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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The 2026 BMW M850i Edition M Heritage Takes a Colorful Page from 8-Series History
BMW is keeping the 8-Series flame alive a little while longer with a new special edition celebrating the model's heritage, announced Thursday at Monterey Car Week — and it's called the 2026 BMW M850i Edition M Heritage. Only 500 of these special edition 8-Series will be made, all of them in Gran Coupe form. What's so special about this model? BMW is celebrating the original 8-Series and giving folks the option to choose one of five exterior colors that the E31 generation debuted in at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show. These include Bright Red, Mauritius Blue metallic, Cosmos Black metallic, Oxford Green metallic and Daytona Violet metallic. Additionally, the carbon fiber roof comes standard, and BMW adorns it with model-specific M tri-color accents stripes. It's also fitted with 20-inch bi-color wheels wrapped in summer performance tires, the M Sport Professional Package (which includes M Sport brakes with black calipers) and both the Shadowline light and trim packages. The interior doesn't try to upstage the exterior, as the only color available is black. That said, it's a luxurious black, as the combination of Individual Full Black Merino leather and Alcantara upholstery on the seats is unique to this special edition. The seats feature a non-illuminated M logo, and Alcantara is generously used throughout the interior; also unique from other 8-Series is a matte finish carbon fiber trim for the center console. You'll be able to instantly tell this 8-Series apart upon stepping in thanks to door sill plates reading 'M850i Edition M Heritage' and a cupholder cover bearing '1/500' script. Everything else is business as usual for the M850i Gran Coupe. The 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 under the hood is unchanged, sending 523 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission. You won't have to worry about ticking any option boxes either, as every possible one is automatically included in this special edition. Just pick one of the five colors, and go on your merry way. The whole package is priced at $131,575, which is $21,000 more than a standard M850i Gran Coupe. Production begins in November, and BMW promises deliveries in the first quarter of 2026. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Motor 1
07-08-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
These Are Bugatti's Best Special Edition Hypercars
The new Brouillard might be one of the most beautiful special edition Bugattis we've ever seen. At least, in this author's humble opinion. Based on the now-discontinued W-16 chassis, the one-of-one Bug has gorgeous lines, a beautiful interior, and a few fun features to boot. Peep the tiny horse sculpture in the shifter. But the Brouillard got us thinking: What are some of the best special Bugattis of all time? From the Veyron's debut in 1999, Bugatti has been churning out few-offs and special editions as buyers clamored for even more of the monstrous French hypercar. In the 26 years since, more than two dozen rare Bugattis have rolled off the production line in Molsheim, all more spectacular than the last. With that in mind, here are some of our favorite Bugatti special edition cars of all time—including a few you might have already forgotten about. Take a look. Bugatti Veyron Veyron Sang Noir Photo by: Bugatti The Veyron Sang Noir was one of Bugatti's first "special editions," even if it is a bit timid by modern standards. Designed for the 'true automotive connoisseur,' the company stated, the Veyron Sang Noir featured a custom exterior littered with chrome, a hand-stitched interior covered in a unique Tangerine finish with piano black accents, and special polished wheels. The company only built 15 Sang Noirs, and it offered the car exclusively in markets like Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport L'Or Blanc Photo by: Bugatti In an extremely unusual partnership, Bugatti teamed up with the Royal Porcelain Factory in Berlin to create this custom Bug. Dubbed the Veyron Grand Sport L'Or Blanc, the unique Veyron featured a psychedelic paint job meant to mimic the "flow" of dripping porcelain, while the interior used actual, high-quality porcelain elements for 12 specific components. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport 'Soleil de Nuit' Photo by: Simon Gosselin | RM Sotheby's Built to celebrate the Bugatti brand's 100th anniversary, the Veyron Grand Sport 'Soleil de Nuit' debuted at the 2009 Dubai Auto Show. It was delivered new to the Kuwaiti royal family and built exclusively for the Middle East. The 'Soleil de Nuit' featured polished aluminum bodywork with Black Blue Metallic paint job and a flash of Italian Red hidden beneath the rear wing. It's unclear exactly how many examples Bugatti built, but the exact 'Soleil de Nuit' pictured here is reportedly one of just five. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Venet Photo by: Bugatti In 2012, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Venet debuted at Art Basel in Miami with a very… unique paint job. Using mathematical equations inspired by artist Bernar Venet's metal sculptures, the custom Veyron featured a paint job that faded from orange on the front end to black on the side and rear of the car. Those elements carried over to the interior, as well, with that same pattern on the door panels. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Roadster Vitesse 'Meo Constantini' Photo by: Bugatti One of just a handful of examples ever produced, the Veyron Grand Sport Roadster Vitesse 'Meo Constantini' drew inspiration from the iconic Type 35 race car with polished chrome accents and baby blue paint. It even featured an outline of the Targa Florio circuit painted underneath the rear wing and inside the cabin. Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo Photo by: Bugatti Now, to the really good stuff. Following a hugely successful 15-year run, Bugatti ended production of the Veyron and looked to the future. The hypercar maker's first glimpse into that future (which would eventually become the Chiron) arrived via the Gran Turismo concept in 2015. Not necessarily a 'special edition' by definition, the Vision Gran Turismo is still a very special part of Bugatti's history. Featuring the then-more-powerful W-16 engine, the Gran Turismo had an estimated top speed of 228 miles per hour. Bugatti Chiron Sky View Although it may not look all that special, the Bugatti Chiron Sky View was the first Chiron model to feature a dual-pane glass roof. Featuring a newly developed laminated glass, the Sky View offered passengers a clear view of the sky overhead for the first time. Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ When the Chiron achieved a record-breaking top speed of 304.773 miles per hour, Bugatti wanted to celebrate. The hypercar maker introduced a special Chiron Super Sport 300+ to honor the occasion, which featured a custom black-and-orange paint job and was limited to just 30 units worldwide. Bugatti Chiron Profilée The only one of its kind, the one-of-one Bugatti Chiron Profilée debuted in 2022 in what Bugatti dubbed an 'automotive solitaire' (possibly a not-so-subtle nod to the automaker's recently announced Programme Solitaire). Featuring a six-foot-wide fixed rear wing, new magnesium wheels, and a handful of mechanical updates, the Profilée was designed for more enthusiastic Bugatti drivers. Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Bugatti's first real crack at a track-focused Chiron came with the Pur Sport in 2020. It featured a close-ratio transmission, an upgraded suspension with 65-percent stiffer springs, lighter wheels, and extra aerodynamics. Bugatti only built 60 of them at a cost of around $4.0 million each. Bugatti Divo Unlike many of the cars mentioned prior, the Divo was the first Bugatti that wasn't technically just a production model with fancy paint (although it was based on the Chiron and shared nearly all the same mechanical components). Introduced in 2018 at The Quail, the Divo drew inspiration from the iconic Type 57SC Atlantic and Vision Gran Turismo, and was tuned specifically for track use. Bugatti only built 40 of them. Bugatti Centodieci Photo by: Bugatti The Divo kicked down the door for Bugatti special editions. A few years after its debut, the Divo would be followed by the even more dramatic-looking Centodieci. Honoring the reimagined EB110 of the 1990s, the Centodieci featured a retro front-end design with horizontal slats, unique headlights, and a more understated horseshoe grille. Bugatti only built 10 examples of the Centodieci. Bugatti Bolide The first track-only Bugatti, the Bolide, debuted in 2023 sporting a dramatic design and awe-inspiring performance figures—yes, even for Bugatti. With a retuned W-16 engine and a racing suspension, Bugatti would only produce 40 examples of the Bolide for the most track-oriented (and affluent) enthusiasts. The Bolide cost more than $4.0 million. Bugatti La Voiture Noire An homage to the long-lost Type 57 SC Atlantic, the Bugatti La Voiture Noire debuted in 2019 at the Geneva Motor Show, honoring the brand's 110th anniversary. The one-off Bugatti featured a dramatic black exterior with carbon fiber accents, unique lighting elements, and six—yes, six—tailpipes. The La Voiture Noire is also one of the most expensive Bugattis ever built, with a price tag of $13.4 million when new. Bugatti Mistral A sendoff to Bugatti's bonkers W-16 engine, the Bugatti Mistral debuted in 2022 with a completely open-top design. Borrowing design elements from the La Voiture Noire, the Mistral is the last production Bugatti to feature a W-16 engine. The company only built 99 of them, each at a cost of around $5.8 million. Bugatti Brouillard Photo by: Bugatti Nearly 30 years after the first Veyron debuted, Bugatti has introduced its first true one-of-one, custom-built hypercar in the Brouillard. Commissioned as part of the automaker's new Programme Solitaire, the Brouillard takes the Mistrals' stunning design and applies a fixed roof, a ducktail spoiler, and a handful of other stylish cues. It debuts next week at The Quail in Carmel, California. Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sabrina Carpenter sizzles in black lingerie with a sheer gown as she reclines in latest Man's Best Friend cover... following backlash over THAT X-rated alternative artwork
Sabrina Carpenter looked incredible as she unveiled another album cover for the special edition of her new album Man's Best Friend. The pop star, 26, faced backlash over her original album cover which saw her posing on all fours as a faceless man tugged at her hair. In the new artwork which she shared on her Instagram on Wednesday, Sabrina turned heads as she lounged in a duck-egg Rococo armchair surrounded by a bunch of roses. She donned sheer black lingerie under a gossamer nightgown and added inches to her diminutive frame with a pair of black platform heels. The star finished off her look holding a calling card marked 'M.B.F.' Alongside the post, Sabrina penned: 'New special edition cover of Man's Best Friend available to pre-order now exclusively on rose vinyl.' The pop star, 26, faced backlash over her original album cover which saw her posing on all fours as a faceless man tugged at her hair Following the post, fans took to the comments to gush over the new artwork. Users penned: 'Exactly… why wasn't this the cover in the beginning... THIS IS MY FAVORITE ONE SO FAR... OMG THIS COVER IS EVERYTHING WOW... 'She said 'since ya'll keep talking about the cover i'm gunna give you OPTIONS BABY... The prettiest cover yet!!!!... This cover is everything!!!' It comes after Sabrina released an alternative album cover for Man's Best Friend - and with a defiant message for those put off by her original, provocative visual. The singer unveiled a second cover that is a complete 180 from the original, with the black-and-white image capturing Sabrina holding a handsome man as she works a sexy retro gown. In a message that addressed the criticism she faced over the original cover, Sabrina said this new image was 'approved by God.' 'I signed some copies of Man's Best Friend for you guys,' she wrote in the caption. '& here is a new alternate cover approved by God. available now on my website.' Sabrina's original album cover was called out by a leading domestic violence charity who accused her of 'reducing women to pets' in addition to various online commentators. 'Pathetic. Wtf is she thinking,' one critic previously wrote, while another commented, 'Dumpster humanity.' For those concerned about the fate of her original cover, the record will still be available. The second released image graces the cover for the cassette packaging, while the original still fronts the CD. The album's record is available in both the new and original cover. It's certainly not the first time Sabrina has faced controversy over her embrace of sex. The new image graces the cover for the cassette packaging, while the original still fronts the CD. The album's record is available in both the new and original cover The Espresso singer famously simulates sex positions while performing her song Juno during her Short n' Sweet Tour, but not everyone is a fan of the NSFW displays. 'It's always so funny to me when people complain,' she told Rolling Stone of her Juno moments. 'They're like, "All she does is sing about this." But those are the songs that you've made popular. Clearly you love sex. You're obsessed with it. 'It's in my show. There's so many more moments than the 'Juno' positions, but those are the ones you post every night and comment on. I can't control that. If you come to the show, you'll [also] hear the ballads, you'll hear the more introspective numbers. 'I find irony and humor in all of that, because it seems to be a recurring theme. I'm not upset about it, other than I feel mad pressure to be funny sometimes.' In a subsequent phone call with the magazine, the topic was broached again: 'I don't want to be pessimistic, but I truly feel like I've never lived in a time where women have been picked apart more, and scrutinized in every capacity. I'm not just talking about me. I'm talking about every female artist that is making art right now.' As the reporter noted that Swifties were taking photos outside of Taylor Swift's iconic Cornelia Street, Sabrina elaborated: 'That's what I'm saying.' 'We're in such a weird time where you would think it's girl power, and women supporting women, but in reality, the second you see a picture of someone wearing a dress on a carpet, you have to say everything mean about it in the first 30 seconds that you see it,' she continued. Sabrina even wrote a song hitting back at the criticism she's received online, Needless To Say, a vinyl-only bonus track for Short and Sweet. Some of the lyrics state: 'A pretty dress, an awkward angle/I bet you zoomed in close and held it up to show all of your friends.' 'It's something that keeps coming back,' Sabrina added. 'We just have to grow thicker skin, but they don't have to learn how to shut their mouths.'
Car and Driver
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2026 Porsche Taycan Switches to Dark Mode with New Black Editions
Porsche has announced new Black Edition models for the 2026 Taycan, Taycan 4, and Taycan 4S. All Black Edition Taycans come with gloss black trim, the higher-capacity Performance Battery Pack, and a wide array of standard features. Porsche hasn't released pricing information yet, but says that deliveries should begin in the fall of this year. It's no secret that Porsche loves its special-edition models. Stuttgart has already pumped out five limited 911 variants this year, each with its own unique visual theme. While the enthusiast crowd generally has a heartier appetite for special models of the gas-powered, rear-engined variety, Porsche is giving its electric sedan a similar treatment with stealthy new Black Edition Taycan models. Porsche Black Edition variants will be available for the lower-tier trio in the Taycan range, including the base model, the Taycan 4, and the Taycan 4S. As the name suggests, the new models lean into a blacked-out visual theme for both the exterior and interior. All Black Edition Taycans feature the SportDesign exterior styling package in gloss black (a nearly $4000 option on standard models) that includes a sportier front fascia, extended side skirts, and a rear diffuser. The dark motif also extends to the window trim, rear badging, brushed aluminum doorsill guards, and interior trim. While almost all of the gloss black accents can be optioned on standard Taycans for an often hefty fee, black side mirrors are exclusive to the special-edition variants; so is a Special Black Edition package, which brings some additional flair with "Black Edition" lettering on the doors, illuminated sill guards, and key. Buyers who want a less on-the-nose exterior color have the option of selecting Volcano Grey Metallic, Dolomite Silver Metallic, and Ice Grey Metallic at no additional cost, or can pick from any of the standard Taycan's other available hues. Porsche Beyond the visual tweaks, the Black Edition adds some other desirable options. The Taycan's $5780 Performance Battery Plus option comes standard, which ups battery capacity to 97 kWh and increases EPA-estimated range to 318 miles in the base Taycan, 294 miles in the Taycan 4, and 295 miles in the Taycan 4S. The battery upgrade also comes with some performance improvements, boosting output in the base Taycan and the 4 to 429 horsepower and the 4S to 509 horsepower. Other standard Black Edition features include 14-way comfort seats, a Bose surround-sound audio system, surround-view parking assist, puddle light projectors and an interior storage package. Porsche hasn't yet released any pricing information for the Black Edition Taycan lineup, but they aren't likely to be nearly as sought after as some of Porsche's more involved and exclusive limited-edition models. U.S. deliveries are set to begin in the fall of this year. Austin Parsons Associate Editor Austin's car fixation began at a young age and at 1:64 scale. Eventually, Hot Wheels weren't cutting it anymore, so he developed an obsession with his father's full-sized 1965 Ford Mustang instead. Desperate to break into the automotive industry, he bartered his way into a job at a local BMW dealership by promising to stop hurling nerdy technical facts at the salesmen who came into the neighboring coffee shop where he worked. That was also around the time when he started writing automotive reviews, news articles, and technical guides for a number of local and international publications. Now at Car and Driver, Austin brings more than 10 years of experience in the automotive industry and an all-so-common love-hate relationship with German engineering to the table. Read full bio
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
See the 2026 Porsche 911 Club Coupe from Every Angle
Porsche has revealed the third of its 911 Club Coupe special edition models. The 2026 911 Club Coupe is based on the 992.2-generation 911 Carrera T, and wears a bespoke paint job consisting of a Paint to Sample shade called Sholar Blue with red and silver accents. Inside, red-white-and-blue tartan upholstery is available. Only 70 examples of this 911 will be built, with production starting this fall and running through the spring of next year. Pricing is yet to be announced, but only Porsche Club of America members will be eligible to buy one at Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car Sign in to access your portfolio
