Listings McLaren 675LT The iconic McLaren F1 “Long Tail” GT was a historic edition of an even more historic car in McLaren’s lineup. In 2015, the “Long Tail” edition of the McLaren 650S paid homage to that model by incorporating a similar body style to increase downforce and improving upon the performance of the car it was based on. It’s good for 2.9 seconds to 60 mph and a top speed of a blistering 205 mph. View 675LT Listings Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 Hennessey Gone are the days of the front-engined Corvette, but we’re glad that they at least went out with quite the bang. The ZR1 configuration of the ‘Vette gave its customers 755 horsepower thanks to a 6.2 liter LT5 engine and a 2.6 liter Eaton supercharger. Paired with magnetic ride control, front splitter, and a fixed wing for downforce and you’ve got an American performance beast good for 215 mph. View Corvette ZR1 Listings Ferrari 599 GTO The Ferrari 599 is easily one of the marque’s most impressive, iconic, and beautiful Grand Touring Berlinettas. And when it comes to being street-legal, the GTO is the fastest 599. Ferrari took their insane 599 XX and made it just tame enough for public roads, and what they came up with was a gorgeous machine with a 3.3 second 0-60 and a top speed of 208 mph. View 599 GTOListings Ferrari Enzo Those who had a Ferrari Enzo poster in their bedroom as children are only just becoming adults today, yet still the Enzo is, only 16 years after its production, a legendary symbol of just how beautiful a supercar can be. Its incredible looks are still unparalleled and instantly recognizable, and also unparalleled are its ability to rocket to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and top out at 221 mph. There’s a reason the Enzo is the supercar of a generation and will always be one of the super nice cars you hang a poster of on your wall. View Enzo Listings Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S (2004-2007) Vanquish was the fancy car name given to Aston Martin’s flagship coupe for many years, and the Vanquish S of the mid 2000s pulled out just about every stop to live up to its title as the cream of the Aston Martin crop. Drivers received 60 more horsepower than the regular Vanquish (grand total: 520), better aerodynamics, and improved suspension, steering and brakes. Until the One-77, it was the fastest Aston Martin ever. View V12 Vanquish Listings Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera The Lamborghini Gallardo was the beginning of an era for Lamborghini, that of V10 powered exotic sports cars that are smaller than their flagships but no less beautiful, exotic, and fast. The Superleggera configuration of the Gallardo was lighter and more powerful than usual, with a 3.2 second 0-60 and 204 mph top speed. View Gallardo Listings Koenigsegg Jesko Koenigsegg Since its inception, exotic car brand Koenigsegg has been known for making some of the most powerful, dynamic vehicles on the planet. The only bars they have to raise are their own, and they raised their own bar with the Jesko. With E-85 fuel, the Jesko’s driver can expect to have 1,603 horsepower at their disposal, and the limits they can push that power to aren’t even officially known to this day. View Koenigsegg Listings Ariel Atom Ariel When Ariel made the Atom, they decided that less is more. By focusing on an incredible power to weight ratio, they created a car that competes with giants while only occupying a fraction of the footprint. Thanks to it only clocking in at 1,349 pounds, 321 horsepower is all you need for an undeniably incredible 2.8 second 0-60 time. View Ariel Atom Listings Detomaso Pantera Only a car as incredible as the DeTomaso Pantera can have a practically unchanged production run of 21 years. It’s aggressive design and strong performance solidified the Pantera’s status as an automotive cult classic, and with 350 horsepower and a 174 mph top speed, it had bite to match its bark. View Pantera Listings McLaren 720S Spider If you want an ultimate performance car experience, look no further than the McLaren 720S. And when a Mclaren 720S provides open air exhilaration, it doesn’t get much better. Because of the integrity of the structure of the 720S Coupe, the Spider offers a top down driving experience with virtually no compromises. The 720S Spider makes once impossible performance numbers like 2.9 seconds to 60 and a 202 mph top speed with the top down very real for its lucky driver. View 720S Spider Listings Bentley Continental GT3-R Bentley The modern Bentley Continental was a revolution, known for being an incredibly competent vehicle on all fronts. It rocked the world by being an opulent luxury grand tourer that wasn’t shy in the power and dynamics department either, and the GT3-R was the ultimate iteration of the Continental’s performance potential. By ditching the backseat, turning the power up to the tune of 572 horses, adding a new titanium exhaust, and taking a whole host of other measures, the GT3-R became capable of reaching 60 miles per hour in a mere 3.3 seconds. View Continental GT3-R Listings Jaguar XJ220 The Jaguar XJ220 is arguably the quirkiest and most underrated car on this list. Its turbulent history was marked by breaking Guinness World Records and almost financially breaking Jaguar, but in a Van Gogh fashion, it’s appreciated now for how brilliant it actually was. With 542 horsepower coming from a twin-turbocharged V6, the XJ220 reached a top speed of 217 miles per hour, making it the world’s fastest production car in its time, while still managing to provide a sumptuous Jaguar experience. The XJ220 is one of the most iconic cars from an iconic exotic car brand. View XJ220 Listings Acura NSX (First Gen) The spirit of Formula One runs through the veins of the NSX, and that’s because late and great F1 legend Aryton Senna oversaw the development of it. With the world’s first production all-aluminum body, VTEC variable valve timing that was incredibly novel for its time, and a 175 mph top speed proved its dedication to performance. View NSX Listings Porsche 911 RUF CTR Yellowbird " width="680"> Porsche knows how to make an incredible sports car, but RUF knows how to push an incredible Porsche to its absolute limits. The CTR made waves all over the world when it was introduced in 1987 by taking a 911 Carrera 3.2 and upping the displacement to 3.4 liters, twin-turbocharging it, and swapping out the factory transmission for their own. With all of that modification, the Yellowbird was the fastest car in the world when it came out, topping out at 213 mph. View RUF Listings Porsche 959 It took a century of innovation, ingenuity, and pedigree for Germany to earn its reputation for engineering in the automotive world. If one car made sure that said reputation would last forever, it was the Porsche 959. The amount of technology (in the name of automatic ride height adjustment, incredibly clever all wheel drive, and hollow magnesium wheels that allowed for an onboard tire pressure monitoring system) made this car a World’s Fair on wheels. All that tech made the 959 top dog of its era, with a 3.6 second 0-60 and a 198 mph top speed. View 959 Listings Hennessey Venom GT Hennessey Off of Interstate 10 in what seems like the middle of nowhere in Texas is Hennessey, a shop known for pushing cars like the Dodge Viper farther than the average person could even imagine, and making every car they got their hands on into a performance monster. That was until they made their own. The Venom GT, while technically an unrecognizably modified Lotus Elise, was their 1,244 horsepower twin-turbo LS7-powered, 270 mph capable beast. The Venom GT made permanent automotive history from the middle of nowhere in Texas. View Hennessey Listings McLaren F1 McLaren There’s plenty of reasons as to why the McLaren F1 is a unique vehicle. Maybe it’s the butterfly-style doors, maybe it’s the fact that the driver sits in the dead center of the cockpit with not one but two passengers’ seats on either side, or maybe it’s the innovative carbon fiber monocoque body. What really speaks volumes, however, is 3.2 second 0-60 time and 240 mph top speed, making it clear that McLaren intended to break boundaries, and very much did. When McLaren created the F1, the world knew that they would continue to make some of the best looking supercars of all time. View McLaren Listings Ferrari F12tdf The Ferrari F12tdf takes the beautiful and dynamic F12berlinetta and perfects it on the performance front. With 769 horsepower under its sweeping, massive hood, and 243 pounds of weight shaved off the base car, the F12tdf is capable of a 2.9 second 0-60 and 211 mph in total, as well as the second-fastest lap around Ferrari’s own test circuit, second only to the legendary LaFerrari. View f12 tdf Listings Audi R8 V10 Plus Audi The Audi R8 has, for the last 14 years, provided its customers with one of the most solid and foolproof performance car formulas to ever exist. With the dynamics of a mid-engine layout, Audi’s tried and true Quattro system, and a highly spirited V10 engine, the R8 is a tough car to beat. The V10 Plus offers 611 horsepower, making for a 3.1 second 0-60 and a 205 mph top speed. View R8 Listings Porsche 911 GT2 RS There is only one Porsche 911, and there only ever will be one Porsche 911, and the GT2RS is just about the best 911 Porsche has ever made. The latest GT2RS comes with 691 horsepower, and magnesium and carbon fibre all over to save weight, resulting in a 211 mph top speed and a 0-60 of just 2.7 seconds, which are truly ultimate Porsche numbers. View 911 GT2 RS Listings Ferrari 488 Pista While Ferrari is more known for their V12-powered cars, the 488 Pista proves that their V8 offerings are not to be discounted. The Pista improves on the already incredible 488 by leaving 200 pounds of weight behind and bringing along 40% more downforce, with an end result of 2.8 seconds to 60 mph and a top speed of 211 mph. View 488 Pista Listings Koenigsegg The One:1 Koenigsegg The only type of car that can outdo a Koenigsegg is a better Koenigsegg, and when the world was already wowed by the Koenigsegg Agera R, they were blown away yet again by the impossible One:1. It’s name comes from the fact that when power to weight is measured in PS and kilograms, the ratio is 1, or equivalent to a megawatt. Because of this Koenigsegg coined a new term “megacar” for the One:1, and rightfully so. While there are many supercar types and hypercars, Koenigsegg is all about the megacar. View Koenigsegg Listings Aston Martin One-77 It’s a shame that the world will only get to see 76 of this car (one has been totaled), with its perfect proportions, wide, but still very elegant stance, its trademark swan doors and gorgeous interior. But there’s more than just that to write home about when it comes to the Aston Martin One-77. With a 3.5 second 0-60, and a 220 mph top speed, the One-77 doesn’t just have a pretty face. View Aston Martin Listings Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR RENNtech The 90s were quite the era for supercars, and with many supercar models from the era simply being street-legal versions of GT1 race cars, these 90s legends are still unique and unforgettable today. With a 7.3 liter V12 producing 604 horsepower, the CLK-GTR managed 3.8 seconds to 60 mph and a top speed of 214 mph. All 'best supercars lists' would not be complete without the CLK-GTR. View Mercedes Listings McLaren Speedtail McLaren McLaren has a lot to be proud of, and the list of their achievements as a brand seems to only grow exponentially as the years go by. That’s why their latest Ultimate Series hypercar, the Speedtail, pays homage to the F1 in plenty of ways. These include the F1’s iconic seating arrangement, an incredibly long, teardrop-shaped rear end akin to the F1 LM, and most importantly, an F1-worthy top speed figure of 250 mph. View Speedtail Listings Apollo IE " width="680"> IE stands for Intenza Emozione, or Intense Emotion in Italian, which is an understatement for what the prowess of this vehicle evokes. The IE’s modified Ferrari V12 was developed with HWA AG, a cousin of AMG, and what they came up with was 780 naturally aspirated horsepower. Paired with a construction made almost entirely of carbon fiber and what you get is a 2.7 0-60 and 208 mph in top speed. 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We Take A $250,000 Grech RV Strada-ion Across California

Presented by Grech RV. We Take A $250,000 Grech RV Strada-ion Across California Since the start of 2020, the RV and camping world has changed dramatically. A quick look at Google Trends reveals that both terms received the highest traffic they'd had in nearly a decade. Thus waves of newcomers flooded the hobby, and its popularity continues today. However, with many different classes, sizes, and configurations available, choosing a camping rig, especially as a newcomer, can be pretty tricky. I, for one, had never even considered taking an RV road trip, mainly because it seemed complex and time-consuming. The idea of going on a vacation only to worry about so many aspects of my stay frankly turned me off from the concept as a whole. However, when the opportunity presented itself for me to take a brand-new Grech RV Strada-ion on a quick trip across California, I couldn't say no. What is a Grech RV Strada-ion?The Grech RV Strada-ion is a Class B motorhome based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 XD 170' Extended High Roof. It's powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine developing 188 horsepower and 325 foot-pounds of torque. This configuration sends all of its power to its rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission. The Strada-ion is available in three color options, Iridium Silver, Grey White, and Tenorite Grey. Grech RV currently offers two floor plans. The first is the Lounge Plan, which features seating for up to nine people and sleeping accommodations for two. This configuration features four swiveling chairs in its forward compartment, allowing four people to sit comfortably around a removable center table. The second configuration is the Tour Plan. While it seats seven and sleeps up to two, it prioritizes onboard amenities and added cargo space. These include a slightly larger kitchen, bathroom, and front storage compartment. I had the roomier Lounge Plan and its configurable chairs for my journey. What makes the Grech RV Strada-ion unique?While there are plenty of luxury-oriented Class B motorhomes, the Grech RV Strada-ion stands out in three key areas. The first is, as alluded to in its name, the onboard Lithium-ion battery system. It replaces the Cummins Onan propane generator found in the standard Strada model and powers the RV in a more environmentally friendly and quiet way. During my trip, I found myself pulling into a campsite late at night, and not having to wake anyone up by firing up an onboard generator was a welcomed advantage. The second is in the RV's rear suspension, as the Strada replaces the Sprinter's leaf spring configuration with an air suspension system. It features a self-leveling design that does an excellent job of balancing stability and ride comfort. When encountering significant road imperfections at higher speeds, the Strada can more confidently absorb bumps than a standard Sprinter passenger van. Lastly, the Strada-ion stands out with its restrained aesthetic. Despite having a starting price of $244,900, this motorhome isn't unnecessarily flashy. It features stainless steel paneling along its sides, a molded fiberglass body kit, and subtle Grech RV branding. It's the ideal rig for the type of person that wants to have a luxurious camping experience while still flying under the radar. Is The Grech RV Strada-ion easy to drive?Having never driven anything of this size before, jumping behind the wheel of the Strada-ion seemed daunting at first. It's 116-in high, 80-in wide, and 290-in long. However, on the road, it shrinks around you, despite being the largest motorhome Grech RV sells. Its benefits, such as its light steering, upright seating position, and excellent visibility, are advantages of its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Base. Despite its hefty size, its 325 lb-ft of torque output offers more than enough power to get up and go. Even while crossing mountain passes on our way north out of Los Angeles, the Strada never felt like it was out of steam. Its seven-speed automatic transmission delivered seamless shifts and kept the engine low enough in the RPMs to avoid excess noise. As a first-time RV experience, it didn't take long for me to grow confident behind the wheel. On the tech front, the Strada-ion counts on two traditional analog gauges with a digital display between them. A central infotainment screen houses the latest Mercedes-Benz MBUX system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Once hooked up, the media played through the system is audible throughout the cabin, thanks to the onboard premium sound system. Flick the turn signal in either direction, and the same central screen cuts to a live feed from either of the mirror-mounted side-view cameras. Alongside a blind-spot alert system, driver attention monitoring system, and radar-guided cruise control, the Strada features plenty of onboard safety systems. What is the Grech RV Strada-ion like to live in?After a long day of driving and quietly arriving at our campsite far after the sun had set, it was time to explore the Strada-ion's touchscreen control system. There are two screens, one by the sliding door and one towards the rear of the cabin, although smartphone connectivity allows you to adjust many of the same settings from a mobile device. The first step was to lower the shades, which a single press of the system could do. Then by extending the two rear ottomans and collapsing the back sofa, I quickly transformed the cabin's rear into a bed. It offers a memory foam construction and is covered in a soft but durable Ultraleather material like the rest of the cabin. At 5'10, I could comfortably spread out as the bed's footprint is 66-in wide and 76-in long. Since we had driven a full day, our Lithium-ion battery system was fully charged partly by the engine and rooftop solar panels, allowing us to run all of these systems in complete silence. It is a 12-volt system with 1,260 Amp Hour / 16,128 Watt Hour. There's also an onboard 3,000 Watt Xantrex inverter and an auxiliary 280 Amp Alternator with a Wakespeed regulator. Despite the system's complexity, it proved easy for a newbie like me to use it on the very first day. With the bed made, it was time to cook dinner. Although the Lounge Plan offers slightly less cooking space than the Tour Plan, there was plenty of room to chef it up with minimal effort. A section of removable quartz countertop usually covers the faucet, and the small refrigerator and microwave combo live just beneath it. A two-burner induction cooktop heated up quickly and seemed to draw little power as I made dinner.When it was time to eat, I swiveled the driver's seat around and deployed the removable central table. It doubled as both an eating surface and work station. On the first night, I had quite a bit of writing to do, so having a flexible area to accomplish it made the whole experience relatively easy.Cleaning up was a breeze as the quartz countertop isn't very porous and some Clorox wipes quickly got the job done. With just the dishes left to do, it was back to the touchscreen to fire up the pump for the freshwater tank. Like everything else, it is powered by the onboard electrical system and is nearly silent. The Tank capacities in the Strada-ion are 26 gallons of fresh water, 27 gal of gray water, and 13 gal of black water, all 12-volt heated. I chose to complete this trip right before winter began in California, so as I turned in for the night, it was a cool 44 degrees outside. Far from freezing, but it was cold enough to warrant firing up the Strada-ion's onboard Timberline heating system. It's a diesel-based design that provides general cabin heating and hot water for the bath and kitchen. Controlled by a separate touchscreen nestled just behind the driver, it takes about 30 min to get going, but once it does, it keeps the cabin warm through the night. Is the Grech RV Strada-ion suitable for first-time buyers?If staying in the Strada-ion as a first-time RVer taught me anything, this motorhome is incredibly easy to use. As mentioned above, I'm far from the most technical person, and the idea of having to manage so many things during a short vacation seemed like it would be quite a challenge. However, the Grech RV is positioned as a luxury product. Thus all of its various interfaces and systems proved straightforward. Even the onboard battery system has a minimal learning curve. From a driving perspective, the Strada-ion, despite being a Class B motorhome, drives like a much smaller van. Think of your typical U-haul-sized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Ford Transit. Very little behind the wheel reminds you that you're piloting a rig over 24 ft long. Its onboard safety systems and various cameras make it surprisingly easy to maneuver. On our first day back home, I could sneak it through our narrow driveway and tuck it behind my tiny house. When it came time to dump our gray and black water tanks, it was all done through the stainless steel utility center. It's hidden behind the RVs stainless steel side panels and features a retractable hose and an intuitive pump system. Grech RV also includes various adapters that make the whole process seamless and low effort.The Grech RV Strada-ion is the motorhome for the type of person that wants to have as luxurious of a camping experience as possible, with minimal effort and maximized enjoyment. How much does the Grech RV Strada-ion cost?The Grech RV Strada-ion is the brand's largest and most expensive motorhome. It has a base price of $244,900 but can increase with available bespoke options and custom layouts. A standard Strada starts at $225,900 and features the aforementioned Cummins generator instead of the battery system. Grech RV offers the $223,900 Terreno and $199,900 Turismo models for a smaller footprint. Both of these are also available with a Lithium-ion battery pack system. For more information on the Grech RV lineup and detailed pricing and floor plan information, please visit the link below. In the interest of full disclosure, Grech RV is an advertiser on duPont REGISTRY and thus sponsored this story and accompanying video. View Grech RVs For Sale

By Caitlin Duffy – July 18, 2022

Foreign Cars That Are Illegal in USA

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (Source: Alfa Romeo) Why are there Illegal Cars in the USA? The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the governing body in the United States responsible for determining what defines a vehicle as being “safe.” Safe for its passengers, safe for other drivers on the road, safe for the environment, and safe for the economy. In protecting all of those assets of American life, there’s a lot of legislation created, and a lot of rules for manufacturers to follow. For those who simply can’t get their car fix in the American auto market, foreign markets offer a variety of vehicles, unlike Uncle Sam’s favorites. However, if you continue to live in the US but have an extreme affinity for importing cars that are illegal in the US, there are some forbidden fruits you may never be able to taste. As a result, many vehicles created by foreign manufacturers need an American variant able to comply with all of the regulations put forth by the NHTSA, otherwise, it is deemed street illegal cars in the US. Of course, that becomes a large endeavor that many manufacturers aren’t necessarily willing to undertake, and as a result, there’s a significant number of vehicles that cannot be imported into this country. There’s no question about the fact that the United States car market is missing some key European players. Whether due to lack of market interest, inability to comply with American safety regulations and emissions standards, or the simple inability to fund the import process, thousands of cars are produced every year that will never get the chance to burn rubber on Highway 52 or down US-1. So, what cars are illegal in the US? There are plenty of foreign cars that can't be driven ehre all over the world, and it can be for quite a few reasons under the umbrella of NHTSA standards, but once foreign cars are 25 years old, they can be brought to our shores. Even still, importing a foreign car, like importing any good, requires you to complete quite a bit of paperwork for it to go through Customs to be allowed on our roads. It can be quite the involved process, but if you're passionate enough about cars illegal in the US, it might be worth the effort. Lamborghini Countach For Sale This list can change as the years pass, so be sure to check with the DMV or NHTSA regarding the legality of certain cars coming to the United States. You never know, maybe that car you have your eye on is now legal to drive on the streets of the U.S. What Cars are Illegal in the US? 1990 BMW M3 Sport Evolution III With only 600 ever made, the third M3 Sport Evolution featured a 2.5 L engine designed to compete against Audi’s v8. With the creation of the M3 line, BMW designed a new 4-cylinder engine to replace the 6 cylinder being used in the E30, which was too long to fit inside a car designed for every-day use. The stock engine created an easy 200 bhp, with the competition-spec engine putting out 300 bhp at 8,000 rpm. Though listed as one of the NHTSA’s cars banned in the USA under Show and Display regulations, this should be exempt from the restrictions after 2015. Corvette ZR1 For Sale 1993 Jaguar XJ220-S The Jaguar XJ220-S only had 6 examples that were produced, but that was enough for the NHTSA to ban them from the United States. The S model was designed to be a street-legal version of the XJ220-C racer. The hidden headlights of the XJ220 were removed in the S model, as well as the base model's leather trimming. The car's engine was tuned to produce a neck-breaking 690 hp. 1993 Lamborghini Strosek Diablo Designer Vittorio Strosek took the famous Lamborghini Diablo and modified its body, thinking it was too subtle. Modifications included the replacement of the front and rear bumper with much rounder versions, replaced headlights and turn signals, side mirrors that were placed high up on the doors, and much more. (comp.co.uk) 1996-2001 Lotus Elise S1 and the 2000 340R Despite an output of only 118 bhp, the Lotus Elise S1 was able to accelerate from 0 to 60 in 5.8 seconds due to its 1,600 lb weight. Capable of speeds up to 150 mph, the Elise was named after Elisa, the granddaughter of the company chairman at the time of release, Romano Aritoli. The 340R was released as a new Lotus limited edition model of the Elise, with only 340 ever produced. The name 340R originally referred to the power-weight ratio of the prototype, which churned out 177 bhp at a weight of 1,100 lbs. It later came to refer to the number produced when the final production found the car at a weight of 1,550 lbs. lemans62.org.uk 2002 Morgan Le Mans ’62 Prototype In 2002, Morgan created 80 limited edition anniversary models of the 1962 Le Mans, as well as one prototype. Each came with its number engraved on both the steering wheel and on a plaque in the console, with the prototype detailed as car “00.” Once the line was launched, all 80 vehicles were allocated to owners within 72 hours. The cars are as accurate as possible to the original model, including the installation of only one door handle, on the driver’s side. JDM Meaning When discussing foreign cars that are illegal in the US, one of the most frequently used terms is "JDM." What that term means is "Japanese Domestic Market," meaning that the cars were built in Japan and made for Japanese drivers. Perhaps the most desired cars to import are JDM cars. In recent years, JDM cars have been at the center of movies, video games, and all kinds of other popular media that you may have seen, which has made their popularity grow immensely. For many, these foreign cars are known for their unique approach to performance, whether it be for drifting, their innovative drivetrains, or simply a cult following that the car has amassed. However, you might be thinking, "Why are JDM cars illegal?" If you are wondering why Japanese cars are illegal in the U.S., it comes down to construction. Due to Japanese drivers using the left-hand side of the road, and having cars that are right-hand drive, they are illegal street cars to drive on this side of the Pacific, as we Americans drive on the right-hand side of the road and use left-hand drive cars. Without spending a small fortune, almost all 1997 or newer JDM cars are illegal in the U.S. Owning or driving illegal JDM cars is asking for more punishment than drug possession or automatic weapons. Maybe one day the government will have its priorities in order... flipacars.com 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-spec Rival to the Toyota Supra and Mazda RX-7, the Nissan R34 GT-R V-spec boasted some of the most advanced technology that a 1999 car could, which makes it one of the most popular cars in the world, let alone one of the most popular cars people wish to import from the Japanese Domestic Market. It was one of the first to introduce a display screen on the dashboard that listed various statistics about the engine and car during operation, including a reading of the amount of G-forces the car was experiencing. The driver’s seat had a computer jack hidden under its seat skirt to enable uploading information from the car’s system to a laptop for analysis. A quick search around the internet instantly shows the Nissan Skyline to be the most hotly requested model of the NHSTA’s banned cars in America list. Other banned Skylines are the 1995 GTS-T, R32 GT-R’s built between 1989 and 1994, the 1995 R33 GT-R, 1995 and 1996 R33 GT-R V-spec’s, the 1994 R34, the 1999 R34 GT-T, and the 2001 R34 25GT-T. California Importing a car to the U.S. is one task, but the Golden State presents hurdles for even American cars. The California Air Resources Board has pollution laws that are far more strict than the other 49 states. Therefore, achieving a CARB exemption is needed, even for domestic cars. Those who move to California and want to skirt this rule often keep their cars registered in another state, however, this practice is not legal. Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (Source: Alfa Romeo) Make: Alfa Romeo Model: 8C Spider Years: 2010 1993 Aston Martin Virage Volante (Source; Bonhams Auctions) Make: Aston Martin Model: Virage Volante Years: 1993 Texas The Lone Star State was the only nation annexed by the U.S. Exotic and luxury cars are a part of life, but trucks reign supreme. A big part of the world's poultry is also produced there, so a native Texan stood up for his state. When France and Germany imposed a tariff on American chicken, President Johnson placed a heavy tax on small trucks that were imported into the United States. While this has protected domestic small trucks, it also prompted Mercedes-Benz to open a new Sprinter factory in South Carolina. Small utility vehicles coming into the U.S. have to be car-based or face a tax of 25%. Texas is also the center of new truck releases, and the media flocks to the Texas State Fair every year to see the new models. Porsche 964 RS (Source: Total911.com) Make: Porsche Model: 959S Years: 1989 Model: 962 RLR Years: 1990 Model: 964 RS Years: 1992 TVR Tuscan (Source: TVRblog.com) Make: TVR Model: Sagaris, T350, Tuscan, Cerbera Years: 1996-2006 View All Supercars For Sale Other cars that are ineligible for import, as outlined by the NHTSA’s May 28, 2013 list, for show and display are listed here, alphabetized by make: Check out the full list of cars rejected for Show and Display here (organized alphabetically by manufacturer): Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Roadster 2010 Aprilia Moto 6.5 1995 Aston Martin Virage Volante 1993 Audi Avant RS2 1995 Bancroft Roadster 1993 Beijing Auto. Ind. Holding Rodedawg 2005 BMW M3 Cabriolet 1989 BMW M3 Sport Evolution III 1990 Chevrolet Jimmy 1998-2009 Crosslander 244X 2005 Daimler-Chrysler Smart Car 2000 Fiat 126 P 2000 Fiat 500 Abarth 2008 Honda Beat 1991 – 1996 Honda Civic Type-R 1997-2000 Honda CRX Exclusive 1989 Jaguar XJ 220 S (race car) 1993 Lamborghini Strosek Diablo 1993 Land Rover Defender 130 2000 – 2001 Lotus 340 R 2000 Lotus Elise S1 1996 – 2001 Mazda Cosmo 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Tommi Makinen Edition RD- RHD 2000 Morgan LeMans ’62 Prototype 2002 Nissan Figaro 1990 – 1991 Nissan Pulsar 1991 Nissan Silvia 2002 Nissan Skyline GTS-T 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R Autech Version 40th Anniversary Edition 1998 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R 1989 – 1994 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R 1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec 1995-1996 Nissan Skyline R34 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 25GT-T 2001 Pegaso Z-103 1991 Porsche 959 S (race car) 1989 Porsche 962 RLR 1990 Porsche 964 RS 1992 Porsche Carrera 4 Lightweight (race car) 1990 Rover Mini Cooper 1995, 1998 – 2000 Rover Mini Cooper RSP / LE 1990 Saab 9-5 SportCombi 2012 Skoda Fabia Greenline II 2012 Smart Crossblade 2002 Toyota HDJ81 Land Cruiser 1990 Toyota Sera 1991 Toyota Supra 1994 Trabant P601 1989 TVR Sagaris, T350, Tuscan, Cerbera 1996-2006 Volkswagen Beetle (Old Style) 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (Ultimate Edition) 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (Ultima Edition) 2004 Volkswagen Corrado Magnum Sport Kombi 1990 For fans and collectors with adequate time and money, there are ways around this. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that if a car is not being imported by a business entity, that is, if a private citizen plans the import, there are certain stipulations that must be met. These vehicles can be imported for show and display, provided they meet the following requirements: No other vehicle of the same make, model, and model year was manufactured and/or certified for sale in the United States. No other vehicle of the same make, model, and model year has been determined eligible for importation under 49 CFR Part 593, which pertains to the importation of vehicles by business entities. The vehicle is not currently in production. Less than 500 of the vehicles were produced, unless it is proven to the NHTSA that the vehicle is of extreme technological and/or historical importance The vehicle was not created as a kit car, replica, or special construction vehicle. Of course, there are plenty of cars that do not meet those requirements. But the NHTSA has done applicants a favor and crafted a list of cars that are definitely not approved for import. However, there is a clause stating that cars over 25 years old are exempt from show and display regulations, meaning many of these could be pulled off the list rather soon. Sell My Supercar: Get a Cash Offer (Source: NHTSA.gov) https://youtu.be/oCs6TNX-2ms

By Andrew Nabors – April 08, 2021

The Top 10 Race Cars You Can Buy Today

A worldwide infectious disease has allowed many racers time to get back on the track. Consequently, the world's best automakers have responded by offering cars that are ready to race. Considering the battles seen at Sebring and Daytona, this year's GT3 and GTLM classes are calling your name. Tell us your favorite in the comments below. McLaren 720S GT3X $349,998 :: 710 Horsepower The new McLaren 720S GT3X is what happens when an automaker that creates race cars wants to break the rules. More specifically, the 720S GT3X is the GT3 car but without the rules and limitations that the racing series slaps on. While it looks similar to the GT3 car, thanks to the aero packages, it’s what’s inside that makes this supercar so insane. First up is the power M840T 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine which has been increased to 720 horsepower. Rob Bell, a McLaren Factory Driver, notes in the video up above that this car has been given an extra 200 hp and it truly brings the GT3X to a new level. An extra 30 hp can be added with the press of the “Push-to-pass” button. Other modifications include the bigger turbos, bigger manifolds, upgrade cooling system and more. Another very awesome addition is the fact that this 720S GT3X can seat more than one person. Yes, the driver can take a passenger out for a spin. Shop McLaren 720S Porsche 911 GT3 Cup $273,000 :: 510 Horsepower Their latest race car from Stuttgart embarked on a tour of Europe. From Monza, the team headed to Lausitzring and the Nürburgring with feedback from Porsche drivers young and old. The most intense testing came at Oschersleben when the GT Racing program simulated a complete weekend of competition. Manager Christoph Werner said ““The idea was to simulate an entire race weekend from our customer's perspective and to use the vehicle as the teams would – including deliberately inciting problems, incorrect operations, and damage scenarios.” Since 1990, Porsche has built 4,251 examples of the 911 that are ready to race. Our dealers cater to all motorsports programs, so click the button below to find yours and stay with us for all your Porsche news. Browse Porsche 911 GT3 Cup For Sale COPO Camaro $170,000 :: 530 Horsepower Officially rated at 530 horsepower, Chevy dropped a 2.9-liter blower onto a 350 inch LT1. The result is a beast that spins a TH400 transmission to nearly 10,000 rpm. Although aimed at NHRA super stock teams, it would be a blast to beat up on late models and super modifieds all day long. Browse COPO Camaro For Sale Mustang Cobra Jet $130,000 :: 760 Horsepower The new Mustang Cobra Jet packs a supercharged 5.2 liter (Godzilla) V8 with your choice of transmission. The rear is, of course, a 9″ from Strange which is bolted to a 4-link. The press release says the prototype ran a mid-8 second quarter-mile, going thru the lights at 150 mph! Only 68 examples will be assembled this year, a reference to the year the car was introduced. Browse Mustang Cobra Jet For Sale Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock $81,090 :: 808 Horsepower Due to the extensive modifications to the Challenger Hellcat Redeye, Dodge announced that only 200 examples of the Super Stock will be offered. Each one will have 807 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque for only $81,090. It will arrive with all their drag racing technology like the Power Chiller, Launch Assist, and adjustable suspension modes. Browse Dodge Challenger For Sale Pagani Huayra R $3,100,000 :: 850 Horsepower “The new engine had to have the charm, romance, sound and simplicity of the F1 engines of the 1980s, while incorporating state-of-the-art technology available today.” Horacio Pagani Weight was a critical aspect, so instead of the chassis supporting the engine, the engine forms the backbone of the car’s rear suspension. Even dealing with this additional stress it only tips the scales at 436 lbs. So you will have the weight of a V6 with 850 horsepower at 8,250 rpm. Between 5,500 and 8,300 you will have 553 lb-ft of torque, no turbos or supercharger required. Such high-strung machines normally need intense maintenance after each race, but Pagani says it only needs to be inspected every 6,000 milesBrowse. Browse Pagani Huayra For Sale Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo $399,800 :: 630 Horsepower The first Huracán Super Trofeo was presented in 2014, replacing the Gallardo as the car of choice in Lamborghini’s single-make championship in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The following year, the Huracán GT3 made its debut, marking Lamborghini’s official entry into GT racing. Over the next six seasons, the Huracán GT3, and its successor the GT3 Evo, have won nearly 100 races, including the prestigious Daytona 24 Hours a record three consecutive times. The GT3 Evo has also won the coveted Sebring 12 Hours twice as well as the “triple crown” of the GT World Challenge Europe in 2019. In 2020 alone, the Huracán GT3 Evos were represented by 24 different teams, in 15 national and international championships and covered a total of 20,000km across 88 different drivers. Browse Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo For Sale Ferrari 488 Challenge $330,000 :: 711 Horsepower The 488 Challenge is the first Challenge car equipped with a turbo engine. It is the most powerful car in the Challenge history thanks to 670 hp from the V8 3.9-liter engine derived from the 488 GTB, winner of the International engine of the Year Award in 2016. The most noticeable changes to the 488 Challenge compared to the production car regard the aerodynamics. To achieve the technical objective of increasing the car's aero efficiency while respecting the design, the engineers worked closely with the Ferrari Styling Centre. The body of the 488 has been designed to increase downforce by 50% over the 458 while reducing aerodynamic drag. Underbody vortex generators work to reduce air pressure beneath the car thereby increasing overall downforce. Browse Ferrari 488 Challenge For Sale Maserati MC12 1,470,000 :: 621 Horsepower In order to clinch the GT1 world championship, they designed a striking race car. But in order to be able to compete, 50 street-legal versions had to be sold to the public. Borrowing an engine from their cousins at Ferrari, the MC12 has the power of an Enzo with breathtaking looks. Only 25 cars were built by hand in 2005, and this one is showroom-fresh. Aside from a battery and regular fluid changes, the original tires have no signs of wear. All tools, books, and documents included, so click the link below to add it to your collection. Browse Maserati MC12 For Sale McLaren Senna GTR 1,650,000 :: 814 Horsepower McLaren has announced that the Senna GTR will be capable of generating 2,205 lbs of downforce. That’s almost like setting a Mazda Miata on top of the car. This amount of downforce is possible thanks in part to the large front splitter, rear diffuser, and repositioned rear wing. Powering the car is the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine found in the Senna. However, the Senna GTR will have an additional 25 bhp when compared to the base Senna. When you combine the aerodynamics, lightweight, suspension, chassis, and everything else in the car, you get one of the meanest track cars McLaren has ever created. McLaren created just 75 examples at around $1.4 million plus taxes. Browse McLaren Senna For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – March 18, 2021

TBT: Bugatti's W16 Engine has Humble Origins

Behind the cockpit of the new Bugatti Bolide is an 8-liter beast. It offers 1,825 horsepower to all wheels while slurping 110-octane race fuel. Despite its amazing attributes, the Bugatti W16 engine has humble origins. Let's go back to 1997. Ferdinand Piech was the CEO of Volkswagen and he had a problem. The Passat was a slow seller so he asked his team for more power. They couldn't figure out how, so he taught the world a lesson. Not a normal CEO, he was the grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, and just as talented. Ferdinand Piech His idea to combine two VR4 engines on the same crankshaft was pure genius. Maybe just a coincidence, the cylinder layout looks exactly like the VW logo. The Passat's W8 engine broke all the rules to make V8 power in the size of a V6 engine bay. VW Jetta W8 Engine Is Half Of A Bugatti W16 (C) Public Domain What's more, he made the design scalable because his ultimate goal was to offer an 18-cylinder supercar. Bugatti was working on a Chiron concept in 1999, and they asked Ferdinand for some engineering help. The W18 project was so much fun, he bought Bugatti the next year. The man responsible for the VW empire allowed his W12 engine to be found in countless VW, Audi, and Bentley cars. Only 63 examples of the Lamborghini Sian were built, and each is a tribute to him. His initials FKP and his birth year 1937 are found throughout the car. He passed away in 2019 as the head of VW, Porsche, Bugatti, Bentley, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Lamborghini, and Ducati. The engine is just one impressive and indestructible feature that every Bugatti offers, so click the button to see why. See All Bugatti For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – December 22, 2020

Top Exotic Cars To Buy For Christmas

Stop looking under the tree, the gift you really want can be found on the pages of the world's best car magazine! Exotics of all sizes and nationalities have gathered to celebrate, so your color choices are Red, White, and Green. Tell us which one you prefer in the comments below, and Merry Christmas from all of us at duPont REGISTRY! 2017 Ford GT Shop Now 2019 Koenigsegg Regera Shop Now 2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn Shop Now 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Shop Now 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT Shop Here 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster Shop Here 1995 Ferrari F50 Shop Here 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Shop Here 2020 Lamborghini Urus Shop Here 2020 McLaren 720S Spider Shop Here 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Shop Here 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche Shop Here 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 Shop Here 2020 Drako GTE Shop Here 2017 Bentley Continental GT Speed Shop Here 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo Shop Here 2020 McLaren 720S Spider Shop Here 2016 Ferrari F12tdf Shop Here 2019 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Shop Here 2020 Bentley Continental GT First Edition Shop Here 2013 Lamborghini Aventador Shop Here 2020 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Shop Here 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Shop Here 2021 Bentley Bentayga Shop Here 2020 Bentley Continental GT Shop Here 2018 Audi R8 Shop Here 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Shop Here 1974 Porsche 911 RSR Shop Here 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Shop Here 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Shop Here

By Edward Jones – December 22, 2020

duPont REGISTRY December 2020 Issue Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is here and that means it's time to gather gifts for friends and family. That also means the anxiety that comes along with picking out gifts is also here. For that, we have our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide from the December 2020 issue of duPont REGISTRY. In this guide, we present you with a long list of luxury gear and experiences that would be perfect gifts this holiday season. Check them out in the list below. Get Issue From Us Get Issue From Amazon Watches ULYSSE NARDIN BLAST The White BLAST flying tourbillion from Ulysse Nardin features a color palette straight out of Antarctica: white ceramic, metallic grey, dark blue and beautiful transparency. Reminiscent of icy glaciers, this model features a smooth titanium bezel with dark blue inscriptions mentioning the “Silicium Technology” which beats inside of it.Price: $46,000. | Ulysse-Nardin.com EBERHARD SCAFOGRAF 300 “MCMLIX” EDITION SCAFOGRAF 300 MCMLIX is a tribute to passion, a celebratory edition dedicated to 1959, the birth year of a collection destined to leave its mark. The SCAFOGRAF 300 MCMLIX is an automatic winding mechanical diving watch with a 43 mm steel case, unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel, curved sapphire glass and valve enabling the release of helium at 9 o’clock. The all-black dial and ceramic bezel are animated by hands and markers with “vintage” luminescence. The vintage look is enhanced by the brown leather strap. Price: $2,890. | 212-847-1371 | Eberhard1887.com ARNOLD AND SONS TIME PYRAMID The Time Pyramid epitomizes the strengths of Arnold & Son: technical prowess, structural elegance, and a unique marriage of British heritage and modern Swiss watchmaking. Its pyramidal, open worked caliber (A&S8615), with its tourbillon and twin power reserves, is housed within a 44.6 mm 18 karat red gold case. Limited to 28 pieces worldwide. Price: $50,000. | 213-622-1133 | ArnoldandSon.com PORSCHE SPORT CHRONOGRAPH - MARTINI RACING® ETA movement with four jewels. Includes PowerDrive, which increases the hand movement speed to more than 200 Hz. Three part stainless steel casing. Waterproof up to 10 ATM. Milled indentations with separately inlaid design elements in black. Metal dial with MARTINI RACING stripes. Sapphire glass with anti reflection treatment on one side. Rubber band in black with honeycomb structure on the top and tire markings embossed on the underside. Stainless steel pin clasp with ‘PORSCHE’ logo. Diameter: 42mm. Swiss made. shop.PorscheUSA.com HYT FLOW In the FLOW an apparently contradictory combination of liquid and electric light set the scene. Here the imagination is invited to visualize a revolving, apparently never-ending flow down towards the bellows, as a side-aperture welcomes the light emitted by 8 LEDs. The limitlessness of infinity fits neatly into the focus on time’s inevitable transience.Price: $79,000. | HYTwatches.com KING’S LIFE GROUP For the man who thought he had everything. Kings Life Group offers a unique spin on the iconic Rolex Submariner. A Diamond Black Carbon coating and Bespoke color accents will set your wrist apart from the others in the room. Additional models, including the Daytona and GMT, are also available. info@kingslifegroup.com | 857-204-0837 | KingsLifeGroup.com Luxury Lifestyle Gear REGULATOR - LIFE’S ABOUT THE RIDE Power, Performance, and a Legendary Ride that has earned Regulator a reputation as one America’s leading boat builders for 30 years running. Best in class factory-installed Garmin® electronics come standard and new for 2021 – more that half the fleet now comes with Yamaha XTO power options.Price varies model to model. | RegulatorMarine.com SWISSTRAX RIBTRAX PRO GARAGE FLOORING Transform your garage into your own private showroom or the man cave of your dreams. Our Swiss-engineered, American-made modular flooring takes garage design to a new level. The juxtaposed diagonal lines of our Ribtrax Pro create a sense of dynamic movement and freedom that truly brings space to life. Mix and match colors to create your ideal design. Price approx.: $2,000. for 2 car garage.866-748-7940 | SwissTrax.com WOLF BRITISH RACING GREEN COLLECTION “Motion is tranquility” a simple, befitting quote from Sir Stirling Moss, considered the greatest Formula One driver of all time. Our British Racing Green collection is a tribute to the illegal racing that took place in Ireland in the early 1900’s. Collection includes a bespoke safe. Let WOLF’s British Racing Green collection take your watches for a spin. Prices: $219. - $119,995 | WOLF1834.com CUSTOM FERRARI FF 12 CYLINDER ENGINE COFFEE TABLE Enter the magnificent world of opulent automotive art though the mind of champion racer Tom Bates. What began as a passion for automotive engineering and racing has evolved into the designing and building of extraordinary bespoke pieces of furniture. Now one of the world’s most exclusive and extravagant automotive art companies, Tom Bates Design serves a discriminating global market of luxury auto enthusiasts and fine art connoisseurs who appreciate the design science of fine racing machines showcased as stunning centerpieces for interior decor. Follow @TomBatesDesign on Instagram to see the latest creations. More info at: 954-646-8120 | BatesJTBates@aol.com METRON GARAGE Showcase an inventory of luxury cars in a stylish dealershipstructure that fully complements the vehicles. Completely customizable. 12,000 sq. ft. as shown. Larger and smaller floor plans available with signage, plus multi-story options for corporate office space. Pre-engineered for $900,000. Tax benefits and accelerated depreciation available for commercial use. Explore all the options by calling 800-511-7208 or visiting us at MetronGarage.com ORBITA SIENA Classic watch winder case designs are timeless. The sloped front case design affords perfect visibility. The top is fitted with beveled glass viewing panel and superb quadrant hinges. All interior surfaces are lined in rich suede. Multiple layers of high gloss polyester lacquer enrich the finished case which is available in two different wood materials.Price: $696. - $1,995. | 800-800-4436 | Orbita.com PININFARINA SPACE Entirely made of magnesium, an ultralight material with high mechanical performance, Pininfarina Space is designed for writing in microgravity conditions. The Writing tool was given and used by the crew of the International Space Station(ISS) during the last Vitality, Innovation, Technology and Ability (V.I.T.A.) mission. The metal alloy of the tip is forged with ETHERGRAF® and writes by oxidation, microscopically scratching paper and leaving a light but precise mark. Price approx.: $200,000.store.Pininfarina.com THE MEDFORD GUY Man’s oldest tool, never so beautiful. From everyday carry to sophisticated custom carry we have you covered. We can discuss your goals and design ethos and build you the perfect knife. Handcrafted and American Made. Call or email for a private consultation. Changing the knife world, one knife at a time. Proudly brought to you by TMG. Left: Dragon Scale Damascus Preatorian TI with Timascus handle and pocket clip/$10,000. Right: Chad Nichols Tanto Damascus Marauder with custom sculpting and Timascus pocket clip/$6,000. Nine inches open and almost three quarters inch thick overall. 608-213-4869 | jake@themedfordguy.com | TheMedfordGuy.com KRYPTALL SECURES YOUR CALLS KryptAll keeps your calls private. KryptAll provides high grade encryption from the user’s phone to other KryptAll phones or any regular phone in the world, all without calling records. Both parties of the conversation do not have to use KryptAll when the user is the target of interception.877-291-2100 or 310-729-1505 | Kryptall.com NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM It takes skill, time, and passion to create “The World’s Finest 1911s”. Each pistol we build is hand-crafted from start to finish by one of our skilled gunsmiths. Every part is fully machined from bar-stock steel, and every detail is meticulously refined to create an heirloom-quality firearm that will be passed down from generation to generation.877-268-4867 | NightHawkCustom.com ENVE SES 3.4 AR WHEELS ENVE’s SES 3.4 AR wheelset is the perfect example of what can be achieved with US manufacturing and state-of-the-art composite construction. Designed to be the highest-performing, most versatile road wheelset on the market and covered under ENVE’s Incident Protection Program. Prices start at $2,550. | Enve.com NIGHTRIDER SHEEPDOG INTERLOCK BRACELET The Sheepdog Interlock Bracelet captures the raw spirit of the modern American warrior. Each amazingly intricate link is individually handcrafted in the USA with elegant sterling silver or luxe 14k gold. The innovative Interlock dual-trigger clasp does more than ensure an exceptionally secure fit; it allows this hidden coupling to become one with the design. Available standard with alternating U.S. flag links or customized with choice of military branch emblem. Solid 925 Sterling Silver or 14k Gold with Diamonds. Price from $2,530. NightRiderJewelry.com Travel and Experiences JET IT Jet It provides a hybrid-ownership program with the most efficient jet in the world: the HondaJet Elite. With Jet It, you can purchase a 1/10 to 1/2 share. It’s your jet the entire day; travel to multiple destinations for only $1,600 per hour.833-865-3848 | GoJetIt.com NICHOLAS AIR Perhaps the greatest gift of all? Seamless holiday travel—in high style. With its owned fleet of private aircraft, NICHOLAS AIR takes you from where you are to whatever matters to you most. Prices vary. | NicholasAir.com THE NATIONAL VILLAGE EXPERIENCE Unforgettable. Adventure. Getaway. This all-in-one golf escape at Reynolds Lake Oconee, located 85 miles east of Atlanta, includes play at one of the club’s five championship golf courses; dining at The National Tavern and Eighty8 Kitchen + Cocktails; overnight luxury accommodations in the National Cottages; and privileged access to The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee for instruction and club fitting. Add on an excursion to the Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds for a world-class sporting clay experience to round out the perfect weekend.866-828-2959 | ReynoldsLakeOconee.com/Gift THE SPEEDVEGAS CHALLENGE Do you have what it takes for 50 miles of Adrenaline pumping speed and jumps? Drive a total of 35 laps in a Baja Off-Road Race Truck and 6 Supercars. See if you can handle the G Forces and Jumps of 7 different cars. Special Rate: $1,995. (SERVICE FEES NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE).702-789-0568 | SpeedVegas.com BARRETT-JACKSON VIP PACKAGE The Barrett-Jackson VIP Luxury Lounge Hospitality Package will let you experience the 2021 Scottsdale Auction like never before, with admission to all nine days of the event, behind-the-scenes tour, access to the VIP skybox with hosted premium food and beverages, Opening Night Gala tickets, complimentary bidder badge, access to auction floor seating and much more! Price: $1,999. | 844-528-3598 | BarrettJacksonVIP.com

By Andrew Nabors – December 15, 2020

Best 2021 Luxury SUVs For Sale

A rising tide raises all ships, and so too the availability of premium family transportation. To summarize the year in terms of offers and incentives we have compiled the best 2021 luxury SUVs for sale. An office pole combined with inquiries from our fans has resulted in this list. It is our hope that this data is useful for you when it comes to decision making, so we have included the average MSRP for reference. Jaguar F-Pace SVR Average MSRP: $108,410 By far the most competent in the corners, Jaguar spent a fortune developing the suspension of the F-Pace. Instead of airbags, you will have beefy wishbones upfront and their "Integral Link" system mounted to its own rear subframe. Their goal was to optimize the contact patch in any situation, so your F-Pace will allow you to expand your driving abilities without sacrificing ride quality or the civility you would expect from Jaguar. Browse F-Pace For Sale BMW Alpina XB7 Average MSRP: $ 155,900 In order to offer the ultimate driving machine, BMW engineers worked with Alpina to design 23" forged wheels. As the ultimate example of the X7, it is loaded with hand-stitched leather and all of the engineering perfection you would expect from their M Performance division. Browse X7 For Sale Bentayga Speed Average MSRP: $245,500 Bentley's first SUV has been a hit around the world, so they decided to make it even hotter. Turning up the boost on their bulletproof W12 engine has yielded 626 horsepower and a top speed of 190 mph. Browse Bentayga For Sale Maserati Levante Trofeo Average MSRP: $ 155,490 Maserati had a goal of removing any outside disturbances from the driving experience. The Trofeo is very well insulated from sound and heat, with a supple (if not floaty) ride. It is the only SUV to offer a Ferrari V8, and the torque delivery has been smoothed to offer consistent acceleration without peaks or turbo lag. Browse Levante For Sale Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Average MSRP: $192,240 Perhaps the most popular entry on this list, Porsche recently celebrated 1,000,000 examples of the Cayenne. In order to appeal to the largest demographic, the Cayenne can be had with V6, V8, and hybrid power, and in coupe and SUV bodies. Browse Cayenne For Sale Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Average MSRP: $96,145 Bigger isn't always better, so the engineers at Alfa Romeo decided to do more with less. The Stelvio offers room for a family without the bloat that seems to be endemic with its competitors. This allows it to claim 0.94g on the skidpad and offer V8 performance from a V6. Browse Stelvio For Sale Lamborghini Urus Average MSRP: $218,009 The home of the Raging Bull has never played by the rules. That's why the Urus is edgy and unashamed, yet it holds true to all the luxury and amenity you would expect from Lamborghini. Before the cute and cuddly SUVs go to sleep, they check under their bed for the Urus. Browse Urus For Sale Aston Martin DBX Average MSRP: $ 179,986 Usually, the introduction of an SUV would signal the adoption of the latest mass-production methods. Because they build each example by hand, Aston-Martin is able to offer unmatched quality across their lineup. The drivetrain and electronics are supplied by Mercedes-AMG to offer the best in German and English cooperation. Browse DBX For Sale Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography by Overfinch Average MSRP: $225,990 Only one brand has been trusted with transforming Land Rovers into the world's most opulent transportation. Overfinch uses carbon fiber, leather, and unmatched craftsmanship to offer an experience you won't find anywhere else. Built in the finest old-world traditions, their Holland & Holland editions are coveted by celebrities and athletes. Browse Overfinch For Sale Cadillac Escalade Average MSRP: $76,195 Now celebrating its 21st birthday, the Escalade enters its fifth generation with an optional diesel engine. Rated at 27 mpg on the highway, it outshines all other full-size SUVs. The gas engine is shared with the Camaro SS, offering 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, and you will forget about it when Super Cruise hands-free driving takes over. Browse Escalade For Sale Audi RS Q8 Average MSRP: $114,500 With great power comes great responsibility. Nobody will assume you are packing 591 horsepower and the same amount of torque. Sleeper status achieved! Everyone needs the ability to tow 8,000 lbs and reach 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. The B&O Audio system is $4,900, but it includes 23 speakers at 1,920 watts each. Browse Q8 For Sale Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge Average MSRP: $330,000 The first SUV from the House of Rolls-Royce, Cullinan rides high on a new aluminum spaceframe. Unlike all the others on this list, Cullinan does not pretend to be sporty or trail ready. Instead, it is the most comfortable and quiet conveyance you will encounter. It is named for a diamond, but not just any. Cullinan is the largest gem-quality diamond ever found, and it resides in the scepter of Queen Elizabeth II. Browse Cullinan For Sale Mercedes-Benz G-Class Average MSRP: $131,750 The oldest member of the list needs no introduction. In production since 1979, the Gelandewagen literally translates as overland wagon. You will have three locking differentials and a twin-turbo V8 with incredible safety and utility. Because it retains a body-on-frame construction, every G-Wagen is strong enough for military service around the world. Browse G-Class For Sale

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