World Fastest Cars: Top 10 List 2011-2012

November 21, 2011 in World Top 10 Cars List

Here are the 10 fastest cars available on 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 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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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 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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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:

he 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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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:

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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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 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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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.

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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 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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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 simplicity is 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 do not stop soon 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 launched yet another hyper car called lamborghini Aventador LP-700-4.

lamborghini-aventador

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 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.

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 got inspired and they form a Saturday club mainly to work on this project. When the giant car company engineers 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.

jaguar-XJ220

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 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

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.

2012-bugatti-veyron-sport-edition-green

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 pass out doing the bridge climb.
The accident between lines coach bus carrying 20 forest people and car closed two southbound lanes just after noon today.

Only three people in the car were taken to near the place Royal North Shore Hospital in stable condition and one passenger bus 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. Earlier today, seventh lane of the bridge was closed in an hour when two people do fainted twice the Bridge Climb. Paramedics climbed bridge to check under the condition of woman, 61, who fainted about 11. 30 AM. An Ambulance NSW spokeswoman told that she did not want to be taken to 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 23.5 degrees about that 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.

Concepts of 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

November 7, 2011 in Auto News, Frankfurt Motor Show, Motor Show

Jaguar C-X16

Jaguar C-X is a sports car-inspired hybrid F1. The concept features a 3.0 liter V6 supercharged engine with performance electric motor taking direct influence popular kinetic energy recovery system (KERS), as seen in the formula. Jaguar hopes that this hybrid technology will increase fuel efficiency while reducing carbon emissions, without sacrificing performance.

Jaguar-C-X16

In addition to the optional push to Pass’kers button, connect the internal shape of the Jaguar’s self and View was developed with the BlackBerry. However, it’s still a few phones which display a user interface device in the Central touch screen is compatible with the configuration system.

Styling wise, C-X 16 Jaguar features rounded trapezoidal grille/signature, and hinged side rear Windows, turn back to the e types over the years.

Although the maximum speed of the electric motor alone is only 50 mph, the 16 C can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.4 seconds on his way to a top speed of 186 mph when powered by gasoline. All elegant and powerful C-X16 attributes point to a promising hybrid future for Jaguar.

Land Rover DC100

Land Rover Defender as a tall order, instead of an iconic vehicle; However, the concept of DC100. just do it With a history dated back to Series 1 1948 Land Rover Defender prefer a limousine, and thanks to the robust design basic yet uncompromising sound components. However, the most recent technology and 21st century DC100 Defender materials with modern design. Nevertheless, as a design team led by Gerry McGovern is the ultimate utilitarian four-wheel drive vehicle Defender has been careful to maintain the State’s in.

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Land Rover DC100

DC100 is highly advanced features include the extension of the Land Rover terrain response programmer, which includes the front mounted high definition cameras and intelligent terrain mapping system, the creation of the 3D virtualization on the ground before him. Other additions include a system based on Sonar to estimate the depth of the water, electro mechanical spiked tyres and telemetry communication system.

Both DC100 Sport will be powered by a 2.0 liter four variations of-cylinder engine with Land Rover eager to keep fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to a minimum. Both concepts could replace the legendary Defender as soon as 2015.

Mercedes-Benz F125

Mercedes-Benz, the F125 Is Vision in the future or 2025 specific. This outlandish concept combines hydrogen fuel cells, and the plug-in hybrid system for zero emission motoring. This in particular affects the vehicle mileage in the region, however, the problem with electric cars in General, such as tanks, basket structure integrated save 7.5 kg of hydrogen, enough to take a staggering 620 miles.

F125! The effect of each wheel, used by four uninterrupted power directly to the sls amg to drive e-cell is a technology that super car. Performance prediction of a shorter duration of five seconds, 0-62 mph is comparable over time.

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Meguiars Car Crazy

While the design of the F125! Cannot be everyone the taste, the gull-wing doors and sweeping concept the roof line combines classic Mercedes styling with futuristic sedan interpretations.

If Benz-Mercedes ambitious predictions prove to be correct, we might have a luxurious and affordable without automobile emissions in the not too distant future.

Meguiars carrying World’s Top Nine Show Cars to SEMA

October 19, 2011 in Auto News, New Cars, Sema Motor Show

Meguiar’s sending nine of the top of the world show cars from around the world to show SEMA this year is the first ever Car Crazy showcase vehicle. These nine cars together with the owners will come from all over the world and in front of the display and centre right outside room, next to the stage of Meguiar’s car Crazy TV. All week long, both vehicles and their owners will be a major attraction of the SEMA show this year.

Every vehicle is carefully chosen to ensure that representing his country with pride. Only a few vehicles, which entitled the Meguiar’s car crazy international vehicle showcase include the 1953 Ford truck F100 from Costa Rica, (pictured), the 1981 VW Golf Mk1 in the United Kingdom, 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Custom from Mexico, 2000 Toyota Celica in China, and the 1978 XC Falcon GS Hardtop to Ford (figures) from all the way to Australia.

Before taking a trip to Las Vegas while cars make pit stop during October Automotive Museum in Southern California Marconi for private shows for visitors a month …

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Australian Falcon To SEMA

 

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Meguiar's Car Crazy To SEMA

 

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Costa Rica Ford To SEMA

 

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Canada Show Car To SEMA

 

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Black Meguiars Show Car to SEMA