Jaguar E-Type spotted

I have photographed this wonderful example of Jaguar E-Type at the Lido degli Estensi.

The Jaguar E-Type, also known as XKE, was produced from 1961 to 1975 and it was a revolutionary car regarding the design, the driving characteristics and aesthetics. The model was built in three different series that are designated as Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3. In the photos below you can see an example of the second series, produced since 1965, which is equipped with the 4.2 liter Jaguar engine.

VŪHL 05

The VŪHL 05 was presented before its official debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​2013. The project of the VŪHL 05 has the management in the UK, production in Mexico, experimentation and development in both the U.S. and Europe, while the body will be manufactured in Canada. The total weight of the car is 695 kg, so we are in the segment of the BAC Mono, KTM X-Bow and Ariel Atom. The frame is made of aluminum, while the body is made of reinforced plastic or carbon fiber as option. The engine is the 2-liter Ford turbocharged EcoBoost that delivers 285 hp and 420 Nm of torque, mated to a manual six-speed gearbox. The acceleration 0-100 km/h is in 3.7 seconds, top speed is 245 km/h.

Innotech Aspiron

The 2014 Innotech Aspiron will make the debut at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed in England from 11 to 14 July 2013. This car features the 6.2-liter V8 LS9 of the Corvette, which will develop from 800 to 1000 hp. The transmission is handled by a Ricardo 6-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip rear differential. The look of this supercar is designed to get a track day car: ailerons, air intakes, wheels almost discovered and tubular frame. The interior, with no frills, is made of carbon fiber and offers two FIA homologated seats, 6-point belts and a roll bar.

Minerva J.M. Brabazon

Minerva, a Belgian car manufacturer, wants to return to the market with a new supercar, the J.M. Brazabon. The body is made of carbon fiber and Kevlar, while the chassis is made of carbon fiber to reduce the weight of the car. Under the hood there is a V12 biturbo engine combined with two electric motors that move the front wheels. The maximum speed should be higher than 400 km/h. The Belgian supercar will be equipped with sequential gearbox, limited slip differential and regenerative braking system, you can also choose different driving modes: economy, normal, sports, racing and safe.

Bucci Special

From Clemar Bucci's dream to create a supercar, a former Argentine driver died more than two years ago, the Bucci Special will born. The former pilot worked on the car before his death, and now the car will see the light thanks to his nephew Paul, head of the Scuderia Bucci. The Special is made by a tubular chassis, carbon panels and it features an AMG 7.3-liter 600 hp engine. The transmission is a six-speed derived from Pagani. All other components are manufactured in Argentina.

Vencer Sarthe

Vencer, Dutch manufacturer of sports cars, will present his new creation, the Sarthe, at the London Salon Prive in September 2013. The car is 4.5 meters long and nearly 2 meters wide. The engine is positioned centrally, the car has a space frame chassis and carbon fiber body, in this way it limits the weight to 1.390 kg. The V8 engine delivers 510 hp and a maximum torque of 650 Nm The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox with limited slip differential. The Vencer Sarthe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and it reaches a top speed of 326 km/h. On the Sarthe there are only a few electronic controls to control the power: ABS and EBD.

Supercar spotting at the 1000 Miglia 2013 (video + photos)

In the video and the photos you can see some supercars I spotted during the 1000 Miglia 2013, they are out of the race. You can see Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster, Porsche 911 Turbo S, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, new Maserati Quattroporte, new Jaguar F-Type, Shelby Cobra 427, Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Vanquish, Bugatti Veyron Supersport Vitesse, Mercedes SL V12, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Ford Mustang Shelby, some Wiesemann, Porsche Cayman, BMW M5, Bentley Continental and more! 

Detroit Electric SP:01

The Detroit Electric SP: 01 has been presented to the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. The American supercar will be the world's fastest electric car, it is powered by an electric motor disposed in central position, which delivers 201 hp and 225 Nm of torque. The body is made of carbon fiber, the battery is light to hold the total weight of 1.067 kg. The range is 306 km. The electric motor is mated to a six-speed manual transmission derived from the Lotus Elise, or an automatic transmission. The SP:01 is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and it reaches a top speed of 249 km/h. The production, which will begin in August, is limited to only 999 examples.

Westfield iRacer

English company Westfield will introduce in its range (up to now made ​​up of sports car inspired by the Lotus Seven) the iRacer. It is a monoseat car that features an electric engine with 130 hp, powered by lithium-ion batteries that provide a range of about 25 minutes on the track. With a weight below 800 kg, the iRacer accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds and it reaches a top speed electronically limited to 185 km/h. The price of the iRacer is around 25,000 Euros, excluding engine and batteries.

Tushek Forego T700

Tushek, a small Slovenian company of hand made supercars, has presented the T700, a car that born for the street and the track, just changing the name: Forego for the street legal GT and Pista for the track version. In the images you can see renderings of the car, but the first prototypes are almost completed. The Tushek Forego T700 is a mid-engined supercar with a carbon fiber monocoque chassis and special titanium parts that contribute to a curb weight of only 1,000 kg. The Audi engine is the 4.2-liter FSI V8, which should deliver 700 hp.

2013 GTA Spano

At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show the Spanish supercar GTA Spano will be unveiled. No word yet on what engine push it, but only that it delivers more than 900 hp and torque limited to 1,000 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is in just 2.9 seconds and the top speed is 350 km/h. The GTA Spano will be built in 99 examples.

Tramontana XTR

The XTR officially came into production. An advertisement appeared in recent days on the site JamesList reveals it, and it specifies the sale of a new example, equipped with a two-tone paint and available for the sum of 510,000 euro. The XTR is a two-seater hypercar built by hand by Tramontana, it features a 5.5-liter biturbo V12 Mercedes AMG source, capable of 888 hp and 980 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a sequential gearbox. According to the House, the XTR accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just over 3 seconds and it reaches a top speed exceeding 340 km/h.

2013 W Motors LykanHypersport

W Motors has unveiled official photos of the LykanHypersport, the first Arab supercar. Only seven will be built, each one delivered with a matching $200,000 special edition Cyrus Klepcy watch. The car uses a RUF-sourced flat-six power plant, supercharged by two turbochargers, centrally located, which as reported by W Motors releases a power of 750 hp and 1000 Nm of torque, a top speed of 390 km/h and a 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds. The frame is made ​​of carbon fiber, the hood is gold plated, the front Led lights have diamonds encrusted , the keys are made ​​of platinum and the cockpit have high-quality leather seats with gold stiching. The price is estimated at $ 3.4 million.

Hennessey Venom GT: video of the 0-300 km/h

Hennessey has released a video in which shows the acceleration of the Hennessey Venom GT, thanks to which it became part of the Guinness World Records book as the fastest production car from 0 to 300 km/h. The feat was accomplished at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas (USA). According to the regulations the record is obtained from the average of two opposite steps, one made ​​in favor of the wind (13.18 seconds) and one brace (14.08 seconds). The amazing final result was only 13.63 seconds. The Venom GT is built on the Lotus Exige, features a V8 engine of 6.2 liter supercharged by two turbochargers, offered in three different levels of maximum power: 800 hp, 1000 hp and 1244 hp at 6,500 rpm. The weight of the car is limited to 1,244 kg. The transmission is a 6-speed Ricardo plc. The maximum speed is 443 km/h, with a sprint 0-100 in 2.7 seconds. Watch the video and other pictures below.

Rolls-Royce Ghost Firnas Motif Edition

Abu Dhabi Motors, BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce importer for the UAE, has presented a limited edition of only five examples of the Rolls Royce Ghost, called Firnas Motif Edition. The changes include two-tone pearl white-blue color and the application of symbols inspired by the Firnas's achievement of flight on head restraints, on the dashboard and on the door sill. The equipment doesn't vary compared to the standard Ghost and also the engine is the same: it is the 6.6 liter V12 biturbo with 563 hp and 780 Nm of torque, mated to 8-speed automatic, which allows the Ghost to reach a top speed of 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.

Praga R1

The Czech company Praga Cars released the first details and images of the supercar Prague R1. The R1 is equipped with a Reanaultsport 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 210 hp at 7,500 rpm. The R1 weighs only 590 kg for a weight/power ratio equal to 356 hp/ton. The Prague R1 uses a 6-speed sequential transmission, combined with a limited slip differential. Built with carbon fiber monocoque chassis, the R1 is equipped with accessories to partecipate in FIA competition and it is not homologated for road use. The Praga is already on sale at a price of 98,000 euro. 

Watch the test on the track and other images below.

Mazzanti Evantra V8

Mazzanti Automobili has released new images of Mazzanti Evantra V8. It is a Tuscan supercar built in carbon fiber with aluminum inserts. The mechanical heart of the Evantra is an alluminium V8 7.0-liter naturally aspirated capable of developing 701 hp at 6600 rpm and 848 Nm of torque at 4500 rpm. The Evantra V8 is equipped with a six-speed sequential gearbox Silatronic, which allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed over 350 km/h. The aerodynamic development process was realized in partnership with Ysim, a company with experience in F1 and Le Mans. The power is transferred to the rear wheels onto the tarmac thanks to high performance tires mounted on 20" OZ alloy wheels. The braking system is Brembo, optionally also offers carbon-ceramic brakes. On the console the modality selector is placed with different maps for the engine and gearbox: Street and Race. A small display on the steering wheel allows you to view the current gear. Every aspect of the car can be customized by the customer.

All the pictures below.

Milan Abarth

The Austrian supercar Milan Abarth was revealed in a video. The movie explains the features of the car: power between 1,300 and 1,700 hp, depending on the type of fuel used, weight of just 1,200 kg. The movie doesn't give further information on the characteristics and performance of the Abarth AC Milan, but it offers a chance to see some new impressive images of the fireball and hear the roar. The Milan Abarth will be produced by the family of Karl Abarth in only seven copies, it will be officially unveiled in February 2013 and will cost around € 300,000. Watch the movie and other pictures below.

Hot rod and drag races (photos + video)

Here you are the pictures and the video about drag races at airport in Fossoli (MO). 

McLaren MP4-12C Volcano Orange one-off

This model, which will be presented in the Middle East, was designed to show the new range of customizations available for the MP4-12C. The one-off is recognizable by the special satin paint Volcano Orange and the use of carbon fiber for bonnet, rear deck, spoiler and roof. The bumper is new as well as the air vents built into the wheel arch. In the interior you can see new Alcantara lining with orange stitching and inserts made ​​of carbon fiber that recall the color Volcano Orange of the exterior. The steering wheel is made of carbon with chromed spokes.