Ferrari 288 GTO

Manufacturer	Ferrari
Production	1984–1985 272 produced
Predecessor	Ferrari 250 GTO
Successor	Ferrari F40
Class	Sports car
Body style	Berlinetta (coupe)
Layout	RMR layout
Engine	2.9 L turbocharged V8
Related	Ferrari 308 GTB

The Ferrari GTO (often referred to as Ferrari 288 GTO) is an exotic homologation of the Ferrari 308 GTB produced from 1984 through 1986, designated GT for Gran Turismo and O for Omologato (homologation in Italian).

The Ferrari GTO was built to compete in the new Group B Race series and a minimum of 200 cars were required for homologation. However as only Ferrari and Porsche, with their 959, entered, the series was soon abandoned leaving just Group B Rally championship. The Porsche 959 (as the Porsche 961) only raced three times in Group B, but the 288 GTO never raced and all 272 cars built remained purely road cars.

Some of the 288 GTO's styling features were first displayed on a 308 GTB design exercise by Pininfarina shown at the 1977 Geneva Salon. This included the deep front spoiler, fender flares, rear lip spoiler, front lid radiator cooling louvers and quadruple driving lights.

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Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Class	sports car, GT
Body style	2 door coupé, roadster
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Mercedes-Benz W198
Engine	2995 cc M198 I6 SOHC
Transmission	4-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length	4,520 mm (178.0 in)
Width	1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height	1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Curb weight	1,093 kg (2,410 lb)

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL was introduced in 1954 as a two-seat, closed sports car with distinctive gull-wing doors. Later it was offered as an open roadster. It was the fastest production car of its day.

Built by Daimler-Benz AG and internally numbered W198, the fuel-injected road version was based (somewhat loosely) on the company's highly successful competition-only sports car of 1952, the somewhat less powerful carbureted Mercedes-Benz 300SL (W194).

The road model was suggested by Max Hoffman. Being intended for customers in the booming post-war American market it was introduced at the 1954 New York Auto Show, unlike previous models introduced at either the Frankfurt or Geneva shows. In Mercedes-Benz fashion, the "300" referred to the engine's three litre cylinder displacement. The "SL" stood for "Sport Leicht".

The 300SL was best known for both its distinctive gull wing doors and being the first-ever four-stroke car equipped with a Gasoline direct injection. The gull wing version was available from March 1955 to 1957. Production of the roadster ended in 1963 with the introduction of the 230SL.

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Porsche 959

Manufacturer	Porsche
Production	1986–1989 (337 produced)
Successor	Porsche 911 GT1
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door coupé
Layout	Rear-engine, four-wheel drive
Engine	2847 cc twin-turbocharged flat-6
Transmission	6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,272 mm (89.4 in)
Length	4,260 mm (168 in)
Width	1,840 mm (72 in)
Height	1,280 mm (50 in)
Curb weight	1,450 kg (3,200 lb)

The Porsche 959 is a sports car manufactured by Porsche from 1986 to 1989, first as a Group B rally car and later as a legal production car designed to satisfy FIA homologation regulations requiring that a minimum number of 200 street legal units be built.

When Porsche began development of the 959, it looked toward Group B racing as a road-racing laboratory with which to develop technology for production cars. When Group B became focused on rallying events, however, Porsche felt the relevance to production cars was greatly reduced, and the goal of the 959 project shifted to frank state-of-the-art, cost-no-object technological innovation.
Porsche 959 Rally variant

In 1984, however, three 911s modified to 959 specifications (due to the requirement that Group B cars be based on production cars with at least 200 built) were used in the Paris-Dakar Rally, with Jacky Ickx the prime motivator. By 1985 the 959 rally variant was ready, but it experienced a disappointing start: all three cars failed to finish. However, in 1986 the 959 finished 1-2. The 959 was never seriously considered for a Group B Rally season; the cost of completing a full season far outweighed any technical information that would have been gained.

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Koenigsegg CCR

Manufacturer	Koenigsegg
Production	2004–2006
Class	Super car
Body style	2-door roadster
Layout	Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine	4.7 L Ford V8
Transmission	6-speed manual

The Koenigsegg CCR is an automobile made by Koenigsegg. Designed and manufactured in Ängelholm, Sweden, it debuted at the 2004 Geneva Auto Show. It briefly held the world speed record for a production car. The CCR is currently the fourth fastest production car in the world, behind the Bugatti Veyron, Koenigsegg CCX and the SSC Ultimate Aero TT.

The manufacturers claimed in 2005 when the car was released that the CCR is the fastest road car in the world, with a theoretical top speed of more than 394.2 km/h (244.9 mph) however, this has since been beaten by the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport in June 2010 with a top speed of 431 km/h (268 mph).

On February 28, 2005, at 12.08 local time, the Koenigsegg CCR broke the production road car speed record, achieving a new official top speed of 387.37 km/h (240.70 mph) at hoi Italy's Nardo Prototipo proving ground. A team of five Koenigsegg engineers and mechanics together with founder Christian von Koenigsegg ran a technically standard CCR, driven by famous supercar test driver and veteran record breaker Loris Bicocchi.

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The SSC Ultimate Aero TT Cars

SSC Ultimate Aero TT Pictures

Manufacturer	Shelby SuperCars
Production	2006–present
Successor	Ultimate Aero 2
Body style	2-seat Berlinetta
Layout	Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine	6.34 litre 387.2 cu in V8
Length	4,470 mm (176.0 in)
Width	2,080 mm (81.9 in)
Height	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Curb weight	1,292 kg (2,848 lb)

The SSC Ultimate Aero is an American-built mid-engine supercar by Shelby SuperCars. The higher-performance limited production version, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT produces more emissions-legal horsepower than any other production automobile in the world and previously held the Guinness Book of World Records record for being the fastest production car in the world (succeeded by the 2010 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport), with a recorded speed of 412.29 km/h (256.19 mph). This speed was achieved during tests on September 13, 2007 West Richland, Washington, United States and verified by Guinness World Records on October 9, 2007. This speed however does not reflect the SSC Ultimate Aero TT's full potential. SSC estimates that the newer, more powerful and lighter weight 2009 Ultimate Aero TT is capable of a top speed of over 300 mph (480 km/h). The SSC Ultimate Aero does not have electronic aids such as ABS brakes or traction control because (to quote Jerod Shelby) "Early design philosophy on the car was to make it a drivers car. I wanted a car that you not only throttled with your right foot but at times you could steer with your right foot.".

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12 List of Fastest Cars in The World

Name : SSC Ultimate Aero TT

Speed : 256.18 mph (412.28 km/h)

Comment : Production run of 24, built between 2006 and 2007. Recorded and verified by Guinness World Records officials.

Name : Koenigsegg CCR

Speed : 241 mph (388 km/h)

Comment : Recorded at Nardo (oval) test track and verified by Guinness World Records.

Name : Porsche 959 ("Porsche 959 Rally variant")

Speed : 197 mph 317 km/h)

Comment : Transmission with 6-speed manual

Name : Mercedes-Benz 300SL "Gullwing Coupé from the Ralph Lauren collection"

Speed : 161 mph (259 km/h)

Comment : This top speed was due to the correct gear ratios

Name : Ferrari TR or 250 Testa Rossa

Speed : 167 mph (269 km/h)

Comment : Road going version of legendary race car.

Name : Ferrari 288 GTO

Speed : 188 mph (303 km/h)

Comment : an exotic homologation of the Ferrari 308 GTB produced from 1984 through 1986,

Name : Ferrari F40

Speed : 201 mph (323 km/h)

Comment : some buyers were reported to have paid as much as US$1.6 million. and a total of 1,315 F40s were produced.

Name :Lamborghini Diablo

Speed :202 mph (325 km/h)

Comment :is a high-performance mid-engined sports car that was built by Italian automaker Lamborghini between 1990 and 2001.

Name :Jaguar XJ220

Speed : 213 mph (343 km/h)

Comment :A speed of 217.1 mph (349.4 km/h) was recorded by Jaguar in 1992 by Martin Brundle at Nardo (oval) test track.

Name : McLaren F1

Speed :240.1 mph (386.4 km/h)

Comment : Production run of 107. At factory rev limit, it reached 240 mph (386.4 km/h) at Nardo (oval) test track. With the rev limiter disabled, it reached 240.1 mph (386.4 km/h). Still the world's fastest naturally aspirated production car.

Name : Bugatti Veyron

Speed :253.81 mph (408.47 km/h)

Comment : Production run of 300. Recorded and verified by inspection officials.

Name : Jaguar XK120

Speed :124.6 mph (200.5 km/h)

Comment :An adapted version reached 136 mph (219 km/h) by Jaguar tester Ron "Soapy" Sutton.

First Generation BMW E36/7 M Roadster

ATS 2500 GT_Picture

The ATS 2500 GT is a sports car made by Italian company Automobili Turismo e Sport in Bologna. It was the first Italian and one of the first GT or sports car in the world to have a mid-engine layout. The group behind the ATS project consisted mainly of Ferrari defectors, where family troubles had created an uncomfortable working atmosphere for the personnel. ATS, intent on beating Ferrari on all fronts, also produced a Formula One car for 1963, "a ghastly mess, one of the most inept racing cars ever, and its appalling performances did not help the road car." Even the late great Phil Hill was unable to provide ATS with any results on track.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport 2009

 

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport 2009 Pictures

In new year 2009 Bugatti car industries coming with news design, Bugatti is introducing a new model – the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, a roadster with a unique, removable roof. Every once in a while we hear new rumors about a sedan coming from Bugatti. This has been going around for a few years, and while there hasn’t been any recent news, we though we’d have a little fun anyway. this is a quick and easy rendering. We just did it to give ourselves a little boost and remind everyone that there may still be hope for fun and eccentric cars in tough economic times. This name is New Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport 2009.


The world’s most exclusive car combines the ultimate in performance with the pleasure of open-top driving. The sophisticated design of its bodywork and aerodynamic components directs the airflow over the heads of driver and passenger so they feel no draught.

Best Unic Car ; Audi Rosemeyer

Audi Rosemeyer Pictures

Audi Rosemeyer Pictures


Audi Rosemeyer Pictures


Audi Rosemeyer Pictures

Manufacturer	AUDI AG
Class	Concept vehicle
Body style	2-door Coupé
Layout	Mid engine, quattro permanent four-wheel drive
Engine	8 L W16
Transmission	6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,911 mm (114.6 in)
Length	4,539 mm (178.7 in)
Width	1,920 mm (75.6 in)

The Audi Rosemeyer is a concept car built and shown initially at Autostadt by Audi during 2000, and at various auto shows throughout Europe. Although it was never intended for production, its striking design and highly sporting nature drew considerable attention to the brand, and many potential buyers highly anticipated a production version, to no avail. It does, however bear a striking resemblance to the Bugatti Veyron which uses the same type of W16 engine.

Artega GT

Artega GT

Manufacturer	Artega Motors
Production	2009–
Class	Sports car
Body style(s)	2-door Coupé
Layout	RMR layout
Engine(s)	3.6 L V6, 300 hp (224 kW)
Transmission(s)	six-speed DSG
Wheelbase	2,460 mm (96.9 in)
Length	4,010 mm (157.9 in)
Width	1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height	1,180 mm (46.5 in)
Curb weight	approx. 1,100 kg (2,425 lb)
Designer	Henrik Fisker

First shown as a mock up at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show; the Artega GT debuted a year later at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show. The car is designed by Henrik Fisker, the man also responsible for the much celebrated Aston Martin Vantage.

The two seater has an aluminum space frame and carbon fiber reinforced body for a light curb weight of approximately 1,100 kg (2,425 lb). The engine is a Volkswagen-sourced direct injection 3.6 L (3597 cc) V6 producing 300 hp (220 kW) and 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) mated to a 6-speed DSG transmission. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h is expected to be under five seconds, with top speed estimated to be over 270 kilometres per hour (170 mph).

The Artega GT retails for approximately €75,000. Production is limited to roughly 500 units per year.

Artega is a recently established German sports and luxury auto producer based in Delbrueck, Germany. The Artega GT was released at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. It was previously thought that another sports car producer was the last thing that the auto industry needed given the economic downturn of late 2008 and early 2009 in which new car sales decreased cataclysmically, but Klaus Dieter Frers announced at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show that Artega was investing in a possible solar-powered concept vehicle to compete with the Tesla Roadster and Fisker Karma. Henrik Fisker, who also designed the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, contributed to the design of the Artega GT. The coupe borrows styling from both Porsche and Ferrari. Artega Motors has a close relationship with Volkswagen, Europe's largest automobile producer and the worlds third producer behind Toyota and General Motors (January 2009). The GT is currently the only model produced by Artega Motors. The first produced Artega GT was reportedly sold to Steven Gregory Balboa, an American now residing in New York. Artega is owned by Tresalia Capital, a Mexican investment firm.

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Ariel Atom

Manufacturer	Ariel Ltd
Production	<100 per year
Engine(s)	2.0 L 245-300 bhp Naturally Aspirated or Supercharged Honda K20A1 3.0L 500 bhp Ariel V8
Transmission(s)	6-speed manual
Length	3.41 m (11 ft 2 1⁄2 in)
Width	1.798 m (5 ft 11 in)
Height	1.195 m (3 ft 11 in)
Curb weight	1,350 lb (612 kg)
Designer	Nik Smart

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

There have been three Ariel Atom incarnations to date: Ariel Atom, Ariel Atom 2 and Ariel Atom 3. The current model is the Ariel Atom 3 which is also the most powerful of the three. Ariel has also announced an RS Performance model with a motorcycle-derived 500 bhp (373 kW; 507 PS) V8 engine.

The Ariel Atom is unusual in that it is exoskeletal — the chassis is prominently visible from the outside — and therefore lacks a roof, windows and other features normally found on road cars. It is available with a range of engines, the top of the range being a supercharged Honda Civic Type-R K20 and a supercharged 2.0 litre, 300 hp (220 kW) Honda iVTEC engine. With each of these engines it can achieve an acceleration of 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds.

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AC 3000ME

AC 3000ME

Production	launched 1973 finally available for sale 1979-1984
Body style	2-door mid-engined sports car
Engine	2994 cc V6
Transmission	5-speed manual all-symchromesh
Wheelbase	90.5 in (2299 mm)
Length	157 in (3988 mm) (saloon)
Width	65 in (1651 mm)
Height	45 in (1143 mm)

The AC 3000ME is a British built and designed sports car that was launched at the 1973 London Motor Show in 1973 and offered for sale by AC Cars between 1979 and 1984. Despite a modern design and a favourable press reception, AC 3000ME was launched in the wake of a massive oil price surge and development was delayed by supplier problems. It was not a commercial success.

Structure
The car featured a steel chassis making extensive use of square-section steel tube, with a strong monocoque for the central portion of the body. This framework supported a glass fibre body.

ATS 2500 GT

Manufacturer	Automobili Turismo e Sport
Production	1963–1965 12 produced
Body style(s)	2-door coupe
Layout	MR layout
Engine(s)	2.5 L (2468 cc/150.6 cu in) 90° V8
Transmission(s)	5 -speed manual
Wheelbase	2,502 mm (98.5 in)
Length	4,331 mm (170.5 in)
Width	1,613 mm (63.5 in)
Height	1,181 mm (46.5 in)
Designer	Franco Scaglione at Carrozzeria Allemano

The ATS 2500 GT is a sports car made by Italian company Automobili Turismo e Sport in Bologna. It was the first Italian and one of the first GT or sports car in the world to have a mid-engine layout. The group behind the ATS project consisted mainly of Ferrari defectors, where family troubles had created an uncomfortable working atmosphere for the personnel. ATS, intent on beating Ferrari on all fronts, also produced a Formula One car for 1963, "a ghastly mess, one of the most inept racing cars ever, and its appalling performances did not help the road car." Even the late great Phil Hill was unable to provide ATS with any results on track.

With its 220 bhp (164 kW) (210 bhp according to some) and 255 N·m (188 ft·lbf) of torque it was claimed to be capable of top speed 240 kilometres per hour (150 mph). A competition version (ATS 2500 GTS) produced 245 bhp (183 kW) but never amounted to much. The decent looking body was by Allemano, and the 5-speed transmission by Colotti.

"Wikipedia"

AC Ace

Manufacturer	AC Cars
Production	1951–1962
Class	Roadster
Body Style	2-door Roadster
Engine(s)	2.0 L I6/2.6 L
Transmission(s)	4-speed Manual(With overdrive available)
Wheelbase	90 in (2286 mm)
Length	152 in (3861 mm)
Width	59.5 in (1511 mm)
Height	49 in (1245 mm)
Curb weight	1920 lb (871 kg)
Related	AC Cobra

AC came back to the market after the Second World War with the staid Two-litre range of cars in 1947, but it was with the Ace sports car of 1953 that the company really made its reputation in the post war years. Casting around for a replacement for the ageing Two litre, AC took up a design by John Tojeiro[1] that used a light ladder type tubular frame, all independent transverse leaf spring suspension, and an open two seater alloy body that was made using English wheeling machines, possibly inspired by the Ferrari Barchetta of the day.

Early cars used AC's elderly two litre, overhead cam, 100 bhp (70 kW), straight six engine (first seen soon after the end of the First World War) which gave a top speed of 102 mph (164 km/h) and 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in 13 seconds. It was hardly a sporting engine, however, and it was felt that something more modern and powerful was required to put the modern chassis to good use. Thus, from 1956, there was the option of Bristol Car's superb two litre 120 bhp (89 kW) straight six engine with 3 downdraught carburettors and slick four speed gearbox. Top speed leapt to 116 mph (186 km/h) with 0-60 (96 km/h) in the nine second bracket, and response was much sweeter and modern. This was replaced in 1962 with the 2.6 liter Ken Rudd 'Ruddspeed' engine, adapted from that used in the Ford Zephyr. It used 3 Weber or SU carburettors and either a 'Mays' or iron cast head. This set up boosted the car's performance further, but it was not long before Carroll Shelby pulled AC's attention to the Cobra, so only about 40 were ever made.

In the final years of productions some Ace models were fitted with the MKII Ford Zephyr 2.6 litre straight-6 engine. These Ford engined models had a smaller grille which was carried over to the Cobra.

The British Motor magazine tested an AC engined Ace in 1954 recording a top speed of 103 mph (166 km/h) and acceleration from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 11.4 seconds and a fuel consumption of 25.2 miles per imperial gallon (11.2 L/100 km; 21.0 mpg-US). The test car cost £1439 including taxes.


The car raced at Le Mans in 1957 and 1958. Few cars with this provenance have survived and are extremely valuable. They can range from $100,000 or more for an unrestored car, even one in pieces, to in excess of $400,000 for a restored AC Ace.

AC Propulsion Zero

Manufacturer	Ac Cars
Production	1951–1962
Class	Roadster
Body style	2-door roadster
Engine	2.0 L/2.6 L
Transmission	4-speed Manual(With overdrive available)
Wheelbase	90 in (2286 mm)
Length	152 in (3861 mm)
Width	59.5 in (1511 mm)
Height	49 in (1245 mm)
Curb Weight	1920 lb (871 kg)
Related	Ac Cobra

The original version of the roadster runs on 28 Optima Yellow Top Lead Acid batteries which produce 150 kW (200 horsepower) and 177 lbs·ft (240 N·m) of torque at 336 volts (this 28 * 12 V battery-equivalent) which rockets the 1040 kg car from 0 to 60 mph in 4.07 seconds. The single gear ratio limits the car's maximum speed to 90 miles per hour (140 km/h) at 12,000 rpm, although it is said that early prototypes fitted with multiple gear ratios could hit 155 miles per hour (249 km/h). Even with the single ratio, lead-acid models are capable of completing a quarter mile (400 m) drag race in 13.24 seconds. The expected range per charge of the tzero with the lead-acid batteries is 80 to 100 miles (130 to 160 km) as a result of consuming only 180 watt hours per mile (895 J/km) (DC) on the highway and due to regenerative braking. Within a single hour, the car can be charged from 0-95%. The base price of this version was to have been USD $80,000.

A second prototype was built in August 2003, powered by 6,800 lightweight lithium-ion cells, similar to those that make up the battery packs of laptop computers, giving it a 300 miles (480 km) range. Lighter than the original version by 700 pounds (320 kg), the 2003 edition goes from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. The single gear ratio limits the car's maximum speed to just over 140 miles per hour (230 km/h) at 13,000 rpm with proper gearing, though it has never been tested at greater than 105 miles per hour (169 km/h). The base price of the car was USD $220,000.

Because the car recharges its batteries when the throttle is released — slowing sharply as energy is recaptured — it can be driven hard using only the accelerator pedal. Also, if the car detects a turn with more than half a g-force (5 m/s²), it eases the rear-wheel regenerative braking to prevent slides.

AC Propulsion also produced a portable internal combustion powered generator mounted on a trailer known as the Long Ranger that could be towed behind the car and feed power to the batteries during travel. The trailer used a 500 cc Kawasaki engine with a 9.5 U.S. gallon (40 liter) fuel tank and achieved 30 to 35 mpg over at least 20,000 highway miles. It is rated at 20 kW DC output and can maintain 60 to 80 mph. Video footage of the backtracking feature, which allows drivers to easily back a trailer through a set of slalom cones.

Arash AF10, Super Cars Over $ 8 million

London - After a long wait, one of the world's most expensive supercar, Arash AF10 will eventually be shown to the public. The plan of this supercar will get the debut premiere in London, England in November.

But for those who intend to buy it must be dug deeper pockets. Because if last year is predicted only super car will be worth approximately USD 4.7 billion, ahead of the moments of the launch of this car prices soared far up to 620,000 pounds, or approximately USD 8.76 billion.

The specialty is of course car in a charming appearance with a sharp curve on his body is made of carbon fiber is light but strong.

Moreover, this car is more special thanks to the application engine configured with a capacity of 7.0 liter V8 that taken over from the Chevrolet Corvette. From there the machine output to 550 bhp with peak torque of 475 lb-ft reach.

Armed with kitchen runway, the Arash AF10 produced by Arash Motor Company was able to run up to 200 mph, or about 321.8 miles per hour and accelerates from rest to 100 km per hour in less than 4 seconds.

"AF10 has developed four years and we feel now is the time to introduce to the world," said Arash Motor Company founder, Arash Farboud like detikOto quotes from the Telegraph, Tuesday (28/09/2010).

Faboud further said that the Arash AF10 is expected to bring something new in the supercar world market which he said needs a new face and a refreshing addition to the super car brands that already exists.

"Combining the perfect design, without sacrificing kekuata, plus has one of the best in the world's emissions levels, AF10 is set to become a new super car is fantastic for the market," added Farboud.

In the event the MPH Motor Show which will be the birthplace of this car, Arash AF10 will race against brands that also produce other super cars like Aston Martin, Bentley, Caparo, Ferrari, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, Maserati, McLaren, Pagani, Porsche until Spyker .