If you had a time machine and were able to go back to the late 1990s, back then a 0 to 60 time under 5 seconds was almost unbelievable. Only the most spectacular supercars and the most highly advanced sports cars could manage that, such as the McLaren F1 and the Ferrari F50. Even the…
The Carmen Sagrera is powered by four electric motors delivering 1,114 hp and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds, providing the thrilling driving experience a true gentleman driver seeks. This exclusive model is handcrafted at the company’s Barcelona headquarters and involves a painstaking process that combines innovation, design, and craftsmanship. These…
Highlights Highly anticipated new Vantage Roadster, most potent front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car now available with open-air driving Technical reinvention of the Vantage Coupe in 2024, is carried over into Vantage Roadster, including industry-leading Active Vehicle Dynamics, Electronic Rear Differential (E-diff), Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers with bespoke tuning Class-leading performance remains due to lightweight design,…
Introduced in 2023 as the successor to the Aventador, the Lamborghini Revuelto, designed by Mitja Borkert at Lamborghini Centro Stile, is the brand’s first production plug-in hybrid. It features an extended carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and a Forged Composites central monocoque, reducing curb weight by 9kg compared to the Aventador. 2024 Lamborghini…
Background on the “Downdraft” Not everyone understands the huge difference between a carbureted European specification Lamborghini Countach QV ‘Downdraft’ and a fuel-injected USA specification Countach QV. The former is by far the most powerful & pure Countach variant built by Lamborghini SpA, with an over 100 bhp power advantage, more immediate throttle response, rawer sound,…
This highly sought-after 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR ‘McLaren Edition’ will be offered at Bonhams’ Scottsdale Auction on January 25, 2025, with an estimated value of up to $825,000. This unique SLR is one of just 25 bespoke units produced through McLaren Special Operations (MSO), making it a rare and collectible example of this high-performance supercar. …
The McLaren 750S, introduced for the 2023 model year as the successor to the 720S, builds on the foundation of its predecessor with the same carbon-fiber Monocage II monocoque and extruded aluminum subframe. However, it features updated styling, including revised front and rear ends, a central-exit exhaust, and a rear wing that is 20% larger…
The Jaguar XJ220, a legendary supercar from the 1990s, originally began as an innovative concept at the 1988 British International Motor Show. The prototype featured a V12 engine and all-wheel drive, housed in a lightweight bonded aluminum honeycomb chassis. When it transitioned to production, the XJ220 kept the advanced chassis but featured a more compact…
Background While Porsche has long since been revered as a European sports car company, “Supercar” has not been part of their vocabulary. That changed with the Porsche 959, introduced in 1986, which many consider the first German supercar. Designed as a technological marvel, it featured advanced all-wheel drive, a 2.85L twin-turbocharged flat-six engine producing 450 horsepower, and a…
SBX Cars is offering a 2019 McLaren Senna XP with only 75 km (47 mi) on the odometer for sale. McLaren’s XP series vehicles, short for Experimental Prototypes, are factory validation prototypes used in development. After thorough rebuilding, these exclusive cars are sold in new condition to private clients. 2019 McLaren…
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