Audi TT Quattro

The Audi TT Quattro is a two door powerful sports car first produced in 2000.

The body of the Audi TT Quattro is made of aluminum and as a result, the car is of less weight and delivers high performance.

The Audi TT Quattro consists of a Turbocharged Incline-4 engine with two intercoolers. The capacity of the engine is about 1781 cc and it delivers an output power of 225 bhp at 5900 rpm and 207 lb-ft torque at 2200 rpm. The Audi TT Quattro reaches the speed of 60 mph in 6.2 sec and the top speed is about 150 mph.

2000 Audi TT Quattro

The Audi TT Quattro features 6-Speed manual transmission with electronic control unit and the gear shifts can be performed easily at higher speeds.

The Audi TT Quattro features the 17-inch alloy wheels with ventilated disc brakes. The car features electronic braking pressure distribution and Anti Braking System for better performance. The safety features in the car includes the seat belts, front and side air bags.

The exteriors feature the mirrors and the LED lights and the interiors features the leather seats, sporty steering wheel and the large luggage space.
2000 Audi TT Quattro back view

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 2-door Sports car
Configuration: – Front Engine/AWD
Engine: – Turbocharged Incline-4
Capacity: – 1781 cc
Torque: – 207 lb-ft at 2200 rpm
Horsepower: – 225 bhp at 5900 rpm
Transmission: – 6-speed Manual
Length: – 4.04 meters
Width: – 1.86 meters
Height: – 1.35 meters
Weight: – 3410 lbs
0-60 mph: – 6.2 sec
Top speed: – 150 mph
Price: – $38,000

Audi TT 3.2 Quattro DSG Test Drive

February 24, 2007 at 10:25 pm | 1 comment

BMW Z8 Class Super Cars

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The Bmw Z8 was produced by Bmw in 2003.It`s a two door convertible powered by a 4,7 V8 engine, generates 400 horsepower.The super car can reach a speed of 100 km/h in just 4,2 seconds,and the max speed is 155 mph,a great performance for BMW Z8.The last model of BMW Z8 was made in 2003 ,and uses a 4,8 V8 engine making 375 horsepower with a top speed of 161 mph.

February 22, 2007 at 11:19 am | No comment

Maserati Birdcage 75th Concept

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The Maserati Birdcage 75th was produced by Maserati and displayed at the 2005 Geneva Auto Show as a concept car. The car features a 6.0 Liter V12 engine producing 700 horsepower. This concept vehicle is based on the Maserati MC12, with a slight difference, the Birdcage is more of a dream car and probably won’t see it till 2025.

February 19, 2007 at 2:04 pm | 14 comments

Ferrari F50 Super Car

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For the celebration of the 50th birthday of the car manufacturer Ferrari, the company released on the market in 1995 a sport car, two doors, two seats with a convertible hard top. This F50 Ferrari had of course an V12 engine inspired from Alain Prost’s 1990 Ferrari 641/2 F1 racecar, with 60-valve.
This super car had to be an limited edition to continue with the company’s myths that not everyone that wants a Ferrari can also have it. The model of F50 produced, the number 349, was made in Italy in 1997.One of this model of super car also manage to get a fabulous owner: the Sultan of Brunei ordered a Ferrari F50 in 1998, it was a custom model made especially for him.
With a weight of 2976 lb., this super car has a length of 176.4 in., a height of 44.1 in., and a width of 78.2 in can reach a maximum power of 513 bhp @ 8000rpm and a mximum torque of 347 lb-ft @ 6500rpm.
At a price of 569,690$, Ferrari F50 can reach the speed of 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds.

February 16, 2007 at 11:37 am | 4 comments

Koenigsegg CCX

The Koenigsegg CCX in essence is an updated version of the successful CC/CCR models. The main aim of developing this car, according to Swedish auto maker Koenigsegg, is to allow their company to penetrate the world market, particularly the United States. The CCX, which first appeared during the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, is so named because this is an acronym that stands for Competition Coupe X, with the X marking the 10 years since the first CC car was developed in 1996.But the X could have stood for another word: extreme.

Koenigsegg CCX in Iceland

So what are the modifications made for the CCX? It is essentially the CCR with a lot of modifications made. The front bumper was made to comply with low speed collisions rules, and to be able to comply with rear impact rules, the body was lengthened by 88 millimeters. Additional headroom of 2 inches is also incorporated in order to fit larger people in the car. And perhaps most importantly, Koenigsegg has designed a new engine in order to meet emissions standards and to make it capable of running on octane 91 fuel.

Performance

First, the aerodynamically contoured CCX is constructed out of carbon fiber and Kevlar. This structure contributes to its light curb weight. And just how aerodynamic this car is? The drag coefficient for the CCX was rated at 0.30, a phenomenally low figure. Its design, together with its set of diffusers, spoilers, and vortex generators, is known to generate some serious down force; 60 kilograms on the front and 65 kilograms on the rear at 120 miles per hour. The wheels used for this car are made from magnesium alloy, though it can be upgraded to a carbon/magnesium composite wheel that is lighter by 3 kilograms compared to the standard wheels. Providing the stopping power is 14.3 inch disc brakes located at all 4 wheels.

The engine on this car is a V8 engine similar to the Ford Modular engines that they have used in the CC and CCR. But it was thoroughly modified to the point that it can be considered a brand new engine in itself. Featuring a lighter yet stronger heat treated aluminum engine block; it is equipped with 2 superchargers that are capable of creating boost of up to 17.5 psi. The output is rated at 806 horsepower while using 91 octane gasoline. This engine is mated with a 6 speed dual clutch manual transmission designed by Cima, though a sequential manual is optional equipment.
Koenigsegg CCX side view

More

The performance numbers of the Koenigsegg CCX simply cannot be denied. Acceleration numbers of zero-to-100 kilometers per hour at 3.2 seconds and zero-to-200 kilometers per hour at 9.8 seconds indicates that this car is a force to be reckoned with. And a zero-to-300-to-zero time of 29.2 seconds (done by Sport Auto) is a record holder. And in 2007, it held the record for the fastest lap time recorded in the TV show Top Gear, clocking in at 1:17.6 seconds.

There is no doubt that the Koenigsegg CCX is one extreme car. Achieving numbers most cars can only dream of, it is a creation that is built to achieve extreme speed.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe Base Price: $540,000.00
Dimensions
Length: 169 in. (429 cm) Width: 78.6 in. (199 cm)
Height: 44.1 in. (112 cm) Wheel Base: 104.7 in. (266 cm)
Dry Weight: 2821 lbs (1280 kg) Ground Clearance: 3.94 in. (10 cm)
Luggage Capacity: 4.2 cu ft Maximum Seating: 2 people
Performance
Engine: 32-valve DOHC V8 Displacement: 4700 cc
Horsepower: 806 HP Max RPM: 7000 RPM
Torque: 693 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: 3.2 seconds Maximum Speed: 245 mph (395 km/h)

Koenigsegg CCX Render

Koenigsegg CCX vs Ferrari 430 Scuderia: 50-300km/h rolling start from 50 km/h (25 mph) to 300 km/h (188 mph).

Koenigsegg CCX Overview

Koenigsegg CCX Test Drive

February 16, 2007 at 6:59 am | 26 comments

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