The Saleen S7
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Is a limited production, hand built high-performance automobile developed jointly by Saleen, Hidden Creek Industries, Phil Frank Design, and Ray Mallock Ltd. with RML taking full credit designing and developing the S7, and produced solely by Saleen in Irvine, California. It is the first car produced by Saleen not based on an existing design. The S7 debuted on August 19, 2000 at the Monterey Historic Races. From 2000 until 2004, the S7 featured a naturally aspirated V8 engine with 550 horsepower. 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 to an estimated 200 miles per hour (321 km/h).
- Manufacturer: Saleen
- Production: 2000–2004, 2005–2006 (Twin Turbo)
- Assembly: Irvine, California
- Class: Sports car
- Body style(s): 2-door coupé
- Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
- Engine(s): 7.0 L naturally-aspirated V8
- Transmission(s): 6-speed manual
- Wheelbase: 106 in (2692 mm)
- Length: 188 in (4775 mm)
- Width: 78 in (1981 mm)
- Height: 41 in (1041 mm)
- Curb weight: 2750 lb (1247 kg)
- Designer: Steve Saleen, Phil Frank
Official Site
http://www.saleen.com/
The Bugatti Veyron 16.4
- Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Front:
Boasting a maximum speed of more than 400 km per hour, the Veyron is unmatched in the super sports category. It offers a total of 1,001 HP, and its ample power reserves even at high speeds are the fabric of dreams for luxury-class limousines: for a constant speed of 250 km/h, the Veyron only needs 270-280 HP. This means that the seven-gear clutch transmission works with a torque of up to 1,250 Newton meters. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ensures the necessary flexibility and maneuverability at any speed. The Veyron reaches velocities that would literally lift the car off the ground – if it weren’t for its ingenious aerodynamics, which keeps it firmly on the road even at full speed. Adjusting the back spoiler, reducing ground clearance, opening and closing the lids – it all adds to the perfect balance between propulsion and downforce. Such a super sports car may not seem to be brought to a halt easily, but the Veyron’s ceramic brakes slow it down faster than it can accelerate. While it takes this exceptional car only 2.5 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h, it needs even less time – a mere 2.3 seconds – to come to a standstill from 100 (reference point). To reduce the risk of injuries in accidents, Bugatti had a Formula 1 safety concept adapted for the Veyron. All these technical details combine to make the Veyron a truly exceptional super sports car.
- Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Back:
Official Site
http://www.bugatti.com/