Saleen S7

The Saleen S7 is a limited-production, hand-built, high-performance American supercar developed jointly by Steve Saleen for the initial concept and direction, Hidden Creek Industries for resources and initial funding, Phil Frank for the body and interior CAD design and development, and Ray Mallock Ltd. for the chassis engineering. It was the only car produced by Saleen not based on an existing chassis. The S7 debuted on August 19, 2000 at the Monterey Historic Races. The all-aluminum 427 (a bored-and-stroked derivative of Ford's 351 Windsor small-block, not a big-block) is remarkably tractable and flexible for such a high-output unit--550 hp at 6400 rpm. In 2005, the S7 was replaced by the S7 Twin Turbo, which featured a more powerful twin-turbo system that boosted engine power to 750 horsepower (760 PS/559 kW) and the top speed 248 mph (399 km/h).

The body of the car, made entirely from carbon fiber, incorporates the use of scoops, spoilers, and other aerodynamic features to create split-channel airflow throughout the car, and at 160 miles per hour (257 km/h), the car creates its own weight in downforce.The interior of the Saleen S7 was designed to be both luxurious and functional. Leather appears throughout the cabin, with aluminum accents, and the S7 comes with a set of custom-fit luggage. Because of the car's mid-engine layout, it has two trunks, front and rear. Other features include an LCD monitor, rear-view camera, quick-release steering-wheel and a 240 mile per hour (386 km/h) speedometer. The cabin is of an asymmetrical layout, with the custom-fitted driver's seat positioned toward the center both to improve the driver's visibility and center his or her weight in the vehicle.

The Saleen S7R is a racing version of the standard, naturally aspirated S7, produced from 2000 to 2007. It was designed to compete in grand tourer-style motorsports series and events such as the American Le Mans Series, FIA GT Championship, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ray Mallock Ltd. assembled the first few S7-Rs under the supervision of Saleen's engineering team in their workshops in Britain, before Saleen assumed all S7-R assembly with the French Oreca squad executing final outfitting in 2006. A total of fourteen S7Rs were completed to race-ready condition. Seven additional S7Rs were assembled to a level of completeness requiring the assignment of Vehicle Identification Numbers; however, these chassis were never outfitted into complete vehicles.

Performance

The original naturally aspirated version of the S7 can accelerate from 0–60 miles per hour (97 km/h) in an estimated 3.3 seconds, and to 100 miles per hour in an estimated 7.1 seconds. It can complete a standing quarter mile in an estimated 11.35 seconds, reaching 128 miles per hour (203 km/h).

Performance (Mfg Estimates)

0-60 mph (97 km/h): 2.8 sec

0-100 mph (161 km/h): 5.9 sec

0-200 mph (322 km/h): 27 sec

Quarter-mile: 10.5 sec

Top speed: 248 mph (399 km/h)

Manufacturer    Saleen

Production          2005–2009[8]

Assembly            Irvine, California, United States

Predecessor       Saleen S7

Class      supercar

Body style           2-door coupe

Layout  Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive[8]

Engine  Ford 427, 7.0 L twin-turbocharged V8

Transmission      6-speed manual[8]

Wheelbase         106.3 in (2,700 mm)

Length  187.95 in (4,774 mm)

Width    78.35 in (1,990 mm)

Height   40.98 in (1,041 mm)

Curb weight       2,950 lb (1,338 kg)

The Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT (Project Code 980) is a mid-engined sports car that was manufactured by Porsche between 2004–2007 in Leipzig, Germany. Sports Car International named the Carrera GT number one on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 2000s, and number eight on Top Sports Cars of All Time list.

he Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 hp (450 kW),[5] whereas the original concept car featured a 5.5 litre version rated at 558 hp (416 kW). Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), although road tests indicated that in reality the car can accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 secondsand 0-100 mph (160 km/h) in 6.8 seconds. The Carrera GT has a basic five colour paint scheme which includes Guards Red, Fayence Yellow, Basalt Black, GT Silver and Seal Grey. Custom colours were also available from the factory. A traditional six-speed manual transmission is the only available transmission. Attached to this gearbox is a beechwood gearknob which pays homage to the wooden gearknob used in the Porsche 917 Le Mans racers. In its second year of production, a limited edition carbon fibre knob was also made available.

The Carrera GT has large side inlets and air dams that help cool the large V10 engine framed by the carbon fibre rear bonnet. Fitted with Porsche's latest Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite brake system, the 15-inch (380 mm) SGL Carbon disc brakes make an impressive appearance underneath the 19 inch front and 20 inch rear wheels. Similar to other Porsche models, such as the 911, the GT includes an automated rear wing spoiler which deploys above 70 mph (110 km/h).

The interior is fitted with soft leather. Bose audio system and navigation systems are available as options. In typical Porsche fashion, the ignition is to the left of the steering wheel. This placement dates back to the early days of Le Mans racing when drivers were required to make a running start, hop into their cars, start them and begin the race. The placement of the ignition enabled the driver to start the car with his left hand and put it in gear with his right.

Performance

Max speed         334 kph (207.08 mph)

0 - 100 kph          3.5 s

0 - 180 kph          7.6 s

0 - 200 kph          9.9 s

0 - 250 kph          17.2 s

0 - 300 kph          34.2 s

0 - 100 mph         6.5 s

1000 m  19.4 s @ 266 kph

1/4 mile                11.0 s

0 - 100 - 0 mph   11.3 s

Engine

Drivetrain layout              : Mid-engine RWD

Engine type                     : 68° V10, aluminium block and heads

Valve gear                       : DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (40 valves total), variable valve timing on                intake camshafts, sodium-cooled exhaust valves

Bore x stroke: 3.86 in (98.04 mm) x 2.99 in (75.95 mm), Nikasil coated bores, forged titanium connecting rods, forged pistons

Displacement, ci/cc         : 349.8/5733

Compression ratio           : 12.0:1

Max SAE net                  : 612 hp (456 kW)[7] at 8,000 rpm

horsepower

Max SAE net torque,       : 435 lb·ft (590 N·m) at 5,750 rpm

Specific output, hp/liter: 105.5

Weight to power, lb/hp: 5.4

Transmission: 6-speed manual, two plate ceramic dry clutch (PCCC-Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch)

Redline                                 : 8,400 rpm

Power                                  : 450 kw (604 bhp / 612 ps) @ 8000 rpm

Torque                                 : 590 Nm (437 lb-ft)

Displacement                        : 5.7 liters (348 ci)

Bore and stroke                    : 98 mm (3.9 in) x 76 mm (3 in)

Compression                         : 12 to 1

Engine type                           : V10, 40v

Engine                                   : location middle

General data

Gearbox                              : 6

Drive                                   : rear wheel drive

Fuel capacity                       : 92 l

Year of introduction             : 2003

Home country                      : Germany

Dimensions

Curb weight                          : 1380 kg (3036 lbs) +

Size                                : 4.61 m (181 in) long, 1.92 m (76 in) wide and 1.16 m (46 in) high

Wheelbase                           : 2.73 m (107.5 in)

Track width                         : 1.61 m (63.5 in) front, 1.5 m (58.9 in) rear

Calculations

Power to Weight ratio   : 437 bhp/tonne

Power per liter              : 106 bhp/liter

1/8 mile (est)     7.3 s @ 107 mph

1/2 mile (est)     17.6 s @ 152 mph

1 mile (est)         28.7 s @ 174 mph

Maybach 57 S

Maybach 57 S For those with a desire to enjoy to the full the values which the Maybach brand represents: stylish comfort, sublime beauty, technical brilliance and supreme craftsmanship. The Maybach 57 S skillfully fuses these characteristic traits with an exceptional, athletic vibrancy which is clearly apparent in its dynamic, harmonious aspect and stems from a succession of exceptional design features.

These and many other technical and aesthetic details lend an impression of thrust to this high-end luxury automobile, whose crowning glory is a powerplant without equal: the most powerful engine ever seen in a Maybach.

A discreet yet effective feature is that the chassis has been lowered by 15 mm, not only enhancing the car's dynamic appeal but also, in conjunction with the responsive AIRMATIC Dual Control air suspension, further improving handling dynamics and directional stability. So look forward to an experience in which each yard covered and each bend taken is a                      moment of the purest enjoyment.

TECHNICAL DATA

Beneath its refined and dynamic exterior, the Maybach 57 S holds true the philosophy of discreet power with the most powerful Maybach engine ever, delivering effortless propulsion with astonishing agility. This combines with a peerless interior equipment level with spaciousness and unique appointments creating an environment, more on a parallel with a business jet than an automobile.

Model	Maybach 57 S - 4 Passenger, High Performance Sedan
Engine / Transmission	12-cylinder bi-turbo gasoline engine Maybach 12 model 5-speed automatic transmission
Output / Torque	620 hp 738 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm
Displacement	5980 cc
Tires / Light-alloy wheels	275 / 45 R 20 8.5J x 20 ET 67
Performance	0-60 mph = 5.0 secs Top speed = 172 mph

ADVANCED FEATURES

Above and beyond the standard appointments of the Maybach 57, this "Special" model offers additional power from its AMG-sourced bi-turbo V12, a ride height reduction of 15mm for a lower center of gravity and more aggressive appearance, thicker front and rear stabilizers to reduce body roll, re-programmed AIRMATIC DC suspension for sportier handling, a more aggressive wheel-and-tire package, and reprogrammed ESP® and ASR stability and traction control systems to take advantage of the higher performance.

 

KEYLESS-GO

The Maybach can also be unlocked by touching the door handle when you carry the electronic key with you. There’s no need to insert a key to start the engine – just push the button on the gearshift lever and the Type 12 powerplant comes to life.

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

Every Maybach has two climate control systems: one for the front compartment and one for the rear. Each can be programmed and operated independently. The high-performance climate control system not only delivers the ideal temperature very efficiently but also responds extremely quickly when the settings are changed. The four-zone system allows different temperature, blower speed and air distribution settings to be programmed for each occupant. A specially designed ventilation system around the side windows provides added comfort when outside temperatures are particularly high or low. A solar sensor automatically makes the necessary temperature adjustments. The system is, of course, equipped with a dust filter and an activated charcoal filter with smog sensor and automatic recirculation control.

DISTRONIC

In the Maybach an electronic system helps you maintain the desired distance to the vehicle in front. DISTRONIC shows the driver just what that distance is on the display. If the gap narrows, the car is automatically braked; if the gap widens, the car accelerates up to the set speed. If harder braking is needed, a visual and acoustic warning prompts the driver to take action accordingly.

REAR REFRIGERATOR

Installed in the rear center console and equipped with its own compressor, the thermostatically controlled refrigerator - a no-cost option, allows passengers to enjoy chilled drinks or food.

BATTERY TRICKLE CHARGER

Perhaps the Maybach is not your primary vehicle. Each vehicle is equipped with a standard Battery Trickle Charger designed to keep the battery in top condition. Simply plug the device into a household outlet on one side, and the vehicle 12V power recepticle on the other side to maintain the correct vehicle battery charge at all times.

 

TRUNK-MOUNTED UMBRELLA

One trunk-mounted, handcrafted Dunhill Collection rain umbrella is included as standard equipment in each Maybach. Equipped with an extension, this umbrella may also be used as a sun shade.

Pagani Zonda Roadster F

The Zonda Roadster F debuted at the 2006 Geneva auto show. It was similar to the coupe, but with a removable carbon fibre roof and canvas side curtains weighing just 5 kilograms (11 lb). Production of the Roadster F was limited to 25 units.

The Roadster F is able to maintain chassis rigidity without any gain in curb weight by eschewing conventional thinking by not strengthening the sills - a process which would have needed more than 35 kilograms (77 lb) of reinforcement. Pagani instead uses racing car thinking, materials and construction techniques, strengthening the firewall structure of the chassis tub together with billet alloy braces that connect the points where the roof rails would have joined. The windscreen is also strengthened for safety reasons. These techniques enable the Roadster to have virtually the same weight as the coupe, 1,230 kilograms (2,700 lb).

The Zonda Roadster F Clubsport was tested by Top Gear's The Stig and James May achieved a lap time around their test track of 1:17.8, beating the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 tested during the same episode, but lost in a quarter mile drag race against the Veyron by nearly 2.5 seconds. According to James May, the Zonda F Roadster costs £825,000. German racing driver Marc Basseng managed to lap the Zonda F Clubsport around the 20.8 kilometres (12.9 mi) Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:24.7.

Having inherited the “genetic heritage” of its sister coupé version, Zonda Roadster F displays a folding roof with the central part in carbon fibre and the lower part in canvas. As the natural surface carbon fibre, the smooth leather and anodized finishes spark the driver’s emotion, this supercar reveals the true character of the Italian GT, which has the sheer privilege of parading elegantly along the esplanade of Montecarlo or screeching its tyres across the Le Mans racing circuit with the same sensuality, aggressive design and mesmeric beauty.

Even during open-top cruising, this supercar makes no compromises in terms of maximum speed – a result accomplished by means of improved aerodynamic properties and the rigid chassis with increased bending and torsional rigidity.

Improvements include, amongst other things: development of specific reinforcing elements in the door sill area and tank area; specifically designed roll bars, also serving a structural function at the chassis frame level, and lastly, high-modulus 3-way carbon fibre composites.

The Zonda Roadster F, which weighs pretty much the same as the coupé version, clearly testifies to the great success of the Pagani team in terms of the aesthetical-functional improvements made, having achieved a 7:29 lap time on the Nürburgring racetrack (only a few seconds behind the Clubsport version).

Produced in a limited run of 25 units

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine	Mercedes-Benz AMG 12 cylinder V 60°; 48 valves; displacement 7291 cc
Max. Power	(kW) hp/rpm: (478) 650/6200
Max. Torque	Nm/rpm 780/4000
Weight-to-Power ratio	1,89 kg/hp
Impianto di aspirazione	Alluminio/avional idroformato MHG-System
Intake manifold	Aluminium hydroformed alloy/avional MHG-System
Exhaust system	Hydroformed steel and ceramic coated, inconel manifold, titanium muffler
Transmission	Longitudinal mid engine; rear wheel drive with self-locking differential
Clutch	Twin plate clutch
Gearbox	Mechanical 6 speed (+ reverse)
Brakes	4 ventilated Brembo disks, hydraulic power brake
Carbon-ceramic brakes	Front 380x34 mm 6 piston caliper; rear 380x34 mm 4 piston caliper
Steering	TRW rack and pinion power assisted
Wheels	Forged aluminium/magnesium alloy APP wheels; 19” front, 20” rear
Tyres	Michelin Pilot Sport 2: front 255/35/19; rear 335/30/20
Suspensions	4 independent wheels with double A-arm; pull rod helical springs and Öhlins adjustable shock absorbers; anti-roll bar; aluminium/magnesium alloy suspension arms
Structure	Central carbon fiber chassis; front and rear Cr Mo space frames; carbon fiber “MD System” bodywork panels
Dimensions	Length 4435 mm; width 2055 mm; height 1141 mm; wheelbase 2730 mm; dry weight 1230 kg
Weight distribution	46% front; 54% rear
Downforce	~600 kg at 300km/h; downforce distribution: ~270 kg front; ~330 kg rear
Vehicle-Diagnosis	TMD remote diagnosis. Texa Mobile Diagnostic
Safety	ABS/Traction Control Bosch; central carbon fibre safety cell with Cr Mo steel and carbon fibre roll bar; front and rear impact energy absorbing structure in carbon fibre and Cr Mo
Performance	Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3,6 sec.; 0-200 km/h 9,8 sec.; Lateral g’s: 1,4 g; Braking 200-0 km/h: 4,4 sec.; Top speed: > 345km/h