Saturday, March 31, 2007

Mosler MT900


The MT900 is a sports car built both in the United States, as well as in the United Kingdom by Mosler. This car was introduced in 2001. It was designed by Rod Trenne, who had previously done work on the Corvette C5. The car's name stood for Mosler, Trenne and the cars 900 kilogram target weight.

The car used a carbon fiber chassis and a V8 engine mounted amidships. The power output is 350 horsepower.

Though the target weight was 900 kilograms, the original version weighed in at 1175 kilograms. Though it was so much over the target weight, it could still accelerate from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 150 mph.

The cars rather plain looking exterior resulted in a very low coefficient of drag, just .25. only 14 of these cars were ever made for production.

Noble M15


The Noble M15 is a new supercar designed and developed by Noble Automotive, a high-performance sports car manufacturer based in Leicestershire.

Production began in early 2006 . It was designed to compete directly with the Porsche 911 Turbo and the Ferrari F430. Because of this, the car has some features that were not previously found on Nobles such as satellite Navigation, Traction control, Electronic windows, and Anti-lock Breaks

The car is based on a brand new platform with a longitudinally mounted engine. The double wishbone suspension is a development of the system mounted on the M400. The mounting allowed the engine designers to increase the cooling flow to the engine which allows the 3 liter twin turbo to produce 455 horsepower.

The engine meets European emission standards and the new steel/aluminium space frame has been designed with a view to passing crash test regulations around the world. This car is planned to be the first Noble to gain both European and US type approval.

Bristol Fighter


The Bristol Fighter is a British supercar manufactured by Bristol Cars in small numbers from 2004. It has a coupe body style with gullwing doors that was designed by Engineer Max Boxstrom. The car has a coefficient of drag of .28 and a maximum speed of 210 mph.

The car features a front mounted V-10 based on a Dodge Viper, but is modified by Bristol to produce 525 horsepower. In the more powerful fighter S version, the engine is tuned to 628 horsepower (using ram air, it's capable of 660 at high speeds.)

The car has the option either a 6 speed manual transmission or a four speed automatic transmission both with rear wheel drive.

In 2006 Bristol announced the Fighter T, a turbocharged version of the Fighter with a modified V-10 engine that produces 1012 horsepower. It will also have a drag coefficient of .27, .1 less than the previous model. Though they say that the car is capable of speeds up to 270, it will be electronically goverened to 225.

TVR Cerbera Speed 12


The TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is a high performance concept car designed by TVR in 1997. It was intended to be both the highest performance road car, and also be the basis for an endurance racer. Though it was abandoned and never actually produced, it's still worth mentioning because of its extreme power.

The engine displaced 7.7 liters and was reportedly capable of 800 horsepower. Though it was never offically measured, the car was said to be able to hit 60 mph in the low 3 second range, and its top speed comparable to a Mclaren F1

Several people put deposits on this car planning to own one, but when things fell through, the deposits were returned. There eventually was one sold, though it was not for many years later and it wasn't of the production models, it was actually a mixture of a production prototype and a racing version of the car. It was sold to a buyer that was personally hand picked by the owner of the company certified to be a TVR enthusiest.

SSC Ultimate Aero TT


The SSC's new car, the Ultimate Aero TT is one of the most powerful production cars on the face of the Earth. Surpassing it's original design specifications, SSC's proprietary twin turbo pushes out an astounding 1180 horsepower. Though it is so powerful, it still is able to run on regular 91 octane pump gas. It also is able to handle long term red-line rpm usage.

Further establishing its place among the elite super cars of the world, The car produces more emission legal horsepower than any other production car in the world.

The car made its debut in Wolfsburg Germany in may of 2007 at the world top-speed competition held there.

Perhaps the most impressive aspect of this car is its top speed. The current fastest speed of a production car is 253 mph, set by the Bugatti Veyron. Under extensive wind tunnel testing the Ultimate Aero TT not only proved that it was able to be stable at speeds over 250, but actually was capable of up to 273 mph. Though the 6 speed transmission is adjusted to handle speeds of up to 286.272 mph. This was scheduled to be put to the test on march 22nd of 2007 but due to non-optimal weather conditions the driver reported tire slippage at 190 mph and wasn't able to get the car above 230 mph.

Friday, March 30, 2007

Spyker C8 Spyder Wide Body



Spyker had a press release where they announced the development of a prototype. This prototype is called the C8 Spyder Wide Body. It's powered by a Audi V-8 Twin turbo with a 90-degree block angle. It has a displacement of 4172 cc and also pushes 525 horsepower.

It comes with an option of either sequential or manual six-speed gearbox without electronic intervention. The cars rear wheel drive can have an optional limited slip differential. It also comes with traction control and antilock brakes.

The car also features an aluminum space frame clad with aluminum panels. It features fully adjustable F-1 style independent suspension.
It comes with 6-piston aluminum brake callipers at the front, with 4 piston aluminum brake callipers at the rear with ventilated discs.

It is capable of going from 0-60 in 4 seconds, and reaching a top speed of up to 200.

Ferrari Hamann F430


In 2005 Ferrari came out with a with a successor to it's F360. This came in the form of the Ferrari F430. The F430 Hamann is named for the german tuner Hamann.
The engineers of Hamann have designed a comprehensive aerodynamics package for this car. This was one of the key elements when designing the car, along with wight and performance. The innovative front spoiler gives the F430 a striking face and minimizes the lift force at the front axle. At the back, the newly designed rear diffuser ensures a higher downforce at the rear axle. All of the parts that Hamann used are available in either carbon-kevlar or fiberglass.
Hamann has also created a a complete high performance sports exhaust system. The result of this modification is an increase of 48 horsepower.
Hamann has also designed a special coil suspension. This suspension can be adjusted in height as well as in rebound and compression. This offers a more customizable experience for the driver.


Thursday, March 29, 2007

Saab Aero X Concept



The Saab Aero X was designed as a way to explore future design directions. Its innovative features preview the development of an enhanced design language that will inspire future Saab products.

One of the first thing you’ll notice is that there’s no doors at all or windshield pillers. This is because the car has a cockpit canopy, just like you’d find on one of Saab’s aircraft. This is to give you a full 180 degree view of the world around.
The car features a 400 horsepower twin turbo BioPower V-6 engine. This will cut significantly on C02 emissions.

On the inside, Saab has applied techniques derived from Swedish glass and precision instrument making, displaying data on glass-like acrylic 'clear zones' in graphic 3-D images.

Because of the use of carbon fiber bodywork, with a lightweight powertrain, electronically controlled suspension and all-wheel drive, the Saab Aero X promises performance to match it’s stunning looks. Computer simulations by Saab anticipate 0-60 in just 4.9 seconds.

In the back there is a twin storage facility. This features a conventional hatch for opening and a sliding drawer underneath.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Dodge Viper SRT10


The New 2008 Viper SRT10 (the SRT stands for Street Racing Technology) is an awesome upgrade from the previous one. This year Dodge is offering a new 8.4 liter aluminum V-10 engine that produces an extreme 600 horsepower. This is a 90 horsepower increase from the previous model, and can now go zero to sixty in less than four seconds.

Dodge worked with specialists from Mclaren Performance technologies and Ricardo, Inc. to meet strict federal Tier 2, Bin 5 and California’s Low Emissions Vehicle 2 mandates.

There were also several updates made to the car to allow it to handle the increased horsepower and toque levels, while still improving upon traction, driveability and durability. Among the updates was the clutch, they upgraded the previous large single disk clutch to a smaller diameter twin disk clutch. This reduced rotating inertia 18 percent which reduced clutch pedal effort and improved engagement feel.

On the outside the car features a new hood with a larger scoop to feed the beast that lies underneath. It also features functional hood louvers to facilitate a greater cooling effect.

Inside you will find a cockpit fit for the track. There is a red push-button starter. In the center of the instrument panel you will find the tachometer big and bold so you don’t miss a shift. To the right of this is the 220-mph speedometer.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Cheverolet Corvette Z06


The Corvette Z06 is the second half of the C5’s life with a Corvette model for the extreme performance enthusiast in all of us. They combine attributes of the sixth-generation corvette with technology and winning determination from the C5-R program.

The car is the most powerful and the fastest car that Chevrolet and GM has ever produced.

There are several features that are new to the 2007 model. The first is OnStar. It also features a wider glove compartment due to advances in airbag technology. The real treat comes in the form of a new engine. The 2007 model reintroduces the 427-cubic-inch engine to the Corvette. Unlike the previous big-block design, the new 7.0-liter engine LS7 is a small-block V-8. This is the largest-displacement small-block ever produced by GM. This engine pushes out 500 horses.

The Aerodynamics of the Z06’s Exterior were shaped by Corvette’s racing program where high-speed stability and cornering were essential. The large rear wing that is used in the racing model is replaced with an elevated spoiler that provides considerable downforce.

Monday, March 26, 2007

Lamborghini Heuliez Pregunta Concept


The Lamborghini Pregunta was a concept that Heuliez came up with in 1999. thought the car never made it to production, it featured some quite impressive stats.

It was powered by a Lamborghini V12 with an 87 mm bore and 80 mm stroke. The car’s horsepower peaks at 7100 rpm’s when it’s at 530 bhp. The car features a mid engine just like all Lamborghini’s, as well as the standard four wheel drive. It features a top speed of 206 mph and a 0- 60 of only 3.9 seconds. It only features a 5 speed manual transmission as opposed to the 6 speed that I’m used to seeing in Lamborghinis.

It is really a shame that this car didn’t make into Lamborghini’s current production line because it would have made a nice addition, as well as a little bit of variety and spice to the current two models.

Gumpert Apollo


Gumpert, a German car company, is building several supercars around Audi Components. Their first product to be sold is a production version of the Apollo mid engine supercar that was seen earlier this year.

The Car is powered by an Audi V-8 with twin turbo blowers. This provides the car with 650 horses to push it to 60 mph in just 3 seconds flat. This is what Gumpert advertises anyway, it’s not yet been tested.

The car has a carbon fibre body that sits on a chrome molybdenum alloy and steel frame. With this setup, the Gumpert has a better power to weight ratio than the McLaren F1.

To keep all this speed in check the car features 15 inch disks on all wheels held which can be brought to a stop by 8 piston calipers. This is of course aided with a ABS system.

It also uses an under tray to create downforce which means it doesn’t need to have massive wings to hold it to the ground.

Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition


The supercharged beast that is the SLR 722 Edition is a homage to the victory won by Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson at Mille Miglia in 1955.

The car features a supercharged 5.5 liter V-8 Engine That displaces 650 BHP. This engine has several high points to it. The first and perhaps the most notable to the driver is the immediate response to movements of the accelerator. The next is the highly emphatic torque build-up. Finally the unmistakable V-8 sound. This monstrous engine allows the car to be propelled from zero to sixty in just 3.6 seconds, with 124 mph coming just 6.6 seconds later. Eventually it will reach its peak speed of 209 mph, up 2 mph from the previous peak speed of the old SLR

The Handling Characteristics worthy of the racetrack are also provided by the sophisticated suspension. The car features 19 inch alloy wheels with stiffer damper configuration. It is also .4 inches closer to the ground than the previous model. Larger brakes also ensure excellent braking performance.

There are several discreet visual modifications made to draw the target group of wealthy sports car collectors and enthusiastic drivers. The first thing is a modified front spoiler and air splitter. This is coupled with a rear diffuser, together they improve aero dynamics and contact pressure. The use of clear lacquered carbon as an extremely strong, but still lightweight material that symbolizes the practicality of these technical features. Bucket type sports seats upholstered in leather provide lateral support, while the racing steering wheel, gearshift paddles, and black carbon highlights lend a thoroughbred racing touch to the interior.

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Pagani Zonda F


The Pagani Zonda F is one of the fastest supercars ever made. It was built using Pagani's extensive experience in carbon fibre construction. With this car, Pagani is among a small group of independent supercar manufacturers that challenge more established competition such as Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini.
The Zonda F is a special edition car that will be built alongside the regular production model. It takes modifications adapted to the C12-S Monza and refines them into a more appealing package. This makes the Zonda F lighter, more powerful, and faster.
Aerodynamics play large role in shaping the new Zonda. More traditional devices include a one piece fixed wing. To help airflow underneath, a larger front splitter and rear diffuser with twin stabilizing wings create even more downforce. Finally at the front is a much larger Air intake to increase cooling effectiveness of the more potent V-12.
The highest model features a huge 650 BHP which allows the car to easily rival cars including the Porsche Carrera GT and the Ferrari Enzo.