2012 Lamborghini LP550-2 Gallardo Spyder special limited edition

2012 Lamborghini LP550-2 Gallardo Spyder special limited edition

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder special edition limited to 250 units in 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. This version combines astonishing levels of the open-air driving pleasure that can only come from a super car with folding roof and incredibly agile and spontaneous movement. The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder optimized to provide better aerodynamics for a more enjoyable and safe driving with the use of specific settings, suspension, aerodynamics adapted to compensate for changes in the balance of power, 45 percent differential Self-locking, and the adoption of electronic transmission. It also has a "perfect adaptation of the ESP stability control system."

"With the Gallardo LP550-2, we are expanding the range of Lamborghini with a purist model, which adds another dimension of driving pleasure. This appeal, in particular, a special group of customers that use the dynamic driving style, real pleasure and I would try to help open air, "says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. "This special model with rear-wheel drive is a logical extension of our range of models with all-wheel Spyder".

The most important technical characteristics of the Lamborghini LP550-2 Spyder, the model designation already recognizable - LP stands for longitudinal / rear, center, embedded longitudinally in front of the rear axle. Refers to the 550 horsepower and 2 is a rear wheel drive. At Lamborghini Spyder word means the final synthesis of exciting, highly expressive design, super sports car in the open air the ultimate thrill and fun for all the senses.

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP550-2 with a rear-wheel drive is ideal for the kind of sporty driving style you love the most practical and energetic driving. The installation of pavement to the rear is a reliable and stable at all times while on the front axle steers with high levels of accuracy and limits the movement to an absolute minimum.

2012 Lamborghini LP550-2 Gallardo Spyder special limited edition

With the most powerful V10 engine, controlled oversteer is not a problem, although there is always and only to the extent required by the driver. Its easy management of on-road ESP and assistant designed to make these cars Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder outstanding sports car safe to drive.

To form the unique character of driving pleasure and safety engineers made extensive modifications to Bologna to San Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP550-2, developed specifically for these new features. Not only is the disk centered on the rear axle, the car has been completely reconfigured in all its dynamic components. It includes settings for shock absorbers. Aerodynamics have been adjusted to reflect changes in the distribution of forces.

Vehicle to show their wares for the rear axle with a 45 percent differential locks as well as the adoption of electronic transmission. All filled with a fine-tuned ESP stability system. While the standard program puts the priority on stability, the program allows angles derived great course and provides an assessment of the full dynamics of intense LP550-2. All the superior performance of the Gallardo chassis fully maintained - a pleasant bodyroll comfort, as well as its excellent driving stability at high speeds.

2012 Lamborghini LP550-2 Gallardo Spyder special limited edition

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550 Engine-2 Spyder will be powered by the same engine found in the sedan: 5.2-liter V10, which provides a total of 550 hp and 398 Nm of torque. Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 unit is connected to the Spyder recently adopted electronic transmission. However, this setting is 3351 pounds Gallardo sprints 0-60 miles / h in 4.2 seconds on the way to a top speed of 198 km / h.

Heart Gallardo - 5.2-liter ten-cylinder engine - also set and its characteristics are optimized for the rear-wheel drive, providing a perfect combination of fun and exciting high-speed, traction, exuberant and powerful melodies in all keys.

With the Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder, Lamborghini expands its line of the most successful of all time (in today's total of 11.800 was built in St. Bologna), with an amazing version, which continues the successful identification of its range . This includes the LP560-4 Spyder, as well as high performance Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder performance, which has a further weight reduction through lightweight carbon fiber technology. The latest version of the coupe versions of the Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Road - road racing version of the car found in the fastest one-make series racing in the world.

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-Price 2 Spyder starting price of $ 209,000, not including original shipping charge and $ 2,995 gas guzzler, to go on sale in March 2012.

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2013 Porsche Sport Cars Prototype 918 Spyder

 2013 Porsche Sport Cars Prototype 918 Spyder

Porsche will offer one of the world's first plug-in electric supercars in 2013. With two electric engines and a V8 based of their RS Spyder Le Mans prototype. Porsche has confirmed that the project is going according to plan and that the 918 Spyder will begin production in September of 2013, possibly after a showing at the Frankfurt motor show, with the first cars being delivered to owners before the year is out, although Australian buyers will miss out on the most extreme Porsche yet, as it will only be made in left-hand-drive.

2013 Porsche Sport cars Prototype 918 Spyder

The company has released pictures of prototype versions of the open-top petrol electric sports car that can sprint from 0-100km/h in less than three seconds, while sipping as little fuel as a Toyota Prius. Porsche says the 2013 Porsche Sportcars Prototype 918 Spyder will reach 200km/h in less than nine seconds before cracking 300km/h in less than 27 seconds. The complex hybrid drivetrain is primarily driven by a rear-mounted 4.6-litre V8 engine producing about 425kW of power. It’s teamed to a 90kW rear-mounted electric motor and a single 80kW front-mounted electric motor, giving it four-wheel drive. Porsche says the maximum total output is 575kW, while the torque output is rated at more than 750Nm. Porsche said that when it’s all said and done, the 918 Spyder should pump out 770-hp with a 0 to 62 mph time of 3.2 seconds with a top speed of more than 200 mph. Fuel-economy should come in around 3 liters/100km or 78.4 mpg US.

2013 Porsche Sport cars Prototype 918 Spyder

2013 Porsche Sport cars Prototype 918 Spyder “Race Hybrid” is the mode for the highest possible performance and especially sporty dri -ving style. The combustion engine is chiefly used under high load, and charges the battery when the driver is not utilising the maximum output. The electric motors provide additional support as necessary in the form of a boost when the driver requires even more power. The electric motors are used up to the maximum power output limit in order to provide the best possible performance for the race track. In this mode, the battery charge state is not kept constant, but instead fluctuates across the entire charge range. In contrast to Sport Hybrid mode, the electric motors run at their maximum power output limits for a short time, thus ensuring better boosting. This increased output is balanced out by the combustion engine charging the battery more powerfully.
The main source of propulsion is the 4.6-litre, eight cylinder engine delivering more than 570 hp of power, which was directly derived from the power unit in the successful RS Spyder and explains why it delivers engine speeds of up to 9,000 rpm. Like the RS Spyder’s racing engine, the 918 Spyder power unit features dry-sump lubrication with a separate oil tank and oil extraction. In order to save weight, the four extraction pumps are made of plastic. Further extensive lightweight design measures resulted in.

2013 Porsche Sport cars Prototype 918 Spyder

The 2013 Porsche Sportcars Prototype 918 Spyder’s multi-link chassis is inspired by racing car construction, comple -mented by additional systems such as the adaptive shock-absorber system PASM and rear-axle steering. Basically, this comprises an electro-mechanical adjustment system on each rear wheel. The adjustment is speed-sensitive and executes steering angles of a few degrees in each direction. The rear axle can therefore be steered in the same direction or the opposite direction to the front wheels. At low speeds, the system steers the rear wheels in the opposite direction to the front wheels. This makes cornering even more direct, faster and more precise, and reduces the turning circle. At higher speeds, the system steers the rear wheels in the same direction as the front wheels. This minimises the “pushing” of the vehicle’s rear end when changing lanes quickly. The result is very secure and stable handling. The exhaust system is racing car inspired, with short muffler pipes that come out of the top of the car’s rear end, next to the engine. The seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission has been fitted upside-down to lower the 1700kg car’s centre of gravity. It also has rear-axle steering for better control through slow corners.
All that technology is expected to come at a price, though. Estimates suggest the 2013 Porsche Sportcars Prototype 918 Spyder could cost upwards of $750,000. As to be expected, the plug-in hybrid sports car will command a princely price tag, which Porsche has indicated will start at $845,000.

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Fastest Cars In The World: Top 6 List 2012-2013

While most of us can only dream of owning the fastest car in the world, some will do whatever it takes to possess the most powerful speed. So, how fast are the fastest cars in the world?

Here are the 6 fastest street legal cars available on the market (production models, as opposed to concept or modified cars) measured by tested top speed (theoretical speeds do not count).

World's Fastest Cars:

1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.4 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $2,400,000. Although the Bugatti Veyron lost the title to SSC Ultimate Aero on March 2007, Bugatti challenge the record in Germany on July 10, 2010 with the new 2010 Super Sport Version and the Veyron once again claims the title of the fastest car in the world at 267 mph. The original Bugatti Veyron has a top speed of 253 mph, priced at $1,700,000 and equipped with 1001 hp.

2. Hennessey Venom GT: 260 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds, has a 6.2-liter LS9 Turbocharged V8 Twin Turbo V8 Engine producing 1200 hp, has a price tag of $950,000. The Venom GT has yet to be tested and proven, but could possibly hit a top speed of 275 mph. This might just be the Veyron Super Sport's closest competitor!

3. Koenigsegg Agera R: 260 mph, 0-60 in 2.9 secs. 5.0-liter V8 Engine with twin turbo’s, housing 1099 hp. Base price is $1,600,000. If you're into snow sports, the Agera R can be fitted with a Ski Box as well as winter tires, not that I would take one on a ski trip or anything like that. While the Agera R has a massive theoretical top speed, the current tested top speed is 260 mph. Expect this snow car to be the Bugatti's arch enemy for the next 5 years.

4. SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness World Records, The SSC Ultimate Aero was the fastest car in the world from March 2007 to July 2010. On March 2011, the Koenigsegg Agera R also surpassed it, forcing this American made car to the #3 spot. Shelby SuperCars will continue their quest to reclaim the fastest car title, and their new SSC Tuatura might do the job (we'll just have to wait).

5. 9ff GT9-R: 257 mph, 0-60 in 2.9 secs. 4.0 Litre V6 Twin-Turbo Engine with 1120 hp, base price is $695,000. Based on the Porsche 911, the 9ff GT9-R 1120 hp version is limited to 20 units and the exterior may be modified to suit the owner.

6. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 248 mph, 0-60 in 2.8 secs. Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8 Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000. Smooth and bad-ass. It will make you want to show it off non-stop.

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2013 Lamborghini Sports Cars Ferruccio Concept

2013 Lamborghini Sports Cars Ferruccio Concept

In 1963, Ferruccio Lamborghini initiated the company with the intent of creating supercars to compete with models from Ferrari. Now, as a celebration of this event 50th anniversary of the well-known Italian sports car brand Lamborghini in 2013, Ferruccio Lamborghini as an homage to, a transportation design student at Staffordshire university Mark Hostler, has designed the futuristic super sports carconcept – 2013 Lamborghini Sports Cars Ferruccio Concept

2013 Lamborghini Sports Cars Ferruccio Concept

Actually this concept is part of his course assignment and it is a great blend of past and future designs of Lamborghini. Mark Hostler of Staffordshire University in England has created a concept car in tribute to Lamborghini's 50th anniversary next year.The transportation design student created his Ferruccio concept to directly compete against Lamborghini's Italian rival's legendary Ferrari Enzo.The super-aggressive 2013 Lamborghini Sports Cars Ferruccio Concept takes its cues from the lineup of V12s the Italian supercar maker has produced over the years.

2013 Lamborghini Sports Cars Ferruccio Concept

As per the designer, the concept is "a car that takes inspiration from the company’s lineage, and also showcases the current design language and innovations of the company in their trademark flamboyant style." The concept’s front end, bonnet, and super-wide rear end were inspired by the Countach. The front and rear wings were inspired by the Miura, while the sharp nose and mirrors, and aggressive air intakes across the body and roof take their inspiration from the current Lamborghini design language.

2013 Lamborghini Sports Cars Ferruccio Concept

"The 2013 Lamborghini Sports Cars Ferruccio Concept is a car designed to showcase both the past and future of Lamborghini, showing how new design and technologies blend seamlessly with the company's rich heritage and history," said Hostler of his creation.The technological aspect comes in the form of efficient parts and pieces. Motivation comes in the form of a more fuel-efficient 5.0-liter V12 complete with direct injection, camless valve system and 'several turbochargers.'

2013 Lamborghini Sports Cars Ferruccio Concept

Lamborghini Ferruccio utilizes both aggressive styling and engineering. The style of it is quite similar to a jet fighter. The designer knows very well that Lamborghini has to fulfill the strict emission regulation therefore he developed a power plant that helps the car to retain its V12 while also work as an environment friendly machine. Fuel consumption will be reduced to a great extent with the mean of direct injection and a computer controlled camless valve system.

The concept was designed to use a small 5.0 liter V12 engine with two turbochargers and feature direct injection technology. 2013 Lamborghini Sports Cars Ferruccio Concept is able to develop about 600 hp power output and 650 Nm of torque since it’s powered by a five-liter V12 dual-turbocharged engine with direct injection technology.

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2012 NISSAN JUKE SHIRO unveiled in Brussels

 2012 NISSAN JUKE SHIRO

 Launched at the 2012 Brussels Motor Show, Nissan Juke Shiro is aptly named. Shiro means white in Japanese, and the interior of the new version is dominated by a number of white flashes. The centre console, inspired by the shape of a motorcycle fuel tank, has until now only been available in red or grey; in Shiro, it's white. It's the same story when it comes to the door armrests which have white cappings.

Juke Shiro is available with all three engine choices – 110 hp 1.5-litre dCi; 117 hp normally aspirated 1.6-litre petrol; and the turbocharged direct injection petrol 1.6-litre DIG-T which develops 190 hp.. All are front-wheel drive and are coupled to a five- or six-speed manual transmission depending on the engine.

The Juke Shiro 1.6-litre DIG-T version is also available with Nissan’s advanced All-Mode 4×4-i four-wheel drive system which incorporates torque-vectoring technology and which is coupled to the latest generation CVT transmission.

 2012 NISSAN JUKE SHIRO

Built at Nissan's manufacturing plant in the UK, Juke has inspired customers across Europe and helped the Sunderland manufacturing plant reach an all-time production record during 2011 of 480,485 vehicles. Following in the hugely successful footsteps of its big crossover brother, Qashqai, Juke exceeded all expectations to sell over 136,282 units last year, a number that is expected to be beaten in 2012.

Comprehensive standard technology includes Nissan Connect - Nissan's advanced media, communication and navigation centre - a colour reversing camera, Intelligent Key with engine start button, heated front seats, Climate Control, automatic wipers and lights, folding door mirrors and rear privacy glass.

Also standard is the Nissan Dynamic Control System which gives the driver the chance to optimise the car's dynamic functions. Safety equipment includes ESP, six airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist and three head restraints in the rear.

 2012 NISSAN JUKE SHIRO

Nissan Juke Shiro also benefits from a carefully selected accessory package which adds a number of useful features all designed to harmonise with Shiro's white interior features. It includes a centre armrest, complete with white stitching, which also provides additional storage; chrome plated sill protectors for the front door, illuminated in white; and Juke-branded velour floor mats for the front and rear.

Depending on the market, this package is either available as an option or as an integral part of the special Shiro version.

Since its launch in 2010, Juke has redefined the highly competitive B-Segment. Its combination of SUV toughness and sporting style sets it apart from class rivals with its unique design appealing to individual thinkers looking for something different - and the arrival of Nissan Juke Shiro increases the opportunity for them to make a real statement.

 2012 NISSAN JUKE SHIRO

In line with Nissan's philosophy of constant development, a significant engineering change was made to Juke during 2011. Revisions to the final drive ratio of the normally aspirated petrol and diesel models reduced emissions and enhanced refinement by lowering noise levels without affecting the lively acceleration of either car. Emissions from the manual version of the 117PS petrol 1.6 Juke are now 139g/km, while the 1.5 diesel produces just 129g/km allowing it to wear Nissan's PURE DRIVE badge, which signifies a model producing less than 130g/km.

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