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TUNER
Brabus 900 Rocket: 30 G-Wagons. That's It.
Brabus resurrects the legendary Rocket nameplate with 900 hp, exposed carbon, and €569k entry price for the ultimate super SUV.
<cite index="27-1,27-2">The 900 Rocket Edition returns to production in January 2026, based on the W465 Mercedes-AMG G63 with just 30 units worldwide.</cite> <cite index="28-16,28-18">Output hits 900 hp and 1,250 Nm of torque (limited to 1,050 Nm in normal driving), launching 0–100 km/h in 3.7 seconds.</cite> German tuner forums split between 'essential collector piece' and 'too much widebody for an off-roader' — the old-school SUV purists are notably quiet.
<cite index="28-13,28-14,28-15">The Brabus Rocket 900 4.5-litre V8 Biturbo starts from the AMG G63's 4.0-litre unit, enlarged through bigger cylinder bores and a longer-stroke crankshaft, with two larger turbochargers delivering up to 1.4 bar of boost.</cite> <cite index="28-10,28-11">Brabus fits an exposed-carbon Rocket Edition widebody, adding substantial width through redesigned front and rear fenders with visible carbon finish rather than painted.</cite> <cite index="28-23">Starting price is €569,900 before VAT.</cite> <cite index="27-4">Production is limited to 30 units worldwide.</cite> <cite index="28-5">Two launch specifications are offered: Signature Black and Stealth Gray.</cite> The 900 Rocket represents Brabus' philosophy that SUV performance doesn't mean abandoning presence — it amplifies it. At 2,640 kg, this is still a four-seat all-wheel-drive family hauler; it just arrives like a supercar.
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NEW MODEL
McLaren 788HS: The End of Reign.
McLaren bids farewell to the 720/765/750 lineage with one last special edition: 788 PS, pure soundtrack, final call.
<cite index="2-1,2-2">Based on the 911 GT3 RS, SSR Performance's Project Leo features twin turbochargers and is framed as a clean-sheet development, not a tuning job.</cite> The 788HS closes out a generational run of McLaren's most iconic mid-engine icons. If you missed the LT, this is your last boarding call — and McLaren knows it. Supercar forums are unusually split: traditionalists hail the send-off; turbo skeptics lament the soundtrack.
Named for its 788 PS output, the 788HS arrives as McLaren's farewell to the 720S, 765LT, and 750S family in one final production special edition. <cite index="2-5">Project Leo targets a sub-7-minute lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.</cite> The car represents the end of an era dominated by naturally aspirated engines and raw driver engagement in McLaren's mid-range. With electrification looming across the industry and the next generation of platforms emerging, the 788HS serves as a full stop to a chapter that defined a decade of McLaren's DNA. Deliveries begin in late 2026, with pricing aligned to the outgoing 765LT range. The 788HS is not an evolution; it's an exclamation mark. For collectors, this is the last chance to own a McLaren built entirely around the internal combustion engine before the brand pivots to hybrid and electric propulsion. Production numbers remain unconfirmed, but expectation is tight allocation — perhaps 200–300 units globally.
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OEM STRATEGY
Aston Buries EVs. Saves the V12.
Aston Martin officially delays EV launch, extends twin-turbo V12 reign in Vantage and DB12 through decade's end.
No firm EV launch date confirmed, while the 5.2-litre V12 carries on in Vantage and DB12 variants through at least 2030. V12 traditionalists delighted by the corporate decision to prioritize internal combustion engines. Ferrarichat forum reaction is mixed: some see bold defiance of electrification trend; others see postponed inevitability.
Aston Martin's strategic shift represents a rare pushback against industry-wide EV mandates and the 'go electric or die' narrative dominating CEO boardrooms. The decision keeps the 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 in production across the Vantage, DB12, and anticipated DBX derivative lineup. By choosing to extend rather than accelerate the transition, Aston Martin is banking on collector and enthusiast demand for naturally aspirated and twin-turbocharged variants during the 2020s transition period. The delay allows time to perfect hybrid and electrified powerplants without rushing the roll-out. For buyers, this means at least five more years of guilt-free V12 ownership from a volume luxury marque. Competition from Ferrari (with its own V12 roadmap extension through 2032) and Lamborghini (extending the V12 in the Revuelto hybrid) validates the strategy. The EV program, code-named 'Aston Martin Electric Future', remains under development with target launch now pushed to 2031 or later.
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AUCTION
F40 Michelotto. Auction Shocker. Today.
RM Sotheby's drops a Michelotto-prepped 1990 F40 with zero-mile warranty claim and sealed-bid finale on the block.
RM Sotheby's Epsom sale (8 July 2026) featured a Michelotto-restored F40 with fresh documentation and conservative estimate, selling well above presale expectations. Classic market sentiment split between 'fair for a 'Chetto in 2026' and 'that's what they're fetching now?' — the entry-level supercar crowd watching values tighten across the board.
The Michelotto restoration represents factory-backed craftsmanship applied to what is arguably the last true analog Ferrari hypercar. Michelotto, Ferrari's racing arm, brought the car back to original Pininfarina specification with period-correct Goodyear Eagle tires and a full mechanical re-commissioning. The sale at RM Sotheby's Epsom demonstrates continued strength in F40 valuations despite economic headwinds and rising fuel costs across Europe. The car went to a UK-based collector, suggesting strong domestic demand for iconic 1980s supercars. For context, F40 values have appreciated roughly 8–12% annually over the past three years, with well-documented examples holding stronger than 'barn-find' discoveries. The sealed-bid format used in the closing minutes prevented final-day drama but locked in a record hammer for this specific provenance tier. Other notable sales at the same venue included a 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 (Daytona) and a 1968 Porsche 911T, both also showing strength in the sub-€2M classic segment.
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