Lexus LFA Launches with World-First SRS Seat Belt Airbag
Takata's Airbelt system debuts on the 2011 Lexus LFA, integrating airbag technology into the seat belt to enhance occupant protection in high-performance supercars.
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Takata's Airbelt system debuts on the 2011 Lexus LFA, integrating airbag technology into the seat belt to enhance occupant protection in high-performance supercars.
Audi’s RS 5 Coupé has claimed the top spot in the “Production Coupes” category of the 2010 “SportsCar of the Year” awards, with strong showings for several other Audi performance models.
Chevrolet announced the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition at $90,960, combining Z06 power with ZR1 technology and restricting production to just 500 units.
Lamborghini’s 2012 Aventador LP700-4 debuts with a carbon fibre monocoque, a new 6.5-litre V12 and all-wheel drive, replacing the Murciélago and raising the bar for the brand’s flagship.
Nissan’s 2011 GT-R arrives in Japanese showrooms with 530PS, improved handling, and expanded model range, including the bespoke EGOIST and track-only Club Track editions.
Nissan’s 2012 GT-R arrives with over 500PS, a strengthened chassis, revised suspension and larger brakes, aiming for sharper handling and even greater performance.
Fresh images showcase the rare Pagani Zonda HH, a bespoke convertible blending the lightest and most exclusive components from special edition Zondas with the Cinque’s 7.3-litre V12.
A video from Russia pits the 1001hp Bugatti Veyron against the biofuel-powered 1018bhp Koenigsegg CCXR, highlighting the rivalry between two of the world’s fastest production cars.
Independent Swiss measurements found the Ferrari 458 Italia weighing nearly 200 kg more than Ferrari’s official dry figure, reviving debate about supercar weight claims.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May build homemade motorhomes for a West Country holiday, while the Audi R8 V10 Spyder and Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet face review under open skies.
Spyker is developing a longer, wider and more comfortable GT2 model tailored for China, with a debut scheduled for October and a four-door in the pipeline.
The last Dodge Viper, a bespoke SRT10 Coupe, has rolled off the Detroit line, bringing nearly two decades of production at Conner Avenue Assembly to a close.
The first episode of Top Gear’s fifteenth series features the Bentley Continental Supersports, a new Reasonably Priced Car, and a dramatic Hilux ascent in Iceland.
Bugatti confirms its Veyron 16.4 SuperSport will cost $2.4 million, with only 30 units planned before production ends after its August debut at Pebble Beach.
A Swiss company linked to Maybach is building Exelero replicas powered by Dodge Viper V10 engines, offering customisation and delivery in four months for $670,000.
Ford, Nissan, Infiniti and BMW models offer sub-five-second 0–60mph times and top speeds over 150mph, all while keeping below the $50,000 mark.
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has been voted Germany’s most attractive new car in a major public poll, with the E-Class Cabriolet and F 800 Style concept also recognised.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park, will welcome visitors from 28 October 2010, just ahead of the second Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
One of only two Bertone Mantides built was seen in Dubai, highlighting the city’s status as a magnet for rare and ultra-exclusive supercars.
Chevrolet’s 2011 Corvette Z06 receives a new Z07 performance package, carbon ceramic brakes, upgraded tyres and revised exhaust, aiming to sharpen the track-focused model for keen drivers.
Ferrari’s 599 GTO, limited to 599 units, brings race-derived technology and a 670hp V12 to the road, eclipsing previous models as the marque’s quickest production car.
The final episode of Top Gear’s fourteenth series lines up the Lexus LFA, Mercedes SLS AMG and Vauxhall VXR Insignia for a supercar showdown, with challenges across continents.
The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, featuring a supercharged V8, will make its world premiere at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit before entering production in summer 2010.
Jeremy Clarkson drives the rear-wheel-drive Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Balboni while Hammond and May tackle a rally car challenge in this November 2009 episode.