Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Building on the features of the model V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage is equipped with a 6.0-liter V12, with a capacity of 517 hp Maximum speed - 305 km / h and acceleration car from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.2 seconds. Aston Martin V8 Vantage - the real English sports car, which has the makings of aristocratic in every detail. Interior ergonomics are designed to trifles. In Upholstery uses exclusive, high-quality materials and finishes, which once again highlights the "luxury" model.

This car is able to give a fascinating dynamics and supreme driving pleasure. Noble roar of the engine is impressive. V12 Vantage - Aston Martin for real lovers of the brand.

Ferrari FF

Ferrari FF (FF meaning "Ferrari Four", that is, four seats and four wheel drive) - Gran Turismo car class, shown Ferrari January 21, 2011. His official presentation was held March 1, 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show. In this model, there are two fundamentally new for cars produced in Maranello features - this is the first polnoprivodnik Ferrari, and its first supercar in the back Sportback. Its developers of bodywork company Carrozzeria Pininfarina SpA chosen for the three-door four-wheel drive supercar is now a rare modification wagon called Shooting Break (literal translation - "hunting camp"). This body provides the convenience of transformation salon for a stylish appearance.
Ferrari FF replaces the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti in the model range. Maximum speed FF is 335 km / h from a standstill to 100 km / hour the car accelerates in 3.7 seconds. Ferrari FF is positioning as the fastest four-wheel drive car in the world. FF price is 300,000 USD. It is assumed that in the first year will be released 800 copies of the Ferrari FF.
By the name of the model, FF, Ferrari makes it clear that this car is more practical than its predecessor, the 612 Scaglietti. Its all-wheel drive allows you to confidently drive the car in adverse weather conditions such as rain and snow, and four seats is enough to consider FF utilitarian vehicle.

On the Ferrari FF is the largest in terms of engine ever produced by the company - atmospheric (naturally aspirated) V12 with the angle of 65 ° cylinder displacement of 6.3 liters. This unit produces 660 hp (485.4 kW) at 8000 rpm and a torque of 683 Nm at 6000 rpm.
Transmission
FF is equipped with a 7-speed robotic gearbox DCT dual-clutch, similar to those that are on the Ferrari California and the Ferrari 458 Italia.
All-wheel drive
The new AWD system, developed and patented by Ferrari, called 4RM. It is 50% lighter than a conventional similar system, and the best way transfers torque to each of the four wheels. It is only active when the drive mode switch is set to Comfort or Snow, whereas the rest of the car remains the traditional rear-wheel.

Top Gear:
http://www.topgearrussia.ru/photo/126757/45591279.html
http://www.topgearrussia.ru/cars/ferrari/FerrariFF/review/n_156590/ca1bae68.html

I - in courage, rush up the serpentine road Manettino - for Sport. In front of me a cool flourish, just to start the third or late second gear. We add sound - including the second! Lean on carbon brakes, four, three, two, gears are switched instantly and flawlessly switching hear rather than feel. That's turn. Short flick of the wrist is enough to drive a high gear ratio has sent his nose to the new arc, without any demolition, almost without a hint of inertia or roll. After that I press on the gas. Pulse rate soars to feverish, V12 gaining a deep breath - he is happy to release any chance of 660 horses on the road. Facilitates the steering wheel a little, feed a little squat and shifts, it seems, a few millimeters to the outside of the arc. FF will catapult us forward, huge muscle car and gipermoschnaya electronics merge with my weak flesh and nerves in an unearthly creature ...

The text of Paul Horrell
Photo Joe Windsor-Williams

FF was a risky move, a challenge to the very essence of Ferrari ... And yet that's what it is surprisingly versatile and vivacious vehicle. He argues that the future - is not necessarily a giant SUV. FF full of spirit cavallino rampante, except that the saddlebags it more Behold the combination and made it to our Universal of the Year. And if Ferrari will need to sell a million umbrellas to fund the development of the FF and other similar machines, let the rain always goes. I'm not a killjoy. I will gladly buy anything in the Ferrari Store.

Text Oliver Merridzh
Photo Matt Howell

Koenigsegg Agera R

Koenigsegg Agera R - a modification of the supercar Koenigsegg Agera, which runs on both petrol and biofuel E85.

The car debuted in March 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show with the livery Speed ​​Racer.

Positioned as one of the fastest cars in the world of mass production.

Under the hood Koenigsegg Agera R is a 5.0-liter V8 adapted for the use of biofuels and equipped with the system Twin Turbo.

Power: 1200 hp at 6900 rev / min.

Torque 1020 within the 2700 - 7300 rev / min.

The car is able to withstand lateral loads to 1.6g.

Vehicle weight is reduced to a minimum thanks to the carbon fiber body and the fuel tank of aluminum honeycomb. Dry weight is 1330 kg with a weight distribution of 45/55.

Its curb weight is 1435 kg.

The gear shift is 7-speed automatic with electronic differential lock.

The maximum vehicle speed is limited to 375 km / h, as set Supersport firm Michelin tires are able to withstand only speeds up to 420 km / h

However, the development engineer Christian von Koenigsegg says that if you have more endurance tires and no headwind, the direct path Koenigsegg Agera R is able to accelerate to 453km / h (280 mph).

In boxing Thule will go downhill skis and boots brand Koenigsegg.

Herr Christian knows how to surprise millionaires! By the way, ski box on the roof can withstand speeds of up to 300 km / h maximum for Agera R - 375. The seven-speed robotized gearbox here - with only one clutch. The second is a "brake", leveling up speed when switching input and output shafts. Such a decision by two thirds reduces synchronization time, and the robot weighs only 81 kg, which hitherto was considered unrealistic for supercars.

Inter-wheel differential in the rear drive axle Agera R - the most common mechanical "samoblok» LSD, complete with a light-driven electron muff on the half. Why more? The car weighs something like "Lada"! While it tsentralnomotorny supercar.

Koenigsegg Agera R - holds the record for the Guinness!

A couple of months ago, Mr. Koenigsegg has sent one of its 1115-strong Agera R, Robert Servanski equipped with a test and measurement equipment, on a test range in Sweden, where the rider managed to set a few records. Six, to be exact: 0-200 miles per hour - 17.68 sec. 0-300 km / h - 14.53 s. 200-0 miles per hour - 7.28. 300-0 km / h - 6.66 s. 0-200-0 miles per hour - 24.96 sec. 0-300-0 km / h - 21.19. Then the company took and sent the data to representatives of the Guinness Book of Records. And yesterday a Koenigsegg came the long-awaited call: "Officially the fastest time spent seater production car to overcome the 0-300-0 km / h is 21.19 seconds. Record delivered Koenigsegg Agera R at the airport Angelholm, Sweden." All right? Now it's official speed demon! With an incredible engine and brakes!

What is interesting in the Koenigsegg Agera R?

• The most powerful supercar 1115 liters. s.

• The lightest supercar 1330 kg

• Supercar with the rigid body

• Complete comfort in the cabin

• You can bring your skis with boots

• And then there's the 120-liter boot!

Rivals, debuted along with Koenigsegg Agera R in Geneva in March

Lamborghini Aventador




Engine: 6.3 L V12 660 hp. with. 683 Nm. Drive Type: Solid first for Ferrari. Dry weight: 1790 kg.
Maximum speed: 335 km / h Acceleration: 0-100 km / h in 3,7 c.

Ferrari FF

Engine: 6.0 liter V12 twin-turbo 700 hp. sec., 1000 Nm. Drive Type: Rear. Dry weight: 1350 kg. Maximum speed: 370 km / h Acceleration: 0-100 km / h in 3.2 seconds.

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Lexus LFA

Lexus LFA - Double, 2-door supercar Japan's Lexus, the first car company in a similar class. Was first introduced as a concept car, racing prototype, and as a serial vehicle. This is the second model in the F line car brand Lexus, after the IS F. Three versions of the concept LF-A have been shown at the North American International Auto Show as a concept series of LF. The premiere of the first LF-A concept was held in 2005. In 2007, shows a second LF-A with a modified version of the interior and exterior. The third version of the LF-A - Roadster, which premiered in 2008. The production model LF-A, was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009.

Lexus LFA supercar will be released in 500 copies only on individual orders. The construction - carbon fiber monocoque, the engine is at the front, drive - the rear wheels. Lexus LFA is equipped with a 4.8-liter V10 engine capacity of 560 liters. with., working together with a six-speed robotized gearbox. In 2011, a version Nurburgring with uprated to 571 hp. s. engine and modified aerodynamics.

Estimated price for customers from Russia - 500 000.

Results on the slopes	not caught up with	overtaken
1/31Goodwood 1:22.62	№1	Nissan GT-R
8/95Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours 1:20.63	Nissan GT-R (550hp)	Nissan GT-R (530hp)
9/29Fuji Speedway (после 2005) 1:55.1	Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2009)	KTM X-Bow R
13/53Autocar Handling Track 1:11.6	Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG	Porsche 911 GT3
13/111Virginia International Raceway 2:55.1	Ferrari F430 Scuderia	Nissan GT-R
14/182Balocco 2:48.52	Lamborghini Gallardo SE	Porsche 911 GT3
16/64Laguna Seca 1:36.39	Nissan GT-R (530hp)	Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2009)
22/178Hockenheim Short 1:11	Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera	Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder
38/164Nurburgring Nordschleife 7:38	Porsche 911 Carrera S PDK	Ferrari F430 Scuderia

Here is what the famous magazine Top Gear:
http://www.topgearrussia.ru/cars/supertests/180229/52ccf870.html

Lexus LFA V10 in the unwound from idle to red sector in just 0.6 seconds.
So rapidly that the analog tachometer needle does not have time for it, and designers have put digital.
Tayota says that for perfect handling 52% of the weight should fall on the rear axle. Therefore, radiator and battery with LFA in the feed. And the washer tank too.

A box with a clutch, long-eared. Switching unhurried, but grab furious. The transition from gear to gear - like Mr Muscle with all his slapped you on the back. Sledgehammer. A full sense of the race car.

Body normal, but aerodynamics is unique. As I recently discovered at Willow Springs in California, the faster you go - the better traction.

Special pipes roar of the engine output to the salon. And there's a woman in the trunk, which will help to find the nearest restaurant with Japanese and European cuisine. I love this LFA. So much so that I recently called it the best car in my life.
Naturally, Hammond and May were laughing loudly. Mainly because (and this they repeated a hundred times) that the car is worth € 426,941. Almost five times more expensive than Nissan GT-R, although he will potehnologichnee. Much more expensive Ferarri 458 and Mercedes SLS. Price, they urged me, unthinkable.
Inefficiency. If the LFA is too expensive, then the "Mona Lisa" is not worth the hundred billion. Sculpture by Henry Moore for twenty million? What for? Sold at a charity sale otter excellent stone for only five piece.

Yes the price is here at all to do with it. After all, it's not the car, and the holiday technologies. Howling, flying, screeching tires peak industrial decorations. He would have been in the garage with climate control, a collection, as a period piece. In any case it is not a machine, which is bought for a ride. After all, just ride it sometimes gets pretty tiring.
For all the brilliant details and the sense that it was created by maniacs AvtoDela are rooted minor bugs. All they surfaced when I decided to hit the road to the pub for lunch.
BBC announcers more strongly advised not to drive a car today without the most pressing need for it. Since lunch is the very need! And in general, had a great day. Not a cloud in the sky, the ground beneath a thin crust of ice crust.

So, I sat down in the LFA and just ten minutes, turning the neck, pierced lung and gut tightening knot, fastened only inconvenient timing. After another ten minutes, I overcame a terrible turning circle and turned in 77 receptions, sent-the same car in the right direction. But did not go anywhere because the bus started on racing technology, refused to enter into contact with the ice-covered gravel.
I unbuttoned his safety strap, took out a shovel, a blowtorch and a cloth. After 10 minutes, even more hungry to work and looking forward to lunch, I again got behind the wheel. After 10 minutes strapped. And then he went.
I wanted to drink. I slazil in the pocket on the door for a can of soda and took a sip. I saw that there is no place to put the jar - no cupholders. Nothing, because the Lexus fuel tank at seven per cent less than the Zippo.

And I turned on the gas station at the entrance skrebanuv nose. Unbuckled, almost threw in the trash can of a full, filled with 300 ml of the 98th, took 10 minutes fiddled with the belt, pulled low nose to the road and drove off.
Zigzag. A strange thing! I've ridden on this very car in summer in Yorkshire, and then she was riding smoothly and straight. But then climbed into the mechanics of running gear. What has changed? Tires? Similarity collapse? Machine griping in the slightest rut, it is not obeying the helm.
Trying to get away, I turned on the tape recorder excellent Mark Levinson and pressed DAB. No catches. And again, it's time to refuel.

Refueled and pierced themselves second lung, I went to a free road. And clicked. Quickly dispersed to a hundred and ten, and I burst eardrum. Because at this speed motor hangs on the 3000 r / min, howling wildly. Desperately need a seventh gear, but it is not.
And still desperately need a bigger trunk. The suitcase has to put behind the seat. That is, the mirror can not see anything. That's why I did not notice crept cops.

"But I do not change our attitude to this machine. I still think it's the best, what I was driving "

After hearing the suggestion, I went again: the radio crackles, the engine howls, the wheels rose up from the snow thrower in a rut like a glove. And I went to their depot. Here will come all the drivers LFA, if the device running pokopaytes man in overalls.
Eventually I got to the pub, which already serves dinner, and went into the tank ...

I can not imagine anything but V8 Ariel or Caterham R500, on the trip to the pub would be a gold thread. At Willow Springs? Yes. At the Serpentine in the mountains around Palm Springs? Please. But from Chipping Norton Kingem-Plough for toast with mushrooms and snails? No. It is better to go for a run. But I did not change the relationship to the machine. I still think that it is - the best of all, what I was driving.
For a few pounds you can buy a poster on the wall above the fireplace. Maybe even very beautiful. But still, you'll be dreaming of a priceless picture "Rain, Steam and Speed​​" Turner.
The picture is old. The paint is chipping. Gives mold, and insurance will be monstrous. But what would you take: her or reprint "Crying Boy"? Hammond and May - "Boy". Do I have a soul. So for me it does not pull.

TEXT: Jeremy Clarkson, PHOTO: Lee Brimble and Justin LAYTON