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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

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 11, 2025

duPont REGISTRY 40th Anniversary - Cover Cars: 2006

After 40 years, duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars capture moments in automotive history. This year, duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In that time, some of the world’s most desirable, iconic, and influential luxury and exotic cars have graced the cover of our magazine over the past 40 years, and together, the cover cars of duPont REGISTRY’s hundreds of monthly issues tell a story of automotive history and its evolution since the ‘80s. Looking back at duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars from the year 2006, some serious nostalgia is stirred up for any automotive enthusiast, and each year, a cover car shows an iconic moment of the past, when a car we see as a classic today was the hottest new creation on the market. Take a trip down memory lane and look at our 2006 magazine covers below, and continue to celebrate our milestone anniversary by buying a copy of our special 40th anniversary edition magazine. Buy Our 40th Anniversary Issue January - Spyker C12 LaTurbie The more well-known and common model from the zany, historically-inspired Spyker was the C8, but the C12 LaTurbie was rarer. Using what might have been the only production application of midship-mounting the Volkswagen Group's W12 engine, only 25 C12 LaTurbie examples were slated to be made, in addition to the C12 Zagato, a coupe with a Zagato-designed body. The eye-catching open-top supercar made it on the January 2006 cover of duPont REGISTRY. February - Ford GT GTX1 Roadster Today, the Ford GT is one of the most well-loved American supercars, and this rare GTX1 Roadster conversion of it is rare and highly sought after. In February 2006, it was new and the cover star of duPont REGISTRY. March - Lamborghini Gallardo A Lamborghini Gallardo with plenty of custom touches was the star of our March 2007 cover, which also happened to be our 250th collector's edition issue. 4.0.3 April - Porsche Cayenne, Porsche 356, Porsche 911, Porsche Carrera GT A collection of Porsches adorned the April 2006 cover of duPont REGISTRY, like the customized interior of a Porsche Cayenne, the front of a Porsche 356, the front of a customized 996 911, and the back of the legendary Carrera GT. May - Pagani Zonda F Roadster The carbon fiber-bodied Pagani Zonda F Roadster was the cover star of duPont REGISTRY's May 2006 issue, showing off its incredible V12 powertrain and beautiful design. 4.0.3 June - Koenigsegg CCX The Koenigsegg CCX was the successor to Koenigsegg's CC8S model, a revolutionary hypercar in its time which used groundbreaking fuel technology, powertrain engineering, and lightweight construction to reach unprecedented heights of performance. Exclusive, as well, it was the star of duPont REGISTRY's June 2006 cover. July - Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Chevrolet Camaro Alongside the classic placement of a Corvette, our all-American July 2006 cover featured a Shelby GT500 Mustang in the iconic "Eleanor" colors cheme, along with a custom classic Camaro. August - Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Successor to the inaugural Lamborghini Murciélago model, the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 was the cover star of our August 2006 cover. September - Ferrari FXX Based on the Enzo, the Ferrari FXX was a brash and unabashed track-only variant of the stunning Ferrari halo car, and one of the rarest 21st century Ferrari masterpieces to this day. It was the star of the September 2006 cover of duPont REGISTRY. October - SSC Ultimate Aero TT The 2000s were a virtual arms race when it came to top speed, and while we look back today on the Bugatti Veyron as the triumphant party and the most memorable groundbreaker of velocity, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT set ambitious sights on being the top speed king, as the October 2006 cover of duPont REGISTRY shows. November - Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, Aston Martin DB9 Volante, BMW 6 Series The Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, the Aston Martin DB9 Volante, and the BMW 6 Series all came together with various customizations from Hamann, Mansory, and AC Schnitzer, respectively, on our November 2006 cover. 4.0.3 December - Porsche 911 TechArt 997 Twin Turbo The TechArt 997 Twin Turbo Porsche 911 was shown off as the star of our December 2006 cover. Our special 40th anniversary issue is out now! Along with everything that makes each duPont REGISTRY issue a must-read, this special commemorative issue features looks back on duPont REGISTRY's history, like a look back on our covers throughout the decades, and a retrospective look at Ferrari's halo car legacy. You can buy a copy or subscribe to duPont REGISTRY by clicking below. Buy The Magazine Subscribe Advertise your luxury cars, lifestyle goods, yachts and more in the duPont REGISTRY magazine for unmatched reach to a highly qualified audience of wealthy, luxury-loving enthusiasts of high-end automotive vehicles. As a brand name synonymous with exotic and luxury cars, the duPont REGISTRY magazine reaches a dedicated niche audience of true aficionados who will go to any length to purchase and cherish the ultimate driving machines. For more information on how to advertise with duPont REGISTRY, click the button below. Advertise With Us

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 05, 2025

duPont REGISTRY 40th Anniversary - Cover Cars: 2005

After 40 years, duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars capture moments in automotive history. This year, duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In that time, some of the world’s most desirable, iconic, and influential luxury and exotic cars have graced the cover of our magazine over the past 40 years, and together, the cover cars of duPont REGISTRY’s hundreds of monthly issues tell a story of automotive history and its evolution since the ‘80s. Looking back at duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars from the year 2005, some serious nostalgia is stirred up for any automotive enthusiast, and each year, a cover car shows an iconic moment of the past, when a car we see as a classic today was the hottest new creation on the market. Take a trip down memory lane and look at our 2005 magazine covers below, and continue to celebrate our milestone anniversary by buying a copy of our special 40th anniversary edition magazine. Buy Our 40th Anniversary Issue January - Ferrari F430 By 2005, the Ferrari 360, an iconic mid-mounted V8 supercar from Ferrari, officially had a successor. That was the F430, a thoroughly revised and updated model with a more powerful engine and updated styling, just to name a few changes. It starred on our January 2005 cover. February - Shelby GR-1 Concept & Ecosse Heretic February 2005 saw the futuristic yet all-American Shelby GR-1 concept car take the top half of our "Choices" cover, while the bottom half was occupied by the Ecosse Heretic motorbike. March - TechArt Porsche 911, P-Factor Lamborghini Gallardo March 2005's duPont REGISTRY cover was dedicated to customized exotics, like the Porsche 911 enhanced by TechArt, and the Lamborghini Gallardo with a P-Factor makeover. 4.0.3 April - Porsche Carrera GT Gemballa Far from an ordinary Porsche, our April 2005 issue saw a rare Gemballa-modified Porsche Carrera GT on the cover. May - Ferrari F430 Spider Just in time for the summer of 2005, the Ferrari F430 Spider was the star of our May 2005 cover, as the open-top version of the F430 V8-powered supercar. 4.0.3 June - Ferrari F50, Bugati EB 110, McLaren F1 On our June 2005 cover, these three standout supercars, the Ferrari F50, the Bugatti EB110, and the McLaren F1, were all being heralded as noteworthy vehicles despite being as much as ten years old. However, Another 20 years later, they have only gained more panache, value, and exclusivity as collector-grade masterpieces. July - Chevrolet Corvette Z06 The Z06 variant of any Corvette generation ups the ante, and for the C6 generation, the Z06 boasted an anticipated figure of over 500 horsepower, making it a commendable and highly respected American performance machine in the time that it starred on our July 2005 cover. August - Lamborghini Concept S August 2005 saw the Lamborghini Concept S take the cover of duPont REGISTRY. Today, the Concept S remains a highly valuable and collector-cherished one-off. September - Maybach Exelero The dramatic coupe wearing the Maybach badge has become something of an urban legend since its introduction, with rumors of celebrity ownership and appearances throughout pop culture. However, when it was first unveiled, it starred on the September 2005 duPont REGISTRY cover. October - Saleen S7 Twin Turbo, Saleen S281 Ford Mustang Two masterpieces from American performance specialist Saleen starred on our October 2005 cover, the S7 Twin Turbo supercar, and the S281, Saleen's take on the Mustang. November - NOVITECH Ferrari F430 Spider, Hennessey Dodge Viper Another pair of custom performance vehicles starred on our November 2005 cover: the NOVITECH take on the Ferrari F430 Spider, and a 2000s Hennessey staple, the Texas firm's makeover of the Dodge Viper. 4.0.3 December - Gemballa GTR 600 Another Gemballa Porsche, the GTR 600, featured on our December 2005 cover. Our special 40th anniversary issue is out now! Along with everything that makes each duPont REGISTRY issue a must-read, this special commemorative issue features looks back on duPont REGISTRY's history, like a look back on our covers throughout the decades, and a retrospective look at Ferrari's halo car legacy. You can buy a copy or subscribe to duPont REGISTRY by clicking below. Buy The Magazine Subscribe Advertise your luxury cars, lifestyle goods, yachts and more in the duPont REGISTRY magazine for unmatched reach to a highly qualified audience of wealthy, luxury-loving enthusiasts of high-end automotive vehicles. As a brand name synonymous with exotic and luxury cars, the duPont REGISTRY magazine reaches a dedicated niche audience of true aficionados who will go to any length to purchase and cherish the ultimate driving machines. For more information on how to advertise with duPont REGISTRY, click the button below. Advertise With Us

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 29, 2025

duPont REGISTRY 40th Anniversary - Cover Cars: 2004

After 40 years, duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars capture moments in automotive history. This year, duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In that time, some of the world’s most desirable, iconic, and influential luxury and exotic cars have graced the cover of our magazine over the past 40 years, and together, the cover cars of duPont REGISTRY’s hundreds of monthly issues tell a story of automotive history and its evolution since the ‘80s. Looking back at duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars from the year 2004, some serious nostalgia is stirred up for any automotive enthusiast, and each year, a cover car shows an iconic moment of the past, when a car we see as a classic today was the hottest new creation on the market. Take a trip down memory lane and look at our 2004 magazine covers below, and continue to celebrate our milestone anniversary by buying a copy of our special 40th anniversary edition magazine. Buy Our 40th Anniversary Issue January - Bentley Continental GT By the top of 2004, a new era had begun for Bentley, which under Volkswagen Group ownership had finally launched its first new car, the Continental GT. The new coupe balanced Bentley's sumptuous British luxury and elegant design with performance-oriented driver focus. Since then, the Continental GT became a veritable sensation, and the W12 engine that was launched with it has since been retired in favor of a hybrid V8 powertrain. Along with some other desirable British luxury vehicles, the Continental GT was the star of the January 2004 cover of duPont REGISTRY. February - Honda/Acura NSX Concept, Audi Le Mans Quattro Concept, Dodge Tomahawk V10 Concept Our February 2004 cover featured a look at what the future of the automotive world was going to look like. The concept of the next generation of the Acura NSX wouldn't come to fruition. Instead, a new hybrid generation of the NSX would materialize in the mid-2010s. Meanwhile, the Audi Le Mans Quattro would give way to the R8, which looked almost exactly the same. After two generations, the R8 has only just been discontinued. Of course, the zany V10-powered motorcycle concept that was the Dodge Tomahawk wouldn't become a production vehicle, either. March - Mercedes-Benz SL, Porsche 911 Custom versions of the Mercedes-Benz SL and the Porsche 911 adorned our March 2004 cover, showing off the incredible potential for unique custom builds for exotic cars. 4.0.3 April - Porsche Carrera GT Now one of the most legendary supercars ever and certainly one of the greatest achievements of the manufacturer, the Porsche Carrera GT was our April 2004 cover star. May - Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is the incredible roadgoing result of a racing collaboration between the two manufacturers, combining contemporary engineering expertise with cherished heritage. Today, over 20 years after this May 2004 cover, the SLR McLaren is a highly desirable and collector-worthy masterpiece. 4.0.3 June - Maserati MC12 Closely related to the legendary Ferrari Enzo, the Maserati MC12 featured head-turning looks and a V12 engine, giving Maserati a noteworthy halo supercar. Today, it's still one of the greatest moments in recent Maserati memory, and the inspiring predecessor of Maserati's current supercars and racing efforts, long after its June 2004 appearance on the cover of duPont REGISTRY. Not to mention, it's a highly desirable and exclusive vehicle to buy. July - Chevrolet Corvette C6 A new generation of the Corvette had dawned by the time duPont REGISTRY was ready to make its annual Corvette issue in 2004. This was the C6, which ditched the C5's beloved pop-up headlights in favor for fixed units, updated the design, and added various performance-oriented innovations. August - Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster Lamborghini gave its flagship V12 supercar at the time the droptop treatment with the introduction of the Murciélago Roadster for the 2005 model year, and it served as duPont REGISTRY's cover star in August 2004. September - Lotus Elise Lotus, known for its cult classic sports cars with enviable agility and racing-focused precision, had been absent from the US market for years, until it triumphantly returned with the second generation of the Elise, a favorite among enthusiasts to this day and the duPont REGISTRY cover star in September 2004. October - Chrysler ME Four-Twelve 2004 was a much different time than today. In the earlier years of the DaimlerChrysler era, many of us thought that one of, if not the fastest production car in the world, would wear a Chrysler badge, and it would be captivatingly beautiful as well. That car was the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve, which would have had a quad-turbocharged V12 engine and reached a top speed of 248 mph, if the dreams of its production weren't dashed. Still, the incredible concept starred on the cover of duPont REGISTRY's October 2004 issue. November - Noble M14 British performance car manufacturer Noble unveiled the M14, a prototype that would eventually be realized as the M15, combining a twin-turbo V6 and a high power-to-weight ratio to punch in the weight class of Ferraris and Porsches at the time. The elegant-looking and robust supercar was duPont REGISTRY's November 2004 cover star. 4.0.3 December - Gemballa Biturbo Shown with its butterfly doors open, a Gemballa Biturbo is featured on duPont REGISTRY's December 2004 cover. Our special 40th anniversary issue is out now! Along with everything that makes each duPont REGISTRY issue a must-read, this special commemorative issue features looks back on duPont REGISTRY's history, like a look back on our covers throughout the decades, and a retrospective look at Ferrari's halo car legacy. You can buy a copy or subscribe to duPont REGISTRY by clicking below. Buy The Magazine Subscribe Advertise your luxury cars, lifestyle goods, yachts and more in the duPont REGISTRY magazine for unmatched reach to a highly qualified audience of wealthy, luxury-loving enthusiasts of high-end automotive vehicles. As a brand name synonymous with exotic and luxury cars, the duPont REGISTRY magazine reaches a dedicated niche audience of true aficionados who will go to any length to purchase and cherish the ultimate driving machines. For more information on how to advertise with duPont REGISTRY, click the button below. Advertise With Us

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 21, 2025

duPont REGISTRY 40th Anniversary - Cover Cars: 2003

After 40 years, duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars capture moments in automotive history. This year, duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In that time, some of the world’s most desirable, iconic, and influential luxury and exotic cars have graced the cover of our magazine over the past 40 years, and together, the cover cars of duPont REGISTRY’s hundreds of monthly issues tell a story of automotive history and its evolution since the ‘80s. Looking back at duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars from the year 2003, some serious nostalgia is stirred up for any automotive enthusiast, and each year, a cover car shows an iconic moment of the past, when a car we see as a classic today was the hottest new creation on the market. Take a trip down memory lane and look at our 2003 magazine covers below, and continue to celebrate our milestone anniversary by buying a copy of our special 40th anniversary edition magazine. Buy Our 40th Anniversary Issue January - Ford GT The legendary Le Mans racing legacy of Ford was revived in the form of the brand's new flagship supercar at the time: the Ford GT, which showcased the manufacturer's Modular V8 engine in a new high-performance light along with a stunning design inspired by the original racing legend. It was more than deserving of placement on our January 2003 cover. February - Lamborghini Murciélago The automotive star of our February 2003 "Choices" cover was not just any Lamborghini Murciélago, but the example owned by rapper Busta Rhymes with a Verde Ithaca exterior and a white leather interior. March - Cadillac XLR Cadillac's Corvette-related luxury convertible, the XLR, featured a Northstar V8 engine as opposed to the Corvette's LS, and also used an elegant folding hard-top to transform from coupe to convertible. A highly desirable luxury car in its time, it starred on the March 2003 cover of duPont REGISTRY. 4.0.3 April - Porsche 911 GT3 The racing-focused 997 Porsche 911 GT3 was the cover star of duPont REGISTRY on our 18th Anniversary issue in April 2003. May - Mercedes-Benz SL Lorinser Lorinser, a well-known Mercedes-Benz customization specialist, had its take on the legendary Mercedes-Benz SL shown off on the May 2003 cover of duPont REGISTRY. 4.0.3 June - Ferrari 360 Spider The Ferrari 360 Spider was one of the most iconic supercars of its time, and a customized version of it starred on the June 2003 cover of duPont REGISTRY. July - Chevrolet Corvette Avelate Conversion Instead of a standard Corvette gracing the cover of duPont REGISTRY on the July 2003 Corvette issue cover, 2003 featured a unique conversion from Avelate. August - Lamborghini Gallardo Lamborghini ushered in its 40th anniversary by introducing a new, now iconic entry-level supercar: the Gallardo. Powered by a V10 engine, the Gallardo was replaced by the Huracán, which was just replaced by the Temerario, which now has a plug-in hybrid twin-turbo V8. September - Bugatti Veyron The Bugatti Veyron catalyzed an incredible legacy of hypercars, with the 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine it sported only now seeing its retirement after the Chiron and other Bugatti hypercars took it to even greater heights. Resetting the bar for automotive performance, the Bugatti Veyron was proudly shown off on the September 2003 cover of duPont REGISTRY. October - Pagani Zonda Roadster Pagani's incredible Zonda, still one of the most coveted and collector-grade supercars of today, emerged in an open-top form with an appearance on the October 2003 cover of duPont REGISTRY. November - Koenigsegg CC8S Just like in the Bugatti Veyron's appearance on the September 2003 cover and the Zonda Roadster's October cover, the November 2003 cover featuring the Koenigsegg CC8S highlights the generation of groundbreaking hypercars that was emerging at the time. 4.0.3 December - Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet The traditional Porsche 911 for the December cover returns for December 2003, this time a 996 911 Turbo Cabriolet. Our special 40th anniversary issue is out now! Along with everything that makes each duPont REGISTRY issue a must-read, this special commemorative issue features looks back on duPont REGISTRY's history, like a look back on our covers throughout the decades, and a retrospective look at Ferrari's halo car legacy. You can buy a copy or subscribe to duPont REGISTRY by clicking below. Buy The Magazine Subscribe Advertise your luxury cars, lifestyle goods, yachts and more in the duPont REGISTRY magazine for unmatched reach to a highly qualified audience of wealthy, luxury-loving enthusiasts of high-end automotive vehicles. As a brand name synonymous with exotic and luxury cars, the duPont REGISTRY magazine reaches a dedicated niche audience of true aficionados who will go to any length to purchase and cherish the ultimate driving machines. For more information on how to advertise with duPont REGISTRY, click the button below. Advertise With Us

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 14, 2025

duPont REGISTRY 40th Anniversary - Cover Cars: 2002

After 40 years, duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars capture moments in automotive history. This year, duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In that time, some of the world’s most desirable, iconic, and influential luxury and exotic cars have graced the cover of our magazine over the past 40 years, and together, the cover cars of duPont REGISTRY’s hundreds of monthly issues tell a story of automotive history and its evolution since the ‘80s. Looking back at duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars from the year 2002, some serious nostalgia is stirred up for any automotive enthusiast, and each year, a cover car shows an iconic moment of the past, when a car we see as a classic today was the hottest new creation on the market. Take a trip down memory lane and look at our 2002 magazine covers below, and continue to celebrate our milestone anniversary by buying a copy of our special 40th anniversary edition magazine. Buy Our 40th Anniversary Issue January - Mercedes-Benz SL, Ferrari 360 Spider, Rolls-Royce Corniche Three open-top masterpieces are lined up in front-facing views in our January 2002 cover, our 200th issue with the layout of the cover echoing the very first one. February - Maserati Spyder The stunning Maserati Spyder was the cover star of our February 2002 "Choices" cover, with a Ducati motorbike as the two-wheeled counterpart. March - Mercedes-Benz SL A new generation of Mercedes-Benz's flagship grand touring convertible was still relatively new in 2002, and in March 2002, duPont REGISTRY celebrated the evolution of the cherished model with this cover. 4.0.3 April - Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Shown with custom wheels, the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet of the 996 generation starred on our April 2002 cover. May - BMW M3 Convertible BMW's E46 M3 Convertible, combining highly engaging performance, luxury, looks, and open-top thrill, was the cover star of the May 2002 issue of duPont REGISTRY. 4.0.3 June - Dodge Viper SRT-10 The anticipated second generation of the Dodge Viper, the 2003 model, was the cover star of duPont REGISTRY's June 2002 issue. July - Chevrolet Corvette The 50th Anniversary Edition of the Corvette was the cover star of duPont REGISTRY in July 2002. August - Lamborghini Murciélago In late 2002, showcased on our August 2002 cover, the Lamborghini Murciélago finally introduced itself, replacing the Diablo as Lamborghini's flagship V12 model, and one of the brand's greatest 21st-century icons. September - BRABUS SL 6.1 Already known for its ability to soup up Mercedes-Benz masterpieces, this BRABUS take on the SL convertible was the cover star of duPont REGISTRY's September 2002 issue. October - Ferrari Enzo The new Ferrari halo car rocked the world in the early 2000s, and as one of the most incredible cars of its time, the Enzo's formula, as a non-hybrid, mid-engined V12 Ferrari, wouldn't be replicated until the introduction of the Daytona SP3. November - Spyker C8 Spyder This zany Dutch supercar was the revival of a name from a much earlier time in automotive and aeronautical history, hence its avaition-inspired design cues and logo, and polarizing aesthetic that combines supercar proportions with vintage-inspired details. The Spyker C8 Spyder, powered by Audi's 4.2-liter V8 engine, is a niche cult icon among supercar lovers today, and the cover star of duPont REGISTRY in November 2002. 4.0.3 December - Gemballa GTR Rather than the typical Porsche 911, 2002's duPont REGISTRY December cover saw the appearance of a souped-up twist on the 911, one from the ubiquitous Gemballa. Our special 40th anniversary issue is out now! Along with everything that makes each duPont REGISTRY issue a must-read, this special commemorative issue features looks back on duPont REGISTRY's history, like a look back on our covers throughout the decades, and a retrospective look at Ferrari's halo car legacy. You can buy a copy or subscribe to duPont REGISTRY by clicking below. Buy The Magazine Subscribe Advertise your luxury cars, lifestyle goods, yachts and more in the duPont REGISTRY magazine for unmatched reach to a highly qualified audience of wealthy, luxury-loving enthusiasts of high-end automotive vehicles. As a brand name synonymous with exotic and luxury cars, the duPont REGISTRY magazine reaches a dedicated niche audience of true aficionados who will go to any length to purchase and cherish the ultimate driving machines. For more information on how to advertise with duPont REGISTRY, click the button below. Advertise With Us

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 07, 2025

duPont REGISTRY 40th Anniversary - Cover Cars: 2001

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 30, 2025

duPont REGISTRY 40th Anniversary - Cover Cars: 2000

After 40 years, duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars capture moments in automotive history. This year, duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In that time, some of the world’s most desirable, iconic, and influential luxury and exotic cars have graced the cover of our magazine over the past 40 years, and together, the cover cars of duPont REGISTRY’s hundreds of monthly issues tell a story of automotive history and its evolution since the ‘80s. Looking back at duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars from the year 2000, some serious nostalgia is stirred up for any automotive enthusiast, and each year, a cover car shows an iconic moment of the past, when a car we see as a classic today was the hottest new creation on the market. Take a trip down memory lane and look at our 2000 magazine covers below, seeing what the luxury and exotic car world had to offer at the dawn of the new millenium, and continue to celebrate our milestone anniversary by buying a copy of our special 40th anniversary edition magazine. Buy Our 40th Anniversary Issue January - Pagani Zonda C12 For Pagani, this was the supercar that began a legacy. After working for Lamborghini, Horacio Pagani decided to create his own supercar with unique design and the ambitious use of carbon fiber, a bold innovation at the time. The result was the Zonda C12, a Mercedes-Benz V12-powered masterpiece with bold looks that would spur an incredible legacy of supercars and hypercars from Pagani that we know today. To start off the new millenium, the Zonda C12 starred on duPont REGISTRY's January 2000 cover. February - Shelby Cobra Alongside the Super X motorcycle from the revived Excelsior-Henderson of the late '90s, the ever-iconic Shelby Cobra was the star of our February 2000 "Choices" cover. March - BMW Z8 BMW's premier roadster of the early 2000s, the Z8, is still celebrated today as a cherished and collectible piece of automotive excellence, and it served as the March 2000 cover star of duPont REGISTRY. 4.0.3 April - Porsche 911 Turbo The 996 Porsche 911 Turbo was the cover star of the April 2000 duPont REGISTRY, continuing a tradition of Porsche 911s starring as the cover of April Anniversary issues and celebrating the 15th Anniversary cover. May - Dodge Viper GTS-R A crown jewel of American performance and muscle car legacy in its time, the V10-powered Dodge Viper's GTS-R racing-bred variant was the cover star of the May 2000 issue of duPont REGISTRY. 4.0.3 June - Jaguar F-Type Concept The production version of the Jaguar F-TYPE, 25 years after this cover, has officially bowed out. The powerful, driver-focused sports car sensation looked very different when this concept car wore its name in 2000, starring on the June 2000 cover of duPont REGISTRY. July - Chevrolet Corvette Yet again, July 2000 sees a Corvette on the cover of duPont REGISTRY, this time a yellow C5 with its targa top open. August - Ferrari 360 Spider An open-top icon from the Prancing Horse, both the front and rear angles of the Ferrari 360 Spider are showcased on the cover of duPont REGISTRY's August 2000 issue. September - Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 Combining a larger 6.0-liter engine with the VT's all-wheel drive, the Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 was the model that would help the Diablo bow out, giving way to a Murciélago that was under development at the time. The elegant conclusion to the Diablo era was the cover star of duPont REGISTRY's September 2000 issue. October - Mercedes-Benz C 320, CLK 430, CL 600 A selection of Mercedes-Benz models was on display on the October 2000 cover of duPont REGISTRY, including the C 320, Mercedes-Benz's smart V6-powered executive sedan at the time, the CLK 430, its elegant cabriolet, and its top-of-the-line pillarless coupe, the CL 600. November - BMW Z9 Concept This bold-looking concept from BMW was quite a departure from what the manufacturer was doing at the time, including the use of eye-catching gullwing doors. Starring on the November 2000 cover of duPont REGISTRY, the Z9 not only foretold BMW's forthcoming design language for the 2000s, but more prominently served as a precursor for what would become the 6 Series grand touring coupe. 4.0.3 December - Porsche Carrera GT Concept It wouldn't be until a few years later that Porsche would introduce the production version of the Carrera GT, thanks to this concept version of the Porsche flagship supercar and 959 successor being well received and Porsche growing significantly thanks to the introduction of the Cayenne. However, the Carrera GT Concept still starred on the December 2000 cover of duPont REGISTRY, and the $350,000 price listed on the cover is a far cry from the prices of Carrera GT examples on the second-hand market today. Our special 40th anniversary issue is out now! Along with everything that makes each duPont REGISTRY issue a must-read, this special commemorative issue features looks back on duPont REGISTRY's history, like a look back on our covers throughout the decades, and a retrospective look at Ferrari's halo car legacy. You can buy a copy or subscribe to duPont REGISTRY by clicking below. Buy The Magazine Subscribe Advertise your luxury cars, lifestyle goods, yachts and more in the duPont REGISTRY magazine for unmatched reach to a highly qualified audience of wealthy, luxury-loving enthusiasts of high-end automotive vehicles. As a brand name synonymous with exotic and luxury cars, the duPont REGISTRY magazine reaches a dedicated niche audience of true aficionados who will go to any length to purchase and cherish the ultimate driving machines. For more information on how to advertise with duPont REGISTRY, click the button below. Advertise With Us

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 23, 2025

duPont REGISTRY 40th Anniversary - Cover Cars: 1999

After 40 years, duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars capture moments in automotive history. This year, duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In that time, some of the world’s most desirable, iconic, and influential luxury and exotic cars have graced the cover of our magazine over the past 40 years, and together, the cover cars of duPont REGISTRY’s hundreds of monthly issues tell a story of automotive history and its evolution since the ‘80s. Looking back at duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars from the year 1999, some serious nostalgia is stirred up for any automotive enthusiast, and each year, a cover car shows an iconic moment of the past, when a car we see as a classic today was the hottest new creation on the market. Take a trip down memory lane and look at our 1999 magazine covers below, and continue to celebrate our milestone anniversary by buying a copy of our special 40th anniversary edition magazine. Buy Our 40th Anniversary Issue January - Plymouth Prowler, Plymouth Pronto The iconic hot rod-inspired Plymouth Prowler sat alongside the striking, futuristic, mid-engined Plymouth Pronto Spyder concept car on the cover of duPont REGISTRY's January 1999 cover. February - Shelby Series 1 The Shelby Series 1 made up the car half of the February 1999 "Choices" cover of duPont REGISTRY. March - Ferrari F50 The Ferrari F50, Ferrari's late '90s halo supercar, is shown with its targa top open on the duPont REGISTRY March 1999 cover. 4.0.3 April - Porsche 911 Carrera 4 The 996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 was the cover star of duPont REGISTRY for April 1999, boasting all-wheel drive in the new water-cooled 911 generation. May - Mercedes-Benz S-Class The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class of the time, the legendary flagship luxury sedan from the historic manufacturer, was the star of duPont REGISTRY's May 1999 cover. 4.0.3 June - Panoz Esperante Powered by Ford's iconic Modular V8 engine, the Panoz Esperante roadster, a quirky and unique sports car, starred on the June 1999 cover of duPont REGISTRY. July - Callaway C12 The typical July Corvette issue of duPont REGISTRY saw the custom, high-performance Callaway C12 on the cover instead of a standard Corvette in 1999. August - Ferrari 360 Modena The Ferrari 360 Modena, the new V8-powered supercar from the legendary Prancing Horse at the time, was the star of the duPont REGISTRY August 1999 cover. September - Audi TT, Jaguar XK 180 Concept, BMW Z8 Audi's quirky new roadster at the time, the TT, now a discontinued legend, along with a concept of Jaguar's roadster future wearing the legendary XK nameplate, and BMW's new at the time 507-inspired Z8, starred on our September 1999 cover. October - Mercedes-Benz Vision SLR The late 1990s saw Mercedes-Benz pay homage to its earlier racing roots with the Vision SLR concept performance car, the star of the October 1999 cover of duPont REGISTRY, which would go on to be brought to life with the help of the legendary Gordon Murray and Mercedes-Benz's racing partner at the time, McLaren, in the form of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. November - Bentley Hunaudières After Bentley's acquisition into the Volkswagen Group, the brand emerged with a supercar concept, as part of the Volkswagen Group's impending effort at the time to redefine the supercar genre with a groundbreaking hypercar. Featuring a familiar-sounding W16 engine, the Bentley Hunaudières was a naturally aspirated supercar, but its engine inspired the quad-turbocharged variant that would eventually power the Bugatti Veyron. It starred on our November 1999 cover. 4.0.3 December - Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion The Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion, a highly exclusive supercar that only saw 25 examples made to adhere to racing series regulations, was the street-legal version of Porsche's late '90s GT1 racing icon that dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It was the Porsche that starred on the December 1999 duPont REGISTRY cover. Our special 40th anniversary issue is out now! Along with everything that makes each duPont REGISTRY issue a must-read, this special commemorative issue features looks back on duPont REGISTRY's history, like a look back on our covers throughout the decades, and a retrospective look at Ferrari's halo car legacy. You can buy a copy or subscribe to duPont REGISTRY by clicking below. Buy The Magazine Subscribe Advertise your luxury cars, lifestyle goods, yachts and more in the duPont REGISTRY magazine for unmatched reach to a highly qualified audience of wealthy, luxury-loving enthusiasts of high-end automotive vehicles. As a brand name synonymous with exotic and luxury cars, the duPont REGISTRY magazine reaches a dedicated niche audience of true aficionados who will go to any length to purchase and cherish the ultimate driving machines. For more information on how to advertise with duPont REGISTRY, click the button below. Advertise With Us

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 16, 2025

duPont REGISTRY 40th Anniversary - Cover Cars: 1998

After 40 years, duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars capture moments in automotive history. This year, duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In that time, some of the world’s most desirable, iconic, and influential luxury and exotic cars have graced the cover of our magazine over the past 40 years, and together, the cover cars of duPont REGISTRY’s hundreds of monthly issues tell a story of automotive history and its evolution since the ‘80s. Looking back at duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars from the year 1998, some serious nostalgia is stirred up for any automotive enthusiast, and each year, a cover car shows an iconic moment of the past, when a car we see as a classic today was the hottest new creation on the market. Take a trip down memory lane and look at our 1998 magazine covers below, and continue to celebrate our milestone anniversary by buying a copy of our special 40th anniversary edition magazine. Buy Our 40th Anniversary Issue January - Shelby Series 1 The Shelby Series 1 was a late '90s creation that continued Shelby's legacy of creating iconic sports cars. While only a handful of examples were made, the Series 1, which starred on our January 1998 cover, is a collector-worthy icon today. February - Chevrolet Corvette Indianapolis 500 Official Pace Car The official pace car variant of Chevrolet's C5-generation Corvette made up the top half of our February 1998 "Choices" cover. March - BMW Z07 Concept The BMW Z07 concept celebrated the anniversary of one of BMW's most iconic classics: the stunning 507 roadster. Its retrofuturistic elegance would eventually be realized in the form of the BMW Z8 of the early 2000s. 4.0.3 April - Porsche 911 Carrera 1998 saw the official farewell for the air-cooled Porsche 911, as the radically different 996 came on the scene. Known for its "fried egg" headlights, its modern look compared to the 993 it succeeded, and its water-cooled engine, of course, the 996-generation of the Porsche 911 marked a radical turning point for the brand. The 996 911 Carrera was the star of duPont REGISTRY's April 1998 cover. May - Mercedes-Benz CLK The Mercedes-Benz CLK stood out in the '90s and 2000s as an elegant coupe for everyday driving, and it was shown off in red on our May 1998 cover. 4.0.3 June - Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph The Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, an elegant ultra-luxe sedan, starred on our June 1998 cover. July - Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Shown in its open-top variant during the C5 era, the Corvette yet again stars on our July 1998 cover. August - Lamborghini Diablo SV Lamborghini's more intense Diablo SV took center stage with its bold design and mid-mounted V12 on our August 1998 cover. September - Dodge Viper GTS R The racing-focused Dodge Viper GTS R wasan iconi in its white and blue livery, shown in both three-quarters perspectives on our September 1998 cover. October - Ferrari F355 Spider Ferrari's F355 Spider, an open top icon with a mid-mounted V8, was the star of duPont REGISTRY's October 1998 cover. November - McLaren F1 The fastest production car in the world at the time, the McLaren F1 is a masterpiece of performance engineering with a mid-mounted, naturally aspirated V12 from BMW, and a unique three-seat layout with the driver in the middle. The cover star of our November 1998 issue, the McLaren F1 is one of the world's greatest collector cars. 4.0.3 December - Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Santa Claus sits in the driver's seat of another Porsche 911 in the cover of our December 1998 issue, this time a silver 996 Carrera Cabriolet. 4.0.3 Top 100 Cars Of The Century - Lamborghini Diablo, Chevrolet Corvette, Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, McLaren F1, Dodge Viper, Ferrari F50 As the 20th century drew to a close, duPont REGISTRY recapped the top 100 cars of the century, which included the Lamborghini Diablo, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, the McLaren F1, the Dodge Viper, the Ferrari F50, and many more. Our special 40th anniversary issue is out now! Along with everything that makes each duPont REGISTRY issue a must-read, this special commemorative issue features looks back on duPont REGISTRY's history, like a look back on our covers throughout the decades, and a retrospective look at Ferrari's halo car legacy. You can buy a copy or subscribe to duPont REGISTRY by clicking below. Buy The Magazine Subscribe Advertise your luxury cars, lifestyle goods, yachts and more in the duPont REGISTRY magazine for unmatched reach to a highly qualified audience of wealthy, luxury-loving enthusiasts of high-end automotive vehicles. As a brand name synonymous with exotic and luxury cars, the duPont REGISTRY magazine reaches a dedicated niche audience of true aficionados who will go to any length to purchase and cherish the ultimate driving machines. For more information on how to advertise with duPont REGISTRY, click the button below. Advertise With Us

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 09, 2025

duPont REGISTRY 40th Anniversary - Cover Cars: 1997

After 40 years, duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars capture moments in automotive history. This year, duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. In that time, some of the world’s most desirable, iconic, and influential luxury and exotic cars have graced the cover of our magazine over the past 40 years, and together, the cover cars of duPont REGISTRY’s hundreds of monthly issues tell a story of automotive history and its evolution since the ‘80s. Looking back at duPont REGISTRY’s cover cars from the year 1997, some serious nostalgia is stirred up for any automotive enthusiast, and each year, a cover car shows an iconic moment of the past, when a car we see as a classic today was the hottest new creation on the market. Take a trip down memory lane and look at our 1997 magazine covers below, and continue to celebrate our milestone anniversary by buying a copy of our special 40th anniversary edition magazine. Buy Our 40th Anniversary Issue January - Dodge Viper The V10-powered and classic-inspired Dodge Viper was duPont REGISTRY's January 1997 cover star, early on in building its now-legendary legacy. February - Acura NSX, Triumph Daytona The iconic Acura NSX, with its incredible agility and mid-mounted V6 powertrain sits alongside a Triumph Daytona motorbike in February 1997 "Choices" cover. March - Mercedes-Benz SLK Earlier shown in its concept iteration, the production-spec Mercedes-Benz SLK starred on our March 1997 cover, shown in a bright red as the latest European small roadster. 4.0.3 April - Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Our typical anniversary issue choice, the 993 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet was the April 1997 cover star of duPont REGISTRY, shown off with a silver exterior and a red interior. May - BMW Z3, Porsche Boxster, Mercedes-Benz SLK Three of the most prominent small, fun-to-drive European roadsters featured on our May 1997 cover: the BMW Z3, the Porsche Boxster, and the Mercedes-Benz SLK. 4.0.3 June - Plymouth Prowler The hot-rod inspired, retro-futuristically designed Plymouth Prowler is one of the most iconic American sports cars of the late '90s and early 2000s, and it starred on duPont REGISTRY's June 1997 cover. July - Chevrolet Corvette C5 The C5 generation of the Corvette, one of the most iconic generations of the world-class American performance car, was the July 1997 cover star of duPont REGISTRY, and it would go down in history as one of the last production cars to feature pop-up headlights. August - Ferrari 550 Maranello Ferrari's 550 Maranello is an icon with a front-mounted V12 engine sending power to the rear wheels. Still a celebrated car today, it served as the August 1997 cover star of duPont REGISTRY. September - Dodge Viper, Shelby Cobra The Dodge Viper sits alongside one of its biggest performance car inspirations, the Shelby Cobra on the September 1997 cover of duPont REGISTRY. October - Mercedes-Benz M/ML Due to a conflict with its name, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, shown on duPont REGISTRY's October 1997 cover, introduced as practical luxury SUV for everyday enjoyment, eventually had to become the ML. Years and generations later, it was reintroduced to the market as the GLE, which it is still known as today. November - Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster The open-top variant of the all-wheel drive Lamborghini Diablo VT sat at the center of our November 1997 issue, surrounded by other covers as part of a celebratory 150th issue cover. 4.0.3 December - RUF CTR2 Instead of a Porsche, December 1997 saw the groundbreaking Porsche 911-based RUF CTR 2 grace the cover of duPont REGISTRY, complete with skis mounted to its roof rack. Our special 40th anniversary issue is out now! Along with everything that makes each duPont REGISTRY issue a must-read, this special commemorative issue features looks back on duPont REGISTRY's history, like a look back on our covers throughout the decades, and a retrospective look at Ferrari's halo car legacy. You can buy a copy or subscribe to duPont REGISTRY by clicking below. Buy The Magazine Subscribe Advertise your luxury cars, lifestyle goods, yachts and more in the duPont REGISTRY magazine for unmatched reach to a highly qualified audience of wealthy, luxury-loving enthusiasts of high-end automotive vehicles. As a brand name synonymous with exotic and luxury cars, the duPont REGISTRY magazine reaches a dedicated niche audience of true aficionados who will go to any length to purchase and cherish the ultimate driving machines. For more information on how to advertise with duPont REGISTRY, click the button below. Advertise With Us

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