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Bentley showcased its new 2027 Supersports and a 1926 historical model at Monterey Car Week, highlighting a century of performance evolution. The modern car is a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive V8 with 657 horsepower, while the 1926 model, nicknamed 'Smoky,' was a racing car capable of 100 mph when average cars topped out at 40 mph.
Kith founder Ronnie Fieg and BMW unveiled a one-off, V10-powered first-generation X5 restomod at Monterey Car Week. The build swaps the original engine for a 5.0-liter S85 V10 from an M5, paired with a manual transmission. A second one-off, a fifth-generation X5 with a hybrid six-cylinder, was also shown to bridge the brand's 25-year history.
A 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, chassis CSX2300, sold for $42,905,000 at Gooding Christie’s during Monterey Car Week, becoming the most expensive American car ever sold at auction. The sale nearly doubled the previous record of $22 million set by a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ in 2018. Only six of these aerodynamic race cars were ever built, and CSX2300 is the only one previously owned by Carroll Shelby. The car’s historic racing pedigree, including its role in the 1965 FIA GT Championship, drove intense bidding that exceeded pre-sale estimates.
A 1996 McLaren F1 GTR with a unique pop art livery sold for $34.6 million at RM Sotheby's Monterey, becoming the most expensive British-built car ever sold at public auction. The car, previously owned by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, features rare race and road-converted specifications.
Brabus has revealed the Bodo Cabriolet, an open-top variant of its Bodo Hyper-GT, based on an Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. The car features a reworked 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 producing 1,000 horsepower and 885 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic and limited-slip differential. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 223 mph. The carbon-fiber body weighs approximately 3,911 pounds. Production is strictly limited to 77 units worldwide, shared with the coupe version, with a base price of €1,077,000 (approx. $1.174 million). Unveiled at The Quail during Monterey Car Week, the car includes active aerodynamics, 22-inch wheels, and a bespoke interior.
McLaren unveiled the McL 6GT concept at Monterey Car Week, a carbon-fiber V8 supercar featuring a six-speed manual transmission. The car, priced at approximately $1.5 million, is a modern reinterpretation of Bruce McLaren’s unfulfilled M6GT project. Production is scheduled for 2028, with a limited run of around 500 units. The design emphasizes tactile, analog driving experiences, including hydraulic steering and exposed mechanical details, marking a return to driver-focused engineering for the brand.
Aston Martin unveiled the Valen at Monterey Car Week as its most powerful front-engined production car. Limited to 150 units, it features an 850-PS twin-turbo V12, 110 kg of weight savings, and a 214 mph top speed. First deliveries are scheduled for Q2 2027.
Aston Martin unveiled the Valen at The Quail at Monterey, a limited-run, front-engined V12 supercar. It features a 5.2-liter twin-turbo engine producing 850 PS, a carbon-fiber body, and a 0-60 mph time of 3.0 seconds. Production is capped at 150 units, with prices starting around $1.7 million and deliveries beginning in Q2 2027.
Singer Vehicle Design and Louis Vuitton have unveiled two one-off Porsche 911s at the 2026 Monterey Car Week. The collaboration features a coupe and a convertible, both fully reimagined with LV design elements, including a detachable Tambour dashboard clock, bespoke leather interiors, and matching luggage. The project marks the first time Louis Vuitton has partnered with an automotive manufacturer.
McLaren has unveiled the McL 6GT, a carbon-bodied concept that previews a production supercar arriving in 2028. The vehicle marks the brand's return to manual transmissions after a 34-year hiatus, featuring a V8 engine, rear-wheel drive, and hydraulic steering. Priced at approximately $1.5 million, the car is designed for immersive, tactile driving rather than record-breaking performance, with a limited production run of around 500 units.
Lamborghini has unveiled the Revuelto SV, a limited-edition hybrid supercar that serves as the brand’s most powerful production vehicle to date. The car combines a naturally aspirated V12 engine with three electric motors to generate over 1,050 horsepower. Priced at $741,172, the model is capped at 1,963 units to mark the company’s anniversary. Key upgrades include a larger battery, enhanced aerodynamics, and a new 'Pilota' driving mode designed to improve track performance and driver engagement.
Koenigsegg has unveiled the CCGT1, a road-legal megacar limited to 70 units that honors the brand’s abandoned early-2000s GT1 racing project. The car features a twin-turbo V8 producing up to 1,600 hp on E85 fuel and generates 800 kg of downforce at 155 mph. All 70 examples were sold within hours of its debut at Monterey Car Week in August 2026. The vehicle introduces a new sequential transmission system and an optional factory track package, marking the first time Koenigsegg offers a comprehensive racing kit for a road car.
RUF has revealed the Ehra, a new all-wheel-drive widebody grand tourer, at Monterey Car Week. The car features a 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine producing 650bhp and 664lb ft of torque, paired with a seven-speed manual gearbox. Built on a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, the Ehra weighs approximately 1,325kg and is designed for high-speed touring rather than track-only performance. It features a subtle carbon-fiber rear spoiler that deploys automatically at speed, widebody fenders, and a retro-modern interior with brown leather and titanium accents. The vehicle is named after the Ehra-Lessien proving ground where the original CTR Yellowbird set a speed record. No pricing or production numbers have been announced, but it is expected to be a limited, high-value release.
Aston Martin has introduced the Valen, a limited-run, front-engined supercar that claims the title of the world's most powerful production car in its category. Unveiled at Monterey Car Week, the vehicle features a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine, a full carbon-fiber body, and a strict production cap of 150 units. With a 0-60 mph time of 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 214 mph, the Valen represents the pinnacle of Aston Martin's bespoke 'Q' service, with deliveries scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.
Land Rover has revealed the Defender Dakar, a limited-run, road-legal version of its 2026 Dakar Rally-winning D7X-R race car. Unveiled at The Quail by The Peninsula in California, the concept features a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 635 PS and 750 Nm of torque, 35-inch tires, and motorsport-derived suspension. Reservations open in early 2027.