StOrY oF 2007 Brabus 57 SV12 S Biturbo

A world-record speed of 330.6 km/h (205.2 mph) set on the high-speed test track in Nardo, Italy; Brabus added to its extensive collection of automotive records with a Maybach 57 powered by a 730-hp (720 hp SAE net) / 537-kW Brabus SV12 S Biturbo engine. It is the world�s fastest and most exclusive ultra-luxury sedan. The Brabus engineers and test drivers bested their own record set in 2005 when a Maybach 57 powered by a Brabus SV12 Biturbo engine with 640 hp (631 hp SAE net) / 471 kW was clocked at 314 km/h (195 mph).
The SV12 S Biturbo evolution of the 6.3-liter displacement engine was originally developed for the Brabus ROCKET, the four-door car based on the Mercedes CLS series. In October of 2006 it set a speed record for street-legal sedans of 365.7 km/h (227.2 mph), a record that still stands today.
For power increase of the turbocharged Maybach 12-cylinder engine from standard 550 hp (543 hp SAE net) / 405 kW to 730 hp (720 hp SAE net) / 537 kW Brabus followed its tradition of increasing engine displacement. The Brabus engineers developed a special crankshaft with longer stroke, precision-balanced piston rods and larger pistons to account for the increased cylinder bore. Displacement grows from standard 5.5 to 6.3 liters (335 to 385 cu. in.).
The inner workings of the engine are modified with precision-machined cylinder heads and special camshafts. The engine peripherals are tuned for more power with the help of a high-performance turbocharging system with special manifolds, two larger turbochargers, more efficient intercoolers, and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with metal catalysts.
Custom-programmed engine electronics coordinate the perfect interaction of all high-performance components and ensure that the engine meets stringent EURO IV emission limits. The standard 250-km/h (155 mph) speed limit is also eliminated. The peak torque of 1,320 Nm (974 lb-ft) is limited by the engine electronics to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).
The enormous power of the Brabus SV12 S Biturbo engine is transferred to the rear wheels via a reinforced five-speed automatic transmission. For the lubrication of the entire drivetrain Brabus relies exclusively on ARAL high-performance lubricants.
The top speed of 330.2 km/h (205.2 mph) places enormous demands on tires and wheels. The Brabus suspension engineers developed forged 21-inch Brabus Monoblock VI light-alloy wheels specifically for the Maybach. The fully polished multi-piece wheels with six double spokes perfectly fill the space beneath the wheel arches. They are mounted in size 9.0Jx21 in front with size 275/40 R 21 tires, and in size 10.5Jx21 with size 315/35 R 21 tires on the rear axle.
For further increased driving safety the Brabus air-suspension module lowers the ride height by some 15 millimeters (0.6 inches) without compromising the unique ride comfort.
Brabus refines the elegant lines of Maybach not just with a lowered ride height and with large wheels. The front of the sedan can be upgraded with two auxiliary headlights that serve as daytime running lights. They are stylishly integrated into the production front apron.
Exclusive Brabus light design is also available for the sides and the rear of the Maybach: LED lights integrated into the body that illuminate the ground beside and behind the luxury sedan can be activated via the keyless fob. They help avoid unfortunate missteps into potholes or puddles in the dark. The rear of the Maybach is further upgraded with the ultra-flat tailpipes of the Brabus sport exhaust system.
Brabus also offers exclusive custom-tailored interiors and state-of-the-art multimedia technology for all Maybach models. Owners of the luxury sedan can choose from the finest leathers and Alcantara in any desired color and design.
Special loving attention to detail is present in the waffle-patterned leather carpeting that alone uses several kilometers of the finest thread, sewn with utmost precision. Custom-tailored Brabus lambs wool floor mats caress the occupants' feet.
The Brabus development team also created additional interesting features for the standard entertainment system of the Maybach. The 16:9 flat screens integrated into the back of the front seats measure 15.2 inches in the Brabus version (standard: 9 inches). An additional 6-disc DVD changer rounds out the Brabus multimedia package for the Maybach.
At the push of a button the Maybach transforms into a luxurious office on wheels: The screens the display the computer's user interface. Brabus uses a special computer designed for use in a car that is connected to the internet via UMTS. A wireless keyboard and wireless optical gyro mouse make operating the computer easy and convenient. A USB 2.0 port, stylishly integrated into the center console, allows connecting external electronic equipment such as printer or a digital camera.
To remain online even when outside the vehicle the Brabus communications specialists have integrated a high-tech notebook computer in an electrically operated drawer in the trunk. This computer is connected to the computer network of the vehicle via W-LAN.

EnGiNe detail of 2007 Brabus 57 SV12 S Biturbo

>>>price
$308 000 USD
>>>engine
60 Degree, V12
>>>position
Front Longitudinal
>>>aspiration
Twin-Turbo
>>>valvetrain
SOHC 3 Valves per Cyl
>>>displacement
6309 cc / 385 cu in
>>>power
477.3 kw / 640 bhp
>>>hp per litre
101.44 bhp per litre
>>>bhp/weight
234.0 bhp per tonne
>>>torque
1320 nm / 973.6 ft lbs
>>>drive wheels
RWD
>>>body / frame
Unit Aluminum Alloy, with Aluminum Panels
>>>front brakes
Internally Vented Discs w/Power Assist, ABS, SBC, 4-Pot Calipers
>>>f brake size
376 mm / 14.8 in
>>>rear brakes
Internally Vented Discs w/Power Assist, ABS, SBC, Twin-Pot Calipers
>>>r brake size
355 mm / 14.0 in
>>>front wheels
F 53.3 x 22.9 cm / 21 x 9 in
>>>rear wheels
R 53.3 x 26.7 cm / 21 x 10.5 in
>>>front tire size
275/40 R 21
>>>rear tire size
315/35 R 21
>>>steering
Recirculating Ball w/Power Assist
>>>f suspension
Double Wishbones w/Air Suspension
>>>r suspension
Multi-Link w/Air Suspension
>>>weight
2735 kg / 6030 lbs
>>>wheelbase
3390 mm / 133.5 in
>>>front track
1675 mm / 65.9 in
>>>rear track
1695 mm / 66.7 in
>>>length
5728 mm / 225.5 in
>>>width
1980 mm / 78.0 in
>>>height
1550 mm / 61.0 in
>>>transmission
Reinforced 5-Speed Auto
>>>gear ratios
3.60:1, 2.19:1, 1.41:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1
>>>top speed
330.2 kph / 205.2 mph

StOrY oF 2008 NISSAN GT-R

TOKYO (Oct. 24, 2007) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of the Nissan GT-R, a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "an ultimate supercar for anyone, anywhere, at anytime". The Nissan GT-R features a newly developed Premium Midship package, including the world's first independent transaxle 4WD developed independently by Nissan. The Nissan GT-R will be available in Japan mainly through Nissan High Performance Centers nationwide from December 6th.
The Nissan GT-R was developed with a new understanding and appreciation of the Earth's natural forces – gravity, inertial force and aerodynamics – and translates those forces into a completely new design, maximizing tire grip and airflow.
Basic vehicle dynamics and integration with the driver have also been examined, resulting in new componentry and creating a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) never seen before in the marketplace. All of these theories have been integrated to balance "speed and efficiency," "high-output with environmental consideration" and "high performance and safety."
Taking these factors into account, Nissan created the all-new Nissan GT-R, which offers advanced high performance for secure and enjoyable driving by minimizing the effects of climatic, road condition or driving technique limitations. The Nissan GT-R offers ultimate performance for virtually every driving situation – whether it be the Nurburgring circuit, to snow, rain or urban areas – all manageable by the GT-R driver through advanced technology and driving dynamics.
The Nissan GT-R's unique characteristics are instilled not just in the vehicle's design, but also through a specialized production process. Carbon fiber, aluminum and steel components are assembled with a special high-precision process, which includes a series of vibration tests. Engines and transmissions are assembled by a single craftsman in a "clean room" environment and upon completion, every GT-R undergoes a battery of comprehensive tests to ensure the proper operation of all vehicle components.
To properly support the all-new GT-R, Nissan has established special Nissan High Performance Centers, where all certified advisors and technicians have received extensive training. Total support for the GT-R owner is offered for the first three years of ownership, including measurement and adjustment of the engine, transmission and wheel alignment after the first 1000 km, and again every 12 months, free of charge.
Packaging and Driveline Suited for a Supercar
The all-new Nissan GT-R uses a Premium Midship package, an all-new, more advanced version Front Midship (FM) package utilized on other Nissan vehicles. This new package enables the use of the world's first application of an independent transaxle 4WD system. The transaxle's layout places the dual-clutch transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the vehicle (instead of the usual front location), which enables vehicle weight to be evenly distributed throughout the car. This gives the Nissan GT-R a superb front-to-rear weight balance, while enhancing leg and foot space and allowing for an optimal pedal layout.
Under the hood, the Nissan GT-R features an all-new 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 VR38 engine, featuring plasma-sprayed bores and a special twin-turbo exhaust manifold system. A secondary air management system enables the newly designed powerplant to provide approximately 40kg/m of torque during ordinary low-rev driving, which gives an optimum air-fuel ratio for around-town efficiency and helps the Nissan GT-R meet ultra-low emission vehicle (U-LEV) standards in Japan.
The Nissan GT-R's new engine produces 480PS (353kW) at 6400rpm and maximum torque of 60kgm (588Nm) from 3200 to 5200rpm. Putting the power to the ground is an all-new GR6-type dual clutch transmission, with paddle shifting and a Borg Warner six-plate dual clutch for direct control.
Suspension duties are handled through a special Bilstein DampTronic*1 system, which utilizes all pertinent vehicle information to provide appropriate damping forces for all situations and helps maintain a high level of control for straight-line driving, cornering, and braking.
Braking is essential for a daily-driven supercar and the GT-R features large Brembo full-floating drilled rotors, low steel high stiffness brake pads and Brembo mono block six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers, which in combination minimize fade and provide stable braking. Run-flat tires, exclusively designed for use on the Nissan GT-R, balance high grip and all-weather capabilities and a comfortable ride in all driving situations. The tires are designed to maintain structure for 80km of travel at 80 km/h, while still providing an acceptable level of performance.
High-Performance Safety and Environmental Technologies
The Nissan GT-R offers a long list of safety and environmental features, including, for enhanced visibility inside and out of the vehicle, high-mounted LED stoplamps, bright LED rear combination taillights, super wide beam headlights, heated door mirrors and flat-blade wipers.
Standard safety equipment includes a pop-up engine hood system for enhanced pedestrian safety, driver and front passenger SRS Air Bag System, ELR front seat belts with tension reducer, front seat belts with load limiter, and three-point ELR rear seat belts. Driver and front passenger SRS Side Air Bag System and SRS Curtain Air Bag System are offered as options.
Environmental technologies include extensive work to create an U-LEV certification in Japan for the 3.8-liter twin turbo engine and reduced levels of volatile organic compound for materials used in the car.
Functional Design – High Performance Aerodynamics and Style
The Nissan GT-R's styling follows the function over form theory. Every styling aspect, from the overall design to the smallest details, is created to maximize the vehicle's driving experience – as well as suggesting GT-R's supercar level of performance. Utilizing advanced aerodynamics, the Nissan GT-R's aggressive styling evokes the lines of a well-trained athlete, combining strong character lines with smooth and solid areas.
The all-new GT-R's body is created with a combination of steel, carbon fiber and aluminum, providing a unique combination of stiffness and lightness. The Nissan GT-R features a low coefficient of drag of 0.27, with high front and rear downforce, which provides the GT-R with enhanced grip in all weather situations, while also enhancing fuel efficiency.
The front fenders express power and stability, while the "aero-blades" on the fenders' leading edges provide optimum airflow around the tires and along the body. The scoop in the fenders' trailing edges assists in providing front downforce and optimization of side airflow. The aggressive front end, with a large hood budge and single air intake, provides a sophisticated style as well as undisturbed airflow for power and cooling. New "super wide beam" headlights feature three additional sub-reflectors (compared to conventional lights) to give a wider spread to the illumination area.
The Nissan GT-R's large, four-passenger cabin features a sloping aero blade canopy roofline and curved C-pillar sword edge, which expresses the distinctive GT-R identity, as well as facilitating air flow around the rear of the vehicle. The GT-R's hallmark four-ring taillights, efficient rear spoiler and large, integrated φ120 exhaust tips, provides the signature rear view of the GT-R, as well as optimizing airflow along the top and under the vehicle.
The high level of advanced technology is evident even in the Nissan GT-R's paint – which utilizes a "double clear coat" and "anti-chipping" process. The Nissan GT-R features Ultimate Silver as a special new color, which is painstakingly hand-polished by craftsman.
An Interior Suitable for Daily Driving or Supercar Duties
Key to the Nissan GT-R's usability as a both daily driver and a high-performance supercar is its interior, which is designed to balance functionality, a sense of ease, and comfort.
Sculpted performance bucket seats give the driver and passenger a comfortable driving experience, and soft pads are utilized on the dash in front of the passenger and doors to give an extra level of comfort and safety.
The instrument panel surrounds the driver, with all meters and multi-function meter at a uniform height to minimize the driver's head movement when traveling at high speeds. A large center-mounted tachometer, with gear display on its upper right, as well as the easy-to-read graphics of the display, gives the driver instant detailed information, essential for the performance nature of the GT-R.
Functional style is also evident in the Nissan GT-R – each meter features a dial plate design that evokes the idea of engaged gears, as well as a three-dimensional metal-like ring, suggesting the multi-dimensional performance of the GT-R. A large, metallic-framed center console features the ergonomically designed shift lever and a red "engine start" button.
Adjustability is central to the daily-driver nature of the Nissan GT-R, with a special "set-up switch" located in the center of the instrument panel. This switch enables the driver to adjust transmission shifts, shock absorbers and the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC-R) in three settings – Normal, Comfort or R, the high-performance setting designed for the Nissan GT-R supercar application.
A high-speed, high-capacity CARWINGS (Japan market) navigation system, with a powerful 30GB hard disk drive, features an easy-to-use touch pad, as well as traditional navigation switches. The screen interface features not only the navigation system, but also an enriched entertainment system with a Music Box hard drive, DVD and CD player, and Bluetooth audio function.
For special use in the GT-R application, the multi-function meter also includes mechanical and driving information for safe high performance driving, including acceleration opening, brake pedal pressure, and steering angle. It also includes an "optimal gearshift map," to emphasize economical vehicle operation.
A specially designed BOSE sound system includes two forward-facing woofers in the rear center armrest area combined with traditional door speakers. All speakers are mounted in rigid aluminum die cast panels, which combined with the design of the system itself, provide sound quality suitable for a supercar.

EnGiNe detail of 2008 NISSAN GT-R

>>>price
$66,675 USD
>>>engine
VR38DETT 6- Degree V6
>>>aspiration
IHI Twin Turbochargers in Manifold System
>>>valvetrain
DOHC w/
>>>displacement
3800 cc / 231.9 cu in
>>>power
352.7 kw / 473 bhp @ 6400 rpm
>>>hp per litre
124.47 bhp per litre
>>>bhp/weight
275.0 bhp per weight
>>>torque
588.42 nm / 434 ft lbs @ 3200 to 5200rpm rpm
>>>redline
7000
>>>drive wheels
ATTESA ET-S All-Wheel Drive (AWD) w/Carbon-Composite Driveshaft to Rear Transaxle, Transfer Case
>>>body / frame
CBA-R35 Unit Steel
>>>front brakes
Vented Brembro Discs w/6-Piston Calipers, ABS
>>>f brake size
386 mm / 15.2 in
>>>rear brakes
Vented Brembro Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
>>>r brake size
386 mm / 15.2 in
>>>front wheels
F 50.8 x 24.1 cm / 20 x 9.5 in
>>>rear wheels
R 50.8 x 26.7 cm / 20 x 10.5 in
>>>front tire size
255/40 Bridgestone Potenza RE070
>>>rear tire size
285/35 Bridgestone Potenza RE070
>>>steering
Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Variable Assist
>>>f suspension
A-Arms w/Bilstein Damptronic Shock Absorbers
>>>r suspension
5-Link w/Bilstein Damptronic Shock Absorbers
>>>weight
1720 kg / 3792 lbs
>>>wheelbase
2779 mm / 109.4 in
>>>length
4655 mm / 183.3 in
>>>width
1895 mm / 74.6 in
>>>height
1370 mm / 53.9 in
>>>transmission
6-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission
>>>top speed
310.6 kph / 193 mph
0 - 60 mph
3.5 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile
11.7 seconds
>>>drag
0.27 Cd
>>>epa city/hwy
21 mpg

StOrY oF Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

With the Gallardo Superleggera, to be launched at the 2007 Geneva motor show, Automobili Lamborghini presents an uncompromisingly high-performance sports car. Thanks to increased power (an additional 10 hp) and a 100 kg reduction in weight, the new range-leading Gallardo Superleggera is even more dynamic than the already very sporty Gallardo. The weight/power ratio of the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is only 2.5 kg/hp, putting it in the top lightweights of its class. The Superleggera also has the fastest acceleration in its class. It needs only 3.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph); 0.2 seconds less than the basic model, and boasting speed and grit under various driving conditions.
The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera is an extremely high-performance car: it includes a standard robotized mechanical e-gear gearbox that guarantees shifting without removing hands from the steering wheel. The new Gallardo Superleggera can be ordered through the dealer network starting March 2007: production volumes will be restricted to lower numbers than the standard Gallardo.
The Lamborghini Gallardo SuperleggeraÂ’s engine is the latest version of LamborghiniÂ’s well-known 4,961 cm3 V10. Now 530 hp is reached in 8,000 min-1. The increase in power was made possible by the engineÂ’s improved volumetric efficiency through reduced intake load losses and by exhaust backpressures, together with optimized electronic control. Naturally, emission levels observe the strict EURO 4 and LEV II standards.
Lamborghini engineers decreased the Lamborghini GallardoÂ’s already low weight when empty (1,430 kg) by another 100 kg (70kg in the USA) using advanced materials and technologies. The engine hood is made of visible carbon fibre and transparent polycarbonate, a type of material that guarantees lightness and also shows off the magnificent V10. The rear diffuser and underbody covering, the rearview mirrors, door panels and the central tunnelÂ’s covering are also made of carbon fibre. Further reductions in weight were achieved by replacing certain glass surfaces with transparent polycarbonate. For the interior, monocoque carbon fibre sports seats covered in Alcantara were chosen to ensure restraint of the driver and passenger during the intense lateral accelerations that the Gallardo Superleggera is capable of achieving around curves.
A comprehensive specification and extensive range of options will be available, with some exclusive to the Superleggera. The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera comes with robotized mechanical e-gear as standard; a sports package including shock absorbers; and special suede-covered steering wheel. The car is available in four colors: Midas Yellow, Borealis Orange, Telesto Gray and Noctis Black. Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires (standard) on new Scorpius forged rims accentuate the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera. A few of the options that can be requested include the multimedia system with navigator and CD-changer; a rear video camera to make parking easier (with optional rear wing only); a Carbon accessories kit for the interior; a fixed rear spoiler; a four-point seatbelt (not for USA); tubular rear frame or fitting points for later inclusion (not for USA, Japan or Middle East); and carbon-ceramic brakes.
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EnGiNe detail of 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

>>>price
$166 00 USD
>>>engine
90 Degree, Aluminum V10.
>>>position
Mid Longitudinal
>>>aspiration
Natural
>>>valvetrain
DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/Variable Intake System & Continuously Varibale Valve Timing
>>>fuel feed
Multipoint Sequential Fuel Injection
>>>displacement
4961 cc / 302.7 cu in
>>>bore
82.5 mm / 3.25 in
>>>stroke
92.8 mm / 3.65 in
>>>compression
11.0:1
>>>power
395.2 kw / 530 bhp @ 8000 rpm
>>>hp per litre
106.83 bhp per litre
>>>bhp/weight
360.54 bhp per weight
>>>drive wheels
4WD w/Viscous Traction System
>>>body / frame
Aluminum & Thermoplastic over Aluminum Spaceframe
>>>front brakes
Vented Discs w/Brembro 8-Piston Calipers, ABS
>>>f brake size
365 mm / 14.4 in
>>>rear brakes
Vented Discs w/Brembro 8-Piston Calipers, ABS
>>>r brake size
335 mm / 13.2 in
>>>front wheels
F 48.3 x 21.6 cm / 19 x 8.5 in
>>>rear wheels
R 48.3 x 27.9 cm / 19 x 11 in
>>>front tire size
Pirelli Pzero 235/35 ZR 19
>>>rear tire size
Pirelli Pzero 295/30 ZR 19
>>>steering
Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
>>>f suspension
Double Wishbones w/Anti-Roll Bar
>>>r suspension
Double Wishbones w/Anti-Roll Bar
>>>weight
1470 kg / 3241 lbs
>>>transmission
6-Speed Manual w/Optional Robotized E-Gear
>>>top speed
309 kph / 196.0 mph
0 - 60 mph
3.8 seconds
>>>epa city/hwy
14 mpg

EnGiNe detail of 2008 LAMBORGHINI REVENTON

>>>price
$1 370 000 USD
>>>engine
60 Degree, Aluminum Alloy, V12
>>>position
Mid Longitudinal
>>>aspiration
Natural
>>>valvetrain
DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VVT & VIS
>>>fuel feed
Fuel Injection w/Variable Intake
>>>displacement
6496 cc / 396.4 cu in
>>>bore
88 mm / 3.46 in
>>>stroke
86.8 mm / 3.42 in
>>>compression
11.0:1
>>>power
477.3 kw / 640 bhp
>>>hp per litre
98.52 bhp per litre
>>>drive wheels
Permanent 4WD w/Viscous Traction
>>>body / frame
Carbon Fibre Body over Tubular Steel Frame w/Steel Roof
>>>front brakes
Carbon-Ceramic Discs w/Power Assist, 8-Pot Calipers, ABS, DRP
>>>f brake size
380 mm / 15.0 in
>>>rear brakes
Carbon-Ceramic Discs w/Power Assist, 4-Pot Calipers, ABS, DRP
>>>r brake size
355 mm / 14.0 in
>>>steering
Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
>>>f suspension
Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas Pressure Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
>>>r suspension
Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas Pressure Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
>>>wheelbase
2665 mm / 104.9 in
>>>front track
1635 mm / 64.4 in
>>>rear track
1695 mm / 66.7 in
>>>transmission
6-Speed Manual
>>>gear ratios
3.091:1, 2.105:1, 1.565:1, 1.241:1, 1.065:1, 0.939:1
>>>final drive
2.53:1