Tramontana R
March 24, 2009
The tiny, turbo-charged Tramontana R–a joyride for two costing $495,000. The jet-fighter-esque twin-turbo-charged car is packed with 760 horses, and weighs in at 2,750 pounds. It can go from 0-100 kph in only 3.6 seconds, and 200 kph in just over 10seconds! I bet this could out-run the Batmobile (and just about any cop car). Read the rest of this entry »
2009 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss
December 29, 2008
Unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss is the last car to be built under the Benz and McLaren partnership. Only 75 of these beautiful cars will be built, I’m sure most of them are spoken for. The Stirling Moss costs €750,000 (over $1,000,000)! It is powered by a 650-hp supercharged 5.5-liter V8 and a 5-speed automatic transmission. The car does NOT feature a roof or windscreen, however it is capable of doing speeds up to 217 mph and can reach 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. It does sport; “swing-wing” doors, an air brake, and a 2-piece tonneau cover that can cover just the passenger seat or the entire cockpit. I wonder what this car would cost once it becomes a collector. Photo Gallery and Press Release.
Zenvo ST1
December 24, 2008
Zenvo has changed the world of supercars with their ST1. Denmark is the design capitol of the world and finally Danish design has conquered the realm of supercars. The Zenvo ST1 is powered by a 7 liter V8 engine that is both turbo and supercharged! The car pumps out 1,104 horses and has an electronically limited top speed of 233 mph. See the image gallery.
Hamann SLR Volcano
November 4, 2008
Hamann fooled everyone who thought the Mercedes McLaren SLR couldn’t get any better. The supercharged 5.4-liter Hamann SLR Volcano gets a new; turbo pulley, custom exhaust manifolds, and tuned ECU to bring output up to 700 hp and 612 lb.-ft. of torque. Making it 9 mph faster than the original Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition. As you can see the the Volcano has carbon fiber wings and side skirts, as well as 21-inches wheels. Somesay its ugly, but I love this car. I would like to race one of these on my zx-10r. I think Hamann should try their hand in tuning sport bikes! Video, gallery, and press release after the jump.
Arash AF10
October 23, 2008
The Arash AF10 has a carbon fiber body and chassis, which gives it an increadibly low weight (about 2,600 lbs). It is provided by the 7-liter pushrod V8 out of the Corvette Z06. The intake and exhaust systems in the AF10 allows Arash to get 530 hp out of the engine. This bad boy is expected to sell for £170,000 (about $277,000). See more images.
Lamborghini Estoque
October 1, 2008
Named after the sword that a bull fighter uses, the Lamborghini Estoque is designed to be your “everyday sports car.” Standing only 4.43 feet tall, this 4 door sports sedan is packed with edgy lines and an aggressive nose. It comes in a variety of different engine options, including the V10 from the Gallardo LP560-4, a turbocharged V8, a V8 with a hybrid mode, or even a high-performance TDI. Image Gallery and Press Release.
Falen Scots Supercar
June 4, 2008
The Falen is the first product to be released by the Dowdeswell & Hardie design studio, and the first Supercar to be produced in Scotland. It is powered by a 5.5 liter Judd V10 engine pumping out 800 horsepower. Only four Falens will be made. A prototype is expected to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 2009. Get a closer look.
Bentley Continental GTZ Zagato
March 4, 2008
Zagato has came out with their new design to transform Bentley Continental GT’s into something much better. If you give them your Continental GT and a lot of cash they will turn it into this! The Bentley Continental GTZ Zagato keeps most of the original cars powerful mechanics. The outside features a two-tone paint job and curvy body with sharp fenders. Right now we don’t know much about the car, there will be more information after the 2008 Salon International de l’Auto (International Geneva Motor Show). Until then enjoy some more pictures.
Caterham Seven RS
February 29, 2008
Caterham has teamed up with RS Performance and upgraded the Seven. The Caterham Seven RS boasts a 40-valve, 2.4-liter V8 engine, which spits out 500-hp at 10,000 rpms. Weighing only 520-kgs, the Seven RS has more than double the power-to-weight ratio of a Bugatti Veyron. Get a Caterham Seven RS for around $227,000. See more photos and read the press release.
Abt Audi R8
February 7, 2008
This Audi R8 has been upgraded by Germany’s Abt Sportsline. Since the R8 is already a vehicle of perfection Abt did very little engine work. Most of the modifications were done to the body which include:
- Carbon fiber skirts and rear spoiler.
- Replacement front and rear clips that tone down the oversized factory grillework.
- Front openings are now angled and feature colored CF inserts.
- A new rear bumper cover w/ diffuser-style bottom, smaller vents, and outlets for the exhaust tips.
