Feb 28, 2011
Ferrari F430
Ferrari F430 Specs
Top Speed: 196 mph / 315 kph
0-60 mph; 4 sec
Engine: DOHC 5 / cylinder 4.3 liter V-8
Ferrari F430 supercar is a successor to the older (and slightly overrated) sports car 360 Modena. It features an all-new engine that does not share any components with the 360 Modena's engine. F430's 90-degree engine design derived directly from designs used in the Ferrari's Formula 1 engines. In fact, car name F430 came from its 4308 cc mid-engine which can produce 490 hp (361 kW) (an astonishing 114 hp per liter).
F430 supercar comes in two versions: a Coupe and an open top Spider, the latter being approx. $20,000 more expensive.
As of 28 July 2009 F430's successor has been announced, it's the Ferrari 458 Italia.
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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Ferrari FF
Ferrari GG50
Koenigsegg Agera
Koenigsegg Agera Specs
Top Speed: 245 mph / 394 km/h
0-60 mph: 3.1 sec
Engine: 910HP 4.7 Liter
The 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is hailed as the ultimate supercar yet produced by the erstwhile Swedish exotic roadster manufacturer. While certain quarters declare that Koenigsegg have missed out big time on Volvo and Saab, this iconic Swedish car company is taking on a strong position in pushing for the design and development of a supercar that scores high in the aspects of production philosophy, performance and form. Riding at the heels of the smashing success of the Koenigsegg CC by retaining its distinct design concept and original form, this latest masterpiece is expected to be a real showstopper even from a distance with the perfect combination of familiar elements of the CC and fresh additions in both the exterior and interior sections of the Swedish supercar.
The 2011 Koensigsegg Agera sets new standards for high performance sports car giving the Swedish company its enviable position reputation as a marquee player in the exotic supercharged car segment. But the company breaks barrier and performs outside of its comfort zone and is poised to offer premium additions beyond our expectations. The BIG pluses of the Koenigsegg masterpiece include the largest luggage compartment in its class and the innovative removable hardtop can, which redefine the standards of high end supercars and give competition a run for their money.
The Swedish supercar manufacturer is expected to adopt the production program for its 2011 Koenigsegg Agera that runs parallel to the top selling Koenigsegg CCX and Koenigsegg CCXR variants. Koenigsegg celebrates a major milestone with the release of the Agera, topping its 15-year successful run in creating technological marvels that set the standard of performance on the track and on the road. Agera, which is derived from the Greek word "ageratos," is brimming with fresh elements and sharp characteristics in its design concept and performance.
The Company has been able to inject a youthful character that is so unique of the Agera, yet it gives you the familiar elements that are distinctively Koenigsegg. This latest offering by the Swedish company has sent a strong message to all and sundry. In fact, it is determined to stay way up front and ahead of the rest of the pack in more than just the speed. It has dared to break the barriers of performance by going beyond the typical limits of excellence known by the competition.
Automotive experts agree that the 2011 Koenigsegg has been able to retain all the elements that made Koenigsegg a success for the last 15 years, while adding some innovations to provide the Agera a personality that is distinct from its older siblings. So, what are the new things that we can expect from the Agera?
The braking technology of the 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is probably one of the most exciting additions. The braking system is equipped with the proprietary ventilated brakes made of ceramics. It can zip seamlessly at high speed as it draws power from a 4.7 li V8 workhorse engine that is outfitted with modified air flow. The Agera twin engine runs on regular petrol delivering a strong kick of 910 horsepower. The Agera can really burn some rubber as it can reach 62 mph in just 3.1 seconds and 240 mph is just under 9 seconds. The top speed of the Agera is 245 mph. This exotic Swedish speedster also scores some big points in safety as it comes with the latest traction technology giving you unmatched handling and control in various driving styles and road conditions.
The interior of the Agera evokes a stylish character owing to its distinctive Ghost light system. This new lighting system illuminates the control buttons at the dash and center control console using invisible nano tube lights. The billet and the aluminum surface are also illuminated, giving you a clear view of the panel markings and instrumentation symbols. The Agera also features an information screen that deliver on-demand critical information and data such as the Sat-Nav, compass, lap timer and music among others.
The 2011 Koenigsegg Agera features 15.4-inch tires out front and 15-inch rear tires. The front end of the Agera delivers a striking look with its intricate and smooth LED headlights, perky multi-clusters, restyled bumper and new rear light assembly, giving it a whole new stance that is unmistakably futuristic. The body frame of the Agera is 169 inches long, 78.6 inches wide and 44.1 inches high. This exotic supercar total weight is 2832 lbs and provides a ground clearance of almost 4 inches.
While those who love to stay on the fast lane consider the CCX and CCXR as the ultimate choices for super fast sports car, Koenigsegg has gone a step further with the Agera by going for reduced power in favor of top end performance. Koenigsegg really went all out in their latest offering. On top of the commitment in delivering a real racetrack performer, it has also hit the mark creating an exotic sports car that is also a looker on the street as well. The low-slung body configuration of the Agera and its aggressive front pose cuts a sharp silhouette that will definitely be its distinctive mark both on the track and on the road. With its unmatched weight balance and wider front track and its modified track control, the Agera is expected to be at least as swift around the track as the CCX and CCXR.
While Koenigsegg had made no bones about its intention to stick to tradition in the design and development of the Agera, a closer look at this exciting speedster will easily show that there are enough tweaks here and there to make it stand out from its predecessors. This is after all what people are looking for in high-end supercars.
Koenigsegg Agera R
In 2011 Geneva Auto Show Koenigsegg has introduced it's Agera R supercar, which is a power and speed improvement over the older Agera. Koegnisegg Agera R will be powered by a twin turbo V8, 5.0liter engine. It will be capable of producing an astonishing 1115 horsepower.
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Koenigsegg CCX
Koenigsegg CCR
Feb 27, 2011
Koenigsegg CCR
Koenigsegg CCR Specs
Top Speed: 242 mph / 390 km/h
0-60 mph: 3.2 sec
0-1/4 Mile: 9 secs @ 146 mph ( 235 km/h)
Engine: 4.7-liter V8 806 bhp
Koenigsegg CCR – the new champion
Koenigsegg CCR is better known as the 'record-breaker'. Yes, the CCR beat the The McLaren F1 supercar, the fastest production car ever built, at Italy's Nardo Prototipo on February 28th 2005, with a breath-taking performance at 387.87 km/h, a 15 km/h increase from the later's past record.
Koenigsegg is an exclusive manufacturer of super sports cars, the latest being the Koenigsegg CCX with a performance speed of 403 km/h. The CC (Competition Coup) led by Koenigsegg is unlikely to be defeated in the near future. The McLaren F1 and Ferrari Enzo supercars still have to come a long way to prove superior in the squad of Production cars. The performance speed of McLaren F1 is 372 km/h and that of Ferrari Enzo is 355 km/h as per the results at Nardo/Prototipo.
Koenigsegg CCR is synonymous with speed. The engineering and design of this sports car substantiate this fact. The aerodynamic body and the lightweight chassis display the main purpose of the vehicle, the speed. The front bumper reminds you the cutting shark with pointed face and deep nostrils. The materials of the body are the lightweight carbon fiber compounds reinforced with Kevlar and aluminum honeycomb. These features ensure the complete safety along with the super speed even in extreme driving conditions. A feather-touch driving experience from Koenigsegg!
Koenigsegg CCR is specially designed considering the tastes of the sporty car customers. The low and broad appearance of the body adds a pleasant feeling of safety; added to this is the fashionably designed semicircular windscreen and organically shaped rear hood. Under roofless driving conditions, the hardtop can be turned to fit under the front bonnet. The whole chassis can be exposed when the hoods and the roof are open; this adds a lot of convenience while inspecting the body.
The most important feature of any sports car is the design of its body. Koenignsegg CCR's body is perfectly symmetrical adding a sense of equilibrium while driving. The gear lever is located at the center point of the supercar. All other important mechanisms are mounted around the steering so as to have a good control over them, and these instruments are visible from the upper spokes of the wheel avoiding unnecessary acrobatics while driving.
A lot more technological additions, such as the cutting edge brakes, new racing shock absorbers, CCR advanced throttle, a monocoque carbonfibre intake plenum, and 19" front wheels, etc., are applied to make Koenigsegg CCR the choice of the leaders.
Thanks to Joachim Nordwall, the designer who made the racing car CCR a champion on the roads. He is fascinated by its compelling 'predator' look with the diamond-shaped eyes searching for the prey. Why not take it out for a hunt?
The drive never ends at Koenigsegg!
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Koenigsegg Agera
SEAT Altea XL
SEAT is continuing to expand its range, this time with the launch of a new model that will round off the manufacturer’s offer in the target segment: the SEAT Altea XL. It boasts the same sporting and innovative style first showcased by its smaller sibling, but is now geared towards families looking first and foremost for a spacious interior and high luggage capacity partnered by a class-beating standard of safety.
Feb 26, 2011
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Specs
Top Speed: 196 mph / 315 km/h
0-60 mph: 4.2 sec
0-100 mph: 10.2 sec
0-1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec
Engine: v-12 540 HP
A dream sports car that offers just about the perfect combination of speed, luxury and safety, Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is setting roads on fire. With a 2+2 seating arrangement, this large two door coupe was designed to replace the much smaller Ferrari 456M sports car. Its gleaming all-aluminum body stretches 4.9 meters and has ample space in the rear seats to accommodate adults.
Named after one of Ferrari's legendary coachbuilder, Sergio Scaglietti, supercar Ferrari 612 Scaglietti's styling is setting standards for others to emulate. The leather trim comes in the same color as hat of the seats. What is more it extends all the way to the headlining and also to the side panels. The elegant cockpit with its modern dashboard design is sure to set the pulse racing. The cockpit of this sports car can in fact be personalized further thanks to the Carrozzeria Scaglietti program.
The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti sports car allows for easy entry for the passengers in the rear seat thanks to its longer wheelbase. The sinfully luxurious cabin can accommodate four people in total comfort. Driver comfort has been taken care off in a never before manner. With fascia-mounted controls and an ergonomically designed instrument panel, every minute aspect has been taken care off, in true Ferrari tradition. This sports car has a truly large luggage compartment, all of 240 liters. You can easily place two full sets of your favorite golf clubs in the luggage compartment.
With a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti you can literally never get lost, courtesy the satellite navigation system. The sports car also comes with the latest MP3 player which allows you to store and play up to 4GB of your choicest music, while you take it out for a spin. The instrumental panel is every driver's delight. Whether it is long drives that you prefer or a short ride to your work place, this sports car is designed to perform. When it comes to parking in tight spaces, the rear parking sensors come in handy. They are offered as standard in the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti supercar.
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is a 12-cylinder sports car, which means increased power at your disposal. The light-alloy technology that has been incorporated in the body means that despite the size of the supercar there is still a saving of around 60 kilograms when compared to the other fast cars of this segment. The technology also allows for increased structural rigidity which converts into greater safety.
The racing car boasts o the latest in traction control system. In fact this is the first time that such an advanced traction control system is making an appearance in a Ferrari. With 5748cc at your disposal the sports car leaves the competition way behind. At 7,250 rpm and 540 bhp you can accelerate to an exhilarating 100 km/h from standstill all in a matter of 4.2 seconds. Speed buffs can look forward to achieving a top speed of 315 km/h or 196 mph. Coupled with such a lively engine is the six-speed mechanical gear box. You have a choice of either manual or paddle shifts, the kind of which you find only in F-1 cares. The gear box incorporates the latest electro-hydraulic system. The system enables ultras-smooth and fast gear changes. This is yet another winning proposition among sports cars from the house of Ferrari.
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Ford Mustang GT
Ford Mustang GT specs
Top Speed: 149 mph / 240 km/h
0-60 mph: 5.2 seconds
Engine: 5.0 liter V8 412 horsepower
Ford Mustang is one of the greatest cars in terms of sales success of all time. Approximately 50% of all sports cars sold in United States of America are Ford Mustangs. This muscle car model today still remains one of the hottest selling cars in America. It´s also America´s best selling convertible. 2011 Mustang GT is equipped with 5.0 liter, all-aluminum V8 engine that outputs 412 horsepower (307 kW) and 390 lb·ft of torque. That´s more than 50% power increase over the V8 found in the classic 1964 Mustang. Gearbox options for Mustang GT include a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.
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Ford GT
Feb 25, 2011
Ford GT
Ford GT Specs
Top Speed: 205 mph 330 km/h
0-60 mph: 3.6 sec
0-100 mph: 7.8 sec
0-1/4 Mile: 11.6 sec @ 126.2 mph
Engine: DOHC V-8 Supercharged
Ford GT was created on the base model of Ford GT40 race car, which in 1966 LeMans race beat all of its competition - the best racers with best racing cars in the world.
The fact that it can be driven on the highway as well as on the race-track is really amazing. This car does not use any special aviation fuel like most of the supercars and yet it is known to outperform it's rival cars like the Porsche, Ferrari or Lamborghini. Ford Motor Company has decided to produce only 4200 GT sports car units in the 2005-2006 years. Depending on chosen accessories, retail price varies from $143,000 to $157,000. Ford GT is really incredible when it comes to its racing performance. In 0-60mph test GT (3.3 sec) beats a $193,000 Ferrari Challenge Stradale (4.0 sec) by 0.7 seconds.
Ford GT features 18-inch front wheels, 19-inch rear wheels and GoodYear Eagle F1 Supercar tires. All GT models share one common design element, which makes their exterion look so amazing. The doors are cut into the roof of the car, this fact gives itr a very specific and exotic look.
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Feb 24, 2011
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Specs
Top Speed: 205 mph / 330 km/h
0-60 mph: 3.7 sec
0-100 mph: 6.9 sec
0-1/4 Mile: 11.2 sec
Ferrari has entered the roads with its most powerful V12-engine car, the 2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. Amedeo Felisa, Ferrari's Vice General Manager, unveiled the new sports car model at the Detroit Motor Show on the 9th of January 2006 paving a challenging track to its competitors. Fiorano had its first debut in the Geneval Motor Show on February 28,2006. Later, in October 2006, this cute exotic car from the Ferrari family won the ´XIV L´Automobile piĆ¹ Bella del Mondo (The World's Most Beautiful Automobile) award under the category ´Sports cars´ at the Arena Civica in Milan, Italy.
Fiorano, the new flagship model that replaced the 575M Maranello, is a two-seater sports car. The Ferrari 599 derives its name from its 5999cc V12 engine displacement. The GTB stands for Gran Turismo Berlinetta, the most famous berlinetta that Ferrari has ever made.
The chassis of Fiorano looks more similar to Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, a four-seater fastback coupe from Ferrari; however, Fiorano has a shorter wheelbase. Also, the front midship arrangement of the Fiorano is quite similar to 612 and with the rear transaxle arrangement, it is able to get the 47/53 front/rear weight distribution.
The bodywork of Fiorano is a new concept from Pininfarina, the designer of Fiorano. Pininfarina, who had designed the Ferrari Daytona of the 1970s, was equipped with a great deal of details prior to the designing of the 599 GTB Fiorano. This all-aluminum sports car is built by deriving the engineering from the Formula One (F1) and focussing all the main objectives such as the performance, safety and comfort.
A lot of modifications are made at the Fiorano's engine in order to fit it in the engine bay. The most poweful Enzo-sourced V12 engine from Ferrari is powered with a traditional 6-speed manual transmission along with the 6-speed sequentail mannual gearbox, also called the F1 SuperFast. The MagneRide active suspension system is another important feature that contributes to a smooth driving experience to this sporty vehicle. The new traction control system, called the F1-Trac, is introduced in Fiorano after deriving inspiration from the F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher.
The flying buttress C pillars and the aerodynamic ducting on the hood and the front wings are the most attractive features of this sporty car. The C pillars redirect the airflow over the lip spoiler provided at the rear decklid and thus ensure much higher stability while driving in adverse conditions.
In a brief period of time, Fiorano has conquered the hearts of sporty car fans as well as the outsiders. It is the first Ferrari that is going to appear in the Gran Turismo videogames series; also it is the first European car to be featured as the cover car in Gran Turismo game.
More Ferrari Cars:
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
Ferrari F430
Ferrari FF
Ferrari GG50
Ferrari FXX
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