The exotic booth on Level 3 of the Javits Center held more combined horsepower than some national air forces. The 2026 New York International Auto Show packed Danish hypercars, Italian mid-engine V8s, German Nurburgring record holders, electric Rolls-Royces, the last combustion Lotus, and a Bentley that Travis Pastrana drove sideways for a film. Across the hall, Ford and Chevrolet staged their own supercar standoff with the GTD Spirit of America and the 1,250-hp Corvette ZR1X.
Key Takeaways
- Zenvo Aurora Agil: quad-turbo V12 hybrid, 1,450 hp (not 1,850 as widely reported), $2.83 million, 50 units, U.S. debut
- Lamborghini Temerario: 907-hp V8 hybrid, MotorTrend tested 0-60 in 2.2 seconds, $386,649
- Porsche 911 GT3 with Manthey Kit: 6:52 Nurburgring lap, 1,190 lbs of downforce, arriving spring 2026
- Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge: 659-hp electric, most powerful Rolls-Royce ever, $490,000
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric: 1,139 hp, 0-60 in 2.4 seconds, most powerful production Porsche ever
- Lotus Emira: last combustion Lotus, from $109,400
- Bentley Supersports: Travis Pastrana’s FULL SEND stunt car, RWD V8, lightest Bentley in 85 years
Zenvo Aurora Agil: 1,450 Horsepower From Denmark
The Zenvo Aurora Agil made its U.S. debut at the show, and it demands a correction before anything else. Multiple sources, including some official NYIAS materials, cite 1,850 hp. That figure belongs to the Tur variant, which uses three electric motors. The Agil on display has one electric motor adding 200 hp to the 1,250-hp quad-turbo V12, totaling 1,450 hp and 1,033 lb-ft. Still significant.
Just 400 hp less than commonly reported.
The 6.6-liter V12, called “Mjolner” and developed by Mahle Powertrain, revs to 9,800 rpm. The Agil weighs under 2,866 pounds, reaches 62 mph in 2.5 seconds, tops out at 227 mph, and generates 1,940 pounds of downforce at 155 mph. Approximately 70 percent of the carbon monocoque is left uncovered, exposing the chassis, engine, and suspension components. Fifty Agil units will be built at $2.83 million each.
Lamborghini Temerario: The Quickest Combustion Car Tested
The Lamborghini Temerario sits in the Huracan‘s old spot as the entry-level Lamborghini, though “entry-level” means $386,649. A new 4.0-liter flat-plane-crank twin-turbo V8 revs past 10,000 rpm, a first for Lamborghini. Three electric motors bring total output to 907 hp and 590 lb-ft through an eight-speed dual-clutch.
Lamborghini claims 0 to 62 mph in 2.7 seconds. MotorTrend‘s instrumented test returned 2.2 seconds to 60 (with one-foot rollout), making the Temerario the quickest combustion-engined car the publication has ever tested. Edmunds measured 2.5 seconds under different conditions. Top speed reaches 213 mph. An optional Alleggerita package saves 55 pounds for up to $75,000.
Lamborghini also brought the Revuelto (6.5-liter V12, three motors, 1,001 hp) and the Urus SE (4.0-liter V8 hybrid, 789 hp).
Porsche 911 GT3 with Manthey Kit: 6:52 at the Nurburgring
A Porsche 911 GT3 wearing the Manthey Kit lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 6 minutes and 52.981 seconds, 2.76 seconds faster than the previous GT3 Manthey. This is the GT3, not the GT3 RS. The distinction matters because the base 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six achieves these times without the RS’s more extreme aero and wider body.
The Manthey Kit transforms the car with turning vanes that extend to 59 inches (versus 20 on the standard GT3), a DRS rear wing, widened winglets, and aerodiscs. In circuit mode, which is not road legal, downforce reaches 1,190 pounds at 177 mph. A four-way adjustable coilover suspension can be retuned without tools. The kit arrives at certified U.S. Porsche dealers this spring. Previous-generation pricing was $57,300 plus installation; equipped GT3s should exceed $300,000.
A GT3 Touring Package celebrating the Touring’s 25th anniversary was also displayed, featuring optional rear seats for the first time in GT3 history.
Porsche Cayenne Electric: 1,139 HP in an SUV
The first all-electric Cayenne occupied the opposite end of Porsche’s display. Three trims span a wide range: the base Cayenne Electric makes 402 hp (435 with launch control), the S produces 657 hp, and the Turbo reaches 1,139 hp with 1,106 lb-ft, making it the strongest production Porsche ever built. The Turbo hits 60 mph in 2.4 seconds. A 113-kWh battery charges from 10 to 80 percent in under 16 minutes at up to 400 kW. Base pricing starts around $109,000. The Turbo crosses $163,000. U.S. deliveries begin late summer 2026.
Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge: Electric Excess
The Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge generates more output than any Rolls-Royce before it. Dual electric motors deliver 659 hp and up to 793 lb-ft in Spirited Mode. It reaches 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, which sounds modest until you consider this is a two-and-a-half-ton luxury coupe with 266 miles of range. Pricing starts at $490,000, a $67,250 premium over the standard Spectre. The illuminated fascia contains over 5,500 individual “stars.” All chrome is finished in dark mirror. A Ghost Series II Black Badge (twin-turbo V12, bamboo fiber interior) flanked it on the show floor.
Bentley Supersports: The Stunt Car in Full Luxury
The Bentley Continental GT Supersports on display is the actual car from “Supersports: FULL SEND,” a stunt film produced with Travis Pastrana. It is the lightest Bentley in 85 years at roughly 4,409 pounds, achieved by deleting the hybrid battery, switching to rear-wheel drive (a first for any Continental GT), and removing the rear seats. The engine is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, not the W12 of previous Supersports. Output: 657 hp, 590 lb-ft, 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds, 192 mph top speed.
A hydraulic handbrake and power-brake system were added for filming, but the interior remained completely intact. Pastrana performed every stunt in full luxury. Production of the Supersports is limited to 500 units at approximately $486,000.
Lotus Emira: The Last Combustion Lotus
The Lotus Emira carries the weight of being the final internal combustion Lotus. Every future model will be electric. Two engines are available: a Toyota-sourced 3.5-liter supercharged V6 making 400 hp (from $112,400) and a Mercedes-AMG-sourced 2.0-liter turbo four also at 400 hp (from $109,400). The V6 with a manual transmission reaches 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and 180 mph. Curb weight starts at 3,097 pounds. New for 2026: EOS Green and Purple Haze exterior colors, a reworked manual gearbox mount, and optimized cooling. The Lotus Eletre Carbon electric SUV was displayed alongside it.
The Rest of the Exotic Booth
Two Koenigsegg Regeras occupied the floor, representing a concluded production run of 80 units. The 1,500-hp hybrid uses Koenigsegg’s Direct Drive system, a single-speed reduction gear with no traditional transmission. Both cars are display pieces, not sales tools.
A McLaren 750S (750 PS / 740 hp, $365,100) and Artura (690 hp hybrid, $260,400) represented Woking. The Karma Amaris, an extended-range electric luxury coupe with butterfly doors and 708 hp from $200,000, made its auto show appearance ahead of late 2026 production. GTO Engineering showed a Ferrari 250 SWB restomod (from $1.03 million), while Sacrilege Motors displayed an electric-converted classic 911 and Tedson Motors showed the world’s first air-cooled 911 hybrid restomod.
Across the hall, the Ford Mustang GTD Spirit of America (815 hp, $429,000) faced the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X (1,250 hp AWD hybrid) in what one outlet described as more firepower than the deck of a carrier.
Exotics at NYIAS 2026: Quick Reference
| Vehicle | Power | 0-60 mph | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenvo Aurora Agil | 1,450 hp | 2.5 sec | $2.83M |
| Koenigsegg Regera | 1,500+ hp | 2.8 sec | $1.89M (sold out) |
| Corvette ZR1X | 1,250 hp | Under 2 sec | TBD |
| Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric | 1,139 hp | 2.4 sec | ~$163,000 |
| Lamborghini Revuelto | 1,001 hp | 2.5 sec | ~$600,000 |
| Lamborghini Temerario | 907 hp | 2.2 sec* | $386,649 |
| Ford Mustang GTD Spirit of America | 815 hp | TBD | $429,000 |
| Lamborghini Urus SE | 789 hp | TBD | ~$230,000 |
| McLaren 750S | 740 hp | 2.7 sec | $365,100 |
| Karma Amaris | 708 hp | Under 3.5 sec | ~$200,000 |
| McLaren Artura | 690 hp | 3.0 sec | $260,400 |
| Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge | 659 hp | 4.1 sec | $490,000 |
| Bentley Supersports | 657 hp | 3.7 sec | ~$486,000 |
| Porsche Cayenne S Electric | 657 hp | 3.8 sec | $126,300 |
| Porsche 911 GT3 + Manthey | 502 hp | TBD | ~$300,000+ |
| Lotus Emira V6 | 400 hp | 4.2 sec | $112,400 |
*MotorTrend instrumented test with 1-foot rollout. Lamborghini claims 2.7 seconds (0-62 mph).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zenvo Aurora Agil?
A Danish hypercar with a 6.6-liter quad-turbo V12 and a single rear electric motor producing a combined 1,450 hp. It weighs under 2,866 pounds, reaches 62 mph in 2.5 seconds, and costs $2.83 million. Production is limited to 50 units. The more powerful Tur variant (1,850 hp, three electric motors) was not on display.
How fast is the Lamborghini Temerario?
MotorTrend recorded 0-60 mph in 2.2 seconds with a one-foot rollout, making it the quickest combustion-engined car the publication has ever tested. Edmunds measured 2.5 seconds. Lamborghini’s official claim is 2.7 seconds to 62 mph. The differences reflect varying test protocols and launch conditions.
What is the Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Kit?
A factory-approved performance upgrade that adds extended turning vanes, a DRS rear wing, widened winglets, four-way adjustable suspension, and aerodiscs to the GT3. In circuit mode, it generates 1,190 pounds of downforce. The equipped GT3 lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 6:52.981. Previous-generation kit pricing was $57,300.
Is the Porsche Cayenne Electric the most powerful Porsche ever?
Yes. The Cayenne Turbo Electric produces 1,139 hp with launch control, surpassing the 918 Spyder. It reaches 60 mph in 2.4 seconds and starts around $163,000. The base Cayenne Electric makes 402 hp from approximately $109,000.
What is the Bentley Supersports FULL SEND car?
The actual Bentley Continental GT Supersports used in a stunt film with Travis Pastrana. It uses a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 (not the W12), weighs roughly 4,409 pounds after deleting the hybrid battery and rear seats, and is the first rear-wheel-drive Continental GT. The interior was left fully intact for filming. Production is limited to 500 units at approximately $486,000.
Is the Lotus Emira really the last combustion Lotus?
Yes. Lotus has confirmed all future models will be electric. The Emira is available with a supercharged V6 or a turbo four-cylinder, both making 400 hp, starting from $109,400. The Lotus Eletre electric SUV was also on display at the show.
Sources and Additional Reading
- Motor Illustrated: Exotic Cars at NYIAS 2026
- Porsche Newsroom: 911 GT3 Manthey Kit
- Motor1: Zenvo Aurora Hypercar
Article Last Updated: April 12, 2026.
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