The new generation of the Porsche 911 continues to grow.
Arguably the world’s favorite sports car, the Porsche 911 has spent over 60 years as one of the greatest legends in the performance car world, with an unmistakable silhouette, legendary driving character, and a rich legacy with fans across the globe. However, the latest generation of the Porsche 911, the 992.2, has introduced unprecedented innovations like unveiling the first road-going hybrid Porsche 911 variant, the Carrera GTS.
As the new generation of the Porsche 911 grows, the 2026 model year sees three more variants added to the group: the new 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and the 911 Carrera Targa 4S. The addition of the three new variants brings the total number of current all-wheel drive 911 variants to six.
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The new 4S models help bridge the gap between the standard Porsche 911 Carrera and the powerful GTS variants, while adding all-wheel drive in comparison to the Carrera S models. According to Porsche, United States customers who purchase a 911 “S” variant choose all-wheel drive almost half the time. Thanks to the torque split favoring the rear wheels, the 911 Carrera 4S combines fun-to-drive spirit with the practicality of all-wheel drive.
Their twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six engine produces a significant 473 horsepower and 390 lb/ft of torque, with its increase in power coming thanks to intercooling improvements coming from the 911 Turbo. With that power, the 911 Carrera S Coupe rockets from 0-60 in just 3.1 seconds, with a top speed of 191 mph. In addition to its power and performance, the new 911 4S models receive the upgraded standard equipment that comes with the S variants.
The Porsche 911 Targa 4S’s introduction to the new generation for the 2026 model year marks the 60th anniversary of the model, since the first generation was introduced at the IAA in Frankfurt in 1965. While maintaining the original design characteristics of the roof that was manually removable and combined the appeal of both a coupe and a convertible, the latest generation features a charming look and a roof that is fully automatic, combining the Targa’s vintage appeal with modern convenience, luxury, and technology. With three new variants added, the latest generation of the Porsche 911 continues to build the legacy of one of the world’s greatest sports car legends.
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#001 of 40 Track-Only Bugatti Bolide Set for Auction Debut at Pebble Beach
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What happens when Bugatti’s engineers are given free will and freedom to build a car that doesn’t have to comply with road regulations or have to worry about creature comforts, where only the sky is the limit? Well, you end up with one of the most extreme track-only hypercars of modern times, the Bugatti Bolide.
Conceived as a no-compromise tribute to speed and downforce, the Bugatti Bolide answers a question that few have dared to ask: what if Chiron were remagined solely for the race track? Now, the very first example off the line, chassis #001, is heading to auction at the upcoming Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach Sale next month in August at the Monterey Car Week. Finished in a stunning shade of French Racing Blue with Nocturne Black carbon accents with the Bolide’s signature X design elements, this example, delivered to teamcjworks in Texas, has just 389 miles on the odometer and represents the first customer-delivered Bolide.
Originally revealed as a design study during the pandemic in 2020, the Bolide, as previously mentioned, was meant to explore the limits of Bugatti’s capabilities, completely free from street-legal constraints. Public interest in the concept was so overwhelming that Bugatti eventually decided to build a limited run of production cars. Launched at Le Mans in 2023, each car is tailored to its owner for track domination, and all units were subsequently spoken for with prices hovering around $4.8 million. This particular example (chassis #001) is now estimated to fetch ~$6 million.
Coming to the specifications, the Bolide features Bugatti’s legendary 8.0-liter W16 engine that saw action from the original record-breaking Veyron 16.4 to the Mistral Roadster. In this application, the quad-turbo engine underwent racetrack optimizations, including beefed-up turbos and a more robust lubrication system to withstand sustained loads and higher temperatures seen in racing.
It is tuned to deliver 1,600 horsepower and 1,180 pound-feet of torque. With a dry weight of just 3,086 pounds, the Bolide can hit 62 mph in just 2.2 seconds. While the concept had a claimed top speed over 310 mph, the production version was limited to 236 mph. With the ability to produce nearly three tonnes of downforce at speed and equipped with massive carbon ceramic brakes, capable of bringing the car to a complete stop from 186 mph in just six seconds, the Bolide truly is a master class in motorsport-inspired engineering and aerodynamics.
With only 40 examples ever built, bidding is expected to be fierce when the hammer drops on August 15–16 for one of the most collectible Bugattis in history.
