Speed Blogger

• Porsche 997 Turbo mk2
• Cadillac CTS-V
• AM V12 Vantage
• Ruf Rt 12 S
• Koenigsegg CCX-R
• Gumpert Apollo
• Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV
• Porsche 997 GT3 mk2
• Wiesmann GT MF5
• Cargaphic 997 Turbo GT RSC
• TechArt GTstreet RS
• MTM Audi RS6 Avant
• Geiger-Ford GT
• Geiger-Corvette Z06

0-100 km/h:
3.1 s - Porsche 997.2 Turbo PDK, 500 PS/1606 kg
3.2 s - Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV, 670 PS/1751 kg
3.9 s - Gumpert Apollo, 700 PS/1148 kg
3.9 s - Koenisgegg CCX-R, 806 PS/1473 kg
3.9 s - Wiesmann GT MF5, 507 PS/1421 kg
4.0 s - Porsche GT3, 435 PS/1453 kg
4.5 s - Aston Martin V12 Vantage, 517 PS/1709 kg
4.7 s - Cadillac CTS-V, 564 PS/1955 kg

0-200 km/h:
9.5 s - Gumpert Apollo, 700 PS/1148 kg
9.8 s - Koenigsegg CCX-R, 806 PS/1473 kg
10.3s - Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV, 670 PS/1751 kg
10.8s - Porsche 997.2 Turbo PDK, 500 PS/1606 kg
11.6s - Wiesmann GT MF5, 507 PS/1421 kg
12.8s - Porsche GT3, 435 PS/1453 kg
14.0s - Aston Martin V12 Vantage, 517 PS/1709 kg
14.3s - Cadillac CTS-V, 564 PS/1955 kg

0-300 km/h:
24.7s - Koenigsegg CCX-R, 806 PS/1473 kg
26.7s - Gumpert Apollo, 700 PS/1148 kg
29.7s - Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV, 670 PS/1751 kg
40.6s - Wiesmann GT MF5, 507 PS/1421 kg
41.9s - Porsche 997.2 Turbo PDK, 500 PS/1606 kg
50.3s - Porsche GT3, 435 PS/1453 kg
53.7s - Aston Martin V12 Vantage, 517 PS/1709 kg
69.3s - Cadillac CTS-V, 564 PS/1955 kg

Tuners

0-100 km/h:

1. 3,0 s - Cargraphic-997 Turbo GT RSC
2. 3,6 s - Geiger-Ford GT
3. 3,6 s - MTM-Audi RS6 R
4. 3.6 s - Ruf Rt12 S, 685 PS/1608 kg
5. 3,7 s - TechArt GTstreet RS
6. 4,3 s - Geiger-Corvette Z06

0-200 km/h:

1. 9,1 s - Cargraphic-997 Turbo GT RSC
2. 9,5 s - Geiger-Ford GT
3. 10,0 s - TechArt GTstreet RS
4. 10.6s - Ruf Rt12 S, 685 PS/1608 kg
5. 11,0 s - MTM-Audi RS6 R
6. 12,0 s - Geiger-Corvette Z06

0-300 km/h:

1. 22,8 s - Geiger-Ford GT
2. 23,8 s - Cargraphic-997 Turbo GT RSC
3. 26,4 s - TechArt GTstreet RS
4. 27.3s - Ruf Rt12 S, 685 PS/1608 kg
5. 35,5 s - MTM-Audi RS6 R
6. 43,2 s - Geiger-Corvette Z06

Overall 0-300-0 km/h

1. 30,3 s - Geiger-Ford GT
2. 30,8 s - Cargraphic-997 Turbo GT RSC
3. 31,6 s - Koenigsegg CCX-R
4. 33,3 s - Gumpert Apollo Speed
5. 33,4 s - TechArt GTstreet RS
6. 34,4 s - Ruf Rt12 S
7. 36,2 s - Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV
8. 43,2 s - MTM-Audi RS6 R
9. 47,7 s - Wiesmann GT MF5
10. 49,0 s - Porsche 997 Turbo PDK
11. 50,7 s - Geiger-Corvette Z06
12. 57,1 s - Porsche 997 GT3 mk2
13. 61,2 s - Aston Martin V12 Vantage
14. 77,0 s - Cadillac CTS-V

# posted by AutoMaster @ 5:36 PM 0 Comments

With Mercedes and McLaren battling for supercar supremacy at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the long-rumored Lamborghini Reventón Roadster had become a bit of an afterthought - until now.
Like the original Reventón coupe, which debuted in Frankfurt two years ago, the roadster redefines style, elegance, and insanity. Designed to be a stealth fighter for the road, the Reventón boasts jet-inspired carbon fiber body panels and aggressive 18-inch wheels. Inside, the roadster is decked out in alcantara upholstery and carbon fiber trim.
While details are limited, the roadster will likely be powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 650 HP (478 kW) and 660 Nm (487 lb-ft) of torque. Backed up by a six-speed e-gear transmission and standard all-wheel drive, the Reventón will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. If you keep your foot planted, the roadster will top out somewhere in the neighborhood of 340 km/h (211 mph).
Production will likely be limited to 20 units and prices are expected to start at 1.2 million Euros ($1,750,000 USD).

# posted by AutoMaster @ 5:36 AM 0 Comments

After months of teasing, Rolls Royce has officially unveiled the 2010 Ghost.

Looking virtually identical to the 200EX Concept, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, the Ghost blends classic Rolls Royce design themes with modern style. The front end is dominated by a large sloping grille, which is meant to resemble a jet intake, and slim Xenon headlights. Moving further back, the profile reveals massive rearview mirrors, suicide doors (coach doors in RR speak), and a subtle lower character line. At the rear, there are LED taillights, optional chrome exhaust tips, and hints of a "Bangle butt" (although it was designed by Ian Cameron). For maximum street presence, a contrasting Silver Satin paint finish can be applied to the hood, grille and windscreen surround.

As one would expect, the interior is luxurious and decidedly elegant. When a driver enters the cabin, they are greeted by loads of leather, chrome detailing, "violin key" switches, frosted instrument dials, and plenty of wood trim. Further conveniences include four-zone automatic air conditioning (with condensation prevention and solar compensation) and individual lounge seating with massage, heating, and cooling.

If that's not luxurious enough, Rolls Royce offers lambswool floor mats, a panorama sunroof, veneered picnic tables, and a cool box with integrated champagne glasses. The company also offers a "theatre configuration" that includes two 9.2-inch LCD screens (mounted in back of the front seats) and a glovebox-mounted six-disc multi-media changer.

In terms of technology, the Ghost is packed with all the latest developments. A comfort entry (aka passive entry) system unlocks the doors as you approach, a series of cameras (rear, front side and top) help you park, and a night vision system (with pedestrian recognition) helps you see in the dark. Other techno goodies include a head-up display, a lane departure warning system (that vibrates the steering wheel if you leave a lane without signaling), high beam assistance (automatically adjusts headlight settings for optimum lighting), and active cruise control with stop & go technology.

Power comes from a brand new 6.6-liter turbocharged V12 engine with 563 bhp (420 kW / 570 PS) and 780 Nm (575 lb ft) of torque. Backed up by an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, the Ghost accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds) before hitting a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). If you're worried about fuel consumption, you'll be happy to know the Ghost averages 13.6 l/100km in combined cycle (20.8 mpg).

Based on the BMW 7-Series, the Ghost measures 5399mm (212.6 inches) in length with a 3295mm (129.7 inches) wheelbase, 1948mm (76.7 inches) in width, and 1550mm (61 inches) in height. The luxury sedan rides on an advanced air suspension that features multi-link aluminum front and rear axles, Active Roll Stabilization, and Variable Damping Control.

Set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Ghost will be priced from £165,000 (UK), €213,000 (in Europe), $245,000 (US) and $250,000 USD virtually everywhere else.

Check our photo album for 46 high res pictures of the Rolls Royce Ghost.

# posted by AutoMaster @ 11:15 AM 0 Comments