"It's a never ending battle of making your cars better and also trying to be better yourself."

-Dale Earnhartd

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Audi R8


The Audi R8 is one of the most aesthetically appealing cars in the world. The R8 has one of the most powerful engines Audi has ever built, with an astonishing V10, 5,204 cc, 40 valve engine with the capability to produce 398 Lb-ft of torque in just 4.8 seconds.
Even though this car is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo, it has many more space-like amenities. The chassis, built in Germany, is built around the fundamental Audi Space Frame, which features an aluminum monocoque frame. Audi's subsidiary company Quattro GmbH, builds this frame in Audis newly renovated "aluminum site" at Neckarsulm, Germany.
This car not only is used for racing and a road car, but Audi has based a new police car after it. This version features a modified increased engine and ABT system, which includes a damper, sports suspension, carbon body kit, Recaro racing seats, carbon brake pads, and a stainless steel sport exhaust system.
With all these top of the line amenities this car is close to $196,800 taking a huge chunk out of you wallet.

Friday, April 20, 2012

McLaren MP4-12C

The McLaren MP4-12C is a newly designed sports car manufactured by the McLaren group from 2011 to the present. It features a fully carbon fibre chassis and a V8 3.8 liter twin- turbo engine. Utilizing its space age materials, the chassis of the MP4-12C weighs an astonishing 126 lb.. The McLaren not only has a very fast race time of 1 minute 16.2 seconds, it has very shockingly gorgeous amenities such as state of the art butterfly wing doors and pre-shifting selection. In addition of the coupĂ©, McLaren is designing and testing a convertible version expected to have a convertible hardtop made of either aluminum or carbon fiber. The Mp4 comes in four different colors, Burnt orange, volcano orange, Black, and two pearlescent  whites, with my favorite being the classy black. The McLaren is said to perfectly combining power, weight, emissions, aerodynamics.

Bugatti Veyron EB16.4 Supersport

Buagti veyron is the best of the ultimate hypercars. At the most expensive car in the world, the Bugatti Veyron super sport has a price tag of 2.7 million, making it not your average min-van. The veyron super sport features a w16 cylinder, quad-turbocharged engine displacing a top speed of 254mph and 445hp. The tires alone on this car are worth $25,000 and a simple tire change that can only be done in France costs an astonishing $70,000!! The super sport version is considered the fastest legal land vehicle, at 0 to 60mph in 2.46 seconds. Nothing is inexpensive on the Bugatti with a transmission cost of $120,000, the transmission is more than most cars on the road. The Veyron get 8 miles to the US gallon, but if someone can afford this car, gas should be no problem. Many car critiques and enthusiasts consider the Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 the best of the best, especially the motoring show Top Gear. Winning the "Car of the Decade" award at the end of the 2010 season. The Veyron has been written about in many books making it one of the most talked about and remaining highest on the charts, it is essentially a "bona fide celebritiy."

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Ferrari 458 Italia


The Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engined 2 wheel drive sports car manufactured by Ferrari. The 458 has been produced since 2009, when it replaced the Ferrari F430. Ferrari revealed this state of the art car at the Frankfurt Motor show with expectation of astonishing the crowd by using new technology borrowed from their formula 1. Even though the motor is only rear wheel drive, this car can soar at a top speed of 202 mph and a acceleration from 0 to 60 in just under 3.4 seconds. At $220,000 each, Ferrari has made just over 400 million from the 458. Due to the surge of revenue created, Ferrari also made a 458 spider, which has the same concept but a convertible aluminum top. Ferrari plans to make an astonishing 2,000 spiders with their one of a kind variant of 458.  


Monday, April 16, 2012

Maybach Landaulet



Maybach is an ultra luxurious car manufacturer based out of Germany. It was founded in 1909 buy Wilhelm Maybach and his son. Maybachs in general are know for their fully equipped inventory including two glass desks, 21 premium BOSE speakers, heated cup holders, night vision, and even two champagne flutes, hand polished in 925 sterling silver by Robbe and Berkling, one of the worlds most expensive manufacturers of cutlery. Maybach is not only known for its modern sleek look, it has also gained attention being the worlds 4th most expensive car, ranging from 880,000 to 900,000 british pounds (close to $1.4 million)

Tesla Motors



Tesla is a very undermined car manufacturer based out of Silicon Valley. Since Tesla motors were accredited with becoming the first manufacturer of a fully electric sports car, their clients range from rich and wealthy to those who are trying to save on gas. Even though tesla motors only creates three models, their annual revenue tops 204 million dollars. Yet their operating costs are just above 250 million dollars.

The tesla roadster is one of tesla’s top selling cars. It is known for its fully electric capabilities. Even though it is electric, it accelerates from 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds, beating its competitors by almost 2 tenths of a second. Not only is this roadster fast, it is also fuel-efficient reaching up to 244 miles on a single charge. Due to its extreme luxury and its supercharged 248 HP engine, this one of a kind car will set you back an astonishing $112,000!