Friday 27 July 2012
Friday 20 July 2012
SALEEN S7
27. SALEEN S7 TWIN TURBO
| Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe | Base Price: $555,000.00 |
| Length: 188.8 in. (479 cm) | Width: 78.4 in. (199 cm) |
| Height: 41 in. (104 cm) | Wheel Base: 106.3 in. (270 cm) |
| Curb Weight: 2950 lbs (1338 kg) | Ground Clearance: NA |
| Engine: Twin Turbo V8 | Displacement: 7000 cc |
| Horsepower: 750 HP | Max RPM: 6300 RPM |
| Torque: 700 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Manual |
| 0-60 mph: 2.8 seconds | Top Speed: 248 mph (400 km/h) |
Friday 13 July 2012
CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1
28. CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1
The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition has already made its debut but apparently there are a host of other upgrades planned for the 2012 model year that will be applied to the rest of the Corvette range.
The information was revealed by a dealer source who spoke recently with Inside Line. The source revealed that both the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar and Z06 will be receiving new performance packs for 2012, including a ‘High Performance’ package for the ZR1 and a new ‘Z07 Ultimate Performance’ package for the Z06.
The ZR1’s High Performance package is said to feature black cup-style aluminum wheels measuring 19-inches up front and 20-inches in the rear, as well as Michelin PS Cup tires and a six-speed manual transmission.
The Z06’s Z07 Ultimate Performance package, meanwhile, is said to get Performance Traction Management (previously a ZR1 exclusive), Michelin PS Cup tires, black cup-style aluminum wheels as well, Magnetic Selective Ride Control and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes.
Finally, expect to see a new ‘Technology’ package featuring a Bose premium sound system, a head-up-display, Bluetooth and USB connectivity and satellite navigation. Carlisle Blue Metallic is also being added to the Corvette’s color palette and the Corvette Convertible should also be available with a new blue soft-top roof.
It sounds like Chevrolet’s updates to the Corvette range should keep buyers happy until its successor, the C7, drops by sometime next year. Corvette Zr1 can hit a top speed of 330 kmph.
The information was revealed by a dealer source who spoke recently with Inside Line. The source revealed that both the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar and Z06 will be receiving new performance packs for 2012, including a ‘High Performance’ package for the ZR1 and a new ‘Z07 Ultimate Performance’ package for the Z06.
The ZR1’s High Performance package is said to feature black cup-style aluminum wheels measuring 19-inches up front and 20-inches in the rear, as well as Michelin PS Cup tires and a six-speed manual transmission.
The Z06’s Z07 Ultimate Performance package, meanwhile, is said to get Performance Traction Management (previously a ZR1 exclusive), Michelin PS Cup tires, black cup-style aluminum wheels as well, Magnetic Selective Ride Control and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes.
Finally, expect to see a new ‘Technology’ package featuring a Bose premium sound system, a head-up-display, Bluetooth and USB connectivity and satellite navigation. Carlisle Blue Metallic is also being added to the Corvette’s color palette and the Corvette Convertible should also be available with a new blue soft-top roof.
It sounds like Chevrolet’s updates to the Corvette range should keep buyers happy until its successor, the C7, drops by sometime next year. Corvette Zr1 can hit a top speed of 330 kmph.
LAMBORGHINI DIABLO
29. LAMBORGHINI DIABLO
Lamborghini began developing the Diablo in 1989 as a replacement for the Countach model, introducing it for sale on January 21, 1991 at a base price of USD $240,000. Power came from a 5.7 litre, 48 valve version of the legendary Lamborghini V12 featuring dual overhead cams and computer-controlled multi-point fuel injection, producing 492 horsepower (367 kW) and 427 foot-pounds (579 N·m) of torque. The vehicle could reach 60 mph in slightly over 4 seconds, with a top speed of 202 miles per hour (325 km/h). As in the Countach, the Diablo was rear wheel drive and the engine was mid-mounted to aid its weight balance.
Wednesday 11 July 2012
LOTUS ELISE
30. LOTUS ELISE
The Elise is a pure-bred sports car, offering exhilarating top-down motoring at an affordable price. Power is provided by an eager 1.6-litre engine, a lightweight in-line four, producing 134 hp with impressive CO2emissions of just 149 g/km. In simple terms, supercar performance combined with city car economy.
The engine continuously controls valve timing and lift to vary the volume of airflow, ensuring optimal performance based on the engines operational condition. Access this performance via a 6 speed manual transmission with sports ratios.
0-60 mph 5.4 seconds, 0-100 km/h 6 seconds, 0-100 mph (0-160 km/h) 17.6 seconds.Max speed 150mph (240 km/h)
Friday 6 July 2012
ASTON MARTIN DB9
31. ASTON MARTIN DB9
One of the most beautiful cars of recent years, the DB9 is another reason to put an Aston Martin at the top of your lottery wish list.
Debuting in 2003, it was the first Aston to use the company's current aluminium platform, and suffered somewhat in the execution for pioneering this technology. It has improved over the years - a stronger behind-dash crossbrace in 2009 was one of many small ongoing improvements - but the DB9 is a less convincing package than the newer, cheaper Vantage. Its ride can get bouncy - despite new-for-2011 switchable adaptive dampers - and refinement is slightly weak for a high-speed Grand Tourer. Despite this the DB9 makes a great GT and a fine Aston, even if Jaguar's XKR is more accomplished.
The lavishly upholstered cabin combines pleasingly modern architecture with traditional materials, but some of its detail design is ageing, and the old-school sat nav is a struggle to master. It's a pity that Aston didn't tackle this with its mild 2011 model year make-over - the new adaptive dampers are the only alteration of substance. A revised front bumper, reprofiled sills and new lamp designs account for most of the rest of the changes.
The DB9's driving position is good and features plenty of adjustment, taller drivers being accommodated with relative ease. The rear seats are best reserved for luggage, but boot capacity is good for a car in this class.
Performance comes from a mighty 5.9-litre V12 engine mustering 470bhp, and it provides enough urge to propel the DB9 from 0-62 mph in 4.8 thunderous seconds and on to a top speed of 190mph. You must use the throttle and the gearbox decisively if you're to get the best from the car, which can be had with a conventional six-speed transmission or an excellent six-speed automatic. Most DB9s come with this option, which combines smooth gear-changing with quick-acting - and well-placed - paddle-shifts.
Dynamically, the DB9 combines excellent high-speed stability with keen, well-balanced cornering response, although it doesn't quite have the agility of mid-engined supercars, the rear-engined Porsche 911 or even Jaguar's conceptually similar front-engine, rear-drive XKR. Ride quality can turn curiously bouncy over rougher road surfaces and a surprising amount of road noise finds its way into the cabin on anything other than ultra-smooth tarmac.
The Volante cabriolet features a brilliant hood, but its svelte glamour is sometimes undermined by body shake over bumps. Yet despite its flaws the velvet muscle of the mighty coupe has compelling allure - and impressively, its character is distinctly different from the sportier Vantage, despite the two sharing much core hardware.
Lamborghini Reventon vs. Tornado Jet
Lamborghini Reventon vs. Tornado Jet
Lambo takes over a tornado jet...!!!!
LAMBORGHINI REVENTON
32. LAMBORGHINI REVENTON
Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe | Base Price: $1,600,000.00 |
| Length: 190 in. (470 cm) | Width: 81 in. (205.8 cm) |
| Height: 44.7 in. (113.5 cm) | Wheel Base: 104.9 in. (266.5 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: NA | Maximum Seating: 2 people |
| Engine: 6.5L 48-valve DOHC V12 | Displacement: 6496 cc |
| Horsepower: 650 HP | Max RPM: 8000 RPM |
| Torque: 487 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Automated Manual |
| 0-60 mph: 3.3 seconds |
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