Saturday, June 26, 2010

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

The new Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in an astonishing 3.7 seconds and boasts a top speed in excess of 330 km/h. However, it is still the new model's uniquely innovative content that guarantees superior driving pleasure, handling and sportiness.

Fiorano after the circuit Ferrari uses to hone the performance of its track and road cars; GTB as in Gran Turismo Berlinetta after the most famous Ferrari berlinettas ever built; and 599 to reflect the displacement of its V12 engine divided by 10. The stunning new all-aluminium two-seater that Ferrari unveiled at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show is summed up rather succinctly by its own name and delivers everything that this promises. The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, in fact, sets a new benchmark of excellence in the sports car world.

This new model was designed with several specific objectives in mind: to surpass the intense driving pleasure of such renowned models as the Ferrari F40, to guarantee stunning performance courtesy of its highly innovative content and technology transfers from the F1 single-seaters, and to deliver superior standards of roominess, comfort, ergonomics and safety. The result is the absolute pinnacle of achievement in terms of thoroughbred Ferrari sportiness and technology.

THE MUSIC OF THE V12 CREATED FOR THE ENZO

The technical specification of the engine speaks for itself: 5999 cm3 displacement, a specific power output of 103 hp/litre (a first for a naturally aspirated production engine of this displacement).

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

Ferrari 599 GTO

The new Ferrari 599 GTO is an extreme V12 berlinetta developed to a specific performance-oriented brief. The Ferrari 599 GTO is, in fact, the company's fastest ever road car. It is an exclusive limited edition special which, in true Ferrari tradition, is a completely new concept, albeit inspired by a production car. In fact the Ferrari 599 GTO is based on the 599XX, the advanced experimental track car, and can be considered almost a road-going version.

The Ferrari 599 GTO is reserved for just 599 clients who seek the maximum expression of high-performance driving. The Ferrari 599 GTO benefits directly from the technological transfer from racing and set a record lap time at Fiorano in 1'24".

The Fiorano lap time provides just one indication of the potential of this car. Just as significant are the technical specifications - 670 hp in a 1495kg car represents a weight-to-power ratio of just 2.23 kg/hp, and ensures a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 3.35" as well as a top speed of over 335 km/h.

Fundamental to the GTO's performance is the innovative approach to chassis development which, for the first time on a production car, saw the integration between a handling set-up tuned for a level of responsiveness that is close to the limit and highly sophisticated electronic controls. The result is the almost complete absence of understeer and a truly communicative chassis.

As is Ferrari's policy, every new Ferrari features new solutions for a road car. Thus the Ferrari 599 GTO is equipped with the latest, second-generation carbon-ceramic brakes which are lighter and offer better performance, new aerodynamic innovations, such as the wheel doughnuts which increase aerodynamic efficiency as well as improve brake cooling, and the Supersport tyres developed by Michelin include a wider front tyre for greater roadholding. The driver-car interface is also new with the adoption of the Virtual Race Engineer (VRE) which provides the driver with instantaneous information on performance.

Ferrari  599 GTO
Ferrari 599 GTO

Ferrari 458 Italia

While it's true that every Ferrari is innovative by definition, it's equally true that in the course of the Prancing Horse's history, certain cars have marked a genuine departure from the current range. This is very much the case with the Ferrari 458 Italia, which is a massive leap forward from the company's previous mid-rear engined sports cars.

The new model is a synthesis of style, creative flair, passion and cutting-edge technology, characteristics for which Italy as a nation is well-known. For this reason Ferrari chose to add the name of its homeland to the traditional figure representing the displacement and number of cylinders.

The Ferrari 458 Italia is a completely new car from every point of view: engine, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics, just to name a few.

A two-seater berlinetta, the Ferrari 458 Italia, as is now traditional for all Ferrari's road-going cars, benefits hugely from the company's Formula 1 experience. This is particularly evident in the speed and precision with which the car responds to driver inputs and in the attention focused on reducing internal friction in the engine for lower fuel consumption than the Ferrari F430, despite the fact that both overall displacement and power have increased. However, Ferrari's track experience makes its presence felt in the Ferrari 458 Italia not only in terms of pure technological transfer but also on a more emotional level, because of the strong emphasis on creating an almost symbiotic relationship between driver and car. The Ferrari 458 Italia features an innovative driving environment with a new kind of steering wheel and dashboard that is the direct result of racing practice. Once again input from Michael Schumacher - who was involved from the very start of the Ferrari 458 Italia project - played an invaluable part.

Ferrari 458 Italia
Ferrari 458 Italia

Thursday, June 24, 2010

2010 Sox And Martin Hemi Cuda by Mr. Norm's Garage

2010 Sox & Martin Hemi Cuda by Mr. Norm's Garage Inspired by the Sox & Martin Hemi Cuda that won the 1971 NHRA Pro Stock National Championship, the Collectors Series Sox & Martin Hemi Cuda’s are serious performance vehicles based on the new Challenger.


2010 Sox & Martin Hemi Cuda by Mr. Norm's Garage

2010 Edo Competition Aston Martin DB9 to DBS

2010 Edo Competition Aston Martin DB9 to DBS Edo Competition has a new package to transform the DB9 into the DBS, both in power (470 hp to 550 hp) and appearance.


2010 Edo Competition Aston Martin DB9 to DBS

1984 Ferrari 512i Berlinetta Boxer

1984 Ferrari 512i Berlinetta Boxer Today's gallery is a (mostly) HDR pictorial of a red Berlinetta Boxer built in the final year of the model's production.


1984 Ferrari 512i Berlinetta Boxer

2011 smart fortwo electric drive

2011 smart fortwo electric drive The all-electric fortwo will be coming to North America in 2011, and by 2012 it will be sold in some 40 markets worldwide.


2011 smart fortwo electric drive

2010 Chrysler 300C Hemi SRT-8 Compressor And Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Compressor by O.CT Tuning

2010 Chrysler 300C Hemi SRT-8 Compressor & 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Compressor by O.CT Tuning OC.T Tuning offers a new supercharging setup for the 300C and Challenger.


2010 Chrysler 300C Hemi SRT-8 Compressor by O.CT


2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Compressor by O.CT

Saturday, June 19, 2010

2010 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R at Le Mans

2010 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R at Le Mans Despite their speed and 1-2 qualifying, Corvette lost Le Mans this year when car 64 retired at the 18th hour.


2010 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R at Le Mans

2010 Delta Wing IndyCar Concept

2010 DeltaWing IndyCar Concept By targeting reduced aerodynamic drag and lighter weight, the 1030 lb DeltaWing design achieves record breaking on track performance with only half the engine power (300 hp) of its recent predecessors.


2010 DeltaWing IndyCar Concept

1989 Ferrari 328 GTS Photography by Chris Schlumpf

1989 Ferrari 328 GTS Photography by Chris Schlumpf We are proud to present a new gallery from automotive photographer Chris Schlumpf featuring a Ferrari 328 GTS in Azzuro Metallico.


1989 Ferrari 328 GTS Photography by Chris Schlumpf

Sunday, June 13, 2010

2010 Mansory Porsche Panamera Power Pack

2010 Mansory Porsche Panamera Power Pack Mansory offers a new performance (690 hp) and aerodynamic package for the Panamera.


2010 Mansory Porsche Panamera Power Pack

2010 Audi A9 Concept by Daniel Garcia Banos

2010 Audi A9 Concept by Daniel Garcia Banos The futuristic A9 Concept by independent designer Daniel Garcia Banos is intended as a luxury sport sedan slotted above the current A8.


2010 Audi A9 Concept by Daniel Garcia Banos

2010 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP

2010 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP We have pictures and info on the latest 908 from Peugeot, set to race at Le Mans this weekend.


2010 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP

2010 Audi R15 TDI

2010 Audi R15 TDI The new R15 will be competing at Le Mans this weekend. Audi is also fielding a R15 plus that is primarily black carbon fiber.


2010 Audi R15 TDI

2010 Red Bull RB6 F1 & 2010 Scuderia Toro Rosso STR5 F1

2010 Red Bull RB6 F1 & 2010 Scuderia Toro Rosso STR5 F1 Red Bull owns two F1 teams with their own separate racecars...the Renault-powered Red Bull RB6, and the Ferrari-powered Scuderia Toro Ross STR5.


2010 Red Bull RB6 F1


2010 Scuderia Torro Rosso STR5 F1

2010 GTA Spano

2010 GTA Spano This Spanish-built supercar features an 8.3 liter V10 producing 780 hp while weighing a mere 2976 lbs. It will do 0-62 mph in under 3 seconds, with a top speed over 217 mph. Production will be limited to 99 units.


2010 GTA Spano

2010 Caterham Seven Lambretta Special Edition

2010 Caterham Seven Lambretta Special Edition Lambretta Clothing has joined forces with Caterham to produce this stylized new edition of the Seven Roadster.


2010 Caterham Seven Lambretta Special Edition

2010 BMW M3 GT2 Art Car by Jeff Koons

2010 BMW M3 GT2 Art Car by Jeff Koons Famed artist Jeff Koons has created the 17th offical BMW ART Car set to run at the 24 hour Le Mans.


2010 BMW M3 GT2 Art Car by Jeff Koons

2010 TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray

2010 TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray Photo update for the impressive new aerodynamic package from TopCar.


2010 TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray

Thursday, June 10, 2010

2010 Prior Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230 PD Series

2010 Prior Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230 PD Series A new aerodynamic package for the Mercedes-Benz SL Class.


2010 Prior Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230 PD

Monday, June 7, 2010

Austin Healey 1967 3000 MkIII

Austin Healey 1967 3000 MkIII

Austin Healey 1967 3000 MkIII

Austin Healey 1967 3000 MkIII

Austin Healey 1967 3000 MkIII

Dodge 2006 (Viper SRT-10)

Chevrolet 1968 (Camaro)

Chevrolet 1968 (Camaro)

The Classic Car Gallery is proud to offer this beautifully restored 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. This car is an excellent driver, and has obviously been well maintained and cherished. The Black Laquer paint shows as only laquer can. It shows great luster and shine, with an almost mirror-like finish. The paint is thin in some areas as can happen with laquer, but this hardly noticable. The seats were recovered and look excellent. The carpets look to be original, and show well with only minor fading. According to the Vin Tag, the car was: V-8 Camaro Original 3 speed automatic Original power front disk brakes SHE FEATURES: Original SS steel hood with vents Rebuilt Matching numbers 327 cid Bumble bee Red stripe Rear deck spoiler 15 inch rally wheel with fresh radials tires detailed undercarriage factory style dual exhaust detail trunk w/OEM mats and tire cover The engine compartment is well detailed, including inspection markings. The car is very well sorted, she runs and drives very well. The transmission shifts smoothly in all gears, and the brakes are fresh and effective. The car is fitted with 15 inch rally wheels, and a console gauge package. The exterior trim is in excellent condition, as is the front, rear and side glass. The chrome is in nice condition. Suspension pieces have been painted and look great. All bushings are fresh, as are the leaf springs, shocks and tires. The floor pans are in excellent condition, with no visible rust. The engine breathes through correct exhaust and intake manifolds. All badging, head and taillight assemblies are like new. This is a beautifully driver that any Camaro enthusiast would be proud to own!.

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