Supercars
Carlsson Super-GT C25 - new photos and details
Carlsson has released new details and more photos of its first self-developed vehicle dubbed Super-GT 25 based on the Mercedes SL600.
Limited to just 25 cars(only one Carlsson C25 per country) it makes its world debut today in Geneva. Power comes from a 6.0-liter V12-Biturbo with 753 hp and 1,150 Nm (848 lb-ft) of torque.
Pagani Zonda Tricolore - limited to only one car!
Next week in Geneva, Italian supercar maker Pagani will show the public a very special edition of the Zonda named Tricolore, which is very likely the last version of the Zonda before its successor C9 hits the market. Based on the Zonda Cinque it is powered by the same 678 hp 7.3-liter AMG V12.
The Tricolore is constructed from a carbon-titanium weave, and as you can see form the pictures below it is left bare on big parts of the car. Rest of the car is finished with a clear blue lacquer.
Congratulations Lamborghini! 4000th Murcielago leaves the factory
The LP 670-4 SuperVeloce version of its current flagship V12 Murciélago, carrying series number 4,000, has just left Lamborghini’s factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese, to a Chinese buyer.
Commenting on the record production, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann said, “The enthusiasm our products incite makes us proud and confirms that the company’s product strategy and model range are a winning combination, producing exceptionally desirable super sportscars.”
Fenix Automotive releases first teaser pics of new Lee Noble Supercar
Lee Noble is well known as the man behind legendary Noble M12. He sold the Noble Automotive few years ago and now is back in the game with his new company Fenix Automotive.
Here we have the first official renderings of Fenix Automotive’s first supercar, showing the top view and front. Fenix Automotive has not released the name of this new supercar, but did confirm that it will go on sale in UK in the second half of this year.
Kepler Motors introduces MOTION, a 800 hp hybrid supercar
Kepler Motors is founded by World Speed Record Holder Russ Wicks, who has been working on a new supercar called MOTION that is currently on display at the Dubai Auto Show.
The MOTION uses an all-wheel drive Dual Powertrain Technology (DPT) which provides a combined 800 hp. Power comes from a 550 hp, modified Ford EcoBoost twin- turbo 3.5-liter V6 driving the rear wheels acting independently of a 250 hp electric motor driving the front wheels.
Arash AF-10 is reportedly ready for production
We brought you first details about the Arash Af-10 last October. Finally it seems that the car is ready for production, which is limited to just 70 units over the next five years.
This Enzo inspired supercar is almost entirely made of carbon fiber(both body and chassis).
McLaren LM5 Concept by UK student Matt Williams
The McLaren LM5 Concept is a design study(final year project) created by Matt Williams, a graduate student from Coventry University’s Transportation Design degree program.
The LM5 is what the next-generation McLaren F1 could look like if it was designed by Matt Williams. This extreme supercar concept features the same three-seat layout with a central drivers seat as the original F1 from the 90s.
PPI RAZOR GTR based on the Audi R8
PPI RAZOR GTR is the most extreme version of the Audi R8 we have ever seen. With specially engineered supercharger it has 580hp / 427 kW at 7,400 rpm and maximum torque of 600 Nm at 6,200 rpm.
Compared to the stock R8 it is 250 kg lighter (stock R8 weighs 1,580 kg). Weight savings are possible thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber.
ZR1 based Bertone Mantide would cost $2 million a piece
Jason Castriota designed one-off Bertone Mantide is the kind of of supercar you either love or hate.
Based on the Corvette ZR1, it has a very aggressive design inspired from modern aerospace and the world of Formula 1.
First video of the Danish supercar Zenvo ST1
Danish supercar Zenvo ST1 made headlines last December. Zenvo ST1 is developed by Zenvo Automotive in Denmark.
Production will be limited to just 15 units. Power comes from a turbocharged V8, that sits behind the driver and develops impressive 1104 horsepower.
World’s ugliest Mercedes McLaren SLR found!
If you thought that ASMA Design Perfectus SLR is the ugliest tuned SLR, then we have news. There is a modified SLR called Red Gold Dream McLaren SLR 999 that is by far uglier than the Perfectus SLR.
Sure it has impressive numbers, as the engine pumps out 1000 horsepower. But who cares as the car looks just so wrong from every angle.
Bugatti reveals Veyron Centenaire Edition at Concorso d’Eléganza
At this weekend’s Concorso d’Eléganza Villa d’Este Bugatti revealed four unique Veyron Centenaire Editions.
These four Veyrons pay homage to Ettore Bugatti’s Masterpiece: The Type 35 Grand Prix. Each Veyron is named after a Bugatti race car driver from the 1920 and 1930s.
Aston Martin One-77 won the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award
Aston Martin One-77 concept made its world debut this weekend at the Villa d’Este in Italy. Earlier in Geneva Aston Martin showed the rolling chassis of this supercar.
At Villa d’Este they brought out the first hand built car which won the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.
Aston Martin One-77 concept will debut at the Concorso d’Eleganza
Aston Martin showed chassis of the One-77 at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. It was just a technical illustration and everyone has been excited to see the real thing.
Today Aston Martin announced that the first hand built One-77 concept will be shown tomorrow at the Concorso d’Eleganza event in Italy.
Gemballa Tornado 750 GTS, based on Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Porsche tuner Gemballa takes the Cayenne Turbo to a whole new level. Called Tornado 750 GTS it comes with 750 horsepower(as the name suggests) and a new look. Vehicle weight is reduced by 250 kg (555 lbs).
Reduced weight and more power means impressive performance usually and Tornado 750 GTS is no exception.
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