A new version of Golf GTI was released,it was a surprise because is not an usual Golf Gti.The car is powered by a W12 engine making 650 horsepower,right now the supercar is just a concept,but in the future…
. New features ? Check these out: a W12 Cylinders Engine, 477 kW at 6000 rmp and a magnificent design. What can you ask for more ? With so much power this GTI forwards in the top of the greatest cars. With the 6.0 liter bi-turbo engine the driver can reach beyond the 300 km/h barrier. More exactly the maximum speed of the Golf GTI W12 650 PS is 325 km/h. As for the body design, the engineers wanted to make it look like a race car. The Golf is equipped with 19-inch format tires, in the front with 235 model, while in the back it has 295 model. It is 1.88 meters width and 1.42 meters height. The designers said that they want to make it look a little with a coupe so they changed the body kit. Now, Golf 650 PS has the chassis with 80 mm wider in both sides, and the tires are moved with 80 mm to the exterior. This is another feature that makes the 650 PS a sport car. The roof of this car is built from a carbon-fiber material, looking very good and helps achieving more road grip, as the race cars. In the rear you can notice the two tailpipes, made out of chrome. The interior is again, race car style. The seats are covered in leather, the interior is equipped with a fire extinguisher and the driver panel includes the “flip-up switch covers”, as in a race car. The door trims were modified for weight reasons. The car still has many GTI characters and really looks like a GTI, only “upgraded”. They thought about every detail when designed this car.
Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 650hp Concept
May 22, 2007 at 12:46 pm | 2 comments
Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
Steve Saleen is known as a tuner of American cars, particularly of Fords. Then some time during the 1990s, he developed a concept wherein his goal was to create a true American supercar. This marked the beginning of the story of the Saleen S7, one of the fastest cars that ever came out of American soil. During its release in 2002, it is deemed as one of the most technically advanced cars in the world, and one of the distinctions that it had then was it was the only American street-legal car that packs over 500 horsepower in stock trim.
Sure, the S7 got some serious love from both enthusiasts and critics alike, praising its unbelievable quickness and technological advancements. But how time quickly passes! Within 3 years, automotive engineering worldwide has improved so much that 500+ horsepower is now much easily attainable than when it first appeared. Now, the world beating American supercar has a lot of competition, and if they don’t do something, they just might fall behind the wayside of the supercar wars. Noticing this, Saleen has a plan. His team upgraded the S7 to the point that it has become a whole new car, ready to take on new challenges. This car is the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo.
Performance
Of course, the headliner for this car is in the name: twin turbochargers are now equipped to the already formidable 7000 cc V8 engine found in the S7 (more on the engine later). But, there are more changes in this car than just the engine. If you would look closely, in order to improve aerodynamics, modified front fenders, as well as new diffusers and spoilers were installed. The result: a 40 percent decrease in drag and a 60 percent increase in down force.
Braking
A completely revised suspension makes this car firmer during braking, accelerating, and turning. A dual stage shock absorber allows variable spring rates during different speeds, progressively getting sharper handling as it gains speed. The large brakes co-developed by Saleen and Brembo for this car, 15 inch discs in the front and 14 inch discs in the rear provide some serious stopping strength.
Engine
And then, there is the engine. The same in house developed 7000cc V8 engine makes its way to the S7 Twin Turbo, and it possesses a lot of state of the art equipment from the intake down to the exhaust. 2 turbochargers capable of pressurizing air up to 5.5 psi, are mounted at the high performance exhaust system, boosting performance to another level.
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During the addition of the turbos, the hydraulic lifters of the engine are replaced by solid lifters. All these modifications are enough to raise the engine’s output to an unbelievable 750 horsepower and 700 lb/ft of torque. And amazingly, this is still a clean engine, featuring an extensive emission control system and is compliant to OBD-II standards.
With all these raw stats, it is pretty obvious that the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo can beat even the most extreme of hyper-cars. Somehow, the already advanced S7 was able to surpass itself, and was able to redeem its lofty place as one of the absolute best sports cars today, and maybe of all time.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe | Base Price: $555,000.00 |
| Length: 188.8 in. (479 cm) | Width: 78.4 in. (199 cm) |
| Height: 41 in. (104 cm) | Wheel Base: 106.3 in. (270 cm) |
| Curb Weight: 2950 lbs (1338 kg) | Ground Clearance: NA |
| Engine: Twin Turbo V8 | Displacement: 7000 cc |
| Horsepower: 750 HP | Max RPM: 6300 RPM |
| Torque: 700 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Manual |
| 0-60 mph: 2.8 seconds | Top Speed: 248 mph (399 km/h) |
Drive with two Saleen S7 Twin Turbos
May 16, 2007 at 5:39 pm | 28 comments
Hamann Ferrari 612 super car
The extensive aerodynamic kit with diffuser, the sporty end mufflers for an even stronger sound, agile road-handling through sport suspension and the split-rim light-alloy wheels “Edition Race” in 20 and 21 inch, are only a few of the features that make the new HAMANN Ferrari 612 Scaglietti the perfect car for the gentelman driver that has also high sporting ambitions.
The engineers form Hamann have made a few modifications and at the top of the list there has been a modification of the body, although the Gran Turismo is already a noble vehicle when considering the standard equipment.The sound details and the handling has been kept on the list of modifications also.All modifications in form and function have been made to insure perfect symbiosis and harmony. The front spoiler is coming from Laupheim and it provides optimal downforce on the front axle. The pair of side sill for the flank gives the appearance of lower suspension.Very good downforce is ensured by the rear spoiler and it also gives the sportier look without any disturbance in the basic design. Also downforce is improved by the new rear end component with integrated diffuser.As usual, Hamann gives the possibility to the customer to choose if the aerodynamic components will be made from fibreglass or carbon Kevlar.The already known “Edition Race”-Hamann self designed will be available when talking about wheels. Nine main spokes which each branch out to form two more characterise this system a three part, ultra light forged rim with cross spoke design. Here are the tire combinations offered by Hamann: front 9.0 J x 20″ / rear 12.5 J x 20″ – 245/35 ZR 20 / 335/30 ZR20 and front 9.0 J x 21″ / rear 12.0 J x 21″ – 245/30 ZR 21 / 345/25 ZR21.The center of gravity is lowered with the help of a chassis spring assembly, which is very important when it comes to better handling.Sound is also improved as we have said before: customers can order the sport mufflers made from V2A stainless steel, with double exhaust pipes -90mm- which makes the 540 HP symphony sound twice better and stronger as before.When ordering, customers have the possibility to modify the 612 Scaglietti to their own individual taste: they can choose from the many different colours of leather fittings or different multimedia configurations (DVD player, TV or PlayStation.)
May 12, 2007 at 12:18 am | No comment
Hamann Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
The new Lamborghini LP640 has a very masculine sports car appearance, which also transmits the clear message that it is not just for the show. HAMAN has managed to send this message through the modifications that have been made in look, driving dynamics and sound. Some of these are the Aerodynamic-components which provide impressions of racing motor sports, double-pipe stainless steel rear silencer, Wheels “Edition Race” in 20 inch, Carbon-look interior set, Complete interior kits to customer preferences on individual basis.Road contact and road safety is always an important issue when it comes to pushing sports cars to the limit.Hamann comes with a front spoiler as well as a rear wing in order to achieve better downforce on the front and rear axle.
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Hamann also offers the possibility for those passionate ones to choose between the parts in Carbon Kevlar instead of the fibreglass version.The double pipe stainless sports rear silencer (2x120mm end pipes) is bringing a sound which gets pretty close to that generated from the race tracks. The customers have again the possibility of extending the exhaust system with a Hamann sport metallic catalytic converter. Wheel design will also be made at the request of customers (Hamann’s suggestion would be its new creation “Edition Race”).This system is a multi-pieced metal wheel which has been forged with light alloy, with titan bolts and polished rim flange. The combination will be 8,5Jx20″ front and 13,0Jx20″. The tires sizes offered by Hamann are 235/30 ZR 20 (FA) and 325/25 ZR20 (RA).The interior has been tuned for the look of sports racing atmosphere by specialists from Laupheim, Germany. They have brought an 8-piece carbon look interior set, cockpit bordure, air bleed jet, gear shifting panel and the cigarette ashtray console. The customer again has the final decision in choosing the interior design items (for example leather furnishing in a variety of colours).
May 10, 2007 at 11:30 am | No comment
Chevrolet Corvette C1
The Chevrolet Corvette C1 is a sports car that has been manufactured by Chevrolet during the years 1953-1962.
The Corvette C1 is built in Flint, Michigan and most of them are hand built. The outer body of the car was made of fiberglass due to the scarcity of steel that has been left during the Korean War in those days. The car consists of a six cylinder engine with two speed automatic power-glide transmission and drum brakes on all the wheels. The car also delivers increased output due to the triple carburetor; it is also higher in comparison with the Italian and British sports cars in those days. Later in the year 1954, Paxton supercharger was available as an option that improved the straight line performance. Also manual transmission was available from the year 1955.
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Second Generation Corvette C1
The Second Generation Corvette C1 was the first to use gasoline engine. The Corvette C1 consisted of a 283 in³ 4.6 L V8 engine that delivered an output power of 283 hp. In the year 1962, the capacity of the engine was enlarged making it up to 327 in³ 5.4 L V8 that delivered an output power of 360 hp. Also in between the years 1956-1957, four speed manual transmission, power windows, suspensions and heavy brakes and power convertible top were available options.
A total of 69,015 Corvette C1 cars have been manufactured between the years 1953-1962. The first Corvette C1 can also be seen in the Museum of Kerbeck Corvette, Atlantic City.
Specifications
Body Style: – 2-door convertible
Type: – sports car
Transmission: – 2-speed automatic powerglide
Specifications of 1955 Six and Eight Cylinder Engine: –
Engine: – 235 in³ inline 6-engine and 265 in³ V8 small block
Transmission: – 2-speed automatic powerglide and 3-speed manual
Specifications of 1956 to 1962 model Eight cylinder engine: –
Engine: – 265 in³ V8 small block, 283 in³ V8 small block and 327 in³ V8 small- transmblock
Transmission: – 2-speed automatic powerglide, 3-speed manual and 4-speed manual
May 7, 2007 at 12:44 pm | 1 comment



