Photo credit: Antoine Crobe
The Ford GT90, which was unveiled at the 1995 Detroit Auto Show, was built as a secret project by a small engineering team over six months, sharing many components from the Jaguar XJ220. Why? Ford owned Jaguar at the time, so it made sense to develop a supercar based on the iconic XJ220. What if they developed an all-electric or hybrid successor to the GT90? It might look something like the Dystopia by industrial designer Antoine Crobe.
Used cars aren’t the only thing going up in price, as collectors are snatching up limited production supercars at astronomical prices too. The latest is this pristine condition 1995 McLaren F1 (chassis #029) offered by Gooding & Company, which managed to fetch $20.465-million at Pebble Beach this weekend. There are 242-miles on the odometer and was first owned by a Japanese business man, stored primarily in a museum-like display since rolling off the assembly line.
Automobili Lamborghini officially unveiled the Countach LPI 800-4 today, and this futuristic supercar pays homage to the Countach’s 50th anniversary. Power comes from a Sián FKP 37-derived hybrid configuration that consists of a 6.5L V12 engine making 769 hp, paired with a 48-Volt electric motor generating 34 hp, for a combined output of 803 hp, mated to a 7-speed automatic manual gearbox sending power to all four wheels.
Limited to just 350-units worldwide, the 2022 Acura NSX Type S boasts unique 5-spoke wheels, stickier Pirelli P-Zero tires, a revamped Adaptive Damper System, Type S decals, a standard carbon fiber roof and exclusive Gotham Gray matte paint. Look under the hood, and you’ll find a tuned twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 and three-motor hybrid system generating 600-horsepower and 492 lb.-ft. of torque, mated to a 9-speed DCT that sends power to its revolutionary torque-vectoring Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system. Read more for two videos, additional pictures and information.
Audi’s shape-shifting Skysphere Concept is a roadster unlike any that you’ve experienced before, as it offers two different driving experiences: a grand touring and sports. This is made possible with the use of a variable wheelbase that consists of electric motors and a sophisticated mechanism with body and frame components that slide into one another make it possible to expand its length by 250 millimeters, while adjusting ground clearance by 10 millimeters.
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We first caught a glimpse of the Devel Sixteen way back in 2013 at the Dubai Motor Show, and since then, a few prototypes have shown up every few years, yet no concrete details have been revealed. This $2.2-million hypercar may actually still be heading to production in the United Arab Emirates, as some prominent names are still behind the project, like Paulo Garrella, best known for his time at Pininfarina and working alongside Jim Glickenhaus on the SCG-003. Read more for two videos and additional information.
What happens when the Novitec Group gets their hands on a Ferrari 812 Superfast? They transform the front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive grand tourer into one of the meanest sounding supercars yet. Aesthetically, the tuners widened the rear end by 5.5-inches) and the front by 2.75-inches with a bespoke body kit that includes a revamped carbon fiber front bumper, side skirts, and flared arches. Read more for two videos, additional pictures and information.
Limited to just 10-units worldwide, the Apollo Intensa Emozione (IE) is one of the rarest supercars ever, and this particular configuration by Miller Motorcars is called “Carbon Dragon”. Power comes from a Ferrari-derived 6.3-liter V12 engine, developed by both Autotecnica motori and HWA AG, that generates an impressive 780 horsepower at 8,500 rpm with a screaming 9,000 rpm redline.
Chris Steinbacher of B is for Build recently took his custom off-road Lamborghini Huracan to Las Vegas in preparation for the Mint 400 race in December. Officially called “The Jumpacan,” this is not simply a stripped supercar, but it actually started as a wrecked vehicle that was purchased and then 3D-scanned by the team to get things straight again. Next, they swapped out the original V10 engine for an LS V8 out back, mated to a Graziano 6-speed manual transmission.
Inspired by the Sián FKP 37 hybrid supercar, the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is an ultra luxurious yacht built with the combined knowledge of the automaker as well as the Italian Sea Group brand. The first unit was delivered to its owner a few days ago, powered by two MAN V12-2000HP engines generating a combined 3945-horsepower, making it the fastest yacht in the Tecnomar fleet of The Italian Sea Group. Read more for two videos, additional pictures and information.