The Vanquish was developed in the wake of a GT concept car, the Project Vantage concept car, which debuted with a V-12 engine on the North American International Auto Show in January 1998. The production model was unveiled in 2000 and mass production began in 2001 (the car in the United States as a 2002 model came).
Vanquish production to 19 Ended in July 2007, coinciding with the closure of the company’s Newport Pagnell factory 49 years after the operation. The last car a Vanquish S Ultimate Edition was black.

Aston Martin Vanquish S

The Vanquish S model debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, with increased power and performance and ease of styling revisions. The engine was bored and stroked to 6.0 liters of displacement increased slightly, with increased power 460-520 hp. Visual changes included new wheels, a slightly different nose shape, a new lift with a larger integrated spoiler including the third brake light (rear window on the original Vanquish), a Vanquish S badge on the boot lid tailgate (the original Vanquish had no rear model designation ) and the addition of a small front splitter (although done primarily for aerodynamic reasons).

In addition, integrating the functions of a 2004 option package, the Sports Dynamic Pack, the sportier suspension, steering, brakes and features installed. This model was sold for the 2005 (next to the base Vanquish) and 2006 run (as a stand-alone) years of construction in the United States with only minor changes, it was not sold in the United States for the year 2007.

celebrated the end of the Vanquish production run was with the Vanquish S Ultimate Edition. Aston Martin announced that would be built in the last 40 cars a new ‘Ultimate Black’ exterior color have, updated interior, and personalized sill plaques. More significantly, the Vanquish Ultimate Edition, the first from the factory with a conventional manual gearbox was offered. The semi-automatic gearbox in the original Vanquish was widely criticized (especially by Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear the BBC program), so that this change was greeted with approval by the automotive press. Aston Martin offered the new transmission does not Vanquish, retrofitting at a cost of £ 13,250.

Aston Martin Vanquish  Conceptual Variant

Aston Martin has been widely rumored that emerged in the light of a roadster version of the Vanquish, particularly in response to the Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina, but no such version ever. The Vanquish was the basis of two concept cars, which are shown both at the International Motor Show in Geneva in 2004, the Zagato Roadster (a 2-seat roadster) and the Bertone Jet 2 (a 2-door shooting brake).

Aston Martin Vanquish Appearances in media

In April 2008, its appearance in the 2002 James Bond film Another Day (driven by Bond who will be the last time Pierce Brosnan played) it the Vanquish, the number three spot put on the list of Best Film Cars Ever, behind the Minis from The Italian Job and KITT from Knight Rider (1982 TV series) Knight Rider. It has also been referenced as a car that “Edward Cullen” drives in the 2008 novel, the fourth part of the “Twilight Saga” Breaking Dawn “.

Aston Martin Vanquish Power

The Vanquish is powered by a 5.9 L (5935 cc) 48-valve 60° V12 engine, which produces 460 PS (338 kW; 454 bhp) and 540 N * m (400 ft • lbf) torque; The Vanquish is powered by a 5.9 L (5935 cc) 48-valve 60 ° V12 engine that provides 460 hp (454 hp 338 kW) of electricity. It is controlled by a drive-by-wire throttle and a 6-speed manual transmission Electrohydraulic. The Vanquish S increased the power to 521 hp (383 kW, 514 hp) and 576 N * m (425 ft • lbf). The V12 engine in the Vanquish was designed at Ford Research in the United States. Cosworth Technologies was originally charged, the engine production, but had no conflict with the design. Previous articles which correctly recount this engine of development in the Automotive Industries magazine published. This car also has a 6-liter engine.

The V12 Vanquish’s shares some components and design elements with the 3.0 liter Duratec V6 30th It even shares the same bore and stroke dimensions. For this reason, many people incorrectly dismiss the Aston Martin V12 as merely “two Duratecs linked.” It is true that the AM V12 shares components with the ‘Duratec’ engine design.

The standard Vanquish model had drilled 355 mm (14 inches) and ventilated disc brakes with ABS with electronic brake force distribution, while the Vanquish S featured larger 378 mm (14.9 inches) front and 330 mm (13.0 inches) rear rotors. It featured 19-inch wheels.
As part of the improvements, the Vanquish S featured a slightly improved drag coefficient of 0.32. The front and rear track were 1524 mm (60 inches) and 1529 mm (60 inches) respectively.

Aston Martin Vanquish Top Gear Review BBC

Aston Martin Vanquish Specification Summary

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The Bugatti type 41

The Royale is a large luxury car with a 4.3 m (169.3 in) wheelbase and 6.4 m (21) length. It weighs about 3175 kg (7000 lbs) and uses a 12.7 L (12 763 cc/778 in ³) straight-8 engine.

By comparison, the Royale is about as heavy as a large, modern commercial pickup and a Ford Super Duty F-450, but it is about 10% longer. In the modern Rolls-Royce Phantom is compared, it is more around 20% and more than 25% heavier.

Design

The Type 41 was invented by Bugatti as an answer to the comments of an English lady who compared his cars unfavorably with those of Rolls-Royce.

The prototype had a nearly 15-liter engine. The production version, the stroke of 150 mm (5.9 in) reduced to 130 mm (5.1 in) has a capacity of 12.7 liters.  The engine is a large block was built, and (4.5 ft. APX. (1.4 m) long x 3.5 m (1.1 ft) high), is one of the largest automotive engines ever made, producing 205-223 kW (275-300 hp). His eight-cylinder, 125 mm (4.9 in) drilled and with a stroke of 130 mm (5.1 in), each displaced more than the engine of the contemporary Type 40 touring car. (Two intake points: a trap) IT 3 valves per cylinder and had a centrally positioned single overhead camshaft driven. Nine camps were given for reliability, but only own a carburetor was needed. The engine was an aero-engine designed for the French Air Ministry, but never in this configuration is based.

The chassis was understandably great, with a conventional semi-elliptic leaf spring suspension system on front. On the back of the forward-looking Bugatti Elliptic quarterfinals by means of half set in front of the rear adds Massive pads were mechanically operated by cables. The brakes were effective, but without the power assistance required considerable energy of the driver. The car cast “Roue Royale” wheels measured 610 mm (24 inches) in diameter.

Reflecting some traditional forms of the time, whalebone knobs were presented for the driver, while the steering wheel was covered with walnut.

All Royales were built in different and unique bodies with a sculpture of an  elephant on the top of the radiator. The elephant sculpture was made by Ettore’s brother, Rembrandt Bugatti.

Production

In 1928 Ettore Bugatti claims that “this year will be King Alfonso of Spain got its Royale,” but the Spanish king was deposed without ever having it, and the first of the Royales to find a customer was not delivered until 1932. The Royale which its basic chassis was priced of $ 30,000, was launched as the world economy collapsed in the year of 1930. Six Royales were built during 1929-1933, with only three sold to external customers. Ironically, none of the buyer was a royal. Bugatti even refused to sell one of the Royale to King Zog of Albania, claiming that “The man’s table manners are beyond belief!”

All six production Royales still exist (the prototype was destroyed in an accident in 1931) today. Each chassis has a different body and some have been rebodied several times.

41.110 – Coupe Napoleon

- The first car is chassis number 41.110
- Known as the Coupe Napoleon.
- This car was the larger 14.7-liter prototype engine.
- It was originally a Packard body, but was rebodied by Weymann as a two door car. At various stages it was also slipped into other bodies.
- The Coupe Napoleon was used by Ettore Bugatti, and in his later life was his own car. It remained in the possession of the family, kept at their castle Ermenonville chateau. The car was finally sold due to financial difficulties in 1963 to a Bugatti obsessive Fritz Schlumpf.
- Crashed by Ettore Bugatti in 1930 or 1931 when he fell asleep while driving home from Paris to Alsace, a major renovation was then needed.
- Stored with 41.141 and 41.150 in the Second World War at the home of the Bugatti family Ermenonville to avoid being claimed by the Nazis.
- Sold by L’Ebe Bugatti in the early 1960s to the Schlumpf brothers.
- Located in the Musée National de l’Automobile de Mulhouse in addition to 41,131 which the Schlumpf brothers had bought from John Smurf Shakespeare.

41.111 – Coupe de Ville Binder

- The second car built, but the first one to find customer, chassis no.41.111.
- Known as the Coupe de Ville Binder.
- Sold in April 1932 to French clothing manufacturer Armand Esders. It was Ettore’s eldest son, Jean, who fashioned the car with a dramatic two-seater open body with extravagant, full wings and an old fashioned rumble seat room without headlights. In this form it was known as the Royale Esders Roadster.
- Acquired by the French politician Paternotre, the car was rebuilt in the Coupe de Ville style by Henri Binder. Since then, it is known as Coupe de Ville Binder.
- Never be able to reach the King of Romania because of the break of World War 2, it was the hidden from the Nazis by storing it in the sewers of Paris.
- Recently found its way to the United Kingdom after the second World War, and was subsequently purchased by Dudley C. Wilson of Florida in 1954. After his death in 1961, the car went to banker Mills B. Lane of Atlanta in 1964 in the Harrah Collection in Reno, Nevada.
- Sold in 1986 to California, collectors, homeowners and Air Force Reserve Major General William Lyon, he offered the car in 1996 Barrett-Jackson private auction, where he refused an offer of $ 11,000,000; the car was sold at $ 15 million.
- In 1999, the new owner of the Bugatti brand, Volkswagen AG, purchased the car for a reputed $ 20,000,000. Now used as a vehicle to promote the brand, it travels to several museums and other attractions.

41.121 – Weinberger Cabriolet

- The third car is the chassis no.41.121.
- Known as the Weinberger Cabriolet.
- Sold in 1932 to build on the German obstetrician named Joseph Fuchs, the body manufacturer in Munich Ludwig Weinberger him an open convertible. Painted in black and yellow color, the car was sent to Dr. Fuchs in May 1932.
- As political tensions rose in the pre-war Germany, Fuchs moved to Italy then Japan, before finally moved to New York around 1937, bringing the Royale with him.
- Charles Chayne, then head of General Motors later found the car in a junkyard in New York to buy it for $ 400 in 1946.
- Chayne customized the car so it became more road-friendly. It was completed in 1947: a brand new intake manifold with four carburetors, replacing the original single carb setup, a new color scheme of the oyster white with a dark green cover and convertible roof.
- In 1957, after using the car for 10 years, the car was donated by Chayne to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, where it still lies.

41.131 – Limousine Park Ward

- No.41.131 chassis as the Park Ward saloon known at home in the Musée National de l’Automobile de Mulhouse
- The fourth car is the chassis no.41.131
- Known as the car or limousine Foster Park Ward
- Sold to Englishman Captain Cuthbert W. Foster, heir to a large department store in Boston USA, through his U.S. mother in 1933.
- Foster had a limousine body on the car of Park Ward, in the style of 1921 made Daimler he had ever owned.
- Acquired in 1946 by the British Bugatti seller Jack Lemon Burton, who was forced to replace the tires with large piece of artillery which made him to remove the skirting from the fenders.
- Sold in 1956, the American collector John Shakespeare who at that time had the largest Bugatti collection.
- As the effect of financial problem in 1963, Shakespeare sold his all collection to a willing buyer, Fritz Schlumpf.
- Part of the Schlumpf Collection.
- Located in the Musée National de l’Automobile de Mulhouse.

41.141 -Kellner car

- The fifth car, the chassis no.41.141.
- Known as the Kellner car.
- Not sold, owned by Bugatti.
- L’Ebe Bugatti sold it 41,150 in 1950 to the American Le Mans racer Briggs Cunningham in exchange for a small but unspecified amount of money, plus a few new General Electric refrigerators, will not be available in postwar France.
- After closing his museum in 1986, in 1987 the car was directly sold by Christie’s of the Briggs Cunningham’s collection of 5.5 million pounds, or U.S. $ 9,700,000 at the Royal Albert Hall, the Swedish real estate magnate Hans Thulin
- The car was offered for auction in 1989 by Kruse in Las Vegas, Ed Weaver car to attempt to keep $ 11,500,000, which was rejected by Thulin, was $ 15,000,000. The collapse of its empire Thulin sold the car in 1990 for a reported $ 15,700,000 in the Japanese conglomerate Meitec Corporation and its modern building basement, before the sale for 10 million euros of Bonhams & Brooks offered by private treaty in 2001 stayed .
- Owner is not known.

41.150 – Berline de Voyage

- The sixth car, the chassis no.41.150.
- Known as the Berline de Voyage.
- Not sold, owned by Bugatti.
- L’Ebe Bugatti sold it with 41.141 and 41.110 in 1950 to the American Le Mans racer Briggs

Cunningham in exchange for a small but unspecified amount of money, plus a few new General Electric refrigerators.
- Upon their arrival in the United States sold 41,150 Cunningham, which was went to the Harrah Collection. The car then auctioned in 1986 where Jerry J. Moore paid $ 6,500,000 to get it, he kept it for one year and then sold the car to Tom Monaghan at $8.1 million.
- In 1991, Berline de Voyage was sold to Domino’s Pizza’s founder, Tom Monaghan for $8,000,000.
- The car was then sold to Blackhawk Collection in Danville, California.

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Earlier this week, Bugatti originally built in 1936 to more than 30 million U.S. dollars sold to an anonymous buyer, said Autbolog.

USA Today calls it “the most expensive used car of all time” while the Wall Street Journal called it the “most valuable car ever to have seen in other hands.”

The auction by Gooding & Company in Santa Monica, Calif.-based company established auction. In a statement, said David Gooding, president and founder of the company, the vehicle, one of the largest and most valuable cars in the world. “

The Bugatti 57SC Atlantic was previously owned by the trust of the late Dr. Peter Williamson, a neurosurgeon and collector cars. The vehicle was first built by only three Atlantics, by Gooding & Company.

Who was the buyer, they combine designer Ralph Lauren as the only two owners of this extremely rare trips.

The original Type 57 was a touring car model produced from 1934 through 1940. It used the 3.3 L (3257 cc; 198 cu in) engine from the Type 59 Grand Prix cars, producing 135 hp (100 kW). Top speed was 95 miles per hour (153 km/h).

It rode on a 130-inch (3,302 mm) wheelbase and had a 53.1-inch (1,349 mm) wide track. Road-going versions weighed about 2,100 pounds (950 kg). Hydraulic brakes replaced the cable-operated units in 1938, a modification Ettore Bugatti hotly contested. 630 examples were produced.
The original road-going Type 57 included a smaller version of the Royale’s square-bottom horseshoe grille. The sides of the engine compartment were covered with thermostatically-controlled shutters. It was a tall car, contrary to the tastes of the time.

Here are the Bugatti Atlantic 1936 Specification The Most Expensive Car

• engine : Inline-8 w/Cast Iron Block, Dry Sump Lubrication
• position : Front Longitudinal
• aspiration : Supercharged
• valvetrain : 2 Valves per Cyl, DOHC
• fuel feed : Stromberg UUR-2 Carburetor
• displacement :  3257 cc / 198.8 in³
• bore : 72 mm / 2.83 in
• stroke : 100 mm / 3.94 in
• compression : 8.5:1
• power : 156.6 kw / 210 bhp @ 5500 rpm
• specific output : 64.48 bhp per litre
• bhp/weight : 220.36 bhp per tonne
• redline : 5500
• body / frame : Aluminum over Ash Wooden Supports over Steel Frame
• driven wheels  : Rear Wheel Drive
• front tires Dunlop, rear tires Dunlop
• front brakes Drums, rear brakes Drums
• front wheels : F 45.7 x 14.0 cm / 18 x 5.5 in
• rear wheels : R 45.7 x 16.5 cm / 18 x 6.5 in
• steering : Worm & Roller
• f suspension:  Semi-Indpenedant Centrally Collared Axles w/de Ram Shock Absorbers, Leaf Springs
• r suspension: Solid Axle w/de Ram Shock Absorbers, Quarter-EllipticLeaf Springs
• weigh: t 953 kg / 2101 lbs
• wheelbase : 2979 mm / 117.3 in
• front track : 1349 mm / 53.1 in
• rear track : 1349 mm / 53.1 in
• transmission : 4-Speed Manual
• top speed : 200 kph / 124.3 mph
• 0 – 60 mph : 10 seconds
• designers : Jean Bugatti, Joseph Walter

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Did You know that the Bugatti Veyron Made using Hand Made? Piece by Piece, Parts by Parts. Yup The Fastest Car in the world with an average speed of 431.072 km / h (miles 267,856 hours MADE by HAND MADE. Bugatti Veyron cost about $1,700,000. This is by far the most expensive street legal car available on the market today.

Thats why this car one of the most expensive car in the world today, because it takes a lot of time to build, with the very high skill talented people, these people are the chosen one to build the Bugatti Veyron, only the experience people can work in Bugatti. Assembled from the Engine, Body, Interior, Wheel, and Finishing.

The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is a mid-engine Grand Touring Car. The Super Sport version is the fastest production car in the world, with an average speed of 431.072 km / h (miles 267,856 hours). The original version has a top speed of 253.6 miles per hour (408.1 km / h)

Check out these Video you will also know that the Bugatti Veyron are the Hand Made Super Car.

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The Bugatti Veyron Interior

The Bugatti Veyron Known as The Fastest Car in The World with an average speed of 431.072 km / h (miles 267,856 hours

The Veyron two seats in extended style. The interior is almost completely wrapped in leather – the dashboard, seats, floor and sides are all leather. Only a few tools and pieces of cut metal to break the learning experience.

The car also surrounds the passengers with any type of electronic features, including a remarkable stereo, navigation system, etc.

Is this all worth one million U.S. dollars? Who knows. But no matter, the Veyron is a remarkable technical achievement.

The Veyron is still likely to represent the end of the car spectrum for some time. Creating a much faster by car will need more weight, and gives you more power to the wheels. The added weight means of diminishing returns in power to weight domain. Extra power means more wheelspin.

Check out a Champ Car and consider how radical its appearance is compared to a car. Consider also that a Champ Car is not much faster than the Veyron. The Veyron probably approaches the outer limits of the car decks, and we are probably much to see the Veyron in terms of performance.

Bugatti Veyron Speedo Meter, Up to 420 km/hours

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Even the Bugatti Veyron Tires are unique.

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The original Exige (NA or naturally aspirated Exige) was launched in 2000 and had a 1.8 L Rover K-series engine in VHPD (Very High Performance Derivative) melody. It produces 177 hp (132 kW, 179 hp) in standard form and 192 hp (143 kW, 195 hp) in the “track spec” version.
In 2004, the Exige Series 2 was introduced. It has a 1.8 liter DOHC 16-valve, Toyota / Yamaha engine, 190 hp (142 kW, 193 HP) produced. With the Toyota engine designation 2ZZ-GE Compared to the Series 2 Elise, it has a front splitter, fiberglass hard top with roof scoop, rear bonnet and rear spoiler. The only purpose of these aerodynamic additions to the base Elise to create more downforce (almost 100 lb (45 kg) of downforce at 100 mph (160 kph) in the Exige versus 13 pounds (5.9 kg) at 100 mph (160 km / h ) in the Elise) .

In February 2005, Lotus announced a limited production run of 50 Exige, with the Toyota engine with a supercharger, that the power increases to 243 hp (181 kW, 246 HP). These vehicles were only in yellow or black, what the colors of Lotus Sport, and are badged 240R. They have a projected 0-60 mph (0-100 kph) time of 3.9 seconds and 0-100 km / h (0-160 km / h) of 9.9 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (249 kph) to a price of £ 44,000.00 (approximately U.S. $ 72,500.00 and € 51,000.00).

British Sports Cars Lotus Exige

The North American Exige was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006. In February 2006 announced the Lotus Exige S model that a supercharged Toyota engine with 220 hp; used (164 kW 223 hp). The S was also made available as a 2007 model to the North American markets.

According to the Lotus Exige Series 2 standard model weighs 2016 pounds (914 kg) has the following specifications:

British Sports Cars Lotus Exige Engine

Toyota delivered, 1796 cc I4, DOHC with VVTL-i (variable valve timing with lift intelligence) – engine code – Designed by Yamaha: 2ZZ-GE

• Bore / Stroke 82 mm/85 mm
• 190 hp (142 kW) at 7800 rpm
• 138 ft lbf (187 N * m) @ 6800 rpm
• Compression ratio: 11.5:1
• Transmission
• 6-speed manual transmission, by a ratio of single-plate dry clutch
• Performance
• 0-60 mph (0-97 kmh): 4.7 seconds
• 0-100 km / h (0-161 kmh): 12.9 seconds
• Maximum speed: 147 mph (237 kmh)
• Fuel economy: 24 miles per Imperial gallon (12 liters per 100 km, 20 mpg U.S.) city / 29 miles per Imperial gallon (9.7 L/100 km, 24 mpg U.S.) highway.

British Sports Cars Lotus Exige S

According to Lotus Exige S model with a weight of 2057 pounds (933 kg), has the following specifications:

Lotus Exige Engine

Toyota delivered, 1796 cc I4, DOHC with VVTL-i (Variable Valve Timing and Lift – intelligent), compressor and intercooler

• Bore / Stroke 82 mm/85 mm
• 218 hp (162.5 kW) at 7800 rpm
• 158.6 ft lbf (215 N * m) @ 5500 rpm
• Compression ratio: 11.5:1
• Transmission
• 6-speed close ratio with single-plate dry clutch
• Performance
• 0-62 (0-100 kmh): 4.1 seconds
• 0-100 km / h (0-161 kmh): 9.98 seconds
• Maximum speed: 148 mph (238 kmh)
• Fuel economy: 24 miles per Imperial gallon (12 liters per 100 km, 20 mpg U.S.) city / 29 miles per Imperial gallon (9.7 L/100 km, 24 mpg U.S.) highway.

British Sports Cars Lotus Exige 265E

Manufacturer Lotus
Production Non-Production

• Assembly Hethel, Norfolk, England
• Previous Lotus Elise, Exige
• Class Sports Car
• Body 2-door coupe
• Layout MR layout
• Toyota Motor 1.8L supercharged I4
• Transmission 6-speed manual transmission
• Length 149.5 in (3797 mm)
• Width 68.0 in (1727 mm)
• Height 45.8 in (1163 mm)
• Curb weight 2050 pounds (930 kg)
• Related Lotus Elise, Exige

British Sports Cars Lotus Exige 265E is optimized for a factory built Exige S to E85 fuel to run the 85% ethanol. The higher octane biofuel allows a higher compression ratio and / or more compressor increase. In this model, the ECU again and upgrade injectors and fuel pump, ready to handle the new fuel could have the brakes and four-piston calipers from AP Racing has been enlarged diameter 310 mm (12.2 inches) upgraded sports pads with drilled and vented discs front cover. Brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers are fitted with 282 mm (11.1 inch) diameter discs at the rear axle. Lotus says she intends to build the 265E (265 indicates the approximate horsepower and E is the “environmentally friendly bio-ethanol E85-fuel” switching on the motor shows) as a production vehicle, and that it is simply a demonstrator biofuels. According to Lotus Exige 265E, the model has the following specifications:
Engine
Toyota delivered 2ZZ-GE 1796 cc I-4, DOHC with VVTL-i (variable valve timing with lift intelligence), supercharged and intercooled

• Bore / Stroke 82 mm/85 mm
• 264 hp (197 kW) at 8,000 rpm
• 184 ft lbf (249 N * m) @ 5500 rpm
• Compression ratio: 11.5:1
• Transmission
• C64 6-speed close ratio with single-plate dry clutch
• Exige 265E Power
• 00-60 (0-97 kmh): 3.88 seconds
• 0-100 km / h (0-161 kmh): 9.2 seconds
• Maximum speed: 158 mph (254 kmh)
• Fuel consumption: 25 miles per Imperial gallon (11 L/100 km, 21 mpg U.S.) city / 65 miles per Imperial gallon (4.3 L/100 km, 54 mpg U.S.) highway.

British Sports Cars Lotus Exige GT3

According to Lotus Exige GT3 model has the following specifications :

British Sports Cars Lotus Exige Engine GT3

Toyota 2ZZ-GE delivered, 1796 cc I-4, DOHC with VVTL-i and Lotus T4e engine management, Eaton M62 Roots-compressor and charge air cooling

• Bore / stroke 82,0 mm / 85,0 mm
• 271 HP (202 kW, 275 hp) @ 8000 rpm
• £ 190 · ft (258 N * m) @ 7000 r / min
• Compression ratio: 11.5:1
• Transmission
• C64 6-speed close ratio with uprated clutch and cover, open differential
• Ratios I / II / III: 3.116:1 / 2.050:1 / 1.481:1
• IV / V / VI: 1.166:1 / 0.916:1 / 0.815:1
• R / Final drive: 3.250:1 / 4.529:1
• Exige GT3 Performance
• 0-60 mph: 3.9 seconds
• 0-100 km / h: 4.0 seconds
• 0-100 km / h (0-160 kmh): 9.8 seconds
• Maximum speed: 160 mph (260 kmh) – Electronically limited
• Power to weight ratio: 361 hp (269 kW, 366 hp) per tonne

Note: While the mass of the vehicle must be announced, may be assumed to be approximately 1650 pounds (750 kg) of the disclosure of the performance weight.

British Sports Cars Lotus Exige Video Review by Topgear BBC

Jeremy Clarkson pits the Japanese-powered Lotus Exige against the all-American Ford Mustang on a two lap race of the Top Gear track. Will the Sushi or the Hamburger come out on top?

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The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 A mid-engined touring car. The Super Sport version is the fastest street-legal car in the world, with a top speed of 431.072 hours kilometers (267.856 hours miles).

The original version has a top speed of 408.47 hours kilometers (253.81 hours miles).
Designed and developed by the German Volkswagen Group and of Bugatti Automobiles SAS produced at its headquarters in Château St Jean in Molsheim (Alsace, France) was the Veyron’s chief designer Hartmut Warkuss, and the road was by Jozef Kaban of Volkswagen, with shaped much of the art works under the direction of the former engineer and now Peterbilt performed Bugatti Engineering head Wolfgang Schreiber.

The car is after French racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti company named. It was named Car of the Decade (2000-2009) of the BBC TV show Top Gear.

McLaren F1

The McLaren F1 is a sports car designed and built by Gordon Murray and McLaren Automotive. On 31 March 1998, she set the record for the fastest production car in the world, 240 mph (391 kph). From April 2009, the F1 of only four other production vehicles will be exceeded in sheer speed, but is still the fastest naturally aspirated production car.

The car features many proprietary designs and technologies. It is lighter and has a tighter structure and most of its modern rivals and competitors, despite a seat more than most similar sports car with the driver’s seat in the middle. It has a powerful motor and is a little track-oriented, but not to the extent that it compromises practicality and comfort. It was as an exercise in creating what the designers hoped would be designed as the ultimate road car.

Despite not designed with such a track machine, won a modified race car version of the vehicle several races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995, where a purpose-built prototype race cars. Production began in 1992 and ended in 1998. A total of 106 vehicles were produced, with some variations in design.

In 1994, the British car magazine Autocar in road tests, said of the F1, “The McLaren F1 is still the best driving machine for use on public roads built.” and that “the F1 as one of the great events in the history of the car will remain in memory, and it can possibly see is the fastest production road car in the world ever.

The Bugatti Veyron or the McLaren F1? Top Gear found out. Now it’s our turn below.

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The Toyota Prius first went on sale in Japan in 1997 and is the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. Was subsequently introduced worldwide in 2001. The Prius is sold in over 70 countries and regions, with its largest markets of Japan and North America.  In May 2008, the worldwide cumulative sales of Prius vehicles Milestone A million mark, and in September 2010, the Prius achieved worldwide cumulative sales of 2.0 million units. The U.S. is the largest market with 814,173 units recorded in December 2009. In that time Toyota Prius get The Best Car Gas Mileage in the world

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First generation The Best Car Gas Mileage Toyota Prius
(XW10, 1997-2003)

In 1995, Toyota hybrid concept car debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show later in the study after one year. The first Prius NHW10, went on sale on 10 December 1997. It was only available in Japan, but it was privately imported, at least in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. The first generation of the Prius, when it was launched, the world’s first mass-produced gasoline-electric hybrid car. NHW10 the Prius styling from California designers who were selected over competing proposals have emerged from other Toyota design studios.

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In the United States NHW11 the first Prius was sold. The Prius was between the smaller and the larger Corolla Echo. The published price of the car was U.S. $ 19,995. The Prius was more NHW11 go into some of the higher speeds and longer distances to satisfy the Americans. Air conditioning was standard equipment. It was the second series hybrid vehicle in the U.S. market, after the two-seat Honda Insight. While the larger Prius could seat five, the limited battery chamber.

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) classifies the vehicle as Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV). Prius owners were entitled to a $ 2,000 tax credit of their gross income.  Unlike the previous generation model Toyota executives that the company broke even financially on the sale of NHW11 Prius.

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European sales began in September 2000. The official launch of the Prius in Australia took place in 2001, after Sydney Motor Show, although sales were slow until it arrived NHW20 model. In that time Toyota Prius get The Best Car Gas Mileage in the world

Second generation The Best Car Gas Mileage Toyota Prius
(XW20, 2003-2009)

In 2004 the Prius as an all-new mid-size liftback, size between the Corolla and Camry, mechanical and reallocated to significantly improve the device rear seat legroom and cargo space. The 2004 Prius is more environmentally friendly than the 2001 model (according to EPA) and is 6 inches (150 mm) longer than the previous version.  The aerodynamic body Kammback balanced length and leading to an aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.26.  The development effort, the chief engineer Shigeyuki Hori LED, and 530 patents for the vehicle.

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The Prius uses an all-electric A / C compressor for cooling, a first in the industry, and also adds an electric power steering to further minimize the engine belt driven engine accessories. Combined with a smaller and lighter NiMH battery XW20 is more powerful and efficient than the XW10.  In the U.S., the 2004 Prius battery is guaranteed for 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 8 years.  The warranty for hybrid components in California and seven northeastern states that have adopted the stricter California emission standards is 150,000 miles (240,000 km) or 10 years.

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It is classified as a SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle) and California Air Resources Board certified as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV).

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From 2005 to 2009, the second generation of the Prius, Toyota FAW in Changchun City, built for the Chinese market. It is reported that a total of 2152 Prius sold in 2006, and was 414 in 2007. The relatively low conversion to high price has been accused of causing about 15,000 U.S. dollars are higher than the equivalent in Japan or the United States by the high tariffs on imported parts.  In March 2008, cut the price of the Toyota Prius to eight percent, or $ 3.000 to 259,800 CN (U.S. $ 36,500). It was assumed that the sale due to a lack of acceptance and increased competitive pressures. The Honda Civic hybrid is exported to China in 2007. In that time Toyota Prius get The Best Car Gas Mileage in the world.

The third generation Toyota Prius
(XW30, 2009-present)

Toyota Prius (model year 2010 U.S.) debuted at the January 2009 North American International Auto Show and sales began in Japan on May 18, 2009. Toyota Prius, the average price of ¥ 2,331,000 to ¥ 2,050,000 to better compete with the Honda Insigh to ask what some, if the sales of the Prius would cost on sale of other vehicles come with higher margins . Competition from cheaper hybrids like the Honda Insight, and it was hard for Toyota Prius to use for success.  His new body design is aerodynamic, Cd reduced the drag coefficient of 0.25. A sub-floor rear fin helps stabilize the vehicle at higher speeds.

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The estimated fuel efficiency rating, the EPA combined cycle: 50 mpg U.S. (4.7 l/100 km, 60 mpg-imp)  The Prius is the most efficient car powered by liquid fuel in. USA 2009 , based on official figures. Only the first generation of the Honda Insight (2000-2006) with a manual transmission achieves a fuel equipped. The official UK figures for the Prius fuel efficiency T3: Urban 72.4 mpg-imp (3.90 l/100 km, 60.3 mpg U.S.), Extra Urban 76.4 mpg-imp (3.70 l/100 km; 63.6 mpg U.S.) combined 72.4 mpg-imp (3.90 l/100 km, 60.3 mpg U.S.).

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The 1.8-liter gasoline engine (previously 1.5 liters) generates 98 horsepower, and with the extra power the electric motor generates 134 hp (previously 110 hp). This increased capacity provides more torque, reduced speed (rpm), which improves fuel economy on the highway. The electric water pump, the Prius engine, the first consumer automotive production engine that no accessory belts, which further improves fuel efficiency. The electric motors and other components of the hybrid drive are smaller and more efficient than the industry average. Toyota estimates the new station, the engine and transmission are 20 percent lighter. Disc replacement of existing rear drum brakes.

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When building the Prius, Toyota uses a new series of plant ecological bioplastics based on cellulose from wood or grass instead of oil. The two main crops are used, kenaf and ramie. Kenaf is a member of the hibiscus family, a relative of okra and cotton, ramie, better known as China grass, is one of the strongest natural fibers, similar to a density and absorption of flax. Toyota says this is a particularly timely breakthrough for eco-plastics plant since 2009, the United Nations as the International Year of Natural Fibres, the kenaf and ramie viewer among others.

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At the January 2011 North American International Auto Show Toyota unveiled the 2012 model Prius v, an advanced gasoline engine cars, which over 50 percent more interior cargo space than the original Prius design. Toyota introduced the Prius also c-concept in production, expected to become cheaper and smaller than the current Prius’s hatchback. Toyota Prius, expected to go on sale in mid to late 2011 dc and a car on the Prius c concept to production in the first half of 2012.  Still Now Toyota Prius get The Best Car Gas Mileage in the world.

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