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Ferocious 2020 McLaren Senna GTR Soon To Be Auctioned Off
RM Sotheby’s is preparing to auction a rare 2020 McLaren Senna GTR, number 73 of just 75 units ever built. This track-focused hypercar, crafted by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), boasts an original MSRP of $1,780,000 USD, including nearly $75,000 in bespoke options.Paying tribute to Formula One legend Ayrton Senna, the car features a striking livery inspired by the Brazilian driver’s iconic racing helmet. Its Solar Yellow base coat is complemented by gradient stripes in green and dark blue, with blue brake calipers, green active aero blades and yellow interior door struts.Under the hood lies a Senna GTR LM-spec engine, a rare upgrade believed to be the only one available outside the original five LM models. This powerhouse delivers an impressive 821 hp and a 9,000-rpm rev limit, thanks t...
Liberty Walk Teases Lamborghini Miura Build Ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon
Renowned automotive tuning brand Liberty Walk, helmed by Wataru Kato has revealed one of its craziest builds yet — a Lamborghini Miura.Not much is known about the officially named " LB-Silhouette Works GT Lamborghini Miura" at the time of writing, however, it's assumed that the final build will look nearly the same if not identical to the recently teased renders. Kato-san also noted that the build will be on display at this year's Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS), starting Friday, January 10 at 2:30 pm — with an additional surprise vehicle to be revealed.Take a closer look at the renders in the video below, with more imagery to be shared via Hypedrive during TAS.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
Rare Porsche 911 Remastered by Gunther Werks Surfaces for Auction
RM Sotheby’s is set to auction an extraordinary 1995 Porsche 911 Remastered by Gunther Werks, featuring modern craftsmanship blended with classic Porsche heritage. Known as the Rennsport Aventura Commission, this one-of-a-kind creation is the final example of only 25 Carrera-based builds produced by the California-based firm.Debuted at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering in 2022, the Rennsport Aventura captivated enthusiasts with its bespoke livery and extensive carbon fiber integration. At its heart lies a naturally aspirated, air-cooled 4L flat-six engine, meticulously tuned by Rothsport Road and Race to produce an impressive 435 hp and 312 lb-ft of torque. This power is harnessed by a six-speed Getrag G50 manual transmission, enhanced with a lightened flywheel and clutch derived from the...
Philippe Parreno’s ‘Voices’ Turns Haus der Kunst into a Living Work of Art
Philippe Parreno’s latest exhibition is transforming Munich’s Haus der Kunst into an intricate dance of space, time and life. Entitled Voices, the immersive exhibition unfolds in a series of interconnected yet expected events where reality and imagination become one.Central to the exhibition is ∂A, a language born out of machine learning and brought to life by German newscaster Susanne Daubner. Merging the gravitas of news with the artist's expansive imagination, her voice infuses the space with an "uncanny sense of truth."In collaboration with artist Tino Sehgal, Parreno invites visitors to engage directly with his works. From guttural tones to melodic phrases, vocalizations trigger a symphony of reactions: flickering lights, humming objects and ripping surfaces. The museum itself becomes...
Steve Bishop’s ‘On the Street Where You Live’ Captures the Bittersweetness of Growing Up
Within the walls of the former Dominican monastery at Kunsthalle Osnabrück, Steve Bishop’s latest exhibition traces the tenuous threads between childhood and adulthood. Through a trio of installations, On the Street Where You Live unearths the emotions, memories and fleeting moments that shape our sense of self, weaving nostalgia with surreal reflections on the passage of time.The titular work, “On the Street Where You Live,” conjures the intimacy of suburban life, recreating a walk-in garage complete with a car parked in the driveway. As soulful jazz spills from the speakers, viewers are guided into a shadowed space, lit only by the fluorescent hum of an ice cream freezer. Elsewhere, “Admission” magnifies a sense of childlike play, presenting a life-sized replica of a tiny “Sweet Street” ...
Nissan and BEAMS’ “Denim Tribute” Cars Are Finished With Selvedge Interiors
BEAMS has announced a new collaborative effort with Nissan, resulting in the reimagination of six of the auto brand's most popular models in Japan, each finished with selvedge denim interiors.The "Denim Tribute" line expands upon an earlier collaboration unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, the "ROOX BEAMS Customized Concept." Under the direction of surf and skate buyer Tadayuki Kato, vintage denim styles are the core inspiration of the custom editions of the Sakura, ROOX, Note, Serena, and X-Trail Models.On the collaboration, Kato said, "The reason we focused on denim is because we felt that denim is an essential item in fashion, and its greatest appeal is that it becomes more comfortable the more you wear it, which is linked to the fact that cars are a part of life."Seat covers resemb...
Our Favorite New Car Reveals of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, the automotive industry has given us an exciting mix of innovation, nostalgia and bold design choices. This year saw a rise in restomods that reimagined classic icons, a continued push toward hybrid technology and a few surprising entries in the electric vehicle space.Despite EVs continuing to be a controversial and trending topic of discussion in industry conversations, our list only includes one, with our focus on what's been done in the internal combustion and hybrid space this year. As the year unfolded, more and more automotive brands announced extended timelines for their full electrification goals and instead appear to be pivoting to hybridized powertrains. Notably, a few even tapped back into their roots, releasing proper V12-powered vehicles, providing a ...
Robert Smithson’s ‘Spiral Jetty’ Joins National Register of Historic Places
Robert Smithson’s iconic earthwork Spiral Jetty has been added to the National Park Service's Register of Historic Places. Regarded as one of the most significant land art works in the world, the designation will aid the piece’s long-term preservation, underscoring its cultural and environmental importance.The piece was constructed in 1970, just three years before Smithson’s death on the Rozel Point peninsula along the northeastern shore of Utah’s Great Salt Lake. Constructed using over 6,000 tons of black basalt rock and local earth, the 1,500-foot-long coil spirals counterclockwise from the shoreline into the water.In its over five-decade history, the piece's themes of entropy, permanence and the delicate interplay between human intervention and natural forces as remain as relevant as ev...
Mercedes-Benz Gets Approved for Level 3 Autonomous Driving in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has secured approval from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) for its advanced DRIVE PILOT system, enabling conditionally automated driving (SAE Level 3) at speeds of up to 95 km/h (59 mph). This milestone makes DRIVE PILOT the fastest certified Level 3 autonomous driving system in a standard production vehicle, in Germany.Available as an optional feature on the luxury S-Class and EQS sedan models, DRIVE PILOT will become commercially available in Germany by spring 2025. Existing customers will receive the update free of charge via an Over-the-Air (OTA) software update or during a routine workshop visit, without requiring any hardware modifications.Markus Schäfer, Chief Technology Officer at Mercedes-Benz, expressed pride in this achievement, h...
Most Talked-About Art Moments of 2024
This year, the art world was filled with dramatic, boundary-pushing moments that captured global attention. From environmental activists making bold statements on historic landmarks to record-breaking auction sales, the cultural landscape has been anything but quiet. High-profile art thefts, street art surprises and provocative installations stirred debate and fascination, reflecting both the power of art and its volatile place in society. Whether challenging traditions, breaking records or sparking controversy, these moments shaped 2024’s art scene in unforgettable ways.Keep reading to dive deeper into these events.Stonehenge VandalizedJust Stop OilJust Stop Oil activists sprayed orange powdered paint on Stonehenge, defacing the historic site near Salisbury, Wiltshire, on June 19, just be...
Zaha Hadid Architects Envisions the Future of Art and Culture Along the Cao’e River
Zaha Hadid Architects has been chosen to design the Shaoxing Cao’e River Culture and Art Centre in China’s Zhejiang Province. Nestled on the banks of the historic river, the center envisions a dialogue of history and innovation, shaped by the region’s cultural heritage and the lush surrounding landscape.The center unfolds as a composition of interconnected forms. Designed to host an array of opera, dance, drama and symphonic performances, the structure features a 1,400-seat Grand Theater and 500-seat Black-Box Multifunctional Hall, alongside an Arts and Education Center, Heritage Museum, Digital Art Gallery and Conference Center.The space takes cues from the flowing landscapes of the river and the glazed roofs pitched atop surrounding architecture. The jade-green facades pay homage to Cela...
Hiroshi Fujiwara Kicks Off Maserati’s Exclusive Fuoriserie By Series
In the latest chapter of their influential partnership, Maserati and Hiroshi Fujiwara join forces to design the first-ever bespoke supercar in the brand’s Fuoriserie By collection. The new series is inspired by the Trident customization program, similarly named Fuoriserie, which gives customers the chance to tailor and modify their prospective supercars into a one-of-a-kind automobile. In celebration of this service, Fuoriserie By is set to invite past Maserati collaborators to put their spin on the most famous models it has produced to date. For his exclusive edition, Fujiwara takes on the MC20 Cielo as a base for his designs. With an affinity for classic cars – as expressed to Hypebeast back in 2021 – the Fragment founder presents two sleek and minimalist versions of the supercar that si...
