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2011 Nissan GT-R Pictures and Specifications

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:11:48 +0000

The 2011 GT-R's main changes include improving ride comfort, enhancing the navigation system features and adding auto on/off headlights. When auto on/off headlights are listed as the top 3 improvements, you know not much as changed. Nevertheless, Nissan has provided some great new pictures for our viewing enjoyment. And really, what else could they really have improved on?

Enhancements for 2011 include slightly darker wheel center caps, double clear coat on the front and rear fascias and the addition of rear cooling ducts to improve cooling performance around the rear floor area. The suspension has been retuned and the rear bushing strengthened to enhance ride comfort while still maintaining the GT-R’s outstanding handling. In addition, auto on/off headlights and speed-sensitive windshield wipers are now standard, along with a USB iPod® interface, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and DVD playback. The navigation system now includes XM NavTraffic® and NavWeather™ capability, along with premium points-of-interest (POI) information.

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2011 Porsche 911 GT2-RS

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 01:07:23 +0000

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The 2008 911 GT2 was already a beast but for 2011, Porsche was able to add 90 more horses and substract 154 pounds resulting a power to weight ratio of 4.9 lbs per horsepower. It is also more efficient as fuel consumption and CO2 emission are down roughly 5%. As with the previous GT2, it is only available with a 6 speed manual channeling power to the rear wheels. I think I'm in love.

Porsche claims a time of 7:18 on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife which bests the Dodge Viper ACR, Pagani Zonda F, Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT and well just about everything. 0-60mph comes in 3.4 seconds and acceleration continues all the way up to 205mph.

Only 500 will be made at a base price of $245,000 USD.

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Ferrari 599 GTO Pictures and Specifications

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:05:34 +0000

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Based on the track-only 599XX, The 599 GTO replaces the Enzo as Ferrari's fastest road car with a record lap time of 1’24” at Ferrari's own Fiorano test track.

The 599 GTO is powered by a 671hp V12 with a maximum torque of 457 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm. 0-60mph comes in 3.2 seconds and acceleration continues all the way up to 208mph.

Fundamental to the GTO’s performance is the innovative approach to chassis development which, for the first time on a production car, saw the integration between a handling set-up tuned for a level of responsiveness that is close to the limit and highly sophisticated electronic controls. The result is the almost complete absence of understeer and a truly communicative chassis.

As is Ferrari’s policy, every new Ferrari features new solutions for a road car. Thus the 599 GTO is equipped with the latest, second-generation carbon-ceramic brakes which are lighter and offer better performance, new aerodynamic innovations, such as the wheel doughnuts which increase aerodynamic efficiency as well as improve brake cooling, and the Supersport tyres developed by Michelin include a wider front tyre for greater roadholding. The driver-car interface is also new with the adoption of the Virtual Race Engineer (VRE) which provides the driver with instantaneous information on performance.

Only 599 will be made

2011 Subaru WRX STI

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:16:31 +0000

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The wing is back! Love it or hate it, the STI just wasn't the same without one. And like its predecessors, it's also functional. Other improvements include stiffer bushings, stiffer springs, lighter wheels and thicker anti-roll bars. The sedan is also slightly lighter than the hatch so performance numbers might be a tad quicker even though power is unchanged (305hp, 290 lb-ft of torque).

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Ferrari F355 Pictures and Specifications

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:56:38 +0000

The F355 was available in 3 body styles, the fixed top Berlinetta, the open roof targa, or the convertible spyder. It was the first car to offer an F1 style semi-automatic transmission that is used to in many modern high end sports cars today. The engine was a beautifully revving V8 capable of 380 HP which propelled the car from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds and all the way up to 184 MPH. Ferrari pure and simple

Mclaren F1 Pictures and Specifications

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:57:58 +0000

The Mclaren F1 once held the title of fastest production car in the world with a top speed of 240MPH until it was broken by the Koenigsegg CCR. It's 3.1 second 0-60MPH time and 11.6 second 1/4 mile should be fast enough for anyone. The Mclaren F1 GTR won leMans in 1995 and Mclaren produced a series of 5 F1 LMs to commemerate the 5 GTRs that raced that year placing 1,3,4,5, and 13. Horsepower for the LM was upped to 680 HP and was capable of doing 0-100-0 in 828.4 feet in only 11.5 seconds! Thats about an averaged size residential block.

Mclaren F1 Specifications

Performance
Top Speed 240 mph
0 - 30 mph 1.7 seconds
0 - 60 mph 3.2 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 11.6 seconds
0 - 100 mph 7.7 seconds
Engine
V-12
Horsepower: 627
Torque: 649 Nm / 479 ft lbs @ 4000 RPM
Dimensions
Length: 168.8 in
Width: 71.7 in.
Height: 44.9 in.
Weight: 2840 lbs.

2008 Subaru WRX STI Pictures and Specifications

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:11:56 +0000

The 2008 STI get a major redesign and is barely recognizable when compared to the previous generations. The revised engine now makes 305hp (SAE) a gain of 12 over the previous generation thanks to its Dual Active Valve Control System. Peak torque is the same at 290 but is available at 400rpms earlier.

The DCCD system now offers three selectable automatic performance modes in addition to the six manual differential-locking settings. For the first time, the DCCD AWD system integrates the Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) stability and traction control system, also with three driver-selectable positions.

2006 Subaru WRX STI Pictures and Specifications

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:43:16 +0000

The 2006 STI gets a few cosmetic changes. Most noticeable is the new grill and headlights while the car retains its trademark gigantic wing. Performance is kept pretty much the same.

2004 Subaru WRX STi Pictures and Specifications

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:38:35 +0000

The WRX STi offers exotic car performance for just around $30,000. Powered by a 2.5 liter boxer 4 making 300 HP And 300 lbs. of torque the STi gallops from 0-60 in 4.7 seconds and to the 1/4 mile in 13.3. The WRX STi is equipped with Subaru's most performance-directed All-Wheel Drive system with DCCD (Driver Control Center Differential). In automatic mode, the computer varies the front/rear torque split automatically depending on driving conditions and driver input. In manual mode, the DCCD system allows the driver to vary the front-to-rear torque distribution for different driving conditions.

Using a small control wheel on the car’s center console, the driver can set the system to transfer as much as 65 percent of available torque to the rear wheels to increase handling agility. Since high speeds come very easily, the STi is equipped with a functional rear wing for high speed stability and high performance Brembo brakes.

Subaru Impreza WRX Sti Specifications

Performance
0-60 4.7 seconds
0-1/4 mile 13.3 seconds
Engine
Boxer 4
Horsepower: 300 @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 300 ft. lbs @ 4000 RPM
Dimensions
Length: 188.4 in.
Width: 70.9 in.
Height: 56.7
Weight: 3263 lbs

Porsche Carrera GT Pictures and Specifications

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:51:26 +0000

This car almost makes the Cayenne forgivable...almost. The Carrera GT is the peak of Porsche technology and any automotive technology for that matter. Its 604 HP V10 launches the car from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and then completes the 1/4 mile in 11.4 seconds.

The numbers don't tell the whole story. The Carrera GT is so perfect you have to wonder if Porsche somehow figured out how to violate the laws of physics. There is absolutely no body roll yet the ride is not harsh like most supercars of this stature. Porsche claims the handling is so well behaved that there was no need for electronic stability control.

The Carrera GT features extensive use of ceramics including not only the brakes but the transmission and drive train of the car. The result is a low curb weight of 3042 lbs. This technology comes at the high price of $440,000. I'm currently accepting donations.

Porsche Carrera GT Specifications

Price: $440,000
Performance
0-60: 3.7 seconds
Top Speed: 205 MPH
Engine
V10
Horsepower: 605 @ 8000 RPM
Torque: 435,5 ft lbs @ 5750 RPM
Max RPM: 8200
Dimensions
Length: 179.4 in.
Width: 75.4 in.
Height: 46.9 in.
Weight: 3042