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MSO-Tuned McLaren 600LT Coming To Pebble Beach

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This new McLaren 600LT in Stealth Grey by MSO will be unveiled on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, on Sunday, August 26. Its exterior is finished in a Stealth Grey MSO Bespoke paint, while the rest of the car packs a wide range of upgrades from the MSO Defined catalogue of options, as well as a few MSO Bespoke customer choices. The McLaren 600LT was first launched at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, and marketed as the British automaker’s lightest, most powerful road-legal Sports Series car ever. Power comes from a 600 PS 3.8-liter twin turbo V8 engine, allowing you to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 2.8 seconds, before maxing out at 204 mph (328 km/h). “MSO Bespoke was established to help customers realize their dreams and allows an almost limitless level of customization where imagination is the only restrictive factor,” stated MSO exec, Ansar Ali. “With MSO Defined we offer a range of personalization beyond the standard factory options....

Jaguar Announces All-Electric E-Type Will Be Built

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Jaguar’s all-electric E-Type will be produced in limited numbers, the British car manufacturer has confirmed. The original Jaguar E-Type Zero concept was introduced in September 2017 and later garnered worldwide attention after being used during the UK’s Royal Wedding. On the back of a hugely-positive response to the car, Jaguar Classic has announced it will offer E-Types that have been restored and converted to electric power. Existing E-Type owners will also be offered an EV conversion that’s fully reversible. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the positive reaction to the Jaguar E-type Zero concept. Future-proofing the enjoyment of classic car ownership is a major stepping stone for Jaguar Classic,” Jaguar Land Rover Classic director Tim Hannig said. “E-type Zero showcases the incredible heritage of the E-type, and the expertise and craftsmanship at Classic Works, while demonstrating Jaguar Land Rover’s dedication to creating zero emission vehicles across every part of the busin...

Infiniti Prototype 10 Shows Its Sleek Bodywork In Latest Teaser

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Infiniti has been doling out teaser images of a mysterious new concept for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and now the company has shown something useful. According to the automaker, the concept will be called the Prototype 10 and it is being billed as a “daring electrified speedster that provides a window into the brand’s desire to deliver driving pleasure and thrilling performance from electrified powertrains.” While previous teaser images have only shown the concept’s single-seat cockpit, the latest picture gives us a full glimpse of the car. It looks nothing else in the company’s lineup and it’s far more modern than last year’s Prototype 9. Starting up front, we can see an aerodynamic front fascia which lacks a grille. This suggests the concept could be an electric vehicle. Moving further back, we can see a short windscreen and a triangular fin element with prominent Infiniti badging. The sketch also suggests the model will have a long hood, aerodynamic side s...

New Ferrari Supercar Teased, Will Debut On September 17

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Ferrari has a new product in the pipeline, which will be officially presented on September 17 at a special event held at their headquarters in Maranello. Teased in a special section of their official website that’s normally reserved for those who have at least one Prancing Horse in their collection, this new vehicle is codenamed the Ferrari F176, as per the name of the image. Now, the actual teaser doesn’t reveal that much, besides the aforementioned unveiling date and ‘Icona Ferrari’ lettering, with ‘icona’ being Italian for ‘icon’. However, we could be looking at a limited run supercar based on a current product, with Motor1 claiming that it might use the 812 Superfast as a starting point. Allegedly named the Ferrari 812 Monza, it will probably adopt a different styling on the outside and in the cabin, as well as some mechanical enhancements to emphasize its limited edition stance, if that’s indeed what it is. Despite being just a little over a month away from its official...

Audi Teases New Electric PB18 E-Tron Supercar Concept Ahead Of August 23 Debut

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Audi will reveal the new PB18 e-tron concept at the Laguna Seca on August 23 before taking it at the 2018 Pebble Beach Car Week in Monterey. The new show car will be an all-electric supercar study, with Audi releasing a dark teaser image of the car’s front end. The name PB18 refers to the Pebble Beach venue and the year of its debut. Audi was careful not to reveal any details about its latest concept, only saying that the PB18 E-Tron is inspired by the Le Mans-winning R18 E-Tron in many of the electric supercar’s details. The German car maker is keen on communicating its focus on electrification and the new supercar concept will act as a halo car for its E-Tron sub-brand. Audi is gearing up for the launch of its first all-electric car, the E-Tron SUV, which is set for a debut on September 17. Order books for the new E-Tron SUV are already open, with customers able to place a $1,000 reservation. The new concept car, which was penned by Audi’s new Malibu Design Loft,  will...

Pininfarina PF0 Previewed In New Sketches, Should Hit 62Mph In Under 2 Seconds

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Famous Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina, which is now part of Mahindra and Mahindra, is keeping gearheads glued to their screens by releasing new images with the upcoming PF0. Expected to debut in concept form at the Monterey Car Week next month in California, the hypercar will have unique styling, with soft curves and angular lines all around. The official sketches released by Pininfarina recently reveal LED light strips on both ends, an aggressively styled front apron, a uniquely shaped front hood and a sporty profile. It’s unknown whether it will offer seating for two or arrive in a 2+2 configuration with two cramped rear seats, although what we do know is that the Pininfarina PF0 will be all about performance, featuring a state-of-the-art-electric powertrain. Some of the numbers expected from it are 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in less than two seconds, plus under 12 seconds for the 0-186mph (0-300km/h) sprint. And that’s not all, because the hypercar will allegedly reach s...

Bentley Mulsanne W.O. Edition By Mulliner Is Craftsmanship At Its Finest

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Back in 1919, Walter Owen (W.O.) Bentley founded his car company with a clear goal in mind: to build “a fast car, a good car, the best in class”. Fast forward to present day and Bentley is simply flourishing under the close watch of the Volkswagen Group. And as fans of the brand based in Crewe know, they’re getting ready to celebrate the centenary, next year. A first step has already been taken in this direction, with the unveiling of the new Mulsanne W.O. Edition by Mulliner. The luxury model is limited to 100 examples and pays homage to the founding father of the company, while “incorporating a genuine piece of Bentley history in every car”, says the automaker. What they’re referring to here is a piece of the original crankshaft taken from Walter Owen’s own 8 Liter car, the last model he designed for Bentley, and displaying it inside the Mulsanne. The piece can be found in the rear central armrest, accompanied by a special plaque that tells its story, and is joined ...

Pininfarina’s PF0 Hypercar To Premiere At Monterey As A Concept

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Pininfarina will premiere a concept version of its PF0 electric hypercar at next month’s Monterey Car Week in California. Previewed by a single image in April, the PF0 will look to join the hypercar elite and Pininfarina has already made some big claims. For starters, the hypercar will accelerate to 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than two seconds and hit 186 mph (300 km/h) in under 12 seconds. What’s more, the PF0 will reach roughly 250 mph (400 km/h) and be capable of travelling for 310 miles (500 km) on a charge. The design of the Pininfarina hypercar is the work of Luca Borgogno, an accomplished designer who previously headed up Lamborghini’s Turin design studio. On initial impressions, it seems as though the Pininfarina PF0 will share some design similarities with previous vehicles from the design house. For example, the front end is somewhat reminiscent of the Ferrari Sergio. Elsewhere, we can can see prominent flying buttress stretching from the sides to the rear of the perfo...

Ferrari Enzo Designer To Unveil Kode 0 At Pebble Beach

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Ken Okuyama might not be a household name but the designer has helped to create a number of memorable vehicles including the Porsche Boxster, Ferarri Enzo, and Ferrari P4/5. His latest creation is called the Kode 0 and it will be unveiled at the Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on August 18th, 2017. One day later, it will be displayed at the Concorso Italiano in Monterey, California. Little is known about the car at this point but it is being described as a one-off model that "brings together Okuyama’s stylish penmanship with a mid-engine V12 in a carbon fiber monocoque." That's not much to go on but the teaser images suggest the model will be a wedge-shaped supercar that features a front spoiler and angular headlights with either LED daytime running lights or LED turn signals. The car also promises to have an extreme profile as one image shows side-mounted air intakes and a flying buttress. Okuyama's previous model, the Kode57, was unveiled last year and it ...

Cadillac Teases New Concept Ahead Of Monterey Debut

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Cadillac will reveal a new concept car on August 18 during Monterey Car Week, releasing a short teaser video today to build our appetite. Although we don’t have information on what type of vehicle this concept will be, we do know that it’ll feature a new approach inside, hosting an array of curved OLED screens that were co-developed  with LG Electronics .  Cadillac  is planning  to offer this display technology to its future models and what better way of showing  its intentions  by using them on a new concept.  The new concept will also preview Cadillac’s new design approach which, judging by the video, will feature a more simplified and elegant environment for the driver and passengers.  Cadillac will unveil the new concept live on their  Facebook page  at 10:45 p.m. EST/7:45 p.m. PST on Thursday, August 18.