What’s that you mumble? Another Cars and Coffee Blackwood post already? Here at Skibeemo, I try not to feature the same events too often but every now and again there is an exception to the rule.
As per usual routine on the final Sunday of each month, my iPhone’s alarm yells that irritating "Marimba" tone at an unorthodox 6 am. Waking up for C&C Blackwood has become traditional but my body still always barters for more Zs. The only rewarding carrot my brain accepts to exit shuteye mode is that I’ll get to see alluring cars and taste aromatic coffee. And before I realise it, I’m sipping on said coffee – admiring all the fine automobiles parked within the confines of the Blackwood Woolworths’ car park.
But why another C&C Blackwood post so soon? October’s event brought out some fine exotica that seldom make public appearances. It probably helped that the foretasted rain was no where to be seen; instead the skies were filled with a cerulean glow and a pinch of breeze.
I wasn’t initially sold on the Huracan’s design when it debuted. But similar to most modern supercars, the looks grow over time. Combined with seeing more examples in person, I’m now a proud fan of the V10-powered bull.
Some of Germany’s finest were out and about, making the most of the delightful weather. The 991 vintage of the 911 GT3 RS has to be one of the greatest driver’s car of this decade.
Tarocco Orange is one of the best hues for a McLaren 650S Spider. This example wasn’t sporting the optional carbon fibre side intake pieces but did wear aftermarket forged wheels from Apptech.
Yin and yang; Evolution III and Type X.
The duo below stole the show when they arrived. Despite turning up after the official 8:00 am start time (C&C Blackwood regulars would know that you have no chance of securing a parking spot if you arrive after 7:30am) both supercars managed to score a park next to each other and within the main vicinity.
Porsche created a new segment of the market when it introduced the 996 GT3 RS in 2003. Limited edition, light weight and track focused – the formula was well received by the market – resulting in other manufactures following suit. Mercedes-AMG’s latest take on this formula was realised with the AMG GT R. With customer deliveries of the GT R only taking place this month, the Green Hell Magno example below promptly captured everyone’s attention.
The GT R differs from the more civilised AMG GT through some external aero tweaks, revised suspension, and an intuitive 9-way traction control system. Power is also increased from 340 kilowatts/600Nm to 420 kilowatts/700Nm using the same 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 engine. When combined with the existing 7-speed dual clutch gearbox, the rear-wheel drive GT R is good for nought to a hundred in 3.6 seconds, with a max speed of 318km/h.
A second Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 was sat next to the GT R. Loud colours such as Verde Mantis which adorned this particular example perfectly accentuates the lines and angles of the 449 kilowatt Italian bull. Similar to the McLaren above, this Huracan also sat on aftermarket rims – in the form of 20-inch Vorsteiner VFF 105s.
With so many uncommon supercars enjoying October’s C&C Blackwood, I hope you concur with me that the photos above justify my post about this event so soon from the last. With only two C&C Blackwood events left for the year, let’s hope that we’ll witness some more appearances from the exotics crowd. If that happens – be prepared for another round of C&C Blackwood recaps here on Skibeemo.
