The new Nissan GTR

Nissan today announced the launch of the Nissan GT-R, an ultimate super car for anyone, anywhere, at anytime. The Nissan GT-R features a newly developed Premium Midship package, including the world's first independent transaxle 4WD developed independently by Nissan. The all-new Nissan GT-R offers advanced high performance technology for secure and enjoyable driving by minimizing the effects of climatic, road condition or driving technique limitations. The Nissan GT-R offers ultimate performance for virtually every driving situation - whether it is the Nurburgring circuit, to snow, rain or urban areas - all manageable by the GT-R driver through advanced technology and driving dynamics.

The Nissan GT-R offers a long list of safety and environmental features, including, for enhanced visibility inside and out of the vehicle, high-mounted LED stoplamps, bright LED rear combination taillights, "super wide beam" headlights, heated door mirrors and flat-blade wipers.

The Nissan GT-R has been widely lauded by critics scooping a bevy of awards thus far, including:

• “Most Advanced Technology Award” by Car of the Year Japan 2008-2009 (Nov.2008)
• “2009 Automobile of the Year” by Automobile Magazine (Nov.2008)
• “2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year” by Motor Trend magazine (Nov.2008)
• Automotive Lease Guide’s 10th annual Residual Value Awards for the 2009 model year - winner in the Luxury Sport Car category (Dec.2008)
• “Performance Car of the Year” by What Car? Awards 2009 (Jan. 2009)
• “Best Sporting Car” by Auto Express (UK) – New Car Honours (Aug. 2008).

Nissan GTR Specifications

Engine
VR38DETT – 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged 24-valve V6; each engine hand-crafted by its own master technician in a clean-room environment Horsepower – 485 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm Torque – 434 lb-ft of torque @ 3,200–5,200 rpm Cylinder bore x stroke – 95.5 x 88.4 mm Compression ratio – 9.0:1 Top speed – 193 mph Maximum engine speed – 7,000 rpm Emissions – 50 State LEV2/ULEV
Double overhead camshafts (DOHC) with Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) on intake valves
Aluminum cylinder block with high-endurance/low-friction plasma-sprayed bores
Aluminum pistons
Nissan Direct Ignition System
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Electronic drive-by-wire throttle
Pressurized lubrication system with thermostatically controlled cooling and magnesium oil sump
Fully symmetrical dual intake and low back-pressure exhaust system
Secondary air intake system to rapidly heat catalysts to peak cleaning efficiency
30:70 coolant mix

Audi GT3 Sports Car Race Car

The new The Audi GT3 R8 sports car is a race car that will enter into some of the great races of the world sometime next year.

Power for the Audi GT3 has been boosted to 500hp and the engineers digged deep into the technics to conform with GT3 standards. The four-wheel-drive system had to be replaced with a more conventional GT rear-wheel drive system and it is also equipped with a newly developed six-speed sports sequential gear box.


source: Sports Cars

Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo

The Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo set the new World’s Fastest Production Car record with an average top speed of 255.83 mph.

On a temporarily-closed 2 lane public highway in Washington State, the SSC Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11 mph (413.83 kph) on its first pass and 254.55 mph (409.71 kph) on its return pass, achieving a new top speed record: a staggering 255.83 mph (411.76 kph).

SSC used a turbo V8 outputting 1183 HP and 1094 lbs. of torque. The use of lightweight carbon fiber materials allows for a low dry weight of 2750 lbs. giving the Aero TT the production record for lbs/hp ratio at 2.33.

The Ultimate Aero achieved 0-60 mph in 2.78 seconds and 1/4 Mile in 9.90 seconds at 144 mph.
The Aero TT is not completely stripped either, it features air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, a navigation system, and a 10 speaker Audio/CD/DVD. Base price is expected to be around $585,000

source: Sports Cars