Autos

A 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 993 exclusively owned by actor Denzel Washington is now up for auction with just 18k miles on the odometer. The car arrives with black (L741) paintwork and black interiors,  running a twin-turbocharged 3.6L flat-six engine and a six-speed manual transaxle with a limited-slip rear differential. Accents include Xenon headlights with washers, fog lights, and the 993’s iconic fixed rear spoiler, while amenities incorporate a sunroof, Nokia DSP audio system, power-adjustable pleated leather seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, and leather-edged floor mats. Original 18″ Turbo Twist rims below are complemented by Michelin Pilot Sport N2 tires and red Porsche-branded brake calipers. Arriving with the vehicle is the car’s original toolkit, cle...

For car enthusiasts, driving is about more than just the technical specifics. Open Road explores not just what these cars do, but what they mean. Whether it’s an old, new, or exotic model, HYPEBEAST is looking beyond the stats to unpack the simple pleasures of automotive. Electric cars will soon be the de facto mode of transport. Even though today’s choice is nigh on endless – ranging from EV city cars such as the Fiat 500e to performance wagons like the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo – many petrolheads still feel that the electrification of automobiles could be their demise. This is where Everrati comes in – a British start-up that takes classic models such as this 1990’s Porsche 911 (964) and restores them before implanting an electric motor.  Electro-modding is not a new thing. In...

The conceptual artist Khyzyl Saleem brought us the Porsche 992-generation 911 GT3-inspired Volkswagen Beetle earlier this month, and now the renderer continues to enhance beloved cars for Hagerty, presenting models such as his custom Nissan 400Z. Like the Beetle, this rendering of the customized 400Z is absurdly wild. If money was no object and creativity was allowed to run free, this is the widebody kit that many tuners would adorn their car with. It features a G-nose, similar to that on the original 240Z, as well a much wider body kit on the sides sporting fenders and wheel arches that now house Watanabe eight-spoke rims. Elsewhere, we find the long hood decorated with vents, wide riveted rear wheel arches, a carbon fiber diffuser sporting stacked quad pipes alongside a carbon light surr...

Before the bright lights of the NBA, Rui Hachimura experienced the carefree joy of sport through his bike rides to basketball practice. Last year, the Washington Wizards forward partnered with American bicycle brand Cannondale to reconnect with his youth and help spread the adventures he cherished as a child. The result is a stealth city bike dubbed the Quick 3 “Rui Edition.” Perfect for exercise, getting around town or just feeling good, the bicycle features a prominent red-to-black colorway that is complemented by a triangular pattern inspired by traditional Japanese hemp leaves. The Quick 3 comes equipped with a lightweight aluminum frame and carbon fiber fork with 360-degree reflective accents, along with Shimano Altus/Acera 18-speed drivetrain with hydraulic disc brakes an...

This year’s Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) will see a Mitsubishi Triton one-ton pick-up truck compete in the gruelling South East Asian off-road motorsport event. The pick-up, know in other markets as the L200, will compete under the Team Mitsubishi Ralliart banner, a private team owned by TANT Sports in Thailand, with Mitsubishi itself providing technical support. Hiroshi Masuoka – a two-time Dakar Rally champion – has been drafted in as team director. “For many years, Mitsubishi Motors competed in the World Rally Championship and the Dakar Rally, winning championships in both of them and improving the driving performance of Mitsubishi cars that can be enjoyed with peace of mind in any weather or road conditions,” says Masuoka. Mitsubishi Motors – which revived its Rall...

If you think the Mercedes-AMG G 63 is a shrinking violet, even if it comes in Brabus guise, then the tuning company has just the right thing for you — the Brabus 800 Adventure XLP SUPERWHITE. Measuring 5.31 meters long with almost 20 inches of ground clearance, the truck is one of Brabus’ most outrageous builds to date, but it does come with plenty of goodies to make it more than just a showboating exercise. For example, a four-liter twin-turbo V8 engine produces 800 HP and 1,000 Nm of torque, which sends the pick-up to 62 MPH in just 4.8 seconds — impressive given its size. It’ll top out at 130 MPH, but speed is not this truck’s calling, as it should be able to tackle any terrain you throw at it thanks to its huge 22″ all-terrain tires and technical set...

For our latest installment of Essentials, we look into the everyday necessities of Ken Gushi, pro racing driver and Formula Drift competitor. Born in Japan’s tropical fantasy island of Okinawa and raised in sunny California’s San Gabriel, Ken found himself in the drifting game early on, largely from his father Tsukasa Gushi. As such, his story is not so dissimilar from the pages of famed drifting manga Initial D: he began his drifting journey at the age of 13 and started competing in Formula Drift at 16 even before passing his driving test, making him the youngest competitor in the sport at the time. Since then, Ken has found success with podium finishes, prized wins, and entry into the most grueling races, including the world renowned Pikes Peak Hill Climb in 2007. Ken now dri...

Ferrari has officially confirmed by the way of an Instagram teaser that the Purosangue is real, showing off the divisive SUV in a shadowy image. While unofficial leaks have previously shown the Purosangue in better lighting, this is the first time the Italian automotive company has confirmed that is it making the Purosangue — if it’s even called that, mind. As Ferrari stated in its caption, “You’ve heard the rumors… and we’re delighted to confirm they’re true (some of them). All will be revealed later this year.” This means that the automotive industry is right about the car existing, but perhaps there are some changes or elements that will still surprise us. For example, no word has been said on the engine that will power Ferrari’s first SUV. While it’s...

After unveiling its all-new Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series, the Affalterbach-based marque is back to celebrate AMG’s 55th anniversary with a special-edition take on the G 63. Aptly titled the Mercedes-AMG G 63 “Edition 55,” this SUV combines the now-signature four-liter V8 Biturbo engine that produces 585 HP and 850 Nm of torque with its classic square design details and body shape, all while wearing a few new additions that make this “Edition 55” the special car that it is. For example, this limited offering comes in either “Obsidian Black Metallic” or “G Manufaktur Opalite White Bright” paint jobs, adorned with a unique graphic set on the lower part of the doors. Elsewhere, “55 AMG” branding adorns the steering wheel, while ...

Formula E has now confirmed that its Gen3 car will be unveiled in Monaco next month. Set to begin racing in the organization’s ninth season, the Gen3 model will be the world’s most efficient race car, with up to 40% of the power used in a race generated via regenerative braking. The design foregoes hydraulic brakes at the rear thanks to a new 250kW front powertrain that works with the existing 350kW motor to deliver 470 horsepower, allowing the car to reach a top speed of 200mph. In terms of sustainability, the car is not only net-zero carbon but also boasts a power-to-weight ratio that’s twice as efficient as an equivalent 470-horsepower vehicle using an internal combustion engine. “Formula E’s Gen3 race car represents a leap forward for motorsport and electric mob...

For automotive channel Hagerty‘s latest “Rendered” video, concept artist Khyzyl Saleem reworks the ’70s Volkswagen Beetle to resemble a 992 generation Porsche 911 GT3. While maintaining the Beetle’s classic proportions, the sleek and aggressive features from the 992 GT3 are carried over as seen through the front splitter, side mirrors, swan tail fenders, rear diffusers, and lights. The car has been noticeably lowered, and Rotiform BTL rims are installed sporting Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Interiors have also been modified to include slim bucket seats to reflect the new sporty design. Take a look at the video above, in which Saleem runs through the process behind combining two of the industry’s most iconic cars. “Sorry Porsche purists,”...

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its most powerful customer sports car ever — the GT Track Series. Not intended for road use, this track-only model bridges the gap between the incredibly sought-after GT Black Series and Mercedes-AMG’s GT3 and GT4 race cars, offering a model to customers that they can use on track days themselves. Using the four-liter V8 Biturbo engine from the Mercedes‑AMG GT Black Series, Affalterbach’s finest engineers took the powerplant and fettled with it with a motorsports lens, bringing power to 734 HP and 850 Nm of torque. Coupled to this is a sequential Hewland HLS six-speed racing gearbox with an adjustable differential, while handling comes courtesy of the Black Series’ suspension that features four-way Bilstein dampers — that of course ca...