At the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, Lamborghini unveiled a new hybrid supercar called Sian, to be built in a run of just 63 cars with total output of 819 horsepower. However, Lamborghini made sure not to “destroy the DNA of a car and brand” when making it electric. It’s still a Lamborghini.
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is where the finest classic automobiles from around the world are judged and recognized for their style and technical merit. Forbes magazine used the insights that we provided on the judging process for this article.
Vintage Rallies’ has two rallies scheduled for this fall, the New England 1000 and Texas 1000. Both hit new spots and fan favorites, and PFS’ very own Mitch Katz and Keith Neelans are going on the New England 1000. There are still entries, join us!
Ferrari revealed its new F8 Spider and 812 GTS near the start of fall. Both are regular production Ferraris and the 812 GTS has no production limit and is based on the 812 Superfast.
Porsche finally unveiled its first electric model, the Taycan Turbo and Turbo S. The world’s preeminent sports car maker has gone electric, an in a uniquely Porsche way. Taycan’s 93.4-kWh battery pack lasts on average over 250 miles per charge.
The Bugatti Centodeici is priced at $9 million, and there are just dieci (ten) of these in the world, coming out in 2021. The Centodeici is modeled after the first Bugatti revival of the early 1990s, the EB 110.
The Ferrari 275 GTS was positioned as the more comfortable everyday driver. Its interior appointments were a bit more luxurious, with fully adjustable and more accommodating bucket seats, plus more luggage space. The 275 GTS that sold at the Mecum Monterey auctioned for $1.1m (pre-sale estimate was $1.1m-$1.4m).
Certainly one of the most beautiful Brewster bodies on the Phantom I was the Ascot Tourer, of which 28 were made. This was a dashing five-passenger open car with flowing fenders more characteristic of the 1930s models to come.
Formerly called Exotics on Cannery Row, Exotics on Broadway will take place this year on Broadway Avenue in nearby Seaside, California and stands as the premier exotic-car gathering and one of the fastest-growing events of Monterey Car Week.
