Sports Car Blog

Above is the first rendering image that is released by the Ferrari for the upcoming A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. This Ferrari A1GP car is based heavily on the Scuderia Ferrari F2004 grand prix car. Ferrari A1GP will be powered by a V8 Ferrari engine producing around 600bhp.

The chassis is based on the design of the highly successful Formula 1 F2004 chassis and is the work of John Travis. The car will begin testing shortly with TV commentator John Watson doing the driving and is scheduled to run its first laps this coming Friday. We can expect A1GP to release more new images and information regarding this Ferrari A1GP. (more…)

Here’s the new Mazda Furai car video, for the previous detail for the Furai car please refer to our old post here, Mazda Furai.

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The master Japanese car modifier, Premier4509 has added the Lamborghini Gallardo to their lineup of aero kits for exotic vehicles. The latest release of the modifications from the company features aerodynamic enhancing redesigns for the front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper and rear spoiler. With optional stainless steel exhaust tips will also be offered with the package. (more…)

Rieger Tuning presented a new propotion, weight and style for Audi A4 B8 at Tuning World Bodensee 2008 show. The Rieger Audi A4 B8 has both visual and performance enhancements featuring a new body kit that includes a front spoiler, side skirts, a rear apron, a new 4-pipe exhaust system and with 20′ light alloy wheels with 245/30 tyres dimension.

The chassis of the Rieger Audi A4 B8 has been treated by KW while SKN provides the power increase of the 3.0 TDI engine. The Rieger Audi A4 B8 can outputs 219 kW (297 HP) with 610 Nm of torque. Price for this car is yet to be released. (more…)

Chevrolet has officially revealed their new sports car, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to the world. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is powered by a supercharged LS9 6.2L small-block engine which is capable of producing at least 100 horsepower per liter. That’s at least 620 horsepower (maximum torque of 819Nm) and about 595 lb.-ft of torque. This Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 can sprint from 0-100 km/h in just less than 4 seconds and can go as fast as 320km/h.

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 gets some simply huge carbon-ceramic, drilled disc brake rotors. Because of they’re so big and are required to be so powerful they’re using the same 15-inch-diameter discs found on the front of a Ferrari 599. In the front, they’ll be getting even larger 15.5-inch-diameter rotors. You can read more detailed outlook for this car at below article released by Chevrolet. However, at current state, Chevrolet has not set a price for this car yet but there’s an estimate that the price for this car will be at the $100,000 mark.

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German specialist Mercedes-Benz tuner Carlsson has released the Carlsson CK50 without roof based on the face lifted 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 roadster with much improved performances.

New electronic control unit (ECU) is introduced to the new CK50 that will improve the output of the 5.5 liter V8 to produce 435hp (instead of the factory 388 hp) and a 600 Nm of torque. In addition the new “software” for the control unit includes a complete set of body air filter, a special set of spark plugs and refined a small sport exhaust system that include four polished tailpipes. With these modifications, the car is capable to top at 293 km/h and should do 0-100km/h in a mere 5.1 seconds.

Other than the performance modifiers, Carlsson has came up with a lengthier front spoiler and electro-polished grille inserts, a rear diffuser with air conduction system and rear spoiler for the SL with AMG package. Other nice addition includes an intelligent electronic 30mm lowered C-Tronic suspension and the 19/20-inch light-weight multi-stoke wheels. Price for the modification is unknown yet. (more…)

BMW introduced it’s latest sports car creation BMW M1 Hommage, in honor of celebrating their 30th anniversary at the annual show in Italy which is held at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este.

Inspiration for the exterior design of the M1 car comes not only from the original 1970s M1, but also from the BMW Turbo Concept and it stands out by its aggressive and wide body style. The current M1 clearly mimics the older design, which is easily recognized by the louvered rear window, the BMW badge placement and the metallic bronze paint, which is just the same as the first M1 prototype in 1972.

The intention of the new M1 project is uncertain and we are clearly know that the new M1 Hommage is strictly designed to celebrate the past of its supercars. The M1 Hommage car displayed at the Villa d’Este Concours was a non-functional prototype, with no engine and interior, but with working lights and steering. So far, there’s only 456 production M1s were built, making it one of BMW’s rarest models.

There are no clues on when and whether BMW will ever manufacture or release this M1 production but with rumors that a 1 series M version might be built in the future. We’ll just have to wait and see if there’s any progress on the M1 production. Price for this M1 Hommage car is not known yet. (more…)

In honor of celebrating 85th anniversary of Ford motor company legend, Carol Shelby, which is well-known as one of the most tangible and significant auto-manufacturing in the world, today Carol Shelby has decided to unveiled it’s new Ford GT40 in honor of his 85th birthday.

Based on the Superformance, the Shelby cars are trimmed to simulate the triad of GT40s that finished 1-2-3 at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. All cars are built as Mk. IIs (although Superformance does offer a Mk. I replica) and for the exterior color, it is painted or decorated with your choice blue with white stripes, black with silver stripes, or red with white stripes.

With limited production, Only 85 copies of Ford GT40 will be produced and each will be endowed with numerous markers and prints Carol Shelby, it also came with a sport suspension with Bilstein springs H & R, high braking system and 15 inches disks with 225/50 and 275/60 tyres and built with a powerful Shelby-badged V8 crate engine. Price for new Ford GT40 is not known yet. (more…)

Bugatti Veyron has came out with their new special edition of Bugatti’s Dark Side, Sang Noir Special Edition. This new edition will be more powerful and slightly revised special editions for those with slightly deeper pockets. Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is presented in a strict black bodily paint with a couple of carboxylic spots, tinted front headlamps, specially designed grille, unique alloy wheels and beautiful wild bright orange interior. Currently, there’s no much information leak out for this car yet as Bugatti company hasn’t totally expose this special edition on the market yet. So price is unknown for this car yet. Let’s wait! (more…)