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Pagani C9 Zonda already in works

The Pagani Zonda is a fantastically designed super car in recent production. This car has won accolades and has gained respect in the market. Pagani Zonda is the brain child of Horacio Pagani. He has more ambitious ideas and plans to introduce a new model which will enter production later this year. This new car edition is internally coded as the C9. There are plans to offer this car in the global market unlike the earlier edition which was available only to a selected few segments. Auto enthusiast from the country can rejoice as there is a wide opportunity that this edition will now be available for sale in the local market. Horacio Pagani has revealed a few details about the upcoming C9 edition to the Argentina AutoBlog. The Pagani head revealed that the upcoming C9 edition will  [...]

Ferrari Reveals The Custom P540 Aperta

Ferrari is a brand that understands the needs of its clientele and happily respects their needs and demands. When they undertake a custom car in hand they do it with dedication and in the interest of the buyer and not only change the color scheme or materials. This can be seen in the P540 Aperta which has been designed on the lines of 599 GTB Fiorano for Edward Walson, son of the cable TV inventor. The P540 Aperta is his dream sports car which featured in the 1968 Fellini film Toby Dammit a movie which was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. The P540 Aperta is a golden colored topless edition with lines like the C3Corvete at the rear end. This special edition is powered by 6.0 liter V12 engine which generates 611 horsepower similar to the one found in standard 599 GTB.  It is teamed with  [...]

Early Look At The Ferrari F70

It has been almost six years since Ferrari debuted its Enzo . After tasting the success   of this edition the company has released numerous new models and technologies but in spite of the numerous new editions, all Ferrari aficionados are eagerly waiting for the successor of the Enzo. The Enzo Successor is internally codenamed F70 and is being tested with two different powertrains. It is estimated that the new edition will be powered by a smaller twin turbo V8 engine which would generate around 700 horsepower and the other option is a twin turbo V-12 engine which would generate an additional 50-100 horsepower. Though Ferrari plans to move with the V12 unit for its new flagship model, the engineers are still working hard to match the tough emission standards for Europe. There is a debate  [...]

Additional Inputs: Arash AF-10

There were talks and discussions about the Arash AF-10 nearly three years ago when an early prototype was displayed at the 2006 London Motor Show. Since its concept has been realized the company has seen turmoil in its management which delayed the launch of the final product. It has now been confirmed that the final design of this super car has been set for production. The Arash AF-10 is designed to be an affordable supercar which shares its resemblance to the Ferrari Enzo. The AF-10 is expected to be priced at $534,000. The company plans to offer tough competition to other small scale supercar manufacturers like Pagani and Koenigsegg. Arash also plans to compete against main stream competitors like Ferrari and Lamborghini. The engineers have crafted the AF- 10’s body with carbon  [...]

Going Topless: McLaren MP4- 12C

The best strip teases also do not last long, but McLaren has been tantalizing all auto fans with concepts slowly revealing a sexy silhouette while keeping major features a mystery. McLaren is already in work to unveil a convertible version of the MP4-12C super car. They have plans to introduce this new car with a retractable hardtop just like the roof Ferrari has used on the front engine California. The retractable roof line is a distinguishing feature  for a mid engine super car and  will make it stand apart from its opponent editions like the Ferrari 458 Italia Spider, Mercedes SLS  AMG  Cabriolet, and the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. The light weight hardtop will be made from aluminum or carbon fibers and will fold into the sleek body frame between the engine compartment and passenger  [...]

The 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe – The Most Expensive Coupe Ever Auctioned In America

Shelby is recognized as a true American car which is built to dominate the FIA’s GT class.   It is difficult for any car aficionado to forget how Shelby and its team beat Ferrari on its home turf clinching the victory on July 4th 1965. The car that helped Carroll Shelby to build his name and legend is the 1965 CSX 2601 Shelby Daytona Cobra coupe. This car is handmade in Modena, Italy by Carrozzeria Grand Sport but is a true American car at heart. This 1965 CSX2601 vintage model has been sold at the auction at this weekends Pebble Beach Concours  d’Elegance in Monterey, California. This car was earlier put for auctions at various venues but did not sell. This vintage car was estimated to be sold at an approximate $ 10 million - $ 15 million. However the bidding ended at S7.25 million.  [...]

Formula 1 Champion Michael Schumacher Calls Off F1 Come Back Plan

Seven times Formula 1 Champion Michael Schumacher has cancelled his eagerly anticipated Formula1 comeback with Ferrari because of the neck injuries he suffered in a motorcycle crash this year. He was supposed to join the Italian team at the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23 as a replacement for the injured Felipe Massa. Schumacher confirmed that he had called Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo and team Principal Stefano Domenicali that he would not be able to step in for Felipe. He says he had tried his best to make a temporary comeback possible but could not manage to take a grip on the pain in the neck which occurred after the private F1 day in Muggello. He had worked on everything possible medically and therapeutically. The 40 year old German met with an accident  [...]

MP4-12C- MC Laren’s New Super Car

Mc Laren’s F1 is still remembered as one of the world’s fastest production cars in 1998. The company has built a benchmark for themselves which makes it difficult to surpass this benchmark keeping up with the standards as well as the expectation of its customers. Mc Laren’s new car which is ready to be unveiled will compete with competitors like Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo.  Ron Dennis, the highest authority at Mc Laren has confirmed that the company has finalized the name for their new venture and will be known as MP4-12C.  He added that the company plans to release two other cars in the near future. Rob Dennis described the MP4-12C as a car that can be used on a daily basis. This model would feature V8 engine which would produce 550 horsepower and self adjusting suspensions.   [...]

Unveiling The New 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione GTA

Alfa Romeo is planning  to celebrate the 100th anniversary next year  in Milan, Italy and to commemorate this occasion they are going to unveil  a special version of the stunning 8C Competizione supercar. The 8C Competizione will be available in the coupe and convertible variant and will be lighter and more powerful compared to the current 8C competizione. The new performance version   will be designed as a lighter version of the new Mi To hatch. They will be known as Alfa Romeo 8 C competizione ‘GTA’ wherein GTA stands for Gran Turismo Alleggerita (Italian for lighter grand tourer). This powerful engine will not only have a powerful engine but will also offer a stunning style and dynamics to the car. The new 8c GTA will be styled to offer new looks and will feature a vented  [...]