All articles tagged with #supercars
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Top Gear
The article previews the most anticipated cars of 2026, including electric and hybrid supercars, luxury SUVs, and innovative models from brands like Ferrari, Bentley, BMW, and Lamborghini, highlighting their design, performance, and technological advancements.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Motor1.com
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 outperforms the Ferrari 296 GTB in a drag race, being faster and significantly cheaper, with the Corvette producing more horsepower and clocking quicker quarter-mile times, highlighting its impressive value and performance in the supercar segment.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Motor1.com
Lamborghini has unveiled a design study called the Lamborghini Manifesto, which showcases potential future styling elements for the brand's supercars, emphasizing sharp-edged, aggressive aesthetics with features like a shark nose front and Y-shaped lighting, though it remains a concept with unlikely production features.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
Lamborghini's CEO states that despite the technical capability to build powerful electric supercars, customer demand for traditional internal combustion engines like V12s and V8s remains strong, leading the brand to postpone full electrification and focus on hybrid models, while maintaining exclusivity and authenticity in their offerings.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Torquecafe.com
Toyota will stop accepting orders for the A90-generation GR Supra at the end of August, ending its six-year run, but the model will continue to compete in the Supercars series. Toyota is developing a new Supra inspired by the 2022 GR GT3 concept, though details remain unclear. Sales of the current Supra have declined, and only the Ford Mustang remains available in the Supercars lineup.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by evo.co.uk
Gordon Murray has unveiled two bespoke supercars, the Le Mans GTR and S1 LM, built for track performance and inspired by classic racing and Murray's McLaren F1 LM, with limited production and highly customizable features.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Jalopnik
The Ford Mustang GTD has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first American production car to complete a lap of the Nürburgring in under seven minutes, with an official time of 6:57.685. This makes it the fifth-fastest car in its category, showcasing Ford's engineering prowess. Despite the achievement, Ford aims to improve further, as the Mustang GTD's time is still slower than some of its competitors like the Porsche 911 GT3. The announcement was delayed to coincide with the release of a documentary about the effort.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Road & Track
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD has set a new record for American production cars at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, completing the lap in 6:57.685. This achievement makes it the fifth-fastest production sports car to tackle the track, surpassing the previous American record held by the Dodge Viper ACR. Ford's development of the Mustang GTD focused on breaking the seven-minute barrier, aiming to compete with European supercars. Despite challenging conditions, the team is eager to improve further, with plans to continue testing after winter.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ynetnews
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad, a remarkable collection of luxury and supercars has been uncovered in his Damascus palace. The collection includes rare vehicles like a Lamborghini LM002, a Ferrari F50, and a 1970s Mercedes Pullman limousine. Valued at tens of millions, the fate of these cars is uncertain, with potential for them to vanish into the chaos or appear on the black market, similar to the collections of other toppled leaders like Saddam Hussein and Muammar Gaddafi.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Supercar Blondie
Porsche is marking the end of its 911 Dakar production with a unique one-off model called the Sonderwunsch 911 Dakar, created for an Italian collector. This final edition, limited to 2,500 units, features a 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine and a livery inspired by the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. The 911 Dakar, known for its off-road capabilities, debuted two years ago alongside the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, sparking interest in rally-style supercars, though Ferrari has yet to join this trend.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica
Lamborghini's winter driving academy on a frozen lake in Canada provided valuable lessons on traction control and electronic stability control, showcasing the importance of these driver aids in modern supercars. The event demonstrated how electronic aids help drivers maintain control in challenging conditions, allowing them to experience understeer and oversteer in a controlled environment. The use of traction control and electronic stability control in Lamborghini's product range has evolved to ensure safety and performance, enabling supercars to navigate winter conditions with confidence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by cleveland.com
The 2024 Cleveland Auto Show at the I-X Center features a wide array of new cars, prototypes, and supercars, including the highly anticipated Buick Wildcat and Tesla's Cybertruck. Attendees can also test drive 35 different models on an indoor course, view classic cars from 1926 to 1997, and explore off-road vehicles. Additionally, Subaru is offering the opportunity to play with and potentially adopt local puppies. Ticket information and show hours can be found on the official website.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motor1
A new video from Carwow features a drag race showdown between the legendary GT40, the GT Mk2, and the 2017 Ford GT, showcasing the evolution of the Ford GT lineage. The latest GT, with a quarter-mile time of 11 seconds, proves to be a whole second faster than its predecessor and 2.9 seconds faster than the original GT40, highlighting the significant performance differences between the three supercars.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Miami police made 61 arrests and issued 363 citations during a crackdown on a street takeover event near Miami International Airport, where supercar owners allegedly attempted to race down the road. The event, which took place on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, has been associated with dangerous stunts and traffic disruptions in previous years. The police warned participants that such activities would not be tolerated and vowed to continue enforcing traffic laws to ensure community safety.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CarScoops
Koenigsegg has crafted a bespoke Jesko Attack variant, a hypercar focused on track performance with high downforce for the quickest lap times, featuring a glossy carbon fiber exterior and lavish 24-karat gold accents. This limited-edition model, with only 125 units being produced, boasts a 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with up to 1,600 hp on E85 fuel, paired with a 9-speed multi-clutch transmission. The Jesko Attack's design is inspired by the famous Agera RS 'Phoenix' and includes gold-clad aerodynamic components and badges, emphasizing its exclusivity and performance capabilities.