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Genesis Unveils Gray-Orange Livery for WEC Hypercar Debut
sports11 days ago

Genesis Unveils Gray-Orange Livery for WEC Hypercar Debut

Genesis Magma Racing revealed the gray-and-orange livery for its No. 17 GMR-001 Hypercar as it enters the FIA World Endurance Championship, featuring a South Korean flag and Hangeul for ‘Magma’ to honor its heritage. The livery accompanies the team’s “athletic elegance” design philosophy. The No. 17 lineup for the season includes Lotterer, Derani, and Mathys Jaubert, with the sister car driven by Jaminet, Chatin, and Juncadella; it remains undecided whether two or three drivers will race at Imola beyond the first round.

Rodrigues' Berlinetta Veloce Debuts Dual-Engine Hypercar: 900HP V12 Base, 18-Cylinder Optional
cars1 month ago

Rodrigues' Berlinetta Veloce Debuts Dual-Engine Hypercar: 900HP V12 Base, 18-Cylinder Optional

Automobili Rodrigues, a new Italian coachbuilder, is pursuing the Berlinetta Veloce with a standard 7.0L naturally aspirated V12 delivering 900hp and an optional 9.0L 18-cylinder Triangolare engine that’s turbo- and supercharged for about 1,954 lb-ft of torque; production is planned as a limited, multi‑million‑dollar vehicle (roughly $5–$10 million) with a manual transmission, currently unveiled as a design study awaiting a driving prototype.

Xiaomi's Vision Gran Turismo reimagines the cockpit with a cocoon seat and wind-based aerodynamics
technology1 month ago

Xiaomi's Vision Gran Turismo reimagines the cockpit with a cocoon seat and wind-based aerodynamics

Xiaomi previewed the Vision Gran Turismo, a radical hypercar concept focused on extreme aerodynamics and a cocoon-shaped cockpit, featuring an unusual x-wing steering wheel and magnetically mounted wheel covers to cut drag. The company says it will show more at MWC Barcelona, but details on powertrain, speed, and feasibility are still unclear, with a home gaming cockpit version teased as well.

Bugatti's Brouillard Aims to Be the Brand's Most Expensive One-Off
automotive2 months ago

Bugatti's Brouillard Aims to Be the Brand's Most Expensive One-Off

Bugatti’s one-off Brouillard, a sculptural, equine-inspired hypercar built on Chiron/Mistral tech, could become the marque’s most expensive model. It packs a 1,600 hp, 1,600 Nm 8.0L W16, a 1,900 kg monocoque, and a fixed ducktail for aerodynamics, with delivery planned for 2027 after ~18 months of development. Estimated price range is €10–€30 million, with only two cars produced per year and an unveiling slated for Monterey Car Week 2025.

Red Bull Unveils the Wild RB17 Hypercar with a 15,000 RPM V10 Hybrid
automotive3 months ago

Red Bull Unveils the Wild RB17 Hypercar with a 15,000 RPM V10 Hybrid

Red Bull Advanced Technologies has revealed new images and details of the RB17 hypercar, featuring a revving V10 hybrid engine that reaches 15,000 RPM and produces 1,000 horsepower, with updates including larger headlights, a fin, and a redesigned exhaust. The car is designed to rival F1 cars, with a focus on performance and safety standards, and is set to debut publicly this summer with production of 50 units starting next spring.

Red Bull Unveils the RB17 Hypercar and Final Design, Highlighting V10 Power and Newey’s Continued Involvement
motorsport3 months ago

Red Bull Unveils the RB17 Hypercar and Final Design, Highlighting V10 Power and Newey’s Continued Involvement

Max Verstappen expressed gratitude towards Christian Horner for his support, highlighting their ongoing communication. Red Bull revealed the final design of their hypercar, the RB17, influenced by Adrian Newey before his move to Aston Martin. Williams praised Carlos Sainz for his analytical skills, while Mercedes explained their decision to revert a suspension upgrade. Oscar Piastri discussed his composed racing persona, emphasizing the balance between emotion and calmness.

Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear Sets New Speed and Hill Climb Records
automotive9 months ago

Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear Sets New Speed and Hill Climb Records

Koenigsegg's new hypercar, the Sadair's Spear, set a new speed record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, completing the hillclimb in 47.14 seconds and surpassing the previous record holder, the Czinger 21C. The car features a 1,625 horsepower twin-turbo V-8, lightweight design, and advanced aerodynamics, with only 30 units produced and sold out immediately.