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Koenigsegg's First V8 Client Gemera Breaks Cover at the Aurora Concours in Sweden

Three years after Koenigsegg confirmed a V8-powered version of its four-seat Gemera, the first customer example has finally been showcased in public. The hypercar maker unveiled the car this weekend at the Aurora Concours in Båstad, Sweden, finished in a vivid Johan Röd paint over Engel Svart leather and Alcantara with red stitching accents. This particular client, Gemera, is equipped with the full Crystal Clear sound system, bespoke red-tinted Ghosts on the Aircore seats, and rides on Trofast Aircore carbon wheels. The powertrain pairs a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter hot V8 with Koenigsegg's Dark Matter electric motor via the brand's nine-speed Lightspeed Tourbillon Transmission (LSTT), a four-wheel torque-vectoring system that can send power independently to each wheel. Combined output is 2,300 horsepower, with a sub-2.0-second dash to 60 mph and a top speed in excess of 240 mph. The Gemera was the cover car in a feature we did last year on the most powerful production cars in the world. <- Gallery -> "Today is a big milestone for Koenigsegg, as we roll out the most technically advanced and most ambitious program in our history." - Christian von Koenigsegg, Founder, CEO, Koenigsegg The Gemera realizes a dream von Koenigsegg has held for decades, a proper four-seat, high-performance supercar capable of seating four two-meter adults in comfort with room for luggage. The idea traces back to his childhood, when he first saw his friend's father's Lotus Excel. According to von Koenigsegg, the Gemera itself began taking shape in the mid-2000s, long before its eventual reveal. It first broke cover in 2020 with three electric motors and a tiny twin-turbo three-cylinder engine, and we’ve followed the story from its evolving design phase to its first driveable prototype testing phase in 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christian von Koenigsegg (@heycvk) The production-spec hybrid version was revised in 2023 to employ Koenigsegg's single Dark Matter motor, lifting output to 1,400 horsepower, and news that the V8 variant was on the production line surfaced earlier this year in March. Production of the Gemera is capped at 300 units, a ceiling set at the car's original 2020 unveiling. Koenigsegg has confirmed all 300 build slots are already accounted for. Original pricing started from $1.7 million, though the industry estimates have placed fully specified V8 examples well above $2 million. For a company that has built its reputation on low-volume, two-seat hypercars, the four-seat Gemera represents a significant departure, one that doesn’t compromise on the brand’s core principles of high-performance speed and design details like the signature dihedral synchro-helix doors, now being offered in a more usable package as a Mega GT. View All Koenigseggs For Sale Images: @Koenigsegg

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

What $55 Million Looks Like On Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront

There's something to be said about luxury living in South Florida, where year-round sunshine, waterfront views, and a lifestyle built around the outdoors have made it one of the world's most desirable places to call home. From massive estates along the Intracoastal to modern penthouses overlooking the beaches, it's a market where exceptional homes are part of everyday life. Recently completed, finding its space in Fort Lauderdale’s exclusive Sunrise Intercoastal gated community, 513 Middle River stands out as one of those incredible properties, listed by the team at Charles Rutenberg Realty FTL and now available on dR Realty for $55,000,000. GALLERY-EMBED Built by Prestige Homes on an oversized waterfront lot with 145 feet of frontage, the home immediately commands attention with clean, modern architectural lines, expansive glass, and uninterrupted views across the water. A newly constructed seawall and private dock make it just as appealing for boaters as it is for car collectors looking to enjoy the South Florida lifestyle. Privacy also plays a major role in the property's appeal. In addition to being located inside a gated community with dedicated police patrol, the residence sits behind its own private gates, creating a secluded, resort-style retreat with the convenience of nearby dining, shopping, and marinas. GALLERY-EMBED Inside, the focus shifts toward luxury, entertainment, and everyday comfort. The residence takes shape as a fully integrated smart home, giving owners the ability to manage lighting, climate, security, cameras, and entry systems through its own network. In addition to all the tech, the home's amenities mirror those of a private resort. A collector-focused eight-car garage flows directly into a stylish club room and lounge, while a custom 4K laser theater, professional-grade fitness center, spacious entertainment areas, sauna, and dedicated wellness spaces offer an environment for hosting guests or enjoying quiet weekends away. GALLERY-EMBED The outdoor spaces are where the home truly embraces the South Florida lifestyle. Centered around an 85-foot custom mosaic swimming pool with cascading waterfalls, the backyard is more like a five-star resort overlooking the water. Multiple lounge areas encourage indoor-outdoor living, while the rooftop entertaining space provides another vantage point to take in the views. It's a thoughtful touch that supports the property's focus on experience as much as its architecture. For buyers looking for a modern South Florida waterfront estate that offers privacy, smart tech, luxury amenities, and exceptional design, Prestige Homes’ 513 Middle River raises the bar for Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront living. Discover on dR Reality GALLERY-EMBED

Koenigsegg's First V8 Client Gemera Breaks Cover at the Aurora Concours in Sweden

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

What $55 Million Looks Like On Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront

Koenigsegg's First V8 Client Gemera Breaks Cover at the Aurora Concours in Sweden

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

What $55 Million Looks Like On Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront

Koenigsegg's First V8 Client Gemera Breaks Cover at the Aurora Concours in Sweden

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

What $55 Million Looks Like On Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront

By Nicole Slaughter-Graham – September 23, 2016

Velocity Motorcars' Ferrari Halo Collection by TMash Phot...

Written by Tanner MashburnHaving the opportunity to photograph a collection of the best Ferraris in the world is definitely something that doesn’t come around very often. The Ferrari Enzo, F50, F40 and 288 GTO are rare enough to see on their own but all in one place is almost unthinkable. Although I would have loved to spend an entire weekend with these amazing cars the deadline was very soon so these, along with other rare Ferraris in the collection, had my full attention for one day only. They were all to have full inventory photos taken for Velocity Motorcars. These photos would then be used for advertising purposes and featured in the October Issue of duPont Registry.Ferrari For Sale Miami Walking into the building where this collection was kept left my jaw on the floor. They were all lined up perfectly and were as clean as the day they came from the factory. I found a corner of the storage space that was best for these cars to be photographed. The white wall was simple but combined with the red paint of each Ferrari made for a perfect photo. Even better, the glass opening in the ceiling provided natural light from the sun that shined down on each car throughout the day.The process to photograph these cars was very simple yet incredibly time-consuming. In total it took about nine hours to photograph the cars. I am sure the process could have gone much quicker, but it was impossible not to slow down and admire the little details. After the inventory photos were done we took the four main cars to a nearby location for some night photos. Driving an F50 to the location and an Enzo back when we were done is definitely a check off the bucket list!Once at the location, we lined the four cars up for a group photo. Once that was complete individual photos of the F50 and Enzo were taken. All of the photos used no major lighting equipment, just a handheld light and a long exposure from the camera. Almost everything in the final product was straight from the camera with very little editing. In the end, I was very pleased with how the photos came out. The inventory photos captured an overall view of every car that I hope results in a quick sell and the group photos were a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget. Seeing the Enzo photo on the cover of the October duPont Registry was definitely a dream come true for me.Learn More About the Collection

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By Caitlin Duffy – October 29, 2015

Ferrari LaFerrari Delivery by Tomasz Majewski

Article and photos by Tomasz Majewski, Fotograf Tomasz MajewskiSince the day Ferrari introduced the LaFerrari to the public, I fell in love with the car, and it has been my biggest dream and goal as an automotive photographer to finally get one for a photoshoot. I never imagined I'd have the opportunity to ride in one.I live in Oslo, and although I have photographed lots of supercars, hypercars are almost impossible to find, as there are only a few of these in Norway.This year, I was slowly preparing for the Oslo Motor Show, as every year, when I suddenly saw the post on Facebook - a LaFerrari was coming to the Oslo Motor Show. It´s not difficult to guess my reaction. I was super excited, and I made a new goal for the OMS - to get at least five minutes with the car before they put it inside and block access.I started to contact some of my friends from the industry, and finally I got right one a week before the event, who told me the car would be delivered Thursday evening or Friday morning, but they will confirm it on Wednesday. On Wednesday, it was confirmed - Thursday, 12:00 pm. I was super excited, and prepared all my equipment. I decided to take my Canon 5d mk3 and 3 lenses - a Canon 16-35 f 2.8, Canon 70-200 f 2.8 and Sigma 50mm f 1.4.I arrived at the Oslo Motor Show an hour early just to make sure I didn't miss anything, and I was checking in with my contact constantly for updates on the status of the car. I was informed that it would arrive in a truck delivered by a professional transportation company, so it would be impossible to recognize. However, I was also told it had to go to the front of the building for registration, and then it would be delivered to the back through a security gate for unloading.I finally got a call; the car had just registered, it had already gone to the back of the building for unloading. I took my camera bag and ran like hell through front entrance, the only way to get to the back of building on foot. I had to show my press pass to security and… I couldn't find it! I had everything ready for so many days, and I lost the most important thing. Luckily, I had a computer with me, and they let me show my press pass at the accreditation office and printed me a new press card. I was safe, but I was really afraid I had missed the moment of unloading. Luckily, I didn't.(See Also: Trip to the Viper's Den: Carl Jones Photography)When I arrived at the back of the building, I saw it immediately. At the end of parking lot, there was the truck with one door opened, and though I only saw a little part, I recognized it at once. What a surprise when I saw the car plates - "La Fiat." When the car was finally out, it was put next to the trailer in the parking lot. There was a television crew who were given priority to conduct an interview with the owner and tape the car, so I had to adjust to the situation.Depending on where the TV crew was and what they were doing, I had to quickly change lenses to either document some details or the car/interior. I was really lucky that there were only a few people around the car, so I got the chance to get few clean pictures. Since I was not sure how the situation would evolve or how much time I would have, I decided to leave the tripod in my car before I came. The car was mostly in the shadows, so I had to raise the ISO up to 1600 sometimes to get sharp images. I also used a CPL filter to get rid of reflections, but only on one lens. I did not want to waste my time changing the filter to another lens, as the car could be gone at any time.Suddenly, one of the TV guys told me that he is going to have a short ride in the LaFerrari as a passenger, and film a story with the owner behind the wheel. He expected to have a short ride on the parking lot, but I suddenly noticed they went out on public road. I quickly packed my bag and ran as fast as I could to the public road, as I was sure they would just turn around at the nearest round about and come back. I really wanted to get at least one panning shot of the car.I quickly found the most reasonable spot to do it and waited.. waited.. for about 20 minutes. They lost their way and it took them a while to come back. I had only one shot to do it, and I can say I am quite satisfied with the result. The car was driving slowly, so I had to slow down the shutter speed to 1/60 to get a better sense of the motion, and finally, it turned quite nicely.After they brought the car to where it was supposed to stand for the Oslo Motor Show, I had the opportunity to talk for a while with the owner. He has an amazing collection of 40 unique cars, and Ferrari is on top of his favorite car brands. He decided to take the car out again to wash it after the ride with the TV crew, and I asked for a chance to join him for this really short ride. He was kind enough to say yes, making my other dream come true.It was an awesome Motor Show this year in general as we had some really unique cars, including the Ferrari LaFerrari, Ferrari F12, Lamborghini Huracan, Koeningsegg CCXR, Maserati MC-12 Corsa, Lexus LFA, Bugatti Veyron, Porsche 918, Porsche 991 GT3 RS, Lamborghini Diablo Jotta SE 30 and Porsche Dauer 962 Le Mans, but the LaFerrari took most of my attention. Can´t wait to see what the organizers surprise us with next year!Gallery More Photographer's Perspectives

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