Tag: hybrid supercar
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Lamborghini is Planning an Aston Martin Valkyrie Rival
Lamborghini is yet to reveal the long-rumored hybrid hypercar but is already planning to build another. Speaking to Autocar, Stefano Domenicali, the firm’s CEO said that the Italian marque is considering a new hypercar that would feature extreme-aero to compete with the likes of Aston Martin Valkyrie and McLaren Senna. Whether the new model would…
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EXCLUSIVE: Lamborghini LB48H Could be Named Unico
It is called the Lamborghini Unico but it probably won’t be a one-off. Earlier this year, we broke the story of Lamborghini’s first hybrid supercar codenamed: LB48H. We now have an update on that. Our sources tell us that the LB48H could be named Unico. The Lamborghini Unico is expected to be designed along the…
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Is this the Production-spec Aston Martin Valkyrie?
Update: Here’s another leaked image of the Valkyrie. This one comes courtesy of @redaelli_associati. This image gives us a better look at what appears to be the final production-spec Valkyrie. From concept to production car, the Valkyrie hasn’t changed much. The 3-piece front splitter though is definitely new. It has F1-style barge boards and a…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ferrari’s Mid-Engine Hybrid Supercar to be Unveiled in December
Ferrari recently announced its future product plans. Among the 15 new models set to be launched between 2019 and 2022 are the Icona special editions and a new mid-engine hybrid supercar that will take on the McLaren Senna and the upcoming Aston Martin oo3 “Baby Valkyrie”. Our source, who was present at the unveiling of…
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Mystery Ferrari Prototype Caught Testing
Images of a mysterious Ferrari prototype have surfaced online. At first glance, it looks like a 458 Italia. But, look closer and you will notice that underneath the bodywork is a hybrid powertrain. So, what is Ferrari really up to? The test mule has strakes on the bonnet and prominent scoop on the engine cover.…
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McLaren Releases Sketch of Hyper GT Supercar Codenamed BP23
McLaren has released a new sketch of their much awaited three-seat luxury Hyper GT supercar. The latest rendering gives a good insight into what we can expect as far as looks are concerned. Along with the digital sketch, the press release sent out by McLaren confirms that the Hyper GT supercar will use a hybrid…
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SCOOP: 2017 Mercedes-AMG R50 Hypercar – Update
Tobias Moers of Mercedes-Benz was speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. Moers reiterated that the upcoming Mercedes-AMG R50 hypercar will be launched in 2018. He confirmed that a 1000 hp F1-derived hybrid powertrain will propel the AMG R50. The company plans to built 200-300 units of the hypercar.…
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Ferrari Supercars to get Hybrid Power From 2019
All mainstream Ferrari supercars will get hybrid power come 2019. This was revealed by the company CEO Sergio Marchionne while speaking with investors. According to Marchionne, Ferrari will undergo a “fundamental shift” in the way it builds cars in the years to come. Recently, Ferrari reintroduced turbocharged engines to its line up and hybridization would…
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Koenigsegg Regera: What We Know So Far
At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, Swedish manufacturer, Koenigsegg, released a new addition to their line-up. Koenigsegg shown the world a hybrid, yes hybrid, concept car called the Regera. One year later at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, Koenigsegg revealed the production Regera – let me tell you more about it! Exterior The exterior…
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When Mr. Koenigsegg Drops by to say Hello
What car do you think Christian Von Koenigsegg drove to an exclusive owner’s meeting? It has to be the Regera don’t you think? Well, that’s exactly what he drove to meet Koenigsegg owners who have been travelling across Europe in the past few days. Christian was spotted in a crimson red Regera- the hybrid hypercar that’s…
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Driving a Koenigsegg Regera Prototype: Video
Koenigsegg Regera is a different kind of supercar. It is a hybrid to start with, but it hasn’t got a conventional gearbox. Koenigsegg has found a way to completely do away with the need for a transmission. The ramifications are quite obvious and reduction in weight is just one of the advantages. The Swedish supercar…
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Lamborghini Hybrid Supercar Teased Ahead of Paris Motor Show debut
Lamborghini has teased a new supercar which will be unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show next month. The teaser image shows a stylish grand tourer kind of silhouette, supposedly a 2+2. Some reports also suggest that the new supercar could use a hybrid drivetrain underneath. According to Autoblog.nl, the new Lamborghini hybrid supercar could…