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Lamborghini unleashes the new Huracan Super Trofeo EVO

September 21, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui Huracan, Super Trofeo0 comment

Lamborghini revealed an even more extreme version of the already mad Huracan Super Trofeo – The Super Trofeo EVO. The car was revealed at an exclusive launch event at Lamborghini’s factory in Sant’Agata, Bolognese. The brand also announced a new partnership with Swiss watch maker Roger Dubuis. The livery of the new Super Trofeo EVO will also be updated to show off the new partnership. The car receives an updated aerodynamic package while the powertrain is the same as the last car – a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine that produces 611…

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McLaren News

McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo revealed for Gran Turismo Sport

September 20, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui Gran Turismo Sport, Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo0 comment

What happens when the creator of the popular racing game title Gran Turismo asks car manufacturers to design a vehicle for the game that has all the characteristics of their brand? Well, they come up with Vision Gran Turismo concepts that exhibit their design DNA and mighty powertrains. We’ve already seen vision concepts by Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot and Bugatti. This time, McLaren has created a concept car for Gran Turismo Sport. The Mclaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo was released today as an exclusive choice for Gran Turismo Sport which will be available…

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Rimac Concept Two electric hypercar coming in 2018

September 20, 2017September 21, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui Concept One, Concept two0 comment

Rimac has earned huge acclaim for its Concept One. The 1224 hp electric hypercar slammed the LaFerrari and the 918 Spyder in drag races last year. Shortly after, it was in the public eye after former Top Gear host Richard Hammond crashed it while filming for The Grand Tour. Needlessly to say, the car’s acceleration is blistering. After selling the eight production Concept Ones and two track only Concepts S models, Rimac now plans to launch another electric hypercar in the first half of 2018. The car internally named as…

Mercedes-Benz News

Mercedes AMG-GT R Black Series launch not imminent

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui AMG GT, AMG GT R, Black Series, Mercedes-AMG0 comment

We recently saw prototypes of a souped-up Mercedes-AMG GT and hoped it would be the Porsche 911 GT2 RS rivaling AMG GT Black Series. Tobiers Moers, head 0f AMG has now clarified that the car is coming but it’s still a few years away. The Black Series has been Mercedes’ hardcore performance models. It all started with the SLS AMG Black Series. As for the prototypes, it’s difficult to ascertain if those are more than just AMG GT R mules. Moers added that the hardcore Black Series won’t arrive until the…

Aston Martin News

Aston Martin to use 6-cylinder Mercedes engines

September 19, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui engine, V60 comment

Aston Martin already uses Mercedes-AMG supplied electronics and engines for its cars. They recently revealed a new DB11 which shares its V8 with the Mercedes-AMG GT. The upcoming Vantage will also receive the same turbo-V8. Now, in an interview with Drive, Aston’s Vehicle Line Director, Paul Barritt revealed that the company is considering sourcing 6-cylinder engines from Mercedes to meet stricter fuel emissions for its cars. “We will just keep a watching brief and see what fits in with our plans. You can see the direction of travel within the industry…

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Mercedes-Benz News

Mercedes’ Formula-E entry could spawn an Electric hypercar

September 19, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui AMG, electric cars, Mercedes-AMG, Project One0 comment

Another day, another electric hypercar. We recently heard of Porsche’s potential successor to the 918 and Mclaren’s plans for the P1 replacement. Now, we have another one. Well, in this case, a potential Mercedes-AMG Project One successor. Just how the Project One is built on top of Formula One technology, using the technology borrowed from Formula E (which Mercedes plans to enter in 2020) the brand could build a flagship all electric hypercar. When asked by Auto Express, if Formula E technology could power an all-electric Mercedes-AMG performance flagship, Dr. Dieter…

Lamborghini News

Lamborghini Urus to be the Fastest SUV to lap the Nurburgring

September 18, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui Nurburgring, Urus0 comment

After the recent update on the launch date, we have more exciting news on the upcoming Lamborghini SUV. The Urus, slated to be launched on December 4 will be the fastest SUV on the Nurburgring. It will be faster than Porsche Cayenne Turbo and the Range Rover Sport SVR. Lamborghini has been relatively cautious to talk about the car’s performance, unit recently. Maurizio Reggiani, the company’s R&D boss in a conversation with Motor Authority claimed that the SUV will not only eclipse a 300 km/h (186 mph) top speed –…

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Porsche Mission-E could be priced at $85,000

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui Mission-E0 comment

We finally have some update on Porsche’s Mission-E. Car Magazine reports that the highly anticipated four-door electric sports car will be on sale by the end of 2019 and will sit between Panamera and 911 in Porsche’s lineup. The car would be priced from $85000. That’s a similar price as an entry level Panamera. Just like other Porsche models it will be available in numerous variants with different electric motors and battery capacities. The car could also spawn different body styles in the long run. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said…

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Bugatti News

Development of the Bugatti Chiron replacement to start in 2019

September 17, 2017September 17, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui Chiron, Chiron successor1 Comment

The Bugatti Chiron has just set off on a record setting spree after being revealed last year but Bugatti is already chalking out plans for its successor. Speaking to Road & Track, Bugatti CEO Wolfgang Durheimer shared some details on what the company is planning to do with the Chiron replacement. Durheimer also revealed that the company has already sold 300 out of the 500 Chirons planned for production. Since, Bugatti is on its way to build 70 Chirons per year, which is way more than the Veyron, plans for a replacement…

Ferrari News Supercars for Sale

LaFerrari Aperta for sale at a whopping $7 million

September 17, 2017 Zaid Siddiqui exotics for sale, LaFerrari, LaFerrari Aperta0 comment

The final Laferrari Aperta was recently auctioned for $10 million, and here we have another LaFerrari Aperta for sale. The car available at GTR Motors of Dubai is listed at a whopping $7 million. We don’t think Ferrari would be particularly pleased. The LaFerrari Aperta is the convertible version of the Laferrari hybrid hypercar. A naturally aspirated V12 aided with electric motors and a F1-derived KERS setup takes the open-top car from 0-100 in just 2.7 seconds. Among the three hybrid hypercars, the LaFerrari seems to be the most desirable…