Shelby SuperCars Aero EV: 0-60 mph in 2.5s:

Electric cars are no joke. Yes, it’s true that many EVs are small, ungainly-looking oddities, but the other end of the spectrum—the realm of high-performance supercars—might surprise you.

After re-discovering a 1972 electric datsun that can accelerate from 0-60 in 3 seconds, we decided that an important question hadn’t really been answered yet: how do the electric cars we’ve been hearing so much about stack up in terms of performance?

The Aero EV debuted mid-2008 with some shocking statistics: a twin motor AESP producing 1,000 hp, 60 mph in a mere 2.5 seconds, and a top speed of 208 mph.

Shelby SuperCars already holds the distinction for the world’s fastest production car, the 2009 SSC Ultimate Aero (270 mph). While some of the claims for the new Aero EV seem outlandish, such as a 10 minute charge-time on a standard 110 outlet and a 150-200 mile range on a single charge, this doesn’t stop it from being the king of this list of high-performance machines.

Bentley S3 E design concept:

Bentley S3-based concept it’s an amazing car that melds 1960’s styling from the original Bentley S3 with new millennium technology. That it is possible thanks to the Bentley Boys USA, and specifically Arturo Alonso who is an engineer and automotive visionary.and they will call it Bentley S3 E Design Concept. This splendid concept car will use the original body and chassis but some modern additions like 4-headlamp layout design, vertical grille, dual air conditioning system and a deluxe interior with leather and suede trim for maximized comfort. The car stands on 20 X 9.5 inch forged wheels wrapped with 275/40/20 Continental Sport tires.

Under the long hood will be a 4.4-litre V8 engine borrowed from German automaker BMW mated to a 5-speed ZF BMW automatic transmission producing close to 300 horse power. The S3 is fitted with customised exhaust system consist of stainless steel exhaust pipe, 2 rear muffler and double tips.
Alonso and the guys from Bentley Boys USA decided to build only three of these special, extremely exclusive and unique vehicles and each vehicle it’s going to be built one at a time over a period of eight months. The Bentley S3 Concept will be priced at 150,000 american dollars. The producers will be targeting cashed-up buyers in the usual places, such as the Middle East, Russia the UK and North America.

Frankfurt 09: Lambo Reventon Roadster,New Era Car:

One of the 'superstars' of Frankfurt 09 is the Lamborghini Reventon Roadster. Lamborghini presented the ultimate driving machine among open-top two-seaters – the Reventón Roadster is a sports car of breathtaking fascination, menacing power and uncompromising performance. The Reventon Roadster comes with a 6.5 liter twelve-cylinder lump which generates 660 bhp & 660Nm of torque at 6000 rpm, catapulting the Roadster from 0 to 100 Km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 330 KM/h (205 mph).

The open-top Reventón is not only one of the fastest, but also one of the most exclusive cars in the world – Lamborghini has limited the series.Less than 20 Lamborghini friends and collectors will be able to own this extraordinary car. A unique paint finish completes the razor sharp design language of the Lamborghini Reventón Roadster. For this exclusive special edition, designers have created a new shade of matt grey called Reventón Grey. As for the Reventón Coupé, which is a slightly different shade of grey, this is a matt paint finish that, in the sunlight, displays an unexpected impression of depth thanks to its special metal particles.
Each Reventón Roadster will be sold for 1.1 Million Euro (without taxes). Deliveries will begin October 2009.

2010 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport "Sang Bleu":

We reported at the end of July that Bugatti will bring a special edition Veyron Grand Sport at the Pebble Beach weekend. And here it is: the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu, an exclusive supercar limited to only 20 units.The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu combines carbon fiber and polished aluminum - an innovative combination never realized before. The visual carbon fiber is tinted in royal blue to emphasize the refined volumes and surfaces of the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport. The rear airscoops are tinted in the same nightblue – offering a dramatic view from above – and thus fluidly integrate into the overall design philosophy of this unique model.The rims are inspired by the Grand Sport Roadster and are highlighted in a Midnight Blue and Diamond Cut two tone finish. The interior is trimmed in a newly developed Gaucho leather.

The Bugatti « Sang Bleu » is the latest in a line of centenary Bugatti models which have won worldwide acclaim in 2009. This unique car stands – like the others - for the commitment of the Bugatti of today to carry the values and the philosophy of Ettore Bugatti, the founder of this unique marque, into a successful future.

Lamborghini hybrid coming in 2015, next-gen models available with either AWD or RWD:

Following closely in the footsteps of its rival from Maranello, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann has confirmed in an interview with German Automobilewoche magazine that the Italian purveyor of high-end supercars is working on a hybrid Gallardo. Not surprisingly, the electrically assisted Bull is expected to hit the market in 2015 – the same year as the upcoming fuel-saving Ferrari.
In contrast to the recently announced fully electric SLS Gullwing from Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini's eco-friendly efforts won't include replacing the traditional gasoline powerplant completely. Instead, Winkelmann suggests that a small electric motor would be used solely to get the car moving at low speeds, after which either the expected V10 or V12 engine would kick the fun into high gear.
Worry not, Lambo fans – there's no chance the company will lose focus on its high performance roots. In fact, the boys at Inside Line report that both the Gallardo and Murcièlago lines are destined to receive dedicated track-ready Balboni-style rear-wheel drive models to augment the automaker's already amazingly capable all-wheel drive supercars.

Lotus Eagle cool car:

Lotus has released the first image and all the details on its new coupe ahead of its unveiling at the London Motor Show next week. A 3.5-liter Toyota V6 mounted amidships, producing 276 hp and 250 lb.-ft. of torque will power the new 2+2. Performance estimates are sketchy right now, but assuming Lotus holds with tradition and keeps the pounds off, the 0-60 time should be below five seconds, with a top speed approaching 160 mph.
While it's still not clear if the new Lotus will carry an Eagle badge at its debut, it will be packing an extra set of "Isofix" seats behind the front seat passengers that can accommodate children up to nine years old or cast members from the Cirque du Soleil. Thankfully, there will be an option to convert the rear seats into a storage compartment.
Inside the leather-lined cabin, drivers get to enjoy amenities previously thought frivolous on the Elise/Exige, including storage bins, cup holders, blue LED lighting, air conditioning, traction control, tire pressure monitoring and a Alpine stereo with a seven-inch screen, Bluetooth connectivity and iPod connections.
Sales will be limited to around 2000 units per year when the Eagle hits dealers in the spring of 2009, with an approximate sticker of £45,000. A convertible version and a high-performance variant are also planned, and according to sources, the Eagle is considerably faster than the Elise around the Nurburgring and more planted at speed than the Exige.

The Eagle is part of the automaker's effort to broaden its appeal, and that will also include two new models due out in October of 2011.

Nissan shows off latest electric car prototype with battery monitoring system, iPhone app:

Nissan's started showing off its latest prototype electric car, based on the Versa. This one will house a 108 horsepower / 206 pound-feet electric motor to drive the front wheels, and a 24 kWh, lithium ion battery pack will be fitted under the floor for storing electricity, with an expected range of 100 miles. To top things of nerd-style, the newest prototype will have a navigation system which will show the current life of the battery, and the mile range its current amount of juice will support, and will boast the ability to download info about nearby charging station locations. And need we say, "there's an app for that?" That's right, Nissan also has a working prototype of an iPhone app making the rounds in Japan which would allow users to communicate with their car remotely and find out the state of the battery's charge. Can this get any cooler?

Read - Nissan shows off new Versa-based electric vehicle protoype Read - Nissan dials iPhone for car remote control.

2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year Winner: Nissan GT-R Ichiban: (a) Number One (b) The Best (c) First Place (d) Winner (e) All of the Above:

we are fully aware of the GT-R's best-known nickname, "Godzilla" -- so called because the automotive press found previous generations as ferocious and all-conquering as Japan's fire-breathing monster. But following a full week of intensive evaluation in Nissan's new sports car, we here at Motor Trend now lay claim to a more suitable GT-R moniker -- Ichiban. From Japanese, ichiban translates to "number one." In Motor Trendvernacular, however, it simply denotes: 2009 Car of the Year.Every September, it seems a few editors comment, "This is the toughest field I can remember." Sure enough, as this year's testing drew to a close, several staff members expressed those same sentiments.And for sound reason-the competitive set is more imposing than Jamaica's Olympic track team. From the jumbo-shrimp Honda Fit and the discount-Lexus Hyundai Genesis to the quicker-than-a-CaymanBMW 1 series and the cat's-meow Jaguar XF, this year's pool runs deeper than any of recent memory. Yet, no contender proved as profound, awe-inspiring, or, more important, able to fulfill our criteria as the GT-R. How did Nissan so competently clinch the calipers?

Read on.

The most expensive cars of the year Average price of top 10 rides on list up to $351,000:

Revolutions in the auto industry are few and far between, so this year we are not surprised to report that the most expensive automobiles are, again, sports cars. A couple of premium sedans appear here and there in the slide show that follows — a slide show that features our annual list of the ten most expensive cars available in the United States.

The average price of a vehicle on the list has gone up to $351,000 from $341,000, an increase of 3 percent. Automakers increase the prices of blueblood automobiles to hedge against inflation, to compensate for disappointing sales or because they have added new features to the cars.

Sometimes the price increases seem like highway robbery. Saleen's S7, this year's most expensive car, costs $120,000 more than it did last year. According to Manhattan Motorcars, Saleen's New York dealer, the price hike is due to modifications to the S7's V-8 engine, whose horsepower is now up to 575 from 550. Assume for argument's sake that's the only reason for the extra $120K on the sticker, and we're talking about a cost of about $5,000 for each additional unit of horsepower. If Honda Motor charged $5,000 per horse, a high-end Civic would cost about $800,000.

2009 G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane CS:

The 2009 G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane CS is a high performance two door supercar.

The G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane CS features a 5.0 L V10 engine with twin supercharger, intercoolers and piston rods. The engine delivers an output power of 750 hp at 8000 rpm and it reaches the speed of 62 mph in less than 4.4 seconds and the top speed is about 230 mph.

The G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane CS features Clubsport suspension which can be adjusted in nine different positions according to the roads speed and driving conditions, as a result this suspension gives a smooth and comfort driving. The car consists of 21-inch wheels wrapped with high performance Michelin tires. The wheels consist of ventilated carbon ceramic disc brakes with six piston calipers that ensure safety braking of the car even at higher speeds.

The exteriors feature the stylish body structure, headlights, taillights and mirrors. The interiors are mostly finished in Nappa leather and it features the leather seats, instrument panels and sporty steering wheel.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: - 2-door coupe
Configuration: - Front Engine
Engine: - 5.0 L V10
Power: - 750 hp at 8000 rpm
Weight: - 2976 lbs
0-62 mph: - less than 4.4 seconds
Top speed: - 230 mph
Price: - €360,000

Bentley Hunaudieres Concept:

The 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres Concept is a four door luxury car and also one of the high performance cars made by Bentley.

The body of the Bentley Hunaudieres is made of carbon fiber and the car features muscular and sporty looks.

The Bentley Hunaudieres features W16 engine with 64 valves, the bore measures 84 mm and the stroke measures 90.3 mm. The capacity of the engine is 8004 cc and it delivers an output power of 623 bhp at 6000 rpm and 561 lb-ft torque at 4000 rpm. The top speed in the Bentley Hunaudieres is about 217.5 mph.

The Bentley Hunaudieres features five speed manual transmission and the gear shifts can be done easily and quickly at higher speeds. The Bentley Hunaudieres features 20-inch alloy wheels and the front tires measure 265/30 and the rear tires measure 335/30.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: - 4-door Luxury car
Configuration: - Mid Engine
Engine: - W16
Capacity: - 8004 cc
Torque: - 561 lb-ft at 4000 rpm
Horsepower: - 623 bhp at 6000 rpm
Transmission: - 5-speed Manual
Length: - 174.5 inches
Width: - 78.1 inches
Height: - 46.9 inches
Top speed: - 217.5 mph

Ascari A410:

The Ascari A410 is a super car made for racing experts and it was introduced in 2001. With 600 horsepower and 10250 rpm, this car can smoke any super cars on the market.

2009 Aston Martin LMP1:

The Aston Martin LMP1 was designed by the Lola Racing Cars, a racing cars manufacturing company. The Aston Martin LMP1 has been tested on March 8th and 9th and later it will be used by the Aston Racing Team at the 2009 Le Mans series season which would be held in between 5th April and 13th September 2009.

Along with the Aston Martin LMP1, 27 other cars out of 50 cars has been tested that would participate in the 2009 Le Mans series. The 2009 Le Mans series racing contest is about 1000 km, where the first race takes place at Catalunya, Spain, in addition the other races would be held at Belgium, Portugal, Germany and the final race at Silverstone Circuit, United Kingdom.

Specifications

• Vehicle Type: - race car, with one door
• Configuration: - Mid Engine/ RWD
• Displacement: - 1988cc
• Engine: - 6.0 litre V12
• Torque: - 700 Nm / 516 ft lbs
• Power: - 650 bhp / 485 KW
• Steering: - power assisted rack and pinion
• Transmission: - 6-speed Sequential
• Brakes: - Carbon ceramic discs
• Valve train: - cylinder / 4 valves
• Weight: -900 kilograms

Mosler MT900 Sport Car:

Mosler MT900 it`s a super car produced in 2001 by Mosler,only 14 super cars were produced and it`s available in 3 versions:The MT900,MT900S and MT900R.
The first version,MT900 is powered by 5,7 V8 engine making 340 horsepower and it can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3,5 seconds.The max speed is 241 km/h and the price around $170000.
The most powerful version is MT900S,it has a 6 l engine engages 600 horsepower with a six speed manual transmission.The super car can reach a speed of 100km/h in just 3,1 seconds.

Ascari A10 Super Car:

The first serious answer from Ferrari FXX comes from a pretty unexpected direction: the British producer ASCARI.ASCARI was born in 1995, in Dorset and only recently has managed to make an important entrance on the supercar market with model KZ1. A10 has the pretence to be the fastest car in the circuit, among the homologated cars for street use. This is an affirmation not exactly that easy to sustain, considering that monsters like Veyron and also extra-light cars like Ariel Atom are also homologated for street use.But it seems that the officials at ASCARI are very sure of their statements. After that, the same officials come and bring it a step further by saying that A10 can have on the circuit extremely close to an FFX time. Pretty amazing, huh?The car is entirely hand built in Branbury, it weighs around 1200 kg, being mostly built from carbon and aluminium fibre and having an engine of 625 HP. So, until now, not very spectacular.
But the start up is simply incredible: 0-100 in 2.8 seconds and 0-160 km/h in under 6 seconds. How is it possible to obtain such times with such report mass/power? It's very likely that the transmission may be a real engineering masterpiece.Ascari A10 is much stronger than a KZ1, the modified parts going from new body panels to a new engine and transmission plus a brake modified system capable to absorb the extra power.There will be produced only 10 units, at a price of 520 000euro. If it seems too much, think about the fact that an Enzo FXX costs 1.5 million Euro and is restrictioned at circuit use.