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Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Pink Autocar Modifications
Double Car Auto Modifications
Saturday, August 29, 2009
BMW Chrome Modification
BMW specifications: a standard machine, chrome body of the car, usually but elegant design.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Costumes Loud Car
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Modifications Chrome Bugati Veyrom
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
High cost for Ferrari
Lucky millionaires out there can now upgrade their "basic" Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano to HGTE-spec, by buying a tuning kit which has a starting price of £19,703. You can actually buy a whole (old) Ferrari for that.
Ferrari 288 GTOs Gather At Monterey
And a whole slew of them gather together at this year’s Monterey Historics.
To call a car a GTO is throwing down a mechanical gauntlet, especially if the company doing so is Ferrari. Saying that your car is the measure of one of the greatest sports racers of all time is a helluva thing to say. The 288 GTO was just such a boast, and although it never turned a wheel in anger (at least sanctioned by the factory), it WAS intended to race and win. Back in the mid-80s, there was growing manufacturer fascination with a group of race cars, rally cars actually, known collectively as Group B. It went from homologated specials like Renault R5 Turbos to things like Peugeot 205s and Lancia Delta S4s and pretty soon people like Porsche (with there 959) and Ferrari (with the 288 GTO) were interested.
But before all of this could get properly going, a bunch of spectators were killed at the Rally Portugal, and then Henri Toivonen turned his Delta S4 into a crumpled flaming ball in Tour de Corse and the FIA said “Basta!”, and that was that.
The 959 was modified to race (and win) in the Dakar, and the 288 GTO went on to be one hell of road car, although a handful to drive. This was back in the days before “mash-it-and-point-it” traction control, and from the friends I have that own 288s, these things are a real handful, especially in the wet. Although somewhat mitigated, there is, apparently, still turbo lag in there, and the car can go from 200+ horses to 500+ in the blink of an eye … say mid corner … at night … in the rain.
Ferrari's latest the 458 has 570bhp
There are two things that Italy does better than anyone else: outrageous politicians and sports cars.
And while old Silvio has been up to his tricks, Ferrari has been busy building a fabulous new mid-engined sports car to replace the F430, itself a bit of a stunner.
The new car is called the 458 Italia. From the first bit of the name we can deduce that it's powered by a 4.5-litre eight-cylinder engine.
The new engine is direct-injection and has a whopping 570bhp at a screaming 9,000rpm.
It's more powerful than the F430 engine yet it is cleaner and more economical, not that economy is going to bother an owner that much.
What is important is driving slowly past nightclubs and attracting attention by blipping the throttle.
Many car companies claim to learn lots from racing and include the lessons in their road cars. Often it's just marketing talk but with Ferrari it's believable.
The Italia is full of hi-tech gizmos. For starters it has a seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox that changes gear faster than a blink, an electronically controlled differential and something called F1-Trac - a traction-control system that maximises acceleration out of corners without the risk of you flying off into a field.
The major controls are mounted on the steering wheel and by major we don't mean the stereo controls. Ferrari gives you a host of buttons to press that change the traction-control settings, throttle response and lots more. Just like on Raikkonen's F1 Ferrari racer.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Driving the Ferrari California
As we pulled up to the historical gates of that famous red brick building in downtown Maranello, I felt the excitement begin to ravish through my body. But this was no ordinary excitement, mind you. It started in my toes and found its way through my extremities like warm cognac being gently poured through my veins, until it gathered enough momentum and intensity, eventually filling my chest and finding its way up my neck before exploding inside my head. I never knew you could feel like that with your clothes on. I almost lit up a cigarette right after. And I don’t even smoke.
It is one thing to come to such hallowed grounds to drive a Ferrari – we’ve done this more than a couple of times before and believe me, so long as your body temperature is above twelve degrees, it doesn’t get any less exciting – but this? This is no ordinary Ferrari. It is arguably the company’s most ground breaking model, if not their most controversial one, and it has the loyalists hopping mad.
Aside from being the very first Ferrari with an electronic retractable roof, they demand to know why the engine is in the front, especially that it is “only” a V8. They also want someone to explain how it can have the power of a third world dictator, but the manners of Kofi Annan. And they want to know who’s idea it was to give it some decent luggage room.
They call it the California; but is it a Ferrari?
First up, before even tackling that question, we need to agree on what a Ferrari is. It needs to be fast. Check. It needs style. Check. It must handle like woman scorned. Ummm, we’re going to have problems here... You see, first impressions of the California is that it is incredibly easy to drive. Too easy, in fact. And there lies the problem. Most Ferrari owners want to feel like a member of some exclusive little club that not everyone is qualified to join, and having a Ferrari that is as civilized to drive in traffic as a Fiat Punto doesn’t sit well them – its almost as if Ferrari has broken the sacred rule and allowed a girl into their little boys club.
Having said that, there were those who were opposed to sliced bread, too. Several decades later, I think we can all agree that it is the way to go. Gnawing off bits of your finger just to make a sandwich doesn’t make the experience any purer. Same goes with the California. Being easier to drive only means you can now drive it harder, and I have to say that the all-new double clutch, seven speed sequential gearbox is insane. It doesn’t matter what anyone tells you, this is awesome. If you hear any negative reactions about it, I guarantee you it is coming from those who haven’t figured out how to build one yet, and will hide behind the “purity” curtain.
It is so good in fact that the gearbox alone can probably take full credit for the California being able to match the acceleration of the 430 despite being 628 pounds heavier and 30 PS less powerful than its mid-engined sibling. To call it perfect would only dilute the word. Then there’s the all-new direct injection petrol engine; aside from being the greenest Ferrari ever built, the engineers have managed to bring the fuel consumption down and the power curve up, making 75% of its torque available as early as 2,500rpm, and delivering the outstanding balance by 5,000rpm.
Dreaming of a Ferrari? Here is the answer
Australia's Supercar Club, which makes luxury cars available to a pool of members, is drawing new clients every month who would rather borrow an Aston Martin or a Lamborghini on the weekend to release their inner James Bond than own one.
"I joined the club so that I could enjoy the benefits of the cars without the expenditure," said Rod Spencer, an IT consultant from Melbourne.
Luxury car clubs have become a popular alternative to the costly hobby of owning, insuring and maintaining high-priced hot wheels, giving car enthusiasts easy access to the keys of dozens of exotic cars.
Amid the financial crisis, sales of luxury cars have fallen sharply with Lamborghini, Bentley and Maserati this year reporting sales down more than half from a year ago in the United States alone. Sales for Ferrari and Porsche are down 30 percent.
This fall-off in luxury car sales has been a boost for clubs like Australia's Supercar Club which has sought to take advantage of this surge in interest by launching new ways to attract members seeking an auto adrenaline rush.
Ferrari 599
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Video 2009 Lamborghini vs Ferrari Drag Race
Car Racing
- 2.6 - 1994 Dauer 962 LEMANS
- 2.7 - 2000 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Concept
- 2.7 - 2000 Dodge Hennessey Viper Venom 800TT
- 2.7-1999 Leblanc Caroline
- 2.7 - 1993 Dauer 962 Le Mans
- 2.8-1996 Renault Espace F1
- 2.9 - 1991 Audi Avus Quattro
- 2.9-1997 Callaway C7 Corvette
- 2.9 - 1997 Dodge Viper GTS-R
- 3.0 - 2003 Bugatti 16 / 4 Veyron
- 3.1 - 2006 Mosler
- 3.1 - 1995 Ford GT-90
- 3.1 - 1993 Jaguar XJR-15
- 3.1 - 1998 Koenigsegg CC
- 3.1-1991 Lotec C10003
- 1-1991 mclaren F1
- 3.1 - 1995 Yamaha OX99-11
- 3.2 - 2002 Koenigsegg CC 8S
- 3.2 - 1992 Bugatti EB110 SS
- 3.2 - 1996 Quadraduce
- 3.3-1997 mclaren F1
- 3.3 - 2001 Saleen S7
- 3.3 - 1987 Vector Avtech WX3
- 3.4 - 1992 Bugatti EB110 GT
- 3.4 - 1985 Koenig Competition Evolution
- 3.4 - 1994 Schuppan 962CR
- 3.4 - 1987 Westfield SEI
- 3.4 - 1997 Dodge Viper Venom 600 GTS
- 3.5 - 2002 Pagani Zonda C12-S 7.3
- 3.5 - 2002 Ferrari enzo
- 3.6 - 2002 Lamborghini Murcielago
- 3.6 - 2003 Ferrari enzo
- 3.6 - 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
- 3.6 - 1997 Porsche 911 GT1
- 3.6-1987 Porsche 959
- 3.6-1997 Porsche Ruf CTR-2
- 3.7 - 1991 BMW Nazca C2
- 3.7 - 1996 Ferrari F 50
- 3.7 - 1994 Lamborghini Diablo SE30 JotA
- 3.7 - 1996 Porsche 911 GT2
- 3.8 - 2003 Dodge Viper srt-10
- 3.8 - 2000 Porsche 911 Turbo
- 3.8 - 1997 Campagna T-Rex
- 3.8 - 1992 Jaguar XJ220
- 3.8 - 1996 Lamborghini Diablo SV
- 3.8 - 1998 Lotus GT1
- Spyder 3,8-1994 Policy
- 3.9 - 2006 Dodge Viper
- 3.9 - 2001 B. Engineering Edonis
- 3.9 - 2003 Viper SRT/10
- 3.9 - 1987 Ferrari F 40, 4.0 - 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- 4.0 - 2000 Dodge Viper ACR coupe
- 4.0 - 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
- 4.0 - 2003 Porsche 911 GT2
- 4.0 - 1993 Lamborghini Diablo SE30
- 4.1 - 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta
- 4.1 - 1990 BMW Nazca M12
- 4.1 - 1993 Lamborghini Diablo VT
- 4.1 - 1996 Lamborghini Diablo roadster
- 4.2 - 2000 BMW Z8
- 4.2 - 2000 Ferrari 360 Modena
- 4.2 - 2002 Ferrari 575 M Maranello
- 4.2 - 1994 TVR Cerbera
- 4,2-1985 Vector W8 Twin Turbo
- 4.3 - 2003 Porsche 911 GT3
- 4.3 - 1996 Bugatti EB112
- 4.4 - 2002 Aston Martin vanquish
- 4.4 - 2002 Lotus Esprit V8
- 4,4-1988 Cizeta Moroder V16T
- 4.4 - 1997 Dodge Viper GTS
- 4.4 - 1997 Gillet Vertigo
- 4,4-1996 Mega Monte Carlo
- 4.4 - 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo
- 4.4-1996 ghost R42
- 4.4 - 1990 TVR Griffith
- 4.4 - 1996 Vector Aeromotive M12
- 4.5 - 2003 z06 Corvette
- 4.6 - 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10
- 4.6 - 1994 Ferrari F 512 M
- 4.6 - 1996 Ferrari F 355 GTS
- 4.6 - 1996 Ferrari F 355 Spider
- 4.6 - 1982 Lamborghini Countach
- 4.7 - 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL600
- 4.7 - 1992 Aston Martin Vantage
- 4.7 - 1996 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
- 4.7 - 1997 Ferrari 550 M Maranello
- 4.7-1985 Isdera Commendatore
- 4.7 - 1996 Lotus Esprit S4S
- 4.7-1997 Rinspeed Mono Ego
- 4.8 - 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5
- 4.8 - 1996 Lotus Esprit V8
- 4.8 - 1997 Panoz roadster
- 4.9 - 2002 Acura NSX
- 4.9-1994 Chaterham Seven HPC
- 4.9-1989 De Tomaso Guara
- 4.9 - 1996 Ferrari F 355 Berlinetta
- 4.9 - 1996 Ford Mustang Saleen S351
- 4.9 - 1997 Italdesign Scighera.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Ferrari 458 Italia Spotted on the Road
Following the official release of pictures and information of the brand-spanking new Ferrari 458 Italia, the first on-the-road picture has appeared! It has a high-contrast black and white covering to obscure the design lines to save some surprise for the upcoming international motor show in Frankfurt (which is officially confirmed btw).
The 458 replaces the outgoing F430. Details regarding the 458 include the fact that it has a 4.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 that pumps out 570hp, it is run by a new 7-speed double-clutch transmission and goes from zero to 60 in 3.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 202mph.
Aerodynamic advances include small aero-elastic winglets and a rear diffuser for downforce. The dry weight is 3042 lbs and it boasts a 42/58 weight distribution.