Tuesday, July 28, 2009

2008 Maserati Edo Corsa



2008 Maserati Edo Corsa
The 2008 Maserati Edo Competition MC12 Corsa is an amazing race car, with 755 bhp and 546 lb-ft of torque and a light weigth of 2,529 lbsThe 6.0-liter V12 now announces its power through a newly developed Edo competition high-flow exhaust system – and it does so with a soundtrack guaranteed to induce goose bumps! The independently adjustable compression and rebound damping permits truly individual suspension setups. The unique system, with its three different adjustments, allows for low-speed compression damping characteristics to be altered while the high-speed settings, having a strong influence on ride-quality, remain constant. True racing technology for the road!

Lamborghini Reventon



Lamborghini Reventon
The Lamborghini Reventon is an extreme super sports car without equals.
With only 20 produced (each 1 Million Euro), Lamborghini Reventon is a symbol of extreme exclusivity with extraordinary performance through the entire technical and dynamic competence of the twelve cylinder LamborghiniLamborghini prides itself on being the extraordinary manufacturer of extreme super sports cars without compromise. The Reventon was inspired by the fastest airplanes and perfected to the last detail.

Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo



Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo
The Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo set the new World’s Fastest Production Car record with an average top speed of 255.83 mph.
On a temporarily-closed 2 lane public highway in Washington State, the SSC Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11 mph (413.83 kph) on its first pass and 254.55 mph (409.71 kph) on its return pass, achieving a new top speed record: a staggering 255.83 mph (411.76 kph).SSC used a turbo V8 outputting 1183 HP and 1094 lbs. of torque. The use of lightweight carbon fiber materials allows for a low dry weight of 2750 lbs. giving the Aero TT the production record for lbs/hp ratio at 2.33

Ferrari California Sports Car



Ferrari California Sports Car
The new 2010 Ferrari California is the first hard-top convertible ever produced by Ferrari and the first to feature a mid-front positioned engineFerrari California features a new 4.3 liter V8 with direct injection and a flat crankshaft that will put out 460HP. The result is a 0-60mph of under 4 seconds.

Corvette ZR1 Sports Car



Corvette ZR1 Sports Car
The new 2009 Corvette ZR1 is a fast and powerful sports car. It has a 6.2-liter surpercharged engine with 638hp. The acceleration of 0-60mph time of just 3.4 seconds will make it reach reach 100mph from standstill in 7 seconds flat.The final MSRP of the new Corvette is $103,300 including the destination charge, but it will have a $1700 gas guzzler tax added on top of this

Audi GT3 Sports Car Race Car



Audi GT3 Sports Car Race Car
The new The Audi GT3 R8 sports car is a race car that will enter into some of the great races of the world sometime next year. Power for the Audi GT3 has been boosted to 500hp and the engineers digged deep into the technics to conform with GT3 standards. The four-wheel-drive system had to be replaced with a more conventional GT rear-wheel drive system and it is also equipped with a newly developed six-speed sports sequential gear box. The Audi GT3 is a super sports car indeed.

Buick Riviera Concept Sports Car


Buick Riviera Concept Sports Car
Buick Riviera Concept Car
The new Buick Riviera concept sporst car has a sleek aerodynamic shape meant to attract car enthusiastsWith this concept, General Motors attempts to set the pulse racing of the fans of sports cars

2007 BMW M6 Convertible


2007 BMW M6 Convertible
2007 BMW M6 Convertible
The BMW M6 Convertible luxury sports car provides the open-air version of supreme power and high-performanceThe BMW M6 Convertible is a unique performer featuring the internationally acclaimed engine of the year – the 5.0-liter V10 – which produces an awesome 507 bhp and maximum torque of 383 lb-ft. With a suspension developed for supreme dynamics and a Sequential M Gearbox (SMG) complete with Drivelogic, this ultimate power unit turns the latest product from BMW M into an open sports car able to accelerate to 62 mph in just 4.8 seconds.Boasting a 507 bhp V10 power unit, the BMW M6 Convertible is a pledge to power and performance. The entire power and performance concept behind this engine is derived directly from Motorsport; in the process of developing its maximum output, the V10 power unit revs all the way to 8,250 rpm, reaching engine speeds otherwise only found in a purebred racing car

Caparo T1 Concept Sports Car


Caparo T1 Concept Sports Car
Caparo T1 Concept Sports Car
The Caparo T1 show car is the first T1 prototype, and a second test car is under construction. This super sports car is predicted to be capable of 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds and 3g acceleration in cornering and braking. Production cars will start reaching customers in 2007.This 2-seater, rear mid-engine concept car reaches a mximum speed of 322 Kmh (200 mph) and it will be the closest production car to a formula 1 race car

Porsche Gemballa Mirage GT


Porsche Gemballa Mirage GT
Porsche Gemballa Exotic Car
German leading Porsche tuner, Uwe Gemballa, has developed a Carrerat GT that sets the world of exotic cars on fire.
The Porsche Mirage delivers 1,000 hp and 886lb-ft of torque from a twin-turbo V-10 engine which propels it from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 250 miles per hourThe Gemballa has a modified six-speed sequential racing transmission to better channel the engine's power to the asphalt. The pair of gullwing doors add to its curb appeal ... and the price of this ultimate exotic car? $2.2 million! So start saving now

Chevrolet Concept Car


Chevrolet Concept Car
Chevrolet Concept Car
The Chevrolet WTCC Ultra has got what it takes to be a star. Not just because its rear spoiler shoots so brashly up towards the heavens. The bold and aggressive design of the sports car study takes the Chevrolet body language to the extreme.
"We wanted to explore the concept of a Chevrolet muscle car reinvented for Europe," says David Lyon, Executive Director GM Asia-Pacific Design.The Chevrolet WTCC Ultra concept car is equipped with a powerful 1,991 cm3 diesel unit generating 139 kW/190 hp. The basic version of the four-cylinder engine is the common rail unit with four-valve technology and variable turbine blade geometry currently powering the Chevrolet Captiva and due to go into the Epica from spring 2007.For Ewan Kingsbury, the Lead Designer of the WTCC Ultra, "aggressive", "muscular" and "dramatic" are the words that first spring to mind when he is asked to describe the design of the new project. "As the chosen theme of the car was a concept racecar, this immediately gave me license to push the passion and aggression of the styling to the extreme".

Peugeot Concept Car


Peugeot Concept Car
Peugeot Concept Car
The Peugeot 308 RC Z concept car is a new Peugeot interpretation of driving pleasure. The car is a 2+2 coupe, with true versatility and at the same time a style that is modern, original and well-balancedThe 308 RC Z concept car is powered by a 1.6 litre THP engine producing 218 bhp and maximum torque of 280 Nm a low engine speed (300 Nm in overboost). These values ensure remarkable responsiveness under all driving conditions.

Mustang Concept Car


Mustang Concept Car
Mustang Concept Car
The Mustang Giugiaro concept car is a one-off design study by Fabrizio Giugiaro, styling director of Italdesign. Although Ford officials aren't saying anything, there is speculation that Giugiaro concept might preview some aspects of the next-generation Mustang.This Mustang concept car appears more compact than the production car, beacause of a reduction of the rear overhang and a signature Giugiaro “trick” of tapering the angles on the car to the limit of its mechanical outlines. The vibrant orange concept is also wider than the production version

Toyota FT-HS Concept Car



Toyota FT-HS Concept Car
The Toyota FT-HS concept sports car is a front-engine, rear-drive car with a projected zero-to-60 acceleration in the four-second range. A powerful V6, 3.5L-engine is coupled with a 21st century sports hybrid system with a target power output of approximately 400-horsepower. The Toyota FT-HS incorporates hybrid capability while maintaining sports car essentials, such as a sleek profile, lightweight aero-dynamic materials, and an advanced high-output powertrain.

Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano


Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Hamann Ferrari Sports Car
The Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB has a peak power output of (its 6 l V12 engine) a majestic 673 bhp. You will rarely encounter more power than this on the open road.Hamann lands a perfect hit with the aerodynamics, which do nothing to disrupt the original design, but lend added impact to a number of details in striking style. Batman would certainly choose the HAMANN Ferrari 599 GTB as the car he drives to work in

Mazda Taiki Concept Car



Mazda Taiki Concept Car
Mazda Taiki sports car reflects a possible direction for a future generation of Mazda sports cars aimed at a sustainable society. Mazda Taiki, evolves the flow theme to establish a breathtaking presence and visually expresses the atmosphere - called taiki in Japanese - that wraps the Earth in its protective mantle.The Mazda Taiki has the next-generation RENESIS rotary engine 16X, which sets new standards for environmental and driving performance, a front-engine rear-wheel-drive layout, unique 2-seat configuration. The effect integrates perfectly the design theme to realize unbeatable aerodynamic performance.

Bugatti Streamliner Concept Car



Bugatti Streamliner Concept Car
Maltese designer Reuben Zammit designed the Streamliner as a 2+2 with ample luggage space.This all curves approach gives it a nice Bugatti retro flair. The car would use a twin-turbocharged version of the W12 engine and be powered by the rear wheels only.

Lotus Concept Sports Car


Lotus Concept Sports Car
Sports car designs are coming forth in the form of concept prototypes. See these Lotus concept pictures:

Saleen Raptor Super Sports Car



Saleen Raptor Super Sports Car
Saleen Raptor is a mid-engined sports coupe featuring 650hp and a top speed oveSaleen's 5.0 Liter Supercharged V8 runs on E85 ethanol which burns more cleanly and features a higher octane rating for more power. The result is a 0-60 MPH of 3.2 seconds and top speed over 200 MPH. r 200 MPH.

Biodiesel Trident Iceni Sports Car



Biodiesel Trident Iceni Sports Car
The Trident Iceni two seater sports car is nothing to sneeze at. It is powered by a 100% biodiesel engine with 550bhp and an impressive 950lb/ft of torque. The sports car goes from 0-60mph in just 3.7 seconds and it can reach a top speed of over 200mph. When you consider it can do 70 miles per gallon (108 mpg at 30mph) along with a total of 2000 uninterrupted miles on as full tank of diesel, it becomes clear that this car is well worth taking note of.

Mercedes C32 AMG



Mercedes C32 AMG
Horsepower:
354hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
332ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
1/4 Mile:
13.6 secs @ 102mph
0-60mph:
5.1 secs
Top Speed:
155mph (limited)

Mercedes SL55 AMG



Mercedes SL55 AMG
Horsepower:
574hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
452ft lbs @ 4600 rpm
1/4 Mile:
12.9 secs @ 110mph
0-60mph:
4.6 secs
Top Speed:
155mph (limited)