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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 Jordan Aquistapace – June 02, 2021

Makes And Movements: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera x Gira...

Exotic cars and fine handcrafted timepieces complement each other in a similar way that salt and pepper do. They just work. In many cases, watch manufacturers create pieces that tailor to the automotive industry and even specific cars altogether. Makes and Movements will be selecting spectacular supercars available through duPont Registry and pairing them with current or pre-released watches. The diversity of both the vehicles and timepieces will shed light on different brands and help educated on new areas of each industry. Aston Martin DBS Superleggera The Aston Martin brand continues to strive towards the goal of ultimate performance and design within its lineup of track-focused supercars. With a rich heritage in motorsports, the use of lightweight aerodynamics plays a key role as the manufacturer looks to deliver the most versatile vehicles. The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera embodies high-performance while continuing to provide an effortless driving experience for any driving skill level. The DBS Superleggera body is designed to create downforce while using carbon fiber honeycomb openings to cool areas throughout the car. Where lightweight technology and performance are important, so is traction, which is why Aston Martin added a set of 21” forged wheels to help manage the power. The interior design layout focuses on not only creating a premium driving experience but also a top-notch passenger experience as well. Along with a set of premium leather sport plus seats, the DBS Superleggera features a user-friendly infotainment system and Aston Martin’s premium audio system. The interior driving experience is even more effortless with the ability to easily change driving modes, allowing the switch from sport to comfort with the click of a button. Inside and out, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera proves itself as a versatile track-focused daily driver. Media/Information Source: Aston Martin While the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera displays itself as a luxury automobile, its true colors lie beneath the hood where all the power is made. Delivering an astonishing 715-horsepower is Aston Martin’s 5.2L twin-turbocharged V12, which launches the DBS Superleggera from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. The 665ft-lb. of torque is fed through a carbon-fiber prop shaft to a new ZF 8-speed automatic transmission mounted at the back of the car. The performance setup gives owners and enthusiasts the ability to enjoy a race car driving experience in a safer and more comfortable setting. The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is best described as the total package, featuring mind-blowing performance and state-of-the-art technology rolled up into an everyday drivable supercar. Media/Information Source: Aston Martin Why To Buy The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera stands tall as one of the brand’s most powerful supercars in the fleet. A chance at securing a chassis would mean a chance at experiencing motorsport quality performance from an everyday supercar. Along with its one-of-a-kind design, the Aston Martin configuration process allows incorporating your vision into the build, ensuring the perfect specification for all owners. The biggest reason why to buy the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is because of its 12-cylinder engine. As manufacturers move away from the larger engine platform, supercars like the DBS Superleggera will become desirable for future collectors and enthusiasts. View All DBS Superleggera For Sale Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges Aston Martin Edition In the world of watches, some of the most desirable examples are created in collaboration with supercar manufacturers. It marks a milestone in the history of horology as well as motorsports, which continues to bridge the gap between both industries. Recently, Girard-Perregaux partnered with Aston Martin to release its first collaboration timepiece, the new Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges – Aston Martin Edition. The timepiece incorporates precious metals and materials used to help save weight while adding strength to support functionality. The design and manufacturing process of Girard-Perregaux shares direct similarities with how Aston Martin creates its supercars. Media/Information Source: Girard-Perregaux The Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon Aston Martin Edition celebrates the iconic Three Bridges pocket watch from the 19th century in a decidedly contemporary way, down to the smallest details, including the strap. Upholding Girard-Perregaux tradition, this model skillfully plays with proportions and shapes much to the delight of aesthetes. The 44mm case of the Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges – Aston Martin Edition is formed of Grade 5 titanium, a strong, hypoallergenic alloy selected by Aston Martin for its lightweight properties. It is suffused with black DLC, bestowing the watch with a stealthy appearance. While Girard-Perregaux has a long history of making the invisible visible, in this instance it has ventured off-piste, creating a watch whose movement appears to levitate within the case. Media/Information Source: Girard-Perregaux Why To Buy The all-new Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges Aston Martin Edition is the first release of the new motorsport-inspired partnership, making it a collectible example for any enthusiast. Along with the significance tied to the piece, Girard-Perregaux crafts each watch with the goal of providing a luxury feel with daily functionality and reliability. It’s your chance at owning the first of many desirable examples from Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin. Shop Girard-Perregaux x Aston Martin For more Makes and Movements, Check out Makes And Movements: 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale x Wilbur Automatic Launch Edition-JWB

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 28, 2021

Makes And Movements: 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale x Wilbur ...

Exotic cars and fine handcrafted timepieces complement each other in a similar way that salt and pepper do. They just work. In many cases, watch manufacturers create pieces that tailor to the automotive industry and even specific cars altogether. Makes and Movements will be selecting spectacular supercars available through duPont Registry and pairing them with current or pre-released watches. The diversity of both the vehicles and timepieces will shed light on different brands and help educated on new areas of each industry. 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale The Ferrari brand continues to lead the way for supercar manufacturing, as it has pronounced itself as a household name in the automotive industry. With all the popularity, Ferrari must always be moving forward in design, performance, and technology to continue to achieve perfect balance. The all-new 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale is the Italian manufacturer’s reminder that the brand is still on top, and competing to push boundaries. The most obvious characteristic of the SF90 Stradale is the new body design that is completely focused on using aerodynamics to enhance the vehicles handling while providing smart cooling flow management in areas that create heat. Applying a new hybrid system forced Ferrari back to the drawing board to integrate its state-of-the-art technology, while still maintaining the iconic Ferrari style. Along with aerodynamics, Ferrari dynamic driving systems allow for power to be safely distributed to the wheels through a series of driving modes, ensuring full use of the SF90 Stradale’s potential for any driver. Connecting the Ferrari SF90 Stradale to the tarmac is a set of forged wheels, which were developed using specific aerodynamic research to help provide air evacuation. The interior design layout focuses on not only creating a premium driving experience but also a top-notch passenger experience as well. Ferrari has ensured that the media and button layout is designed to keep attention on the road and or track while enjoying the amenities of the SF90 Stradale. Inside and out, the 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale looks like a track monster but acts as an effortlessly versatile machine. Ferrari While comfort and drivability are highlighted in the new 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale, the main focus lies underneath the rear hood, where all the power is made. Providing a combined 986-horsepower and 590-ft-lbs of torque to the rear wheels is a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 fitted with an electric motor. The new hybrid Ferrari holds the ability to travel 15.5 miles using battery-only on a full charge, which uses regenerative braking to consistently charge the SF90 Stradale while no acceleration is applied. The performance duo from the combustion engine and electric motor sprints the Ferrari SF90 Stradale from 0 to 62 in just 2.6 seconds and holds a top speed of 211mph. Although we have seen a similar hybrid drivetrain in the infamous LaFerrari, the move forward with the SF90 Stradale initiated improvements that the manufacturer will use in the future when the world is immersed with hybrid supercars of all kinds. The 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale is best described as the total package, featuring mind-blowing performance and state-of-the-art technology rolled up into an everyday drivable supercar. Ferrari Why To Buy The 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale is the brand's second exclusive model to feature a hybrid drivetrain, the first being the LaFerrari, which as we have all seen has become one of the most valued vehicles in the world. A chance at securing a limited production chassis would mean a piece of Ferrari history sitting in the garage. The configuration process and possibility for a tailor made experience through Ferrari ensures that each chassis design will be exactly to each customer's desire. Along with its exclusivity, the SF90 Stradale is a model to be enjoyed by all without a high-performance driving background needed. Check out the 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale available through duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Ferrari SF90 Stradale For Sale Wilbur Automatic Launch Edition-JWB In the world of watches, there are endless options for luxury timepieces, but rarely are they truly unique examples because of the vast quantities released to the world. Small batch watch brands are growing in popularity because of their creativity and quality displayed within each piece. Wilbur Watches is a brand that mirrors this thought as its award-winning designer/founder, Jason Wilbur, incorporates his creative and technical experience into each collection. Every watch made from the “Speed Shop”, as the team calls its California facility, is made to push the limits of what a watch could be. It’s the same forward-thinking that Ferrari incorporated in the design and release of the 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale. Wilbur Watches The new limited-edition Wilbur Automatic Launch Edition-JWB is the brand's newest automotive-inspired example, featuring a 44mm Exo-Skeleton Case, which is constructed like a car chassis and made from hand-finished 316L Steel. The 9-Part Full Modular Design acts as a support for the Patent-Pending, “Suspended” Dial & Movement Structure. The hand-finished 3D dial on the Launch Edition incorporates a time and date function driven by an NH35A Japanese Seiko Movement, which adds functionality and reliably to the daily wearable piece. A clear view from the sapphire crystal back case highlights the inner workings of the Launch Edition, while the outer case is engraved to signify the production number of the 250-pieces released. The balance of performance and comfort is completed with the standard branded Silicone Bolt-on Strap and 316L Steel clasp, with nylon and leather strap options available. The Wilbur Automatic Launch Edition-JWB is a daily wearable watch fit for every occasion and truly unique. Wilbur Watches Why To Buy The Wilbur Automatic Launch Edition-JWB is a go-to buy because it differentiates itself from all other watches on the market, while still using quality materials and state-of-the-art movement technology. The Launch Edition, the base model watch from Wilbur, still competes with high end models 10 times the price from other brands. Wilbur's reliability is proven through its Lifetime Warranty, ensuring that each watch is built to last. Limited to only 250 pieces, it's your chance at adding a truly unique automotive-inspired watch to your collection that nobody else owns. Shop the Wilbur Automatic Launch Edition-JWB by clicking the link below. Shop Wilbur Watches For more Makes and Movements, Check out Makes And Movements: 2021 BRABUS 800 WIDESTAR x Ulysse Nardin Blast

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