These Guys Just Drove an E63 AMG Across America in a Record 27 Hours 25 Minutes
Three guys you’ve probably never heard of recently broke a speed record most people don’t care about—the New York to Los Angeles run referred to colloquially among aficionados as the Cannonball. Unlike most speed records and races, there’s no sanctioning body or official rules. That’s because setting a Cannonball record invariably involves breaking multiple traffic laws. In other words, it’s illegal. But that doesn’t stop people from doing it.
You may or may not be aware of its existence, but there’s a robust subculture within the automotive enthusiast community that obsesses over the New York-to-L.A. land speed record. Many of them even go so far as … More
Sleek luxury vehicles will have plugs, but company’s 911 model will be the last to lose its internal combustion engine.
The future is electric, at least for Porsche.
“We are in the beginning of a transition phase in the car industry, and to Porsche, to switch over to better electric fully,” said Klaus Zellmer, president and chief executive officer of the luxury automaker’s North American division.
“Luxury consumers expect, with a brand’s purpose, for sustainability to play a major part.”
Zellmer discussed the next phase in high-end automobiles during … More
LaFerrari in Beverly Hills, this is a dream! My friend @wiresonly very kindly gave me the keys to his Ferrari LaFerrari to have some fun. Even though it has one of the greatest V12s of all time, I’m actually going to also show you the trick of the electric mode which most people don’t realise it has.
Painted in the dual tone Giallo with Nero roof, the hybrid hypercar looks stunning in the Los Angeles sunshine. The LaFerrari has a 6.3l NA V12 mated to a KERS electric system for 963hp (950bhp) and you can bet that it sounds fantastic. However, driving it around town actually took me a bit by surprise, which you will experience along with me during the drive. – Shmee