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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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By Tyler Rampersaud – February 17, 2023

Genesis Announces Pricing For The New Electrified GV70

The luxury rookie shocks the electric SUV market. Genesis has, despite being quite new as a brand in the luxury automotive space, been proving itself as a worthy competitor to many of the world’s most established luxury brands, whether that be through its sedans, SUVs, or now, electric vehicles. Genesis has recently revealed its third electric vehicle in its lineup, the Electrified GV70, the battery-electric version of its celebrated compact luxury SUV. For the first time in the brand’s history, the new model will be assembled in the U.S. instead of South Korea. The brand has now announced pricing for the model and combining luxury with futuristic technology and modern, expressive style, the new luxury SUV starts at $65,850. MUST READ: 2021 Genesis GV80 Prestige Review: More Than Just A Value Proposition The starting MSRP is for the vehicle’s Advanced trim level, which features luxury appointments like leather upholstery, 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, wireless device charging, and more. The car comes with dual-motor all-wheel drive for confident, powerful electric driving. Also available is the $72,650 Prestige trim, which includes Nappa leather seating, a 12.3-inch digital 3D instrument cluster, heated rear seats and steering wheel, a Lexicon audio system, and rear window shades. With luxury, style, and electric power, the new Genesis Electrified GV70 is ready to be the future of luxury SUVs. View All Genesis GV70s For Sale Source: Genesis

By Edward Jones – February 14, 2023

1970 Plymouth Superbird: Spellman Signature Auctions Elli...

Presented by Spellman Signature Auctions. 1970 Plymouth Superbird: Spellman Signature Auctions Elliott Museum Event At Spellman Signature Auctions’ upcoming “Auction on the Ocean at the Elliott Museum,” an eye-catching 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be crossing the block. This classic muscle car has undergone a comprehensive restoration and is 1 of 1,935 ever produced. It's powered by a Super Commando 440 CI V8 engine that produces 375 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. Mated to the engine is a 4-speed manual A833 transmission. As you can tell from the pictures, this Superbird is finished in FJ5 Lime Green with a black vinyl top. Inside is a black interior and Hurst pistol grip shifter. This is a magnificent example of the iconic Superbird. View Listing For More Info Event Information: Featuring over 300 cars. Exotics+Classics+Imports+Muscle. Schedule Of Events: THURSDAY FEB 16 - DAY 1 10am - 4pm: PREVIEW DAY OPEN REGISTRATION FRIDAY FEB 17 - DAY 2 10am-12pm: PREVIEW HOURS 12pm-4pm: AUCTION: CLASSICS & MUSCLE 6pm-9pm: VIP COCKTAIL EVENT: MUSIC, FOOD, DRINKS SATURDAY FEB 18 - DAY 3 10am-5pm: AUCTION: MUSCLE & EXOTICS 6pm-9pm: VIP COCKTAIL EVENT: MUSIC, FOOD, DRINKS SUNDAY FEB 19 - DAY 4 11am-2pm: AUCTION: IMPORTS & TUNER CARS SPECIAL INTEREST AND AUTOMOBILIA Learn How To Sign Up Tags: First Second Third Forth Fifth Sixth

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 14, 2023

Top 50 Best Sports Cars of All Time

Before most can get their driver's license, the dreams of owning a sports car begin. The idea of driving a fun, fast, and cool-looking vehicle is one that has been in the minds of many ever since this specific genre of the automobile was created. Because of the popularity of the sports car, automakers have created many different types over the years to meet the demands of their customers. This popularity has led to a large number of sports cars that are in the marketplace, each with its own unique features and styling. Below are our top 50 best sports cars of all time, but we should mention that they're in alphabetical order, especially because ranking all 50 of these cars, which are each incredible in their own right, would be a daunting task. If you're looking for a sports cars for sale that you can add to your garage, duPont REGISTRY has you covered. Acura NSX (First Gen) Image Source: Acura World's First Production Aluminum Body Mid Engine 3.0 and later 3.2 VTEC V6 with suspension tuned by Ayrton Senna Built by Honda in a dedicated Japanese plant between 1989 and 2005 View Acura NSX Listings Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Image Copyright Aston (C) Martin Lagonda Global Holdings p.l.c Formula1 inspired aerodynamics offer 397 lbs of downforce, the most for any street-legal Aston Martin Twin turbo 5.2L V12 offers 715 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque Carbon fiber body panels and titanium allow it to weigh in at only 3,732 lbs 0-100 mph in 6.4 seconds. When locked in 4th gear, 50-100 mph takes only 4.2 seconds. Top Speed: 211 mph View DBS Superleggera Listings Audi R8 V10 Plus Image (C) Audi Sport GMBH Brilliant collaboration with Lamborghini that also yielded the Huracan Evo 5.2L V10 offers 602 horsepower and 413 lb-ft to all wheels via dual-clutch transmission and quattro AWD 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds, Top Speed: 205 mph View Audi R8 Listings BMW M2 Competition Image (C) BMW AG One of BMW's last manual transmission cars 3.0L Straight Six has separate turbos for cylinders 1,2,3, and 4,5,6 to offer 405 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. Same power with better fuel economy compared to M3 and M4. View BMW M2 Listings BMW M3 E46 Source: BMW An iconic design from Chris Bangle, credited for influencing a decade of future BMW models First BMW to offer SMG single-clutch transmission with paddle shifters Curb weight under 3,000 can be had with a few hours of work, easily the best handling 3-Series of all time. View BMW E46 M3 Listings BMW M3 GTS Coupé E92 Image (C) BMW AG Street-legal race car featuring polycarbonate windows, no rear seats, and solid differential mounts Limited to 135 cars, each one has camber adjustment plates and coil-over suspension. Ride height and corner weight are easlily adjusted with included spanners. 4.4-liter V8 offers 444 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. Last M3 coupe to be offered, succeeded by M4 in 2014 View BMW E92 M3 Listings BMW M4 GTS Image (C) BMW AG Limited to 700 cars, each powered by a revised 3.0L straight six with twin turbos. Carbon fiber body panels and no rear seats make it 60 lbs lighter than standard M4. 7:28 at the 'Ring is as fast as the Carrera GT thanks to 493 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque View BMW M4 Listings Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (2014) Image (C) General Motors First factory-built 7-liter Camaro since 1969. Sharing the LS7 from the C6 Z06 to offer 505 horsepower and 481 lb-ft No automatic transmission, six-speed manual only. Air Conditioning and radio were optional 305/30/19 Pirelli PZero Trofeo R tires at all corners, widest production front tire on a production car. View Z28 Camaro Listings Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE (2018) Image (C) General Motors Most powerful production Camaro ever offered: 650 horsepower & 650 lb-ft of torque 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission with Multimatic DSSV suspension Supercharged 6.2L shared with C7 Corvette Z06 allowed it to lap the 'Ring in 7:16.04, faster than 488 GTB View ZL1 Camaro Listings Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 Image (C) General Motors Naturally aspirated 7-liter V8 offers 505 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Magnesium roof panel welded on for extra strength. First Corvette to offer 6-piston front brake calipers Easily achieves 30+ mpg on the highway View Z06 Corvette Listings Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 Image (C) General Motors First Corvette to have carbon-ceramic brakes and supercharger from the factory, 638 HP & 604 lb-ft of torque Polycarbonate hood window displays the supercharger while magnetic suspension keeps it glued to the road Carbon fiber roof and front end are stronger and lighter than fiberglass used on lesser models. View ZR1 Corvette Listings Chevrolet Corvette C7 Z06 Image (C) General Motors First Z06 to be offered with targa roof or convertible bodies. Supercharged LT4 6.2-liter V8 offers 650 horsepower & lb-ft of torque Seven-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission with standard magnetic ride control Optional Z07 package adds aggressive aerodynamics and adjustable transparent rear spoiler View Z06 Listings Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 Image (C) General Motors Last front-engine Corvette to be designed. Based on Z06 with all-new LT5 engine offering 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque Improved cooling needs demanded 13 radiators, ZTK Performance Package offers 60% more downforce than Z06 First Corvette to feature direct and port fuel injection, and to have a supercharger protruding through a hole in the hood. View ZR1 Corvette Listings Dodge Hellcat Redeye Image (C) Stellaris Defined by a wide body and piercing red eyes from the intakes adjacent to the headlights. 6.2 HEMI offers 797 horsepower and 707 lb-ft Individual settings for steering, suspension, transmission and launch control allow the driver to fine tune the car to any situation. Power chiller briefly injects cold air from the AC into the supercharger while torque reserve holds boost for instant acceleration. View Challenger Hellcat Listings Dodge Viper ACR 2010 Image (C) Fiat-Chrysler Lighter, faster & meaner snake thanks to optional carpet, A/C, audio and insulation 1,000 lbs of downforce at 150 mph with 600 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque from a naturally aspirated 8.4L V10 6th fastest production car to lap the 'Ring in 2011 View Dodge Viper Listings Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale F1 Image Source: Ferrari Street-legal version of 360 Challenge race car 240 lbs lighter than 360 Modena, Curb Weight: 3,153 lbs Resin Transfer Molding used for production car bumpers and rocker panels for the 1st time View 360 Challenge Stradale Listings Ferrari 430 Scuderia Image Source: Ferrari Timing chains replace the troublesome belts of the 360 Manual transmission replaced by F1 single-clutch sequential with paddle shifters 220 lbs lighter than standard F430 thanks to aluminum floor pans and carbon fiber interior View F430 Scuderia Listings Ferrari 458 Italia Image Source: Ferrari First production Ferrari with a dual-clutch 7-speed transmission Stronger and lighter chassis by Alcoa was the culmination of lessons learned on the 360 and F430 Last generation of naturally aspirated mid-engine V8 Ferraris First Ferrari with pre-fill brakes, allowing the pads to hover over the rotors for instant pedal response View Ferrari 458 Listings Ferrari 488 GTB Image (C) Ferrari S.p.A First production Berlinetta not designed by Pininfarina Bold new design language by Ferrari Centro Stile has influenced their entire lineup Twin-turbo 3.9L V8 is comprised of 488cc per cylinder and offers 661 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque View Ferrari 488 GTB Listings Ferrari 488 Pista Image (C) Ferrari S.p.A. Extreme performance variant of the 488 series, their most powerful production V8 711 horsepower and 568 horsepower offered to Ferrari VIP clientele 200 lbs lighter than 488 GTB (3,042 lbs) with 20% more downforce View Ferrari 488 Pista Listings Ferrari 812 Superfast Image (C) Ferrari S.p.A Most powerful naturally aspirated engine ever produced: 789 horsepower & 530 lb-ft of torque Active and passive aerodynamics along with rear wheel steering allow it to feel and perform as a small coupe A naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 and rear wheel drive allow it to be one of the top ranked sports cars of all time View Ferrari 812 Superfast Listings Ford GT (First Gen) Image (C) CNC Motors Never tell Bill Ford he can't make our dreams come true. He wanted to show that Ford is still leading the world, and he gathered a top-secret team of engineers Each one is a hand-built supercar without compromise, with input from the original GT40 designer Carroll Shelby Capable on the track and comfortable as a daily driver, it uses a mid-mounted, supercharged 5.4-liter V8 View Ford GT Listings Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Image (C) Ford Motor Company First production American V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft. This allows it to rev to 9,000 rpm and sound like Formula1 It is 130 lbs lighter than the GT350 Track Pack thanks to losing rear seats, carpet, A/C, audio & spare tire kit Carbon fiber wheels are standard, and save 60 lbs of un-sprung weight View Shelby GT350 R Listings Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Image (C) Jaguar Land Rover Automotive p.l.c. Jaguar's most powerful sedan ever made. Built to compete against M3, C63, and CTS-V Only 300 cars were built, each one with 592 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque from a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 The carbon fiber body, race tuned suspension and All Wheel Drive make it the most desirable Jaguar in recent history View Jaguar XF Listings Lamborghini Aventador LP770-4 SVJ The Super Veloce Jota is the ultimate Aventador. It uses a patented active aerodynamic system to decrease drag and improve downforce. Rear-wheel steering and AWD distribute 759 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque from a 6.5-liter V12 It set a new record for production cars at the' Ring, with a lap time of 6:44.97 makes it one of the best sports cars in the world View Aventador SVJ Listings Lamborghini Aventador SV Image Source: Lamborghini Limited edition of 600 cars devoid of luxury or insulation to save weight 110 lbs lighter than a normal Aventador, it also gained 50 horsepower for a total of 740 The first Lamborghini flagship to offer inboard magnetic suspension, the ride can instantly change from mild to wild View Aventador SV Listings Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera Image (C) Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Engineers cut every ounce of excess weight to reach 2,954 lbs Given 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque, it was too much for many novice drivers, making them rare to find in perfect form Without the nagging safety systems, this car will scare you and surprise you at every occasion. View Gallardo Superleggera Listings Lamborghini Huracan Performante Extreme body and power upgrades make it an unprecedented special edition. The first Huracan with adjustable aero. Forged composites replaced carbon fiber to save 88 lbs compared to a normal Huracan. Chassis and suspension improvements from the Sesto Elemento were standard equipment One of the world's fastest-accelerating cars, and one of the fastest around the 'Ring View Huracan Performante Listings Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce Image (C) Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Limited to 186 examples, it was the first Lamborghini to reach 60 mph in 3 seconds flat Carbon fiber inside and out dropped 220 lbs compared to a normal Murcielago, while offering 661 horsepower and 487 lb-ft of torque Six cars were special ordered with manual transmissions, making them the most desirable Lamborghini since the Miura. View Lamborghini Murcielago Listings Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package A technological Tour de Force, the LFA took a decade of development. Lexus built 500 LFA in total, including 50 Nürburgring Editions Yamaha was contracted to de-tune a Formula1 V10 to offer 563 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque A lap time of 7:14.64 makes it the 5th fastest production car to lap the 'Ring Not only is it one of the best looking sports cars, the LFA is one of the best sounding sports cars View Lexus LFA Listings Lotus Elise Image Copyright (C) Lotus Cars Limited "Simplify, then add lightness" is the focus of all Lotus cars, and the Elise has been doing so since 1996 Building a track-tuned chassis around a turbocharged Toyota 1.8-liter makes for an incredible experience With a curb weight of 2,055 lbs it offers a power-to-weight ratio comparable to many supercars. View Lotus Elise Listing McLaren 600LT Based on the potent 570 Series, it shoots impressive flames from the exhaust tips. With 23% different parts than its predecessor, it is the ultimate example of their Sports Series The manufacturer advertises 592 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque, but most owners have reported much higher numbers from dyno tests View McLaren 600LT Listings McLaren 650S Spider As the successor to the MP4-12C Spider, it shares the same chassis with a new body and 25% new parts. Being such a success, it spawned the 675 Long Tail Spider, several special editions, and a GT3 race car. Going out in style, it set a track record at the 2016 Liqui-Moly 12 Hour Race in Bathurst. View McLaren 650S Listings McLaren Senna Image (C) McLaren Automotive Following the F1 and P1, the Senna is the 3rd car in their Ultimate Series and an homage to Ayrton Senna Loosely based on the 720S, it was the first McLaren to surpass the performance of the P1 and is undoubtedly one of the coolest sports cars ever Engineers were told to optimize performance by all means possible. This includes Lexan doors, an active rear spoiler and unprecedented power. A 4.0 liter V8 replaces the 3.8 and offers 789 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque View McLaren Senna Listings Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R Pro Image Copyright (C) Mercedes-Benz USA Lessons learned in GT3 and GT4 racing led to a host of upgrades for the AMG GT-R Unique coil over suspension allows for individual spring pre-load and divorced controls for compression and rebound The sway bars are also adjustable, the front is carbon fiber and the rear is steel. Every suspension mount is a ball-joint. View Mercedes AMG GT R Listings Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Image Copyright (C) Mecum Auctions Flared fenders, aggressive exhaust and functional aerodynamics transformed the SL from retirement home into raging fury. Larger turbos and electronic wastegates offer instant boost. Carbon fiber replaced steel to shave 551 lbs The 6-liter V12 sent 661 horsepower and 738 lb-ft to the rear tires. It would have overpowered the chassis of the convertible, so a solid roof replaced the folding hardtop to hold the car together View Mercedes SL65 Listings Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Image Copyright (C) Mercedes-Benz USA The final example of the first supercar designed and built by AMG, it sent 622 horsepower and 468 b-ft at 8,000 rpm It used solid lifters and forged internals for a proper farewell to the big Mercedes-Benz naturally aspirated V8 Carbon fiber was used for the body, interior and space frame to save 154 lbs. This final gullwing is lauded as the best sports car of all time View Mercedes SLS AMG Listings Nissan GT R Nismo (2020) Image (C) Nissan Twelve years of innovation have led to the most potent Nissan ever offered, 81 lbs less than a standard GT-R while offering 600 horsepower and 481 lb-ft to all wheels For the 50th Anniversary of their GT cars, it received turbos from their GT3 race cars, enhanced aerodynamics, and carbon fiber body panels. GT3 suspension and more boost allows it to reach 62 mph in 2.48 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph. View Nissan GT-R Listings Porsche 911 Carrera GTS (991.2) Image Copyright (C) Dr.-Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG As the 911 Turbo has evolved into a supercar, the latest GTS offers 450 horsepower with a 6-speed manual With 405 lb-ft of torque, it is a stylish daily driver that won't break the bank. It also formed the basis for the Targa models if you need the wind in your hair. All the latest features and technology are onboard, so it is the most practical Porsche in decades. View Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Listings Porsche 911 GT2 (997) The final GT2 to offer a manual transmission, it sent 523 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of tires to the rear wheels only Their first 911 to integrate variable geometry turbos with an active intake manifold. Weighing 3,175 lbs, it was the fastest & most powerful production 911 to-date. Their first car with launch control it reached 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. View Porsche 911 GT2 Listings Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2 Weissach) The latest 911 GT2 RS arrived in 2018. With 700 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque is has set lap records around the world. With all fluids and a full tank, the Weissach edition weighs only 3,175 lbs. Carbon fiber wheels, body panels, and interior make no apologies about its purpose No detail was left alone, as the tie-rods, sway bars and seats are also carbon fiber. The first production car with a titanium roll cage became the fastest car to lap the ring, clocking 6:47.3 in 2017 Remains one of the fastest Porsches ever made View Porsche 911 GT2 RS Listings Porsche 911 GT3 (991.2) Image Copyright (C) Dr.-Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG Like its brother above, the GT3 was built for performance, albeit wrapped in a more subtle body. Unlike the twin-turbo 3.8-liter in the GT2 series, a new 4.0 arrived optimized for natural aspiration and less internal friction. A manual transmission channels 500 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels View Porsche 911 GT3 Listings Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991.2) Image (C) TECHART The state-of-the-art in naturally aspirates supercars. A detuned 4 liter from the RSR uses solid lifters and forged internals to offer 515 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque. Every suspension mount is a ball joint, as rubber bushings deflect under load. A Weissach edition offered helper springs at all corners, carbon fiber interior, and forged magnesium wheels. Aerodynamics are based on the GT2 RS, with subtle improvements to increase downforce and lower drag. View Porsche 911 GT3 RS Listings Porsche 911 Turbo (993) As the last air-cooled Porsches, the 993 series represents the end of the classic Porsche 911 and one of the best coupes out there The first production Porsche with twin turbos also arrived with the AWD system from the 959 Mezger designed a 3.6-liter capable of 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and 100 mph in 9.5 seconds. Consistent low 12-second quarter-miles were unheard of in 1995 View Porsche 911 Turbo Listings Porsche 911 Turbo S (991.2) Image Copyright (C) Dr.-Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG If only the best will do, 992 Turbo S is the hottest commodity in the exotic car world. It sends 607 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque to all wheels Carbon fiber body panels and wheels, rear steering, and the latest in electronic differentials offer the most grip of any production Porsche. A life goal for many enthusiasts, this is the car you will never want to part with, and one of the world's best sports cars. View Porsche 911 Turbo S Listings Porsche 918 Spyder Source: Porsche Porsche's successor to the Carrera GT combined a 4.6-liter V8 with hybrid AWD Capable of over 12 miles on battery power, invoking the V8 produces a combined output of 875 horsepower and 944 lb-ft of torque. Only 918 examples were made, with the Weissach Edition commanding incredible prices at auction. One third of the "Hypercar Holy Trinity" with the McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrari View Porsche 918 Listings Porsche 930 Turbo Built from 1975 to 1989, it introduced the world to turbocharged supercars Known as the "Widowmaker", significant turbo lag caused boost to erupt in an instant. Being able to adapt to twice the engine's normal power is the true nature of a 930 owner. A few modern upgrades make the 930 capable of embarrassing modern supercars. Find a Flachbau from the factory and your collection will be complete View Porsche 930 Listings Porsche Carrera GT Image Copyright (C) Dr.-Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG The last analog supercar, Porsche decided to stuff a Formula1 V10 into a carbon fiber body Designed for veteran racers to drive on the street, it proved to be challenging for even skilled drivers. It scared Walter Rohrl, Jay Leno, and Graham Rahal said:" It needs respect". Know your limits and it will reward you with effortless performance View Porsche Carrera GT Listings Porsche Cayman GT4 Imagine having a powerful flat-six right behind you. The Cayman GT4 is potent on the track and incredible on the street The center of gravity is only a few milimeters behind your stomach, so the car moves around you, transferring almost no G-forces Porsche's Cayman GT4 is the best way to enter professional racing. It offers minimal maintenance and grip in any situation. View Porsche Cayman GT4 Listings Shelby 427 Cobra Image Copyright (C) Shelby American The ultimate American supercar combines Shelby's agile chassis with Ford's raging 7-liter "Side Oiler" Big Block In contrast to twitchy Europeans, the 427 Cobra offers a safety margin at the limit. The tires and suspension let you know when its time to back off. Modern replicas with aluminum small blocks increase the performance and offer an optimal weight distribution. The Shelby Cobra is one of the top-ranked sports cars of all time. View Shelby 427 Cobra Listings View All Sports Cars For Sale

By Edward Jones – February 13, 2023

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Spellman Signature Auctions El...

Presented by Spellman Signature Auctions. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Spellman Signature Auctions Elliott Museum Event At Spellman Signature Auctions' upcoming "Auction on the Ocean at the Elliott Museum," a beautiful 1969 Camaro Z28 will be crossing the block. This specific Z28 features the original, 12,000-mile drivetrain that stars the DZ 302 V8 engine. Mated to this engine is a 4-speed transmission. This Z28 comes with all of the original paperwork that dates all the way back to the original handwritten order from the dealer. Its exterior is covered in the beautiful Garnet Red paint while the rear has the rare spoiler delete. Spellman Signature Auctions also notes that it's Jerry MacNeish Certified and has a Camaro High Performance Inc. certificate. Other features include the disc brakes and red bucket seats. For more information, be sure to click the button below. View Listing For More Info Event Information:Featuring over 300 cars. Exotics+Classics+Imports+Muscle.Schedule Of Events:THURSDAY FEB 16 - DAY 110am - 4pm: PREVIEW DAY OPEN REGISTRATIONFRIDAY FEB 17 - DAY 210am-12pm: PREVIEW HOURS 12pm-4pm: AUCTION: CLASSICS & MUSCLE 6pm-9pm: VIP COCKTAIL EVENT: MUSIC, FOOD, DRINKSSATURDAY FEB 18 - DAY 3 10am-5pm: AUCTION: MUSCLE & EXOTICS 6pm-9pm: VIP COCKTAIL EVENT: MUSIC, FOOD, DRINKS SUNDAYFEB 19 - DAY 4 11am-2pm: AUCTION: IMPORTS & TUNER CARS SPECIAL INTEREST AND AUTOMOBILIA Learn How To Sign Up Tags: First Second Third Forth Fifth Sixth

By Jordan Aquistapace – February 13, 2023

Zenith's $118K DEFY 21 Ultra Color Box Set Comes With Eig...

As if the artistic watch box wasn't enough, Zenith decides to fill it with colorful limited-edition chronographs! Focusing on diversifying its collection with innovative designs and engineering, Zenith continues to style its lineup of luxury Swiss watches with vibrant colors that tailor to any array of personalities. Since seeing success with colorful examples like the DEFY 21 Ultraviolet, Zenith is proud to apply that same forward-thinking to its exclusive DEFY 21 Ultra Color watch box set. The all-new collection release features eight unique iterations of the DEFY 21 chronograph, all crafted from matte lightweight titanium with open-worked dials to showcase the groundbreaking El Primero movement. MUST-READ: The 10 Most Expensive Watches In The World Each of the luxury chronographs is designed as limited-edition pieces, numbered one through eight without plans of ever recreating their exact styles ever again. The magnificent watch box itself presents a luminous and transparent finish, giving off an iridescent effect that can only be described as an artistic masterpiece. Limited only 8 exclusive box sets for the ultimate collector, the all-new Zenith DEFY 21 Ultra Color watch box set is currently available through an authorized dealer for $118,000. Source: Zenith

By Edward Jones – February 09, 2023

Richmond Auctions Announces February Event: Over 800 Rare...

Presented by Richmond Auctions. Richmond Auctions is proud to announce their premier February 17-18, 2023 auction.

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 08, 2023

Top 10 Fastest Cars in the World - Top Speeds

There's no feeling like driving fast. When it comes to the automotive industry, breaking the record for high top speeds has been a celebrated feat, and that's because in just about every car enthusiast, there's an insatiable desire to go faster. With technology, innovation, and competition constantly getting more and more intense, the quest for higher top speeds has involved more amazing engineering and uncompromising innovation. Each new fastest car doesn't just eclipse the rest, but also pushes the entire automotive industry forward with the innovation required to reach those speeds. These 10 unmodified cars all exemplify this dedication to speed and are certainly worthy of praise. 1) Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+: 304 Miles Per Hour The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport recently gained a crown as the fastest car in the world. Working with Dallara to optimize the aerodynamics, the latest Bugatti Chiron was clocked at 304.773 miles per hour at the Volkswagen proving grounds near Wolfsburg, Germany in August of 2019. It was a one-way run due to the track surface so ineligible for a world record. Image Source: SSC 2) SSC Tuatara: 295 Miles Per Hour As the successor to their Ultimate Aero, Jerod Shelby (not related to Carroll) and his team needed more power. Knowing that a flat-plane V8 would easily rev to 9,000 rpm, they commissioned Nelson Racing Engines to build a 5.9-liter V8 by hand. Using Nelson's patented Mirror-Image turbos, this American hypercar sends 1,750 horsepower and 1,280 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. A uni-directional run at Space Florida's Launch and Landing facility saw the SSC Tuatara reach an incredible 295 mph. 3) Koenigsegg Agera RS: 277.87 Miles Per Hour On a closed Nevada highway, Christian von Koenigsegg and company pushed their car into the history books. Their 2-way average of 277.87 spurred the innovation to design the Jesko for over 300 mph. Being one of the top 10 fastest cars in the world is definitely a badge that the Agera RS wears proudly. Image Source: Hennessey 4) Hennessey Venom GT: 270.49 Miles Per Hour All too happy to see the Veyron fall, Texas-based-tuner-turned-manufacturer Hennessey says it Venom GT, based heavily on the Lotus Exige, is the new speed king, reaching 265.7 miles per hour in two miles, two fewer miles compared to the Veyron’s top-speed run. It accomplished this feat on February 9, 2013, at the Naval Air Station Lemoore in Lemoore, California, and it has a video to prove it. With Hennessey claiming its Venom GT produces 1,244 horsepower and weighs only 2,743 pounds, we have no reason to believe it isn’t true. Image Source: Bugatti 5) Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport: 267.86 Miles Per Hour The Bugatti Veyron's most potent iteration was the Super Sport, a hypercar boasting 1,183 horsepower, and the ability to reach nearly 268 mph, a feat that was verified by Guinness World Records in 2010. Image Source: Hennessey 6) Hennessey Venom GT Spyder: 265.6 Miles Per Hour Certified by Racelogic, Hennessey set out to make the world's fastest convertible, and with the incredible Spyder version of its Venom GT, the Texas performance powerhouse was able to reach an incredible 265.6 mph. Image Source: Bugatti 7) Bugatti Chiron: 261 Miles Per Hour Serving as successor to the incredible Veyron, the Bugatti Chiron boasted incredible power and incredible speed, to the point where the car was electronically limited to 261 mph, a speed that is only even reachable in few situations. Image Source: SSC 8) SSC Ultimate Aero TT: 256.14 Miles Per Hour With a twin-turbocharged, 6.3-liter V8 engine mounted amidships, and a scant weight of 2,756 pounds, this rocket from the 2000s was able to reach an incredible 256 mph, making it a certain rival of the Bugatti Veyron of the time. Image Source: Bugatti 9) Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse: 254 Miles Per Hour The introduction of the Bugatti Veyron spurred a rivalry between many hypercars to be the world's fastest. One of Bugatti's contributions to this fierce competition that lasted throughout the 2000s and beyond was the Grand Sport Vitesse, the open-topped version of the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which was able to reach a soaring 254 mph. Image Source: Bugatti 10) Bugatti Veyron: 253.8 Miles Per Hour With its unmatched quad-turbocharged, 8.0-liter W16 engine, all-wheel drive, stunning design, and engineering that has yet to be outdone in many aspects throughout the automotive industry, the original Bugatti Veyron and its 253-mph top speed rocked the automotive world and changed the definition of supercars and hypercars alike, sending shockwaves through the automotive performance world that are still being felt today. " width="680"> Honorable Mention: Johnny Bomer's Ford GT - 310.8 Miles Per Hour While it didn't make the list due to being modified, this Floridian speed junkie's 2006 Ford GT is quite. an awe-inspiring achievement in engineering and sheer performance power. At the Kennedy Space Center's Launch and Landing Facility, the car was able to reach an eye-watering speed of nearly 311 mph, and you can even see Bomer rowing manually through the gears, with one hand on the steering wheel at a soaring 266 mph. We don't intend to presume any examples of these are "affordable". But they are all attainable if you want an incredibly fast production car. Click the button to find yours and stay with us for all your exotic car news. Browse Exotic Cars For Sale

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 07, 2023

The First Bespoke Bentley Bentayga EWB Auctioned For $1 M...

Bentley’s new flagship arrives for a cause. The luxury automotive world has changed. While the pinnacle of luxury driving had in the past came in the form of limousine-like sedans with impressive length, immense power, and peerless comfort, style, and luxury. However, the tastes of many car buyers have shifted to favor SUVs, and luxury SUVs are a larger segment than they have ever been before, and for many brands, including Bentley, serve as the flagship models, symbols of what a manufacturer can do when it pulls all the stops. The new Bentley Bentayga EWB, with its optional Airline Seat and technologies and features that are at an incredibly luxurious level, replaces the Mulsanne as Bentley’s uncompromising top-of-the-shelf model, and at Florida’s Naples Winter Wine Festival, the world’s first bespoke example of this incredible SUV was auctioned off for $1 million in order to benefit charity, namely the Naples Children & Education Foundation. MUST READ: 2023 Bentley Flying Spur S V8 Review: A Driver’s Luxury Sedan Being a bespoke model, the specific Bentayga on auction has a bold and unique configuration, created as a result of a collaboration between Mulliner and Bentley Naples. The exterior paint is done in a Snow Quartz color, which is pearlescent and comprised of three layers. Black accents provide an interesting contrast, and it gets even better in the interior. Finished in a similar Mulliner White and Beluga Black, the interior also features details finished in a stunning Amethyst color. The SUV is also equipped with Bentley’s famous new Airline Seat option, and the auction winners didn’t get just the Bentayga, but also an amazing Bentley brand experience, with a driving excursion through England and Scotland over four nights and five days. This incredible auction put an amazing vehicle together with an amazing configuration and an amazing cause. View All Bentley Bentaygas For Sale Source: Bentley

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 06, 2023

Why The Hispano Suiza Carmen Is A True Hypercar

Hispano Suiza breaks down what makes its Carmen a part of the exclusive hypercar club. The Hispano Suiza Carmen is a car that is imbued with incredible amounts of automotive heritage and history, but at the same time, it’s incredibly futuristic and exquisitely designed, engineered, and made according to just about every modern standard in the automotive world. With electric power using engineering talent drive from Formula E, over-the-top design, and a high level of exclusivity, there’s no doubt that the Hispano Suiza Carmen and the even more powerful Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne are certainly qualified to be considered hypercars, but Hispano Suiza took the time to explain why. MUST READ: The New Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne Is “Electrifying” The New York City Concours Incredible power is the foundation of any hypercar, and the Carmen is no exception, with nearly 1,100 horsepower in the Carmen Boulogne, and 1,005 horsepower in the Carmen. The result is a 0-60 time under 3 seconds. On top of that is the car’s design, which is both heavily inspired by plenty of historic Hispano Suiza models like the 1930s H6C Dubonnet Xenia, and similar to modern hypercars with luxurious materials and a futuristic, athletic silhouette. Finally, the car’s exclusivity makes it deserving of the hypercar title, with a strictly limited production number of just 24 examples. This rare, impressive, and powerful car is everything that hypercars are made of, and more. View All Exotic Cars For Sale Source: Hispano Suiza

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By Tyler Rampersaud – February 01, 2023

The New Bizzarini Giotto Is The Brand's First New Car In ...

The purveyor of Italian automotive excellence is returning in full force. Bizzarini was a brand known for its mid-century masterpieces like the stunning 5300 GT, but even before that, its founder, Giotto Bizzarini, was an engineer behind Italy’s greatest automotive names like Lamborghini and Ferrari. He is credited for playing key roles in achievements like the Ferrari 250 GTO, as well as for the original Lamborghini V12, and the impact that Giotto Bizzarini had on the legendary brand lasted all the way until the introduction of the Lamborghini Aventador, whose V12 finally replaced the unit in the Murcielago, which could then be traced to Lamborghini’s earliest roots. MUST READ: Praga Bohema Unveiled As Upcoming Road-Legal $1.31 Million Hypercar However, the Bizzarini brand has been in relative dormancy for years, having returned in 2020 as a subsidiary of Pegasus brands, and with that return came the reveal of the 5300 GT Corsa Revival. However, Bizzaraini’s first new car under this new ownership, the Giotto, has now been revealed. Named after the brand’s founder, the new Bizzarini Giotto is stunningly penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio, hearkening back to the role Giugiaro played in the design of the 5300 GT. The design of the carbon fiber body combines modern engineering with classic Bizzarini inspiration. To honor his connection with the V12 engine, the Giotto will be powered by a naturally-aspirated V12. Testing is said to begin in 2024 for the new Giotto, and Bizzaraini promises this modern revival to be rare, beautiful, and powerful. View All Exotic Cars For Sale Source: Bizzarini

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