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One-of-five Ferrari 550 GTZ Zagatos for sale
September 8th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
One of the rarest Ferraris on the face of the planet is up for sale, and those interested in buying it will have to fork over all of their appendages for the chance to bring home this ultra-exclusive Prancing Horse roadster.
The car is the Ferrari 550 GTZ Zagato, one of only five cars to have ever been made and, in the case of this particular model, it’s the only model to have been made as a right hand drive. Based on the Ferrari 550 Barchetta, the car was given a full bodykit courtesy of Zagato and comes with a sticker price of – wait for it – £1 million. Yep, that’s around $1.5 million by current exchange rates.
So, in the remote chance that you’re interested in buying this five-of-a-kind automotive jewel, check out this video of the 550 GTZ Zagato being given a full walk-around, just enough to entice anyone with finances to make such a purchase.
One-of-five Ferrari 550 GTZ Zagatos for sale originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 8 September 2010 02:00 EST.
McLaren to target Porsche customers with MP4-12C
September 7th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Contrary to popular belief, McLaren is setting its sights on targeting Porsche customers as opposed to Ferrari owners. Anthony Joseph, the company’s chief of its North American division, made that pronouncement, saying that McLaren and Porsche share a common approach in their preference to build cars that promote “substance over style”.
The MP4-12C has already generated a ton of interest from prospective customers and while the cars have yet to be delivered to any owner, the interest is substantial enough – about 2,700 prospective customers – that McLaren is optimistic in meeting its target sales figure of 1,000 models in the supercar’s first year production.
The MP4-12C is set to go on sale at the beginning of next year – the US is expected to start selling them in the summer of 2011 – with a sticker price of $230,000.
Given that Porsche models cost significantly lower than the MP4-12C, we don’t know how successful McLaren is going to be in targeting Porsche owners. But while the price tag may be a little too high, McLaren’s got one thing going for it: the MP4-12C is one sweet ride, and if you’ve got money to buy a Porsche, adding a little more money for the chance to drive home with an MP4-12C should be worth the added expense.
McLaren to target Porsche customers with MP4-12C originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 10:00 EST.
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SSC gives sneak peak of Ultimate Aero II at Pebble Beach; leaked photos released
September 7th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
There are a few cars in this world that can make a room full of supercar owners stand in wide-eyed disbelief and at a loss for words on the exotic that they’re looking at. One of those few cars is the SSC Ultimate Aero II. Now, we finally get a look at what the new American supercar looks like.
Similar to how Ferrari did a secret unveiling for a select few customers for the 599 Roadster, SSC did the same at the Pebble Beach Concours, bringing a few supercar owners – notice the parade of exotics these owners came in – for the sneak peek of the Ultimate Aero II.
And when you’re a company that broke the speed record for production cars set by the fabled Bugatti Veyron, you know that expectations for the sequel are about as high as they can get. And now that Bugatti has once again one-upped them – the Veyron Super Sports now holds the speed record at 268 mph – it goes without saying that SSC just might have something special brewing with the Ultimate Aero II, and you only need to look at the reactions from these exotic car owners to believe that.
SSC gives sneak peak of Ultimate Aero II at Pebble Beach; leaked photos released originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 09:00 EST.
Video: Ferrari Enzo vs CF 18 Jet
September 7th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
The first ones who have put face to face a supercar and a jet fighter were the guys from Top Gear. And since then this kind of race become a fashion. The last one is a race between a Ferrari Enzo and a CF 18 Jet. And not any kind of Enzo, but one tuned by Edo Competition!
The Enzo XX Evolution is powered by a 6.3 Liter V12 that makes an earth shattering 860 HP and 575 lb-ft of torque. Weight has been reduced by 220 pounds and the Enzo can now sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed in excess of 242 MPH. On the other hand, the CF18 jet can hit a top speed of 1127 mph, but it has a slower sprint. The winner? Who cares, just enjoy the video!
Video: Ferrari Enzo vs CF 18 Jet originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 01:00 EST.
Ferrari 430 crashes after making a bee-line towards a tree
September 6th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
If you’re one of those lucky few that calls themselves a Ferrari owner, the past few months have been marked with a number of horrific crashes and unceremonious fires to a number of Ferrari models, most notably that of the fire crisis the 458 Italia has found itself in.
Unfortunately, the total number of Ferrari crashes continues to increase, with the most recent one occurring in Zagreb, Croatia over the weekend. From what we’ve gathered, the accident occurred sometime Sunday evening after the driver of this Ferrari 430 lost control of his car before driving it straight into a tree. As you can see by the photos, the crash left very little of the 430’s hood intact, prompting us to wonder whether this car can still be salvageable.
The only good news to come out of this crash was that the driver of the car escaped the accident without any injuries. And given the extent of damage sustained by his car, that dude should be counting his blessings.
Ferrari 430 crashes after making a bee-line towards a tree originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 23:00 EST.
To be 21-years old and already the proud of owner of 30 supercars
September 6th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
At 21 years old, most of us would be ecstatic to have one working car to drive around to school, on dates, and maybe even a few out-of-town trips.
For engineering student Dhiaa Al-Essa, one car just doesn’t quite cut it. Actually, 10 cars still seems a little on the ‘little’ side. No, this 21-year old son of a Saudi business tycoon already has 30 – yep, 30! – cars in his garage. And the best part is, all of his cars aren’t what you’d call ‘everyday-driving’ vehicles. Apparently, that’s not how he rolls. His list of vehicles include five Porsches, four Ferraris, three Lamborghinis, two Rolls Royces, and a Mercedes SLR McLaren.
On top of that, he’s got two more exotics headed his way – a Bugatti Veyron and a Koenigsegg Agera – and if you remember that Ferrari 458 Italia that burned down at Heathrow Airport in London a few weeks ago, that’s his too. That wasted 458 isn’t all that big of a deal for this guy because he’s already in the process of scooping up a 599 Roadster – production number 70 out of 70, in fact.
Continued after the jump
To be 21-years old and already the proud of owner of 30 supercars originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 17:00 EST.
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Axiom by RENM
September 6th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
After the R8 Enigma and the RM580, RENM is also revealing a tuning package for the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. The tuner is offering two levels of customizations. The first level includes an ECU re-calibration and sports air-filters and takes the V12 engine’s output to a total of 665 HP (up from a standard of 580 HP).
And if this power does not satisfy you, RENM is also offering a complete back-pressure controlled exhaust system, revised sports camshafts, cylinder head conditioning and ECU re-calibration. The results is an impressive 715 HP.
RENM revealed no details on how this upgrades improve the supercar’s performances, but we expect to see a considerable increase of the 211 mph top speed.
Next to the engine upgrade, the Axiom tuning programme also includes 19 inch carbon/forged three piece wheel design that includes forged aluminum outer shells with titanium reverse fasteners and carbon-fibre cross sections. Other wheels dimensions are available ranging between 19 and 22 inch.
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Axiom by RENM originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 14:00 EST.
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Lamborghini’s new Murcielago- first teaser revealed
September 6th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
As you know Lamborghini will unveil the Murcielago’s replacement at the Paris Auto Show at the end of the month. But today the Italian company revealed the first teaser of the future supercar and the next statement: “Lamborghini. Sound and light. Paris 2010. Discover the way to the future of supersports cars.” Not much of course, but just enough to make us wishing the show starts earlier.
Rumored to be called Jota, the future supercar will be shorter and weigh about 300lbs. less than the Murcielago. It will be built on a new carbon-fiber tub and will use as much aluminum and carbon fiber as possible to reduce weight. The Jota will hit a top speed of 230mph and will sit on new 21″ wheels over upgraded Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes. It will also come with Audi’s torque vectoring technology which offers even better handling.
Stay tuned! We’ll get back with more details soon!
Lamborghini’s new Murcielago- first teaser revealed originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 11:27 EST.
1:8 scale replica of Ferrari 458 Italia costs $5,000
September 6th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
The Ferrari 458 Italia would have been Ferrari’s next great supercar if not for a problem that has forced the company to recall the vehicle. But despite the problems that the 458 comes in, it hasn’t stopped Amalgam Fine Model Cars from releasing a 1:8 scale replica of the supercar.
The scale model, which was built with the input of no less than seven-time F1 world champion, Michael Schumacher, is an intricate rendition of the real-life supercar – minus the adhesive problems, we hope – down to the car’s supremely detailed interior and overall look.
The models are available in three colors – red, yellow, and black – and according to Amalgam, can be personalized to a customer’s individual specifications. So, if you don’t have the money to purchase the real deal – not that you should given the cars are currently being recalled – you can scoop up this scale model that comes with a staggering price tag of $5,000.
1:8 scale replica of Ferrari 458 Italia costs $5,000 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 10:00 EST.
SSC Ultimate Aero II – first details revealed
September 6th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
When Bugatti unveiled the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, Shelby Supercars announced it will not enjoy the title of the fastest car in the world for a very long time as the American company has plans to bring a new generation Ultimate Aero. Compared to the current Aero, the future model will come with a more aggressive design and a sportier look.
There are no official details yet on the car’s specifications, but as it is expected to brake the current 267 mph record, it will be lighter and more powerful than the car it replaces. The current SSC Ultimate Aero is powered by a mid-engined, twin-turbo 6.2-liter V8 engine that delivers a total of 1183 HP and is capable of hitting a top speed of 256 mph. So, we expect the new supercar to deliver somewhere between 1,300 and 1,400 HP.
Stay tuned! Official details will be revealed on September 8th!
SSC Ultimate Aero II – first details revealed originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 08:00 EST.
Mastretta to present the MXT at the Paris Motor Show
September 6th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Mexico may not be the first place you associate supercar manufacturers with, but manufacturer is hoping to change all that as it officially announced that it will bring the MXT supercar at the Paris Motor Show at the end of the month.
If you’re not familiar with Mastretta and the MXT, then you’re not alone. The manufacturer has been out of the loop for quite some time now ever since it first revealed the MXT to the public back in 2007. There were reports that the car was headed to dealerships last year, but for some reason, those plans were scuttled at the last minute. A year later, the car is now poised to make its return to the spotlight later this month and for all we’ve known about the supercar in the past, we’re not sure what the MXT looks like now or how many is going to be built, or even how much one car will be worth.
Fortunately for all of us, all our questions should be answered by the Mexican auto manufacturer on September 30 at the Paris Motor Show, at which point we’re going to have a clearer idea of what kind of supercar the MXT is and how much it’s going to burn holes in our pockets for a chance to drive home in one.
Press Release after the jump
Mastretta to present the MXT at the Paris Motor Show originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 07:00 EST.
Video: Mercedes SLS AMG "Triumph" commercial
September 4th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
We have to admit; this is one of the coolest commercials we’ve seen in quite a while. Of course, when it comes to car commercials, no brand comes out with better pieces than Mercedes-Benz.
“It’s the universal gesture, a way of telling the world you ‘did it’ without saying a word,” the narrator of this commercial says. And to prove his point, we’re treated to clips of people – some famous, some not so – raising their arms in a sign of victory and triumph. Yep, there’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, Michelle Kwan, and Roger Federer raising their arms in sheer joy.
Then, the video cuts to the Mercedes SLS AMG opening its gullwing doors. You don’t need to be Einstein to figure out what the symbolism behind that is.
Awesome commercial, Mercedes-Benz.
Video: Mercedes SLS AMG "Triumph" commercial originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 4 September 2010 18:00 EST.
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Security guard hoons a Corvette ZR1 without permission then posts the clip on You Tube for the world to see
September 4th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Not that we condone swagger-jacking a car even for recreational purposes – we really, really, really don’t – but if you’re going to do it, you might as well do a good job of keeping your face seen by a camera. Better yet, cover your tracks and leave the camera at home.
Apparently, this man doesn’t have that thing we call ‘smarts’ in his little head. Working as a security guard at the Dallas Auto Auction in Dallas, Texas, the now former employee of the dealership decided that it would be a good and fun idea to boost a Corvette ZR1 – one that costs around $111,000 – and take it out for a nice little hooning under the warm Texas sun.
But as it turns out, this security guard, for whatever reason other than it was completely and amazingly stupid, decided to videotape the whole ordeal, complete with footage of himself getting out of the jacked ZR1 with his arms raised like Rocky before doing some pistol-preening in front of the camera. And to add insult to his stupidity, he went ahead and posted the video clip on You Tube where his employers quickly got a hold of the video, fired the employee, and are now on the verge of pressing charges against the security guard.
Once again, way to go to, Mr. Security Guard! You managed to get yourself fired and get arrested for your idiocy.
Security guard hoons a Corvette ZR1 without permission then posts the clip on You Tube for the world to see originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 4 September 2010 06:00 EST.
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TopSpeed’s 10 Fastest Production Cars
September 3rd, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
The holy grail of speed has always been the production car speed record. Car companies shoot for this record – if they can – in hopes that they can put their names in the history books. Some of them have succeeded and some have failed, but either way, these machines are fantastic.
Most of the cars on the list are very expensive and only built in limited numbers. You would be hard pressed to find any one of the top ten machines on normal streets. Hell, you would be hard pressed to find these cars on local tracks.
In order to get on the list, the car must be street legal, so no Formula One cars or land speed machines. The laws for getting on the list are also very tough, as there are no set rules. Nonetheless, the current fastest production car hit a speed of 267 miles per hour. Can you guess which car that was?
Hit the jump to find out.
TopSpeed’s 10 Fastest Production Cars originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 3 September 2010 08:00 EST.
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Unique supercar sculpture under construction for MPH
September 2nd, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
An interesting sculpture by RoboSteel will be getting unveiled at the 2010 MPH The Prestige & Performance Motor Show. This sculpture will be crafted from recycled steel and will be shaped to look like a unique supercar. The sculpture will be unveiled at Earls Court, London, between November 4th-7th, 2010 and at the NEC, Birmingham between November 11th-14th, 2010. At the end of the show the supercar sculpture will be auctioned off in order to raise money for charity.
The ‘alien-like’ supercar of the future will weigh more than 500kg and will be more than one meter tall. Built using thousands of individual parts, the sculpture took approximately750 hours to finish and will be shipped to the UK in four different pieces. When those pieces get to their destination, workers will have to reassemble the sculpture before it goes on display in Earls court.
“This is the first time we’ve used our design concept to create a supercar. The initial design for the car was created by our art designer Toonrama. The RoboSteel concept supercar is based on the complex designs and structures of south Indian temples and the Kirtimukha sculptures that are positioned at the entrance to these temples. Dave Murphy from Dublin Ink has added an Alien theme to a second design drawing. RoboSteel will use both drawings to craft the Alien Supercar and we are really looking forward to this project.”
Press release after the jump.
Unique supercar sculpture under construction for MPH originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 2 September 2010 22:00 EST.
McLaren To Release A New Product Every Five Years
September 2nd, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Car lovers around the globe are anticipating the new McLaren performance machine, called the MP4-12C. A weird name for a car it might be, but given the company’s history, it’s sure to be something special. McLaren isn’t sitting by and waiting for the cash to roll in though, they’re planning on much more.
We know that McLaren is hoping to release three core models, with the MP4-12C leading the charge, followed by a hyper-car or a mid-level sports car like the Audi R8. What we didn’t know was that the company is also planning on a few more models.
McLaren is planning on releasing one new model each year for the next five years. Some of the new cars might be different variations of the MP4-12C, but who’s complaining about that? Remember the 430 Scuderia? Imagine that sort of thing, but on the MP4. Just thinking about it makes us all fluttery inside.
McLaren To Release A New Product Every Five Years originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 2 September 2010 20:00 EST.
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Top Gear USA gets introduced to the Raging Bull from Sant’Agata
September 2nd, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Top Gear USA has a long way to go to even be mentioned in the same breath as their counterparts from the UK, but as this new trailer of the show suggests, they’re off to a pretty good start.
Unlike the last trailer we saw of Adam Ferrara driving a ’76 Cadillac Deville through a “moonshine” run dirt course, this new trailer features the type of cars that we’re getting all excited about: three Lamborghinis!
Not only are they three Lambos, but their three special edition models, too. There’s the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, the Gallardo Valentino Balboni Edition, and the Murcielago SuperVeloce. That’s a lot of snorting bulls in a two-minute trailer.
More importantly though is that the three hosts – Ferrara, Tanner Foust, and Rutledge Wood – seem to be in their element behind the wheel of these Lamborghinis. Whereas they didn’t show a whole lot of testosterone in the last trailer, this one’s got them in fair amount of supply.
Like we said, they still have a long way to go before they can stack up against the iconic trio of Clarkson, May, and Hammond. But if they can have more supercars in their show and a little less giggling and high-fiving, then they should be in good shape.
Top Gear USA gets introduced to the Raging Bull from Sant’Agata originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 2 September 2010 15:00 EST.
Mansory prepares two new models for Paris Show
September 2nd, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Two of the coolest sports models on the market, the Maserati Gran Turismo and the Mercedes SLS AMG are about to get even cooler. Mansory has announced plans to unveil two new tuning kits for the models with an official debut at the Paris Auto Show. And if you remember the Bugatti Veyron Vincero, you can understand why we expect to see the best tuning kit ever for the SLS AMG.
While the only information Mansory is giving is that the two models “will come soon,” we expect to see a lot of carbon fiber, new spoilers, and larger wheels. We can also only imagine that there will be an upgraded interior, but that’s the least important upgrade given to these two models. We are anxiously awaiting the two kits because we want to see what upgrades will be given to the engines.
So, stay tuned, we’ll get back with more details as soon as we have them.
Mansory prepares two new models for Paris Show originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 2 September 2010 06:00 EST.
Video: McLaren MP4-12C
September 1st, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
It’s already been about two weeks since the Pebble Beach Concours has ended and we are still receiving news from the event. Earlier today, we heard that the Ferrari 599 Roadster made a secret appearance at the Concours, and now we receive a video of the McLaren MP4-12C at the event as well. The video shows the interior and exterior of the car, as well as s Start UP followed by some driving and light revving.
The supercar is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine producing around 600 horsepower and 433 lb-ft of torque. The engine is coupled to a McLaren seven speed Seamless Shift dual clutch gearbox (SSG). It sprints from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3.5 seconds and can hit a top speed of more than 200mph. The McLaren MP4-12C will go on sale in the summer of 2011 with prices starting between $225,000 and $250,000.
Video: McLaren MP4-12C originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 23:00 EST.
Ferrari officially recalls the 458 Italia
September 1st, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Ferrari has finally issued a safety recall of the 458 Italia. Yes, finally.
After a disastrous few months that featured no less than five 458s inexplicably catching fire, the Italian supercar maker has finally conceded that there may, in fact, be something wrong with their new pride and joy.
Ferrari finally issued the recall after discovering that a certain adhesive material they used to attach a heat shield under the car’s rear fender has the potential to catch fire when subjected to high temperatures, which, in turn, could lead to a fire in the car’s engine. From all the photos we’ve seen of the burning 458s, each one of them looks to have taken place in the rear end of the car, which could indeed point to the adhesive as the main culprit behind the 458 barbecue fest.
To fix the problem, Ferrari has designed a new heat shield material that can replace the use of the defective adhesive by attaching it with rivets thereby completely removing the adhesive material that has caused all of these fires. So, if you happen to own a still-to-catch-fire 458 Italia, it’s absolutely a-must to contact your dealer as soon as possible and have this egregious problem fixed. You never know; if you don’t act quickly, that fire just might catch up to you and your beloved supercar.
Ferrari officially recalls the 458 Italia originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 20:00 EST.
