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Mazda MX-5 Miata SV 2009
The MX-5 Miata receives a refresh of its exterior design for the 2009 model year. Changes include a new front grill and revised rear fender bulges. However, it still features three convertible top options. The 2009 Mazda MX-5 offers the choice of a manually-folding soft top with a heated-glass rear window, or a power-folding hardtop. The lineup begins with the soft-top only SV model, and ascends through Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring, which are available with either top. All use a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 167 hp with manual transmission, 158 with automatic. The body is a conventional, but light, uni body or monocoque construction, with a (detachable) rear sub frame. SV is a 6-speed automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and side airbags that provide head and torso protection. A sport suspension is available on manual-transmission Tourings and Grand Tourings.
The styling of the Mazda MX-5 Miata has been significantly refreshed for 2009 as well. There are newly designed headlights, tail lights, front and rear fascias and sharpened wheel designs. Add in the extra horsepower, transmission options, enhanced fuel efficiency and a firmer suspension system and you have a new Miata that is turning heads and making owners very enthusiastic. Click here to read more…
Spyker C8 Spyder
While many may not be familiar with the Dutch automaker Spyker, the company name has an incredibly long history, dating back to the 1880s. From that decade and into the early 1900s, Spyker made a name for itself producing coaches powered by Benz engines that, for the time period, were very technologically advanced. Once World War I began, the company shifted production to airplanes. After the war, the company went through several bankruptcies and the nameplate was sold to British manufacturers.
The C8 Spyder is the original base model with an Audi 4.2 litre V8 engine giving the car 400 PS (290 kW) and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). The C8 spyder T has a more powerful Audi 4.2 litre V8 twin turbo with 525 PS (386 kW) giving it a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). The C8 Laviolette has the 400 PS (290 kW) Audi engine but unlike the spyder models that come with either a soft or a hard top, the Laviolette has a glass canopy. The C8 Double 12R is a version made specifically for the 24 hours of Le Mans also using the Audi V8 engine with 480 PS (353 kW) and the C8 Double 12S is the street version of this car which has the same glass canopy of the Laviolette and optionally has a 600 PS (440 kW) engine instead of the 400 PS (290 kW) engine from the C8 spyder, giving it a top speed between 300 km/h (186 mph) and 345 km/h (214 mph) depending on the engine. Both Double 12 versions have a modified C8 spyder frame with a longer wheelbase and a bigger fuel tank, 100 litres instead of 75.
Gemballa Mirage GT Carbon Edition
The Porsche specialists from Gemballa have revealed their latest upgrade package for the Porsche Carrera GT, called the Gemballa Mirage GT Carbon Edition. The released details on the Gemballa Mirage GT Carbon Edition Porsche Carrera GT are slim, the tuner revealing only a few numbers. The Gemballa Mirage GT Carbon Edition Porsche Carrera GT has increased power to 670 HP and 630 NM of torque. This means the 0 to 62 mph time drops and the maximum speed gets higher.
The name ‘Carbon Edition’ can only mean that Gemballa has put the Carrera GT on a serious diet through extensive use of carbon fiber parts and ceramic brakes. Although, that mere 0.2 seconds improvement in acceleration doesn’t necessarily jive with an exceptionally high weight reduction.
Unfortunately, only a little is known at this point, as Gemballa released only a few details regarding the vehicle. But we do know the car produces a maximum power of 670 HP combined with 630 Nm of torque. Maximum speed is rated at 335 km/h (208.2 mph), with the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 3.7 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 9.7 seconds.
Well, that’s almost all we know about the car but, taking into account the array of carbon-made parts, we may be able to figure out a couple of more details. For example, the vehicle is probably featuring ceramic brakes, which bring a boost in both the performance figures and overall weight.
Part of the brief was to make a car that is easy to drive, as well as good looking, and so that ceramic clutch Porsche spent so much time developing went in the bin to be replaced with a tried and trusted racing number. The bodykit was designed in Stuttgart University’s wind tunnel to help plant the car at higher speeds and the suspension, although it’s fully adjustable, was actually set softer than the factory car when we drove it to get rid of the knife edge handling the Carrera GT is known for.
It’s claimed that it will also do 0–100 km/h (62mph) in 3.7 seconds (Stock 3.9) 0-200 km/h (124mph) in 9.7 seconds (Stock 9.9). We suspect that this Mirage will be lighter than the other through the use of Carbon Fibre and Ceramic Brakes.
GTA Spano Super Car
Spaniard’s team GTA has engineered its unique master piece, stunning Spano Super Car. The super car comes with 8.3-liter V10 engine, amounting to 780 horse power, purportedly sourced from the Dodge Viper, and tuned to deliver 780 horsepower. Spano super car is capable to be accelerated up to 62 mph with less then 2.9 seconds needed. One of Spano´s main distinguishing characteristics lies in its lateral view, where the doors fit perfectly into the air intakes, which apart from performing an aerodynamic function, refrigerate elements such as oil coolers, power-assisted steering and brakes, among others. 
The design for the wing mirrors has been a framework with carbon fiber finished with a wing-like arm, built in aeronautical aluminum. The wheels, in 19″ at the front and 20″ at the rear, are characterized by their angular shape. They have been designed specifically for this model. Their design is exclusive for this car with offers a continuous effect, with the chassis. There is a flat exterior part that performs an aerodynamic function, offering greater resistance and involving less weight. Click here to read more…
2009 Roock RST 600 LM
The Roock RST 600 LM is one of the most powerful and exciting tuned Porsche models offered as a factory drive-off, one price model ever. It is a tuned Porsche to get excited about. Many companies will offer some basic aerodynamic upgrades for the Turbo. From inside and out, the RST 600 LM exudes capability, with its huge rear wheels and tires letting you know that lesser tuned 911 Turbos, and everything else on the road, should watch out for this monster tuned Porsche. Nearly every aspect of the 911 Turbo has been upgraded, and while the exterior modifications may be a little extreme for some tastes, the RST 600 LM manages to look classy in all its muscular glory.
