For a car to be tested at the Nürburgring means that this car is truly amazing. What more if it was built there? The Veritas RS III is powered by a massive BMW v10 engine which builds up 507 horses which translates to about 215mph. This already comes equipped with Recaro seats, Brabham Racing ceramic disc brakes and of course that knowledge of having your car built by hand. For sure this won’t come cheap when it’s available. $TBA.
Porsche once again displays their technological prowess with the release of the 2010 version of the 911 Turbo (or 997 in North America). For the same engine speed, the new 911 now delivers 500 hp and more torque than the car that came before it. Just how Porsche does it is still a mystery, but they’re willing to say that the twin turbos with Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) on the 6-cylinder boxer engine is the key to more power. But the additional pull doesn’t make the car less efficient, as the variable valve timing system makes the engine more fuel efficient and has 18% less emission. More power and better fuel efficiency with a smaller carbon footprint, Porsche definitely makes a great statement with their new car, albeit the same 911 shape. ~$168,000.
What’s a 0.9 second difference in performance like? Well, as the famous line goes, ask the runner that came in second place, with just a split second difference. Incidentally, 0.9 seconds is also the increase in 0 to 60 mph time between the stock Dodge Challenger SRT8 and this Hennessey-treated HPE600 Turbo. The Texas tuner retains the stock Hemi on the Challenger but gives it some black magic, a turbo to increase the leverage on the car to 620 horses. He also beefed up the suspension and increased the braking power of the car by installing StopTech brakes. The big bump in engine power naturally gives the Hennessey Challenger a lower and deadlier exhaust note; plus the waste gate sound from the turbos when you lift off the throttle will be enough to justify the increase in price from the stock model. $90,000.
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Would you drive a sporty car with a Zagato body, a Corvette engine, and manufactured by a South African automaker? – The Perana Z-One has it all! With its unique and exotic looks, it will never get behind modernization, being powered by a 6.2L LS3 V8 Corvette engine with 440 hp and a 0-60 time of under four seconds. Feel the thrill and excitement of fast driving! $75,000.
This new baby from VW is powered by a 2.0 liter turbo diesel that pumps out 180hp, good for a 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 140 and YET still being able to put rates of 35 miles per gallon on normal mode and 62 on economy mode. Unbelievable? Believe it! This car should be in Ripley’s just for those statistics alone. The magic with this roadster is the mid-engine layout that evens out the weight distribution alongside the small and lightweight convertible body that’s just 13 feet in length. Speed, power and eco-friendliness all in one car! Just great! $TBA.
Luxury and good design at its finest, this is probably what Volkswagen was thinking when it conceptualized the new 2009 VW Passat CC. Rivaling the luxury sports cars out in the market today, the Passat will be up to par with a 2.0L, inline turbocharged four giving you 200 hp for the standard model. The 3.6L VR6 Sport model gets you 280hp at 5100 RPM. Each comes with a 6-speed manual, or 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic & paddle shifters as well as a sport-tuned suspension. Thanks to our friend, The Bachelor Guy, for posting this little beast. $26,790.
The revamped 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is out and available in RS or GSR models. The Evo is powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC turbocharged engine which provides 295hp and 300 lb-ft torque. The GSR with the Twin-Clutch SST 6-speed is the way to go. You’ll be sure to impress your friends and cute asian girls alike. $32,697.
