Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione

Car Auto Online - Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione - Alfa Romeo, the Italian maker of cars is famous for its range of race and sports cars in the 1930s. In 1986 they joined the Fiat Group and have continued making the most stylish and controversial cars. In 2003 they showcased their new concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show. This was a classic super coupe which had a limited release in 2007 of just 500 cars as the Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione.

The car is similar to the early Alfa Romeo sports cars of the 1930s and is a tribute to the 1948 6 cylinder 2500 Alfa Romeo Competizione which was a third place show in both the 1949 and 1950 Millie Miglia and won the 1950 Targa Florio. Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione however is a convertible with a hood hinge at the rear. Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione is produced with a carbon fibre shell in just 4 colours, yellow, black and two shades of red 8c Red and Competition Red. This makes the 8c Competizione look lean and gives it exceptional strength and torsional rigidity. It has an 8 cylinder and uses the now standard Maserati type 90 degree cross-plane 4.71 litres V8 engine. It has a peak torque of 480Nm and has a horsepower of 330 kW.

Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione captured everyones imagination and managed to live upto the expectations of critics and car lovers. The complete 500 manufactured was entirely sold out. The first 8c Competizione delivered to United States was seen November 2008, the 8c Competizione is using “001 USA” registration platesand it is owned by film director and stock exchange magnate James Glickenhaus..

Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione is a high end car, It is equally stylish and muscular. The powerful 8c Competizione can be driven as either as a fast sports car or as a normal car. The different types of steering are auto racing, auto normal, manual racing, manual normal and a special Ice mode. The official top speed is recorded as 292 kilometres per hour (181 mph) but could actually go as high as 306 kilometres per hour (191 mph). It has excellent pick up and can reach a speed of 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) in just 4.2 seconds. Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione has excellent breaks and can come to a complete standstill in 32 kms while at a speed of 97 kilometres per hour or (60 mph). The six-speed transmission is activated by steering wheel mounted paddles with a gearshift time in Sport mode of 175 milliseconds.

Can Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione really be called a legend as claimed in the brochure? Most reviewers seem to think so and are all praise for the car that caters to the driving obsessed. The supercar also borrows some of the sensuousness of the Alfa Romeo coupes of the 50s and 60s. At the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours dElegance Alfa Romeo previewed a Spider version of the 8c Competizione. In March 2008 it was announced a production of 500 would take place, all of these have already been sold out. The 8c Competizione Spider will cost a little more than the coupe version but is slightly slower.

2012 Ferrari 599 GTO, Hot Supercar Specifications and Performance

Car Auto Online - 2012 Ferrari 599 GTO, Hot Supercar Specifications and Performance - Ferrari claimed 599 GTO as the fastest higway supercar in the world today. Ferrari 599 GTO was even able to record a lap time of 1 minute 24 seconds in Fiorano circuit. The claim is making sense because 599 GTO which is based on 599XX, refers to a racing car technology. Even so, the 599 GTO that comes with engine capacity of 6.0-liter is legal as a road car.

With a weight of just 1.495 kgs, 599 GTO which is powered 670 hp, has weight vs power ratio only 2.23 kg / hp. What does the figure mean? The answer is, an acceleration of 0-100 km / h in just 3.35 seconds. While the speed of 599 GTO can reach 335 km / h.

2012 Ferrari 599 GTO Specifications

Dimensions and Weight:

Length	4710 mm (185.4 in)
Width	1962 mm (77.2 in)
Height	1326 mm (52.2 in)
Wheelbase	2750 mm (108.3 in)
Front track	1701 mm (67.0 in)
Rear track	1618 mm (63.7 in)
Dry weight*	1495 kg (3296 lbs)
Kerb weight*	1605 kg (3538 lbs)
Weight distribution	47% front – 53% rear
Fuel tank capacity	105 litres (27.7 USgal/23.1 UK/gal)
Boot volume	320 litres (11.3 cu ft)

Engine:

Type	V12 – 65°
Bore & stroke	92 x 75.2 mm (3.62 x 2.96 in)
Unitary displacement	499.9 cc (30.51 cu in)
Total displacement	5999 cc (366.08 cu in)
Compression ratio	11.2:1
Maximum power	500 kW (670 CV) at 8250 rpm
Maximum torque	620 Nm (457 lbs/ft) at 6500 rpm

Gearbox:

F1 6–speed + reverse

Suspensions:

SCM2 – Magnetorheological Supension Control

Tyres:

Front	285/30 ZR20’’
Rear	315/35 ZR20’’

Carbon-Ceramic Brakes:

Front	398 x 38 mm (15.7 x 1.5 in)
Rear	360 x 32 mm (14.2 x 1.3 in)

Electronic Controls:

CST with F1-Trac	Traction and stability control
TPTMS	Tyrepressure and temperature monitoring system

2012 Ferrari 599 GTO Performance

Maximum speed	over 335 km/h (over 208 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)	3.35 sec

Fuel Consumption:

Combined cycle (ECE)*

17.5 l/100 km

CO₂ Emissions:

Combined cycle (ECE)*

411 g/km

*European version

Ferrari 599 GTO would not only excels in performance. The chassis of 599 GTO that is specifically developed - including electronic control - has produced a great driving control. And even Ferrari dares to claim the chassis of 599 GTO as the first technology developed for a road car (exclude of racing car).

For the braking system, 2012 Ferrari 599 GTO was equipped with a second-generation carbon-ceramic brakes which is more powerful and lighter. In addition, this sophisticated braking system is easier to cool and synergizing with aerodynamic aspects of the 599 GTO.

2012 Ford Fiesta ST

Car Auto Online - 2012 Ford Fiesta ST - The presence of the latest Ford Fiesta does not seem quite satisfied for the U.S. automaker, Ford Motor Company. Ford continues to make innovations in their automotive products with presenting the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST.

2012 Ford Fiesta ST is currently in a stage of refinement before it is launched into the global market. Ford Fiesta ST was caught on camera when tested at the Nurburgring track in Germany. The exterior of Fiesta ST, clearly defined form of improvement through grille and bumper design.

2012 Ford Fiesta ST will be released in 2 models, 3 door and 5 door hatchback, but the information said Ford tends to a 3-door. As reported by Autoten, the prototype of Ford Fiesta ST is being developed by Ford RS Team and SVT engineers to determine the deficiencies of the engine that pinned in 2012 Fiesta ST.

Remaining to carry the previous Fiesta engine capacity, Ford Fiesta ST is using the 1600 cc 4 cylinder engine which has more power, generating 200 hp to the front wheels by EcoBoost turbocharger. While 2010 Fiesta 1600 cc engine is only capable to generate 118 hp.

With the new engine, Ford Fiesta ST is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.7 seconds. This performance is quite significant when compared with the previous 1600 cc Fiesta which is only capable to accelerate 0-100 km / h in 12 seconds.

Other additions include 6 speed manual transmission and an optional of the dual clutch powershift transmission. Will 2012 Ford Fiesta ST be still give priority to the security features of voice command? We'll see.

2012 Ford Fiesta ST