Huge Engine in a Tiny Car : Ford Shelby Cobra

Ford Shelby Cobra was unveiled at Detroit Motor Show 2004. This car has aluminum chassis of the Ford GT, a front mounted V10 engine and 605 horsepower. The concept of the car was based on the principle a Huge Engine in a Tiny Car and weighing just more than 3000 pounds.

Specifications Ford Shelby Cobra Concept (2004) :

Engine :

engine : 90 Degree, Aluminum V10
position : Front Longitudinal
valvetrain : DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement : 6392 cc / 390.1 cu in
bore : 93 mm / 3.66 in
stroke : 94 mm / 3.7 in
compression : 10.8:1
power : 451.2 kw / 605.1 bhp @ 6750 rpm
hp per litre : 94.67 bhp per litre
bhp/weight : 433.76 bhp per weight
torque : 679.26 nm / 501 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
redline : 7500
drive wheels : RWD w/LSD
body / frame : Aluminum Space Frame

Brakes :

front brakes : Brembro Cross-Drilled & Vented Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
f brake size : 356 mm / 14 in
rear brakes : Brembro Cross-Drilled & Vented Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
r brake size : 335 mm / 13.2 in

Wheels :

front wheels : F 45.7 x 25.4 cm / 18 x 10 in
rear wheels : R 48.3 x 33.0 cm / 19 x 13 in
front tire size : P275/40R18 BF Goodrich
rear tire size : P345/35R19 BF Goodrich
steering Rack & Pinion : w/Power Assist
f suspension : Double Wishbones w/Coil-Over Monotube Shocks, Stabilizer Bar
r suspension : Double Wishbones w/Coil-Over Monotube Shocks, Stabilizer Bar

Dimension :

weight : 1395 kg / 3075 lbs
wheelbase : 2540 mm / 100.0 in
length : 3947 mm / 155.4 in
width : 1905 mm / 75 in front track : 1539 mm / 60.6 in
rear track : 1534 mm / 60.4 in
transmission : Rear Mounted Ricardo 6-Speed Transaxle
gear ratios : 2.60:1, 1.70:1, 1.23:1, 0.95:1, 0.76:1, 0.63:1
final drive : 3.36:1

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The Sexiest Sportcar Design : Chevrolet Corvette

American sport car has the sexiest design. This legendary Chevrolet Corvette is a hot and wild sportcar and it’s loaded with 5,967 cc V8 front engine. This car has a base models that have 400 hp and a 6-speed manual transmission, it also has 505 hp.

Chevrolet Corvette 2007 General Specifications :

Retail Value : $32,100.00
Body Type : Coupe

Performance & Efficiency Specifications :

5,967 cc 6 liters V 8 front engine with 101.6 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 10.9 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder LS2
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 28 and EPA city (mpg): 18
Multi-point injection fuel system
18 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: 298 kW , 400 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 400 ft lb , 542 Nm @ 4,400 rpm

Handling, Ride & Braking :

Four-wheel ABS
Cornering brake control
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Rear limited slip differential
Stability control
Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and leaf springs

Exterior & Aerodynamics :

External dimensions : overall length (inches): 174.6, overall width (inches): 72.6, Overall height (inches): 49, wheelbase (inches): 105.7, front track (inches): 62.1,
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,179
rear track (inches): 60.7 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39

Interior :

Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 37.9, front hip room (inches): 53.6, front leg room (inches): 43.1, front shoulder room (inches): 55.2 and interior volume (cu ft): 52
Air conditioning with climate control
RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket passenger seat
Remote fuel filler door release
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating : two seats

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The American Supercar : Saleen S7

The Saleen S7 Twin Turbo was introduced in August 2000 at the Monterey Historic Vintage Car Races. This car is the longest and lowest two-seat sports car on the market. This car was designed to compete with other sports car with a blend of sleek and sexy styling and the outrageous power, Saleen definetely has a style of it’s own.
Price : $ 430,000

Specifications :

General :

Main dimensions (L x W x H): 188 x 78 x 41 in (4,775 x 1,981 x 1041 mm)
Curb Weight: 2750 lbs
Layout: Mid-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Engine :

Type: V8
Displacement: 7000 cc
Horsepower: 575 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 570 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Redline: 6500 rpm

Performance :

0-60 mph: 2.9 sec
0-100 mph: 6.5 sec
Top Speed: N/A mph
Miles Per Gallon: 10/17 mpg

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The Fresh and Flashy Pontiac Solstice

The Pontiac Soltice is an amazing car, this car is very fresh and flashy. It has modern and very masculine shape design. Pontiac Soltice was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in 2002. Price for completetly decked out soltice was around $ 30,000

Specifications :

Performance & Efficiency :

• 2,384 cc 2.4 liters in-line 4 front engine with 88.0 mm bore, 98.0 mm stroke, 10.4 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder LE5
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• 13.6 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 11.3
• Power: 129 kW , 173 HP SAE @ 5,800 rpm; 167 ft lb , 226 Nm @ 4,500 rpm

Handling, Ride & Braking :

• Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
• Electronic brake distribution
• Immobilizer
• Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
• Tire kit

Exterior & Aerodynamics :

• Body color front and rear bumpers
• Manual softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
• Day time running lights
• Driver and passenger externally adjustable body color door mirrors
• External dimensions: overall length (inches): 157.2, overall width (inches): 71.3, overall height (inches): 50.1, wheelbase (inches): 95.1, front track (inches): 60.7, rear track (inches): 61.4 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 34.8
• Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
• Luxury trim leather on gearknob, alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
• Metallic paint
• Fixed rear window with defogger
• Tinted glass on cabin
• Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,860 Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe

Interior :

• 12v power outlet: front and 1
• Fixed mast antenna
• RDS audio system with satellite and CD player CD player reads MP3
• Cargo area light
• Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 5.4
• Cellular phone other
• Clock
• Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box
• Delayed/fade courtesy lights
• Front seats cup holders pop out
• Door ajar warning
• Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
• Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment and one adjustment, bucket passenger seat
• 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
• Front seat center armrest
• Two head restraints on front seats
• Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
• Illuminated entry system
• Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.5, front hip room (inches): 50.6, front leg room (inches): 42.8, front shoulder room (inches): 52.4 and interior volume (cu ft): 50.0
• Low tire pressure indicator
• Online information system
• Power steering
• Front reading lights
• Rear view mirror
• Electric remote trunk/hatch release
• Front seat back storage
• Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
• Seating: two seats
• Six speaker(s)
• Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
• Tachometer
• Telematics 199.00 and 12
• Driver vanity mirror
• Ventilation system

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