Archive for the ‘Sports Car’ Category
Ferrari is preparing to unveil its new V8 supercar, codenamed F142, later in 2009. We still don’t know the name of the production car, but some alphanumeric combination between F400 and F500 are possible badges for the F430 successor, reflecting the mid-engined V8’s displacement.
Our artist’s impression is compiled from the Ferrari F142 spyshots that have been circulating in recent months, suggesting a more modern look. That’s fitting for an all-new model that’s promised to move the game on in a substantial way for the first time in a decade… Details
Cars like the million dollar Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari Enzo are rightly considered supercars with their lightweight carbon fiber construction and 650 hp (477 kw) thoroughbred mid mounted engines making them capable of 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds. The amazing thing is that electric vehicles like the 250 hp (183 kw) Tesla Roadster, which produce 100% instant torque from zero rpm, can accelerate to 60 mph in the exact same time, and at costs as low as $0.02 per mile. Paul Evans takes a look at the leading lights of this new breed of speed demon – the top 5 fastest Electric Vehicles in the world.
The two aforementioned supercars are officially rated at around 12 mpg (19.6L/100km) in city driving, depending on your local fuel price, meaning it could cost as much as $40 in fuel to drive 100km. An EV with similar performance will travel the same distance on just $1.20 worth of electricity ($0.60 in charged over night at off-peak rates). That’s not just a slight improvement, that’s a huge leap forward.
The difference stems from… Details, Pictures and Pictures
Electric Drag racing: White Zombie
Porsche Carrera GT Vs. Electric Car Wrightspeed X1
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Patrick Dempsey has been busy during the long break since the opening round of the 2009 Grand-Am Roles Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 season opener, the Rolex 24 At Daytona. But nothing felt better than the recent special test at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the only opportunity for many of the teams to get track time before the next event on the schedule, the April 25 Bosch Engineering 250 at Virginia International Raceway.
“It’s great to get back in the car,” Dempsey said at Homestead. “I like this track a lot. The car’s running really good.
“It’s been such a long break after Daytona. We’re trying some stuff today…Â Details