A lot of super cars are produced almost every year by the most famous car giants in the world. No wonder the competition to come out with the fastest breed of super cars becomes more interesting. British car manufacturer, Ascari, produced the powerful Ascari A10 in commemoration of its 10th anniversary in the industry. The Ascari A10 is a road car version of the KZ1-R race car that competed in the Spanish GT Championship. Former F1 designer Paul Brown penned this third road car that Ascari has produced in Banbury, England. The first two super road cars were the KZ1 and the Ecosse.

Engine Performance

The new A10 will have drivers enjoying the performance of a modified BMW 5.0 V8 engine that produces 625 bhp that is delivered by a six speed manual gearbox and standard manual transmission. With the same carbon chassis like the KZ1, it features a new bodywork and suspension that is racing derived. It also has a fire suppression system and is lightweight at 1,280 kilograms. The A10 accelerates at 60 miles per hour in less than 3 seconds and runs at a top speed of 220 miles per hour.

Exterior

Its body is a bit similar to its cousin but is not entirely identical. The single headlights were swapped and now sports three projector style lamps with the lower driving lights gone. It has a lower front skirt and wider apertures. The curvy carbon fiber wing is large and its meshed louvres were cut into the rear for cooling purposes. A radiator that is centrally located just above its rear venturi duct adds a fresh look.

The alloy spokes and carbon fiber rims have center lock fittings. Michelin Tires provided the rubber for this super car with a 265/35 front ZR18 and 345/50 ZR 18 for the rear. Brakes are ventilated by ceramic discs and are clamped by racing calipers on the front and back. The mid-mounted machine is similar to that of the Kz1’s naturally aspirated V8; however, with the reprofiled cams and brand new rods and pistons, the A10 produces 625 bhp at an rpm of 7500. The A10 also features lightweight racing seats, carbon fiber door panels, electric windows, climate control and a remote central lock system. The super car proves to be more than just a revamp of the racing model KZ1.

Limited Edition

Ascari announced that only 50 units were to be produced for this version and will be sold with a price tag of 350,000 GBP. This limited availability certainly puts the Ascari A10 on the list of many collectors’ items. The engineers of Ascari Banbury ensured that the 220 mph car will deliver a world-class performance like that of the Pagani, Mosler and Koenigsegg. The next generation dream drive from Ascari underwent rigorous testing prior to its 2006 release.

Although it lacks the luxuries of soundproofing and air conditioning the car still features hardcore fire extinguisher kits and FIA approved integral roll cage. Unlike the FXX Enzo, you can legally drive this beauty on the road.

Specifications

The Aston Martin DB9 has made history after seven years that it was introduced. The 2011 model is constructed to be more stylish and has more enhanced equipments than the Aston Martin DB9 on 2003. The bumper is more sophisticated and compliments the bright shade of the radiator framework. Ahead of its rear wheels is a prominent curve. This supercar was named as the grand tourer since it is the combination of luxury, elegance, and a sporting character.

Changes

The 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is constructed to have a new bumper that has a lower intake and shaped like a hexagonal mesh. The curve that looks like a hockey stick can be found on its rear wheels and it adds a prominent look in its overall appearance. Its headlight bezels are also new and the sills come with a new style. The brake callipers are also changed to silver and there is an integrated standard clear light lenses in the rear. The damping system on the 2003 model that is passive has been replaced with the Adaptive Damping System (ADS). This system enhances a comfortable ride and the handling is sharper when changed to sporty mode.

This damping system is successful because engineers already have a deeper understanding on the VH platform. Switching from one mode to another is controlled by pressing a button at the centre of the console. This damping system provides a tight control over the body and you experience a quick response when manoeuvring. Other features added to the 2011 DB9 is a new monitoring system for tire pressure. The microphone system for Bluetooth is also changed. New added specifications are the hi-fi Bang & Olufsen options and the finish trim that is double apex alloy. A 20-spoke diamond that is fabricated to turn into an alloy wheels are also incorporated in the new design.

Engine Performance

This car is able to deliver great performance because of its distinguished 6.0 litre V12 engine. The maximum torque in can produce is 442lb ft and the power delivered is 470bhp. The transmission is either a six-speed H-pattern or a six-speed “Touchtronic” paddle-shift automatic transmission. It can accelerate from rest to a maximum speed of 190 mph. In just 4.6 seconds, the supercar can already reach 60mph speed.

Cost

When 2011 Aston Martin is available, the price in UK at Coupe will start with £122,445 ($182,775) and for Volante’s starting price is £131,445 ($196,000).

Sport Category

Previous Aston Martin cars are known to have won several national and international car racing competitions. This supercar proves to be competitive especially in the GT1 category. In the year 2007 and 2008, the DBR9 model won back-to-back class victories in a 24 hour race at Le Mans. The new model Aston Martin DB9 is expected to surpass the previous models since it passes a rigid and thorough designs and engineering and it is the essence of a modernized Aston Martin DBR9.

The 2011 DB9 is a symbol of the uniqueness of Aston Martin supercars without sacrificing the design philosophy and creativity. It is one of the most beautiful cars in the world but not very flashy that every man will give a second glance.

Specifications

Aston Martin DB9 Race to Monte Carlo

Hyundai has presented at the Geneva Show the series model i30 hatchback and the new QarmaQ concept.The crossover Concept, which has been announced in a sketch published a few weeks ago by Hyundai, brings an important change of approach in what concerns the materials used in its composition.
While the traditional cars use metal and glass, QarmaQ is assembled from plastic materials made by GE Plastics. The QarmaQ concept is the result of the cooperation between the 2 companies and brings, as novelty, a vista of the kind that only a view from the chopper gives, because of the great surface of the plasticized windows from the car’s body.
By integrating GE’s polycarbonate glazing wrap-around and the GE Lexan windscreens, the body weight of the cars is reduced by almost 50 %. A unique technology characterizes Lexan screens: Exatec Technology. It’ s a technology through which a thin, protective layer of glass is deposited on the screen, which helps when protecting from scratching or effects of humidity. The material, much lighter than traditional glass used in automotive industry, also increases the impact resistance and both occupant and pedestrian safety. When talking about pedestrian safety, we can also mention the system that uses deformable sections under the concept’s body panels, which is able to absorb crush energy in case a collision with a person may happen.
GE Plastics’ High Performance Thermoplastic Composite (which is used for the horizontal body panels) manages to also save some weight. 900 recycled plastic bottles have been used when manufacturing other body panels.
The new concept is a showcase of 30 new technologies that will be found in the future Hyundai models. The car is the result of the hard work of Hyundai Motor Europe’s Design and Technical Center and it has been engineered in cooperation with GE Plastics. It will be ready to roll in 2008 to 2014.

The 2000 Audi Rosemeyer Concept is a high performance race car and it is also considered as one of the world’s best car during its time.

The Audi Rosemeyer consists of a W16 engine with a capacity of 8004 cc. The engine delivers an output power of 630 bhp and 561 lb-ft torque at 4000 rpm and the top speed of the Audi Rosemeyer is about 217 mph.

The Audi Rosemeyer features 6-speed manual transmission and the gear shifts can be performed easily and smoothly even at higher loads.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 2-door Coupe, concept car
Configuration: – Mid Engine/AWD
Engine: – W16
Capacity: – 8004 cc
Torque: – 561 lb-ft at 4000 rpm
Horsepower: – 630 bhp
Transmission: – 6-speed Manual
Top speed: – 217 mph

The 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres Concept is a four door luxury car and also one of the high performance cars made by Bentley.

The body of the Bentley Hunaudieres is made of carbon fiber and the car features muscular and sporty looks.

The Bentley Hunaudieres features W16 engine with 64 valves, the bore measures 84 mm and the stroke measures 90.3 mm. The capacity of the engine is 8004 cc and it delivers an output power of 623 bhp at 6000 rpm and 561 lb-ft torque at 4000 rpm. The top speed in the Bentley Hunaudieres is about 217.5 mph.

The Bentley Hunaudieres features five speed manual transmission and the gear shifts can be done easily and quickly at higher speeds. The Bentley Hunaudieres features 20-inch alloy wheels and the front tires measure 265/30 and the rear tires measure 335/30.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 4-door Luxury car
Configuration: – Mid Engine
Engine: – W16
Capacity: – 8004 cc
Torque: – 561 lb-ft at 4000 rpm
Horsepower: – 623 bhp at 6000 rpm
Transmission: – 5-speed Manual
Length: – 174.5 inches
Width: – 78.1 inches
Height: – 46.9 inches
Top speed: – 217.5 mph