The Spyker C8 Preliator debuts on August 14 at Pebble Beach. Spyker CEO and Founder Victor Muller claims the new model “is not going to be electric in any way.” It will use a twin-turbo V8 with 800 hp and top out at over 217 mph. It’s been 100 years since the original Spyker company went out …
The Czinger 21C boasts 1,250 hp courtesy of a 2.88-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Czinger has broken lap records at COTA, Laguna Seca, and Goodwood. CarSpyMedia captured footage of a 21C testing at the Nürburgring. There could be fresh Nürburgring lap record shenanigans afoot. Southern California-based hypercar maker Czinger was recently spied turning fast laps at …
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said she is currently driving a GMC Hummer EV SUV. She says it’s ‘a great performance vehicle.’ The top 3X trim costs $107,995 and can deliver up to 1,160 horsepower. Mary Barra has been the CEO of General Motors since 2014. In that time, the automaker has built …
Porsche set a 6:50.863 Nürburgring lap with the 911 GT3 (992.2) Manthey. That improves on the 911 GT3 Manthey’s previous time by nearly five seconds. The Manthey Kit adds major aero and suspension upgrades, boosting downforce to up to 1,190 pounds in full attack mode. Everyone seems to be chasing Nürburgring records these days. After …
A creator has built a Renault 5 Turbo 3E Lego kit. The project is over halfway to getting an official review by Lego. The Lego is based on the real 536-horsepower electric hot hatch. There’s a new Lego project that needs your support—desperately. A creator has built a killer Renault 5 Turbo 3E, …
The Mercedes-AMG CLE Coupe is about to get a V8 engine. A camouflaged prototype with wider wheel arches and a rear wing was seen at the Nürburgring. It will be the second car from the ultra-exclusive Mythos series. Mercedes-AMG is about to address a major gap in its lineup by filling the void left by the …
A refreshed Mercedes-AMG SL might prioritize comfort over performance. The convertible shares a platform with the hardcore AMG GT. The SL will also receive updated powertrains as part of its mid-cycle refresh. When the updated Mercedes-AMG SL arrives sometime next year, it could be a bit softer than the current car. The success …
A camouflaged prototype of the new Audi RS6 was involved in a minor crash test at the Nordschleife. The performance wagon slammed into the tire wall, but was able to slowly drive off and leave the track. The new RS6 is expected to debut later this year in both sedan and wagon body styles. From …
McLaren Racing will unveil its Le Mans hypercar on May 4, which will compete in the World Endurance Championship. It’s called the MCL-HY. McLaren will also launch a GTR track version designed in close collaboration with McLaren Automotive. Next week, McLaren Racing unveils its new World Endurance Championship race car. It will …
Ford Racing has created a new, more powerful version of the Mustang Cobra Jet EV; the Cobra Jet 2200. The 2200 in the name refers to the 2,200-horsepower output. Ford set a quarter-mile time of 6.87 seconds, which is an EV record. Ford recently made news with some fresh track records. The fast times continue, …