2010 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

So what’s new about Ferrari’s GTB Fiorano? According to Ferrari’s announcement, a brand new edition of this model is to be released. This edition is a Chinese Limited Edition created by Lu Hao -a famous Chinese artist. Chinese design elements were incorporated in the production of this model. Lu Hao has worked with Ferrari in order to produce this limited edition GTB Fiorano. It is said to be a fusion of Chinese tradition and Ferrari design.

Lu Hao was inspired by the creations of Ge Kiln of the Song Dynasty. The exterior design of the car has cracks and etches similar to the design of porcelain wares back in ancient China. The lustrous finish of the car resembles jade. The car is run by a massive 12 cylinder 6 liter engine with a natural aspiration. Running at an extremely high speed, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano has a power of 620hp.

This special one-off version is set to be auctioned in November 3 in Beijing, China. According to the company, the proceeds will be used to help Chinese students in their education particularly in the field of automotive engineering. More details regarding this project will be announced by Ferrari in the upcoming auction.

May 9, 2010 at 7:42 pm | 7 comments

2010 HTT Plethore LC-750

The HTT Plethore LC-750 is probably one of the most unique sports cars ever produced. One of its important features is its central driving position. The HTT Plethore LC-750 is a three seater sports car with one seat in the front row and two seats in the back row. The driver’s seat is at the front center while the two seats at the back are for passengers. Not only does it serve as an elegant design, this type of driving position simulates a one seater race car- giving the person a unique driving experience. Also, the central driving position gives the car more stability as it runs at a high speed.

Another feature this model boasts of is its spaciousness. It has a height of 114 cm and a width of 226 cm. Allowing both driver and passenger to move freely inside the car. A central longitudinal 6.2 liter engine powers the car with 750 horsepower. A power assisted steering wheel helps the driver maneuver the car with facility. The frame and the body of the entire vehicle are made out of carbon fiber which gives the car a weight of 2535 pounds or 1150 kilograms. However, the car costs $387,255 which makes it affordable only to a selected few.

May 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm | 7 comments

2010 Ford Focus RS500

The Ford Focus RS500 is one of those limited-editions models. Only 500 units of this car will ever be manufactured. A unique numbering system has been designed to keep count and for supreme exclusivity.

The Ford Focus RS500 takes the original body design and beefed it up for this edition. To add more punch, all 500 units of this car is going to be painted in its standard Panther Black metallic finish. But it doesn’t stop there. After getting painted, each unit will be shipped to a 3M facility in Frankfurt, Germany and applied a special foil film to achieve the matte black effect. The film acts as a protective shield against nicks and superficial scratches. And the best part of this is if the film gets damaged, Ford dealers will employ a team of 3M technicians to replace the affected film.

The interior design of the Ford Focus RS 500 is nothing short of superb. The interior is decked in a special red color palette. This can be seen on the leather trim stitching on the steering wheel, door trims, gear lever gaiter, and floor mats. To have more oomph, customers can opt to have the standard Recaro front sports seats done in red leather.

Key Features
– Heated windscreen
– Dual-zone climate control
– Rear parking distance sensors
– Automatic headlights and rain-sensitive wipers
– Ford key-free start

Specifications

– Number of units: 500
– Engine: 2.5 liter inline 5
– Aspiration: turbocharged
– Horsepower: 345 hp @ 6000 rpm
– Torque: 339 lb-ft
– 0-62 mph in 5.6 seconds

May 8, 2010 at 11:25 am | 4 comments

2010 Local Motors Rally Fighter

One of the rising American car companies is the Local Motors. This company has indeed created a special rapport with their customers. By asking the aid of their customers in the designing process, they have created wonderful car models. But the first car which made use of the design concept coming from customers is the Rally Fighter.

The Rally Fighter has a 3 liter BMW engine. It has twin turbocharger aspirations and a power of 265 hp. This off-road racer weighs only 3200 pounds. It is already very light for this type of vehicle. In addition, its lightweight contributes to the overall performance of the car. Rally Fighter is a four seater vehicle which allows ride-height adjustment. This provides more versatility in terms of the road conditions. Drivers may choose to make the necessary adjustments for city driving and off-road driving.

The car’s design was actually made by a group of car enthusiasts headed by Sangho Kim. Although it was specifically made for driving in the deserts of southwest America, it is also ideal for city driving. As of the moment, Local Motors is inviting all interested car enthusiasts to share their design ideas. Moreover, they allow buyers to personalize their own Rally Fighter by customizing the car skin.

May 7, 2010 at 7:42 pm | 2 comments

2010 Mansory Rolls-Royce Ghost

This 2010, Rolls-Royce, together with MANSORY, has a surprise to offer. What better surprise than an up-sized Rolls-Royce Ghost! This new model is refined by MANSORY. Its lustrous blue exterior finish accentuates the shape of the car and would immediately catch the attention of people. Then, it has a gold varnish to add to the “exclusiveness” of the car.

The new MANSORY Ghost is not just an upgrade in terms of size and external features. Both the engine and the interior of the car have been extremely improved. This big package is armed with enlarged bi-turbo chargers, stainless steel sheeting, double sport exhaust system, and sport catalysts. At 5850 r.p.m., this refined Rolls-Royce Ghost runs with a power of 720 hp! The modifications in this unit made the torque sky rocket from 780 Newton Meters to 1,020 Newton Meters. Both front and rear wheels were improved and replaced with bigger and better tires. The car also accelerates at an extremely fast pace considering that it has a weight of 2,360 kilograms. To top it all up, the maximum speed of the car was further increased from 250 kilometers per hour to 310 kilometers per hour! Considering its sporty appearance, the interior of the car is surprisingly very comfortable.

May 6, 2010 at 7:42 pm | 18 comments

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