The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the most powerful, most expensive, and fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a proven top speed of over 400 km/h (407 km/h or 253 mph). It reached full production in September 2005. The car is built by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and is sold under the legendary Bugatti marque. It is named after racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm. The Veyron features a W16 engine—16 cylinders in 4 banks of 4 cylinders.According to Volkswagen, the final production Veyron engine produces between 1020 and 1040 metric hp (1006 to 1026 SAE net hp), so the car will be advertised as producing "1001 horsepower" in both the US and European markets. This easily makes it the most powerful production road-car engine in history. 2)Ferrari Enzo $1,000,000
The Enzo Ferrari, sometimes referred to as the the Ferrari Enzo and also F60 is a 12-cylinder Ferrari supercar named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fiber body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics. After a maximum downforce of 1709 pounds (775 kg) is reached at 186 mph (301 km/h) the rear spoiler is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.
3)Pagani Zonda C12 F $741,000
The Zonda C12 F debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most extensive reengineering of the Pagani car yet, though it shares much with its predecessors including the 7.3 L V12. Power is increased to 602 PS (443 kW/594 hp) with a special clubsport model producing 650 PS (478 kW/641 hp). The company promises a 3.2 second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h, a top speed over 374 km/h (225 mph) and it will be the queen in braking from 300 km/h to 0 (186 mph to 0). The Zonda F clubsport has a power to weight ratio of 521 bhp/ton (384 W/kg) . Compare, for example, the Enzo Ferrari which has a power to weight ratio of 483 bhp/ton (356 W/kg).
4)Koenigsegg CCX $600,910
The Koenigsegg CCX is the latest supercar from Koenigsegg. CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupe X. The X commemorates the 10th anniversary of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996. The CCX is intended to be more suitable for the U.S. market and thus engineered to comply with US regulations. The CCX is powered by a Koenigsegg designed and assembled, all aluminium, 4700 cm³ DOHC 32-valve V8 based on the Ford Modular engine architecture enhanced with twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system, 1.2 bar boost pressure and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 hp (601 kW) and 678 lbf.ft (920 Nm) on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline, 850 hp (634 kW) on 96 octane (Euro rating) gasoline and 900 hp (671 kW) on biofuel. 5)Porsche Carrera GT $484,000
The Porsche Carrera GT is a supercar, manufactured by Porsche of Germany. The Carrera GT is powered by an all-new 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 SAE horsepower (450 kW). Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.5 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (206 mph), although road tests indicated that in actuality the car could accelerate from 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds and to 0-100 in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 335-340km/h (209-212.5mph).
Motorcycles have had mass appeal to the general public for roughly a century and a half. An American named Sylvester Howard Roper designed one of the first motorcycles in the 1860s. The motorcycle was displayed at fairs and circuses around the eastern U.S.. Europeans also had their hand in popularizing motorcycles and during the World Wars, motorcycles functioned as a quick means of transportation.As the motorcycle progressed, the engines and frames became bigger, sleeker, faster and more powerful, resulting in the high-tech and expensive motorcycles of today. If you can afford one, a custom motorcycle built to your exact specifications is within reach.
Currently, the most expensive motorcycles in production are fetching in between $100,000 and $200,000 US. While researching expensive motorcycles, we found 4 bikes that dominate all others in performance, appearance…and cost.
The fourth most expensive motorcycle we found is the new MV Agusta F4 CC created by Claudio Castiglioni, the motorcycle company’s director. He wanted to create a spectacular motorcycle that met strategic marketing needs while also being something truly special and unique. The expensive motorcycle bearing his very own initials “CC” has a top speed of 315 kph (195 mph), 1078 cc’s and a 198 hp engine. Each bike will boast a platinum plate located near the top of the steering column showing the model number from 1 to 100, making this motorcycle all the more special to its owners. This Italian dream costs 100,000 Euros ($133,745US).
MV Agusta F4 CC
Next on our list is the MTT Turbine Superbike costing $150,000 (111,000 Euros). Not only is this motorcycle expensive, its also extremely fast. The Superbike is the Guinness World Record holder for the “Most Powerful Motorcycle Ever to Enter Series Production”. The turbine engine in this one is made by Rolls Royce and is capable of over 300hp. The motorcycle also boasts carbon fiber fairings, a rear mounted camera with LCD color display, forward-and rear-looking radar detector with laser scrambler, one touch “Smart Start” ignition, and many other cool gadgets. This bike seams to be pretty popular in Hollywood. It starred in the movie “Torque” and even Jay Leno owns one!
MTT Turbine Superbike
The Macchia Nera Concept Bike is near the top of the list of most expensive motorcycles at 150,000 Euros ($201,000). Built around a Ducati 998RS engine, its Italian designers and engineers set out to create an extremely high tech and expensive motorcycle that would be thought of as “the ultimate track bike” that is “simply beautiful and beautifully simple”. The Testastretta engine is fitted with lightweight metals and alloys like titanium and aluminum making it very lightweight. The view from the side of the Macchia Nera shows exposed belts and engine components, giving its design a minimalist feel while still being aesthetically pleasing. We should add that this bike is a one of a kind and not in produced for retail at this point, but if you have an extra 150,000 Euros ($201,000) laying around for an expensive toy, your dream might come true.
Macchia Nera Concept Bike
The most expensive motorcycle in production will cost you at least $250,000. The production is limited to a few hundred models, so you better place your order. The Dodge Tomahawk V10 superbike boasts 8.3 liter engine (505 cubic inch), and the 10 cylinders can bring the bike to a maximum speed of almost 400 mph. The 1500lb bike has an independent 4 wheel suspension and can reach 60 mph in around 2.5 seconds.
No surprises here, the fastest and most powerful production car ever makes the top of the list. I wonder when Koenigsegg will decide to take the #1 position and beef up the CCX.
Koenigsegg CCX
Top Speed: 250 mph
900 Horsepower
As I said above, I expect Koenigsegg to take the number one spot eventually; those crazy Swedes aren’t fooling around.
Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo
Top Speed: 248 mph
750 Horsepower
VCars didn’t specify that it’s an S7 Twin-Turbo, but that’s what they’re talking about. This is one bad-ass car.
McLaren F1
Top Speed: 240.14
620 Horsepower
Can you believe this? The McLaren F1 was made in 1994, 13 years ago, and it’s still one of the fastest cars in the world. This happens to be the first car on this list I would purchase if I had the cash. Then the Koenigsegg.
Ferrari Enzo
217 mph
657 Horsepower
Ferrari’s newest Mega-Car seems to have people crashing it left and right, but the drivers always walk away fine (physically.) With only 399 of these ever made, the value of the car goes up with each crash.
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Dutch sports car maker Spyker has announced that it may sell some or all of its Formula One team, as part of an ongoing strategic review and refinancing operation. The company explained that recent negative publicity concerning its “credit worthiness and survivability” had obliged the organisation to find additional funds to secure its short term liquidity.
“Continued press speculation has induced a number of third parties to make unsolicited offers, including several for the (partial) acquisition of the Spyker Formula One team. Of the various refinancing scenarios being considered, the (partial) sale of the Formula One team is one possibility,” read Tuesday’s press release.
The company also revealed that the team’s Formula One director Michiel Mol is considering making an offer. As a result, Mol plans to relinquish his role as the interim CEO of Spyker Cars NV and temporarily step down as the racing outfit’s director, to avoid any potential conflict of interest.
Spyker bought the Midland team, formerly Jordan, in September 2006, financing the acquisition through a combination of a new share issue and an interest-free loan from the Midland Group.
It's not often we get excited about a car getting new bumpers and side markers, but when it means that the new Koenigsegg CCX is ready for U.S. sale, excitement is an understatement. After all, this new model--the third Koenigsegg, following the CC8S and CCR--will go from a stop to sixty mph in just 3.2 seconds, and will make a quarter mile seem shorter that a McDonald's drive-thru, running it in just 9.9 seconds at 146 mph. Yeah, wow.
CCX stands for Competition Coupe X, and the model is a commemorates the ten years that have passed since Koenigsegg's first prototype test run. For the first time, is complies with U.S. crash and emissions regulations, with new bumpers side lights, and a redesigned, California-approved V-8 pumping out 806 hp and 678 lb-ft of feet. Another unrelated but notable change is the engine cover, which is now made of glass. As with the CCR, the industry's first carbon fiber wheels are optional, and when combined with carbon-ceramic brakes (using eight- and six-piston calipers front and rear,) they allow the CCX to boast the lowest unsprung weight of any supercar built today. Welcome to America, Koenigsegg.
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
In the perpetual scuffle for supercar supremacy, there is no such thing as too much power, torque, or performance. After watching Chevrolet Corvettes, Porsches, and Ferraris scorch tracks across magazine covers, team SRT is keen to retaliate. Packing nearly twice the Ferrari F430's piston displacement, 50 percent more power than the original Viper, and a laundry list of refinements, Dodge's serpent stirs from a year's nap (there is no 2007 model) hungry for action.
Without flames, wings, or fender flares to draw attention to its business, the Viper has slithered to 600 hp. Michelin run-flat tires have been superseded by Pilot Sport PS2 rubber, and new forged, ten-spoke wheels are optional, but the only obvious hint that something is up is a more aggressively vented hood.
The 8.4-liter V-10 under that bonnet borrows pistons and connecting rods from SRT's 6.1-liter Hemi V-8 to rev higher and to hiss harder. Twin throttle bodies and mass airflow sensors feed a larger intake plenum. A compression ratio boosted from 9.6 to 10.2:1, larger valves, CNC-machined combustion chambers and valve bowls, and smoother ports all help squeeze more energy out of each breath. New hydroformed exhaust headers route spent gases through four catalytic converters and two resonators housed inside the Viper's side sills. Thanks to a new camshaft configuration (see Techtonics sidebar) and a smarter electronic controller, the world's largest sports car engine idles more smoothly and meets pass-by noise requirements without the 2006 model's cumbersome, crisscrossed exhaust pipes.
More low-end torque was the last thing the Viper needed, so powertrain engineers used this opportunity to extend the V-10's high end. Lifters and rocker arms are lighter and intake valve stems are hollow in support of a 6200-rpm redline. At 3900 rpm, the new torque curve sweeps past the old one while surging to a husky 560 lb-ft peak at 5000 rpm. The power plot crests at 6100 rpm with a 300-rpm cushion before fuel delivery is interrupted.
The added impetus in the engine room prompted various other upgrades. A swinging oil pickup keeps lubrication pressure stable during high-g operation. A new dual-disc clutch combines higher torque capacity with lower inertia and reduced pedal effort. The six-speed Tremec transmission has ten percent wider gears, higher-capacity synchronizers, and plumbing to ease the task of prepping this box for track battle. A new hydraulic-type limited-slip differential engages more progressively to minimize tail wiggle when accelerating out of tight bends.
To throw a bone to the Viper faithful, the SRT team has added five new exterior colors, two fresh center-stripe configurations, and four new ways to spec out the interior trim. In the power-to-weight game, adding 90 hp while holding the weight gain to three pounds hurtles the Viper a notch up on the Corvette Z06. Which of these will be the first to break the 125-mph quarter-mile and the 200-mph top-end barriers? The only way to know for sure is to stage a showdown, a top-priority item on every tester's to-do list.
2008 Nissan Nismo 350Z
The Nissan 350Z has been around for over four years now, and you know what that means. . . time for a new special edition! For those unfamiliar with the NISMO name, the acronym is short for NISsan MOtorsports, the brand's in-house aftermarket tuner. The name has been seen on a special off-road edition Frontier over the past few years here in the States, and NISMO performance parts are available around the world. Like the NISMO Frontier, the NISMO 350Z will top the model range, but it's obviously meant for race tracks rather than two-tracks.
For onlookers, the most obvious cues for the NISMO will be the new front and rear fascias, side skirts, and functional rear diffuser and wing, along with the NISMO-branded Ray's Engineering wheels. Painted in gunmetal grey, they measure eighteen inches in diameter at the front while nineteens squeeze under the car's rear. All will be shod with Bridgestone RE050A tires.
For drivers and passengers, the familiar NISMO badges will adorn new black and red cloth seats with red stitching, along with new white and gray gauges. Each NISMO 350Z will have a serialized aluminum plaque on the center console, just to make owners feel even more special.
While the car does get new suspension tuning, Brembo brakes, and NISMO exhaust, the 350Z's 3.5-liter V-6 sits unmodified at 306 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque. The stock car's six-speed manual transmission and viscous limited-slip differential also go unchanged. Production will most likely be quite limited, and deliveries begin in July of 2007.
2008 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works
The John Cooper Works (JCW) edition of the new Mini was unveiled earlier this year at the Geneva Auto Show. Just like the last generation Mini, this new JCW kit should make an already sporty small ride a bit more fun.
The kit, which sells for just over $2200 in Germany (U.S. pricing is not yet available), includes a sport suspension that lowers the car by 10mm (0.4 inch), cross-drilled front rotors, and revised engine management. Instead of 172 horsepower, the JCW's 1.6-liter now puts out 189. And while 17 horsepower may not seem like a lot, it's still a ten percent gain. Torque is also up, from 177 lb-ft to 184.
The JCW Mini has a body-color aero kit that includes front and rear fascias, side skirts, a carbon-fiber covered, roof-mounted rear spoiler, and eighteen-inch, double-spoke wheels. Inside, passengers are held tightly in place by John Cooper sports seats.
As a mathematical argument, the JCW makes lots of sense. With a price premium of ten percent, you get ten percent more power. And likely more than ten percent more fun.
2008 Lexus IS-F
The speculation and hearsay is finally over. Lexus, having failed to match the basic BMW 3-series with the IS, is going straight for the big dog M3 with its new IS-F. Under the massively bulged hood you see here is a 5.0-liter beast of a V-8 engine putting out over 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. Behind big nineteen-inch BBS front wheels lie six-pot aluminum Brembo calipers--the first ever with "Lexus" written across them--squeezing down on 14.2-inch perforated discs that hope to also clamp down on the lips of Lexus-doubters.
The IS-F borrows its far-beyond-necessity eight-speed transmission from the LS, but unlike in the LS, gearbox can be controlled via wheel-mounted paddles. Lexus claims that upshifts are popped off in a tenth of a second, and downshifts are met with automated blips of the throttle to match engine revs.
The IS-F rides up to an inch lower than other IS models, and is wider overall thanks to flared wheel surrounds and ridiculous brake vents behind the front wheels. At the rear, the IS-F is distinguished by unique, stacked quad exhaust outlets. Aluminum trim and sport seats--finished in black or white leather--define the interior, along with a special button for a new three-mode version of VDIM, Lexus's stability control system. Like similar systems from BMW and Cadillac, the driver can chose from a full-on stability mode, a sport mode that allows for some hoonery, and a full off mode that opens the flood gate for full drift action.
And full-on drifts won't be a problem with all that power. Lexus estimates a 0-60 mph time of less than 4.9 seconds for the IS-F, which is the first Lexus "F" cars. "F" will be the designation for sporty Lexus cars, much like "M" is to BMW, "AMG" to Mercedes, and "S" and "RS" are to Audi.
Lexus general manager Bob Carter says that "the intent of creating the IS-F was not to be a competitor to other performance-sport sedans. Rather, the goal was to create a true performance sedan in a uniquely Lexus way-one that is totally authentic with a unique interpretation of raw driving thrill at all speeds and provides a whole new definition of 'usable power.'" We hope that this unique interpretation is something brand new, because the Lexus experience we think of leans toward the numb, soulless side of the scale. With the debut of the IS-F, the task of creating a real performer appears to be complete for Lexus engineers. But now the real test begins. Can the fusing of the words "Lexus" and "performance" capture the hearts of the enthusiasts who matter? We'll find out when the IS-F arrives at dealerships in early 2008.
2008 Lamborghini LP640 Murci
6 months after the hardtop Murci�lago LP640 debuted, Lamborghini has come to Los Angeles with the roadster version. Lambo's LP640 designation means this is the even higher performance version of the Murci�lago. LP stands for the engine's mid-engined, longitudinal position - "longitudinale posteriore", and the numeric part means it has 640 horses crammed back there behind the very lucky passengers.
2008 Aston Martin Rapide
At the 2006 Detroit auto show, Aston Martin stunned the gathered crowd with a breathtakingly beautiful four-door styling exercise called the Rapide. Named for the legendary late-1930s Lagonda flagship engineered by W. O. Bentley, the Rapide is the second four-door Aston project initiated under Ford ownership. The first, the 1993 Lagonda Vignale show car, was designed by Ghia and later mothballed. The Rapide, however, is all set for production in 2008, just ahead of its direct rival, the Porsche Panamera. We drove the concept car in Gaydon, England.
"Our goal was to make the most beautiful four-door car in the world," says design director Marek Reichman. The team succeeded from an aesthetic point of view, but the rear-seat packaging is unacceptable. Although the wheelbase was stretched from the DB9�s 107.9 inches to 117.7 inches, which matches that of the standard Lincoln Town Car, tall passengers will find it very difficult to squeeze through the narrow aperture defined by the low roofline and the restricted door opening. "The rear doors will swing open much farther in the production car," promises Reichman. "Slimmer seats will provide more legroom, and we may even alter the platform to lower the hip point, but that would require a $3 million investment." We say it would be worth it. The rear seats are beautifully sculpted, and we�d like to be able to sit in them.
Because it's a show car, the Rapide is replete with glitzy features such as power-folding rear seatbacks, a collapsible chessboard, and a bar with crystal champagne flutes. The four leather-clad bucket seats are separated by a substantial full-length center console, which eats up precious rear legroom. We hope Aston keeps the spacious, beautifully finished cargo deck, the practical liftgate, and the variable-tint polycarbonate roof. At the push of a button, the electrochromatic roof changes the in-cab atmosphere from airy to moody. The interior trim is equally impressive, with skillfully chosen matte poplar accents, blue sharkskin, and green-beige saddle leather.
The shiny chrome controls grouped around the custom Jaeger-LeCoultre clock are a bit over the top, but we're drawn to the starter button, which fires the 5.9-liter V-12. It's the same engine as in the DB9 but with its output bumped from 450 to 480 hp. Here, unfortunately, the mighty V-12 is castrated�it's limited to 4000 rpm. Mercifully, the car's character remains intact, and the engine's beautiful noise is further accentuated by large-diameter tailpipes and a pair of intake louvers reminiscent of the DBR9 race car�s.
Derived from the DB9 platform, the Rapide will take relatively little investment and time to complete its journey from show car to production model. If anything, the four-door treatment enhances the presence and beauty of the coupe's form language. How much will the newcomer cost? We hope that the narrow price gap between the $161,100 DB9 coupe and the $174,100 DB9 Volante (convertible) will accommodate a third model. If money were no object, would we join a queue to be guaranteed early delivery? Absolutely�if Aston can fix the packaging problem without altering the Rapide's elegant shape. If not, then forget it. Or rethink the marketing gambit and call the Rapide what it is: a four-door sport coupe.
Being one of the most high-tech cars ever built, Delta S4 had a legendary and dramatic fate. It had actually no relationship with the production Delta series, as you can see from its mid-engined design and tubular space frame chassis. It was designed for pure racing purpose from day one, aiming to beat Peugeot 205T16 and Audi Quattro Sport in Group B world rally championship. It would have done that, if fate was not against it.
Although Lancia already had a mid-engined race car called "037" (or "Monte Carlo" for road version), this car was found outpowered (only 325hp, compared with 440hp of Peugoet and 500hp of Audi) and outhandled by rivals (2WD only, unlike Audi and Peugeot's 4WD). Therefore Lancia had to develop the Delta S4 as a replacement.
Like contemporary rivals, Delta S4 was styled and named to promote the mass-production Delta. In fact, under the skin it was a clean sheet design. Being disagreed with Audi Quattro Sport's front-engined theory, it adopted the more popular mid-engined layout. The engine was longitudinally mounted behind the front seats, directly driving the viscous-coupling LSD which transfered 30% torque to front wheels and 70% to the rear. At each of the corners of the steel tubular space frame chassis, double wishbones and twin absorbers were employed as suspensions. All these were covered by a glass-fibre / epoxy resin composite body. (Kevlar for race car)
While its 4WD system was not as advanced as Peugeot 205T16's (which had variable torque split between front and rear axles), its engine was by far advancer. As I know, it was the only car ever employed turbocharger and supercharger simultaneously.
Turbocharger is generally regarded as the most efficient means of forced induction, but it requires higher rev (hence a lot of exhaust gas) to operate. The result is poor low-speed power and the presense of turbo lag. On the contrary, supercharger performs strongly and instantly right from idle, but it is rahter inefficient in high rpm. For a rally car, a flat torque curve over a wide range of rpm is always very crucial, since rally car has to brake to very slow in tight corners and then accelerate to near top speed in 10 seconds. Therefore Lancia spent a lot money with Abarth to develop a system combining both turbocharger and supercharger to get a perfect output. It employed twin intercoolers, one for the turbo and one for the supercharger. The supercharger worked at low speed. Once the turbo cut in, a bypass valve relieved the pressure from the supercharger so that energy efficiency was be lifted.
This system was not only complex, but also faced great difficulties during development. The biggest problem was the transition between supercharging and turbocharging, since a short zero-boost period existed. However, after further developement, this problem was eventually solved.
As a result, the 1.8-litre engine had an outstanding power of 250 hp and a healthy 214 lbft of torque, while the rally car had at least 470 hp and 333 lbft.
Like other Group B cars, only 200 units of road version were made to fulfill the minimum requirement for homologation.
In WRC, Delta S4 experienced a dramatic fate. It won its debut race, then continued to dominate the following races and was leading both the driver and manufacturer championship standings. Such excellent results amazed everyone, since it was a completely new car. In 1986, Tour de Corse (Corsica Rally), leading driver Henri Toivonen and navigator Sergio Cresto crashed in their S4 and both were killed. The team lost its momentum and eventually handed the title to Peugeot. This accident led to the rethink of Group B cars. Races went on but finally FIA annouced the termination of Group B, because it was too powerful and dangerous. Therefore, Delta S4 became the most outstanding rally car in history that did not won world title.
Rocket (1992) Light Car Company's Rocket rewrote all the golden rules for supercars. It proved that maximum handling and driving fun could be achieved without 500 hp engine, 2-meter wide body and 335 mm rear tyres. A motorcycle engine and a kart-like chassis are what you need.
The part-time sports car specialist was founded by former racing driver Chris Craft just in the early 90s, and the Rocket was his first project. By his name, you'll know he is a good craftmen rather than a good car designer, so he hired the famous Gordon Murray to design the car. If you don't know him, listen: Murray is a top Formula One chief designer whose cars won five world championships. After retiring from motor racing, he created the McLaren F1 road car.
Interestingly, the philosophy of Rocket was even more loyal to Formula One than McLaren F1. Not only looked like a Formula racing car - with narrow body, exposed wheels and suspension linkages, open cockpit, no windscreen - its structure was also pure Formula racer-inspired. The engine was used as stressed structure to support the rear suspensions like Formula One, the narrow, cigar-shaped chassis was made of nickel-bronze and constructed as space frame, covered with light alloy inner panels and glass-fiber outer panels.
Power came from a motorcycle engine - Yamaha FZR1000's 1002c.c. straight 4, with 5 valves per cylinder. Like the superbike, maximum power of 143 hp occurred at sky-high 10,500 rpm, and 77 lbft torque at 8,500 rpm. The engine was mated to 5-speed sequential Yamaha gearbox, and then to a special final drive which incorporated limited slip differential (LSD) as well as a reverse gear, since the motorcycle gearbox had no reverse.
As you might predicted, Rocket was extremely light - only 400 kg. This gave it a very good power-to-weight ratio but most important was that the ultra-lightweight optimized handling and braking. As commented by Autocar magazine, Rocket rewrote any experience of driving a sports car with its extremely agile handling. The unassisted steering was ultra-quick and felt very communicative. The double wishbones suspensions provided stability yet good ride. It was very quick in corner while being so easy to handle. Excluding formula racing cars, nothing could compare with it, not even a Caterham Seven.
Part of the handling excellence was contributed by the brakes. You won't predict such a flyweight to use such high-specification brakes - front ventilated and cross-drilled discs with 4-piston Brembo calipers, rear cross-drilled discs with 2-piston calipers, also from Brembo. As described by Gordon Murray, "It is the only car I know that you can thrash round a circuit all day without so much as a wisp of smoke from the brakes, and then jump in and drive it home".
Rocket is still for sale to special order, although the price is very high (about a Lotus Esprit GT3), although it is virtually impractical in any sense (no weather protection, no boot, no equipment, the 1+1 seating plan is no use for adult passenger), it is still a worthy experience to car enthusiasts. It is never a vehicle for transportation purpose, it is purely driven for fun.
Lamborghini LM002(1984) If you know Ferruccio Lamborghini made his wealth in tractor business before establishing his supercar company, you won't be surprised to see the Lamborghini super off-roader. Like AM General's Hummer, Lamborghini LM002 was designed with military function very much in mind, especially in the Middle East market. The 3-ton body seated 4 people in the cabin and optionally another 4 in the open cargo area. Power came from Countach's 48-valve 5.2-litre V12, with 455 hp and 369 lbft to make it the fastest off-roader in the world.
Commercially, LM002 was quite successful. The Saudi Arabian army ordered 300 cars, the first 143 had the Countach engine and the rest were delivered with the Diablo engine (5.7 litres, 485 hp, 428 lbft). Many other private customers bought it just for fun.
McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton took a dramatic revenge on team mate Fernando Alonso at the Hungaroring on Sunday afternoon, leading throughout the Hungarian Grand Prix to extend his world championship points lead to seven over the Spaniard, who could do no better than fourth place.
Hamilton jumped into the lead at the start, but soon came intense pressure from Kimi Raikkonen as the Ferrari indeed proved a lot better in race trim than it had in qualifying.
Raikkonen easily got the drop on front-row starter Nick Heidfeld in the BMW Sauber, but couldn’t quite muster the pace to challenge Hamilton, even though in traffic at times the gap between them was no more than half a second. The final laps were gripping as they duelled, while some 40 seconds back, Heidfeld was challenged by Alonso but similarly had little trouble keeping the McLaren driver at bay to score the second podium of BMW Sauber’s season.
Fifth place fell to Heidfeld’s team mate Robert Kubica, who made a great start and enjoyed excellent pit work from his team, while Ralf Schumacher hung in there for sixth for Toyota ahead of Nico Rosberg in the Williams. Like Heidfeld, Rosberg made three stops, the third dropping him back from fifth place.
The final point went to Heikki Kovalainen after a feisty race for Renault, from Red Bull’s Mark Webber. Toyota’s Jarno Trulli was a lapped 10th ahead of David Coulthard in the second Red Bull, while 12th was the subject of an intense fight between Renault’s Giancarlo Fisichella, Ferrari’s Felipe Massa and Alex Wurz in the Williams, who finished in that order.
Takuma Sato was 15th for Super Aguri ahead of Toro Rosso debutant Sebastian Vettel, Adrian Sutil who had several off-track adventures in his Spyker, and a very unhappy Rubens Barrichello for Honda.
Vitantonio Liuzzi retired his Toro Rosso with mechanical problems, as did Jenson Button his Honda, while Anthony Davidson spun his Super Aguri after a clash with Fisichella, and Sakon Yamamoto lightly shunted his Spyker.
The victory gives Hamilton his third success of the season and 80 points, to Alonso’s 73, Raikkonen’s 60 and Massa’s 59. In the constructors’ championship, McLaren retain their lead over Ferrari but by a reduced 19-point margin following the FIA edict that they should not score constructors’ points in Hungary as penalty for Saturday’s qualifying incident. That decision could yet be overturned on appeal.
Avant garde Vulcan styling meets 125ci of V-Twin Muscle
Riders seeking something more from their motorcycle need look no further than Kawasaki’s awe-inspiring Vulcan® 2000 cruiser. With a massive presence and 2,053cc of rumbling V-Twin muscle, the 2000 has been heralded by media and owners alike as a perfect combination of power, style, and superb craftsmanship.
Forging its own styling path, the Vulcan 2000 features a powerful four-bulb, projector-type headlight encased in a signature chrome nacelle. A chrome instrument panel with large-face speedometer is mounted on a stretched flange-free fuel tank, and the V-shaped panel keeps the rider informed with an LCD display and warning lamps. The bucket-type saddle with locking passenger seat complements the Vulcan 2000’s long, curving silhouette while providing all-day riding comfort.
The Vulcan 2000’s massive cylinders feature a black matte finish with polished cooling fins that provide a dramatic contrast. A push rod design reduces the 125 cubic inch engine’s height, which directly contributes to the Vulcan 2000’s low center of gravity and relatively low seat height. Cruiser enthusiasts will appreciate the classic V-twin sound emanating from the Vulcan 2000’s dual polished mufflers, thanks to its single-pin crankshaft, while dual counter balancers and rubber engine mounts keep it running smoothly.
Sub-throttle valves and fine atomizing injectors help the Vulcan 2000’s fuel injection provide a smooth, linear power band with increased power and optimum fuel economy.
The Vulcan 2000 rides on bright, cast aluminum 16-inch wheels with a 150/80 front radial tire and a huge, 200/60 rear radial tire. Dual 300mm front disc brakes with four-piston calipers and a single rear disc brake with two-piston caliper bring this big cruiser to smooth, powerful stops.
Engine - 2,053cc, 125 cu. in. 52° V-twin, four-stroke engine produces massive torque across the entire rpm range - Forged pistons and alloy connecting rods are strong and light weight - Huge 220mm flywheel smoothes power delivery - Push-rod valve actuation contributes to lower engine height, low center of gravity and relatively low seat height - Hydraulic valve adjusters reduce maintenance - Engine Control Unit (ECU) manages electronic fuel injection and digital ignition system optimize throttle response - Fuel injection system features sub throttle valves for a smooth, linear power band - Fuel injection system’s fine atomizing injectors deliver ultra-fine fuel/air mixture for greater combustion efficiency, increased power and optimum fuel economy - Center spark plugs enhance combustion for smooth, consistent power and reduced emissions - Liquid and air cooling maintain consistent operating temperatures - Engine and transmission feature built-in oil and water pumps, reducing the number of parts and reducing weight - Single-pin crank for the desirable power-pulse feel and classic V-twin sound
2007 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R
As they say, it ain't bragging if it's true. So when we claim that the Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R is the fastest production bike on the planet, we're merely stating the facts. It is, pure and simple, an engineering masterpiece that turns advanced technology and aerodynamic design into unmatched performance. But that's not all, in addition to the incredible performance you get from the Hayabusa, you also get an extra large serving of style. The sleek, long, low look of the Hayabusa is unique in the motorcycling world and is sure to turn heads wherever you choose to ride.
The Hayabusa's engine performance is incredible, offering awesome acceleration the instant you twist the throttle, providing performance you have to experience to truly appreciate. Its secret? Nothing short of Suzuki's most sophisticated technology. Including digital electronic fuel injection for crisp, instantaneous throttle response. And a unique version of Suzuki Ram Air DirectTM (SRAD) induction, with pressurized air ducted into a large-capacity airbox and forced into the engine through straight, downdraft intake tracts.
That kind of performance demands world-class handling, and the Hayabusa delivers. Its solid chassis was developed using the latest lessons learned on the race track. And with fully adjustable, titanium-nitride/coated 43mm inverted front forks and a state-of-the-art rear suspension system, it offers precise responsiveness in tight corners and solid performance in sweeping turns - matched by a plush ride on the highway.
The 2007 Hayabusa GSX1300R. Experience its performance and you'll know why it's known as the ultimate sport machine. Engine
• 6-speed transmission with high-capacity clutch featuring back-torque limiter system for smooth downshifts and scissors-type primary gear for reduced gear noise
• Large volume 4-into-2 exhaust system with stainless steel head pipes and lightweight aluminum silencers
• Digital direct-ignition system combines an ignition coil with each spark plug cap for reduced weight and stronger spark 2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200N Nightster
Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles get a burst of adrenalin with the launch of the new XL 1200N Nightster. With a wicked combination of exceptional performance, unique design and a low chassis, the Nightster has a gritty, urban feel offering a sharp ride for the street. Blending a low seat height and mid-mount controls with the powerful torque of the rubber-mounted Evolution V-Twin engine, the XL 1200N Nightster adds another exciting option to the Sportster family.
The distinctive look and feel of the XL 1200N Nightster centers on a low seat height of 25.3 inches that makes it comparable to the XL Sportster 883 Low, an inch lower than the XL Sportster 1200 Low and among the lowest riding of all Harley-Davidson models. Taking the latest Sportster design for a ride into the past, the Nightster features a side-mounted license plate holder and front fork gaiters. The Nightster is offered in Vivid Black, as well as four two-tone paint schemes and a unique Harley-Davidson fuel tank graphic. The fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover are coated in a new Silver Satin finish.
Engine
Air-cooled, Evolution® Valve Train - Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder Bore x Stroke - 3.50 in. x 3.81 in. (88.90 mm x 96.77 mm) Displacement - 73.20 cu. in. (1200 cc) Compression Ratio - 9.7:1
The Ford Mustang looks and feels like an all-American car, and that's a good thing. It's quick and fun to drive and offers combination of style, performance, and handling that's hard to beat for the money.
The Mustang comes in two body styles: coupe and convertible. Each is available with a 210hp 4.0-liter overhead-cam V6 or a 300hp 4.6-liter overhead-cam V8. A five-speed manual transmission is standard; a five-speed automatic optional. Its interior looks like a throwback from the '60s, but it's functional and well finished. Safety features include dual-stage front-impact airbags and three-point belts for all seats. Antilock brakes and traction control are standard on GTs and optional on V6 models. Front passenger side-impact airbags are optional on all models.
The Ford Mustang is a carryover from 2006.
2007 Audi A4
The Audi A4 is a fun and spirited sedan that is competitive within its class. It delivers plenty of power, respectable gas mileage, state-of-the-art sound and Quattro all-wheel drive.
The A4 comes in sedan, wagon (Avanti), and Cabriolet models. The 2.0T engine option comes with a 200-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The 3.2 engine option comes with an aluminum 255-hp, 3.1-liter V-6. The S-line trim includes a sport suspension, trunklid lip spoiler, sporty side sills and brushed-aluminum interior trim. The A4 seats 5 and comes standard with leather in 3.2 models.
The 2007 A4 sedan and wagon are carryovers from last year. However, the Cabriolet was redesigned and now has a new single-frame grille, optional 200-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder or 255-hp 3.2-liter V-6 engines and a suspension that has been tuned to better transmit that power to the road. Safety features have also been improved by integrating side airbags into the front seats and reinforced A-pillars to protect the passengers in a roll over.
2007 BMW 335i
The BMW 335i convertible remains the benchmark for the class, particularly for those who derive satisfaction from the driving experience. These cars are loaded with technical wizardry and by virtually every objective measure these are the best 3 Series convertibles ever.
The 335i convertible features a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder the generates 300 horsepower. It also adds standard equipment, including eight-way power seats with memory, xenon adaptive headlights that turn into a curve with the car, and BMW's 13-speaker Logic 7 stereo, with two subwoofers and surround-style digital sound processing. The 335i's windows and grille slats are trimmed with chrome, while that slats across its lower front air intakes are body colored rather than black.
For 2007, the BMW 335i replaces the 330 model because of the new 300-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder.
2007 Dodge Magnum
The Dodge Magnum is a full-size American station wagon with spacious cargo capacity. But what makes the Magnum special is its hot rod styling and rumbling engines.
The Dodge Magnum is available in four models: SE, SXT, R/T, and SRT8. The SE uses Chrysler's proven 2.7-liter aluminum V6 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment includes premium cloth interior, a 60/40 split rear seat with center armrest, rack-and-pinion steering, 17-inch wheels and disc brakes. The SXT comes with a 3.5-liter single overhead cam V6 and a five-speed automatic with AutoStick and the option of all-wheel drive. The R/T gets the 5.7-liter V8 Hemi and a five-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick and the option of all-wheel drive. The SRT8 features the 6.1-liter V8 Hemi and a five-speed AutoStick automatic.
For 2007, the Magnum is largely carryover, but with changes to option packages.
2007 Lexus IS 350
The Lexus IS 350 is a true rear-wheel-drive sports sedan. It's quick and fun to drive thanks to its balanced chassis and advanced electronic stability control system.
The IS 350 is propelled with authority, benefitting from a 306-hp 3.5-liter V6. It has VDIM electronic stability control that steps in very early to keep the driver out of trouble. More sophisticated braking and electronic stability systems augment its additional performance. Safety features include driver and front-passenger knee airbags. The brakes are large and effective four-wheel discs, clamped at the front by aluminum four-piston calipers. Augmenting the big brakes have ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, and Brake Assist.
New for 2007 is the X-Package a sporty performance package.
2007 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette is the best high-performance value in America. The Corvette delivers supercar performance for the price of a midsize luxury sedan.
The Corvette comes in a coupe hatchback or a convertible. Instead of conventional door handles the Corvette features Keyless Access by using the key fob. The Corvette is powered by a 400 hp 6.0-liter LS2 V-8 engine controlled by a six-speed manual gearbox or a paddle-shifted six-speed automatic. The automatic transmission has two electronically controlled automatic modes, Drive and Sport, depending on your driving mood. There is also a high performance model of the Corvette called the Z06. It upgrades the chassis, adds more aggressive styling, and uses a LS7 505 horsepower V-8 to provide peak sports car performance.
For 2007, the Chevrolet Corvette receives an enhanced stereo, small changes in optional packages, and a larger glove compartment.
The bustling megalopolis of Shanghai is a good place – in fact, better than most others – to have an auto show. This city of almost twenty million people, situated on the banks of the Huangpu River, is at the forefront of what the modern Chinese city has come to embody in the 21st Century - evolution. With skyscrapers that reach to the heavens situated next to the ancient parts of the city, Shanghai is where the East meets the West and where the global "Next" is created.
China is also a big market for the global automotive industry and the place where corporations are hedging their bets on the future. It is also a whole different world. In China, General Motors is the number one sales leader. Audi and BMW both make special long wheelbase models - those who can afford a luxury car usually have a driver to go along with it. Furthermore, automobile sales in China keep growing at a torrid pace year over year.
That said, China is still a country with its learner's permit. The country's burgeoning market is so new that there is still a sense of excitement about its nascent automotive culture.
That excitement was palpable at the 12th Shanghai International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition. The 120,000 square meters of the New International Expo Centre were overflowing with hundreds of cars and thousands of journalists, fog machine smoke rising to the rafters and the sound of music blasting from the packed stands.
The floor was littered with a wide array of different models – from the odd, tiny El Camino-type Changfeng concept to Scion-like Great Wall Coolbear. Below are some of the highlights from the Shanghai show and, perhaps, the very near future. In China, to paraphrase Thomas L. Friedman, not only is the world flat, but so are the roads.
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The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the most powerful, most expensive, and fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a proven top speed of over 400 km/h (407 km/h or 253 mph). It reached full production in September 2005. The car is built by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and is sold under the legendary Bugatti marque. It is named after racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm.
The Enzo Ferrari, sometimes referred to as the the Ferrari Enzo and also F60 is a 12-cylinder Ferrari supercar named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fiber body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics. After a maximum downforce of 1709 pounds (775 kg) is reached at 186 mph (301 km/h) the rear spoiler is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.
The Zonda C12 F debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most extensive reengineering of the Pagani car yet, though it shares much with its predecessors including the 7.3 L V12. Power is increased to 602 PS (443 kW/594 hp) with a special clubsport model producing 650 PS (478 kW/641 hp). The company promises a 3.2 second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h, a top speed over 374 km/h (225 mph) and it will be the queen in braking from 300 km/h to 0 (186 mph to 0). The Zonda F clubsport has a power to weight ratio of 521 bhp/ton (384 W/kg) . Compare, for example, the Enzo Ferrari which has a power to weight ratio of 483 bhp/ton (356 W/kg).
The Koenigsegg CCX is the latest supercar from Koenigsegg. CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupe X. The X commemorates the 10th anniversary of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996. The CCX is intended to be more suitable for the U.S. market and thus engineered to comply with US regulations. The CCX is powered by a Koenigsegg designed and assembled, all aluminium, 4700 cm³ DOHC 32-valve V8 based on the Ford Modular engine architecture enhanced with twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system, 1.2 bar boost pressure and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 hp (601 kW) and 678 lbf.ft (920 Nm) on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline, 850 hp (634 kW) on 96 octane (Euro rating) gasoline and 900 hp (671 kW) on biofuel.
The Porsche Carrera GT is a supercar, manufactured by Porsche of Germany. The Carrera GT is powered by an all-new 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 SAE horsepower (450 kW). Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.5 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (206 mph), although road tests indicated that in actuality the car could accelerate from 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds and to 0-100 in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 335-340km/h (209-212.5mph). 
