Lotus has confirmed the price and full specification of the all-new Emira V6 First Edition. The car, fully loaded with a host of desirable technology, infotainment and comfort features plus unique badging, costs $103,915. The price in major European markets has also been released, including in Germany where the car is $111,330. Prices in other international markets, including USA and China, will be released in the coming weeks. Production of the Emira V6 First Edition will start in the spring, with the ‘i4’ four-cylinder First Edition arriving in the autumn. Matt Windle, Managing Director, Lotus Cars, commented: “The Emira is […]
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Electrification has long been promoted as the future of automotive propulsion. Mainstream manufacturers are increasingly embracing hybrid and battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology, supported by the expansion of national charging infrastructures. To date, Rolls-Royce has communicated its electrification strategy in three simple statements: The marque will introduce an all-electric car this decade (2020 – 2030). This car will be a pure BEV, not a hybrid of any kind. It will be launched only when the time is right, and every element meets Rolls-Royce’s technical, aesthetic and performance standards. There is considerable interest and media speculation surrounding Rolls-Royce’s plans. Ahead of […]
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Most Powerful and Quickest Road-Going Acura Ever with 600 hp Delivering quicker acceleration, sharper cornering and a more emotional driving experience than any road-going NSX ever, the new 600 horsepower 2022 NSX Type S raises the already impressive performance of the cutting-edge electrified supercar. Making its global debut today during the world-famous Monterey Car Week, NSX Type S is the ultimate expression of the brand’s commitment to Precision Crafted Performance and firmly establishes Type S as Acura’s performance halo. In celebration of the final year of second generation NSX production, every 2022 Acura NSX produced at the Performance Manufacturing Center […]
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A design and technology benchmark for modern super sports cars, reimagined for a new era Automobili Lamborghini unveils the Countach LPI 800-4: a futuristic limited edition paying homage to the Countach’s iconic status as a revolutionary design and technology rule-breaker and recreated for the 21st century. Its puristic lines are immediately recognizable from the Countach legacy: the patriarch of modern super sports cars and Lamborghini design. With its aspirated V12 engine combined with Lamborghini’s hybrid supercapacitor technology, the Countach LPI 800-4 retains the inimitable V12 experience and sound from its Longitudinale Posteriore (LP) mounted powerplant combined with the hybrid (I) […]
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Extreme performance and new heights of driver engagement from McLaren’s most powerful-ever convertible supercar Complementing the 765LT ‘Longtail’ coupe unveiled last year – all of which are sold – the new Spider is McLaren’s most powerful-ever convertible supercar and brings highest-ever levels of driver engagement to the McLaren LT experience. Engineered in addition with the other core attributes intrinsic to any McLaren Longtail – minimized weight, track-focused dynamics and optimized aerodynamics – the 765LT Spider has all of the class-leading abilities of the coupe and also meets the LT demand for exclusivity: just 765 cars will be available globally for […]
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Incredible new 2,250 horsepower Cigarette 41’ Nighthawk AMG Black Series draws inspiration from the performance flagship Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing presented the all-new Cigarette 41′ Nighthawk AMG Black Series special edition boat, alongside the breathtaking new on-road performance benchmark, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. As the 13th boat jointly developed in this longstanding partnership, this boat is the latest in an impressive line of highly exclusive special edition performance vessels. The new Cigarette 41′ Nighthawk AMG Black Series promises direct and unfiltered performance, combined with iconic design and luxurious features, with exclusivity and craftsmanship unlike any […]
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The 296 GTB, the latest evolution of Maranello’s mid-rear-engined two-seater berlinetta, was premiered today during an online event broadcast on Ferrari’s social media and web channels. The 296 GTB redefines the whole concept of fun behind the wheel, guaranteeing pure emotions not just when pushing the car to its limits, but also in day-to-day driving situations. The 296 GTB ushers in an authentic revolution for Ferrari as it introduces a new engine type to flank the marque’s multi-award-winning 8- and 12-cylinder power units: a new 663 cv 120° V6 coupled with an electric motor capable of delivering a further 122 […]
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Just 88 examples of the Aston Martin V12 Speedster are available to buyers worldwide and today the brand is unveiling details of a custom specification that is certain to underscore the cars’ instant collector’s item status. The new car aligns gracefully with a heritage that features not only the exceptional DBR1, but also the breathtaking CC100 which was unveiled in 2013 as a stunning celebration of Aston Martin’s century of sports car excellence – reflecting the sporting heritage and exceptional design capability woven throughout well over 100 years of Aston Martin history. The DBR1 is, to date, the most successful […]
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As a House of Luxury, Rolls-Royce imbues its products with meaning. A Rolls-Royce serves as a canvas onto which clients reflect their personal tastes, express ambitions and often, define legacies. The Bespoke treatment of a Rolls-Royce elegantly reflects its status as ‘the best car in the world’ while stylishly expressing the personality of its commissioning client. Ever increasingly, clients appreciate and enjoy the marque’s Bespoke capabilities and Rolls-Royce is called upon, by its clients, to integrate itself into their lives in meaningful ways. The brand and its clients have become progressively closer and the designers, engineers and craftspeople at the […]
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Showcased at a GT500 track tour event at Texas Motor Speedway outside Dallas, the parts are the first aftermarket carbon fiber accessories offered by Ford Performance for the pinnacle pony car since the latest-generation GT500 debuted last year. All four components go on sale today at performanceparts.ford.com. The new easy-to-install carbon fiber Ford Performance Parts, parts numbers and MSRPs are: •Hood vent and rain tray kit, M-16612-C20, $1,185 •Front splitter with belly pan for placement at car’s lower, forward-leading edge and under section, M-16601-MCF, $1,820 • Front bumper insert that fits between car’s upper and lower grille intakes, M-17750-MCF, $1,150 •Rear […]
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Bentley Motors has introduced a new flagship version of the ultimate, open-top Grand Tourer – the Continental GT Speed Convertible. The performance-orientated Speed model is the most powerful, driver-focused interpretation of the benchmark convertible Grand Tourer. The third generation Continental GT Speed Convertible features an enhanced version of Bentley’s renowned 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine, delivering an outstanding and increased 650 bhp, 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 208 mph. The new open-air Grand Tourer joins its coupe sibling – the Continental GT Speed, unveiled last month – at the pinnacle of the Continental family Designed, handcrafted […]
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The most extreme Pagani Hypercar made exclusively for use on the track On the wings of a wind that blows ever-stronger, the Huayra R is released to express its full character in total freedom. Pure, passionate, mighty and captivating. It knows no limits. The new track-focused Hypercar from Pagani combines the highest level of automotive engineering and aerodynamic know-how with unprecedented aesthetic sensitivity in an exercise of style that represents the full expression of Pagani Automobili’s technological development. Legend meets passion What is freedom, if not the courage to dream and choose to surpass oneself and one’s limits, the need to […]
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An Award-Winning Ferrari 275 GTB/4, Carroll Shelby’s Super Snake and Craig Jackson’s Shelby GT350 Star A 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, a 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake, CSX 3015, and Craig Jackson’s 1965 Shelby GT 350 lead more than 800 No Reserve cars into Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, at WestWorld of Scottsdale, March 20–27. “Our 2021 Scottsdale Auction features great individual classics, numerous collections, charity cars and trucks; vendors, food and activities; and the return of the popular Barrett-Jackson Cup Competition,” says Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Scottsdale-based Barrett-Jackson, established in 1971. Barrett-Jackson coordinates annual […]
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The French luxury brand is paving the way for series production of its exclusive and unique hyper sports car. Highly exclusive, distinctive and high-performance. At “The Quail – A Motorsports Gathering” in California in summer 2019, Bugatti presented another project reflecting its excellent coachbuilding expertise: the Centodieci1. The Centodieci evokes automotive history: the unique project is a tribute to the legendary EB 110. This few-off project comprises production of just ten vehicles for an exclusive clientele. The next phase is about to start for the hyper sports car with a W16 engine and 1,600 PS: the first prototype for series development […]
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A highlight of the many highlights at Barrett-Jackson 2021 Scottsdale: Craig Jackson has opened the doors of his Arizona garage to offer his first-year Shelby GT 350 –– a car that clearly announced that not all Mustangs were pony cars but potent thoroughbreds ready for any stoplight or any track. Jackson’s meticulously restored 1965 Shelby GT350 (Lot #1395), the first Triple-Crown Winning model, leads a superb stable of 1960s-era Shelby collectibles into WestWorld of Scottsdale, March 20–27, all offered at No Reserve. In addition, the 50th iteration of the “World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions” in Scottsdale will also showcase a number […]
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Handcrafted in only 25 examples, the Agera RS is one model that is truly special to Koenigsegg. One of them – a customer’s Agera RS set the top speed record of a homologated car on a public road in 2017 in Nevada, USA. It harnesses the advanced technology developed during the iconic Koenigsegg One:1 program while housing all the practical functionalities in prior Agera S and Agera R models. These include a luggage compartment and the recognizable stowable roof. The Agera RS cars that left production feature advanced lightweight sound insulation, a front splitter optimized for the track, front winglets, […]
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The superlative Steve Todhunter collection of rare and low-mileage cars heads the docket for the third annual Mecum Glendale auction, March 18–20, at State Farm Stadium. Seven fabulous Ferraris top the group, all in signature Rosso Corsa: a 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO (Lot S103), 1 of the 125 exported to the U.S., with just 175 miles; a 2016 Ferrari F12tdf (S105), with 449 miles; 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (S102) the Cavallino Classic XXIV 1st in Class, 2,017 miles; 2005 Ferrari 575M Superamerica (S104), Ferrari Classiche Red Book, 1,344 miles; 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina (S106), 1,497 miles, a 6-speed, number […]
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A new definition of luxury Since the market launch in 2015, around 60,000 examples of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class have been delivered worldwide. In 2019, with around 12,000 units, more Mercedes-Maybach S-Class cars were sold than ever before. Alongside China, which experienced a double digit growth rate, the main sales markets in recent years have been Russia, South Korea, the U.S. and Germany. The new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is poised to continue this success story. It combines the high-tech solutions of the recently presented Mercedes-Benz flagship model with the exclusivity and tradition of Maybach. The 7-inch longer wheelbase compared to the Mercedes-Benz […]
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the unique open-top track car by Squadra Corse Lamborghini Squadra Corse presents the SC20, a unique specimen of an open-top track car type-approved for road use. The SC20 is the second one-off engineered by the motorsport department and designed by Centro Stile in Sant’Agata Bolognese: the car was created following the customer’s wishes, who was involved in the project from the very first drawings by Lamborghini’s designers. The common goal was to build a unique vehicle, extreme in its design and performance, and able to combine aerodynamic solutions taken from racing Lamborghinis incorporating unprecedented lines and exclusive details. “Two years […]
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Riding into a New Era There must be something about Italian artistry that prompts slower and more methodical craftsmanship. For instance, Leonardo Da Vinci took four years to paint the Mona Lisa. Michelangelo also dedicated four years of his life to another painting masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel, lying on his back on scaffolding to put all the work into its finite details. That same instinctual laborious approach to a work of art can be seen in the new 2021 MC20, the stunning flagship ride from Italian sports car company, Maserati. The new model, part of the company’s rebirth strategy of sorts, is […]
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Celebrating its own colorful history, the 2021 Acura NSX will debut a reformulated version of Long Beach Blue, one of the rarest colors from the first-generation NSX palette. The new color salutes North America’s most iconic street race – the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach – of which Acura is the current presenting sponsor. Now available for order, the 2021 NSX carries a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)1 of $157,500, excluding delivery fees, with first customer deliveries to begin in early 2021. The new Long Beach Blue Pearl continues a longstanding tradition of NSX colors named after famous […]
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From a limited series to a permanent addition, the R8 rear wheel drive Coupe and Spyder become the newest members of the R8 model line, joining the R8 V10 performance quattro Coupe and Spyder for the 2021 model year. Exterior design
The character of the R8 models carries over the sharpened design enhancements for the 2021 model year. The Singleframe® grille features the honeycomb design with R8 badge. On the R8 V10 performance models, the lower trim is finished in matte Titanium color, with an option to select carbon fiber. The sideblades, mirror housings, and rear spoiler of the R8 […]
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Automobili Lamborghini presents the Urus Graphite Capsule, creating distinctive new opportunities for expression in color and trim on the Lamborghini Super SUV. The four new exterior matt colors are on trend yet subtle, in white Bianco Monocerus, black Nero Noctis, and grey Grigio Nimbus and Grigio Keres. The lower parts of the car around the front, rear and side sills are all finished in the matt body color. Four shiny accent colors are offered, orange Arancio Leonis and Arancio Dryope, yellow Giallo Taurus and green Verde Scandal, picking out the distinctive lines of the Urus on the front splitter, door […]
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Aston Martin is celebrating the release of the 25th James Bond film, with two exclusive 007 special editions inspired by the cars featured in No Time to Die. This new collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions, the company that produces the James Bond films with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, delivers exciting new 007 editions of the Aston Martin Vantage and DBS Superleggera. No Time To Die will be released around the world in November 2020 and will feature no fewer than four iconic Aston Martin sports cars: the iconic DB5; the classic Aston Martin V8; the brand’s latest super […]
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