Toyota GR86’s Brembo Brake Pads Have a Shocking Price Tag

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Performance Package: $1,500

I know there is a price for performance, but the prices that Toyota charges for performance brake pads are kind of ridiculous, borderline extortionate. In case you didn’t know, there is an OEM performance package that some special GR86s come standard with, and customers can opt into their deal when purchasing their vehicle brand new.

The performance package includes Sachs dampers and a Brembo big brake kit and costs as much as $2,020 on the base trim and $1,500 on the premium trim. That sounds like a great deal until you run out of brake pads. Remember this number because it will come in handy later.

Performance Brake Pads: They Cost How Much?!

While the performance package is already a steal of a deal from Toyota, the money that it will take to sustain that performance is something else. In a video posted by JamiesGarage1 (@JamiesGarage1 on YouTube), he found out through a customer’s GR86 with the performance package that Toyota charges ridiculous prices for Brembo brake pads and rotors.

How much, you ask? Well, for the front pads alone, the suggested retail price is $1,481.44. For the front brake rotors, each Brembo unit costs $521.25; multiplying that by two, we get $1,042.50, bringing the total for the parts alone to $2,523.94. Adding the rear brakes into the mix, the rear pads are $1,380, and each rear brake rotor is at a mind-boggling $562.20 per piece.

If, for some reason, your GR86 needed all four corners to get a rotor and a pad replaced all at once, you’ll be set back a total of $5,028.34, which is more than triple the price of the performance package from the configurator, and that doesn’t even include tax and labor costs. JamiesGarage mentioned those prices are retail, and shops can get these parts at a discount, but we’re still looking at a total close to $4,000. Like I said, ridiculous.

The prices make you want to say: “Yeah, sliding calipers are enough.”

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Online Pricing and Overpricing

After watching the video, we decided to check online prices for the pads. It’s important to note that non-Brembo models will cost about a hundred dollars for either the front or the rear; however, the Brembo sets will still set you back about $992.16 for the front and $924.09 for the rear, as seen on Toyota Parts Deal. That’s more “reasonable,” but it also goes to show just how much of a steal the Toyota GR86’s performance package really is.

JamiesGarage even went on to recount his experiences in a Mercedes dealership when it came time to replace a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren’s brakes. The total bill was estimated to be around $40,000, but that’s a car that costs over $500,000. That car’s brakes cost just as much as a whole GR86, and customers will be paying around 14% of its retail value to maintain the brakes.

On that note, it’s also important to know that Toyota doesn’t use high-end calipers either; instead, they’re four-piston fixed calipers paired with a 12.8-inch rotor in the front and painted red, while the rear is given two-piston calipers paired with a 12.4-inch rotor. No carbon ceramics to speak of here, just a normal Brembo system that’s similar to the old Subaru WRX STI or BRZ’s setup.

Alternatively, you can get aftermarket pads and rotors. A trip to the GR86.org forum and you’ll find that some owners have already hunted down some alternatives and given their recommendations. Though keep in mind that your vehicle’s warranty might be called into question.

Ironically, StopTech’s 6-Piston Trophy racing big brake kit won’t cost you $1,000 for brake pads.

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Pagani Reveals Final Huayra 70 One-Off With a Manual Gearbox

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From Trionfo to Derecho, Now Comes Anima

Pagani has completed its Huayra 70 trilogy by revealing the Huayra 70 Anima. This unique car joins the other two special editions, marking the end of the founder’s 70th birthday celebration. For fans of manual transmissions, this model includes one as well.

The Huayra 70 series began with the Trionfo, built by Pagani’s Grandi Complicazioni team. Next up was the Huayra 70 Derecho, which showed off at Goodwood earlier this year. This one mixed Pearl Orange with deep Inky Blue for maximum visual drama. But the real headline was under the hood: an 864-horsepower twin-turbo V12 and a seven-speed manual.

Now, the trilogy is complete. Pagani just dropped the Huayra 70 Anima at the Wynn Las Vegas Concours, giving us one last, very different take on the Huayra formula. ‘Anima’ means soul in Italian, and this one definitely has its own vibe.

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Early Details of the Huayra 70 Anima

The Anima stands out with deep metallic blue paint, exposed carbon fiber, and just enough silver and light-blue accents to keep things interesting. It’s an open-top, with sculpted bodywork wrapping the cockpit and roll hoops that look ready for anything.

Up front, the Anima sports a low nose, gaping air intakes, and a splitter that means business. The sides show off wild aero, beefy rear haunches, and a rear wing that refuses to be ignored. Out back, there’s more exposed carbon, an angry diffuser, and a six-pipe exhaust setup that looks ready to wake the neighbors.

Inside, it’s a blue-and-white affair. White leather wraps the seats and most of the cockpit, with blue accents popping up everywhere. Exposed machined aluminum is scattered across the dash, steering wheel, and center console. As always, Pagani’s switchgear is a work of art – every piece looks like it belongs in a jewelry case.

The Anima keeps it old-school with three pedals and a manual shifter, complete with exposed linkage so you can watch the mechanical magic happen. The gear lever matches the blue-and-white theme, and a plaque reminds you this is number 3 of 3 – so don’t expect to see another one at Cars and Coffee.

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Availability and Pricing Remain Under Wraps

Pagani’s keeping the Anima’s full specs under wraps for now, but it’s likely packing the same Mercedes-AMG 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 as the Derecho. That means 864 hp, 811 pound-feet of torque, and all of it going to the rear wheels through a seven-speed manual. We’ll update when Pagani spills more details.

Like its siblings, the Huayra 70 Anima is a one-off, not something you’ll see at your local dealership. Pagani’s Grandi Complicazioni team handled the build, as usual for these ultra-bespoke projects.

No official price yet, but with all the custom work, rare materials, and one-of-one status, you can bet the sticker shock will be real. As for availability, this one’s spoken for, and with Anima rounding out the Huayra 70 trio, don’t expect any more to pop up with this badge.

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Karma Reveals a 1,200-HP V8 Hybrid Built for Just One Buyer

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The Ultimate Personal Touch

One-off creations can offer several benefits for automakers. For one, they can strengthen a brand’s identity and generate interest, something Bugatti knows well with exclusive hypercars like the Brouillard. Another potential benefit is profitability, as automakers can charge a premium for bespoke vehicles without committing to full-scale production. These creations also cater to the specific demands of clients who typically have exceptionally deep pockets.

Karma Automotive has a new entry into the one-off vehicle space with the Eximius 1. Unveiled at the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, the Eximius 1 is the first creation under Karma’s new bespoke vehicle program, similar to Porsche’s Sonderwunsch and Rolls-Royce’s Coachbuild. However, the company’s approach is particularly notable because it allows extensive powertrain modifications, not just unique paintwork, body panels, and interiors. For this particular build, the vehicle features a 6.2-liter V8 serving as a generator in a plug-in series hybrid system, a significant departure from the 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine used in the Revero donor car.

The Revero is Karma’s outgoing model as it prepares to introduce four new electrified models over the coming years. As such, the Eximius 1 can be seen as a loud send-off following the Revero’s long run dating back to 2016, when it evolved from the Fisker Karma, a luxury plug-in hybrid sedan that fell victim to its manufacturer’s financial collapse.

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Digging Into the Specs

Karma claims that the track-focused Eximius 1 will produce nearly 1,200 horsepower, attributing 550 hp to the V8 generator and 645 hp to the battery. With that much power on paper, the automaker claims the vehicle will be the most powerful plug-in series hybrid ever developed. It is expected to sprint from zero to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and reach an estimated top speed of over 200 mph. Other performance bits include 21-inch center-lock magnesium wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes with two-piece slotted brake rotors, and Öhlins semi-active suspension.

Finished in Borealis Blue, the one-off vehicle does look like a more aggressive version of the Revero, with modifications like extensive carbon-fiber construction, bodywork that’s 50 mm (1.97 inches) wider, a front splitter, air intakes, and a large rear wing. The cabin, meanwhile, features Recaro carbon-fiber front bucket seats, a simplified carbon-fiber center console with an emergency kill switch, and a specially fitted carbon-fiber racing helmet displayed between the rear seats.

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A Legacy Recharged

No pricing was disclosed, though Karma said that the Eximius 1 will be delivered to an unnamed customer in 2027.

While the customer gets to drive a vehicle that cannot be found elsewhere, Karma will start to roll out its revitalized series-production lineup, starting with the Gyesera plug-in series hybrid in December 2026. The Amaris GT two-door plug-in series hybrid will arrive in Q4 2027, followed by two EVs, namely the Kaveya, arriving in Q1 2028, and the Ivara, which will follow later. The Kaveya is also planned to use solid-state battery technology.

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Why Chinese Cars Are Packed With Features Americans Don’t Always Ask For

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Price Matters to Americans, but Chinese Buyers Want More Tech

What do you first consider when buying a car? Is it the price, the technology included, or perhaps the safety features? It turns out that the answer varies considerably depending on where you live. A recent study by Bain & Company highlights a noticeable difference between the buying priorities of American and Chinese consumers, offering some insight into why vehicles from these two markets can be so different.

Bain’s 2026 Global Auto Consumer Survey polled over 12,000 car shoppers around the globe. The big takeaway? What people care about most when picking out a car isn’t the same everywhere.

For Americans, price is king – 68% say it’s their number one concern. Europeans aren’t far behind at 62%. But in China, it’s a whole different ballgame: 58% of buyers put technology and features at the top of their wish list.

It’s not exactly shocking when you look at the bigger picture. With living costs climbing in the US and Europe, keeping things affordable is a must. Meanwhile, Chinese automakers are locked in a price war, so cars there are cheaper – and that leaves plenty of room to pack in extra tech as a selling point.

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Different Buying Priorities Shape Different Cars

These preferences help explain why Chinese automakers have become particularly generous when it comes to technology and equipment. It’s not unusual for vehicles from Chinese brands to come with large infotainment displays, multiple digital interfaces, advanced driver assistance systems, and comfort features that would otherwise be optional extras elsewhere.

In China, where buyers are tech-hungry, automakers are in a full-on features arms race. If it plugs in, lights up, or talks back, it’s probably in there – everything but the kitchen sink.

American automakers, meanwhile, still have to pay close attention to pricing, particularly in the mass-market segment. That doesn’t mean American buyers don’t appreciate technology. In fact, 49% of US respondents still ranked technology and features among their top considerations.

Brand loyalty is another interesting difference. According to Bain, 79% of American mass-market buyers and 72% of premium buyers considered only established brands during their previous purchase. In China, brand loyalty is considerably weaker, with 24% of respondents saying they don’t care about the brand at all.

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Age Also Influences What Buyers Want

Regional differences aren’t the only factor shaping the automotive market. Age also plays a considerable role, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles.

Bain’s findings show that younger buyers are generally more receptive to battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Around 50% of Gen Y and Gen Z consumers in the US and China are open to purchasing one. In Europe, the figure reaches 46% for younger buyers.

Older buyers? Not so much. Just 22% of older Americans are willing to go electric, compared to 50% of the younger crowd. China bucks the trend, though – over half of all age groups there are open to EVs.

So, what does this mean? Car companies can’t make the same model for everyone and expect it to work. What excites a young Chinese buyer might not interest an older American. For global brands, understanding these differences is as important as creating new car technology.

Porsche Is Exploring a Way to Silence the Engine Drone in EVs

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Porsche Is Also Looking Into Range-Extended EVs

Range-extended EVs are the awkward middle child between hybrids and full-on electrics. They roll around on electric motors, but there’s still a gasoline engine lurking in the background, acting as a generator when the battery needs a top-up. The idea is you get to cruise on electric power without sweating over where the next charging station is hiding.

But keeping a combustion engine onboard means you still get the usual suspects: noise and vibrations. Even if the engine isn’t hooked up to the wheels, it can still send a droning soundtrack straight into the cabin.

Porsche, never one to shy away from a technical puzzle, seems to have a workaround in mind. A patent that just surfaced shows a setup with both an electric motor and a combustion engine. The twist? Porsche wants to stick a two-cylinder boxer engine in the back as the range extender.

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Using the Electric Motor as a Noise-Cancellation Device

The patent was first discovered by CarMoses. Here’s where things get clever: instead of just piling on more insulation or fancy engine mounts, Porsche wants to use the electric motor itself to fight back against the unwanted engine noise and vibrations.

Think of it like noise-canceling headphones, but for your car. The system listens for the engine’s racket and then tells the electric motor to make just the right counter-move, tackling both the noise and the shakes that sneak through the car’s bones.

The setup involves a sound sensor in the cabin and a movement sensor near the engine, both feeding data to a control unit that decides how the electric motor should fight back against the noise.

Porsche even wants to preload the system with data about engine RPM and other conditions, so it knows exactly how to respond. If that’s not enough, they might throw in a shaker or a speaker to help quiet things down even more.

Unlike regular noise-canceling setups, here the electric motor pulls double duty as part of the noise-fighting team. In some cases, that means you won’t even need a separate gadget just to handle the counter-noise.

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Could This Make Future Porsche Hybrids Quieter?

One possible application is a range-extended electric vehicle in which the combustion engine runs a generator instead of mechanically driving the wheels. Since the engine can operate at a relatively consistent speed, its noise characteristics could be easier for the system to anticipate and counteract.

That could mean less of the dreaded drone during long trips, when the gas engine has to keep chugging away to feed the battery. It also means a quieter, more refined cabin without loading up on extra soundproofing or complicated hardware. Letting the electric motor multitask could be a smart way to keep things simple.

For now, however, Porsche hasn’t announced a production vehicle featuring this technology. The patent also doesn’t establish whether the company intends to use the proposed arrangement in a future model or whether it is simply exploring the engineering possibilities.

As with other patent filings, the application and its publication do not guarantee that the technology will reach production. Automakers regularly patent ideas that may never make it beyond the development stage. All trademarks and brand names mentioned belong to their respective owners.

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The Philippines Is Sitting on a Fortune in Confiscated Supercars

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Inside the Bureau of Customs compound at Manila Harbor, a substantial collection of confiscated exotic vehicles is awaiting public auction. Authorities seized the fleet from operators of illegal offshore gambling networks who attempted to import the vehicles into the Philippines without paying the required duties. The most prominent models currently held in the government yard include a 2021 McLaren Senna and a rare Ferrari LaFerrari hybrid hypercar.

While we frequently see domestic police seize cars from local street racing syndicates, the financial scale of the Manila impound lot is distinctly different. The Philippine government imposes a 100 percent luxury tax on European automotive imports, which prompted the illicit operators to bypass customs entirely. With the gambling networks now shut down by authorities, the abandoned high-performance vehicles are slated for auction to recover the lost tax revenue.

Valuing the Confiscated Fleet

According to a video from the amadeusiom YouTube channel, the auction inventory features several high-value European models. Beyond the McLaren Senna, which carries an estimated auction floor price of $1.01 million, the impound lot holds a 2022 Ferrari SF90 Stradale, a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Bentley Continental GT, and a Rolls-Royce Phantom. Because the vehicles have been parked outdoors in a humid, tropical climate, several models will require significant cosmetic rehabilitation before returning to the road.

Stateside, exotic vehicles occasionally cross the auction block after federal agents seize assets from high-profile financial fugitives. However, the Philippine customs bureau faces a unique challenge in officially valuing its rarest capture: the LaFerrari. Because the limited-production hybrid is exceptionally scarce on the global market, officials are struggling to establish a realistic reserve price that accurately incorporates the mandatory 100 percent import tax, leaving the Ferrari in a temporary regulatory holding pattern.

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The Public Auction Process

While domestic buyers frequently monitor government surplus websites hoping to score seized cars cheap at public sales, the upcoming Manila auction operates under strict financial parameters. The government’s mandatory reserve prices must account for local market values and the heavy import taxation rate. Consequently, the asking prices remain high by international standards, with a 2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom carrying a floor price of over $380,000 despite its current storage conditions.

Despite the high financial barriers to entry, the Bureau of Customs is proceeding with the sealed-bid public auction to convert these assets into usable government funds. However, the state has historically taken a much harsher stance on smuggling. In previous years, the Philippine government made global headlines by publicly crushing seized exotics with bulldozers as a strict warning to tax evaders. While this specific hypercar fleet was ultimately spared the crusher to benefit local taxpayers, the logistics of selling million-dollar vehicles directly from a port highlight the complex realities of international customs enforcement.

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Ford EcoBoost V6 Teardown Reveals The Cost Of Skipping Oil Changes

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Power Is Nothing Without Maintenance

Ford’s 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 is known for its V8-like low-end torque, and some of the brand’s performance models, such as the Explorer ST and Ranger Raptor, use it. The engine can be fairly robust, but with poor maintenance, even a dependable power unit is bound to suffer.

Case in point: This EcoBoost V6 from a 2021 Lincoln Aviator, the luxury counterpart of the Ford Explorer, failed and was acquired by Eric of I Do Cars as a core return. The engine reportedly received only two or three oil changes despite having already clocked about 70,000 miles. At that mileage, it should have undergone at least seven oil changes, based on Ford’s maximum recommended interval of 10,000 miles.

The Trouble Beneath The Surface

From the outside, the engine looked intact, which was fortunate, as inadequate lubrication can cause excessive friction, overheating, and potentially catastrophic engine failure. But on the inside, the valvetrain and chain-driven timing system looked grim, with an abundance of oil varnish and sludge. It looked far more worn out than expected for a five-year-old engine.

Given that the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 uses direct injection rather than the dual-injection setup found in the 2.7-liter version, the intake valves had significant carbon buildup. For the uninitiated, a dual-injection setup also sprays fuel into the intake ports, helping clean carbon deposits from the intake valves.

Moving to the engine block, the cylinders showed signs of moisture, likely because the engine had been sitting outside. Debris circulating in the contaminated oil likely contributed to significant damage to the engine’s internal bearings. The failure culminated in a spun rod bearing on cylinder six, with bearing shavings also found in the oil pan.

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No Such Thing As Free Horsepower

With the EcoBoost V6 using a twin-turbocharger setup, it is more demanding to maintain than a naturally aspirated counterpart. Such a setup operates under greater thermal and mechanical stress, making proper lubrication and cooling crucial to getting the most out of its performance. After all, the cost of maintaining a luxury vehicle like a Lincoln should be part of the ownership equation in the first place.

The 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 remains in use today, with Lincoln rating the 2027 Aviator at 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. The Aviator was previously available as a plug-in hybrid, which made 494 hp and 630 lb-ft of torque, but was discontinued for the 2024 model year.

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Kia Says Too Much Technology Is Taking the Fun Out of Driving

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Fun Daily Drivers

You don’t always need an overtly sporty car to enjoy great driving dynamics. Even regular cars can be fun behind the wheel, bringing some joy to one’s everyday commute. Some shining examples include the Mazda3 and Honda Civic, while moving up the price bracket, you have compact executive sedans like the Alfa Romeo Giulia and BMW 3 Series.

Still, the list isn’t long enough, reckons Kia, as its chief ride and handling engineer for Australia, Graeme Gambold, said driving enthusiasts are being overlooked. He also mentioned that technology, while good, has been taking away the fun element in cars.

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Intrusive Technologies

Speaking to Australian motoring publication Carsales, Gambold expressed his frustration towards some driver assist technologies. “It’s really hard to find a car that drives nicely. It’s really hard to find a car that has all the features but none of the safety intervention, as I don’t need it,” said the engineer.

Now, that’s a pretty bold statement from a company chief, especially since automakers are committed to advanced driver assist technologies. He’s not saying that those should be banned altogether, as there have been instances wherein these were genuine lifesavers. Instead, it’s the intrusiveness of these systems that annoys instead of giving joy.

Carsales also asked Gambold if fun cars are a dying art. While he said it wasn’t necessarily the case, he stated that current market priorities have put enthusiasts aside. It’s one of the reasons why Kia (along with Hyundai) still has ride and handling tuning divisions in its major markets. In an age where everyone is trying to shave chunks of cost, the South Korean automaker is more than willing to spend on catering its chassis to specific markets.

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Is China Speed Hurting Chassis Dynamics Development?

Right now, the main priority seems to be pushing out new models at lightning speed. It’s something that the Chinese market has effectively pressured legacy automakers to do, particularly in the fields of technology and electrification. But while higher-end models come with tricky suspension arrangements, one has to wonder how these cars would actually fare without these. It’s possible that electronics could be masking what are, otherwise, shortcomings in basic chassis tuning.

That’s the rub of the more widespread availability of active and adaptive suspension systems. While it’s good that the trickle-down effect has made these reasonably-priced options, it does make chassis engineering more tech-dependent, which also adds a layer of complexity to any vehicle. As China has effectively pressured the world into developing cars faster, and a majority of car buyers simply want point A to B transport, it doesn’t really encourage automakers to add a little zing to their mass-market models.

Of course, there may come a time when cars can be completely software-defined. Many automakers aren’t exactly shy about going in that direction. Still, at least we know some brands still see value in proper chassis tuning and calibration rather than just letting active systems and software development do a good chunk of the work.

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Ferrari’s Brand Value Jumps 14.7% While Toyota And Tesla Fall

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Most Brands Are Stuck In Reverse

The automotive industry has faced significant challenges this year, including growing competition from China, U.S. tariffs, and volatile fuel prices. Against this backdrop, it’s perhaps no surprise that most automotive brands saw their estimated brand values decline in Interbrand’s 2026 Best Global Brands report. Ferrari, however, was a notable exception.

Ferrari’s estimated brand value rose 14.7% to $17.7 billion, allowing the Italian marque to climb three places to 51st among the top 100 global brands. That’s enough to earn recognition as one of the report’s Top Risers and bragging rights over its rivals in the automotive sector. Aside from Ferrari, only Hyundai (+1.6%), Kia (+2.7%), and BYD (+4.5%) posted increases among the automotive brands in the top 100, while nine others, including Toyota (-19.9%) and Tesla (-37.8%), recorded declines.

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The Ferrari Formula

According to Ferrari, the gain reflects the effectiveness of its overall strategy across its “three souls”: racing, sports cars, and lifestyle. The racing part could partly be attributed to Formula 1, which has grown in popularity, even in the U.S., where the open-wheel racing series holds three Grand Prix weekends each season.

Ferrari has also diversified its road-going vehicle offerings, which now include the all-electric Luce, unveiled earlier this year to a polarizing reception, largely due to its design. Still, the mixed reaction comes as the brand continues to enjoy strong growth in its estimated value. The automaker also offers an SUV with the Purosangue while retaining a traditional naturally aspirated V12 in the 12Cilindri, even as the industry increasingly embraces engine downsizing and hybridization.

Next year is also looking bright for the Prancing Horse brand, as its order book already covers all of 2027.

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The Race Isn’t Over

At 51st overall, Ferrari ranks seventh among automakers in Interbrand’s report, one of the world’s most established brand valuation rankings. Toyota (ninth overall) remains the top-ranked automaker with an estimated brand value of $59.5 billion, followed by Mercedes-Benz (20th overall) and BMW (22nd overall), with $40.8 billion and $38.4 billion, respectively.

Apple is the overall leader with an estimated brand value of $514.6 billion, representing 9.3% growth. Microsoft ($443.7 billion) and Google ($389.3 billion) complete the podium, ahead of Amazon ($351.8 billion) and Samsung ($105.2 billion). NVIDIA ranks sixth with an estimated brand value of $74 billion. The American technology company also has a growing presence in the automotive industry through partnerships with automakers like General Motors to develop advanced vehicle software and driver-assistance systems.

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Ferrari F50 With Just 106 Miles Sells for a Record $17 Million

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A 1997 Ferrari F50 showing just 106 original miles recently sold for $17 million. This transaction establishes a new public pricing record for the 1990s Italian supercar, reflecting a sustained secondary market demand for ultra-low mileage collector vehicles. As automotive investors increasingly target analog supercars from this specific era, the financial benchmark for pristine Maranello halo cars continues to shift upward.

This specific chassis is the exact vehicle we reported earlier when it first became available to the public. While initial industry estimates boldly suggested the supercar might surpass the $20 million mark, the $17 million closing price still comfortably exceeds all previous public sales figures. It secures the vehicle’s position as one of the most valuable modern Ferraris in existence, bridging the historical gap between the turbocharged F40 and the technologically advanced Enzo.

Can’t Get Any Better Than This

According to a recent post on the Hagerty Instagram page, this chassis stands as one of the lowest-mileage F50s in existence. The vehicle spent the last two decades secured in a climate-controlled collection, effectively preserving its factory-delivered condition and maximizing its appeal to high-end buyers. In the elite collector car market, an unblemished, 106-mile odometer reading from 1997 transforms a vehicle from a mere sports car into a heavily scrutinized blue-chip asset.

F50 valuations have climbed steadily over the last decade as collectors recognize the rarity of the analog driving experience. While earlier examples sold for significantly less, even when carrying notable celebrity ownership, current market dynamics have fundamentally changed. Today’s serious automotive investors place a substantially higher financial premium on absolute delivery-mileage preservation and mechanical originality rather than focusing on a vehicle’s specific ownership history or famous previous drivers.

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Factory-Correct Specs

Ferrari originally engineered the F50 to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, purposefully utilizing a naturally aspirated 4.7-liter V12 engine derived directly from its 1990 Formula 1 racing program. Pushing 512 horsepower through a traditional six-speed manual transmission, the carbon-fiber chassis famously lacked power steering, power brakes, and modern stability control. Because the automaker strictly capped total global production at just 349 units, any surviving F50 remains an exceptionally rare acquisition on the open market.

To command top market value at this elite financial level, a collector-grade F50 must include absolutely all of its original accessories. This specific sale meticulously included the factory flight cases, the removable hardtop with its dedicated stand, the soft top, and the matching customized luggage. Maintaining these rare factory gems is strictly required to fully authenticate a vehicle’s provenance, pass intensive judging standards, and successfully achieve a record-setting final sale price of this magnitude.

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