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World Fastest Classic Muscle Cars: Top 10 List

November 28, 2011 in World Top 10 Cars List

There is nothing compared to the roar of a muscle car zooming down a straightaway. These American made cars are high performance vehicles that are introduced as medium-sized two door coupes having engines with a bunch of HP during the 1960s. She had designed for “linear” speed.

A classic American muscle cars, they were listed here as some of the fastest available in the 1960s through the 1970s.

1.    1966 Shelby 427 Cobra – 12.2 seconds

12.2 seconds on a quarter mile at 118 mph fast track. In Shelby 427 V8 engine with 425 horsepower. In 2007, a 1966 Shelby Cobra was sold at auction for a whole $ 5.5 million dollars, it had, of course, an eight hundred horse power engine speed. Cosby sold his car because it had too much power and the next owner put it in a Lake, Shelby’s Super Snake was sold in 2007 for 5.5 million USD.

1966 Shelby 427 Cobra – 12.2 seconds

2.    1966 Corvette 427 – 12.8 seconds

12.8 seconds over Quarter a mile at 112 mph. 1966 Corvette 427 L72 engine V8 with 425 horsepower. Corvettes have been driven by people who are well known in racing circuit. Easily recognizable name, such as Roger Penske, A.J.Foyt, Dick Guldstrand and Jim Hall just to name a few.

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1966 Corvette 427 – 12.8 seconds

3.    1969 Plymouth Road Runner – 12.9 seconds

12.9 seconds at quarter mile in 12.9 seconds, Plymouth Road Runner 440-6 engine with 390 powers. Plymouth negotiated with Warner Brothers the right to use the character Road Runner in the naming of the muscle car. The negotiation included the use of horn “beep, beep”.

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1969 Plymouth Road Runner – 12.9 seconds

4.    1970 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda – 13.1 seconds

13.1 seconds on a quarter mile track at just 107 mph.  Plymouth Hemi Barracuda 426 Hemi engine powered with 425hp using a 4 speed transmission. The Barracuda has participated in factory sponsored races, one of whom was the Trans-Am series in 1970. The tail was not successful; however, they collected several pole positions during qualifying.

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1970 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda – 13.1 seconds

5.    1970 Chevelle SS454 – 13.12 seconds

13.12 Seconds on a quarter mile in 107 km / h. came 454 big blocks V8 with 450hp. Chevrolet with the Chevelle to compete with the Ford Fairland.

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1970 Chevelle SS454

6.    1969 Camaro – 13.16 seconds

13.16 seconds in quarter mile stretch at 110 miles per hour. 427 ZL1 engine with 430hp was originally designed for drag racing. Each of the ZL1 engine took sixteen hours to build in a sanitized environment. These engines were used on both the Camaro and Corvette.

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1969 Camaro – 13.16 seconds

7.    1968 Chevrolet Corvette. 13.3 seconds

13.3 seconds at quarter mile passing on 108 miles per hour. The engine was 427 V6 with a 435 HP using the four speed transmission. Corvettes are given or shall we say, with great names such as the stamp of the LT-1, FR =-1, Stingray, the ZL-1 and even Collector’s Edition moniker.

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1968 Chevrolet Corvette. 13.3 seconds

8.   1970 Plymouth Road Runner. 13.34 seconds

13.34 seconds at quarter mile run at 107.5 mph.  Plymouth Road Runner engine was a Chrysler Hemi 426 425 horsepower. Plymouth also offered color Roadrunner, the customer may need. They were designed as “high impact” colors with such names as the Vitamin-C (orange), violet (purple) and Moulin Rouge.

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1970 Plymouth Road Runner. 13.34 seconds

9.    1970 Buick Grand Sport Stage 1. 13.38 seconds

1-13.38 seconds to quarter mile away at 105.5 miles per hour. View Buick Grand Sport Stage 455 cu in V8 engine with 360 horsepower. This car Weiss in the 1980s when it was reported that this 455 stage 1 GS for 1970 was faster than any car produced by the Chrysler Hemi.

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1970 Buick Grand Sport Stage

10.    1968 Chevrolet Corvette. 13.41 seconds

Chevrolet Corvette has 13.41 seconds in a quarter mile at 109.5 miles per hour. A Chevrolet Corvette 427 cu in, 425 horsepower engine used the less horsepower than previous model mentioned above categories models. The color of Corvettes cars varied from models, ten more different colors are available if wanted the least amount produced was color black with 708 shaped and British green with 4,779 shaped.

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1968 Chevrolet Corvette. 13.41 seconds

World Fastest Cars By Acceleration: Top 10 List 2011-2012

November 22, 2011 in World Top 10 Cars List

One way to determine the power of car speed is to look for its acceleration. Are common standards for comparison between acceleration times examined cars acceleration 0-60 mph or 0-100 km/h times of different cars. For this discussion we will be using time 0-60 mph acceleration.
This list will include street-legal production cars, modified cars, concept cars, pure racing cars, and unique cars are not included.

1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. 0-60 mph time: 2.4 secs

This is one of the fastest production made road vehicle as an American debut in 2010 and went to the production towards the end of 2010. At each of the first five times it was sold out at an cost of 2.4 million dollars this world record editions is replica of the car that clocked 267.9 miles per hour at Volkswagens Ehra-Lessien test tracks in Germany.

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Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. 0-60 mph time: 2.4 secs

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.4 secs Base Price: $2,400,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 8.0L W16-Cylinder, 64v DOHC Quad Turbocharger
Max RPM: 6400 RPM Transmission: 7-Speed Dual Clutch direct-shift Auto

 

2. Hennessey Venom GT. 0-60 mph time: 2.5 secs

Hennessey Performance Engineering is top and so modified than other engines and this pushed this car towards perfection and the user can experience the best with this ultra sleek super automobile,

On first glance, the Venom GT looks like the Lotus Exige. The Venom is an explosive fusion of British flair and American power. The 2011 Hennessey Venom GT received a make-over.

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Hennessey Venom GT. 0-60 mph time: 2.5 secs

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 260 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds Base Price: $950,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 6.2-liter LS9 V8 Twin Turbo
RPM: 6500 RPM Transmission: Ricardo 6-Speed Manual

 

2. Ariel Atom V80. 60 mph time: 2.5 secs

2.5 sec. The price is $ 225,000. Only 25 will be carried out per year. Street legal race car. This car is mainly for people who want to take their race car to the tracks, but do not want to drag it around with a truck. . Over 500bhp at 10,000 rpm provides this supercharged engine all alloy construction, 5 valves per cylinder and dry sump.

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Ariel Atom V80. 60 mph time: 2.5 secs

Intercooler in Atom 500 features a unique color scheme for the chassis, wheels and bodywork, combined with carbon fibre panels and carbon fibre aerofials, integrated steering wheel and Dymag magnesium wheels. 500 Can achieve 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds.

 

2. Caparo T1. 0-60 mph time: 2.5 secs

Caparo T1 is an amazing super car, it has a weight of 500 kg and powered by a 500 HP engine, 1000 HP ratio so the vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds, the maximum speed of 200 mph.2.5 secs. Price is $480,000. Only 25 will be made per year. Street legal race car. It resembles a prototype race car or a Formula One car.

 

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Caparo T1. 0-60 mph time: 2.5 secs

3. Orca SC7. 0-60 mph time: 2.6 secs

Engineered with precision of Switzerland, Orca SC7 has a top speed of 250 miles per hour. If you plan to drive the car fast speed Max, You might want to speeder’s as well as liability and collision insurance car insurance. Either way, this Orca made a list of one fast car in the world!

 

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Orca SC7. 0-60 mph time: 2.6 secs

3. Ultima GTR. 0-60 mph time: 2.6 secs

The English super car, the Ultima GTR, can be bought pre-made or as a kit. Its power to weight ratio is better than a Ferrari and its V8 engine is the same block that feeds a Porsche. This luxury car is fast and certainly won’t be cheap to insure, but with custom built car insurance, this is the dream of amateurs.

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Ultima GTR. 0-60 mph time: 2.6 secs

2.6 secs. Base price is about $138,300. The thing is that the Ultima GTR is a kit car. It is not sold fully assembled; assembly must be done at home or at an auto-shop.

 

4. Porsche 911 Turbo S. 0-60 mph time: 2.7 secs

Priced at only slightly more than $ 150 000, Porsche 911 Turbo is the product of the German engineering and Assembly. Porsche, in all the types of the product has been around since 1963. It’s shame that the price of insurance has gone since then, as now he is one of the most expensive cars to insure for $ 3,000 per year.

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Porsche 911 Turbo S. 0-60 mph time: 2.7 secs

2.7 secs. Base price $160,700. 530 hp. A 2010 911 Turbo was tested 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds with the PDK transmission by Car and Driver magazine.

 

5. SSC Ultimate Aero. 0-60 mph time: 2.78 secs

Numerous ways are there that one can define the SSC Ultimate Aero because it is used to be a time that it is indeed the ultimate. Known for world fastest car during 2007 to 2010 is also one of the boldest automotive creations ever made.
It is founded by Jerod Shelby and by no means connected to the legendary Carroll Shelby, Jerod somehow managed to create a legend of his own.

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SSC Ultimate Aero. 0-60 mph time: 2.78 secs

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 257.4 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs Base Price: $970,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: SSC Designed V8
Max RPM: 6075 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

 

6. Ascari A10. 0-60 mph time: 2.8 secs

Due to more craze in cars, more numbers of super cars are been producing almost every year by famous car giants in the word. Due to this, the competetion has become more interesting due to the come out of more super cars. Ascari the British manufacturer produced the super car called Ascari A10 during 10 anniversary in their industry. It is the third road car that has been produced in banbury, England and the first two are KZ1 and Ecosse. Even former designer of F1 has penned this road car as the third road car

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Ascari A10. 0-60 mph time: 2.8 secs

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 220 mph (354 km/h) 0-60 in 2.8 secs Base Price: $650,000.00
Maximum Seating: 4 people Engine: V8
Max RPM: 7500 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

 

6. Nissan GT-R. 0-60 mph time:2.8 secs

Japan assembled Nissan GT-R was introduced for the years 2007-2009 and the world. 2-Door sports coupe Nissan GT-R is built on the one hand, and the gearbox and the engine. Although this is priced around $ 85,000 affordable sports car, this is one of the most expensive cars to about 500 $ a year insurance obligation for damage to 2.

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Nissan GT-R. 0-60 mph time:2.8 secs

2.8 secs. 530 hp. Base price is $89,950. The GT-R is Nissan’s supercar that it produced for the first time in Japan in 2007.

 

6. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo. 0-60 mph time: 2.8 secs

The tuner of American cars, particularly the fords is Steve Saleen and during the 1990s, he developed a concept and his goal was to make a true American supercar came out that ever come out of American soil. On its release in 2002, it was one of the most technically advanced cars in the world and also the only American street-legal car that packs over 500 horsepower in stock trim.

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Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo. 0-60 mph time: 2.8 secs

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 248 mph (399 km/h),0-60 in 2.8 secs Base Price: $555,000.00
Maximum Seating: 3 people Engine: Twin Turbo V8
Max RPM: 6300 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

 

7. Caterham 7 Superlight R500. 0-60 mph time: 2.88 secs

Is a Caterham 7 sports car or sports bike? In production since 1973 open 2místný is fast and playful. Pre-built available, or as a kit, the car has a top speed of 155 mph. available in several different styles, including classical, convertible and Superlight version.

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Caterham 7 Superlight R500. 0-60 mph time: 2.88 secs

2.88 secs. 263 hp. Base price is about $66,768 (£41,000). The R500 is all about lightweight performance. It is a car stripped to the bare essentials to minimize weight and thereby maximize big kicks.

8. Koenigsegg Agera R. 0-60 mph time: 2.9 secs.

The latest import from Sweden, the 2011 Koenigsegg Agera R is no exception and well to say that the Agera R is hot on the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport’s tail clocking in at a blisteringly fast 0-168 mph in just 14.53 seconds. Though it is not yet completely verified, its performance proves that it won’t be long before Koenigsegg overtakes Bugatti and claim for itself the title of being the world’s fastest supercar.

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Koenigsegg Agera R. 0-60 mph time: 2.9 secs.

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 260 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs Base Price: $1,600,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 5.0 liter Twin Turbo V8
Max RPM: 6900 RPM Transmission: 7-Speed Dual clutch

 

8. Gumpert Apollo. 0-60 mph time: 2.9 secs

Audi’s motor sport campaigns is so famous and Roland Gumpert, an engineer played a major role in it. He created a car, which is so aerodynamically efficiently and can be driven on the roof of a tunnel. Based in germane in 2004 he founded his own brand company in 2004, Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur GmbH. He released his first car, the Gumpert Apollo, in 2006.

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Gumpert Apollo. 0-60 mph time: 2.9 secs

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 225 mph (362 km/h) 0-60 in 3.0 secs Est. Base Price: $238,00.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 4.2-liter bi-turbo V8
Max RPM: 7900 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic-Manual

 

9. McLaren F1 MP4-12C. 0-60 mph time: 3.1 secs

A car that made its stable mark in automotive history is McLaren F1 and it is more than just a fast car. Due to its impeccable engineering in its time, it was created and it was Designer in name of Gordon Murray, who designed Formula 1 cars for both Brabham and McLaren. When you see its blue print, its quite simple and streamlined.

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McLaren F1 MP4-12C. 0-60 mph time: 3.1 secs

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 240 mph (386 km/h) 0-60 in 3.2 secs Base Price: $970,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: V12 Mid Engine RWD
Max RPM: 7400 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

 

9. Rossion Q1. 0-60 mph time: 3.1 secs

Designed by the car manufacturer in the United States, is first quarter roshan Coupe seats 2 collected in South Africa. Available in a wide range of 17 different colors, this little sports car is only $ 108,000. Before selecting the color of your car, consult your insurance agent because some colors are at risk of theft, and may increase your insurance premium. Is being assembled in South Africa, and we even go out on a limb and say that the fastest car in South Africa.

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Rossion Q1. 0-60 mph time: 3.1 secs

3.1 secs. 450 hp. Base price is $90,700. The Rossion Q1 is a sports car made in the U.S. by 1g Racing/Rossion Automotive. Its design is based on the Noble M400.

 

9. Caterham 7 CSR. 0-60 mph time: 3.1 secs

3.1 seconds. 260 hp. basic prices is approximately $ 71328 (43,800 pounds). CSR is the latest model cars Caterham “. Though it retains the appearance of the “Super seven”, is CSR Caterham amended more heavily.
The seven CSR 260 Caterham 2005 is a sports car, the British high performance.

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Caterham 7 CSR. 0-60 mph time: 3.1 secs

The Caterham seven CSR 260 has a newly designed suspension system and it consists of a double wishbone suspension at the rear which ensures a smooth ride and comfort. It also features a stylish push rod that improves the aerodynamic performance at high speeds.

 

9. Koenigsegg CCXR Edition. 0-60 mph time:3.1 secs

It is an updated version of the successful CC/CCR models and the main reason behind developing this car is to allow their company to enter the world market, particularly the United States. The CCX, which first appeared during the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, is so named because this is an acronym that stands for Competition Coupe X, with the X marking the 10 years since the first CC car was developed in 1996.But the X could have stood for another word: extreme.

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Koenigsegg CCXR Edition. 0-60 mph time:3.1 secs

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 245 mph (395 km/h) 0-60 in 3.2 secs Base Price: $540,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 32-valve DOHC V8
Max RPM: 7000 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

 

10. Ferrari Enzo. 0-60 mph time: 3.14 secs

The most popular and dream car of most people is Ferrari and it always remain top in the list due to many followers and enthusiasts. When the company is in the thought of deciding Enzo, many thoughts came around such as how much it can offer and whether it will be liked or not. And later, the Ferrari Enzo a super car with horse power 650 was named after its founder and developed in 2002 using the technology called formula one.

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Ferrari Enzo. 0-60 mph time: 3.14 secs

Specifications

Top Speed: 217 mph (350 km/h) 0-60 in 3.4 secs Base Price: $644,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 6.0L 48-valveV12
Max RPM: 7800 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual w/ auto shift

World Fastest Cars: Top 10 List 2011-2012

November 21, 2011 in World Top 10 Cars List

Here are the 10 fastest cars available in the market (production models, as opposed to concept cars) measured by tested top speed (theoretical speeds do not count).

1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport:

This is one of the fastest production made road vehicle as an American debut in 2010 and went to the production towards the end of 2010.  At each of the first five times it was sold out at a cost of 2.4 million dollars. This world record editions is replica of the car that clocked 267.9 miles per hour at Volkswagens Ehra-Lessien test tracks in Germany.

bugatti-veyron-super-sport

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.4 secs Base Price: $2,400,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 8.0L W16-Cylinder, 64v DOHC Quad Turbocharger
Max RPM: 6400 RPM Transmission: 7-Speed Dual Clutch direct-shift Auto

2. Hennessey Venom GT:

Hennessey Performance Engineering is top, modified than other engines  and this lead this car towards perfection and the user can experience the best with this ultra sleek super automobile,

On first glance, the Venom GT looks like the Lotus Exige. The Venom is an explosive fusion of British flair and American power. The 2011 Hennessey Venom GT received a make-over.

hennessey-venom-GT

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 260 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds Base Price: $950,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 6.2-liter LS9 V8 Twin Turbo
RPM: 6500 RPM Transmission: Ricardo 6-Speed Manual

2. Koenigsegg Agera R:

The latest import from Sweden, the 2011 Koenigsegg Agera R is no exception and well to say that the Agera R is hot on the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport’s tail clocking in at a blisteringly fast 0-168 mph in just 14.53 seconds. Though it is not yet completely verified, its performance proves that it won’t take much time for it to overtakes Bugatti and claim itself the title of being the world’s fastest supercar.

koenigsegg-agera-R

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 260 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs Base Price: $1,600,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 5.0 liter Twin Turbo V8
Max RPM: 6900 RPM Transmission: 7-Speed Dual clutch

3. SSC Ultimate Aero:

There are numerous ways to define the SSC Ultimate Aero because their used to be a time when it was indeed the ultimate. Known as the world’s fastest car during 2007 to 2010 is also one of the boldest automotive creations ever made.
It is founded by Jerod Shelby and by no means connected to the legendary Carroll Shelby, Jerod somehow managed to create a legend of his own.

SSC-ultimate-aero

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 257.4 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs Base Price: $970,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: SSC Designed V8
Max RPM: 6075 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

4. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo:

The tuner of American cars, particularly the fords is Steve Saleen  and during the 1990s, he developed a concept  and his goal was to make a true American supercar that comes out of American soil. On its release in 2002, it was one of the most technically advanced cars in the world and also the only American street-legal car that packs over 500 horsepower in stock trim.

saleen-S7-twin-turbo

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 248 mph (399 km/h),0-60 in 2.8 secs Base Price: $555,000.00
Maximum Seating: 3 people Engine: Twin Turbo V8
Max RPM: 6300 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

 5. Koenigsegg CCX:

It is an updated version of the successful CC/CCR models and the main reason behind developing this car is to allow their company to enter the world market, particularly the United States. The CCX, which first appeared during the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, is so named because this is an acronym that stands for Competition Coupe X, with the X marking the 10 years since the first CC car was developed in 1996.But the X could have stood for another word: extreme.

koenigsegg-CCX

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 245 mph (395 km/h) 0-60 in 3.2 secs Base Price: $540,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 32-valve DOHC V8
Max RPM: 7000 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

 6. McLaren F1.

A car that made its stable mark in automotive history is McLaren F1 and it is more than just a fast car. Due to its impeccable engineering in its time, it was created and it was Designer in name of Gordon Murray, who designed Formula 1 cars for both Brabham and McLaren. When you see its blue print, its quite simple and streamlined.

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Specifications

Maximum Speed: 240 mph (386 km/h) 0-60 in 3.2 secs Base Price: $970,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: V12 Mid Engine RWD
Max RPM: 7400 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

7. Gumpert Apollo:

Audi’s motor sport campaigns is so famous and Roland Gumpert, an engineer played a major role in it.  He created a car, which is so aerodynamically efficient and can be driven on the roof of a tunnel. Based in germane in 2004 he founded his own brand company in 2004, Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur GmbH. He released his first car, the Gumpert Apollo, in 2006.

gumpert-apollo

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 225 mph (362 km/h) 0-60 in 3.0 secs Est. Base Price: $238,00.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 4.2-liter bi-turbo V8
Max RPM: 7900 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic-Manual

8. Noble M600:

Due to lengthy time the noble m 600 received dis repute before it was released. Its first edition do not follow the trend of super cars due to its futuristic or noticeable looks and it was the only super car to receive such response and its simple design proved people’s simplicity as trendy and its gained more respect towards many car lovers.

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Specifications

Top Speed: 225 mph (1609 km/h) 0-60 in 3.7 secs Base Price: $324,680.00(£200,000)
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: Yamaha 4.4-liter Twin Turbo V8
Max RPM: 6800 RPM Transmission: Graziano 6-Speed Manual

9. Lamborghini Aventador:

Whenever one hears about sports car or super cars, the excitement and pleasure does not stop and due to this excitement, still many companies like Ferrari and Porsche are in the list of top super cars. As like super cars and sports car, the hyper cars have entered the scene and it is the new show stopper. In the year 2012, Lamborghini is going to launch yet another hyper car called lamborghini Aventador LP-700-4.

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Specifications

Best Speed: 217 mph (349 km/h) 0-60 in 2.9 secs Est. Price: $379,700.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 6.5L V12
Max RPM: 6200 RPM Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic-Manual

9. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster:

It is the Italian super car that relies on the power plant manufacturing of Mercedes benz has  designed and released a brand new car called roadster Zonda R version.  As like its coupe sister, the Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster received good response and well accepted in the market. It was sold at 1.3 million euro price and only 5 units were produced and it is named after the modenes atelier.

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Specifications

Top Speed: 217 mph (349 km/h) 0-60 in 3.4 secs Base Price: $1,850,000.00 (Euro 1.3 million)
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: Mercedes Benz AMG Turbo V12
Max RPM: 6150 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Cima Robotized

9. Ferrari Enzo:

The most popular and dream car of most of the people is Ferrari and it has always remained top in the list due to many followers and enthusiasts.  When the company was thinking about Enzo, many thoughts came around such as how much it can offer  and whether it will be liked or not. And later, the Ferrari Enzo a super car with horse power 650 was named after its founder and developed in 2002 using the technology called formula one.

ferrari-enzo

Specifications

Top Speed: 217 mph (350 km/h) 0-60 in 3.4 secs Base Price: $644,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: 6.0L 48-valveV12
Max RPM: 7800 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual w/ auto shift

9. Jaguar XJ220:

Jaguar Xj -220, one of the mid engine cars produced by jaguar stands in the list and all the credit goes to jim randle, its creator. He dreamt to design a super car for Christmas and his constant enthusiasm motivated him and also his colleagues and they formed a Saturday club mainly to work on this project. When engineers of the giant car company at whitley discovered the project, the passion towards it increased and as a result, this car was wheeled out and showed at the bingham motor show as the official concept car of jaguars.

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Specifications

Maximum Speed: 217 mph (350 km/h) 0-60 in 3.8 secs Est. Market Price: $650,000.00/345,000 Euros
Maximum Seating: 4 people Engine: Twin Turbo V12
Max RPM: 7200 RPM Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

10. Ascari A10:

Due to more craze in cars, more numbers of super cars are been producing almost every year by famous car giants in the word.  Due to this, the competetion has become more interesting due to the launch of more super cars. Ascari the British manufacturer produced the super car called Ascari A10 during  10 anniversary in their industry. It is the third road car that has been produced in banbury, England and the first two are KZ1 and Ecosse. Even former designer of F1 has penned this road car as the third road car

ascari-A10

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 220 mph (354 km/h) 0-60 in 2.8 secs Base Price: $650,000.00
Maximum Seating: 4 people Engine: V8
Max RPM: 7500 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

10. Pagani Zonda F:

It is one of the cars that have been introduced during super cars world at the Geneva auto show in 2005 to its followers. It has been designed with advanced technology through brilliant craftsmen with custom built in parts. Till date, it is one of the best fastest cars ever produced and due to its built of  carbon fiber, it has been recognized for Zonda F and it has proven worth.

pagani-zonda-F

Specifications

Top Speed: 214 mph (345 km/h) 0-60 in 3.5 secs. Base Price: $667,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people Engine: Mercedes-Benz AMG 48-valve V12
Max RPM: 6150 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Toyota looks into the expectations with Green at Tokyo Motor Show 2011

November 17, 2011 in Auto News, New Cars, Tokyo Motor Show

In order to support their place as the world’s greenest brand, Toyota Motor Corporation has showcased their short, middle and long term strategy for green cars in Tokyo Motor Show 2011.  To make its vision considering the expectations, Toyota Motor Corporation has showcased their plans for the prospect based on the Toyota iQ. The world first showing of the FT-EV III (Future Toyota – Electric Vehicle is a car based on the iQ is a four seated electric car intended for short commutes of a small above100 kilometers on a completely charged battery in the Japanese JC08 test cycle.

As for a footstep ahead in clean, green competence, the Toyota FCV – R (Fuel Cell Vehicle – Reality and Revolution) idea will be a realistic family sized hydrogen fuelled car with 4.7 meters in length. With the fuel cell unit situated cleverly beneath the particularly designed body shell, the vehicle can contain up to four passengers and space for huge luggage. The fuel cell stack, with a 70 MPa high pressure hydrogen tank has been enhanced to give a cruising distance of just about 680 kilometers.

In the long term planning, Toyota strategy to take out through Fun Vehicle interactive internet concept, where public, cars and society are linked. For India, the thought of electric vehicles and fuel cell technology is still a little left; though, it would be Toyota’s vision effort taking shape when it comes to being the cleanest manufacturer transversely the globe.

Bugatti to Launch three Grand Sport Middle East Editions

November 14, 2011 in expensive cars, Luxurious cars, Motor Show, Unveiled Cars

Bugatti has decided to honor the middle east market with three Grand Sport Models for the Veyron. These three models come in three different colors and were revealed at the 2011 Dubai Motor Show.

The first Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Middle East Edition features a bright yellow body with black carbon insertions and tinted wheels. Its interior features seats in yellow with black stitching and a black carbon console. Its dashboard, steering wheel, and gearshift are all encased in black leather with yellow stitching. This Yellow Veyron Grand Sport is available at 1.58 million euros.

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The second Grand Sport’s exterior features a blue carbon framed in polished, anodized aluminium. Its wheels are highlighted with aluminum polished and Diamond Cut two-tone finish with aluminium insertions on the front grille. Its interior features an excellent combination of tangerine leather with dark blue Indigo leather or exposed blue carbon fiber. This model is priced at 1.74 million euro.

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The final edition’s exterior is available with a green carbon fiber combined and its rims, rear-view mirrors, and the EB-logo features polished aluminium. The interior also features green and silver. This model is also priced at 1.74 million euro.

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Among these the yellow and black version attracted a lot of spectators.

Bus and car crash after climber’s faint in near Harbor Bridge drama

November 9, 2011 in Car Accidents, Offbeat News

Four people were taken to the hospital after an accident on the Sydney Harbor Bridge; only minutes after two people passed out climbing the bridge.

The accident between a bus carrying 20 forest people and a car closed two southbound lanes today after noon.

Only three people in the car were taken to the Royal North Shore Hospital in stable condition and one bus passenger was taken to St Vincent Hospital.

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Harbor Bridge Car and Bus Crash

All South lanes are now open, but a spokesman for the Transportation Management Center said traffic was still heavy. Early today, seventh lane of the bridge was closed for an hour when two people fainted twice while climbing the bridge. Paramedics climbed the bridge to check the condition under went by a woman, 61, who fainted about 11. 30 AM. An Ambulance NSW spokeswoman told that she did not want to be taken to the hospital.

Southbound bus lane was only half an hour earlier. It was closed so paramedics could deal with the 19-year-old man, who saves it at the top of the bridge. When paramedics arrived at the teenager, he was conscious and walked over the bridge itself. He was taken to Sydney Hospital in a stable condition. Bridge Climb’s told that the temperature at the bridge peak at 11.55AM has reached to 22.6 degrees.

The Bureau of Meteorology has recorded a temperature of about 23.5 degrees at the same time intended for Sydney Harbor. A Sydney Harbor Bridge Climb spokeswoman declined to remark, quoting privacy concerns.

Today’s emergency incidents follow a series that have plagued the bridge during the week.

On Sunday, a bridge lane closed for one hour after an elderly British man and a young woman who fainted during a book promotion.