This 1986 Porsche 959 factory prototype was used for chassis and brake testing and was built on a 930 Turbo platform. It’s one of two running prototypes in existence—there are an additional two which don’t—and should go for a pretty penny. Full description from Barrett-Jackson and more pics below.
By: John Coyle | January 12, 2013
James May’s nickname might be Captain Slow, but for his 2012 Car of the Year, the Top Gear presenter picked the decidedly quick McLaren 12C Spider. Given the show’s love of all things English, it’s hardly a total surprise, but given the positive press the ferocious droptop has gotten for its handling and rigidity, it’s […] More »
By: John Coyle | January 11, 2013
This is the first of eight episodes DRIVE will be releasing on the hypercar company, and it focuses on all the carbon fiber bits which go into making a Koenigsegg.
By: John Coyle | January 9, 2013
Lamborghini’s super-light track toy finally enters productions and reportedly features few changes from the concept which debuted at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. The Sesto Elemento is the lightest production Lamborghini ever produced, tipping the scales at just 999kg and producing a power-to-weight ratio of 1.75 pounds per horsepower thanks to the 570hp engine borrowed […] More »
By: John Coyle | January 9, 2013
This Tuesday, DRIVE will premiere the first installment of its nine part look inside the Koenigsegg factory, and there’s sure to be plenty of awesome info on the company, it’s young founder, and most importantly, its flagship supercar, the Agera R. Personally, I can’t wait. I have car-centric job in the most car-centric city on […] More »
By: John Coyle | January 5, 2013
2013 marks Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary, and the company has just released a short teaser than hints at a new model. With the end of the Gallardo’s run—and the fact that the Aventador is still brand new—a replacement for the entry level Lambo would seem to be on the menu, but you never know. Could we […] More »
By: John Coyle | January 4, 2013
With its astronomical top speed, the Veyron has been king of the supercar mountain since its release in 2005, and the following years saw top speeds rise from 253 to 267 mph. But even though Koenigsegg’s Agera R—unconfirmed terminal velocity: 272.8 mph—are nipping at the Bugatti’s heels, the company has no intention of surrendering it’s […] More »
By: John Coyle | January 4, 2013
