New 2017 Ford Raptor – Ken Block

Catching Air With the Ford Raptor

The new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is the most anticipated version of the truck since it was released. With impeccable suspension and a hearty powerhouse, it’s going to be a mental truck.

The new Raptor will see its EcoBoost engine creating 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. These power figures are much higher than the V8’s rating of 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque.

(Also Check Out – Ken Block Drifts and Tears Through London, Extended Cut)

To show all of this power off, Ken Block took the truck out to some fresh snow and did what he does best: go absolutely nuts. He took the truck sideways, utilized the suspension to its fullest extent and even caught some air. Check out the video below to see what the new truck is capable of in the white stuff.

Ken Block Catches Air and Goes Wild in the New 2017 Ford Raptor

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Jaguar F-TYPE SVR vs Corvette Z06

Rev Battle – Jaguar F-TYPE SVR vs Corvette Z06

On one hand, the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is an American monster that’s powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 engine. That’s quite the displacement. On the other hand, you have the F-TYPE, which signals the revival of the brand’s two-seater sports car design. Powering this car is a supercharged 5.0-liter V8.

While there is quite a difference in the size of these engines, they both still sound close to heavenly. To see just how well these two stack up against each other when revved, Motorsport Magazine parked the two side-by-side and started laying down on their throttles. Which one ended up sounding better? Click play below and find out!

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How to Design Your Own McLaren 570S

One of my favorite aspects about racing video games is that fact that I can customize my own vehicle. Whether it’s a supercar or SUV, it’s always fun to design and drive your own virtual car. But, what’s more fun than that is designing and driving your own real supercar. And, thanks to online configurators, that is possible.

McLaren’s configurator for the 570S is a perfect example of being able to customize your own supercar. From the paint to the trim, just about everything can be customized within this configurator. Looking to customize your 570S even further? That’s where MSO will come in and get the job done.

So how does one configure a 570S? Here’s the step-by-step process.

Configure Your McLaren 570S

Paint

There are loads of colors to choose from. Personally, I went with Fire Black.

Wheels and Brakes

Within the Wheels and Brakes section, you can change the shoes of the 570S. You can select the wheels, wheel finish, brakes and calipers (as well as the caliper finish) and tires.

Exterior

The Exterior section is where you can change just about every bit of trim on the outside of the 570S. For me, it’s carbon fiber everything.

Interior

You’re going to spend a lot of time inside your 570S, so you might as well get it to your liking. Luckily, McLaren provides a vast array of options for your to choose from when it comes to the cabin of the 570S.

Safety and Security

If you’re going to buy a new 570S, you might as well protect. It’s within the Safety and Security section that you can select which options will help you protect your car, like a Volumetric Alarm and Parking Sensors.

Practical

Just about everything in this section I checked off, except for an ashtray. In the Practical section is where you’ll find all the extra that will make driving your 570S even more convenient than before.

MSO – McLaren Special Options

As mentioned before, McLaren MSO branch will take your 570S to the next level through customization. However, you will need to consult MSO in order to get the custom designs you desire. However, the time spent working with MSO to design a perfect 570S is well worth the time.

You’re Done!

You did it! Now you can download a PDF that describes your 570S that you just built. You can also choose to Register Your Interest or find your closest McLaren Retailer to inquire further.

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LaFerrari in Mysterious Pure Electric Mode

Jay Kay’s LaFerrari in Mysterious Pure Electric Mode

You wanted proof and we have found it. The LaFerrari is capable of cruising around without awakening the V12 engine. McLaren and Porsche are clear to state their hybrid hypercars have EV mode, but Maranello has been mum on the subject. Officially the 163 hp electric motor is not programmed to operate independently, but many enthusiasts believe dealers have updated the software for certain owners. Musician Jay Kay has obtained the cheat code for electric mode as it was spotted by TheTTFJ being loaded at Joe Macari Performance Cars.

McLaren’s P1 has an electric range of 19 miles and the Porsche 918 is rated at 18 miles. The primary motor/generator is connected to one of the main shafts of the seven-speed dual clutch gearbox, and the smaller secondary unit is on the front of the engine in line with the accessory drive. We’re not sure how far the lithium-ion batteries could take you, so if anyone would like to loan me their LaFerrari, I will bring it back with a full tank of Florida’s finest ethanol diluted 87 octane.

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BMW M Performance of i3 and i8

If you need more vitamin M, BMW’s performance division is looking to become a global force in performance cars. In an interview with Motoring.com.au, Vice President of sales Peter Quintus has alluded to expanding the lineup into the i Series cars. Purists will decry a dilution of the venerated M badge, but who wouldn’t like more power? Not known for jumping into unproven technologies, BMW  takes ample time ensuring the quality of their engineering before it is unleashed to the public. Case in point, we have been teased with the M2 for years and the waiting list keeps growing. He then went on to say that all of the building blocks are in place for electricity to become a part of the M Brand, but weight will need to be kept to a minimum.

As the Ultimate Driving Machine, the best power to weight ratio is still achieved with traditional performance builds. Using the lessons learned on the 7 Series, the use of carbon fiber will be limited to smaller components along with aluminum and steel. Big changes to the popular models could alienate a dedicated customer base, or this could be an elaborate disinformation campaign to keep the competition in the dark. The i8 is a quick coupe that is capable of 28 mpg on a bad day, so an M version might tarnish its clean reputation. On the other hand, the boxy i3 could use a few hundred additional horses to be the ultimate sleeper. Battery boosted Bavarians could be in the works, so stay with us for all your BMW news.

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Red and Black 2008 Bugatti Veyron

Looking to add over 1,000 horsepower to your garage? Then look no further. Available at O’Gara Coach Beverly Hills is an exquisite 2008 Bugatti Veyron that has rarely been seen. In fact, if you search the internet for a red and black Bugatti Veyron and you’ll hardly a handful of images of this exact car.

Inside of its body is a black and gray two-tone interior that is as stylish as its exterior. It currently has less than 7,000 miles clocked on its odometer, making it a low-mileage example of the French hypercar. What’s more, it comes loaded with options that make the car more appetizing than before.

The Bugatti Veyron itself will go down in the history books as one of the cars that changed the automotive industry. Its quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine is capable of producing around 1,000 hp and 922-lb-ft of torque. These numbers, especially in the early 2000’s, were and are absolute insanity. But, what makes the Veyron special is that even though it is capable of reaching well over 200 mph, it still provides an elegant and comfortable drive.

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“The Fate of the Furious” Trailer Brings the Insanity

“The Fate of the Furious” Official Trailer

Remember the days back when “The Fast and the Furious” was all about tuning cars and winning pink slips? Well, we’ve come a long way, because the latest film in the automotive movie series is absolute insanity.

(Related – Could Paul Walker’s Character Make a Comeback in Fast & Furious?)

Being called “The Fate of the Furious”, the new films sees one of the biggest stars (Dom) turning on his friends. Is he being controlled by someone? What’s going on? The exact details are unknown, but we do know that Charlize Theron makes quite an awesome villain. In the first official trailer for the film, we get to see Dom turning on his friends, epic car chases and gratuitous action.

Also, check out the image above. See that orange Supra? That might just be an homage to the late Paul Walker and the Supra he drove in the movies.

How will the movie turn out? What the heck is up with Dom? We’ll find out on April 14, 2017 when the film is released.

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New, More Powerful Lamborghini Aventador on the Way

Five years after its unveiling back in 2011, the Lamborghini Aventador is getting a refresh. According to Autocar.co.uk, who received an invite for the unveiling of the car, posted an article yesterday that talks about the upcoming Aventador S.

They wrote that the invite they received describes the car as having a “new design, superior power and a mix of advanced technologies.” The car’s launch will happen at the Ricardo Tormo Formula 1 track in January of next year. The invite noted that this track would allow Lamborghini to display the car’s “active technology”.

(Related – BMW Regrets Trying to Race Lamborghini Huracan)

Unfortunately, power numbers for the car were not given, but Autocar suggests that it will likely have a tune that’s along the lines of the Centenario. This means we could ballpark the power at around 760 hp, but this is just pure speculation.

Stay with Autofluence for more information on the Lamborghini Aventador S as it’s released.

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Race-Ready Shelby FP350S Mustang

Ford Unveils Race-Ready Shelby FP350S Mustang

On any given weekend, you will find many flavors of Mustang competing at track days. You can’t deny that the Shelby GT350 is a potent machine, but Ford fans might be reluctant to modify such a new car in order to be certified to race. Keeping a watchful eye on motorsports, Ford Performance has released a new model that arrives ready for record times and race tracks.

The Shelby FP350S is aimed at SCCA and Trans Am series racers who might be scared away from the flat-plane crankshaft of the GT350. Under the hood is a version of the 5.2 liter Aluminator crate engine which uses a traditional firing order and four valves per cylinder. Other goodies include an oil cooler and Motec data recorder.

(Related – Custom SEMA Ford Mustangs Unveiled Ahead of Event)

Each body panel is continuously welded instead of the spot welds found on production Mustangs. This makes the body much stronger and able to cope with the stress of racing. An FIA legal six-point roll cage is also included as standard equipment. The only transmission offered is a Tremec six-speed manual which has an internal oil pump and cooling system. The press release did not mention any suspension upgrades other than a 3.73 differential.

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2016 BMW M4 Competition coupe review

If you had any doubt the M4 was positioning itself as a direct 911 competitor, the spec sheet and MSRP of this particular example should lay it to rest. Thus it comes down to a matter of preference — brand, styling, ergonomics or otherwise. I didn’t get to track this M4, but in steering response, braking and overall ride quality on freeways and backroads, the similarities between this car and Porsche’s stalwart sports coupe are uncanny. Hell, BMW’s latest twin-turbo straight-six even sounds like Porsche’s classic flat-six.

Me? I’m not loving the interlaced 20-inch wheels that come with the competition package; the rest of it, including the power bump, makes for a damn fine sports coupe that can squeeze four in a pinch. You pays your money and you makes your choice — I suspect you’ll be thrilled whether you choose an M car, the 911 or even something from Affalterbach.

–Andrew Stoy, digital editor

OTHER VOICES: I took this M4 home for two days so I could bring it out to M1 Concourse in Pontiac and get it on the new track. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate, but I figured I’d give it a shot anyway. This car was all over the place.

Now granted, a 50-degree day in sheeting rain is probably not the best time to test the 20-inch-wheeled, summer-tire-shod Comp coupe. It’s surely more at home on a sunny, 70-degree day at Thermal Raceway in Southern California. But here we are.

On new, smooth asphalt, the brakes and steering felt nearly as good as in dry weather. I turned the dial down to about 60 percent in the turns and braking zones and that was all good. But getting back on the gas had the tail end waggling side to side, clawing for grip and never really finding any purchase.

The boost didn’t help. It felt like the torque curve was a heartbeat monitor: Rev rev rev, boom, max power, rev rev rev, boom, max power. I did start in automatic and sport mode. After I switched to paddle shifting, it felt a little better. I could gauge when the boost was going to kick in, and either keep it there or not.

My 2014 GT Mustang, which is demonstrably slower despite having close to the same power-to-weight ratio, would have been much better than this. And that’s probably the only time I’ll ever say that.

On the road, the M4 does have a little of that lurchiness that dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs) are known for. Sometimes it’ll downshift as you’re braking to a stop and it lunges forward, forcing you to push down a little harder on the pedal. But I’ll take that little complaint for all the fun times, which far outweigh the bad.

Getting on the expressway in any mode, the M4 just pulls and pulls until you get to a speed you’re not comfortable with. But the carbon-ceramic brakes make everything feel safe and seem to work well, even when cold.

Inside, it’s easy find a comfortable driving position; the iDrive system works fine and the controls are laid out well and are easy to use while driving. I love the M buttons on the steering wheel, which are a shortcut to whatever settings you choose. I’d probably have one at full sport-plus and one at full comfort if I owned this thing.

I think it looks great in the driveway or on the street. I like the special wheels and rubber-band tires, and the carbon-fiber roof looks cool, too. And it takes off weight in the perfect spot.

Now we’re just waiting for the new-new M4 GTS, with its water-injection system. I’d like to drive that one posthaste.

–Jake Lingeman, road test editor

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2,200 WHP, Twin-Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

Looking for a vehicle that will make you rethink what cars are capable of? Then you’ve come to the right place. What we have here is not just a Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera, which is highly respectful in its own right. It’s been modified by Underground Racing. You know what that means.

Helping add power to the car is a pair of turbochargers that allow the car to push out over 2,200 whp. That fact alone makes it one of the fastest Lamborghinis in the world. It features the UR Twin Turbo X Version setup, four power settings for the street or track, 19-inch HRE P101 wheels in Satin Black, Toyo R888 tires, a suite of OEM carbon fiber trimming and much more. If you read the spec sheet in the gallery above, you’ll learn even more about what this car is packing.

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Hennessey Makes 1,000 HP Camaros Possible

Hennessey Performance recently showed us how powerful the new 2017 Camaro ZL1 is when stood up against the Corvette Z06. Now, they’re showing us that they’re capable of creating a 1,000 bhp Camaro ZL1.

On their website, the Texas-based automotive performance company details the HPE1000 package that make this much power possible in the new ZL1. They include:

• High-flow Supercharger System
• Forged Pistons
• Forged Steel Rods
• Custom HPE Camshaft
• Ported Cylinder Heads
• Upgraded Fuel Injectors
• Upgraded Fuel System

• High Flow Intercooling System
• Intercooler Heat Exchanger Upgrade
• Long-tube Stainless Steel Headers
• Stainless Steel Midpipes
• High Flow Catalytic Converters
• All Necessary Gaskets & Fluids
• HPE Engine Management Calibration

On top of these upgrades, the HPE1000 upgrade includes dyno tuning and road testing, serial-numbered plaques, Hennessey badging, and a 1 year/12,000 mile limited warranty. They also offer their own carbon fiber door sill plates and Hennessey H10 Monoblock wheels. So, if you were looking to take your new ZL1 to the boss level, this looks like the way to do it. Learn more at HennesseyPerformance.com.

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Testing Agility: Ferrari vs Porsche

The difference between Ferrari and Porsche reaches far beyond just styling. From their heritage to their powerhouses, the two automakers are vastly different. But, this didn’t stop Fifth Gear from seeing if the Porsche 911 GT3 could outperform the Ferrari 458 Speciale.

First off, a newer 911 GT3 will sell for around $150,000, while the 458 Speciale will fetch around $410,000. This means that you’d have to spend almost twice as much as the Porsche in order to afford the Ferrari. However, does this difference in price result in a difference in performance?

(Also Check Out – Battle of the Chevys: 2017 Camaro ZL1 vs Corvette Z06)

Fifth Gear’s Tiff Needell was behind the wheel of the Italian while Chris Harris was driving the German. They tested each car’s agility by driving them through an obstacle course and then seeing which car could stop the quickest. Click play below to see which car wins the battle.

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How to Pronounce “Porsche”

There’s a moment in every automotive enthusiast’s life when they’re listening to someone talk about Porsches and they mispronounce the heck out the automaker. You try your best to hold back, but sometimes your urge to correct their butchering of the brand’s name is just too much.

Thankfully, Porsche has made a video that you can show these friends. In the video, the correct pronunciation of Porsche is given. Be sure to have this video in your bookmark, because it could save you from freaking out on a friend at some point in your life.

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Five Tips to Get Your Car Ready for Winter

Since the sun has retreated to northern latitudes, it’s time to make sure your car is ready for a few months of colder temperatures. Months of deferred maintenance on your beater could leave you stranded, or endanger the lives of other motorists. So, let’s look at the most important factors that are made worse by winter weather. It doesn’t matter if your beater is faster than most street cars, the same rules apply to Edsels and Enzos.

1. Tires

Your drag radials probably offer tremendous grip on the track and street, but the fun is over when you’re sliding on sleet. Snow tires are a relatively cheap expenditure, so get a spare set of wheels and put your summer rubber into hibernation, your car or SUV will thank you. Now would be a good time to relax your alignment specs, as camber and toe play a big part in cold weather cornering.

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2. Coolant

The same system used to cool your engine is also responsible for heating the cockpit. Your heater core has been sitting idle all summer, now it wants to release its slime back into circulation. Flush your old fluid and buy a new radiator cap and thermostat. If you have a triple core racing radiator with dual fans, you might not reach proper operating temperature on shorter drives. Running too cold allows condensation to build up in the oil since it never reaches 212 degrees. This allows the oil to promote rust inside the crankcase. Proper coolant is especially important for Pre-1997 Porsche 911 models (ha…ha…ha).

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3. Voltage

Batteries don’t like shivering. Not only are colder engines harder to start, your starter has less juice to play with once the temperature drops. If you have a traditional lead-acid unit, make sure you top off the cells with distilled water and have your alternator load tested to ensure proper charging. Battery cables and terminals are prone to corrosion, but a bath in Coca-Cola and a stiff brush will remove the oxidation.

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4. Visibility

Cold weather driving is made more difficult if you can’t see what’s around you. Start at the front and upgrade your headlights and/or fogs. A warmer color temperature in the 3-4k range will cut through the snow. Save your blue HIDs for summer cruising. Next up are wiper blades- change them. Then make sure your defroster vents work properly, and your rear window defogger grid is heating the glass.

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5. Chassis

Because road salt loves to destroy everything we hold dear, you should probably make sure your suspension and chassis are protected. Find a reputable shop that is experienced in undercoating. This is because once rust is allowed to metastasize, your Flinstone floor pans will provoke ridicule from friends and family. And if you think rust is only a Northern concern, the humidity of oceanfront living can be just as damaging to steel and aluminum alike.

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W Motors Lykan Hypersport on sale in Dubai for $3.4 Million Only seven made

W Motors has selected Dubai’s Al-Ain Class Motors to sell the Lykan Hypersport supercar. There are only seven scheduled for production, each costing roughly $3.4 million.

Now, we haven’t heard much about this product, but so far we like the numbers. The Lykan Hypersport has a bespoke carbon fiber monocoque passenger cell and a 3.8-liter flat-six. Manufacturer testing showed the horsepower at 770 and torque at 737 lb-ft. All this power is transmitted to the rear wheels from a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. With a 0-62 mph sprint time of 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 240, the car is looking to compete with the megacars like the Bugatti Veyron and Koenigsegg Agera R.

W Motors knows the price tag is high so they jacked up the car with jewelry and other precious metals. According to W, the headlights have incorporated titanium blades and 420 diamonds. Company founder Ralph Debbas collaborated with engineers at Magna Steyr, Studio Torino and Carrozzeria Viotti to create “Arabia’s first supercar.” W Motors plans to make an even lighter car — this one weighs about 3,000 pounds — called the Lykan Supersport.

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How cool was the Porsche Carrera GT’s V10?

Next year will mark a decade since the LMP-styled Porsche Carrera GT went out of production. Good examples were trading around the sticker price ($440,000) until 2013 when actor and driver Paul Walker was killed in one along with his friend Roger Rodas. By May of the next year, values were up $50,000, and now they’re into the stratosphere. By January 2016, a top example was at nearly a million dollars. Surely, some of that increase has to do with the car’s now-grisly history, but part of it also has to be the GT’s still-high-tech 5.7-liter V10.

The powerplant was originally built by Porsche for Formula 1 in 1992. The project was canceled, then resurrected for a Le Mans prototype, which was also canceled so it wouldn’t conflict with Audi’s Le Mans effort. Porsche used a 5.5-liter version in a concept at the Paris Motor Show in 2000 and, with help from all the new Cayenne SUV money that was pouring in, decided to build a run of 1,500 cars. Only about 1,300 were built due to U.S. airbag regulations, but the car became a legend.

 

The engine was placed amidships, just in front of the rear wheels, and delivered a still-impressive 612 hp and a less-impressive 435 lb-ft of torque. It had a 68-degree V, dual overhead cams, variable valve timing and sodium-cooled valves. Its redline was a racy 8,400 rpm. Mileage was 9 mpg in the city. Take that, EPA!

Its official 0-60 time was 3.9 seconds, but 3.6 wasn’t unheard of in the wild. And remember, this was in 2004 when a Ferrari 360 could only muster a 4.6-second sprint to the same number. Besides that, just look at the thing: It’s gorgeous, in an alien spaceship kind of way.

Check out our original review here and please excuse the formatting. The internet was barely invented.

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Mercedes AMG GT-R Sets New Record at the Ring

Records are meant to be broken, and the team from Mercedes-AMG has raised the bar for every other Rear Wheel Drive car. Nürburgring has become a matter of bragging rights, as most major manufacturers are locked into a war for fractions of a second. Modern tests are made after a warm-up lap, with the car crossing the timing loop at full speed. In the old days. the records were based on a standing start, in which the clock was started before the driver jumped in. Only the fastest cars in the world are capable of breaking into the 6-minute range on street tires. Last month we were shocked by the 2017 Camaro ZL1 which made a lap in only 7:29, a whopping 11 seconds faster than its predecessor. Two-wheeled record laps are also impressive, even if only for entertainment.

With an undeniable home field advantage, Mercedes-AMG spent countless hours developing the AMG GT series at the historic track. If you don’t have the benefits of all-wheel drive, down force is your primary focus. Engineers learned this the hard way at LeMans in 1999 when the CLR proved to be a better aircraft than race car. For the GT R they pulled out every trick in the book for the ultimate lap time. In a YouTube video uploaded yesterday by

In a YouTube video uploaded yesterday by Sport Auto, we’re taken on a blistering lap in what looks to be the same car we first saw at Mercedes-Benz of Tampa earlier this year. Under the hood is a 577 hp V8 that measures in at only 4.0-liters, but nestled between the reverse flow heads are the latest in turbo technology. Sending 516 lb-ft of torque to only the rear wheels seems like a recipe for destruction, but weight reduction and four-wheel steering will make your mouth water. Full-scale production will begin later this year and the GT R will arrive as a 2018 model. If you can’t wait a few months, check out the great deals on the GT S from our dealers.

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Ferrari 333 SP Spits Flames: Why We Love the Classics

Back in 1993, the Ferrari 333 SP was unveiled as a prototype race car that would be the Italian automaker’s return to racing after being out of the game for 20 years. It came with a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V12 engine that was brutal and raw. After being introduced, the car went on to race well over 100 times, winning 56 races. It’s history and abilities make it a dream car to many Ferrari fans.

(Also Check Out – Ferrari FXX-K Goes Over 200 mph at Daytona)

The 333 SP has since been retired, but that didn’t stop it from coming out to the Ferrari Finali Mondiali for a most special run around the track. While it was making its way around the famous track, Jason Thorgalsen mounted a camera to the rear to the car so we could not only hear the raw sound of the car, but also see the flames it produces.

This car is an absolute dragon with the voice of a demon. Click play on the video below to see what I’m talking about.

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Ferrari FXX-K Goes Over 200 mph at Daytona

Record breaking laps are nothing new at Daytona, and it takes an impressive car to break the 200 mph barrier in the corners. Last weekend saw a massive gathering of Ferraris in the US, and one of the highlights was a demonstration of the XX program. What began as a racing version of the Enzo, each successive XX car has pushed the limits of automotive performance. Based on the LaFerrari, the FXX-K is the latest from Maranello, and it uses a race tuned V12 along with a more advanced KERS system to deliver 1,036 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque to the pavement. Stock car fans will be quick to tell you that Awesome Bill from Dawsonville holds the track record at 210 mph, but technology has far eclipsed the carbureted V8 from 1987.

(Also Check Out – Last Ferrari LaFerrari Has Sold: Most Expensive 21st Century Car Sold at Auction)

Only 40 examples of the FXX-K were built, so riding shotgun will likely remain a pipe dream. But one lucky passenger was fortunate enough to take his camera along for the ride. Reaching 200 mph is easy if you are running around the full circuit, but the road course comes down from the banking before Turn 1 and at the end of the super stretch.

So, what we have is one of the fastest cars of all time. The FXX-K is able to reach NASCAR speeds on the road course and it makes it looks easy. The aero package is designed to make 1,190 lbs of downforce at 224 mph, but I don’t know if I would be comfortable taking a million dollar hypercar through the bumpy transitions in turns 3 and 4. I paced the 2009 Daytona 500 in my Camaro, and the Bilstein HD’s bottomed out a few times at only 70 mph. No doubt the FXX-K is capable of beating the track record, so we hope Mr. France invites them back for an encore performance.

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duPont REGISTRY Scottsdale Auction Week After-Party at the W Scottsdale

Every year, thousands of automotive enthusiasts and collectors visit Scottsdale, Arizona for the momentous Scottsdale Auction Week. During this week, auction houses from around the world roll some of the world’s finest cars across their blocks. These cars range from classics to modern exotic cars, meaning there’s something for everyone.

To celebrate this week in the desert that we look for every year, we’re throwing an afterparty at the luxurious W Scottsdale. The party will be held January 1, 9 pm – 2 am.

For reservations, please call (480)544-3384.

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Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

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Last Ferrari LaFerrari Has Sold: Most Expensive 21st Century Car Sold at Auction

It’s a sad day as I read the press release regarding the final Ferrari LaFerrari being sold. At the Ferrari Finali Mondiali in Florida over the weekend, the final Italian hypercar was sold at RM Sotheby’s auction.

(Related – Ferrari Unveils All 70th Anniversary Models)

How much did it sell for? A cool $7 million. With this price, the car becomes the most valuable 21st Century automobile ever sold at auction. What’s more, Ferrari says that this sale will help with the “the reconstruction of Central Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes of 2016.”

This specific LaFerrari has a unique livery that is quite Italian: red exterior with white lines running from the front to the back, an Italian flag on the hood and a commemorative plaque.

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One-Off Pagani Zonda Zozo Crashed in Japan

I just hate writing these articles…

Something unfortunate has happened in Japan involving a rare, one-off supercar called the Pagani Zonda Zozo. According to GTSpirit, the car was involved in an accident that dismantled its front half. Additionally, it seems as though a Maybach 62S was also involved in the same exact accident. Further details regarding the incident are not available as of now, but stay with us for more information as it’s released.

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The Zonda Zozo was made for Yusaku Maezawa, who founded ZozoTown, the Japanese online clothing outlet for young adults that recently celebrated 10 years of business. The 760 Zonda series derives its name from the 760 hp created by its naturally aspirated 7.3-liter V12 engine.

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Ford GT Caught Speed Testing, Sounds Like a Missile

The new American supercar known as the Ford GT is almost here. It’s been quite a while since we were first shown the car, but it’s only a matter of time until we start seeing the GT at events like our Cars and Coffee shows.

(Related – New Ford GT Production Run Extended by Two Years)

Until then, we will have to make due with fake spy videos from Ford, like the one they uploaded to YouTube yesterday. In this new video, we get to see the Ford GT doing some high-speed test runs. The sight of the car speeding across the screen might be spectacular, it’s the missile-like sound of the car passing that really takes center-stage. That sound you’re hearing is a combination of the wind passing across the car and the 600 horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine.

Ford GT Caught Speed Testing, Sounds Like a Missile

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