Category Archives: Supercar

Korres Project 4, a new project arrived from Greece

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Arrived a new supercar craft, looking for profitability and gain a foothold within the maximum exclusivity. It’s the Korres Project 4, born in Greece. In just a few days, the Korres Project 4 will become a reality and will be displayed publicly. Still do not know its price or how many units will be produced, but some of its features.

If there is a segment that doesn’t seem to know the crisis is the cars of luxury, and especially in this, the one of the most exclusive Supercars. Almost every day we have news of a new birth, with projects that sometimes never get beyond the paper or on the computer screen and not end up materializing, for lack of viability, or the lack of interested buyers.

Is this the case of this new supercar? It is still early to know, but at least in a few days the first prototype built will become official, which is already a step forward. Refer to the Korres Project 4, which comes to US from Greece, a country without too much tradition in sports. Designed by the architect Dimitris Korres, next weekend will be presented at an event in Greece, we assume that you seeking to attract investors and prospective buyers. Continue reading →

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, the sportiest of the British brand

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After a few advances without much substance, finally discovers complete the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, the new creation of Gaydon. The V12 Vantage S is not one model for Aston Martin, but with its 572 HP and 330 km/h maximum speed becomes the fastest production model.

Aston Martin latest surprise is this Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, which becomes the model of production of the British brand faster and sports, with the exception of the very limited and exclusive Aston Martin One-77. Credentials come from the V12 engine of 6.0 liters, which delivers nothing less than 572 HP and 620 Nm of torque.

This is an increase of more than 50 HP with respect to the standard Aston Martin V12 Vantage. In conjunction with an automatic Sportshift III AMT of seven Affairs, with ability to handle manually thanks to the camshaft behind the wheel, the V12 Vantage S is able to reach 330 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a still unspecified number, but that will be around or even remain slightly below the 4 seconds. Continue reading →

Lamborghini Egoista, a very special unique project

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Lamborghini had prepared for a very special treat to celebrate its 50th anniversary as a manufacturer of sports: it’s the spectacular Lamborghini Egoista, a prototype that is not manufactured in series. With an emphasis on a very aggressive and angular, design inspired by military aeronautics, Lamborghini Egoista is a single-seater with engine V10 with 600 hp.

The Lamborghini Aventador LP720-4 was not unique novelty that the mark of Sant’Agata Bolognese had prepared to celebrate its 50th anniversary during the year 2013. Much less, since after the recent poison Lamborghini also showing aesthetic radicalism in spades, the bull’s show now a new prototype intended to draw attention and to explore new avenues for the brand. Continue reading →

Icona Vulcano

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Finally is actually one of the most anticipated new supercar, designed to rival the cream of the category: the Icona Vulcan. With two possible hybrid type mechanical configurations and up to 950 hp, the Vulcano Icona promises strong feelings in design or performance and arouse much.

The Icona Vulcano was officially unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show 2013, and its special mechanical configuration points to the top. Boasting design and Italian nationality, the Icona Vulcan bets on an aggressive and winding exterior.

The presence of Icona Vulcano is quite shocking, although it is true that maybe not too original as we can remember in one of its strokes that inspiration comes from the Lexus LF A, Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and even the occasional Ferrari as the recent F12 or, going back a lot further (call me crazy, but I find some resemblance in its side profile), even the Corvette Stingray C3 “Coke Bottle”. Continue reading →

Hennessey Venom GT, looking to beat all records

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In Hennessey Performance aimed high with its Venom GT. The initial goal was to build the fastest production car, did you have finally achieved? When we talk about speed or acceleration records, all have various names in the head, starting Bugatti or Koenigsegg: the Hennessey Venom GT wants to beat them all.

Did you think that the record of the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport in terms of maximum speed record in a production car would take too long to be beaten? Well Perfomance Hennessey already officially claims for Venom GT. If the Veyron Super Sport in their day marked 431 km / h, the Hennessey Venom GT was able to reach the last Feb. 9, at the military airfield of Lemoore (California), no less than 427.6 km / h.

Indeed, a rate still slightly lower than the Veyron Super Sport, so where’s the catch? According to Hennessey, no trick: the 427.6 km / h of the Venom GT are properly approved and any production unit, in appropriate circumstances, be able to reach this dizzying figure, while in the case of the Veyron Super Sport speed maximum is electronically limited to 415 km / h on all units sold. Continue reading →

DMC Ferrari F12 Berlinetta “Spia”

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The German DMC, known primarily for his work on models of Sant’Agata Bolognese, now has more details and photographs of their preparation for the last V12 Ferrari, the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. DMC is called F12 “Spia” and brings important modifications.

For starters, it has a body kit made ​​entirely of carbon fiber that consists of a new front splitter, hood new invoice, optional air intake roof, more generous side skirts, diffuser and a rear spoiler 599XX style. The customer can paint these parts of the color you want (do not have to be like in the pictures). The rear light clusters are also special home tinted. Continue reading →

McLaren unveils the P1 propulsion system: plug-in hybrid

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After a long wait, the British manufacturer McLaren has just released everything related to propulsion system that gives life to McLaren P1, the working hybrid supercar to be presented officially at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. It is the most powerful hybrid car in the world.

The hybrid system of the P1 is formed by the well-known V8 biturbo 3.8 litres mounting the MP4-12 c, but suitably modified to develop 737 HP at 7,500 RPM, combined with an electric motor. The whole develops 916 HP and 900 Nm of maximum torque, at the same time getting approved only 200 grams per kilometer in it comes to carbon dioxide emissions. Continue reading →

Jaguar Sports canceled the project C-X75

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The super-sporty one million dollars that was meant to bring to Jaguar production with help from Williams has been canceled by the crisis in Europe. The C-X75 mounted 1.6-liter turbo engine mated to two electric motors. Together, they develop 500 horses, allowing reaching a speed tip of 322 Km/h. Of the 5 prototypes made, only 3 will be auctioned.

In the Paris Motor Show of 2010 Jaguar introduced one of its most ambitious projects in recent years, the C-X75 hybrid sports. It was a fireball capable of producing 500 horsepower through the use of a turbocharged 1.6-liter and two electric motors, which would enable it to accelerate from 0 to 100 in 6 seconds and a top speed of developing 322 Km / h. Continue reading →

Hennessey Venom GT2, very gross 1520 hp

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Hennessey has announced the renewal of its Venom GT, one of the most brutal supercars that can be found in the vehicle market ready. It is a mechanical outrageous for a spectacular design which also renews the model for 2013.

If the version of 2012, called Venom GT was powered by a 1217 hp 6.2 V8 and GM origin, the new GT2 Venom enters another dimension with the 7.0 twin-turbo V8, which delivers on this occasion a not inconsiderable 1520 hp. Continue reading →

The future Ferrari F150, a hybrid supercar

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The legendary Ferrari Enzo finally has a worthy successor. Called internally with code F150, the first unofficial information technology anticipates a hybrid supercar with more than 800 hp and 1,100 kg, which ensures incredible performance with the fuel rather than restrained.

It refers to these two names: Laboratory and prototype F12 Vettura berlinetta. This concept and the last major production sports seem to be two of the starting points for the further development of the successor of the legendary Enzo Ferrari. Amedeo Felisa, CEO of Ferrari, has advanced some interesting information to the British press, anticipating some pearls of next dream car from Maranello, the F150 (also called F70 deck). Continue reading →