Mazda RX-8

The 2010 Mazda RX-8 is a nice little powerhouse with an economical price tag. In fact, U.S. News and World Report recently ranked it as 1 of the 5 most economical sports cars for your money. So what about the engine of this beauty? The 2010 Mazda RX-8 has a rotary engine, which the technology is called RENESIS, and it is available as either a 232-hp 6-speed manual or 212-hp 6-speed sport automatic transmission.

The RENESIS rotary engine is the next generation of rotary engine that powered the RX-7, retaining the power of the previous rotary model 13B-REW, holding onto all the power of the RX-7, while increasing fuel economy and reducing emissions, while the rotors weigh about 14% less than the ones used in the engine of the RX-7. The RENESIS engine also has its intake and exhaust ports in the side housings, which allows better heat dissipation and a longer power stroke.

RENESIS also sports a six port induction system, called 6PI. Each rotor uses 3 of the ports, and each also uses a variable intake timing mechanism, which allows it to maximize compression efficiency at both high and low speeds. In addition, the RENESIS has two exhaust ports for each rotor. This allows a massive reduction in exhaust resistance.

Both the automatic and manual models have a 1.3 liter, 2 rotor rotary engine, capable of 159 lb-ft of torque at 5500 rpms and are capable of a displacement of 1308 cc and a compression ratio of 10.0: 1, being sure you'll get a lot of power for your dollar. The fuel economy is improved from the RX-7 as well... this car averages 16 mpg in the city and 22-23 on the freeway (23 for the sport automatic, 22 for the manual transmission).

In conclusion, the engine of an RX-8 is a nice piece of machinery, and if you take care of it, it will take care of you for years to come.

Honda S2000

The Honda S2000 is a two-door sports car manufactured by the Japanese automobile manufacturer, Honda, between 1999 and 2009. The S2000 was created to celebrate the manufacturers 50th anniversary. This article provides some information about the Honda S2000, its history, changes to specification and why you might want to buy one.

At the heart of all Honda automobiles are their engines and the engine designed for the Honda S2000 is a very special one indeed. Created using lightweight materials, the engine in the early S2000 sport scars are capable of revving up to 9000rpm, producing around 240hp. The early cars used a 1997cc engine mounted front-mid for optimum weight distribution. The VTEC unit in the Honda S2000 means that below 6000rpm the car is quite docile while driving through town but once you get above 6k the car springs to life with an eagerness to head to the red line as quick as possible. In S2000 terms this means a 0-60 sprint in around 6 seconds! The engine is mated to a manual gearbox with no option for automatic.

The Honda S2000 sports cars are available with two designs. The AP1 chassis was introduced in 1999 and ran until 2004 when the AP2 design started manufacture.

The AP1 Honda S2000 had remote central locking, airbags, cassette radio entertainment system and an immobilizer. From 2002 the model benefited from a heated rear screen and 2004 models were available in GT spec with hard top. From 2004 the car has heated mirrors, LED tail lights and an upgraded alarm system.

The AP2 Honda S2000 has remote central locking, airbags, electronic brake force distribution and ABS as standard on the later models.

Options:
If you buy a S2000 then you'll be pleased with the array options which come as standard on a S2000. The S2000 has leather seats available in a variety of colours including some two-tone shades.

From 2004 the GT specification comes with a hardtop as well as the folding roof to help keep you warm in the winter months. The hardtop has a glass heated rear screen.

Of course, all manufacturers produce a list of optional extras for your car and the S2000 benefits from an optional spoiler for extra racy looks, front and rear protectors and extra speakers for the hifi.

Colours:
The Honda S2000 is available in Berlina Black, Moon rock metallic grey, Silverstone Metallic Silver, Lime Green Metallic; Royal Navy Blue Pearl; Neuburgring Blue Metallic; New Formula Red; Monza Red Pearl; Imola Orange Pearl and New Indy Yellow Pearl. Popular colours for the Honda S2000 are the Neuburgring Blue, Moon rock and Silverstone metallic silver colours. Inside the cockpit, the leather seats are available in Red, Black and Tan, or blue for the Neuburgring coloured cars. Two-tone red-black seats are also available.

Size:
The Honda S2000 is approximately 4100mm long by 1750mm wide.

Running costs:
If your looking for a low cost runabout then you probably should be looking elsewhere. That nippy engine earns the Honda S2000 an insurance group 20 quote! Take it steady on the motorway and you could get upto 35mpg though combined cycle will get more like 28mpg. Also road tax could quite easily be between £200-£400 at time of writing. Servicing costs aren't too bad

Prices
The Honda S2000 has been around for quite a long time now and there are many higher mileage cars around the £5k area. A good well cared for model can be had for around £8-10K for an AP1 spec or £12k plus for an AP2. Prices are representative at the time of writing. Honda has an excellent reputation for reliability so buying an older car shouldn't represent too much of a risk when compared with other options.

Alternatives:
Around at the same time as the S2000 was the Mazda MX5 and Porsche Boxster 2-door open top sports cars. The little Mazda is a fun car to drive with an almost classical style and look dating back to cars of the 60's. The Porsche boxster is a highly accomplished sports car at the lower end of the Porsche range.

Chrysler Firepower

The aerodynamic design as well as the computational fluid technique incorporated in the 2010 Chrysler Firepower make it dashing sports car. For proper engine cooling, a low mounted Chrysler grille is also equipped in it. The regular lights have been put instead of the LED lights, while the bonnet is designed with a clean and neat look.

The aluminum wheels of the car are measured to be 19 x 12 inches in the front and 20 x 12 inches on the rear end. The wheels are also decreased in the size with the above-mentioned dimension. The chassis of the car is similar to that of the Viper cars.

The front brake of the car is equipped with the Brembo vented discs with the 14 inches large and 4 pot calipers. The same system is observed in the rear break, but it is 12 inches large. The Chrysler Firepower comes with the A580 5 speed automatic transmission system.

But, the fuel economy won't be too high as expected. But, the vehicle is estimated to feature the fuel economy of 14/19 mpg (city/highways). The output of the vehicle is quite high and the 2008 Chrysler firepower was considered to be the highest output engine in its class.

The torque of the car is about 420 lb - ft, while Chrysler has also put forth the new high flow cylinder heads, performance oriented camshaft, reinforced engine block, calibrated Auto stick and much more in the latest Chrysler Firepower. It is expected to come with the oyster leather, ocean deep blue and Behr maple accents.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a breathtaking stunner of a sports car displaying the best auto engineering, exclusive performance and modern design. There is no doubt about it; you will be the center of attention and other fellow automotive enthusiasts will undoubtedly turn green with envy when you arrive in style at the trendiest hot spot in town in this sophisticated car. Sleek and powerful at the same time, the V8 Vantage has it all. The Vantage features an aesthetically pleasing C-pillar look that is simply stunning and the interior seats are crafted with high quality leather and detailed contrast stitching. This sports car was designed to weigh as little as possible while maximizing performance.

This incredible car offers superior performance; this auto can reach a remarkable sixty two miles per hour in just 4.9 seconds and can reach speed limits of up to one hundred and eighty miles per hour. The Vantage is a car that is built for speed and it would be the thrill of a lifetime to test this high performance vehicle out on the open road. The Vantage's V8 engine is actually built by hand at Aston Martin's exclusive engine factory in Germany. The hand built engine produces 450 hp at 7,000 RPM.

The sleek sports car offers loads of safety features such as the inclusion of front and rear crumple zones engineered to absorb energy during a high-impact car accident and dual airbags which can actually be set off in two separate stages depending on the impact, plus side airbags as well. Further safety features in the V8 Vantage include Traction Control and ABS, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Dynamic Stability Control and Positive Torque Control. In depth testing has been performed on the Vantage in such strenuous and rigorous locations such as the Nardo racing track in Italy, the Nurburgring in Germany and in Dubai where degrees regularly hit 118 degrees Fahrenheit and the the exterior of cars an even reach intense degrees of 188 F.

One very nifty feature that comes standard on the V8 Vantage is that of the integration of all versions of the iPod music player including the iPod Nano, iPod Touch, iPod Classic etc. You can easily control your entire iPod library from the Vantage's in-dash display including play lists, albums and artists. In addition, the V8 also comes with a 160-watts audio system and 6 disc cd changer, which will enable you to savor the sweet sounds of your favorite tunes as you cruise down the highway in opulent style.

The V8 Vantage is Aston Martin's most affordable and best selling vehicle available on the market. This is an stunning automobile that will certainly provide you with lots of envious glances as you drive her at full speed on the road. Check out the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and get ready for a taste of luxury, elegance and excellent performance.

Ferrari 250 GTO - One of the most popular sports car of all times

This Car is ranked the number one sports car of all times. This car was designed by Giotto Bizzarrini and his team back in 1962. There were only 36 units produced of this model during the two year  production period. With a V12 engine this car can drive at 302 hp energy. Its start up time is 6.1 seconds with the acceleration reaching up to 100Km/hr.

Scuderia Spider 16M By FERRARI

In order to commemorate its 16th label as an F1 Constructor, the Prancing Horse has revealed the extraordinary version Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M at the World Finals in Mugello.

The Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M is motorized by the 4.3 liter V8 mechanism that yields 510 hp at 8500 rpm and 470 Nm of torque at 5250 rpm.

In the company of this engine the Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M is able to go up to 315 km/h and requires merely 3.7 seconds to get to 100 km/h.

The corporation will put up 499 pieces of the Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M and the cars will simply go to only those adoring Ferrari fans.

The Scuderia Spider 16M is on hand in a preference of two latest signature colour designs: the model version is black in the company of grey trim, at the same time as a tricolour insignia is furthermore offered as an element of the Carrozzeria Scaglietti Personalisation course.

The latest car moreover sports an out of the ordinary plate on its rear fence to celebrate Ferrari’s 16th Constructor’s World title.The exclusiveness of the inside is highlighted in silver.

Bugatti veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (MOST EXPENSIVE)

Time to test out all this technical wizardry after patiently awaiting over a year for my thrill behind the wheel. Yet, like a rookie, I started in the passenger seat while AMLS Pro Driver Butch Leitzinger broke down the vehicle's performance procedures, which all seemed very simplistic from observance and just as easy to operate from the pilot position. The interior layout is far from complicated. Moisture-resistant, backstitched leather seats are very accommodating and supportive; the steering wheel houses the two paddle shifters for gear selection; a new rear view camera transfers images into the rearview mirror, and of course there is an iPod connection. Also, don't expect a navigation screen -- turn by turn and voice guidance are its substitute. The start button sits at the bottom of the multi-function gear selector which in turn is positioned within an oval and shiny plate of machined aluminium. Two simple switches decorate the gear selector -- LC for Launch Control, a mode normally reserved for racing take offs, or should I say lift-offs with this vehicle. The button to the right of lever is Handling mode which lowers the entire vehicle and brings up the rear wing for more downforce. If you don't want to use the paddles but need routine power then set the gear lever in Sport (S) which puts the Grand Sport in its lowest gear, but will deplete your 25 gallon tank at a rate of 8 or 9 mpg. Dynaudio's $30,000 Puccini sound system specifies only four speakers (2 bass drivers in the doors & 2 tweeters) but is advanced with Magnesium-Silicate-Polymer and light aluminium featuring amplification with digital signal processing. Yet, an audio system is irrelevant when you have a 16 cylinder to listen to.

Rolls-Royace GHOST

The 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is the latest model to come from this storied manufacturer, and it's positioned as the brand's entry-level vehicle. At a quarter-million dollars worth of starting price, that's quite a misnomer. As with all Rolls-Royce vehicles, the new Ghost surrounds occupants in top-notch luxury and unmistakable style. Attention to detail and craftsmanship border on the obsessive. However, we wonder if it's really worth the added cost over a Mercedes-Benz S600 or Jaguar XJL Supersport. Still, for shoppers with the financial means, the 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is an intriguing choice. As for Rolls-Royce, it’s the business savvy and engineering might of BMW that has kept the stately and exclusive automobiles at the very forefront of the ultra-luxury segment. Since 2003, when the brand was transferred from Volkswagen to BMW, the line has included just one model—the Phantom and its four different variations.