Highlights from the 2019 Chicago Auto Show

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The 2019 Chicago Auto Show was one of the better shows in recent memory, despite missing some key manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes.

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The new Supra I believe looks better in person than in pictures, albeit very similar to the existing 86/BRZ twins, I was however disappointed in Toyota’s use of fake vents.

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The new Shelby GT500 drew loads of attention, and rightfully so. Power figures aren’t yet released but it’s got old-school hood tie downs so it’ll certainly be pants shittingly fast.

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Meet the new 911, same as the old 911 but 5% larger.

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The big surprise for me today came in the form of a matte green Lamborghini Aventador SVJ which was the most crowded car on display, even next to the Bugatti Chiron.

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Behold $3.5 million worth of blue-woven carbon fiber Bugatti Chiron. The kind of car to make even the very wealthy green with envy.

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About as green as this very green Lamborghini Huracan Performante.

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The new Phantom has so much presence, several people surrounding it could muster only one word to describe its appearance: rich.

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he McLaren 720S enjoyed a great deal of attention, despite the fact that I overheard multiple people refer to it as a Lotus.