Ronn Motors Scorpion runs on hydrogen & gasoline

Ronn Motors looks as if they are about to please two types of people, firstly drivers who love speed and secondly people who care a little for the environment.

Ronn Motors have developed the Scorpion, which has huge amounts of power but does not produce as much emissions as other supercars. The Scorpion is both clean and fast; this is thanks to the car using a mix of hydrogen and gasoline.

According to Bornrich, the engine used in the Scorpion is a 3.5-liter, six-cylinder VTEC engine from Acura. The engine usually pushes out 280hp, but thanks to twin turbos this is bumped up to 450hp. The hydrogen fuelled engine is connected to an on-demand hydrogen system, this then breaks down the molecules and holds them in a non-pressurized tank. This system does without the need for a hydrogen refueling station.

30 to 40 percent of that hydrogen then gets mixed with standard gasoline; this allows the Scorpion to achieve 40mpg.

The Ronn Motors Scorpion weighs 2,100 pound and will go from 0-60 in just 3.5 seconds.

If you love speed and also care for the environment then I hope you have deep pockets, as the Scorpion will set you back $150,000.

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Porsche based GT9: details and pricing

I was one of those who thought that the Bugatti Veyron would always be the ultimate supercar, but I was mistaken as the Porsche-based GT9 will have enough power to make the Veyron seem slow.

Not only does the GT9 have the power but it also has the looks, this is thanks to the work by German tuner 9ff.

The tuner has been developing the GT9 for many years, but this is the first time that we have been able to give you details and pricing of the supercar.

The front of the car looks much like a 911 GT3, but the chassis used is very different as it has been constructed from carbon and kevlar fibre, this is lightweight but very strong.

The GT9 sits low at just 1.18 metres tall; the bodykit makes the car look low to the ground. Both of these features help the car achieve a top speed of 254mph, that’s just 1mph more than the Bugatti Veyron.

The engine used is a from the 996-generation Porsche 911 Turbo however; this powerplant has seen an upgrade. The turbos have been reworked; there is a gold-finished induction plate as well as dry sump lubrication.

All of this helps the engine push out 973bhp and a 0-60mph time of 3.4 seconds.

There will only be 20 of these GT9’s made, with a price tag of £394,000.

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Ferrari Enzo successor will be their lightest and quickest supercar

It seems that the guys over at Maranello have their work cut out for them, as they are now working on a successor to the Ferrari Enzo. Everybody knows just how jaw dropping the Enzo was in looks and performance, and Ferrari have said that this successor will be their lightest and fastest two-seater super they have ever developed. It seems that Ferrari are now thinking how other car makers have been doing for years “Less is More.”

Ferrari has had to respond to the current environment issues, and have now been working hard to improve fuel economy by 40 percent as well as reducing emissions by 25 percent. These are uncharted waters for the Italian automaker; they have always gone for faster cars while fuel efficiency has always seemed to suffer. Well it seems that the guys over at Maranello have found a way to do this without compromising its reputation for performance, it seems that we are about to see a greener Ferrari.

As yet Ferrari have not given the Mini Enzo a name but what we do know is, it will arrive in 2010 and will have a 600-horsepower engine and will only weigh 2,200 pounds, that is 660 pounds lighter than the Enzo. As yet people have no idea as to what the new Ferrari will look like, but many assume that it could take some of its styling features of the picture above.

The new car will have an aluminum space frame, and it is thought that the Ferrari V10 engine will be used. Figures say that the new Ferrari will go from 0 to 62 mph (100 kph) in 3.65 seconds, and should be able to reach a top speed of 225 mph (362 kph). As the car is so light, it should have one of the best power-to-weight ratios of any car on the road. As you would expect this will not come cheap, there will only be 300 made and is expected to cost at least $500,000.

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$117,000 for 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: most expensive GM model

Well it is now official, GM and Corvette have just released details of how much the new 2009 Corvette ZR1 will cost. You had better sit down because the cost of the sports coupe will have a starting price of $103,300. However; you then have to consider that you have to pay an extra $1,700 Gas guzzler tax, if you are bored with the standard rims then you can upgrade to chrome wheels, this comes at a cost of $2000.

If you want to upgrade to a different option package then you only have a choice of one, the package costs $10,000 and with that you get Bluetooth, Bose audio, leather-wrapped interior, nav system and power tilt/telescoping steering wheel. With all these extras included the total price comes to $117,000. Autoblog believe that the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has to be one of the most expensive models that General Motors has ever produced.

So what exactly are you getting on this car with a huge price tag? Well firstly the engine is something special a 638-hp lump. The car will go from 0 to 60 in just 3.4 seconds and will max out at 205 mph. Now comes the bad part, fuel consumption, 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.

Other cars in the market range have better fuel efficient figures like the Porsche GT3 and the Dodge Viper, but then again they are not as powerful. Ok so the Porsche is also more expensive, but my money would be on the GT3 when it comes to getting round a track quicker.

Controversial Jaguar TV campaign to Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Drifting

Do you remember a few years back when the new Jaguar XK came out, the company launched an ad campaign which critics had to question. The message in the ad was subtle, where is showed that older men were able to have fun with ladies of a younger age. Well it seems as if Lamborghini have learned from that Jag ad and taken their ad for the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 a little further. The ad was shot in downtown Los Angeles, where you could see the supercar drifting around on the roads.

This car shows you what the car can do, but I also love the messages that the new ad gives, about what will happen when you drive around in the vehicle. It shows that if you were to drive the Gallardo LP560-4, then it will help you collect the names and phone numbers of tall brunettes, now I have to get one. The ad also puts the message across that if you own one of these Italian supercars, then you will be guaranteed access to all the trendy bars in town.

Also in the video you get two see two Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4’s facing up against each other, one black and the other white, it’s as if two bull’s are facing up for a fight. The two cars then drive out of LA and then start on their long journey on long winding roads, just to show you how well they handle.

The ad is pure genius, check it out below.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano catches fire: from supercar to hotrod

When we think of Ferrari we think of supercars that has that certain sex appeal, no one makes a fast car quite like the Italians. However it seems as if the prancing horse has a little issue with catching fire, the car this time was a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano which self-ignited when it came to a stop. I would hate to be in the driver’s shoes right now, as it was not even his car. The car was being driven by a worker for Romans International supercar garage in Banstead, UK, while he was driving the dream machine he could hear a strange sound coming from the rear, which was quickly followed by a huge amount of smoke and then the fire.

The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano worth £250,000 is now a write-off, thankfully though the Ferrari was still covered under its warranty. However, this is no consolation to Ferrari owners around the world who must now be wondering if their prized possession will catch alight. You would think that a company like Ferrari would never suffer from any such problem like this, the worrying this is there have been a number of documented cases of these supercars catching fire. I do not understand why Ferrari has not found out why this is happening, many believe that the engine is overheating. Ferrari run one off, if not the best Formula 1 teams so you would have thought that they would have solved this issue by now.

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9ff GT9 Based on the Porsche 911 GT3 hits (409 km/h) 253 mph

As you know when it comes to fast cars Porsche is one of the best machines on the road, but when it comes to über-fast supercars the German automaker has not had anything to handle the onslaught from others like the Bugatti Veyron and the Koenigsegg CCX as well as the new supercar king the SSC Aero Twin-Turbo. Well it looks as though there is now a Porsche that might be able to take the fight to these mentally fast vehicles, the 9ff GT9 is sadly not a car directly made by Porsche it has been based on the Porsche 911 GT3, although the chassis is about a foot longer.

The 9ff GT9 has managed to hit 409 km/h that’s a mental 253 mph, this is been done with the help of the twin-turbo 4.2-liter flat-6 which pushes out a massive 987bhp. We are not sure if this is the best speed that the 9ff GT9 can manage or wheather the vehicle has a little more left to try and make the other über-fast supercars look over their shoulder. I reckon that the super Porsche 911 GT3 still has a little more to give, and I bet it would outperform the Bugatti Veyron, as it looks a lot lighter and more agile. Who just wants a car that is fast in a straight line, its all bout the handling and quick it can get you around a race track.

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RWD Lamborghini Murcielago SV Spy Shots: to debut at Paris Motor Show?

Remember when Lamborghini promised that they would launch a new model at every major motor show this year, well it seems like the Italian Supercar maker is trying to live up to their promise.

Thanks to Autocar they believe that they have a spy shot of what they think is the new Lamborghini Murcielago SV. This car is based on the top of the range LP640, the SV has a mid-mounted V12 engine and will push our 680HP to its rear wheels, that right it is a RWD.

The car will be very light just 3,500 pounds, Lamborghini have worked so hard to try and save weight and one of the major weight savings is by doing away with power to the front wheels so no need for a front drive shaft and front differential.

Lamborghini have not let slip when the new Murcielago SV will debut, however Autocar believe that we could see this supercar at this years Paris Motor Show.

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Video of Twin Turbo 850HP Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder round the block

This video of the Twin Turbo 850HP Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is well worth watching, you can see the high performance super car going round the block.

The 850rwhp Gallardo Spyder is equipped with a twin turbo charger kit and whilst watching the video you can hear the roar of the engine and the stunning sounds of gear changes.

The video is seven minutes long and to tell you the truth the driver could have been a little more special.

Source – Jalopnik via speedandmotion

Own a piece of Jenna Jameson: Purchase her Lamborghini Murcielago on eBay

Most men in the world would have heard of Jenna Jameson, however if your wife asked you would deny it. The sexy lady is known for her work in the adult movie industry, and most men would love to get close to her or even get inside her.

Well you can get close to her and maybe slide inside her, well inside her car anyway. Jenna Jameson’s Lamborghini Murcielago is now for sale on eBay. This 2002 supercar is yellow in color an only has 11,658 miles on the clock. We know that Jenna Jameson was good at controlling a stick, which is why she went for the six-speed manual transmission. The Lambo has a black leather interior with yellow stitching.

If you want to own a piece of Jenna Jameson then head over to eBay Motors where the Lamborghini Murcielago is going for a Buy-It-Now price of $182,900.

Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton to get McLaren F1 lm if he wins two titles

The McLaren F1 lm is the ultimate dream car and has a price tag of £2 million, however Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton has been promised one if he manages to win two F1 drivers titles. The McLaren F1 Lm is the world’s rarest supercar, however that has not stopped McLaren boss Ron Dennis from promising the gift to his young driver.

Lewis Hamilton said “The LM has always been my ultimate dream car since I first saw it when I was 13.” He also added “When I first went to McLaren it was there and I fell in love with it.”

There are only five McLaren LMs in existence, it will go from 0-60 in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 225mph. The supercar is powered by a V12 engine, the car will fall into insurance group 20, however I am sure that Lewis can afford the premium.

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Lamborghini Reventon Super Car Live Picture Gallery out of Sant’Agata

Following on from Peter’s review on the Lamborghini Reventon back in September 2007 (See Here) we thought we would surprise you with some great live pictures of the amazing Lamborghini Reventon super car.

There are many vehicles out there but nothing compares to this one on the basis of visual impact, to tell you the truth I don’t think there is anything else that can touch it.

The gallery of images which were recently seen from the lock down at the Lamborghini factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese on the outskirts of Modena will blow you away. We have a few pictures below plus a link with more images for you to dribble over. Please check out the pictures after the read more link. Read more

BMW to launch V10 twin-turbo supercar in 2012

BMW seem to be a long way behind their German rival when it comes to supercars, their F1 rivals Mercedes has the SLR McLaren, Porsche have the 911 Turbo, Audi have the R8, and Volkswagen have the bugatti veyron. And BMW have nothing.

Well come 2012 that could change as BMW plan to launch a V10 twin-turbo supercar, so they can then challenge their other German rivals. The BMW supercar is expected to be a little likes the M5, however it will have a V10 engine and will produce 625BHP, and they will use some technology that is used in their BMW Sauber Formula One team.

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Simon Cowell is driving a new car: $1million Bugatti Veyron

We all know how flash and confident music mogul Simon Cowell is, well expect him to have a bigger head now as he has treated himself to a new car. It is not just any car, it is the ultimate car as it is the Bugatti Veyron, and this $1million supercar is the world’s fastest production car.

The Bugatti Veyron is built by Volkswagen and can push out 1000 horsepower, and will reach a top speed of 408.47 km/h, that’s 253.81 mph. However I am sure he will driving as slow as possible around LA just so that the public can see him driving around in this awesome supercar.

Source - Daily Mail

Ferrari to unveil new car model at Paris Motor Show in September

At the recent Geneva Motor Show a press conference was held, and Ferrari announced that they will unveil a new car model in September at the Paris Motor Show. No information has been given away by Ferrari; this new model is surrounded by mystery.

However this has not stopped all the rumors going around, many believe that this new Ferrari model could be a four-seater hardtop convertible and could be powered by a V8 engine. It is also rumored that the new model will be a front engine design.

Source - Left Lane News

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4: enhanced coupe version unveiled

It has to be said when it comes to sexy cars Lamborghini have that area covered, however it is surprising to hear that they are going to soupe up one of their models. There will now be an enhanced coupe version of the Lamborghini Gallardo called the LP560-4. This new upgraded supercar will have a V10 5.2 Liter engine, this will produce 560 horsepower.

The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 will feature four-wheel drive and will have a new front and rear. The supercar will also get upgraded suspension and a first for a supercar, better fuel consumption thanks to lower CO2 levels. All the range at the moment on cars is Bi-Xenon headlights and LED daytime lights, and the Gallardo LP560-4 has included them in this upgrade.

There are no pricing details at the moment.

Source – Left Lane News

Cutaway display of Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: Supercharged LS9 engine at Detroit 2008

The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has been talked about so Much that it seems as if the car has been around for years. However it seems as Chevrolet have realized this and decided to treat us with a cutaway display of the supercharged LS9 engine that will Read more

Lexus LF-A Roadster at 2008 Detroit Auto Show

If you liked the LF-A coupe that Lexus gave us last year, then you are in for a treat as the car has evolved into the Lexus LF-A Roadster and it is now on show at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. Edmunds tell us that this topless two-seater has the same Read more

Mercedes-Benz to recall three MY 2007 SLR McLaren supercars

You pay a small fortune for a supercar and you think that nothing can go wrong with it, well you should think again as Mercedes-Benz are recalling three, yes that right just 3 of their MY 2007 SLR McLaren supercars. The reason for the recall is due to Read more

New Nike Video: Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Bugatti Veyron on foot but who will win?

Nike has a new video to promote their new range of soccer boots, this is a strange one though as they have pitted Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo against the world’s fastest car, the Bugatti Veyron. Read more