2011 Mansory BMW 7 Series

The Mansory does not only provide beautiful designs but it also gives great performance. It has performance kits 750i and 760 Li for its models. 360 kW / 490 hp and 720 Nm torque with the 750i as well as 470 kW / 640 hp and 920 Nm torque with the 760Li are used. The Mansory 760 Li zooms to a speed of 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

2011 Mansory Ferrari 458 Italia Siracusa

The Siracusa uses a carbon body that makes it light and the fastest speed demon on the road. The Siracusa uses carbon for all its parts and fits the aerodynamic build of the car to perfection. The Siracusa catches your eye with its fierce look; the front has an apron with its efficient air inlets for a better ventilation of the coolers. With its new design the Siracusa not only looks cool but also added onto its down force.

The Siracusa has an engine of 4.5 liter V8, natural aspiration, 590 hp, a torque of 413 lb-ft, and has a maximum speed of 205 mph.

2011 BAC MONO

t has a horse power of 520 bhp/ton and speeds to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds! And the MONO zooms to 100 mph in 6.7 seconds. The MONO’s max speed reaches an astounding 170 mph. The car is also made of science and art brought by the Brigg’s brothers’ expertise and experience with Ford, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz.

The car’s engine has a capacity of 2.3 liter inline-4, natural aspiration, a torque of 207 lb-ft, and has a weight of 1, 190 lbs.

The cool car MONO is a machine that is designed superbly with carbon fiber and tubular steel safety cell. The immense power of the MONO comes from its 280 hp, 2.3-litre Cosworth unit, mated to an electronically-controlled, paddle-shift, six-speed sequential Hewland transmission with limited-slip differential.

2011 Artega SE

he Artega SE uses a state-of-the-art battery that breezes by competition. A total of 16 batteries with lithium ion polymer cells are integrated into the Artega SE’s body. Each module contains 12 batteries, and operates autonomously. 12 modules are located at the back of the machine and 4 in front. The water cooled batteries produce 37 kilowatt/hours and a nominal voltage of 350 V. The batteries can recharge conventionally on household electricity using a plug at the back of the car. The recharging time is reduced when park stations or special parking lots integrate recharging facilities. The batteries can be charged in 90 minutes.

2011 G-Power BMW X6 M Typhoon S

No other name is fitting for the speed and power of the G-Power BMW X6 M Typhoon S. Its name sounds legendary.

The G-POWER BMW X6 M TYPHOON S stands above the rest because of its recalibrated front skirt. Redesigned like a Da Vinci painting to imitate the G-POWER TYPHOON wide-body kit, the front skirt with bigger air intakes gives the car the look of the BMW X6 M. The aesthetic factor in the equilibrium look of the X6 TYPHOON S is the G-POWER bonnet made of carbon fiber.

Ford RS200

The road-going RS200, built between 1984-86, was based on Ford’s Group B Rally car. It was mid engined and 4WD, and while the official 0-100km/h time was a scenery warping 2.8 seconds, some of the more powerful “evolution” cars have been clocked at 2.1 seconds – faster than a Veyron!

1932 Ford Coupe V8 (Hot Rod)

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In the US, the ’32 Coupe is the most modified car of all time – the original Hot Rod shape. It was also one of the first American production cars to feature a V8 engine. We all owe this car, and the brave pioneers who tweaked the crap out of them with evermore extreme mechanical mods, a modifying debt. Respect is due.

Hennessey Venom 1000 Twin Turbo SRT

As if 373kW wasn’t enough for a corner-fearing Hulk Hogan mobile, US Hyper-tuners Hennessey hooked up the Viper’s V10 with a pair of massive turbos to produce a 746kW version – and one of the quickest cars ever produced. Life insurance mandatory.

Spyker D12 (Peking to Paris)

Eccentric Dutch car maker Spyker has re-written the SUV rulebook with their mad-looking D12. Inside the suicide pillarless rear doors, is an interior oozing hand stitched luxury and style. For a big vehicle its lively too, hitting 62mph in under 5 seconds thanks to a 373kW Audi W12 engine. It’s so darn strange, it has to be cool.

AC/Shelby Cobra

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Still one of the fastest accelerating cars ever produced, this car was the brainchild of failed chicken farmer Carroll Shelby. He took an English body shell from the basic AC Ace and stuck in a monstrous Ford V8 Engine. The result? The menacing Cobra. You’ll struggle to find a more raw and visceral driving experience anywhere else.

Ferrari F40

This is the car that would replace the Countach on kids’ bedroom walls in the late 80’s. Ferrari’s owner Enzo, was 90 years old and wanted to die knowing his company was still at the top of its game. The 3 liter twin turbo V8 F40 of 1987 celebrated Ferraris 40th anniversary and made a legend on his last legs a very happy man indeed. It had a full carbon fiber body, as lightness was the order of the day – even the paint was so thin that you could see the weave of the carbon fiber beneath it.

Aston Martin DBS

This is the car that starred alongside Daniel Craig in the refreshed Casino Royale Bond movie. The DBS is the road going link between Aston’s DB9 road car and the powerful DBR9 race car. Bond trashes it within minutes of the DBS’ debut – a stunt which was filmed, not in rural Montenegro, but at the Millbrook proving ground in Bedfordshire. Who wouldn’t want to be Bond for at least a day, eh?

BMW M3 CSL

The E46 M3 was hardcore in standard form. Add a carbon roof, tires that only work in the dry, and lose 95kgs in weight for the full track-trimmed taste. But if you think the CSL is in supercar dream territory because of the limited production run and price, then think again; we’ve seen 2003 models going for $45,000, and in a few years should drop even further. More on the M3 CSLhere.

Austin Mini Cooper S

The original Mini was born in 1959 and it was the sport edition, tweaked by a man called John Cooper. Suddenly the Mini was quick and agile, and John Cooper Works became a household name even to this day. We love it too as it brought driving to the masses, in a fun and affordable way. It is the undisputed essence of motoring.

Nissan R35 GT-R

It has a proud legacy preceding it which made its debut a very highly anticipated affair. It is crammed full of the latest technology and showcases what Japanese super sports cars are truly capable of. At half the price of the best offerings from Modena and Maranello, The GT-R outperforms them in both straight line and the twisties. We love the fact that it pokes a finger in the eye of European Supercar Makers so effortlessly. More on the GT-R here.

Lamborghini Countach

There isn’t a really an explanation necessary when it comes to this car and the issue of cool. It may be a bitch to drive, but its looks have revolutionized the supercar industry. Not to mention the black example driven by the two bikini-clad ladies in the Cannonball Run that was on every boy’s bedroom wall in the 80’s. More on the Countach here.

BMW HR2

This is NOT a hybrid! The BMW HR2 was the first ever Hydrogen powered race car and has set 9 international and FIA-certified land-speed records for hydrogen cars at the Miramas Proving Grounds in France. The BMW HR2 is one of the few hydrogen cars developed with internal combustion engine (ICE) technology instead of fuel cell technology and has offered a sustainable, pollution free alternative to hybrids. Its aerodynamic shape means it’s unmistakable.

Brabus Rocket

The CLS is Merc’s most wicked model in years. It looks like a sleek coupe, but actually has 4 doors. The loons (who we love) at Brabus have turned it into a Rocket with clever fettling of the 6.2 liter twin turbo AMG V12, making this car the world’s fastest four door saloon. Guinness trapped the beast at 365.6km/h with a 0-100 time of under four seconds. Brabus have had to restrict the top speed to 350km/h as no production tire can take the abuse at those speeds. This car has an MBA degree – Master of Business Acceleration - and we adore it. More on the Brabus Rocket here.

Auto Union Typ C Stromlinie

The evocative shape of the streamlined Typ C must have caused a sensation in 1937. Afterward, and especially in the post war period, the curves of this car found their way onto production cars. That's because this Auto Union was specially shaped for top speed on the Avus circuit near Berlin. At the time, it was the fastest track in the world.
In 1937, Avus was facing competition from the Norisring in Nuremberg. To garner more attention, the Avus' simple layout was extended to include a high speed 43° banked turn made from brick. This launched right onto the main straight, letting cars reach nearly 248.40 mph (400 kph).
The Internationales Avus Rennen main event was held and the organizers invited record-breaking cars from both Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz. Both companies developed their cars thoroughly and did multiple tests on Avus before the race. At the time, Avus was ultimate race track and also the most dangerous. Since there was no fence at the top of the curve, it got nicknamed the 'Wall of Death'. This didn't stop 18 brave drivers from entering the race and 300,000 to 400,000 people showed up for the fastest pre-war race ever run.
The race was split into three seven-lap sprints with grids of only six or eight cars. Four streamliners were included and evenly simple split between Mercedes and Auto Union. They raced alongside the regular-season Grand Prix cars. Naturally, the Streamliners had a distinct advantage on the two long straights at Avus but the GP cars had the edge on the joining curves. At the start, Caracciola in the Mercedes and Rosemeyer in the Auto Union had a great battle. This lasted until the last lap when they were side-by-side. In the end Caracciola won just 0.7 seconds in front of Rosemeyer.
The second heat was much faster, with Brauchitsch and Fagioli in dueling streamliners. Fagioli retired with transmissions problems which left Von Brauchitsch and Mercedes the easy win. The other Mercedes-Benz Streamliner of Herman Lang suffered a tire failure at speed and Lang was lucky to keep the car straight enough to survive.
The third and final heat decided the overall victor with a combined group from the first two races. Four Streamliners were entered Brauchitsch, Caracciola and Lang in Mercedes against Rosemeyer in the Auto Union. He didn't stand a chance since his V16 was only running on 13 cylinders and he was well outnumbered. Eventually, Lang went on the win entire event. This would be the only time someone would score a victory using the full track, as it was deemed to dangerous to repeat in 1938.
By 1937, Auto Union had been actively making streamlined record cars for three years. Their first attempt was with a long-tail Typ A and later a striking Rekordwagen Typ Lucca Coupe was made. Auto Union might have considered using these designs in a a normal Grand Prix race, but this never happened. A streamlined Typ D did show up at Reims for the 1938 French GP but crashed heavily during practice. This car might have had a shorter tail than the record car pictured above.
Unfortunately, the only record of these cars exists in pictures. A replica of 1937 Avus car was made to exact specification for Audi Tradition.

Sources & Further Reading

1.Snellman, Leif. 'The Golden Era.' www.kolumbus.fi/leif.snellman/.
2.Monkhouse, George. Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Racing 1934-1955". White Mouse Editions.

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Jurgen Alzen Motorsport Mission 400 Plus

Mission 400 Plus - under this project name H&R presents an especially spectacular world premiere at the Essen Motor Show 2006. Jurgen Alzen Motorsport, long-time partner of H&R in the long-distance championship on the Nurburgring, engine tuner RS Tuning and H&R have jointly developed a sports car based on the Porsche 997. It is destined to win the Blue Ribbon for the world's fastest street-legal sports car next year, with a top speed of more than 250 mph (400 km/h).
The idea to tackle the world record was born in August 2006 at the Six-Hour Race on the Nurburgring. After the H&R-sponsored Alzen Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3 fell victim to an accident in only the second lap, team boss Jurgen Alzen and H&R marketing director Hardy von der Brake had time to discuss means to better demonstrate the technology transfer from motorsports to the development of sporty suspension components.
The idea quickly turned into the Mission 400 Plus concept, whose prototype now celebrated its world debut at the Essen Motor Show 2006. The three companies that have joined forces to turn this concept into reality have proven their potential in building super-fast sports cars numerous times before.
The experienced team of technicians from Jurgen Alzen Motorsport in Betzdorf is responsible for the technical design and for building the car. The engine is based on that of the latest 997-series Porsche 911 Turbo, and comes from RS Tuning. H&R contributes its immense know-how in the field of suspension design and setup.
Favorable aerodynamic properties are essential for a car that is designed to break the 400-km/h barrier. Minimizing frontal surface area is absolutely elementary, which is why Jurgen Alzen decided to lower the roof by 3 inches. At the same time the A-pillars were tilted back further by 5.5 degrees. To give the coupe a homogenous overall appearance the tilt of B- and C-pillars was adjusted accordingly. Special flush-mounted polycarbonate windows all around complete the roof conversion.
Also part of the Mission 400 Plus aerodynamics concept are numerous other modifications that were developed and tested in the wind tunnel. Among them are a long rear with pronounced separation edge and the absence of rain channels. Streamlined cowlings for the 18-inch BBS light-alloy wheels will reduce air turbulence on the vehicle's sides during the record run.
The Mission 400 Plus engine is built by RS Tuning in Kirchhaslach, where the racing engines for Jurgen Alzen Motorsport have been created for many years. The displacement of the six-cylinder flat engine is increased from 3.6 to 3.8 liters and the engine is reworked entirely. Company owner Reinhold Schmirler's power cocktail also includes special combustion chamber shapes as well as precision-machined cylinder heads with larger valves, and high-performance camshafts.
The engine's peripherals are also completely new. In addition to an intake manifold with larger and smoothened ports the engine is equipped with a more powerful turbocharging system and a high-performance exhaust.
The stock turbos with variable turbine geometry are replaced by larger conventional ones, which are supplied with optimal amounts of exhaust gas by the custom-tailored stainless-steel exhaust manifolds. Higher capacity intercoolers provide cooler charge air for maximum power output, aided on the exhaust side by a stainless-steel sport exhaust with metal catalysts.
RS Tuning's stationary test bench is used to fine-tune the perfect interaction of all individual components with special 100-octane fuel mapping for the Bosch-developed engine electronics.
With a boost pressure of 1.5 bar the engine develops 1,054 bhp / 775.7 kW at 7,700 rpm and a peak torque of 760 lb-ft at 5,800 rpm. And yet, the speed-record hunter meets stringent EURO IV emission limits.
Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a high-performance clutch and a modified high-geared six-speed transmission.
The high-speed track in Nardo, where the world record is supposed to be set next year, places extreme demands on the Mission 400 Plus suspension, due to its undulated surface. H&R has custom-developed a special version of its H&R HIGH-END suspension specifically for this purpose.
The top-of-the-line product in the H&R lineup distinctly sets itself apart from conventional sport suspensions. In addition to special struts with sporty springs and shocks the H&R HIGH-END suspension further consists of bearings made from especially high-quality harder materials, custom-made aluminum lower A-arms as well as special tie rods and newly designed upper rear axle links.
Installing this almost infinitely adjustable suspension results in even more strength and more direct response. It also allows an even more precise setup of the record car to account for the banked track at Nardo. The Mission 400 Plus is further equipped with adjustable H&R sport sway bars on front and rear axle.
The overall lightweight design is completed with Carbon-made doors and hoods and a Spartan interior with Recaro carbon-fiber racing seats and a roll cage.
Mission 400 Plus will hunt for the record in Nardo in the first half of 2007. Creator and race driver Jurgen Alzen will pilot the ultra-low-profile coupe.

Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Concept

Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 04, 2004 -The spectacular quad-turbo, V-12 powered, mid-engine Chrysler ME Four-Twelve super car has roared onto the scene to shine as the most advanced Chrysler ever built.
The ultimate engineering and design statement, and a brilliant example of the Chrysler Group s capabilities, the ME Four-Twelve will establish a real-world performance record for a rear-wheel drive, mid-engine super car and may also set a record for lightening-quick vehicle development. Taking less than one year to complete from start to finish, the Chrysler Group partnered with some of the best in the business to assist in its development.
AMG Powertrain for Unmatched 0-60 Performance
The heart of the ME Four-Twelve is its all-aluminum, quad-turbo, 6.0-liter V-12 engine. With electronic sequential multipoint fuel injection and a 9.0:1 compression ratio, the ME Four-Twelve's AMG-developed engine delivers 850 bhp @ 5750 rpm, with 850 lb-ft. (1150 N-m) of torque between 2500 and 4500 rpm on premium unleaded fuel. The specific power output translates to 142 bhp/liter, and with a curb weight of just 2880 lbs. (1310 kg), the ME Four-Twelve has the weight-to-power ratio of 3.4 lbs/bhp - each of these sets new performance records and new benchmarks in the super car category.
And, befitting a machine that will play comfortably in the super car league, the performance of the ME Four-Twelve is stunning. In our projections and modeling, the ME Four-Twelve goes from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, 0-100 mph in 6.2 seconds and it will blister through the quarter mile in 10.6 seconds at 142.0 mph. The estimated top speed of the ME Four-Twelve is 248 mph (400 km/h). The vehicle is designed and packaged to achieve outstanding thermal performance under extreme operating conditions. Its large capacity, high-efficiency engine-cooling system allows this engine to retain optimum thermal performance - a key advantage in the super car arena.
The 7-speed Ricardo Double Clutch Transmission was developed specifically for this vehicle and features the latest double wet-clutch technology and electronic control strategy. The exclusive ME Four-Twelve transmission delivers uninterrupted torque to the rear wheels with 200 millisecond shift times.
Advanced Composite Structure, Cat-Quick Agility
The ME Four-Twelve's advanced, carbon fiber bodywork was designed to mate to a carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque tub. Aluminum crush structures and chrome-moly sub-frames complete the ME Four-Twelve's rigid support structure. Taking advantage of its impressive racecar-like structural rigidity, the ME Four-Twelve's suspension, steering and brakes are engineered for super car performance. Overall, the vehicle's structure - consisting of multiple materials - achieves an ultra lightweight design with outstanding vehicle rigidity and complies with all US federal regulations related to impact testing.
The suspension is comprised of double wishbones, aluminum control arms, horizontally-opposed coil-over dampers with electronically controlled compression and rebound tuning, stainless-steel push rods and a blade configured anti-roll bar.
The power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering has an overall ratio of 16:1 with 2.4 turns lock-to-lock and a turning circle of 36.0 feet.
The ME Four-Twelve braking system features massive 15.0-inch (381 mm) ventilated carbon ceramic composite disc brake rotors with six-piston aluminum mono block calipers for superior braking performance during all driving conditions. The composite discs are sixty-five percent lower in weight than comparable cast iron rotors. This results in significantly reducing unsprung mass and improving shock damping response.
Ultimate Chrysler Engineering and Design Statement
At just 44.9 inches tall, 78.7 inches wide and 178.8-inches long, the two-seat, mid-engine ME Four-Twelve has a striking presence - poised as if ready to pounce. The ME Four-Twelve carbon fiber body work has that 'chiseled all from one piece' look, honed from hours of development in the Chrysler Group wind tunnel in Auburn Hills, Mich.
The computer controlled active rear spoiler articulates rearward 100 mm to increase down-force to a total of 925 lbs. (421 kg) at 186 mph (300 km/h), while achieving a competitive coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0.358. This results in unwavering stability at the ultra-high speeds of which ME Four-Twelve is capable. All body openings have been optimized to achieve maximum thermal performance. In addition, large vented front and rear wheel houses reduce lift as well as active and passive aerodynamic devices that have been implemented to provide stable vehicle performance at all speeds. Those devices include:

-A front fascia splitter for increased frontal down-force -A fully developed underbody with integral rear diffuser to reduce lift and provide additional rear down-force -Formations in the belly pan forward of each wheel to aid in reducing lift -The decklid rear 'ski-slope' formation improves rear down-force -Large rear grille integrated into the fascia helps ventilate air through the engine compartment -Cubic section at the leading edge of the front fascia helps air attach to the underbody and reduces lift

Purposeful Interior Environment
Chrysler brand beauty and elegance has been blended with the function and form that are essential in the ultimate super car. For example, ME Four-Twelve s interior shows the carbon fiber structure of the body tub throughout, used for its light-weight attributes but refined in texture to fulfill the Chrysler brand promise. In addition, leather-covered sport seats, a tilt steering wheel, automatic climate control and a premium audio system are housed in a vehicle that is just as at home on the highway as it is on the race track. Unique features and elements include:

-Carbon fiber seat structure with a total seat weight of just 27 lbs. (12.3 kg) -Competitive-in-class interior roominess with 37.2 in (942 mm) of headroom, and 42.7 in (1085 mm) of legroom -A large glass roof panel extends from the windshield to the rear header -Passenger-side adjustable foot support helps keep the co-pilot in position during extreme cornering maneuvers

This vehicle breaks the mold of the super car genre because its packaging can easily accommodate drivers in a wide range of heights. Ease of access to driving controls was a primary focus. For example, there are steering wheel mounted controls, including a column mounted F-1 racing style paddle shifter with aluminum shift paddles and centrally mounted driver controls. 'In terms of advanced materials, aerodynamic efficiency and vehicle dynamic performance, the ME Four-Twelve represents the ultimate engineering and design statement from Chrysler,' said Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer - Chrysler Group. 'It s everything we ve learned about creating exciting, desirable automobiles. And, as such, it's not really a concept car but is, in fact, a prototype that will be road-ready by summer.'

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Lotec Sirius

reated for and by Lotec owner Kurt Lotterschmid. He said "it always a dream to make a completely myself" and that's what he did with the Sirius. It was made for top speed and could reach a theoretical 400 kph, but the tires limit the amount to 380 kph.
Horsepower is variable dependent on turbo boost. On .85 bar boost the engine produces 1000HP @ 6300 & 1000 NM @ 3400. Both figures go up to 1300 with 1.2 bar boost. This massive amount of power is aided by the twin KKK turbochargers.
This concept car took 3 years to complete. Lotec says they can sell a road going version of this car which would take 1 year to complete. However, no road going versions have been created or sold.

Weber Sportscar

Weber Sportcars from Tobel, Switzerland are dreaming big with their latest mock-up revealed at the 2007 Top Marques Monaco show. What they have in mind is a 250 mph, carbon fiber supercar that is shaped largely by aerodynamics. After nine months of computer-aided design, they were able to make a full size model of what the final shape might look like. Included is an active rear wing that changes in angle for both acceleration and braking.
Power for the new Sportscar will come from a 7.0l supercharged V8 that will churn out 950 bhp to the rear wheels. Other equally impressive features include 12-piston carbon/ceramic disc brakes, a fully sequential gearbox and a speculated 0-60 time of 2.5 seconds.
Options will include a versatile on board computer with timing devices, a multimedia kit or a full race 'package' which might make it eligible for endurance sports car racing.
Over the next year it will be interesting to see if Weber can elevate this project to the next level. While we don't particularly like the styling, if the new car can achieve any of the aforementioned performance figures we will pay close attention.
Story by Supercars.net, more at weber-sportscars.com

SSC Aero

One of the toughest jobs in the Automotive industry is marketing a supercar as feash and upcoming manufacturer. This is exactly what a new company located in Washington USA is about to do. Some might remember that such a journey was tried by Vector in the 1970s.
Back to our company: Called SSC, short for Shelby Super Cars, it is easy to confuse the name with Shelby Automobiles started by the legendary Carol Shelby. SSC is trying hard to trying hard to distinguish itself and it has done so with their latest product, the Aero SC/8T.
Almost two years ago, Mr Shelby began working on a steel space frame and carbon fiber body as a basis for his 250 mph super car. Since then, extensive wind tunnel testing has been completed, but the car has yet to prove it's aerodynamics through a top speed run.
The first Aero SC/8T, painted Burnt Copper Pearl, is an exciting product. It lends many stylistic traits from Italian exotica but is distinctly different from anything produced in America. For instance, the doors are air-cylinder operated and, upon button press, pivot from the window post.
SSC state that the engine is an all aluminum custom-modified V8 with variable boost forced induction.The lump is accually sourced from a Corvette C5R. Producing nearly 800 bhp, it is no surprise then that the first prototype pulled in a 3.1 second zero-to-sixty time at the Firebird raceway last March. Watch the run for yourself: click here.
All the goals of the Aero SC/8T have been achieved. The car has reached its final specification and SSC says they are ready to start taking orders. While Burnt Copper Pearl example is not for sale, two more cars are currently being made.
For anyone itching to get a glimpse of the car in person, SSC will be showcasing the Aero SC/8T at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas.
Story by Richard Owen. Thanks to Mike Denslow for answering our questions.

Dauer 962 Le Mans

In the late nineties, bringing prototype racecars to urban roadways was an idea that several companies shared. Considering the contrast between sports car and race car engineering, embarking on such a project was a laborious task. Coupled with the limited production and tiny customer base, development costs were hard to recoup. Despite these hardships, several German companies still decided to create their own road-going Porsche 962, the most successful prototype race car of our time.
From 1983 forward, the Porsche 956 and its 962 IMSA spec version dominated for a decade. Porsche manufactured nearly 150 956/962s and sold many of the cars to private teams. During this period, Porsche manufactured and made available every component on the car. Due to this customer support, Porsche not only became the most successful marque at Le Mans, but also provided essential parts for companies, such as DP Motorsport, Schuppan, Koenig and Dauer, to make road-going specials.
Of the companies that have produced a 962 road car, the most successful has been Dauer. After displaying their first 962 at the 1993 Frankfurt Show, Dauer partnered with Porsche to manufacture a contender for the 1994 24 Hours of LeMans. At that time the prototype rules stipulated that a single road-going version of the car had to manufactured for homologation. As a result of these regulations, several homologation specials were born from the world's fastest racecars. These included the Porsche GT1, Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR and our feature car, the Dauer 962 LM. What good times.
At the 24 hour race, Dauer showed up with both a road version and race version of the Porsches 962, a design which had already won Le Mans six times. After winning the race, the FIA declared it would be creating rules to make sure the 962 wouldn't be back in 1995. However, with a Le Mans win under their belt, and with support from Porsche, Dauer continued to build their road-going 962.

962LM in Detail

Since the 1994 victory, much has changed at Dauer as attention focused from street legal racecar to civilized roadcar. To create each one of these cars, Dauer takes an original Porsche-made 956/962 and strips the car. A completely new carbon fiber/kevlar body is then made along with a very tight leather interior . When finished, the owner receives a car which has a race history at the top level of motorsport and is also ready to drive on local streets.
A major development has been the introduction of several electro-hydraulic systems into the car. While equipped with pneumatic doors and rear engine cover, one of the most important changes is a hydraulic suspension to raise and lower the car. This was manditory as the 962, in standard trim, is far too low to meet the ride height necessitated by German law.
Inside, Dauer have made the cockpit a more civil affair. Reinald Mattes spent considerable time to fitting two seats into a very tight cockpit. After the moulds were completed, Dauer formed carbon fibre panels and covered them in leather. Interesting features include interior-cooling, a detachable steering wheel and properly detailed luggage. Still, the 962 is a very unforgiving machine, and it is doubtful that any driver will have time to watch, yet alone hear the DVD player provided.
Powering the 962 is the same 2994cc water-cooled Porsche flat-six found in the race car. A pair of intercooled KKK turbochargers are employed and the engine has 'softer' cams for more tractable driving. Thanks to racing catalytic convertors and Bosch Motronic 1.7 engine management, the 962 meets European emissions regulations. Attached to the engine is a unique transmission that uses the normal 962 manual box and clutch. But instead of using a gear lever, the driver select ratios via the Tiptronic S style knobs on the steering wheel.
At 1080kg, the 962LM may weigh around 180kg more than the 962 racecar, but its power-to weight ratio is still better than the McLaren F1's. In a drag start, 0-60mph takes around 2.6 seconds in first gear! Five seconds later you have doubled your speed again. Ultimately a shade over 250mph is possible. A top speed test was conducted on the Ehra-Leissen VW test track, where 404.6 kph was achieved.
In total 13 Dauer conversions have been finished, and Dauer are still taking orders for more cars. They are also finishing up a very limited run of Bugatti EB110s that were sold in pieces to Dauer when the company closed. We have also heard that Dauer is updating their 962 and a 2006 model is in the works.

Story by Richard Owen for Supercars.net

Ford GT90 Concept

At a development cost in the neighborhood of $3 million, the GT90 was certainly worthy of pulling styling cues from the original Ford GTs, and although it was never meant for production, it was built according to a Ford press release as a “test bed for technology, engineering and design concepts, and driver-oriented features that eventually may be used in Ford production vehicles.”
Officially unveiled to the public in January 1995 at the Detroit Auto Show, the GT90 is finished in bright white with a bright blue and carbon fiber interior. It features a mid engine quad-turbocharged V12 that produces an estimated 720 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque. As a result, it had a claimed top speed of 253 mph, which even by today’s standards would make it one of the fastest production cars in the world – faster even than a McLaren F1, which was widely considered the world’s preeminent supercar at the time.
Built by a small specialized group over at Ford SVT in just over six months time, the concept’s development timeline was very tight and therefore borrowed components from other vehicles. The team mainly borrowed parts from another supercar that was also way ahead of its time, the Jaguar XJ220.
The engine, which was a 48-valve six-liter V12, had to be combined together with four Garrett Systems T2 turbochargers in order to reach its estimated 720 horsepower and was based on the Ford Modular engine. Created by using parts of two Lincoln V8 engines, engineers removed the last pair of cylinders from the rear of one engine and the first pair of cylinders from the front of the other engine. The cut-down engines were then welded together with the final result being a 90-degree V12, which utilized a 90.2 mm bore and a 77.3 mm stroke to achieve maximum power.
The GT90 features the FFD-Ricardo five-speed manual gearbox found on the XJ220 and, considering the torque load that it is designed to handle, is noted as having a relatively light shift quality. Also borrowed from the XJ220 comes the all around double wishbone suspension that was designed to enable the car to handle well at top speeds.
Using Ford’s new “Edge” design philosophy, the car incorporated advanced technology with a mixture of flat planes, angles, glass and triangular shapes that seemingly all collided together. The GT90 was the first car created using this new styling directive from Ford, which went on to be responsible for the creation of other Ford products like the Ka and Cougar. The effect is most impressive and a wonderfully executed stylistic throwback to its GT40 predecessor, which at once stays true to its heritage but acknowledges the advances in modern design. Taken directly from race car technology, the GT90 body panels are molded out of carbon fiber while the chassis is formed out of a honey-comb sectioned aluminum monocoque.
The GT90 is a test bed of advanced technology and design. It sports a tinted, laminated glass bubble over the cockpit and a spoiler that rises off the rear deck at high speeds. According to Ford, it has a “design that tightly enclosed its mechanicals with no wasted space; high tech lighting and blind-spot detection systems; and tiles like those on the space shuttle to shield the V12’s exhaust outlets.”
The interior of the car is easily accessed by pushing on a small yellow panel located on the B-pillar that allows the door to swing open. Amazingly for a supercar, it is relatively easy to climb into the cockpit, as the door sill is low and narrow, and the glass which arcs well into the roof is fixed to the door. Reminiscent of an airplane cockpit, the interior is finished in bright blue suede and leather, a carbon fiber center console and custom blue lit gauges. An abundance of brushed and polished aluminum adorns the interior, from the open shift gate and linkage to the controls on the center console, right down to the key for the car.
Ford’s engineers included a few other options that were designed for use on the show circuit; the tires were specially made with “GT90” carved directly into the tread, and the doors, as well as all of the lights both inside and out, could easily be opened or turned on via a remote control.
After its unveiling in Detroit, the GT90 made its rounds on the Auto Show Circuit in 1995, traveling around the world to Frankfurt and as far away as Tokyo. With few other showings in between, the car recently was shipped over to Europe to be on display in the Ford of Europe 2008 exhibit at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. After returning home, the car was shipped to Alabama where it was on display as part of the Mustang 45th Anniversary Celebration.

RM Auction Sale

This superb concept car remains in excellent running condition, having been properly stored and maintained over the years in between its show appearances. RM Auctions is proud to publicly offer the GT90 for the first time ever at auction. A remarkable one-off piece of automotive history and cutting-edge design, its offering may very well be a once in a lifetime opportunity for Ford devotees and concept car enthusiasts.

Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita

The Trevita was limited to only three cars hence the name Trevita, which means Three white in Swedish. The Trevita features a koenigsegg proprietary glittering silvery white carbon composite fabric. Apart from the unique composte material and the partially painted wheels it has the specification as the Special Edition CCXR.



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Callaway Sledgehammer Corvette

Top speed set Oct 19, 1989 reaching 254.76 mph.The car was driven by John Lingenfelter. Only 1 of these cars exists, although, at thetime Callway said they could reproduce it for400 000 USD.

Hennessey SRT-10 Viper Venom 1000 Coupe

28 October, 2005, Houston, TX - Hennessey Performance Engineering will be featuring its first 2006 Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Viper SRT10 Coupe at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.
On display will be the 2006 Venom 1000 Coupe, number 01 of 24. With its black on black color scheme and 20x13 rear wheels it is surely going to be a highlight of the event.
The Venom 1000 Coupe comes after very successful convertible version which won Road & Tracks standing mile shootout. Finishing the distance at 25.6 seconds, the Venom 1000 was .3 seconds faster than the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo.
Like the convertible, the Coupe doubles the stock horsepower rating of the Viper to bring the figure up to 1000 bhp! To reach this level of performance, the Venom has been bored, stroked and pressurized to 15psi. This system includes JE Pistons, Manley Rods and twin Garret Turbos, custom headers & and a unique exhaust system.
Chassis mofications include Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires, a VenomAero front bumper, KW adjustable suspension, 5-point harnesses, Quaiffe differential upgrade and many more available options.
Hennessey says that the Venom 1000 Coupe is the fastest and most powerful limited-edition street car in the world. Only 24 will be built for the 2006 production year. He is now taking orders for 2006 delivery. Infact, you can buy one directly off hennesseyperformance.com/ right now.

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9ff GT9-R Prototype

Following the radical GT9, 9ff have taken their extreme tuning theme one step further with the GT9R. As an upgraded version, it is being released as a possible record breaker.
For now we are left with a photoshopped rendering of what he GT9 should look like. Included is a new wing, an updated front facia, front splitter, wheel well extractors, brake cooling ducts, side exhaust and a distinctive roof-mounted air scoop.
If the GT9R goes as good as it looks, there might be a possible race program on the horizon.

More details to come.

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9ff GT9-R

Following a series of prototypes, 9ff are ready to sell their record-breaking GT9-R. The first GT9s reached speeds over 400 kph and provided a basis for the 2009 production version. The project is a radical departure from traditional tuning since much of the car is fabricated from the bottom up. Much like the Ruf CTR3, the GT9-R has a relocated engine positioned in the middle of the car. Furthermore, 9ff fabricate a new carbon fiber body and fit a twin-turbo, 4-liter version of the Porsche boxer engine.
The first GT9 appeared at the 2007 Essen Motor Show with financial backing from H&R-Spezialfedern. It was specifically built to break top speed records and a claimed 400 kph was possible. Later, company founder Jan Fatthofer drove it to 409 kph and this prototype set the impetus for several more cars.
In 2008 the next evolution of the project took shape with the GT9-R. It appeared like a motor sports version of the first design with an updated front end and fully trimmed interior. With huge decals, it was launched at the 2008 Essen Motor Show with a claimed top speed of 414 kph. Furthermore, engine developments included a Stage 3 package which increased power to an astonishing 1120 bhp. Now, nearly a year later, 9ff is ready to begin production and sale of the 9ff for the general public.
The newest version takes the prototype's shape and updates it for road use. This includes proper signals and a new front end. These prototypes set the stage for an impressive design: the entire body is built around a modified Porsche 911 chassis with a new rear subframe. Attached to this is a new body with carbon fiber panels. These changes help reduce overall weight to just 1600 lbs.
In their brochure 9ff claim a top speed of 414 kph (257.09 mph). The say production is limited just 20 units and the exterior panels can be modified to suit the individual preferences of the first owner.
Power comes from a blown and enlarged version of the Porsche boxer-6 which has three distinct stages of tune. The most radical produces 1120 bhp and can reach 0-100 kph in 2.8 seconds or 0-300 kph in 15.8 seconds! The other stages on offer have 750 bhp and 987 bhp.

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