The new 2013 Jaguar XFR-S is ranked as the company’s fastest, most agile and powerful sports saloon ever. It is equipped with the same supercharged V8 engine that powers the XKR-S coupe.

Jaguar integrates engineering features from the XKR-S and the new F-TYPE car, creating the most driver-focused and responsive iteration of Jaguar’s XF saloon range.

Specifications

*Limited

Engine

The XFR-S uses a 5.0L supercharged V8 powertrain that makes 550 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque. This power enables the car to sprint from standstill to 60 mph in remarkable 4.4 seconds and reach an electronically limited top speed of 186 mph. This engine is connected to an 8-speed automatic gearbox with Quickshift technology that allows the driver to operate it in sport, manual or automatic modes.

The engine received a few revisions including a larger central bearing on the driveshaft, new torque converter, and efficient half shafts. The suspension and braking systems have also been updated.

Exterior

The 2013 XFR-S is offered in five colors: French Racing Blue, Stratus gray, Italian racing red, ultimate black and Polaris white. These colors are merged with a gloss-black trim around the rear and front screens, across the trunk, windows, and grille.

The body comes with an elongated aero blade and side sills, extended rear bumper, new spoilers, and side moldings. The aerodynamic package has been developed using carbon fiber and helps in lowering the body weight. The XFR-S is fitted with 20-inch Varuna alloy-wheel to go with Pirelli tires.

Interior

The inside is offered in similar choices as the XKR-S. The seats, armrests, seat bolsters and doors are offered in warm charcoal leather trim. The embossed R-S logo on the seats can be finished with an option of contrast stitching and color micro-piping in blue, ivory or red depending on customer’s preference. It comes with an 825-watt, 18-speaker Meridian surround system.

It is clear that the 2013 Jaguar XFR-S has been designed specifically for high performance driving. Competition will come from rivals like Mercedes CLS63 AMG, although the CLS is intended for customers interested in luxury.

Since the debut of the Cobra Jet in 2008, it has been one of the most successful, production-based racing vehicles in the world.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Twin-Turbo Concept, is turbo-charged technology at its best and is taken from the production EcoBoost engines with the aim of enhancing performance.

This 2012 Concept comes with an improved suspension, revised interior, new design elements, and an upgraded engine.

Engine

Under the hood is a twin-turbo engine, revised from the 5.0 L V8 engine of Ford. A 2.9L supercharger is linked, drawing up to 100 hp from the drive train to increase the power that can be used.

The engine is helped by a 3-speed C4 Auto Race gear-box, the combination enables the Jet to produce 430 horsepower. This power is put into use through the help of a drag race tire/titanium aluminized wheels combination. Light-weight low-drag brakes help slow and stop this Mustang.

Exterior

Initial details suggest that the car will be fitted with black anodized wheels as well as new optional finishes of Grabber Blue, Race Red and Winner White. However, the exterior will be offered in a standard Crisp white finish combined with black and blue strips that runs from the front bumper through the top of the car to the rear bumper.

A graphics package is available as an option and includes: 5.4 Cobra Jet hood graphics, Power-By-Ford fender emblems and Sweeping Snake side graphics among others. The automaker will also fit the 2012 model with an 8.50et NHRA certified roll cage for maximum safety of the occupants.

Other key features expected on the Twin-Turbo Concept include: Watson engineering stainless-steel-headers, anodized and forged pistons with Grafal-coated skirts, Livernois Motorsport valve springs and Manley H-beam connecting rods.

The new Twin-Turbo is still in its concept stages; it is yet to be tested and finalized before actual production takes place. However, with the little information we know, this 2012 Twin-Turbo Concept may have the competition quaking in their boots. It will face competition from rivals like Nissan’s 370Z coupe, the Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro Coupe.

The 2014 HB Coupe Classic and Road Racer Renderings are the latest offerings from HB (Huet Brothers). Production will be limited to a total of forty cars in 2014. The cars will be produced based on reservations.

This HB Coupe series follows the concept drawings announced in January 2012, but the production cars will have significant changes from the concept. The biggest change will be under the hood; the instead of the previous six-cylinder, you will be getting an inline-4.

Specifications

Performance

The smaller engine and other design changes means that production cars will be 91 pounds lighter than originally planned. In this way, HB has managed to maintain the same performance level with reduced fuel consumption.

You can choose between two different versions of the 2.0-liter engine. The standard version is delivers 170 horsepower; the Cosworth version produces more horsepower at 255. Both engines will be helped by a six speed manual gearshift.

Renderings

The Company will manufacture three versions of the car. The HB Coupe Classic and the HB Coupe Road Racer, the first two are intended for road use; while the HB Coupe RACE version is solely for racetrack use only. The latter includes a safety roll cage as well as a customizable fuel cell. All three types feature a lightweight, carbon monocoque frame that weighs in at just less than 364 pounds.

Ordering

An initial reservation form can be completed free of charge. This will reserve a production slot for thirty days, after which buyers will be required to pay a deposit or lose their slot. Payment of the deposit secures the manufacturing slot, and the deposit will be refundable if the buyer cancels before production starts.

A second payment must be made to continue production. This phase will include a purchase contract detailing all the options chosen. The final payment is due on delivery.

Hamann recently revealed a memoR-Art Car based on the McLaren MP4-12C.

The 2012 Hamann McLaren MP4-12C memoR Art Car comes with a colorful exterior, similar to the one on BMW art cars.

The multi-colored car features an aerodynamic body kit inspired by the McLaren F1.

Specifications

**Stock Specs

The original version of MP4-12C has visual charm, and presented itself as a mid-engine-sports-car dynamics. The tuner took the original, applied a few modifications on the interior, and painted the exterior with multi colors to come with a very attractive memoR Art Car.

Engine

During modification, the German tuner focused on making the car lighter by using carbon based materials. With the light weight, performance is improved. This coupe has a 3.8L V8 engine with twin turbo chargers, producing 592 horsepower and 443 lbs-ft of torque.

Exterior

The 2012 MP4-12C memoR Art Car can be easily distinguished by its multicolor exterior finish, and an extensively changed front fascia. The tuner has fitted LED daytime running lights, carbon front spoiler, carbon mudguards and air outlet. On the sides, you will notice the aerodynamic link between the axles, it is made visible by the new side aprons and doors. Hamann added larger air holes on the sides, while the carbon bonnet design shows their aim showing off a sleek vehicle.

The exterior is perfected by the use of Unique-Forged-Formula forged rims. The one-piece ultra-light aluminum wheels come with a centerlock-look, measuring 9.5 by 21 inches at the front and 12.5 by 21 inches at the back. The front wheels are wrapped in size 255/30 ZR 21 tires, while the back ones are fitted with size 355/25 ZR 21 tires.

Interior

On the inside, Hamann’s modifications prove the tuner’s intent to give the best their customers. Whether you choose sporty or elegant, leather or Alcantara, carbon or wood; they have the right combination for you. Optional features include: full leather interior and personalized foot mats.

It is no doubt that the 2012 Hamann McLaren MP4-12C memoR Art will attract the attention of many people, especially those who love art on their cars. The memoR Art Car starting price is 95,000 euro plus tax.

The 2012 Hamann BMW 6-Series M Aerodynamic Packet comes from the premier German tuning company, Hamann.

It is the second edition released for this vehicle. So they know what they are doing.

The difference between the aerodynamic packet and the previous offer is subtle, with the focus more on the front spoiler design.

Specifications

Engine

Hamann stayed with the 4.4 litter V8 engine, fine tuning it in order to give an output of 560 HP at 6000 RPM. There are no other engine details given as of press time.

Performance

The modifications to the front spoiler increased the downforce, improving the overall driving dynamics of the car. Some of the steering and precision problems that were present in all the available variations of the model have been corrected to some degree by the improved aerodynamics. Road grip also seems to be improved due to the downforce enhancement.

Exterior

Hamann took the stock BMW 6-series and enhanced its design by releasing a second body kit. The new front spoiler increase the downforce aided by its enlarged grill opening. Side skirts are the same as the ones used for the first aerodynamic package. The back spoiler is similar to the ones used in the previous kit. It has been designed to offer enough space for four exhaust pipes.

Interior

The interior of the 6-Series was not been enhanced in any way by Hamann. Their modifications to the car were limited to aerodynamics and other mechanical design improvements.

The 2012 Hamann BMW 6-Series M Aerodynamic Packet comes with few changes to the original kit developed by the tuning company. The main changes were done on the front spoiler, reducing some of the base model’s handling problems. All other elements are the same as in the first kit for the car with little or no modifications at all.