Is Monterey Car Week the Auto Industry’s Ultimate Enthusiast Event?

In just 11 weeks (August 8-17) we will likely see exceptional new cars at Monterey Car Week.

Consider the last 4 years and these 10 stunning debuts:

2021:

➡️ Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4
- Design inspired by the original's iconic wedge shape.
- Features chassis and V12 from the Aventador.
- Integrated hybrid system boosts power to 803 hp.
- Limited to 112 units, it sold out in a week. Price: $2.64M.

➡️ Bugatti Bolide
- Track-only hypercar with an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine producing 1,824 hp.
- Aerodynamics generate Formula 1-level downforce.
- Top speed over 300 mph.
- Limited to 40 units. Price: ~ $4.7M.

2022:

➡️ Lucid Air Sapphire (Model Year 2023)
- Well-made EV sedan delivering 1,234 hp.
- Fastest 0-60 acceleration among production vehicles at 1.89 seconds.
- EV category-leading range of 427 miles. Price: $249,000.

➡️ Koenigsegg CC850
- Swedish hypercar with a 1,185 hp V8 engine.
- Unique Engage Shift System offers both manual and automatic shifting modes.
- Limited to 50 units. Price: ~ $3.6M.

2023:

➡️ Mercedes Benz AMG GT 63 Coupe (Model Year 2024)
- The brand’s fastest accelerating model.
- V8. 577 hp. SE trim includes hybrid producing 805 hp.
- AWD with 2+2 versatility and luxurious interior.
- Price range: $180,000 - $240,000.

➡️ Zenvo Aurora
- Danish hypercar with a V12 hybrid producing 1,850 hp.
- Revs up to 9,800 rpm.
- Limited to 99 units.
- Estimated Price: ~$3M.

➡️ Lamborghini Lanzador
- Bold EV concept design with high ground clearance.
- "Ultra GT" Coupe with back seats, AWD and 1,341 hp.
- Spaceship-like interior.
- Planning 2028 production.

2024

➡️ BMW M5 Touring (Model Year 2025)
- BMW’s response to the fast wagon revival.
- 727 hp hybrid V8, AWD.
- 0-60 in 3.6 seconds. Top speed 190 mph.
- Demand "surpassing" expectations. Price: ~ $125,000+.

➡️ Nilu Nilu27
- New from former Koenigsegg and Bugatti designer.
- Naturally aspirated V12 with 1,070 hp and 12,000 rpm redline.
- Mostly analog controls. 7-speed manual. Gullwing doors.
- Limited to 69 units. Estimated Price: ~$2–3M.

➡️ Lamborghini Temerario (Model Year 2025)
- Replaced the mid-engine supercar sales leader Huracán.
- Stronger, lighter frame and a 907 hp turbo V8 hybrid.
- Highest redline (10,000 rpm) in any production V8.
- Price: $290,000 - $400,000.

——
The events for new vehicle launches:

🎟️ The Concept Lawn (a feature of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance) managed by the Pebble Beach Company. Tix start at $495.
https://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/

🎟️ The Quail, A Motorsport Gathering, managed by The Peninsula Hotels Signature Events. Limited to just 3,000 tix. Lottery system. StubHub --> $3,600.
http://peninsula.com/en/signature-events


#MontereyCarWeek
#Supercars
#Hypercars
#LuxuryCars
#EVs
#CarDesign

SEE THIS POST ON LINKEDIN