This year’s New York Auto Show was canceled, just as it was in 2020, due to COVID-19. To fill at least some of the void, and offer respite to our interminable winter of discontent, Manhattan Motorcars decided at least one evening this summer should be dedicated to celebrating automotive passion. So Manhattan Motorcars threw its own mini concours with a dozen of the choicest hypercars on the planet at its New York City luxury dealership.
“We do the New York Auto Show every year and have one of the most prominent booths,” says Robert Marchhart of Manhattan Motorcars. “We’re the company that displays all the newest hypercars, and we’re right in the center of the show.”
The dealership was preparing to stock its booth for the 2021 show, when event organizers pulled the plug.
“We already had all the manufacturers slated to send us their cars,” Marchhart says. “So as soon as we got word it was going to be canceled, I reached out to every manufacturer and said, ‘Hey, we have this incredible space in New York City at our dealership and would love to put on a hypercars showcase.’ ”
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A different kind of car show
The event went off under a starry sky with the glow of the city’s lights. Customers and invited guests were able to ogle millions of dollars worth of dealership wares, snapping picks for Instagram, sipping drinks, and rapping about performance.
As it turns out, if you happen to be in the market for a seven-figure hypercar, there are only a handful of places in the U.S. with the breadth of selection that Manhattan Motorcars offers. Along with more widely available options from Porsche and Bentley, the firm can help connoisseurs obtain rare whips from Lamborghini, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, and Rimac.
“There are about four of us under one roof that have that many hypercar brands and prestigious brands—like Porsche and Lamborghini,” Marchhart says. Plus the group has family owners. “Manhattan Motorcars has been around for almost 40 years. We’re still owned by the same exact family, so that’s another great benefit we have over bigger groups. That’s why we can do certain things, like the hypercar showcase, because we have that little bit of extra pull—like the really cool, one-of-a-kind cars that came directly from Pebble Beach.”
For those in the market, here are a half-dozen of our favorite hypercars from the Manhattan Motorcars NYC showcase.
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1. Rimac Concept_One
Rimac Automobili’s fully electric Concept_One is a truly bonkers hypercar. The batteries crank out a jaw-dropping 1224 horsepower and 1,180 pound-feet of torque, according to the Croatian automaker. All that power gets the Concept_One from 0 to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds and up to a top speed of 220 mph. There’s also a decent off-track 210-mile range (under more subdued driving conditions.) This example is one of eight produced, with only seven surviving after Richard Hammond’s infamous crash during an episode of The Grand Tour.
Bugatti has long been a byword for unbridled speed and power. This iteration of its Chiron model was designed in conjunction with race car chassis builder Dallara. It’s not just faster than the Sport model, but also more comfortable in daily driving situations. Sixteen cylinders deployed in a ‘W’ configuration generate 1577 horsepower. This gets the Chiron to 124 mph in 5.8 seconds, which is faster than most cars get to 60. With a limited top speed of 273, this Bugatti is less an automobile and more of a road-going rocket ship.
The sequentially turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-three-cylinder engine of the Koenigsegg Gemera kicks out an impressive 592 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. That’s a staggering amount of power on its own. But the Gemera is actually a hybrid with three electric motors to boot. Combined, the juiced-up beast throws down 1677 horsepower and boasts a 0 to 62mph time of 1.9 seconds. Unlike most hypercars, the Gemera has four seats, so there’s room for the whole speed-loving family.
McLaren’s Senna LM packs the same punch as its track-only Senna GTR version but in a street-legal package. An elegant 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 slaps out 814 horsepower and will get to 60 in well under 3 seconds. Only about 20 examples are available, so not only is it ‘hyper’ in performance, but in exclusivity as well.
The Huracán STO is a Lamborghini born for the street but groomed for the track. Lightweight and sporting a massive rear wing, it’s race ready. It also has a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10, perfect for those aficionados who love a thunderous exhaust note. Plus it kicks out 631 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque, rocketing to 60 mph in a scant 2.6 seconds.
6. GTO Engineering’s Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competizione Replica
For fans who want a vintage car experience, but would rather shirk the responsibility of driving around in an irreplaceable museum piece, UK-based GTO Engineering makes a replica of Ferrari’s legendary Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competizione. For about a tenth of the cost of the vintage article, enthusiasts get a new-old V12 and a four-speed manual transmission plugged into one of the most beautiful Ferrari designs ever produced for a transcendently pure driving experience.
There’s no doubt when the weather turns colder as we settle into winter, stouts take center stage. And while we enjoy all its iterations: standard stout, imperial stout, and robust barrel-aged stouts, we think this malty, chocolate-filled beer’s close cousin deserves a little respect as well. Of course, we’re talking about the oft-overlooked porter. And the best porters, oh buddy, they’ll have you rethinking your seasonal bevvie of choice.
For those uninitiated, the porter style had its genesis in England like many other iconic beer styles. It first appeared in the 1700s and is (you guessed it) named after porters—individuals tasked with transporting luggage.
A confusing origin story
“Stout is the direct descendant of porter. In the 1700s, it was common to use the word ‘stout’ to refer to a bolder, higher-alcohol version of any beer style, much in the same way we use the word ‘imperial’ today,” says Zach Fowle, advanced cicerone and head of marketing for Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. in Phoenix, AZ. “Porter was the most popular beer of the day, and over time, “stout porter” became a popular variant. But by the late 1800s, demand for regular porters evaporated, and stout porter shortened simply to stout.”
But more has changed between the 1800s and today than just our penchant for wearing top hats. “Today, most brewers seem to market beers as either stout or porter based on vibes, rather than on any notable stylistic differences,” he says.
Specifically, porters are known for their dark, almost pitch-black color and rich, sweet flavor profile. If you were to drink a porter and a stout side by side, you might even have difficulty discerning the differences between the two.
Stout versus porter is an enduring topic of discussion in the brewing industry. “While there’s no debating the porter came first—and stout used to be called stout porter, so it was a stronger version of a porter—the lines have become very blurred over the years,” says Rob Lightner, co-founder of East Brother Brewing in Richmond, CA.
“I would venture that even among professionals, a blind taste test would often yield inconclusive results,” says Lightner.
The difference between porters and stouts
Porters tend to be on the milder, more chocolatey end of the spectrum, Lightner says, whereas stouts are typically a little stronger and more roasty. Of course, this isn’t a hard and fast rule
Fowle agrees, “Porters tend to be fruitier, sweeter, and less bitter than stouts, with cocoa and caramel flavors in balance with dark malt bitterness. And stouts are usually hoppier, drier, maltier, and more coffee-forward—and may even have a touch of acidity.”
Whether or not they fit neatly into boxes, one thing’s for sure: both make for incredible cold-weather brews.
“As the nights grow longer, drinking a light, summery beer just doesn’t seem right,” says Fowle. “Porter is the perfect style for the transition to winter: warming and toasty yet not too heavy, with flavors of coffee, chocolate, and pie crust that correspond with autumn weather and holidays.”
It’s the perfect time to broaden your repretoire. Sweet, robust, warming, and well-suited to the season, here are the best porters to drink now.
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1. Deschutes Black Butte Porter
There are few porters more well-respected than Deschutes’ iconic Black Butte Porter. It’s brewed with Cascade and Tettnang hops as well as 2-row, Chocolate, Crystal, and Carapils malts as well as wheat. This 5.5% ABV year-round offering is great for cold-weather drinking because of its mix of roasted malts, coffee, and chocolate. It’s a robust, subtly sweet beer perfect for imbibing on a crisp fall night.
The key to 360-degree muscle: 90-degree eccentric isometrics. It might seem like we’re throwing a lot of geometry at you, but the concept behind time under tension (TUT) is simple, says Joel Seedman, PhD, owner of Advanced Human Performance: “Perform the lowering phase of a movement in a slow, controlled fashion, usually 3 to 5 seconds; pause in the stretched position, typically around 90 degrees; then perform the lifting phase in a powerful yet controlled fashion.” Believe us, a time-under-tension workout can humble even seasoned lifters…Eccentric isometrics are like the pressure cooker of training.
“Rather than mindlessly performing slow-tempo reps, you’re using the increased time under tension as a means to fine-tune your body mechanics and alignment, which requires more mental engagement and focus,” Seedman adds.
If you want to forge functional muscle mass and strength while simultaneously bulletproofing the joints and connective tissue, give this 10-move, full-body eccentric isometrics workout a go.
Directions
Perform the following moves as 90-degree eccentric isometrics following the above protocol. Use heavy weight, but not at the detriment of proper form. Rest 60 to 90 seconds between sets and 2 minutes between circuits. Perform once every 2 to 4 days for optimal results.
Best Time-Under-Tension Workout for Total-Body Strength
Circuit 1
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A. Barbell Back Squat
Set a squat rack up with heavy weight, then grasp bar and step under it. Squeeze shoulder blades together, then stand to unrack bar and step back with feet shoulder-width apart. Inhale, hinge at hips and slowly bend knees to 90 degrees. Pause, keeping natural arch in low back, then extend through hips to powerfully stand. 3 x 4-6 reps
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B. Renegade Row
Start in the top position of a pushup with hands shoulder-width apart on moderate-to-heavy dumbbells (shown). Explosively drive right elbow back to row dumbbell toward ribs while balancing on opposite hand and feet. Pause, then slowly lower weight, stopping a few inches above floor. Switch sides after all reps are done. 3 x 5 reps each side
Circuit 2
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A. Dumbbell Bentover Row
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding two moderate-to-heavy dumbbells in front of thighs, palms facing you. Push hips back and hinge torso forward so it’s nearly parallel to floor, soft bend in knees. Dumbbells should be near shins. Drive elbows back to row weights toward ribs. Pause, then slowly lower down for 3 to 5 seconds. 3 x 4-5 reps
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B. Incline Dumbbell Chest Press with Legs Raised
Set an adjustable bench to a 30- to 45-degree angle and lie back with dumbbells in either hand. Engage core and lift legs off floor, flexing feet. Press weights overhead, palms in. Slowly lower to 90 degrees, staying tight and compact. Pause, then drive weights up directly over chest. 3 x 4-5 reps
Circuit 3
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A. Dumbbell Bulgarian Squat
Stand lunge-length in front of a flat bench, holding heavy dumbbells in each hand by your sides, palms facing in. Rest the ball on top (shoe’s laces) of your right foot behind you on the bench. Slowly lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the floor. Pause, then drive through your heel to stand. Switch sides after all reps are complete. 2 x 3-4 reps each side
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B. Single-leg Romanian Deadlift
Stand with feet hip-width apart holding dumbbells or kettlebells. Drive right leg up, foot flexed, knee aligned with hip, making a 90-degree angle. Hinge at hips as you slowly lever your torso toward floor, lowering weights and driving right leg back for counterbalance. Hold, then squeeze glutes to reverse. 2 x 3-4 reps each side
Circuit 4
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A. Pullup
Hang from a pullup bar using an overhand grip with legs extended and feet flexed. Engage lats and draw shoulders down your back, then pull yourself up until chin is higher than hands. Pause at the top, then slowly lower. Pause at bottom, then reset before your next rep. 2-3 x 4-5 reps
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B. Kneeling Overhead Barbell Press
Hold a bar with moderate-to-heavy load at shoulder level with forearms perpendicular to floor. Kneel at end of bench with feet flexed to grip edge for support. Inhale, engage your core and glutes, then press the bar overhead, pushing your head forward so it passes your face, exhaling at the top. Slowly lower until elbows are at 90 degrees, then hold to maintain tension. Begin your next rep from here. 2-3 x 4-5 reps
Circuit 5
A. Dumbbell Pushup
Place hands on dumbbells (this provides greater range of motion) at shoulder width and feet wider than shoulder width with just toes touching the ground. Keep head neutral and hips high to increase tension on core, chest and tris and reduce stress on spine. Slowly lower to the floor. Stop once elbows hit 90 degrees, pause, then push up to start. 1-2 x 6-8 reps
B. Biceps Curl
Stand with feet hip-width apart with moderate-to-heavy dumbbells in each hand hanging by sides. Engage biceps to curl the weights up, keeping upper arms still. Pause at the top, then lower slowly. Don’t let arms drop all the way down to keep greater time under tension on biceps. 1-2 x 6-8 reps
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If you haven’t picked up a jump rope since elementary school, you’re missing out on a fantastic cardio workout. Not only will you burn a ton of calories in a short amount of time—200 to 300 calories in 15 minutes—but jump ropes can also improve your coordination and agility. Better yet, jumping rope doesn’t require much space, so it’s easy to do at home, and it’s often more mentally stimulating than jogging or swimming.
Choosing a Jump Rope
When deciding which jump rope is best for you, it’s important to determine what your goals are. While lightweight speed ropes are popular for cardio-focused training, weighted or drag ropes will be best for those focused on strength training.
No matter what your training goals are, we’ve got you covered with this roundup of 10 jump ropes from top brands including Crossrope, TRX, Rogue, and more.
The Best Jump Ropes of 2022
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