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The Enzo Ferrari
, sometimes referred to as the the Ferrari Enzo and also F60 is a 12-cylinder Ferrari supercar named after the company's founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fiber body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics. After a maximum downforce of 1709 pounds (775 kg) is reached at 186 mph (301 km/h) the rear spoiler is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a sports car and supercar automobile co-developed by DaimlerChrysler and McLaren Cars. It is assembled at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. Most people presume "SLR" to stand for "Sportlich, Leicht, Rennsport" (German for "Sport; Light; Racing"). The car's base price is £300,000 or $455,500. The SLR has a supercharged 5.5 (5439cc) litre dry sumped 90 degree V8. It produces 466.8 kW at 6500rpm (626 hp) and 780 N·m (575 ft·lbf) torque at 3250 - 5000 rpm.
The Koenigsegg CCX is the latest supercar from Koenigsegg. CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupe X. The X commemorates the 10th anniversary of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996. The CCX is intended to be more suitable for the U.S. market and thus engineered to comply with US regulations. The CCX is powered by a Koenigsegg designed and assembled, all aluminium, 4700 cm³ DOHC 32-valve V8 based on the Ford Modular engine architecture enhanced with twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system, 1.2 bar boost pressure and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 hp (601 kW) and 678 lbf.ft (920 Nm) on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline, 850 hp (634 kW) on 96 octane (Euro rating) gasoline and 900 hp (671 kW) on biofuel.
The Zonda C12 F debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most extensive reengineering of the Pagani car yet, though it shares much with its predecessors including the 7.3 L V12. Power is increased to 602 PS (443 kW/594 hp) with a special clubsport model producing 650 PS (478 kW/641 hp). The company promises a 3.2 second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h, a top speed over 374 km/h (225 mph) and it will be the queen in braking from 300 km/h to 0 (186 mph to 0). The Zonda F clubsport has a power to weight ratio of 521 bhp/ton (384 W/kg) . Compare, for example, the Enzo Ferrari which has a power to weight ratio of 483 bhp/ton (356 W/kg).
The 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is an all-new two-door four-seat convertible built on a shortened version of the Phantom Sedan platform, but with all-new body panels. Powered by a 453-horsepower BMW-built V12 that produces 531 lb-ft of torque at just 3500 rpm combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission, Rolls-Royce claims that the Phantom Drophead Coupe will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than six seconds. Using natural materials, the interior of the Drophead Coupe features extensive use of leather, wood and chrome with ten different colors of leather and six different wood trims. A unique feature is the “picnic boot” at the rear of the trunk that folds down to create a bench to accommodate two adults.
Rolls-Royce continues to build each Rolls-Royce Phantom with the details tailored to the new owner's specifications. The Phantom is now available with an extended wheelbase that adds an additional 10 inches of room for rear-seat passengers while only adding 160 pounds in additional weight. The Phantom Drophead Coupe, a two-door four-seat convertible will join the sedan, followed by the Phantom Coupe, scheduled to go into production in the summer of 2008.
The 2009 Aston Martin DBS offers an optional Touchtronic 2 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode and leather-trimmed magnesium alloy shift paddles mounted on the steering column. A new Bang & Olufsen BeoSound system developed specifically for the DBS is standard, producing 1000 watts of total power delivered through 13 channels and 10 speaker locations with new grille designs and acoustic lenses. An optional 2+2 seating configuration is offered with two seats replacing the rear storage areas and new optional 10-spoke 20-inch forged aluminum wheels with diamond-turned surface are available in silver or graphite finishes.