Cadillac Sixteen Concept
appears according to some of the latest published reports that GM is planning a complete revival of the rear-wheel drive Chevrolet sedan, which will have sporty characteristics. It is assumed in the circles that the plans were ab&oned last year which was in line with economical developments that has almost brought GM to the brink of bankruptcy. However, apart from the rear-wheel driver Chevrolet sedan, GM is also working on other cars as confirmed by the official sources. According to these sources, the automaker, is likely to build another rear-wheel drive vehicle as well called the Cadillac sedan. Automobiles experts believe in the higher probabilities of this new car carrying a price tag of around $130,000. Thus, the new Cadillac br&s are most likely to fall in the same category such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class & the Bmw 7-Series.
It is believed that both of the new sports vehicles will have their first public appearance in the mid-decade. Exerts are also of the opinion that the new cars, to be developed by GM, are likely to share the same platform as next-generation rear wheel drive Zeta for which the Zeta vehicle platform is likely to be re-engineered. Experts maintain that the automaker will use high-strength steel to reduce weight. It is also learned from reliable sources that two wheelbases are also likely to be in the pipeline soon.
Developed conceptually on the shorter wheelbase, the new Chevrolet sedan will be a four-door Camaro. Similarly, the Cadillac sedan, it is believed, will certainly boost automaker’s sales. The new Cadillac Sedan is expected to draw attention of Chinese & European buyers to the br&. Apparently, the Cadillac 16 concept car that was introduced in 2003 is believed to have inspired some of the styling cues of the new Cadillac sedan. The sports vehicle will have long wheelbase Zeta platform with a smaller V8 engine.
Top 10 Supercars
Posted by admin in Luxury Cars, Supercars on January 3, 2011
Now that we are starting a new decade, it’s time to look back & see which supercars really made the last decade.
1. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo
Top speed: 248 mph (399 km/h), 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) 2.8 seconds. Weight: 2750 lbs (1247 kg).
Steve Saleen introduced the limited-production, h&-built S7 on August 19, 2000 at the Monterey Historic Races. Until 2004 it featured a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V8 engine with 550 horsepower. In 2005, the S7 was replaced by the S7 Twin Turbo, which featured the same engine with twin-turbo system packing 750 horsepower.
The body of the S7 was entirely made form carbon fiber & until today it is the only car produced by Saleen not based on an existing chassis. Base price for the S7 TT was $585,296 & it was produced in 2005 & 2006 in very limited numbers.
2. Mercedes-Benz SLR 722
Top speed: 209 mph (337 km/h), 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.6 seconds. Weight: 3900 lbs ( 1768 kg)
The SLR range was started in 2004 by Mercedes-Benz & McLaren. Five variants in the SLR family have been produced – two coupés, two roadster versions & finally the SLR Stirling Moss, which is the most exclusive & limited to just 75 examples.
Regular SLR(Coupe & Roadster) has a 5.5-litre V8 supercharged making 626 hp, in the 722 Edition & Stirling Moss version it produces 650 hp. Pricing for the regular SLR started at around $495,000 & the very limited Stirling Moss, which just recently went on sale is priced from $1 million.
3. Aston Martin DBS
Top speed: 191 mph (307 km/h), 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds. Weight: 3737 lbs (1695 kg).
Aston Martin launched the DBS in 2007, in the heart of this GT sports car is a h& built V12 engine that produces 501 horsepower. In addition to the coupe there is also a convertible version called Volante, which was introduced earlier this year. Base price for this beautiful Aston starts at $269,000, making it one of the cheapest cars in our list.
4. SSC Ultimate Aero
Top speed: 270 mph (434 km/h), 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 2.8 seconds. Weight: 2850 lbs (1293 kg).
Power comes from a 6.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that develops 1,287 horsepower. Stopping a car going over 250 mph is not easy, so 2009 year model has an AeroBrake to slow the vehicle down.
2008 model year had 1183 hp & it successfully held the “World’s Fastest Production Car” title last year. Now with extra 104 horsepower it is even harder for competitors to snatch the title. Despite being the “fastest production car” it does not impress as much as some of the other cars in our list.
5. Lamborghini Reventon
Top speed: 211 mph (340 km/h), 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 3.3 seconds. Weight: 3671 lbs (1665 kg).
Based on the Murcielago, this stealth fighter inspired supercar is very rare. Lamborghini only produced 20 cars(plus one for the Lamborghini Museum marked as 0/20).
Reventon was priced at 1 million euros ($1.5 million). Power comes from a tuned version of the Murciélago LP640’s 6.5 L V-12, rated at 640 hp.
Last fall at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Lamborghini introduced Reventon Roadster, which is also limited to just 20 units & can be yours for 1.1 million euros.
6.Koenigsegg CCXR
Top speed: 250+ mph (400+ km/h). 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.1 seconds. Weight: 2822 lbs (1280 kg).
Price starts at: $1,200,000 (870,000 Euros).
CCXR is the first green supercar. When run on regular gasoline, the 4.7-liter twin-turbocharged engine develops 806 horsepower, when run on E85 Biofuel it develops an impressive 1018 horsepower. In 2009 Koenigsegg produced 25 units, it takes around 55 days to complete one car.
7. Pagani Zonda Cinque
Top speed: 217 mph (350 km/h), 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.4 seconds. Weight: 2667 lbs (1210 kg).
Pagani introduced the first Zonda back in 1999 & so far 115 different Zonda’s have been produced. Top of the line model is a Zonda Cinque, which is limited to just 10 cars (5 hard top models & 5 roadsters). Power comes from an AMG sourced V12 engine that produces 678 horsepower.
The Zonda Cinque uses a new clutchless sequential gearbox, shifts now take less than 100 milliseconds. The Cinque (pronounced chin-kway) also has a revised form of carbon fiber which uses titanium to increase strength.
All cars were sold out very fast with prices starting at 1.3 million Euros ($1.8 million USD).
8. Porsche Carrera GT
Top speed: 205+ mph (330 km/h), 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 3.9 seconds. Weight: 2000 lbs (1380 kg).
Between 2004–2006 & 1,270 cars were produced. Base price was $440,000. Porsche’s performance numbers have always been very modest, road tests in reality indicate that it can accelerate form 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
Power comes from a mid-mounted 5.7-liter V10 engine that produces 605 horsepower. CGT came only with a six-speed manual transmission. Basic five colour paint scheme includes Guards Red, Fayence Yellow, Basalt Black, GT Silver & Seal Grey. Custom colours were also available from the factory. Rumor is that Porsche is working on a successor to the CGT, which should arrive in 2-3 years.
9. Ferrari Enzo
Top speed: 219 mph (350 km/h), 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 3.3 seconds. Weight: 3010 lbs (1365 kg)
Named after the company’s founder, Enzo Ferrari. It is one of the most powerful naturally aspirated production cars. Ferrari built 400 examples between 2002–2004, initial production run of 349 cars was sold before the production began to existing Ferrari owners. Ferrari Enzo features carbon-fiber body, F1-style electrohydraulic shift transmission, & carbon fiber-reinforced Silicon Carbide ceramic composite disc brakes. In the heart of Enzo is a 6.0-liter V12 that produces 650 horsepower at 7800 rpm.
Base price for the Enzo was $670000, & today if they come to the market trade above $1,000,000. Successor to the Enzo will arrive in 2012.
10. Bugatti Veyron
Top speed: 253 mph (407 km/h), 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 2.5 seconds. Weight: 4486 lbs (2034 kg)
Base price: €1,100,000 (£899,000/$1,550,000).
Veyron is the most taled supercar of this decade & for a reason. Sales started in 2005 & close to 300 units are sold so far. Reportedly every car is sold with a great loss, despite its very high cost. Total production is 300 units plus limited editions(you can read about the recent limited editions here). Power comes from a 8.0-liter 16 cylinder quad-turbocharged engine that develops 1001 horsepower & 1250 Nm of torque.
Jeremy Clarkson declared the Veyron “the greatest piece of engineering ever. No, I’m sorry, this is the greatest car ever made & the greatest car we will ever see in our lifetime.”
Lamborghini Murcielago its 50th anniversary in 2013
Posted by admin in Lamborghini on January 3, 2011
Lamborghini is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013 with the launch of its 2013 model. Lamborghini is known to launch new models on all its anniversary dates like it did on the 25th anniversary in 1988 with the launch of a special edition Countach. During 
its 30th anniversary date in 1993 the company launched the Diablo SE30. The Murcielago model was its present for its followers & fans during its 40th anniversary. It can therefore be expected that Lamborghini would keep up to its past traditions of launching a new model during its 50th anniversary also.
The Murcielago model had come in exclusive Verde Artemis that is jade green color & also had three layer pearl effect paint. There were several other modifications that the model carried both at its interior as well as exterior. For the exterior design changes there is the upper door moulds as well as the voletto or pillar surrounding the rear window which have been done up with carbon fibre coating.
The wheel rims are of gray anthracite color while the calipers come in gray. A new design to the exhaust system completes the external features of the car. There is the anniversary logo marking 40 years of existence within the car at the rear window. The floor mats also have the same logo with the car having the Alpine radio system installed within it.