Top 5 Gas Guzzling Cars In The World

These cars burn through gas at a staggering rate.

In these changing times, automakers can't just be obsessed with horsepower and 0-60 mph times. Fuel economy also has to be a top priority as stricter emissions regulations force automakers to build smaller engines that use up less gas. There are still a few automakers that continue to build gas guzzling cars that we love. If we had hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars to spend on a car, we would put fuel economy on the bottom of our priorities list. That is why we made a list of the top five least fuel efficient cars in the world. We love these cars even though they are gas guzzlers.

The Bugatti Chiron is among the fastest cars in the world thanks to its 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine. This engine is a masterpiece that develops 1,479 hp and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, this massive engine drinks fuel at an alarming rate. The official EPA fuel economy ratings for the Chiron are 9 mpg in the city and 14 mpg on the highway, with a combined rating of just 11 mpg. If we were willing to spend the roughly $2.7 million required to purchase a Chiron, fuel economy would be the least of our worries. The average Chiron owner has 42 cars, a jet, a yacht and three helicopters, so we are sure that they won't care about the car's abysmal economy.

Aston Martin has recently started to downsize with a smaller, twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 and AMG-derived 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. These new engines will improve on fuel efficiency, but Aston Martin still sells its old naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 in the V12 Vantage S. We love this car for its unique seven-speed dogleg manual transmission. However, even if you are frugal with the throttle and the gear shifts, this car will only get around 12 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway. If we were driving this car, we'd constantly drop down gears to hear that glorious V12 engine. Hitting the EPA figures in this awesome sports car would not be easy.

Three of the five cars on this list are powered by V12 engines. The V12 may not be long for this world as we start to see it get replaced with smaller V8 and V6 engines in new supercars. Lamborghini is one of the companies that has pledged to stick to the old ways of building a supercar, however. The Aventador has a 6.5-liter V12 that only gets 11 mpg city and 18 mpg highway. We know that a replacement is in the works, that could increase the V12's displacement to 7.0 liters and add a hybrid drivetrain. A hybrid flagship would have more power and get better fuel economy, but it would still be a heavy drinker.

In this spot we have actually included a tie between two V12-powered Ferrari models. The all-new 812 Superfast has a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 789 hp. It may be extremely powerful, but this car only gets 12 mpg city and 16 mpg highway. The Ferrari GTC4Lusso has a smaller 6.2-liter V12 with 680 hp, although it sends power to all four wheels. This car actually does a bit worse in the city, with 12 mpg and slightly better on the highway with 17 mpg. Both cars average out to 13 mpg combined, which leaves them tied on our list. If fuel economy is a concern, then the GTC4 Lusso comes with a V8 that gets 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway.

The final car on our list is the only V8-powered car. The Bentley Mulsanne has been on the market since 2010 and is powered by a massive 6.75-liter twin-turbo V8. This engine is hand-made and takes around 30 hours to build. The blueprint for this engine dates back almost 60 years, but has been updated throughout its life. The most powerful version of this engine produces 530 hp and 812 lb-ft of torque. The huge engine drinks fuel at a rate of 11 mpg city and 17 mpg highway. We aren't sure what replacement car Bentley has in store, but we will surely miss this legendary engine.

Watch The BMW M2 Competition Set Another Bizarre World Record

It’s certainly an unusual way to demonstrate a car’s agility.

BMW’s new marketing campaign for the M2 Competition is certainly unusual. To demonstrate the car’s agility and handling, the Bavarian automaker has set out to break several world records previously set by humans. In the last stunt, the M2 Competition successfully popped 79 balloons in under 60 seconds with a laser beam. This time, the M2 Competition was brought to Cape Town, South Africa, to try and beat a previous record by cutting more than 87 straw mats with a blade.

“This is a very tricky bit of driving, it is virtually impossible,” stunt coordinator Marc Higgins explained. “The demands on the BMW M2 Competition are immense. Every drift has to be performed with absolute precision; there is no room for error. A strong presence and agility naturally help a lot.” Director Oison Tymon confirmed the performance coupe shattered the previous record, successfully cutting 117 bamboo mats in under a minute.

The rolled-up bamboo mats were arranged in semi-circles so that they could be cut while drifting using a precision blade attached to the rear of the car. Apart from the addition of the blade, the M2 Competition was left completely stock to perform the stunt and features the same technology as the series-production vehicle including two selector switches that allow drivers to adjust the engine, steering and Drivelogic functions.

Power is provided by the same twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight-six engine used in the M3 and M4 tuned to deliver 405 hp and 406 lb-ft, enabling the performance coupe to hit 0-62 mph in four seconds.

12 Of The Strangest Automobile Laws From Around The World

Of the hundreds seemingly in existence, these are a dozen of the weirdest.

The modern automobile is an infinitely complicated piece of engineering and at the same time a rolling weapon. Thousands of pounds of metal and glass traveling at speed down the street, and the only thing preventing it from wreaking havoc is the piece of flesh in the driver’s seat, except in the case of vehicles like Teslas, where autonomous functionality aids your safety. But what defines how that bag of meat and bones handles their vehicle? Like anything, there’s an extensive set of rules defining how a motor vehicle should be driven.

The laws that govern driving are, for the most part, there for the safety of all who use the roads – but in some countries, these laws can be truly strange. Here, we take a look at some of the strangest you’ll come across, from countries all across the globe.

Not Necessary To Drive With Clothes - Germany

The Germans are rather authoritarian in their ways, usually being far stricter and more precise than just about anyone else. Control, for the Germans, is paramount, and they’re often the first to show extreme restraint. But it seems sometimes even Ze Germans let loose a little. According to German law, a motor vehicle is considered a private space. Because of this, you’re allowed to drive your 3 Series, Golf, or any other car for that matter, completely naked – provided, of course, you don’t go waving your jiggly bits around to all and sundry, that’s still indecent exposure.

No Honking After 9 PM - USA (Arkansas)

We’re on American soil for this one, particularly in the state of Arkansas. Suppose you’re out at your favorite sandwich joint and you see your friend across the road, how do you let them know you’re there? Well, typically you’d honk your horn; but if you were to do so after 9 pm near a sandwich or beverage shop in the state of Arkansas you could be fined. We’ve no idea why this is the case, but it's against the law nevertheless.

No Racing Animals On The Freeway - Canada

We're up past the northern border now, where in Ontario, Canada you’re not allowed to race animals on the freeway. The Ontario Highway Traffic Act states in Section 173 that “no person shall race or drive furiously any horse or other animal on a highway.”

So, should you come across a bear or moose running down the side of the freeway, don’t, against all your greatest desires, try and see if you can outrun it, even if you think your Chevy Silverado might give it a good go. If you do, you’ll most certainly be guaranteed a ticket.

No Riding Camels On The Highway - USA (Nevada)

You’ve got to wonder who that one guy was that did this in order for it to result in a law being made prohibiting it. And yet, in the state of Nevada, it’s prohibited to ride a camel on the highway. So, residents of the state of Nevada, riding your camel down the Las Vegas strip is OK – and you’ll probably receive numerous honks and waves along the way – but please, for the love of all that is sane, don’t go riding your hump-backed horse on the highway, it's dangerous.

No Drinking Water While Driving - Cyprus

Picture driving cross-country on a road trip with your family; music playing, kids singing, and after a few hours you get a little thirsty. Having a sip of water wouldn’t hurt anyone, right? But in Cyprus, if you wish to drink water, you’ll have to pull over and switch off the ignition. I wonder if that applies to other liquids too, or is it just H2O that’s so dangerous?

Mandatory To Carry Breathalyzer - France

France may be famous for wine and Champagne, but their tolerance for driving under the influence is next to zero. Exceeding a blood-alcohol percentage of 0.02% will see you end up in the back of a police cruiser in France. To ensure you don’t mistakenly get behind the wheel above that percentage, a law in France makes it mandatory to carry a Breathalyzer test in your vehicle at all times. Fair enough, we suppose; after all, driving under the influence is a major cause of fatal accidents the world over.

Compulsory Extra Pair Of Glasses - Spain

It’s understandable that the visually impaired should be mandated to wear their glasses, for the safety of all those around them. But in Spain, if you have to wear glasses whilst driving, it was law that you should also carry a second pair of glasses at all times. It was rewritten after 1997 and is no longer mandatory, but it is still highly advised.

Wrong-Way Driving Legal - USA (Alabama)

One-way streets exist to ensure driving occurs in one single direction only. Driving against the flow of traffic can be incredibly dangerous, except in the state of Alabama, where it’s perfectly legal to do so provided you have a lantern lit and hanging from the front of your vehicle. We’re no archaic traffic police, but we assume the same would apply to driving with your headlights on. Please, don’t try this though.

Women Forbidden From Driving In Bathrobes - USA (California)

Again, who was the driver that did something so bad it had to be made into a law? Well, in the state of California it’s illegal for a female driver to drive wearing a bathrobe. Should they do so, they run the risk of being ticketed. Is this just the case if you’re wearing ONLY a bathrobe, or would wearing one over your clothes result in the same repercussions? California, you’re weird!

Illegal To Herd Animals On The Road - Australia

Roads are built for cars, but in Australia, it’s animals that have the right of way. So much so in fact that it’s illegal to herd or direct animals off the road if they’re in your way. Instead, you must pull over, switch off the ignition, and wait for the herd of cows or sheep to move of their own accord. Do so much as wave your arm out the window could result in a fine of 141 Australian Dollars in the state of Victoria.

No Middle Fingers Allowed - Germany

We’ve all struck the gesture at some point in our lives, and some drivers tend to deserve it, but doing so in Germany would result in five points being docked from your license. Lose another three for any other driving infraction and you’ll have your license suspended. So think before you ‘flip the bird’ in Germany, it could have serious repercussions.

Illegal To Run Out Of Gas - Germany / USA (Ohio)

In Germany, where speed limits sometimes don't exist, it’s illegal to run out of gas on the highway. As if running out of gas isn’t bad enough, you’d be ticketed as well, making your bad day worse. It’s not just in Germany though as in Youngstown, Ohio, it’s also illegal to run out of gas, though here the law applies to any public street, not just highways.

The Best 6-Cylinder Engines In The World

We take a look at some of the best new and old 6-cylinder engines and the cars they have been fitted to from around the world.

The 6-cylinder engine is one of the more versatile powerplants around. It can offer a compact packaging solution in a V or horizontally opposed configuration or perform almost as smoothly as a V12 in an in-line layout. Historically, performance cars used to be associated with V8s but with modern high-efficiency designs and forced induction,

6-cylinder powerplants are often just as powerful as these bigger engines while using less fuel too. Over the year
s there have been many very special 6-cylinder motors and we take a look at some of the very best past and present offerings.
BMW Inline-Sixes

The inline-six is a rare layout nowadays. It requires a lot of space under the hood and is best suited to a RWD or AWD drivetrain thanks to its longitudinal layout. Despite this, BMW has stuck with this configuration thanks to its durability and a level of smoothness second only to a V12. Two of the most iconic naturally aspirated engines have been the 277-hp M88 3.5-liter unit in the original M1 supercar and the 333-hp S54 engine as found in the E46 M3. The

current M3 utilizes a 425-bhp 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six called the S55B30T0. It puts out an impressive 406 lb-ft of torque and still revs strongly to the red line despite being turbocharged.

Mercedes-Benz Sixes

The 300SL Gullwing was quite a machine in its day. Aside from those distinctive gullwing doors, it also debuted fuel-injection for the first time in a production car. The 215 hp 3.0-liter inline-six gave the 300SL a 160 mph top speed which made it the fastest thing on the Autobahn. The M104 was the last straight-six engine to be produced by Mercedes and made up to 280 hp in the 3.6-liter C36 AMG. Mercedes abandoned the inline-six layout in 1997 in favor of the more compact V6 but is now back with a technically advanced inline engine to take on BMW at their own game.

Jaguar Sixes

The XK6 Jaguar engine was manufactured from 1949 all the way up to 1992. Capacities stretched from 2.5-liters all the way up to 4.2-liters and these inline-sixes powered some iconic Jags over the years. Of them, the E-Type is one of the most historically significant. It came in both 3.8 and 4.2-liter versions with power outputs of around 265 hp, making the E-Type one of the fastest sports cars of its time. The current F-Type uses a far more modern direct injection supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (AJ126) which produces anything between 335 and 395 hp and up to 339 lb-ft of torque.

Jaguar XJ220 - A Special Case

The XJ220 was initially showcased as a V12-powered supercar but ended up with a heavily reworked V6 taken from the MG Metro 6R4 Group B rally car instead. It may have irked some customers and seemed less exotic than a V12, but with 540 hp and a massive 475 lb-ft of torque on offer, it gave the XJ220 a 217 mph top speed which made it the world’s fastest production car until the McLaren F1 arrived. The 3.5-liter V6 was pedigreed in its own way, seeing as it shared some design features with the Cosworth DFV Formula One engine.

Nissan GT-R Sixes

The Skyline GT-R is a modern performance icon that can trace its roots back to the original 160 hp 2.0-liter inline-six which debuted in 1969. The inline-six configuration peaked with the 1999 R34 Skyline GT-R which had a twin-turbo 2.6-liter motor (RB28DETT) that was famed for its ability to be tuned to well over 600 hp and remain reliable. We never did get these Japanese supercars in the US but its replacement most definitely did make it here. The GT-R 35 (Skyline name was dropped) arrived in 2007 and debuted a new 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 (VR38DETT) and 11 years after its introduction is still a force to be reckoned with.

Porsche Flat-Sixes

The Porsche 911 has used a rear-mounted flat-six engine since the very first 130 hp model rolled off the line in 1963. (There was also a short-lived four-cylinder 912). The flat-six has gone through huge changes over the years, doubling in capacity from its original 2.0-liters. It has also gained water cooling, direct injection and turbocharging. The original Mezger design peaked with the 493 hp 4.0-liter 997 GT3 RS however the flat-six continues (mostly in turbocharged form) in the latest generation 911. The current 700 hp GT2 RS is the most powerful ever and has lapped the Nurburgring faster than any production car in history.

Alfa Romeo Sixes

The Giuseppe Busso designed Alfa Romeo V6 debuted in 1979 and was offered in capacities ranging from 2.0-liters right up to 3.2-liters. Multivalve heads, fuel-injection and even turbocharging were introduced over its 26-year run. Torque was never this engines strong point, but it sounded superb and made good power for its capacity, peaking at 250 hp in the 3.2-liter 156 GTA sedan. The latest V6s are actually Ferrari-derived twin-turbo engines and make 503 hp in

the new Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUVs. An uprated 641 hp version of this 2.9-liter engine is rumored to be fitted to the upcoming Giulia coupe, that is sure to upset some actual Ferraris too.
Acura NSX Sixes

The original 1990 NSX was fitted with a 270 hp 3.0-liter V6 that could match contemporary V8 Ferraris in performance but was just as reliable and useable as a family sedan. It did remain in production for a bit too long though. The final models handled superbly and had uprated 290 hp 3.2-liter motors, but by 2005 the game had moved on. The second-generation NSX debuted in 2016 and it is as complex as its predecessor was straight-forward. The new engine is a longitudinally mounted 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 which is aided by no less than three electric motors. The combined output is a huge 573 hp and as far as hybrid sportscars go, there is not much out there that can match it.

American Performance: Buick Grand National

American performance cars are more often than not powered by great big V8s. The Buick Grand National ignored that commonly accepted route and came packed with a turbocharged V6 instead. Early turbo cars made 200 hp but the final GNX (Grand National Experimental) variants came with intercoolers, fuel injection, computer-controlled ignition and a serious 276 hp. Performance levels eclipsed many contemporary V8s and this boxy Buick could even outrun some European exotics with a few modifications. The '90s GMC Syclone pickup and Typhoon SUV were some other notable performance machines that featured turbocharged sixes in an era when V8 muscle ruled the States.

Korean Kia Stinger Six

The recently launched Kia Stinger is a refreshingly sporty offering from the Korean automaker. Aside from the usual small capacity inline-four that you would expect to find in a Korean sedan, you can also spec a 365-hp 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6. This engine gives the Stinger performance that matches pricier German sports sedans. It offers an aluminum block and head design as well as variable valve timing. Not cutting-edge stuff but the V6 Stinger is a reassuring sign that more advanced performance models will be coming out of South Korea in the future.

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Watch The BMW M2 Competition Set A Bizarre World Record Popping Balloons

That’s one way to demonstrate a car’s agility.

A few weeks ago, BMW released a mysterious teaser video suggesting the BMW M2 Competition had set a new world record. The full video has now been released, and it’s probably not what you were expecting. Rather than attempting a traditional speed record, BMW used the M2 Competition to break a balloon-popping record previously set by a human. The previous world record-holder popped 63 balloons in just 60 seconds. Using a laser attached to the grille, the M2 Competition beat this record by popping 79 balloons in just under a minute. Watching the performance car pop balloons while dancing around the illuminated purpose-built track shaped like an M badge creates a dazzling spectacle and is fun to watch, even if it’s hardly pushing the car’s 450-hp engine to its limit.

Of course, the publicity stunt was designed to demonstrate the M2 Competition’s astonishing agility. Despite the manual version weighing 3,600 pounds and the automatic weighing 3,655 lbs, the car can attack corners ferociously fast. The record stunt was performed in what looks like an old warehouse located close to Bedford in the UK. It’s owned by Cardington Studios and is “one of the largest and most impressive interior film and TV production spaces in Europe.”

In the US, the M2 Competition is currently on sale with a starting price of $58,900, which is only $4,000 more than the regular M2. For that price, you get an M4-sourced, twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six engine that sends 405 hp to the rear wheels, up from 365 hp in the standard M2. 0-62 mph takes just four seconds before the car tops out at an electronically limited 155 mph. Other enhancements include carbon high-precision struts, sharper steering, and larger twin kidney grilles to improve the airflow.

This isn’t the only world record BMW’s M division set this year. Back in January, the Bavarian automaker successfully drifted 232.5 miles without stopping in an M5 that had to be refueled five times.

Special BMW M2 Competition Celebrates World Cup

The interior also received a number of upgrades, including an M Performance steering wheel with a 12 o’clock mark and Alcantara trim. The gear selector switch and hand brake handle come in open-pored Frozen Carbon, while the footrest features an M logo and the two foot pedals are made of stainless steel. No changes were made under the hood and, honestly, there’s little reason for doing so since power comes from a turbocharged inline-six that based on the engine found in the larger M3/M4. Total output is 405 hp and a 0-62 mph time of 4.2 seconds with the dual-clutch transmission (4.4 with the six-speed manual). No official pricing announced but all of the M Performance parts are available right now. Up to you if you want to display some national colors.

10 Exotic Cars That Made World Debut At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed

What performance exotic will be revealed at this year's show?

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has been growing in popularity each year since it first opened its doors to motoring fans back in 1993. The Earl of March has steadily expanded the scope of the event and there are now tons of awesome things to see and do over the course of four action-packed days. Apart from the famous hillclimb, there is the F1 and supercar paddock, auctions, a rally and aviation and air displays to enjoy.

What many people look forward to most though are the global debuts of some of the most exciting upcoming sports and supercars. Manufacturers take the opportunity to display their new models to visitors while some even offer people the opportunity to be driven up the hill in them. We take a look at some of the more recent reveals that have wowed the crowds as well as one new supercar that is sure to cause a stir with the established players.

Mercedes CLS (2012 and 2014)

When the first-generation CLS arrived in 2004 many people wondered whether it would last beyond a few years. Its sales success surprised many detractors and now practically every rival has a similar offering in their range. An interesting shooting brake variant was introduced at the 2012 Goodwood event. This model never made it to the States and there are apparently no plans to offer a similar body style with the latest-generation CLS. The facelifted second-generation model was also unveiled at Goodwood in 2014 and introduced multibeam LED headlights and a range of more powerful engines.

Bentley Continental GT3-R (2014)

The Continental GT has always been a dynamic and ultra-luxurious sporty tourer but the reveal of the Continental GT3-R took the sporty thing to a whole new level for the British manufacturer. The car was revealed in 2014 and took inspiration from the GT race car. Out went the rear seats and the top model's 12-cylinder 6.0-liter lump. In its stead was the lighter 572-hp twin-turbo V8, also used in the racer, and a whole host of performance enhancing add-ons. Despite the liberal use of carbon-fiber, overall weight was still a hefty 4,839 pounds but the GT3-R was still the fastest accelerating Bentley of all time.

Jaguar Project 7 (2014)

The Project 7 was developed to celebrate the achievements of Jaguar’s racing history, specifically the very successful D-Type. With this in mind Jaguar engineers took a modern-day F-Type and converted it to a hardcore 575-hp track machine that they then unveiled at the 2014 Goodwood FOS. The show car had only a driver’s seat and featured retro styling cues like the rear mounted hump that was a feature on the D-Type. Customer cars were limited to 250 examples and these came fitted with a passenger seat too.

Ford Focus ST (2014)

The 2015 model year 252-hp Focus ST was unleashed at the 2014 FOS event to great fanfare. Ben Collins, the ex-Top Gear Stig, drove it up the hill demonstrating the new car’s dynamic abilities. It proved to be a characterful and quick alternative to the ubiquitous Golf GTI and cost less too. Little did we know that Ford would announce that it would cease offering this superb little hot hatch in the States only a few year later. For now though you can still order a brand new one so don’t hang about. Ford will even sell you the mental 350-hp RS too.

Range Rover Sport SVR (2014)

The Range Rover SUV has long been the default luxury choice in its segment but the range lacked a truly ballistic offering to take the fight to the German upstarts. Enter the 575-hp Range Rover Sport SVR. The SVR raised its performance game to put up a serious challenge to the BMW X5M and Porsche Cayenne Turbo all without compromising on its class-leading comfort and luxury levels. Since then we have seen the much pricier Bentley Bentayga take top spot in the ultra-SUV hierarchy but in its price range the Range Rover Sport SVR still reigns supreme.

Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge (2017)

The Dawn is the most dynamic droptop in the current Rolls-Royce range and it was very well received at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in 2015. The special Black Badge version was later unveiled to showgoers at the 2017 FOS. Aside from the new black-colored theme which extended from the black chrome hood mascot right through to the tailpipes, the Black Badge also offered up an additional 30-hp and 15 lb-ft of torque over the standard car. This brought the totals of the twin-turbo 6.6-liter V8 to 593-hp and 620 lb-ft and customers could also add an optional sports exhaust and Aero Cowling for added athleticism.

Jaguar XE SV Project 8 (2017)

The Project 8 was introduced at the Festival of Speed in 2017, unlike most new models it had no rational reason for existing. This car was built just for the hell of it. Its sole purpose is to put a smile on your face, with 597 hp delivered to the rear wheels from its supercharged V8 it is well equipped to deliver on that goal. A mere 300 units have been slated for production and all are to be left-hand-drive to achieve the optimum weight balance. The Project 8 currently holds the 4-door sedan record around the Nurburgring at 7:21.20. although this was done in a pre-production prototype so some dispute the claim. It may have been missing its rear seats too…

Porsche GT2 RS (2017)

Another year, another 911 variant. 2017 was a particularly good year though as the most powerful 911 ever was unleashed. The GT2 RS has a 700-hp 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat six and, unlike the Project 8 its time of 6:47.25 around the Nurburgring is an undisputed world record for a production car. The GT2 RS also differs from all other 911s in its record-breaking price tag. At $293,000 it is over three times as expensive as the base 370-hp Carrera.

McLaren 650S GT3 (2015)

It is not only new road-going cars that are revealed to the public at Goodwood, McLaren showed off its 650 GT3 GT championship contender in 2015. Based on the very successful 12C GT3, a car that won 51 races and 3 championships in as many years, the 650S GT3 featured improvements in practically all areas. While the power output was still limited to an FIA regulated 500 hp, the gearbox, carbon-fiber bodywork and cockpit were all updated to allow the 15 prospective customers to achieve even more impressive results on the track.

New McLaren 570 LT (2018)

McLaren has been keeping its cards close to the heart on the upcoming reveal for the 2018 Goodwood FOS. At this point we have been given only two teaser images you see here but a car looking suspiciously like a 570LT was spotted testing in Italy months ago. Officially, there are the usual promises of more power, optimized aero and reduced weight that come with every new supercar release. As with the Senna, production will be limited and the new model will deliver track-focused dynamics. More details will be revealed on the June 28, two weeks before the event.

Honorable Mention: TVR Griffith – Goodwood Revival

TVR has been threatening to return to its former glory ever since it closed its doors back in 2006. After a long era of uncertainty, the company was finally sold to a UK based conglomerate and Gordon Murray (the man behind the McLaren F1) and Cosworth came on board as development partners. The fruits of their efforts were finally revealed at the Goodwood Revival on the September 8 last year. The show car was named the Griffith, and like its namesake, featured a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8, rear-wheel-drive and a manual transmission.

The 500-hp power output and carbon-fiber ground effects chassis were all new however. With only 500 units planned, there are likely to be many disappointed analogue supercar fans. Happily, production is slated to begin late in 2018 and TVR are still accepting deposits although it is unclear whether they will be made available in the States just yet.