4.2 KiB
4.2 KiB
Scout Run — July 31, 2026
Last sweep: Jul 30, 2026 (5 vehicles: McLaren 788HS, Gordon Murray S1 LM, Lamborghini Urus SE Performante, Audi SQ9, Genesis GV60 Magma)
Sources queried: super_search news (1-3 day windows), CarNewsChina, CnEVPost, The Supercar Blog, AOL/R&T (McMurtry), AutoNext (Denza Z9S, Spyker), Hypebeast/Carscoops (McLaren P50), KRDO/Stacker 2027 preview, Genesis newsroom (GV60 Magma pricing)
DB state: Both /root/portal-mockup/vehicles.json (dev, 47 makes/373 models) and /root/docker/docuseal/data/vehicles.json (canonical, 35 makes/162 models) last modified Jul 7, 2026. NOTHING applied since the scout started. Backlog ~80+ vehicles.
New Discoveries This Run (not in DB, not in any prior reference file)
| # | Make | Model | Year | HP | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denza (BYD) | Z9S | 2026 | 1,194 | Tri-motor EV sedan (e3 platform, 102.3 kWh LFP, 920 km CLTC single-motor variant). Officially revealed Jul 17, 2026. Pre-sales begin Aug 3, 2026. Chinese-market; Europe unconfirmed. Missed by all prior runs despite being out 2 weeks. | https://carnewschina.com/2026/07/17/denza-z9s-officially-revealed-with-1194-hp-tri-motor-powertrain-and-920-km-range/ |
| 2 | Denza (BYD) | N8 (all-electric) | 2026/2027 | 1,194 | EV SUV revival (5-seat, 5,150mm). MIIT filing Jul 10, official poster Jul 11, 2026. Tri-motor e3 platform 890 kW (1,194 hp); single-motor 320/370 kW variants. Flash charging (5-min quick/9-min full). Launch expected within the year. | https://cnevpost.com/2026/07/11/byd-denza-files-all-electric-n8-suv/ |
New Watch Items (unconfirmed — no specs / OEM confirmation yet)
| # | Make | Model | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | P50 (Project 50) | Rumored manual-transmission hypercar, >$2M, <100 units, debut at The Quail Aug 14, 2026. McLaren has NOT confirmed. First manual McLaren since F1. | https://www.thesupercarblog.com/exclusive-mclaren-p50-with-a-manual-gearbox-to-debut-at-the-quail/ |
| 2 | Spyker | C8 Preliator (2026 comeback) | Founder Viktor Muller regained IP control; new C8 Preliator to debut The Quail Aug 13 + Pebble Beach. HP unconfirmed (2017 Preliator was 525 hp Audi V8). Spyker has a history of unfulfilled comebacks — treat with skepticism. | https://www.autonext.co/news/spyker-returns-a-dutch-icon-prepares-its-most-critical-comeback-yet |
| 3 | McMurtry | Spéirling Pure (production reveal) | Production-ready reveal "about a week away" (i.e., ~Aug 7). Already reported Jul 12 (1,000 hp, 100 units, $1.3M). 95% new parts vs prototype. Confirms timing, not a new model. | https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/mcmurtry-automotive-reveal-production-ready-143000870.html |
Custom/Homebuilt Pattern — Escalating
- Mansory will showcase THREE new hypercars at The Quail (Monterey) — tuner builds based on Bugatti Mistral, Revuelto, 12Cilindri.
- Ferrari 296 Speciale "Piloti" — first 296 Speciale build to break 1,000 hp (tuner conversion).
- Pattern: scout is now seeing WEEKLY tuner/boutique conversions of cars already in the DB, plus micro-volume OEMs (Denza, Spyker, McMurtry). Registration form free-text Make/Model/HP option is mandatory.
Confirmed NOT new (checked this run)
- Xiaomi Skynomad N70/N90 EREV (debuted Jul 30) — only ~416 hp combined (210+100 kW motors). Under threshold.
- Genesis GV60 Magma — US pricing revealed Jul 30-31, but vehicle already reported Jul 23/30. Confirmation only.
- Audi SQ9 / Q9 — reported Jul 30.
- Ferrari Luce demand news (Jul 30) — reported Jul 27.
- Hennessey Project Overlord — still teaser-only, full reveal Aug 3.
Next Catalysts
- Aug 3: Hennessey Project Overlord full reveal; Denza Z9S pre-sale start (China)
- Aug 7: Dodge "Next Era of Muscle" reveal (likely most powerful Charger Sixpack/Hellcat)
- Aug 13-16: Monterey Car Week — The Quail (Aug 13-14) + Pebble Beach (Aug 16): McLaren P50 (rumored), Spyker C8 Preliator, Mansory x3, Lamborghini Fenomeno debut, possible Revuelto SV, Bugatti Brouillard
- Sep 19: Apex Track Experience
- Sep 23: Bentley Torcal EV SUV debut
Apply to DB
Nothing applied. DB last modified Jul 7. ~80+ vehicles from Jul 8-31 scouts still missing. Bulk import strongly recommended before Sep 19 registration opens.