Mark Leofe Capayas

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Can the 765LT Beat the Legendary P1 in a Drag Race?

1 week ago | supercars.net | Mark Leofe Capayas

McLaren’s entry into the hybrid hypercar market came with the P1, a limited-run plug-in hybrid coupé revealed in 2012 at the Paris Motor Show. It features a hybrid powertrain that combines a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8 with a McLaren E-Motor located on the rear axle, delivering a total output of 903 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. The performance figures were remarkable: 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds, a top speed of 217 mph, and a standing mile completed in 18.2 seconds.
One-of-One Ferrari SA Aperta Heading to Auction

1 week ago | supercars.net | Mark Leofe Capayas

The Ferrari SA Aperta is one of the rarest modern Ferraris, with only 80 examples produced. Based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, it was built as a tribute to legendary designers Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina. This exclusive two-seater roadster is equipped with the same V12 engine and six-speed F1 Superfast transmission found in the limited-production 599 GTO.
FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

1 week ago | stuttcars.com | Mark Leofe Capayas

The Porsche Carrera GT originated from an abandoned late-1990s Le Mans prototype project halted by FIA regulation changes. Porsche shifted its focus to developing a road car based on the racing platform. Competing with supercars like the Ferrari Enzo and Mercedes SLR, the Carrera GT proved itself in a tough market. It featured a carbon-fiber chassis, racing suspension, ceramic brakes, and magnesium wheels. It’s 5.7-liter V-10 engine, weighing just 452 pounds, produced 605 horsepower.
Ultra-Rare RUF Rt12 For Sale

1 week ago | stuttcars.com | Mark Leofe Capayas

In 2004, RUF introduced its first in-house creation, the Rt12. Although it appeared similar to a modified Porsche 997, it was a wholly unique machine beneath the surface. Based on the wide-body shell of the 997 Carrera, the Rt12 featured a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six derived from the M96 engine, paired with a custom RUF transaxle and limited-slip differential, sending power to massive rear tires.
Porsche’s 911 GTS T-Hybrid Hits 205 MPH on the Autobahn

1 week ago | stuttcars.com | Mark Leofe Capayas

Porsche has taken a bold step with its new 911 Carrera GTS, which features a hybrid powertrain called the T-Hybrid, which is meant to enhance the car’s performance. The hybrid powertrain consists of a single-turbo 3.6L engine supported by a clever 48V mild-hybrid system. This includes an electrically assisted turbo that eliminates lag by spinning up instantly at low RPM and an electric motor integrated into the gearbox that adds 54 hp and 150 Nm of torque.
FOR SALE: 2004 Ferrari Enzo

1 week ago | supercars.net | Mark Leofe Capayas

In 2002, Ferrari introduced the Enzo, which was named after the company’s founder. Built as a tribute to Ferrari’s Formula 1 success—highlighted by consecutive championship wins and Michael Schumacher’s dominance—the Enzo reflected F1 technology. It featured a carbon fiber and Nomex tub, aluminum sub-frames, and body panels crafted from carbon fiber and Kevlar, designed by Ken Okuyama.
Watch the Ford Mustang GTD Lap Around Nürburgring Faster than Before

1 week ago | supercars.net | Mark Leofe Capayas

Last year, the Ford Mustang GTD made history by becoming the first American car to lap the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife in under seven minutes. Piloted by Multimatic Motorsports driver Dirk Müller, the GTD posted an impressive lap time of 6:57.685. This officially recorded time placed the Mustang GTD as the fifth-fastest production sports car to ever lap the ‘Ring, and marked it as only the sixth car in its class to break the seven-minute mark.
Four Limited-Edition McLarens Headed to Auction

1 week ago | supercars.net | Mark Leofe Capayas

McLaren Automotive, officially established in 2010, may seem like a newcomer, but it built on a legacy dating back to the iconic McLaren F1 of the early ’90s. Their first production car, the MP4-12C, launched in 2011 with cutting-edge aerodynamics and a powerful twin-turbo V8. The follow-up, the P1 hypercar, arrived in 2013, cementing McLaren’s status in the “Holy Trinity” of hybrids alongside Ferrari and Porsche.
Two Koenigsegg Hypercars Drag Race Against Each Other

1 week ago | supercars.net | Mark Leofe Capayas

On Koenigsegg’s private test track in Sweden, two iconic hypercars—the Jesko Absolut and the Regera—competed in a drag race that thrilled performance car fans. Koenigsegg, the renowned Swedish hypercar brand, is known for pushing engineering boundaries with unmatched precision. Its V8 engine boasts the highest power-to-displacement ratio globally, and its hybrid systems rank among the most advanced and daring ever built.
What It's Like to Finally Drive a Reimagined 911 by Singer

1 week ago | stuttcars.com | Mark Leofe Capayas

Few dispute the Porsche 911’s status as the ultimate sports car, having evolved continuously for over 60 years—from its original 2.0-liter coupe to today’s high-performance variants. Still, Los Angeles musician and Porsche fan Rob Dickinson believed there was more potential. In 2009, he founded Singer, transforming the air-cooled 964 into a reimagined version of the 911. Singer’s “Classic” services became legendary, and the introduction of the “Classic Turbo” continued this legacy.