Mark Twain once said: “There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible.” While many would-be inventors, designers, writers or creatives in any genre may bristle at the notion, if you can accept that your one-of-a-kind idea is simply a new iteration of something that already exists, you can find endless inspiration in the every day, the mundane and the ordinary.
In the case of Craighill’s knife, it was one specific Southwestern reptile that provided all the inspiration needed for its latest release. Meet the Sidewinder: a sculpture masquerading as a knife, with an innovative opening mechanism that mimics the smooth motion of a snake slithering over the sand, coiling and twisting with grace and ease.
The Sidewinder Strikes
The Sidewinder’s blade is sharp, but it’s the design that catches the eye.Craighill
While many knives hang their hats on durability, functionality and brawn, the Sidewinder takes a different approach. Built for connoisseurs of everyday carry and with a focus on beauty, Craighill’s collaboration with design duo Chen Chen and Kai Williams speaks to the collectors of the EDC world. It was crafted as an homage to the beauty of the captivating tracks left by its namesake, and features an opening mechanism that hinges on ingenuity, disrupting what a traditional pocket knife looks like.
The Sidewinder’s unique design relies on two interlocking pieces of stainless steel, one stone-washed and the other black PVD-coated, held together by an interlocking mechanical hilt. The two pieces hinge away from and then rejoin one another in a dance that mimics the unhurried and elegant movements of a snake. At 5.6 ounces, the Sidewinder has enough heft to be noticed in the hand and pocket, but it won’t weigh you down if you decide to take it into the real world, rather than relegating it to desk decor. The 2.5 inch, drop-point blade has a deep belly and a fine tip, ideal for slicing and cutting everyday items.
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Internally, like most purifiers, the Windmill packs in a pre-filter for capturing hair and dust, an activated carbon filter for odors and VOCs, and finally, a True HEPA filter to block 99.97% of airborne pollutants.
In addition to good looks and layers of filtration, the Windmill Air Purifier offers a bevy of running modes and smart features, similar to other more advanced machines on the market. Users can choose between three fan speeds, boost and eco modes. They can also use an app to see room air quality, check in on the filter’s lifespan, turn button beeps off or on, and even schedule certain modes to kick on or off, which seems particularly useful for sleeping.
There are two sleep modes on the machine. Whisper lowers noise output to just 16 dB, while white noise ramps things up to a random noise-drowning hum of 47 dBs, which is supposedly research-backed for better sleep. Unlike many other purifiers, which ask you to choose between keeping the device’s LED button lights lit, off, or covered, Windmill’s unit offers an auto fading mode that’ll turn lights off after 3 seconds. You can, of course, adjust the setting to keep them on or totally off.
But is it worth the price?
The Windmill Air Purifier is more expensive than other well-regarded air purifiers offering similar features and cleaning chops. Windmill
he Windmill Air Purifier looks like a well-rounded package with outstanding aesthetic details. But at $459, it’s also very expensive for what it is.
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The Ultraboost 5X was just unveiled in July, but runners can already snag pairs of men’s and women’s versions for 25% off.
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Adidas’s Ultraboost running shoe line has become one of the most popular athletic sneakers in the world since its launch in 2015. The latest addition to the family, the Ultraboost 5, was unveiled in July just a few months ago, and predictably took over the internet for several days. Now, just a few months after being announced, Adidas is already selling select versions of the flagship sneaker for 25% in a variety of great looking colors.
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Adidas Ultraboost 5X
The Difference Between “Caged” and “Uncaged”
The raised plastic portion that includes Adidas’s iconic three stripes logo is referred to as a cage in shoe parlance. Adidas
Traditionally, Adidas has offered both “caged” and “uncaged” versions of the Ultraboost silhouette to accommodate various runner fit preferences.
For anyone who doesn’t speak running shoes, the term cage refers to the TPU lacing system that partially shrouds the upper of baseline versions of the Ultraboost. Some runners like having this cage feature to lock in a tighter fit. Others hate the weight the feature adds and the pressure it can apply to their feet, preferring the “freer” feel of the uncaged version.
Here are some of our favorite deals — up to 50% off — from CRKT, Spyderco, Kershaw, Gerber and more.
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Fall is a time for tailgates and campfires, pumpkin carving and pumpkin pie eating — all experiences that can be enhanced by the presence of a trusty blade.
Even though Prime Day is now behind us, you can still score such a blade (or bladeless multi-tool) at a discount via Amazon.
These aren’t Panaphonics, Magnetbox and Sorny type knives either. Yes, there are plenty of knockoffs for the taking, but there are also a number of knives from respected brands that are well worth full price — and simply twice as sweet when they are up to half off.
Spyderco
Spyderco Tenacious
This mid-sized folder boasts a 3.39-inch 8Cr13MoV stainless blade, ergonomic fiberglass handle, trademark Spyderco hole for easy deployment and a four-way pocket clip to carry any way you want.
Kershaw
Kershaw Leek
With a 3-inch modified drop-point Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel blade, SpeedSafe Assisted Opening and anodized aluminum handle, this ambidextrous flipper handles detail work and daily cutting tasks equally well.
Gerber Gear
Gerber Gear 06 FAST
FAST is short for “forward action spring technology,” meaning this knife’s 3.75-inch stainless steel serrated tanto blade deploys in a flash. It’s optimized for piercing, picking, cutting and ripping, making it an ideal backcountry EDC tool.
Civivi
Civivi Mini Praxis
Proving smaller can be better, one of Civivi’s most practical and popular pocket knives boasts a 2.98-inch black stonewash D2 steel blade deployed via a lively flipper, grippy G10 handle and pocket clip for easy carry.
CRKT
CRKT M40-02
Designed by Kit Carson, this underrated flipper boasts a stainless steel tanto blade, glass-reinforced nylon and aluminum bolster handle and swift deployment eased by an IKBS ball bearing pivot system, held in place with a Deadbolt lock and returned home with the touch of a button.
Leatherman
Leatherman Style PS
This keychain-sized multi-tool eschews blades in favor of TSA compliance while still offering plenty of handy functions including spring action pliers, a file, scissors, bottle opener and mini-screwdriver — and hey you can still probably extract a slice of pumpkin pie with the file.
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Yet previous iterations have always felt a little flat. Too bulky. Too firm. Not quite quick enough. The black sheep of the Nike Zoom family.
After a full redesign, the upcoming Zoom Fly 6 may finally put those concerns to bed. Could this be the new super trainer to beat?
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Nike Zoom Fly 6
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Unlike the Pegasus Plus, the Zoom Fly has always featured the same full-length carbon fiber plate found in the record-breaking Vaporfly and Alphafly models.
But a plate without a worthy midsole is like a tire without air.
The new version brings top-shelf ZoomX to the line — the real deal, not recycled ZoomX in the Zoom Fly 5 — combined with EVA-based SR-02. The pairing not only means more snap than earlier versions in the series but less weight, too.
Efficient and lightweight, ZoomX foam is Nike’s top-shelf midsole compound.Nike
According to Nike, the Zoom Fly 6 shaves 10 percent of its total weight from the previous generation — a difference of 25 to 30 grams depending on the size.
The upper, too, received a refresh. Here, two layers of mesh result in a sock-like fit that “aims to replicate the race day experience on any training run,” Nike says.
Two mesh layers combine for a sock-like fit akin to Nike’s fastest race-day shoes.Nike
Pricing and availability
As always, the Zoom Fly sounds like the best of both worlds: stable but snappy and endlessly versatile.
“This is the shoe runners should choose for their workouts all week long, instead of the ‘super shoes’ some are using for their long runs and fartleks,” says Eliud Kipchoge, who played a role in the shoe’s development, according to a press release.
The Zoom Fly 6 will cost $170 when it releases in November.Nike
Do the new changes stack up to a shoe that lives up to its promise? We’ll find out when it hits streets next month. The Zoom Fly will be available from November 1 for $170.
Given the mission of the REMADE program, crafting simple neckties made from swaths of used technical materials feels like a clever (and low-lift) strategy for turning old outdoor gear into coveted fashion treasures. But apparently, making a tie out of technical jacket fabric isn’t as easy as it seems. As the collection’s launch page states, “keeping the sharp edges and keeping it really clean was quite tough and not what that fabric is designed to do.”
Plus a Touch of Exclusivity
Pairing a skinny black tie with a classic down puffer jacket doesn’t seem all that out of place in 2024, does it?End
Making an upcycled tie from discarded outdoor apparel won’t move the needle much if no one will buy it. That’s at least one explanation for why The North Face might’ve cautiously decided to make the item a limited release and soon-to-be collector’s item.
Though the tie is technically priced at just $79, which is pretty damn reasonable these days, earning the chance to pay that amount requires signing up for a draw on End’s release launch website and keeping your fingers crossed. Based on the countdown timer on End’s site, winners of the draw should be notified by the end of the day, October 10th, 2024.
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This go-around, the deals range far and wide, and they cover everything from AirPods and Sonos soundbars to Yeti mugs and Breville espresso machines. So whether you’re shopping for yourself or want to get a head start on the holidays, browse our team’s top picks below.
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The updated version of Anker’s popular magnetic power bank is now Qi2 certified, meaning its compatible with all manner of phones, not just Apple. It also includes an integrated screen that can show how much battery power is left and how much time is required to recharge the power bank.
Amazon
All-Time Low Price
WiiM Amp: Multiroom Streaming Amplifier
The WiiM Amp has enchanted the hi-fi community since it’s launch due to it’s ability to transform any pair of passive speakers into a modern, lossless streaming hi-fi system and/or a two channel home theater system. This is the first time we’ve seen any discount on the device on Amazon.
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All-Time Low Price
Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker
Beats revived the Beats Pill speaker just this year. Despite its portable form factor, the new version is universally lauded as a powerful and well-detailed speaker that produces punchy sound. This is also the first discount we’ve ever seen for the unit.
Apple
All-Time Low Price
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen a new set hit on Amazon. Even after unveiling the new AirPods 4, the AirPods Pro 2 are still the most advanced AirPods Apple sells and should stay that way at least through the rest of this year. They’re also slated to get new hearing health and hearing aid functionality in the coming months.
Apple
SAVE 5 – 6%
Apple Watch Series 10
Apple’s newest smartwatch is the best option for most people, thanks to its bigger and fancier display and its fast-charging capabilities.
Amazon
SAVE 8%
Apple Watch Ultra 2
The most capable and extreme version of the Apple Watch boasts a rugged titanium case, 100m of water resistance and enhanced health and fitness features.
Amazon
All-Time Low Price
Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charger
Anker’s portable 3-in-1 charger is Qi2 certified, meaning it can fast charge Apple and Android devices alike at up to 15W. Its foldable design also makes it easy to pack and then setup on a nightstand or desk.
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All-Time Low Price
Apple iPad Pro 11 (M4)
This is the lowest price we’ve seen Apple’s premier tablet hit so far. Make sure to click the check box for an extra $50 off.
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All-Time Low Price
Apple Pencil Pro
Apple’s most advanced stylus is available now for the lowest price we’ve seen since it launched.
Sonos
All-Time Low Pric
Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
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All-Time Low Price
Sonos Sub (Gen 3)
Adding Sonos’s powerful sub is the best way to bring true cinematic oomph and rich depth to existing Sonos systems. Currently Amazon is selling the white version at the lowest price we’ve ever seen it hit.
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All-Time Low Price
Sonos Sub Mini
Sonos Sub Mini is a great option for adding extra base to smaller rooms when paired with a set of Era 100s or one of Sonos three soundbars.
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All-Time Low Price
Sonos Era 100
Released in 2023, the Era 100 is the successor to the One and Sonos’s main entry-level smart speaker. It plays stereo sound and supports Bluetooth and line-in (USB-C) connectivity, so you can connect it directly to a turntable or computer (with an adapter).
Bose
All-Time Low Price
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
This is the lowest price we’ve seen Bose’s flagship noise-canceling headphones hit. Released in late 2023, the QuietComfort Ultra feature upgraded ANC and a comfier and more travel-friendly design.
They aren’t as good as the more recent Studio Buds +. Still, they offer active noise-cancellation, easy pairing with iOS and Android devices, and have an excellent battery life. And at this price they cost even less than Apple’s basic AirPods.
Amazon
All-Time Low Price
AirPods Max (Lightning)
Apple’s 2020-released noise-canceling headphones are exactly the same as the new versions, except they charge via Lightning instead of USB-C and are available in different color finishes. Despite being older, they’re still some of the best noise-canceling headphones for iPhone users. Admittedly, they’ve been heavily discounted for some time, but this is the best price we’ve seen.
Amazon
Save $40
Anker 747 Charger 150W USB-C Charger
Just because you own a power-hungry laptop doesn’t mean you’re doomed to sticking with a single port charging brick. Anker’s 747 can output up to 100W to a single device for fast charging even larger MacBook Pros. It also packs plenty of power for charging smaller devices simultaneously like tablets and phones. Size-wise, the brick is 38% smaller than the single port 140W charging brick sold by Apple.
OUTDOOR & FITNESS DEALS
Amazon
Save $9
BESTEK 300W Car Power Inverter
A power inverter is a great accessory to have on hand for camping, tailgating and emergencies. Bestek’s excellent option features two AC outlets along with a USB-C port capable of outputting up to 65W and with a more traditional USB-A port.
Amazon
Save $20
Therabody Wave Series Wave Duo
Therabody’s vibrating foam roller is a powerful and portable tool that can help relieve pain and accelerate recovery.
Amazon
Save $559
Thule EasyFold XT 2 Hitch Bike Rack
Thule’s robust hitch bike rack is purposefully built to carry two heavy e-bikes or mountain bikes weighing up to 65 lbs a piece. The brand has come out with a newer version of this rack recently, which explains the steep discount, but the original is still an excellent option.
Amazon
Save $7
Yeti Rambler 20 oz Stainless Steel Tumbler
Select colors of our upgrade pick for best travel mug are on sale for close to the lowest price we’ve seen.
Amazon
Save $11
YETI Rambler 26 oz Straw Cup
A slighter bigger take on the rambler without a handle is available for a nice discount in select colors.
Amazon
Save $30
YETI Beverage / Ice Bucket
Yeti’s beverage bucket can chill six longneck bottles of beer or three bottles of wine. This Prime Day deal applies to a few different color ways.
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Save $8
YETI Rambler Tumbler with Handle and Straw Lid
A 25 oz. version of YETI’s Rambler line with a handle and straw holds plenty and fits easily into cupholders.
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All-Time Low Price
Leatherman Wave+ Bit Driver Extender Kit
This kit includes Leatherman’s excellent Wave+ tool along with the bit driver kit that transforms the tool into a full-fledged screwdriver. The last time we’ve seen this price point was Father’s day earlier this year.
Amazon
All-Time Low Price
DOMETIC CFX3 35 Portable Refrigerator and Freezer
This portable powered food cooler can keep items as cold as –7 °F and can be powered by AC/DC as well as solar panels making it a great accessory for overlanding, camping or drivers who just spend a lot of time on the road.
RTIC
All-Time Low Price
RTIC Chillout 24 Can Backpack Cooler
RTIC’s versatile backpack cooler is perfect for day hikes, beach trips and more. In addition to holding up to 24 cans, the bag also features a large ventilated front pocket for storing towels, bathing suits and jackets as well as two external mesh pockets for water bottles. This is the lowest price we’ve seen this cooler hit.
Amazon
Save $17
RTIC 28 Can Everyday Cooler
RTIC’s more traditional small soft cooler can hold 28 cans. We also like the integrated bottle opener.
Yeti
YETI Rambler 46 oz Bottle with Chug Cap
“The Rambler Bottle is my day-in day-out choice for hydration,” says legendary mountaineer Conrad Anker. Perhaps it should be yours too. Other sizes such as 18 oz and 36 oz are also 20% off.
Yeti
YETI Roadie 24 Cooler, Agave Teal
This most excellent cooler is tall enough to fit wine bottles, 18 cans with a 2:1 ice-to-can ratio, or 24 lbs of just ice. The catch with this deal is, it only applies to one colorway: Agave Teal.
Amazon
All-Time Low Price
Peloton Bike+
Peloton may not be the home fitness juggernaut it once was, but the updated version of its a popular bike is still one of the best home fitness machines on the market. A massive touch screen capable of rotating 360 degrees separates this version from the original and makes it easier to use the machine for more than just cycling classes.
Therabody
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TheraGun Prime Quiet Deep Tissue Therapy Massage Gun
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This smart inflatable lantern is an excellent lighting option for camping and emergencies. It’s got enough juice to generate 100 hours of light on low mode or recharge most phones 2 to 3 times. It can also fully recharge with 16-20 hours of direct outdoor sunlight (approximately 2-3 days depending on location and time of year) or in 4 hours by USB (cord included).
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Vitamix’s more advanced blender line has features that’ll appeal to serious cooking enthusiasts including compatibility with a variety of different container sizes that wireless communicates with the base to automatically adjust blending times. This is within $40 of the lowest price we’ve seen this hit.
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Branch’s standing desk stands out for its compact 36 x 24 inch desktop, 10 year warranty and OLED control panel. This deal applies to several different top colors and leg combinations.
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This humble machine may have a small footprint but it pulls consistent, clean shots. Though you’ll need a separate grinder, it comes with a manual tamp.
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For many, smoking and barbecuing meats is an all-day affair, but it usually also comes at the expense of leisure. This smart thermometer will ensure your brother’s favorite cuts are all still cooked thoroughly while letting him take more of a breather by sending the vital info right to his phone.
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Nectar has become one of the most popular online mattress brands out there. This is the lowest price we’ve seen the brands’ baseline queen mattress ever hit.
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The pro version of everyone’s favorite multicooker combines ten devices in one, including pressure cooker, sous vide, yogurt maker and more.
The bigger version of the AeroPress makes double the coffee amount of coffee as the original, or about two full cups of coffee per batch, which is great for couples traveling. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen this brewer hit.
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Blueair is widely regarded as one of the best air purifier makers. The 311i Max is a goldilocks-sized version that’s big enough to clean up to 1,858 feet without taking up too much floor space. This is the lowest price we’ve seen this model hit by about $10.
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Ray-Ban’s Clubmaster sunglasses are an all-time classic. A variety of styles are on sale in various colors in sizes.
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Travelpro Maxlite Air Hardside Expandable Checked Luggage (Medium)
Travelpro has a well-earned reputation as being one of the most beloved brands by pilots and flight attendants. This is the lowest price we’ve seen the brand’s sleek polycarbonate checked-sized bag hit since last November.
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Hennessey dropped a bit of a surprise bomb Tuesday by announcing that it will build — and has already sold — a limited number its Venom F5 supercars with gated manual transmissions dubbed the Venom F5-M (the “M” is for manual, if that wasn’t obvious). Hennessey said it had always wanted to build an “old school” version of its homebrew performance machine that offered the engagement unique to a manual gearbox. Today, it’s here, and as I noted above, already gone.
The limited run should come as no surprise. Hennessey Special Vehicles may have serious funding, but it’s still no mainstream production outfit. Only 12 examples of the manual F5 will be produced, and each will ship with a unique livery, making all 12 distinct. The cost of this exclusivity? $2.65 million.
“Driving the Venom F5 is already a full body experience that thrills, inspires, and never gets old,” Hennessey said in its announcement, “but, we never say that’s enough, we never stand still. That’s why we’ve dived deeper into the sensation of driving, finding every touchpoint to deliver connection, feedback, sound, and engagement. We believe that the Venom F5-M Roadster will be the most intense, immersive, and extreme driving experience on the planet, and a dozen lucky customers get to join us for the ride!”
In addition to their bespoke treatments, manual variants can also be easily spotted from a distance thanks to their unique tail fin (with an American flag on it, in the case of the example photographed here). If you’re close enough to peek inside, the shifter itself is probably a dead giveaway. Hennessey says the cockpit was redesigned to make it a central fixture of the cabin.
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September 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Hennessey announces sold-out run of manual Venom F5-Ms
In 1958, the four Walklett brothers founded Ginetta as a race car maker with the same focus on light weight and super-sharp performance as better-known companies like Ace, Caterham and Lotus. Today, the company makes race and road cars, organizes one-make series’ like the Ginetta Challenge run here in the U.S., and sells the GT6 Evo for FIA GT racing around the world. At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the company displayed its entry to the supercar game, a fair few levels above the 450-horsepower retro Ginetta G10 and modern Ginetta GTR. At the time, the former Akula (in the related gallery below) was projected to make 600 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque from a 6.0-liter V8, drape carbon fiber body panels over a carbon moncoque for curb weight of 2,535 pounds and a 49:51 weight balance, be limited to 20 units, and cost about 400,000 Great British Pounds.
Five years on, the production version of the Akula is ready, and almost all of the above numbers have been revised. The carbon monocoque stays, as do the steel roll cage and carbon fiber body panels. Carbon fiber subframes help support a double wishbone suspension with adjustable, pushrod-activated dampers all around; the front and rear roll bars are adjustable as well. The street engine is a billet aluminum block bored out to 6.4 liters divided among eight cylinders, sending 600 horsepower and 494 pound-feet of torque to the back axle through a limited-slip differential. Weight balance is now an ideal 50:50. Getting the 2,623-pound coupe from standstill to 62 miles per hour is said to take 2.9 seconds, the engine not running out of steam until the far side of 180 mph. That’s likely achieved with the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, owners who want to ultimate engagement will select the six-speed manual.
Instead of the show car’s 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels, the retail Akula sits no 20-inch aluminum wheels. The P Zero rubber comes sized 265/35 in front, 305/35 in back. Behind the center-lock wheels, the standard ABS-equipped brake package gets four-piston calipers clamping 14.2-inch rotors at the four corners. An Akula Race Package upgrades to carbon ceramics, and installs a six-point racing harness.
Even though the aero-optimized bodywork is toned down from the Geneva car, there should be no doubt as to what the Akula was made to do. The interior reinforces the point even better than the copious ducting. Ginetta built the seats into the moncoque, making the steering wheel and pedal box electronically adjustable. Buyers will need to swing by the Ginetta offices to have their cars’ seats formed to their specific backsides.
However, touring is also a vital part of the brief. There’s a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, the iPhone kept ready with a wireless phone charger. The trunk holds nearly 17 cubic feet. And the 26.4-gallon gas tank is claimed to power a range of around 450 miles.
In 2019, Ginetta said it planned to build 20 Akulas in the first year of production. Now, the little firm plans to build just 20 Akulas, period, celebrating the 20-year anniversary of Dr. Lawrence Tomlinson buying the company. Pricing starts at 275,000 Great British Pounds ($362,400 U.S.) , and it’s not too late to get a build slot.
Oh, and if you’re wondering about the name, akula is Russian for “shark.”
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There are more hypercars on sale in the U.S. than there are new cars under $20,000. Sure, that’s still just a handful, but it doesn’t take much to make a crowd at more than seven figures; as it was with Greek mythology, so it is with $2M cars, a few Titans go a long way. With that kind of competition, it’s not enough for hypercars to make big horsepower, they need to prove their prowess with it. We’re too early in the game to call what’s happening the beginning of laptime wars, but factions keep firing shots at one another. Swedish outfit Koenigsegg and U.S. outfit Czinger exchanged the latest rounds on the battlegrounds of Laguna Seca. In 2021, Czinger development driver Joel Miller drove a 21C to a new record around the famous 2.2-mile Northern California track with a time of 1:25.44. That broke the previous record of 1:27.62 set by Randy Pobst in a McLaren Senna.
During last month’s Monterey Car Week, Koenigsegg development driver Markus Lundh piloted a Jesko Attack — the big-winged, track-focused Jesko variant — around Laguna Seca in 1:24.86, besting Czinger’s lap by 0.56. This was Koenigsegg’s first visit to the circuit, and Lundh’s as well. There’s no doubt the Lundh can go quicker, given more time to get himself and the Jesko dialed in to the track.
Czinger, based in Southern California, wasted no time trailering a C21 up north to get its stolen property back. Miller, piloting the C21 Blackbird trim that makes a little more horsepower, cut the lap record down to 1:24.75, a mere 0.11 ahead of the Jesko Attack. For now.
A comparison of the weapons: Jesko Attack bodywork hides a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 that makes 1,577 hp and 1,105 lb-ft on E85 (or 1,262 hp on regular pump gas) to power the rear wheels alone. Claimed weight is 3,064 pounds with fluids. The standard C21 uses a twin-turbocharged 2.88-liter V8 in back turning the rear wheels plus two electric motors turning the fronts, to make a combined 1,233 hp and more than 539 lb-ft. The C21 Blackbird increases the horse count to 1,333. Claimed weight is 2,756 pounds.
As we said, we’re not sure this is a war yet, but we know the skirmishes aren’t over. Czinger broke the Goodwood Hill Climb record in July (if you haven’t seen the C21 in action, sounding like the opposite of the Jesko, you should change that), Koenigsegg spent the same month breaking four records during its 0-400-0 run in a Jesko Absolute. Czinger had set a lap record at Texas’ Circuit of the Americas that Hennessey broke with the Venom F5, Czinger has already said it wants that record again, and some blue ribbons earned in Europe next year as well. And we know Koenigsegg and Hennessey are plotting to break the 300-mph record, they’re just waiting on the tires to do it. While we wait for the next charge, have a watch of Czinger’s Laguna Seca run.
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Aston Martin’s going to reveal its latest return of the Vanquish in a day. After being treated to a sound check of the new engine, we have three more teases to tide us over for the day. Starting at the front, we’re expecting a familiar grille of horizontal strakes across a wide intake. However, spy shots reveal a grille that’s looks to be a taller and less shapely taller and less shapely version of that on the DB12, spreading out at the edges into a wider bottom instead of cutting inward at the headlights to a narrower leading edge. This could be a move toward a family face, or could be a measure of the V12’s voluminous air demands. Moving back from there, a frame in the teaser clip shows triangular intakes behind the front wheels, larger than the trim cuts in the fenders on the DBS and likely able to evacuate more air from the engine bay.
Remember, the V12’s displacement hasn’t been confirmed, but output’s been quoted as 824 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. Those are substantial jumps over the 760 hp and 664 lb-ft in the limited-edition DBS 770 Ultimate, and compares to the the 819 hp and 500 lb-ft from the 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri, and the 771 hp and 738 lb-ft in the 2025 Bentley Continental GT hybrid. We figure this will come from the same 6.5 liters as before, or something a couple of tenths away with Aston having described the engine as “a complete redesign.” Improvements around the mill include a reinforced block, stronger con-rods, a new head, new intake and exhaust ports, reprofiled cams, high-flow injectors, and repositioned spark plugs. It’s fed by more efficient turbochargers claimed to deliver better throttle response.
The other two teasers show provide peeps of the rear fascia. A carbon fiber centerpiece bears Aston Martin lettering. At the corners, seven stacked LEDs on each side form a pair of pillar-style taillights in a design we’ve not seen on any recent vehicle, and they light up in sequence from bottom to top. It also seems a full-width light bar connects the upper few taillight elements across the rear of an integrated Kamm tail, the tail being a more shapely version of the backside on the Aston Martin Valour.
The whole shebang goes before the camera on September 2.
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The Lamborghini Termerario configurator is up and ready for your imagination with six categories of customization: Paint, Wheels, Roof, Details, Carbon and the lightweight Alleggerita Package. Problem is, the configurator doesn’t show pricing, making it tough to know how much you’ll need to plunder your offshore account to bring the Italian PHEV home. Lamborghini Talk has the solution (via CarBuzz), a thread at the Sant’Agata-focused forum posting a price list for standard, special and Ad Personam options. Starting with the base price, MSRP has been set at $357,621, about $24,000 above the Huracan STO. There will be another roughly $4,000 for destination, for a subtotal of $361,621, and that doesn’t count the gas-guzzler tax, so add another couple grand due to thirst — say an even $365,000 before making the coupe your own expression.
The big money option before getting into one-off exclusives is the Alleggerita Package. This can cut as much as 55 pounds from the curb weight thanks to a front splitter, side skirts, and engine cover made in carbon fiber reinforced plastic, plus door cards and a passenger footrest in carbon fiber, polycarbonate side windows, and lighter rear glass. Created for weight weenies likely to track their cars, the bundle also comes with a rear spoiler that creates more downforce. If added to a Temerario with a simple gloss or matte paint job, the Alleggerita Package costs $45,000. If added to a coupe with one of the so-called Livery Colors that combines a main and an accent color, cutting weight costs $78,600. Buyers can spec a carbon splitter and diffuser separately without going all-in on the package, as well as carbon mirror caps and intakes. Strangely, carbon fiber wheels aren’t part of the weight shaving, they’ll need another $26,200 as an a la carte choice.
Speaking of paints, they run from seven free colors to five metallics and three pearl finishes for $9,600, five matte hues for $12,000, a large number of Ad Personam color families in various finishes that range from $13,900 to $16,500, and the custom Ad Personam Request colors in three finishes that start at $23,600 and max out at $32,700. Yet again, in the piecemeal way of detailed personalization, buyers can add accent colors everywhere from the roof to the Velador Forged wheels. A livery accent color demands another $13,100, yellow accents on those forged rims need another $6,600.
As far as we can tell, the price list is in line with Huracan option prices. A window sticker for a 2022 Huracan STO purchased at Marshall Goldman Motor Sales in Cleveland, Ohio shows upgrades like a $19,600 Blu Metallic paint job, a $6,000 Contrast Pack, and a $37,800 Full Livery Exterior Pack, another $8,100 for “Color according to,” plus $2,000 for Exterior Contrast Color Ad [Personam]. That’s more than $70,000 just in paint, two years ago. The Temerario is more standard operating procedure.
If you’ve waited this long to get an order in, you might end up waiting some time to see your fancy come to life. CEO Stephan told us during Monterey Car Week, “This year is going in a perfect way, we had another record first six months in 2024. So if things are going ahead like this, the year 2024 will be a very good one for Lamborghini.”
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Autoblog is now live on your smart speakers and voice assistants with the audio Autoblog Daily Digest. Say “Hey Google, play the news from Autoblog” or “Alexa, open Autoblog” to get your favorite car website in audio form every day. A narrator will take you through the biggest stories or break down one of our comprehensive test drives.
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High-end automakers have offered extreme vehicle customization options through bespoke configuration programs for years. Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Porsche and others give buyers the opportunity to select custom colors and other features, though it’s always at a very steep price. McLaren Special Operations (MSO) does the same, and now, it’s the new 750S’ turn.
The MSO Contrast Pack adds appearance upgrades and custom color options to the “standard” 750S. Buyers have 12 preconfigured themes to choose from, and the automaker can accommodate fully custom orders upon request. McLaren said the packs can be ordered at the time of purchase or through the dealer configuration process.
Contrast Pack 1 offers a range of bespoke colors not available on McLaren’s standard vehicles, and buyers can extend the color selection to the brake calipers and door mirror caps. They include:
Volcano Red
Volcano Orange
Anniversary Orange
Solar Yellow
Napier Green
XP Green
Tokyo Pearl
Viola Viola
Dove Grey
Soho Grey
Tarmac Black
Alaskan Diamond White
The Contrast Pack 2 builds on the first package with a full Alcantara interior and other cabin accents.
McLaren also offers a Stealth Badging package, which blacks out the exterior badges and wheel center caps. Carbon fiber front fenders are included, along with available carbon fiber louvers. All 750S models now get a Papaya orange stop/start button, a nod to McLaren’s long-running racing heritage.
The company’s chief sales and marketing officer, George Biggs, said, “In its first year on sale, the 750S has been a huge success. The car’s stellar reception with both the media who have driven it and with customers has exceeded all expectations, and the Model Year enhancements for 750S with new options from McLaren Special Operations ensure it remains a benchmark defining supercar with exclusivity and remarkable craftsmanship.”
The 2025 McLaren 750S is available for order now at one of the company’s more than 100 dealer locations in 40 markets globally. Buyers can also virtually configure the car with MSO by contacting the dealer to set an appointment.
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Lap times and top speed specs are big business in the hypercar world, even if the cars’ owners never push them to their full potential. Automakers aren’t quite as shy with the machines, however, frequently wringing them out for bragging rights. Koenigsegg recently took its Jesko Attack to Laguna Seca for the first time and set a time of 1:24.86, edging out the Czinger 21C by just 0.58 second to set the production car lap record. It did that time with Koenigsegg development driver Markus Lundh behind the wheel, who, like the car, was tackling the track for the first time.
Koenigsegg has set several other records with the car, including the best lap time at Sweden’s Gotland Ring, where it set a time of 2:56.97, nearly eight seconds faster than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS MR. The car also holds the record for accelerating to 400 km/h (249 mph) and braking back to a stop in just 27.83 seconds, more than a second faster than the bonkers Rimac Nevera.
That performance is thanks to the car’s twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8, which makes 1,280 horsepower during regular operation. Pumping E85 pushes that output to 1,600 horsepower, and the car makes 1,106 pound-feet of torque. The Jesko Attack has a large rear wing and significantly more downforce than the standard Jesko. Koenigsegg claims an additional 1,764 pounds of downforce for the Attack at 155 mph, which increases to a massive 3,086 pounds at the car’s top speed.
The Jesko Absolut, which is designed for top speed runs, builds on the Attack with different bodywork that Koenigsegg says cuts downforce and improves stability at high speed. Its body is around three inches longer, and the automaker said the aero development process alone took 3,000 hours, with another 5,000 on engineering.
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The last time we visited Kalmar Automotive, the Danish coachbuilder was gunning its Rally Special-6 (RS-6), a rooster-tailing off-roader based on either a 993- or 996-series Porsche 911, through the mud. At The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, the company debuted its latest, the Kalmar 9X9. This is a mashup of ideas covering just about everything from the 959 to today’s 911 Turbo and GT3. A 993-series 911 lays the foundation, stripped and laid up with a hidden roll cage beneath CFD-honed carbon bodywork. The new panels and their 959-like rear end reportedly create 3,263 pounds of peak downforce. That’s 212 pounds above the coupe’s 3,051 claimed weight in its heaviest stock configuration.
There are three variants: 9X9, 9X9 Sport, and 9X9 Leichtbau (Lightweight). The 9X9 is the hi-po grand tourer, using the 3.8-liter flat-six from today’s 911 Turbo S. Instead of making the factory car’s 640 horsepower, the standard 9X9 makes 930 horses. Power goes to all four wheels through Porsche’s seven-speed double-clutch transmission. Rear-wheel drive also comes standard.
The 9X9 Sport turns down the power to turn up the focus. A turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six contributed by the 911 GTS makes 650 hp, 172 ponies over a store-bought GTS. This comes with a seven-speed manual, the PDK an option, as is rear-wheel steering. “More direct suspension components,” less sound insulation, and the 2,866-pound curb weight should heighten the fury and the sound with this one.
The 9X9 Leichtbau goes with the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter from the GT3 making 530 horsepower, 28 hp above factory output. A rear-driver only, with a seven-speed manual for the purists, this one comes in at a claimed 2,811 pounds.
Every 9X9’s engine has been upgraded with items like a new intake system, beefier cooling, ceramic bearings in the turbos, and an Inconel exhaust. They all sit on active engine mounts, too. The drivetrain rolls on a custom double wishbone suspension working pushrod-style Tractive dampers in front, the work of Italy’s Danisi Engineering. Magnesium wheels on Michelin tires hide carbon ceramic rotors clamped by CarboBrake’s 3D-printed titanium calipers.
The interiors go heavy on lightweighting, with no radios and no central infotainment screens. A centrally located analog tach dominates the gauge cluster, flanked by two small screens that we’ll guess are used to display information from Bluetooth paired devices.
All three flavors are on sale now through U.S. distributor Canepa Group, first deliveries scheduled for July 2025. Prices weren’t mentioned, that fact and the debut location should let you know if you’re in the target audience.
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Ferrari’s quarterly report revealed the next chess moves coming to the lineup. The SF90 Stradale, the automaker’s first hybrid and a coupe so important to the brand that it shared its name with Ferrari’s Formula 1 car that year, is out of production after five years on the market. The convertible version, the SF90 Spider, remains on sale. The hardtop has no direct successor — that is, a mid-engined V8. However, the mid-engined 296 GTB with its V6 hybrid powertrain could be viewed as a taking up the mantle. The outgoing SF90 produces 986 horsepower from a 4.0-liter V8 aided by three electric motors, sending that power to both axles. The 296 gets a 3.0-liter V6 and one motor to make a combined 819 hp and 546 lb-ft, all of it sent to the rear wheels only.
The 812 GTS waves goodbye as well, this the open-topped version of the 812 Superfast and another launch from 2019. It does have a direct successor, the 12Cilindri that debuted a few months ago. The dirty dozen in the new car deliver 819 horsepower, up from 788 in the 812 Superfast and GTS, matching the track-focused 812 Competizione. Ferrari pegs 0-62-mph acceleration in 2.9 seconds, a 7.9-second rip to 124 mph, and a top speed beyond 211 mph.
The Roma, another coupe that launched in 2019, is preparing for its exit but not done with production. Along with the 812 Competizione, Ferrari says the duo are “approaching the end of the life cycle.” Only one of them can still be ordered, though; Roma books remain open, the 812 Comp’s production run was entirely spoken for the moment that car hit the public airwaves.
That leaves the best sellers, the Roma Spider, Purosangue SUV, and 296 to continue doing the heavy lifting. Specials such as the Daytona SP3 in the Icona series and customer versions of the 499P Modificata add their share to the automaker’s engorged bank balance, raising revenues and profits compared to Q2 of 2023 thanks to deliveries that were 2.7% higher. There’s more good stuff in the immediate pipeline while we wait for word on what follows the SF90 and Roma coupes, a new hypercar that might be called F250 supposed to debut before year’s end and a battery-electric model reportedly arriving next year.
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August 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Ferrari trims lineup, Q2 report says SF90 and 812 GTS order books closed
Mercedes-Benz is closely linked to the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance: its privately-owned classic models have won the event’s coveted Best of Show award 10 times since 1950. The company will travel to the upcoming 2024 edition of the show to highlight some of its significant past street and racing cars, and it will also use the opportunity to unveil three new cars including the first Maybach-branded SL.
We haven’t seen the Mercedes-Maybach SL yet, but the name gives us a good indication of what to expect. The existing SL is marketed by AMG, and it puts a much bigger focus on performance than its predecessor. The Maybach model will tilt toward the luxury side of the scale. We expect that it will stand out with a specific exterior design likely characterized by the familiar Maybach grille and a more upscale interior.
Maybach’s second Pebble Beach-bound car is the S680 Edition Nordic Glow. Based on the long-wheelbase S-Class, it was developed specifically for the American market by the Manufaktur division. It will feature edition-specific styling, and production is limited to 50 units. The third debut will highlight Mercedes-Benz’s 130 years of racing heritage. It’s an evolution of the GT3 race car that “draws from two formative eras of motorsport,” according to the company. We’ll need to be patient to find out more, though we know that 13 units will be built.
If you’re more interested in classics, you’re in for a treat as well. Mercedes-Benz’s Classic division is bringing four cars: a 1924 two-liter race car that won Sicily’s Targa Florio race 100 years ago, a 1932 Maybach Zeppelin DS 8 with a 7.9-liter V12 rated at 200 horsepower, a 1955 W 196 R race car, and the 1970 C111-II powered by a 345-horsepower four-rotor Wankel engine. The latter was a highly innovative prototype capable of reaching 186 mph, which was a jaw-dropping figure for its era. It was recently fully restored by the company’s Classic Center.
Shown above, the Targa Florio race car and the C111-II will participate in a scenic drive called Tour d’Elegance that’s taking place on August 15. The 2024 edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance opens its doors on Sunday, August 18, near Monterey, California.
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August 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz bringing three new cars and several classics to Pebble Beach
Electrified supercars are becoming more common as automakers look to boost power and performance without burning way more fuel in the process. Nilu27, a new company founded by designer Sasha Selipanov, is taking a different approach. Similar to Gordon Murray Automotive with the GMA T.50, Nilu27 will employ a naturally-aspirated V12 engine with no electrification or turbochargers.
The Nilu hypercar, named after the company, was inspired by Formula 1 racers in the 1960s, Le Mans cars, and vehicles from iconic Italian design houses. It uses a bespoke carbon fiber monocoque with lightweight aluminum subframes. The frames’ tubular design helps dissipate heat and facilitate powertrain maintenance.
A 6.5-liter 80-degree V12 engine manufactured by Hartley Engines in New Zealand provides motivation for the car. Lacking electrification or turbos, the engine is expected to generate more than 1,000 horsepower. Despite having no electric motors, the company said the engine’s large bore and short stroke will give it a rev-happy personality similar to the behavior of hybrid and electric vehicles.
That gem is paired with a seven-speed CIMA manual transmission, and Nilu 3D-printed all exhaust components using Inconel, a nickel-chromium superalloy that can withstand extreme heat and stress. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires wrap 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels, and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes provide stopping power.
The car’s wild Bauhaus-inspired interior features a gated shifter and racing seats with harnesses. A center-mounted tachometer dominates the dash, while the three-spoke steering wheel is free of everything but the Nilu logo. The only screen in the car’s cabin is its rearview camera mirror, as the company said it wants to keep an old-school, analog feel.
Nilu27 said its first vehicles will be built by Aria Group in Irvine, Calif., while it focuses on building its footprint overseas. The initial run will be capped at 15 units, but Nilu said it would make a street-going variant with up to 54 built, though four will be one-off designs.
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August 7, 2024 / Comments Off on The Nilu27 analog V12-powered hypercar promises more than 1,000 horsepower
Lamborghini is about to break a decades-long tradition: it confirmed that the Huracán‘s successor will be its first turbocharged super-sports car. The company released a short preview video that briefly shows the new car revving to over 10,000 rpm to reassure skeptical fans.
The 55-second video takes you on a trip down memory lane. First, we see — and hear! — the Gallardo, which was sold between the 2004 and 2014 model years, going flat-out on a dyno. Next, it’s the Huracán’s turn to demonstrate what it’s capable of; the video briefly shows a tachometer with a redline pegged at 8,500 rpm. Finally, it’s the new car’s turn, and it out-revs its predecessor by going over 10,000 rpm.
While we can hear the new, twin-turbocharged V8 engine’s exhaust note, we can also clearly hear the whine of an electric motor as the tach needle makes its way past the 10,000-rpm mark. That’s because the model that will replace the Huracán will use a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. We’ll need to be patient to learn the full specifications, but we already know that the 4.0-liter engine will develop about 800 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque on its own. The pistons are linked to a flat-plane crankshaft, so the V8 should sound a lot like a racing engine.
The video hides the new car’s styling, but earlier spy shots suggest it will remain characterized by a wedge-shaped silhouette. It’s difficult to tell how the finer design details, such as the headlights, have evolved because the test mule spotted by our spies is covered by camouflage. The car could borrow a handful of styling cues from the Revuelto, which was unveiled in 2023 to replace the Aventador with a new V12.
We won’t have to wait long to find out more, as an earlier report claims Lamborghini will reveal the Huracán’s successor during Monterey Car Week, which is right around the corner. When it lands, it will join the Revuelto and the updated Urus SE in Lamborghini’s hybrid-only range.
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August 6, 2024 / Comments Off on Listen to the Lamborghini Huracan successor’s V8 rev to 10,000 rpm
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