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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 Andrew Nabors – March 19, 2020

Curated Goes Above & Beyond to Fulfill a Customer's Life ...

When I was in college I worked at a luxury Japanese car dealer in Orlando. Many times I had customers waiting for financing only to have an unscrupulous coworker sell the car out from under me. At Curated, John Temerian and his team value customer satisfaction above all else. So when a walk-in asked about a silver Lamborghini Diablo SE30, he needed to know why. The man took John to lunch and told him how the world's rarest Diablo changed his life. Not wanting to disparage the man, John found the car. Rejecting cash offers at full asking price, he held the car until the customer could liquidate a few of his investment into cash. If you are looking for a 1 of 1 exotic, Curated can find it, so click the button below and stay with us for more heartwarming stories. " width="680"> Browse Curated Inventory

By Andrew Nabors – March 18, 2020

2001 Lamborghini Diablo SE With 488 Miles For Sale

Although many heroes don't wear capes, it is nice to see them drive off into the sun. As development on the Murcielago was nearing completion, Lamborghini sought to give the Diablo a fitting farewell. As such, 20 cars were built in a stunning shade known as "Sunrise Gold". This limited run served as an end of the Chrysler era and the beginning of Audi's ownership. The Diablo is THE CAR of the 90's, it is completely analog in form and function, and that is why one owner chose to preserve one in new condition. If you are looking for an investment-grade stick shift supercar, Curated is the only answer. Click the button below to view all the details and stay with us for more amazing Curated finds. View Features & Details

By Andrew Nabors – June 26, 2019

Lamborghini Diablo Specs, Price, Review and Photos

Lamborghini Diablo Review Sharp lines, vivid colors, scissor doors and a whopping 485 horsepower output were merged together to create the iconic Lamborghini Diablo specs. First placed on the market for sale to the public in 1990, it was the successor to the Lamborghini Countach. This supercar quickly proved to be just as powerful as it was breathtaking. Available as a 2-door coupe or 2-door roadster, production numbers for the Lamborghini Diablo specs come in at 2,884 throughout the span of its eleven-year run. While Lamborghini supercars were already renowned in the industry, the Diablo was the first production model released by the brand that was able to reach speeds of over 200 MPH. Lamborghini Diablo Specs: Horsepower: 575 hpTorque: 457 lb-ft0-60 mph: 3.4 seconds1/4 Mile: 11.8 @121 mph60-0 mph: 125 feet Top 10 Reasons Why You Need A Lamborghini Diablo Lamborghini Diablo GTR (1999-2000) Lamborghini Diablo Engine The original Lamborghini Diablo specs were released in 1990. They included a 5.7 liter, 48-valve rendition of the classic automaker’s Lamborghini V12 engine. This engine included a multi-point fuel injection, 485hp, and 428lb-ft of torque. As a result, the Diablo was able to boast acceleration speeds of 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds. The top speed potential of the early Lamborghini Diablo models equipped with this particular engine is 202 MPH. By 1999, however, the V12 engine was upgraded to a 6.0-liter version which increased the maximum output to 575 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque with a maximum speed of 204 MPH. Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 (2001) Lamborghini Diablo Transmission Each of the Lamborghini Diablo specs were designed around a traditional 5-speed manual transmission. Many car enthusiasts prefer the feel and control offered by 5-speed manual transmissions. The dogleg first gear makes the transmission one of the most popular components of the Lamborghini Diablo design. In today’s market, Lamborghini, along with other sports and luxury car manufacturers no longer produce models using manual transmissions. Instead, they opt to include 7-speed semi-automatic dual-clutch transmission or fully automatics. This makes the Diablo an excellent choice for those who want to reach top speeds associated with models from this time period yet prefer not to operate a vehicle with a semi-automatic or fully automatic transmission. Lamborghini Diablo (1990) Lamborghini Diablo Brakes From 1990 to 2001, all of the Lamborghini Diablo specs included Brembo servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. Standard Diablo models include discs with measurements of 13 inches in front and 11.2 inches in the rear. Other versions such as the VT, SE30 and VT Roadster include disc dimensions of 13 inches in front and 12.2 inches in the rear. After 1998, however, the brakes were slightly altered with Brembo servo-assisted ventilated and cross-drilled four-wheel discs. Depending on the model, the Diablo was equipped with either Kelsey-Hayes or Lucas ABS. The overall stopping distance for the later models of the Lamborghini Diablo is around 125 feet from 60 MPH to 0; making these brakes powerful enough to keep up with the top speeds of the vehicle. Lamborghini Diablo VT (1993) Lamborghini Diablo Design Following the Lamborghini Countach, expectations for the Diablo were high. With the initial design constructed by Marcello Gandini and the final version perfected by Tom Gale, both designers kept speed at the forefront. Upon initial brainstorming, they determined that the Lamborghini Diablo specs would need to include speeds of at least 196 MPH to compete on the world stage. To achieve this feat, designers focused heavily on weight distribution. Another necessity was the incorporation of robust materials for the exterior of the vehicle. The final dimensions of the Diablo come in at 175.6” L x 80.3 W x 43.5” H. Fully loaded curb weights ranging between 3,053lbs (Diablo SV-R) to 3,651lbs (Diablo 6.0 VT). Lamborghini Diablo (1990) Lamborghini Diablo Price Production of the Lamborghini Diablo ceased in 2001 after the introduction of its successor, the Lamborghini Murcielago. Many of the Lamborghini Diablo models produced in the last years of production were released in limited numbers, such as the VT 6.0 with only 40 models built. Because smaller amounts of such models were manufactured, their costs are typically higher than that of ones with higher production numbers. As with all previously owned vehicles, the Lamborghini Diablo price will vary depending on the overall condition, mileage and any upgrades that have been included. Generally, you can expect to pay anywhere from $220,000 to $350,000. Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 Shows Ferrari How Snow-Donuts Are Done Lamborghini Diablo SE (1994) Lamborghini Diablo Interior The interior of the Lamborghini is everything that you have come to love and expect from the luxury Italian automaker. It is filled with exquisite Italian leather and accented with bold contrasting colors. Simultaneously, the Lamborghini Diablo interior is sophisticated and functional. In the first production model, designers opted to institute a traditional flat panel dashboard. This was later abandoned in favor of a more innovative wave-shaped design. The interior also incorporates the traditional style bucket seats that Lamborghini is known for. It also featured optional upgrades like custom molded seating, 6-disc CD changer, and contrast stitching. Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 (2001) Lamborghini Diablo Standout Features The Lamborghini Diablo is best known for being the first Lamborghini with the capability of reaching speeds that exceed the 200 MPH mark. Likewise, it is renowned for its signature Lamborghini scissor doors. The optional rear spoiler on the back and the anti-lock brake and power steering systems were included in the later models of. Another notable feature is the changes that were made specifically for buyers in the Mexican market. The name was changed to the Lamborghini Costanga in this region and the engine was detuned from 492 PS to 440 PS with an acceleration speed of 0 to 60 in 5.4 seconds versus the original 4.5-second speed released in other countries. Browse Lamborghini Diablo For Sale " width="680"> Images via Lamborghini

By Edward Jones – February 12, 2016

Final "True" Lamborghini is Being Auctioned Off

Going up for auction is a Lamborghini Diablo SV that has a lot of "lasts" in its description. It was the last Diablo SV imported into the United Kingdom, the last Diablo SV off of the production line in 1999 and the last Lamborghini to be built in the millennium. Also, it could be said that this is the last "true" Lamborghini to be created before Volkswagen's production changes were put into effect.According to Silverstone Auctions' account, the left the Sant-Agata factory on December 21, 1999. Finished in a three-coat Pearl Red/Orange paint, it's believed to be a one-off color. Its exterior is also home to the optional side skirts. Inside is a grey/black leather/Alcantara interior with the fitting Lamborghini floor mats.As for the history of this Diablo SV itself, it was originally registered as KCZ 7574 on March 2, 2000. The car's current owner is the fourth, who purchased the car from Top Gear Specialist Cars of Edinburgh on August 13, 2010 with 25,569 miles on the odometer. Now, the owner has it registered as V12 SVR, with 32,200 miles clocked. In 2013, the owner had a chassis and suspension restoration completed in 2013, making for a smooth ride years after the car was rolled off of the assembly line.If you interested, be sure to check out their auction on March 6. It's estimated to sell for £150,000-170,000 (approx. $217,000-246,000 USD).Lamborghini Diablos For Sale

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