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By Jason Barlow
We live in a time of immediate transformation for the automotive industry, but don’t worry, GQ is here to deliver the most productive new cars in a normal way. Whether you’re making your way through the busy new electric landscape, falling in love with a fashion classic, or getting your hands on the latest Aston Martin, Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Porsche, we have access to all the spaces: the cars that matter, the other people who create them, and the culture behind them. This is the GQ edition of the most productive new cars of 2024.
“Sometimes it was a bit annoying for me,” admits Flavio Manzoni, Ferrari’s design director. With the new 12-cylinder, the tension is at its highest because the company’s gigantic reputation is based on its 12-cylinder front-engined models. These are the Ferraris of connoisseurs. ” It’s something you have to enjoy once in a lifetime,” says technical director Gianmaria Fulgenzi, “otherwise it’s not a lifetime. “
The front trim of the 12Cilindri is a masterful homage to the 365 GTB/4 Daytona of the late ’60s. The rest, however, is decidedly progressive, whether in coupe or Spider convertible form. The one-piece bonnet is dramatically extinguished for a rear-facing short cockpit, while the contrasting black roof is outlined above a tail with aviation-inspired active aerodynamics. The interior is also completely new, as sumptuous as it is sporty and high-tech.
“This car represents a huge advance in terms of modernity,” says Manzoni. “It’s not easy. A Gran Turismo like this is inherently sublime and traditional, with a long bonnet and a short cockpit. The challenge is therefore to introduce a new language into a car with this architecture. It took 4 years to develop it. The form still works with an artistic touch. It’s science and art together.
And keeping the 6. 5-liter V12 in production in 2024 is no easy task, as regulations are getting stricter, but Ferrari consumers demand it. This engine is a masterpiece of hardware and software, infused with the F1 generation to reduce weight and response, while delivering a maximum soundtrack.
The great misfortune of the Jaguar XJS was having to update the E-Type, a vehicle so incredibly beautiful that even Enzo Ferrari found it prettier than some of his cars. It arrived in 1975, with an incredibly long hood and unusual flying buttresses, the product of a company in the grips of an almost industrial death spiral. But things can happen and Jaguar’s ingenious grand tourer is now a temporarily prized asset and object of adoration. Enter the TWR Supercat, a limited-production super GT that references one of the of a racing team called Tom Walkinshaw Racing and The Supercat were the paintings of his son, Fergus. Several motorsport alumni are involved, as is California-based motor whisperer Magnus Walker. The wild paints on the Supercat’s carbon fiber body, paintings by young design specialist Khyzyl Saleem, dress a completely restored XJS chassis and a V12 combustion engine that will produce around six hundred horsepower. A six-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive complete a decidedly old-school analogue recipe. TWR piloted Jaguar’s legendary XJR-9, winner at Le Mans in 1988, a victory referenced in the production of 88 Supercat cars. Prices start at £270,000.
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
Few automakers enjoy the kind of incessant goodwill generated through Alfa Romeo. The limited-edition Stradale 33 hypercar, valued at £2 million, is fanning the flames of desire, but Alfa is dead unless it can move some serious units. Enter your first electric car, the Junior. Short, stocky and forceful, Junior’s attitude galore. Its abbreviated rear finish references the Giulia TZ of the ’60s more than you might imagine. The “scudetto” grille is revised and available in striking “leggfinisha” or “progresso” versions. The prominent Alfa phone dial design resets and the 3 headlights are full LED array jobs. The electric Junior uses a 54 kWh battery, the same as the configuration of the Abarth 600e and Jeep Avenger. It is available in two variants, with an output of 154 or 238 hp and a single motor driving the front wheels. Alfa claims to have a range of 250 miles, probably closer to 200 in real life. A 1. 2-liter three-cylinder turbo-hybrid engine is also available.
It’s been 25 years since Horacio Pagani, an Argentinian émigré and former Lamborghini employee, first announced himself as a force to be reckoned with. If the name Pagani Zonda definitely sounded like opera, the vehicle bearing the badge was a next-level product. The famous valley of vehicles in Modena. Meanwhile, the man made no secret of his love for Italian Renaissance artists and sculptors and expressed his admiration for Da Vinci.
Now we have the Utopia, a hypercar that’s part of the Marvel villain’s steampunk vehicle, and that’s part of Fabergé’s egg. Only 99 examples were made, charging £2. 2 million each, and the meetings between Pagani and its clientele were such that everything was talked about even before the design of the car was finalized. Horace doesn’t stick to trends or pay attention to what’s going on; Man and his cars exist in their own universe.
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
It’s a car with incredibly quirky looks, choppy curves, and surprising details. The chassis is made of auto-titanium and auto-triax, lightweight, sci-fi-sounding fabrics developed by Pagani that give the car incredible structural rigidity. Watchmaking permeates the interior, comprising a wealth of parts machined from forged aluminum billets and switching devices and contact points. Including the idler, which started with a 47 kg piece but now weighs only 1. 7 kg.
Then there’s the 6. 0-litre twin-turbo V12, sourced from AMG and which sits down the occupants. It’s mated to a manual gearbox, which further emphasizes Pagani’s commitment to the physique. With an output of 862 hp and a curb weight of 1,340 kg, the Utopia is incredibly fast. But more than any comparable car, this one is just as charming and drives at exactly 0 mph.
The G Wagen is the wonderful survivor. The more things change, the more they stay the same. At least from the outside, the Mercedes off-roader still looks monolithic. But the EQ-equipped G580, as it’s called, is all-electric; Its new center is revealed only by a smoother hood, revised A-pillars and a discreet roof spoiler. Instead of a spare wheel, a charging cable can be stored in the rear door compartment. The G580 has 4 electric motors, one in each wheel and driven through its own two-speed gearbox, to generate 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes claims the G EV outperforms the combustion version off-road, with its ability to tackle 35° slopes and ford up to 850mm of water. Needless to say, all electrical parts are completely sealed. It’s also got some cool party tricks: you can perform a G-spin that lets you spin 720° on the spot, there’s a nifty rock crawling feature, and a clear hood feature that uses the forward-facing cameras. ‘front to scan the terrain forward to assign a symbol on the central infotainment screen. A large 116 kWh battery pack offers a claimed range of 292 miles, but Mercedes is already hard at work on a new, more energy-dense battery that promises to especially increase range. No need to worry. Almost one and both G-Wagens on the planet are urban warriors.
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
The third of the four Droptails to drop, the Arcadia is also the prettiest yet. And the most serene, even for a company that specializes in vehicles that so dramatically isolate their occupants from the real world. Arcadia is a place in Greek mythology that represents heaven. With a price tag of £20 million, it’s the most expensive new car in the world and is adorned with a number of absurdly grandiose numerical statistics, such as the fact that it took 8,000 hours to manufacture the wooden parts (called Santos Straight Grain) in the cabin and on the rear deck. The external paint is a white forged with remnants of aluminum and glass to create an unfathomable sense of depth. The owner lives in Singapore, but the Arcadia Droptail is designed for overseas use. Be automotive.
“One of the reasons startups are so effective, especially those in their early stages, is their ability to temporarily iterate on an idea,” says RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian. “When I started with Rivian, if I had already decided what the strategy would be and I hadn’t been able to pivot, replace or evolve, it would have been very unlikely that I would have succeeded. “
Well, Rivian just repeated a bit more. Ford and Amazon are two of the big investors who have made this bustling EV company too big to file for bankruptcy, and it just added the R2 SUV and surprised investors and enthusiasts with the smaller R3. “Keep the global adventure going forever” is Rivian’s mantra, so the R2 can do all those things robust and outdoor. But we’re even more fond of the R3, a combination of sedans and crossovers that appeals to gas-averse enthusiasts through the Lancia Delta’s pipeline. Integrale and the original VW Golf. Its retro-modern look overseen by Jeep’s former vice president of design, Jeff Hammoud. “It has the soul of a rally car,” adds Scaringe. With a former Lotus and McLaren man at the engineering level, maybe they’ll make it happen.
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
“The Vision X is our natural essence. Try to take a line off this car and you probably won’t succeed,” says Kai Langer, BMW’s Head of Design. “It’s obvious that it’s a BMW, even if its proportions are absolutely different. “. It’s simple, reduced, ambitious, and lively.
The Vision X, BMW’s second concept car in just six months, lags behind the upcoming iX3 and is modern, while also featuring precise echoes of the 02 Series from the ’60s and notes from the ’80s 3 Series without going retro. The name Neue Klasse, some other historic comebacks, encompasses a whole new diversity of electric BMWs, employing the sixth generation of BMW’s eDrive formula with new batteries that will improve charging speeds by up to 30 percent. But that’s nothing compared to the “heart of” new cars. “Joy” mega computer controller that takes the car from everything from braking to traction control, and will help speed up reaction times and bring true intensity to the driving experience.
For an odyssey that will take us to the far reaches of the Sahara, the Toyota Landcruiser or the Moroccans’ favorite car, the Dacia Duster, we use the latest Skoda Enyaq. Our twin-engine 85x now produces 282 hp and improved thermal control has increased range at around 350 miles. GQ recorded a nominal consumption of 5. 1 miles per kWh, the most productive figure we’ve ever achieved in an electric vehicle, helped through warm temperatures and a long descent on a highway south of the Atlas Mountains. . The ascent of Tizi n’Tichka on the way back to Marrakech was less effective but more fun. An intrepid adventure, but nothing compared to Dutch duo Renske Cox and Maarten van Pel, who chose an Enyaq to fly. From the Netherlands to South Africa and back again. Every other day, they deployed a cluster of solar panels attached to the car to qualify and lived in a tent on the roof.
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
The electric Mini Countryman is almost the same length as the original Range Rover. It is also available with a combustion engine, although we believe that the dual-motor electric edition is the best option. It weighs 340 kg more but with 309 HP. It is also more powerful. And that suits the Countryman’s overall vibe. With a 65 kWh battery, the dual-motor car has a claimed range of 450 kilometers and can go from 10 to 80 percent on a 130 kW charger in 30 minutes. gives you time to appreciate the Countryman’s interior. A large, multi-configurable central OLED touchscreen dominates, but underneath is a neat row of physical buttons. The gently curved dashboard and doors are covered with a two-tone woven textile surface made entirely of recycled polyester. There’s voice activation, 8 other driving modes that replace the dynamics and character of the car, and AI learns your driving habits.
Against Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche, Aston Martin still had no option to play the role of brave underdog. But the boss, Lawrence Stroll, is decidedly an alpha guy, and the product portfolio is starting to look that way too. After reconfiguring the DB12 as a super GT, the smaller, sportier, and supposedly more Vantage is now turning up the heat. Its thicker silhouette and larger grille don’t do justice to the adjustments underneath. The original Merc-AMG 4. 0-liter V8 benefits from hotter turbos, new camshafts and improved cooling to see its power boost to 656 hp. That’s more than the previous Vantage V12 achieved, underscoring the shift in priorities here. There’s a new adaptive suspension, custom-made Michelin tires, and a dynamics controller. ‘ that puts the Vantage on par with Ferrari and Lamborghini in terms of reaction time and feel (i. e. , fast and plentiful).
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
Audi’s transition to full electrification is underway, and the e-tron GT is proof that maximum functionality is not threatened by a lack of combustion. But this limited series RS6 suggests that at least some Audi Sport engineers need to revive the old era with the flavor we’ve become accustomed to. Since the arrival of the RS2 30 years ago, Audi Rapid Wagons have become a distinct subculture, but the RS6 GT is on another level. Led by the 2020 GTO concept, itself powered by the wild 1989 IMSA 90 quattro race car, the GT arrives in a limited run of 660 cars worldwide, adding 60 in the UK. Aside from its surprising decoration, it is the first Audi to use carbon fiber for the hood and fenders, as well as its wheels. The aerodynamic adjustments come with a double rear spoiler, a larger diffuser and a more competitive front splitter. The engine is the same 4. 0-liter twin-turbo V8 as the “classic” RS6, which develops 621 hp. But the suspension and rear differential have been reconfigured to suit the handling. Even at £180,000 they will all be sold out by the time you read this.
Forget F1, the 24 Hours of Le Mans – the Dakar Rally is the toughest motorsport competition in the world. Two weeks traveling around the Arabian Peninsula, sometimes with a very confusing concept of where you are or want to be. . . We were with nine-time world rally champion Sébastian Loeb in his BRX Hunter in Riyadh a few years ago, and the French La legend signed up on the occasion for another possibility, the Dacia Sandrider. Close in look and feel to its Manifesto concept, Dacia is working with rally experts Prodrive to prepare it for the sand and rock test that is the Dakar. The carbon fiber body will be minimalist but robust, and the dashboard will have a modular design that can be configured according to the preferences of the driver and navigator. Power comes from Nissan’s 3. 0-liter V6 that runs on artificial fuel, but it’s the detail that counts here. Do you want examples? How about a magnetic strip on the bodywork to secure the wheel nuts while the inevitable puncture is converted? Or paint the dashboard with anti-glare paint to reduce glare?
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
Even the smallest electric vehicle has to queue in urban traffic. This is not a challenge if you have the CE 02, nor an electric motorcycle and certainly not an electric scooter, but something in between. This little BMW takes the lately elegant reductionist design technique to new levels, although what remains – a metal frame with a single-sided aluminum rear swingarm – is amplified through incredibly clever details, combining matte surfaces and glossy graphics. and wonderful with a great Michelin city. Grip. tires. Opt for the Highline spec and get gold anodized forks, maximizing the 80s BMX/vapourwave vibe. The base 4kW model is limited to 28mph and can be used up to 14 years in certain markets (16 in the UK if you have completed their CBT) and through motorists. There is also a stronger 11 kW version. It’s an easy, all-around ride, with an undeniable Twist and Go transmission, vibration-free electric motor, and responsive handling. Prices start at £7,450, which is rarely very cheap. But it’s a BMW, so a certain superiority is inherent.
It’s Porsche’s second purely electric car, after the magnificent Taycan, and it comes in two versions: the four-horse, 02-hp Macan Four (£69,800) and the 630-hp (£95,000) Turbo. The 95 kWh battery uses an 800-volt architecture so it can run more effectively on a claimed 381-mile drive (367 for the Turbo), and there are two motors and all-wheel drive. The idea of creating an all-new electric vehicle is such that the Macan shares its foundations with the upcoming Audi Q6 e-tron. )The Macan is taller, wider, and longer than the previous car, and it channels the Taycan for visual inspiration, evidenced through the quad headlights, full-width taillight bar, and narrow surfaces. Inside, the infotainment runs an Android Automotive operating system, with a “Hey Porsche” voice assistant and Porsche App Center. But a Porsche is a Porsche, and its new electronic software is five times faster than the existing Macan. Do you still want that old-school engine?
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
The 0 – for 0 – represents a great restart for Honda. Slow to adopt full electrification, the Japanese giant aims to make up for lost time by investing £30bn in a wide range of new electric cars (30 models by 2030). The first Saloon and the more extravagant Space-Hub are samples of what’s to come, and we’re completely fine assuming they go that route. Batteries are heavy things, but Honda insists the exciting mid-volume sedan is designed to be “thin, smooth and smart. ” The original version, arriving in 2026, will feature the latest complex driver assistance systems, adding 3-point automation, while Honda’s robotics expertise shines in vehicle control. posture and a movement control system. The AI will adapt the user’s preferences, allow the car to “become one with the driver” and also offer suggestions. Here’s ours: Include a giant “stop” button for everything. Because if the 0 ends up being as smart to look at and drive as this concept suggests, we’d prefer to be left alone to enjoy it. The Space-Hub, for its part, makes the most of internal probabilities and the growing preeminence of the “Internet of Things. ” No off button is needed here.
Cupra is the new logo in functionality that has surpassed its corporate parent Seat and has become one of the stars of VW’s mega bodywork. The Dark Rebel is a concept that presents a fully electric coupe, which stands out for its “shooting brake” silhouette and main points such as the headlights and taillights “hidden until turned on. ” The design director, Jorge Diez, demonstrated that these operations are difficult to achieve but can be achieved in production. Cupra is a hit among millennials for whom heritage is less important. deciding factor, and the guide wheel and demo screens are encouraged in the gaming world. We’re not sure if the Dark Rebel’s sharply angled rear trim and intricate diffuser will make it to production, but we’re not complaining. The design team used insights from a “hyperconfigurator” to determine, among other things, the color scheme of the car’s liquid mercury, gathering insights from 270,000 participants. The friendliness of the public.
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
If the Eletre electric crossover is the off-road device that Lotus wants to survive, the Emira is the two-seater mid-engined sports car that wants no introduction, right? This is Lotus at its peak. Impressive amounts of reengineering have been done to adapt the world’s toughest four-cylinder engine, adding a fast aluminum subframe to the i4, here detuned compared to the AMG A45 that uses the same engine (360 hp versus 415). The turbo hisses and hisses and the i4 sometimes gets louder the closer you get to the redline, giving this Emira a distinctly different personality to the V6. Fast too: responsive top speed of 171mph, 0-62mph in 4. 4, with urgency at all times. Even in a sector that includes the brilliant Alpine A110 and Porsche Cayman, the Emira covers the ground in a composed and wildly entertaining manner. It’s also the better-looking sports car in this respect than the Ferrari 296 GTB, so even with the First Edition’s shocking £81,000 value, it offers smart value for money. It will also be the last Lotus sports car to use a combustion engine.
Mobility and sustainability go far beyond the personal car. Fully automated electric trucks are one of the many things on Elon Musk’s radar, but he has yet to incorporate the humble pickup truck into Tesla’s product lineup. The fast-paced South Korean disruptors that Kia supports take control There are still three app cars (PV1, five, and seven) that promise to evolve and liven up the unromantic but important activity of moving things from one position to another. The mainstay will be the five, whose design picks up on some of the elements that made Kia’s EV6 and nine cars so essential. No, honestly, it’s a very good truck. Most importantly, it will use a new knowledge connectivity formula to optimize the relationship between driver, provider, vehicle, and consumer. 1 and 7 will arrive later, with the aim of being entirely AI-based. And they will be connected to emerging technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), which Kia is developing lately together with Supernal, a specialist in “electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL)”.
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
Electric cars make little to no noise. Violously fast, in some cases, but lacking. . . sensation. BMW hired Hans Zimmer, the king of film soundtracks, to help dramatize the process. Now, Mercedes ambassador Will. i. am is in the case with a formula that allows the driver to create, orchestrate and remix his own soundtrack, using the car as an instrument. And workshop. Sound Drive takes measurements from the steering, throttle and brake sensors and uses them to generate pre-recorded samples that vary in intensity, frequency and volume based on driver behavior. This is another car software you never imagined. I’d need it, but we’re going to use this one to help us change lanes at any time. Note: it’s GPS and it’s sensitive about speed, so nothing anti-social is allowed in urban areas, got it?
We love the SL, one of Mercedes’ flagship models and synonymous with timeless automotive glamour. Some say it’s the equivalent of Coco Chanel’s little black dress, while Richard Gere paired his Armani suit with an SL to devastating effect in the American Gipasslo of the ’80s. You never have to be too strong in any of them, be it A-lister or not. Which didn’t stop Mercedes from throwing everything at the new SL 63 E Performance. This heavy call hides a plug-in hybrid generation designed to duplicate the most competitive and sporty project of the current SL. Power comes from a 4. 0-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces 603 hp on its own, further boosted by the addition of a rear-mounted electric motor for a combined output of 804 hp. The 1,047 lb-ft of torque is even more surprising, so this will kick like a quiet mule. However, it starts quietly in electronic mode and can go an extra 8 miles that way, but it’s really more about functionality than efficiency. There are no less than 8 other driving modes, which override the SL’s throttle response, shift speed and chassis. Therefore, several personalities, but there is only one Mercedes SL.
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
In its quest to become Britain’s answer to Ferrari, Aston Martin’s Gaydon headquarters now has several wise people persuaded through majority shareholder Lawrence Stroll to swap Maranello for the Midlands. GQ has known CEO Amedeo Felisa and technical director Roberto Fedeli for years, and between them, those guys have some of Ferrari’s biggest hits in their catalog. It is not surprising then that the DB12 is so complete and is much more than an undeniable facelift of the DB11, quite but dynamically fundamental. Everything has been revised, adding the 4. 0-liter twin-turbo V8 from Mercedes-AMG. It’s now 671 hp, enough to back up Aston’s claim that it’s a “super tourer,” marking territory between the GT and the supercar patrolled lately by Bentley’s Continental GT and Porsche’s 911 Turbo, both formidable rivals. However, the DB12 matches them not only in terms of speed (which is considerable, reaching 100 km/h in 3. 6 seconds and 202 km/h at full speed) but, more importantly, in terms of intelligent grip. , regardless of mode. decided the driving mode. You’d find yourself struggling with the old car, but this one is less. . . intimidating, largely due to the presence of a nifty Ferrari-style ‘e-diff’. It’s stunning too, inside and out, and the interior now features Aston’s first touchscreen. This works well, although some fonts, while pretty, are too small. The shift lever is a useful toggle switch, situated in the middle of a lowering center console. Everything you touch is also superbly done. Could this be the most productive Aston Martin ever? Yes, I could. . . (from £185,055)
Ian Callum is one of the world’s leading car designers, guilty of Aston Martin’s saviors DB7 and Vanquish and countless gems in his 20 years as Jaguar’s design director. Fans of the guy have been waiting for more and here it is: the Callum Skye. a fabulous high-performance all-terrain electric vehicle, powered by a 42 kWh battery, with an electric motor on each axle. Callum is aiming for a range of around 170 miles for the Skye, while a chassis combining metal and carbon fiber helps keep the weight at around 1,100kg. This amounts to an incredibly useful strength-to-weight ratio, a much more applicable metric than strength alone. As conventional electric cars become big smartphones on wheels and automakers increasingly turn to software, the niche market for hedonistic but durable recreational cars like the Skye is about to flourish. It’s a light and agile answer to the question I didn’t know I was going to ask.
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
In the Australian outback or on the African plains, locals don’t drive Land Rovers, but Toyota Land Cruisers. Divided into “heavy”, “family” and “light” formats, 11. 3 million copies have been sold in 170 territories around the world since the arrival of the style range in 1951. It is unlikely that a single style has Ever suffered a breakdown is what counts. . if you are looking to outrun a lion. Or a vengeful warlord. The J250 you see here is the fifth generation of the “lightweight” lineage, and its retro-leaning design is reminiscent of the Series 70 and GQ’s favorite Land Cruiser, the Series 60 of the ’80s, albeit strangely stylish. The highlight comes with the adoption of a new chassis, albeit still body-on-frame for maximum off-road applications, which is overall 30% stiffer than before. There’s new electric steering, an electronically disconnecting front stabilizer bar, and an automatic terrain detection system. If all this sounds strangely high-tech for a Land Cruiser, the new style will land in Europe powered by a 2. 8-liter diesel engine. A hybrid will follow, but possibly not as intelligent during the zombie apocalypse.
Squid game. Bong Joon Ho. BLACK ROSE. South Korea’s exports show no signs of sanity. Also in the automotive space, where Kia and Hyundai are doing great things, the Genesis luxury logo ranks at the most sensible spot on the list, and the most sensible is the G90 sedan. Buy the 5. 4m long edition and you’ll even get access to the Genesis Lounge at Hotel Shilla in Seoul. The G90 is coming to Europe, but not the UK yet, and is a desirable target for big players like the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class. Genesis is betting heavily on the generation and what it calls “son- min”, which means “guest of honor”. It’s also different enough in design and execution to capture our full attention, its captivating exterior being the paintings of South Korean superstar Sangyup Lee. The hood, for example, is a one-piece shell, with dual-row LED headlights that offer a unique signature day or night. Inside, Genesis has achieved an atmosphere and level of quality comparable to that of Bentley. It’s not accomplished as dynamically, however, if you have one, you probably also have someone on the payroll making the decisions.
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
The Porsche 911 is, in every sense, the most productive sports car in the world. The current GT3 RS could possibly be the most productive 911 of all time, basically because it’s an ultra-high-tech, aerodynamic monster of a civilized road-going racing car. But here is a rival for that distinction. At first glance, the Dakar might seem a bit silly, an almost all-terrain car reminiscent of rallying’s old glories. But then you drive it. The automotive industry loves to conquer new niches and the 911 Dakar joins the Lamborghini Sterrato in the “off-road sports car” club of 2023. Like the Lambo, it looks striking in person, shod with big Pirelli Scorpion tires, with stainless metal coating. underbody cladding, a carbon fiber bonnet (borrowed from the GT3) and a suspension setup that increases ride height by 50mm compared to the popular 911 Carrera four GTS on which it is based. It’s powered by the same 3. 0-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder engine, develops a 75hp four and is supplied with the familiarly brilliant eight-speed semi-automatic gearbox. What’s new here is a chassis mode called Rally that makes the Dakar much slipperier, and something called Off-Road for more traction and grip. Yes, it’s expensive: it costs £173,000 before options, so you’ll soon be earning £200,000; however, they only make 2,500 of these, so it deserves to maintain its value.
The Five Series is a flagship vehicle from BMW, which has sold 10 million units across seven generations since its arrival in 1972. The stakes are high, especially as this eighth-generation car is the one that will go fully electric. The design of the Cinco is quite sober. to the point of looking quite generic from certain angles, but if you get the right combination of colors and specs, you’ll get a modernism befitting the great generation behind it. Its interior is even better: the 14. 9-inch curved glass screen is the most productive touchscreen in the automotive world, whether for viewing or use, and the Five Series also benefits from a clever interaction bar and outputs. air illuminated and without interruptions. The dual-motor M60 xDrive is the one to get, at least until the new Mfive hybrid arrives next year. It uses an 81. 2 kWh battery that can be charged up to 205 kW, recharging it up to 80% in about 30 minutes (assuming the charging station is working and the batteries are well preconditioned). The M60’s engines develop around six hundred horsepower, and adaptive damping and active anti-roll bars ensure incredible agility on the move. There are also power assist systems, adding one that provides semi-autonomous, hands-off capability that uses eye activation to trigger overtaking. It looks cool, but it’s actually boring. The rest of the ifive is great, even if it is expensive. The M60 costs £96,840.
By Eoghan O’Donnell
By Cam Wolf
By Adam Cheung
The World Endurance Championship is the motorsports series for the purists, with no signs of Netflix love on the horizon. Anyway. More than 400,000 enthusiasts packed Le Mans, the crown jewel of the WEC, earlier this year to see Ferrari take its first overall victory since 1965 in the world’s biggest motorsport race. The latest generation LMh machines – “h” for hypercar – are arguably the most exciting staying power racing cars since the early 1980s, and the victorious Ferrari 499P epitomizes the almost spaceship aesthetic. Now we can all buy one, with some small but vital caveats. The 499P Modificata is very, very close to the Le Mans winner in terms of engineering and specifications, but it is “uncompetitive”, so it will never compete. It uses a V8 twin-turbo hybrid engine, but its power is limited by WEC regulations. The Modificata avoids them because it is not designed for racing, and its electrified front axle is now available to the driver whenever they need it (which means it has all-wheel drive, all the time). Pirelli has developed new custom tires that warm up faster and don’t fall off a cliff after a few fast laps. There’s also a “push to shift” button on the back of the steering wheel that unleashes the 860 hp with electric start. The motor and battery have recovered the mandatory energy. It costs £4. 4 million (before VAT) but is only available to “select” customers, meaning those who already have a garage full of new and historic Ferraris and can book circuits such as Suzuka or the Nürburgring.
Body building was one of Rolls-Royce’s USPs at the time and has become a lucrative 21st-century activity for this formidable luxury brand. The Droptail picks up where the 2021 Boat Tail (commissioned by Jay-Z and Beyoncé) left off and asks, “Can a car be art?Supported by a new chassis that combines steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber, the roadster’s chassis has a rough, fine-tuned hot rod look with a sharply sloping windshield and slim side windows. And check out the tapered rear axle, which took two years and 20 iterations to achieve the best aero/aesthetic balance. A black sycamore panel surrounds the interior, consisting of 1,603 individual pieces of wood, 53 of which are painted red to form scattered rose petals. A lone craftsman spent nine months creating it, running no more than an hour a day in silence. There’s also a custom-made Audemars Piguet chronograph built into the dashboard. Four Droptails will be manufactured, each costing £25 million. Art, yes, but so is show business.
By Eoghan O’Donnell
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Officially, this is a concept, a first preview of Lamborghini’s first purely electric car. This isn’t expected until 2028, when the Launcher becomes the company’s fourth styling line. An “ultra-GT” expects the final product to differ only in execution. of details, its shape and position are designed for maximum entertainment and engagement as much as anything else. Lamborghini sits in the smartest part of the VW Group’s rugged portfolio, so the new electrical software and hardware will also appear in Audis and Bentleys. But the Launcher will have a particular Lambo character, with a dual electric motor setup that promises 1,350hp and a state-of-the-art battery that provides up to 400 miles of range. Lamborghini’s combustion engines are loud and flashy. Its electric cars will want to reshape the company’s innate theatrics, and here’s our first indicator of how that will play out.
There is no classic Danish car industry, and Danes are not known for their love of extroverted hypercars. All of this makes Zenvo a desirable exception, stubbornly pursuing its high-performance ambitions for more than a decade. Now comes the new Aurora, available as a road-oriented Tur or a track-focused Agil. It has a completely new chassis and a 6. 6-litre quad-turbo V12 engine, developed by specialist Mahle, which can reach 1,850 hp with the assistance of 3 electric motors. “Project Aurora is best described as a balance of extremes,” Zenvo boss Jens Sverdup says in a Scandinavian understatement. Christian Brandt did some clever paintings on car design, taking inspiration from the Danish love of simplicity. We wanted to highlight the chassis, engine and suspension as much as possible,” he says.
GQ loves Maserati and we love the direction its CEO, Davide Grasso, former chief marketing officer of Nike, is taking. The David Beckham-approved MC20 supercar is expensive but deeply impressive, and now it has spawned a track-only iteration that makes it look appealing. The 3. 0-litre “Nettuno” V6 engine benefits from new turbos, a new intake and a new exhaust to produce 730 hp. The bodywork has been completely revamped with impressive new aerodynamic features, adding a huge manually adjustable rear spoiler. And most of it is made of carbon fiber. Limited to 62 units, the MCXtrema costs £936,000, and even with that maximum figure it’s sold out. But that decision is foolish.
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