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Ferrari’s 12Cilindri Manuale: a V12 with a manual vibe and auto versatility
supercars11 days ago

Ferrari’s 12Cilindri Manuale: a V12 with a manual vibe and auto versatility

Ferrari unveils the 12Cilindri Manuale, a naturally aspirated 6.5L V12 with rear‑wheel drive that pairs an open-gated six‑speed manual with a by‑wire system that can trigger an eight‑speed dual‑clutch auto (the manual uses the first six gears the auto uses the last two). It delivers 820hp and 500 lb‑ft, reaches 0–62 mph in 2.9 seconds, and tops at 211 mph. Only 1,499 Tailor Made cars will be built, priced from about €590,000 (roughly €190k more than the standard €400k car).

via Top Gear|
#12cilindri-manuale#by-wire#dual-clutch
Bentley finds 100 faults in rebuilt Continental GT during a “proper” service
cars25 days ago

Bentley finds 100 faults in rebuilt Continental GT during a “proper” service

After a months-long rebuild, Mat Armstrong takes his Continental GT to Bentley for a definitive service; technicians uncover more than 100 faults, with the standout issue being a cracked engine mount that could affect alignment and safety, prompting further costly repairs even as Armstrong continues with plans for a Monaco road trip.

via supercarblondie.com|
#bentley#bentley-continental-gt#cars
Six V10s Prove Reliability Can Match Performance
cars2 months ago

Six V10s Prove Reliability Can Match Performance

Despite a history of being considered fragile due to inherent V10 imbalance, Six models—the Dodge Viper, Ram SRT-10, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8 V10, Lexus LFA, and Lamborghini Huracán—show that these engines can be highly reliable when well maintained. The article cites sources like Top Gear, Edmunds, CarFax and MOT data to illustrate strong reliability across generations, while noting a few model-specific issues (e.g., early BMW M5).

via Jalopnik|
#cars#dodge-viper#lamborghini-gallardo
Granborghini: UK seniors get turbocharged joyrides to beat loneliness
inspiring2 months ago

Granborghini: UK seniors get turbocharged joyrides to beat loneliness

An English charity called Granborghini pairs UK seniors with supercar owners for joyrides to combat loneliness. Founded by Mark Cody after his grandmother's death, it recruits volunteers like Betty Tynan to organize outings, with support from supercar owners such as McLaren. Participants report feeling like rock stars and years younger after the rides, illustrating how a bold, feel‑good approach can address social isolation among retirees.

via Good News Network|
#charity#elderly#granborghini
Lamborghini Prioritizes Hybrid Power and Emotional Driving Over Full Electric Vehicles
business10 months ago

Lamborghini Prioritizes Hybrid Power and Emotional Driving Over Full Electric Vehicles

Lamborghini's CEO states that despite the technical capability to build powerful electric supercars, customer demand for traditional internal combustion engines like V12s and V8s remains strong, leading the brand to postpone full electrification and focus on hybrid models, while maintaining exclusivity and authenticity in their offerings.

via ABC News|
#business#customer-demand#electric-cars
Toyota temporarily discontinues Supra amid racing debut
automotive11 months ago

Toyota temporarily discontinues Supra amid racing debut

Toyota will stop accepting orders for the A90-generation GR Supra at the end of August, ending its six-year run, but the model will continue to compete in the Supercars series. Toyota is developing a new Supra inspired by the 2022 GR GT3 concept, though details remain unclear. Sales of the current Supra have declined, and only the Ford Mustang remains available in the Supercars lineup.

via Torquecafe.com|
#automotive#end-of-production#gr-supra
Ford Mustang GTD Achieves Record Nürburgring Lap Time
automotive1 year ago

Ford Mustang GTD Achieves Record Nürburgring Lap Time

The Ford Mustang GTD has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first American production car to complete a lap of the Nürburgring in under seven minutes, with an official time of 6:57.685. This makes it the fifth-fastest car in its category, showcasing Ford's engineering prowess. Despite the achievement, Ford aims to improve further, as the Mustang GTD's time is still slower than some of its competitors like the Porsche 911 GT3. The announcement was delayed to coincide with the release of a documentary about the effort.

via Jalopnik|
#american-automaker#automotive#ford-mustang-gtd
Ford Mustang GTD Breaks Nürburgring Record for American Cars
automotive1 year ago

Ford Mustang GTD Breaks Nürburgring Record for American Cars

The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD has set a new record for American production cars at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, completing the lap in 6:57.685. This achievement makes it the fifth-fastest production sports car to tackle the track, surpassing the previous American record held by the Dodge Viper ACR. Ford's development of the Mustang GTD focused on breaking the seven-minute barrier, aiming to compete with European supercars. Despite challenging conditions, the team is eager to improve further, with plans to continue testing after winter.

via Road & Track|
#american-production-car-record#automotive#ford-mustang-gtd