Aston Martin DBS and DB9 Spider Zagato Centennial

On the occasion of the centenary of Aston Martin, the House of Gaydon in collaboration with Zagato body shop, has given rise to two unique examples baptized DBS Coupe Zagato Centennial and DB9 Spyder Zagato Centennial. The DBS Coupe Zagato Centennial was built for a Japanese collector, while the DB9 Spider Zagato Centennial has been assembled for an American collector. The two one-off feature references to the Aston Martin of the past, in addition to the classic style of Zagato like the double bubble on the roof and the big front grille. The interiors are tailored made, using rare and precious materials.

Ferrari 458 Spyder Novitec Rosso by SR Auto

The Canadian tuner SR Auto Group put his hands on a Ferrari 458 Spyder, making some changes such as the Novitec Upgrade. Among the news, you can find the satin black Novitec NF4 wheels measuring 21 inches at the front and 22 inches at the rear, Novitec lowering springs and Ohlins dampers. If you choose the full Novitec Rosso package you also have carbon fiber parts designed in a wind tunnel: a front spoiler with side slaps, air scoop wings, a ventilation grille, exterior mirrors, a side skirt, diffuser and rear spoiler lip, blacked-out taillights, side markers and auxiliary LED brake light. To complete the kit is also present a custom made high-performance Inconel exhaust system which releases an extra 39 hp as well as realizing a 21 kg weight reduction.

Jaguar F-Type V8 S on Vossen Wheels

The Jaguar F-Type V8 S has recently hit the market, but a Florida owner has already decided to fit it with a set of Vossen aftermarket wheels: the CV3 five-spoke wheels with brushed faces. The F-Type in question features the 5.0-liter V8 with 495 hp, which accelerates the car from 0 to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds.

Lamborghini Gallardo on D2Forged Wheels

The team D2Forged has fitted a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder with a set of their 20-inch CV11 concave wheels.

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder on D2 Forged Wheels

D2Forged has fitted a set of CV11 forged wheels to a yellow Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. The wheels measure 20 inches and have brushed accents, chrome lip and gloss black spokes.

Audi R8 Spyder by Linnhart

German tuner Linnhart presented a project of modifications for the Audi R8 Spyder V10. The car gets lighter components, which also change the look compared to the stock Audi R8 Spyder. The aerodynamic kit consists of hood, side flaps, intake fins, diffusor and rear spoiler and is on offered for V8 and V10 models. An engine kit allows a power increase up to 50 hp. Spider Performance 20-inch wheels complete the package.

Ferrari 360 Tubi Style exhaust: video

I filmed two Ferrari 360 Modena and Spyder with Tubi Style exhaust. In the video below you can see some accelerations, launch, downshifts, revving and fast driving at the race organized by Motori & Sapori 2013 in Castelfranco Emilia, near Modena. You can also see the closure of the roof of the 360 Spyder. Listen to the luod sound of the stright pipes!

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder by Progressive Autosports

Progressive Autosports has customized a baby blue Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder with a widebody kit and a series of Vellano VCK Concave wheels. The body kit consists of extended wheel arches, new side sills and the front bumper of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4.

2012 Porsche Boxster S 981 spotted (photos)

Here you find the pictures I took to a Porsche Boxster S at the Modena racetrack. The Boxster S features a six-cylinder boxer engine 3.4-liter capable of 315 hp at 6,700 rpm and 360 Nm of torque from 4,500 to 5,800 rpm. The transmission is entrusted with a six-speed manual transmission and rear wheel drive. The model in the pictures is equipped with the dual-clutch PDK seven-speed gearbox (optional). With a weight of 1,320 kg, the convertible two-seater accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, 0 to 160 in 11 seconds and it reaches a top speed of 279km/h.

Audi R8 V10 by B&B

The tuner B&B has put his hands on the Audi R8 Spyder V10, modifying deeply into the mechanics. Apart from a few details, such as the 19 and 20 inches rims, the exterior remained unchanged. The most important changes are under the hood: the 5.2-liter FSI V10 now produces 628 hp and 600 Nm of torque, thanks to changes to the air filter, the control unit and the exhaust system. The R8 Spyder by B&B accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, using half a second less than the original R8, while top speed increased from 316 to 328 km/h.

Porsche 918 Spyder

At the beginning of 2013 Porsche will present the 918 Spyder at the Geneva Motor Show. The 918 will mount a V8 4.6 liter (580 hp, 500 Nm) and a pair of electric motors (the front engine will produce 116hp, while the rear one will produce 129hp), for a total of 795 hp and a torque of 780 Nm, constant between 1,000 and 4,000 rpm. The engine is mated to the PDK dual-clutch seven-speed. The braking system will be composed of carbon-ceramic discs, with a diameter of 410 mm at the front and 390 mm ​​at the rear. You can order the package Weissach, which cuts 35 kg compared to 1,700 kg of the standard 918 Spyder. The Porsche 918 Spyder will be offered at € 768,026, € 839,426 for the model equipped with the Weissach Pack.

Porsche 918 Spyder

The Porsche 918 comes into the top 5 of the queens of the Ring, after a lap of the Nurburgring in 7'14'', although its development is not finished yet. The 918 Spyder uses a hybrid platform plug-in, consisting of a 4.6 V8 naturally aspirated with 580 hp, combined with two electric motors with 122 and 109 hp, for a total power of 795 hp and over 750 Nm of torque, and the dual-clutch gearbox PDK seven-speed. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds, covering the 0-200 km/h in less than 9 seconds and reaches a top speed of over 325 km/h and can travel for about 25 km in zero emissions mode.

Audi R8 GT Spyder

As Audi R8 GT Coupe, the production of the Spyder is limited to 333 copies worldwide. The new R8 Spyder GT has received the same treatment as her sister's closed to reduce weight: the use of a thinner windscreen, the use of carbon fiber or other materials more efficient for aerodynamic elements or techniques such as transmission or the exhaust system. Putting the car on the scale, compared to the R8 5.2 FSI Quattro Spyder, this treatment has saved 85 kg. The V10 5.2 FSI with 560 hp coupled to an automatic 6-speed R-Tronic, can reach the 317 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds (with launch control).