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This featured Car is Carrera GT

Carrera is a slot car.

This featured Car is Carrera

Carrera dominated the German markets in the 1960s and 1970s, due to using an additional third wire, and effective marketing, also at the nearby Nuremberg International Toy Fair.

This featured Car is Carrera

In the 1970, Carrera offered 1:24, 1:32 and 1:60 scales for slot cars, and the slot-free "Servo" systems which allowed cars to switch lanes, guided by the guard rails on the outside. Due to the many systems offered, and fewer customers (Generation), Neuhierl had to sell his company in 1985, and took his own life. The new owners sold rather cheap products.

This featured Car is ABT

Johann Abt (born December 1935), who continued a horseshoeing tradition of his family with motor cars, was a motorcycling and hillclimbing racer for Abarth factory team until 1970. He later entered cars with his own team, winning the "Trophée de l’Avenir“ and other series.

This featured Car is Koenigsegg CCR

The Koenigsegg CCR is a mid-engined sports car manufactured by Koenigsegg. It briefly held the world speed record for a production car and is currently the fourth fastest production car in the world, behind the Bugatti Veyron, SSC Ultimate Aero and the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.

Thursday, 26 April 2012

McLaren MP4-12C


The 2012 McLaren MP4-12C is the ultra performance manufacturer's first attempt at a track and road vehicle and is based on their famous Formula 1 Technology.

Performance

With a speed of 0 to 62 MPH in just 3.3 seconds they have definitely found an uncompromising transition from race track to the highway.
At a cost of $ 264,000 dollars you will be sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle that harnesses 592 HP waiting to be unleashed at 7000 RPM from the twin turbo 3.8 liter V8 at a moment's notice.

The seven speed dual clutch transmission can be controlled from the wheel when accessing the different modes that are available, normal, track and speed. The 12C also allows the true Formula 1 Experience by letting the driver up or down shift by pulling with the right and pushing with the left for one hand shifting.

There are also other modes available, such as winter mode, which adjust for road grip and optimal traction in specific conditions.

Body & Chassis


While performance and ability are the driving forces behind this vehicle, you simply cannot ignore its sophisticated yet powerful appearance. The body and chassis are carbon based for extreme durability and lightness that is required in all vehicles that produce this type of power.

MonoCell

The chassis is called MonoCell and it is basically a carbon tube formed in a resin process that ends up being a strong yet single foundation for the 12C to be built upon. The side vents behind the doors are large enough to aid in stability during high speeds as well as giving the vehicle an exciting yet dangerous appearance.

The vehicle is something that could possibly change how super sports cars are made considering this vehicle is suited for track and street for the price their competitors can't touch. The 2012 McLaren MP4-12C will certainly change the industry at a time when innovation is necessary.