BMW 6 Series

  BMW 6 Series refers to several generations of executive coupés produced by BMW.The first was the E24, being derived from the E12 & E28 5 Series 4-door sedans. The E24 launched in 1976 to replace the 3.0CS & 3.0CSi (E9). 14 years later, in 2003, BMW released the all new E63/E64 which was available as a coupé and convertible, based on the chassis of the E60 5 Series sedan. Models were the 645ci (later replaced with the 650i) and the 630i. The highest performance 6 series is the BMW M6. The third generation F12 and F13 6 series is scheduled for release in 2011 for the 2012 model...

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Pagani Zonda

  The Pagani Zonda is a mid-engined sports car produced by Pagani in Italy. It debuted in 1999 and continues through the present, with production proceeding at roughly 17-19 cars per year. As of June 2009, 206 Zondas had been built, including test mules. Both 2-seat coupe and convertible versions have been produced. Construction is mainly of carbon fiber.Some of the early Zonda engineering was done by Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio. The car was originally to be named the "Fangio F1" after him but, following his death in 1995, it was renamed for an air current above Argenti...

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Bugatti Veyron

Specifications and performanceThe Veyron features a 16 cylinder engine , equivalent to two narrow-angle V8 engines mated in a W configuration. Each cylinder has four valves for a total of sixty four, but the narrow staggered V8 configuration allows two overhead camshafts to drive two banks of cylinders so only four camshafts are needed. The engine is fed by four bi-turbochargers and displaces 7,993 cubic centimetres (487.8 cu in), with a square 86 by 86 mm (3.4 by 3.4 in) bore and stroke. The transmission is a dual-clutch direct-shift gearbox computer-controlled automatic with seven...

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Maserati GranTurismo

SpecificationsEnginesThe engines are from Ferrari/Maserati V8 family. Model Years Type Power, torque@rpm Redline GranTurismo 2007- 4.2L 4,244 cc (259.0 cu in) 90° V8 405 PS (298 kW; 399 hp) @7100, 460 N·m (340 lb·ft) @4750 7250 GranTurismo S 2008- 4.7L 4,691 cc (286.3 cu in) 90° V8 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) @7000, 490 N·m (360 lb·ft) @4750 7500 GranTurismo S Automatic 2009- 4.7L 4,691 cc (286.3 cu in) 90° V8 440 PS (324 kW; 434 hp) @7000, 490 N·m (360 lb·ft) @4750 7200...

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Ferrari 458 Italia

EngineThe 458 Italia is powered by a 4,499 cc (4.499 L; 274.5 cu in) V8 engine derived from a shared Ferrari/Maserati design, producing 570 PS (420 kW; 560 hp) at 9,000 rpm (redline) and 540 N·m (400 lb·ft) at 6,000 rpm with 80% torque available at 3,250 rpm The engine features direct fuel injection, which is a first for Ferrari mid-rear engine setups in its road carsTransmissionThe standard transmission is a Getrag dual-clutch 7-speed transmission, similar to the Ferrari California.There is no traditional manual option, making this the fourth road-car...

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Aston Martin DBR9/02

  In 2004, Aston added to this pantheon with the DB9 2+2 Coupe, a 12-cylinder grand tourer that replaced the 10-year-old DB7. Largely attributed to the poetic pen of designer Ian Callum, the DB9's design was finished by his successor, Henrik Fisker, following Callum's move to Jaguar. Fisker states, "Aston Martins are not edgy. They don't have sharp surfaces or pronounced power domes. The bodywork is gently curved, like an athlete with great muscle tone." The long hood, of course, is not strictly a styling affectation. It is there to cover a significant lump (Brit slang for engine) in...

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