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Audi A9 Under Consideration; New Model to Also Form Basis of Lamborghini Estoque
Audi is reportedly planning to develop a new A9 model that would sit atop its current A8 flagship in the German luxury brand’s lineup. The coupe-styled luxury sedan would target the Porsche Panamera, as well as high-end coupes like the Mercedes CL. An inside source at Audi, speaking to AutoCar, commented that, “The project isn’t…
Pagani Huayra Official Name for Zonda Successor
Pagani has been working on a successor to its incredible Zonda supercar for well over a year now. Code named the C9, the new Italian exotic will reportedly be called the Huayra when it is officially revealed at the Geneva Auto Show in March. Like the Zonda, the Huayra gets its name from a wind,…
Ferrari 612 Replacement Spied Testing in Maranello
Ferrari is expected to debut its replacement for the 612 Scaglietti at the Geneva Auto Show in March. What that car will look like has now been made a lot clearer thanks to several photos taken by a FerrariChat forum member. Or has it? The poster, tx246, also provides some interesting information about the vehicle….
Gemballa Tuned Ferrari Enzo MIG-U1 Could be Yours for $3.8 Million
Before the untimely death of Uwe Gemballa, he had given the world a special gift, a modified Ferrari Enzo. Gemballa is one of the most well-known tuners in the world, but all his work was previously focused on Porsches. So the move to work his magic on a Ferrari, and a very rare one at…
Ferrari Chairman Calls 4-Cylinder Formula 1 Engines “Pathetic”
Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo expressed disgust regarding Formula 1’s new engine regulations, slated to come into effect in 2013. According to a report by British network Sky Sports, the sartorially impeccable Ferrari boss said that the new turbo 4-cylinder engines are “a bit pathetic” for “the top class of racing”. “ Why couldn’t we…
Lamborghini Planning 50th Anniversary Model
Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini is just two-years away from celebrating its 50th anniversary as a car company, and according to recent reports it is working on something rather special for this milestone. What will the new Anniversary model be is not clear at the moment. Some suggest it will be an all-new vehicle, but history…
Ferrari 612 Replacement Specs Leaked: Hybrid AWD Exotic to Get 670-HP
We’ve reported several times that Ferrari‘s replacement for the 612 Scaglietti will debut at the Geneva Auto Show and that it will be an AWD hybrid, but now some official specs have reportedly leaked out. According to a knowledgeable source on TeamSpeed, the new luxury exotic (code named 151) will be powered by a 6.3-liter…
Lamborghini Reventon With Zero Miles On Sale In Dubai
The 2008 Lamborghini Reventon is a very rare car. Only 20 were ever produced, so finding one for sale is not the easiest thing in the world. Finding one that has no mileage is even harder, but we have. With performance specs like 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 211 mph,…
Maserati Sales Spike 48 Percent in 2010 as GranTurismo Convertible Sells Out
It’s official, the economic recovery is complete. Don’t believe us? Just ask the folks at Maserati, who were able to sell every single GranTurismo Convertible that landed States-side in 2010. In total, Maserati shifted 1,717 units this year, which included 558 units of this gorgeous convertible. The GranCabrio – as most of you will know,…
Ferrari to Unveil ‘Very Different’ New Car at Geneva Auto Show Says di Montezemolo
In a recent interview Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo let slip that the exotic Italian automaker’s Geneva Auto Show debut will be, “a very different new Ferrari.” He then went on to comment that the vehicle will showcase Ferrari’s ability to adapt with the world – suggesting that it will in fact be some sort…
Hamann Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Victory II Tuning Kit Delivers Wide-Body Style
Hamann previously released its first Victory iteration with the original Lamborghini Gallardo and now they’ve followed it up with the Victory II on the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. The tuning package’s main focal point is its widebody conversion along with plenty more additional carbon fiber parts and increased engine performance. Hamann equips the Gallardo LP560-4 with…
Lamborghini LP700-4 Order Guide Leaked: 0-60 MPH in 2.9 Seconds
Lamborghini hasn’t released any official specs on its new supercar, but we do now know that it will make 690-hp and hit 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds. This is all thanks to a leaked ordering guide. To get more specific, the 6.5-liter V12 engine in the LP700-4 will also make 509 ft-lbs of torque,…
All We Want For Christmas Is A Santa Red Bugatti EB110
Mention the name Bugatti and almost everyone will utter the name Veyron. We can’t blame them either since the Veyron was the first production car to have a power output of over 1000-hp, and in its Super Sport guise managed to hit 268-mph, making it the fastest production car in the world. The Veyron is…
Fenice Milano and Romeo Ferraris Team Up on Abarth 500 Monza
With all the flashiness and gaudiness of Fenice Milano’s recent entries to the aftermarket world, it’s refreshing to see that Romeo Ferraris was able to tame the tuner down a built to introduce a nice Abarth 500 to the world. Paying tribute to the legendary race circuit, the Monza edition adds a bit more sport…
Lamborghini Aventador Prototype Pictures Hit the Web
Several photos of the upcoming replacement to the Murcielago, the Lamborghini Aventador, have surfaced online, but contrary to early reports they are not spy photos. Several sources have confirmed that the candid shots are actually from a drive event Lamborghini held and the photos were press photos provided by the manufacturer. Giving probably out best…
Lancia to Unveil New Chrysler 300 Based Flagship Sedan at Geneva Auto Show
Fiat will look to reinvent its struggling Lancia brand at the Geneva Auto Show, breathing some life into the marque by unveiling its new flagship luxury sedan. Rather than an all-new vehicle or some small European-style model, the new Lancia luxo-barge (rumored to be called Thema) will be a direct result of Fiat’s takeover of…
Ferrari 458 GT2 Race Car Spied Testing at Fiorano
First came the debut of the 458 Italia, Ferrari‘s replacement for the F430. Then came the Challenge version, a dedicated track machine for use in the Italian automaker’s gentleman driving series. We’re still expecting some sort of street version of the Challenge model in a few years time, but until then Ferrari is prepping a…
Lamborghini Countach Seized By Canadian Government At Auction For $58,000
The government of Canada is auctioning off a Lamborghini Countach, with bids starting at the low price of $58,000. The vehicle was forfeited to the Canada Revenue Agency (the Canadian IRS) with only 54,000 miles on the clock. The vehicle was originally listed for an opening price of $70,000 but failed to get a single…
DeTomaso Comeback to Include Three New Modes, First to Debut at Geneva Auto Show
There once was an Argentinian who started a car company in Italy, making products powered by American V8s. The company was called DeTomaso, which you may recognize as the automaker behind the Pantera sports car. However, times have not been kind to DeTomaso. Their last production car was the Bigua about a decade ago. The…
Lamborghini Estoque Sedan Favored by CEO as Next Italian Exotic
Back in 2008, Lamborghini showed of the Estoque concept at the Paris Motor Show. While concept cars are nothing new in the world of auto shows, this concept grabbed many headlines, as it was a Lamborghini for the family man. Yes, the craziest car company in the world had shown its vision of a four-door…
Fiat 500 Bicolore Debuts at Bologna Motor Show
The seemingly endless stream of limited edition Fiat 500s doesn’t seem to end. Adding onto the list is Fiat’s announcement of their 500 Bicolore, which is surprisingly simple. The Bicolore will simply be a standard Fiat 500 sporting a two-tone paint job, white on the top and red on the bottom. Revealed at the Bologna…
Lamborghini LP560-4 Bicolore Special Edition to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Lamborghini will look to introduce a new special edition version of its popular Gallardo model in the near future. According to Top Speed, the car, dubbed Bicolore, will take after the previous generation Gallardo SE model. Back in 2005, Lamborghini announced the special edition Gallardo SE, making just 250 versions of the car with a…
Lamborghini Celebrates End of Murcielago Production With Parade of Exotics [Video]
To celebrate the end of production for the Murciélago, Lamborghini recently organized a parade in its hometown of Sant’Agata Bolognese. In attendance were such Lambo icons the the 350 GT, numerous Countach and Diablo models, a Murciélago SV and of course the Miura. The Murcie ceased production on May 11 of this year and Lamborghini…
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento “For Track Use Only”
News that Lamborghini would send its Sesto Elemento concept into production surfaced several weeks ago, but new information indicates that even if Lambo does reproduce the car, we may never see it on the street. Why you ask? Well, according to Lambo CEO Stephan Winkelmann, the car might be a track-only special, along the lines…
