Sunday, June 13, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
2010 Pagani ZONDA Tricolore
| Vehicle Specs | ||
| List Price | $1.75 million (estimated) | |
| Engine | 7.3-liter V-12 (estimated) | |
| Horsepower | 678 hp (estimated) | |
| Torque | 575 lbs.-ft. (estimated) | |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential (estimated) | |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4 seconds (estimated) | |
| Top Speed | More than 190 mph (estimated) | |
| Weight | 2,668 lbs. (estimated) | |
| Length | 177 inches (estimated) | |
| Tires | Front: 255/35ZR-19, Rear: 335/30ZR-20 (estimated) | |
| FOR | One-off model that pays tribute to the Frecce Tricolori | |
| AGAINST | Zonda to be replaced soon with the C9 | |
2011 Koenigsegg Agera
| Vehicle Specs | ||
| List Price | Not available | |
| Engine | 4.7-liter twin-supercharged V-8 | |
| Horsepower | 898 hp @ 6,850 rpm | |
| Torque | 811 lbs.-ft. @ 5,100 rpm | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | |
| 0-60 mph | 3.1 seconds | |
| Top Speed | More than 245 mph | |
| Weight | 2,832 lbs. | |
| Length | 169 inches | |
| Tires | Front: 255/35YR-19, Rear: 335/30YR-20 | |
| FOR | Evolutionary take on the CCX | |
| AGAINST | Not revolutionary | |
2011 Lamborghini GALLARDO LP570-4 Superleggera
| Vehicle Specs | ||
| List Price | Not available | |
| Engine | 5.2-liter V-10 | |
| Horsepower | 562 hp @ 8.000 rpm | |
| Torque | 398 lbs.-ft. @ 6,500 rpm | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, 6-speed e-gear | |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4 seconds | |
| Top Speed | 202 mph | |
| Weight | 2,954 lbs. | |
| Length | 173 inches | |
| Tires | Front: 235/35ZR-19, Rear: 295/30ZR-19 | |
| FOR | Lighter and more powerful than the LP560-4 | |
| AGAINST | Trying to cancel your 458 Italia order | |
Monday, February 22, 2010
2010 Porsche CAYENNE TURBO
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| Vehicle Specs | ||
| List Price | $99,900 | |
| Engine | 4.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 | |
| Horsepower | 500 hp @ 6,000 rpm | |
| Torque | 516 lbs.-ft. @ 2,250 rpm | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9 seconds | |
| Top Speed | 171 mph | |
| Weight | 5,192 lbs. | |
| Length | 189 inches | |
| Tires | 275/45ZR-19s | |
| FOR | Earns the Porsche badge | |
| AGAINST | Save up for the Turbo S | |
2011 Lotus ELISE
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Vehicle Specs
List Price $50,250 (estimated)
Engine 1.8-liter I-4
Horsepower 189 hp @ 7,800 rpm
Torque 133 lbs.-ft. @ 6,800 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual
0-60 mph 4.9 seconds (estimated)
Top Speed 150 mph (estimated)
Weight 1,984 lbs.
Length 149.5 inches (estimated)
Tires Front: 175/55ZR-16, Rear: 225/45ZR-17
FOR Facelift for 2011 to tie it to the Evora
AGAINST No power upgrades
2011 Bentley CONTINENTAL Supersports Convertible
Vehicle SpecsList Price $300,000 (estimated) Engine 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W-12 Horsepower 621 hp @ 6,000 rpm Torque 590 lbs.-ft. @ 2,000 rpm Transmission 6-speed automatic 0-60 mph 3.9 seconds Top Speed 202 mph Weight 5,279 lbs. Length 189 inches Tires 275/35ZR-20s FOR Fastest four-seat convertible in the world AGAINST Sell that GTC Speed
Friday, February 19, 2010
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS Gullwing
| Vehicle Specs | ||
| List Price | €177,310 (estimated) | |
| Engine | 6.3-liter V-8 | |
| Horsepower | 571 hp @ 6,800 rpm | |
| Torque | 479 lbs.-ft. @ 4,750 rpm | |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch transmission | |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8 seconds | |
| Top Speed | 197 mph | |
| Weight | 3,571 lbs. | |
| Length | 183 inches | |
| Tires | Front: 265/35ZR-19, Rear: 295/30ZR-20 | |
| FOR | One of the sexiest modern retro designs | |
| AGAINST | Will probably hit the US at close to $300,000 | |
2011 Porsche 911 TURBO S
| Vehicle Specs | ||
| List Price | $159,100 | |
| Engine | 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged F-6 | |
| Horsepower | 530 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated) | |
| Torque | 516 lbs.-ft. @ 1,950 rpm (estimated) | |
| Transmission | 7-speed PDK | |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3 seconds | |
| Top Speed | 195 mph | |
| Weight | 3,516 lbs. (estimated) | |
| Length | 176 inches (estimated) | |
| Tires | Front: 235/35R-19, Rear: 305/30R-19 (estimated) | |
| FOR | Small bump in power | |
| AGAINST | Large bump in price | |
2010 Ferrari ENZO Gemballa MIG-U1
Vehicle Specs
List Price Not available
Engine 6.0-liter V-12
Horsepower 700 hp @ 7,800 rpm (estimated)
Torque 485 lbs.-ft. @ 5,800 rpm (estimated)
Transmission 6-speed sequential manual
0-60 mph 3.4 (estimated)
Top Speed 220 mph (estimated)
Weight 2,800 lbs. (estimated)
Length 185 inches
Tires Front: 265/35ZR-19, Rear: 335/30ZR-20
FOR 25 personally tailored packages ensures rarity
AGAINST Messing with 25 of the 400 Enzo cars
2010 Maybach Landaulet
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Vehicle Specs
List Price $1,380,750
Engine 6.0L twin-turbocharged V-12
Horsepower 612 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque 738 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Transmission 5-speed automatic (est)
0-60 mph 5.1 seconds (est.)
Top Speed 155 mph (est. limited)
Weight 6,400 lbs (est)
Length 243 inches (est)
Tires 275/45R-20 (est)
FOR Open-top motoring in a Maybach
AGAINST Is this the last year of the Maybach?
2010 Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita
Vehicle Specs
List Price $2.5 million (estimated)
Engine 4.7-liter twin-supercharged V-8
Horsepower 1,018 hp @ 7,200 rpm
Torque 781 lb-ft @ 5,600 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual
0-60 mph 3.1 seconds
Top Speed 250 mph
Weight 2,821 lbs.
Length 169 inches
Tires Front: 255/35ZR-19, Rear: 335/30ZR-20
FOR Diamond finish is sure to shine
AGAINST Three examples to be built