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BMW i8 Concept
BMW i8 Concept – emotional, dynamic and efficient. The concept car BMW Vision EfficientDynamics created excitement and very positive feedback at the IAA 2009. The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics made it clear that an emotional sports car with the fuel economy of a small car is no contradiction, but could soon be reality. After successful initial [...]
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4
Lamborghini offers some of the most exotic sports cars in the world, and with the latest Gallardo LP 560-4 coupe, that is no exception. This new entry level Lamborghini coupe delivers 560 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and 398 ft-lbs of torque at 6,500 rpm via a 5.2-liter V10 engine, making sure to deliver on the [...]
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
The 599 GTB Fiorano (internal code F141) is an Italian gran turismo produced by Ferrari. It is the brand’s two-seat flagship, replacing the 575 M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model. Styled by Pininfarina under the direction of Ferrari’s Frank Stephenson, the 599 GTB debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006. It [...]
Koenigsegg Agera R
The Agera R has all the features and functionalities of the Agera, but also features a few more unique solutions to further enhance performance even further. Koenigsegg was the first Sports car manufacturer that took a step towards green technology when the bio fuel CCXR was introduced in 2007. The Agera R, based on the [...]
Koenigsegg Agera
Take action Although sharing the same values and philosophies as previous Koenigsegg models, the Agera takes the Koenigsegg experience to a completely new level. Similar to all previous Koenigsegg hypercars, the new Agera is the brainchild of Christian von Koenigsegg. The Agera has come to life in order to set new benchmarks for hypercars when [...]
Maybach Exelero
A one-off custom-built Maybach was unveiled in May 2005 at the Tempodrom in Berlin. Commissioned by tyre company Fulda, the Exelero is a chopped-down two-seater coupe, though it’s more than just a show car – in tests at the Nardo high-speed oval, the prototype reached a speed of 218.38mph, despite weighing over 2.66 tonnes. It [...]
Ford GTX1 Roadster
The Ford GTX1 project marries Ford design and engineering innovation, one engineer’s personal creativity and commitment, and the quickness and capability of the aftermarket. The GTX1 roadster can become reality for the enthusiasts who desire world-class performance, a flexible roof system for open-air driving, and one-of-a-kind exterior styling. With the 1966 Sebring-winning Ford GTX1 roadster [...]
Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible
Under its hood, the convertible gets Bentley’s 621-horsepower, 591 lb-ft. of torque twin-turbo W12 capable of running on E85 bioethanol. It uses a beefed up ZF 6HP26 six-speed automatic transmission with Quickshift that slices shift times in half, according to Bentley, and it comes standard with a 40/60 rear-biased all-wheel-drive system. Capable of sprinting to [...]
Ferrari California
A stop/start system on a Ferrari California, complete with a 4.3-litre V8, seems like a fairly token gesture to the environment, a bit like fitting low-energy light bulbs at the Drax power station. But let’s not be hasty – after all, since 2007, Ferrari has been beavering away to try to lower its carbon output, [...]
Bugatti 16 C Galibier
Bugatti revealed the 16C Galibier concept last fall at a private event at the Bugatti headquarters in Molsheim. The basic architecture picks up on the torpedo-like character of the legendary Type 35, which was already revived in the 1001 horsepower Veyron. Power comes from the works 8-litre 16-cylinder motor with two-stage supercharging. It can churn [...]
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