Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (2011)

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (2011)

The rear side panels and the large cover over the storage compartment for the cloth top are made of a carbon fiber composite. Unlike the Coupé, the Audi R8 Spyder has classic air intakes behind the doors. Two distinctive silver cowls, into which the large air intake openings are integrated, give the long back a powerful profile.

 Its lines offer a unique interpretation of the dynamics and emotion of a high-performance sports car. The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro captivates from the very first glance. The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro features a fascinating package of technologies, including the Audi Space Frame (ASF) made of aluminum and carbon fiber composite, quattro permanent all-wheel drive, LED headlights and the innovative seatbelt microphone. The 386 kW (525 hp) V10 engine accelerates the high-performance sports car with the lightweight cloth top to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 313 km/h (194.49 mph).  Fascination taken to a new level of intensity: The Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro combines breathtaking performance with the experience of open-top driving.

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (2011)
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (2011)
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (2011)

Ferrari 599 GTO (2011)

Ferrari 599 GTO (2011)

Just as significant are the technical specifications - 670 hp in a 1495kg car represents a weight-to-power ratio of just 2.23 kg/hp, and ensures a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 3.35" as well as a top speed of over 335 km/h. The Fiorano lap time provides just one indication of the potential of this car. The Ferrari 599 GTO benefits directly from the technological transfer from racing and set a record lap time at Fiorano in 1'24".

 The Ferrari 599 GTO is reserved for just 599 clients who seek the maximum expression of high-performance driving. In fact the Ferrari 599 GTO is based on the 599XX, the advanced experimental track car, and can be considered almost a road-going version. It is an exclusive limited edition special which, in true Ferrari tradition, is a completely new concept, albeit inspired by a production car. The Ferrari 599 GTO is, in fact, the company's fastest ever road carThe new Ferrari 599 GTO is an extreme V12 berlinetta developed to a specific performance-oriented brief.


Ferrari 599 GTO (2011)
Ferrari 599 GTO (2011)
Ferrari 599 GTO (2011)