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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 Tyler Rampersaud – July 17, 2024

What To Get On Amazon Prime Day: July 16-17

Make sure you make the most out of this year’s deals. Many bargain hunters will tell you that it’s far too early in the year for the best deals, with Black Friday traditionally being the time for saving on must-haves, but Amazon Prime shoppers know that summertime has its own big savings event: Prime Day. With an Amazon Prime membership which already affords members fast, free shipping on many purchases, Prime members are also privy to Amazon’s annual savings event, which features some of the best items on the site at serious discounts. This year, Prime Day runs from July 16 to July 17, and there are amazing deals to find. Amazon, like its namesake, is quite the jungle, with virtually every product a shopper could possibly imagine being available on the site, but what exactly should you look out for on Prime Day? duPont REGISTRY has done the hard work for you and answered that question, and while Prime Day lasts, you can find the best deals on Amazon Prime Day by simply looking below. Keep reading to hit the ground running, and happy shopping! Shop All Amazon Prime Day Deals Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum, Silver/Nickel - 36% off Shop Now Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds - 40% off Shop Now NordicTrack T Series - 20% off Shop Now Traeger Grills Ironwood 885 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker - 21% off Shop Now Ray-Ban Rb3025 Classic Aviator - 24% off Shop Now Apple AirPods Max - 28% off Shop Now Apple Watch Series 9 - 30% off Shop Now SAMSUNG Galaxy S24 Ultra Cell Phone - 24% off Shop Now Apple iPad (10th Generation) - 14% off Shop Now Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon - 19% off Shop Now Samsung 4K The Frame 55” TV with Teak Bezel - 26% off Shop Now Tissot Gentleman Auto Stainless Steel Dress Watch - 50% off Shop Now Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker - 13% off Shop Now Sony PS-LX310BT Belt Drive Turntable - 29% off Shop Now Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine - 27% off Shop Now Apple iPad mini (6th generation) 64GB - 24% off Shop Now Apple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M3 chip - 15% off Shop Now Lectron Tesla EV Charging Adapter - 29% off Shop Now Callaway Golf 300 Pro Laser Rangefinder - 43% off Shop Now iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO - 45% off Shop Now EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station DELTA 2 - 45% off Shop Now Roja Parfums Elysium Pour Homme - 10% off with promotion Shop Now SAMSUNG 75-Inch Class QLED 4K TV - 41% off Shop Now Beats Solo 4 - Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones - 40% off Shop Now Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) - 29% off Shop Now Image Source: Amazon

By duPont REGISTRY – May 24, 2024

Luxe Summer Essentials: duPont REGISTRY 2024 Memorial Day...

Memorial Day is coming; here’s what to get to make the most of it. Whether you enjoy the day as a patriotic celebration, relaxing, barbecuing, and spending time with loved ones, or as a long weekend to travel, Memorial Day is a sign that summer fun is in full swing. Still, it’s also one of the most anticipated shopping times of the year, with stores everywhere offering some of the year’s best deals on all kinds of products. With Memorial Day events and sales happening all over the web, it’s no easy task to figure out what’s worth putting in your cart during Memorial Day sales. Specializing in all things luxury, duPont REGISTRY is here to help. Memorial Day is the perfect time to get your hands on the best gadgets, accessories, and summer essentials in preparation for one of the most anticipated seasons of the year. If you don’t know where to go for the best Memorial Day shopping for you or the special people in your life, check out our favorite picks below. Vuori Pickleball Paddle Hit the court in style with Vuori's chic pickleball paddle, a regulation paddle made out of carbon fiber. Shop Now TravisMathew Out In The Sun Golf Glove Bring patriotic style to the course with TravisMathew's golf glove featuring an American flag pattern and crafted in cabretta leather. Shop Now BOSS Stretch-Cotton Slim-Fit Polo Shirt With Branding Elevate casual outfits with this stretch polo with subtle branding. You'll look sharp and feel comfortable. Shop Now Oliver Peoples N.05 Round-Frame Acetate Sunglasses Exude timeless elegance on sunny days with these shades that are sure to pair seamlessly with any outfit. Shop Now Apple AirPods Max Apple's premier headphones offer chic design, amazing audio quality, and convenient connectivity. Shop Now Vacation Summer Beach Pack Capture the glamour of summer travel in Vacation's iconic, nostalgic, and humorous way with these essentials. Shop Now Carrera Smart Glasses with Alexa Iconic design meets high-tech capability with these smart sunglasses with Alexa capability. Shop Now Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 Speaker Known for incredibly stylish design and cutting-edge audio technology, the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 is the one to get for the sounds of summer. Shop Now The Barbecue! Bible Collector's Edition Bring the grill out this season and venture beyond hot dogs and hamburgers with grilling recipes inspired by global cuisine. Shop Now Rimowa Classic Cabin Aluminum Carryon One of the most coveted and iconic luggage manufacturers, Rimowa's timeless icon will be with you to make years of travel memories. Shop Now Vitamix 5200 Blender With a 64-ounce container, self-cleaning capability, and an immense repertoire of foods and drinks it can help prepare, the Vitamix 5200 is a versatile kitchen champion. Shop Now Tumi Alpha Bravo Mason Duffel Tough and spacious, Tumi's Mason Duffel bag is ready for whatever you throw at it if you're on the go for everyday errands or overnight journeys. Shop Now Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen Whether for playing music, asking questions, or having a highly capable virtual assistant, the Amazon Echo Dot is an easy way to add high-tech ease to your everyday life. Shop Now Tumi Alpha Extended Trip Expandable 4-Wheeled Packing Case If you've been looking forward to taking a long vacation this summer, this capacious case is where it will all live, with space for any notorious overpacker's essentials. Shop Now Tecovas The Garrett - Limited Edition Pearl Make a bright summer statement with this limited-edition colorway of Tecovas's The Garrett cowboy boot. Shop Now Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill What's Memorial Day without some grilling? Of course, you can't go wrong with Weber's tried-and-true classic. Shop Now YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler Limited Edition Red, White, & Blue Temperatures are rising, and YETI is known for specializing in keeping things cool. Get your hands on the brand's classic cooler in a limited-edition patriotic color scheme. Shop Now Melin the Legend Hydro Performance Dad Hat High-quality water-repellent fabric means this hat will go with you anywhere this summer. Shop Now Traeger Grills Pro 575 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker Wood-fired flavor and Wi-Fi connectivity mean that this grill and smoker feature the best of tradition and technology. Shop Now BREMON The Supermarine S302 JET Automatic GMT 40mm Stainless Steel and Rubber Watch In elegant navy blue with a durable rubber strap, this diving watch is perfect for casual looks and summer adventures. Shop Now

By Edward Jones – November 11, 2014

Top 10 Most Expensive Guitars at Sweetwater.com

Sound is very important to automotive enthusiasts. Whether we are listening to our music on a finely tuned audio system inside our cars, or drowning out the world with the sound of our car's exhaust system, we are highly aware of sound quality and its necessity.With such a passion for sound, it's no wonder that many automotive enthusiasts also enjoy creating their own music, and that many musicians enjoy their cars. Famous musicians have shown their love for the automobile, such as Elvis Presley with his BMW507, Deadmau5 and his newly ordered McLaren P1 and Jamiroquai through his green LaFerrari.And while we may focus primarily the finer aspects of the automotive industry, it's about time we look at the music industry. Below are ten of the most expensive guitars at Sweetwater.com, seller of music instruments and pro audio.1) Gibson Custom Collector's Choice #9 Vic DaPra 1959 Les Paul Les Paul (9-0850) aka "Believer Burst" Buy Now - $13,5000 2) Gibson Custom Southern Rock Tribute 1959 Les Paul - Reverseburst, Aged/Signed Buy Now - $13,333 3) Gibson Custom Duane Allman Cherry Sunburst '59 Les Paul - Washed Cherry - Aged Buy Now - $10,999 4) PRS Private Stock Brazilian Custom 24 - Black Cherry Glow Buy Now - $10,719 5) Taylor Grand Auditorium Custom 6 & 12-string Sister Set - AA Walnut Buy Now - $10,581 6) Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa "Skinnerburst" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Dirty Lemon, Aged Buy Now - $13,332 7) PRS Private Stock Paul's Guitar LTD - Purple Mist Buy Now - $10,000 8) PRS Private Stock Custom 24 - Black Cherry Glow Buy Now - $9,359 9) PRS Private Stock Custom 24 - Goldstorm Buy Now - $9,359 10) PRS Private Stock Violin II with 24 frets - Tiger Eye Buy Now - $9,289 Sponsored by:

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