Renault Launches Pricey Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7 Edition and Special Mégane R.S F1 Show Cars
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McLaren MP4-12C High Sport Special with 675HP Captured on Film
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Last week, YouTube user "Jodito20" captured a pair of McLaren MP4-12C supercars at The Collection in Miami, Florida, on film. While the silver colored model was a regular MP4-12C, the other one turned out to be a customized version named HS for "High Sport".
The info came from a McLaren salesperson who told Jodito20 that only five models were built.
"I talked to a salesman and he told me HS stands for High Sport. He confirmed that there are only five cars in the world. BUT, these cars are NOT from the McLaren Special Operation program. They are not Bespoke Editions even if they have some customization in common," Jodito20 wrote on his video channel.
The High Speed variant sports a redesigned front end, similar to that of the GT3 racer, in order to increase downforce as well as airflow to the 3.8-liter V8 turbo intercoolers. Power is reportedly up by 75HP, for a total of 675HP – edging closer to the Lamborghini Aventador and moving away from 458 territory.
The rest of the changes are also inspired by the racing model and include a new bumper, air vents, extended diffuser and redesigned rear wing.
So, it’s got even more power, which to be honest was the one thing the MP4-12C wasn’t short of. The real question is has it gained that “character” that would help it trump the 458?
Guess we’ll have to cross our fingers and hope someone will get their hands on one of the five examples and share the experience.
Story References: YouTube via WorldCarFans
Last week, YouTube user "Jodito20" captured a pair of McLaren MP4-12C supercars at The Collection in Miami, Florida, on film. While the silver colored model was a regular MP4-12C, the other one turned out to be a customized version named HS for "High Sport".
The info came from a McLaren salesperson who told Jodito20 that only five models were built.
"I talked to a salesman and he told me HS stands for High Sport. He confirmed that there are only five cars in the world. BUT, these cars are NOT from the McLaren Special Operation program. They are not Bespoke Editions even if they have some customization in common," Jodito20 wrote on his video channel.
The High Speed variant sports a redesigned front end, similar to that of the GT3 racer, in order to increase downforce as well as airflow to the 3.8-liter V8 turbo intercoolers. Power is reportedly up by 75HP, for a total of 675HP – edging closer to the Lamborghini Aventador and moving away from 458 territory.
The rest of the changes are also inspired by the racing model and include a new bumper, air vents, extended diffuser and redesigned rear wing.
So, it’s got even more power, which to be honest was the one thing the MP4-12C wasn’t short of. The real question is has it gained that “character” that would help it trump the 458?
Guess we’ll have to cross our fingers and hope someone will get their hands on one of the five examples and share the experience.
Story References: YouTube via WorldCarFans
F1-Inspired Lotus Evora GTE Special Edition Scooped Ahead of Geneva?
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Jaguar Creates New Special Edition XK and XKR Artisan Coupe and Convertible
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Bugatti Presents a Trio of Special Edition Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Supercars at Dubai Show
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While the coupe version of Bugatti's Veyron series has been sold out, the VW Group-owned supercar maker still has the open-top Grand Sport model up for sale.In fact, Bugatti says that from the 150 units planned for production, it has delivered 45 Grand Sports to date, which leaves us with 105 more cars if you do the math.
For those that prefer to have Bugatti's design and engineering teams tick all the options and choose what colors and materials should be used for the mighty supercar, the Molsheim-based manufacturer brought three bespoke examples of the Grand Sport to this week's Dubai International Motor Show.
The first special Grand Sport is finished in a bright yellow body with the car's underside trimmed in visible black carbon, including the black-tinted wheels. The same color theme continues inside with the seats finished in yellow-colored leather with black stitching. This example is priced at €1.58 million or US$2.15 million.
The next individualized Grand Sport gets a horizontal color split comprising of visible blue carbon, framed in polished anodised aluminium, and which also appears on the rims and the grille. The interior is trimmed in tangerine leather throughout, with the door panels, dashboard, steering wheel and console covered in dark blue Indigo leather or exposed blue carbon fibre. Those interested will have to pay Bugatti €1.74 million or US$2.42 million for the car.
The third and final customized Grand Sport appearing in Dubai is dressed in green carbon fibre tone and polished aluminium. Inside, the special edition model gets a matching green and silver treatment. It is priced at €1.74 million or US$2.42 million.
While the coupe version of Bugatti's Veyron series has been sold out, the VW Group-owned supercar maker still has the open-top Grand Sport model up for sale.In fact, Bugatti says that from the 150 units planned for production, it has delivered 45 Grand Sports to date, which leaves us with 105 more cars if you do the math.
For those that prefer to have Bugatti's design and engineering teams tick all the options and choose what colors and materials should be used for the mighty supercar, the Molsheim-based manufacturer brought three bespoke examples of the Grand Sport to this week's Dubai International Motor Show.The first special Grand Sport is finished in a bright yellow body with the car's underside trimmed in visible black carbon, including the black-tinted wheels. The same color theme continues inside with the seats finished in yellow-colored leather with black stitching. This example is priced at €1.58 million or US$2.15 million.
The next individualized Grand Sport gets a horizontal color split comprising of visible blue carbon, framed in polished anodised aluminium, and which also appears on the rims and the grille. The interior is trimmed in tangerine leather throughout, with the door panels, dashboard, steering wheel and console covered in dark blue Indigo leather or exposed blue carbon fibre. Those interested will have to pay Bugatti €1.74 million or US$2.42 million for the car.
The third and final customized Grand Sport appearing in Dubai is dressed in green carbon fibre tone and polished aluminium. Inside, the special edition model gets a matching green and silver treatment. It is priced at €1.74 million or US$2.42 million.
LA Show Preview: 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket Special
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There's no shortage of special editions over at the Chrysler Group which has just released details and a single photo of its next limited run model, the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket in advance of next week's Los Angeles Auto Show.
No prizes for guessing why the special Challenger is named like that. On the outside, Dodge designers combined a Stinger Yellow body color with a black grille surround and matching color profile stripes highlighted by the bespoke Yellow Jacket logo on the rear fender.
A set of newly designed 20-inch five-spoke cast-aluminum wheels with black painted pockets complete the exterior upgrades.
As for the interior, while Dodge has yet to release pictures, the company says that the special edition Challengers SRT8 gets standard leather featuring an exclusive Stinger Yellow accent band with embroidered Yellow Jacket logo and silver accent stitching.
"The Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket adds another piece of performance car nostalgia to our rear-drive muscle coupe lineup in 2012," said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – SRT Brand and Motorsports. "The Stinger Yellow paint and interior accents speak directly to the performance enthusiast who appreciates a memorable and collectible color that helps deliver even more excitement and exclusivity."
The Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket keeps the standard model's 6.4-liter V8 HEMI engine that is rated at 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque..
Without getting into specific details, Dodge said that it will build a limited number of 2012 Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket models for the U.S. market. The car will be available for order in December with the first examples to arrive in showrooms in the first quarter of 2012.
There's no shortage of special editions over at the Chrysler Group which has just released details and a single photo of its next limited run model, the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket in advance of next week's Los Angeles Auto Show.
No prizes for guessing why the special Challenger is named like that. On the outside, Dodge designers combined a Stinger Yellow body color with a black grille surround and matching color profile stripes highlighted by the bespoke Yellow Jacket logo on the rear fender.
A set of newly designed 20-inch five-spoke cast-aluminum wheels with black painted pockets complete the exterior upgrades.
As for the interior, while Dodge has yet to release pictures, the company says that the special edition Challengers SRT8 gets standard leather featuring an exclusive Stinger Yellow accent band with embroidered Yellow Jacket logo and silver accent stitching.
"The Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket adds another piece of performance car nostalgia to our rear-drive muscle coupe lineup in 2012," said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – SRT Brand and Motorsports. "The Stinger Yellow paint and interior accents speak directly to the performance enthusiast who appreciates a memorable and collectible color that helps deliver even more excitement and exclusivity."
The Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket keeps the standard model's 6.4-liter V8 HEMI engine that is rated at 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque..
Without getting into specific details, Dodge said that it will build a limited number of 2012 Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket models for the U.S. market. The car will be available for order in December with the first examples to arrive in showrooms in the first quarter of 2012.
Lotus Launches F1-Inspired Special Edition of Evora S
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Lotus has released a new limited run special of its Evora S sports car that pays homage to the brand's Formula 1 team. As such, it is painted in the racing team’s colors with black bodywork and gold-painted stripes on the hood, the profile and the roof, as well as a gold-hued “Lotus” decal at the rear.
The Evora S special, of which only three units will be produced, also features gold-colored 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloy wheels, while the interior sports plenty of suede upholstery with red stitching.
The limited edition is based on the normal Evora S, meaning it is powered by a supercharged version of Toyota’s 3.5-liter V6 delivering 350HP matched to a six-speed manual gearbox.
The three customers who will snag the limited edition model will have to shell out £69,950 (US$109,823) – or £7,500 (US$11,775) more than the non-F1-painted version.
We can’t help but wonder if that’s what Herr Kalbfellmeant by intending to “make the world notice our cars”.
Lotus has released a new limited run special of its Evora S sports car that pays homage to the brand's Formula 1 team. As such, it is painted in the racing team’s colors with black bodywork and gold-painted stripes on the hood, the profile and the roof, as well as a gold-hued “Lotus” decal at the rear.
The Evora S special, of which only three units will be produced, also features gold-colored 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloy wheels, while the interior sports plenty of suede upholstery with red stitching.
The limited edition is based on the normal Evora S, meaning it is powered by a supercharged version of Toyota’s 3.5-liter V6 delivering 350HP matched to a six-speed manual gearbox.
The three customers who will snag the limited edition model will have to shell out £69,950 (US$109,823) – or £7,500 (US$11,775) more than the non-F1-painted version.
We can’t help but wonder if that’s what Herr Kalbfellmeant by intending to “make the world notice our cars”.
Koenigsegg Agera S Hundra Special Edition Revealed on Video
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Here's our first look at Koenigsegg's one-off Agera S Hundra, courtesy of Shmee150 who captured the supercar undressed on film at the Swedish brand's Geneva Motor Show booth.Named after the Swedish word for 100 (Hundra), the right-hand drive special edition version of the Agera S was made to celebrated Koenigsegg's one-hundredth car built and it has already been sold to an anonymous collector.
Most details about the Agera S Hundra remain hidden, so we don't know if the cosmetic upgrades such as the 'naked' carbon fiber finish of the exterior and the customized interior with hand laid and swirled 24 carat gold leaf inlays are the only changes to the car, of if Koenigsegg also reworked the regular model's 1,030hp 5.0-liter turbocharged V8.
Here's our first look at Koenigsegg's one-off Agera S Hundra, courtesy of Shmee150 who captured the supercar undressed on film at the Swedish brand's Geneva Motor Show booth.Named after the Swedish word for 100 (Hundra), the right-hand drive special edition version of the Agera S was made to celebrated Koenigsegg's one-hundredth car built and it has already been sold to an anonymous collector.
Most details about the Agera S Hundra remain hidden, so we don't know if the cosmetic upgrades such as the 'naked' carbon fiber finish of the exterior and the customized interior with hand laid and swirled 24 carat gold leaf inlays are the only changes to the car, of if Koenigsegg also reworked the regular model's 1,030hp 5.0-liter turbocharged V8.
New HD Photo Gallery of Lamborghini Veneno Special
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While we're waiting for Lamborghini to get us up to date on the new Veneno, we discovered a fresh set of high-resolution images of the limited run supercar, including the first photos of the interior.Designed to celebrate Lamborghini's 50th birthday, the Veneno is an Aventador LP700-4spin-off featuring a completely different body and a redesigned interior with the same racecar-like feel of the exterior.
Power for the new Lamborghini comes from a massaged version of the Aventador's 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 rated for 740hp instead of 700-horses, with the Italians quoting a top speed of 220mph (354km/h).
Besides the Geneva Motor Show prototype pictured here, Lamborghini will manufacture three production models, each one finished in a color of the Italian flag (green, white and red) and priced at £3.1 million (equal to US$4.7 million or €3.6 million). All three production cars have already been spoken for.
While we're waiting for Lamborghini to get us up to date on the new Veneno, we discovered a fresh set of high-resolution images of the limited run supercar, including the first photos of the interior.Designed to celebrate Lamborghini's 50th birthday, the Veneno is an Aventador LP700-4spin-off featuring a completely different body and a redesigned interior with the same racecar-like feel of the exterior.
Power for the new Lamborghini comes from a massaged version of the Aventador's 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 rated for 740hp instead of 700-horses, with the Italians quoting a top speed of 220mph (354km/h).
Besides the Geneva Motor Show prototype pictured here, Lamborghini will manufacture three production models, each one finished in a color of the Italian flag (green, white and red) and priced at £3.1 million (equal to US$4.7 million or €3.6 million). All three production cars have already been spoken for.
New Lamborghini Veneno Leaked, It's a $4.7 Million V12 Special [Update III]
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This is it; the new special supercar that Lamborghini promised to reveal at the Geneva Motor Show on March 5 to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and which we rightly assumed was pictured in a single teaser image we found on Facebook this weekend.These print screens are real and at least one of them was sourced from The Sunday Timesnewspaper, which also had an online article thatwas swiftly removed.
The new Lamborghini hypercar is named the Veneno, said to mean "poison" in Spanish. It is built on the carbon-fibre monocoque chassis ofthe Aventador LP700-4, using an upgraded version of the latter's 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 that produces 740hp instead of 700-horses, and can hit a top speed of 220mph (354km/h).
Power is transmitted to all-four wheels via a 7-speed robotized manual gearbox.
The newspaper report says that Lamborghini has put a price tag of £3.1 million on the Veneno, which is equal to US$4.7 million or €3.6 million, but before you prepare to sell your house, kidneys and your grand-children's future, you may want to know that the Italian carmaker has already sold all three cars…
Update I: A new official photo has been added to the gallery - via Automonthly - Thanks Bruno!
Update II: We just added a high-resolution version of the official picture
Update III: Another set of images hit the web, this time from Autoforum - Hat tip to Martin!
This is it; the new special supercar that Lamborghini promised to reveal at the Geneva Motor Show on March 5 to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and which we rightly assumed was pictured in a single teaser image we found on Facebook this weekend.These print screens are real and at least one of them was sourced from The Sunday Timesnewspaper, which also had an online article thatwas swiftly removed.
The new Lamborghini hypercar is named the Veneno, said to mean "poison" in Spanish. It is built on the carbon-fibre monocoque chassis ofthe Aventador LP700-4, using an upgraded version of the latter's 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V12 that produces 740hp instead of 700-horses, and can hit a top speed of 220mph (354km/h).
Power is transmitted to all-four wheels via a 7-speed robotized manual gearbox.
The newspaper report says that Lamborghini has put a price tag of £3.1 million on the Veneno, which is equal to US$4.7 million or €3.6 million, but before you prepare to sell your house, kidneys and your grand-children's future, you may want to know that the Italian carmaker has already sold all three cars…
Update I: A new official photo has been added to the gallery - via Automonthly - Thanks Bruno!
Update II: We just added a high-resolution version of the official picture
Update III: Another set of images hit the web, this time from Autoforum - Hat tip to Martin!
New Mopar '12 Chrysler 300 Special to go on Sale in this Summer, Only 500 will be Made
The Chrysler division's tuning and performance arm also made changes to the interior that features black leather with blue accent stitching on the seats and steering wheel, a unique Mopar shifter handle, special sill plates and badges, and matte carbon hydrographic accents on the instrument panel and center console sections.
The Mopar '12 300 retains the standard model's 363 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine linked to a five-speed auto transmission but the differential has been boosted from 3.06:1 to a 3.91:1 final-drive ratio for enhanced acceleration with the company stating that the car returns a 0-to-60 mph time in the "low 5-second range".
The suspension, on the other hand, has been re-tuned and gets 42 percent stiffer front and 23 percent stiffer rear spring rates, while to improve grip and braking, Mopar fitted the '12 300 with stickier P245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle F1 three-season tires and high-performance brake linings mounted to dual-piston front and single-piston rear calipers.
Mopar will also give each customer of the 12 300 a personalized owner kit that includes vehicle identification number (VIN), exact date of manufacture and the number of the vehicle, plus an original sketch of the car signed by the designer and the official brochure.
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The Mopar '12 300 retains the standard model's 363 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine linked to a five-speed auto transmission but the differential has been boosted from 3.06:1 to a 3.91:1 final-drive ratio for enhanced acceleration with the company stating that the car returns a 0-to-60 mph time in the "low 5-second range".
The suspension, on the other hand, has been re-tuned and gets 42 percent stiffer front and 23 percent stiffer rear spring rates, while to improve grip and braking, Mopar fitted the '12 300 with stickier P245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle F1 three-season tires and high-performance brake linings mounted to dual-piston front and single-piston rear calipers.
Mopar will also give each customer of the 12 300 a personalized owner kit that includes vehicle identification number (VIN), exact date of manufacture and the number of the vehicle, plus an original sketch of the car signed by the designer and the official brochure.
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Koenigsegg Celebrates 100th Car Built in 10 Years With One-Off Hundra Special
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Starting a car company is a task for the brave at heart. Christian von Koenigsegg’s achievement is even more admirable as, after only 10 years, he has managed to shift 100 of the ultra-fast, and ultra-expensive, hypercars that bear his name.To commemorate the event the Swedish company decided that the 100th production car built, an Agera S destined for a well-off client based in Hong Kong, would be something special and would be unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show.
Enter the Hundra, which is Swedish for “100”, an Agera S with hand laid and swirled 24-carar gold leaf inlays in its carbon bodywork. The latest version of Koenigsegg’s supercar is powered by a turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 that puts out 1016HP and sprints from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.8 seconds.
“A lot has happened in the last 10 years”, said von Koenigsegg, adding that the company does not rest on its laurels: “On the contrary. The Koenigsegg range still stands proud, head to head against the greatest new car onslaught in hypercar history.”
So he’s not afraid that the new wave of rivals, like the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder will upstage his own models?
Actually no, not a bit: “Our team can’t even wait to get their creation of passion measured against all the latest and greatest hypercars currently being launched.”
By Andrew Tsaousis
Starting a car company is a task for the brave at heart. Christian von Koenigsegg’s achievement is even more admirable as, after only 10 years, he has managed to shift 100 of the ultra-fast, and ultra-expensive, hypercars that bear his name.To commemorate the event the Swedish company decided that the 100th production car built, an Agera S destined for a well-off client based in Hong Kong, would be something special and would be unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show.
Enter the Hundra, which is Swedish for “100”, an Agera S with hand laid and swirled 24-carar gold leaf inlays in its carbon bodywork. The latest version of Koenigsegg’s supercar is powered by a turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 that puts out 1016HP and sprints from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.8 seconds.
“A lot has happened in the last 10 years”, said von Koenigsegg, adding that the company does not rest on its laurels: “On the contrary. The Koenigsegg range still stands proud, head to head against the greatest new car onslaught in hypercar history.”
So he’s not afraid that the new wave of rivals, like the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder will upstage his own models?
Actually no, not a bit: “Our team can’t even wait to get their creation of passion measured against all the latest and greatest hypercars currently being launched.”
By Andrew Tsaousis
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