# Exotic Vehicle Scout — August 2, 2026 Run

## Baseline
- Database: `/root/portal-mockup/vehicles.json` — 47 makes, 373 models, 2,277 lines. **Still unchanged (mtime Jul 7).** Backlog ~89 vehicles. `/root/docker/docuseal/data/vehicles.json` (35 makes/162) and `/var/www/static/vehicles.json` also untouched.
- Prior blocklist: `references/session-august-01-2026-scout-run.md` (Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport 810 hp; Miller JC9 est 600 hp) + Jul 28/30/31 refs.

## NEW this run (confirmed 500+ HP production announcements, not in DB, not in prior reports)
**None.** Pre-Monterey dead zone — this is an honest no-new-confirmed run. All fresh leads resolved to déjà vu or sub-500 hp (see below).

## Watch items — new / updated this run
| Make | Model | Status | Source |
|------|-------|--------|--------|
| Dodge | Charger Super Bee | Nameplate + date confirmed via teaser video ("8.7.26"): unveil **Aug 7** at Roadkill Nights (Aug 8, Pontiac MI). Dodge CEO McAlear: "most powerful Sixpack-powered Charger we've ever built." High-output Hurricane I6 currently 550 hp; Carscoops expects ~600 hp. Not yet officially revealed. (Updates prior "Sixpack 60th Anniversary" watch item.) | https://autos.yahoo.com/new-vehicles-and-reviews/articles/dodge-teases-600-hp-charger-100000265.html |
| Eccentrica | Diablo Roadster (open-top restomod) | Teaser out; reveal **Aug 10** at Monterey Car Week. Keeps 5.7L NA V12 + gated manual, 550 hp / 600 Nm (coupe figures). Roadster's own HP/price/run unconfirmed. Eccentrica not in DB — new make for custom flag. | https://www.autonext.co/news/eccentrica-diablo-restomod-open-top-roadster-teaser |
| Ferrari | 2 new models by year-end | CEO Vigna said on Jul 30 earnings call; Motor1 speculates **F80 Aperta** (open-top F80) + **12Cilindri Versione Speciale**. Both would be 500+ hp. Pure speculation — monitor. | https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/ferrari-ceo-two-new-models-before-end-1238521151/ |
| Hennessey | Project Overlord | Headlight teaser out; full reveal **Aug 3** (tomorrow). Still no HP. | https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/hennessey-teases-project-overlords-headlights-ahead-of-an-august-3-reveal-and-this-time-records-arent-the-point/ar-AA28T4Lk |
| McLaren | P50 (manual hypercar) | Still rumor only, no official confirmation. Debut claimed The Quail Aug 14. | https://hypebeast.com/2026/7/mclaren-p50-manual-hypercar-rumored-for-the-quail-debut |
| Lamborghini | Revuelto SV | Still insider info (1,065 hp, possibly 1,963 units); spy photos only. | https://www.zero2turbo.com/2026/06/lamborghini-revuelto-sv-to-pack-1065-hp-794-kw |
| Infiniti | QX80 Red Sport (600 hp SUV) | Delayed per Jul 2026; not production-confirmed. | (prior refs) |

## Custom/homebuilt pattern — intensifying
- **Eccentrica Diablo Roadster** — 550 hp V12 manual restomod, reveal Aug 10. Adds Eccentrica to the non-DB makers list → **26+ manufacturers** now producing 500+ hp vehicles the dropdown can't represent.
- **Mansory Equestre** — world's first full conversion of Ferrari 12Cilindri: 855 hp / 538 lb-ft (base 12Cilindri = 819 hp, already in backlog). Tuner conversion of a DB-adjacent car, still needs free-text entry.
- Prior: Miller JC9 (one-off), Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport (factory-authorized conversion).
- **Registration form free-text Make/Model/HP + Custom/Homebuilt option remains mandatory** — this pattern is in every scan now.

## Confirmed NOT new / checked (avoid re-reporting)
- **SC-01 (Small Sports Car Co / China, "Stratos-inspired" EV)** — 429 hp dual-motor. **Under 500 hp, skip.** https://autos.yahoo.com/ev-and-future-tech/articles/stratos-inspired-chinese-ev-sports-150100434.html
- **Sanrivatti hypercar** (superbike riding position) — reveal June 24, already in 25+ makers tally (Jul 26/31 refs).
- **Estrema Fulminea (2,040 hp)** — delay story, announced years ago, not a new announcement. https://www.autonext.co/news/estrema-fulminea-2040-hp-hypercar-delayed
- **IndyCar IR-28** — race car, not road-legal; skip.
- **Audi Nuvolari** (New Atlas recap) — reported Jul 29.
- **McLaren 788HS VIN 012 post** — already reported Jul 29.
- **Ferrari Luce orders / biofuels** — Luce reported Jul 27; biofuel testing not a vehicle.
- **2026 BMW iX3 dealer "sneak peek"** — dealer blog, no 500+ hp variant confirmed.
- **Mansory Mistral (The Quail x3)** — already flagged Jul 31.
- **Ferrari 296 Speciale "Piloti" (1,000 hp)** — already flagged Jul 31.
- **Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Cabriolet spy shots** — spy story, no specs announced; skip.

## Next catalysts
- **Aug 3:** Hennessey Project Overlord full reveal
- **Aug 7:** Dodge Charger Super Bee unveil (Roadkill Nights eve)
- **Aug 10:** Eccentrica Diablo Roadster reveal (Monterey)
- **Aug 12–16:** Monterey Car Week — The Quail (Aug 13–14), Pebble Beach (Aug 16): McLaren P50 (rumored), Spyker C8 Preliator, Mansory x3, possible Revuelto SV, Ferrari reveals
- Sep 19: Apex Track Experience · Sep 23: Bentley Torcal EV SUV