Du January 29 to February 1, 2026, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles becomes the site of a world premiere: theUltimate Supercar Garage, a show entirely dedicated to modern supercars, hypercars and exceptional contemporary automobilesOrganized in parallel with the Rétromobile show, which celebrates automotive heritage and classic cars, this unique event aspires to become the most prestigious and dynamic showcase of current automotive innovation, design and performance in the French capital.
A new event on the global automotive scene
Created by ComexposiumThe Ultimate Supercar Garage, the historic organizer of Rétromobile, was born from the desire to respond to the growing interest in contemporary supercars, these exceptional cars where performance, aesthetics and technology meetWhile Rétromobile focuses on classic and youngtimer cars, the Ultimate Supercar Garage highlights the current and future scene of the most spectacular automobiles on the market, creating a unprecedented dialogue between heritage and innovation.
The event will feature a immersive experienceconceived as a sophisticated, ephemeral garage where each vehicle is showcased as a mechanical work of art. Paris, already a world cultural capital, thus affirms its position as a a major destination for lovers of exceptional and high-performance cars.
Practical information and Tickets :
The inaugural edition takes place over four days:
Preview evening le 28th January 2026, launch party reserved for a VIP audience.
29 January : daytime professionals, media, collectors and VIPs.
January 30 to February 1 : opening to the general public, with a program rich in automotive discoveries.
The salon is located at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, accessible by metro (line 12) and tram (T2/T3a), facilitating the arrival of national and international visitors, making it one of the most frequented hubs of European automotive events.
The exhibitors: an exceptional lineup for contemporary automobiles
The inaugural edition of theUltimate Supercar Garage brings together a prestigious calendar of exhibitorsembodying the highest level of modern performance automobiles. Among the proven builders They include legendary houses that represent the pinnacle of design, engineering, and innovation: Bugatti, iconic manufacturer of hypercars combining luxury and power; Koenigsegg Automotive ABSwedish manufacturer of radical and technologically advanced supercars; Classic Ferrari for sale, represented by the group Charles Pozzisynonymous with sportiness and mechanical excitement; as well as Aston Martin, Pagani Automobili et Lamborghini Paris via its distributor Car Lovers, all brands rooted in a tradition of excellence and style.
Beyond international manufacturers, the event also welcomes merchants and specialists, such as Motor & Sense, a leading French dealership specializing in the sale of exceptional cars, offering bespoke expertise, as well as exclusive clubs such as the Supercar Owner Circle, a Swiss collective bringing together more than 150 owners of rare supercars who contribute to the richness of the exhibition.
This combination of historic brands, contemporary talents, and private clubs gives the Ultimate Supercar Garage a unique status: not just a show, but also an international stage where the automotive design, performance and collectability they meet in a scenography designed to magnify each model presented.
Program and scenography: at the heart of automotive performance
The Ultimate Supercar Garage is not limited to displaying high-performance cars; it also features a spectacular scenography and an event program structured around design, technology and customer experienceAmong the expected highlights:
- another Design Summit dedicated to automotive architecture and the lines that shape the future of supercars,
- des meetings and conferences with designers, engineers and influential figures in the industry,
- another live scene at the heart of the show where exclusive presentations, round tables and exchanges with renowned automotive designers will take place.
This type of programming aims to offer a cultural and technical approach to the supercar, combining aesthetics, innovation and performance, in a setting designed to inspire as much as to inform.
What is a supercar ?
The term supercar literally “super car”, refers to a An extremely high-performance, rare, and prestigious car, generally more powerful and exclusive than a classic sports car. It is an informal expression, without a strictly codified official definition, but widely used by the automotive press and enthusiasts to describe models that push the boundaries of performance, design and innovation.
In its modern form, a supercar is a road-legal car offering power, top speed, acceleration, handling and technology far superior to those of standard sports cars: it combines high-level performance, spectacular design and a sense of exclusivity.
Origins of the term and evolution
The use of the word supercar It dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, first appearing in a newspaper advertisement The Times in the early 1920s. In the 1960s, the expression became widespread in the United States as a way to refer to powerful cars like certain m American, before being adopted in Europe to describe models such as the Lamborghini Miura, often considered one of the first modern supercars.
This evolution reflects a transformation of the performance car: initially associated with super-powerful engines on classic chassis, the term has gradually become linked to advanced architectures and technologies, including aerodynamics, lightweight composite materials and competition-inspired engineering.
Supercar vs sports car vs hypercar?
The supercar distinguishes itself from other categories by its performance and exclusivity superior to those of sports carswithout, however, reaching the extreme levels of hypercarClassic sports cars emphasize a balance of performance and comfort for everyday use, while supercars often sacrifice some practicality for more extreme performance. In contrast, hypercar have risen above supercars in the 21st century. They represent the ultimate frontier of automotive performance, with even higher levels of power, speed and technology, often at prices far exceeding those of classic supercars.
The cultural impact of supercars
Beyond their technical specifications, supercars have significant cultural significance. They symbolize the culmination of mechanical genius, a passion for speed, and automotive aestheticsIn popular culture, they often embody prestige, success and the extraordinary: productions like the Ferrari F40, the McLaren 720S or the Lamborghini Aventador have become timeless icons, celebrated for their innovation and aesthetic influence.
This aura is reflected in international automotive events, specialist trade shows, and driving experiences offered to enthusiasts and collectors alike, making supercars objects of aspiration far beyond their primary function.
In summary, a supercar is a very high-performance road car that combines power, design, rarity, and advanced technologies to offer an exhilarating and exclusive driving experience. Although the term remains informal and debated, it remains a reference in the automotive world to designate the pinnacle of sports cars, halfway between a simple sports car and the most extreme hypercars.
The Ultimate Supercar Garage isn't just another car show: it's the contemporary celebration of an aesthetic, technical and emotional phenomenon which has found its natural place in the long history of automotive design. Where supercars embody an ultimate form of expression, an assembly of power, sophisticated technology, and cultural rarity, This event offers Paris a immersive staging of these oversized features which define the modern supercar today.
Just a short walk from Rétromobile, which celebrates the mechanical legends of the past, is the Ultimate Supercar Garage anchors the exceptional automobile in the present moment : sculptural bodywork, cutting-edge technologies, extreme engines and innovations in vehicle dynamics are no longer just concepts, but tangible realities that visitors can explore and experience up close.
Ultimate Supercar Garage thus becomes more than just an exhibition: it becomes the point of convergence between past and future, between the legacy of historic supercars and the promise of models that, today, are redefining the standards of automotive performance, style and emotion on a global scale.
Patrick Koune
Photos: Ultimate Supercar Garage
