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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.

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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, 4 April 2013

Pininfarina Sergio Concept

The 2013 Pininfarina Sergio Concept is a 2-seat vehicle inspired by previous Ferrari models from the 1960's and 70's. Developed on a Ferrari-458-Italia chassis, the Sergio concept combines clear and simple styling with the front fascia featuring a semi-floating appendage under the spoiler exudes an attractive flair for the dramatics. The Sergio concept does not have a windscreen, meaning that the 2 occupants may have to use helmets provided.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe Base Price: NA
Dimensions
Length: 179.1 in. (455.0 cm) Wheel Base: NA
Height: 44.8 in. (114.0 cm) Width: 76.3 in. (194.0 cm)
Curb Weight: 2822 lbs (1280 kg) Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 3.88 cu ft Maximum Seating: 2 people
Performance
Engine: V8 DOHC Displacement: 4.5 Liter
Horsepower: 570 HP Max RPM: 9000 RPM
0-60 mph: 3.4 seconds Maximum Speed: 199 mph (320 km/h)

Engine

The 2013 Sergio uses a 4.5L V8 drive train, connected to a sequential 7-speed transmission. The combination allows the car to sprint from a standstill of 62 mph in 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 199 mph. The engine produces an impressive 570 horsepower at 9,000 rpm.

Exterior
 
The headlights have been designed into a single-transparent transversal element. The aluminum cylindrical projectors used in the LED technology and have been implanted in a crystalline block of Plexiglas which helps diffuse the light.
At the rear, you will notice the lights are reminiscent of the rounded style of Pininfarina-Ferrari tradition. It is expected the Sergio will come in a crimson shade inspired by Dino Berlinetta Speciale's original red. Other exterior features include: an aerodynamic deflector located near the cockpit and a new front spoiler.

Interior

For this concept car, Sergio completely re-organized the Ferrari 458 spider and maintained its original performance and technology. In turn, the interior comprises of all functional features of the existing series including the seating, steering wheel, center console and the dashboard.
The functional and essential interior provides comfort and safety especially due to the lack of a windscreen. The engine bonnet flows into the interior, wrapping around the rear of the seats. One of the key features is the suspended, aerodynamic headrest that has been linked to the roll bar instead of the seats' body. Two helmets are provided in a small bay along the door panel. The helmets are customized with the color of the car's body.
The 2013 Pininfarina Sergio Concept offers true sports-performance with torsion firmness that exceeds the one on the original Ferrari spider. Since the overall body weight has been trimmed down by about 150 kg, the car does offer give you great handling and improved acceleration.
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