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The Herald
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Herald
Ayrton Senna's final Honda V10 F1 engine goes under the hammer
According to the company, Senna used this exact engine during warm up at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka in October 1990 and again in the race at the season-ending Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide on November 4. Back in the day, Honda's F1 power units were typically returned to Japan for inspection and dismantling, with most parts eventually discarded. But with the firm shifting its focus to V12 development for the 1991 season, engine V805 was spared, thus making it the last Honda F1 V10 driven in competition by Senna. Monterey Car Week is a mecca for classic car collectors, where high-profile sales, concours events and historic races attract global attention. HRC has confirmed it plans to expand its memorabilia business in future, including in Japan, with more auctions of historically significant machines and components.
TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Ayrton Senna's final Honda V10 F1 engine goes under the hammer
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) will auction off a significant piece of Formula One history next month — the final Honda V10 engine used in competition by legendary driver Ayrton Senna. The unit, engine number V805 of the RA100E series, powered Senna's McLaren Honda MP4/5B during the 1990 FIA Formula One World Championship. It will go on sale at the Bonhams Quail Auction in Carmel, California, on August 15 as part of the prestigious Monterey Car Week. HRC announced earlier this year it would launch a motorsport memorabilia programme aimed at offering collectors and enthusiasts access to authentic race cars, engines and components. The V805 engine is the first item in this initiative and it's an important one. Disassembled and preserved by HRC's own technicians, the engine will be auctioned in a custom-built display case containing all its original parts. It also comes with an HRC-issued certificate of authenticity. According to the company, Senna used this exact engine during warm up at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka in October 1990 and again in the race at the season-ending Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide on November 4. Back in the day, Honda's F1 power units were typically returned to Japan for inspection and dismantling, with most parts eventually discarded. But with the firm shifting its focus to V12 development for the 1991 season, engine V805 was spared, thus making it the last Honda F1 V10 driven in competition by Senna. Monterey Car Week is a mecca for classic car collectors, where high-profile sales, concours events and historic races attract global attention.
Malaysian Reserve
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Motorlux Announces Bespoke Hospitality and Curated Vehicle Displays for Monterey Car Week Premier
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Motorlux is set to return on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, once again kicking-off Monterey Car Week with a premium blend of car culture, luxury aviation and elevated hospitality. The event continues to celebrate the culinary richness of California with three Michelin-starred chefs presenting exclusive dishes as well as tastings from more than 40 of the region's most acclaimed varietals of wine, blending fine dining with the energy of the automotive celebration. Guests will once again be treated to the fashion-show-inspired opening night of the Broad Arrow Monterey Jet Center Auction, representing early access to one of the week's premier collector car sales. Motorlux continues its tradition of immersive automotive exhibits, with curated food and drink pairings tailored to each. This year's highlights include: From Stuttgart with Love: A tribute to Porsche in all its forms. This display will feature many models and generations from one of the most beloved names in performance and design. America's Wild Horse – 60 Years of Ford Mustang: Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, this showcase honors the best examples from each generation. 200 MPH Club: A showcase of speed. Featuring factory-built cars capable of reaching 200 mph or more, from the pioneering designs of the 1980s to the latest hypercars. The Mercedes Maestro – Icons Designed by the Late Bruno Sacco: Honoring the legacy of legendary Mercedes-Benz designer Bruno Sacco featuring the best examples of his work. 'Welcoming Motorlux guests means constantly raising the bar on entertainment and hospitality,' said Logan Calkins, Director of Events at Hagerty. 'We can't wait to host thousands of luxury and automotive enthusiasts as they reunite with longtime friends and Monterey Car Week kicks-off at Motorlux.' Broad Arrow Monterey Jet Center Auction Broad Arrow Auctions will once again join Motorlux for their flagship Monterey Jet Center Auction, August 13-14, featuring an impressive roster of approximately 150 collector cars. Day one of the sale will take place on Wednesday, August 13th during the Motorlux festivities and sell a selection of 40 lots. Early featured highlights of the two-day sale are led by a remarkably preserved 1962 Shelby 260 Cobra, CSX 2003, one of the original Cobra prototypes that helped launch the Shelby legend. CSX 2003 is offered from 36 years of cherished private ownership and is estimated at $1.5M to $2.0M. Broad Arrow is known to present some of the most sought-after supercars and modern classics in today's market, and the Monterey Jet Center Auction's additional highlights demonstrate this careful curation. A low-mileage, two-owner 1991 Ferrari F40, estimated at $3.4M to $3.7M, is also set to star at the Monterey Jet Center auction, alongside a highly optioned 2018 Bugatti Chiron with a full black exposed carbon fiber exterior, estimated at $3.0M to $3.5M. View all cars on offer and register to bid at Motorlux proudly supports the CHP 11-99 Foundation, providing assistance to California Highway Patrol families in crisis. The event also benefits the Navy Postgraduate School Foundation, with members of the school's car club volunteering at the event and assisting with the Broad Arrow Auction. For more information and tickets, visit About Motorlux Motorlux is a vibrant celebration of cars, craft and community held during Car Week at the Monterey Jet Center. Under the stewardship of Hagerty, an automotive enthusiast brand, Motorlux remains faithful to its entertaining and elegant roots while elevated with artfully curated experiences celebrating automotive, aviation, fashion and design. For more, visit About Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand committed to saving driving and to fueling car culture for future generations. The company is a leading provider of specialty vehicle insurance, expert car valuation data and insights, live and digital car auction services, immersive events and automotive entertainment custom made for the 67 million Americans who self-describe as car enthusiasts. Hagerty also operates in Canada and the U.K. and is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, a community of nearly 890,000 who can't get enough of cars. For more information, please visit or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Media Contact: press@
Auto Blog
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Zenvo Aurora Reveals An Even Prettier Look For Its Goodwood Reveal
Zenvo's Monster Twins Are Getting Tweaked At Monterey Car Week 2023, Danish automaker Zenvo revealed the new Aurora hypercar, and ahead of its debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the company has revealed some subtle changes to its design. Like the Keonigsegg Jesko twins, half of the Aurora's production run of 100 cars will be reserved for a track-focused, RWD Agil model, while the other half is for the AWD (and more powerful) Tur variant, which is meant to be a more comfortable cruiser. Zenvo has yet to show the changes as they translate to the former, which we'll likely see this weekend at Goodwood, so for now, let's see how the Tur has changed. You may need to squint. Subtle Changes Are Tough To Spot Zenvo didn't detail the changes, but closer inspection reveals a slightly altered front fascia where mesh now covers the grille openings, the hood has been reshaped, and the ends of the headlamps are now underpinned by more body-color material. At the rear, the diffuser is now larger and more curved, and the license plate holder has moved further down. It also looks like the rear deck has been extended slightly, which should further improve aerodynamic efficiency. McLaren's LT models and Koenigsegg's new Sadair's Spear have used this subtle change to great effect, but Zenvo has not updated any of the performance claims it initially made. Not that it needs to – the Aurora boasts some impressive numbers. Two Experiences To Choose From, Neither Of Which Is Cheap Whether you choose an Agil or a Tur, you get a quad-turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 that revs to a frankly absurd 9,800 rpm and delivers 1,250 horsepower all on its own. This MAHLE-developed engine (called Mjølner) is the most powerful production V12 on the planet. Choose the Agil, and Zenvo fits an electric motor to the rear axle, adding another 200 ponies to the horsepower claim, but if you go for the touring variant, Zenvo puts a pair of electric motors on the front axle instead, giving the Tur AWD and a whopping 1,850 hp. Each take on the Aurora will provide its own experience, even if you take the aero out of the equation. The Agil claims 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 227 mph, while the slipperier Tur gets to 62 mph in 2.3 seconds and keeps going until 280 mph. On the track, the Agil should wipe the floor with the faster car, thanks to 1,940 lbs of downforce at 155 mph and 331 lbs less weight (2,866 in the Agil versus 3,197 in the Tur). Zenvo expects to begin deliveries of its $2.8 million Aurora in 2026, after which it intends to launch a smaller hypercar that will be a relative bargain at $2 million. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
TimesLIVE
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Ferrari unveils Daytona SP3 Tailor Made for charity auction at Monterey Car Week
Ferrari has revealed a one-off Daytona SP3 to be auctioned by RM Sotheby's during Monterey Car Week in California this August. Created through the Italian carmaker's Tailor Made customisation programme, this unique model features a striking two-tone livery in carbon fibre/Giallo Modena with glossy black elements on the front splitter, side sills and rear diffuser. A full-length Ferrari logotype (also in Giallo Modena) is applied across the upper body, marking the first time the brand has used its logo in this way. The interior features an innovative fabric made from recycled tyres bearing the distinctive Prancing Horse motif, while the dashboard and steering column are constructed from the same lightweight carbon fibre used in Formula 1, underscoring the car's connection to Ferrari's racing heritage. Powered by a 6.5 l naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 618kW and 697Nm, the car carries the designation 599+1, acknowledging it as an extra addition to the sold-out 599-unit run of the Daytona SP3. A bespoke plaque will be fitted to commemorate its singular status. All proceeds from the auction will go to The Ferrari Foundation in support of educational initiatives. Among its recent projects is a partnership with Save the Children, which includes helping rebuild the Aveson Charter School in Altadena, California, after it was destroyed by the Eaton wildfire earlier this year.
