AC Ace

Manufacturer	AC Cars
Production	1951–1962
Class	Roadster
Body Style	2-door Roadster
Engine(s)	2.0 L I6/2.6 L
Transmission(s)	4-speed Manual(With overdrive available)
Wheelbase	90 in (2286 mm)
Length	152 in (3861 mm)
Width	59.5 in (1511 mm)
Height	49 in (1245 mm)
Curb weight	1920 lb (871 kg)
Related	AC Cobra

AC came back to the market after the Second World War with the staid Two-litre range of cars in 1947, but it was with the Ace sports car of 1953 that the company really made its reputation in the post war years. Casting around for a replacement for the ageing Two litre, AC took up a design by John Tojeiro[1] that used a light ladder type tubular frame, all independent transverse leaf spring suspension, and an open two seater alloy body that was made using English wheeling machines, possibly inspired by the Ferrari Barchetta of the day.

Early cars used AC's elderly two litre, overhead cam, 100 bhp (70 kW), straight six engine (first seen soon after the end of the First World War) which gave a top speed of 102 mph (164 km/h) and 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in 13 seconds. It was hardly a sporting engine, however, and it was felt that something more modern and powerful was required to put the modern chassis to good use. Thus, from 1956, there was the option of Bristol Car's superb two litre 120 bhp (89 kW) straight six engine with 3 downdraught carburettors and slick four speed gearbox. Top speed leapt to 116 mph (186 km/h) with 0-60 (96 km/h) in the nine second bracket, and response was much sweeter and modern. This was replaced in 1962 with the 2.6 liter Ken Rudd 'Ruddspeed' engine, adapted from that used in the Ford Zephyr. It used 3 Weber or SU carburettors and either a 'Mays' or iron cast head. This set up boosted the car's performance further, but it was not long before Carroll Shelby pulled AC's attention to the Cobra, so only about 40 were ever made.

In the final years of productions some Ace models were fitted with the MKII Ford Zephyr 2.6 litre straight-6 engine. These Ford engined models had a smaller grille which was carried over to the Cobra.

The British Motor magazine tested an AC engined Ace in 1954 recording a top speed of 103 mph (166 km/h) and acceleration from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 11.4 seconds and a fuel consumption of 25.2 miles per imperial gallon (11.2 L/100 km; 21.0 mpg-US). The test car cost £1439 including taxes.


The car raced at Le Mans in 1957 and 1958. Few cars with this provenance have survived and are extremely valuable. They can range from $100,000 or more for an unrestored car, even one in pieces, to in excess of $400,000 for a restored AC Ace.

AC Propulsion Zero

Manufacturer	Ac Cars
Production	1951–1962
Class	Roadster
Body style	2-door roadster
Engine	2.0 L/2.6 L
Transmission	4-speed Manual(With overdrive available)
Wheelbase	90 in (2286 mm)
Length	152 in (3861 mm)
Width	59.5 in (1511 mm)
Height	49 in (1245 mm)
Curb Weight	1920 lb (871 kg)
Related	Ac Cobra

The original version of the roadster runs on 28 Optima Yellow Top Lead Acid batteries which produce 150 kW (200 horsepower) and 177 lbs·ft (240 N·m) of torque at 336 volts (this 28 * 12 V battery-equivalent) which rockets the 1040 kg car from 0 to 60 mph in 4.07 seconds. The single gear ratio limits the car's maximum speed to 90 miles per hour (140 km/h) at 12,000 rpm, although it is said that early prototypes fitted with multiple gear ratios could hit 155 miles per hour (249 km/h). Even with the single ratio, lead-acid models are capable of completing a quarter mile (400 m) drag race in 13.24 seconds. The expected range per charge of the tzero with the lead-acid batteries is 80 to 100 miles (130 to 160 km) as a result of consuming only 180 watt hours per mile (895 J/km) (DC) on the highway and due to regenerative braking. Within a single hour, the car can be charged from 0-95%. The base price of this version was to have been USD $80,000.

A second prototype was built in August 2003, powered by 6,800 lightweight lithium-ion cells, similar to those that make up the battery packs of laptop computers, giving it a 300 miles (480 km) range. Lighter than the original version by 700 pounds (320 kg), the 2003 edition goes from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. The single gear ratio limits the car's maximum speed to just over 140 miles per hour (230 km/h) at 13,000 rpm with proper gearing, though it has never been tested at greater than 105 miles per hour (169 km/h). The base price of the car was USD $220,000.

Because the car recharges its batteries when the throttle is released — slowing sharply as energy is recaptured — it can be driven hard using only the accelerator pedal. Also, if the car detects a turn with more than half a g-force (5 m/s²), it eases the rear-wheel regenerative braking to prevent slides.

AC Propulsion also produced a portable internal combustion powered generator mounted on a trailer known as the Long Ranger that could be towed behind the car and feed power to the batteries during travel. The trailer used a 500 cc Kawasaki engine with a 9.5 U.S. gallon (40 liter) fuel tank and achieved 30 to 35 mpg over at least 20,000 highway miles. It is rated at 20 kW DC output and can maintain 60 to 80 mph. Video footage of the backtracking feature, which allows drivers to easily back a trailer through a set of slalom cones.

Lamborghini Countach

The Countach was styled by Marcello Gandini of the Bertone design studio, the same designer and studio that designed the Miura. Gandini was then a young, inexperienced designer—not very experienced in the practical, ergonomic aspects of automobile design, but at the same time unhindered by them. He produced a quite striking design. The Countach shape was wide and low (42.1 inches), but not very long (only 163 inches). Its angular and wedge-shaped body was made almost entirely of flat, trapezoidal panels. There were curves, notably the smoothly coke-bottle wing line, but the overall appearance was sharp.

The doors, a Countach trademark, were scissor doors: hinged at the front with horizontal hinges, so that the doors lifted up and tilted forwards. The main reason is the car's tubular spaceframe chassis results in very high and wide door sills. It was also partly for style, and partly because the width of the car made conventional doors impossible to use in an even slightly confined space. Care needed to be taken, though, in opening the doors with a low roof overhead. The car's poor rear visibility and wide sills led to drivers adopting a method of reversing the car for parking by opening the door, sitting on the sill, and reversing while looking over the back of the car from outside.)

ENGINE
The rear wheels were driven by a traditional Lamborghini V12 engine mounted longitudinally with a mid-engined configuration. This contrasted with the Miura, on which the centrally mounted engine had been installed transversely. [2] For better weight distribution, the engine is pointed 'backwards'; the output shaft is at the front, and the gearbox is in front of the engine, the driveshaft running back through the engine's sump to a differential at the rear. Although originally planned as a 5 liter powerplant, the first production cars used the Lamborghini Miura's 4 liter engine. Later advances increased the displacement to 5 liters and then (in the "Quattrovalvole" model) 5.2 L with four valves per cylinder.

All Lamborghini Countaches were equipped with six Weber carburetors until the arrival of the 5000QV model, at which time the car became available in America, and used Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection. The European models, however, continued to use the carburetors (producing more power than Fuel Injected cars) until the arrival of the Lamborghini Diablo, which replaced the legendary Countach.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Although it has been managed to attract attention on the mat the Paris Motor Show some time ago, Lamborghini was not interested in selling cars Elemento Sesto concept and will only make it to racing matters only.
As was quoted from Autocar, on Thursday (11/25/2010), Chief Executive Officer of Automobili Lamborghini Stephan Winkelmann said that Lamborghini Sesto Elemento (Sixth Element) will only be produced for the race track just is not for street consumption.

This car uses carbon fiber material for the entire material. Elemento Sesto name itself seems to refer to the number of carbon atoms of the element which is the number 6. By using the carbon fiber body weight is a very light car that is only 999 kg. With super-lightweight body and a boost engine Lamborghini Sesto Elemento typical malignant can be invited to run 0-100 km / h in just 2.5 seconds, with maximum speed reaches 354 km / hour.

"We tested Sesto Elemento today and if all goes well then we can make a limited production process. But it will not be sold because there are mass shortages with some things like airbags. So this will be a track car, "he explained.

"We do not want to ever produce it and (just like) showed the car was only at the museum," he added. It is estimated that if the car was mass produced the price will be very expensive. Could be more than the price of the Lamborghini Reventon sold for 1 million euros and be one of the most expensive car in the world.

Ferrari F40 Limousines Version

Tokyo - Ferrari F40 is a sports car as the car was teratat most expensive, most powerful and most expensive-owned Ferrari. So if there is certainly more powerful version of the limousine right?

Make no mistake, it's just a modified version of the origin country modifiers Sakura, Japan.

The modifier terinpirasi of the Ferrari F40. Ferrari F40 Best of replication was similar to the original. It's just that much longer.

Foreign accent, one example of a headlamp. The concept of using a lamp headlamp Ferrari F40. So is the stylish 19-inch rim bars laburan Ferarri red and decorated with Prancing Horse logo.

To the stern, deliberately constructed that mimic the style spoiler with mufler Ferrari F40 in the middle. And for the interior, the luxury MPV imitating pembesut with captain seat concept.

Unfortunately the kitchen pacunya not applied a big machine, it is estimated that the engine is under the veil of F40 is a machine
capacity of 1600 cc that can only be paired with Accord and Toyota Corolla.

But for its features are complete enough. That is the power steering and power windows, keyless entry, sunroof, ABS and anti-theft system (anti-theft) is also embedded. There are also complementary, such as CD players and of course AC.

And even more strange, this car was quoted as saying the site Goo-net only sold just 580 yen or USD $ 62,000 only. Wow what a car is this?

Arash AF10, Super Cars Over $ 8 million

London - After a long wait, one of the world's most expensive supercar, Arash AF10 will eventually be shown to the public. The plan of this supercar will get the debut premiere in London, England in November.

But for those who intend to buy it must be dug deeper pockets. Because if last year is predicted only super car will be worth approximately USD 4.7 billion, ahead of the moments of the launch of this car prices soared far up to 620,000 pounds, or approximately USD 8.76 billion.

The specialty is of course car in a charming appearance with a sharp curve on his body is made of carbon fiber is light but strong.

Moreover, this car is more special thanks to the application engine configured with a capacity of 7.0 liter V8 that taken over from the Chevrolet Corvette. From there the machine output to 550 bhp with peak torque of 475 lb-ft reach.

Armed with kitchen runway, the Arash AF10 produced by Arash Motor Company was able to run up to 200 mph, or about 321.8 miles per hour and accelerates from rest to 100 km per hour in less than 4 seconds.

"AF10 has developed four years and we feel now is the time to introduce to the world," said Arash Motor Company founder, Arash Farboud like detikOto quotes from the Telegraph, Tuesday (28/09/2010).

Faboud further said that the Arash AF10 is expected to bring something new in the supercar world market which he said needs a new face and a refreshing addition to the super car brands that already exists.

"Combining the perfect design, without sacrificing kekuata, plus has one of the best in the world's emissions levels, AF10 is set to become a new super car is fantastic for the market," added Farboud.

In the event the MPH Motor Show which will be the birthplace of this car, Arash AF10 will race against brands that also produce other super cars like Aston Martin, Bentley, Caparo, Ferrari, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, Maserati, McLaren, Pagani, Porsche until Spyker .

Aston Martin DBS

Performance
The bare stats show that the DBS has just 60 more bhp than the DB9 at 510, so it's not actually that powerful, but 0-62mph in just over four seconds and 190mph is enough. The rumours that this is just a DB9 in a new suit are unfounded though; this is much more like the old hardcore Vanquish S in terms of experience.

Cool
If the DB9 is cool, then the DBS is super-chilled. Forget the slightly odorous James Bond connection - that's for teenage boys - and revel in a fine, fast Aston that makes the hair stand to attention on the back of your neck.

Handling
Imagine a cross between a road car and a GT racer and you're about there. The DBS is the best handling car Aston has ever produced. Forget pretty-but-rubbish DB7s, this is what an Aston should be about; noisy, raw, a bit brutal and sticks like glue.