Super Cars Auto Contest Ferarri 458 Test Drive

Supecar Auto Contest Ferarri 458 Test Drive

The Italian supercar maker also released a new batch of pictures of the track-only version of the mid-engined 458 Italia, which is set to compete in Ferrari’s one-make series starting from 2011. Check them out after the jump.

Being a racing model, it’s only fitting for Ferrari to inform us that professional drivers are taking part in the fine-tuning of the newly born 458 Challenge. The pilots that took on the role of test driver at the Vallelunga circuit this week were Maurizio Mediani from Italy and Jaime Melo from Argentina who currently races a F430 GT2 in the American Le Mans Series for Team Risi Competizione.

Super Cars Auto Contest Ferarri 458 Test Drive

Supecar Auto Contest Ferarri 458 Test Drive

The Italian supercar maker also released a new batch of pictures of the track-only version of the mid-engined 458 Italia, which is set to compete in Ferrari’s one-make series starting from 2011. Check them out after the jump.

Being a racing model, it’s only fitting for Ferrari to inform us that professional drivers are taking part in the fine-tuning of the newly born 458 Challenge. The pilots that took on the role of test driver at the Vallelunga circuit this week were Maurizio Mediani from Italy and Jaime Melo from Argentina who currently races a F430 GT2 in the American Le Mans Series for Team Risi Competizione.

Super Cars Auto Contest Ferarri 458 Test Drive

Supecar Auto Contest Ferarri 458 Test Drive

The Italian supercar maker also released a new batch of pictures of the track-only version of the mid-engined 458 Italia, which is set to compete in Ferrari’s one-make series starting from 2011. Check them out after the jump.

Being a racing model, it’s only fitting for Ferrari to inform us that professional drivers are taking part in the fine-tuning of the newly born 458 Challenge. The pilots that took on the role of test driver at the Vallelunga circuit this week were Maurizio Mediani from Italy and Jaime Melo from Argentina who currently races a F430 GT2 in the American Le Mans Series for Team Risi Competizione.

2012 Hulme CanAm Supercar - Hulme Sports Cars

The Greeta Hulme CanAm Supercar is an ultra high-performance, mid engined roadster. Created for both road and track use, the car blends the raw flavour and appeal of a Formula racing car with dramatic design, superb craftsmanship, exceptional performance and a thrilling and achievable driving experience.

2012 Hulme CanAm Supercar - Hulme Sports Cars

The Hulme CanAm a limited run of just 20 New Zealanddesigned and built Hulme CanAm supercars ensures extreme rarity value. The developers of the eagerly awaited 200+mph Hulme CanAm supercar, named in honour of NEw Zealand racing legend and F1 World Champion, Denny Hulme have announced an attractive proposition for those wishing to purchase an option to order one of an extremely limited production run.

Named after the 1967 F1 World Champion, Denny Hulme from New Zealand, the road-legal Hulme CanAm features an ultra-lightweight carbon composite tub and bodywork, and race-orientated chassis, suspension and braking. The supercar tips the scales at 980kg / 2,160 lbs.

Power comes from a mid-mounted 7.0-litre (427cu.in) Chevrolet LS7 V8 developing 600bhp and 600Nm torque, fed through a close-ratio, six-speed CIMA manual gearbox (paddles or sequential shift are optionally available). The Kiwi-maker promises a sub-three and a half second sprint to 100km/h (62mph), and top speed in excess of 322km/h (200mph+).

Production of the CanAm won't start until the fall of 2011 and Hulme will hold a private showing and test drive sometime before the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed. According to the company, all 20 customer cars will be coach-built and equipped to customer order, with delivery commencing in the UK in Autumn of 2011 and into 2012.

A limited run of just 20 New Zealand-designed and built Hulme CanAm supercars ensures extreme rarity value. The developers of the eagerly-awaited 200+mph Hulme CanAm Supercar, named in honour of New Zealand racing legend and F1 World Champion, Denny Hulme, have announced an attractive proposition for those wishing to purchase an option to order one of an extremely limited production run.

The Auckland based Supercar developer-manufacturer, Hulme Supercars, has launched a package which is designed to guarantee rarity value by offering options to purchase the total production run of just 20 Hulme CanAm supercars, on a first-come, first-served basis.

The only production road car to bear the name of a F1 World Champion, The Hulme CanAm is an ultra high-performance, mid-engined roadster. Created for both road and track use, the car blends the raw flavour and appeal of a Formula racing car with dramatic design, superb craftsmanship, exceptional performance and a thrilling and achievable driving experience.

The developers of the Hulme CanAm have announced plans to produce a limited-run of 20 units of the New Zealand-designed and built supercar, each priced at £295,000 (plus local taxes), equal to US$423,200 and €346,300 at today's exchange rates. The 20 customer cars will be coach-built and equipped to customer order, with delivery commencing in the UK Autumn of 2011 and into 2012, the 20th anniversary of Denny Hulme’s death.

Designed and hand-built by the Hulme Supercars technology team in New Zealand - including members who were responsible for the nation’s America’s Cup triumphs - the road-legal “Hulme CanAm” features an ultra-lightweight carbon composite tub and bodywork, and race-orientated chassis, suspension and braking.

To honour Denny’s “CanAm Championship” wins in McLaren CanAm cars powered by Chevrolet V8’s, the Hulme CanAm is powered by a 7-litre (427cu.in) Chevrolet LS7 V8 developing 600bhp and 600Nm torque, fed through a close-ratio, six-speed CIMA manual gearbox (Paddles or Sequential shift will be options available). As a consequence of its lightweight construction, the Hulme CanAm weighs in at less than 1,000kg. This combination promises a sub-three an a half second sprint to 100kph, and top speed in excess of 200mph.

The purchase price of the Hulme CanAm will be fixed at £295,000, (plus local taxes) on receipt of an order, including delivery worldwide. To purchase one of only 20 options available please e-mail Jock Freemantle at jock.f@hulmesupercars.com or write to Hulme Supercars Limited, P.O.Box 97853, Manukau City 2241, Manukau, New Zealand.

2012 Hulme CanAm Supercar - Hulme Sports Cars

The Greeta Hulme CanAm Supercar is an ultra high-performance, mid engined roadster. Created for both road and track use, the car blends the raw flavour and appeal of a Formula racing car with dramatic design, superb craftsmanship, exceptional performance and a thrilling and achievable driving experience.

2012 Hulme CanAm Supercar - Hulme Sports Cars

The Hulme CanAm a limited run of just 20 New Zealanddesigned and built Hulme CanAm supercars ensures extreme rarity value. The developers of the eagerly awaited 200+mph Hulme CanAm supercar, named in honour of NEw Zealand racing legend and F1 World Champion, Denny Hulme have announced an attractive proposition for those wishing to purchase an option to order one of an extremely limited production run.

Named after the 1967 F1 World Champion, Denny Hulme from New Zealand, the road-legal Hulme CanAm features an ultra-lightweight carbon composite tub and bodywork, and race-orientated chassis, suspension and braking. The supercar tips the scales at 980kg / 2,160 lbs.

Power comes from a mid-mounted 7.0-litre (427cu.in) Chevrolet LS7 V8 developing 600bhp and 600Nm torque, fed through a close-ratio, six-speed CIMA manual gearbox (paddles or sequential shift are optionally available). The Kiwi-maker promises a sub-three and a half second sprint to 100km/h (62mph), and top speed in excess of 322km/h (200mph+).

Production of the CanAm won't start until the fall of 2011 and Hulme will hold a private showing and test drive sometime before the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed. According to the company, all 20 customer cars will be coach-built and equipped to customer order, with delivery commencing in the UK in Autumn of 2011 and into 2012.

A limited run of just 20 New Zealand-designed and built Hulme CanAm supercars ensures extreme rarity value. The developers of the eagerly-awaited 200+mph Hulme CanAm Supercar, named in honour of New Zealand racing legend and F1 World Champion, Denny Hulme, have announced an attractive proposition for those wishing to purchase an option to order one of an extremely limited production run.

The Auckland based Supercar developer-manufacturer, Hulme Supercars, has launched a package which is designed to guarantee rarity value by offering options to purchase the total production run of just 20 Hulme CanAm supercars, on a first-come, first-served basis.

The only production road car to bear the name of a F1 World Champion, The Hulme CanAm is an ultra high-performance, mid-engined roadster. Created for both road and track use, the car blends the raw flavour and appeal of a Formula racing car with dramatic design, superb craftsmanship, exceptional performance and a thrilling and achievable driving experience.

The developers of the Hulme CanAm have announced plans to produce a limited-run of 20 units of the New Zealand-designed and built supercar, each priced at £295,000 (plus local taxes), equal to US$423,200 and €346,300 at today's exchange rates. The 20 customer cars will be coach-built and equipped to customer order, with delivery commencing in the UK Autumn of 2011 and into 2012, the 20th anniversary of Denny Hulme’s death.

Designed and hand-built by the Hulme Supercars technology team in New Zealand - including members who were responsible for the nation’s America’s Cup triumphs - the road-legal “Hulme CanAm” features an ultra-lightweight carbon composite tub and bodywork, and race-orientated chassis, suspension and braking.

To honour Denny’s “CanAm Championship” wins in McLaren CanAm cars powered by Chevrolet V8’s, the Hulme CanAm is powered by a 7-litre (427cu.in) Chevrolet LS7 V8 developing 600bhp and 600Nm torque, fed through a close-ratio, six-speed CIMA manual gearbox (Paddles or Sequential shift will be options available). As a consequence of its lightweight construction, the Hulme CanAm weighs in at less than 1,000kg. This combination promises a sub-three an a half second sprint to 100kph, and top speed in excess of 200mph.

The purchase price of the Hulme CanAm will be fixed at £295,000, (plus local taxes) on receipt of an order, including delivery worldwide. To purchase one of only 20 options available please e-mail Jock Freemantle at jock.f@hulmesupercars.com or write to Hulme Supercars Limited, P.O.Box 97853, Manukau City 2241, Manukau, New Zealand.

Bugatti will receive 1200 h.p.

Apparently, engineers of company Bugatti have started creation of the new version of the super car Veyron. And, the new model will possess the engine capacity not 1001 h.p., as now, but 1200 h.p. It was mentioned in the lecture at the Viennese technical university by Ferdinand Pih, the former chairman Volkswagen, and nowadays the head of the supervisory board of concern (speak, Pih became the initiator of creation the most expensive car in world Bugatti Veyron).

However it is not known yet, which car will receive the 1200-strong power unit. Versions here only two. Or the new engine will put under a cowl of present generation Veyron, or now there is a creation of essentially new coupe which becomes more, more powerfully and, certainly, is more expensive than present model.

The second variant seems to be more truthful. After all in Bugatti for a long time already said that all will be assembled only 300 Veyron, and all of them are already sold. Therefore it is necessary for engineers Bugatti to create new model which will help to be fixed the companies at top of world car industry.

Management Bugatti is ready to give «green light» to a new super sedan which will appear in the market in three years. This car will receive name Bugatti 16C Galibier. It is supposed that Bugatti will construct only 300 similar super sedans, each of which will cost about 1,5 million euros. The car will be equipped 800 h.p. eight-litre W-shaped 16-cylinder engine from Veyron.

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

The American tuning studio Underground Racing is well-known basically for that specialises on transformation various super cars in extreme semiracing monsters. A basis undertakes, for example, Dodge Viper, Chevrolet Corvette or Ferrari F430 then the minimum changes are made to a weather-cloth. The suspender is exposed as to small alteration, but the engine is pumped in by steroids to monstrous indicators. Last characteristic for Underground Racing creation – "pumped over" Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera.

Americans have fitted to 5,2-litre "ten" two turbines, have slightly finished cooling and release system then capacity of the power unit increased to 1500 h.p. The car have been sent on racing line "The Texas Mile" where it could dispersed to 403 km/h. And,"Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera"could show and a great speed but the matter is that "The Texas Mile" is a former airdrome with rather small runway. The most curious that, despite such powerful and dynamic characteristics, "pumped over" in Underground Racing Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is intended not only for arrivals on runways, but also for public roads.

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

The American tuning studio Underground Racing is well-known basically for that specialises on transformation various super cars in extreme semiracing monsters. A basis undertakes, for example, Dodge Viper, Chevrolet Corvette or Ferrari F430 then the minimum changes are made to a weather-cloth. The suspender is exposed as to small alteration, but the engine is pumped in by steroids to monstrous indicators. Last characteristic for Underground Racing creation – "pumped over" Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera.

Americans have fitted to 5,2-litre "ten" two turbines, have slightly finished cooling and release system then capacity of the power unit increased to 1500 h.p. The car have been sent on racing line "The Texas Mile" where it could dispersed to 403 km/h. And,"Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera"could show and a great speed but the matter is that "The Texas Mile" is a former airdrome with rather small runway. The most curious that, despite such powerful and dynamic characteristics, "pumped over" in Underground Racing Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is intended not only for arrivals on runways, but also for public roads.

Ferrari 599XX new record (VIDEO)

The well-known line of Nordschleife any more is one decade arena of correspondence competition of manufacturers super cars, and the new absolute record among serial cars is established Ferrari 599XX which steered factory test pilot Rafaelle de Simone. The Italian coupe became the first model which has left seven minutes. When you look the videoclip extended by the Italian company, the impression is made that the car goes on a line very stably as though the driver does not put any special efforts. However it has appeared enough to leave far behind all eminent super cars which have visited on this line.

Base version 599 GTB Fiorano has shown in a Nurnburgring result at 7:47, having conceded, for example, Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes McLaren SLR and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 – all three these models have identical time (7:40). However, they are not included into number of the fastest.

Ten the best subjugators of Nordschleife now looks so:

Ferrari 599XX – 6:58.16
Gumpert Apollo Speed – 7:11.50
Donkervoort D8 270 RS – 7:14.89
Dodge Viper AC – 7:22.10
Maserati MC12 – 7:24.30
Pagani Zonda F Clubsport – 7:24.70
Ferrari Enzo – 7:25.30
Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 – 7:26.40
Nissan GT-R – 7:26.70
Porsche Carrera GT – 7:28.71

Version 599XX costs between road sport cars and racing cars. It is produced in lots on the basis of model 599 GTB Fiorano, but has no certification for public roads. Clients buy it only for use during time track days when on racing lines suppose all interested persons. Capacity of the base motor of this version is raised from 611 to 720 h.p., and the body is facilitated at the expense of wide application of composit materials and carbon.

Ferrari 599XX new record (VIDEO)

The well-known line of Nordschleife any more is one decade arena of correspondence competition of manufacturers super cars, and the new absolute record among serial cars is established Ferrari 599XX which steered factory test pilot Rafaelle de Simone. The Italian coupe became the first model which has left seven minutes. When you look the videoclip extended by the Italian company, the impression is made that the car goes on a line very stably as though the driver does not put any special efforts. However it has appeared enough to leave far behind all eminent super cars which have visited on this line.

Base version 599 GTB Fiorano has shown in a Nurnburgring result at 7:47, having conceded, for example, Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes McLaren SLR and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 – all three these models have identical time (7:40). However, they are not included into number of the fastest.

Ten the best subjugators of Nordschleife now looks so:

Ferrari 599XX – 6:58.16
Gumpert Apollo Speed – 7:11.50
Donkervoort D8 270 RS – 7:14.89
Dodge Viper AC – 7:22.10
Maserati MC12 – 7:24.30
Pagani Zonda F Clubsport – 7:24.70
Ferrari Enzo – 7:25.30
Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 – 7:26.40
Nissan GT-R – 7:26.70
Porsche Carrera GT – 7:28.71

Version 599XX costs between road sport cars and racing cars. It is produced in lots on the basis of model 599 GTB Fiorano, but has no certification for public roads. Clients buy it only for use during time track days when on racing lines suppose all interested persons. Capacity of the base motor of this version is raised from 611 to 720 h.p., and the body is facilitated at the expense of wide application of composit materials and carbon.