Ferrari Enzo specifications
Top Speed: 362 km/h
Power: 660 HP
Engine: V12 6.0 litre
The legendary Ferrari Enzo was named in the name of the racing car company founder Enzo Ferrari. The front section of this Ferrari supercar has derived directly from Formula 1, the entire body shape was tweaked for optimal airflow and cooling of the engine and the brakes. It is equipped with an ultra-light, 6.0-litre V-12 engine, that is capable of producing 110 bhp per litre of gas. Ferrari has promised to come out with a new version of a supercar based on the Enzo every four years. It is really interesting to see what kind of improvements can be made on such supercar, which is already nearly perfect. Ferrari Enzo (at its time) was the fastest and best performing supercar ever built. The doors of Ferrari Enzo, like in many other exotic supercars, open upwards making this powerful car even more distinctive.
Porsche Carrera GT
The Porsche Carrera GT (Project Code 980) is a mid-engined sports car that was manufactured by Porsche in Leipzig, Germany.
The Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 DIN (605 SAE) horsepower (450 kW), whereas the original concept car featured a 5.5 litre
version rated at 558 hp (416 kW). Porsche claims it will accelerate
from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of
330 km/h (205 mph), although road tests indicated that in reality the
car can accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds and 0-100 mph
(160 km/h) in 6.8 seconds, while 0-125 mph (201 km/h) in 9.9 seconds.
The
Carrera GT has a basic five colour paint scheme which includes Guards
Red, Fayence Yellow, Basalt Black, GT Silver and Seal Grey. Custom
colours were also available from the factory. A traditional
six-speed manual transmission is the only available transmission.
Attached to this gearbox is a beechwood gearknob which pays homage to
the wooden gearknob used in the Porsche 917 Le Mans racers. In its
second year of production, a limited edition carbon fibre knob was also
made available.
The
Carrera GT has large side inlets and air dams that help cool the
large V10 engine that had 612 bhp (456 kW; 620 PS) framed by the carbon
fibre rear hood. Fitted with Porsche’s latest Carbon fibre-reinforced
Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite brake system, the 15-inch
(380 mm) SGL Carbon disc brakes make an impressive appearance underneath
the 19 inch front and 20 inch rear wheels. Similar to other Porsche
models, such as the 911, the GT includes an automated rear wing spoiler which deploys above 70 mph (110 km/h).
The interior is fitted with soft leather. Bose audio system and navigation systems are available as options.
In typical Porsche fashion, the ignition is to the left of the steering
wheel. This placement dates back to the early days of Le Mans racing
when drivers were required to make a running start, hop into their cars,
start them and begin the race. The placement of the ignition enabled
the driver to start the car with his left hand and put it in gear with
his right. Notable technology includes a pure carbon fiber monocoque and
subframe, dry sump lubrication and inboard suspension. The carbon fiber
monocoque and subframe were produced and assembled by ATR Composites
Group of Italy. The spoiler of the Carrera GT extends into the air when
the car reaches about 60 miles (97 km) an hour and evens out the air
flow, which causes less drag. The Carrera GT radiator is about five
times the size of a 911 Turbo’s.
Maserati MC12
Unveiled
at the 2004 Geneva motor show, it was a very exclusive mid-engine model
originally intended to be hand-built in just 25 units, all of which
sold-out before its launch. Due to the MC12’s considerable success,
immediately followed up with numerous victories in the FIA’s GT1 class, a
second batch of 25 cars was built in 2005.
Designed
for high level road use, the MC12 exceeded 330 kmh at full throttle,
sprinting from 0 to 100 kmh in just 3.8 seconds. The MC12 benefited from
the Ferrari-Maserati Group’s most advanced technologies and competition
experience. Its naturally aspirated 6 litre V12 punched out 465 kW at
7500 rpm, yet offered absolutely excellent drivability, remaining
exceptionally lively and fluid even at low engine speeds. An aluminium
crankcase, titanium con-rods and extremely efficient fourvalve cylinder
heads were all part of its
design. Four gear-driven overhead camshafts provided perfect timing
control. The unit was mated to Maserati’s proven six-speed Cambiocorsa
transmission, offering computerised gear selection. In Race mode, the
system was mapped to deliver much faster gear changes and to activate
the ASR.
The
MC12’s independent wishbone front and rear suspension with anti-dive
and anti-squat geometries and push-rod set-up offered an extremely
progressive suspension response for exceptionally precise handling in
all conditions. The stress-bearing chassis was made from a carbon fibre
and Nomex honeycomb sandwich, while the two-seater coupé/spyder
bodywork was constructed entirely from carbon fibre, and featured a
removable hard top. The car’s styling was developed in the wind tunnel
from an idealoriginally from Giugiaro by Maserati’s own technicians with
the invaluable contribution of
Frank Stephenson, then in charge of the Ferrari Maserati Group’s Concept
Design and Development department. Intensive wind tunnel testing and
advanced mathematical computations, combined with work on the track and
on the road resulted in an extraordinarily efficient shape that exudes
power and personality. All air intakes, vents and other aerodynamic
components had been designed to optimise the car’s internal fluid dynamics and air flows to ensure optimal downforce (vertical load)
and aerodynamic efficiency values. The whole underside of the car had
been faired in and sealed with the fitting of two generous diffusers for
maximum ground effect.
The
MC12 was Maserati’s first mid-engine road-legal GT since 1982. In June
2004, Maserati’s CEO Martin Leach personally demonstrated the car at the
Goodwood Festival of Speed. Among the lucky few worldwide clients was
Jason Kay, lead singer of British pop band Jamiroquai.
Saleen S7 Twin Turbo specs
Top Speed: 248 mph / 399.1 km/h
0-60 mph: 2.8 seconds
0-100 mph: 6 seconds
0 – 1/4 Mile: 10.7 secs. @ 136 mph
Engine: V8, 7-liter 750 HP Twin-Turbo
Saleen’s S7 is America’s first and up to date the only exotic supercar with mid-engine configuration. When in 2002 S7 went on sale, it was the only street-legal car in the United States that has more than 500 horse power output and 500 lb-ft of torque. S7 Twin-Turbo is the successor of the already legendary supercar S7. Like in any other true supercar, the doors of Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo open upward and away from the body. It features an even more powerful all-aluminum V8 engine, which produces 750 horse power @ 6300 rpm and 700 lb-ft of torque. Redline is at 6500 rpm. 2006 version of Saleen exotic car also has one unique interior feature – a video rear-view mirror. There actually is a small video camera mounted in the rear of the fast car, which transmits the view to the driver. The main idea here was not to use standard rear-view mirrors in favour of aerodynamics, thus reducing aero drag and increasing down force.
Pagani Zonda C12 F
The Zonda C12 F debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most extensive reengineering of the Pagani car yet, though it shares much with its predecessors including the 7.3 L V12. Power is increased to 602 PS (443 kW/594 hp) with a special clubsport model producing 650 PS (478 kW/641 hp). The company promises a 3.2 second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h, a top speed over 374 km/h (225 mph) and it will be the queen in braking from 300 km/h to 0 (186 mph to 0). The Zonda F clubsport has a power to weight ratio of 521 bhp/ton (384 W/kg) . Compare, for example, the Enzo Ferrari which has a power to weight ratio of 483 bhp/ton (356 W/kg).
Koenigsegg CCX
The Koenigsegg CCX is the latest supercar from Koenigsegg. CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupe X. The X commemorates the 10th anniversary of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996. The CCX is intended to be more suitable for the U.S. market and thus engineered to comply with US regulations. The CCX is powered by a Koenigsegg designed and assembled, all aluminium, 4700 cm³ DOHC 32-valve V8 based on the Ford Modular engine architecture enhanced with twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system, 1.2 bar boost pressure and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 hp (601 kW) and 678 lbf.ft (920 Nm) on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline, 850 hp (634 kW) on 96 octane (Euro rating) gasoline and 900 hp (671 kW) on biofuel.
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR SS
The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
is a grand tourer and race car that was built by Mercedes-AMG,
performance and motorsports arm of Mercedes-Benz. Intended for racing in
the new FIA GT Championship series in 1997, the CLK GTR was designed
primarily as a race car, with the road cars necessary in order to
meethomologation standards being secondary in the car’s design. Thus the
limited production road-going cars were considered racing cars for the
road.
After competing successfully in 1997, the race car was upgraded in 1998 for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and renamed the CLK LM.
Following the construction of the CLK LMs and the CLK GTR road cars,
the project would end in 1999 by being replaced by the Mercedes-Benz CLR
Le Mans prototype.
After
the completion of the 20 original CLK GTRs, AMG’s specialist group
H.W.A., who had assisted in the construction of the CLK GTRs, began
construction of a roadster version of the CLK GTR. Built either by
modifying an existing CLK GTR or by building a new car from spare
chassis and parts, these cars were modified with the removal of their
roofs as well as a reconstruction of their engine covers. Also the
rearwing was replaced by a separate black wing, close to the one on the
race CLK-GTR. Further the Roadster can be recognized by its different
grille, which had a large star in it instead of a small version above
it. Two rollbars integrating the cockpit headrests were used not only
for structural integrity, but also rollover protection. A total of six
CLK GTR Roadsters were built by the company.
H.W.A.
also constructed a second variant, known as the CLK GTR Super Sport.
These cars were similar to CLK GTRs, yet were powered instead by the
newerMercedes-AMG 7.3L V12 which had been in use in the Pagani Zonda
and Mercedes-Benz SL73 AMG. The car also gained an additional front
splitter for better stability at high speeds. Only five were built with
the 7.3L engine: prototype #2, chassis #01, #03, #13, and #17. Only one
of them was badged as the SuperSport (#17).
In
total, 26 CLK-GTR production road versions were constructed. Of these
26, 20 are coupes and six are roadsters. Two of these were equipped with
RHD steering: one coupe (silver exterior/tartan interior) and one
roadster (dark silver exterior/magenta interior). These were constructed
for Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei.Both RHD cars were auctioned
on 28 October 2009 by RM Auctions in London.
Bugatti 16/4 Veyron
The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4
is a mid-engine grand tourer developed by the German
car-manufacturer Volkswagen and produced by the Volkswagen-brand Bugatti
Automobiles SAS at their headquarters in Château St. Jean in Molsheim
(Alsace, France), and whose production and development is often credited
to Ferdinand Karl Piech. It is named after French racing driver Pierre
Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the
original Bugatti company.
Two
hundred Veyrons are known to have been built and delivered since
production began through late 2008. Veyron editions include the Veyron,
Veyron 16.4, Pur Sang, Hermes Edition, Sang Noir, Targa, Vincero, and
the Bleu Centenaire. It will be replaced with the Grand Sport, which is
essentially a Veyron convertible.
According
to Volkswagen Group, the DIN rated motive power output, approved by TÜV
Süddeutschland, of the final production Veyron engine produces
736 kilowatts (1,001 PS; 987 bhp), and generates 1,250 newton metres
(922 ft·lbf) of torque.The figure has been confirmed by Bugatti
officials to actually be conservative, with the real total being
753 kilowatts (1,024 PS; 1,010 bhp) or more.
The top speed was verified by James May on Top Gear
for the November 2006 issue, again at Volkswagen Group’s
private Ehra-Lessien test track, where the final-production car hit
407.9 km/h, which equated to almost one-third of the speed of sound at
sea level. As the Bugatti Veyron approached the top speed during the
test, May said that “the tires will only last for about fifteen minutes,
but it’s okay because the fuel runs out in twelve minutes”. He also
gave an indication of the power requirements, at a constant 250 km/h,
the Veyron is using approximately 600 to 1001 horsepower with a 0 to 60
time of 2.5 seconds putting it at the fastest street legal car on earth,
but to get to its rated 408 km/h top speed required far more from the
engine. Once back in the Top Gear studio, James was asked by
co-presenter Jeremy Clarkson what the Veyron felt like to drive at 407
km/h (253mph) , James replied that it was “totally undramatic”, and very
stable at speed.[
German
inspection officials recorded an average top speed of 408.47
km/h during test sessions on the Ehra Lessien test track on 2005-04-19.
The Bugatti website still refers to the Veyron as the fastest
production vehicle of all time.
The
car's everyday top speed is listed at 350 km/h. When the car reaches
220 km/h, hydraulics lower the car until it has a ground clearance of
about 9 cm. At the same time, the wing and spoiler deploy. This is the
"handling mode", in which the wing helps provide 3,425 newtons (770 lbf)
of downforce, holding the car to the road.The driver must, using a
special key (the "Top Speed Key"), toggle the lock to the left of his
seat in order to attain the maximum (average) speed of 408 km/h. The key
functions only when the vehicle is at a stop, when a checklist then
establishes whether the car—and its driver—are ready to enable 'top
speed' mode. If all systems are go, the rear spoiler retracts, the front
air diffusers shut and the ground clearance, normally 12.5 cm, drops to
6.5 cm.
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
As
if the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 wasn't exclusive or expensive
enough, the Italian luxury sports car has decided to partner with design
house Versace once again for a designer luxury supercar.
Featuring exclusive Versace logos plastered in all the right places,
the 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 Roadster Versace is by special
order only. Lamborghini touts the Versace edition Murcielago as a
partnership between two exclusive Italian luxury brands.The open-top Lambo has all the standard features of the screaming-fast Murcielago LP 640, decked out in white with white-and-black leather and a new clear casing for the engine cover. More photos on the way as they are released.
In
March 2006, Lamborghini presented a new version of its halo car at
the Geneva Motor Show; the Murciélago LP640. The new designation
accompanying the car's name indicated the engine's position and
orientation within the car (Longitudinale Posteriore, or "Rear
Longitudinal"), and referenced the V12 engine's uprated power output;
with its displacement increased to 6.5 litres, the engine in the new car
made 640 PS (470 kW; 630 hp) at 8000 rpm. The Murciélago's exterior
received a minor facelift, with revised front and rear fascias and side
air intakes. A new exhaust system is shaped into the rear diffuser, and
the left-hand side air intake is enlarged to accommodate the oil cooler.
A revised suspension , alaunch control system, and an all-wheel drive
system round out the performance modifications. A new 6-speed
"E-gear" sequential automatic transmission became available as well. The
LP640 wears 335/30 tires on its rear wheels. Interior seating was
reshaped to provide greater headroom, and an improved stereo system
forms part of the updateddashboard. The U.S. MSRP was set at $318,800.[citation needed]
Optional equipment included Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide
(C/SiC) ceramic composite brakes, chromepaddle shifters and a glass
engine cover. The 2008 car’s estimated fuel economy for the 6-speed
manual is 8 miles per US gallon (29 L/100 km; 9.6 mpg-imp) city and 13 miles per US gallon (18 L/100 km; 16 mpg-imp)
freeway, making it the least efficient 2008 car for city and highway
driving, according to the EPA. At the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show,
Lamborghini announced that the Murciélago roadster had also been updated
to LP640 trim.
Mercedes-Benz SLR 722
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
is an Anglo-German supercar jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz
and McLaren Automotive, built in Portsmouth and theMcLaren Technology
Centre in Woking, Surrey, England. Daimler AG, owner of Mercedes-Benz,
also owns 40% of the McLaren Group.
Due
to the presence of the automatic gear box, front mid-engined
arrangement and its driving characteristics lead some commentators to
classify the SLR McLaren as a GT whose rivals can be considered to be
vehicles like the Aston Martin DBS V12 and Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
Mercedes decided to drop the SLR due to lack of sales in late 2007.
SLR
stands for “Sport, Leicht, Rennsport” (sport, light, racing).
Mercedes-Benz has stated that they will build 3500 SLRs in a span of 7
years, with an annual production of 500 cars. The car’s base price
is GB£300,000 (approx. US$495,000 or €346,000, c. 2009). However demand
was insufficient to meet targeted sales numbers, production came to an
end in 2009 as planned.
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