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Porsche Taycan Turbo S beats Tesla for production EV Nürburgring record
The Taycan Turbo S has retaken the lap record from the Tesla Model S Plaid Porsche has set a new lap record around…
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New high performance Lamborghini Urus derivative breaks Pikes Peak SUV record
Lamborghini’s incoming top-spec Urus has demolished the Bentley Bentayga’s old Pikes Peak record Record-breaking for upcoming models is something we’re pretty used…
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Rodin FZero plans revealed – 1160bhp V10-powered hypercar rival for Red Bull’s RB17
There’s another hypercar contender on the horizon, the Rodin FZero AMG, Aston Martin, Gordon Murray, of course Ferrari with its Icona programme, and even Formula…
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Pro-Am McLaren Trophy championship announced
McLaren’s new Trophy championship to use Artura GT4-based racer with more power and aero McLaren has announced a new one-make Pro-Am McLaren Trophy…
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Ferrari 296 GT3 debuts – rival to the next Porsche 911 GT3 R and McLaren 720S GT3
Ferrari’s 296 GT3 racer is brand new from the ground up and will run a twin-turbo V6 engine A successful transition to…
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Porsche Motorsport reveals new 911 GT3 R racer
Porsche’s new 911 GT3 R racer will be run by both factory and customer teams across various GT3 formats Porsche Motorsport has revealed…
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Sketches preview Maserati Project24 track-only special based on the MC20
729bhp track car set to explore the full potential of Maserati’s brilliant MC20 supercar Maserati has previewed its forthcoming Project24, a track-only take…
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BMW M Hybrid V8 LMDh engine specifications revealed
BMW M has revealed new information about its LMDh-class racer that's poised to compete in the American IMSA racing series from 2023. Called the BMW…
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WEC’s Le Mans Hypercar and LMDh contenders in full
WEC’s rebirth starts now. These are the cars you’ll see racing for Le Mans glory over the next few seasons The World…
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Red Bull RB17 hypercar revealed – Porsche power for track only 1250bhp hybrid V8?
Red Bull, the four-time F1 world championship winning team is developing a track only hypercar you can’t race Red Bull has officially…
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New McLaren Artura GT4 racer revealed – hybrid power ditched, 130kg saved
New 2023 Artura-based GT4 race car will be lighter and more powerful than its 570S-based predecessor McLaren has revealed its new Artura GT4 race car,…
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FIA Le Mans 24 hour 2022 – a guide to the year’s biggest endurance race
The 24h Le Mans round is the biggest and most glamorous of the FIA World Endurance Car championship The 24hr of Le…