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Lamborghini V12 supercar era, ushering in the hybrid age

Se han creado dos autos únicos, un roadster y un coupé, para celebrar el final de la era de los superdeportivos V12, marcando el comienzo de la era híbrida.

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 6 de febrero de 2023  – A pocas semanas del debut del primer superdeportivo híbrido de Lamborghini, la firma italiana celebra su renombrado V12 atmosférico con el Invencible coupé y el Auténtica roadster: dos únicos, uno -off cars que resaltan el ADN de la marca y representan la cúspide del acento exclusivo de Lamborghini en la personalización, al involucrar al cliente desde el principio para crear modelos que son verdaderamente personalizados.

“El motor V12 es uno de los pilares de nuestra historia y del éxito de nuestra marca”,  dijo Stephan Winkelmann, presidente y director ejecutivo de Automobili Lamborghini.  “A medida que avanzamos hacia la adopción de una nueva era de hibridación en el corazón de nuestra estrategia Cor Tauri, esta es la forma en que Lamborghini celebra el V12 de aspiración natural con dos vehículos únicos que representan perfectamente nuestro concepto de excelencia en la personalización”.

Los dos inconfundibles autos únicos fueron diseñados por Lamborghini Centro Stile como la quintaesencia de la máxima creatividad utilizando la plataforma V12, reflejando las claves de diseño que han contribuido a la importancia icónica de la compañía, además de dibujar un carácter deportivo inspirado en la pista de carreras. .

Invencible y Auténtica rinden homenaje a las obras maestras del diseño de Lamborghini: el Sesto Elemento, un homenaje a la ligereza y el automovilismo caracterizado por un gran alerón trasero; el Reventón con su estilo aeronáutico único; y el Veneno, que lleva al extremo la búsqueda de la perfección aerodinámica.

“Hemos creado dos autos únicos con su propio carácter único, inspirados en los días de pista y el entorno de circuito de alto octanaje”, dijo  Mitja Borkert, directora de diseño de Automobili Lamborghini. “Están diseñados  por Lamborghini Centro Stile, ejerciendo la máxima creatividad sobre la plataforma V12. Estos diseños únicos se basan en nuestro ADN de diseño único y, una vez más, elevan nuestra herencia de diseño a un nuevo nivel”.

Ambos autos nuevos comparten el mismo monocasco de fibra de carbono del Aventador, producido en Sant’Agata Bolognese, junto con una carrocería completamente de carbono que incorpora diseño y tecnologías probadas con éxito por Lamborghini en el automovilismo. El imponente capó repite el del Essenza SCV12, junto con el divisor frontal pronunciado completo con puntales verticales diseñados para administrar el flujo de aire de la manera más eficiente.

El hexágono, un motivo bien conocido del diseño moderno de Lamborghini, se integra de manera armoniosa pero llamativa en los elementos visuales distintivos del automóvil, comenzando con el llamativo conjunto de luces delanteras y traseras resaltado por innovadoras luces LED hexagonales. En el capó, las tomas de aire recuerdan a las del Sesto Elemento, y las mismas señales se repiten en el triple escape central con puntas de Inconel: una aleación especial de acero de alto rendimiento derivada de la industria aeroespacial.

El interior de ambos coches está dominado por líneas limpias, con un salpicadero minimalista realzado por salidas de aire hexagonales impresas en 3D y sin instrumentación en la consola, para subrayar la ligereza de la cabina y centrar la atención en el puro placer de conducir. La cabina en sí está enmarcada en fibra de carbono, con una lectura digital que presenta gráficos dedicados para cada automóvil.

El Invencible coupé se caracteriza por el sutil contraste entre el tono dominante de rojo y los elementos con aspecto de carbono realzados por “copos” rojos. La carrocería del Rosso Efesto se complementa con umbrales y marcos de las puertas de carbono, al igual que las pinzas de freno del Rosso Mars, que se asientan detrás de ruedas de una sola tuerca con carenados de fibra de carbono para ventilar el conjunto de frenos. En las clásicas puertas de tijera, hay dos tricolores hexagonales prominentes: un homenaje a la bandera italiana que se repite en los revestimientos de las puertas y en el volante.

El interior, en el mismo color que la carrocería, contrasta con el cuero Rosso Alala y Nero Cosmus Alcantara, acentuado por bordados personalizados en Rosso Alala y Nero Ade. El salpicadero presenta un logotipo de Lamborghini en Rosso Efesto: el mismo color que se utiliza para las levas de cambio de marchas en el volante.

En una línea similar, manteniendo su carácter verdaderamente único, el roadster Auténtica presenta una carrocería en Grigio Titans con detalles en Matt Black y una decoración Giallo Auge: un color que se repite en las pinzas de freno, así como en los principales elementos aerodinámicos. Estos incluyen el divisor delantero y el alerón trasero derivado de los deportes de motor que optimiza la carga aerodinámica, flanqueado por un par de aletas. El perfil del automóvil se vuelve único gracias a dos cúpulas con barras antivuelco integradas, inspiradas en los autos de carreras descapotables del pasado. El interior al aire libre cuenta con elegantes bordados en Giallo Taurus, con tapicería de cuero Nero Ade en contraste y Nero Cosmus bicolor y Grigio Octans Alcantara.

El Invencible y el Auténtica son los últimos automóviles producidos por Lamborghini equipados con un motor de 12 cilindros y 6,5 l montado longitudinalmente en la parte trasera (Longitudinale Posteriore: ‘LP’) antes de la transición a una era híbrida. El saludo final al tren motriz Lamborghini V12 saliente ofrece 780 CV y ​​un par máximo de 720 Nm a 6.750 rpm, acoplado a una caja de cambios ISR de siete velocidades, tracción en las cuatro ruedas y el sistema Lamborghini Dynamic Steering que controla las cuatro ruedas.

McLaren F1 road car sets record price at auction

McLaren F1 road car sets record price at auction

A unique ‘time capsule’ McLaren F1 road car has set a record auction price of $20.465 million at Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach Auctions tonight.

With less than 390 kilometres (243 miles) on its odometer, this spectacular example of the F1 was sold in its ‘as delivered’ state and surpassed the previous record for a McLaren F1 road car of $15.62 million set in 2017. Only an example that had been converted at the McLaren Special Operations Woking factory to ultra-rare LM specification has come close in the recent past, selling for $19.8 million in 2019.

Chassis 029, which has rarely been seen in public, having spent most of its existence hidden away in a private Japanese collection, attracted spirited bidding as it crossed the Gooding & Company auction block in Monterey. Carefully maintained and rarely driven, the car was in pristine and original condition down to its date coded Goodyear Eagle F1 tires and came complete with its original FACOM tool chest, fitted luggage, titanium tool kit, official ‘Driving Ambition’ book, and special TAG Heuer watch.

This 1995 model was the 25th road car built and the only one finished in a stunning one-off color, named Creighton Brown, after one of the executives who was instrumental in establishing the fledgling McLaren Cars company. This distinctive exterior is complemented by a Light Tan and Dark Brown leather upholstery inside the three-seater cockpit.

Just 106 of the iconic three-seater, V-12-engined F1 road cars were produced between 1992 and 1998, with just 64 being completed to original road car specification. To this day it remains the fastest naturally aspirated production car with a top speed of 240 mph – helping to cement its status as one of the most desirable of all collector cars.

“We were incredibly proud to present this exceptional McLaren F1, and tonight, the market confirmed the sheer prowess of this unparalleled supercar from one of the most legendary names in motoring,” said Gooding & Company President and Founder, David Gooding. “This sale was a historic moment not only for Gooding & Company, but for the McLaren legacy and the entire industry as a whole.”

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About McLaren Automotive:
McLaren Automotive is a creator of luxury, high-performance supercars.

Every vehicle is hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre (MPC) in Woking, Surrey, England.

Launched in 2010, the company is now the largest part of the McLaren Group.

The company’s product portfolio of GT, supercar, Motorsport and Ultimate models are retailed through over 85 retailers in 40 markets around the world.

McLaren is a pioneer that continuously pushes the boundaries. In 1981, it introduced lightweight and strong carbon fibre chassis into Formula 1 with the McLaren MP4/1.

Then in 1993 it designed and built the McLaren F1 road car – the company has not built a car without a carbon fibre chassis since. As part of the Ultimate Series, McLaren was the first to deliver a hybrid hypercar, the McLaren P1™. In 2016, it announced a new hybrid hyper-GT and confirmed in 2018 that the next Ultimate car would be the Speedtail.

2019 saw McLaren launch the 600LT Spider, the new GT and the track-only McLaren Senna GTR. It also unveiled the 620R and McLaren Elva before launching the 765LT the following year.

Most recently, the company unveiled its all-new high-performance hybrid supercar, the McLaren Artura.

The Artura is the first McLaren to benefit from the McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA). The MCLA is designed, developed and manufactured at the McLaren Composites Technology Centre in the Sheffield region of England using world-first processes and will spearhead the brand’s electrified future.

McLaren Automotive also chooses to partner with like-minded, world-leading companies and organisations who push the boundaries in their respective fields. These include AkzoNobel, Ashurst, Dell Technologies, Gulf, Pirelli, Richard Mille, Plan International and Tumi.

McLaren Group:
The McLaren Group is a global leader in luxury automotive and technology and comprises three businesses: Automotive, Racing and Applied.

About Gooding & Company:
Gooding & Company is celebrated for its world-class automotive auctions, private brokerage, and unparalleled service in the international collector car market, achieving over $2 billion in sales since the company’s inception. The auction house continues to deliver market-leading results, while setting new trends and selling best-of-category cars across numerous collector car verticals. Gooding & Company consistently presents the highest quality consignments while operating with openness and integrity, which have earned the company a reputation of trust and respect unmatched in the industry. Offering a wide range of services including private and estate sales, appraisals and collection management, the auction house is ready to assist you with numerous collector car services.

MARC PHILIPP GEMBALLA GOES INTERGALACTIC WITH THE ALL-NEW MARSIEN:
THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE SUPERCAR

Full reveal, specification and images of young entrepreneur Marc Philipp Gemballa’s first completely bespoke production-ready off-road capable supercar, named MARSIEN


• Inspired by the legendary Paris Dakar rally era, the MARSIEN enables the ultimate driving experience for both on and of road use, creating a completely new supercar segment
• The vehicle has been developed in collaboration with internationally-renown automotive partners including performance exhaust manufacturer Akrapovič, suspension pioneer KW Automotive and Porsche engine specialist RUF Automobile
• MARSIEN, formerly known as ‘Project Sandbox’, perfectly blends all the comforts of a modern-day supercar with incomparable off-road capabilities
• A flawless combination of futuristic yet timeless design and cutting-edge technology
• Watch the launch film at marcphilippgemballa.com/launchfilm
• Download the high-resolution gallery of images here Leonberg, 14th July 2021: Today, Marc Philipp Gemballa has revealed its off-road capable, bespoke supercar to the world and confirmed its production name: MARSIEN.  With his newly founded company MARC PHILIPP GEMBALLA GmbH (not associated in any form with Gemballa GmbH), the 27-year-old entrepreneur and son of late Uwe Gemballa has launched his very first production ready supercar named MARSIEN starting a new era in 2021.

A NEW ERA BEGINS
Growing up in an environment where building the fastest and most powerful production car on the planet and setting the next world record on the Nürburgring was key, now over a decade down the road, the market has changed radically. Marc Philipp believes the horsepower game is over, that tuning is done by the OEMs themselves and that the market is constantly being flooded with an
influx of new supercars with brandishing hyped horsepower figures. Marc Philipp realised, when aiming to build a successful company for the future and not just toss the next imitator product
onto the market, he needed to come up with something very special for his clients.

AN ENTIRELY NEW CONCEPT – DEFINING A NEW SUPERCAR SEGMENT
Inspired by the legendary Paris Dakar rally era and more than two years of intense design and engineering development has resulted in the young entrepreneur’s first project: an ultramodern
yet timeless looking supercar.

The new concept of the vehicle forms a hybrid between a modern-day supercar with all its comfort and day-to-day practicality combined with off-road capabilities enabling the ultimate
driving experience for both on and off-road with the latest technologies.


BASED ON THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY

Looking for the latest cutting-edge platform featuring state-of-the-art technology for their first project and with the need of the base vehicle to be equipped with a modern and sophisticated all-wheel drive system to master the intense challenges in the off-road terrain, the all-new

Porsche 992 Turbo S

provided the perfect base to realise the young entrepreneur’s vision. © MARC PHILIPP GEMBALLA GmbH / Oskar Bakke & Victor Goico
Manufactured in Germany, tested in the sand dunes of the Arabian desert and available to clients worldwide, production is limited to just 40 units with more than half of the small series production sold prior to launch.


THE NAME – MARSIEN © MARC PHILIPP GEMBALLA GmbH / Oskar Bakke & Victor Goico
With its outstanding design, cutting-edge technology and strong performance, the name of the vehicle needed the right moniker to capture its unique qualities and reflect the characteristics and
DNA of the vehicle.

During the intense test phase in the beautiful Al Faya desert, the development team was amazed by the stunning red desert sand in combination with the sharp fossil rocks and mountain
backdrops shaping the landscape of the desert making it very special and unlike any other. “We felt like as if we were in an entirely different universe,” says Marc Philipp Gemballa. The Al Faya
desert located in the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates has been famous ever since for its unique and extremely red desert sand and Mars-like environment visually. “Since it looked
and felt like we were on Mars paired with the futuristic design and the vehicle’s off-road capabilities, we couldn’t think of a more fitting name for our first project.” The name ‘MARSIEN’was born – derived from the French word ‘Martian’ or ‘from Mars’.

© MARC PHILIPP GEMBALLA GmbH / Oskar Bakke & Victor Goico The MARSIEN features a full carbon fibre body. All exterior components are produced in pure carbon fibre, exclusively designed for performance, light weight and cooling. Each body panel is manufactured by a leading German carbon fibre specialist who also supplies leading OEM supercar manufacturers and several leading Formula one teams. For the design, Marc Philipp Gemballa left nothing to chance and brought on board designer and Porsche aficionado Alan Derosier, known for his stunning Porsche 908 design study, who has been responsible for the ultra-modern yet timeless looking design of the MARSIEN. His artistry can be found in every smooth curve and sophisticated lines of the MARSIEN’s spectacular and timeless design.

Besides the full carbon fibre body, the exterior features functional design upgrades such as a completely bespoke taillight. Featuring the latest LED technology, the rear light has been
developed together with light specialist GERG Lighthouse, enabling a completely holistic design appearance of the MARSIEN. The shape of the MARSIEN had to prove its aerodynamic efficiency and undergo intensive CFD

(Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis. A development effort that is crucial for optimum driving dynamics at all speeds, efficiency, and maximum safety. A task which has been accomplished by
engineering partner KLK, who has gained expertise in developing aerodynamics for LMP1, Formula E, and Formula One racing teams for over 20 years. The MARSIEN is currently undergoing full road homologation process by renown and certified German technical service provider FAKT, who has been integrally involved in the development of the body. Marc Philipp Gemballa’s technical team are working hand in hand with FAKT to ensure the vehicle successfully passes the relevant crash tests required for approval and road homologation in Europe (including Switzerland), Middle East, the USA, as well as other major global markets in the future.

The MARSIEN’s rear design features a completely new developed and bespoke taillight The exterior paint is applied by a state-of-the-art and certified paint shop via a team that is able
to fulfil the most daring customer colour requests. The launch vehicle has been painted in an elaborate tripe layer pearl white with special metallic flakes and received additional protection
through a ceramic coating.

Combined with the standard exposed carbon fibre components such as the front splitter with side flaps, side sills, wing mirrors, the air intakes and outtakes, decklid as well as the exhaust frame
and rear diffuser with rear flaps; the conversion has been created to take a sophisticated and overall dynamic appearance. There is also the offer a fully exposed carbon fibre body on request
as part of its special options list. For the ones this is not enough, there is also the option to have a fully exposed carbon fibre body.

Shattering stereotypes, raising eyebrows and inspiring women, the Arabian Gazalles supercar club offers women from all walks of life a platform to race and venture beyond their comfort zone.

Proving that women too can dominate the realm of fast cars, is Dubai supercar club, Arabian Gazalles. Founded in 2016 by Algerian-born, luxury car enthusiast Hanan Mazouzi Sobati, the club prides itself shattering stereotypes, raising eyebrows and inspiring women.

 

The Arabian Gazalles Are Dubai’s First-Ever All Women Supercar Club

arabian gazelles

arabian gazelles

“You don’t have to be the hot chick in the front right seat. You can be the hot chick in the driver’s seat.” – Jalyn Jarvi, member of the Arabian Gazalles

arabian gazelles

arabian gazelles

Comprising of all women, the Arabian Gazalles strives to offer women from all walks of life a platform to race and venture beyond their comfort zone. Tired of the existing motoring landscape, and the male-dominated community’s preconceived notion that women are “zero and inefficient”, the club aims to bring equal women equal representation and opportunity both on the road and when dealing with manufacturers and distributors in the workshop.

arabian gazelles

arabian gazelles

Embodying the grace and speed of the gazelle, Hanan Mazouzi Sobati believes in the capacity of every woman’s boldness, passion and strength. With a total of 120 members of 18 nationalities, the Arabian Gazalles’ only requirement is the ownership of any luxury sports car, such as a Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Bentley or Bugatti – which are priced 50% cheaper than in other major cities and parts of the world.

“Most members are business owners while others are high-profile executives and housewives with enormous wealth. Their husbands were all scared of me, because I was the one about to corrupt their women.” – Hanan Mazouzi Sobati

arabian gazelles

arabian gazelles

Thanks to their strong online media presence and collaborations, the Arabian Gazalles are no longer merely an intimate group of close friends, but a growing global community of empowered women, striving to make a difference, one race at a time.

arabian gazelles

arabian gazelles

From collaborating with New York-based fashion discovery platform, Moda Operandi for a driving event in 2018 to a Harper’s Bazaar Arabia feature, the Arabian Gazalles’ aspirations are never-ending, with dreams of infiltrating nations as far and near as Saudi Arabia and the United States.

SUPERCAR CAPSULE

Your private luxury supercar showroom: the SUPERCAR CAPSULE project is a new concept aimed towards car lovers and enthusiasts who go the extra mile for understanding and appreciating an automobile’s qualities.

OUR PRIVATE LUXURY SUPERCAR SHOWROOM

A NEW CONCEPT FOR SUPERCAR ENTHUSIASTS, DESIGNED BY SUPERCAR ENTHUSIASTS

Unlike other types of residential architecture and design, the SUPERCAR CAPSULE is dedicated to showcasing your car in a space designed just for it: that is to say, your private luxury car showroom. A palette of unique ports that keep the automobile in a closed space and emerge as if from a dedicated place. After all, your car should get just as much attention as your home and its design, and even contribute to its aesthetic experience.

SUPERCAR CAPSULE

ITALIAN DESIGN & GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

SUPERCAR CAPSULE is powered by the Italian consultancy firm ASZarchitetti Group, which comprises ASZarchitetti and SUPERFUTUREDESIGN*. Together they number more than 400 projects in the luxury retail, commercial and residential sectors, across Europe, Middle East and Asia. Throughout its 20 years career, ASZ Group has achieved excellence in proposing innovative design solutions for the most demanding clients and has reached a broad global recognition reflected in awards and press publications. The turn key formula in our service is the balance between a strong creative approach by SUPERFUTUREDESIGN* and the remarkable management skill of ASZarchitetti, delivering projects on time, on budget, always beautiful!

CLICK HERE FOR SUPERFUTUREDESIGN* AWARD-WINNING PRESS CLIPPING PDF FILE

FELINO a great luxury supercar

FELINO is a supercar manufacturer based in the metropolitan area of Montreal (Canada). Designed by Canadian racing driver Antoine Bessette, the FELINO cB7R stands out for its raw performance and unique lines. Aimed at an experienced clientele of sports driving enthusiasts, FELINO competes with leading international manufacturers in the high-end supercar segment.

FELINO a super luxury supercar

• The cB7R: brutally magnificent.
• Maximum speed: 345 km / h.
• Acceleration: 0 to 100 km / h in 2.9 seconds.
• The production of the cB7R is limited to 10 cars.
• Initial price: $ 360,000.
• The cB7 is designed and produced in Greater Montreal.
• Phenomenal power to weight ratio of 1.6 kg / hp.
• Innovative C.K.M chassis, which combines carbon fiber, Kevlar and metal.
• Dry weight: 1135 kg.
• The R means “road”.

FELINO a great luxury supercar

FELINO a great luxury supercar

Chronology

The FELINO project: a driver behind the wheel After being nominated Canadian racing champion in 2005 by ASN Canada FIA and passionate about cutting-edge automotive technologies, Antoine Bessette began, in 2010, after an international racing career, the design of a supercar world class capable of offering enthusiasts and thrill seekers a “Formula” type car driving experience. A successful bet. In 2012 and 2014, after three years of research and development, FELINO launches the first two generations (track version) of the FELINO cB7. To recreate the “emotions of the Grand Prix”, cars were tested on renowned racetracks such as the Gilles Villeneuve circuit in Montreal and the prestigious Area 27, in the heart of Okanagan (British Columbia). These prototypes led to the final version of the cB7 (track) with the first car sold and delivered in 2017.

FELINO a great luxury supercar

FELINO a super luxury supercar In 2019, FELINO expands the cB7 family with the development of a road version: the 700 horsepower cB7R. FELINO already has a long and enviable list of prestigious partners, media successes and
Participation in specialized events and international exhibitions. The company has been the highlight of several car shows and was mentioned in prestigious magazines such as GQ, Robb Report and Dupont Registry. In addition, the cB7 joined the videogame range Asphalt 8: Airborne List from Gameloft International (2013).

FELINO cB7R – A feline delivered without a leash Your feline. Strapless The FELINO cB7R was designed by a racing driver to give the owner an unprecedented driving experience and emotions. This is what distinguishes it from other supercars. FELINO engineers have adopted a technological approach essentially focused on mastering a gross performance that they wanted to place, without filters, in the hands of the driver. The cB7R is a track car adapted to the road. A feline delivered without a
Belt.

FELINO a great luxury supercar

FELINO a great luxury supercar

Uncivilized performance The FELINO cB7 developed “around” the pilot. It is built on our exclusive chassis that allows extensive customization in terms of engine options, gearboxes, complementary technologies and bodywork, without altering the pure performance that characterizes it. In addition, for an even more exciting driving experience, FELINO offers an optional molded seat in the driver’s body. The man becomes one with the machine.

FELINO a great luxury supercar

FELINO a great luxury supercar

Brutalmente hermosa

Designed with respect to the “classic” designs that characterize the vast majority of today’s supercars, the FELINO cB7 models have a unique silhouette that combines ferocity and elegance. Imagined by a racing champion, the cB7R was designed to stand out, but first to stay on the road. Thanks to its technological genius, FELINO has successfully reproduced the aggressive performance of a Formula car. FELINO cB7 models attract attention.

FELINO Team – Skills and passion
Antoine Bessette infused the FELINO cB7 range with the genes of a champion. His unquestionable pilot skills, his passion for performance and his unique knowledge of automotive engineering have brought him together with a team of international designers and creative engineers who have worked for almost 10 years in development.
This supercar like no other.

Richard Spenard
Proud FELINO ambassador from the beginning, Richard Spenard was included in the Canadian Motor Show of Fame in 2001. As one of Canada’s most recognized instructors and an accomplished competitor, his experience and knowledge are shown on our cB7 line.

“The performances are quite incredible. It is the purest and most sophisticated car you can find in the market. ”

Richard Spenard, world renowned racing driver and instructor FELINO

WE ARE FELINO
WE BRING A NEW DIMENSION TO THE SUPERCAR WORLD FELINO’s main mission is to share its passion for high performance driving and offer its customers the full range of emotions that derive from it. But there is more.

This is the FELINO experience: a privileged relationship between the manufacturer and its customer based on the constant exchange of knowledge and continuous improvement of customer driving skills. It is an invitation to live the great adventure of FELINO.

The FELINO cB7 is made to measure, one car at a time, according to the tastes and requests of the customer. A true work of art. At any time during the manufacturing process, FELINO offers its collaboration, knowledge, training, technical support and enthusiasm to the new owner.