New Car Modification

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.

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Ferrari 458 Italia Style

Overview:
Replacing the F430 as Ferrari’s entry-level screamer, the 458 has a new, direct-injected, 570-hp 4.5-liter V-8 and a sultry bod shaped for better aero. The cockpit layout is heavy on F1 style, and the seven-speed gearbox is paddle-shift only. Competitors? Only real, actual sex.

Top Competitors
* Aston Martin DBS
* Audi R8
* Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
* Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
* Nissan GT-R

Specifications:

VEHICLE TYPE: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $226,000

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 274 cu in, 4497cc
Power (SAE net): 562 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 398 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 104.3 in Length: 178.2 in
Width: 76.3 in Height: 47.8 in
Curb weight: 3450 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 7.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.5 sec @ 128 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 202 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 12/17 mpg