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World's Most Expensive Supercar, Diamond Carbon Koenigsegg Trevita for Sale at $5 Million

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Filed under: Wheels


A limited edition Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita diamond-weave carbon fiber supercar (above), the first of only three being built for collectors worldwide, is for sale in South Africa with a whopping pricetag of $5 million, making it the world's most expensive supercar - easily beating out the Bugatti Pur Sang. The Swedish supercar is a special version of the marque's already exotic carbon fiber CCXR model, which goes for about $2 million. Both cars feature a 5.0 liter twin supercharged V8 engine producing 1,018 hp, and can do 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of over 250 mph. The Trevita's unique diamond weave finish means that when exposed to sunlight it "sparkles like millions of silvery white diamonds infused inside the visible carbon fiber weave bodywork."

Gallery: Koenigsegg Trevita



Tags: Bugatti Pur Sang, BugattiPurSang, carbon fiber, CarbonFiber, diamond, Koenigsegg, South Africa, SouthAfrica, supercar, Sweden

Custom Tramontana Supercar "Art" for Sale at $2.9 Million

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Filed under: Wheels, Art


A unique customized Spanish Tramontana supercar (above) hand-painted by renowned artist Fernando Leal-Audirac is for sale in Milan via global online luxury marketplace JamesList for €2 million, or about $2.95 million. The twin-turbo Tramontana R, unveiled over at our sister site Autoblog earlier this year, has a V12 engine capable of 760 hp and a 0 -100 kph time of 3.6 seconds. Leal-Audirac used special metallic paints enriched with gold and the powder of precious gems - hence the pricetag - to paint the carbon fiber-bodied exotic auto, designed in homage to the famed Hispano-Suiza marque. The iridescent colors react to movement and light changing them from purple to cobalt blue, and from green to gold. The car is "the synthesis of the artist's poetic vision in which art, tradition, technique, design and technology coexist through a constant research, incarnating the charm, the myth and the dynamics of contemporaneity," the artists notes.


Tags: art car, ArtCar, artist, carbon fiber, CarbonFiber, custom car, CustomCar, Fernando Leal-Audirac, FernandoLeal-audirac, gold, JamesList, Spain, supercar, Tramontana

German E-Wolf Electric Supercar Concept

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Filed under: Wheels, Green


At the moment it's only in the planning stages, but German firm E-Wolf's e-2 electric supercar concept (above) will be a real game-changer when it goes into production. The carbon fiber composite vehicle is the result of a collaboration between E-Wolf, the Saxony Lightweight Center and the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Polymer Technology at the Technical University of Dresden in Germany. The e-2, due in 2011, will feature four electric motors, one in each wheel, delivering a combined output of 544 hp and 737-lb.-ft. of torque in a chassis that is expected to weigh in at just 2,000 lbs., enabling it to hit a top speed of 155 mph - all without using a drop of gasoline.


Tags: carbon fiber, CarbonFiber, concept car, ConceptCar, E-Wolf, electric car, ElectricCar, Germany, supercar

Lamborghini Reventon Roadster for Sale at $2 Million

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Filed under: Wheels


The Lamborghini Reventon Roadster, a convertible version of the famed Italian marque's most coveted creation, has seen its price increase just a few weeks after it was unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Lamborghini announced that fewer than 20 and perhaps as little as 10 examples of the topless supercar (see video above) would be built, priced at €1.1 million or about $1.5 million. As with the original Reventon, however, it is thought that the limited edition Roadsters were quickly snapped up, and at least one early purchaser is already looking to turn a profit: a Reventon Roadster has now been listed for sale in Berlin via global online luxury marketplace JamesList for €1.45 million or $2.1 million. The car's 6.5 liter V12 engine pumps out 670 hp and can do 0 - 100 kph (62 mph) in just 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph.


Tags: convertible, Frankfurt Auto Show, FrankfurtAutoShow, JamesList, Lamborghini, Lamborghini Reventon, LamborghiniReventon, Reventon, supercar

Mansory Vitesse Rosé Bentley

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Exotic auto tuner Mansory is known for making supercars into something more extreme. We've covered their $2.5 million Bugatti Veyron "Vincero" and their carbon fiber Porsche Cayenne Turbo "Chopster," both far over the top yet rendered in dark colors so as to be a bit stealthy. Their latest creation, based on a Bentley, is considerably more gauche - the Vitesse Rosé Continental GT Speed, done up in a shade of pink only Paris Hilton or Malibu Barbie could love. A carbon fiber bonnet and rear lip and some chrome accents can't save this monstrous creation, which features an even more alarming two-tone pink and mauve leather interior. Luckily, Mansory has promised to only make three of them.


Tags: Bentley, custom car, CustomCar, Mansory, pink, supercar

McLaren Unveils All-New, All-Conquering MP4-12C Supercar

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Filed under: Wheels



Most automakers involved in Formula One racing produce cars first, and race second. Only a handful are racing teams first, and produce road cars second. And they tend to be the most successful, and the most desirable. Only one example comes to mind, and that's Ferrari. But the Italian "scuderia" has now got some company from its toughest on-track competition.

After producing the legendary McLaren F1, the championship-winning racing team partnered up with Mercedes-Benz on the SLR supercar. But now they've back on their own with the newly unveiled MP4-12C. Built entirely in-house, the new McLaren boasts a twin-turbo V8 with approximately 600 horsepower and 433 lb-ft of torque, boasting the highest power-to-emissions ratio of any engine on the market. The custom-crafted powerplant resides in a carbon fiber body designed by former Ferrari stylist Frank Stephenson and encompasses the very latest in race-derived technology. Only 1000 examples will be built in the first year before McLaren ramps up production to meet anticipated growing demand, with a price tag in the neighborhood of $265,000. Have a look in the high-resolution image gallery below.

Gallery: McLaren MP4-12C

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Tags: exotic, mclaren, mclaren automotive, mclaren mp4 12c, mclaren mp4-12c, MclarenAutomotive, MclarenMp4-12c, MclarenMp412c, mp4 12c, mp4-12c, Mp412c, supercar

First Annual Ferrari Hamptons Rally This Weekend

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Filed under: Dining, Wheels, Events


On Saturday, Sept. 5, the First Annual Ferrari Hamptons Rally will kick off in an excess of East End glamour. The invite-only festivities begin with an exclusive VIP brunch reception at the Georgica Restaurant & Lounge in East Hampton. Participants in the Rally will then pilot their Ferraris - over $30 million worth - past breathtaking estates, polo fields, vineyards, marinas and the ocean, through East Hampton, Amagansett, Sag Harbor, and Southampton. At its conclusion the gaggle of jet-setters, celebs, socialites, media and business moguls will be treated to a late afternoon fête complete with specially-created cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The Rally's founder, real estate entrepreneur, restaurant and nightlife impresario and Ferrari collector Nathaniel Christian is co-hosting the event with Nikki Beach Midtown, the Manhattan outpost of the world-renowned Nikki Beach brand. Rally sponsors include Grey Goose Vodka, Monticello Motor Club, Puma, Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, Red Bull, Voss Water, Hamptons Magazine and Ferrari of Long Island, among others.

[via JustLuxe]


Tags: Amagansett, East Hampton, EastHampton, Ferrari, Hamptons, Long Island, LongIsland, New York, NewYork, Nikki Beach, NikkiBeach, rally, supercar

Devon GTX: New American Supercar Debuts at Pebble Beach

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels



Exclusive supercars have typically been the realm of European automakers, but Devon hopes to change all that with the GTX. Rumors and speculation have been circulating for months about the all-American exotic, but the start-up automaker chose the exclusive Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the venue to unveil their first creation.

The Devon GTX packs the 8.4-liter V10 engine sourced from the Dodge Viper, tuned to 650 horsepower and mated to a six-speed manual transmission, into a steel frame with carbon fiber body panels. 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels are sheathed in Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Z-rated tires, with a 19 and 20-inch set-up also available, housing six-piston and four-piston break calipers front and rear, for superior stopping abilities to match the engine's monstrous power capacity. Only 36 examples will be produced per year at a price of $500,000, and a racing package is available for another $25k.

Gallery: Devon GTX


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Tags: devon, devon gtx, DevonGtx, dodge viper, DodgeViper, gtx, monterey, pebble beach, pebble beach concours delegance, PebbleBeach, PebbleBeachConcoursDelegance, supercar, v10, viper

See the Swiss Alps at the Wheel of a Bugatti Veyron

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Filed under: Journeys, Wheels


For about $18,000 per day you can now take the tour of your life at the wheel of a Bugatti Veyron on an incredible drive from the Swiss Alps to the Côte d'Azur. Loeven SportwagenTouren, Europe's premier supercar touring company, is now offering the Veyron as an option on its mind-blowing Tour des Niveaux. The 7-day journey begins in Zurich and traverses breathtaking alpine roads including the famed Col dʻIseran, the world's highest Alpine mountain pass at over 9,000 ft. above sea level. Hairpin turns and eye-popping scenery are to be found from Mont Blanc to the famous seaside Grande Corniche between Nice and Menton. The tour also includes stopovers at boutique luxury hotels, many of them historically significant, as well as incredible cuisine at Michelin-starred eateries en route. In addition to the Bugatti, a Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati is also available on a sliding scale, with a Rolls-Royce, Konigsegg or even a Pagani possible by special request.

[via JustLuxe]


Tags: Bugatti, Bugatti Veyron, BugattiVeyron, Cote dAzur, CoteDazur, France, Loeven SportwagenTouren, LoevenSportwagentouren, Nice, supercar, Swiss Alps, SwissAlps, Switzerland, tour

Chromed-Out Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels


A couple weeks back we wrote about a chromed-out Audi R8 supercar spotted in the UK which sparked a heated debate on automotive aesthetics. Now a chrome Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster (above) has been seen prowling around London where it's been turning heads to say the least as you can see. The Lamborghini is already eye-popping enough in normal livery for most folk, so the chromed-out version seems designed to scream "Look at me!" And maybe traffic-choked London is simply the wrong setting for this thing - perhaps it could be quite beautiful out on the Bonneville Salt Flats or something - but it seems to me we're straying into Prince of Brothels territory here. What do you think?


Tags: chrome, custom cars, CustomCars, Lamborghini, London, supercar

Lamborghini Reventon Spyder to Debut in Frankfurt?

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Rumors that Lamborghini will come out with a roadster version of its ultra-rare, €1 million carbon fiber Reventon supercar have been bruited about for a while. Now some more concrete reports have surfaced indicating a Reventon Spyder (rendering above) could be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Limited to only 20 examples, the Reventon quickly sold out following its original announcement. It's said that the Reventon Spyder, based on the Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce with a 670 hp V12 engine, will be even more exclusive, with a production run limited to only 9 examples. The price? A cool $1.6 million.


Tags: carbon fiber, CarbonFiber, convertible, Frankfurt Motor Show, FrankfurtMotorShow, Lamborghini, Lamborghini Reventon, LamborghiniReventon, supercar

Too Beaucoup? The Chromed-Out Audi R8

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels


This chromed-out version of Audi's awe-inspiring R8 supercar has sparked debate amongst enthusiasts after having been spotted in the UK. The one-off vehicle, finished either in full chrome or polished aluminum depending on whom you ask with black intakes and sideblades is certainly an eye-catcher. This on a 414 hp car that in its factory form Autoblog decreed has "all the crowd-stopping presence of Heidi Klum walking down Wall Street wearing only a pair of Pradas and a matching handbag." Meanwhile, an outrageous convertible version of the R8 was recently spotted co-starring with Robert Downey Jr. while filming the upcoming Iron Man sequel.


Tags: Audi, Audi R8, AudiR8, chrome, supercar

Ultra-Rare Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 GT for Sale at $2 Million

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An ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 GT racecar, one of only 21 that will be built for customers worldwide, is being offered for sale in Germany via global online luxury marketplace JamesList for about $2 million. Developed by British motor racing specialists RML Group (Ray Mallock Ltd) the "puristic super-sportscar" is not street legal, but was designed for the SLR. CLUB Trophy, a competition series forming part of the SLR. CLUB racetrack programme in Europe. The "722" refers to the victory by Stirling Moss in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with the starting number 722 at the Mille Miglia in 1955.

The car has been stripped down bare essentials controlled from a carbon fiber binnacle. New carbon fiber door panels and full roll cage complete the transformation and result in a lower weight allowing the 671 hp AMG engine to go from 0-62 mph in only 3.3 seconds. New body components such as a front apron with front splitter, wide wings, prominent side skirts, large rear diffuser and fixed rear spoiler improve aerodynamics and enhance racetrack performance. Check out a video of Jeremy Clarkson testing out this amazing supercar after the jump.


Tags: carbon fiber, CarbonFiber, JamesList, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz McLaren, Mercedes-benzMclaren, racing, supercar

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Million-Euro GTbyCitroen Reportedly Approved for Extremely Limited Production

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels



Looking for another way to spend seven figures on a new exotic sportscar? Sadly, we're not either, but if we were, we'd be excited by the prospect of getting our hands on the GTbyCitroen. Oddly named, quirky styled, but unrivaled presence are what characterize the concept car that epitomizes art imitating life. Initially designed as a fantasy for the Gran Turismo video game series, Citroen put one real-life example on display at last year's Paris Auto Salon, where it garnered so much interest that the French automaker has reportedly decided to put it into production.

We initially reported on the prospect earlier this month, but rumor has it that Citroen has finally given it the green light. Only six examples are said to be in the pipeline at a very exclusive price of £1.1 million (or about $1.83 million in American terms). Interested parties will be able to see the solitary existing prototype drive up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed under the auspices of the Earl of March in a couple of weeks, with a production version tipped to bow at the Frankfurt auto show this coming September.


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Tags: citroen, citroen gt, CitroenGt, frankfurt, frankfurt auto show, FrankfurtAutoShow, green light, GreenLight, gt, gt by citroen, GtByCitroen, supercar

First Ever Pur Sang for Sale at $3.8 Million

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wheels


Last week we reported that a third Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang, one of only five made and the world's most expensive production car, had been listed for sale via global online luxury marketplace JamesList. Now a fourth Pur Sang has surfaced for sale at Florida's exotic auto dealer Forza Collezione. The car on offer is said to be the first of the five Pur Sang's built and we're told the pricetag is $3.8 million. This means only one of the five Pur Sang's remains in private hands. The first was offered up in Abu Dhabi, and the next one surfaced a couple of weeks later in Frankfurt, Germany, where the car was originally unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The special edition supercar with exposed carbon fiber and aluminum bodywork sold out within 24 hours of its original announcement.


Tags: Bugatti, Bugatti Veyron, BugattiVeyron, Florida, Forza Collezione, ForzaCollezione, Pur Sang, PurSang, supercar, worlds most expensive, WorldsMostExpensive

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