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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Ajith Kumar gets a new Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 roadster. Check it out…
Tamil film actor Ajith Kumar has acquired another new sports car to add to his collection, the Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 Roadster . According to a post on the social media platform Instagram, the celebrity has acquired the car in a white colour option with racing stripes and a red interior. Ajith Kumar is a renowned South Indian actor and a professional racing driver. He also owns a racing team called 'Ajith Kumar Racing'. In the social media post, he is seen checking out his new ride and also removing the hard top of the roadster. Ajith's fans lovingly call him 'Thala', and a user appreciated his choice on the social media post by commenting, 'Thala really have a good taste in cars." Another user commented, 'Ajith Kumar ❌ Aura Kumar ✅💯". What's special about the Chevrolet Corvette C8 roadster? The Corvette C8 costs about AED 624,800 in Dubai, where the actor has bought the car. This converts to approximately ₹1.4 crore. Talking about the engine, at the heart of the Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 is a 5.5-litre, V8 engine that churns out a power figure of 670 hp and a peak torque output of 624 Nm. The engine is mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. It propels the car to a top speed of 195 mph (314 kmph) and can accelerate it from 0 to 100 kmph in under 3 seconds. The celebrity has multiple other cars, such as the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Ferrari SF90, McLaren 750S and the McLaren Senna, that grace his garage. The sport-bred and track-focused, yet road-legal, car is produced in limited numbers, making it difficult to purchase one. Also Read : Ajith Kumar adds McLaren Senna to his garage. Here's what is special about the supercar Ajith Kumar has a long-standing history in motorsport, having previously competed in international events, including the 2004 Formula Asia BMW F3 Championships and the 2010 Formula 2 Championship. He returned to competitive racing after a significant hiatus. The team also aims to support young drivers by providing them with a structured racing program. This initiative aligns with the broader goal of encouraging more talent in the international motorsport arena. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date:
NDTV
6 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Actor Ajith Kumar Buys V8-Powered 670 hp Chevrolet Corvette: Watch Video
Ajith Kumar is a popular face in South Indian cinema and among Indian car race enthusiasts. The Thunivu star was recently in the news as he brought home a rare hypercar named after the legendary F1 driver, Ayrton Senna, called the McLaren Senna. Also, the Tamil actor and racer recently completed his 33 year in the cinema. Now, Ajith Kumar is again in the news as he has added the Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 roadster to his collection. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajith Kumar (@ajithkumar.0fficial) The actor recently shared a video on his social media, taking delivery of his new supercar. In the video, the Tamil actor is also seen getting insights of the Corvette by the dealer. Reports suggest that Ajith is taking the delivery of the Chevrolet Corvette at a Dubai dealership, and the supercars cost about AED 624,800, which converts to approximately. Rs 1.4 crore. Talking about the details, the Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 is powered by a 5.5-liter LT6 V8 engine that works in conjunction with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. It propels a peak power and torque output of 670 hp and 624 Nm, respectively. The supercar boasts a top speed of 195 mph ( 314 km/h) and can sprint from 0-100 kmph in under 3 seconds. Apart from Ajith's latest Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06, the other cars in his lineup include Mercedes-Benz 350 GLS, BMW 740Li, Ferrari SF90, Porsche GT3 RS, McLaren Senna, and more. Also, the Tamil actor owns a bunch of superbikes as well, including BMW S 1000 RR, BMW K 1300 S, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-145, and more.
Canberra Times
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
2025 Lamborghini Revuelto review
We have spent a lot of time with the Lamborghini Revuelto lately. We took our time with the Revuelto around Brisbane's inner suburbs for a few days, before taking it up for a spirited drive around Mount Glorious/Nebo. We then spent a day at Sydney motorsport park putting in lap after lap and being gob-smacked by the sheer pace and composure on offer, before taking another Revuelto out to a regional airport in Wyalkatchum in Western Australia to drag race it against the likes of the SF90, McLaren Senna and so many others.
Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Ajith Kumar adds McLaren Senna to his garage. Here's what is special about the supercar
Actor and motorsport enthusiast, Ajith Kumar, has recently acquired a new McLaren Senna. Ajith Kumar, a popular Tamil actor and motorsport enthusiast, has just added a very rare supercar to his collection: the McLaren Senna. One of the only 500 units produced, the celebrity's new supercar sports a Marlboro livery with Ayrton Senna's autograph. Ajith Kumar is also well known for his participation in motorsports and owns a racing team called 'Ajith Kumar Racing'. The McLaren Senna supercar is track-focused, most likely bought to participate in the upcoming racing events. The purchase was posted on social media by his where the actor was seen checking out his new ride. Not just this, but the actor also owns multiple other high-value cars such as the Ferrari SF90, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and McLaren 750S. The Mclaren Senna also gets more hardcore track versions such as the Senna GTR and the Senna LM (Le Mans). The GTR is even rarer with only 75 units produced while only 35 units of the LM have been built till now. Also Read : Actor Ajith Kumar buys swanky new Porsche 911 GT3 RS worth over ₹ 3.5 crore, wife posts photo over social media Ajith's motorsport background Ajith Kumar has a long-standing history in motorsport, having previously competed in international events, including the 2004 Formula Asia BMW F3 Championships and the 2010 Formula 2 Championship. His return to competitive racing comes after a significant hiatus from the sport. According to Chandra, the newly formed team also aims to support young drivers by providing them with a structured racing program. This initiative aligns with the broader goal of encouraging more talent in the international motorsport arena. Also Read : Actor Ajith Kumar spins out and crashes Porsche while racing in Dubai McLaren Senna: Engine and performance Ajith's new Senna gets a 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine punching out 778 bhp of power and 800 Nm of peak torque. This unit is mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission for laser-quick shifts. With these specs, the Senna is claimed to reach a top speed of about 350 kmph. To handle this much power properly, the manufacturer has also designed the car to deliver a downforce of 800 kg. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 06 Jun 2025, 09:44 AM IST
NDTV
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Actor Ajith Kumar Brings Home Rare McLaren Senna Hypercar
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar has added a new model to his supercar collection. This is in the form of a rare hypercar named after the legendary F1 driver, Ayrton Senna, called the McLaren Senna. This car is special for the actor as Senna is the actor's idol. To make it even more special, the hypercar has an iconic Marlboro livery with Ayrton Senna's autograph. It is to be noted that the car makes sense in the garage of the actor, as he is a professional racecar driver. The delivery video featuring Ajith Kumar as he sees and drives his McLaren Senna has been posted on Instagram by Ajith Kumar Racing. In this brief clip, the actor is seen in a room with his McLaren Senna completely uncovered. A video of the iconic F1 driver Ayrton Senna was shown in the background on a projector within the private delivery space. Next, Ajith Kumar was in total awe while observing this track-ready supercar with its butterfly doors lifted. He was thoroughly captivated during the walkaround, examining the vehicle from every angle. Later, the actor invited a few friends and took the Senna out for its inaugural drive. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajith Kumar Racing Team (@ajithkumarracing) McLaren, responsible for the production of the Senna, only produced 500 units of the car. The pedigree was later passed on to the Senna GTR, which is a track-focused version of the car and is even rarer, with only 75 units in existence. Then there is Senna LM (Le Mans), which has only 35 units. Supporting the performance of the car is a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 kicking out 789 hp of power and 800 Nm of peak torque. These specs made it the most powerful engine made by the brand at the time. To fully utilise the power efficiently, the brand had designed the car to have 800 kg of downforce. Meanwhile, the transmission duties are handled by a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Apart from the McLaren Senna, Ajith Kumar also has models like the Ferrari SF90, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and McLaren 750S.
