Porsche 918 Spyder | More Details

Porsche has let loose more official details on the long awaited 918 Spyder and its impressive Hybrid drive system. The car uses technology taken straight from their racing division including a monocoque load-bearing structure made of carbon-fibre reinforced polymer for stiffness and it contributes to the car's speedy, athletic build. The car will feature five driving modes from a purely electric "E-Power" mode that'll get you up to 18 miles on a battery power alone to Race Hybrid mode that unleashes the full performance potential of the 918. All that power comes from a 4.6L, 608 hp V8 and a hybrid module that contains a 115 kW electric motor. Other details include a plug-in charging system, a new cockpit design that features a multi-touch control panel, and a optional Weissach performance package that adds special colorways and designs based on historic Porsche race cars and visible carbon components, magnesium wheels, an optional film-coating instead of paint, six-point seat belts, and a reduction in gross weight. Porsche

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2014 Porsche 911 Turbo + Video

On the 40th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, Porsche announces not just one, but two new models of one of its most powerful models. Available in a Turbo and Turbo S model, the 2014 911 Turbo will feature a new all-wheel-drive system with electro-hydraulic control, active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, full-LED lamps, a longer body, and the widest body in the 911 range. Power comes in the form of a 3.8L six-cylinder bi-turbo that produces 520 hp in the Turbo and 560 hp in the Turbo S. 0-62 is achieved in 3.2 seconds in the Turbo with the optional Sport Chrono package, 3.1 in the S model, and can reach a top speed of 197 mph. Video after the jump. Porsche

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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

With the Veyron's production set to end next year, Bugatti is going out with a bang with its latest limited edition, the Grand Sport Vitesse. The new model breaks the record as the fastest drop-top in the world setting an incredible top speed record of 254 mph. Only eight examples will be produced with price tag of $2.6 million dollars. Autoblog

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Jaguar XKR-S GT

Jaguar unveils the halo car of its high performance R line, the XKR-S GT. Developed by Jag's in-house ETO special product division, the XKR-S GT has been thoroughly customized in a street legal, track-ready package that is capable of putting down a 0-60 time of 3.9 seconds and a electronically-limited top speed of 186 mph. New and custom aerodynamic upgrades such as a carbon-fiber front splitter and a massive, elevated rear-wing increase downforce while stopping power is delivered via a carbon ceramic brake system which is also a first for a Jaguar production car. A limited run of 30 cars will make their way to North America and will arrive this August for $174,000. Video after the jump. Jaguar

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2014 SRT Viper TA

The new Viper gets track ready with a specially tuned version called the SRT Viper TA (Time Attack). SRT tweaked the Viper's suspension with a track-ready two-mode Bilstein Damptronic system and shock dampers, springs, stabilizer bars, and a lighter carbon fiber brace further cement its race-worthiness. The car also comes in an exclusive "Crusher Orange" colorway and gets a new aerodynamic package that features carbon fiber front splitters and a carbon fiber rear spoiler. Look for the SRT Viper TA to hit showrooms later this year. SRT

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Ferrari LaFerrari

With the recent introductions of the McLaren P1 and the Lamborghini Veneno, its becoming quite the year for the supercar. The latest manufacturer to throw their hat in the ring is none other than Ferrari who have unveiled their long awaited successor to the Enzo, the LaFerrari. The LaFerrari is the first hybrid for the Maranello-based company who is debuting their "HY-KERS" system that combines a monstrous 800 hp V12 and a 163 hp electric motor delivering a total of 963 hp. 0-62 is accomplished in less than three seconds and can reach a top speed of over 217 mph. Like the Enzo before it, the LaFerrari will be a limited edition and only 499 will be built. $1,000,000+, Ferrari

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Lamborghini Veneno

Thought the McLaren P1 was going to be wildest looking hypercar this year? You thought wrong. Lamborghini is celebrating its 50th birthday and its celebrating in a big way with the most batsh-t crazy Lambo yet, the Veneno. Word around the water cooler is that the Veneno will pack a V12, a 0-60 time of less than three seconds, and a top speed of 220 mph. Price tag? A whopping $4.6 million dollars. Lamborghini

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McLaren P1

McLaren has unleashed the official performance numbers for the P1 and it can now officially stake its claim as one of the fastest cars in Hypercar history. Just how fast is that 903 hp, 3.8L V8 Hybrid? 0-62 in less than 3 seconds, 124 mph in less than 7, and 186 mph in under 17 seconds. Top speed is an electronically limited 218 mph. The race-ready Hypercar will be limited to 375 examples and has a limited edition price to boot: $1,150,000. More images after the jump. McLaren

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2013 Bentley Continental GTC Speed

Leaking prior to its big 2013 Detroit Auto Show reveal, one of the meanest Bentleys in the lineup naturally gets a drop-top variant in the new GTC Speed. While no concrete specs are available yet, expect the speedy drop-top to share the same 616 hp W12 as the hard top and comparable speeds of up to 200 mph and a 0-60 time of around 4 seconds. Bentley

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2013 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

Porsche pulls the curtains on its latest 911 GT3 Cup car which will debut in 2013 in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. Under the hood of the new GT3 Cup is a 3.8L flat six which will produce 460 hp at 7,500 rpm and is mated to a six-speed paddle shift dog-type gearbox. It will also feature a new braking system with 380mm slotted and inner-vented rotors with six piston aluminum calipers in the front and four-piston calipers in the rear. €181,200, Porsche

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