Wednesday, 16 November 2016
PORSCHE 918 SPYDER
2017 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
2017 LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
To keep the momentum going Lamborghini plans to introduce an update for the car, as indicated by our latest spy shots. They show a prototype for the updated Aventador Roadster (current model shown above).
The Aventador has been a stunning success for Lamborghini, with combined sales of all the separate variants already exceeding the 4,099-unit mark achieved by the car’s predecessor, the Murciélago.
The Aventador has now been on sale for 58 months and the numbers are up by a staggering 127 percent compared to the Murciélago after its own initial 58-month stint on the market.
And there’s no slowdown yet. Aventador sales for the first 6 months of 2016 came in at 643 units.
The front of the car adopts a more aggressive look inspired by the extreme Aventador LP 750-4 SuperVeloce. A current Aventador in one of the shots highlights the differences.
The changes are even more dramatic at the rear where we can see a new three-pipe exhaust design, additional vents, and a diffuser that looks to have been inspired by Lamborghini’s Aventador-based Centenario.
t’s not clear what mechanical updates are planned but it’s likely we’ll see some extra power from the car’s 6.5-liter V-12. The 710 horsepower of 2013’s Aventador LP 720-4 50° Anniversario is a good bet, ensuring there’s still a safe buffer between the regular models and the 739-hp SV and 759-hp Centenario.
We could also see Lamborghini refine the Aventador’s Independent Shifting Rod (ISR) transmission. The automated manual unit has always been a bit touchy, especially at lower speeds where it can cause the car to unexpectedly lunge forward at times. Finally, we could also see the regular Aventador adopt the SV's adaptive dampers for improved ride and handling.
Look for the updated Aventador range to be unveiled late this year or in early 2017. The cars should arrive in showroom for the 2018 model year
LAMBORGHINI HURACAN SPYDER
LAMBORGHINI HURACAN SPYDER.
A few more details: Yes, the Spyder uses the exact same 602-hp 5.2-liter V-10 as the coupe, the same seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and the very same all-wheel-drive system. The only changes to the V-10’s formula are the addition of stop-start and cylinder deactivation, the latter of which shuts down one of the Huracán’s cylinder banks entirely, leaving the engine to run as an inline-five. These fuel-saving bits are also being added to the coupe for 2016.
Lamborghini says the Huracán Spyder’s aluminum and carbon-fiber chassis is 40 percent stiffer in torsion than the old Gallardo droptop, and the new car’s bodywork generates 50 percent greater downforce. Interestingly, Lamborghini claims the Spyder weighs just one pound shy of 3400 pounds; when the Huracán coupe arrived last year, the automaker said that car weighed barely less than 3400 pounds. This is all to say that the Spyder may not be much heavier than its fixed-roof sibling.
That bodes well for the Huracán’s dynamics, which we found pleasant and sharp in our road test of an LP610-4 coupe. That car weighed 3423 pounds and hit 60 mph in a zippy 2.5 seconds—quicker than Lamborghini’s more powerful twelve-cylinder Aventador—and ground to a halt from 70 mph in as little as 144 feet. (The Spyder is claimed to hit 62 mph in 3.4 seconds on its way to a 201-mph top speed; the coupe, by comparison, is estimated by Lambo to achieve 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and to reach 202 mph.) Making this experience possibly more pleasant? Performing those dynamic tricks with the Spyder’s fabric roof lowered, a feat accomplished in 17 seconds at speeds up to 31 mph. Alternately, say it’s just a little too sunny—or raining—but you’d still like a dab of V-10 noise; the rear window can be lowered independently from the top. To keep turbulence in the small cabin to a minimum, Lamborghini says it employed a special duct to calm the air “in the headroom.” We take this to mean Donald Trump can drive without fear of his golden coiffure going flying.
When it goes on sale next spring, the Huracán Spyder will offer three roof colors (red, brown, and black), 11 non-special paint colors, five interior trim packages, 17 interior colors, and endless more personalization options available through the Ad Personam customization program. Speaking of single-page breakdowns of complex information, the bottom-line figure on U.S.-market Spyders’ window stickers are predictably rich. At $267,545, it’s roughly $27,000 dearer than the Huracán coupe.
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Dodge viper SRT10
The Dodge Viper is a sports car manufactured by Dodge (SRT for 2013 and 2014), a division of FCA US LLC. Production of the two-seat sports car began at New Mack Assembly in 1991 and moved to its current home at Conner Avenue Assembly in October 1995
Performance[edit]
Mclaren P1
McLaren’s £866,000, 903bhp hybrid hypercar that promises to be the most involving car to drive on road and track. That’s a big claim. The heart is the familiar 3.8-litre V8 biturbo that sees duty in the 12C and 650S, but with bigger turbos to produce 727bhp and 531lb ft. The ‘leccy bit pushes out 176bhp and 192lb ft (twice the KERS system on a 2013 F1 car), and handily fills in the torque hole left by turbo lag. It all drives exclusively to the rear wheels via McLaren’s seven-speed twin-clutch, giving 0-62mph in 2.8secs and a quarter mile in 9.8secs @ 152mph. That’s ruddy quick. And it’ll run in pure electric mode when you want to go quietly, and plug in to the mains, too. Neat.
KOENIGSEGG ONE
WORLD´S FIRST MEGACAR
The One:1 was introduced in 2014. Seven examples, including one prototype, were built during 2014 and 2015.
This was one of the most exclusive production car programs ever envisaged in the car industry.
The hp-to-kg curb weight ratio is an astonishing 1:1. This is the “dream” equation, previously thought impossible when it comes to fully road legal and usable sports cars. The One:1 is the first homologated production car in the world with one Megawatt of power, thereby making it the world´s first series produced Megacar.
Thus, the name One:1.
The One:1 truly raised the performance bar. The One:1 featured new, unique solutions that enhance track performance without compromising top speed or everyday usability, with a stunning visual appearance to go with it.
Examples of features: unique track-optimized aero winglets, extended venturi tunnels and side splitters, Le-Mans inspired active wing configuration and optimized active under trim air management. Large air vents for improved cooling, roof air scoop to support the 1 Megawatt of power, 8250 RPM rev limit, complemented with custom-made Michelin Cup Tires, upgraded rear Triplex suspension with carbon bevel springs and active shock absorbers and ride height, combined with upgraded revolutionary Koenigsegg Aircore carbon fiber wheels.
Koenigsegg was the first extreme car manufacturer to take steps toward green technology with the release of the biofuel CCXR in 2007. The One:1, a sibling of the highly competitive Agera R, follows in the footsteps of the CCXR as it also runs on E85 biofuel, race fuel or normal gasoline.
ENGINE
- Koenigsegg aluminum 5,0L V8, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts with flex-fuel capability.
- Compression: 9.0:1
- Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 95.25 mm
- Sequential, multipoint fuel injection.
- Variable geometry twin turbo chargers.
- 1.8 bar boost pressure.
- Dry sump lubrication.
- Carbon fibre intake manifold with optimized intake tracts.
- Tig-welded ceramic coated Inconel exhaust system manifold with merge collector.
- Weight: 197 kg
Pagani Huayra
The Pagani Huayra (Italian pronunciation: [ˈwai̯ra]) is an Italian mid-enginedsports car produced by Pagani. Succeeding the company's prevThe Huayra uses a twin-turbo, V12 engine developed by Mercedes-AMGspecially for the Huayra. The Huayra's 6.0-litre engine, the M158, produces 730 metric horsepower (720 bhp (539 kW)) and 811 lb·ft (1,100 N·m) of torque. Its top speed is about 231 mph (372 km/h) [4] and it has a rating 0–62 miles per hour (0–100 km/h) acceleration time of 2.8 seconds. Using Pirelli tires, the Pagani Huayra is capable of withstanding 1.66 g of lateral acceleration at speeds of up to 230 mph (370 km/h).[2][5]
The Pagani Huayra uses a seven-speed sequential gearbox and a single disc clutch.[2] The choice not to use a dual-clutch in an oil bath was due to the increase in weight of over 70 kg (154 lb), thus negating any advantage of the faster gear changes in a double-clutch transmission.[2] As a result, the entire transmission weighs 96 kg (212 lb).[2]
The car is equipped with Brembo brake calipers, rotors and pads. The calipers have four pistons in front and four in the rear. The rotors are drilled carbon ceramic, 380 mm (15.0 in) in diameter and 34 mm (1.3 in) thickious offering, the Zonda, it costs $3,000,000
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