The Geneva Motor show was recently the stage for a unique and innovative vehicle. The 2013 Carlsson Mercedes-Benz SLK 340 is one of the newest installments in high performance race cars. Based on the SLK, this hill climb racer comes fully equipped with upgraded features, extreme power and a safety design.

The healthy media buzz is well deserved as Carlsson has upped the ante on their new sports machine.

Specifications

Engine

In addition to the upgrade, Carlsson has made alterations to the performance components of the SLK 340. With state of the art power systems, the SLK 340 comes equipped with a 3.4 liter V8 engine. This gives life to 610 horsepower with an ultimate torque of 318 lb ft. As a novice in the world of motor sports, there is a lot to prove. The Hewland transmission, KW competition suspension, and BBS racing wheels give this sports car extreme road control and handling.

Performance

The super lightweight components represent the hundreds of hours spent by engineers and designers. The newly designed brake system uses modern materials installed by engineers that ensure the vehicle is not weighed down by the heavy components. The AVON racing wheels are top notch in the field of tires.

Modifications

Expert engineers have utilized advance technology to make the SLK 340 light weight. A mere 780 kg gives this race car a stream lined appearance and ability to perform at top speeds. The reconstructed body is made from the most up to date materials to help give it its slim casing. The carbon body and aerodynamic design give the vehicle advanced control and down force – making it a top contender in hill climb racing.

Safety Upgrades

The SLK 340 is not only a super powered machine, but an example of how high performance and safety can go hand and hand. Carlsson designed the racing seats for lateral support. In addition, a very intricate safety cage has been installed and is in accordance with the international racing guidelines.

The international racing community is extremely excited to welcome this technologically savvy sports touring vehicle to the world. The advanced features, powerful system and safety components are likely to make this car a winner. The 2013 Carlsson Mercedes-Benz SLK 340 will be one to watch in the upcoming hill racing season.

The 2013 Pininfarina Sergio Concept is a 2-seat vehicle inspired by previous Ferrari models from the 1960’s and 70’s.

Developed on a Ferrari-458-Italia chassis, the Sergio concept combines clear and simple styling with the front fascia featuring a semi-floating appendage under the spoiler exudes an attractive flair for the dramatics. The Sergio concept does not have a windscreen, meaning that the 2 occupants may have to use helmets provided.

Specifications

Engine

The 2013 Sergio uses a 4.5L V8 drive train, connected to a sequential 7-speed transmission. The combination allows the car to sprint from a standstill of 62 mph in 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 199 mph. The engine produces an impressive 570 horsepower at 9,000 rpm.

Exterior

The headlights have been designed into a single-transparent transversal element. The aluminum cylindrical projectors used in the LED technology and have been implanted in a crystalline block of Plexiglas which helps diffuse the light.

At the rear, you will notice the lights are reminiscent of the rounded style of Pininfarina-Ferrari tradition. It is expected the Sergio will come in a crimson shade inspired by Dino Berlinetta Speciale’s original red. Other exterior features include: an aerodynamic deflector located near the cockpit and a new front spoiler.

Interior

For this concept car, Sergio completely re-organized the Ferrari 458 spider and maintained its original performance and technology. In turn, the interior comprises of all functional features of the existing series including the seating, steering wheel, center console and the dashboard.

The functional and essential interior provides comfort and safety especially due to the lack of a windscreen. The engine bonnet flows into the interior, wrapping around the rear of the seats. One of the key features is the suspended, aerodynamic headrest that has been linked to the roll bar instead of the seats’ body. Two helmets are provided in a small bay along the door panel. The helmets are customized with the color of the car’s body.

The 2013 Pininfarina Sergio Concept offers true sports-performance with torsion firmness that exceeds the one on the original Ferrari spider. Since the overall body weight has been trimmed down by about 150 kg, the car does offer give you great handling and improved acceleration.

The 2013 Ford OlsbergsMSE Fiesta ST GRC Race Car is expected to hit the streets this summer, it is one for the ages, for sure.

It stands way ahead of its competitors in terms of speed, stability, and durability.

In addition, it boasts a host of features that make it instantly attractive to the eye.

Performance

The car is the brainchild of top-notch engineering minds and heavily borrows from Fords rich tradition of producing high performance vehicles. Although little detail has been released to the public, one thing is for certain, OlsbergsMSE will ultimately add a unique twist to the world of motoring.

In fact, if its predecessor’s (Fiesta 2012) stunning performance is anything to go by, then this brand new car is destined for great achievements once on the road later this year.

Modification

Modifications are as you’d expect, a powerful engine, extensive braking upgrades, limited slip differential and an improved exhaust system.

Exterior

Judging from the images available from Ford, you’ll notice that the car has a pretty aggressive aerodynamic kit. Its rear and front bumpers are large and the rear wing is impressive.

Interior

The interior is equipped with the vital amenities for unmatched racing fun. The thoughtfully designed car comes with state of the art racing seats and a durable roll cage.

The first three Fiesta cars will be driven by Brian Deegan, Foust and Ken Block- all known for their excellent performance on the road. According to official reports, the new global performance car will make its competitive debut at the forthcoming Fiesta ST Global Rallycross Championships (the super car was featured at the Chicago Auto Show).

It’ll be interesting to see how this car performs once it’s introduced to the real world of racing. However, if the available images are anything to go by, I think that this car has the power to march its widespread hype.

Ferrari’s eagerly anticipated limited-series special, the 2013 LaFerrari, was recently unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show where it impressed one and all with its excellent form and design.

The Prancing Horse’s first completely in-house car, which is also known as the F70 and as the F150, is a mild hybrid sports car of which 499 units will be built.

Specifications

Naming of LaFerrari

Luca di Montezemolo explained that the reason why this model was chosen to be called LaFerrari or “The Ferrari” is because of that the vehicle is the maximum expression of excellence – the defining factor behind the company.

Montezemolo was visibly pleased as he showered LaFerrari with praises and called it “excellence in technological innovation, visionary styling, performance and the thrill of driving”.

Environmental Innovation

LaFerrari is aimed at collectors but it is believed that the advanced solutions that are incorporated into it will gradually trickle down into later Ferraris, and even probably the entire automobile industry. LaFerrari employs a hybrid technology which is called HY-KERS, and which ensures that Ferrari delivers maximum performance at lower emissions.

In fact at 330gm/km of CO2, at the level of power that LaFerrari commands, which, without resorting to electric-only, drive is an environmental feat worthy of recognition. The HY-KERS system is so designed that in the future, electric-only versions of LaFerrari can be developed.

Efficient

This superb technology relies on charging the batteries in unique ways, two of which are during braking and every time the V12 engine produces excessive torque. In these cases, the excess energy is used rather than being wasted away on the wheels, the surplus torque is sent to the batteries and the energy is stored there.

This decision of sending the torque as energy to the batteries rather than to the wheels, is derived from an optimal algorithm that has been developed primarily for this purpose and is being seen for the first time ever in a car.

Specs

All this combines to provide the maximum thrill of driving, as Montezemolo described. The performance is completely top-notch: 62 mph is reached within 3 seconds and 124 mph is reached in less than 7. And on the fabled tracks of Maranello, it has been the fastest road car, completing one lap in under 1 min and 20 seconds. Ferrari, it seems, has delivered its best yet.

What would you like to see in your next sports car?

Well the brand new 2013 G-Power BMW M6 F13 is that efficient speed train you’ve been longing to see in the market.

It comes with a powerful engine, stable alloy wheels with Michelin super-sport tires, ceramic braking system and a titanium exhaust system.

Specifications

Engine

The G-Power Bi-Tronik III is a unique addition that provides the car with more power which eventually translates to more output. The technology pushes the M6’s standard performance level of 560 horsepower/ 503 lb ft of torque to a heftier 640 horsepower & 575 lb ft torque. The F13 is capable of reaching up to 196 mph.

Performance

Exhaust…To complement the sleek design is a super exhaust system, the G-Power Titanium Exhaust System, which is meant to dampen the sound. This exhaust system ensures that the car does not emit a throaty sound. (Please note that this system is 12 kgs lighter than what is found in other vehicle models for optimal performance).

Tires…The car comes with 21 inch forged wheels with tires in cooperation with G-Power’s innovative buddy Michelin, the G-Power Silverstone-RS. The wheels feature double spokes and are not only durable but also attractive.

Braking…Any standard braking system may lose brake strength when pushed to the extreme limit (widely known as fading effect). To cure this potential threat, M6 has a built in G-Power Braking System, which is a 6-piston brake system and 420-mm brake disk for the front axle. To ensure heightened brake efficiency, this braking system features a large pad surface, metal coated break lines as well as higher friction rate.

The 2013 G-Power BMW M6 F13 perfectly blends electronic power and supersonic speed with insurmountable stability and high performance.

Not only is it attractive from the exterior but also is comfortable on the inside. Any driver looking to explore new speed levels with worry-free of a potential brake failure should try out this vehicle.