2010 Aston Martin Sports Car Rapide Nurburgring Race Car

The Aston Martin Rapide Nurburgring race car has been unveiled today and the company says it will make its debut in the 24-Hour event that will take place on 15/16 May 2010. Previously, Aston Martin has competed in the Nurburgring 24-Hour race with the V8 Vantage and the V12 Vantage. for this year, the British brand goes four-door.

Aston Martin Rapide

For all those who thought Aston Martin had somehow gone soft by offering a four-door saloon, the famed British marque plans to prove the new Rapide is no slouch by entering it in the 38th ADAC Nurburgring 24-hour race on May 15-16. Piloting the vehicle win the grueling race will be none other than Aston Martin’s CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez, who at age 66 can still give the young guns a run for their money. Aston, with Bez at the wheel, has won top honors in the race’s production-based SP8 category for the past two years with versions of the Vantage coupe.

The Aston Martin Rapide Nurburgring will been entered in the race as company's Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez considers this event represents the ultimate durability test for any sports car.

The Aston Martin Rapide Nurburgring is extremely close to the production car. The only differences between the Aston Martin Rapide Nurburgring and the production model include the removal of interior trim to save weight, re-tuned suspension and slick tires.

PRESS RELEASE:

Aston Martin Rapide to contest gruelling Nürburgring 24-hour Race

Gaydon, Warwickshire 6 April 2010. Aston Martin will return to the starting grid of the legendary Nordschleife circuit for the fifth consecutive year at the 38th ADAC Nürburgring 24-hour race on 15/16 May 2010 with the marque's new four-door sports car; the Rapide.

Further underlining the sporting credentials of Aston Martin's latest model, the Rapide will compete in the demanding 24-hour race - as has been the case with other recent Aston Martin road cars, the V8 Vantage and V12 Vantage. The Rapide will compete in near-standard specification apart from mandatory changes required to compete in this most demanding of endurance races and will be driven by a team of engineers from the company's Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, England.

Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez who will lead the Rapide driver team, explained: "This race represents the ultimate final engineering durability test for any sports car - it subjects the car to the toughest possible assessment under public scrutiny. "The Rapide has the capability to carry four people in comfort but first and foremost it is a sports car and we will subject it to the same tests we would our other sports cars. We already have a proven track record at the Nürburgring racing our road cars with limited modification and in recent years we have enjoyed success in winning the SP8 class both in 2008 and 2009."

The Rapide race car will be close to production standard with only essential race safety modifications, interior trim removed to reduce weight, re-tuned suspension and will run on slick tyres designed for track use. The Aston Martin Rapide encapsulates the values of Aston Martin in pure four-door sports car form with an unrivalled combination of performance, comfort, craftsmanship and exceptionally elegant design. Since the Rapide's original premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009 the car has gone on to win the widespread approval of customers and media commentators alike, prompting strong global demand for the car. Deliveries of the Rapide commence later this month through Aston Martin's 125-strong global dealership network.

The Rapide race car will be joined by a V12 Vantage - again modified only slightly for racing - which in 2009 swept to a class win on its competitive race debut. The near production standard V12 Vantage - which finished in 21st place overall last year - saw off competition from a field of largely specialist race cars in the SP8 class to claim an impressive debut win.

Further details on the V12 Vantage and the full driver line-ups for both Aston Martin entries plus details on a number of customer teams competing in the race will follow in the coming weeks.

The 38th ADAC Nürburgring 24 hour race will take place on 15/16 May 2010.

2010 Aston Martin Sports Car Rapide Nurburgring Race Car

The Aston Martin Rapide Nurburgring race car has been unveiled today and the company says it will make its debut in the 24-Hour event that will take place on 15/16 May 2010. Previously, Aston Martin has competed in the Nurburgring 24-Hour race with the V8 Vantage and the V12 Vantage. for this year, the British brand goes four-door.

Aston Martin Rapide

For all those who thought Aston Martin had somehow gone soft by offering a four-door saloon, the famed British marque plans to prove the new Rapide is no slouch by entering it in the 38th ADAC Nurburgring 24-hour race on May 15-16. Piloting the vehicle win the grueling race will be none other than Aston Martin’s CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez, who at age 66 can still give the young guns a run for their money. Aston, with Bez at the wheel, has won top honors in the race’s production-based SP8 category for the past two years with versions of the Vantage coupe.

The Aston Martin Rapide Nurburgring will been entered in the race as company's Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez considers this event represents the ultimate durability test for any sports car.

The Aston Martin Rapide Nurburgring is extremely close to the production car. The only differences between the Aston Martin Rapide Nurburgring and the production model include the removal of interior trim to save weight, re-tuned suspension and slick tires.

PRESS RELEASE:

Aston Martin Rapide to contest gruelling Nürburgring 24-hour Race

Gaydon, Warwickshire 6 April 2010. Aston Martin will return to the starting grid of the legendary Nordschleife circuit for the fifth consecutive year at the 38th ADAC Nürburgring 24-hour race on 15/16 May 2010 with the marque's new four-door sports car; the Rapide.

Further underlining the sporting credentials of Aston Martin's latest model, the Rapide will compete in the demanding 24-hour race - as has been the case with other recent Aston Martin road cars, the V8 Vantage and V12 Vantage. The Rapide will compete in near-standard specification apart from mandatory changes required to compete in this most demanding of endurance races and will be driven by a team of engineers from the company's Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, England.

Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez who will lead the Rapide driver team, explained: "This race represents the ultimate final engineering durability test for any sports car - it subjects the car to the toughest possible assessment under public scrutiny. "The Rapide has the capability to carry four people in comfort but first and foremost it is a sports car and we will subject it to the same tests we would our other sports cars. We already have a proven track record at the Nürburgring racing our road cars with limited modification and in recent years we have enjoyed success in winning the SP8 class both in 2008 and 2009."

The Rapide race car will be close to production standard with only essential race safety modifications, interior trim removed to reduce weight, re-tuned suspension and will run on slick tyres designed for track use. The Aston Martin Rapide encapsulates the values of Aston Martin in pure four-door sports car form with an unrivalled combination of performance, comfort, craftsmanship and exceptionally elegant design. Since the Rapide's original premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009 the car has gone on to win the widespread approval of customers and media commentators alike, prompting strong global demand for the car. Deliveries of the Rapide commence later this month through Aston Martin's 125-strong global dealership network.

The Rapide race car will be joined by a V12 Vantage - again modified only slightly for racing - which in 2009 swept to a class win on its competitive race debut. The near production standard V12 Vantage - which finished in 21st place overall last year - saw off competition from a field of largely specialist race cars in the SP8 class to claim an impressive debut win.

Further details on the V12 Vantage and the full driver line-ups for both Aston Martin entries plus details on a number of customer teams competing in the race will follow in the coming weeks.

The 38th ADAC Nürburgring 24 hour race will take place on 15/16 May 2010.

the world's fastest car

I used to think ferrari is the fastest car in the world, I was wrong. after I was browsing on the internet, there was a faster car car from ferrari.
Below are pictures of the 10 fastest cars in the world, capable of penetrating speed of 200 miles per hour (mph). We'll see whether anyone can create a car with a speed of more than 400 miles per hour.1. SSC Ultimate AeroShelby SuperCars (SSC) Ultimate Aero. The car that bears the name of Shelby was able to drive up to speeds around 257 mph or 413.6 km / h and can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 2.7 seconds, the ability of a car that has a base price of U.S. $ 654,400 this already recorded in the Guinness World Records. These capabilities can be thanks to the application engine twin-turbo V8-powered 1183 hp.

2. Bugatti VeyronThe car that had become the fastest car before losing to the SSC Ultimate Aero has a top speed of 253 mph or around 407 km / h and can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 2.5 seconds. However, the ability to redeem equipped car powered by a 1001 hp W16 engine, Bugatti giving basic price was crazy enough that U.S. $ 1.7 million.

3. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo

This car has the ferocious speed of up to 248 mph, or about 399 km / h with the ability to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 3.2 seconds. The ability of California supercar is obtained thanks to the twin-engine turbo-strength lightweight aluminum 750 hp. This car was released with the base price of U.S. $ 555,000.
4. Koenigsegg CCX
With the ability to run up to around 245 mph or 394 km / h and accelerates from 0-100 km / h in just 3.2 seconds, the Koenigsegg is not wrong to give the base price of U.S. $ 545,568 for the carrying CCX-powered V8 engine 806 hp and built in This Swedish.

5. McLaren F1

This car has long graced the list of the fastest cars in the world. Armed with the ability to run up to 240 mph, or about 386.2 km / h and acceleration from 0-100 km / h in just 3.2 seconds, it is not wrong if a car carrying a V12 engine with 627 hp and a valuable base of U.S. $ 970,000 remains became one of the dreaded car.

6. Aston Martin One-77

This car is slowly beginning to excel record the fastest time for a car brand in the UK. This car could break down when tested speed figures around 220 mph or 354 km per hour. Aston Martin Jaguar XJ220 also broke the record as the fastest car in the UK

Equipped with 7.3 liter engine V12 berkonfigurasi, One-77 is designed to provide a fascinating force. Moreover, two-door coupe sports applications are made from carbon fiber monocoque and body structure and adopt active aerodynamic technology.

7. Ferrari Enzo


For this one, have no more questions. Ferrari Enzo Ferrari is a living legend cars that can drive up to 217 mph or 349.2 km / h and accelerates from 0-100 km / h in just 3.4 seconds. These capabilities can be the car valued at U.S. $ 670,000 basis of the F140 engine applications thanks to the powerful 660 hp V12.

8. Jaguar XJ220



Just like the Ferrari Enzo, this car has power, or 217 mph, or 349.2 km / hr. But when Enzo can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 3.2 seconds, slightly more lemot XJ220 ie only 3.8 seconds. Still, the ability of cars made in 1992 by twin turbo-powered engines 542 hp and has a base price of U.S. $ 650,000 should not be underestimated.

9. Pagani Zonda F


This car has a top speed of 215 mph or around 346 km / h with the ability to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 3.5 seconds. Because that's not surprising that car worth U.S. $ 667.3 thousand basis that applying the V12 engine from Mercy has become one of the fastest cars
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10. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640



this Cars has its own strengths around 211 mph or 339.5 km / h with the ability to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 3.3 seconds. Armed with a fantastic design with mad skills from V12-powered 640 hp engine, the base price of U.S. $ 430,000 quite tempting.

Aeon Sports Cars GT3 Aero

The GT3 Aero from Aeon Sportscars based in Kent, England, is a 3 seat kit car powered by a wide range of engines. The Aeon GT3 Aero, like its hard top sibling the GT3 Coupe, has an unusual 3 seat layout with a central driving position, however the car is also available in a conventional 2 seat version called the GT2 Aero.

Aeon Sports Cars GT3 Aero

Aeon was founded in 2000 by Keith Wood and John Hewitt to design and build a three-seater track/road car. John and Keith have a wealth of experience between them. John comes from an engineering background, serving his apprenticeship with the M.o.D. In his early years he built and raced karts and trials cars, and for the last 17 years has prepared cars and competed in sprints and hill climbs. Keith started his career as an apprentice in a drawing office, but for the past 18 years has owned and run a company that manufactures specialist off-road, amenity, agricultural and four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Aeon Sports Cars GT3 Aero

The steel spaceframe chassis of the Aeon GT3 Aero (which is identical to the GT3 Coupe chassis) commonly houses a 2-litre Ford Duratec four-cylinder engine or the 2.5-litre Ford Duratec V6 engine, although other units from a variety of front-wheel drive donors can be fitted to the mid-engined Aeon.

Aeon Sports Cars GT3 Aero

The bodywork of the Aeon GT3 Aero was developed with the help of MIRA's wind tunnel. MIRA is a world leading vehicle testing facility based in Warwickshire, England.

The seven piece fibre-glass body of the Aeon GT3 Coupe is supplied in white gel coat ready for painting.

Aeon Sports Cars GT3 Aero

Year (of specifications)     2009

Engine     various inc, 1.8 Audi, duratech V6

Transmission     RWD

Max speed     -

0-60 mph     -

Horsepower     various ranging from 160 - 280 bhp

weight     -

Aeon Sports Cars GT3 Aero

The GT3 Aero from Aeon Sportscars based in Kent, England, is a 3 seat kit car powered by a wide range of engines. The Aeon GT3 Aero, like its hard top sibling the GT3 Coupe, has an unusual 3 seat layout with a central driving position, however the car is also available in a conventional 2 seat version called the GT2 Aero.

Aeon Sports Cars GT3 Aero

Aeon was founded in 2000 by Keith Wood and John Hewitt to design and build a three-seater track/road car. John and Keith have a wealth of experience between them. John comes from an engineering background, serving his apprenticeship with the M.o.D. In his early years he built and raced karts and trials cars, and for the last 17 years has prepared cars and competed in sprints and hill climbs. Keith started his career as an apprentice in a drawing office, but for the past 18 years has owned and run a company that manufactures specialist off-road, amenity, agricultural and four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Aeon Sports Cars GT3 Aero

The steel spaceframe chassis of the Aeon GT3 Aero (which is identical to the GT3 Coupe chassis) commonly houses a 2-litre Ford Duratec four-cylinder engine or the 2.5-litre Ford Duratec V6 engine, although other units from a variety of front-wheel drive donors can be fitted to the mid-engined Aeon.

Aeon Sports Cars GT3 Aero

The bodywork of the Aeon GT3 Aero was developed with the help of MIRA's wind tunnel. MIRA is a world leading vehicle testing facility based in Warwickshire, England.

The seven piece fibre-glass body of the Aeon GT3 Coupe is supplied in white gel coat ready for painting.

Aeon Sports Cars GT3 Aero

Year (of specifications)     2009

Engine     various inc, 1.8 Audi, duratech V6

Transmission     RWD

Max speed     -

0-60 mph     -

Horsepower     various ranging from 160 - 280 bhp

weight     -