Alfa Romeo
The Alfa Romeo Automobile Company is an Italian auto producer which was launched in Milan on the 24th of June 1910. Alfa Romeo Company has been part of a team called Fiat Group since year 1986. The corporation was held by Instituto per la Ricostruzione Industriale, an Italian state holding corporation, between the later parts of 1932 until 1986. The corporation was initially known as Lombard Automobile Factory, Public Corporation.
A lot of well-known automobile design headquarters located in Italy have allowed commissions to make concepts and manufacture vehicle forms for Alfa Romeo.
The first that is mentioned, which is the Centro Stile, has quickly attained international reliability because of its work. The MiTo hatchback and the 8C Competizione super coupe are the outcome of the Centro Stile’s work.
2011 Alfa Romeo 4C Concept
The 2011 Alfa Romeo 4C Concept made its worldwide debut at the 81st Geneva International Show in Switzerland. The 4C Concept is the latest “compact supercar” by Alfa motors made from “8C Competizione”, a dynamic technology specially designed for the Alfa Romeo 4C Concept
The latest 4C Concept car is believed to create an exceptional driving experience like no other. The car has an “8C Spider Competizione” feature that is predominantly found in the previous Alfa 4C models. The 4C Concept follows the regulation of limited weight brought by essential use of carbon especially when on route. The chassis part is vital in supporting the car’s body from complete carbon crafting.
The engine features of the 4C Concept helps ensure the car’s overall performance. The average moderation of the car’s fuel consumption usually exceeds by about 3 – 4 engine liters. The 4C Concept has a “suspension layout” feature in which the utmost agility during road test is thoroughly determined. The car is enhanced with 40 – 60% front and rear axle, making it one of the most sophisticated sports cars today. The 4C Concept was earlier recognized for its overall performance including technical excellence, safety features and Italian-inspired design.
Ascari
The Ascari Cars Company is a British car producer located in Banbury, United Kingdom. It was founded by Klaas Zwart, a Dutch millionaire. The corporation was labelled after Alberto Ascari, who was the very 1st double world Formula One champ. Aside from producing automobiles, Ascari runs a racetrack as well, and it is called Race Resort Ascari.
The Ascari Cars was launched in the year 1995 in Dorset, England. The Ascari Ecosse is their first limited edition car established in the year 1998. Subsequent to the launch of the Ascari Ecosse, Klaas wart bought the corporation.
In year 2000, Ascari put up a new provision in Banbury located in the northern Oxfordshire in England. The Ascari KZ1 is Ascari’s 2nd automobile and was developed in Banbury, which housed the racing assets of Team Ascari as well. In the same year, the company started developing a race track in southern Spain near Ronda.
Ascari A410
The Ascari A410 is a super car made for racing experts and it was introduced in 2001. With 600 horsepower and 10250 rpm, this car can smoke any super car on the market.
Aston Martin
The Aston Martin Company is a British production business of luxurious sports cars. It is founded in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The company’s name originated from one of the corporation’s founders’ names, which is Lionel Martin, and also from Aston Hill speed hill climb that is in Buckinghamshire near Aston Clinton.
From the years 1994 to 2007, Aston Martin was considered part of Ford Motor Company. It became a part of the corporation’s Premier Automotive Group in the year 2000. On the 12th of March 2007, Aston Martin was bought by a multiparty venture corporation, which is co-owned by John Sinders and Investment Dar and Adeem Investment of Kuwait, for £479 million.
The Aston Martin Company was started by Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin in the year 1913. The very first automobile to be labelled Aston Martin was made by Lionel Martin through setting a 4-cyl Coventry Simplex engine into the 1908 Isotta-Fraschini’s framework.
2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3
Aston Martin is no stranger to motorsports. And now they are making a comeback.
The next step to their world motorsports plans is the introduction of the2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3, a car that is seen to succeed the successful DBRS9 GT3 race cars that dominated touring car races worldwide.
This car is the next step towards Aston Martin’s goal of ruling the world racing circuit once again. And now, armed with 6 years of experience campaigning with the DBR9 and the DBRS9, the V12 Vantage GT3 is expected to be much better than its predecessors. The heart of this new racer is the same 6.0 liter V12 engine found in the street version of the V12 Vantage, but it has seen its share of modifications to better withstand the demands of racing.
Performance Driven
To increase performance and reliability, a lightweight crankshaft, new valve trains, and dry sump lubrication has been added into the engine. Ventilated disc brakes on all 4 corners are used in this car, designed to provide adequate stopping power even during endurance races. A double wishbone suspension is used for both the front and rear ends of the car.
Tested
It is scheduled to be released next year as the DBRS9s are still eligible to compete. This car is far from finished, but if there’s any indication that this car is going to be good, 2 day testing showed that it was able to cover 1000 kilometers with ease. Even better is that it is a marked improvement to the already formidable DBRS9. The 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 seems poised to take the motorsports world by storm next year.
Specifications
Performance
| Engine: V12 DOHC | Displacement: 5935 cc |
| Horsepower: 600 HP | Torque: 516 lb-ft |
Audi
The Audi AG Company is a German production firm of cars traded under the brand of Audi. The corporation is based in Ingolstadt, Germany. Since the year 1964, Audi has been an entirely owned subsidiary of Volkswagen AG or also the Volkswagen Group. The Volkswagen Group commenced the Audi brand once again through the 1965 entrance of the line of Audi 60. Soon after that, the name was obtained as a part of the purchase of Auto Union assets by Volkswagen from Daimler-Benz, the past owner.
The company’s name is derived from the family name of the originator August Horch, whose name itself is an English equivalent of the English word which is ‘hark’. Hark means listen, and when you translate then into Latin, it becomes Audi.
The Audi Company manufactures 100% electrified automobiles in order to avoid corrosion, which made them the first mass market car to do so.
2010 Audi E-tron Spyder Concept
Audi unveiled its E-tron Spyder concept at the 2010 Paris motor show.
The Audi E-tron Spyder concept is a two-seater, open top, hybrid sports car.
The car is powered by both a 3 liter V6 TDI in the rear axle and two electric motors (64kW) for the front axle.
Features
The Audi E-tron concept design is the evolution of the existing Audi design language and at the same time presents the elements which hint towards future Audi cars. The car also borrows some design elements from the sportiest Audi vehicle, the R8.
The Audi design team managed to build a light weight car (1,450Kgs) with a perfect front to rear weight ratio of 50:50, giving it excellent handling capabilities. Also, the intelligent distribution of power to the front wheels help improve the dynamic handling of the vehicle. This along with the cars design ensures high degree of precision while cornering at high speeds.
Performance
Audi e-tron concept is equipped with a 3 liter, six cylinder TDI engine breathes through twin turbochargers and produces 300hp. The diesel engine pumps out a massive amount of torque of 479 ft lbs.
The TDI engine powers the rear wheels. In a smart innovation, apart from the TDI engine, the front wheels are driven by two electric motors.
Each of these electric motors produces 88 hp and a combined torque of 259 ft lbs. The E-tron Spyder combines the torque produced by diesel and electric motors during acceleration through a process called 'boosting', resulting in a massive supercar type performance.
Range
The e-tron can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. E-tron is not just a fantastic performance car, but also a highly fuel efficient car with extremely low emission levels.
The E-tron Spyder returns a mileage of 107 mpg on an average. The car can also drive purely on electric motor with a range of up to 31 miles and a top speed of 37 mph which is sufficient for easy driving.
There has been no official word about when we can expect E-tron Spyder to hit the production lines. However, Audi e-tron Spyder concept does showcase what we can expect from hybrid technology from Audi.
Specifications
General Info
| Vehicle Type: Coupe | Base Price: NA |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 gallons (50 liters) | Range: 107 miles |
Dimensions
| Length: 159 in. (406 cm) | Wheel Base: 95 in. (243 cm) |
| Height: 43 in. (111 cm) | Width: 71 in. (181 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: NA | Maximum Seating: 2 people |
Performance
| Engine: Twin Turbo V6 TDI | Horsepower: 300 HP |
| Torque: 479 lb-ft | Transmission: 7-Speed Dual Clutch |
| 0-60 mph: 4.4 seconds | Maximum Speed: 155 mph (250 km/h) |
Bentley
The Bentley Motors Limited Company is a British producer of cars. It was founded by Walter Owen Bentley on the 18th of January 1919. Previously, Bentley had been popular for its assortment of gyratory aero engines in the First World War. The most popular from this assortment is the Bentley BR1, as utilized in later edition of Sopwith Camel. Since the year 1998, the corporation has been possessed by Germany’s Volkswagen Group.
In the years 2001 until 2003, the Bentley Speed 8 took pleasure in a victorious racing streak in Le Mans series.
Bentley cars are popular for appearing in films. They have been driven by the major characters in movies such as “2012”, “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Longest Yard”, “The Punisher”, “The Thomas Crown Affair, and a lot more.
Since the induction of Bentley into the Volkswagen Group, gossips about an SUV-form vehicle have recurrently surfaced.
2013 Bentley Continental GT V8
Following up on its commitment to lowering CO2 emissions and boosting fuel economy, Bentley is introducing the 2013 Continental GT V8.
Combining a new 4-liter V8 engine and a power train that Bentley says requires 40% less fuel with no power sacrifice, the Continental GT promises to attain excellent benchmarks for power-to-emissions within the high luxury performance car marketplace.
This is going to translate into a high end luxury sports-car that will be able to travel in excess of 500 miles on a single tank of gas, Bentley says.
Performance
The lower fuel consumption of the Continental GT is achieved by means of a sophisticated cylinder deactivation system, providing a smooth transition from V8 to V4 modes while undergoing low throttle work-loads.
The Continental GT V8 engine features cutting edge technology, such as high pressure direct injection, ultra-low friction bearings, a superior thermal management system, energy retrieval by way of the charging system, and a revolutionary turbo charger housing for increased overall performance.
The Bentley GT will be capable of delivering 500 hp and 487 ft-lbs torque, and combined with a brand new close-ratio 8-speed automatic transmission it will reach 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 188 mph.
Exterior & Interior
The new Bentley V8 will be available in two models, the Continental GT or the Continental GTC. Both are easy to recognized by their black glossy matrix grill, chrome frame and center bar, a red Bentley "B" logo, plus a black matrix three-segment front bumper which is divided into unique body-colored strakes.
At the back of the car there are special chrome "figure-eight" tailpipe exhausts, a dark low valence, and a red "B" logo on the trunk. Both of the Bentley models are equipped with 20 inch alloy wheels as basic options.
Also available are 21 inch 6-spoke style wheels in Diamond Black or Diamond Silver surface finishes.
The interior features an Eliade fabric headliner, fashionable Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus veneers, and an elective two-tone leather color split and short center console, to round out the classy theme of the car.
The new 2013 Bentley Continental GT does not sacrifice luxury, looks, or power, when it delivers its promise to provide a robust 4-liter V8 engine with better fuel economy, for the ultimate luxury sports-car driving experience.
Specifications
General Info
| Vehicle Type: Coupe | Base Price: NA |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 24 gallons (90 liters) | Miles Per Gallon: 15 city / 24 hwy |
Dimensions
| Length: 189.2 in. (480.6 cm) | Wheel Base: 108 in. (274.6 cm) |
| Height: 55 in. (140.4 cm) | Width: 75 in. (194.3 cm) |
| Curb Weight: 5660 lbs (2565 kg) | Ground Clearance: NA |
| Luggage Capacity: 12.8 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 4 people |
Performance
| Engine: V8 Twin Turbo | Displacement: 4.0 Liter |
| Horsepower: 500 HP | Max RPM: 6000 RPM |
| Torque: 487 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic |
| 0-60 mph: 4.6 seconds | Maximum Speed: 188 mph (303 km/h) |
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