2009 Pagani Zonda R: 750 hp, 0 to 62 mph in 2.7 seconds

This is the car that you are most likely never going to see in person. Production is limited to just 16 units out of which 15 will be sold to selected customers. Pagani will keep one model for their own little collection.

Zonda R made its public debut back in January in Vienna. Now Pagani has released more images and also some new details.

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Lotec updates Sirius for 2009

Back in 1995 Lotec created the single C1000, a 850 hp supercar for a wealthy emir. Price of that supercar was over $2 million.

In addition to the single C1000, Lotec has also produced a supercar named Sirius. Its drawings were first introduced beginning of 90s and the concept was introduced in 2001. Power came from a twin turbocharged Mercedes-Benz 6.0-liter V12 and was offered with power-levels from 850 hp to 1,200 hp.

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Zenvo ST1: New supercar from Denmark with 1104 hp!

Bugatti and Koenigsegg better watch out! Danish based Zenvo Automotive have got into the act as well! The firm was founded with a single goal in mind. To build and develop a hand-built supercar based on the prototype they engineered way back in 2004.

Next year, Zenvo Automotive would look to start series production of their supercar in very limited numbers (15 to be precise) and would be sold to exclusive customers only.

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9ff working on a 1,120 hp GT9R

German tuning company 9ff is well known for their work on different Porsche models. Their most powerful  project is the 9ff GT9, that is based on the 911 GT3. GT9 has an amazing top speed of 409 km/h (253 mph), which makes it one of the fastest cars in the world. All this thanks to the modified 4.2-liter flat six that generates 987 hp / 726 kW at 7,850 rpm.

Looks like these numbers are not enough, as 9ff is now working on the GT9R. Power is increased from 987 hp to 1,120 hp with 774 lb. ft of torque.

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Supercar videos: ZR1 vs GT2 vs 599 GTB vs GT-R

Motor Trend magazine took four supercars with a total value of over half a million dollars to the Chrysler’s Arizona Proving Grounds.

All these four supercars were put to the top speed test around the 5 mile oval by 24 Hours of Daytona winner Didier Theys. Videos of Corvette ZR1, 911 GT2, 599 GTB Fiorano and GT-R are below.

Click here to see ZR1, GT2, 599 GTB and GT-R put to the test at the Arizona Proving Grounds

Pagani releases four Zonda R images

Currently code-named C9, Zonda R will be limited to just ten examples with a price tag of €2,000,000.

Zonda R is 47mm longer than the Zonda F, providing more downforce thanks to a longer splitter and bigger rear wing.
According to Autoblog.it Zonda R will be using AMG’s 6.0-liter V12 that offers same performance as the 750 hp 7.3-liter engine found in the Zonda F.

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Cadillac’s all-new 2009 CTS-V will be priced from $59,995 in the US market

The 2009 CTS-V, Cadillac’s 556-hp expression of ultimate performance and luxury, begins production this month with initial sales beginning around November 1. The latest in the brand’s V-Series of high performance models, the new CTS-V is intended to reach the top of the world’s most desirable luxury cars, at a starting price of $59,995 in the US market.

“The launch of the new CTS-V presents a compelling proposition for luxury and performance enthusiasts,” says Mark McNabb, North America vice president, Cadillac/Premium Channel. “The CTS-V is a strong statement about Cadillac design and technology and a new member in the club of the highest performing luxury cars.”

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Jeremy Clarkson’s “Thriller” DVD trailer

Jeremy Clarkson’s new DVD called “Thriller” is all about thrills at the wheel. Aston Martin’s gentleman thug, the DBS, takes on its rivals from Italy. The lightweight Lamborghini Superleggera battles it out on the track with Ferrari’s 430 Scuderia.

The 200 mph Porsche 911 turbo struts its stuff in its natural habitat – the autobahn. Clarkson also gets enough fresh air from the 240 mph Pagani Zonda Roadster F.

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WOW! Aston Martin One-77 already sold out

Aston Martin One-77 is one of the most interesting supercars we have seen in a long time. Well to be honest we have only seen parts of it. Even at the Paris Motor Show it was covered with a cloth revealing just part of it.

One would think that a car that costs £1,050,000 excluding taxes will have hard time finding customers in today’s economy.

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More images: Aston Martin One-77

We have seen the official snapshot of the One-77 and an awesome rendering by Jon Sibal. Here we have two new images of the upcoming supercar by Aston Martin that will be priced at £1 million exluding VAT and all other taxes.

Aston-Martin One-77 is based on a sophisticated carbon fibre chassis with a handcrafted aluminium body, some of the main features include: carbon ceramic brakes, stability/traction control, adabtive suspension.

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Nissan GT-R V-spec spotted with new exhaust pipes

Nissan’s GT-R V-Spec is a lighter and more powerful than the stock GT-R. It is expected to have around 520 bhp (390 kW), be about 200 lb (91 kg) lighter, and come with carbon ceramic brakes. Nissan has said that this model will be available in the United States in 2010.

Unlike the stock GT-R the V-Spec will be a 2-seater. No information on the price yet, but the rumor is it will be priced around 130,000 USD (thats almost twice the price of a stock GT-R).

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New Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport in details

Bugatti unveiled the new Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport with a unique removable roof at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It is the world’s fastest and most exciting roadster.

It is immediately recognizable as a result of its slightly higher windscreen, stylized daytime running lights, and lightweight, transparent polycarbonate roof.

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Three Ferrari FXX Evoluzione models have been delivered to their new owners

China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc. delivered two of only three FXX Evoluzione models to be built by Ferrari to Hong Kong customers during a handover ceremony in Fiorano, Italy, near the Italian car company’s factory.

The third car was presented to an unspecified European client.

Ferrari had very strict criteria set for ownership of this limited series range. The cost of this supercar is near $3.0 million.

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Limited edition Aston Martin One-77

Aston Martin has released a snapshot of the stunning new One-77; the ultimate creative interpretation of the renowned British marque.

One-77 fuses advanced technology with stunning Aston Martin design to create possibly the world’s most desirable automotive art form.

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9ff will build 20 GT9 supercars

Graduate engineer Jan Fatthauer, creator and also test pilot of the 9ff proprietary development GT9, accelerates and speeds up from the full banked corner on the Papenburg oval course. Accompanied by a sound spectacle of automobile top class, the 964 Newton metres torque push down on the asphalt and vehemently thrust the car forward.

At the end of the four kilometre long straight, the display of the satellite-supported time measurement shows an incredible 409 km/h. With such a result, the 9ff GT9 does not only becomes a member in the elitist 400km/h-Club, no, it even takes the first place and also breaks the new Vmax world record for road-going vehicles.

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