Monterey Car Week 2026 is set to showcase some of the world’s most exclusive vehicles, with manufacturers unveiling their latest models to high-net-worth customers. The event, centered around the seaside town of Monterey and the Laguna Seca circuit, features high-end auctions, concours, and race events.
New Gordon Murray Special Vehicles Supercar
Gordon Murray, the man behind the McLaren F1, is expanding his Special Vehicles sub-brand with a new model set to debut on August 14. Details are scarce, but a teaser image suggests it draws inspiration from the original McLaren F1. The car is expected to share the T.50’s architecture and feature a Cosworth V12 engine, central driving position, and manual gearbox.
This follows the S1 LM, unveiled last year, which was inspired by the LM version of the McLaren F1. Gordon Murray’s Special Vehicles sub-brand caters to those seeking exclusivity beyond the 100 examples each of the T.50 and T.33.
Lamborghini Revuelto SV and Other Hypercars
Lamborghini is developing a Super Veloce version of its Revuelto model, aiming for more power, less weight, and aggressive aerodynamics. The car has already set a production car lap record at the Hockenheim racetrack in Germany.
Meanwhile, Hennessey’s new Blackbird hypercar takes a different approach, focusing on an “analogue” driving experience with 850bhp, rear-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual gearbox. The name pays homage to the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane, reflected in its deployable tailfins.
That means that while Hennessey’s current hypercar, the Venom F5, is available with up to 2,031bhp, the Blackbird makes do with ‘only’ 850bhp from a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8.
The Bugatti Destrier, part of the Solitaire one-off series, is a rebodied Bolide track car with a streamliner body and the same 8.0-litre W16 engine, producing 1,578bhp. Its roofline sits just one metre off the ground.
Marc Philipp Gemballa’s Marsien GT is a road-going sports car based on the off-road modified Porsche 911 Turbo concept. It shares only the doors and roof with the original Marsien and features a Ruf-uprated 3.7-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine producing 830bhp. Production is limited to 30 units, requiring a donor car and costing around £650,000.
Other Notable Reveals and Concepts
Acura, the luxury division of Honda, is returning to the event with a new concept. This vehicle aims to showcase a bold design era for the brand. The stylistic elements, including split rear lights, will first appear on a production version of the next-generation RDX. The concept follows the cancellation of a previous RSX electric crossover model.
The McMurtry Spéirling Pure will also make its official debut. The vehicle has already set records at the Goodwood Hillclimb and the Top Gear Test Track. Only 100 units will be produced for customers. The starting price for this track-only machine is £995,000.
What, you really thought we were going to get through a Car Week without a restomod of some sort? Come on now, don’t be silly. As the name suggests, this is a convertible version of the Eccentrica V12, a restomod of the Lamborghini Diablo.
Using an original Diablo Roadster as its base, it gets the usual restomod treatment: modernised carbon bodywork, a carbon-reinforced chassis, an overhauled interior and a fettled version of the original 5.7-litre V12, now delivering 542bhp through a six-speed manual. Eccentrica says the aerodynamics have also been tweaked to minimise top-down buffeting.
Rezvani, though, has strapped a pair of turbos onto the engine and given it forged internals, upping the overall output from 655bhp to a massive 1,560bhp. This, the company says, is enough for 0-60mph in just 1.9 seconds. Five will be built.
