Feature: An Introduction to the Latest Super Sports Cars | Super Sports Cars 2013

Porsche 918 Spyder
McLaren P1
Ferrari LaFerrari

Feature: An Introduction to the Latest Super Sports Cars

Supercars are exciting right now. Following the 2012 debut of the Porsche 918 Spyder, McLaren launched the P1, and Ferrari introduced the LaFerrari. There's no doubt these three models represent the pinnacle of each manufacturer's technology and boast the highest specifications. But in today's society, which demands a balance between performance and environmental consciousness, how is development progressing? We delve into these three new-generation super sports cars, poised for delivery.

The Birth of the 918 Spyder: A Historic Surprise
Porsche 918 Spyder

The birth of the 918 Spyder was a historic surprise, with no information leaked beforehand. Porsche's special model declared its aim to achieve the world's best in both performance and environmental efficiency.

Function and Minimalism
McLaren P1

Positioned to follow the Porsche 918 Spyder, the McLaren P1 proposes a relatively similar engineering concept to its predecessor. We explore its details.

Design by Ferrari In-House
Ferrari LaFerrari

The new Ferrari LaFerrari, a special model ('speciale') since the Enzo, is drawing particularly intense global attention among new-generation super sports cars.

The New Generation Super Sports Cars at a Glance
Porsche 918 Spyder / McLaren P1 / Ferrari LaFerrari

These three special models from Porsche, McLaren, and Ferrari represent the culmination of current technology. Beyond the specs, their unique characteristics emerge.

How the McLaren P1 Was Born
McLaren P1

McLaren, having established itself as a sports car brand with the MP4-12C, took its first steps. We interviewed the minds behind the P1, which made its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show.

The Days Leading to the LaFerrari's Creation
Ferrari LaFerrari

The development project for the Ferrari LaFerrari, incorporating numerous technologies derived from F1. CEO Amedeo Felisa discusses how Ferrari's engineering team transplanted the hybrid system into a road car.