If an Ariel Atom and a golf cart had a one-night stand, this is what the might have resulted. It’s the Jetstream SC250, and if you’re in the United Kingdom, you can buy one today.
Aside from the looks, this car seems like it could be a contender. The engine is directly lifted from a Vauxhall Astra VXR making 250 horsepower in a body that weighs a little over 1500 lbs. The result is a better power/weight ratio than a Porsche 911 Turbo or a Ferrari 599 GTB. But the SC250’s numbers will still fall short of the Atom (similar base horsepower, but almost 500 lbs lighter.)
From this promotional video, the car looks like it may have a little more person-friendly cabin than the always-compared Atom, but the SC250 is missing the Atom’s aggressive look. For instance, the SC250’s tires look too thin and the atom has the aluminum exoskeleton down its bodywork. But regardless of the appearance, the £29,495 is only slightly over the base price of an Atom, which means its still cheap, fast fun.
The One-77 will be Aston Martin’s showpiece as they move away from its former association with Ford. Details of the upcoming supercar include a carbon fiber chassis with a handcrafted aluminium body, a 7.0 liter V-12 engine, and the exclusivity of a production run limited to 77 cars.
Rumors about an open-top version of the Veyron 16.4 circulated for a long time now. But today the company made it official, before its official launch at the Pebble Beach Lodge on August 16.
Named Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, the new Bugatti will be a roadster with a unique, removable roof. The open-top Grand Sport allows driver and passenger to feel even closer to the car’s breathtaking power. Those who consider the wind in their hair and the roar of a thoroughbred racing engine in their ears to be essential to true driving enjoyment will find their perfect motor car in this new Bugatti. Even with the top on the Grand Sport does not loose any of its fascination and conveys to the passenger a new exciting panoramic view.
Do you have an extra 1.5 million euros in your wallet? Think ultra-rare supercars are a good investment? Good, because the first road legal MC12 Versione Corse is available for sale!
Based on the Maserati MC12 GT1, the legendary race car which won the FIA GT Manufacturers’ Championship in 2005, the MC12 Versione Corse was limited to only 12 units. This car is the first one of the series (serial number #01).
MC12 Versione Corse is powered by a V12 engine that delivers 755 at 8,000 and a peak torque of 740 at 5,500. It makes the 0 to 200 km/h (125 mph) sprint in 6.4 sec and hits a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph).
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Lotus today revealed the 2010 Evora at the British Motor Show. It will be hand crafted and built on a dedicated new assembly line within Lotus’s advanced manufacturing facility at Hethel in the east of England; capacity limitations will restrict production to approximately 2000 cars a year, ensuring the dynamic new sports car’s rarity and exclusivity.
Evora is powered by Toyota’s all-alloy 2GR-FE 3.5-litre V6 DOHC, with dual VVT-i (‘intelligent’ variable valve timing). The engine delivers 280 PS at 6400 rpm, while boosting its maximum torque to 342 Nm at 4700 rpm (prototype figures). The 2GR-FE V6 engine is mated to a manual six-speed gearbox, again Toyota-sourced. A close-ratio version of this gearbox is also currently under development for the even more sport-focussed driver. The 0 to 60 mph sprint is made in less than 5 seconds.
Designed ‘in-house’ by Lotus Design, the sleek and athletic form uses fluid forms and crisp surfaces to communicate velocity, agility and sophistication. Low and wide with modern cab forward proportions, muscular rear haunches and function optimised hip air intakes this is clearly a serious mid engined sportscar that skilfully hides the practicality of its two plus two capability.
Mercedes finally revealed the 2009 SL65 AMG Black Series, a model limited to only 200 units for the US market, each priced at $320,000.
The new SL65 AMG Black Series coupe features a carbon-fiber fixed roof, front fenders, hood, trunk lid and front and rear aprons. With all these super-strong, lightweight parts, plus the absence of retractable roof hardware, the car is more than 550 pounds lighter than the standard SL.
Under the hood AMG placed a modified version of the 6.0-liter AMG V12 engine that now delivers 650 horsepower and a staggering 738 pound-feet of torque. Its twin turbochargers are 12 percent larger, passages for intake air and the turbo wastegates have been modified, and the intake air intercooler is 30 percent more efficient. The result is zero-to-60 mph acceleration of only 3.8 seconds, and an electronically limited top speed of 198 mph.
In order to celebrate their 20th Anniversary, Mosler revealed a new limited edition, based on the MT900 GTR. The 20th anniversary edition, called MT900 GTR XX is ready to race and performs final testing in Florida!
The "XX" in the modell name is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mosler Automotive and is standing for "eXXtreme" performance. The car is made of advanced composite carbon fiber and Kevlar. On the interior it features air condition, electric windows and audio system. Based on the MT900 GTR the "XX" spec packs up to 620 hp.
The weight loss program further unburdens the 620-hp 7.0L Corvette LS7 V8 to bring the sprint to 100km/h (62mph) down to three seconds flat, and 200km/h (124mph) down to 8.7 seconds. MT900 GTR XX can hit a top speed of 211 mph.
With the use of a MOVIT Ceramic brake, KW suspension, Carbon seats from Recaro and a Carbon clutch, Mosler Deutschland is heading for another weight reduction of 110-130lbs resulting in a total weight of 2300lbs!
Pagani revealed today the official informations about 2009 Zonda Cinque. It will be limited to only 5 units, each priced at €800,000 (or $1,246,599 USD).
The Zonda Cinque will be powered by a detuned version of the 7.3L V12 engine to produce 678-hp with a peak torque of 575 lb-ft. The engine is mated to a Cima sequential 6-speed gearbox. The 0 to 60 mph sprint is made in 3.4 seconds, and the 0 to 124 mph in 9.6 seconds.
The street legal version of the Zonda R features ABS by Bosch, traction control and carbon-ceramic self ventilated Brembo brakes - front 380×34mm 6 piston calipers and rear 380×34mm 4 piston calipers.
Ferrari revealed today the first images and official details of the 2009 California, the latest addition to the new generation of Ferraris launched in 2004 with the 612 Scaglietti and added to more recently with the 430 Scuderia.
The California will be powered by a new V8 engine mounted for the first time in the marque’s history in the mid-front position. The engine develops 460 CV at 7,500 rpm with a torque curve that enhances vehicle dynamics and provides maximum driving pleasure which is typical for Ferrari.
As per the traditional Ferrari transaxle layout, the engine, which allows the Ferrari California to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4.0 seconds, will be coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission that boosts the car’s performance while enhancing the driving pleasure, improves ride comfort and reduces fuel consumption and emissions (c.310 g/km CO2).
California will make its world debut this autumn at the Paris Motor Show, but more details will be unveiled in the upcoming weeks.
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