Honda HSV-010

This is the Honda HSV-010, which is the next generation Honda's super car and the successor of NSX. It's powered by a low displacement 3.4 litre V8 with a maximum output of over 500hp. This powerful engine sounds like Formula 1 cars. The HSV-010 is designed for super GT series in Japan, especially to compete its competitor Nissan GTR.

On October 23, 2009, Honda officially announced the end of the mid-engine NSX Super GT's participation in Super GT racing due to new Super GT regulations that allowed the use of only front engine, rear drive cars. On November 15, 2009, Honda announced that, despite withdrawing the NSX from Super GT competition, it would campaign a car for the 2010 season. Honda revealed that the car it would be based on the cancelled 'New NSX' production vehicle. It is reported that although the Super GT normally requires racing vehicles to be based on production cars, the use of a production-ready car is also allowed.

Then, on December 22, 2009, Honda announced the HSV-010 GT as the successor to the NSX Super GT in the Super GT series. Unlike typical Super GT cars, the vehicle is not based on any production vehicle that is made available to purchase by the general public.

Resource: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/honda/2010-honda-hsv-010-gt-ar83144.html; http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/honda-hsv-010-gt500-2010-01-18

Maybach Exelero

History of Maybach

The Maybach marque has a remarkably distinguished heritage.
The company was originally founded in 1909 by Wilhelm Maybach with his son Karl Maybach acting as director and was known as "Luftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH" based in Bissingen on the Enz. In 1912 the company moved to Friedrichshafen and changed its name to Maybach Motorenbau GmbH Friedrichshafen. Today, the marque Maybach Manufaktur is owned by Daimler AG and is based in Stuttgart.
More than 100 years ago, Wilhelm Maybach built a car that pointed the way towards the modern era. His Opus No.1 went down in history as the first Mercedes, and he is still remembered as the “king of the design engineers”. His son, Karl Maybach, followed his father’s directions, creating further masterpieces between the 1920’s through to the 1940’s.
Having  set many standards in terms of size, technology and performance by the end of the twenties, Maybach followed this up in the thirties with a surprise move: the introduction of a small model, known by the abbreviation SW, which stood for swing axle.
These cars were notable for their six-cylinder in-line engines with 3.5, 3.8 or 4.2-litre displacement and were all lovingly handcrafted.
Unique vehicles built in accordance with the wishes of their owner.

“To create only the best from the best, a vehicle that is the ultimate in wish fulfilment, with a distinctive character of the finest elegance and power” – this is how a Maybach flyer from 1930 announced the company’s aim, and it still applies at Maybach in its entirety to this day.

reference: http://www.maybach-manufaktur.com/

About Designing the blog and Layout

Welcome to our Blog, this blog is created by SIBT ISYS100 study group.

We choose background colour in dark, in order to suit the sense of fashion and speed. Light dark but not too dark. Since the blog based on dark colour, therefore, every words in blog are design as orange colour, incluse our topic picture above.

The blog has header, we keep it simple, just few words and a picture of car's metre. We leave plenty of space for posting.

Right hand side on top, we added a poll for visitors vote for their favourite sport cars. Each of the cars in poll are available having detail information from our posts.

Below the poll, there are gadget like "About me" as a breif introduction.

We deciede to have Youtube series in our blog, the theme is famouse show "Top Gear", responsing our blog topic.

Blog archive are listing the post dates.

LOTUS 2-eleven

Lotus Cars

Built with the track day connoisseur in mind, the 2-Eleven delivers world-class handling, impressive durability, exceptional reliability and extreme performance. All in a package that can be customised using a range of option packs to create a vehicle that's perfectly suited to your needs.

Although most drivers will be track day specialists or club sport racers, there's even a package that enables the 2-Eleven to be used as a road car offering the very highest standards of performance.

Based around a supercharged 192 hp engine, the 2-Eleven offers a scintillating driving experience for everyone.

Couple the sheer brute power with a chassis that weighs in at less than 750kg and you have a car that delivers performance that even a supercar would find respectable.

Reference

http://www.lotuscars.com/en/index

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

--The latest edition of the Maserati coupe is the best yet
As its name implies, the Maserati GranTurismo was always intended to be more of a grand tourer than a sportscar. But this hasn't stopped the Italian maker from stretching the big coupe's capabilities.

When it was released in 2008, the GranTurismo came with a 4.2-litre V8, an engine it shares with the Quattroporte sedan on which the coupe is based.
But within 18 months of its debut, Maserati answered the call for more power, creating the GranTurismo S powered by a 4.7-litre V8.
For some, however, even this was not enough. And so now we have the GranTurismo MC Stradale – a lighter, more powerful version of the company's most popular coupe, and the fastest Maserati road car of all time.

Shedding 110kg and adding more grunt is always a good combination when chasing performance and the MC Stradale is no exception – especially when some of its parts have had a helping hand from its parent company Ferrari.
Just 15 cars are planned for Australia and New Zealand at this stage – and most are already spoken for, the company says.

Reference:http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/2011/prestige-and-luxury/maserati/maserati-granturismo-mc-stradale-24453

Lexus LFA

The Lexus LFA is the first supersports car from the Lexus brand. This handbuilt supersports will be delivered to the world for a maximum of 500 units, with 10 available in Australia. It makes this unique vehicle a true collector item. The Lexus LFA is developed with 4.8 litre V10 engine, delivering 412KW of power and 480Nm of torque can reach its top speed of 202 mph / 325 km/h (electronically limited). Moreover, it can accelerate from 0-60 mph only in 3.6 second.

Furthermore, in order to celebrate the LFA's third, class-winning outing at the 2010 Nürburgring 24 hours race, Lexus created the Nürburgring package. It is only produced 50 units. It is the same as LFA original series, the difference is they improve the aerodynamic performance of the Nürburgring pakage.

References: http://www.lexus.com.au/future/lfa/; http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/122007/20110312/2012-lexus-lfa-nurburgring-edition.htm

Ford Mustang- American Dream

Ford has released its new 2010 model Ford Mustang at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Based on the same underpinnings as the 2005 model which ushered in the contemporary 'retro' muscle car genre in North America, the new model can be considered a major face lift rather than an all-new model.
With an increasing number of rivals such as the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro, Ford needed a refresh of the Mustang, whose 45 years of service has been a bastion of performance in the U.S.

"The best Mustangs have always been the ones that connect young America with the spirit of the times – and the 2010 does exactly that," says 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," added Mr Mays.

With a new look (the only carryover body panels are found in the fast-back roof), the Blue Oval is calling the Mustang a "cleaner, meaner-looking" vehicle.
Ford says there's a "steed for every need" too.
Customers can choose from a V6 or V8 with their choice of coupe, convertible or innovative glass roof body styles.

Reference: http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/ford-mustang-2010.htm

Mercedes Benz SLS

New York/Affalterbach – For the new SLS, Mercedes-Benz and AMG have developed a puristic sports car interior that combines lightweight construction with dynamism and high emotional appeal. Opening the unique swing-wing doors reveals an interior of a decidedly sporty nature – and immediately brings an aircraft cockpit to mind. The central design theme of “aviation engineering” is reflected in the wing-shaped dashboard, the centre console in the style of a jet’s operating console and the four striking air vents reminiscent of aircraft engines.

Overview of the comprehensive standard equipment (selection):

AMG entry sills painted in the vehicle colour

Cord floor mats with AMGlogo

Burglary and theft warning system

Electric parking brake

Headlamp Assist

KEYLESS-GO

designo leather upholstery

PARKTRONIC

Rain sensor

Heated seats

Sports pedals in brushed stainless steel with black rubber studs
Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC

THERMOTRONIC


Reference: http://germancarscene.com/2009/04/24/in-detail-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-interior/

Ferrari 599 GTO -- Both man and woman dream about

599 GTO

On 8 April 2010, Ferrari announced official details of the 599GTO. The car is a road-going version of the 599XX and Ferrari say the 599 GTO is their fastest road car ever, able to lap the Fiorano test circuit in 1 minute 24 seconds, one second faster than the Ferrari Enzo. Its engine produces 670 PS (493 kW; 661 bhp) at 8250 rpm, with 620 N·m (460 lb·ft) of torque at 6500 rpm. Ferrari claims the 599 GTO can reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 3.35 seconds and has a top speed of over 335 km/h (208 mph). At 1,590 kilograms (3,500 lb), the 599 GTO weighs 100 kg (220 lb) less than the standard GTB.[10] Production will be limited to 599 cars.

Ferrari's new extreme V12 berlinetta, the 599 GTO, delivers a lap time of just 1 minute and 24 seconds at
Fiorano, making it the fastest road-going model in our history.

The 599 GTB Fiorano (internal code F141) is an Italian gran turismo produced by Ferrari. It is the brand's two-seat flagship, replacing the 575 M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model.


Styled by Pininfarina under the direction of Ferrari's Frank Stephenson, the 599 GTB debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006. It is named for its total engine displacement (5999 cc), Gran Turismo Berlinetta nature, and the Fiorano Circuit test track used by Ferrari.

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Reference:http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20Cars/Pages/Carslanding.aspx

Lamborghini Gallardo ----- Speed and Passion

The Lamborghini Gallardo is a sports car built by Lamborghini. The Gallardo is Lamborghini's most-produced model to date, with over 10,000 built in its first seven years of production. The car is named after a famous breed of fighting bull . The Spanish word gallardo translates into "gallant".

The Gallardo offers two choices of transmissions, a conventional (H-Box) six-speed manual transmission, and an advanced six-speed electro-hydraulically controlled semi-automatic robotized manual, which Lamborghini abbreviates to "E-gear". The "E-gear" allows the driver to make shifts much faster than a manual transmission would. The driver shifts up and down via paddles behind the steering wheel, but also has an automatic mode.

Lamborghini Gallardo is a well known auto manufacturer in the township of Sant’agata Bolognese Italy. Lamborghini is famous and synonymous for producing some of the most elite super cars in the world. It is a small town that produces fire powered pieces of machinery for the elite. A prime example in this classic styling and design is the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.

Reference：http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Gallardo

Born Of Power Idea ----- The Audi R8

Audi R8 History & Introduction

The Audi R8 is a sports car with a longitudinally mounted mid-engine, and uses Audi's 'trademark' quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German automaker Audi AG in 2006. The car was exclusively designed, developed, and manufactured by Audi AG's high performance private subsidiary company, quattro GmbH, and is derived from the Lamborghini Gallardo. The fundamental construction of the R8 is based on the "Audi Space Frame", and uses an aluminium monocoque which is built around a space frame. The car is built by quattro GmbH in a newly renovated factory at Audi's 'aluminium site' at Neckarsulm in Germany.

In 2005, Audi announced that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, appearing at the 2003 International Geneva Motor Show, and 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The R8 road car was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006. There was some confusion with the name, which the car shares with the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning R8 Le Mans Prototype (LMP), and also the 1989 Mk2 Rover 200, codenamed R8.

The Audi R8 is used as a safety car in Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and British Superbike Championship racing series.

Records:
Throughout its six year history, the R8 has proven to be one of the most dominant cars in history. Indeed, of all the races it had entered over a seven year period, the R8 lost a mere sixteen races total. Here is a list of some of the achievements of the R8.

• 24 Hours of Le Mans winner - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005
• American Le Mans Series champion: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006^†
• European Le Mans Series champion: 2001
• Le Mans Series champion: 2004

Reference:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_R8_(race_car) &
                  http://www.go-audi.com/13567-audi-r8-hisory-introduction.html

BMW M3 GTS

BMW's highest performance M3 ever is a serious weapon – for the track not the road

words - Michael Taylor

The BMW M3 started life as a hard-core, stripped-out road racing special and has gotten softer with each generation. People might not like it, but that's the simple truth.
The original E30 M3 was built so BMW could go touring car racing. Since then they've been more luxurious, higher-powered versions of whatever 3 Series bodyshells were going around at the time. Sure, they've all had more power than their predecessors, they've all become internal technical flagships.
Now 25 years after the M3's birth, BMW has found a way to turn back time, with a light-weight, track-focused M3 special. Dubbed the M3 GTS, the limited-edition hammer has more power, less weight, more grip, monster brakes and an even-more monstrous price tag.
And it only comes in orange. And there are only 136 of them. And they're only available in Europe as left-hookers. And they're all sold already!
While the E46 M3 CSL went some of the way down the GTS path, a huge chunk of it performance advantage over the stock M3 was in its super-sticky Michelin tyres. The margin between this car and the current E90/92 M3 is something different again.

The GTS a much-more sophisticated machine than the standard M3 -- but only at the track… The ride is so firm, the cornering so flat and the power so brutal that, on a public road, it would be a real handful.
But, at certain times and at certain corners on this track, you can really see why M GmbH believes this car is worth two M3s. It's that good...

Reference: http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/2010/medium-passenger/bmw/m3/bmw-m3-gts-21590

Brief History

Bugatti was founded by Ettore Bugatti in Molsheim France. It is a producer of exclusive sport cars that only produce limited cars. In 1998 Volkswagen acquired the Bugatti brand. In 2001 they decided to produce super-sports cars that called "Bugatti Veyron" which only produced 80 cars a year. At the moment Bugatti Veyron is the fastest car in the world.

                                                                                                         

Bugatti Veyron

Bugatti Veyron with its 16-cylinder four-wheel drive can reach 300 km/h (186 miles per hour) in spectacularly quick 7.3 seconds. Bugatti Veryon is capable to reach a top speed of 407.7 km/h (253.2 miles per hour) and it consumes 40.4L/100km (4.82 miles per gallon). To reduce the risk of injuries in accidents, it had a Formula 1 safety concept adapted for the Bugatti Veyron.

Reference: http://www.bugatti.com/en/veyron-16.4.html ; http://www.bugattiveyron.com.au/

Nissan GT-R - a technical overview

Every so often a car comes along that captures the imagination of enthusiasts everywhere. The car, of the moment, is Nissan's all-new super-coupe, the GT-R.

nveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show last month, the GT-R was an instant hit. While other cars held the crowd's attention for an hour or two, the Nissan's attraction never faltered from the minute it was unveiled to the show's closing days two weeks later. Showgoers were metres deep around the car on day one and day 14 alike.

And little wonder, for the world has waited six years to see the GT-R in its finished form.

First displayed at the Tokyo show in 2001 in a concept that still wore the Skyline name, the production GT-R is very recognizably related. Nor does the finished item seem much changed from the GT-R Proto that wowed the crowd in 2005 -- fast car fans worldwide have had their appetites whet for a long time.

Along the way rumour has surrounded the car -- the configuration of the engine, the type of drivetrain, its power output and even the badge it would wear. Now, all is in the open and next week we drive the GT-R on the road and track at Sendai -- a three-hour bullet train ride north of Tokyo.

Such is the depth of technical information supplied on the GT-R (and the interest in those details) that we've taken the step of publishing a series of Technical Features spotlighting the GT-R.

Over the next week or so ahead of our launch review of the GT-R, we'll highlight Nissan's technical briefings detailing information on the engine; transmission and all-wheel-drive system; suspension and brakes; design and packaging.

At the end of it all, we'll also tell you what it's like to drive. Follow the links below to 'read all about it...'

Reference: http://www.carsales.com.au/reviews/2007/sports/nissan/gtr/nissan-gtr--a-technical-overview-5479

About Porsche 911

Above imgae shows how Porche 911 looks inside.

Every element fulfils a function. From this principle, the 911 draws its inner strength. The logical consequence of this is the 911 Carrera’s very low drag coefficient of 0.29.

The air intakes on the front end have been enlarged to provide increased cooling power and give an even more dynamic appearance.

Bi-xenon headlights are fitted as standard on all 911 models. The indicators and LED daytime running lights and position lights are harmoniously integrated into the separate front light units above the outer air intakes for an imposing look. The optional dynamic cornering lights have a swivelling module for the dipped beams – visible engineering for improved visibility.

As with the modified exterior mirrors which provide an even better rearward view.

The rear end, too, has undergone a restyling. The imposing LED taillights are drawn right into the wing and taper off to the outside. Unmistakable – especially at night. The stainless steel tailpipes, designed as twin tailpipes on the S model range, are integrated seamlessly. Another important aesthetic contribution is the wheel design. As standard, 911 Carrera models are fitted with 18-inch wheels and Carrera S models with 19-inch wheels.

In every respect, the design is unmistakably 911 – because its form follows function. And all the while it maintains its unique appeal.

Reference:
http://www.porsche.com/uk/models/911/911-carrera viewed on 9th April