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SSC Ultimate Aero

Well it has been great researching and blogging what I had read about luxury exotic/sports cars. I am not an avid fan of fancy cars, but when I started to research about these pretty road machines, I did like what I saw and what I read. The one thing that amazes me is the speed of these cars, they are really super fast and at the same time for those that can afford these cars, they could use them as normal everyday cars. The next thing I love about these cars is the design of the body and the materials used for its exterior and interior, it also includes the special tires used for these cars...really fantastic from inside-out and vice versa. The manufacturers are also exclusive for each brand or are tied up with a huge international ot national car brand names. No wonder these cars are mega-expensive. Don't need to write more of my opinions here about these cars but I believe a lot of you will agree that to own one or a fleet of these cars is to live life in the stylish fast lane. Zoom, zoom baby....

Pagani Zonda F

Photo Credit: SSC Ultimate Aero
Photo Courtesy: Loguef
Photo Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11684935@N02/

Photo Credit: Pagani Zonda F
Photographer: Wesley and Brandon Rosenblum
Photo Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wesbran/

Road Style: Koenigsegg CCX

Damn I think out of all the exotic/sports car that I am featuring this Swedish car is my favorite. The Koenigsegg CCX is designed to be safer in low speed collisions than previous Koenigseggs and the whole body is 3.46 in (88 millimeters) longer to comply with the United States' rear impact regulations. The acceleration of this car from 0-62 mph in 3.2 sec. and from 0-124 mph in 9.8 sec. is just incredible.

The engine is re-engineered by Koenigsegg manufacturers in Sweden based on Ford's Modular architecture. The engine is the 4.7 liter 288 cu.in. V8 with dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder.

The car's exterior is really handsome: two door targa top and removable roof (that can be stored under the front trunk). The body made of carbon fiber and Kevlar. The doors rotate forward and upward similar to scissor doors. It has a flat underside at the rear an optional rear spoiler to improve aerodynamics.

There is more to write about this car - based from my source of information, but I am sure that just looking at the picture of the Koenigsegg CCX , there is NO DOUBT that this car is one of the best-looking cars of the 21st century. Nuff said!

Photo Credit: Koenigsegg CCX
Photographer: CHP Photo
Photo Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/palmer8/

Road Style: Gumpert Apollo

Here comes the Germans. The Gumpert Apollo was conceived by Roland Gumpert with the collaboration of Roland Mayer under the approval of Audi. The first production started in October 2005. The car developed its hybrid version in 2008, delivering a speed of up to 382 kW (519 PS; 512 hp), powered with a 3.3 litre V8 twin turbo engine coupled with a 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) electric motor. The car has the ability to recharge the battery under braking.

The good thing about the Gumpert Apollo is that it is also a street-legal race car. It is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive two-seater constructed on a tubular chromoly with fiberglass or optional carbon fiber body panels. The engine a 4163 cc bi-turbo intercooled V8. It has five valves per cylinder, four overhead camshafts, a VarioCam Direct variable valve timing on the intakes and hydraulic valve clearance compensation. Its four-oxygen sensors monitor the gas mixture and a three-way catalytic converter. This car can reach a top speed of 223.9mph.

What a great sportscar and everyday street-car for those that can afford this sporty luxury.

Photo Credit: Gumpert Apollo
Photographer: Matteo Ravelli
Photo Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34399196@N08/

Road Style: Hennessey Viper Venom 1000 Twin Turbo

As we move on fast like these hot cars we're talking about, let's check out the Hennessey Viper Venom 1000 Twin Turbo. This car looks very handsome and sleek. I find this car more like a superhero's type of vehicle. The manufacturer's claim that this car is "The fastest and most powerful limited-edition street car in the world." (As most manufacturer's will tell you about their new models...haha!!!). The variants of Hennessey Viper Venom 1000 Twin Turbo is a coupe and a convertible.

The Viper's Hennessey Performance Engineering increases the output to about 1100 hp and 1100 ft·lbf (1490 N·m) (rear wheels receive 981 foot pound force or 1329 N·m) of torque with the following modification: Engine displacement is increased via stroking to 522 cubic inch (8.55 L) and the compression is lowered to 9.0:1 compression ratio, twin Garett ball bearing turbo chargers and a front-mounted air-to-air intercooler.

The acceleration is from 0-200mph with a claimed top speed reaching 255mph. The brakes are manufactured by Brembo. The car has adjustable traction control system. Wheels are Hennessey Venom 7R forged aluminum wheels and the tires are Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires: 275/30 YR19 front, 335/30 YR20 rear. The interior by the way is limited edition leather with custom embroidery.

This car is really hot, hot, hot!!!

Photo Credit: Hennessey Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Dodge Viper SRT Engine
Photo Courtesy: Rodrigo Power X
Photo Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rodrigopowerx/3204067848/

Photo Credit: 2007 Hennessey Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Dodge Viper SRT
Photo Courtesy: Laura
Photo Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lorrydrivaaa/4024203694/

Road Style: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

"Chevrolet's goal with the new ZR1 is to show what an American supercar can deliver, at a price that trumps exotics that cost two, three or four times as much – and does so with exceptional driveability," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager.

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 equipped with the ZR1 engine that is the heavily modified version of the LS3. Thicker cylinder walls. Oil squirters under each piston help lubricate the pistons and cylinder walls are used for the first time in a production Corvette. The flywheel was also upgraded form 6 to 9 bolt design for improved throttle response and acceleration. This car hits top speed in 6th gear.

The car's ride and control uses the Magnetic Selective Ride Control. The shocks are completely softened on launch and stiffened on rebound. The softened shock aids the ZR1 by allowing the weight to transfer to the rear aiding traction and the launch modifications minimize bounce.

The chassis is made out of aluminum. The fenders, hood, roof, splitter, and rocker extensions are made of carbon fiber and protected with a special paint treatment. The rear wheels are the largest ever mounted on a production Corvette with 335/25 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires on 20 in (510 mm) wheels. The clutch is designed to reduce inertia for better shift feel and the brakes has pad wear sensors. This car will stop from 60 mph in a current production car record breaking 96 feet (29.3 m).

Fast and furious. The Chevrolet Corvett ZR1 is an American super car.

Photo Credit: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Photographer: Rydell Chverolet
Photo Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47398376@N06/

Road Style: Bugatti Veyron

The hottest exotic car of which only 220 are known to have been built and delivered since production began in 2005 and ended in late 2008. The Bugatti Veyron is such a baby developed by VW. The car is named after French race car driver Pierre Veyron who once raced for the original Bugatti company in 1939. Special variants of the Veyron include the Pur Sang, the Fbg Par Hermes, the Sang Noir, the Targa, the Vincero, and the Bleu Centenaire.

This car has a W16 engine, with four valves each cylinder and its narrow staggered eight configuration allows two overhead camshaftsto drive two banks of cylinders so only four camshafts are needed. The transmission is dual clutch direct shift gearbox computer controlled. It also features fulltime permanent four-wheel drive, using the Haldex Traction system.

This exotic vehicle is a top speed car with an average top speed of 253.81 mph. The Bugatti Veyron lets you drive in fast style. Great luxe stylish car!!!

Photo Credit: Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang
Photographer: Hans Weschta
Photo Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hans_rued/

Road Style: Audi Le Mans Quattro

Nothing excites men of high style than to own and drive the world's exotic cars. The high life, the sleek colors and the great body of these cars are simply amazing. Fewer than 8,000 cars are produced each year by exotic car manufacturers compared to sports cars which are produced into the tens and hundreds of thousands.

Let me show you the Audi Le Mans Quattro, a cool exotic car. The car's structural framework - the Audi Space Frame is made entirely of aluminum and its outer skin made out of carbon fibre and aluminum. It features an auto rear spoiler which raises at 70 mph. It has a powerful permanent four-wheel drive optimizing traction and handling. It has four valves per cylinder, has twin turbochargers and Fuel Stratified Injection technology. The gearbox is the six-speed sequential manual transmission used in the Gallardo.

Neat style indeed.