News

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 Charles Bradley – January 30, 2026

Capricorn 01 Zagato Accelerates Toward Production With SOC Partnership Debut at Rétromobile

In the rarefied world of ultra-limited hypercars, progress is measured not by promises, but by metal, carbon fiber and leather. At Salon Rétromobile in Paris, capricorn Group underscored that philosophy with the presentation of its second fully functional capricorn 01 Zagato prototype – while simultaneously launching a new partnership with the Supercar Owners Circle, the world’s most exclusive network of car collectors and part of the duPont REGISTRY Group. Displayed on the Supercar Owners Circle (SOC) booth within the Ultimate Supercar Garage at Rétromobile, the latest capricorn 01 Zagato marks a pivotal moment for the German-based automotive and motorsport lightweight technology leader. The unveiling not only highlights the rapid pace of development behind the $3.5 million hypercar, but also formally aligns capricorn with a global community defined by discretion, rarity, and access to the most significant automobiles on the planet. The appearance in Paris follows just three months after the global debut of the first capricorn 01 Zagato at Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium, where the Verde Knokke-finished prototype with Brown Connolly leather interior made its public bow. That earlier car was shown in collaboration with design partner Zagato on the booth of luxury Swiss watchmaker Chopard, reinforcing capricorn’s positioning at the intersection of high horology, bespoke design, and collector-grade engineering. At Rétromobile, capricorn presented two fully drivable prototypes, both of which form part of an accelerated test and calibration program rooted in the brand’s extensive motorsport experience. A third example is currently under construction at capricorn’s production facility in Mönchengladbach, Germany. All three vehicles will play a central role as the brand moves toward a strictly limited production run of just 19 handbuilt coupes, with first customer deliveries planned for 2026. Featuring a body designed by Zagato, the capricorn 01 Zagato is a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive hypercar built around an uncompromising, analog driving ethos. Power comes from a 900PS 5.2-liter supercharged V8, paired with a five-speed manual transmission – an increasingly rare configuration in today’s hypercar landscape. Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes and manually selectable Comfort, Sport, and Track driving modes complete a mechanical package designed to prioritize driver engagement over digital intervention. “For capricorn, progress is measured not in announcements, but in the quality of the cars we put on the road,” said Robertino Wild, CEO of capricorn. “Each prototype of the capricorn 01 Zagato allows us to deepen the relationship between design, engineering and driver – and to validate our decisions under real conditions before production begins later this year. Creating prototypes in rapid succession, with another already taking shape in Germany, underlines the clarity of vision behind this project and the dedication of the team bringing the capricorn 01 Zagato to the road.” Underpinning the car is an LMP1-inspired, all-carbon-fiber monocoque body and chassis, paired with a double-wishbone, pushrod suspension system featuring Bilstein EVO R weight-optimized dampers. Developed at the Nürburgring, the suspension has demonstrated exceptional performance on Bilstein’s seven-post test rig, combining enhanced rigidity with ultra-responsive damping tailored specifically for the capricorn 01 Zagato. The partnership with Supercar Owners Circle further elevates the model’s standing among elite collectors. SOC’s global membership is known for its curated access to the most exclusive automobiles and private experiences, making the collaboration a natural fit for a hypercar limited to fewer than two dozen examples worldwide. Sales of the entire series will be handled exclusively through the Louyet Group, a prominent premium and luxury automotive retailer. With only a minimal number of build slots remaining, the capricorn 01 Zagato is already emerging as one of the most closely watched collector hypercars of 2026 – defined not just by its numbers, but by the company it keeps.

By Charles Bradley – January 26, 2026

A Singular Alfa Romeo Claims The Ultimate Concours Crown In Paris

In the rarefied world of concours d’elegance, where history, craftsmanship, and provenance converge, only one automobile each year earns the title of the very best. For 2026, that distinction belongs to a breathtaking 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B, newly crowned the winner of The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award, widely regarded as the most prestigious honor in the global collector car calendar. The award was presented on January 26 at The Peninsula Paris, during a glamorous, invitation-only ceremony attended by international tastemakers and cultural figures, including actress Nicole Kidman. Selected from an elite field of prior Best of Show winners from the world’s leading concours events, the Alfa Romeo emerged as the consensus choice among an influential panel of judges drawn from the highest tiers of automotive design, industry leadership, and collecting. Eligibility for the honor was secured after the car claimed Best of Show at The Amelia in 2025, cementing its reputation as one of the most significant prewar automobiles in existence. “I am thrilled and deeply honored to accept The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award,” said Deborah Keller on behalf of The Keller Collection, owner of the winning car. “This unique vehicle exemplifies the golden era of Italian automotive design and craftsmanship, and every time I see it, I am reminded why such magnificent automobiles deserve to be preserved and celebrated.” A Coachbuilt One-Off With Racing Royalty in Its DNA Introduced in 1937, the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B is universally regarded as one of the fastest, most advanced, and most exclusive Italian cars of the late 1930s. While most examples were fitted with elegant Touring coachwork, this particular car stands alone. Its original owner was Giuseppe ‘Nino’ Farina, the legendary Italian racing driver who would later become Formula 1’s first World Champion in 1950. Farina commissioned a bespoke body that paid homage to his family’s deep roots in Italian automotive design, resulting in the only 8C 2900B ever clothed by Stabilimenti Farina, the renowned coachbuilder founded by his father in 1906. Adding another layer of historical significance, the design bears contributions from Farina’s uncle, Battista ‘Pinin’ Farina, one of the most influential automotive designers of the 20th century and the founder of Pininfarina. The result is a singular automobile that seamlessly blends racing pedigree, bespoke craftsmanship, and Italian design heritage. Restoration, Recognition, and a Life on the World Stage When acquired by its current custodians, the Alfa Romeo was in partially restored condition. A complete restoration was finalized in 1995, after which the car was shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance the same year. It then returned to Europe, where it appeared at several premier concours events and participated in the Monte-Carlo Rally, including a Parade of Elegance, which it won in front of the famed Hotel de Paris. “The winning 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B represents the pinnacle of prewar performance engineering,” said Christian Philippsen, co-founder of The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award. “It served as the fastest and most exclusive Italian automobile of its era, and we could not be more thrilled to recognise it as the best of the best.” Following its Paris triumph, the Alfa Romeo will be displayed at Rétromobile, the revered Paris-based classic car show, from January 28 to February 1, 2026, offering enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience the award-winning car up close. An Elite Field and a Distinguished Jury The Alfa Romeo prevailed over six other extraordinary finalists, including a 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B, 1954 Ferrari 375 MM, 1996 Ferrari F50 GT, 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Spezial Roadster, 1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I, and 1951 Bentley Mark VI Cresta II. Founded in 2015 by The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award celebrates the preservation, restoration, and cultural importance of the world’s finest automobiles. Presented by The Peninsula Hotels, whose portfolio of landmark properties has defined luxury hospitality for nearly a century, the award stands as the ultimate recognition in the collector car world – where only the most exceptional automobiles are invited to compete, and just one earns the title of best of the best. Judging duties were handled by an illustrious panel that included Gordon Murray, Henry Ford III, and Fabio Filippini, alongside some of the world’s most prominent collectors and enthusiasts, including Jay Leno and several international royal figures. View Cars For Sale On duPont REGISTRY Images: Kahn Media

duPont REGISTRY News

duPont REGISTRY Group

Support

Subscribe