Monterey Car Week is back for its 2023 edition. The prestigious annual automotive event is all set to host some of the most amazing car brands. Several fancy new cars will make their debut at the event, while classic cars will be auctioned to the highest bidder. In this article, we will list some of the most important new cars making their debut and some tasty old cars that are up for auction. Want to own Schumacher’s legendary F1 car? Read on!
What Is Monterey Car Week?
The Monterey Car Week is an annual automotive event held on the Monterey Peninsula in California, USA. It’s a week-long celebration that attracts car enthusiasts, collectors, and industry professionals from around the world. The event includes gatherings, auctions, exhibitions, and races that showcase various aspects of the automotive world, particularly with respect to luxury and classic cars. The 2023 event is scheduled between August 11 and 20 (10 days). The world-renowned Raceway Laguna Seca is the race track of choice for the event.
What Are The Important Events From Monterey Car Week?
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance: It’s a renowned classic car show featuring an exquisite display of rare and historically significant automobiles.
Monterey Historic Automobile Races: This event features vintage car races at the Raceway Laguna Seca.
The Quail: This is a luxury and lifestyle event that focuses on high-end automobiles, including rare and exotic cars. It will also include new car debuts and launches.
Classic Car Auctions: Prominent auction houses like RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Company, and Bonhams hold classic car auctions during Monterey Car Week. These auctions feature an array of collector cars and can result in multimillion-dollar sales. Looking to buy one from the lot? Here is how you can register a classic car in the UAE.
2023 Monterey Car Week New Car Debuts, Reveals & Launches
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport Golden Era
A unique Bugatti Chiron Super Sport has been tailored through Bugatti’s Sur Mesure programme. Referred to as the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport Golden Era, this exceptional masterpiece showcases 400 hours of intricate craftsmanship. The artwork serves as a tribute to the brand’s century-long legacy, featuring sketches of past Bugatti models drawn onto the door cards. Bugatti says that this is among the most demanding custom projects the company has ever engaged in. The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport Golden Era will be exhibited at the event.
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Acura ZDX Debut
Acura has revealed that its 2024 ZDX electric SUV is set to have its global premiere on August 17 during the Car Week. The first all-electric production vehicle from Acura is slated for an early release next year. And it will be offered in two variants: ZDX and the high-performance ZDX Type S. The ZDX electric SUV is a collaborative effort between Acura and General Motors. Here is a list of used Acura cars for sale in the UAE.
Aston Martin New Model Debut
Aston Martin is all set to make its headlines at the 2023 Monterey Car Week with an all-new model. The company has not revealed many details about the upcoming car. Since Aston Martin is celebrating its 110th anniversary, we can expect the new model to be a special one.
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Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Roadster
Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution is back as a roadster giving its occupants access to the limitless sky. The Roadster Hypercar will make its debut at the Car Week and only 12 of them will be made. One of the 12 examples has been picked up by NBA legend Michael Jordan. The twin-turbocharged 6.6-litre V8 engine produces 1,817hp allowing it to achieve a top speed of over 480kmph. The Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Roadster costs over USD 3 million, which roughly translates to AED 11 million.
Lamborghini Electric Concept
Lamborghini will be revealing its electric supercar concept. The details of the upcoming Italian car are yet to be revealed, however, the production version is set to go on sale in 2028. This is something to watch out for at the 2023 Monterey Car Week.
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Maserati MCXtrema
Heard of the Maserati MC20 supercar? Well, the MCXtrema is a racecar version of the MC20 that is dialled up to 11. The Maserati MCXtrema will be debuted on August 18 at the Car Week. Only 62 of these limited-edition models will be produced by Maserati.
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Pininfarina Pura Vision SUV Concept
The famous Italian car design firm is having a go at an electric SUV. Called the Pura Vision, the electric SUV will be the epitome of luxury according to the brand. Complete details of the Pininfarina Pura Vision SUV could be revealed at the Car Week.
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BAC Single-Seat Supercar
BAC is all set to introduce another single-seat supercar at the 2023 Car Week. The brand has just teased the upcoming car and has not revealed any details yet. However, we can expect the new car to outperform the BAC Mono. The debut is scheduled for August 17.
2023 Monterey Car Week Car Auctions
Moving to the classic car auctions, the first on the list isn’t exactly what one would call a classic car. It is more than just a classic and it isn’t road legal.
Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari F1 Racecar
RM Sotheby’s auction at the 2023 Monterey Car Week will put the iconic 2002 Australian Grand Prix-winning Ferrari F2001b under the hammer. It was driven to victory by none other than Michael Schumacher himself.
The F2001b is powered by a 3.0-litre V10 engine that produces almost 900hp at 18,500rpm. We expect the F1 car to fetch a price upwards of $20 million, based on the previous auctions of legendary Formula 1 cars. In other news, RM Sotheby’s have announced a new platform for auctioning 21st-century exotic cars.
20 Abandoned Ferraris
Yes, you heard it right! 20 tasty Ferraris were recently found lying in a barn, making it the mother of all barn finds. This collection includes some of the brand’s most iconic models from the 1950s-1970s and there’s a 1991 Testarossa too. All of these cars are heading for the auction at 2023 Car Week courtesy of RM Sotheby’s.
There you have it, those are some of the cars to look forward to among the sea of amazing machines showcased at the 2023 Monterey Car Week.
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