AC Cobra 212 S/C Sports Car 3506 cc V8 Twin Turbo (Lotus) Engine
AC Cobra 212 S/C
The AC Cobra 212 S/C used the ultra low weight of the advanced Formula One carbon fibre body technology pioneered on the AC Cobra MKIV CRS. High performance Avon tyres have been selected to create a special road/race package for the AC Cobra 212 S/C to ensure that the output of the Lotus V8 reaches the road.Powering the AC 212 S/C is a 350 bhp Lotus engineered 3.5 Litre, V8, Twin Turbo engine mated to a 6 speed gearbox all hidden under a carbon fiber body.
John Owen says,"With the AC 212 S/C we've been able to bring together three tremendous assets in the same package".
AC Car Group Limited's Chief Engineer and the man who earlier led the Lotus design team which conceived the V8 unit. "We've got the ultimate sports car looks of the iconic AC Cobra. We've developed the pioneering F1 carbon fibre technology from the CRS. And we've mated all of this to one of the most powerful engines available today - the Lotus V8."
The car develops 350 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 295 lb ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. It drives through a Tremec T56 six-speed manual gearbox and BTR Hydratrak final drive (ratio 3.73:1) to the rear axle. Power steering is standard together with AP Racing dual circuit servo-assisted ventilated discs all round.The specifications of the AC Cobra 212 S/C model reflects the power of the 3.5 litre Lotus engine with twin Garratt turbochargers.
"The AC Cobra 212 S/C is a hugely valuable addition to our line up of models which so proudly display their AC Cobra pedigree", said Mike Hall, AC Car Group Limited's Joint Chairman. "
Luxury Sports Cars: News: Wood Splinter's Porsche
As far as Luxury Sports Cars go I have now literally seen it all.A wooden Luxury Sports Cars has been unveiled by North Carolina State University which can run faster than a Porsche or a Lamborghini! All this as part of their graduate project.This Luxury Sports Cars will be named Splinter. It has been said that it can produce 700bhp from a twin supercharged 4.6 litre V8 engine which is an overwhelming 300bhp more than Porsche's 911 GT3. Most notably of all the car has a top speed of 240mph!
"Wood has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than aluminium or steel, and it possesses a versatility that makes many types of construction techniques possible. The satisfaction involved in making something from a piece of wood is awesome"
The price of this astonishing Luxury Sports Car is yet to be released but don't expect it to come cheap.
Luxury Sports Cars: News: Mercedes SL63 AMG
Mercedes has unveiled the hot SL63 AMG - the older brother to the SL55 AMG. Using a V8 petrol engine this Mercedes powers it all the way to 525bhp allowing it to reach 0-62mph in just 4.6 seconds! It has a brand new seven speed automatic gearbox which has been dubbed the AMG Speedshit MCT 7, fancy!
The new fancy gearbox comes with four different driving modes: Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus and Manual. A prominent front bumper, large cooling intakes, AMG side skirts and two chromed twin exhaust pipes at the rear of this Mercedes.
The standard spec for this Luxury Sports Car has the norm: leather, carbon-fibre trim, sporty seats and more. There is an even more powerful option but expect to pay just under £100000 for the former option.
Luxury Sports Cars: Racing: BMW M3 Le Mans
BMW is set to re-enter the racing stage in the United States with it's entry of two V8 powered M3 coupes. The two fuel hungry monsters will be entered in the American Le Mans Series GT2 class. The anouncement was made by BMW at the Chicago auto show. Drivers of these two Luxury Sports Cars are to be named later by BMW.
Cobra MKIV CRS AC Sports Car 4942 cc V8 Engine
AC Cobra MKIV CRS
Cobra MKIV CRS AC Sports Car 4942 cc V8 Engine.
The AC Cobra CRS will use the same five-speed gearbox as the Superblower, together with a Hydratrak limited slip differential, independent front and rear suspension, rack and pinion steering and disc brakes all round (ventilated at the front).
The AC Cobra MKIV CRS is closely related to the AC Superblower (the CRS shares its chassis and a naturally aspirated version of its power unit). Significant weight savings have been made possible on the AC Cobra MKIV CRS through the use of an advanced specification carbon fiber body.
Luxury Sports Cars: News: Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz have gone past the SLR with this Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series Luxury Sports Car. The Black Series is a step up from the CLK 63 AMG giving it more power with a hefty boost in the price for this luxury.The 474bhp of old has been rustled up to a whopping 500bhp which drops the 0-62mph by 0.3 seconds to 4.3 seconds. There are various other little modifications to the Mercedes-Benz here and there which supercharge the price to £100000. Luxury Sports Cars are not meant to be cheap but I guess if you want that extra bit of uniqueness then this may be the Mercedes-Benz for you!
Luxury Sports Cars: Stories: Aston & Ford Impounded
Straight from the set of the latest James Bond movie. Two high powered Luxury Sports Cars speeding down the highway dodging between traffic. The only difference was this was real life and not on the set of Agent 007's latest exploits. An Aston Martin (2006) and a Ford GT raced along open stretches of road while slowing down to weave between traffic at around 8:30 pm on a Canadian Highway.A disgruntled driver phoned the police after the two Luxury Sports Cars shot past him at high speed. Both drivers have has their Luxury Sports Cars impounded and face a driving ban lasting 15 days along with a fine of $368.
Luxury Sports Cars: Wallpapers: BMW M6
Luxury Sports Cars are lovely to look at but if you can't afford the real thing the next best is a gleaming, shiny and brand new Luxury Sports Car. Pictured above is a lovely red BMW M6 which has five spoke rims on those large wheels which fill those arches. The curves of this Luxury Sports Car do not dissapoint since they add to the overall breathtaking effect of the car.Overall this is a very good Luxury Sports Cars Wallpaper which will adorn the desktops of many many Luxury Sports Car fans. By the way do you know which bridge is behind this Luxury Sports Car?
Luxury Sports Cars: Bespoke Trimmings
Luxury Sports Cars are the epitome of class and self preference but once you start to your Luxury Sports Cars start to accumulate there is an odd normality to them. Hence there are car modification businesses all over the world (to be frank) that satisfy your every whim regarding your car as long as your pocket is vast enough.For most a Luxury Sports Cars is a far away dream while for many it is just a normality which is just a part of every day life. In the near future we will be exploring businesses which can produce Bespoke Luxury Sports Cars if you have that extra something special in mind.
Luxury Sports Cars: Ready, Steady, GO!
Here at Luxury Sports Cars we are proud to be launching today. We aim to bring a difference to the web and indeed to you by providing the latest and greatest information and exclusives on anything concerning Luxury Sports Cars.Above is a nice image of an Aston Martin which seems to be a fitting way to start Luxury Sports Cars especially with the recent revelation of the title of the newest instalment to the James Bond collection, Quantum of Solace.
AC 3000ME a Sports Car Coupe Ford V6 engine
AC 3000ME
AC 3000ME a Sports Car Coupe Ford V6 engine
The AC 3000ME Prototype was powered by a Ford V6 and clothed in a grp body.The AC 3000ME was first introduced at the 1973 Earls Court Motor Show. It wasn't until 1979 that the first production AC 3000ME's were delivered, and the price had almost tripled since its initial showing. The AC 3000Me continued to be manufactured for six years with production moving to Scotland before the company ran into financial trouble in 1985 and the 3000Me was discontinued.The AC 3000ME was a 2 door, 2 seat, coupe with a mid-engine layout, perimeter steel chassis, 4 wheel independent suspension and superb handling
Toyota PM Concept Car a personal transport concept
Toyota PM Concept Car
Toyota PM is highly maneuverable thanks to its castor like wheels capable of rotating through 180 degrees. The front wheels are also notable because of their hub-less design.
The futuristic Toyota PM concept from 2003 is a personal transport concept.
The PM's cockpit opens by touching one of the unusual stalk mounted headlights, this then glows green to announce the impending opening of the glass canopy.
Another interesting feature Toyota has built into the PM is its adjustable ride height and attitude. As the PM's speed increases it lowers to the ground to increase stability and improve aerodynamics.
Inside the PM information regarding vehicle performance and the location of other PM's is relayed to the single occupant by a floating virtual display.
Power for the concept comes from an electric motor.
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