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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.

Friday, 4 November 2011

Growler E 2011 by Vizualtech


An amazing 120 hp per liter represents the Growler E 2011 by Vizualtech. If you are still not impressed with the strength of this car, then wait until you find out that under its hood sleeps a 5 liter V8 engine. Unleashing power under four seconds from 0-62mph, the Growler E can attest to its name that it does make the road growl in envy.
How can a magnificent design be patterned to yet another classic name in the automobile industry? The Growler E achieved its fame from a legendary name – Jaguar. The platform is almost the same since this super fast car can purr when revved up. That happens to be the distinct trademark of any classic design that can practically leap in the air.
The lighter the car’s weight, the fast it gets that is why the Growler E is proud to show-off its 3417 lbs to the rest of the world. This has made the remarkable creation of a Swiss designer pull through in most car shows. The Growler E does not know the word slow since it can really pack up a storm each time it zooms through the asphalt at impressive speeds


Thursday, 3 November 2011

2011 RUF Roadster based on Porsche 911


Inspired by the 1967 Porsche Targa, the team of Alois Ruf built this RUF Roadster that has an incorporated roll cage that makes it possible for you to enjoy the fresh air experience from a convertible while having the safety of a coup.
The roof’s center piece and the flexible rear window can be removed and folded. You will enjoy driving in this car either completely enclosed or open, or with an open rear window but closed roof, or closed rear window with an open roof.
This RUF Roadster has been optimized for better aerodynamics with a lower rear window and two light roof pieces. Polyglass is used for the rear window and carbon fiber for the roof pieces.

The chassis of this Roadster will be available by 2011. Ruf is also planning to produce a limited edition of electric eRUF vehicles.


Wednesday, 2 November 2011

2011 Joss JP1


Australia could hardly be seen in the map of car manufacturing. But this year, the land down under has released the country’s first super car, the 2011 Joss JP1. Developed by the Joss Development, this car is set to be sold in the market by early 2012. Last July 1-10 the car has been showcased internationally and is the final prototype of this car set to be sold by year 2012.
When it comes to aesthetics, the car doesn’t stand out that much. With the body styling very much like any other supercar, there’s not much to see exteriorly on this car. But on the brighter side, the design of this car is already an acquired taste so no matter how much it looks the same as other supercars, people will still love it. But the lack of design ingenuity is compensated by its performance. The car is designed to provide powerful engines rather than have it look sexy and spicy.
The production version of this supercar is said to be powered by a V8 engine which can spike the horsepower to up to 500, mated to a six-speed manual transmission. This powerful engine can take you from 0-62 mph in less than three seconds with a top speed of 211 miles per hour. With that being said, this supercar will take the year 2012, fast.

Tuesday, 1 November 2011

2011 ABT Audi R8 GT S


If you are looking for a car that will let you stand out in the road for all the good reasons, then the 2011 ABT Audi R8 GT S is the right one for you. Even better, this model would not simply satisfy your aesthetic concerns. Seeing that the model is expertly designed to be as aerodynamically perfect as possible, you will be able to manoeuvre through tough spots and curves with this car, because of the different weight reduction technologies used on it. You can go as swift as you can without worrying your little head about weight and air resistance concerns.
Those who want a car that has a well-thought out and well-designed interior will be pleased with this vehicle as well, with its stylishly designed console and expertly put-together interiors. Every single part of the model’s interiors is specifically chosen to fit the lifestyle and the driving philosophy that the most upholds.
Every single inch of the interior is covered with high quality leather, there is no doubt that the 2011 ABT Audi R8 GT S will fit you almost-royal lifestyle. If you are looking for a car that is fit for a king, which you are, this one is it.


Monday, 31 October 2011

2012 SSC Tuatara


2012 awaits the entry of the newest offering from Shelby Super Cars (SSC), the 2012 SSC Tuatara. This car is aimed to unseating the Bugatti Veyron SS as the fastest car in the world. Jerod Shelby, founder and CEO of SSC, unveiled the Tuatara in the presence of a few people from the industry. Jerod Shelby is not related to Carroll Shelby, the legend behind all those muscle cars. The name of this supercar is derived from the Maori language that describes a resident reptile from New Zealand, Tuatara, means “peaks at the back.”
Shelby and his team of 16 engineers have put their skills together to produce a high performance production vehicle in the SSC Tuatara by highlighting this rear wheel drive, 1,350 horsepower speedster. SSC produced the Ultimate Aero that was able to topple the record established by the Bugatti Veyron. In 2007, the Ultimate Aero TT had a run of 256 mph on a four mile stretch of a Texas carriageway. The Volkswagen owned Bugatti, not to be denied, came back with the Veyron SS (Super Sport) and clocked a record 267 mph.

With the Tuatara, Shelby SuperCars intends to reclaim that distinction of being the fastest car in the world, by aiming for a record setting 275 mph.

Performance

As for the engine, Jerod Shelby’s team of engineers has come up with a rear wheel drive, quad cam (four valves per cylinder OHC), twin turbo V8 engine. This 7 Liter engine produces 1350 HP and revs up to 9000 rpm.

Braking is aided by traction control, ABS with servo assistance, and the use of carbon ceramic brakes by Brembo. It comes in at 2646 lbs (1200 kgs) curb weight, which puts it at 1407 lbs(638 kgs) lighter than the Veyron. Little, if any, change has been done on the suspension in which SSC keeps the coil over setup intact along with the triple plate carbon clutch mechanism.

Expectations are high on this new SSC Tuatara, with all those horses; zero to sixty mph should come in under 2.8 seconds. It has been claimed that its top speed will be at 275 mph, hang on to your seats for the final results.