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Mid-Engine Corvette Will Compete With Supercars

A row of mid-engine supercars lined up at a car show

Jason Unrau
August 19, 2016

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It has been almost 50 years since the first mid-engined Corvette concept was shown to the public. In 1968, the experimental Astro II was revealed at the New York Auto Show. It never made it to production. Since then, both concept cars and rumors of mid-engine Corvettes have appeared at regular intervals.

No one outside GM has any idea what the rumored mid-engine Corvette will look like. In the meantime, enjoy this mid-engine Corvette concept from 1972. It is the Reynolds XP-895, an aluminum-bodied prototype built by the Reynolds Metals Company, maker of the rolls of aluminum foil found in every kitchen drawer! A 454 cubic-inch V8 provided plenty of power, but it was too expensive to put into production at that time. If you look closely, you can see the origins of the front and rear end redesign of the 1973/74-1979 C3 Corvette!

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(Rumored) 2019 Mid-Engine Corvette

Reports have recently surfaced about a new mid-engine 'Vette coming in 2018 as a 2019 model. Those rumors suggest that the current V8 engine will be placed in the chassis forward of the rear wheels. That means the Corvette could be powered by either of the current 460-horsepower or a 650-horsepower engines, or possibly a higher-output version.

A new mid-engine Corvette would have to compete with a large field of mid-engine supercars from around the world. It would need to have a higher level of performance than the current top-of-the-line C7 Z06. Chevrolet has also had great success with the Chevrolet Volt's hybrid-electric technology. Is it possible that we could see a hybrid supercar from an American manufacturer?

Hypothetically speaking, how might a new mid-engine Corvette stack up against other supercars?

Acura NSX

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The most recent supercar to actually hit the market after a decades-long wait is the Acura NSX. Unlike the Corvette, the NSX doesn’t just rely on displacement for its power production. A modest 3.5-liter DOHC V-6 is fitted with twin turbochargers to pound out 573 horsepower, assisted by two electric motors, slotting it into the hybrid supercar category.

A precision DCT (dual clutch) transmission puts that horsepower to good use with crisp shifting, and it’s a big reason the NSX can produce 0-60 mph times of 3.0 seconds.

The C7 Corvette Z06 is rated at 2.95 seconds 0-60, but it’s a front-engine car. It handles incredibly well, but the NSX's mid-engine layout would help it to out-maneuver the current Corvette. Change up the weight distribution on the C8 Corvette with a mid-engine design, and things could get interesting…

In terms of cost, the NSX could be the closest mid-engine competitor for the Corvette with a price tag of $156,000 – even though that’s nearly double the base price of the current Z06.

Classic Cars Your Thing? Check out these Classics on the Block at Mecum Auctions

Jason Unrau
July 25, 2016

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Go back to an era where car designs were original. You could look at the front end or back end of a car or truck and be able to identify which make and model it was, even down to the model year.

Vehicles have become much more complex and distinguishing between the brands — let alone the makes and definitely not the model year — is more of a challenge than ever. It makes owning a classic car that much more desirable.

If you’ve always wanted a classic car, you’re in luck. Some of the best and most notable classics throughout the years are for sale at this year’s Mecum Auction in Harrisburg, PA. Whether you want an early vintage like a Model T, the most recognizable cars like the Shelby Mustang GT500, or something customized like a slammed Olds 98 ragtop, you’ll find it at the Mecum Collector Car Auction July 21-23, 2016.

Check out these classic cars going under the gavel.

1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback

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You’ll get noticed driving this spectacular specimen from when muscle cars had raw, brute force. The 1970 Mustang Fastback is enough to make a grown man salivate uncontrollably, but when you add the 429 V-8 to the equation, he goes weak in the knees.

This Mustang Boss 429 Fastback has 375 horsepower along with the 4-speed transmission and a 3.91 Traction-Lok rear end. It’ll hook up hard out of the hole and sound mean doing it. It’s painted Grabber Blue and has a white interior that looks as fast as the car actually is.

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

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Built for only one year, 1963, the split window variant of the mid-year Corvette was limited to only 11,000 produced. That limited number makes collectors get a little frisky already, though even more interest is piqued when you toss in the 360-hp 327 cubic-inch V8. Now you’ll find only 2,610 ever built, and who knows how many are still around.

This specimen of the 1963 Corvette is on the chopping block in Harrisburg. Finished in Riverside Red and with an interior wrapped in black, it’s going to be a hit-ticket item on Saturday. It’s received a frame-off restoration to exact original specifications and has been documented along the way. Happy bidding.

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5 Rare American Made Cars

A 39 Cadillac V16 degines rare American made car

Chris Smith
July 6, 2016

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Rare is defined as "something not found in large numbers."

Our list of rare cars built in the US only includes those models that were intended to be sold to the general public. That knocks out some rare classics like the 1964 Ford GT 40 and the 1969 Chevy Camaro ZL1 that were both specifically designed for racing but leaves some real beauties whose numbers are small but whose popularity among collectors is huge.

1953 Chevrolet Corvette

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America's love affair with the Corvette began at the January 1953 Motorama auto show in NYC where it was introduced as a concept car. Nobody had seen an American sports car like this. Sleek, curvy, low to the ground with rocket ship taillights and a toothy grill this roadster was an immediate hit with the show crowd and auto critics alike. The praises for the Vette came rolling in but Chevrolet had built it purely as a show car and had no plans to put it in production.

And then they changed their mind.

Not wanting to risk the farm on a new untried sports car, with the exception of one major innovation the original Corvettes were made from off the shelf parts from other GM cars. The innovation was fiberglass. With the Korean War going on steel was difficult to come by so Chevy became the first manufacturer to mass produce an entirely fiberglass body. The engine was a 235 cu. in. inline six cylinder used in passenger cars tweaked just a tad by adding three single barrel carburetors and dual exhaust.

They hand built 300 of them, all in polo white with red interiors. The option list was short; an AM radio and a heater. The price…$3498 fully loaded as it were. Today if you can find one of the 300 expect to pay north of $200,000.

1949 Mercury Two Door Coupe

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Okay, this one comes close to violating our ban on cars built specifically to race because the Hemi Superbird was a variant of the Road Runner that Plymouth built to attract racing phenomenon Richard Petty away from Ford. It is one of the oddest looking cars with a bolt on nose and a mile-high wing in the rear but when you drop a 426 Hemi engine under the hood looks take second place to performance.

Inside the Superbird is no great shakes. In fact it looks like a hardware salesman's commuter car complete with bench seats and vinyl covers. If however, that hardware-salesman decided to let it out on a straightaway he'd best be sure his nuts and bolts were firmly strapped in. This car was intended to win drag races and with the 425 hp and 490 lb-ft of torque you are in for the ride of your life if you keep your right foot planted.

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Petty did join Plymouth and won seven races in the Superbird in 1970. Plymouth built over 1900 Superbirds that year and many of them sat on dealer lots unsold because customers didn't like the weird wing design. However 138 of those vehicles had the Hemi installed and they went fast. In a recent auction one of those 138 which was originally sold for $5,503 in New Jersey, drew a winning bid of $226,000.

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The 13 Most Iconic Car Video Games of All Time

The best car video games through the years

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Racing isn’t just about the physical world – the roar of the engine, the thrill of taking a hairpin turn and blowing past an opponent, those can be found in the virtual world as well. We’ve loved car video games since they first debuted decades ago, and that love affair is still going strong today. Whether you’re an old-school gamer and raced for the first time on an Atari, or you’re more into modern gaming platforms like the Xbox One or PlayStation 4, there’s no doubt that you’ll recognize at least some of these awesome titles.

13. Spy Hunter

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While it doesn’t sound like a racing game (and it was only nominally part of the genre), 1983’s Spy Hunter gave you a Z28 outfitted with machine guns and unlimited ammunition. It also included anti-air missiles, smokescreens and other tools of the spy trade. It debuted from Midway, a game maker renowned for the balance and quality of their creations, and remains a top-rated game from back in the day.

12. Pole Position

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If you were a regular at the arcade, or later owned a console, there’s no doubt that you played Pole Position more than once. It featured almost 3D graphics, which were considered cutting edge at the time, and pitted your skills against other racers. It was one of the very first games to feature in-game advertising (which we didn’t mind at the time), as well as some actual segments of the Fuji racetrack.

11. F-Zero

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In the early 1990s, it was F-Zero that we all loved to play. This futuristic racer let you power up your jet engines and fly across the screen. There were magnets, mines and other pitfalls that stood between you and victory, and the Super Jet boost was the holy grail for most of us, so we could plow through the course at near-light speeds.

10. Super Mario Kart

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Debuting just a single year after F-Zero (1992), the first Mario Kart was a game changer (literally). If you look closely at the game, you’ll see the roots of many other popular games that would come down the line, including Forza and Gran Turismo.

9. Need for Speed

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This was one of the first racing games to go for real world authenticity in a big way. Need for Speed let you drive a wide range of cars, including the ever-popular Ferrari. Races took place on city streets, and the game’s popularity ensured that it was ported to everything from consoles to PCs in a hurry. It eventually became one of the most popular franchises in the racing segment.

8. Daytona USA

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Arcade regulars no doubt recall the Daytona USA game with its iconic seats, but it eventually made its way to consoles as well. It offered a wide range of track shapes and cars, and you could swap out parts and modify your racer with your winnings.

7. Twisted Metal

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Who doesn’t remember this racing game that featured everything from taxicabs to big rigs and clown cars? Twisted Metal attempted to combine the thrill of the race with the destruction of a combat game, and managed to do it surprisingly well. It spawned a series, although none of the sequels managed to capture the popularity of the first one

6. Streets of Sim City

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If you don’t recall this particular title, don’t worry. It came out back in 1997 for the PC only, and was based on the Sim City game, which was incredibly popular at the time. it let you build your city during the day, but take to the streets you’d paved at night, wreaking havoc and laying down rubber. It was also an interesting way to see your city up close and personal (and the car combat factor was also fun).

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5 Car Concepts That Could Be Our Future

A pixelated image of future concept cars

Jason Unrau
July 4, 2016

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Automotive technology is moving faster than ever. Whether bold or bland, vehicle designs are changing as well, but the basic premise has remainedcar unchanged for decades. A vehicle has four wheels that provide traction on the road with a driver behind the steering wheel. There’s a gas pedal and a brake, and sometimes a clutch.

Every once in a while, concepts are unveiled that turn the automotive world on its head. Some crazy technology has actually been introduced, or at least, it’s been discovered and talked about in a new concept that’s been designed. Often these innovations are shelved and never implemented in anything more than a concept car.

On a very rare occasion, a concept comes out that could change the automotive industry. Here are 5 examples of vehicle concepts that could truly change the future of how we drive.

Flying Cars

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This, folks, is a true story. An American company, Terrafugia, has developed an actual flying car design known as the Transition. It’s in its third generation of prototypes right now and could be in the air within the next year. It’s no joke!

The Terrafugia Transition uses wings that fold up alongside the vehicle body when it’s on the ground. The car version of the vehicle is street-legal and looks rather bizarre driving down the road but does so just fine. When it’s time to soar into the stratosphere, the wings unfurl and chopper-style rotors lift the Transition into the air.

The Terrafugia team expects the Transition to cruise at up to 200 miles per hour and maintain a flight distance of 500 miles. It could revolutionize commuting, that’s for sure!

Don’t expect to see many Terrafugia Transitions darting through the clouds in your neighborhood, however. You’ll likely need some form of pilot’s license to operate the Transition and costs are sure to be prohibitive too.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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This technology is in its infancy as well, It’s quite likely to disrupt the automotive industry as we know it today, replacing fossil fuels as the primary method of powering our vehicles. To top it all off, it’s the most renewable resource we have!

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCV) have just begun to hit the market. The 2016 Toyota Mirai uses FCV technology for its hybrid powertrain and it’s completely astounding! The hybrid vehicle uses a combination of hydrogen power and battery power to run its electric motors. It produces absolutely zero harmful emissions into the atmosphere and doesn’t burn a single drop of fossil fuel.

Cool Car Museums You Need to Visit

The inside of a car museum shows the appeal these facilities have for car enthusiasts

Steven Symes
June 23, 2016

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Normal people go on vacation, sit on the beach and sip some fruity drink probably served in a hollowed-out piece of fruit. Gearheads, on the other hand, hit up racetracks, famous stretches of road and car museums.

Your average individual would find a big building loaded with old cars mildly interesting for an hour or so. If you could spend all day basking in the glory of historical and rare automobiles, you need to start planning some trips to the following museums.

National Corvette Museum

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Anyone who's even remotely a fan of the Corvette has to take a trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky and visit this museum. A stable stock of 'Vettes that were owned by celebrities, won races, or mark manufacturing milestones are always on hand, plus different loaner vehicles from different people around the country.

Temporary exhibits also rotate regularly through the museum, keeping things fresh and giving you a reason to go back. You can also check out the temporary exhibit about the famous sinkhole that swallowed several of the Corvettes, with the actual cars on display.

While you're there, check out GM's Bowling Green Assembly Plant, which is where all Corvettes are born. The guided tour lets you see up close and personal how the American sports cars are made, which is just as fascinating as the museum.

Porsche Museum

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Fans of the brand have to visit this museum, which is of course located in Stuttgart, Germany. It's loaded with rare road and track vehicles, like the Pink Pig or the 959, which are scattered about on several floors.

It's fair to say that few, if any, car museums are as avant-garde as this one. It also might be one of the most technologically advanced out there. Interactive exhibits are scattered among the cars, telling more about their history, the people who made them, and their impact on the automotive landscape. Most impressive is the Porsche Touchwall, which shows visitors every vehicle Porsche ever made, using over 3,000 pictures as a way to thoroughly examine each one.

European Cars We Wish Came To North America

European cars like this one illustrate the unique nature of exotic cars

Jason Unrau
June 16, 2016

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We have some amazing cars in North America. We have vehicles from the top car makers in the industry and we have some truly spectacular specialty cars that would astound even the most discriminating driver. You can drive an Aston Martin. You can own a Ferrari. With a little work, you can even track down a Tesla or Fisker. But no matter what, there are some European cars we wish came to North America but probably never will.

Oh, there are reasons they don’t come this side of the pond. You might hear that a car won’t meet crash standards in the US. The carmaker may not think a particular model will sell well enough, and may never develop it into a left-hand-drive vehicle. Or, it may have to do with politics and taxes and all that stuff that irks us.

Whatever the case, we simply won’t see some truly beautiful and unique cars in North America. Check out these European cars, then weigh in on the discussion.

Alfa Romeo MiTo

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In the US, we can get the higher-end Alfa Romeo cars like the Giulia, 4C, and 4C Spyder. What we don’t have is an affordable Alfa in the lineup, and the MiTo would fill that role nicely.

It’s a subcompact car that, admittedly, looks and feels like it belongs in the UK, but there’s a place for it in the Americas as well. It’s only 78 horsepower with the base engine, or you can choose the 105-hp Twinair gas engine or the 120-hp diesel. What’s more impressive is the interior fit and finish, and the high-quality materials and features on even the base model. You can upgrade to leather, fit bronze alloy wheels, or opt for a Bose sound system or sunroof. It’s a car high-end commuters could get used to…

BMW 1-series 3-Door

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For a short time, BMW tried their 1-series in North America. Now, you’ll have to head overseas if you want to find this spunky little number. The 1-series 3-door hatch could make a splash in the US.

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It’s a hot hatch if you’ve ever seen one, although the shape is slightly phallic. You can get the 1-series in a few different packages, from the base-model 116 ED plus right up through the class-leading M135i. No matter which one you choose, it’s peppy enough to make you smile. The M135i, in particular, has a 3-liter twin-turbo that might get you a little…ahem…excited.

We won’t see this one in the US, though. Apparently Americans just aren’t fond of the 1-series much.

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Ford Mustang Through the Generations

Ford mustang generations have always been iconic

Jason Unrau
June 10, 2016

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It’s the longest continuous production run of any mass-market car in the world. It has won races all across the world in classes ranging from stock car to funny car and NASCAR. It has posted impressive sales numbers annually, despite a shift towards efficiency in the auto market in the eighties. It’s the Ford Mustang.

The Ford Mustang is the original “pony car”. It sparked a whole generation of sports cars that focused on performance and style and has led the pack since it hit the sales market in the second half of 1964. Production began on the classic in March of ’64 in Dearborn, Michigan, and hasn’t stopped.

Check out the Ford Mustang through its six generations.

Generation I: 1964 ½ to 1973 Ford Mustang

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The 1964 ½ Ford Mustang beat Chevrolet to the punch with a production sports car for the masses. While the VIN number and all supporting documentation showing them as 1965 models, the 1964 ½ ‘Stang blew the doors off the industry. In the United States alone, over 121,000 were sold in the first five months. And that number was just the tip of the iceberg…

In 1965, Ford sold nearly 560,000 Mustangs in the US. In 1966, there were 607,568 sold. Sales were gangbusters and it’s easy to see why. What we now consider classic stylings were aggressive, sleek, and sporty for its time, yet the Ford Mustang was still economical enough that common people could buy them.

Under the hood, engine choices were limited but satisfactory. The option of either a six-cylinder or eight cylinder engine gave buyers the choice of up to 210 horsepower. Initial body choices included the hardtop and convertible models, with the fastback joining the ranks in 1965.

Later in the generation, the SportsRoof entered the equation as did the larger 302 c.i. V8 engine. The Boss 429, Boss 302 and Mach 1 editions rolled out with massive performance upgrades, and the Grande model was released in 1969 with a luxury foundation for quieter and more refined operation.

The 1971-73 models were much heavier, bulkier, and were referred to as “fat and lazy”. The cars were 800 lbs heavier than ever, 3 inches wider, and had poor sight lines for the driver with flat and ugly roof lines. The sales numbers dropped like a rock and a redesign was nothing less than required.

Generation II: 1974 to 1978 Ford Mustang

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The second generation of Ford Mustang, also known as the Mustang II, was based on the Ford Pinto Its design was less awe-inspiring than its predecessor’s, though the sales numbers were bolstered – from 1973 to 1974, sales nearly tripled.

While the Ford Mustang returned to its original size and weight, its engine options were mostly bland. A 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine borrowed from the Pinto, a 2.8-liter V6, and the 4.9-liter (302 c.i.) V-8 were available. New U.S. emissions and safety regulations meant additional controls, resulting in extra weight from those systems.

8 Mind-Bending Supercar Crashes

An epic accident shows the carnage involved with supercar crashes

Jason Unrau
June 3, 2016

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It’s a fantasy world where precision engineering and drop-dead gorgeous design collide. The supercar realm is dominated by just a handful of names that include Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche, along with a select few others. That fantasy world quickly becomes a nightmare when a supercar crashes, however.

Well, nightmare may not be quite the right word for it. Maybe a better term would be train wreck. It’s a situation where, despite the obvious damage and destruction that could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, you just can’t seem to tear your eyes away.

Unfortunately, just because your car can drive fast doesn’t mean you have the skill to handle it. That’s often the case in supercar crashes – a show-off decides he’s got something to prove and ends up pushing the car beyond what his skill can control.

While there are hundreds to choose from, there are some supercar crashes that are simply jaw-dropping. Here are 10 of the most mind-bending supercar crashes you’ll ever see.

Budapest LaFerrari Crash

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Late last year, a driver in Budapest decided that he wasn’t satisfied trailing another vehicle in traffic. Instead, he thought it to be a great idea to juice it around a slower-moving car and speed past. The problem with his plan is that Budapest roads aren’t perfect. He lost traction with his $1.4 million car and the front end dove to the right side… into parked cars.

The image may not look like anything more than an unfortunate fender-bender but rest assured, it’s probably over $200,000 in damage to the Italian-built supercar.

London Lamborghini Aventador Smash

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It doesn’t pay to drive irresponsibly on tight streets, which this Aventador driver learns the hard way. Zipping down Sloan Street, an unsuspecting driver turns their compact car onto the roadway and the speeding Lambo doesn’t have room to get by without a crash.

It looks like the driver nearly avoids contact, but just enough of a touch sends the supercar airborne, resulting in massive damage to the Aventador.

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Which V-12 Car Is Your Top Pick?

A Pagani Huayra is a popular V-12 car of choice

Jason Unrau
May 30, 2016

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There’s nothing quite like the growl of a V-12 car engine at idle. Well, almost nothing. The sound of a V-12 screaming up to redline as it rips away from the line is just as sexy. And, it’s not something you see every day.

V-12 car engines have been reserved for the elite of the automotive world since their inception. Names like Daimler, Cadillac, Packard, and Lincoln were some of the only early vehicles to be blessed with a roaring, ultra-powerful V-12.

Now, V-12 engines are even more elite. They are highly tuned masterpieces of engineering used for the top level of performance and luxury. Capable of achieving never-before-seen horsepower and speed ratings, you’ll find these marvelous engines in poster cars.

Here are the top seven V-12 car models.

Ferrari LaFerrari

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Arguably the pinnacle in automotive technology and performance, the LaFerrari is based on the structure of a Formula One racecar. Its carbon fiber construction and driver-centric cockpit reinforce the concept although it’s much roomier and feature-heavy than an F1 car.

At its core, the LaFerrari has a V-12 engine with 6.3 liters of displacement that produces a whopping 789 horsepower. While power production doesn’t get much better than that from a V-12, Ferrari decided to throw an electric motor into the mix to hop the total production up to 949 ponies.

What does that 949 horsepower get you? A sub-three second zero to sixty acceleration and a top speed of 217 miles per hour.

Lamborghini Centenario

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This year, 2016, would have been the 100^th birthday of Ferruccio Lamborghini, the founder of one of the highest profile car companies in the world. A fitting tribute is to manufacture perhaps the ultimate Lamborghini ever.

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The Centenario shares the same 6.5-liter V-12 engine as the Aventador with 760 horsepower. Nearly keeping pace with the LaFerrari, the Centenario is a 3-second running in the zero to sixty mph category and shares the same top speed – 217 miles per hour.

A cool $1.9 million is all it takes to own one of the 40 ever built.

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