2009 MTM Audi R8 in Porsche Green

The MTM R8 Supercharged is still very drivable; the chassis can easily handle the extra power. But it demands more attention. It’s a good thing the R8 comes with the full package of driver-assistance and stability-control systems, but know that they get less rest in the supercharged R8. It remains a balanced and essentially forgiving car, but you definitely get to the limits a lot more quickly.

You might want to skip the uplevel stereo, as the blaring composition of engine, supercharger, and exhaust sound is just about impenetrable. You are also well advised to watch the speedometer far more closely than in the standard R8. The 0-to-62-mph sprint takes an estimated 3.9 seconds versus an Audi-quoted 4.6 seconds for the standard R8, and 125 mph is settled in 12.5 seconds, according to MTM. (U.S.-spec R8s we’ve tested have reached 60 mph in as quick as 4.0 seconds and 120 mph in 14.3 seconds.) The MTM R8 will pull to a claimed 196 mph, 9 more mph than the standard R8.

It’s not just numbers. With MTM’s enhancements, this practical, everyday supercar becomes a serious contender, out to run with the best. At city and highway speeds, it seems virtually impossible to stay within the speed limit. Throttle response is exceptionally aggressive, and you merely need to look at the gas pedal to make the MTM R8 leap forward. On the autobahn, the feared Merc AMGs and BMW M cars lose their clout entirely. Push the pedal down at 120 mph, and you get a kick in the back, not a smooth massage as in the standard R8. Very few cars have impressed us more with their acceleration, and none with the sound—you’ll get to enjoy the MTM R8’s shout of triumph after it has left you behind.

SPECIFICATIONS: MTM AUDI R8 R SUPERCHARGED

Engine: V8 Compressor, Twin Srew Supercharger Belt Driven
Capacity in ccm: 4163 ccm
Drilling x Stroke in mm: 84,5 x 92,8 mm
Densification : 12,5 : 1
Gearbox Construction Type: 6-Speed Manual Gearbox
Power (max.): 560 PS (412 kW) bei 7.750 U/min
Supercharging Pressure (max.): 0,55 bar bei 7.750 U/min
Torque (max.): 580 Nm bei 5.500 U/min
Max Limited (unlimited): 301 km/h (315 km/h)
Acceleration: 0 -100/200 km/h: 3,9 sec./12,5sec
Drive: Permanent All-wheel Drive quattro
Brakes: VA 380 x 34 Punched, Ventilated, HA 356 x 32 Perforated, Ventilated
Rims: VA MTM Bimoto Forged 9 x 20" ET 42, HA MTM Bimoto Forged 11 x 20 ET 50
Tyres: VA Michelin Sport Cup 245/30-20", HA Michelin Sport Cup 315/25-20"

Bugatti Veyron

How would you begin the design process for an engine this powerful? If you have read How Car Engines Work, you know that if you want to create a 1,000-horsepower engine, it has to be able to burn enough gasoline to generate 1,000 horsepower. That works out to about 1.33 gallons (5 liters) of gasoline per minute.
We need a 16-liter engine to burn 1.33 gallons of gas per minute. That actually makes sense -- the engine in the Dodge Viper is 8.0 liters in displacement and produces 500 hp.

But there's a problem: A 16-liter V-8 engine would be very large. And the pistons would be massive, so there would be no way it could turn at 6,000 rotations per minute (rpm). It might turn at a maximum of 2,000 rpm, meaning that you would need an immense 48-liter engine to generate 1,000 hp. Clearly an engine that big is impossible in a passenger car.
Bugatti did two things to create a compact engine capable of producing 1,000 hp. The first and most obvious thing is turbocharging.

If you have read How Turbochargers Work, you know that one easy way to make an engine more powerful without making the engine bigger is to stuff more air into the cylinders on each intake stroke. Turbochargers do that. A turbo pressurizes the air coming into the cylinder so the cylinder can hold more air.

If you stuff twice as much air in each cylinder, you can burn twice as much gasoline. In reality, it's not quite a perfect ratio like that, but you get the idea. The Bugatti uses a maximum turbo boost of 18 PSI to double the output power of its engine.

Therefore, turbocharging allows Bugatti to cut the size of the engine from 16 liters back down to a more manageable 8 liters.

To generate that much air pressure, the Bugatti requires four separate turbochargers arranged around the engine.

The second thing Bugatti engineers did, both to keep the RPM redline high and to lower lag time when you press the accelerator, was to double the number of cylinders. The Bugatti has a very rare 16-cylinder engine.

Engine
8.0L 1001hp W16	Std.
Horsepower (@rpm)	1001 @ 6000
Torque (@rpm)	922 @ 2200
Displacement (cc)	7993
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A
7-Speed Automatic Overdrive:	Std.
- City/Highway (mpg)	8 / 15
- 0-60 (sec)	N/A
Interior
Max. Seating	2
Front Legroom (in)	N/A
Back Legroom (in)	N/A
Exterior
Wheelbase	106.7
Length (in)	175.7
Height (in)	47.4
Amenities
Sunroof/Moonroof	N/A
Air Conditioning	Std.
Leather Seats	Std.
Power Seats	Driver Std. Passenger Std.
Power Windows	Std.
Power Door Locks	Std.
Navigation	N/A
Stereo	Radio, CD Player
Safety
Front Airbags	Driver Std. Passenger Std.
Side Airbags	Front N/A Rear N/A
Side Curtain Airbags	N/A
ABS Brakes	Std.
Payload/Towing
Trunk/Cargo (cu ft)	4.0
Std/Max. Payload (lb)	N/A / N/A
Std/Max. Towing (lb)	N/A / N/A
Fuel Capacity
Tank Size (gal)	26.4

Lamborghini murcielago

The Lamborghini Murcielago is a suitable car for both road and track and in both arenas it has been successful. Since the Lamborghini has been racing in the FIA GT1 category, Reiter Engineering has decided to build a new street-legal version of the Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT Racecar.

At the 2008 Essen Motor Show, the German firm Reiter Engineering, displayed their road-worthy lightweight track car. The street version of the car comes with carbon-fiber spoiler up front and a new diffuser and spoiler at the rear, as well as a distinctive high-mounted dual exhaust outlet that’s in line with the taillights. The car will be powered most likely by the roaring Murcielago V12 engine and two-wheel drive and for now Reiter is only promising a few add-ons.

Specifications

Engine
Type:	V12
Displacement:	6192 cc
Horsepower:	580 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Torque:	480 lb-ft @ 5400 rpm
Redline:	7500 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph:	3.6 sec
0-100 mph:	8.7 sec
Quarter Mile:	12 sec @ 121 mph
Skidpad:	.90g
Top Speed:	205 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph:	122 ft
Slalom Speed:	65.7 mph

Toyota FT-HS

The FT-HS incorporates hybrid capability while maintaining sports car essentials, such as a sleek profile, lightweight aero-dynamic materials, and an advanced high-output powertrain for revolutionary acceleration and optimal performance. This 21st century sports car is fun-to-drive with eco-friendly benefits such as ultra-low emissions and fuel efficiency. The FT-HS appeals to an emerging buyer who grew up eco-conscious and perceives technology as a necessity, not a luxury.

"Drivers today are not satisfied with cars that are simply fast," said Kevin Hunter, vice president, Calty Design Research. "In addition to driving enjoyment, today's drivers are concerned about safety, ecology and social responsibility."

The June '07 print edition of Automobile casually drops a bit of a bombshell in page 30. They report that Toyota has given the FT-HS hybrid sports car the green light for production. You should remember the FT-HS concept from this year's Detroit Auto Show, where it was one of the most significant unveilings. The Calty-designed production version will make its debut in 2009. Essentially a successor to the Supra, the two-seater will leverage the automaker's Hybrid Synergy Drive and a to-be-determined gasoline engine (the concept utilized a 3.5-liter V6). Power and pricing are still a mystery, but the concept sported 400 horses and was designed to sell at a mid-level dollar amounts. If those numbers (or similar ones) carry through to production, you won't hear any complaints from us. If you've been waiting for a hybrid sports car, it looks as if Toyota's getting ready to give you exactly that.


Toyota FT-HS Concept Specifications

Chassis
Brakes F/R:	ABS, vented disc/disc
Tires F-R:	245/35 R21 - 285/30 R21
Driveline:	Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
Type:	V6 Hybrid
Displacement cu in (cc):	214 (3500)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:	400(298) / n.a.
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:	n.a.
Redline at RPM:	n.a.
Exterior
Length × Width × Height in:	170.2 × 73.2 × 50.8
Weight lb (kg):	n.a.
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s:	Approx. 4
Top Speed mph (km/h):	n.a.
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):	n.a.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT

The new Mustang marks new levels of both power and refinement," said Paul Randle, Mustang chief engineer. "We've designed and engineered this to be the next classic Mustang that everyone talks about for years and years."

In true Mustang tradition, there is a "steed for every need." At launch, customers can choose from a V6 or V8 with their choice of coupe, convertible or innovative glass roof, plus several new options and features delivering the opportunity for customers to personalise their cleaner, meaner-looking Mustangs.

"The best Mustangs have always been the ones that connect young America with the spirit of the times – and the 2010 does exactly that," said J Mays, Ford's group vice president of Design. "The new Mustang is close to the magnetic center of the original, fully loaded with the swagger you'd expect, but with modern refinement and attention to detail like you've never seen in a muscle car."

It starts with the more aggressive grille, punctuated with the first new Mustang emblem since the car's introduction in 1964. Both the V6 and GT have brand-new sculptured front-end designs unique to each model. The headlamps and turn indicators, now integrated into one unit, are modern interpretations inspired by the 1970 Mustang. On the V6, the fog lamps are located on the lower fascia, while on the GT, the fog lamps are again located in the upper grille – but are smaller than the outgoing model, similar to the original lamps of the 1967-68 models that inspired them.






Ford Mustang GT Specifications

Drivetrain
Layout	Front Engine, RWD
Transmission	5-speed manual (Tremec 3650)
Final Drive Ratio	3.55:1
Front Brakes	316 (12.4 in) x 30 mm vented disc, twin-piston 43-mm floating aluminum calipers
Rear Brakes	300 (11.8 in) x 19 mm vented disc, single piston 43 mm floating iron calipers
Engine
Engine Type	90-degree SOHC 24V V-8
Displacement	4.6 Liters
Redline	6250 rpm
Horsepower	300 bhp @ 5750 rpm
Torque	320 lb-ft. @ 4500 rpm
Exterior
Curb Weight	3,356 lb.
Wheelbase	107.1 in.
Length	188.0 in.
Width	73.9 in.
Height	55.7 in.
Body Type	2+2, Coupe, Convertible or Glass Roof Coupe
Performance
0-60 mph	5.2 sec
Top Speed	149 mph

Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is offered solely as a two-seat roadster in a single trim level. Standard features include 19-inch wheels, bi-xenon HID headlights, a heated glass rear window, heated exterior mirrors, a semiautomatic fabric soft top, six-way power carbon fiber sport seats, leather and Alcantara upholstery, aluminum trim, Bluetooth phone connectivity, dual-zone automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control and a seven-speaker Bose surround-sound system with a trunk-mounted six-CD changer. The SLR's list of limited options includes various interior and soft-top color schemes, as well as 18-inch wheels.

Powertrains and Performance

A supercharged 5.4-liter V8 (which is mounted behind the front wheels for optimal weight distribution) powers the rear-wheel-drive 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren with a visceral 617 hp and 575 pound-feet of torque. The SLR 722 produces 650 hp. A widely spaced five-speed automatic transmission translates the engine's brute force into motion. Steering-wheel-mounted buttons enable the driver to shift manually. A brief 3.8 seconds is all it takes for this supercar to rocket from zero to 60 mph, and the top speed for the SLR is an F1-worthy 206 mph. Powerful carbon ceramic brakes and a rear air brake help to bring this beast from 62 mph to a halt in a respectable 114 feet. EPA estimates -- if there's a potential buyer who cares -- come in at a predictably low 12 mpg city/16 mpg highway and 13 mpg combined.

Safety

Although no crash tests have been performed on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, its construction promises a very high level of occupant protection. Carbon fiber, which is extremely light yet strong, makes up a large portion of the car's structure. Steel-reinforced A-pillars and two fixed rollover bars protect the driver and passenger in the event of a rollover. Other standard safety features include airbags, knee-protecting airbags, Mercedes' TeleAid telematics system, stability control, traction control and antilock brakes with brake assist.

Chassis
Brakes F/R:	ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R:	255/35 R19 - 295/30 ZR19
Driveline:	Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
Type:	V8, Supercharged
Displacement cu in (cc):	332 (5439)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:	617(460) / 6500
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:	575(778) / 3250-5000
Redline at RPM:	7000
Exterior
Length × Width × Height in:	183.3 × 75.1 × 49.6
Weight lb (kg):	3897 (1768)
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s:	3.8
Top Speed mph (km/h):	207 (334)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):	13/18 (14.8)

BMW Z4 Roadster

With BMW’s new 2010 Z4 just around the corner, this latest kit for the current-generation E85 Coupe and Roadster from Germany’s DStyle may be one of the last of its kind for this particular model. The kit is the new Z4CS (Coupe version) and Z4RS (Roadster version) and it contains a total of ten new accessories for the car.

The package includes a new hood, revised doors and tailgate, pumped fenders (with 50mm extra girth up front and 70mm at the rear), plus a new set of lightweight forged 19in alloy wheels and sports tires. The design also features a pair of custom side mirrors, new side skirts and a sports exhaust system.

DStyle is currently run by German-native Dominik Schwager and has been active in motorsports for the past 20 years.

Porsche Carrera GT

This Porsche's sports car is an open two-seater that comes with an easy to use roof made of lightweight carbon. Originally Carrera GT was built for the street, however it is obvious that it is a racing car. It produced such monstrous amounts of horse power from its V10 engine that labeling it a simple street car is totally inappropriate. It easily qualifies to be named a super car. Carrera GT extends the possibilities of road driving and racing to the whole new level. It features an engine that easily tops the charts of the most powerful and fastest road cars.
With its imposing rear wing, this super sports car is easily spottable from any angle as a powerful and fast presence on the road.

Carrera engine has an incredibly low (even for a supercar) gravity center, a sixty-eight degree V angle and 4 valves for each head of cylinder. It's engine weights astonishingly only 214 kg.

General Info
Price:	Concept car
Miles Per Gallon:	--- mpg
Curb Weight:	2750 lbs
Layout:	Mid-Engine/RWD
Transmission:	6-Speed Manual
Engine
Type:	V10
Displacement:	5500 cc
Horsepower:	558 bhp @ 7400 rpm
Torque:	442 lb-ft @ --- rpm
Redline:	8200 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph:	4 sec
0-100 mph:	9.1 sec
Quarter Mile:	12.4 sec @ 116 mph
Skidpad:	.99g
Top Speed:	205 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph:	115 ft
Slalom Speed:	68.5 mph

Edo Porsche 997 GT2 R

Porsche-911-GT3-RSR

The successful Porsche 911 GT3 RSR takes off into the new model year with extensive modifications. The most powerful race car based on the Porsche 911, which last season secured wins in the American Le Mans Series and at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, competes in the GT2 class at international long distance races.

The most distinguishing feature of the new GT3 RSR is the redesigned front with large air outlets on the front hood. Under the light-weight bodyshell, as well, major changes were made to the quickest 911.

Noticeable at first sight are the air outlet slots, or the so-called louvers, on the front hood: an indication of the completely redesigned air ducting of the radiators, which became necessary through the new design of supply and discharge air with the installation of an optional air-conditioning unit. The aerodynamics under the rear underwent further optimisation. The rear wing now features a wider adjustment range. The weight-optimised brake system and the lighter wiring harness contribute to further improved handling, compared to the predecessor model.

The capacity of the well-known six-cylinder boxer engine increased from 3.8 to 4.0-litres. After another reduction in the size of the air restrictors for the 2009 season, the engine now delivers around 450 hp (331 kW) at 7,800 revs per minute and develops a maximum torque of 430 Nm at 7,250 rpm. The rev limiter of the efficient six-cylinder unit kicks in at 9,000 rpm. Compared to the forerunner, the rev level for a given power output was significantly lowered. Thanks to this, the engine features an optimised torque curve and offers better driveability.

Features
Horsepower		465 hp @ 8000 rpm
Compression Ratio		11.8:1
Valve Configuration		2in 2out Variocam plus
Body Type		Cabriolet
Fuel Capacity		64 L 16.9 gallons
Luggage Compartment		135 L 4.8 cubic feet
Top Speed		9,400 rpm
Driving Functions
Engine		3.8 liter Six-cylinder boxer-6
Displacement		3,795 cc
Transmission		6 speed manual / sequential jaw-type shift
Layout		Rear Engine / RWD
Horse Power		465 hp @ 8000 rpm
HP/Liter		122.4 hp per liter
Weight		2700 lbs
Torque		430 Nm @ 7,250 rpm