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The boss arrived into my office the other day and asked if I desired to create the road check on Ferrari's latest-and-greatest GT machine, the 599 GTB Fiorano. What was I going to say? "Gee, you realize, I believe I'm occupied that week ..." Yeah ... appropriate. Everyone with 50 percent a heartbeat and an in a position correct foot would leap with the opportunity to shell out some top quality throttle-time with Maranello's second most strong (for the Enzo) road car actually.
And that is no creampuff, in spite of Ferrari calling the 599 a Gran Turismo. Its front-mounted 6.0-liter all-aluminum V-12 positioned effectively aft in the front axle is critical company, derived in the much vaunted, limited-production Enzo powerplant. Its energy is breathtaking: 611 bhp at seven,600 rpm and 448 lb.-ft. of torque at five,600.2007 Ferrari 599 GTB
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2007 Ferrari 599 GTB
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The previous-generation Chrysler Sebring Convertible was a mainstay of vacation-destination rental fleets. The vehicles had been so numerous that you could select them out from your airplane flying into Orlando, Miami and Los Angeles.
2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible
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2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible
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The 458 Italia is Ferrari's two-seat, mid-rear engine exotic activity coupe, the result of an uncompromising style strategy that integrates style and enthusiasm with cutting-edge, track-derived technology. It had been designed for entrepreneurs whose priority is on-road efficiency with occasional track day ability, but who nevertheless desire a vehicle that's useable in day-to-day driving.2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
The 458 Italia's 570-horsepower direct-injected four.5-liter V8 engine sends electrical power by means of 7-speed dual clutch transmission with F1-style steering column-mounted shift paddles that allow for really quick gear changes. The standard E-Diff3 is an electronic limited-slip rear differential that differs the distribution of torque determined by inputs including steering angle and lateral acceleration. Brembo brakes featuring carbon-ceramic materials discs as standard. Magnetic fluid-filled shock absorbers react quickly to road conditions and driver inputs. A switch on the steering wheel, called a manettino, integrates suspension, traction manage, stability management and shifter methods and enables the driver to select the optimum setting for current situations. The normal 6-disc CD/MP3 stereo functions a 30-gigabyte challenging generate and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Options consist of carbon fiber interior and exterior trim, adaptive headlights, navigaton program, premium JBL 1000-watt audio technique, reverse digital camera, and front and rear parking sensors. A vast range of inside and exterior colors are available.
2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
The Ferrari 458 Italia was all-new for 2010 and carries more than for 2011.
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2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
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It's a actual shame that Ferrari is only creating one Superamerica 45, because the vehicle is beautiful. Besides the pretty Blu Antille paint, the flying buttresses that mildew the roof structure in to the rear bodywork, along with the body-colored wheels, this point has one from the slickest roof mechanisms out there.
Hit a button, and also the lid around the 599 GTB Fiorano-based roadster does a complete backflip, executing an ideal landing on the car's rear deck. It is speedy and sleek, and truly helps offer the complete package. Like we said previously, the Superamerica 45 is a one-off, developed especially for collector Peter Kalikow.
Kalikow commissioned the auto to get a modern day model from the 1961 Ferrari Superamerica 400 that graces his collection. Shade us envious. Look at the video clip right after the jump.
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Ferrari Superamerica 45
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2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid - Click on above for high-res image gallery
I had been anticipating the pre-dawn run to your airport to get a couple of days. Obtaining spent the week using a Porsche Panamera Turbo, full using the torque-boosting Sport Chrono pack (yes, that a single), the blast to SFO was a fitting sendoff. It was also correctly timed.I was boarding a marathon flight to Austria for the international launch from the Panamera S Hybrid, and right after 7 days with all the Turbo, I was smitten. And concerned.
While the 500 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque from your boosted V8 proved the previous adage about absolute electrical power corrupting completely, it had been the completeness from the Panamera package deal that left me slack-jawed. Once the Stuttgart brain-trust puts its head to a thing, they get it done correct. Search no even more than fifty percent a century of rear-engined evolution along with the much-maligned, but incredibly capable Cayenne. Now add the Panamera to that checklist. Its sheetmetal might not match your tastes, but Porsche managed to build the very best driving high end sedan in the marketplace. But a hybrid? They'd greater not screw this up.
Gallery:2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid: First Generate
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Following leader Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) pitted for tyres from the Spanish GP, Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) took the lead in an thrilling race.Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) out-dragged equally Red Bulls off the grid to consider the lead in Sunday's race at the Catalunya circuit.
As pole guy Mark Webber defended his lead from Red Bull-Renault team mate Sebastian Vettel, Alonso arrived by means of in the 2nd row to snatch the lead from Vettel in to the initial corner, with Webber and Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes) shut behind.Sebastian Vettel Win 1st Potition in Spanish GP
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Sebastian Vettel,
Spanish GP
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2011 Ironhide Truck Transformers
Of all of the GM rides enjoying Autobots in Transformers, one of the favorites about here is Ironhide (previously mentioned), who rolls as being a completely tricked GMC TopKick 6500 pickup truck when he's not kicking ass, taking names, and daunting Chihuahuas as the Autobots' weapons specialist. Monroe Truck Equipment, which modifies rides such as the TopKick for company proprietors, has partnered up with Hasbro to supply the ultimate adult Transformers toy: a near-exact Ironhide replica (minus the large transforming robot component, obviously).
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transformer truck,
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