Drako launches the fastest, most ludicrously overpowered SUV in history

Priced at just US$290,000, Drako’s new Dragon hyper-SUV looks like the most comfy and practical way by far to get from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 1.9 seconds. This Model X-killer combines outrageous power with huge-screen luxury and doors that go up.Conti… Continue reading Drako launches the fastest, most ludicrously overpowered SUV in history

Mercedes-AMG One hyper-hybrid deletes 8 seconds off Nürburgring record

The Mercedes-AMG One accelerates its way into the record books

Two years ago, Mercedes-AMG knocked Lamborghini off the top of the Nürburgring Nordschleife production car chart with a 6:48.047 time in a GT Black Series. It was very good news for the folks at AMG, especially since they were deep in the works on the even fiercer 1,000-hp One street-legal race car. Mercedes lost the title in 2021, when the Porsche 911 GT2 RS came roaring back to the front of the pack with a 6:43.300. But it’s 2022 now and high time for the Mercedes-AMG One F1-to-freeway hypercar to roll out of the garage and show what it’s made of. And did it ever, knocking several seconds off Porsche’s time to reorder the record sheet.

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1,180-hp Ariel Hipercar emerges as evil turbine-boosted e-Batmobile

More than just another electric hypercar, the “Hipercar” from Ariel breaks from the pack with a little performance-rounding innovation. The car is still a prototype with a ways left before production, but Ariel popped up recently to deliver a rather in… Continue reading 1,180-hp Ariel Hipercar emerges as evil turbine-boosted e-Batmobile

Dongfeng kicks off “Warrior” brand with two 1,000-hp 4WD concepts

China’s third-largest automaker Dongfeng has fired up a luxury off-road brand called Mengshi (Warrior), and launched it with a pair of tricked-out, military-inspired, thousand-horsepower 4WD concepts that look, well … about as Chinese as apple pie.Co… Continue reading Dongfeng kicks off “Warrior” brand with two 1,000-hp 4WD concepts

Extreme exotics and curious concepts from Pebble Beach 2022

Car Week 2022 has officially swept its way over Northern California’s Monterey Peninsula, leaving behind a treasure trove of new high-powered concept and production cars. It’s always a special event, but the past two years have felt even more intense o… Continue reading Extreme exotics and curious concepts from Pebble Beach 2022

Hennessey’s $3-mil Venom F5 Roadster directs Fury at race to 300 mph

With 1,817 hp and 1,193 lb-ft of twin-turbo 'fury' on tap, the Venom F5 Roadster promises to be exhilarating to drive at 300 or any other speed

The Bugatti Chiron became the first production car to achieve 300 mph in 2019, but the world is still waiting for the first convertible to find its way to the big 3-0-0. Debuting at this year’s Monterey Car Week, the Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster becomes the latest contender in that race. With 1,817 horsepower and an engineered top speed over 300 mph, the Roadster is just as ready to navigate its way to world record fame as the Venom F5 Coupe, only the new car promises to let its driver feel the intense speed rushing through their coiffed follicles while deafened by the thunderous roar of the engine.

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Pininfarina Battista electro hypercar launches out factory doors

After spending most of the last nine decades behind some of the world’s most highly coveted, exotic sports cars, Pininfarina finally finds itself at the very front and center of a gorgeous supercar. The sharp, exorbitantly fast Battista has officially … Continue reading Pininfarina Battista electro hypercar launches out factory doors

Drako’s electric hyper-SUV threatens downright dangerous speed

“The Dragon is an entirely new kind of hypercar, one that wasn’t possible until now.” So promises the American-Italian team behind Drako Motors, a young, ambitious electric hypercar shop that previously brought us the GTE sedan. And it’s 100-percent co… Continue reading Drako’s electric hyper-SUV threatens downright dangerous speed

Red Bull to build F1-inspired $6M hypercar designed by Adrian Newey

Red Bull has lifted the lid on its very first hypercar project, a two-seat track vehicle called the RB17. To be overseen by Red Bull Racing’s Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey, the car will be designed and built in-house at the company’s technology … Continue reading Red Bull to build F1-inspired $6M hypercar designed by Adrian Newey

Asphalt-sucking McMurtry hyper fan car sets Goodwood afire

It’s been over 40 years, but the fan car is officially back. One year after debuting as a demonstrator, the McMurtry Spéirling became the first fan car to race in sanctioned motorsport since 1978, breaking the 40-second barrier to win this year’s Goodw… Continue reading Asphalt-sucking McMurtry hyper fan car sets Goodwood afire