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Lamborghini Unveils Its Aventador Replacement, the 1,001 BHP Revuelto

The Aventador replacement is here, and in true Lamborghini style, the all-new Revuelto (codename LB-744) is here to dominate the competition.With every Raging Bull comes drama, and the Lamborghini Revuelto is dripping in it. It marks the Italian automaker's first step into the world of electrification, and before everything turns into an EV, Lamborghini has paired its iconic 6.5-liter V12 with not one, not two, but three electric motors. Combined, the engine puts out a staggering 1,001 BHP, which is good 0-62 MPH in 2.5 seconds, a sub-7.0 second sprint from 0-124 MPH, and a top speed of 217 MPH -- which might go even further given the right dynamics and environment.The High Performance Electric Vehicle (HPEV) is, subsequently, the marque's most powerful machine it's ever built. Regenerativ...

Take a Look at AO Racing’s Porsche 911 “GT3-Rawr”

Earlier this month, AO Racing's "GT3 Raw," a custom Porsche 911 GT3 R named after "Rexy" the Tyrannosaurus Rex made its debut at Twelve Hours of Sebring. Already a fan-favorite, the "GT3-Rawr" will be competing for AO Racing for the rest of the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech and World Endurance Championship season.The idea behind"Rexy" comes from team principal and driver PJ Hyett who proudly wears a T-Rex for his son and a unicorn for his daughter on his racing helmet. This season, Hyett will be joined by co-drivers Sebastian Priaulx and Gunnar Jeannette for the endurance rounds."I’m thrilled to be one of the guys that will drive the GT3-Rawr. Hopefully, Rexy goes as fast as it looks and we can come home with a good result after our disappointing Daytona. We really want to give the fans something ...

This No-Expense-Spared Koenigsegg Regera Features More Than $1M USD on Options Alone

Koenigsegg is without a doubt one of the finest hypercar manufacturers in the world, with its cars being incredibly scarce and even more impressive when it comes to numbers, performance, and price tags. Now, Bring a Trailer presents its first-ever Koenigsegg sale in the form of the formidable Koenigsegg Regera.One of just 80 examples, the car centers around a twin-turbocharged five-liter quad-cam V8 with three electric motors, sending power via a direct-drive transmission to allow minimization of the weight gain and energy losses associated with hybrid systems. As a result, it packs 1,757 HP when using E85 fuel, setting the record for a 0-400-0 km/h run with a 31.49-second time at the Råda military airfield in Sweden.Above all else, though, is the fact this particular 2021 Regera comes wit...

Here’s a Closer Look at the Daniel Arsham x Stone Island Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404

The Mercedes-Benz Universal Motor Garat (Unimog) was built between 1948 and 1938 as a utility vehicle made for agricultural overlanding and navigating extreme terrain. Fast forward to today, the Unimog is now a coveted collector's vehicle, finding a fanbase in the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the global elite racing circuit for its unique aesthetic and vintage feel. Looking to bring this piece of automotive history back to life, Rally, a real stock market for collectibles, works with Daniel Arsham and Stone Island for a 1-of-1 Unimog 404 built as a traveling maintenance and rescue race companion.The Unimog 404 customization arrives as part of Stone Island and Daniel Arsham's "Safari" project which debuted in early 2022. The Unimog was made to accompany a custom off-road 1986 Porsche ...

Rolls Royce Reveals Last V12 Coupe With Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow

Since its 2013 introduction, Rolls Royce's Wraith model has been a signature in the automotive industry for blended luxury and performance. Now, the British automaker is presenting its last V12 coupe with the new Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow.The new bespoke model represents Rolls Royce's most powerful model and is cloaked in a dark gradient finish with shades of silver and black diamond. Enhancing the paint is a glass-infused 'Crystal' overlayer, which creates a motion blur effect. But the vehicle is also outfitted with pops of canary yellow on exterior detailing and interior elements like seats, dashboard, steering wheel and more. Other standout interior details include Black Wood door-lining, Thunderbolt Speedform seats and a Starlight Headliner with 2,1117 fiber-optic 'stars.'To furth...

Acer Rolls Out Lightweight Single-Motor E-Bike, the ebii

Acer is branching out into the e-bike market with the launch of a new model called the ebii. While the company is known for its PCs, the innovative e-bike leads with a technologically-advanced yet minimalist design, featuring a powerful electric motor, airless tires made from recycled materials and collision detection sensors for added safety.Weighing in at about 35 lb with a 250/350 W, the ebii converges speed, smart technology and smartphone compatibility in the single-motor bike. The ebii is equipped with a range of tools for additional protection, including an anti-theft alarm and auto-lock function that kicks in when the linked phone is out of range.A single charge takes around two and a half hours and can provide up to 70 miles of battery life. For context, the ebii runs at a maximum...

Jun Takahashi Talks Toyota Aygo X Limited Edition Collaboration With UNDERCOVER

Jun Takahashi, founder and creative director of cult fashion Japanese label UNDERCOVER, has launched an unexpected limited-edition design collaboration for the Toyota Aygo X. The project joins forces between two iconic Japanese brands from polar industries to bring together a reimagined Aygo X that showcases the innovative spirit of both labels. The Aygo X UNDERCOVER was first revealed in conjunction with the UNDERCOVER Fall 2023 Paris Fashion Week show, showcasing the uniquely designed interiors and exterior. Releasing in just 5,000 cars, the special Takahashi-designed vehicle sees him think outside the box, staying true to his design philosophies of non-conformity and breaking stereotypes. Specific features of the car see the Aygo X arrive in an exclusive bi-tone grey body color, special...

Ford Expands Its European Market With the All-New Explorer EV Cross-Over

This is the all-new Ford Explorer. Designed in America and built in Germany, the all-electric SUV acts as Ford's next step in European expansion, while harnessing new technology to help the marque futureproof itself as it continues to develop EVs.The Explorer is Ford's answer to the electric SUV market, tackling competition like the Volkswagen ID. 5, Nissan ARIYA, and the just-revealed KIA EV5. With this in mind, it puts the Ford Mustang Mach-E closer in line with the likes of the Tesla Model Y and Audi e-Tron.Speaking on the new model, Martin Sander, General Manager, Ford Model e, Europe, said: "Explorer is a trailblazer for a new breed of exciting Ford electric vehicles. Steeped in our American roots but built in Cologne for our customers in Europe, it is road trip-ready for the big adve...

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Hits 60 MPH in 1.66 Seconds

Dodge has built the most powerful and quickest production-ready muscle car in the world, the new Challenger SRT Demon 170. Utilizing the marque's signature 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8 engine, the new car has been treated to tweaks and upgrades throughout the engine compartment to take the car all the way to 900 HP and 810 lb-ft of torque when running on standard E10 pump fuel, or a colossal 1,025 HP and 945 lb-ft on an E85 ethanol blend.The results are astronomical for a road-legal car. It'll hit 60 MPH in 1.66 seconds, pulling 2.004 Gs from acceleration. In testing, the Demon 170 achieved a quarter-mile run in 8.91 seconds at 151.17 MPH, which is helped thanks to special programming and components found within the chassis, suspension, and body.For example, the tires at the rear measure...

Hansel Echeverria Connects Pins and Pistons with His 1973 “Hako” Skyline

For the car community, collecting nostalgia is king. Petrol heads can probably wax lyrical about what car they saw as a child to make them fall head over heels in love with cars, and thus scour the earth for magazine ads, posters and die cast model toys to satisfy their need to collect. Enter Leen Customs. Meet Hansel Echeverria, founder of favored car community brand Leen Customs. What Hansel and Leen do so well is cater to the car lovers in all of us and give us a platform to really collect and cherish, in the form of limited edition, hand-numbered pins. Hansel has been a graphic designer for over 10 years and used his passion for automotive to spawn one of the hottest accessory brands for car enthusiasts in the world. Much like Pintrill and custom pin drops from your favorite streetwear...

Driving the Audi RS e-tron GT Will Make You Feel Like Iron Man

Tony Stark has been an Audi driver since Iron Man 1. His first automotive sidekick was Audi's supercar, the first-generation R8 4.2 FSI Quattro. But in his latest Marvel appearance, Stark went eco-friendly, driving the Audi RS e-tron GT. First unveiled as a concept car at the 2018 L.A. Motor Show, the e-tron GT drew plenty of attention, standing as the marque’s entry into the electric market. Three years later, the mass-produced version of the e-tron GT was unveiled via an online world premiere, once again making the hearts of car enthusiasts all over the world flutter – for better or for worse. But while many petrolheads sniff at the sight of an EV, there may be a saving grace: Audi RS. Standing for “Rennsport,” which means “racing” in German, an RS moniker in front of an Audi model name ...

This Is Ferrari’s Gorgeous New Roma Spider

Ferrari has unveiled its latest, utterly beautiful creation, the Roma Spider.Based on the Roma Coupé that arrived in 2019, the new Spider variation maintains a 2+2 seating configuration, a low, long, swooping body, and now incorporates an "innovative" soft-top that means you can enjoy your Italian grand tourer with the wind in your hair.Like its older brother, the Spider packs a 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces 612 HP and 561 pound-feet of torque, sending all this power to the rear wheels via a dual-clutch eight-speed paddle-shift-operated gearbox, derived from the SF90 Stradale. Sound comes courtesy of a rear silencer-deleted, by-pass valve-controlled exhaust system, allowing the V8 to sing into the hills as you rev through the 7,500 RPM redline, and it won't be obstructed by the new...