2012 Ferrari 599 GTB 60F1
Ferrari has always been synonymous to Formula 1 racing. In fact, Ferrari’s F1 involvement has spanned 60 years, an achievement that is nothing to sneeze at. To commemorate this, Ferrari has created a limited edition model. This car is the Ferrari 599 GTB 60F1.
Classic Styling
The 60F1 is part of Ferrari’s new Tailor Made program that encourages clients to personalize their car according to their own specification. This customization is not new to Ferrari as it has existed in the 50s and 60s.
Now, with the Tailor Made program, this exclusive feature is making a comeback, allowing clients to select all kinds of options to make their ride stand out and make it completely theirs. Everything from the outside to the inside can be customized, with near-infinite combinations possible.
As for the 60F1 itself, it uses the sublime 599 GTB as the base for this creation. This is then equipped with an HGTE package which features a lower ride stance, stiffer suspension settings, and tires with stronger grip. There are 3 liveries used for this special model, reliving 2 distinct generations of Ferrari’s F1 history.
Interior & Exterior
The 375F1 livery is a salute to the first win of the Ferrari Formula 1 program, achieved by Froilan Gonzalez at Silverstone in 1951. The 150 Italia meanwhile, is a salute to Fernando Alonso’s win in 2011 at Silverstone, exactly 60 years after that landmark first victory. A race ready interior complete with racing seats, safety harnesses, and Alcantara trim is standard equipment for all 60F1 models.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Coupe | Base Price: NA |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 27.7 gallons (105 liters) | Miles Per Gallon: 11 city / 15 hwy |
| Engine: 48-Valve V12 DOHC | Displacement: 5999 cc |
| Horsepower: 611 HP | Max RPM: 7600 RPM |
| Torque: 448 lb-ft @ 5600 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Automated-Manual |
| 0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds | Maximum Speed: 206 mph (331 km/h) |
2012 Bentley Continental GT V8
The Bentley Continental has helped reestablished Bentley as one of the best producers of luxury sports cars in the world. The Continental line, with the GT coupe, the GTC convertible and the Flying Spur sedan, has been selling in high numbers, thanks to their superb combination of hand-built excellence with bone-crushing performance. In 2012, a new generation of this best-selling car has been released. But can it live up to the hype?
Interior & Exterior
The styling of the new Continental is still that same unmistakable one that people love. Smooth yet muscular, the new model is still the epitome of both power and finesse. The interior meanwhile still receives the customary Bentley treatment. Hand made to suit the tastes of even the most demanding of clients, its components are made of nothing but the finest materials.
Performance
As for the powertrain, the vaunted W12 twin-turbo engine producing over 600 horsepower remains. But for 2012, a new powerplant option steals the thunder, and deservingly so.
The new engine option is a 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8. But if you think that this engine is a downgrade, think again. Sure, the power is down to 500 horsepower, but that is still more than formidable numbers. In fact, a sub 5 second zero-to-100 km/h time is still accomplished and it can still hustle up to a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour.
Efficiency
But what sets this engine apart is its efficiency. For the first time, the Continental can travel more than 800 kilometers in a single tank of gas. And if that’s not all, a 40 percent reduction of CO2 emissions has been attained with this car. With the 2012 Bentley Continental, the best just got even better.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Coupe | Base Price: NA |
| Engine: 4.0 TFSI 32-valve V8 DOHC | Displacement: 3993 cc |
| Horsepower: 500 HP | Max RPM: 6000 RPM |
| Torque: 487 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic |
| 0-60 mph: 4.9 seconds | Maximum Speed: 180 mph (290 km/h) |
2012 Mercedes-Benz SL500
The Mercedes-Benz SL series is legendary. Tracing its roots as far back as 60 years, they have long been the symbol of Mercedes Benz’s commitment to creating a sports car that combines performance, style, comfort and innovation. That is why there are high expectations for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL500. This new generation of SL cars is more than capable of living up to expectations.
Exterior & Interior
In almost every conceivable angle, the new SL features an upgrade across the board. For the first time ever, the body is made almost purely of aluminum, allowing a savings of 140 kilograms in weight. That savings, coupled with the dynamic styling, is true to what the SL name means: Sporty and Light. Not only that, but the interior is made to be comfortable, true to the standards of this premium luxury sports car.
Performance
But of course, this car is not just about creature comforts. A new engine, dubbed the BLUE Direct by Mercedes Benz, features improved strength and fuel efficiency. The 5 liter V8 twin-turbo engine produces 429 horsepower while increasing fuel efficiency by 29 percent more than the engine found in the previous SL generation.
This is coupled with a suspension that presents a perfect balance between comfort and handling. Together with the aforementioned weight savings, the 2012 Mercedes Benz SL500 is capable of giving a superior driving experience. With this new generation of SL, this sports car legend is alive and well.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Coupe | Base Price: € 117,096.00 |
| Length: 181.5 in. (461 cm) | Width: 73.8 in. (187.7 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: 10.2 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 2 people |
| Engine: TwinTurbo M278 V8 DOHC | Displacement: 4663 cc |
| Horsepower: 429 HP | Max RPM: 5250 RPM |
| Torque: 516 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Transmission: NA |
| 0-60 mph: 4.6 seconds | Maximum Speed: NA |
2012 Cars & Art Porsche 997 Carrera 4S
The automobile industry has always been the niche of thriving businesses and corporations over the past decades. A popular brand associated with superb vehicles is Porsche. Sixty years of innovative construction of sports cars has given Porsche an edge over it competitors.
This company boasts of not just state-on-the-line design when it comes to technological advancement but also intelligent car performance. The 911 car models of Porsche showcase a variety of high-end vehicles that are not just built for performance but also for style. The 2012 Cars & Art Porsche 997 Carrera 4S is simply one of the most popular designs in this product line.
Performance
Mannheim Company Cars & Art created the 911 Carrera 4S based its design on the needs of sports car enthusiasts – speed, power, and style. 8.5x20 inch ET55 sizes with 235/30R20 tires are used in the front and 12.5x20 inch ET51 with 325/25 Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires in the rear with the addition of OZ Racing Ultraleggera HLT-wheel rims in racing gold.
This slick finish gives the vehicle a professional yet elegant look. A tailored exhaust system with flap control is also installed which provides the best results when it comes to fuel mileage, safety, and environmental concerns. Moreover, interesting color accents create a polished look to the car’s overall design.
The industry of producing sports car has transformed a field that focuses on speed into one that incorporates sophisticated style with ground-breaking performance. This keeps collectors of Porsche continuously looking forward to new innovations and remarkable enhancements from the brand’s series of models.
When it comes to the latest car innovations, Audi is a pioneer in its own right. From the point of view of most international car companies, excellence in car manufacturing is a goal that should be achieved every time a new design is released. However, for the thinkers and engineers of Audi, excellence is more than just a goal – it’s a way of life.
The company’s culture of excellence exists on the foundation of more than a century of car engineering and customer value. An addition to the wide range of luxury vehicles offered by Audi is the 2012 TC-Concepts Audi R8 Toxique.
Performance
With its 4.2 liter V8, this Toxique kit engine designed by TC Concepts boasts of its performance engineered to meet the highest standards in modern car manufacturing. Using software optimization, a serial power of approximately 440 horsepower is created to exceed any driver’s expectations when it comes to performance.
Exterior & Interior
Incorporation of the use of carbon fiber, a lightweight material popular for its weight-to-strength ratio, gives the car’s cockpit a very modern and scientific edge. This same carbon fiber material is used in the manufacture of the vehicle’s dashboard, seat consoles, transmission tunnels, and other interior parts.
Using a new generation of designs, Audi truly elevates itself in the industry of luxury car production. Uniqueness in every model is aimed for in various aspects of performance and interior and exterior looks. Integral and innovative concepts give the TC-Concepts Audi R8 Toxique not just a high-end blueprint but also provide a lasting impression to any luxury car enthusiast.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Coupe | Base Price: NA |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 23.8 gallons (90 liters) | Miles Per Gallon: NA |
| Length: 174.6 in. (443 cm) | Wheel Base: 104.3 in. (264 cm) |
| Height: 49.3 in. (125 cm) | Width: 76 in. (193 cm) |
| Curb Weight: 3605 lbs (1635 kg) | Ground Clearance: 4.3 in. (10.9 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: 3.5 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 2 people |
| Engine: 32-valve V8 | Displacement: 4.2 Liter |
| Horsepower: 440 HP | Max RPM: 7900 RPM |
| Torque: 316 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic |
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