Supercars

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 design, a…  read more www.supercars.net

Exclusive delivery #1 The U.S. customer, the first to take his Bolide to the track after delivery, was already deeply familiar with the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), a revered jewel of the Formula One calendar. But this wasn’t just another lap for him – this was the moment to push the Bolide to its limits, to experience firsthand the…

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…  read more www.supercars.net

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. …  read more www.supercars.net

Porsche has officially introduced the new 911 Carrera S to its legendary 911 lineup for the 2025 model year. Positioned between the 911 Carrera and the more performance-focused 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid, the Carrera S delivers an impressive balance of power, luxury, and cutting-edge technology. Featuring a 3.0-liter twin-turbo boxer engine that produces a robust 473…  read more www.supercars.net

The Ferrari 812 Competizione, unveiled in 2021, is a limited-edition evolution of the 812 Superfast, designed to push the boundaries of performance and driving pleasure. The goal was clear from its inception: create a supercar that maximizes performance while delivering unmatched thrills behind the wheel. …  read more www.supercars.net

Developed alongside Chip Ganassi Racing and Multimatic’s competition cars, the second generation road-going Ford GT is an FIA LM GTE-class endurance racer tailored for public roads. Built by Multimatic at a specialized low-volume facility in Markham, Ontario, the first production model rolled off in December 2016, with Ford executives on hand to commemorate the…  read more www.supercars.net

The Saleen S7 LM, introduced in 2017, commemorates Saleen’s motorsports achievements with exceptional engineering and design. A 7.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine delivers 1,300 horsepower on pump gas and up to 1,500 horsepower on E85 fuel. This powertrain propels the car to a top speed exceeding 240 miles per hour, enabling acceleration from 0 to 62 miles per…  read more www.supercars.net

Named in homage to the legendary Ayrton Senna, the Senna is a track-focused hypercar that continues the brand’s legacy. Unlike any road car, the Senna is designed closer to a modern GTE or LM-GTE race car. It prioritizes performance and driver control, delivering immense power from its 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which produces 789 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of…  read…

Arriving Fall 2025 The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 is the new sporty, elegant entry to the AMG GT model portfolio. Arriving at U.S. dealerships this fall, starting from $105,9001, the new coupe offers an engaging, dynamic driving experience, agile handling, and extensive standard equipment. 400+ HP The lightweight, Handcrafted AMG 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine in the new…  read more www.supercars.net

Background Isdera was founded in 1982 by automotive designer Eberhard Schulz, whose career began at Porsche after initially impressing several individuals by his original hand-built concept car, the Erator GTE. During his tenure at Porsche, Schulz had aspirations to build his second concept car that drew upon the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, and spent his spare time…  read more www.supercars.net

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.

Fourth edition At the Milano Autoclassica show, the award ceremony has taken place for “Best in Classic 2024,” the competition conceived and curated by the editorial staff at Ruoteclassiche (Editoriale Domus). The award is intended to celebrate the outstanding cars that have distinguished themselves in the last 12 months by winning over the hearts of enthusiasts…  read more www.supercars.net

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…  read more www.supercars.net

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. …  read more www.supercars.net

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. …  read more www.supercars.net

453.91 km/h is the new top-speed world record for an open-top car. Achieved at the track facilities of ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg GmbH, Germany, on November 9th – a day now immortalized in Bugatti’s history, and the history of the automotive world. At the end of its incredible run, the one-of-one W16 Mistral World Record Car returned to the dedicated…

As 2024 comes to a close, the first production-specification P72 has taken shape in a truly remarkable way. A major milestone in De Tomaso’s legacy, assembly, validation and final fitment of both the exterior carbon shell and technical core, come together seamlessly, bringing us one step closer to the road. Hand-Crafting Carbon Known for its bold scale, sensual…  read more www.supercars.net

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 into road models at his…