All articles tagged with #track focused
Bentley unveils the 2027 Supersports, a lighter, rear-wheel-drive, 657-hp variant derived from the Continental GT with extensive aero and chassis upgrades, carbon-ceramic brakes, and a titanium Akrapovič exhaust; it ditches rear seats for a two-seater interior, and at a starting price around $490,000 all 500 units are already sold.
Lamborghini has unveiled the Revuelto SV, a more track-focused evolution of its plug-in-hybrid V12 flagship, featuring model-specific software, chassis and aero tweaks, upgraded cooling, and tuned torque delivery to deliver higher cornering speeds and more consistent track performance; pricing and market rollout are not yet announced.
Koenigsegg unveils the CCGT1, a road-legal, track-focused homage to the GT1-era CCGT that never raced, pairing a 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 (1,263hp on petrol, 1,578hp on E85) with a new Koenigsegg Sequential Shift featuring a clutch pedal, carbon construction, and aggressive aero to deliver racecar performance on public roads; a track-pack option exists for factory-backed track days, and only 70 units are being built (all sold).
A camouflaged Toyota Supra prototype spotted at the Nürburgring suggests that a track-focused GRMN variant may be in the works, and it appears to have a manual transmission. The distinct gear shifts and gear ratios heard in a video indicate the presence of a manual Supra, with speculation surrounding its powertrain, potentially featuring the S58 engine from the BMW M3. The prototype also showcases new aerodynamic elements. Enthusiasts are eager for Toyota to release the Supra GRMN with increased horsepower to further enhance its track performance.
Nissan has unveiled the 2024 Nissan Z Nismo, a track-focused variant of the redesigned Nissan Z sports car. The Nismo version boasts a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine with 420 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque, along with improved cooling for the engine oil. It features a 9-speed automatic transmission with unique software settings for faster shifts, upgraded suspension components for improved performance, and larger brakes. The Z Nismo also sports a distinctive design with a new front fascia, side skirts, rear wing, and red accents. Inside, it offers Recaro bucket seats, a Nismo-specific digital gauge cluster, and a red engine start button.