A brief roundup of debuts and notable moments from one of the year's greatest automotive spectacles.In case you missed it, last week was Monterey Car Week, which is easily one of the automotive world's greatest and most exclusive spectacles.From the iconic Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance to The Quail, Legends of the Autobahn and all the other satellite events in between, it's quite the gathering. Monterey Car Week takes over one of Northern California's most picturesque beach towns to summon and showcase some of the car world's most expensive and eye-catching sheet metal.AdvertisementAdvertisementHere's a quick round up of the most important things you might've missed if you weren't able to attend.Acura NEXERA ConceptAcura previewed its new design study concept at The Quail. - Credit: AcuraAt The Quail, Acura took advantage of the spotlight to unveil its new NEXERA Concept. The model is a design study that previews the brand's potential new design language for its next generation of automobiles.Aston Martin ValenLooks like the Valor isn't Aston's bespoke V12-powered flagship anymore. - Credit: Chris ChinHeralded as Aston Martin's most powerful V12-powered coupe and the most powerful front-engined car ever, the Valen takes the cake as the brand's latest halo car. Utilizing the company's iconic twin-turbo V12, the Valen boasts over 838 horsepower, 738 pound-feet of torque and a top speed of over 214 MPH. It's limited to just 150 units worldwide.Audi NuvolariHave you been missing the R8? The Nuvolari is here to carry its torch. - Credit: Chris ChinAudi's latest limited-production supercar made its official North American debut at this year's The Quail. Pitched as the successor to the beloved R8, the Nuvolari continues Audi's mid-engine sports car saga. Production is limited to just 499, each with 1,000-plus horsepower on tap.Vision BMW Alpina CoupeBig things are on the horizon following BMW's acquisition of Alpina. - Credit: BMWAdvertisementAdvertisementFollowing the Vision coupe's global debut at the equally world-renowned Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Italy, BMW and Alpina brought it across the pond for a North American appearance. It's the duo's first project after BMW acquired Alpina following decades of operating as separate entities. It's not yet destined for production, but it remains a major source of interest as the concept keeps it traditional, depending solely on internal combustion for go-power.Czinger 21C SpyderCzinger just raised the bar once again for open-top hypercars. - Credit: CzingerKnown for being one of the first automakers to 3D print virtually all of its car designs, Czinger debuted its next big chapter at The Quail: the 21C Spyder. Based on the 21C coupe, the Spyder, as you've probably guessed already, pulls the roof to add an open-top experience. But the specs are still just as impressive. Its 2.88-liter twin-turbo V8 revs to 11,000 RPM. Together with an electric motor, it churns out some 1,250 horsepower and 691 pound-feet of torque for a 0-60 mph time of just 1.9 seconds.Cadillac V-One ConceptCadillac's new concept is a club racer's delight. - Credit: CadillacDetroit luxury marque Cadillac surprised everyone at The Quail with the debut of its V-One Concept. Built and described as the brand's latest expression in motorsports and performance, the single-seat V-One Concept is a summation of all of Cadillac's racing victories as of late. It takes the form of a track-only IMSA racecar for the most esteemed clubsport racers.Hennessey BlackbirdHennessey Performance reminded the world that it doesn't just make aftermarket performance kits. - Credit: Hennessey PerformanceThe Texas tuning firm known for hyping up SUVs, pickups and Chevy Corvettes brought its latest flagship hypercar to The Quail. Named after the iconic Lockheed-Martin SR-71, the Blackbird also echoes the same sentiments with performance. With over 800 horses on tap and a low curb weight of just under 1.5 tons, the Blackbird boasts one of the greatest power-to-weight ratios of any car, ever.Lamborghini Revuelto SVLamborghini's signature Superveloce treatment finally arrives with the Revuelto. - Credit: LamborghiniAdvertisementAdvertisementFollowing a similar path as the Aventador, Murciélago, Diablo, Countach and Miura, the SV, which stands for Superveloce, brings the iconic trim to Lamborghini's latest big V12 supercar. The specs are just as impressive as its exterior, with over 1,050 horsepower on tap, which is 50 more than the standard Revuelto. Like past Superveloces, the Revuelto SV boasts significant weight-saving and aerodynamic changes for even more speed: 0-62 mph in just 2.4 seconds and a top speed of 214 mph.Gunther Werks GXR-EvoGunther Werks's newest 911 restomod is a nod to some old Porsche cup cars. - Credit: Chris ChinRenowned Porsche restomod firm Gunther Werks revealed its latest 993-based build, the GXR-Evo. The build pays tribute to some of Porsche's most glorious air-cooled cup cars and celebrates Gunther Werks's 10th anniversary. Co-developed with Rothsport Racing, the GXR-Evo boasts a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six that revs to 9,000 RPM while churning out 455 horsepower.Porsche 911 GT2 "Flachbau" RSZuffenhausen's finest debuted its latest one-off, compliments of its Sonderwunch division. - Credit: Chris ChinPorsche brought back one of its most iconic designs with the 911 in the form of the "slantnose" or the "Flachbau" in German. Built specifically as a one-off for a VIP customer via the Sonderwunsch department, this 911 GT2 Flachbau RS honors the original 930 Turbo-based slantnose, the famous Type 935/78 "Moby Dick" racecar from 1978.Ruf EhraRuf also took the spotlight to showcase its latest restomod. - Credit: Chris ChinPorsche's most prolific aftermarket tuner returned this year to debut the Ehra. It's the company's latest take on the air-cooled 964 platform, and it honors Ruf's most iconic and past work, the CTR "Yellowbird." The model is specifically named after the proving ground where the latter set the world top speed record.Spyker C8 Preliator XXVIf you forgot Spyker still exists, they reminded the world at The Quail. - Credit: Chris ChinAdvertisementAdvertisementDutch automaker Spyker made a grand return at The Quail to reveal the C8 Preliator XXV. Continuing the brand's chapter with its third-generation exotic, the Preliator XXV is the hardtop version of the C8 Preliator Spyder. Motivation comes from a twin-turbocharged Audi V8 good for 800 horsepower, while a classic six-speed manual sends power to the rear wheels. The result is a 0-60 mph time in just 2.7 seconds (if you can shift fast enough) and a top speed of 217 mph.Notable MomentsThe Quail summoned one of the largest gatherings of Lamborghini Diablos, ever. - Credit: Chris ChinAlthough new car debuts have taken a large part of the stage during Monterey Car Week, it's also still about the occasions surrounding them. Here are some of the most notable moments from this year's event.One of the largest gatherings of Ferrari F40s in a single settingWhen is the last time you saw a Ferrari F40 in a color other than red? - Credit: Chris ChinSeeing a legend like a Ferrari F40 anywhere is already quite a scene. Usually, it only takes one to stop the show and catch people's attention.So, how about 15 of them all at once? As part of The Quail's central theme this year, the event celebrated 100 years of Route 66. That called for what is arguably one of the largest congregations of F40s in recent memory.One of the largest gatherings of Lamborghini Diablos in a single settingHave you ever seen this many Lamborghini Diablos together in one sitting? - Credit: Chris ChinIn addition to the Ferrari F40, The Quail's tribute to 100 years of Route 66 also celebrated the Lamborghini Diablo.AdvertisementAdvertisementSo the event called for not one, not 10, but nearly 30 Diablos to come together on the main fairway. The icing on the cake: the congregation also helped celebrate the debut of the Revuelto SV.The largest congregation of Lamborghini Miuras, everHow about this many Lamborghini Miuras in one setting? - Credit: Chris ChinHelping to diversify the exhibits during the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was Lamborghini's Miura showcase. For the car's 60th anniversary, Lamborghini summoned a whopping 43 Miuras on another fairway at the world-famous golf course.Clark Gable's own Duesenberg wins Best-In-ShowYes, this Duesenberg was owned by Clark Gable.And for the main event, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance acknowledges the world's most valuable and collectible automobiles in all the land. Taking the event's most coveted Best-in-Show award for the 75th annual event is one of two 1935 Deusenberg SSJ Special Speedsters.This specific example was once owned by the one and only Clark Gable. After recently undergoing an extensive, multi-year restoration, the '35 Deusie retook the stage for its ultimate test.AdvertisementAdvertisementIt clearly paid off.About the Author: Chris Chin is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, trucks and anything else with four wheels. He has over a decade of experience writing news and reviews but considers himself an enthusiast first, with a passion for classics and European cars. His daily driver is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL with nearly 250,000 miles (87,000 are his).Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.
