Rolls-Royce creates special Peony edition Phantom for UAE
August 25, 2008
Wealthy customers in the United Arab Emirates seem to have a penchant for special editions of the most expensive luxury saloons. As if it wasn’t enough to get the Maybach Landaulet revealed right there on their home turn, one Arabian customer recently ordered a custom gilded Rolls-Royce Drophead. Read more
Saleen S5S Raptor
May 17, 2008
Anyone thinking that Steve Saleen’s departure from the company that bears his name would result in the end of supercars such as the famous S7… would be wrong. That’s because Saleen, now based in Troy, Michigan, as opposed to its former headquarters in Irvine, California, has unveiled an all-new supercar called the S5S Raptor. Read more
Ferrari FXX Programme Extended
May 16, 2008
The past 28th October 2007 Scuderia Ferrari published that the FXX Programme is being extended another year. SF took this decision because in the past two years, with help of the seven times Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, the car has improved constantly.
The biggest changes are in the aerodynamics and in the gearbox; changes that make the car a whopping 3 seconds faster around the Fiorano Race Track. Read more
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
April 8, 2008
Those expecting to see a new entry-level Ferrari at Geneva, possibly called the Dino, were disappointed. But we do hear such a car may be possible at the Paris show later this year. In the meantime, Ferrari unveiled an updated version of its 2+2, the 612 Scaglietti.
Although the exterior appearance remains largely the same, many of the updates are beneath the car’s sexy skin. Read more
Monstrous Ferrari F430 Scuderia
April 3, 2008
This is the monstrous F430 Scuderia.
Taking on the recent fashion of picking a mind-boggingly fast car, scraping off a couple hundred kilograms and giving it a fancy surname, Read more
Ferrari Limo - company not happy
March 21, 2008
The owner of the world’s fastest limousine — a Ferrari that can travel at speeds of up to 166mph — is facing legal action for infringing the Ferrari trademark. Read more
Porsche Traveller Concept
March 17, 2008
There’s probably a few clunkers in DaVinci’s sketchbook, too. Looking more gnarled than Van Gogh’s Potato Eaters hand studies, Ivan Volkov’s Porsche Traveller concept picks up design ideas from the Matchbox Fandango though it doesn’t look like the spare wheel on the Traveller incorporates Rolamatic action. Read more
Rolls-Royce 101EX concept
March 12, 2008
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled a second experimental car, 101EX, at the Geneva show today. It has been hand built to explore a potential design direction for a future coupe model. “It is a very modern car, a 21st century design that respectfully nods to the past but focuses indisputably on the future,” said Ian Cameron, Chief Designer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Read more
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
March 10, 2008
Aston Martin launched its new V8 Vantage Roadster at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. Company Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez said: “The V8 Vantage Roadster is a pure sports car, a car that heightens the senses and provides a dynamically thrilling driving experience.” Read more
Italdesign Giugiaro Quaranta Concept Speedster
March 7, 2008
This is a concept design of Italdesign Giugiaro Quaranta. It will be equipped with a mid-mounted hybrid 3.3L V6 powertrain supplied by a Toyota. The engine combined with Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive produces a combined 268 horsepower and 212 pound feet of torque.
Ferrari Dino, pretty cool!!
March 5, 2008
Ferrari Deputy Managing Director Amedo Felisa and CEO Luca Cordero di Montezemolo have both denied plans for a new low-end model, but rumors continue to circulate from within the Italian automaker the a new car is most definitely in the works.
The car will reportedly arrive in 2009, and share a platform with the upcoming replacement to the Maserati GT coupe. Like the forthcoming Alfa Romeo 8C, the new Dino will make use of carbon fiber and aluminum to keep weight low. Power will come from a 400 horsepower V8, and annual volume is expected around 4,000 units.
Geneva 2008: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
March 5, 2008
With the new Gallardo LP560-4, Lamborghini once again sets a higher standard for super sports cars. With its new engine, permanent four-wheel drive transmission and new suspension, it delivers clearly improved performance and dynamics. In parallel, its innovative design takes the classic lines unique to the Lamborghini brand one step further. Powerful elegance has never been so defined before.
The Gallardo LP560-4 is the successor of the most successful Lamborghini model of all time. Approximately 7100 Gallardo models have left the Sant’Agata Bolognese production plant since its launch in 2003. “The LP560-4 will consolidate this success story,” states Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “It will outclass its predecessor in every aspect; its dynamics are distinctly breathtaking and its design sets new standards. With the introduction of the Gallardo LP560-4, we will consistently continue Lamborghini’s growth strategy”.
The powerful heart of the Gallardo LP560-4 is the new 5.2 litre V10 engine with an output of 560 PS (412 kW) at 8000 rpm. The increase of 40 PS compared with that of the previous Gallardo, and the approximate 20 kilogram reduction in weight, improves the power weight ratio to 2.5 kilograms per PS (hp) and thus enhances performance. The LP560-4 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, its speed at 11.8 seconds is 200 km/h and its top speed lies at 325 km/h. At the same time the new, highly efficient engine enthrals its driver with its direct fuel injection system - “Iniezione Diretta Stratificata”. Despite its clearly increased power, fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions have been reduced by a staggering 18 percent.
The engineers in the Sant’Agata-based Technical Department have also improved traction, handling and stability at high speeds. The redesigned four-wheel drive transmission, the new suspension and the optimised aerodynamics as well as the reduced weight and decreased friction between the components, all contribute to the overall improvements in the vehicle. Thus the Gallardo LP560-4 presents itself as a cutting edge super sports car also suitable for the race-track. The car is also surprisingly suited to long-distance driving and despite its extreme performance capabilities is easy to control whilst maintaining utmost stability.
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