Super/Hyper
The Ultimate Automobiles
Witness
the
Superlative
Visit the Petersen and see some of the rarest exotic cars
on Earth for a limited time.
“Visceral Desirability”
About the Exhibit
2nd Floor
Wegner Gallery
Vehicles are subject to change within the exhibit without notice.
History of the Hypercar
Although the term “supercar” has existed for more than a century, the modern notion of this category of ultra-high-performance vehicles was popularized in the late 1960s, when stunning automotive marvels such as the Lamborghini Miura and the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale proved themselves more capable and viscerally desirable than the vast majority of roadgoing cars that had come before. For the next several decades, the supercar moniker was applied to a rarified group of automobiles with remarkable performance and alluring, often-audacious designs.
This is the Superlative
In 2005 the Bugatti Veyron debuted, and with its four-digit horsepower, top speed surpassing 250 mph, low production numbers, and seven-figure price tag, suddenly “supercar” didn’t seem superlative enough—the “hypercar” was born. The cars on which this title has been bestowed possess exotic looks, extreme specifications, bespoke luxury, supreme exclusivity, and truly exceptional performance.
Super/Hyper presents a selection of ultra-elite supercars and hypercars, all among the ultimate automobiles of their eras.
Vehicles In Exhibit
Vehicles are subject to change without notice. More vehicles can be seen within the exhibit and may not be on the list.
2020 Bugatti Divo
Paying homage to Albert Divo, a master driver and mechanic who triumphed in the infamous Targa Florio race, Bugatti transformed the iconic Chiron into a track focused hypercar. Lightening the body and changing the aerodynamics resulted in Bugatti deeming it “the most agile and dynamic car ever created.”
2017 Pagani Huayra BC “Macchina Volante”
Inspired by two of founder Horacio Pagani’s idols: Leonardo Da Vinci and Juan Manuel Fangio, the “Macchina Volante” is one of the most unique Huayras ever made. Based on the special BC edition, it means this carbon fiber exotic has even more power, less weight and aerodynamic upgrades that serve to push the performance envelope more than ever before.
2022 Apollo Intensa Emozione “Purple Dragon”
Developed in conjunction with motorsports specialists HWA, Apollo created the Intensa Emozione to be a road going GT1 car. With an ear melting V12 soundtrack and extreme aerodynamics, the IE is the definition of exotic with only 10 cars ever produced.
2008 Koenigsegg CCXR
Built by boutique Swedish manufacturer Koenigsegg, the CCXR was the world’s first “green” supercar. With the option of running on renewable E85 biofuel, it produced 200hp more than the conventional CCX for a mind-blowing total of 1018 hp.
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