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Ferrari 599 Project Megalith

Canadian tuner, SR Auto Group, is no stranger to redefining sports cars from a number of high end automakers. The difference with their latest project is that the vehicle in question is on its last leg, and oh what a beautiful leg it is. Called Project Megalith, this tuning kit is based on a Ferrari 599 GTB and its transformation is subtle and sweet.

Gone is the original dark shade found on the Italian sports car. In its place is a matte white frosted hue with two contrasting black stripes running cleanly through the center of the hood and upward towards a blacked out roof. The black accent is also present in a set of Novitec NF3 wheels with a matte black face and polished lip.

No engine upgrades were provided for the Ferrari 599 GTB, so the sports car is still thundering out 611 HP at 7600 rpm and 448 lb-ft at 5600 rpm out of its 5,999cc V12 engine. The difference with the Megalith is that SR Auto Group has opted for an RSC exhaust system to hone in on the Ferrari�s menacing roar.

Noble M600

For a car that took a few years to develop, you would think that Noble would take to great lengths in hyping the hotly-anticipated production debut of their new supercar, the M600.

Instead, it was about as low-key as it could get. On one hand, we weren�t surprised considering that the company isn�t particularly known for bombastic and glitzy unveilings. On the other hand, you would think that a car of this stature should have had its own stage, a chance for the world to see the final product of Noble�s hard work and dedication.

In any case, Noble has finally introduced the production version of the M600 and yes, the car looks to be as good as advertised. The supercar�s appearance maintains a slender and contoured shape that doesn�t scream for attention every time you look at it, unlike other supercars we�ve seen in the past. For those of you that think a subtle yet aggressive design on a supercar doesn�t work, the M600 is proof that it definitely can. It�s also worth noting, at least as far as we�re concerned, that at first glance, you notice a few similarities with other supercars. It doesn�t mean that Noble spiked some design elements from its competitors, but rather used them as inspiration to design a car that looks about as stunning as we imagined.

Noble has announced that the M600 is finally ready to be delivered to its first customer. According to the British automaker, the M600 will be built at a rate of just one car per month, delaying the vehicles� deliveries to their rightful owners. Not the best way to please customers, but hey, at least the first supercar is ready to be sent out so that�s a plus.

Exterior and Interior

More than the full carbon body that the M600 is built on, the car�s overall design kind of reminds us of a combination of a McLaren MP4-12C, an Audi R8, and a Nissan GT-R.

Inside this gorgeous supercar, there�s plenty of carbon fiber to make the driver feel like he�s surrounded in it, which is a pretty awesome deal. On top of that, the M600 also comes with black and red Alcantara and leather trim with red stitching and full on carpeting. The car also has an on-board satellite navigation system, a funky matchstick-looking transmission, and that unmistakable red switch that has �TC� scribbled on it. �TC�, if you didn�t know, stands for traction control. Yeah, that�s right. Traction control.

Performance

We�ve already touched on the powertrain under the hood of the M600. Just in case you�ve forgotten, it has a Volvo-sourced mid-mounted 4.4-liter V8 engine with a couple of turbochargers in it. For the M600, Noble is producing three power variants � a 450 horsepower, a 550 horsepower, and a range topping 650 horsepower with 654 lb/ft of torque � giving customers a choice of how much pony power they prefer to have on their supercar. All these models are then mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

For the top-of-the-line model, the car is capable of blasting from 0-60 mph in less than three seconds with a top speed of 225 mph.

Pricing

Noble has not yet released a price tag on the M600, but the persistent rumor is that the car is expected to retail for �200,000, which is about $320,000 based on current exchange rates. That number isn�t official by any means and given the car�s capabilities, we wouldn�t be surprised to see the price spike when Noble officially announces it.

Despite the price tag of the M600 still being kept under wraps, there have already been 52 deposits for this supercar, which is kind of amazing given the fact that nobody outside Noble knows how much the car is going to cost.

Competition

At first, using a Bugatti Veyron as an example of a competing car is tantamount to high treason. But if you look at the figures of the almighty Bugatti supercar and compare it with the upstart M600, then it doesn�t sound as ridiculous. Sure, the Veyron has tons more horsepower than the M600, but with a curb weight of just under 2,645 lbs., the M600 has a 550 hp/ton power-to-weight ratio, a number that�s actually better than the Veyron�s 521 hp/ton power-to-weight ratio.

Jaguar XJ220

This is the world�s first road test of the �403,000 Jaguar XJ220. It is also destined to be the last.

Tom Walkinshaw and his team at Jaguar Sport, who build this extraordinary supercar, have decided that there is only ever going to be one set of independent performance statistics taken on the XJ220 and those are the ones you will read here.

The car that we tested, registered J999 JAG, is Walkinshaw�s own and the �001� on its kickplates shows it to be the very first of the 350-strong production run. The figures were taken at Millbrook and, along with 1000 miles of non-stop evaluation in England and Wales, represent the first and last clinical analysis of the performance of this, the fastest production car in the world.

The XJ220 is driven by a four-cam, 24-valve 3.5-litre V6 engine derived from the units that powered the XJR10 and 11 sports racers. In road car trim its outputs, at 40C, are 542bhp at 7200rpm and 475lb ft of torque at 4500rpm. At the 18C we had at Millbrook, Jaguar Sport�s engineers estimated the 220 to be giving about 580bhp and �in excess of 500lb ft of torque�. That deals with the first misconception: that a small-capacity V6 wouldn�t cut the mustard.

The second concerns the XJ220�s weight. At five metres long and 2.2 metres wide, the presumption is that the XJ 220 is grossly overweight. But do not mistake size for portliness, as this bonded-aluminium Jaguar carries no fat at all. It�s all muscle. The proof is that, at 1456kg, it is at least 150kg lighter than the Lamborghini Diablo, Ferrari 512TR and even the Bugatti EB110GT. It all adds up to a power-to-weight ratio of at least 372bhp per tonne.

Savage acceleration really is a given here. But what�s really incredible about the XJ220 is its ability to provide such performance in a way that it never, ever intimidates. If we�re still looking for misconceptions, it would be forgivable to assume that a race-derived engine with a small capacity for its enormous output would deliver its power with the friendly progressiveness of a kick in the teeth.

Not so. Its throttle response and, just as important, the weighting of the accelerator pedal, means you can draw on the Jaguar�s performance with absolute accuracy. Use only half the pedal�s travel and it goes like a Golf GTi, moving smartly into Porsche 968 territory with a little extra pressure. A bit more and you have Honda NSX acceleration on hand. The next stage takes you into the domain of the Ferrari 512TR, from which you will only erupt if you nail the pedal to the floor, something you could not conceivably do by accident.

The engine itself sounds awful at its 1000rpm idle, more akin to a pail of nuts and bolts being poured through a Magimix than a pukka race-bred engine.

When it comes to the numbers, though, this car is in a league of its own. It will hit 60mph from rest in 3.6sec, and in first gear. Second asks only for 4.3sec more to take you to 100mph. The Jaguar XJ220 does 130-150mph in fourth in 4.2secs, It�s easier if you say it quickly. It will do 140-160mph in 6.4sec. In top. It recorded a 150-170mph time (11.1sec) within the confines of Millbrook�s mile straight with ease, something no other car has even attempted in our hands.

We were unable to measure the top speed of the XJ220 but we know it will circulate the banked Nardo test track in the south of Italy at 213mph and that this equates to a genuine 220mph.

And yet it is also the finest handling supercar we have ever driven. Such is its damping that supercars we previously considered superlatively well-controlled over difficult roads now seem flawed and spongy after the Jaguar.

Economy is probably not of the greatest concern to those about to spend more than �400,000 on a car but, for the record, the Jaguar stretched a gallon of super unleaded an average of 13.8mpg. The interior of the XJ220 is airy and spacious for two people, the seats are excellent, well able to hold you in place during quick cornering and keep you comfortable, and the driving position is among the best offered by supercars. Sadly, the ergonomics are flawed, but beautiful design details abound: curved slats ahead of the windscreen not only look good but also help air-flow. That said, the boot, though wonderfully trimmed, is almost useless. Oddments fit well enough but any larger bags travel in the car with you. There�s no space under the bonnet, either, as this is given over to the cooling system.

Ascari A10

Introduction

The Ascari A10 sports car, developed by British manufacturers and similar to the Spanish GT version, is rated in the top ten supercars for 2006. Its lightweight carbon fiber body of less than 3,000 pounds (1,361KG) is designed more for the racetrack than the road. There were only a few models of this fast car built, somewhere between 10 and 50, and although expensive, it promises incredible speed and power.

Ascari A10 Data

Base Price 650,000 USD
Power 625 hp
Zero to 60 mph 2.8 s
Zero to 100 mph 5.9 s
Top speed 220 mph (354 km/h)
Engine: 5 liter, V8 BMW M5 4941 cc 625HP

Technology

The power of the Ascari A10 comes from the modified BMW 5.0 liter V-8 engine, with the standard six-speed sequential transaxle, where the gearshifts operate as paddles, similar to other race cars. Additions and modifications to the engine, however, include cams with advanced timing, new rods, and pistons, as well as a dry sump lubrication system. It has the same steel sub-frame for the power train and rear suspension as the KZ1 sports car, but the height of the coil spring units can be adjusted hydraulically on front and rear. This is a unique feature, not found on most other supercars, where adjustments can only be made manually. Handling should be easier than before, with front and rear anti-roll bars installed, which are also adjustable. The builders of the A10, not to be outdone by their competitors and to ensure adequate braking at such high speeds, have installed ventilated ceramic disc brakes, with 6-pot calipers on the front and 4-pot calipers on the rear.

The exterior design of this luxury race car is more dramatic than its predecessor the KZ1, with wider headlamps, a different grille, and higher wheel arches to accommodate larger rear tires. In addition, it features a splitter in the front, fixed rear wing, and five detachable body panels for added race trace utility. Even with standard features such as a battery isolator, rollover cage, electric windows, and air conditioning, it still weighs 55 pounds less than the KZ1.

Klaas Zwart, the owner of Ascari, may well have designed the fastest exotic car in the UK, outperforming the Ferrari Enzo as is claimed. The A10 is certainly a rare and distinctive car, one that is much desired to own.

Hybrid Bugatti Galibier

Buggati's President (CEO) has revealed to CAR magazine something very interesting about the future Galibier, whose development is frozen in the autumn. Due to social issues and because they could be facing restrictions on urban centers, there will be a hybrid option for this model.

This hybrid option won't be available in all markets because in places like the Middle East contamination is still somewhat disturbing. However, initiatives such as the London Congestion Charge threaten the free movement of this type of cars, supercars and supergastones.

Solution: hybridization.

Definitely there's no need for 800 odd horses to go by city, or even escape from the police. Therefore, one or more electric motors associated with the W16 will cut Bugatti Galibier�s power consumption, something more acceptable within the exaggeration. They hope to sell 3,000 units of this car.

What about the price increase? Given the type of customers they have, I doubt that's a problem. On the other hand having the world's most powerful hybrid is certainly a convincing sales argument for the wealthy.

Ferrari Enzo Inspired On Veyron's design

What do a Ferrari Enzo and Bugatti Veyron share? Well so far not much, in fact they were rivals. But recent rumors suggest that the next generation of Enzo will possibly be inspired by the design of the Bugatti Veyron. Why?

So far we've heard that The new Enzo, which will be submitted in 2012, will have a new generation of aerodynamic technology, including the new "active aerodynamics" that revolutionized the flow of air through the model surfaces and below it.

Rumors suggest that Ferrari will use a V8 twin-turbo direct injection power under the hood. But it is also believed to use the same hybrid technology found in the laboratory vettura HY-KERS concept.

"The world is very different now than it was when the Enzo was launched," Ferrari officials said in an interview with AutoCar.

Ferrari 458 Italia

The Ferrari 458 is an Italian sports car designed by Pininfarina and produced by Italian automaker Ferrari since 2010 as a replacement for the Ferrari F430. It was revealed to the press on 28 July 2009 and presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009.

Features

This is a two seats car with an 8 cylinder engine and a design largely benefited from the company's experience in Formula 1. Despite being billed as the replacement for the F430 and have some similarities in design, as claimed by Ferrari in the press release, is a completely new car from a technical standpoint.

Engine

The V8 4.5 liter (4499 cc) disburses 570 hp (419 kW) at 9000 rpm and yields a peak torque of 540 Nm at 6000 rpm, with 80% of it available at 3250 rpm. The engine has direct fuel injection for the first time in a Ferrari mid-engine configuration.

Transmission

The transmission is a Getrag dual-clutch semi-automatic 7-speed F1, similar to that of the Ferrari California, which can operate in either manual or automatic.

Management

The car suspension is double A-arm front and multilink system in back, along with electronic differential and traction control also known as Formula 1 F1-Trac [1], designed to improve cornering performance and longitudinal acceleration by 32% compared to its predecessors.

The brakes are a function of preload that reduces delays in its implementation. This, along with ABS has reduced the braking distance of 458 Italy 100 to 0 km / ha 32.5 meters.

Performance

The official acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is 3.4 seconds while top speed is 325 km / h, with fuel consumption of 13.7 l/100 km combined cycle and 320g/km production CO 2.

Design

The 458 Italy was designed by Pininfarina, as the latest models of Ferrari. The style and characteristics of the car were designed for aerodynamic efficiency, producing a load of 140 kg to 200 km / h. The 458's interior has been designed using input from former Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher in Formula 1, including a new steering wheel that incorporates many of the features and controls facing the driver and not on the board, similar to race cars.

According to Autocar, the 458 was inspired by the Ferrari Enzo and its concept car Mille Chile concept car is designed to be the sportier model with a V8 Ferrari to be distinguished from the Ferrari California launched recently.

This beautiful car might be the dream of a very high percentage of our population, it�s exotic design can make a lot of faces turn back. We don�t exactly what the price would be that amazing car that you see on the pictures. It�s supposed to be expected to start at 150, 000.

I hope you�ve enjoyed this review and I hope God gives you the opportunity not just to drive this car, but to have it and love it as we must do. If you have any comments or question�any car that you would like us to review, please don�t hesitate in contacting us. Thank you for reading and have a wonderful rest of the year!