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Super Cars for the Super Rich

Robb Report magazine released a list of cars that deserved to be owned by super rich people. These cars are rated as the best in its class.

Ferrari 458 Spider

Ferrari 458 Spider

Ferrari 458 Spider is actually the twin brother of Ferrari 458 Italy. The difference is, when the 458 Italy shaped coupe, 458 Spider has a little more sporty look with retractable roof in just 14 seconds. Behind the body of 458 Italy and 458 Spider, are hidden v8 engine with a capacity of 4.5 Liters. The machine is capable of spewing out power to 462 bhp at 9,000 rpm with torque reaching 540 Nm which is distributed by the transmission of dual-clutch seven-speed F1 paddle shift.

But the system of opening and closing the roof of the 458 Spider was to make the weight by 50 pounds heavier than 458 Italian. The result, the ability of this car was slightly reduced. Acceleration from rest to 100 km per hour can be achieved in 3.4 seconds. While the speed down from 325 km per hour to 318.6 km per hour due to the addition of weight. However, although a little slower, 458 Spider was immediately become one of today's fastest convertible.

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Rare Ferrari Car Will Be Auctioned For The Earthquake Victims

The earthquake that hit Italy some time ago to leave the wound. In addition to many historic buildings destroyed, dozens of people were also reportedly died in thousands of homes were damaged. Seeing this, Ferrari was driven to move. Car manufacturers are adept at making sports cars that will soon be doing an international online auction that they are doing to raise money for families affected by the earthquake that shook the region Emilia-Romagna from the date of May 20 last.

ferrari v8


At the auction to be conducted next week in the www.ferraristore.com, Ferrari will auction dedicate a significant contribution relief for those families who have lost loved ones. This auction will include rare and important items, such as the Ferrari 599 XX Evo is one of the rarest cars Ferrari's commercial value is estimated to have reached 1.3 million euros.

As is known, the Ferrari 599 XX Evo is a sporty car that combines the spirit of the Ferrari brand is combined with a lot of technology from their research results in Formula 1 arena. In addition there will be a variety of memorabilia from the F1 track, such as Ferrari's V8 engine to racing outfit and helmet donated by the Scuderia drivers, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa.

Besides all matters relating to the vehicle, there are Ferrari watches to be auctioned. Seeing the number of items to be auctioned, the Ferrari enthusiast and collectors around the world reported to have started targeting. Moreover Ferrari said that soon after the news about the earthquake out, Ferrari clients and collectors from around the world to spontaneously contact the Ferrari headquarters in Maranello to offer their contribution.

Ferrari steps that help the victims of this disaster is not the first they did. In recent years they recorded also have contributed to the reconstruction after the earthquake in Abruzzo, and the construction of two schools in Ishinomaki, Japan after the disaster last year at a cost of more than 80 million Japanese yen.
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Thailand's Ambitions to Become Detroit Asia

Had eroded due to flooding late last year, Thailand automotive market began to recover in early 2012. Thailand intends to be taken into account vehicle manufacturers in Asia. White Elephant country wants to be the Detroit of Asia. "We want to be the Detroit of Asia," said Advisor Ministry of Industry Thailand Nattachai Srirungsukpinij, Wednesday (21/03/2012).

Thailand Automotive Manufacturers

This was disclosed by Nattachai at the launch of All-New Chevrolet Trailblazer at the IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand. Nattachai said Thailand automotive industry began to rise again after suffering a setback last year. "Right now the demand began to increase," he said.

Nattachai states, the production of All-New Chevrolet Trailblazer conducted in Thailand showed that the country has the skill and expertise. During two months of 2012, auto sales in Thailand reached 166 707 units. This is supported by high sales in February reached 90 461 units. Record highs in Thailand for the monthly sales figures. Compare with last year, when floods lashed with sales of around 25000-40000 units.
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3 Cars Most Popular in World

So far, hybrid cars become the stepchild because the performance is still considered ugly, but that notion seems to have started to wear out. Hybrid cars is now one of the most popular car in the world. Reported by Automotive News, is a conventional gasoline cars like the Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus into two best-selling car in the first quarter of 2012, but tucked away in third place Toyota Prius.

toyota prius


During the first quarter of 2012, the Prius sold 247 230 units worldwide, the Ford Focus trail 277.0000 units sold and the number one legendary Corolla car entrenched as much as 300 800 units. The Prius is now increasingly sought after new models are launched many Toyota, call it Aqua or Prius c, Prius v (Prius MPV), and a Prius that can plug into the electrical named plug-in hybrid Prius.

"This proves that hybrid cars like the Prius was not occur by chance, there is the hybrid car market share to prove themselves," said the president of Car Lab automotive consultant, Eric Noble.

Hybrid increasingly popular in Japan and the U.S. especially after the government in both countries give a discount. Prius sold in Japan about 2.5 million yen while in the U.S. about U.S. $ 25,000.
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Wow! Ferrari Car Interior Material with Jeans

You enjoy using clothes made ​​of denim jeans? If your users Ferrari car, maybe you can remove all interior materials and replace them with the basic ingredients of jeans. As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday (12/08/2011) from the Italian super car manufacturer is now developing a Ferrari Tailor Made program. With this program Ferrari buyers can choose the interior and exterior, including the use of jeans in his cabin.

ferrari Jeans interior


In addition to jeans, Ferrari also said that you can choose another fabric on the interior of the car to match the clothes you wear over the years. Well how much is it? Ferrari spokesman Edward Rowe said the package price depends on the material chosen car buyers.

"It is difficult to determine how much, because this program offers buyers a complete personalization. Whether it's just one type or the hundreds of species," he said.
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Ferrari FF Super power with Bioethanol

Believe it or not, a more powerful Ferrari FF when using bioethanol with 85 percent alcohol content (E85). V12 engine capable of 650 bhp catapult power increased dramatically to 875 bhp when using bioethanol. A researcher in Europe succeeded in creating a more powerful Ferrari engine though use of alternative energy produced from plants, although the Ferrari denies FF Ferrari engines will not be as much as that when using bioethanol.

Bio Ethanol Ferrari


To achieve these results, the researchers changed the entire fuel intake kit with a pin converter to the engine. Funds needed for EURO 1500. Not only that, as reported by carsuk, Thursday (18/01/2012) researchers claim Ferrari FF flue gas after the use of bioethanol 80 percent cleaner than using fossil fuels with RON 92/95.

In addition, other advantages are the Ferrari FF (bioethanol) has a lower exhaust gas, ie below 100 g / km, and the results are quite stunning, even more environmentally friendly than cars that are not configured V12. Unfortunately, not yet proven whether the car is running much faster when using bioethanol. Because, with power 650 bhp Ferrari FF standard can reach 0-100 km / h in 3.7 seconds with a count-wheel drive 4WD.
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Ferrari Enzo Successor Will Be More Severe

Judging from a series of sports cars ever built by Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari's name is regarded by many as a masterpiece among this Italian manufacturer. And it seems, to revive the spirit of this car is so great. Even Enzo Ferrari reportedly the successor will have a power up to 920 hp.

ferrari super car


Research and development team Ferrari as reported by automobilemag, currently known to the middle of doing the finishing touches on Ferrari 599 successor. The car has a V12 power that has the power of 700 hp. But after the car is released next month, Ferrari is rumored to be the focus for the immediate delivery of the Ferrari Enzo successor.

Machine used is a 7.3 liter engine with maximum output to 800 hp. That is just pure power from the engine. Because in addition to 800 hp power, there will be an injection of power to 120 hp from the electric motor technology with the addition of kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) that benefit has been proven in Formula 1 racing car.

Be classified as a car that is targeted to be super car has a light weight with a carbon-fiber applications in the body. The target is the weight of this car is going to be in a number of about 1134 kg or lighter than its predecessor which has a weight of 1365 kg.

F70's name is expected to be pinned in this car, although not yet known whether this official name or just a code name. But clearly, with great power earlier, is targeted as the Ferrari F70 Ferrari's fastest car and was expected to beat the Bugatti Veyron is powered 1001 hp and is currently the fastest production car in the world.
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The Fastest Ferrari Car

Sports car manufacturer Ferrari released their latest cars that Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. This car is a Ferrari car with quick acceleration like a rocket. Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is the latest supercar to replace the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. This car had mentioned would use the name of the F 620 GT, but Ferrari chose another name. From the front, this car looks like a Ferrari FF, but with a more aerodynamic body.

F12 Berlinetta 6300 cc V12 engine carries. Large machines that can catapult a power of 740 PS at 8500 RPM. With a maximum speed reaches 340 km per hour. This figure is better than its predecessor 599 GTB Fiorano which reached 329 miles per hour. Acceleration from 0-100 km per hour was achieved within 3.1 seconds. 0.6 seconds faster than 599 GTB Fiorano.

ferrari car


"This is the fastest car we have ever made," Ferrari said in a statement. F12 Berlinetta has a lightweight chassis. While its body is made of aluminum, so it weighs only 1525 kg. Fuel consumption is of New Ferrari GT to reach out to a distance of 100 km, and exhaust emissions of 350 grams per kilometer. Ferrari will introduce this car at the Geneva Motor Show starting March 8, 2012.

Here are the specifications Ferrari F12 Barlinetta:
  • Engine type 65-degree V12
  • Total displacement 6.262 cc
  • Maximum power 740 s at 8500 rpm
  • Maximum torque 690 Nm at 6000 rpm
  • Length 4.618 mm
  • Wide 1.942 mm
  • Height 1.273 mm
  • Maximum speed 340 Km/h
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Gold Plated Ferrari 458 For the Chinese

China has become a haven for luxury cars. Ferrari do not forget to use the car for China. One of them passed the Ferrari 458 Italia with a layer of gold. As reported by Inside Line on Wednesday (04/11/2012). This Ferrari 458 which gives a unique element of China. The red color is contained in the whole body split with black paint.

Ferrari special China Edition


On the hood looks golden dragon emblazoned in its center. Ferrari golden dragon is also combined with gold finishing on alloy wheels. In the interior, Ferrari 458 Italy is also wrapped gold embroidery. Do not stop there, the difference was also seen on the start-stop button to start the engine using the Chinese language. Likewise on the dashboard, specially embroidered with the words "20th Anniversary Special Edition".
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Rare Ferrari Which Will Auctioned in Monaco

One of the rarest Ferrari cars in the world, Ferrari FXX Evoluzione will soon be auctioned. Race car is expected to fetch between 1.3 million to 1.7 million EURO. Cars produced in 2006 was one of the Ferrari supercar that will be made ​​at auction in Monaco. This car is fairly rare because the history is only produced as many as 30 units.

Ferrari FXX Evoluzione


The engine as reported by carbuzz, somewhat special because it was driven by the ear of a V12 engine with a DOHC 6.3-liter capacity. The machine was able to bring power to 860 hp from the 6-speed transmission marriages that take F1 technology. Cars to be auctioned Ferrari FXX Evoluzione is said to have different aerodynamic features in the form of a new rear diffuser that allows the Evoluzione to 25 percent more aerodynamic than the standard model.

When you combine the aerodynamic side with a powerful engine of the Italian supercar accelerates from rest to 100 km / h in 2.8 seconds and reaches top speeds of up to 350 km / h. Cars to be auctioned is expected to be a bone of contention. Especially the car is still in very excellent condition and hence is expected to be auctioned between 1.3 million to 1.7 million EURO.
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Ferrari Ready to Celebrate the Power Queen Elizabeth II

British Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II, this year celebrates 60 years in power became queen. To celebrate this, the sports car manufacturer Ferrari had come to celebrate. According Autoguide, the Italian car manufacturer plans prepared to parade to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen of England.

ferrari-f50


Not only are dozens of Ferrari owners that will be deployed by Ferrari to display their cars in the land of Windsor Castle, escorted by four mounted Carabinieri Regiment of course, Ferrari will also support this show. With this show, Ferrari says it will show how the Prancing Horse is able to collaborate with the British royal cavalry. According to plan performances will take place from 10 to 13 May and will be represented by the Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo.

At this event the Queen will be present to see the magnificent attraction that Ferrari will be combined with choreographed music and will feature a troop of horses and riders skills in bringing Ferrari.
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Chevy Camaro Transformers Version

Transformers movie is undeniable success popularized the name of the Chevrolet Camaro in the world. And for the lover, now the Chevrolet Camaro Transformers edition was born with a look that is identical to Bumblebee. The car that was born specifically by modification workshop in O.CT-Tuning has a very sporty look like the character Bumblebee in the Transformers movie.

chevrolet camaro transformer

Although the details differ with the Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Edition which last year officially released by General Motors, the name Bumblebee was very interesting to O.CT-tuning would make it again. "Once again O.CT-Tuning is famous for its legendary modifications in various Chrysler SRT-8 that provides a car with an engine capacity terrible for the fans, this time focusing on a Chevrolet Camaro coupe called Transformers Edition with cylinder 6.2 liter displacement," O.CT-Tuning said in his official statement.

According O.CT-Tuning of this particular car has a 6.2 liter engine equipped with a supercharged, which in turn are able to develop a total output of 621 horsepower and peak torque of 730 Nm have. From the side view, Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Edition exterior look fresh with striking yellow colors combined with black to make this car ready to sting like a bee.
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10 Ferrari with Poor Design

Ferrari is famous as a luxury car manufacturer with a design that is very exotic. However, of the many cars that have been produced by Ferrari, there are some that are considered failure of the design. Here are some Ferrari cars are considered ugly.

Ferrari F50 1995

ferrari f50 1995

This car is the result of mixing the famous design house Pininfarina produced only 349 units. But for the size of the Ferrari, the car is classified as very unsightly forms ranging from the ridiculous to the wing that makes the F50 car as a cheap modification. His face, it is difficult for us to remember that this car actually has a V12 engine with 4.7-liter capacity that is able to collect power up to 513 hp and sold at a price of U.S. $ 477.5 thousand, or about USD 4.4 billion.

Ferrari 575 Zagato GTZ 2006

ferrari zagato

Based on the chassis of the 575 M is odd-looking car from every angle. This car is designed for the Japanese collector Yoshiyuki Hayashi with aluminum body.

Ferrari 365 GTC/4 1971

ferrari 365

Has four seats, this car is almost identical to the Daytona, but with a style that looks like a Corvette C3, which had a fender-like flat ironed.

Ferrari California 2009

ferrari california

Although still a relatively young age, a lot of 'weirdness' in this car from the display forms that are not excited until the stern is not sexy.

Ferrari FF 2012

ferrari ff 2012

Ferrari FF birth to many people is a bad idea. Not sporty and exotic looks that do not reflect the exotic side of a Ferrari.

Ferrari 456 1992

ferrari 456

For many people this car is the Ferrari of the most boring cars. There are too many curves are similar to the Porsche 924.

Ferrari 308 GT4 2+2 1973

ferrari 308

The first Ferrari V8-engined car was designed by Bartone, which in turn makes it look like a Lamborghini, but the form of an imperfect and awkward.

Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series 1 1964

ferrari 330

This car had four headlights that looks strangely like the design of a Maserati. These lights are directly create the look of this car so it's not like a Ferrari.

Ferrari 330 GTC Zagato 1967

ferrari 330 zagato

It's hard to imagine that the Zagato design of this car is actually serious when looking at the results. Luigi Chinetti was built for the Ferrari to the American import at the time line of the car roof, grille and lights that do not match.

Ferrari Mondial 8 1980

ferrari mondial

After Bartone failed to design 308 GT4 2 +2, Ferrari return to Pininfarina. But the result was not pleasing to look at. The design of this car box like a shoe box disproportionate weird in some parts.
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Changing Car Being Studio Recordings

taxi london
At first glance the car is similar to many London taxi fleet. But when looking into the passenger cabin, do not expect you could see leather-clad seats. This car is far from the expectations of the users of taxis in London. The unnamed owner of it has changed the taxi passenger cabin into a recording studio. The rear seat was stripped and embedded audio recording program that came with the software.
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10 Smart Innovation In Cars

Here are 10 smart innovation in a car :

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

anti lock braking system
Today, feature ABS has become mandatory items except cars with low prices of course. With ABS, the driver can control the car while the car's speed brakes out. This feature will prevent the wheels locked so the driver can steer the car while braking. The modern evolution of ABS is the merger with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), with a clever system that calculates the amount of braking force being sent to each wheel.

Entertainment Systems

entertainment system

Formerly, an entertainment device in the car, at best, cassette and radio. Now the car users are spoiled by the music, watch video. Even the source can be diverse, ranging from USB drives to mobile phones. Some even incorporate advanced audio system GPS navigation with traffic updates. If you are not going to drive a car, surf the internet to other options let me not get bored on the streets.

Parking Assist

parking assist

Features that may be loved women and men who struggle to park the vehicle. Parallel parking was not a problem now. Parking system is now not only uses sensors that beep when the car will be close to an object or wall, even we can look back through a camera embedded in the system. Even if lacking, can also use the radar. Some cars like the Lexus even be able to park their own vehicle for you!

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

daytime running lights

Initially, this feature is only required in Europe, due to poor visibility. However, since many European cars around here, become a trend. DRL straight on so the car is turned on. Some luxury cars have DRL system attractive to white light and with a charming design. Korean manufacturer started to implement it.

Keyless Entry

keyless entry

As the name implies, you do not need to put the key into the car to open the car door. Just keep the remote in your pocket or dress pants, then automatically opens the car keys as you touch the car door. Currently this technology is increasingly diverse, you are now able to start the car without the engine. Provided there is a key near the car.

Radar Technology

Radar Technology

Radar technology applied to make riding easier. The more expensive the car usually has to use radar. Usually the radar mounted on the mirror to tell the driver's blind spot area. More sophisticated radar system can be found on the features of adaptive cruise controls. This feature will ensure you have a comfortable distance from the vehicle in front of you. Radar will also make your own car to brake when the vehicle detects the danger of accidents in the future.

Direct Injection Engines

Direct Injection Engines

New types of combustion engines. Direct fuel injected in combustion chamber, so it is not through air intake port. Compared with the previous engine, fuel injection engine is more efficient, burn fuel more efficiently. Greater engine power. Injection machines are now an option after the fuel prices skyrocketed.

Forced Induction Engines

forced induction engines

This technology is usually used in exotic super car, but was later used by enthusiast modif. By using turbochargers, superchargers, or a combination of both to create more air in, this machine can produce more of the same large capacity machines. But on the other hand, the emission is maintained.

Start-Stop

start-stop

Start-stop system to reduce iddle making machine that can save fuel. This feature is suited for vehicles that are often encountered congestion. Initially, this feature is implemented on a hybrid vehicle, and then widened to a gasoline engine.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Electronic Stability Program

ESP was only available on high-priced cars. But now the ESP was slightly down to the middle-class vehicle. This feature has sensors that monitor vehicle. ESP allows the rider to avoid loss of control when the car is on a slippery road. ESP is working with other systems such as ABS and traction control.        
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