AUTO WORLD

Firebird WS6

2023-01-23T12:43:00.007-08:00

It had 325 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque from the 5.7-liter LS1 V8. That was then sent through a Borg-Warner T56 six-speed manual with a short-throw Hurst shifter and a 3.42 rear end in the name of fuel economy.

The WS6 package included thicker coil springs and sway bars, and GM was so proud of the whole deal that it even made the strictly yellow Collector's Edition Trans Am the pace car of the 2002 Daytona 500.

Only slightly less powerful than the 2002 C5 Corvette, the top-of-the-line Firebird offered plenty of cargo space and ample seating for four adults, along with power seats, the glass roof panels and every comfort feature expected at the time.

Chevrolet Corvette

2021-06-18T15:04:00.005-07:00

The Chevrolet Corvette, colloquially known as the 'Vette, is a two-door, two-passenger sports car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet across more than 60 years of production and eight design generations.

From 1953 to 2019, it was front-engined, and since 2020, it is mid-engined. With its generations noted sequentially from C1 to C8, the Corvette serves as Chevrolet's halo vehicle and is widely noted for its performance and distinctive plastic—either fiberglass or composite—bodywork.

The first model, a convertible, was introduced at the GM Motorama in 1953 as a concept and was followed ten years later by the 1963 second generation, in coupe and convertible styles. Originally manufactured in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, the Corvette has been manufactured in Bowling Green, Kentucky since 1981.

Volkswagen Golf GTE

2020-09-30T13:14:00.011-07:00

The Golf GTE is a plug-in hybrid version of the Golf hatchback unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The Golf GTE shares the basic powertrain hardware with the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron but the software controls are different.

The GTE is powered by a 1.4-litre (148 hp, 110 kW) TSI direct-injection gasoline engine combined with a 75 kW electric motor powered by a 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, enabling the plug-in hybrid to deliver an all-electric range of 50 km (31 mi) and a total range of 933 km (580 mi). The all-electric mode can be activated at the push of a button.

Under the New European Driving Cycle, combined fuel economy is 1.50 L/100 km (157 mpg‑US) equivalent. The Golf GTE has a top speed of 217 km/h (135 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 7.6 seconds.

Ford Mustang RTR

2020-09-07T08:10:00.001-07:00

Hitting the streets in 2019 RTR Vehicles worked with Ford Performance to provide a definitive collaboration of style, performance and fun with the new Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance.

The Mustang features RTR's signature modern and aggressive styling combined with Ford Performance's adjustable sway bars for either passive or MagneRide suspensions.

Unique to the Series 1 is a staggered wheel and tire package, Performance Pack 1 spoiler with RTR Gurney flap, RTR grill with lighting, body and aerodynamics packages. Ford will sell only 500 of the serialized Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance.

FORCE 1 V10

2020-08-29T12:32:00.002-07:00

The goal of the design of the Force 1 was a car that was fully capable at the track yet also easy to live with on a daily basis. That certainly appears to be the case given the comfort features it boasts over its donor Viper.

The Force 1 incorporates downforce elements such as the deep front spoiler and aggressive rear diffusor in pure visible carbon fiber. At the top of the rear glass sits a unique rear wing spoiler that also houses the antenna. The wheels are a 21-inch set and at the rear they’re wrapped in massive 355/25-size rubber. Pirelli P Zeros are used.

VLF says the Force 1 will hit 60 mph from rest in just 3.0 seconds and pass the quarter mile in 10.97 seconds at 136.88 mph. The top speed is said to be 218 mph.

Ford GT

2018-01-17T13:56:00.003-08:00

The car is powered by a 3.5 liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine making 647 hp (482 kW; 656 PS) and 550 lb⋅ft (746 N⋅m) of torque.

According to Ford, "the GT will exhibit one of the best power-to-weight ratios of any production car," thanks to its lightweight carbon fiber construction. Underpinning the GT is a carbon fiber monocoque bolted to aluminum front and rear subframes covered in carbon fiber body panels.

The windshield of the vehicle is made of Gorilla Glass manufactured by Corning, which is also used for smartphone screens. Gorilla Glass is used to reduce the weight of the vehicle by allowing for a thinner windscreen with the same strength.

Shelby Cobra

2017-12-08T11:18:00.003-08:00

The 1967 redesign made for a heavier Mustang, along with a longer, fiberglass hood, and new front and rear facias. You can still see the design of the original 1965 version, but these styling upgrades gave the car a more aggressive appearance and achieve Carroll Shelby's goal of differentiating his car from the Mustang.

The separate high-beam headlamps in the grille added more character, while a thin, chrome front bumper sat below a mesh grille with the classic "Shelby G.T.350" logo in place.

The small hood scoop was there to deliver fresh air to the engine. Shelby also included new, horizontal taillights (sourced from a '67 Cougar in 1967 and a '65 Thunderbird in 1968) and an integrated Kamm-type rear spoiler. Functional rear brake-cooling scoops adorned the rear quarter panels. Ten-spoke, fifteen-inch, cast-aluminum rims were the wheel choice with Goodyear white-lettered radials.

Aston Martin Vantage GT12

2017-11-09T11:52:00.000-08:00

With production strictly limited to just 100 examples, the new model combines all of Aston Martin’s learning from its years of sports car competition around the globe to produce its most performance focused road-going Vantage.

But overall the GT12 is only similarly aggressive should you want it to be. There are three-stage adjustable dampers, which go from Normal, through Sport and to Track. Separately, there’s a Sport mode for the powertrain that sharpens the throttle and gearshifts and makes more noise, more often.

Inside, the weight saving is, typically, even easier to find than it is on the outside. Substitute leather and foam, and whatever they cover, with a single layer of carbonfibre and you have the makings of a cabin that feels the part – especially when it’s finished this impeccably.

SCG 003

2017-11-05T11:06:00.002-08:00

The vehicle is able to achieve lateral acceleration of 2.0 G. The chassis is made from carbon fiber and uses a 7-speed electro-hydraulic sequential dual disc clutch transmission.

The road going model SCG003S, wherein the S denotes "Stradale" (Street), will be powered by a bespoke 268.5 cubic inch (4.4-liter) twin-turbo V8 with an output of 750 hp and 590 lb.-ft.

(800 Nm) of torque enabling the 2866 lbs. (1300 kg) vehicle to accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds. Due to its aerodynamics the car achieves a downforce of 1543 lbs. (700 kg) at a speed of 155 mph.

Fiat 124 Abarth Rally

2017-10-26T11:29:00.001-07:00

Fiat Abarth 124 Rally is a sport version of the 124 Amongst the most notable modifications over the standard spider there were independent rear suspension, engine upgrades lightweight body panels and a rigid hard top.

In place of the usual rear solid axle there is independent suspension from lower wishbones the original trailing arms an upper strut and an anti-roll bar. At the front a radius rod on each side was added to the standard double wishbones.

The Abarth-tuned type 132 AC 4.000 1.8-litre, twin-cam engine was brought from the standard 118 to 128 PS DIN (94 kW; 126 hp) by replacing the standard twin-choke carburettor with double vertical twin-choke Weber 44 IDFs, and by fitting an Abarth exhaust with a dual exit muffler. The 9.8:1 compression ratio was left unchanged.

Lykan HyperSport

2017-10-15T09:31:00.003-07:00

The HyperSport is the first car to have headlights with embedded jewels; they contain titanium LED blades with 420 diamonds (15cts). although buyers have a selection of rubies diamonds yellow diamonds, and sapphires to be integrated into the vehicle's headlights at purchase based on the color choice.

The Lykan HyperSport is powered by a 3.7 litre (3746cc) twin-turbocharged Flat-six engine developed by RUF producing 581.6 kW (780 hp) and 960 N·m (708 lb·ft) of torque. The manufacturer claims a top speed of 395 km/h (245 mph) and a time from 0 to 62.137 mph (0.000 to 100.000 km/h) in 2.8 seconds however there have been no independent tests of the car's performance as of yet.

The car also utilizes a holographic display system on the center console with interactive motion features, as well as gold stitching on the seats.

Pagani Zonda R

2017-10-14T13:08:00.002-07:00

the 7.3 L AMG V12 engine which through enhanced intake manifolds exhaust and a revised ECU now produced 602 PS (443 kW; 594 hp) at 6150 rpm and 760 N·m (561 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm.

The Pagani Zonda R has a top speed of 218 mph (350.8 km/h) accelerates to 0 to 60 mph (0.0 to 96.6 km/h) in less than 2.7 seconds can brake from 60 to 0 mph (96.6 to 0.0 km/h) in 96.0 ft (29.3 m) and corners at 1.62g.

The central carbon chassis incorporates a roll cage and a rubber racing fuel cell with 4 fuel pumps and quick refuel filler cap similar to GT race cars. The wheelbase has been increased by 47 mm (1.9 in) to increase stability. The front and rear subframes are brand-new built to accommodate new suspension geometry.

Pagani

2017-10-13T09:10:00.001-07:00

Further enhancements over the centered on optional carbon ceramic brakes developed in conjunction with Brembo alloy wheels Inconel exhaust system hydroformed aluminum intake plenum and a redesigned weave in the crash structure to improve rigidity and reduce weight.

On the Autobahn the car topped out at 198 mph (319 km/h), 10 mph (16 km/h) off the mark of its claimed top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h). Company representatives at Pagani's factory claimed this was the result of the car being in the setting for maximum down force something that would drop its top speed to around 200 mph (320 km/h).

It came equipped with an extra headlight and different fog lights at the sides new bodywork that improved the car's aerodynamics and different side mirrors.

Honda NSX

2017-10-02T13:52:00.004-07:00

The origins of the NSX trace back to 1984, with the HP-X (Honda Pininfarina eXperimental)[2] concept, which was a mid-engine 3.0 L V6 engine rear wheel drive sports car.

Honda committed to the project, with the intention of meeting or exceeding the performance of the then V8 engine Ferrari range, while offering reliability and a lower price point.

The concept thus evolved and had its name changed to NS-X, which stood for "New", "Sportscar" "eXperimental" although the production model was launched as the NSX.

Zenvo

2017-09-20T08:33:00.000-07:00

The Zenvo ST1 is a high performance supercar is manufactured almost entirely by the hands of a small team of workers with the exception of a CNC router.

carbon fibre body was made in Germany and many components such as gauges, gas tank ABS brakes traction control and airbags come from American or German made cars.

The vehicle's engine is completely new a 5.9-liter flat-plane V8 but this time with two centrifugal superchargers. Engine lubrication is a dry-sump with piston spray oil cooling. Power is expected to be at around 1100 hp.The top speed is also expected to be at around the 233 mph (375 km/h) mark originally achieved by the ST1.

KIA GT4

2017-08-31T13:35:00.000-07:00

As an authentic rear-drive 2+2 sports car, the GT4 Stinger turns heads as a daily driver and is right at home on the track too. Beneath the hood resides a tuned version of Kia’s proven 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) four-cylinder engine, which puts out an impressive 315 horsepower.

That power is put to the ground via a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels, which are wrapped in 275/35R-20 Pirelli P-Zero performance tires with corner-carving grip. The result is a return to the visceral experience of driving that is at the heart of this Kia concept.

The GT4 Stinger’s interior is purposeful in design and practical in nature. Front and centre to the driver is a thick D-shaped steering wheel and red LED-illuminated instrument panel with large tachometer and gear indicator. In keeping with the track theme and taking inspiration from sports and competition cars of the past.

Mustang GT

2017-08-20T11:02:00.000-07:00

the Cobra model was dropped in favor of the Mustang GT The new GT featured a re-engineered 157 hp (117 kW; 159 PS) 302 cu in (4.9 L) "5.0 L" engine with new valves, a more aggressive cam (from a 1973 351W Torino application), a larger twin-barrel carburetor, and a revised firing order, as well as a better breathing intake and exhaust system

The Ford Mustang features an integral link independent rear suspension that helps minimize body roll and isolate road imperfections for a responsive ride and precise handling. So Mustang has twice as much anti-squat and nearly 10 times the amount of anti-lift for better pitch control during hard acceleration and braking

Sbarro Eight

2017-08-18T08:29:00.004-07:00

built the Sbarro Eight hotrod concept. A unique melding of old school hot rod and futuristic stealth bomber, the car features a dazzling design of sharp corners and aggressive angles. Under the hood is a 3.2 liter twin turbo Masserati V8 engine that turns out 368 horsepower.

The custom side exhausts are directly attached to the turbos and would surely turn heads if this thing were street-legal. The Eight runs on OZ Racing Ultraleggera wheels which are bigger on the back than the front, and they’re covered with Michelin Pilot Sports up front and Bridgestone Potenzas in the back.

Koenigsegg

2017-08-17T09:26:00.002-07:00

Koenigsegg premiered the CCXR, a biofuel/flex-fuel version of the CCX. The car features a modified engine, fuel system, and engine management system that enables the car to run on regular petrol or ethanol, and in any mixture between these two fuels. Ethanol has a higher octane rating compared to regular fuel and has an internal cooling effect on the combustion chamber, which allows increased performance.

turbocharger V8 engine capable of 910 hp (679 kW), coupled to a newly developed 7-speed gearbox. The Agera's design follows a clear lineage from the previous Koenigsegg super cars.

but adds many special new features, such as a wider front track, new styling and aerodynamic features, and a new interior; including a new lighting technique they call "Ghost Light", which consists of microscopic holes to hide the interior lighting until it is turned on, which then shines through what appears to be solid aluminium.

NISSAN IDX

2017-08-16T08:38:00.000-07:00

The Nissan IDx is a concept car introduced at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show by Nissan.

The NISMO version will probably produce 200-230 hp with its 1.6L I4 shared with the Juke NISMO.This engine should be able to give the vehicle a top speed of 130 mph and a 0-60 time of 7 seconds.It is inspired not only by driving simulators but also by racing.

(side view mirrors) that are designed to be cameras rather than traditional mirrors as well as the side-exit exhaust.There is a possibility that Nissan is building more IDx concepts because there is a number (003 and 004) instead of a 001 and 002 on each of the concepts. With Nissan's looming decision to discontinue several current models such as the Quest, Xterra, Cube and possibly the Juke there is expected room in Nissan's lineup for a new entry-level sports car.

Ferrari 288 GTO

2017-08-12T09:14:00.003-07:00

The Ferrari GTO (often referred to as Ferrari 288 GTO)(Type F114) is an exotic homologation of the Ferrari 308 GTB produced from 1984 to 1987 in Ferrari's Maranello factory, designated GT for Gran Turismo and O for Omologata (homologated in Italian).

The GTO was based on the rear mid-engine, rear wheel drive 308 GTB, which has a 2.9 L (2,927 cc) V8. The "288" refers to the GTO's 2.8 litre DOHC 4 valves per cylinder V8 engine as it used a de-bored by 1 mm (0.04 in) with IHI twin-turbochargers, Behr air-to-air intercoolers, Weber-Marelli fuel injection and a compression ratio of 7.6:1.

The 2.85 litre engine capacity was dictated by the FIA's requirement for a turbocharged engine's capacity to be multiplied by 1.4. This gave the GTO an equivalent engine capacity of 3,997 cc (4.0 L; 243.9 cu in), just under the Group B limit of 4.0 litres.

FORD F150

2017-07-31T12:21:00.002-07:00

F-250 and F-350 became the Ford vehicles; considered an expansion of the F-Series, the trucks are built on a chassis with heavier- components. As of the 2017 model year, the F-Series includes the F-150, the Super (F-250 through F-550), and F-650 and F-750 Super medium-duty commercial trucks. The most popular version of the F-Series is the F-150

The Ford F-Series is a series of light- trucks and medium-duty trucks (Class 2-7) that have been marketed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company since 1948. While most variants of the F-Series trucks are full-size pickup trucks, the F-Series also includes chassis cab trucks and commercial vehicles. The Ford F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States since 1981 and the best-selling pickup since 1977 It is also the best selling vehicle in Canada.

To further increase fuel economy, a 3.5L V6 became the base engine with the introduction of a 2.7L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 alongside the 3.5L version; the 5.0L V8 remained available. The F-150 is the first pickup truck with adaptive cruise control, which uses radar sensors on the front of the vehicle to maintain a set following distance between it and the vehicle ahead of it, decreasing speed if necessary.

PONTIAC TRANS AM

2017-07-21T11:53:00.001-07:00

the added aesthetic changes which will turn the design of the car for the better. The largest change is the revised front fascia of the car. It is so immense because it is in the front of the car but certain updates have been added to the rear as well. The best example is the rounded shape of the front and back bumpers. There have been made to be more aerodynamic and feature a better shape which will be more appealing to the eye

Some additional technical design changes added to the exterior look of the car actually increase the vehicle’s performance. The car gets more stability and is now immensely reliable with the added air curtains on the front bumper and the air breathers on the front arches. The front apron is used for the air intake which produces the downforce of the vehicle, the lip spoiler at the rear creates the same amount of downforce, which results in the vehicle’s better stability and ultimately drivability.

V6 3.7 liter engine with a 300 horsepower. Without turbocharge or supercharge there is also an option of a V8 5.0 liter engine which can produce a whopping 420 of horsepower at 140 lb-ft of torque. Rumors state that turbocharged versions will include 2.7 or a 3.5 liter engine with a power ranging between 300 and 420 horsepower. The Supercharged version is said to have potentially include V8 5.0 liter engine at 550 horsepower.

PEUGEOT WEC

2017-07-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

Initially, a single, low-power hybrid system had been planned for the new LMP1 rules, with plans for a shared platform with IMSA.

Representatives from the three organizations, as well as current and prospective manufacturers, were involved in talks for the proposed regulations, which would debut in the 2020-21 World Endurance Championship (WEC) season.

At the time, there had been an option for a customer hybrid powertrain for small-volume manufacturers and privateers, which could lead the regulations to replace those of the Daytona prototype International (DPi) in the top class of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2022.

Dodge Challenger SRT

2017-07-17T08:37:00.005-07:00

This version of the Dodge Challenger with a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI engine is rated at 707 hp (527 kW) and 650 lb·ft (881 N·m) of torque. This engine is also available in the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. The inner driving light on the left front has been removed to allow air to get into the engine resulting in more torque, and the wheel wells are different from the standard SRT to accommodate the 20-inch aluminum wheels.

slightly revamped exterior features a new grille with design cues from the 1971 grill/split tail lights, Quad LED 'Halo Ring" Head lights, LED Tail lights, and a functional hood intake on HEMI models.

Six-Piston front Brembo brakes with Two-Piece 15.4-Inch Vented/Slotted Rotors and 4-Piston rear Brembo brakes on SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat models.