McLaren Dismisses V12 as a ‘Thing of the Past’
Engines are headed to shed cylinders in all areas of the automotive future. Don’t believe it? Try asking McLaren executive Antony Sheriff.
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Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Piloted by Scuderia Drivers on Track
The newest car from Ferrari, the F12 Berlinetta, was finally tested by members of the international media this week, and for some extra show, Ferrari brought out drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa to show off the cars capabilities on the track.
McLaren F1 Successor may bow at Pebble Beach
Expected at this September’s Paris Motor Show, the much anticipated McLaren F1 successor might show up at Pebble Beach next month.
BMW M1 Rumored to be Greenlit for Production
Missing a flagship at the moment, BMW is being left out of the supercar segment Mercedes and Audi both have hands in, but that might change soon according to reports from Britain.
Spyker Likely to go Bust Without New Investors
Left languishing in the wake of Saab’s failure, Swedish luxury supercar maker Spyker desperately needs investors to stay afloat but it may be too much to ask for the company to overcome its current catch-22.
Lamborghini Aventador Reaches Production Milestone
Lamborghini announced that 1,000 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 supercars have now been produced.
Rimac Concept One Supercar Headed to Salon Privé
Setting the bar higher than any other electric sports car, the Rimac Concept One boasts ridiculous specifications that will be hard to ignore at this year’s Salon Privé,
Lamborghini Opens New Facility to Build Specialty Models, Sesto Elemento First
Lamborghini announced a new facility today that will allow the brand to focus more pointedly on limited production specialty models.
Lexus LFA AD-B Bright Green Model Revealed in Video
A second mysterious Lexus LFA was spotted around the Nurburgring only a week after the LFA “AD-A” was spotted with changes from the production model.
McLaren MP4-12C Spider Teased in Video
One short year after McLaren Automotive launched its MP4-12C supercar, the British automaker is teasing the open-air version ahead of its scheduled July 3 debut.
Lexus LFA AD-A Edition Nurburgring Spy Photos Reveal New Baby-Blue Model
Lexus appears to be prepping yet another special edition version of its LFA supercar with new spy photos showing the a baby-blue model testing on the Nurburgring.
Lexus LFA Sold Out – Almost
Horsepower keeps climbing, sports cars outperform each other year after year and with so many new toys breaking into the market it’s hard to keep a sense of wonder about any of the latest supercars – a problem Lexus tackled differently than the Italians its LFA competes with.
Maserati GranSport Hinted Again by CEO
Italian exotic brand Maserati is planning to expand its lineup by 2015, including a mid-engined sports car to compete with the Ferrari 458 and Porsche 911 that brand boss Harold Wester recently dropped new hints about.
2014 Porsche 918 Spyder Prototypes Begin Testing
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. That at least seems to be the theory at Porsche these days in regards to its new flagship sports car. Rather than let details leak out and spy photos appear online the German sports car maker is controlling the flow of info and pictures when it comes to...
Lamborghini Aventador Convertible May use Targa Top
You’ve already seen a topless Lamborghini Aventador, but it probably wasn’t what you expected. While the Aventador J isn’t likely to see production, that doesn’t mean its creator isn’t planning something of similar spirit.
Nissan Juke-R Confirmed for Limited Production, Delivery this Summer
Update: The price referred to in this story does not reflect American pricing. We now know that the Juke-R will cost around $590,000 in U.S. dollars. In a surprise move, Nissan announced that it will offer production versions of its insane Juke-R concept though only on a per-order basis and in a limited supply.
Rimac Concept One Open for Order: Production Limited to 88
Running from 0-60 in less than 2.8 seconds, boasting 1,088 hp and 2,800 lb-ft of torque and a 375-mile range — surely this car is a thing of myth.
SRT Viper Renders Ferrari Boss Speechless
Regarded round the world for its exotic supercars, Ferrari counts itself among the automotive elite — and for good reason. That’s why it came as such a compliment when Ferrari boss, presumably Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, stood speechless in front of the SRT Viper.
Nissan Juke-R Dubai Street Race Detailed in Video Series
What happens when you scoop a Nissan Juke’s guts out with a mellon baller and replace them with pure testosterone? In case you forgot, it’s the Juke-R.
Bespoke Lamborghini Aventador J Does 0-60 in 2.5 Seconds
What you’re looking at right now is a Lamborghini Aventador J, only it’s got a twist. Unless you’ve had your eyes shut for the past couple months, pictures of the wicked Lambo have probably crossed your path, but this version has a roof and is a lot faster.
Bugatti Veyron History Explained in Video
The Bugatti Veyron is seen as the climax of automotive engineering; a quad-turbocharged 16.4-liter W12 engine with 1,001 hp, as well as a sublime all-wheel drive system which helps the car reach 60 mph in less than three seconds, and achieve a top speed of 253 mph.
Lamborghini Aventador J Promo Video
Built in mere weeks before the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, the Lamborghini Aventador J is nothing if not striking. With it’s chopped-off roof and tiny windscreens, it’s a hard car to forget. The 700-hp stunner is intimidating to stand next to, let alone drive at speed, yet that’s exactly what the company did in the...
Lexus LFA II Rumors: Twice the Car, Twice the Price
The Lexus LFA is undoubtedly a supercar, but many criticized its lofty $375,000 price tag. When compared to its performance rivals that figure seems downright excessive. After all, for $225,000 you can land a Ferrari 458 Italia or for $90,000 there’s the Nissan GT-R. Then again, at this level you’re paying as much for exclusivity...
How to Drive a Supercar for $100
Chances are good that anyone reading this story would probably fork over a Benjamin bill to drive an Italian supercar. If not, you probably know someone who would. Thanks to Gotham Dream Car Sprint, that wish can be a reality — one that can come to fruition in hot cars like a Lamborghini Murcielago, Ferrari 458 Italia, F430...
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