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LaFerrari
Eschewing the typical alphanumeric name, the new image is Ferrari’ s expression for excellence. Limited to just 399 units, this Enzo successor is Ferrari’ s first production hybrid.
Its 6.3-litre 789hp V12 engine is aided by a 120kW electric motor, culminating in a system total of 949hp and more than 900Nm of torque.
0-100km / h sprint is under 3 seconds, while 200km / h is reached in under 7 seconds before topping out at over 350km / h.
Put together, the LaFerrari’ s mind-boggling numbers lap the Fiorano circuit in under 1 minute 20 seconds, five seconds faster than the Enzo and over 3 seconds faster than the F12berlinetta.
McLaren P1
A successor to the legendary F1, the 375 units of the P1 uses a hybridised version of the MP4-12C’ s 3.8 litre V8 turbocharged engine to deliver a combined 903hp and 900Nm of torque.
Clever active aerodynamic aids allow the road legal P1 to generate similar downforce to a GT3 class racing car.
Chevrolet Corvette Stringray Convertible
Making its world premiere in Europe, the heartland of sports cars, the topless Corvette Stingray features an electrically operated soft top, without the compromises in driving dynamics commonly associated with convertible variants.
Traditionally, lobbing the roof off a coupe necessitated structural reinforcements which add weight.
In this model, the only structural differences are the folding top and repositioned safety belt mounts. The convertible Stingray possesses all the performance and dynamic abilities of its coupe twin.
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