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McLaren Elva: racing-inspired speedster debuts

British marque focuses on road-going thrills over track performance for next Ultimate Series model

13 Nov 2019

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McLaren Elva 2020: official images, plus prices, specs and release

13 Nov 2019

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In Depth

Lamborghini SVR: track-only hypercar previewed in trailer

Limited-edition model fuses hi-tech aerodynamics with the marque’s signature V12

28 Oct 2019

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In Depth

Chiron ‘Super Sport’: Bugatti prototype cracks 300mph

Specially designed test model becomes the fastest ever production car

2 Sep 2019

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In Review

Bugatti Centodieci: homage revealed after controversial leak

French firm’s limited-run hypercar labelled a “shit box” by Top Gear presenter

19 Aug 2019

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In Depth

Automobili Pininfarina Battista: an EV with Italian flair

Legendary design house releases images of its production-spec 1,900bhp EV

7 Aug 2019

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In Depth

Lotus Evija: everything we know so far

British carmaker’s first EV looks set to combine F1 engineering with British pedigree

4 Jul 2019

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In Depth

Aston Valhalla: what we know about the ‘baby’ Valkyrie

The million-pound hypercar blends F1 tech with James Bond style

20 Jun 2019

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In Depth

Toyota Super Sport: what we know about the road-going LM car

Japanese firm’s new hypercar will go up against Aston Martin’s Valkyrie

18 Jun 2019

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In Brief

McLaren Senna GTR unveiled: will it compete at Le Mans?

British carmaker says track-only hypercar is ‘faster than any McLaren outside F1’

8 Mar 2019

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In Depth

Aston Martin 003: everything we know so far

McLaren Senna-rivalling hypercar will appear at next month’s Geneva Motor Show

20 Feb 2019

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In Depth

Aston Martin Valkyrie: what to expect from the V12 hypercar

The multi-million pound hypercar is capable of lapping racing circuits at F1 speeds

12 Dec 2018

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Aston Martin Valkyrie 2019: V12 engine specs confirmed, plus price and release

12 Dec 2018

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In Depth

Valkyrie vs. Speedtail vs. One: what sets them apart?

The three multi-million pound hypercars are about to take the industry by storm

12 Nov 2018

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In Depth

McLaren Speedtail 2020: prices, specs and release date

Three-seater ‘hyper GT’ has a top speed of 250mph

26 Oct 2018

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In Depth

McLaren Speedtail 2020: all the details confirmed for the F1 successor

26 Oct 2018

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In Depth

Mercedes-AMG Project One: spy shots, specs and release date

Camouflage-wrapped test car is powered by Lewis Hamilton’s F1 engine

20 Sep 2018

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In Depth

Mercedes-AMG Project One: spy shots, specs, price and UK release date

20 Sep 2018

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In Brief

Toyota unveils Le Mans-based GR Super Sport Concept

Hybrid hypercar has same engine as record-breaking racer

12 Jan 2018

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In Depth

Bugatti recalls £2.1m Chiron supercars over seat fault

French carmaker will send ‘flying doctor’ technicians to owners’ homes to assess affected cars

12 Dec 2017

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In Brief

McLaren unveils £750,000 Senna hypercar

Only 500 examples of the racing-inspired car are set for production

11 Dec 2017

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In Brief

McLaren unveils £750,000 Senna hypercar

11 Dec 2017

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In Brief

Aston Martin reveals £3m Valkyrie AMR Pro

Ultra-exclusive gets racing-inspired bodywork and a more powerful V12 engine

16 Nov 2017

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In Depth

Bugatti Chiron vs Koenigsegg Agera RS: which is the fastest?

Both have broken records but these are two very different hypercars

8 Nov 2017

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In Brief

Koenigsegg beats Bugatti’s speed record

It’s the second time the Swedish car firm has stolen the Chiron’s thunder

6 Nov 2017

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In Brief

Hennessey’s Chiron-rivalling Venom F5 breaks cover

A projected top speed of 300mph puts it among the fastest cars on the planet

2 Nov 2017

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In Brief

Ferrari’s ‘extremely limited’ FXX K Evo breaks cover

New hypercar is based on LaFerrari - but generates 75% more downforce

30 Oct 2017

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In Brief

Ferrari’s ‘nuts’ FXX K Evo breaks cover

30 Oct 2017

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In Depth

Unwrapped: the lowest-milage McLaren F1 on Earth

Ultra-exclusive 1997 hypercar up for sale with just 149 miles on the clock

18 Oct 2017

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In Brief

McLaren teases three-seater BP23 ‘hyper-GT’

Ultimate Series chief says the supercar will have ‘a high level of luxury’ and ‘bespoke elements’

29 Sep 2017

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In Brief

Mercedes-AMG previews F1-powered Project One

Shadowy image reveals a narrow cockpit and 'race-grade' aerodynamics

1 Sep 2017

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In Depth

McLaren 'P15' to succeed P1 hypercar

New 'track-focused' car will boast a 789bhp and active aerodynamics

26 Jul 2017

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In Depth

McLaren 720S: The 'wonderfully ridiculous' supercar

Latest addition to the Super Series range gets a bigger engine to do 0-62mph in 2.8secs

17 May 2017

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In Brief

Pagani unveils Huayra Roadster ahead of Geneva debut

All 100 examples of BC-inspired €2.28m drop-top sell out before Geneva Motor Show unveiling

15 Feb 2017

Hypercars

McLaren Elva: racing-inspired speedster debuts

McLaren Elva 2020: official images, plus prices, specs and release

Lamborghini SVR: track-only hypercar previewed in trailer

Chiron ‘Super Sport’: Bugatti prototype cracks 300mph

Bugatti Centodieci: homage revealed after controversial leak

Automobili Pininfarina Battista: an EV with Italian flair

Lotus Evija: everything we know so far

Enjoy a different view

Aston Valhalla: what we know about the ‘baby’ Valkyrie

Toyota Super Sport: what we know about the road-going LM car

McLaren Senna GTR unveiled: will it compete at Le Mans?

Aston Martin 003: everything we know so far

Aston Martin Valkyrie: what to expect from the V12 hypercar

Aston Martin Valkyrie 2019: V12 engine specs confirmed, plus price and release

Valkyrie vs. Speedtail vs. One: what sets them apart?

McLaren Speedtail 2020: prices, specs and release date

McLaren Speedtail 2020: all the details confirmed for the F1 successor

Mercedes-AMG Project One: spy shots, specs and release date

Mercedes-AMG Project One: spy shots, specs, price and UK release date

Toyota unveils Le Mans-based GR Super Sport Concept

Bugatti recalls £2.1m Chiron supercars over seat fault

McLaren unveils £750,000 Senna hypercar

McLaren unveils £750,000 Senna hypercar

Aston Martin reveals £3m Valkyrie AMR Pro

Bugatti Chiron vs Koenigsegg Agera RS: which is the fastest?

Koenigsegg beats Bugatti’s speed record

Hennessey’s Chiron-rivalling Venom F5 breaks cover

Ferrari’s ‘extremely limited’ FXX K Evo breaks cover

Ferrari’s ‘nuts’ FXX K Evo breaks cover

Unwrapped: the lowest-milage McLaren F1 on Earth

McLaren teases three-seater BP23 ‘hyper-GT’

Mercedes-AMG previews F1-powered Project One

McLaren 'P15' to succeed P1 hypercar

McLaren 720S: The 'wonderfully ridiculous' supercar

Pagani unveils Huayra Roadster ahead of Geneva debut

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