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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.

Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Tushek Renovatio T500

The 2012 Tushek Renovatio T500 is based on the K1 attack Roadster which was revealed by Oliver Ashley in 2010.
The exterior design of this vehicle, gives it a look of a supercar, with the scissor doors and removable hardtop, inspired by the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Performante.

The Renovatio T500 sits on aluminum forged wheels with centre locking measuring 8.5 by 19 inches at the front, and 10 by 19 inches at the back. Moreover, the chassis is made of chrome-moly steel, while the body is made from carbon fiber and composites, which help keep the car's weight to a minimum.

Interior

The Tushek Renovatio T500's interior design is loaded with luxury features which include the leather and Alcantara interior, automatic climate control, navigation system and keyless entry.

Other optional features include: heated seats, track day kit, titanium exhaust system and a rear view camera.

Performance

The Tushek Renovatio T500 (2012) is powered by a V8 Audi RS4 engine. This is complimented with a six speed manual gearbox.
The 4.2 liter FSI engine produces 450 horsepower at 7,900 rpm. At 3,200 rpm, it produces 316 lbs-ft of torque. It can sprint from 0-60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and reach 124mph in just 11.5 seconds. Amazingly, the entire braking process takes less than 29 meters. The top speed of this vehicle is 193 mph.


Innovations

The 2012 Renovatio T500 which will be available to only 30 customers, and tailored individually to the customer; will utilize notable racing technologies including carbon brakes, latest FSI engine, double wishbone remote internally mounted coil-covers, and AIM PISTA instrumentation.

By incorporating these latest technologies, the Renovatio T500 is designed to become the fastest supercar on the circuit and also the lightest one using a V8 engine. This car debuted at the 2012 Top Marques Monaco Show.

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