Glory has been added by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren to their SLR family with the brand new SLR Stirling Moss super sports car. The car is designed with an advanced technology which has produces an output power of about 650 bhp and the supercharged V8 engine, which attains a speed of 60 mph in just 3.4 sec, which runs at a top speed of 217 mph. The cost of purchasing this car will be around $1,000,000 and it is limited to 75 units with unique numbers from 1-75 on each car.

Specifications

The car contains no roof and widescreen, where two wind deflectors are placed in two centimeters height to guard the driver and traveler from the flow of air. In addition, two air scoops have been included in the body which act as roll over bar. Due to this concept, the SLR Stirling Moss is completely different compares to other sports cars.

Design

The body of the SLR Stirling Moss is made up of carbon fiber that looks in an arrow shaped and muscular form. The interiors and exteriors are finely designed due to the absence of windscreen. The air scoops located at the back of the driver and traveler is another major attraction which carries a roll over bar.

Modern technology and aerodynamic system

The aerodynamic concept is the only thing that unites SLR Stirling Moss with the other models of the SLR. It is provided with a diffuser at the back bumper and a closed under-body. The diffuser used in the SLR Stirling Moss is comparatively larger than the roadster and coupe.

The Edo LP710 is produced in higher engineering standards along with Christian Audigier’s remarkable themes and unmatched colors. The design of the Edo LP710 is all set to make a change in the automotive design world.

The skin and the interiors of the car have been completely restyled. The center console and door panels have also been upgraded. In addition, several modifications are done to engine, wheels, aerodynamics and exhaust system. The interiors would be designed at the Edo Competition within a span of three months.

The car is available in a limited version where five units would be manufactured. The purchased customers would get an opportunity to test drive the EDO LP710 at a high speed of 224 mph at the high speed oval Papenburg, Germany or at Nardo, Italy. This machine will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.1 secs and it cost around $690,000.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: -modified car, with two doors
Configuration: – Mid Engine/ AWD
Engine: – V12
Displacement: – 6500 cc
Torque: – 516 lb-ft @ — rpm
Horsepower: -710 bhp @ — rpm
Transmission: – 6-speed Manual/E-Gear
0-60 mph: – 3.1 sec
Top speed: – 224 mph
Price: – 690,000$

The introduction of 2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed describes Bentley’s style of designing a luxurious convertible car. The GTC is manufactured in a perfect design, advanced technology and comfort. The car is more strengthened by adding 600bhp, which is also considered as the most powerful convertible car.

The GTC Speed consists of a twin turbocharged W12 engine that produces an output power of about 600bhp and develops a torque of about 553 lb-ft. The car attains a top speed of 200 mph when the roof of the car is closed; it also attains a top speed of about 195 mph when the roof is open. The W12 engine is considered as the strongest 12-cylinder engine with four camshafts and 48 valves. The power is passed through the 6-speed automatic transmission. The 6-speed transmission can be operated in two modes, Sport and Drive and also used as a clutchless manual where the changing of gears can be done sequentially.

The suspension is decreased by 10mm to the front and 15mm to the back for better handling. The wheels are of 9.5J x 20 inch alloy wheels and fitted with 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Pzero tires that safer driving and superior grip.

To guarantee aerodynamic balance during the speeds of 200 mph, the car is fitted with a discreet spoiler which increases the speed and provides down-force additionally.

Cruise control system
A new Adaptive cruise control system (ACC) has been introduced in the GTC Speed. The system uses an extended range radar sensor which is mounted on the lower front grille for watching the road ahead. When a vehicle which is moving slow is detected, the Adaptive Cruise Control system automatically brakes or adjusts the throttle.

Specifications of GTC Speed

Vehicle Type: -Production car, with two doors
Price: $220,000
Configuration: – Front and Mid Engine/ AWD
Engine: – Twin-Turbo V12
Displacement: -6000 cc
Torque: – 553 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Horsepower: – 600 bhp @ —rpm
Transmission: – 6-speed Automatic
0-60 mph: – 4.5 sec
Top speed: – 200 mph

The 2008 Reiter Engineering Gallardo GT3 is a racecar which contains a carbon fiber body, side skirts, large rear wing, front splitter and front fenders. This street-legal version of the GT3 racecar can accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.9 secs and reach a top speed 192 mph.

The weight has been reduced by introducing an exhaust system at the middle with an additional 10hp. The wheels are of 19-inches enclosed with Michelin Pilot Spot II tires. The interiors of the car are made of carbon fiber that is covered with leather.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: -modified car, with two doors
Configuration: – Mid Engine/ AWD
Engine: – V10
Displacement: – 4961 cc
Torque: – 376 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Horsepower: – 535 bhp @ 7800 rpm
Max RPM: – 7800 rpm
Length: – 169.3 in
Wheelbase: – 100.7 in
Transmission: – 6-speed Manual
0-60 mph: – 3.9 sec
0-100 mph: – 8.9 sec
Top speed: – 192mph
Braking 60-0: – 110 ft

The Porsche 917 is a race car which has won at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the year 1970 and 1971. The car is powered by a 912 flat-12 engine about 4.5, 4.9 and 5 litre variants, the Porsche long tailed version attains a speed of 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.5 seconds and has atop speed of about 254 mph (409 km/h).

The car was unveiled 40 years ago at Geneva International Motor Show, which was underestimated when it was introduced as a sports car. The car later became one of the best racing and fastest car on the track. The car was launched in the year 1968 under the guidance of Ferdinand Piech which was fully completed in the year 1969. Also, in this year, it marked the racing debut of the Porsche 917 in a 1000km race that was held at Osterreichring.

Construction
The car contains an air cooled 4.5 litre flat-12 engine along with 4 ratio transaxle. The seat and the engine are advanced at the chassis front so that the feet of the driver are on the front wheel axle. The Porsche is known for its technology and less weight, where the first 12-cylinder engine components are made of magnesium, titanium and exotic alloys, which adds a lesser weight to the car. In addition, the gear shift knob is made of Balsa wood in order to reduce weight.

Racing history
1969
The year 1969 marked the debut of Porsche 917, where the car was tested. During the testing process the lap time was set at 3:42.5 but Porsche managed to attain the lap at 3:41.9. The long tail version also set a record of 3:37.1 the fastest lap. It also participated in several races but the 917 had seen no success, later the first championship was won at the 500km Zeltweg.

1970
In the 1970 Porsche 917 has won nine championships out of ten races.

1971
After its success in the year 1970, the Porsche 917 dominated in the year 1971 winning eight out of ten races. It also won the 24 hours Le Mans race, which was a world record that recorded the average speed of about 222km/h where 5,335 km were driven which is a world record to the present day.

1981
Porsche appeared in the Le Mans race once again, but the car was destroyed in a collision that was held after 6 hours of the race.

In the present days, the Porsche 917 is considered a legendary car. The car has nominated as the “Greatest Racing Car in History” by “Motor Sport”, British trade magazine.