Sports Car : The Ariel Atom 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds

The Ariel Atom is a high performance sports car from the Ariel Motor Company in Somerset, England made. The car is also manufactured under license in the United States, originally from Brammo Motorsports, which is currently used by the TMI AutoTech Inc.

There are three Ariel Atom incarnations to date: Ariel Atom Ariel Atom Ariel Atom 2 and 3 The current model is the Ariel Atom 3, which even the strongest of the three. Ariel has also announced a performance RS model with a motorcycle-derived 500 bhp (373 kW, 507 HP V8 ).

The Ariel Atom is unusual in that it is monocoque – the chassis is clearly visible from the outside – and therefore lacks a roof, windows and other features usually found on the street cars. It incorporates a wide range of engines available to the top of the range is a supercharged Honda Civic Type-R K20 and a supercharged 2.0-liter, 300 hp (220 kW) Honda engine iVTEC. Each of these engines can reach a speed of 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds. Although the maximum speed of 140 mph (230 kph) -150 mph (240 km / h) is relative to exotic sports cars to tame in comparison, the high power to weight ratio (500 PS / tonne or 650 hp / ton supercharged) offers a very rapid acceleration and low weight, excellent control when cornering.

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Sports Cars : Ferrari 458

The Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engine sports car by Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari made. The 458 replaced the Ferrari F430 Italia. The Ferrari 458 Italia was officially unveiled at the IAA 2009 in Frankfurt on 15 September 2009.

Ferrari 458 Technical data

In the first official release of the Ferrari car, the Ferrari 458 committee was described as the successor of F430, but from a completely new design, incorporating technologies developed from the company’s experience in Formula

Ferrari 458 Engine
The 458 Italia is powered by a 4499 cm ³ (4.499 L; 274.5 cu in) V8 engine from a shared Ferrari / Maserati design derived, produces 570 hp (420 kW, 560 hp) at 9,000 rpm (redline) N and 540 ft (400 pounds) ¸ m min at 6,000 rpm with 80% torque at 3,250 rpm. The engine has direct fuel injection, a first for Ferrari mid-rear engine setups in its road cars.

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Super car : Lamborghini Reventón

Lamborghini presents the ultimate driving machine in the open two-seater – the Lamborghini Reventón Roadster sports car one of the breathtaking fascination, threatening power and unmatched performance. The 6.5-liter twelve cylinder 493 kW (670 hp) is generated, catapults the Roadster 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 330 km / h (205 mph).The open-top Lamborghini Reventón is not only one of the fastest, but also one of the most exclusive cars in the world – Lamborghini, the limited series.

The Lamborghini Reventón is not destined for a one-time stay. Less than 20 Lamborghini friends and collectors, these extraordinary use of the car and of course, own, enjoy the incomparable pleasure of driving.

Any Lamborghini Reventon Roadster will be sold for 1.1 million euro (excluding taxes). Delivery will start in October 2009.

“The Reventón’s most extreme car in the history of the brand,” said Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini SpA The new Roadster an additional emotional component adds to combine our technology expertise – it combines superior performance with the sensual attraction of the open car. “The Lamborghini Reventón coupe was unveiled at the IAA 2007 in Frankfurt and was immediately sold out.

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Convertible Sports Cars : Porsche 911 Turbo 2010

The Porsche 911 Turbo (pronounced as Nine Eleven, German: Nine Eleven) is a luxury two-door sports car from Porsche AG, Stuttgart, Germany. It has a striking design, rear engine and independent rear suspension, a development of the crank shaft on the Porsche 356, the engine had cooled and the air-up to the introduction of the Type 996 in 1998. Since its introduction in autumn 1963, has undergone continuous development. The basic concept has remained little changed from its development.

During his lifetime, the 911 has been changed by private teams and the factory itself, for racing, rally and other automotive competition. One of the most successful racing car of all time. In the middle of the year 1970, atmospheric 911 Carrera RSR has won major world championship sports car races like the Targa Florio, Daytona, Sebring and the Nürburgring, even against prototypes. The 911-935 also derived Turbo the coveted 24 Hours of Le Mans win in 1979.

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An Amazing New Sports Car KTM X Bow

Here is a fantastic new sports car – the KTM X Bow. It ‘s amazing the way it looks, how it’s done and over. So what is special about its appearance? Well, it has open wheels, with cycle type fenders, but hardly see them. On the front is a large fireplace that hides the wheels, but under that is a narrow chisel nose is the front of the body, the engine behind the cockpit.

The KTM X Bow top engine is a curved roof that serves as a cover, and provides some downforce at high speeds. Then, two radiators are mounted on each side of the engine, just behind the cockpit, where they hide in the engine and rear wheels. Seen from behind, you can see the rear suspension and a big scarf on the back with the exhaust coming out straight. This acts as a security incident silencers State, taking the impact in an accident. Another thing that is different: the instruments and controls are all mounted on the steering wheel center.

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Dream Cars : Pagani Zonda

The Pagani Zonda is a mid-engine sports car produced by Pagani in Italy. He made his debut in 1999 and continues until the present, continue to produce about 17-19 cars per year. As of June 2009, was built on 106 Zondas, including test mules. Both were produced two-seat coupe and convertible versions. Construction is mainly of carbon fiber.

Some early Zonda engineering was done by Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio. The car was originally called “Fangio F1″ after him, but after his death in 1995 was renamed a stream of air over Argentina.

Pagani Automobili S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of sports cars and carbon fibre. The company was founded in 1992 by Horacio Pagani, and is based in San Cesario sul Panaro, near Modena, Italy.

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