The Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari introduced specifically designed for client model, which is called P540 Superfast Aperta. The car is based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, is designed by Pininfarina and is assembled in Maranello. The proud owner of a unique vehicle says Edward Lawson, the son of the inventor of the cable, John Lawson. The idea for the birth of modern vehicle is from a film called “Toby Dammit”, who participated in the golden Ferrari 250GT NART Spyder from 1968. From initial sketches to fully complete the Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta have passed 14 months. According to the Italians, they put a lot of work to reinforce the chassis, since the roof was cut, but the weight is increased by only 20 kilograms. Thanks to the use of composite materials. Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta standard rely on the 6.0-liter V12 engine 599 GTB Fiorano, which is a power 620 h.p. at 7 600 rev/min. but its maximum torque of 608 Nm achieved. at 5 600 rev/min. Ferrari make no mention of whether the modifications have led to a change in the dynamic characteristics of the cars or they have remained the same as in the 599 GTB Fiorano (acceleration from 0-100 km/h for only 3.7 sec and a maximum speed of 230 kilometers per hour).
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In addition to its sports package for Mercedes E 63 AMG, German tuning company Brabus present the exhibition in Essen and the most powerful SL-Class ever created, which is called SV12 R Roadster. Tuning of professionals in the elaboration of the brand Mercedes cars they used for their development 5.5-liter V12 engine, but had increased its volume of 6.3 liters. Result is achieved by power 750 h.p. at 5 500ob/min. and have 1 maximum torque 354 Nm available in more 2 100 rev/min. We remind you that Brabus fitted with exactly the same unit and extreme adjustments to its S-Class and E-Class, which are presented in Frankfurt. With this engine, tuned Mercedes SL accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 4 sec., 0-200 kilometers per hour for 10.5 sec and 0-300 kilometers per hour for 29.5 sec but its maximum speed is limited to 350 kilometers per hour, for security reasons. External Brabus SV12 R Roadster differs from the standard SL-Class in the form of armor as the front lights with integrated LED lights, and black strips on the radiator grille emblem, new exhaust system and lightweight wheels Monoblock.
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Two months after the race showed a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, the German company revealed another version of the model, called the 911 GT3 R and designed to meet the requirements for participation in the GT3 series of FIA. Sports coupe is equipped with 4.0-liter engine boxer with 480 h.p. power that was developed based on the 3.8-liter unit used by the 911 GT3 RS. Drive is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed transmission secventional. The weight of the Porsche 911 GT3 R is only 1 200 kilograms, which is exactly like the 911 GT3 Cup with 170 kilograms less than that of the 911 GT3 RS, but still competitive new version is more agile and faster than the first, thanks to greater 30 h.p. might. 911 GT3 R can also boast with extended wheel arches, improved ABS and traction control, and “e-gas” function of the accelerator pedal, facilitating control of the car from beginners and conversion into a suitable vehicle for young car lovers sports.
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About a year ago the company showed its super-car Zenvo ST1, whose development was started back in 2004th. Danes yesterday revealed more details about the model, it is already clear that it will be produced only 15 units and the price of each of them is 850 000. Although Zenvo ST1 is extremely expensive and boasts enviable sporting qualities, according to its creators, he very well may be used for daily driving. Assembly of each specimen will be done manually, most parts will be produced by Danish companies. Zenvo ST1 is driven by a 7.0-liter V8 engine of the Corvette Z06, which is combined with six-speed manual transmission and has received a lot of improvements that have led to an increase in its power to 1 104 h.p. and increase its maximum torque of 1 429 Nm. Due to the immense power and relatively low weight of 1 376кг., The super-car is fired from 0-100 km/h less than 3 sec. Zenvo ST1 can certainly pass the limit of 400 kilometers per hour, but for security reasons, the Danes have put an electronic limiter to 373 kilometers per hour. Zenvo ST1 can move with both petrol and with bio-ethanol E85 and for the convenience of our residents are provided satellite navigation, multimedia system, air conditioning and other extras.
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The German company Porsche has developed a new version of the Boxster, which received the name Spyder. The car will debut at the world exhibition in Los Angeles in December, while sales in Germany will start in February with a starting price of 63 404 EUR. Porsche Boxster Spyder is the lightest model in the product range of brand whose weight is only 1 275 kg. It is achieved through lightweight construction and lack of a mechanism for retracting the soft roof that folds manually and using the manufacture of composite parts. In comparison with the versions of the coupe and cabriolet models, Boxster Spyder is distinguished by new bumpers, larger rear spoiler and rear of the structure changed over the unit. The car can also boast a new adaptive suspension and a lower center of gravity located, which is improved stability on the road. The engine of the Porsche Boxster Spyder is a 3.4-liter, as the Boxster S, but its power was increased by 10 h.p. to 320 h.p.
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The “M” division of the German company BMW has revealed the first pictures and official information about the most powerful M3, which the Bavarians have ever produced. The car will be placed on the German market in spring, the price will be 115 000. BMW M3 GTS has everything necessary for a competitive car, but at the same time complying with traffic and road standard and is licensed for use on them. The car relies on a standard V8 engine of the BMW M3, but its business volume has increased from 4.0 of 4.4 liters, which led up to a capacity of around 450 h.p. The unit is combined with a slightly modified version of 7-stage dual-clutch transmission with a BMW. M3 GTS boasts extremely low weight of 1 490 kg, Which is 190 kg goals. lower than the standard BMW M3. It is achieved through the use of lightweight components, including carbon fiber roof and seating as the rear seats are removed. As with any specific model of BMW M3 GTS and no shortage of innovative solutions.
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Like it was yesterday the time when the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti appears, but it has been five years – and it’s time to change the typical, traditional mid-life cycle of a model. So far, developments will be mostly around the front of the car – the focus will be on a sharp and modern lines. However, you can expect, and possibly more environmentally friendly drive system. And while previously allegedly working on a facelift of the model, the perceived “test mule” indicates something different. Indeed, key features such as extended hood, new details on the hood and new exhausts formation suggest that the video model is much more than just a facelift. It is believed that the new model Ferrari will appear until 2011, but before that can be presented and possible variant of V12 unit. The new engine should reduce CO2 emissions by 40% compared with current version, which will help to achieve domestic objectives Ferrari – reducing the total CO2 emissions by 40% by 2012. If the message proves to be true, then the new Scaglietti should return fuel consumption of 12.3 l/100 km. In this model, the cost is estimated at 20.5 l/100 km. Otherwise you can expect bigger and aggressive air intakes, as well as details around the front grille borrowed from the style of California.
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Founded in 1919. engineering and design firm Zagato has worked in the past with most Italian brands, including Ferrari. On the occasion of its 90 anniversary, the company has created a special model, namely, in cooperation with the Maranello-based manufacturer of sports cars. Within the new joint project between the two companies, Ferrari found 5 copies of the model 550 Barchetta, produced in the period 1996-2001. And have them available to the Zagato, as they have previously removed all “unnecessary” elements. Design Studio is a development called the Ferrari 550 GTZ, as yet no mention of what are its technical characteristics and dynamic performance. Note that the standard Ferrari 550 Barchetta has a 5.5-liter V12 engine with a power 492 h.p., allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 4.2 sec and develop 320 kilometers per hour
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Texas tuning specialist Arturo Alonso and his team Gullwing America have created a unique new project revealed to both the form of computer graphics. It comes to Mercedes Benz SLS Panamericana, which makes the new SLS looks much more like its legendary predecessor classic Gullwing 300SL. This is not the first time that Alonso looks to the past and the traditions. GW America created a previously optimized version of the Gullwing with 5.5-liter V8 engine and power of 370 hp. Like his previous project, SLS Panamericana has specific hybrid panels to the body. This time the Americans have opted for aluminum and carbon fiber for both material which can be made seven different components of the body. There are also chrome. And not that the car does not look good, but probably would have been even better if he had a little more chrome accents on the grille, as in their previous project.

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Mercedes-Benz introduced a new sport package for the hot C63 AMG, which has received name and Performance Package Plus includes both cosmetic and mechanical improvements. Mercedes engineers have increased the power of the 6.2-liter V8 engine 30 h.p. 487 h.p. by approaching to the C63 AMG DTM version (500 h.p.) model. This is achieved by reprogramming the software, wrought iron pistons, borrowed from SLS, new connecting rods and lighter crankshafts, the weight of the unit was reduced by 3 kilograms. C63 AMG with Performance Package Plus is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 4.4 sec and 0-200 kilometers per hour for 13.9 sec, which is respectively 0.1 and 1.2 sec faster than the standard car. Limitation of maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour is not removed. In addition to increased engine power, sports package includes a high-performance braking system for more reliable braking, carbon fiber front lip spoiler and rear, improving stability of the car and clad in nappa leather and Alcantara steering wheel.
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