All it took for Koenigsegg to reclaim the 0-249-0 mph record from Rimac was a few software tweaks to the Jesko Absolut. The company’s software engineers recalibrated the Light Speed Transmission and engine management system while introducing a new torque control system that now allows the Absolut to manage traction “like never before.” The changes, … Read more
The McLaren F1, now 30 years old, is a well-established legend. Launched in 1992, examples sell today well into the millions of dollars. There’s an F1 heading to auction next month that could go for $23 million or more when the hammer drops. The 1997 F1 in question, sold new to Oracle Software CEO Larry Ellison, has … Read more
Porsche is getting ready to release its next electric SUV, the Cayenne Electric. To get us excited about the new fully electric Cayenne, Porsche is showing a off camouflaged prototype at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. To demonstrate its performance capability, Gabriela Jílková, simulator and development driver for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, … Read more
Koenigsegg’s most radical hypercar ever, which the company unveiled just a few weeks ago, has already set a record. During this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Sadair’s Spear became the fastest road-legal production car to conquer the famous hillclimb. It completed the course in just 47.14 seconds, beating the previous record holder, the Czinger … Read more
The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed has officially wrapped up. We spent the last few days watching some of the fastest, rarest, and newest vehicles on the planet make their way up the 1.17-mile hill climb for the 32nd consecutive year. With day four of the event now complete, one vehicle tackled the course faster … Read more