Category: Supercar

Introduced in 1988 to honor Enzo Ferrari’s 40-year legacy, the F40 was a 200mph supercar epitomizing Ferrari’s traditional approach.  Derived from the 288 GTO, the mid-engined F40 featured a longitudinally mounted 3.0-liter V8 with twin turbochargers, generating 478bhp at 7,000rpm. For enthusiasts seeking more power, a factory kit offered an additional 200bhp. …

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Intro As covered here on Supercars before, Gerald “Jerry” Wiegert (1944–2021) was an American entrepreneur, engineer, and visionary in the automotive world, best known for creating the Vector W8 supercar. Born in Michigan, Wiegert founded Vehicle Design Force and Vector Motors, aiming to compete with European supercars like Ferrari and Lamborghini. His bold designs, aerospace-inspired…

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To celebrate its 110th anniversary, Aston Martin introduced the Valour – an extraordinary, limited-edition V12-powered sports car with a six-speed manual transmission, celebrating the brand’s heritage of exceptional front-engined vehicles and thrilling driving purists with its raw and immersive driving experience. 2024 Aston Martin Valour © Collecting Cars Based on the…

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McLaren Automotive enhanced the Mercedes-Benz SLR with a rare “McLaren Edition” upgrade. Feedback from SLR owners led to improved handling, ride, and aerodynamics. Updates included a carbon-Kevlar front floor, 722 GT-style wheel arch vents, a new rear diffuser, larger air brake, and a lighter ceramic-coated exhaust for the supercharged 5.4-liter V-8. …

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The Schuppan 962CR is a road-legal version of the Porsche 962, a dominant Group C race car that won Le Mans in 1986 and 1987. Vern Schuppan, who won Le Mans with Porsche in 1983, raced the 962 with his own team in 1989. After Porsche ended support for the 962, Schuppan converted the cars…

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Unveiled in April 2010, the Ferrari 599 GTO was the third model to bear the prestigious “Gran Turismo Omologato” name, following the iconic 250 GTO and 288 GTO. This road-legal version of the track-focused 599 XX boasted 670 horsepower thanks to reduced engine friction, a higher compression ratio, and redesigned intake and exhaust systems. …

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Very few associations can exhilarate and delight like the union between a naturally-aspirated V12 Ferrari engine and open-top motoring: the Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider. The concept giving shape to the Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider draws inspiration from open-topped Ferrari Gran Turismo models of the 1950s and ‘60s, which combined the unmatched performance of a road-going racing car with…

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Sotheby’s Motorsport is offering an extraordinary opportunity to own a 2023 Rimac Nevera Time Attack, one of only 12 limited-edition models worldwide. This example is the sole unit available in the U.S. and the first to ever be auctioned, making it a true collector’s gem. 2023 Rimac Nevera Time Attack ©…

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Owning a car, especially a high-performance or exotic model, is a dream come true for many enthusiasts. However, the path to car ownership is fraught with potential missteps that can quickly turn that dream into a nightmare. Here are five common mistakes car enthusiasts often make and how to avoid them. Overestimating Skill Levels with…

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Lotus unveils an exclusive Emira Limited series based on its renowned four-cylinder Emira sports car, embodying a vivid homage to the brand’s legendary racing heritage. This collection features five distinctive liveries, each inspired by the iconic Lotus racing DNA, limited to just 12 units per design. Set to be available across 12 selected European markets,…

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