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Top 10 Most Important Car Launches at Monterey Car Week Over The Years

Top 10 Most Important Car Launches at Monterey Car Week Over The Years

Jason Baptiste
August 21, 2023

Monterey Car Week is not only a celebration of automotive history but also a platform for manufacturers to unveil their latest masterpieces. Here are ten of the most groundbreaking and influential car launches that have graced this event over the years:

Bugatti Divo (2018)

The Bugatti Divo Is a Chiron Designed for Corners

Only 40 will be made, and yep, they're already sold out.

www.roadandtrack.com/car-shows/monterey-car-week/a22803030/bugatti-divo-debut-photos-specs-price

Launched with a price tag of $5.8 million, the Bugatti Divo is a lighter and more agile version of the Chiron, limited to just 40 units.

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ (2018)

Aventador SVJ Unveiled at Monterey Car Week

The highly anticipated Aventador SVJ was unveiled in a worldwide premiere during Monterey Car Week in California at “The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering” among a sea of owners, fans and enthusiasts.

www.lamborghini.com/fr-en/nouvelles/aventador-svj-unveiled-monterey-car-week

With enhanced aerodynamics and a powerful V12 engine, the Aventador SVJ set a new Nürburgring lap record before its official debut at Monterey.

McLaren P1 GTR (2014)

McLaren P1 GTR Design Concept previews super exotic track stormer - Autoblog

McLaren says the P1 GTR has one goal: "to be the best driver's car in the world on track." And with no intentions of making the thing road-legal, McLaren was able to freely put together this design concept, showing a car that, to our eyes, looks absolutely capable of delivering the best in track-focused dynamics.

www.autoblog.com/2014/08/16/mclaren-p1-gtr-monterey-2014/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABXTP-gm03bWBG1maiwPh4xZ7JphWHku0adOfXRw_M6Jxid7FysN0q9SlTMXm6mUGjP7Sej3r46dwB_d0LpzJu3G-cSOonGMTxhma93S4ZR-65_P_qN5GuIJXPVoQGjZgC9TefsZAKmHjvbM56vYG8XUvB6MyMiCrHq1Adj8Y5Y6

A track-only version of the P1 hybrid hypercar, the P1 GTR was a nod to the iconic F1 GTR from the 1990s.

Pagani Huayra Roadster BC (2019)

Pagani Is Teasing a New Convertible Huayra Roadster. Will It Debut at Monterey Car Week?

The Italian automaker appears poised to debut a convertible version of its $2.5 million BC Coupe at next month’s rare car event.

robbreport.com/motors/cars/pagani-teases-huayra-bc-roadster-2860760

Limited to just 40 units, this roadster was a lighter and more powerful version of the standard Huayra Roadster.

Koenigsegg Jesko (2019)

Koenigsegg Jesko gets ready to rumble

ÄNGELHOLM (Sweden): The Jesko is the roomiest Koenigsegg yet and features what is arguably the world's fastest transmission. A pre-series production model was recently rolled out. The hypercar made its world premiere at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Named after CEO/founder Christian von Koenigsegg's father, the Jesko is a visual homage to the early original Koenigsegg CCR colour palette with its body painted in Tang Orange Pearl with silver and carbon-fibre accents. Inside, the car is a full suite of tech-empowered creature comforts – including its racing-inspired SmartCluster instrument screen behind the steering wheel (where the graphic turn...

www.carsifu.my/index.php/news/koenigsegg-jesko-gets-ready-to-rumble

Named after the father of the company's founder, the Jesko boasts over 1,600 horsepower and innovative aerodynamics.

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider (2018)

As Ferrari's 50th drop-top model, the 488 Pista Spider combines the performance of the 488 Pista coupe with the joy of open-top driving.

Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato (2019)

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the famed Italian design house Zagato, this car is a modern interpretation of the iconic DB4 GT Zagato.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQ Silver Arrow (2018)

This concept car pays homage to the historic Silver Arrow racers while showcasing Mercedes-Benz's vision for electric mobility.

Porsche 918 Spyder (2013)

Porsche 918 Spyder: Monterey 2013 Photo Gallery

View detailed pictures that accompany our Porsche 918 Spyder: Monterey 2013 article with close-up photos of exterior and interior features. (10 photos)

www.autoblog.com/photos/porsche-918-spyder-monterey-2013

As one of the "holy trinity" of hybrid hypercars, the 918 Spyder showcased Porsche's technological prowess and commitment to electrified performance.

Rolls-Royce Sweptail (2017)

Custom-made for a specific client, the Sweptail exemplifies luxury, exclusivity, and bespoke craftsmanship that Rolls-Royce is renowned for.

These launches represent a mix of innovation, design evolution, and a testament to the future of automotive engineering. Each year, Monterey Car Week continues to be a pivotal stage for brands to showcase their newest and most exciting creations to the world.