Bugatti Veyron Super Sport with Landspeed world record

The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport takes production sports cars to a whole new dimension. On a beautiful sunny day at 25 degrees the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport achieved a new landspeed world record for production cars, on the proving grounds of the Volkswagen Group at Ehra-Lessien (nearby its headquarters at Wolfsburg). In the presence of the German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) and a representative of Guinness Book of Records the Super Sport achieved an average top speed of 431 km/h.

Saturday, 2 pm – Bugatti’s Pilote Officiel Pierre Henri Raphanel puts his helmet and gloves on, pulls the safety belts tight orange black Super Sport crosses the light barrier, from now on the time will be taken, whilst the engineers check the car a very last time: tyre pressure, temperature, all systems green. Then the within one hour the car has to drive from South to North and then in the opposite direction. No one but the driver is allowed to touch the car during this time. The tension rises. A few minutes later we can hear from the left side the sound of a starting jumbo jet coming closer towards us. First we perceive the headlights of the Veyron, then we can recognize the shape of the car, a loud wooosh…. and Raphanel dashes in top speed past us. The GPS-tachometer stops at 427, 933 km/h. Now the same procedure from the opposite direction. This time the car reaches 434, 211 km/h. As average top speed the representatives of the "TÜV"and Guinness generate a value of 431, 072 km/h (268 mph). This hit even Bugatti’s engineering team by surprise.
"We took it that we would reach an average value of 425 km/h," explains Bugatti’s chief engineer Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber, "but the conditions today were perfect and allowed even more.z

The climax of the Veyron series: the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport

Had a model been especially popular or highly successful in races, Ettore Bugatti’s customers often pushed the master to tease out of the engine a few horsepower more for their future car. Bugatti Automobiles SAS had been in a similar situation when their existing customers asked the company to not only design their second model optically differently but to also create a version with a sportier and more extreme driving experience. The result is a car with a uniquely high performance of 1,200-hp (882 kW) offering experienced drivers a whole new dimension of excitement, with a maximum torque of 1,500 Newton metres and a limited top speed of 415 km/h (to protect the tyres), but the technique of the Super Sport is identical to the record car. The first five Super Sports to come off the production line will constitute a special series of their own, with the same configuration as the landspeed record car.

The Super Sport is a consequent further development of the classic exclusive 1,001-hp Bugatti Veyron 16.4, launched in 2005. This model offers a stunning set of specifications, such as the twin clutch gearbox with seven speeds, the extraordinarily precise driving performance in bends and excellent stability when braking and accelerating.

Continuous work in extreme performance ranges lead to constantly new conclusions, which enabled the engineers at Bugatti to develop the Veyron into a direction in which the driver can reach new dimensions. Every modification is designed to produce an even more powerful car for an agile ride. Four enlarged turbochargers and bigger intercoolers have been used to boost the power of the 16-cylinder engine, and the chassis has been extensively redesigned to maintain safety at extreme speed – thanks to slightly raised main-spring travel, stronger stabilisers, and new shock absorbers with a complex architecture originally developed for racing cars. This gives noticeably more precise control of the wheels and the car as a whole. With lateral acceleration of up to 1.4 G and improved interaction between the tyres and the intelligent all-wheel drive system, the Super Sport offers perfect handling and even more powerful acceleration of 1,500 Newton metres on corner exits.

The body has been fine-tuned to improve aerodynamic efficiency and maintain perfect balance in every situation, while the new fibre structure of the all-carbon monocoque ensures maximum torsion rigidity and passive safety – at reduced weight. The skin is made entirely of carbon-fibre composites, and the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport is available in 100 per-cent clear-lacquered exposed carbon on request.

Dynamic exterior

Every detail of this car, and not just its use of advanced motorsport technology, harks back to the pioneering spirit of company founder Ettore Bugatti. This brilliant designer came from a family of artists, and his philosophy was always to combine mechanical perfection and exterior beauty. This ethos remains alive and well at the company, and the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport is wholly unmistakeable, with every external modification serving to coax greater performance from the car.

The Super Sport’s flat, elongated silhouette is immediately recognisable. The 16-cylinder engine gets its air from two NACA ducts set into the roof, rather than from scoops above the engine. The front air intakes have been expanded and reshaped, with the lower one extending elegantly around the sides to the wheel arch. The revised back looks sportier due to the double diffuser and a centrally arranged exhaust system.

Bugatti has a tradition of making super-sport versions of successful models, usually with racing chassis and supercharged engines. These cars were considered as true racing machines for diehard Bugatti devotees. The most successful were the type 55 and type 57S; only around forty of each were built.

Bugatti Automobiles has sold 260 Veyron and 35 Grand Sport by now, of which 249 Veyron and 22 Grand Sport had been delivered. The Super Sport will begin production this autumn at Molsheim along with the Veyron and the Grand Sport. The first five cars – known as the World Record Edition – are in a special black exposed carbon and orange finish and have already been sold.

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport will appear for the first time in public in California at the Pebble Beach Concours week end in mid August and will feature at Quail Meadow, Laguna Seca and on the concept lawn of the Pebble Beach Concours.

New Design Arrinera Venocara Supercar

Arrinera Venocara Supercar

For the most part, most of today’s supercars call the European continent their home. The growing trend of these high-powered machines has stretched far and wide in the continent with established countries like Germany, Italy, and the UK being joined in the supercar arms race by Sweden, Denmark, and Spain, among other countries.

Now you can add Poland to the mix.

The country best known for their polish sausages is set to introduce their very first supercar courtesy of Arrinera Automotive. The name for this Lamborghini-inspired beast hasn’t been announced yet, but Arrinera has nonetheless released a number of renderings to give us a first look on what to expect when this Polish hammer hits the streets in the future.

UPDATE 02/10/12: Arrinera has unveiled a new video that takes us behind the scenes of the official video previously unveiled. The video depicts the enormous effort made by the producer Lazniak.com as well as the Arrinera team. Hit the jump to watch the video.

UPDATE 05/02/12: Arrinera has officially released the final specs of the Venocara Supercar, as well as the pricing details for it. Find out how powerful this Polish supercar really is and how big of a hole it’s going to have on your pockets after the jump!

This review has been updated with official details of the Arrinera Supercar

Exterior


Your eyes aren’t fooling you; the Arrinera supercar looks a hell of a lot like a Lamborghini. But despite the similarities, the Arrinera also sports some unique styling cues that’s all its own, including a dramatic body language that came from the creative mind of Pavlo Burkatskyy. The full use of creases and sharp angles affirms the supercar’s aggressive and futuristic stance while the scissor doors reinforce the Lamborghini-like inspiration behind the design. Even the rear end, despite its high-flowing styling cues, points to a little touch-up from the Aventador. The striped LED tail lamp-set up, the large diffuser, and the centrally mounted exhausts are sharp as tacks and certainly draws a great deal of attention.

The Arrinerar will ride on a tubular steel chassis and will come with a carbon Kevlar body with plenty of carbon fiber and aluminum accents. It will glide along the streets with large diameter light alloy wheels wrapped around ultra low profile tires, 255/30 R19 at the front and 335/30 R20 at the rear. Stopping power will come from Ceramic brake discs.


Interior

Inside, the Arrinera supercar is covered to the nines of luxury and extravagance. Leather and composite materials are only two of the many items inside the supercar that caters to high-end customers. The supercar also include four-point harnesses and roll bars positioned behind the seats for additional safety while a thermal imaging camera can be had as an added option. This camera picks up any object that has a higher temperature than the environment up to 100 meters ahead of the car. When this human or animal is picked up by the camera, an image of the object will show up on the display neatly displayed in the center console.


Performance

The Arrinera Supercar is powered by a 6.2-liter, mid-mounted V8 engine that delivers 650 horsepower and 604 lb/ft of torque. According to Arrinera, the prized machine has beyond impressive numbers to justify the monstrous engine. Acceleration from 0-62 mph can be accomplished in just 3.2 seconds with a quarter-mile time of 11 seconds and a top speed of a mind-blowing 211 mph. It’s not in the level of the Agera R’s and Veyron’s of the world, but it can certainly hold its own against the likes of the 458 Italia and the MP4-12C.

Pricing

The Arrinera Venocara Supercar comes with a price of $160,060, excluding destination charges and local taxes.

Meanwhile, a possible second model - a roadster version - is set to be offered in either single or two-seat configurations and weighing only under 500 kg. This particular model, despite still being clouded in mystery, is expected to retail for £70,000 ($111,000).


Competition

Since the Arrinera supercar reminds us of a Lamborghini, then why don’t we just see if the former has what it takes to usurp the latter’s precious new creation, the Aventador LP700-4. Clearly, this is the ultimate example of an upstart trying to make a name for itself at the expense of what is considered as one of the most iconic supercar brands in the world today.

In terms of looks, the Arrinera supercar doesn’t disappoint; it actually makes a pretty compelling design that has the influence of no less than Lee Noble. Comparing it to the Aventador is like comparing a hot girl with her beautiful cousin; it’s subject to interpretation and taste more than anything else. Both score great on our eyes with the Aventador’s front profile being a little ’angrier’ than the Arrinera while the Polish supercar’s rear end sporting more attitude than its Lambo counterpart.

Performance is where the Aventador has the leg-up, albeit not by much. It carries a 6.5-liter V12 engine that produces 700 horsepower and 509 lb/ft of torque, which is a little higher than what the Arrinera is capable of.

But the biggest discrepancy between the two is arguably the most important thing about cars of these stature: price.

Compared to the Lamborghini Aventador’s price tag of $379,700, the Arrinera supercar will only set you back less than half of what you’ll need to shell out for the new Lamborghini. But that’s not to say that the former is overpriced because you still have to pay premium money for the brand itself. But if image isn’t your concern and you’re just looking for a sweet alternative to the more expensive exotics, the Arrinera supercar could be a very feasible candidate.

2012 SSC Ultimate Aero, Supersport and Cool ar

There are a lot of ways that you can define the SSC Ultimate Aero. But it can be summed up this way. There used to be a time that it is indeed the ultimate. Simply known as the world’s fastest car from 2007 to 2010 (and that is even verified by no less than Guinness!), it is perhaps one of the boldest automotive creations ever made.

Shelby SuperCars, a brand of car better known for its replicas of exotic cars, is founded by Jerod Shelby. While by no means connected to the legendary Carroll Shelby, Jerod have somehow managed to create a legend of his own, thanks to his creation, the SSC Ultimate Aero.

History
This car traces its roots in 2004, when a prototype based on a Lamborghini Diablo replica chassis was equipped with a Corvette C5R engine and the same 6 speed manual gearbox seen on the Dodge Viper. Eventually, the SSC Aero was born in 2006. Equipped with a Chevrolet small block engine, together with a supercharger that generates up to 8 psi of boost, it is known to produce 1062 horsepower.

Performance

Even better is the SSC Ultimate Aero. Essentially a modified version of the Aero, displacement of this same Chevrolet engine was increased to 6.3 liters and supercharger boost was increased to 14 psi. The results were simply unbelievable: almost 1200 horsepower and more than 1100 Newton meters of torque. Subsequent modifications such as twin-turbos and a new engine block, has allowed the output of the Ultimate Aero to increase even further. In 2009, the output was rated at 1287 horsepower, easily the world’s most powerful car engine.


Other modifications result into a 20% increase in engine airflow (resulting in better cooling) and a new AeroBrake system wherein the spoiler helps in stopping the car together with the brakes. All of these components, thanks to some sophisticated engineering involving carbon fiber and titanium, among other materials, allow this car to hit the scales at around 1300 kilos, an astounding weight considering its immense power.


Records

So how does the SSC Ultimate Aero perform? Well, the natural thing with cars with such gaudy stats is to go for some really huge feats. Feats such as creating the world speed record by a production automobile. Prior testing at a NASA facility at Virginia uncovers that the Ultimate Aero is capable of achieving speeds of more than 250 mph. But of course, it has to be sent to a track to test if it got what it takes to beat the Bugatti Veyron’s speed record.

And so, in September 13 2007, the SSC Ultimate Aero made its run for the record. Using FIA rules of getting the average speed from 2 runs in opposite directions, it got an average top speed of 256 mph, enough to obtain the world record that even Guinness recognizes as legit. This car held the record for almost 3 years until the Super Sport, an updated version of the Veyron, set a 267 mph top speed.

There is no denying the SSC Ultimate Aero’s potential. Once the world’s ultimate car, it should remain as one of the best supercars that ever existed.

Specifications
General Info Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe     Base Price: $970,000.00
Dimensions Length: 176.2 in. (447.5 cm)     Width: 82.7 in. (210 cm)
Height: 43.0 in. (109 cm)     Wheel Base: 105.2 in. (267 cm)
Dry Weight: 2750 lbs (1247 kg)     Ground Clearance: 4.0 in. (10 cm)
Luggage Capacity: 2.6 cu ft     Maximum Seating: 2 people
Performance Engine: SSC Designed V8     Displacement: 387.2 cu in
Horsepower: 1287 HP     Max RPM: 6075 RPM
Torque: 1112 lb-ft @ 6150 rpm     Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: 2.78 seconds     Tested Max. Speed: 257.4 mph (414 km/h)

Twin-turbo Lamborghini Gallardo competition an Aventador - more than 600 horsepower

There’s no disbelief a batch Lamborghini Gallardo doesn’t have a courage to go toe-to-toe with a some-more absolute sibling, a Aventador. But have no mistake: That’s zero a integrate large turbochargers can’t fix.

The identical tiwn turbos come pleasantness of Heffner Performance, as well as they spin a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera in to a beast with some-more than 600 horsepower force fed by a V10 engine as well as to all 4 wheels. For a consequence of comparison, a of course aspirated Aventador offers up 691 horsepower true from a factory.

There’s no interpretation upon which Heffner pack this Gallardo has been propitious with, so you can’t contend just how most horses it’s stealing underhood – it could be as most as 1200. At any rate, after examination a video, all you know is which it’s some-more than 691. See for yourself… as well as keep a racing cramped to a racetrack, please.

Italian Auto Maker 77 Show Up New 2012 Lamborghini Super Sports Cars

The Lamborghini name is a great name in the automotive world with nearly 5 decades of experience, the company that use the Bull logo and stand by Automobili Lamborghini name synonymous with sports cars, super sports cars, luxury cars that cost hundreds of thousands up to millions of U.S. dollars which is certainly very appropriate with its ability to run and comfort if you are in it.

The design of shape, color selection and combination of luxurious exterior and interior features is the character and characteristics of this Italian super sports cars maker. Some people especially the fans of sports cars waiting for the latest models of Lamborghini and some have already ordered before the car was officially introduced. Who doesn’t know the name of the Lambo Gallardo, Miura, Murcielago, Diablo, Reventon? If asked to Lamborghini fans, all will respond to the details.

 

The stability of Automobili Lamborghini just felt since the company was taken over by the German automotive company, Audi AG which is the luxury division of Volkswagen after experiencing some internal problems within the organization at the company which became Ferrari’s rival. No doubt, Germany is amazing, just say Audi, Mercedes Benz is expensive cars made ??in Germany with the design and high-tech features.

Not surprisingly, in the hands of the German automotive experts and automobile designer, Lamborghini returned victorious in almost all the Auto Show and the Motor Show whether Paris, Geneva, Qatar and many more with new models, limited edition models, special edition models or the successor models and models which replace the previous generation. 

The stability of Automobili Lamborghini just felt since the company was taken over by the German automotive company, Audi AG which is the luxury division of Volkswagen after experiencing some internal problems within the organization at the company which became Ferrari’s rival. No doubt, Germany is amazing, just say Audi, Mercedes Benz is expensive cars made ??in Germany with the design and high-tech features.

Not surprisingly, in the hands of the German automotive experts and automobile designer, Lamborghini returned victorious in almost all the Auto Show and the Motor Show whether Paris, Geneva, Qatar and many more with new models, limited edition models, special edition models or the successor models and models which replace the previous generation.

And another, Lamborghini Gallardo Tricolore, it is a special edition product, products made ??to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Italian Unification, the car on the exterior and interior are designed with a nuanced of Italian flag colors, the green, white and red. On the exterior of this super car is designed with three stripes of Italian flag colors that extends from the front to the back of the car through a car roof adorned the completely white car body, price and specifications of the car have not been officially determined by the Lamborghini but estimated using engines such as the engine of Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni (2009) with 5.2 liters engines and speed from 0 -100 km / h takes 11.8 seconds.

The Lambo’s super sport cars have an average top speed of 300-350 km/hour, either Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 (350 km/h), Lamborghini Sesto Elemento (300 km/h), Lamborghini Gallardo Tricolore (325 km/h ), the special edition super sports car, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore (325 km/h), Lamborghini LP 570-4 Superleggera (2010) (325 km/h). If you have the guts to drive a Lambgorhini prestige car, how fast you will drive it?

Supercar Concept America’s Falcon F7 Debuts In Detroit: Pictures

Supercar Concept America’s Falcon F7  Debuts In Detroit: Pictures

We first brought you details on the Falcon F7 supercar a year ago but now the company behind it, America’s own Falcon Motorsports, has unveiled a new concept version at a special presentation in Detroit.

Falcon claims that its latest concept shows the look of the production F7 supercar due out later this year.

Finding buyers shouldn’t be too difficult for Falcon considering its F7 supercar packs a 7.0-liter LS7 tuned to deliver more than 620 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque. Remember, the entire thing weighs just 2785 pounds so performance should be scintillating.

Drive is sent to the rear wheels only via a six-speed Ricardo transaxle, just like in the Ford GT, and acceleration for the F7 takes just 3.3 seconds to go from 0-60 mph. Top speed is an estimated 200 mph.

The body is composed entirely of carbon fiber, while much of the internal structure is aluminum. Falcon uses its own hydroformed tube chassis for the F7, with suspension components lifted from the Chevrolet Corvette.

Falcon Motorsports, as some readers may recognize, is a company located in Michigan that specializes in building bodykits and other modifications for the Dodge Viper. Now the firm has used its talents to build its own supercar, which will be priced around $225,000 and sell in numbers as high as 20 units annually if enough buyers can be found.

First Drive Review by Simraceway

Simraceway First Drive Review

Racing, track days, and other forms of four-wheeled motorsports are tremendous fun; that's something many of us understand first-hand. But some of us don't have the time or the budget to dedicate to getting a real car on a real track. For some, simulators are as close as they can get on a regular basis. Fortunately for them, simulators have come a long way in the last several years.

But in the serious sim community, particularly among those who also race in the real world, there's one brand that has risen to the top: iRacing. It has done so through a combination of marketing, building a solid product, and a subscription service model that allows a high degree of realism to be had for not too much money--up front, anyway. The ongoing monthly fee is still cheap compared to race tires, brake pads, and engine rebuilds, but when you throw in a dozen cars and tracks, the amount of money invested in the sim can quickly rise into the hundreds of dollars.

Enter Simraceway, the first racing game with a real-world driving facility. Partnered from the start with the Jim Russell Racing Drivers School (which now shares its name with the sim: Simraceway Performance Driving Center), it aims to take on the needs and desires of real racers, aspiring racers, and hardcore sim drivers in addition to more casual gamers by providing even more realism. How does it do this? By involving real racing drivers, instructors, and car manufacturers in the very structure of the sim, and bringing it all together in a convenient, subscription-free online racing environment.

Building custom models of the cars, tires, and physics to replicate the experience of really driving a huge range of cars and tracks, the Simraceway team is adding content almost daily. Just this week, the Dodge Viper ACR-X joined a roster of cars over a dozen deep. The 2011 McLaren F1 car will be joining the list soon. Other cars already available include:

    * Maserati MC12
    * McLaren M6 GT
    * Alfa Romeo 8C
    * BMW 1-Series M Coupe
    * Bentley Continental Supersports
    * Morgan 3 Wheeler
    * BMW E92 M3 GT2
    * Simraceway Formula 3 (the same car used at the school)
    * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (also used at the school)
    * BMW Z4 GT3
    * Dodge Charger R/T


Dozens more cars are on their way, including an exclusive batch of McLarens and many cars yet to be announced.

In other words, whether you're into lapping the latest sedans, formula cars, and track-bred production vehicles or some of history's most impressive vintage hardware, or even hyper-luxury sports tourers, Simraceway has something for everyone, or will have it soon.

The core of the game may appear familiar to some, though Simraceway has built an entirely custom interface in addition to the custom models, physics, and tracks. That's because the game's engine is the same as that used in rFactor, one of the ground-breakers in realism among modern simulators, and well-known for its openness to community customization and modification.

To start racing, you just download the game and install it, then sign up with the Simraceway.com website. Once you have an account, you'll get the Mitsubishi Evolution X included with the game and a handful of tracks to drive on. While the web interface isn't as polished as iRacing's, a nice feature is that you can opt to join races from either the browser-based account management page, or from within the sim itself.

For that matter, once you've added some credits or cash to your account, you can buy cars from either portal as well.

But lets get down to what really matters: how does it drive?

Very well, actually. It seems as if the track maps aren't quite as detailed as iRacing's, in terms of surface conditions and anomalies, though they are more than simple billiard-smooth paths along a course map; there are undulations, bumps, ripples, and rubbered-in lines, all of which affect grip, the car's attitude, and the line you'll have to take. The cars feel noticeably different from one to the next. We've driven many of the available cars in real life, and we can confirm they behave much like their real-world counterparts, insofar as any 2D screen and controller can replicate the feel of driving an actual car.

Off-track items aren't quite as detailed as most iRacing tracks, but if you're looking at the scenery, you're missing the point anyway, and the tracks themselves offer plenty of visual cues, character, and detail. At the same time, having more detailed items in your peripheral vision can add to the sense of immersion, which can enhance the sim experience. Here, Simraceway comes up a bit short, even with all settings turned to maximum, but not so much as to bring the overall driving value down meaningfully.

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport dethrones Car in The World With a top speed of 268 mph.

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport dethrones Car in The World With a top speed of 268 mph.

With a top speed of 268 mph, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport dethrones the SSC Ultimate Aero TT as world's fastest.

Bugatti Veyron $1700000. This is by far the most expensive street legal car available on the market today. It is the fastest accelerating car.

Bugatti Veyron is the fastest car in the world, this car smoothly up to a maximum speed of 267 mph (404 km / h). Achieved at 60 Mph in 2.5 seconds, Narrow Angle W16 Engine with 1001 hp. With a selling price of U.S. $ 1.7 million. Endowed with W16 engine-16 cylinders in 4 banks of 4 cylinders fed by four turbochargers, a dual-clutch DSG computer-controlled manual transmission, the Veyron has a length is 4462 mm (175.8 in) a wide of 1998 mm (78.7 in) and hight of 1206 mm (47.5 in). Counting a sum of 10 radiators, for the engine cooling system, for transmission oil, a heat exchanger for the air to liquid intercoolers, for engine oil etc., The car has a power to weight ratio of 529 bhp / tonne. Buggati Veyron speed limited electronically to Prevent tire damage (it run even faster cans) We can understand why this spectacular car must consume 40.4 l/100 km (4.82 mpg) Pls it `s running at top speed in city driving and 24.1 l/100km.