Other than the limited edition Corvette Victory Edition, another special edition of the all American sports car will be introduced this spring, the Corvette Competition. This model, built in limited numbers based on the C6 Coupe, bears strong links to motor sport too, which gave Corvette its fame.

The new Corvette Competition is launched to celebrate the start of the new 2008 racing season. The 56th edition of the Sebring Twelve Hours on 15 March was the first race in the American Le Mans Series championship (ALMS). In Sebring Corvette Racing scored another double victory in the GT1 category. The special Competition version of ALMS-champion Corvette has some similarities to the successful C6.R race car. The number of options on the new car is limited, so as to reduce weight. Other common points are the air scoops with honeycomb pattern in the front grill and in between the double twin exhaust pipes at the rear. The rear spoiler, borrowed from the Z06 model contributes to excellent aerodynamic properties and is evidence to the Corvette’s fine motor sport heritage also. The strong look of the Corvette Competition are enhanced 5-spoke alloys (18 inch at the front, 19 inch at the rear) in the color Competition Grey. Another notable feature of this limited-edition Corvette is its black color.

The Corvette Competition boasts a 6.2 V8 engine which gives 430 BHP power at 5900 RPM. You can choose a 6-speed manual gearbox or automatic transmission. Delivery of the new Corvette model starts in April 2008, and the car can be ordered from authorized Corvette dealers.

Mansory has been a specialist for customization of cars like Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls Royce automobiles. Now Mansory has tackled the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano With luxurious as well as sporty modifications. Thus Mansory has proved that the company has a clear understanding of how to customize Italian super sports cars too. Mansory showed their quality in the design of light body components made of carbon, a powerful increase in the engine performance and a luxurious interior covered with the finest ostrich leather to completely fulfill the car desires of its exclusive clientele.

Mansory pays special attention to performance optimization with which the car from Maranello made the sprint from zero to 100 kph in only a measly 3.7 seconds which is two tenths faster than the series version. The propulsion is only over at 340 kph (211 mph). Thus the modification, called the Stallone, impressively fills the gap to the fast, 350 kph (217 mph)  sports car brother, the Enzo. The engine components newly developed by the Mansory technicians are responsible for this achievement. The performance kit contains high performance compressors and custom made intercooling. The supercharging of the V12 power train is done with the help of a sport air filter with higher air throughput as well as improved control electronics. This increases the performance of the large 6.0 liter twelve cylinder engine from 620 to 720 HP. The torque is also increased by an additional 92 Nm. The sport rear muffler made of stainless steel underscores the sporty look of the Mansory Stallone with its impressive sound.

Mansory McLaren SLR Renovatio is based off of the Mercedes-Benz super car. But it features many replacement carbon fiber pieces, lighter wheels and a new body kit. Mansory upgraded its supercharger and intercoolers. Mansory Renovatio was designed keeping in mind individual design as well as aerodynamic efficiency. Its body components were made out of carbon so as to save weight.

The 5.5 liter V8 engine with its standard 626 hp benefited from the new changes. The Mansory engineers used new high performance compressors and tailor-made intercoolers. The finishing touches are a sports air filter and modified engine management. As a result the Renovatio is two tenths faster from zero to 100 km/h than the super sports car production model. The top speed increases to 340 kph. Following the alterations the Renovatio has 700 HP and generates 880 Nm torque on the crankshaft.

Mansory provides a special wheel-tire combination for the Renovatio. The one-piece turbine-wheels with five double-spokes, 9 x 20 at the front and 11.5 x 20 at the rear, are impressive for their sporting looks as well as their outstanding workmanship. The reduction of the unsprung mass due to the especially light forged wheels improves braking distance, acceleration and handling.

The leather processed for the interior by master craftsmen is extraordinarily soft. This characteristic natural product with its special grain and the perfect craftsmanship of its fancy stitching convey an exquisite flair around the redesigned sports steering wheel. The aluminum pedals, illuminated door tread plates and real carbon applications complete the luxurious overall look of the Renovatio.

The GT2 reigns as the most powerful Porsche wearing the 911 badge. But Porsche tuner SpeedART is not satisfied enough and decided to increase the performance by a few more notches up again with the introduction of the 2008 SpeedART BTR XS 650 based on its predecessor 911 GT2. The name is the short form of BiTurbo Racer Extra Speed with 650 horsepower.

2008 SpeedART BTR XS 650 is a black beauty which is loaded with a lot of goodies under the hood. The power of the 2008 SpeedART BTR XS 650 is increased by 120 horse power with the help of a sport exhaust with twin tailpipes and higher flowing cats, new headers, a bigger intercooler, modified VTG turbochargers and a Motronic ECU that controls the flat 6 cylinder unit’s power. Thus the resulting horse power of a 2008 SpeedART BTR XS 650 is 650 horse power. The 2008 SpeedART BTR XS 650 flies from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.2 seconds and does not stop until it reaches an unbelievable top speed of 216 mph.

The tuned 911 GT2 sits on huge 20 inch wheel sets in black or white to complete the elegant yet sporty Porsche look. This combined with coil over shocks for support all around helps to keep the 2008 SpeedART BTR XS 650 on the ground while going around corners. The whole kit is available for the equivalent of $43,450 and includes some additional interior design options like sport seats, steering wheels and special Alcantara applications.

The 2009 Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP is going to be a lot like classic sports cars, but with a more modern look of course. The Solstice is created for the driver who absolutely loves great styling and a balanced performance. It was released at the 2008 New York Auto Show. They don’t expect to start production on this vehicle until sometime in 2008 and they say not to expect these Coupes in the Pontiac dealers until early 2009.

The Solstice is based on the convertible, and now they have designed it to perform in all weather and terrain. There is still an adjustable roof panel which opens up the roof and roadway to the driver and passengers of this luxury vehicle. The Solstice is the top selling roadster in the US right now and with this new release, it looks to further itself in the front of the pack.

This coupe comes with a 2.4L with 173HP as well as the GXP hoontastic 260HP 2.0L turbo mill. The Solstice will be sold for roughly $30,000 a piece and they look to sell out at that price. The official price hasn’t been determined yet, and one major setback is that the Solstice may not have any trunk space whatsoever. The release of this vehicle at the Auto Show was huge and it was even accompanied by 50 Cent, which must be great exposure for a car.

The Pontiac Solstice has been being hyped up for a little while now and a lot of people sure can’t wait for the actual release of this car to the general public. It will be in a reasonable price range and most people will be able to purchase this one for their collection. It’s a great collection piece for any sports enthusiast and I expect to see quite a few of these on the roads come 2009.