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German tuning company 9ff is well known for their work on different Porsche models. Their most powerful project is the 9ff GT9, that is based on the 911 GT3. GT9 has an amazing top speed of 409 km/h (253 mph), which makes it one of the fastest cars in the world. All this thanks to the modified 4.2-liter flat six that generates 987 hp / 726 kW at 7,850 rpm.
Looks like these numbers are not enough, as 9ff is now working on the GT9R. Power is increased from 987 hp to 1,120 hp with 774 lb. ft of torque.
Continue to read: 9ff working on a 1,120 hp GT9R
Motor Trend magazine took four supercars with a total value of over half a million dollars to the Chrysler’s Arizona Proving Grounds.
All these four supercars were put to the top speed test around the 5 mile oval by 24 Hours of Daytona winner Didier Theys. Videos of Corvette ZR1, 911 GT2, 599 GTB Fiorano and GT-R are below.
Click here to see ZR1, GT2, 599 GTB and GT-R put to the test at the Arizona Proving Grounds
Currently code-named C9, Zonda R will be limited to just ten examples with a price tag of €2,000,000.
Zonda R is 47mm longer than the Zonda F, providing more downforce thanks to a longer splitter and bigger rear wing.
According to Autoblog.it Zonda R will be using AMG’s 6.0-liter V12 that offers same performance as the 750 hp 7.3-liter engine found in the Zonda F.
Continue to read: Pagani releases four Zonda R images
The 2009 CTS-V, Cadillac’s 556-hp expression of ultimate performance and luxury, begins production this month with initial sales beginning around November 1. The latest in the brand’s V-Series of high performance models, the new CTS-V is intended to reach the top of the world’s most desirable luxury cars, at a starting price of $59,995 in the US market.
“The launch of the new CTS-V presents a compelling proposition for luxury and performance enthusiasts,” says Mark McNabb, North America vice president, Cadillac/Premium Channel. “The CTS-V is a strong statement about Cadillac design and technology and a new member in the club of the highest performing luxury cars.”
Continue to read: Cadillac’s all-new 2009 CTS-V will be priced from $59,995 in the US market
Jeremy Clarkson’s new DVD called “Thriller” is all about thrills at the wheel. Aston Martin’s gentleman thug, the DBS, takes on its rivals from Italy. The lightweight Lamborghini Superleggera battles it out on the track with Ferrari’s 430 Scuderia.
The 200 mph Porsche 911 turbo struts its stuff in its natural habitat – the autobahn. Clarkson also gets enough fresh air from the 240 mph Pagani Zonda Roadster F.
Continue to read: Jeremy Clarkson’s “Thriller” DVD trailer
Aston Martin One-77 is one of the most interesting supercars we have seen in a long time. Well to be honest we have only seen parts of it. Even at the Paris Motor Show it was covered with a cloth revealing just part of it.
One would think that a car that costs £1,050,000 excluding taxes will have hard time finding customers in today’s economy.
Continue to read: WOW! Aston Martin One-77 already sold out
We have seen the official snapshot of the One-77 and an awesome rendering by Jon Sibal. Here we have two new images of the upcoming supercar by Aston Martin that will be priced at £1 million exluding VAT and all other taxes.
Aston-Martin One-77 is based on a sophisticated carbon fibre chassis with a handcrafted aluminium body, some of the main features include: carbon ceramic brakes, stability/traction control, adabtive suspension.
Click here to see the new images
Nissan’s GT-R V-Spec is a lighter and more powerful than the stock GT-R. It is expected to have around 520 bhp (390 kW), be about 200 lb (91 kg) lighter, and come with carbon ceramic brakes. Nissan has said that this model will be available in the United States in 2010.
Unlike the stock GT-R the V-Spec will be a 2-seater. No information on the price yet, but the rumor is it will be priced around 130,000 USD (thats almost twice the price of a stock GT-R).
Continue to read: Nissan GT-R V-spec spotted with new exhaust pipes
Bugatti unveiled the new Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport with a unique removable roof at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It is the world’s fastest and most exciting roadster.
It is immediately recognizable as a result of its slightly higher windscreen, stylized daytime running lights, and lightweight, transparent polycarbonate roof.
Continue to read: New Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport in details
China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc. delivered two of only three FXX Evoluzione models to be built by Ferrari to Hong Kong customers during a handover ceremony in Fiorano, Italy, near the Italian car company’s factory.
The third car was presented to an unspecified European client.
Ferrari had very strict criteria set for ownership of this limited series range. The cost of this supercar is near $3.0 million.
Continue to read: Three Ferrari FXX Evoluzione models have been delivered to their new owners
Aston Martin has released a snapshot of the stunning new One-77; the ultimate creative interpretation of the renowned British marque.
One-77 fuses advanced technology with stunning Aston Martin design to create possibly the world’s most desirable automotive art form.
Continue to read: Limited edition Aston Martin One-77
Graduate engineer Jan Fatthauer, creator and also test pilot of the 9ff proprietary development GT9, accelerates and speeds up from the full banked corner on the Papenburg oval course. Accompanied by a sound spectacle of automobile top class, the 964 Newton metres torque push down on the asphalt and vehemently thrust the car forward.
At the end of the four kilometre long straight, the display of the satellite-supported time measurement shows an incredible 409 km/h. With such a result, the 9ff GT9 does not only becomes a member in the elitist 400km/h-Club, no, it even takes the first place and also breaks the new Vmax world record for road-going vehicles.
Continue to read: 9ff will build 20 GT9 supercars
In addition to the two images we showed you few weeks ago we have more pictures and also more details on the new supercar.
Cinque will have 678 hp that takes the car 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds.
To keep the weight down console and racing buckets will be made of carbon fiber. Thanks to carbon fiber and tinanium the weight is 40 pounds less than on the Zonda F.
Cinque means five and only five cars will be built making it one very exclusive car.
Click here to see the pictures
The Lamborghini Reventón was carried by military helicopter over the automotive capital of Italy, thanks to the special co-operation of the Marina Militare Italiana (the Italian marines).
It landed on the rooftop of the Lingotto building, and closed a conference hosted yesterday by Lamborghini, entitled ”Lamborghini and speed – a project in record time”.
Continue to read: The Lamborghini Reventón flies over Turin
Pagani builds one of the most exclusive and incredible cars in the world. These cars are more than supercars, due to very limited productions most of us will only see these cars on pictures. Now there is a rumor that Pagani is working on the new supercar called Zonda Cinque. The car will be based on the Zonda F which is in production as a coupe and a roadster.
Cinque means five and most likelt only five cars will be built making it one very exclusive car.
Continue to read: Pagani Zonda Cinque images leaked
A new British Supercar is to be launched on 23rd April, St George’s Day.
Eight years in development, in private testing an early prototype of the sports GT broke the world speed record held at the time by Bugatti.
A two model range is being launched, both sharing the same curvaceous body.
Continue to read: New Supercar launching on St George’s Day
