Friday, 21 December 2012

Arab super cars in London

ARAB SUPERCAR HIGHLIGHTS - SUMMER 2012 London





Arab Super cars special 




Thursday, 29 November 2012

458 Italia




Performance
Maximum speed
>202 mph (>325 km/h)
0-100 km/h
<3.4 s
Fuel Consumption + Emissions
Fuel consumption***
13.3/100 km
Emissions***
307 g CO2/km
Gearbox
Gearbox
Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1
Electronics
Electronics
E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS


Dimensions and Weight
Overall length
178.2 in (4527 mm)
Overall width
76.3 in (1937 mm)
Height
47.8 in (1213 mm)
Wheelbase
104.3 in (2650 mm)
Dry weight
3042 lbs (1380 kg)*
Weight/power ratio
7.16 lbs/kW (2,42 kg/CV)
Weight distribution fr/r
42%/58%
Engine
Type
V8 – 90°
Total displacement
274.5 cu in (4499 cc)
Maximum power
419 kW (570 CV)** @ 9000 rpm
Maximum torque
398 lbs/ft (540 Nm) @ 6000 rpm
Specific power output
127 CV/l
Compression ratio
12.5:1
Tyres
Front
235/35 ZR20 8.5”
Rear

295/35 ZR20 10.5”








Sultan of Brunei - Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah super cars collections

The Sultan of Brunei has one of the world’s most impressive luxury car collections that includes specially created Ferraris, Aston Martins and Bentleys.


Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Lamborghini Aventador


2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Specifications
Engine
Type:6.5 Liter V12
Engine & Transmission
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:700 hp at 8250 RPM
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:509 lb-ft at 5500 RPM
Performance
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)2.9 seconds
Official Top Speed217 mph







Sunday, 25 November 2012

Audi R8


(audiusa.com)
Select your engine to begin
4.2 FSI®
4.2 FSI®
The adrenaline inducing 4.2 liter FSI® V8 engine features race-winning technology such as FSI direct injection and sodium-cooled exhaust valves providing relentless power. Displayed under a transparent panel, the high revving V8 rockets from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds on the way up to a top track speed of 187 mph.
4.2 FSI® Specs
Horsepower430 hp @ 7900 RPM
Torque316 lb-ft. @ 4500 RPM
0-60 MPH4.4 sec.
 ManualR tronic®
Fuel Estimates11/20 MPG13/21 MPG
5.2 FSI®
5.2 FSI®
The high-revving Audi 5.2 liter FSI® V10 produces remarkable power and performance, capable of launching you from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds. In a clear commitment to inspired engineering, the combination of lightweight aluminum design and advanced FSI technology creates a balance that allows for greater all-around performance, improved vehicle dynamics and impressive power delivery.
5.2 FSI® Specs
Horsepower525 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque391 lb-ft. @ 6500 RPM
0-60 MPH3.7 sec.
 ManualR tronic®
Fuel Estimates12/19 MPG13/19 MPG

Friday, 23 November 2012

Pagani Huayra













Pagani says that the Huayra was named after Aymara Huayra Tata, god of wind.
Specs


EngineMercedes-AMG M158 V12 twin-Turbo
Displacement5980 cc
Power730cv
Torque1.000 Nm
Gearboxtransverse sequential seven speed gearbox - AMT robotyzed system with driving programs
DimensionsLength: 4605mm; Height: 1169mm; Car’s body width: 2036mm; Car’s width with rear mirrors: 2356mm
Dry weight1.350 kg (changing according to the model)
Weight distribution44% front 56% rear


Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Godzilla a.k.a Nissan GT-R


















Specifications

    Engine
    • VR-series twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6. 
    • 480 hp @ 6,800 rpm. 430 lb-ft torque @ 3,200–5,200 rpm.
    • Dual overhead camshafts with variable intake-valve timing. 
    • Cast aluminum cylinder block with high-endurance/low-friction plasma-sprayed bores. 
    • IHI twin turbochargers, one per cylinder bank. 
    • Pressurized lubrication system with thermostatically controlled cooling. Drivetrain• ATTESA ET-S All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with independent rear-mounted transaxle integrating transmission, differential and AWD transfer case. 
    • Rigid, lightweight carbon-composite driveshaft between engine and transaxle. 
    • Electronic traction control plus 1.5-way mechanically locking rear differential. 
    • Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R) with three driver-selectable settings: Normal (for daily driving, controls brakes and engine output), R-Mode (for ultimate performance, utilizes AWD torque distribution for additional vehicle stability) and Off (driver does not want the help of the system). 
    • Hill Start Assist prevents rollback when starting on an incline.

    Transmission

      • 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with three driver-selectable modes: Normal (for maximum smoothness and efficiency), Snow (for gentler starting and shifting on slippery surfaces), and R mode (for maximum performance with fastest shifts).
      • Fully automatic shifting or full sequential manual control via gearshift or steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
      • Dual clutch design changes gears in less than 0.5 second (0.2 second in R mode).
      • Downshift Rev Matching (DRM).
      • Predictive pre-shift control (in R mode) based on throttle position, vehicle speed, braking and other information. Wheels and Tires• 20 x 9.5" (front) and 20 x 10.5" (rear) super-lightweight forged-aluminum wheels with Gunmetal Gray finish.
      • Exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Bridgestone® RE070A high-capacity run-flat summer tires, 255/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear.
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
      • Optional exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Dunlop® run-flat all-season tires, 255/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear (includes Bright Silver wheels).Brakes• Brembo® 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Preview Braking.
      • Two-piece floating-rotor 15-inch front and rear discs with diamond-pattern internal ventilation.
      • 6-piston front/4-piston rear monoblock calipers.Steering• Rack-and-pinion steering with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist.
      • 2.6 steering-wheel turns lock-to-lock.Suspension• 4-wheel independent suspension with Bilstein® DampTronic system with three driver-selectable modes: Normal/Sport (for automatic electronic control of damping), Comfort (for maximum ride comfort), and R mode (engages maximum damping rate for high-performance cornering).
      • Electronically controlled variable-rate shock absorbers. High-accuracy progressive-rate coil springs.
      • Front double-wishbone/rear multi-link configuration with aluminum members and rigid aluminum subframes.
      • Hollow front and rear stabilizer bars.Body/Chassis• Exclusive Premium Midship platform with jig-welded hybrid unibody.
      • Aluminum hood, trunk and door skins. Die-cast aluminum door structures.
      • Carbon-reinforced front crossmember/radiator support. Back to Top
      Standard Features
      Exterior• Wide-beam headlights with High Intensity Discharge (HID) low beams.
      • LED taillights and brake lights.
      • Dual heated power mirrors.
      • Flush-mounted aluminum door handles.
      • Body-color rear spoiler with integrated center high-mounted stop light.
      • UV-reducing tinted glass.Audio/Navigation/Performance Monitor• Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer and 11 speakers including dual subwoofers.
      • HDD Music Box system, including hard drive with 9.4 GB for audio storage.
      • MP3, WMA and DVD audio capable. In-dash Compact Flash card reader.
      • HDD-based GPS navigation with touch screen.
      • Driver-configurable performance monitor, developed with Sony® Polyphony, with graphical readouts of vehicle data and driving data displayed on a total of 11 screens.
      • 7-inch WVGA high-resolution color-LCD display for audio, navigation and performance monitor.Interior• Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).
      • Electronic analog instrument cluster with multi-function trip computer and digital gear indicator.
      • Power front windows with one-touch auto-up/down feature.
      • Intelligent Key system with pushbutton start. Power door locks.
      • Cruise control.
      • Tilt/telescoping steering column.
      • Bluetooth® Hands-free phone system with voice recognition.Seating/Appointments• Leather upholstered front seats with perforated Alcantara inserts.
      • 8-way power front seats with entry/exit switch for rear-seat passengers.
      • Driver-shaped bucket seat.
      • Dual individual rear seats.
      • Heated front seats.
      • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
      • Drilled aluminum pedals.Safety/Security• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags, seat belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor.
      • Driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags.
      • Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters.
      • Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System.
      • Vehicle Security System.

Sunday, 18 November 2012

The Super Sport Buggati Veyron







Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: SuperCarBase Price: $2,400,000.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 25 gallons (94.6 liters)Miles Per Gallon: 8 city / 13 hwy
Dimensions
Length: 175.7 in. (446 cm)Width: 78.7 in. (199.8 cm)
Height: 47.4 in. (120 cm)Curb Weight: 4486 lbs (2035 kg)
Wheel Base: 106.7 in. (271 cm)Ground Clearance: 4.9 in. (12.5 cm)
Luggage Capacity: NAMaximum Seating: 2 people
Performance
Engine: 8.0L W16-Cylinder, 64v DOHC Quad TurbochargerDisplacement: 7993 cc
Horsepower: 1200 HPMax RPM: 6400 RPM
Torque: 1106 lb-ftTransmission: 7-Speed Dual Clutch direct-shift Auto
0-60 mph: 2.40 seconds1/4 Mile: 10.2 seconds @ 142.9 mph
0-100 mph: 5.00 secondsMaximum Speed: 268 mph (431 kmph)

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

Wednesday, 7 November 2012

Enzo Ferrari







About Enzo Ferrari (Ferrari.com)

In the course of its history, Ferrari has, at regular intervals, produced extreme sports cars that are the pinnacle of the technological and performance-oriented achievement of their day and made them available to its clients for road use. This policy has produced some of the most extraordinary in the marque’s entire history. Each one represented the very state of the art in terms of performance-oriented engineering, the most recent being, of course, the likes of the 288 GTO, F40 and F50. What all of these cars shared, however, wasn’t just their benchmark performance but the fact that they were produced in strictly limited edition runs. Joining their exclusive ranks in 2002 was the Enzo Ferrari, a superb car of which just 399 were built. At the time of its launch, the Enzo contained the most advanced track-derived technologies of its day. What made it truly unique was the fact that it was benefiting from the technological crossover at a time when Ferrari was on an impressive winning streak in Formula 1. The goal Ferrari set itself was to turn the Enzo into an integrated system that would actually improve upon the driver’s performance capacities through the use of a Formula 1-style human-machine interface. 

Never before had a Ferrari’s styling been so heavily influenced by function. Work in the wind tunnel, on the track and on the road focused unswervingly on achieving maximum performance possible and resulted in a completely uncompromising car. The Enzo’s front section was inspired both in terms of its form and function by the Formula 1 car’s nose cone while its composite flanks were sculpted to channel air flows for superb internal fluid-dynamics. The tail section didn’t have a big rear wing either, as the engineers opted for much more subtle aerodynamic aids and a highly efficient ground effect instead. Pininfarina did a majestic job of drawing these and other functions together and moulding an incredibly charismatic line out them. 

The car’s uncompromising stance, compact size and weight reduction objectives made for a strictly functional cabin. In fact, all of the main surfaces were unadorned carbon-fibre while the steering wheel bristled with vehicle control buttons and switches like a Formula 1 car. Even the racing seat’s structure was carbon-fibre. Different backrest and seat sizes could be combined to ensure a perfect driving position in line with the owner’s own driving style and body shape. The Enzo hailed a new generation of cabin styling: the human-machine interface was more efficient than ever and every effort was made to ensure that the driver was in the optimal position to make the very most of his car’s extreme performance. 
While the F50 will go down in automotive history for being the first car to take Formula 1 technology to the road, via an engine directly derived from the one used in the 1990 single-seater, the Enzo offered a range of solutions more focused on melding the teaching of both track and road. As a result, a whole plethora of the Enzo’s cutting-edge solutions would go appear in the Ferraris that came after it: its incredibly light compact V12, its carbon-fibre brake discs, human-machine interface, aerodynamic features and many more besides. The Enzo’s chassis was made entirely from carbon-fibre and aluminium honeycomb sandwich panels which delivered the required results in terms of stiffness, weight reduction and safety. 

The Enzo’s engine was a completely new 65° V12 that drew on Ferrari’s F1 experience and as a result featured some unique technical solutions. It had an overall displacement of 5998 cc, a maximum power output of 660 hp at 7800 rpm and maximum torque of 67 kgm at 5500 rpm. It also had a compression ratio of 11.2 and a specific power output of 110 CV/lt. The new V12 was completely focused on delivering a unique blend of blistering power, huge torque at low revs and a broad range of use. Its rear-mounted gearbox was connected directly to the engine with just the F1 version being available. The priority with the Enzo design was to cut gearshifting times (which went down to 150 milliseconds) to deliver superbly sporty driving. This was thanks to a new control logic and further refinements which, in line with the car’s extreme vocation, were less influenced by comfort considerations. 

The Enzo’s braking system was specifically developed for it by Brembo and featured CCM (Carbon-Ceramic Material) discs, the first time these had been used on a Ferrari car despite having been employed for years by the Scuderia in Formula 1. This also contributed in no small part to the benchmark braking performance results delivered by the Enzo across the board.