Le Mans-Bred Ferrari 499P Modificata Is The Ultimate Track Day Toy
The car shares much of its hardware with the Ferrari 499P that won Le Mans in 2023, but sidesteps the rules and power restrictions of international motorsport.
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The car shares much of its hardware with the Ferrari 499P that won Le Mans in 2023, but sidesteps the rules and power restrictions of international motorsport.
The Simurgh, a sleek supercar built in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, has made an appearance at the Geneva International Motor Show. Despite its unfinished interiors and uneven windshield sealing, the car's unique design aims to put Afghanistan on the map. Powered by a four-cylinder engine, the Simurgh attracted attention after a video of a previous version went viral. Its creators hope to secure €30 million ($49 million) to refine the car and enter it into the prestigious Le Mans race.
When the BMW Group's Rosslyn plant began operations in 1973, it was the first facility outside of Germany to produce BMW models. So began a unique relationship with the South African market.
Aston Martin has confirmed plans to compete for overall victory at Le Mans with a racing version of its Valkyrie hypercar, starting in 2025.
British-based sportscar maker returns to endurance races with hypercar prototype