Aston Martin enthusiasts couldn’t have asked for anything better. The red prototype of the Aston Martin's V12 Zagato that caught everyone’s attention last year is now headed for a Middle East debut. Yes, the first production example of this red hot beauty is all set to be unveiled at Kuwait Concours d' Elegance. Priced at a cool $550,000 (excluding taxes), this beauty on wheels that boasts of 510-horsepower will be restricted to only 150 exclusive cars that will be up for grabs across the globe. Another beauty from the partnership of Aston Martin and Zagato, this modern beauty on wheels is an exquisite high-tech tribute to the iconic DB4GT Zagato which was produced over fifty years ago.
Showing posts with label Transport. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Transport. Show all posts
Monday, 30 January 2012
Wednesday, 28 December 2011
China's new bullet train prototype is the fastest at 300mph
Do you have the need for speed? Then China's new bullet train can give you just the right thrill as the new prototype train can hit speeds as high as 500km/h. Reports from China Daily suggest that the train was unveiled by CSR Corp at the eastern province of Shandong. Crafted using "plastic reinforced with carbon fibre and magnesium alloy" the six car train is light that gives it the high speeds. Although not yet commercially available, the move seems to strengthen the planned Beijing-Hong Kong high-speed line that will connect to Hong Kong by 2015.
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Audi A1 Quattro limited edition packs 252-hp
Audi fans hold your breath. A1 Quattro, a limited-edition version of Audi's subcompact hatch outdoes it predecessor. The high-performance A1 is equipped with the all-wheel-drive system, with power provided by the same 2.0-liter turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder used in theS3. Which for you works out to a 252 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm – that is more than 70 hp and 74 lb-ft over the standard 1.4-liter A1. We’re just trying to control our drool from not forming a puddle on the keyboard.
F&M Evantra Supercar is the equivalent of the Italian Bat-mobile
Say ‘Buona Sera’ to the Goddess of immortality aka the Evantra, the latest show-stopper on the streets from Italy, the latest supercar to be launched by F & M. Evantra also means "object which is unique and exclusive," in a language spoken by the ancient Etruscan civilization that occupied what is now Tuscany.
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Monday, 19 December 2011
Donkervoort D8 GTO finally launched
Dutch sports car maker Doonkervoort was planning a D8 GTO revamp for Christmas last year, and by the likes of it, they seems to have made good on that promise, albeit a year later. The makers are out with the D8 GTO that will feature a 2.5-liter TSFI Audi engine. The car sports a "steel-tube frame is wrapped in carbon panels and a one-piece door that swings up quasi Koenigsegg style".
Sunday, 18 December 2011
Saturday, 17 December 2011
Ten most expensive cars going on sale in 2012
For all the car enthusiasts out there, Forbes magazines has compiled their list of ten most expensive cars going on sale in 2012. The list was assembled on basis of new cars and their MSRP value. It does not take into account any auction values. Here it is, The ten most expensive cars of 2012:
10) Porsche 918 Spyder -
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