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If there’s one company who can pull off launching seven new models from its four-brand stable, it would be PGA Cars. In a landmark event that redefines the supercar experience in the Philippines, PGA Cars launched an unprecedented seven new luxury and high-performance vehicles under its four luxury and high-performance brands Porsche, Audi, Bentley, and Lamborghini.

With clockwork precision, executives of PGA Cars unveiled all the 7 new models in less than hour for invited VIP guest and select media to make sure the venue opened its doors to the public by 11am last Saturday, May 24th. In a dazzling showcase dubbed “World of Supercars” the event was held at the PGA Cars showrooms in Bonifacio Global City, the event gathered enthusiasts, collectors, and members of top-tier supercar clubs for an immersive celebration of design, performance, and innovation.

The event signaled a dynamic shift in the luxury automotive landscape, with electrification and hybrid powertrains taking center stage. From plug-in hybrid marvels to record-breaking EVs, PGA Cars displayed how sustainability and exhilarating performance are no longer mutually exclusive, and they now go hand in hand.

This red 911 Turbo 50 Years Edition offers a visceral homage to the brand’s legendary roots

Porsche Philippines unveiled the all-new 911 Carrera GTS and the commemorative 911 Turbo 50 Years Edition. The 911 Carrera GTS stands out not just for its lineage, but for its technology: this latest evolution that now integrates a performance-oriented hybrid powertrain, marking a major milestone in the 911’s storied history. A 3.6-liter boxer engine is enhanced by electric motors integrated within the turbocharger and PDK transmission, delivering 541 hp and 610 Nm of torque.

In contrast, the 911 Turbo 50 Years Edition offers a visceral homage to the brand’s legendary roots. Limited to 1,974 units in honor of the original 911 Turbo’s launch year, this model features a 3.7-liter twin-turbo boxer engine churning out 650 hp and 800 Nm of torque. With classic design cues meeting cutting-edge performance, it strikes a chord with purists seeking the soul of Porsche’s racing heritage.

Audi brought to the stage a duo of flagship models that span the breadth of performance and technology. On one end, the RS e-tron GT Performance, a full-electric grand tourer that takes the title as the most powerful Audi production car ever built. It produces a whooping 925 hp and 1,027 Nm of torque from dual electric motors. A new feature of the RS e-tron GT Performance is the “push-to-pass” feature that provides extra boost that can be used repeatedly which is paired with an RS-specific performance mode designed to optimize acceleration and handling characteristics.

The Audi RS Q8 Performance has the Nürburgring lap record for production SUVs

On the opposite end, the RS Q8 Performance caters to the enthusiast craving the visceral feel of a tuned combustion engine. Its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 generates 640 hp and 850 Nm, earning it the Nürburgring lap record for production SUVs. With a roaring engine and RS-specific enhancements, the RS Q8 remains a favorite for performance SUV aficionados who prize auditory excitement alongside driving precision.

Bentley made a powerful statement on the fusion of grandeur and green technology by completing its plug-in hybrid lineup with the local debut of the fourth-generation Continental GT and new Bentayga Hybrid. For the first time in its history, the Continental GT receives a hybrid powertrain, the Ultra Performance Hybrid. It uses a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with electric assistance to deliver 782 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. This new GT redefines grand touring with effortless acceleration and enhanced sustainability, winning it the Best Cars 2025 award from auto motor und sport. Joining the GT is the Bentayga plug-in hybrid, which also debuts its hybrid configuration in the Philippines. Powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 and an electric motor, it produces 462 hp and 700 Nm of torque.

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Bentley Manila President Benedicto Coyiuto (right) and Bentley Motors Asia Pacific Marketing and Communications Director Calista Tambajong unveil the new Continental GT featuring the Ultra Performance Hybrid system

At the Lamborghini showroom, the Urus SE was unveiled and it is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. Earning the Best Cars title from auto motor und sport, the Urus SE blends a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor for a combined 800 hp and 950 Nm of torque, making it the most powerful Urus ever. For Lamborghini, hybrid power isn’t just a nod to sustainability, it’s a performance-enhancing philosophy. As the marque eloquently puts it, hybrid technology is akin to a world-class athlete with two hearts, unlocking new dimensions of power and agility.

With these seven major debuts, PGA Cars reaffirms its dominance in the ultra-luxury automotive sector and more importantly, showcases a clear trajectory for the future of performance: hybrid and electric powertrains as a norm, not an exception. Today’s luxury and supercar buyers are no longer simply looking for top speed or engine displacement; they demand innovation, environmental responsibility, and a redefined sense of power.

That said, traditionalists need not worry. Whether it’s the throaty 911 Turbo 50 Years, the roaring RS Q8 Performance, or even the classic Bentley elegance now coupled with hybrid efficiency, PGA Cars delivers for every kind of enthusiast. From the crackle of an old-school V8 to the silent surge of an electric motor, the World of Supercars is not just an event, it’s a preview of the future of high-performance, powered by technology and continuous to be driven by passion. That is why it wasn’t surprising PGA Cars already sold at least three of these beauties over the weekend. The exhibit runs the rest of this week, catch a glimpse of these cars before it goes to a private garage soon.

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