Best Exotic Sports Cars
Posted by in Exotic Cars on January 20, 2012
There is something about exotic cars which catches the eye. Whenever they zoom on roads, on-lookers just keep gazing at them until they cannot be seen. They are a very different breed of cars with super luxurious interiors, a beautiful exterior design and a engine so powerful that it’s noise can be heard from a mile away. These super exotic sports cars cannot be compared to our regular sedans or SUVs which we take with us to work everyday or use to pick up school kids. They are the Gods of Luxury and Performance and can be bought only by the extremely rich and the famous. The average man controls his desires by having these cars on their desktops and laptops.
Best Exotic Sports Cars of 2011
People who want to know which is the best exotic sports car in the world would have to do a lot of head scratching because it’s really difficult to pick one. Almost all major automobile companies in the world have at least one model of exotic sports car in the market. So without being biased to any of them, here is a list of some exotic sports cars from which the readers can themselves choose the best one among all.
Lamborghini Gallardo
The new Lamborghini Gallardo bags the top spot in the list of super exotic sports cars. It’s a very classy car which has a great exterior design, amazing performance and very beautiful interiors. It is fun to drive and it’s the best car in the luxury class. Automobile experts who have tested it have nothing but great things to say about this car. It’s equipped with a 5.02 liter, 10 cylinder engine and produces an impressive horsepower of 560. The car has a top speed of 202 mph and it can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds. The price range of this heavenly car is between $219,900 to $240,000.
Zenvo ST1 50S
Although this car from Denmark is not a well-known brand among sports car lovers, this doesn’t make the Zenvo ST1 50S any less. This Danish automobile maker is gearing up to launch at least 3 special edition ST1 models for the Americans. The best part about the car is its unique design which makes this super luxury vehicle look very stylish and classy. The company aims at producing cars only for the privileged class which is why only 15 cars are produced in a year. The car is fitted with a 7.0 liter, V8 engine which gives the car a horsepower of 1,104. The car can hit 0-60 mph in just 3 seconds with the top speed being 233 mph. The cost of this ultra luxurious car is $1.8 million.
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Top Ten Most Expensive Cars
Posted by in Ferrari Cars on January 19, 2012
Everyone wants to own a superclass car, not only for requirement, but also for portraying that typical class in the society. No doubt, the best quality cars with sophisticated features and gadgets are priced the highest. As far as comfort level and luxury are concerned, people are ready to spend a hefty price to bring home the best luxury car. Let’s take a look at the top ten most expensive cars in the world that are available in the market. The antique cars and auction cars are not included in the list.
Bugatti Veyron (1.7 million USD): The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the most expensive car, with the most powerful road-car engine till date. It is produced by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and launched in 2005 as the world’s fastest production car. Installed with W16 engine, the speed of Bugatti Veyron can reach to a maximum of 408.47 km/hr (253.81 mph). This legendary car is named in honor of Pierre Veyron, the French racing driver, who succeeded the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939, while representing the Bugatti firm.
Ferrari Enzo (1 million USD): The Ferrari Enzo, or at times Enzo Ferrari or F60, is a super car built with Formula One technology. The car has a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) and has unique features like 12 cylinder mid-engine, carbon-fiber body, ceramic composite disc brakes, active aerodynamics and traction control. It is launched in 2003 and named after Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the company. In 2004, the Ferrari Enzo was ranked number three in the list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s, declared by the Sports Car International.
Pagani Zonda C12 F ($741,000): Pagani Zonda, produced by Pagani (Italy), is the third most expensive car. It is a sports car, which unveiled at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the latest reengineered version of the Pagani car and has a top speed of 215 mph (346 km/h) and power to weight ratio, 528 bhp/ton (384 W/kg) .
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Fastest Street Cars – World’s Fastest Production Cars
Posted by in Fast Cars on January 18, 2012
While the looks and quality of a car do matter to some buyers, it is speed that is the most watched catchword by some discerning buyers. Here is a list of the fastest street cars in the world.
Street legal vehicles are those motorcycles, automobiles and light trucks that have been licensed and equipped for use on public roads. These cars have specific configurations of lighting, safety equipment and signal lights.
The SSC Ultimate Aero TT (WIN TURBO) is one supercar which blazes past the competition quite competently. It is one of the world’s fastest street cars. The TT runs on 91-octane gasoline. The car gives a six thousand eight hundred and seventy five rpm (6875 rpm) and a 960 lb-ft of torque at 6150 rpm. The car is said to be extensively tested in the wind tunnel. The Aero’s top speed is said to be 273 mph, however it has been known to have clocked 221 mph. Weather conditions had forced the driver to switch to an uneven road.
The Dauer 962 Le Mans is another one among the fast street cars. It is a road version of the Porsche 962, which had won the 1994 24 Hours of Le Mans. The road version has been prepared by Jochen Dauer. The Dauer 962 Le Mans has a estimated speed of about 250 mph. It is said to accelerate from 0 to 60 in a little over two seconds.
The Ultima GTR arrives in two versions, one with the 640bhp engine, termed the Ultima GTR640 and the 720bhp engine, called the Ultima GTR720. The Ultima takes the fastest 0-60mph time of 2.6 seconds, while 0-100mph takes 5.3 seconds. The 100 to 0 speed span takes 3.6 seconds, while the fastest 0-100-0mph is 9.4 seconds.
The Caparo T1 is one of the top ten fastest street legal full production cars in the world. The car has an almost seven hundred horsepower. It has been said to conquer the 0-60 time span in under 2.5 seconds.
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