All articles tagged with #supercar
McLaren just unveiled the 788HS, its first new car since 2024, a refined 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 mid‑engine supercar delivering 777 hp, 590 lb-ft of torque, and 0–60 mph in 2.0 seconds with a 205 mph top speed. It uses a lighter, more aero-focused package and only 200 examples will be built (100 coupes and 100 spyders); pricing is expected to exceed the 750S’s starting point of about $365,100.
McLaren is launching a 200-unit, non-hybrid high-sport version of the 750S called the 788HS. It uses the familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 tuned to 788 metric horsepower (777 hp), weighs 2,789 pounds dry, and features center-lock wheels, a slightly lower front ride height, and a tuned hydraulic suspension. It achieves 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds and a 205 mph top speed, with production split evenly between coupe and convertible and customization by McLaren Special Operations to ensure each car is unique, representing the ultimate evolution of the 720S lineage.
McLaren’s W1, the third '1' hypercar after the F1 and P1, packs a 1,258bhp V8-hybrid with a 217 mph top speed and a 0–62 mph time of 2.7 seconds, prioritising aero downforce and track performance. Its Race mode is track‑only, the cabin is fighter-jet focused, and only 399 units will be built at a base price around £2 million (with options pushing the total well higher). On the road it’s civil; on the racetrack it’s brutally fast, redefining what a modern supercar can be in 2026.
AC Cars debuts the Cobra GT Coupe, a fixed-roof evolution of the Cobra GT Roadster featuring a carbon-fiber body, a Ford 5.0L V8 with outputs from 450 HP up to 799 HP in the Clubsport edition, a curb weight around 3,500 pounds, and a price ladder ending at $537,642 for the limited Clubsport; base prices start around $315k, with deliveries expected in 2028 as production ramps toward ~1,000 cars per year.
A reader‑driven QOTD asks which automaker should build a new supercar, listing options from Bugatti and Lamborghini to Lucid, Toyota, Kia, GMC and Land Rover. The author personally hopes Peugeot brings a supercar, citing its endurance-racing pedigree (three Le Mans wins, 9X8) and past mid‑engine concepts (Quasar, Proxima, Oxia, Onyx) as precedent, and suggests the 9X8’s hybrid V6 could underpin a production model, inviting readers to share ideas.
Toyota has quietly built a 36,000-square-foot GR Experience Center in Frisco, Texas to train Lexus dealers to sell and drive its upcoming GR GT supercar, a 641-hp twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor, expected in the U.S. in 2027 and priced above $200,000. The facility houses racing memorabilia and a driving-focused showroom, with a separate GR Academy planned at Eagles Canyon Raceway to showcase GR performance on track. Over 100 Lexus dealers have already signed on to carry the new GR lineup, signaling a shift in Toyota's strategy for its high-performance brand.
Alpine’s Alpenglow hydrogen-powered V6 prototype revs to 9,000 rpm, delivering about 740 hp and a top speed of 205 mph while emitting only water vapor. The design uses a pre-chamber and regulator for hydrogen at ~700 bar, with compact storage tanks and standard radiators to maintain aero efficiency. Blue energy-recovery brake lights and a transparent acrylic rear spoiler underscore that this car is a mobile lab for testing hydrogen in high-performance applications, suggesting clean-energy ICE viability without heavy battery packs.
Italdesign has unveiled a highly limited, artistically redesigned version of the Acura NSX, blending modern styling with the original's racing DNA, though it's primarily a showcase of design capability rather than a mass-market release, with potential costs exceeding $1 million.
Lamborghini has introduced the Temerario, a groundbreaking supercar that follows the Huracán lineage, featuring a 907-horsepower plug-in hybrid V8 engine, impressive acceleration, and a luxurious interior, setting a new standard for the brand and inspiring future generations of car enthusiasts.
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, driven by Ron Fellows, set a new lap record at Mosport with a time of 1:18.2, surpassing previous records and showcasing its impressive performance and downforce capabilities, further cementing its status as a top North American supercar.
A nearly new 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 with 1,064 horsepower, only 40 miles on it, is being sold not as a flip but because the owner finds the car too powerful and overwhelming to handle, despite the high bidding price over MSRP. The owner bought the car out of passion, not for profit, and the sale has sparked discussions about the challenges of managing such high-performance vehicles.
Capricorn Group, a German supplier known for racing components, has introduced its first supercar, the 01 Zagato, a limited-edition, emotion-focused vehicle with a 888-hp supercharged V-8, bespoke components, and a carbon-fiber chassis, set to begin production in 2026 with only 19 units priced at €2.95 million.
An Arizona man discovered a rare, highly acclaimed Porsche 935, one of only 77 made, valued at $1.5 million. Despite its stunning design and powerful engine, the car is not street legal and was built solely for racing, paying homage to the historic Le Mans race car. Enthusiasts admire its aesthetics and performance, though it remains a track-only vehicle.
Ferrari's F80 supercar is the first to feature 3D-printed suspension components, utilizing laser-melted metal parts for weight reduction and design flexibility, signaling a shift towards advanced manufacturing in high-performance automotive design, with other luxury brands expected to follow.
The Porsche Carrera GT, launched in 2000 and produced until 2006 with 1,270 units, is a legendary supercar that set new standards in technology, design, and driving dynamics, featuring a V10 engine derived from a Le Mans prototype and advanced lightweight materials, symbolizing Porsche's motorsport heritage and innovation.