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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N To Compete at Pikes Peak, Shoots for EV Production SUV/Crossover Record
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N To Compete at Pikes Peak, Shoots for EV Production SUV/Crossover Record

10 Apr 2024, 13:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will compete at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race in June, aiming for the electric production SUV/crossover record

 
Horia Used to Work on Helicopters But Now Plans to Race a BMW i4 at Pikes Peak
Horia Used to Work on Helicopters But Now Plans to Race a BMW i4 at Pikes Peak

17 Mar 2024, 09:13 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / This is the inspirational story of a man who proved EVs can win against ICE-powered cars and is now going for the world's most challenging race.

 
5 Best Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Cars of 2000
5 Best Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Cars of 2000

13 Jan 2024, 06:44 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / The 2000 Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt collection was interesting, featuring a six-wheeler and a Go-Kart among other vehicles. I've chosen three more for this list.

 
What's Next in 2024: All Things Motorsport
What's Next in 2024: All Things Motorsport

25 Dec 2023, 07:47 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Thanks to technology, motorsports have become easily accessible for anyone to watch regardless of their location on the planet. And the 2024 season is coming up

 
Ford Tells the Tale of the Insane SuperVan 4.2 They Took to Pikes Peak This Year
Ford Tells the Tale of the Insane SuperVan 4.2 They Took to Pikes Peak This Year

12 Nov 2023, 08:37 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / Ford took a van to Pikes Peak this year. It wasn't just any van, but a vehicle with over 1,400 horsepower and a record-holding driver behind the wheel

 
BMW XM Label Revisits Crash Scene, Finally Breaks Record at Pikes Peak
BMW XM Label Revisits Crash Scene, Finally Breaks Record at Pikes Peak

3 Nov 2023, 09:56 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / Same team, same driver, same car going up the mountain. The first time, it was trial and error. The second time, they were yet to see how it woudl turn out

 
The Story Behind This BMW XM's Horrific Crash at Pikes Peak
The Story Behind This BMW XM's Horrific Crash at Pikes Peak

2 Nov 2023, 08:09 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / The BMW XM Label that was to go uphill at Pikes Peak was pretty much stock except for various safety modifications that are mandatory

 
Toyota Retro Cruiser Is a Forgotten Gem That's Coming to the SEMA Show
Toyota Retro Cruiser Is a Forgotten Gem That's Coming to the SEMA Show

31 Oct 2023, 16:58 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Rod Millen Group's 1967 FJ45 Land Cruiser Wagon is back in the spotlight almost 20 years since it came into the world, and SEMA-goers can enjoy it up close.

 
2023 Goodwood FoS: Alpine Expands A110 Bespoke Program With Three New Liveries
2023 Goodwood FoS: Alpine Expands A110 Bespoke Program With Three New Liveries

12 Jul 2023, 14:08 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / US Racing 2023 heritage is the most complex and expensive of the three. It pays tribute to Alpine's first running at Pikes Peak.

 
1,408-HP Ford SuperVan 4.2 Looks Bonkers, And That's Exactly What's Needed for Pikes Peak
1,408-HP Ford SuperVan 4.2 Looks Bonkers, And That's Exactly What's Needed for Pikes Peak

22 Jun 2023, 08:14 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / This iteration may be 'slightly' down on power from the original prototype unleashed last year, but we can all see that the aerodynamics have jumped to the Moon

 
Acura Ready to Debut Integra Type S and NSX Type S Active Aero Study at Pikes Peak
Acura Ready to Debut Integra Type S and NSX Type S Active Aero Study at Pikes Peak

15 Jun 2023, 14:06 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Acura will field no less than four entries in the legendary hill climb event - two Integra Type S racers, a "wild" NSX Type S Active Aero Study, and a TLX

 
Modified Alpine A110 Pikes Peak Will Race Toward the Clouds With 500 HP From a 1.8L Turbo
Modified Alpine A110 Pikes Peak Will Race Toward the Clouds With 500 HP From a 1.8L Turbo

17 May 2023, 14:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / An Alpine A110 racecar with way more power than any of its road-going siblings will take part in the 2023 edition of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

 
Radford Readies One-Off, 700-HP Type 62–2 Race Car for the Upcoming Pikes Peak Event
Radford Readies One-Off, 700-HP Type 62–2 Race Car for the Upcoming Pikes Peak Event

13 May 2023, 13:30 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / With a dry weight of just 861 kg (1,898 lbs.) and parts designed to help it tackle the challenging mountain course, the one-off Type 62-2 is ready for action

 
How Audi Took Pikes Peak by Storm With the 1987 Sport Quattro S1
How Audi Took Pikes Peak by Storm With the 1987 Sport Quattro S1

12 May 2023, 15:45 UTC · By: Henry Kelsall / Audi's 1987 Quattro S1 Pikes Peak broke the Pikes Peak record back in 1987 with Walter Rohrl at the wheel, as Audi gave the Quattro one last hurrah in racing

 
Alpine Racing to the Clouds in June With Their Most Extreme A110 Ever
Alpine Racing to the Clouds in June With Their Most Extreme A110 Ever

2 May 2023, 08:30 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Featuring enhanced aero, tweaked cockpit, and a healthy power boost, the unique Alpine A110 Pikes Peak is almost ready for the Colorado event

 
Find Out Why the Electric Ford SuperVan Is Ready To Crush the Pikes Peak Record
Find Out Why the Electric Ford SuperVan Is Ready To Crush the Pikes Peak Record

25 Feb 2023, 19:38 UTC · By: Oraan Marc / Until the 2026 Formula 1 comeback, Ford Performance is going to test the one-off 1,973-HP Ford Pro Electric SuperVan in a legendary competition

 
Aston Martin Enters Pikes Peak Hill Climb With a Three-Time Winner on Board
Aston Martin Enters Pikes Peak Hill Climb With a Three-Time Winner on Board

6 Feb 2023, 14:54 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Aston Martin will officially enter the 2023 Pikes Peak Hill Climb with a Vantage GT3, for the first time. Three-time winner Robin Shute will drive

 
900-HP Ford F1 Drag Races Audi RS 6, Someone's About To Get Smoked
900-HP Ford F1 Drag Races Audi RS 6, Someone's About To Get Smoked

13 Oct 2022, 18:18 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Both these cars have raced at Santa Margarita Ranch before, but the Audi is the only one to have won its previous battle

 
The URUS Performante: Lamborghini's Latest Take on The Super-SUV Formula Is Stunning
The URUS Performante: Lamborghini's Latest Take on The Super-SUV Formula Is Stunning

3 Sep 2022, 06:30 UTC · By: Dan Marinescu / It reaches even higher performance figures and gets a more aggressive stance and styling, also forging a more athletic driving posture on or off the paved road

 
Lamborghini Brings Pikes Peak Record-Breaking Urus Performante to Pebble Beach
Lamborghini Brings Pikes Peak Record-Breaking Urus Performante to Pebble Beach

23 Aug 2022, 08:05 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The new Lamborghini Urus Performante boasts 666 horsepower, will hit 190 mph and weighs less than the regular Urus by 103.6 lbs