The Mysterious Ferrari California

Ferrari California has a similar basic structure with the larger new Maserati GranTurismo coupe, but this fast car was re-engineered for maximum rigidity at minimum weight. This sport car was introduced at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and equipped with 460 hp 4.3-liter mid-front placed V8 engine with direct fuel injection.

General Specifications :

Country of Origin : Italy
Numbers built : N/A
Introduced at : 2008 Paris Motor Show

Engine :

Configuration : 90º V 8
Location : Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction : aluminum alloy block and head
Displacement : 4.308 liter / 262.9 cu in
Bore / Stroke : 92.0 mm (3.6 in) / 81.0 mm (3.2 in)
Compression : 11.3:1
Valvetrain : 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel Feed : Fuel injection
Aspiration : Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain :

Gearbox : 7 speed Semi-automatic
Drive : Rear wheel drive

Dimensions :

Length : 4560 mm (179.5 in)
Width : 1900 mm (74.8 in)
Height : N/A
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) : 2700 mm (106.3 in) / N/A / N/A

Performance Figures :

Power : 460 bhp / 343 KW @ 7500 rpm
BHP/Liter : 107 bhp / liter

Website : www.ferrariworld.com

The Georgeus Nissan 350Z

Nissan 350z is a fun car, this cool car is light and agile, it also has industrial chic looks. The design is aggressive and very easy on the eyes thats why this car is so georgeus.

General Specifications :

Model : 350z
Variant : COUPE
Release Date : 20-07-05
Still in production

Dimensions :

Boot Capacity : 235
Load : 235
Length : 4315
Ground Clearance : 115
Gross Laden Mass : 1820
Height : 1325
Licencing Mass : 1542
Width : 1815

Engine :

Engine Layout : longitudinal v 6
Cylinders : 6
Aspiration : natural
Valves : dohc 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
Bore / Stroke : 95.5x81.4
Capacity : 3498
Compression Ratio : 10.3:1
Ignition Type : electronic
Gearbox Details : 6-speed manual
Hybrid / Clutchless : no
Number of Gears : 6
Manual / Automatic : manual

Performance :

Fuel Capacity : 80
Fuel Consumpsion – Highway : 9.06
Fuel Consumpsion – Urban : 16.22
Consumption Annual Average : 13.14
Fuel Type : unleaded
Fuel Supply : digital sequential multipoint injection
Acceleration 0-100 Final : 5.7
100 to 0 Seconds : 2.66
Quarter Mile Sprint : 0
Top Speed Final : 250
Power Output : 230kw@6800
Torque : 358nm@4800

Wheels, Brakes and Steering :

ABS : yes
Front Brakes : ventilated discs
Rear Brakes : ventilated discs
Brake Hydrolics : vacuum asst, 4 ch. abs, ebd, bas, vdc
Handbreak Position : between front seats
Alloy Wheels : yes
Rim Size – Front : 8j
Rim Size – Rear : 8j
Drive Wheels : rear
Front Track : 1535
Rear Track : 1545
Wheel Base : 2650
Number of Wheels Driven : 2
Tyre Size – Front : 225/45 r18 91w
Tyre Size – Rear : 245/45 r18 96w
Front Suspension : independent, alloy upper a-arms, lower l-arms, coils on gas-filled ripple-control shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension : independent, trailing upper a-arms, lower steel arms, coils on split ripple-control shocks, anti-roll bar
Steering Type : rack+pinion speed-sensitive variable power assiste
Steering Column Reach Adjust : no
Steering Column Height / Rake Adjust : yes

Huge Engine in a Tiny Car : Ford Shelby Cobra

Ford Shelby Cobra was unveiled at Detroit Motor Show 2004. This car has aluminum chassis of the Ford GT, a front mounted V10 engine and 605 horsepower. The concept of the car was based on the principle a Huge Engine in a Tiny Car and weighing just more than 3000 pounds.

Specifications Ford Shelby Cobra Concept (2004) :

Engine :

engine : 90 Degree, Aluminum V10
position : Front Longitudinal
valvetrain : DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement : 6392 cc / 390.1 cu in
bore : 93 mm / 3.66 in
stroke : 94 mm / 3.7 in
compression : 10.8:1
power : 451.2 kw / 605.1 bhp @ 6750 rpm
hp per litre : 94.67 bhp per litre
bhp/weight : 433.76 bhp per weight
torque : 679.26 nm / 501 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
redline : 7500
drive wheels : RWD w/LSD
body / frame : Aluminum Space Frame

Brakes :

front brakes : Brembro Cross-Drilled & Vented Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
f brake size : 356 mm / 14 in
rear brakes : Brembro Cross-Drilled & Vented Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
r brake size : 335 mm / 13.2 in

Wheels :

front wheels : F 45.7 x 25.4 cm / 18 x 10 in
rear wheels : R 48.3 x 33.0 cm / 19 x 13 in
front tire size : P275/40R18 BF Goodrich
rear tire size : P345/35R19 BF Goodrich
steering Rack & Pinion : w/Power Assist
f suspension : Double Wishbones w/Coil-Over Monotube Shocks, Stabilizer Bar
r suspension : Double Wishbones w/Coil-Over Monotube Shocks, Stabilizer Bar

Dimension :

weight : 1395 kg / 3075 lbs
wheelbase : 2540 mm / 100.0 in
length : 3947 mm / 155.4 in
width : 1905 mm / 75 in front track : 1539 mm / 60.6 in
rear track : 1534 mm / 60.4 in
transmission : Rear Mounted Ricardo 6-Speed Transaxle
gear ratios : 2.60:1, 1.70:1, 1.23:1, 0.95:1, 0.76:1, 0.63:1
final drive : 3.36:1

The Sexiest Sportcar Design : Chevrolet Corvette

American sport car has the sexiest design. This legendary Chevrolet Corvette is a hot and wild sportcar and it’s loaded with 5,967 cc V8 front engine. This car has a base models that have 400 hp and a 6-speed manual transmission, it also has 505 hp.

Chevrolet Corvette 2007 General Specifications :

Retail Value : $32,100.00
Body Type : Coupe

Performance & Efficiency Specifications :

5,967 cc 6 liters V 8 front engine with 101.6 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 10.9 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder LS2
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 28 and EPA city (mpg): 18
Multi-point injection fuel system
18 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: 298 kW , 400 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 400 ft lb , 542 Nm @ 4,400 rpm

Handling, Ride & Braking :

Four-wheel ABS
Cornering brake control
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Rear limited slip differential
Stability control
Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and leaf springs

Exterior & Aerodynamics :

External dimensions : overall length (inches): 174.6, overall width (inches): 72.6, Overall height (inches): 49, wheelbase (inches): 105.7, front track (inches): 62.1,
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,179
rear track (inches): 60.7 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39

Interior :

Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 37.9, front hip room (inches): 53.6, front leg room (inches): 43.1, front shoulder room (inches): 55.2 and interior volume (cu ft): 52
Air conditioning with climate control
RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket passenger seat
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating : two seats

The American Supercar : Saleen S7

The Saleen S7 Twin Turbo was introduced in August 2000 at the Monterey Historic Vintage Car Races. This car is the longest and lowest two-seat sports car on the market. This car was designed to compete with other sports car with a blend of sleek and sexy styling and the outrageous power, Saleen definetely has a style of it’s own.
Price : $ 430,000

Specifications :

General :

Main dimensions (L x W x H): 188 x 78 x 41 in (4,775 x 1,981 x 1041 mm)
Curb Weight: 2750 lbs
Layout: Mid-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Engine :

Type: V8
Displacement: 7000 cc
Horsepower: 575 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 570 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Redline: 6500 rpm

Performance :

0-60 mph: 2.9 sec
0-100 mph: 6.5 sec
Top Speed: N/A mph
Miles Per Gallon: 10/17 mpg

Ultimate Road Car : McLaren F1

McLaren F1 was designed as the ultimate road car. The designer team was led by design director Gordon Murray. They aim to create greatest super car ever built. This car was designed to have minimum weight, maximum drive ability, practicality, and lots of driver appeal. The McLaren F1 was designed in 1990.

Specifications:

ENGINE :

Engine : V-12, aluminum block and heads

Bore x stroke : 3.38 x 3.41 in (86.0 x 87.0mm)

Compression ratio : 10.5:1

Power : 618 bhp @ 7400 rpm
Torque : 479 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline : 7500 rpm

DRIVETRAIN :
Transmission : -6-speed
Final-drive ratio : 2.37:1, limited slip

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES:
Wheelbase : 107.0 in
Track, F/R : 61.7/57.9 in
Length : 168.8 in
Width : 71.6 in
Height : 44.9 in
Frontal area : 19.2 sq ft
Ground Clearance : 5.1 in
Curb Weight : 2579 lb
Weight distribution, F/R: 41.2/58.8%
Fuel Capacity : 23.8 gal
Oil Capacity : 6.3 qt

CHASSIS/BODY:
Type : unit construction with 2 rubber-isolated
Body material : aluminum honeycomb and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic

SUSPENSION:
Front : ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear : ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar

STEERING:
rack-and-pinion
Turns lock-to-lock : 2.8
Turning circle curb to curb : 42.6 ft

BRAKES:
Front : 13.1 x 1.3-in vented disc
Rear : 12.0 x 1.0-in vented disc

WHEELS AND TIRES:
Front : 9.0 x 17 in
Rear : 11.5 x 17 in
Goodyear F1
Front : 235/45ZR-17
Rear : 315/45ZR-17

Super Cool Car : Lambhorgini Murcielago LP640

Once again German tuner HAMANN has churned out its latest creation, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. This super cool car has been upgraded to boost performance while maintaining the exotic look of this automobile. The LP640 (which is short for “Longitudinale Posteriore 640 HP) refers to this car’s engine position and power output.

This Lamborghini Murciélago of 2006 has an outstanding interior. The added space of the cockpit has undergone drastic changes. Now the LP640 is equipped with modern head restraint, upholstered door panels and comfortable leather seats.

BODY
Frame : High strength tubular steel structure with carbon fibre components
Bodywork : In carbon fibre, except roof and door external panels (steel)
Steering Type : Mechanical (rack and pinion) power-assisted Right-hand
Turning circle : 12.55 m
Wheels and tyres : Front 245/35 ZR 18 - Rear 335/30 ZR 18

ENGINE :
Engine Type :12 cylinders at 60°
Bore : 88 mm
Stroke : 89 mm
Displacement : 6496 cc
Compression ratio : 11 (± 0.2):1
Maximum power : 640 hp (471 kW) at 8000 rpm
Maximum torque : 660 Nm at 6000 rpm
Engine position : Longitudinal, central-rear
Cylinder heads : Aluminium

Engine block :
Intake system : Variable geometry with 3 operating modes
Timing : 4 valves per cylinder, 4 overhead camshafts
Timing gear transmission : 2 chains Continuous timing variation (int. and ex.), electronically controlled
Ignition system : Static type ignition system with individual coils (one for each spark plug)
Firing sequence : 1-7-4-10-2-8-6-12-3-9-5-11
Fuel system/injection : Lamborghini LIE electronic engine control unit, multipoint, sequential timed, DRIVE BY WIRE
Lubrication type : Dry sump.
Recovery pumps : 2 gear pumps
Delivery pump - high pressure : 1 gear pump
Cooling system Type : Liquid cooled, with pressurized circuit

TRANSMISSION :
Drive : Permanent all-wheel drivewith Viscous Traction system
Gearbox : 6-speed mechanical gearbox
Clutch : Dry single disc
Clutch disc diameter : 272 mm
Gearbox ratios : Ist 1:3.091 IInd 1:2.105 IIIrd 1:1.565 IVth 1:1.241 Vth 1:1.065 VIth 1:0.939 Reverse 1:2.692

Brakes :
4 self-ventilated rotors with pedal control, hydraulic transmission with dual independent circuits, one for each axle with vacuum servo ABS antilock device + DRP function.

Steel brake lines :
Front rotor Ø 380 x 34 mm
Front calliper cylinders N. 8 (32-28 mm/32-28 mm) Rear rotor Ø 355 x 32 mm
Rear calliper cylinders N. 4 (40-44 mm)

Ceramic rotors system (Optional) :
Front rotor Ø 380 x 38 mm
Front calliper cylinders N. 6 (32-36-38 mm)
Rear rotor Ø 380 x 38 mm
Rear calliper cylinders N. 6 (32-36-38 mm)
Handbrake: mechanical, acting on rear wheels

Suspension :
4-wheel independent articulated quadrilateral system.
Hydraulic shock absorbers and coaxial coil springs
Suspension with dual front and rear struts, antiroll, antidive and antisquat bar

PERFORMANCE :
Top speed : Over 321 km/h (200 mph)
Acceleration : 0-100 km/h (62mph) 3.4 seconds

DIMENSIONS :
Wheelbase : 2665 mm
Total length : 4610 mm
Total width : 2058 mm , 2240 mm with external rear-view mirrors
Total height : 1135 mm
Dry weight (no fuel) : 1665 kg
Front track width : 1635 mm
Rear track width : 1695 mm
Front overhang : 1005 mm
Rear overhang : 910 mm

LIQUID CAPACITIES :
Fuel tank : 100 litres
Engine oil : 12 litres
Gearbox oil : 3.5 litres
Front differential oil : 1 litre
Rear differential oil : 2.5 litres
Cooling circuit : 15 litres

The Most Powerful Car in The World : Enzo Ferrari

Ferrari set out to develop the Enzo as an integrated system designed for extreme performance, in which even the limits of the performance achievable by the driver were enhanced, thanks to a man-machine interface typical of Formula 1.

The Enzo Ferrari is a 12-cylinder mid-engine sports car named after the company's founder,Enzo Ferrari. It is currently the most powerful naturally aspirated production car in the world. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fibre body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and

General Info :
Price: $643,330
Manufacturer : Ferrari
Parent company : Fiat Group
Production : 2002–2004 (400 produced)
Miles Per Gallon: --- mpg
Curb Weight: 2767 lbs
Layout: Mid-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Semi-Automatic

Engine :
Type: V12
Displacement: 5998 cc
Horsepower: 660 bhp @ 7800 rpm
Torque: 472 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Redline: 8200 rpm

Performance :
0-60 mph: 3.6 sec 0-100 mph: 6.3 sec
Quarter Mile: 11 sec @ 130 mph
Skidpad: --- Top Speed: 217 mph

Dimension :
Wheelbase : 2650 mm (104.3 in)
Length : 4702 mm (185 in)
Width : 2035 mm (80 in)
Height : 1147 mm (45 in)
Curb Weight : 1365 kg (3000 lb

The Exotic Lexus

Lexus LF-A

Lexus unveiled the LF-A sports car concept at a press conference at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The two-seat concept blends the performance of an exotic sports car with the luxury refinements of a Lexus.

Engine : V8 cylinder configuration
Safety : 2 front headrests
Front Seats : 2 person total seating capacity
In Car Entertainment : AM/FM stereo

Exterior

length: 173.2 in.
height: 48.0 in.
width: 73.2 in.
wheel base: 101.6 in.

Interior :
maximum seating: 2

Performance :
Drive type: NA
Base number of cylinders: 8
Horsepower: 500 hp

Official Lexus Site

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Go To The Futures with Bugatti

Bugatti Veyron 16.4
This car have a futuristic and simple design with a lot of variant color. Definitely an eye catcher, vrooom vroooom....






Manufacturer : Bugatti Automobiles SAS
Parent company : Volkswagen AG
Production 2005-present : (approx. 300 to be produced)
Assembly : Molsheim, Alsace, France
Predecessor : Bugatti EB110
Body style(s) : 2-door coupe

















Layout : mid-engine, all-wheel drive
Engine(s) : 8.0 L quad-turbocharged W16
Transmission(s) : 7-speed DSG sequential manual
Wheelbase : 2710 mm (106.69 in)
Length : 4462 mm (175.67 in)
Width : 1998 mm (78.66 in)
Height : 1204 mm (47.4 in) at normal position
Curb weight : 1888 kg (4162.33 lb)
Fuel capacity : 100 L (26 US gal/22 imp gal)
Designer : Hartmut Warkuss, and Jozef Kabaň[1]


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Ford Shelby Cobra GT500

General specifications :
Numbers built N/A (Prototype)
Produced in 2005
Introduced at 2005 New York International Auto Show Engine : 90º V 8


Engine Location : Front , longitudinally mounted
Configuration : cast-iron block, aluminum head
Displacement : 5.409 liter / 330.1 cu in Bore /
Stroke : 90.2 mm (3.6 in) / 105.8 mm (4.2 in)
Valvetrain : 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed : Fuel injection
Aspiration : Eaton roots-type supercharger

Chassis/body : unitary steel
Front suspension : McPherson struts, tubular anti-roll bar
Rear suspension : three link solid axle, Panhard rod, solid anti-roll bar
Steering : rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes : vented and cross drilled discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox : Tremec T-56 6 speed Manual

Dimensions Length / Width / Height :
4775 mm (188 in) / 1877 mm (73.9 in) / 1415 mm (55.7 in)

Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) :
2720 mm (107.1 in) / 1572 mm (61.9 in) / 1588 mm (62.5 in)

Performance figures Power :
450 bhp / 336 KW Torque 610 Nm / 450 ft lbs BHP/Liter 83 bhp / liter

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Hummer H3

The H3 is smaller and less thirsty than the Hummer's previous models, but promises the same power.







Engine :
3.7LVortec3600

Horsepower :
242 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque :
242 Ib-ft @ 4600 rpm

Transmission :
5-speed manual

Performance 0-100 km/h :
9.7 s
Length :
4.777 m

Width :
2.174m

Height :
1.854 m

Wheelbase :
2.842m

Ground clearance :
0.215m

Towing capacity :
2,051 kg

Base price : US$35,000

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Saturn Sky Red Line

The sensational Sky Red Line offers an innovative design, a departure from the Saturn's conventional look.







Engine :
2.0LDOHC16-valve turbocharged

Horsepower :
260 hp @ 5,300 rpm

Torque :
260 Ib-ft @ 5,200 rpm

Transmission :
5-speed automatic

Performance 0-100 km/h :
5.5 s

Length :
4.091 m

Width :
1.813m

Height :
1.272m

Wheelbase :
2.415m

Base price : US$30,405

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Buick Enclave CXL

The car claiming to be the "finest luxury crossover ever" is quieter than the Lexus RX350,theAcuraMDX and the Mercedes R Class.




Engine:
3.6L24-ValveV6

Horsepower:
275 hp @ 6,600 rpm

Torque:
251 lb-ft@ 3,200 rpm

Transmission:
6-speed automatic

Performance 0-100
km/h:
8.1 s

Length:
5.126m

Width:
2.006 m

Height:
1.846 m

Wheelbase:
3.021 m

Towing capacity:
2.041 kg

Base price: US$35,740



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Cadillac CTS

Winning Motor Trend's Car of the Year, the new coupe from Cadillac is a dream start for GM in 2008.






Engine :
3.6L24-valveV-6

Horsepower :
263 hp@6400 rpm

Torque :
253lb-ft@3100rpm

Transmission :
6-speed automatic

Performance 0-100 km/h : 5.8 s

Length :
4.866 m

Width :
1.841 m

Height :
1.473m

Wheelbase :
2.880 m

Base price : US$32,000

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Lexus LS 460L

With its limousine-like rear seats, the LS 460L strives to dominate the luxury sedan market. Its hybrid version is also available, the LS 600h L.




Engine :
4.6L32-valveV8

Horsepower :
380 hp @ 6,400 rpm

Torque :
367lb-ft@4,100rpm

Transmission : 8-speed
automatic

Performance 0-100km/h :
5.4s

Length :
5.151 m

Width :
1.875 m

Height :
1.476 m

Wheelbase :
3.091 m

Base price : US$71,500

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Camry Solara

Equipped with a DVD navigation system and Bluetooth technology, this new two-door coupe is basically a young and stylish version of the Camry.




Engine :
3.3LDOHC24-valveV6

Horsepower :
210hp@5600rpm

Torque :
220 Ib-ft @ 3600 rpm

Transmission :
5-speed automatic

Performance 0-100 km/h : 7.04 s

Length :
4.889 m

Width :
1.816m

Height : 1.424 m
Wheelbase :
2.720 m

Base price : US$23,905

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