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Keonigsegg Regara (2016-22) Engine 5000cc Twin Turbo V8 plus two YASA 750 R electric motors and one Yasa P100 electric motor producing a combine output of either 1,119 kW (1,500 hp) or 1,310 kW (1757hp)
KOENIGSEGG ALBUM
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The company was founded in 1994 in Sweden by Christian von Koenigsegg, with the intention of producing a world-class supercar. Many years of development and prototyping led to the company's first street-legal production car delivery in 2002. In 2006 Koenigsegg began production of the CCX, which uses an engine created in-house especially for that vehicle. The CCX is street-legal in most countries.
Apart from developing, manufacturing and selling the Koenigsegg line of supercars, Koenigsegg is also involved in "green technology" development programmes beginning with the CCXR ("Flower Power") flexfuel supercar and continuing through the present with the Agera R. Koenigsegg is also active in development programs when it comes to plug-in electric cars' systems and next-generation reciprocating engine technologies.
The Koenigsegg Regera is a limited production, plug-in hybrid grand touring sports car designed by Christian von Koenigsegg and Joachim Nordwall, launched at the March 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The name Regera is a Swedish verb, meaning to rule or to reign. The Regera was developed and designed to be a more practical, luxurious, grand touring alternative to the rest of Koenigsegg's lightweight sports car lineup: initially the Agera and later the Jesko. Consequently it is focused on the smooth and instant power delivery rather than on track performance. The Regera is a two-door targa top with a detachable roof that can be stowed in the boot It is the first hybrid car to be produced by Koenigsegg, as well as the first vehicle to use their Direct-Drive System for power delivery. The Regera has aluminium wheels or carbon fibre wheels (optional) with centre locking nuts, running on Michelin Pilot Sport 4S' tyres, braking via ventilated carbon-ceramic discs, with six piston calipers at the front and four pistons at the rear. It is equipped with active aerodynamics for optimized downforce. At the rear is a foldable hydraulic wing, and at the front are active flaps that can modify the flow of air under the car. The vehicle features hydraulic pumps and accumulators to control the active front and rear wings, as well as active chassis control and lifting. Hydraulic lifters were added to the already existing pumps and accumulators to allow for all body panels on the vehicle to be remotely operated. The fishtail-style dual exhaust system is designed by Akrapovič and is constructed of titanium, Inconel, and stainless steel
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Shot 23.04.2022 at the Bicester Spring Scramble, Bicester, Oxfordshire 158-233
I attended the Barrett Jackson Spring 2025 Car Show at WestWorld in Scottsdale with my son.
This is a bespoke Mercedes SLR HDK, with a lot of McLaren in there also.
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The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren HDK (High Downforce Kit) was announced in December 2021 by McLaren Special Operations as a bespoke car, built as a road-going version of the SLR 722 GT. Changes from the SLR 722 GT include an upgraded steering system, trimmed interior from a regular SLR, side grills, rear diffuser, louvers, single-exit exhausts and a modified variant of the M155 V8 producing 690 PS (507 kW; 680 hp).[27][28]
Reports suggest that 12 of these cars will be built with each one having unique touches catering to the owner's specifications, costing $350,000.[28]
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199 / R199 / Z199) is a grand tourer jointly developed by German automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive and sold from 2003 to 2010. When the car was developed, Mercedes-Benz owned 40 percent of the McLaren Group and the car was produced in conjunction between the two companies. The "SLR" name is an abbreviation for "Sport Leicht Rennsport" (Sport Light Racing), and was a homage to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR which served as the car's inspiration.[5] The car was offered in coupé, roadster and speedster bodystyles, with the latter being a limited edition model.
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"Barrett-Jackson delivered many magical experiences for everyone who joined us in Scottsdale," said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. "From the excitement of the auction block to the thrill rides, exhibits, STEM Fest and live music, there was truly something that everyone in the family could enjoy. We filled our docket with so much diversity that collectors from every walk of life found something they loved. We stay on top of the trends and consign the vehicles that people want, proving once again that the car collector hobby is thriving. Those trends include the growing popularity of Resto-Mods, SUVs and trucks, which are gaining momentum because they appeal to such a broad cross section of people. I’m especially proud of our support for important charities again this year. We not only raised millions of dollars but also critical awareness that will help make a positive impact on so many communities."
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In 2025, Barrett-Jackson earned $198 million by selling 2013 car lots and $5.2 million from 957 pieces of automobilia. A further $6.2 million was raised for charity.
The first production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 VIN001 achieved $3.7 million as a charity lot and the highest result at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 collector car auction in Arizona, USA. The most expensive regular lots were a 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster ($2,200,000) and a 2014 Pagani Huayra ($1,925,000). DJ Marshmello’s 2020 Ford GT Liquid Carbon Special Edition achieved a strong $1,780,000.
The top four results at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 collector car auction were all for modern supercars. The top result was for charity (see below) while the most expensive regular car in the sale was for the nearly new 2023 Hennessy Venom F5 Roadster. This F5 Roadster was the second of only 30 produced and was sold with only 681 miles on the clock.
Special car
I guess they figured if one wing creates downforce,, two are more downforce.
The Weathertech® International Challenge With Brian Redman Presented By HAWK
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Sunday 21 July 2019
World Copyright: Peter Burke
When Mark Donohue was signed up as driver for AMC's Javelin team, it showed American Motors was getting serious. They also brought on board a real power house team noted for brutal efficiency in organization and tactics. The Roger Penske team was responsible for putting Z28 in the winner's circle most often in 1969 with their blue Sunoco-Penske coupes. Ford was breaking in their new BOSS 302 that year and learned a lot about the car, including their valves being a bit too big for street use. Mark Donohue took the wheel of a Javelin for the 1970 season and got the car moving in the right direction. By the fall of 1970, Donohue made a solid impression of Javelin among race fans even though Ford won the series that year with the BOSS 302 piloted by George Follmer and . 1971 became AMC's year to shine in the series as a winner.
Donohue didn't just sign on as a pilot. He held and engineering degree and was pivotal to improving the car's performance. The Donohue spoiler is for real. AMC had it working and adjustable by 1969 but it wasn't doing the job. Donohue revised it using his experience from the Camaro spoiler development and got the unit creating real downforce. Donohue's ability to explain what was going on with the car to mechanics and suspension gurus helped dial in the Javelin better. To make the spoiler legal for competition, AMC had to release a street going version of the car with the unit. So the Mark Donohue Edition Javelin was born for 1970.
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Mike Skeen won the Open Class at the 2014 PPIHC this year and took 4th over all. This thing's aero was insane!
The Ferrari F40, produced from 1987 to 1992, features a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, generating 471 horsepower. It incorporates advanced aerodynamics, including a rear wing, for improved downforce. With a lightweight construction, it achieves impressive performance, including a top speed exceeding 200 mph.
Modena Trackdays 2015,
Circuit de Spa Francorchamps, Busstop Chicane.
Porsche 911 Turbo (1978-89) Engine 3300 cc Production 21589
Registration Number 107 AKA (Cherished number)
PORSCHE ALBUM
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Porsche debut the Turbo at the Paris Auto Show of 1974 for model year 1975 (Carrera Turbo in North America) with a 3000 cc Turbocharged, signified by the large whale tail.
The original purpose of the 911 Turbo was to gain homologation for the 1976 racing season, though it quickly became evident that there existed a ready market for the car. Total power output from the engine was 255bhp revised suspension, larger brakes and a stronger gearbox became part of the package. A whale tail rear spoiler was installed to help vent more air to the engine and to create more downforce at the rear of the vehicle, and wider rear wheels with upgraded tyres combined with flared wheel arches were implemented in order to increase the car's width and grip, making it more stable.
In 1978 the engine was uprated to 3300 cc and added an air to air inter cooler which helped increase output to 300 bhp and the rear spoiler was raised slightly to accommodate the flow of the inter cooler and the brakes were upgraded to similar to those of the 917 racing car. The 930 remained available in Europe, and for 1983 a 325bhp performance package became available as an option on a build to order basis
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Shot 23.04.2022 at the Bicester Spring Scramble, Bicester, Oxfordshire 158-368
Touristenfahrt 01 November 2015,
Nordschleife, Caracciola Karussell.
TVR Tuscan Speed 6 (1999-06) 3996cc S6 380bhp
Production 1677
Registration Number N 26 ADW (Cherished number, originally allocated from Cardiff)
TVR ALBUM
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The TVR Tuscan Speed Six is a sports car designed by Damien McTaggart (exterior) and Paul Daintree (interior), its name pays homage to the original Tuscan which was introduced in 1967. The Tuscan Speed Six was introduced in 1999 while TVR was being run by Peter Wheeler, initially fitted with a e 4.0 litre version of the TVR Speed Six engine rated at 360 hp with the later Red Rose pack raising output to 380bhp bringing with it track-focused chassis upgrades as well as an AP Racing braking system. The high performance Tuscan S was the top-of-the-line model rated at 390 hp (395 PS) and had aerodynamic improvements over the base models, most notably a rear lip spoiler to improve downforce.
Five different in line six engine options were offered to customers. Four of these were variants of the 4.0 L Speed Six making different amounts of power and torque, depending on the trim level selected. The last was a 3.6 L Speed Six which produced the same amount of power as the lowest-level 4.0 L engine, although slightly less torque. With output ranging from 350bhp to 400bhp for the 4.0 S.
The Tuscan Speed Six underwent a facelift in 2005 and was now called the Tuscan 2. Exterior changes featured a redesigned front grille and headlamps along with more conventional taillamps. Mechanical changes involved revised spring rates, improved steering response and different suspension geometry to make the car easier to drive on public roads. The base models were detuned to 350 hp (355 PS) while still retaining the basic weight figure of 1,100 kg (2,425 lb). The interior was also refreshed and featured a more conventional and ergonomic layout.
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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-376
TVR Tuscan Speed 6 (1999-06) 3996cc S6 360bhp
Production 1677
Registration Number S 6 RCU (Cherished number)
TVR ALBUM
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The TVR Tuscan Speed Six is a sports car designed by Damien McTaggart (exterior) and Paul Daintree (interior), its name pays homage to the original Tuscan which was introduced in 1967. The Tuscan Speed Six was introduced in 1999 while TVR was being run by Peter Wheeler, initially fitted with a e 4.0 litre version of the TVR Speed Six engine rated at 360 hp with the later Red Rose pack raising output to 380bhp bringing with it track-focused chassis upgrades as well as an AP Racing braking system. The high performance Tuscan S was the top-of-the-line model rated at 390 hp (395 PS) and had aerodynamic improvements over the base models, most notably a rear lip spoiler to improve downforce.
Five different in line six engine options were offered to customers. Four of these were variants of the 4.0 L Speed Six making different amounts of power and torque, depending on the trim level selected. The last was a 3.6 L Speed Six which produced the same amount of power as the lowest-level 4.0 L engine, although slightly less torque. With output ranging from 350bhp to 400bhp for the 4.0 S.
The Tuscan Speed Six underwent a facelift in 2005 and was now called the Tuscan 2. Exterior changes featured a redesigned front grille and headlamps along with more conventional taillamps. Mechanical changes involved revised spring rates, improved steering response and different suspension geometry to make the car easier to drive on public roads. The base models were detuned to 350 hp (355 PS) while still retaining the basic weight figure of 1,100 kg (2,425 lb). The interior was also refreshed and featured a more conventional and ergonomic layout.
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Shot 03.07.2022, at Cars in the Park, Beacon Park Lichfield Staffordshire REF 161-198
Keonigsegg Regara (2016-22) Engine 5000cc Twin Turbo V8 plus two YASA 750 R electric motors and one Yasa P100 electric motor producing a combine output of either 1,119 kW (1,500 hp) or 1,310 kW (1757hp)
Registration Number 18 DMB
KOENIGSEGG ALBUM
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The company was founded in 1994 in Sweden by Christian von Koenigsegg, with the intention of producing a world-class supercar. Many years of development and prototyping led to the company's first street-legal production car delivery in 2002. In 2006 Koenigsegg began production of the CCX, which uses an engine created in-house especially for that vehicle. The CCX is street-legal in most countries.
Apart from developing, manufacturing and selling the Koenigsegg line of supercars, Koenigsegg is also involved in "green technology" development programmes beginning with the CCXR ("Flower Power") flexfuel supercar and continuing through the present with the Agera R. Koenigsegg is also active in development programs when it comes to plug-in electric cars' systems and next-generation reciprocating engine technologies.
The Koenigsegg Regera is a limited production, plug-in hybrid grand touring sports car designed by Christian von Koenigsegg and Joachim Nordwall, launched at the March 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The name Regera is a Swedish verb, meaning to rule or to reign. The Regera was developed and designed to be a more practical, luxurious, grand touring alternative to the rest of Koenigsegg's lightweight sports car lineup: initially the Agera and later the Jesko. Consequently it is focused on the smooth and instant power delivery rather than on track performance. The Regera is a two-door targa top with a detachable roof that can be stowed in the boot It is the first hybrid car to be produced by Koenigsegg, as well as the first vehicle to use their Direct-Drive System for power delivery. The Regera has aluminium wheels or carbon fibre wheels (optional) with centre locking nuts, running on Michelin Pilot Sport 4S' tyres, braking via ventilated carbon-ceramic discs, with six piston calipers at the front and four pistons at the rear. It is equipped with active aerodynamics for optimized downforce. At the rear is a foldable hydraulic wing, and at the front are active flaps that can modify the flow of air under the car. The vehicle features hydraulic pumps and accumulators to control the active front and rear wings, as well as active chassis control and lifting. Hydraulic lifters were added to the already existing pumps and accumulators to allow for all body panels on the vehicle to be remotely operated. The fishtail-style dual exhaust system is designed by Akrapovič and is constructed of titanium, Inconel, and stainless steel
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Shot 23.04.2022 at the Bicester Spring Scramble, Bicester, Oxfordshire 158-236
GTD cars in particular like to cut this curb. Some prototypes do, but most of them rely on downforce and prefer to stay flat on the ground rather than to cut the curb like GTLM or GTD cars as seen here.
#63 Scuderia Corsa Ferrari 488 GT3, GTD: Cooper MacNeil, Toni Vilander, Jeff Westphal
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Motul Petit Le Mans
Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA, USA
Thursday October 10, 2019
World Copyright: Peter Burke
LAT Images
911 never goes out of style. Tandy and Pilet had to push the envelope with the downforce-handicapped Porsche to match the competition at Road America
Modena Trackdays 2015,
Circuit de Spa Francorchamps, Les Combes.
The Aerotech was part of a series of experimental high-speed vehicles built by General Motors between 1987 and 1992 that embodied the latest in performance-enhancing technology. The aerodynamic body shell, developed for use on a high-speed track, was positioned on an Indy car single-seat chassis powered by a turbocharged a 2.0 liter Oldsmobile Quad 4 engine. To take advantage of different racing conditions, the Aerotech was designed with adjustable under-body sections that helped control the distribution of downforce. Its Cd value is .12. Indy 500 winner A.J. Foyt drove the first Aerotech, setting a closed course speed record of 257 miles per hour.
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Nordschleife, Adenauer Forst - Scuderia Hanseat Spring 2016.
The F12 TDF is based on the standard F12 Berlinetta, but Ferrari have track focused it and turned every aspect up to 11. Power from the outrageous 6.3L V12, which revs to 8,900rpm, upped to a monstrous output of 769bhp with the use of race-spec engine parts. The TDF also features far more menacing functional aerodynamics including a larger active-aero splitter and the distinctive ‘Aerobridge’ features, just behind the front wheels, designed to increase downforce and force the car on to the track.
A shot of Rupert Clevely in the Group-C Lancia LC2 during a demo run coming past the pits at Goodwood. This car is now owned by Tim Summers (owner of the blue/yellow Daytona) and is apparently easier to drive than the Ferrari, I assume this is partly due to the downforce this car generates compared to the 365.
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Fuji XT-1 w/Fuji 18-55 f2.8-4 - I haven't posted here in awhile and figured it was time. I've been displaying a lot of my recent pics on IG or FB (IG - @downforce_photography & FB - @downforcepics). In any case, this was shot after leaving a not so great car show. Gotta find the good in the bad, right?
After 2 years of development, the Huayra Roadster was officially unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.[13]
The over-all appearance of the car has changed, with the most obvious being the removable top (hence the Roadster name). This part of the vehicle is also its key element. The design of the rear is also different, with new eyelid-like fixed flaps that continue with the design and eventually end on the rear lights. The rear engine cover also has a new shape to adapt to the roadster form and now has vents for efficient cooling. The wheels are unique and specifically constructed for the car. The car has conventional doors instead of the Gull-wing doors of the coupé as they are impossible to fit on an open top car while maintaining the low weight.
The vehicle has a twin-turbocharged M158 V12 engine as the coupé, but it now has a total power output of 764 PS (562 kW; 754 hp) at 6,200 rpm and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 2,400 rpm. All of this power is delivered to the rear wheels via a 7-speed automated manual transmission by Xtrac. The car now uses a hydraulic and electronic activation system with carbon synchronizers. Bosch has also contributed in the construction of the car and the car uses their ECU system. The weight is now 70 kg (154 lb) lighter, for a total of 1,280 kg (2,820 lb), making it the first roadster lighter than the coupe version. Only 100 will be made, all of which have already been sold.[13] The tyre supplier is Pirelli, with P-Zero tyres. . Pagani has also used a new material for the Roadster called carbon triax, which is a tri-axis fiberglass meshed with carbon-fibre power bands.
Pagani states that the car produces 816 kg (1,800 lb) of downforce or 1.8 lateral G-force.
The StarRage LP790-SV was redesinged for racing. Based on my StarRage 750S road car, The 790-SV now has an improved front bumber which allows for better air intake and downforce. It features an active areodynamic split rear spoiler which works in a way similar to the Pagani Huayra, poping up durring heavy breaking and while cornering to keep the car level! It still has the opening canopy too, and room for the Stig in the middle!
I attended the Barrett Jackson Spring 2026 Car Show at WestWorld in Scottsdale.
The wall behind me was reflecting a lot of blue color.
This Mustang sold for $1,250,000.
Lot #3007 DetailsDetails
Ford Motor Company is auctioning this new 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Track Pack Special Edition, VIN 001, to benefit charity. Designed, engineered, tested and manufactured in-house by Ford Racing, the Mustang Dark Horse SC leverages learnings from GT3, GT4 and Mustang GTD, and is the most advanced, powerful, and track-capable Dark Horse ever. Power comes from a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Track Pack elevates performance with Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes from GTD, massive 16.5-inch front rotors, next-generation MagneRide dampers, revised springs and stabilizer bars, updated suspension geometry and Variable Traction Control derived from Mustang GTD development. This limited Track Pack Special Edition combines the Track and Carbon packages and is available exclusively in Shadow Black or Oxford White. Exterior highlights include 20x11.5-inch exposed carbon-fiber wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires (305/30ZR20 front, 315/30ZR20 rear), an exposed carbon-fiber rear wing with GTD-derived stanchions, a ducktail decklid, Race Red Brembo calipers, unique painted graphics, and GTD's 3D-printed titanium paddle shifters and trim. Oxford White examples feature a contrasting black-painted roof.
In total, Dark Horse SC Track Pack produces 620 pounds of rear downforce at 180 mph. Inside, the cockpit features a Mustang GTD-inspired leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel with a red 12-o'clock stripe, Alcantara and carbon-fiber accents, unique Recaro seats with Solar Red detailing and black seat belts with red stripes. A fully digital, customizable display delivers an immersive and performance-driven driving experience. The entire sale price of this vehicle will benefit Breakthrough T1D, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research. **100% OF HAMMER PRICE TO BENEFIT BREAKTHROUGH T1D** **WILL BE SOLD AT APPROXIMATELY 3:30 P.M. MST ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026** **THE VEHICLE SHOWN AND CROSSING THE AUCTION BLOCK IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ACTUAL VEHICLE THE WINNING BIDDER WILL RECEIVE**
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Special car
The Flameveil Special Racing Project 9 (SRP9) is a GTE race car. It has a supercharged 800 horsepower V8, a 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 210 MPH. The V8 also sits closer to the center of the car giving it a better weight distribution, allowing it to corner at much higher speeds than it's predicessor the SRP8.
TG drives SURVOLT CITROEN __BBC Top Gear YOU TUBE
The Survolt is a small-sized racing car based on the concept car Citroën REVOLTe presented at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Because the car runs on battery power alone, it is classed as a zero-emissions vehicle
Design
The Survolt is 3.85 metres (12.63 feet) long, 1.87 metres (6.14 feet) wide and 1.20 metres (3.94 feet) high and features a design with the front dominated by the vehicle's badge located above the large oval-shaped grille.
The car has horizontal LED headlamps which have lower power consumption than traditional filament bulbs — important in a battery-operated vehicle.
At the back, the Survolt maintains the light cluster design used on the REVOLTe, and has a spoiler to increase rear downforce.
An Art Car based on the Survolt has been designed with the collaboration of Françoise Nielly in 2011.
Engine and drivetrain
The Survolt is powered by a pair of electric motors with a combined power output of 300 bhp (223.71 kW). Its top speed is 260 kph (161.56 mph), and it can accelerate from 0–100 kph (62.2 mph) in less than 5 seconds.[1]
Citroën claims that the batteries provide a range of 200 km (120 mi).
Motorsports
The Citroën Survolt made its first appearance on a racetrack at Le Mans on 12 July 2010. Vanina Ickx was the first driver to get behind the wheel of the Survolt.
Although it has not been confirmed that the Survolt will ever be produced, there are rumors that Citroën wants to create a limited-production of a supermini-sized concept based on this car, and start a one-make racing series.
Rit Rond de Rivieren 2016
Modena Trackdays 2015,
Circuit de Spa Francorchamps, Les Combes.