Dodge Viper RT10
Dodge Viper RT/10
Retro looks and massive power led many to call the Viper the spiritual successor to the legendary Cobra and finally gave America a real rival to the all conquering Corvette.A gargantuan 8 litre V10 truck engine allowed rapid, effortless acceleration in any gear (70 mph only required 1400rpm in sixth!) and a top speed approaching 170mph. The bodywork reflected the performance with side mounted exhausts and huge bulging arches accommodating massive 13 inch wide rear wheels.The RT10 came in convertible form only, but a soft-top was provided for emergencies, with a hardtop becoming standard on its successor, the Viper GTS.
B Engineering Edions
B Engineering Edions
The startling Edonis is the work of newly formed B Engineering, situated at the old Bugatti factory deep in Italian supercar country at Campogalliano. In fact it is Bugatti's fabled EB110 that now forms the basis of the Edonis. The carbon fibre tub and chassis are used along with a highly modified version of the EB110's twin turbo V12, but the stunning bodywork is all new.Performance is astonishing. When the turbos light up, the 720 bhp Edonis is suddenly propelled like a rocket, covering a standing km in under 20 sec, onto a verified 223mph maximum speed. Straight line urge is matched by class leading handling plus race car steering feel.Just 21 of these monsters will be built, each costing their lucky owners almost half a million pounds!
The startling Edonis is the work of newly formed B Engineering, situated at the old Bugatti factory deep in Italian supercar country at Campogalliano. In fact it is Bugatti's fabled EB110 that now forms the basis of the Edonis. The carbon fibre tub and chassis are used along with a highly modified version of the EB110's twin turbo V12, but the stunning bodywork is all new.Performance is astonishing. When the turbos light up, the 720 bhp Edonis is suddenly propelled like a rocket, covering a standing km in under 20 sec, onto a verified 223mph maximum speed. Straight line urge is matched by class leading handling plus race car steering feel.Just 21 of these monsters will be built, each costing their lucky owners almost half a million pounds!
Saleen S7
Saleen S7
The Saleen S7 is the brainchild of Steve Saleen, previously best known for his highly tuned Ford Mustangs. The carbon fibre bodied S7 is a visually stunning vehicle featuring a camera for reversing and Lamborghini style swing-up doors. The interior is equally stunning, following the new supercar trend of sculptured leather and aluminium.Power comes from a highly modified Ford V8 turning out no less than 550bhp, enough to catapult the S7 to a near 240mph top speed passing 60mph in a verified 3.3sec along the way. UK cars should be available shortly, priced at around £250,000.
The Saleen S7 is the brainchild of Steve Saleen, previously best known for his highly tuned Ford Mustangs. The carbon fibre bodied S7 is a visually stunning vehicle featuring a camera for reversing and Lamborghini style swing-up doors. The interior is equally stunning, following the new supercar trend of sculptured leather and aluminium.Power comes from a highly modified Ford V8 turning out no less than 550bhp, enough to catapult the S7 to a near 240mph top speed passing 60mph in a verified 3.3sec along the way. UK cars should be available shortly, priced at around £250,000.
Porsche Carrera GT
Porsche Carrera GT
Released at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show, Porsche's Carrera GT was a final production version of the concept car first seen at the 2001 Paris Auto Salon. It was Porsche's first limited production supercar since 959 production stopped in 1988. At the time of launch, it was one of the few available products that rivaled the Ferrari Enzo.Unlike the 911, which carried the company for four decades, the Carrera GT was complete bottom up design. Its styling was thankfully unchanged from Paris show car and departed from the traditional Porsche shape which the 959 couldn't escape.
Released at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show, Porsche's Carrera GT was a final production version of the concept car first seen at the 2001 Paris Auto Salon. It was Porsche's first limited production supercar since 959 production stopped in 1988. At the time of launch, it was one of the few available products that rivaled the Ferrari Enzo.Unlike the 911, which carried the company for four decades, the Carrera GT was complete bottom up design. Its styling was thankfully unchanged from Paris show car and departed from the traditional Porsche shape which the 959 couldn't escape.
Koenisegg CCR
Koenisegg CCR
While the CC8S is undoubtedly a fine supercar, it's performance claims proved a little optimistic when put to independent tests. So to restore their name to the top of the performance tree Koenigsegg have unleashed the astounding CCR. If the CC8S' 655bhp was too feeble for you, supercharger tweaks have released no less than 806bhp in the CCR, not to mention the near 700lbft of torque! The racing nature of this missile is continued with the fitment of a torque sensing LSD, plus fully adjustable dampers and cockpit adjustable ride heightThe CCR briefly claimed the title of the world's fastest production car with an independently clocked 242mph before being ousted by the Veyron. However, Koenigsegg can lay claim to the recently set outright fastest top speed during a lap of the famous Nurburgring - an amazing 194mph!
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