Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Nissan GTR


This car is amazing in almost every aspect. The Nissan GTR packs supercar performance for a non supercar price. A twin-turbo 3.8 liter V6 engine enables this beastly piece of machinery to accelerate from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds. Even better news is that the 2009 and previous models retailed for $80,790 , allowing people with less than 7 figure incomes to afford it. The new 2010 facelifted model has 50 more HP and 58 more ft/lb of torque. You can easily find a used model for $60,000 to $70,000.

Pre 2010 models
Displacement: V6 3,799 cc (3.8 L; 231.8 cu in)
Horsepower: 480 bhp (360 kW) at 6400 rpm; 485 bhp (362 kW)
Torque: 430 lb·ft (580 N·m); 434 lb·ft (588 N·m)
Redline: 7000 rpm
Drivetrain: Premium Midship AWD
Curb weight: estimated 3,820 lb (1,730 kg)
Top Speed: 193 mph (311 km/h)
Drag coefficient: 0.27
MSRP: US$80,790 to $84,060

2010 facelifted models
Horsepower: 530 bhp (400 kW) at 6400 rpm
Torque: 488 lb·ft (662 N·m)
Drag coefficient: 0.26 (about 10% improvement in downforce)
MSRP: US$89,950 (base) or $95,100 (Premium or Black Edition)

Porsche Panamera


This Porsche sedan is a great family car that is also great, performance wise. Porsche's first sedan has been a success, becoming popular very quickly and keeping up with the performance of their lightning quick coupe models.

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear- or 4-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 5-door hatchback

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $89,800–$132,600

ENGINES: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection / twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 293 cu in, 4806cc
Power : 400 bhp @ 6500 rpm (S) / 500 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo)
Torque : 369 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm (S) / 516 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm (Turbo)

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 115.0 in Length: 195.7 in Width: 76.0 in Height: 55.8 in Curb weight: 3950–4350 lb

PERFORMANCE :
Zero to 60 mph: 4.0–5.2 sec
Top speed (drag limited): 175–188 mph


PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 13–19/16–23 mpg

Audi R8 GT


The 2011 Audi R8 GT finally earned it's supercar status. With a 5.2 liter, V10 engine which is very similar to the Lamborghini LP560-4, although a little less powerful. Audi added an extra 33 HP, 7 ft/lb of torque, and made the new GT version lighter. Audi says the performance difference of all these mods is a 0 to 62 mph run of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 199 mph. Also some exterior modifications have been made to further beautify the R8.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Corvette ZR1


Is this the bat mobile? Actually it's the Corvette ZR1. I'm not a big fan of american cars, but this 638 HP monster makes it hard to resist. Its lines and curves make it stand out along with its beastly sounding exhaust and innovative cut out in the hood revealing the engine cover through glass

BMW 1M Coupe


This is the soon to be released BMW 1M coupe. I'm disappointed in BMW for not putting the V8 engine from the M3. Instead they put a 335is engine in, and made some exterior and interior beatifications. The outer exhaust tips are fake and only there to make it an M3 "look-alike".

Amazing picture of Ferrari 599 with extremely hot disc brakes and flame coming out of exhaust


BASE PRICE: $356,825

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 48-valve V-12, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 366 cu in, 5999cc
Power : 612 bhp @ 7600 rpm
Torque : 448 lb-ft @ 5600 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual with automated shifting and clutch

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 108.3 in Length: 183.7 in Width: 77.2 in Height: 52.2 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 4000 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.3 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.2 sec @ 131 mph
Top speed (redline limited): 206 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 145 ft

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 11/15 mpg

Aston Martin DBS




The Aston Martin DBS is a 6.0 liter V12 beast. Its 510 horsepower allows it to accelerate from 0-60 in just 4.3 seconds. You can choose from either a automatic or manual transmission for the rear wheel drive DBS, but it performs outstanding in both, including the ragtop convertible version. Even though the frame is a little less sturdy with the convertible, you will not feel any weakness or bend.