Posts Tagged ‘sport car’

Looking For The Best Sports Cars In The World

Friday, October 1st, 2010

ferrari 599 gtoWith the return of the logo of the legendary “GTO” to Ferrari for 2010, the question is asked by most people familiar with sports cars and Ferrari in particular, “this is the best sports car in the world?. The lucky model GTO for treatment and wear the badge is the flagship of the seat two of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano was introduced in 2006 to replace the 575 Maranello. In its first year, the 599 has won the car of Evo, Evo is the Premiere magazine in the UK, focusing on the orientation of the car driver and a world authority on the operation of cars. It develops 611bhp and 448 lbs of torque and all the energy that is transmitted to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission or automated manual “F1 Superfast” Ferrari 6-speed paddle levers. The 599 GTB has also magnetorheological dampers that are filled with magneto-rheological fluid dampers controlled by a magnetic field. It also has a top speed of 205 mph.

The only other two cars to carry the logo of the race had grown GTO 250 GTO 288 GTO 1962, the band of 1984, both are extremely rare and sought after in recent days. GTO Gran Turismo means approved and is derived from two previous models, which were built as special approval to allow Ferrari to run them.

Gets the 599 GTO race car version 599XX detuned 722bhp spec engine, but still produces 670bhp and 457 Nm of torque. The transmission is a palette of 6-speed manual car with a change of more than 60 milliseconds of time shifting. This will allow the car to hit 60 mph in 3.35 seconds and it will probably be able to reach 100 mph from standstill in 6.5 seconds and will hit 208 mph.  The 599 GTO is a 6 on a custom exhaust manifold and will certainly have a great sound.  To extract maximum performance from all areas of the car, the Ferrari has much in its VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) and traction control to exploit F1-Trac responses razor sharp chassis.

The Sport Car Lexus LFA

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

The Lexus LFA is designed and developed by a small group of engineers, collective goal was to make a super car for Lexus has ever made to date. The advanced transmission techniques, superior quality and design equipment used in this car. Speed, safety, comfort, appearance, touch, driving experience and all other aspects during development of this super car.

Lexus LFAWith a 4.8 liter V10 engine that red line indicates 9000 rpm, Lexus has presented with this ultra-modern super car Lexus LFA. Rear-mounted six-speed automatic transmission with sequential gearbox (ASG) – Maximum power 552bhp, peak torque of 480 Nm – the maximum speed that the driver of this car can reach 202 mph and can touch 62 mph from 0 km / h 3.7 seconds. – The material used is carbon fiber exterior (CFRP) body weight too low to maintain maximum rates of carbon and ceramic material (CCM) brakes are used to achieve. At 6800 rpm, this engine produces 480 Nm of torque.

TRANSMISSION
It has four driving modes with the shifter exclusive programs – Auto, Sport, Normal and Wet.
Engine Noise
For all those F1 fans – Lexus LFA is at stake in the Formula 1 car engine noise, both externally and internally.
BRAKES
The carbon ceramic brakes are used. A diameter of 390 mm discs and 306mm rear discs are used to the safety requirements of the performance potential 200 mph + meet
ADDRESS
A career direction to indicate the best performance available is used and is made with carbon fiber material.
SAFETY
- Boxes locking front and rear of the car.
- Adverse impact protection.
- Lexus Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management (VDIM) for best performance and coordination of the ABS, stability and traction.
- No driver airbag. The prototype model was completed model was crafted in 2003.

The Jaguar E-Type Sports Car

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Jaguar E-TypeOne of the most popular sports cars of the 1960s is the Jaguar E-Type, which was built between 1961 and 1974. The car, which is also known as the Jaguar XK-E, has ranked high on many sports car lists, because it was unique, powerful, and certainly ahead of his time. The cars were sold for more than 14 years, and with a low price, this lead to more than 70,000 E-types sold. Initially the car was designed for a racing car. The audience enjoyed the car immediately, probably because of its shape. The aerodynamic shape of the car was unique for his time and greatly influenced other sports cars that came after him. When the car was introduced in the United States was demonstrated in its golden color and was accompanied by a popular actress Marilyn Hanold.

For a car released in 1961, power was unprecedented.  In 1969, the second version of the car released. The car now offers a choice of air conditioning and power steering while the car seats were designed for more comfort.  Improved Jaguar V12 engine was used in the third draft of the car. the wheel arches of the car were also different. Most agree that the vehicle is the legendary status of the Jaguar E-Type failed.  To date, the Jaguar E-Type regarded as one of the best sports cars ever built. The car is delayed, either in recent years, as many E-Type sold online, ranging in price from $ 10,000 to $ 60,000. Fans of the original, may also be interested in the current model of Jaguar XK8, which is regarded by many fans as the spiritual successor to the legendary sports car.