Monterey Car Week 2025 Brings Bold Reveals
Monterey Car Week 2025 dazzled with Lamborghini’s 1,066-horsepower Fenomeno, Chrysler’s 100-year celebration, Acura’s RSX EV debut, and more.
A week of speed, style, and spectacle in Monterey
Monterey Car Week 2025 once again transformed California’s peninsula into the global epicenter of automotive theater. Automakers brought once-in-a-lifetime concepts, centennial celebrations, and electrified visions of the future. With more than 100,000 enthusiasts gathering across Pebble Beach, The Quail, and Legends of the Autobahn, the week reaffirmed that the car world’s heartbeat still pulses strongest here.
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Why does this car matter right now?
The standout was Lamborghini’s Fenomeno, limited to just 29 units worldwide. The Fenomeno delivers 1,066 horsepower from a hybrid V12 setup, sprinting to 60 mph in 2.4 seconds and topping 220 mph. It embodies the brand’s refusal to let the V12 fade quietly into the hybrid era. For collectors, it’s not just a car, it’s sculpture with a physics degree.
Chrysler marked 100 years with a retrospective of icons like the Imperial E-80, the Airflow, and the HEMI ‘Cuda, while hinting at a concept for its future. Acura used the stage to debut the RSX Prototype, its first in-house EV built in Ohio and powered by Honda’s new global EV platform. Range Rover hosted its invitation-only Range Rover House, showcasing a one-off SV Special Edition and the 626-hp Sport SV Carbon. Jaguar rolled out the Type 00 in French Ultramarine, while BMW debuted the 2026 M2 CS with Nürburgring lap records and celebrated 50 years of the 3 Series.
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How does it compare to rivals?
Lamborghini’s Fenomeno faces rivals like Ferrari’s electrified SF90 XX and Aston Martin’s Valhalla, but its combination of outrageous V12 theatrics and cutting-edge hybridization stands apart. Acura’s RSX Prototype is positioned against Tesla’s Model Y Performance and BMW’s iX, but leans on Honda’s heritage of precision handling and a new OS designed for personalization. Range Rover’s Sport SV Carbon remains unmatched in combining 626 hp with couture-like detailing. BMW’s M2 CS undercuts Porsche’s Cayman GT4 RS while delivering German engineering heritage in a compact coupe.
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Who is this for and who should skip it?
The Fenomeno is destined for collectors with deep pockets and a taste for Italian drama, not commuters. Chrysler’s centennial lineup appeals to enthusiasts and historians reflecting on America’s engineering legacy. Acura’s RSX is for younger, tech-forward buyers entering the EV era with premium taste. Range Rover continues to cater to the ultra-luxury crowd seeking personalization. BMW’s M2 CS is for drivers who want motorsport pedigree in a daily-usable package.
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What is the long-term significance?
Monterey Car Week remains where brands cement legacies. Lamborghini showed how hybrids can still thrill. Chrysler’s 100-year celebration reminded us how innovation defines survival. Acura entered the Software Defined Vehicle era with its ASIMO OS. Range Rover proved luxury and performance can coexist with bespoke experiences. Jaguar reinforced its mission to “Copy Nothing,” while BMW demonstrated that heritage and future technology remain inseparable.
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