Ford GT 40

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXcOvQ92pWerQyvVqDM4sKccPU_wL_vKsCTCVkllYlUvlyl6F_gm4F2TsaobmFJKuhyh1fFQe7WL0WfxV8M-7wXe_zuX4kEuoltHcjbOX_-2tj8AeO0l-JozFD_xjCkDD8MSQsFqk6e8/s320/1968fordgt40mk1gulf2ol9.jpg" width="320" /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> The car was named the <b>GT</b> (for Grand Touring) with the <b>40</b> representing its overall height of 40 inches (1.02 m, measured at the windshield) as required by the rules. Large displacement Ford V8 engines (4.2 liter, 4.7 liter and 7 liter) were used, compared with the Ferrari V12 which displaced 3.0 liter or 4.0 liter.</div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Ford GT 40</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghCLIevCsxQDjpnZ7Wjhmyrz6B0cm1yexw9iLWuNh2FqfGkRuGHcIZKlxZZXsWO4L60Ook6qXIVWx_EEIAmhtFPeQTTYdTFlP6bDL2o8uraOpLm1rcRhCa5BbMNFI1ARvKvmxLlClRXKs/s320/ford_gt40.jpg" width="320" /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Ford GT 40</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaqp9nCy0PGc5JPWE18UujW6KCTqelK_nXETUpjHMkMk98zYaJv1j7rlUTC9nfItI2UmzY9xDTpVEaVl_eY2_-bu2axkOedY1jfgpA4MSQ8FO8r6jey2VBG7RJUdn-H_JU93RQw1amtqc/s320/Ford-GT40-Mach-II.jpg" width="320" /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Ford GT 40</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Early cars were simply named "Ford GT". The name "GT40" was the name of Ford's project to prepare the cars for the international endurance racing circuit, and the quest to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The first 12 "prototype" vehicles carried serial numbers GT-101 through GT-112. The "production" began and the subsequent cars, the MkI, MkII, and MkIIIs,( with the exception of the MkIV, which were numbered J1-J10)were numbered GT40P/1000 through GT40P/1145, were officially "GT40s". The name of Ford's project, and the serial numbers dispel the story that "GT40" was "only a nickname." </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdpywhEq6lzm3JCKJCIOHjEgsPMetXK0TUFMPRAimop_xYym1yDUo7wtiIgJLTvt0gHp-yV5FinGTbuaWcuFfMlUQeBHxKfMp8ahLjjTjxPmF5_rQ_zZmH_NVbqHOSfIofhNDfUSh1N4/s320/fordgt40racecarin1966lep.jpg" width="320" /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Ford GT 40</div> </div>

Ford GT 40

The car was named the GT (for Grand Touring) with the 40 representing its overall height of 40 inches (1.02 m, measured at the windshield) as required by the rules. Large displacement Ford V8 engines (4.2 liter, 4.7 liter and 7 liter) were used, compared with the Ferrari V12 which displace…

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Mercedes sport cars

<div class="post-header"> </div> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584548521200936994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9g-8GQYk8dRGLx2M26ywNiKYTQ9vgf9Rn7LNhJtzoE2jwRuRV5rBA5iWtmcWNkZAILYzTv9ySh5em2D8BNJ_rDH0_DxXRKEPqMdfYrJpi_Ofi-yF98_eFh-Ax6fEwrl7sQwknSY6pHV8/s400/mercedes_benz_slk_gullwing.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 236px;" />Classic Gullwing body styling meets state-of-the-art hybrid technology as Mercedes readies new SLK flagship.<br />A stunning new Mercedes sports car is about to take flight – feast your eyes on the SLK Gullwing! Auto Express has learned that the German firm is planning a baby brother to its forthcoming flagship SLC supercar – and what’s more, it’s going to be a hybrid, too.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584548512586729762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMhkp9flV8mF_wOr7DlRdld56o_kbJEY-BcMQHmI-4RgNuFNBsD0VF02obFdS0qjrj2tKI_uJyeOLIIOt07cQKRcs4y6D7RjUhb2xUEgUy_VwjN9mm2NJ-usUGdRtTsPDimFh77dsLsU/s400/Mercedes_Benz_Super_Sports_Car.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" />In rumor news, the German publication <span class="italics">Auto Motor und Sport </span>is adding further fuel to the new Mercedes supercar fire, releasing a rendering of what they think a possible Audi R8 killer will look like.<br /> <br /> The article speculates, as others have already suggested, Mercedes' will likely unveil the new mid-engined model sometime around 2010, with production stemming entirely from its AMG plant in Affalterbach.<br /> <br /> As always, we'll keep you posted as any new details emerge; in the meantime, head over to Auto Motor und Sport to check out the full article, roughly translated from German. <br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584548510796462482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP824artZpeXnx7agiO0xTIyofxZtbRQ2mwiSdm2wLl2Xh8lkWkNS8iHZzUIeGTm73wAhTubDI6Z65uIKF0CEEoftIJbbtB4m-VnXiDuUmgLO3XAJQ50hOCpF5jfApcsUC9Tk-hPYmsfI/s400/mercedes-benz-slr-mclaren-doors-open.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /><br /><p><strong>Mercedes-Benz</strong> is reportedly working on a new sports car based on a shortened version of the 2010 SLS AMG’s platform targeted directly at it. The new Mercedes-Benz sports car will copy the SLS AMG’s aluminum construction but will lose the funky gullwing doors.</p> <p>Instead, conventional front-hinged doors will be adopted in an effort to bring costs down. The new model will also pick up AMG’s next-generation V-8 engine, a 5.5-liter unit with direct-injection and turbocharging technologies and an output of around 500-horsepower.</p> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584548507887678178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8CfYlJd9qJp1kiRJf3P8MuXJRPp_urGFNKsVxYAUn95AiNhZOhncYGrDfG3-Z6L_I5Net1jtXJNnZvfXcf_zmilh4PEZfafSdgCTzr0m1nurGyEJBEBI55_huVjcvueoBNiMoxu3uQQg/s400/2008-mercedes-benz-slr-mclaren-roadster-10.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" />With basically 500hp the Mercedes-Benz AMG version has already a nice performance, but the specialists thought of much more and did professionally well. By using high speed cam shafts and special valve springs, combinated with a stainless steel, valve controlled exhaust system within an 4in1 manifold and 200 cells sports catalysts and an ecu update, the tuningcrew tuned up the car´s power up to unbelievable 600hp with now 765lb-ft of torque. To handle...<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584548526658597906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin89AqHtwaXB7dw4NM2BMSutCM5S-9b7QsBXfcVNZNVCe4JOyW4dS1ROy2aH7YHvcG1feaKp9szk6HsbNRnlTxtB8h6ESZYjZw9PeF3gjV5ZQLd7HuVM6_VnQJD_7-DkBs0vrBAA73Bfk/s400/images.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 194px;" />Mercedes Benz is launching the SLK 2LOOK Edition just in time for summer. The striking special edition enhances the already stunning Mercedes Benz SLK Roadster with unique colour options inside and out, while increased standard equipment ensures driver and passenger alike have everything they could need for perfect drop-top driving this summer.<br />With only 150 cars available, the Mercedes Benz SLK 2LOOK offers exclusivity and is available in Calcite White or Black paint. For those who want to shimmer in the sun, Obsidian Black Metallic paint is available as an option, while designo Mystic White paint is available as a special order. Imposing 18″ 5-twin spoke alloy wheels are standard on the special edition and there is a choice of two finishes, Titanium Silver or Chrome Shadow. The model is further differentiated by the black surrounds on the headlamps and the 2LOOK Edition badge on the wings.

Mercedes sport cars

Classic Gullwing body styling meets state-of-the-art hybrid technology as Mercedes readies new SLK flagship.A stunning new Mercedes sports car is about to take flight – feast your eyes on the SLK Gullwing! Auto Express has learned that the German firm is planning a baby brother to its fort…

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Sport cars

<div class="post-header"> </div> <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584545894664354738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimenNrEeSnTwRQnfm7nf6cnPXo21a38OUeHQgWQxcLPQwWbhi5fiaLxdst3hmzRMFO3G7_V3rzWzKb5TyEA7c-TROaTx8m44LVgpI1GsZdLBZOOiWCCY8IEp5kkHgKBfH-McLBggFXZC4/s400/super-exotic-sports-car-3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 292px;" />I like it!!!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584545891798696194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwgoyLdO8v12QN62ApiaSTdhNzGpTEPSZ-zDDEh3vtluN6ET4_zG3gPoc17cnYG6w_ojHRy4WhVNMstjOBR9IA3sCBVv9HD85TSq_d6zIgk15q2QBDUalkabVwU_UqBaSRelr1CWPZf0/s400/Jaguar-XK-4.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" /><span style="color: #000000;">The all-new XK continues the Jaguar tradition of beautiful, powerful, ground-breaking sports cars, but behind its stunning looks, it bristles with practical, intuitive, modern technology, clearly focussed on enhancing the driving experience. It delivers significant improvements in performance, dynamics, safety, exterior and interior design and equipment, and product quality. When it is launched in early 2006, this first of the next generation of Jaguars will become the sporting flagship of the Jaguar brand.</span><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584545889135614450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxS9NXFrBcBeUCb5rSKPgq7IfgrZx5RG38zxFmMxNHQKama0n7cmBPnD-oZL6sVrCvInhuFqYScvLsf6by2Tgm6PWJ6k2EaR_CdHVEUyfTqYqnRHZpvSDBWlCx2ezZYxSqB_W3rJ3dF8/s400/mazda-rx7.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 260px;" /><br /><p>The <b>Mazda RX-7</b> is a sports car by the Japanese automaker Mazda. It was produced from 1978 to 2002. The original RX-7 featured a 1146 cc twin-rotor Wankel rotary engine and a sporty <span class="mw-redirect">front-midship</span>, <span class="mw-redirect">rear-wheel drive</span> layout. The RX-7 was a direct replacement for the RX-3 (both were sold in Japan as the Savanna) and subsequently replaced all other Mazda rotary cars with the exception of the Cosmo.</p> <p>The original RX-7 was a <span class="mw-redirect">sports coupé</span>. The compact and lightweight Wankel engine (rotary engine) is situated slightly behind the front axle, a configuration marketed by Mazda as "front mid-engine". It was offered as a two-seat coupé, with optional "occasional" rear seats in Japan, Australia, the United States, and other parts of the world. These rear seats were initially marketed as a dealer-installed option for the North American markets.</p> <p>The RX-7 made <i>Car and Driver</i> magazine's <span class="mw-redirect">Ten Best list</span> five times. In total, 811,634 RX-7s were produced.<sup id="cite_ref-Long_0-1" class="reference"><span>[</span>1<span>]</span></sup></p><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584545887950617122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZBt_R-svWfpqZ1LPk2t9eX49ZozjlajhQjVmovBCtLF_A-oXKSB5p5XkHBpUsJHuEnHcMWIo6jVQZ27XHwrU7yVRUH58Wq4F54TfnNF0lF6uA6_fy7HYRc_5x5CG_qrlCjgcu34x6n1w/s400/Honda-FC-Sport-Design-2Stud.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" /><br /><div class="permatag"> <h4 class="tag modfont">Honda FC Sport</h4> <div id="sharemenu-wrap" class="share-wrap"> </div> </div> <h1 class="headline title" style="clear: both;">Honda FC Sport: Hydrogen Sports Car Concept Of The Future</h1> <div class="ad_300x600"> </div><span class="pm_byline"><span class="noHrefOverride"></span> </span> <span style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 7px;"> </span>Honda surprised the motoring world today with the release of the radical and futuristic Honda FC Sport, a three-seat Hydrogen-powered design study that hints at the future of Honda sports cars to come. Using the Honda V Flow fuel cell setup already found in the Honda FCX Clarity, the FC Sport is the supercar to the FCX's stately sedan. The stunning design is meant to invoke the concept of a high-performance, low-weight hydrogen sports car. Press release and more details below the jump.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584545900681108514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKuJzlJ4FZxnfi6OR-B1f8wje8Bk9sUkFbhSMUSbP8XPy8iobUN0HSq5-Ry25nQEYiIqRxbrDezVgaeFwBC11hZpQNU4byrYjTq-mGHva01PgbWzCzs66fh0La3viEJm7-hRh9JnGdi0/s400/super-exotic-sports-car-500x291.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 233px;" />

Sport cars

I like it!!!The all-new XK continues the Jaguar tradition of beautiful, powerful, ground-breaking sports cars, but behind its stunning looks, it bristles with practical, intuitive, modern technology, clearly focussed on enhancing the driving experience. It delivers significant improvemen…

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