Bugatti Veyron 16.4

 The one and only car abt whom all dreamt off.........

 Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. is set to unveil the most powerful roadster of all time at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March.

                                     With an increase in power up to 1,200 HP, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse has entered a new dimension of open-top driving. Optically aligned to the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which holds the current world speed record of 431 km/h, the Vitesse also impresses with its dynamic driving characteristics.

                                      Bugatti's engineers have developed the current Grand Sport, with its 1,001 HP and 1,250 Nm, into an even more powerful vehicle. The Vitesse's maximum torque is now an impressive 1,500 Nm. The increased power of the new roadster's 16-cylinder engine is made possible by the four enlarged turbochargers and intercoolers. The chassis has also been modified to support the power increase. The Vitesse therefore also ensures the supreme range of excellent features one would expect of a Bugatti super sports car, from precise driving dynamics to extraordinary acceleration and braking.

                                    "The rapid success of the Super Sport convinced us to increase the performance of the Bugatti roadster. Once again our engineers worked hard to demonstrate that Bugatti is able to constantly redefine the boundaries of what is technically feasible," reveals Bugatti President Wolfgang Dürheimer. "We gave our all to transfer the achievements of the Super Sport over to the Grand Sport, thereby turning open-top driving itself into an extraordinary experience at high speed."
                                     With an increase in power up to 1,200 HP, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse has entered a new dimension of open-top driving. Optically aligned to the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which holds the current world speed record of 431 km/h, the Vitesse also impresses with its dynamic driving characteristics.
                                      Bugatti's engineers have developed the current Grand Sport, with its 1,001 HP and 1,250 Nm, into an even more powerful vehicle. The Vitesse's maximum torque is now an impressive 1,500 Nm. The increased power of the new roadster's 16-cylinder engine is made possible by the four enlarged turbochargers and intercoolers. The chassis has also been modified to support the power increase. The Vitesse therefore also ensures the supreme range of excellent features one would expect of a Bugatti super sports car, from precise driving dynamics to extraordinary acceleration and braking.
                                    "The rapid success of the Super Sport convinced us to increase the performance of the Bugatti roadster. Once again our engineers worked hard to demonstrate that Bugatti is able to constantly redefine the boundaries of what is technically feasible," reveals Bugatti President Wolfgang Dürheimer. "We gave our all to transfer the achievements of the Super Sport over to the Grand Sport, thereby turning open-top driving itself into an extraordinary experience at high speed."

Specifications:-

General specifications
Country of origin	France
Numbers built	N/A
Produced in	2012
Introduced at	2012 Geneva Motor Show

Engine
Configuration	72º W16
Location	Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction	light alloy block and head
Displacement	7.993 liter / 487.8 cu in
Bore / Stroke	86.0 mm (3.4 in) / 86.0 mm (3.4 in)
Compression	8.3:1
Valvetrain	4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Quad Turbos
Power	1182 bhp / 882 KW @ 6400 rpm
Torque	1500 Nm / 1106 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
BHP/Liter	148 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Gearbox	DSG 7 speed Automatic
Drive	All wheel drive

Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione

                       The 36th edition of the Bologna Motor Show provides the venue for the unveiling of an evolution of the extreme, non-homologated sports berlinetta, the 599XX. Ferrari has introduced a package of performance-enhancing technical features available to clients participating in the track-based research and development programme for the 2012-2013 seasons.

                     Already the fruit of the very finest Ferrari road car and Formula 1-derived technology, the 599XX now features improved chassis dynamics thanks to an active aerodynamic package integrated with the vehicles' electronic control systems, and the adoption of new Pirelli tyres. The car is also more powerful than before (750 CV) and weighs 35 kg less.
                    The key to the aero package is the active rear wing design which represents a new aerodynamic concept called 'opening gap'. The wing features two flaps, with profiles similar to those used in Formula 1, which rotate electronically to adjust the downforce between the front and rear axles in function of vehicle speed and the manoeuvre being effected. The result of this concept is better performance in cornering.
                      The 599XX active rear wing is actuated automatically according to specific parameters which are integrated with the car's other control functions (ESP, ABS, SCM and F1-Trac). As a result of this integration, all the electronic controls have been suitably recalibrated. The 'opening gap' system logic is based on the following parameters:

• steering wheel angle

• longitudinal acceleration

• lateral acceleration

• vehicle speed

                         The new aerodynamics package for the 599XX also includes a modified front splitter and a new rear diffuser featuring a larger surface area and redesigned fences and foot-plates. Total downforce at 200 km/h is boosted to 330 kg when the flaps are open and 440 kg in the closed configuration.
                                   The adoption of side exhausts allowed the engineers to increase engine power by 20 CV to 750 CV (again at 9000 rpm), while maximum torque has been increased to 700 Nm. When combined with a final gear ratio that's slightly shorter to improve acceleration on technical, medium- to high-speed tracks, the result is that the car laps Fiorano in just 1'15".

Specifications:-

General specifications
Country of origin	Italy
Numbers built	N/A
Produced in	2012
Introduced at	2011 Bologna Motor Show
Predecessor	Ferrari 599XX
Body design	Pininfarina

Engine
Configuration	65º V12
Location	Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction	alloy block and head
Displacement	5.999 liter / 366.1 cu in
Bore / Stroke	92.0 mm (3.6 in) / 75.2 mm (3 in)
Valvetrain	4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Power	740 bhp / 552 KW @ 9000 rpm
Torque	700 Nm / 516 ft lbs @ 6500 rpm
BHP/Liter	123 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body	carbon fibre and aluminium body panels
Chassis	aluminium spaceframe
Suspension (fr/r)	Magnetoreological damping control SCM
Steering	rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes	ventilated carbon-ceramic discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox	Paddle-Operated 6 speed Automatic
Drive	Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight	1310 kilo / 2888.1 lbs
Length / Width / Height	4787 mm (188.5 in) / 1972 mm (77.6 in) / 1283 mm (50.5 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)	2750 mm (108.3 in) / N/A / N/A

Performance figures
Power to weight	0.56 bhp / kg
Top Speed	303 km/h (188 mph)

Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am

                             ""Developed in conjunction with Michelotto Automobili, the 458 Italia Grand Am was given its track baptism at the Fiorano circuit. It is based on the GT3 version of the V8 Ferrari berlinetta, with the aim of racing in the famous North American series.

The 458 Grand Am is built to match the American regulations and is therefore different to the European car, especially in that it develops 500 horsepower and has less efficient aerodynamics than the GT version. It is also fitted with a 48 mm restrictor and maximum revs are 8000. Significant modifications have been made to the braking system, as the car has neither ABS nor traction control. Other differences to the GT3 include the roll-over bar which gives greater lateral protection to increase safety in a series in which collisions are rather more frequent. The car is fitted with tyres from Continental, the sole supplier to the series, featuring a very hard compound, again to conform with the series regulations. On its shakedown, it completed a good number of trouble-free laps, 45 to be precise in the hands of Maurizio Mediani and Jaime Melo, as they took turns at the wheel.

After making its track debut at home in Fiorano, the 458 Italia Grand Am was back in action on 26 and 27 July for a private test session at Florida's Daytona International Speedway. Taking turns at the wheel were the tried and tested duo of Jaime Melo and Toni Vilander who can pride themselves of having an extensive list of wins to their name in Ferraris. They will continue development work on the 458 Italia Grand Am in preparation for its participation in the 2012 American championship.

Daytona recalls many memories of past Ferrari victories in the famous 24 Hour race, the company having close links with this important event. In fact, Ferrari has taken part in 47 of these endurance races, winning five of them outright as well as taking 15 class wins. Standing out in that list was an amazing clean sweep of the podium in 1967 for the two Ferrari 330 P4 and a 412 N.A.R.T., while back in 1962, Phil Hill and Ricardo Rodriguez won in a Dino 246 SP. That year, no less than four Ferraris finished in the top ten while in 1972, Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx won in a 312 PB.

The 458 Italian Grand Am has completed two days of intensive testing at Florida's Daytona International Speedway, as part of its preparation for taking part in the 2012 American championship. Brazil's Jaime Melo was at the wheel, having just come from partnering Finland's Toni Vilander to second place in the Mosport Grand Prix, in Ontario, at the fourth round of the American Le Mans Series.""



Specifications:-

General specifications
Country of origin	Italy
Numbers built	N/A
Introduced	2011
Body design	Pininfarina

Engine
Configuration	F142 GT3 90º V8
Location	Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction	aluminium alloy block and head
Displacement	4.498 liter / 274.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke	93.9 mm (3.7 in) / 81.0 mm (3.2 in)
Valvetrain	4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated
Power	500 bhp / 373 KW @ 8000 rpm
Torque	550 Nm / 406 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm
BHP/Liter	111 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Gearbox	6 speed Manual
Drive	Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight	1215 kilo / 2678.6 lbs
Length / Width / Height	4599 mm (181.1 in) / 2034 mm (80.1 in) / 1157 mm (45.6 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)	2650 mm (104.3 in) / 1728 mm (68 in) / 1691 mm (66.6 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight	0.41 bhp / kg