World’s Fastest Cars 2007-2008 Top 10

Below is the car we can only dream of owning-The world fastest cars, some will do whatever it takes to possess such speed and power.So, how fast are the fastest cars in the world?

1.SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph+, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness world records, The SSC Ultimate Aero takes the lead as the fastest car in the world beating Bugatti Veyron.

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2.Bugatti Veyron: 253 mph+, 0-60 in 2.5 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle W16 Engine with 1001 hp, base price is $1,444,000.

3. Koenigsegg CCX: 250 mph+, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. 90 Degree V8 Engine 806 hp, base price is $695,000. Made in Sweden

4.Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 248 mph+, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8 Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000. Smooth and bad-ass, will make you want to show it off non-stop.


5.McLaren F1: 240 mph+, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 Engine with 627 hp, base price is $970,000. Check out the doors, they looks like bat wings.



6.Ferrari Enzo: 217 mph+, 0-60 in 3.4 secs. F140 Aluminum V12 Engine with 660 hp, base price is $670,000. Only 399 ever produced, the price goes up every time someone crashes.



7.Jaguar XJ220: 217 mph+, 0-60 in 4.0 secs. Twin Turbo V6 Engine with 542 hp, base price is $345,000. Made in 1992, this car still got what it takes to make the list.


8.Pagani Zonda F: 215 mph+, 0-60 in 3.5 secs. Mercedes Benz M180 V12 Engine with 650 hp, base price is $741,000. But now the racing edition have replace this baby.



9.Lamborghini Murcielago LP640: 213 mph+, 0-60 in 3.3 secs. V12 Engine with 640 hp, base price is $430,000. Nice piece of art, the design is very round and smooth.


10. Porsche Carrera GT: 209 mph+, 0-60 in 3.9 secs. Aluminum, 68 Degree, Water Cooled V10 Engine with 612 hp, base price is $440,000.

Next generation Mercedes C-Class to be built Stateside, CLC will be axed

Updated: 16/12/09

Mercedes will move U.S production to Vance, Alabama in 2014. World-wide production will commence at the Bremen plant in Germany.

Mercedes is set to add the fourth generation C-Class saloon to the list of cars already produced at its Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama as part of a program aimed at fighting slumped profitability in its second biggest market.


With the continued strength of the Euro against the U.S dollar eating into margins on models produced in Germany and sold in the U.S, Mercedes insiders say efforts are underway to provide protection from unfavourable currency exchange rates in the form of increased North American production.

“We’ve reached a window of opportunity where we can now consider producing the next C-Class in the U.S,” a source revealed. “We’re mid-cycle on the W204 (the current C-Class) and need to decide if we want to push ahead with its successor at Tuscaloosa.”

Mercedes already produces the M-, R- and GL-Class at Tuscaloosa – a plant that opened in 1997 and expanded in 2005 to meet growing demand. While nothing is official, annual U.S production of the C-Class would likely reach 80,000 units.

During a press conference, Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said "It's no secret that a decision for the new C-Class has to be made in the near future".

But with sales of large SUVs down in most markets owing to the miserable state of the economy, the currency balancing effects of U.S production are not as significant as they have been in recent years, leading the German car maker to consider the addition of other models.

The earmarking of the next C-Class saloon, due in 2014, for North American production is significant as it could ultimately pave the way for other mechanical similar models, including the GLK to be built there. However, it would come as major blow to Mercedes-Benz’s worker union which fought hard to ensure production of left-hand drive versions of the current C-Class saloon remained in Germany despite high labour costs.

Additional North American production would unlikely affect the UK as right-hand drive versions of the C-Class saloon are supplied from Mercedes-Benz’s East London plant in South Africa, while the GLK is only available in left-hand drive form owing to difficulties in re-engineering its four-wheel drive system for right-hand drive markets, although Mercedes is still trying to find a way.

An official decision is set to be made in January 2010.

Meanwhile, in related news, Mercedes is preparing to axe the CLC to make way for a new C-Class coupe in 2011. The C-Class coupe will be the second two-door car based upon the existing C-Class but the first to take its name into production.

Set to go on sale in the UK at the same time as facelifted versions of the existing saloon and estate reach showrooms in early 2011, the new C-Class coupe has been conceived to replace the CLK, discontinued earlier this year after 12 years and two model generations.

The introduction of the C-Class coupe spells the end for the CLC, a small sports hatch that was only recently updated. Sources indicated the model will be phased out and will be replaced by the new coupe.

The forthcoming two-door will avoid having a unique bodyshell and individual styling that made the CLK such a success for a comparatively upright look that draws heavily on the silhouette and detailing of its four door siblings.

“We went back and studied what made our coupes so popular in the past. If you look at some of the more successful two door models Mercedes-Benz has produced you can see a direct relationship between them and their four door stable mates,” said an insider describing the new coupe’s appearance. Don’t expect the new Mercedes-Benz to have a very long life, though. With engineering of the fourth-generation C-Class already underway at the German car maker’s R&D centre near Stuttgart, the new two door is planned to be sold for a maximum of four years before it is replaced by a much more curvaceous model that’s likely to follow the example of the CLS in boasting a more practical four door layout.

The upcoming C-Class coupe will be the second two-door model to be based on today’s C-Class. Unlike the E-Class coupe, however, the C-Class version will not be modified and offered in cabriolet guise.

“We did look at an open top version but in the end the costs were too high given the short model life,”

2011 Buick Regal Sport Sedan Aesthetics 2.0L Turbo Engine V-6, four-Cylinder.

2011 Buick Regal Sport Sedan

Armed with turbocharged horsepower the 2011 Buick Regal, a driver-selectable suspension system and a firm, European-tuned chassis, it delivers a driving experience that rivals the best import sport sedans in the segment.

"The 2011 Buick Regal is like nothing you've ever experienced from this brand," said Susan Docherty, general manager of Buick GMC. "The Buick Regal is the next chapter in Buick's transformation and will expand the portfolio to include a sport sedan."

The new Buick Regal arrives in the second quarter of 2010, with its sights aimed squarely on competitors like the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. It has a longer wheelbase and greater trunk volume than those vehicles, along with standard features - including a six-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch wheels and OnStar - that aren't offered standard on either competitor.

The Buick Regal's development is rooted in Germany, where the globally led engineering team created the award-winning Opel Insignia - the 2009 European Car of the Year. The Insignia has garnered more than 31 prestigious awards and is the best-selling midsize sedan in Europe. Buick Regal will bring all of Insignia's award-winning design, technology and European-inspired performance capabilities to the American market.

2011 Buick Regal Sport Sedan

The Buick Regal has already been a success on another continent, in China. It went on sale in December 2008 and more than 64,000 Regals have been sold there. Enthusiastic customers cite its sculpted, flowing design and responsive performance as the top reasons for purchase.
The Buick Regal's sleek design blends the sweeping silhouette and proportions of a coupe in a progressive package that suggests motion from all angles. Great attention to detail complements that aggressive styling, with tailored applications of Buick's signature design cues, such as the waterfall grille, select use of chrome trim and superior fit and finish of the exterior panels.

The car's performance-oriented spirit is also conveyed in sleek, sculpted body-side detail and aggressive headlamps that further suggest motion. At the rear, an abbreviated deck and tucked-in body panels are the hallmarks of a contemporary sport sedan, with bold taillamps and their intricate lighting elements reinforcing Buick Regal's attention to detail. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard.

"There is great design harmony between the exterior and interior," said Cafaro. "The feeling of flow and motion carries through in an engaging manner that makes you want to take the Buick Regal out to your favorite twisting road to see what it can do."
The Buick Regal's finely crafted, sporty and well-appointed interior builds on the exceptional attention to detail found in the Enclave and LaCrosse, blending signature styling cues with contemporary sport sedan aesthetics.

2011 Buick Regal Sport Sedan

Unique with its all-four-cylinder powertrain, the Buick Regal relies on the excellent horsepower-per-liter ratio of the Ecotec engine family to deliver smart, on-demand performance that is also very efficient.

Both the standard 2.4L engine and the available 2.0L turbo use direct injection technology to optimize performance, reduce emissions and maximize fuel efficiency. The 2.4L is the same engine offered in the Buick LaCrosse, but in the smaller, lighter Buick Regal, it delivers more agile performance. The 2.0L turbo cements the sport sedan credibility of the Buick Regal, with on-demand power comparable to a V-6, but the inherent efficiency of a four-cylinder. To ensure responsive power across the rpm range, the 2.0L turbo uses a twin-scroll turbocharger that builds power quickly at lower rpm.

2011 Buick Regal Sport Sedan

Distinct, uniquely calibrated six-speed automatic transmissions are paired with each engine. Both offer driver shift control that enhances the sporty driving feel of the Buick Regal.
Buick Regal's Interactive Drive Control System chassis technology (available on models with the available 2.0L turbo engine) offers enhanced vehicle stability and greater driving safety. It is designed to change the personality of the car based on the personality of the driver.

Lotus Elise Amazing Price and Specs

The Lotus Elise is a two-seater with rear-wheel-drive mid-engine roadster conceived in early 1994 and published in September 1996 by the English manufacturer Lotus Cars. The car has a hand on her hull in fiberglass and extruded aluminum chassis with a binder a rigid platform for the suspension, the burden of costs of production and maintenance to a minimum. The Roadster is capable of speeds up to 240 km / h (150 mph). The Elise is the name of "Elisa" Romano Artioli his niece, the chairman of the Lotus car at the time of launch.
Lotus Elise

Lotus Elise

Lotus Elise

Lotus Elise

The New Model Cars From BMW

BMW cars and BMW vehicles are one of the top brands in the automobile industry. BMW is German automobile manufacturing company. It is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Normally this BMW cars cost high because they provide high performance and technology.

sports car from bmw

the new bmw car with a different concept in look

the view of interior look of a bmw car

Wowwww.... Mobnas Arina Meluncur Tahun Depan, harga cuma 30 jut

Tak perlu menunggu lama lagi. Mobil nasional (mobnas) berharga murah dan hemat energi bakal segera meluncur di jalan dalam negerinya. Tadinya, pemerintah memperkirakan mobnas baru akan diluncurkan setidaknya tiga tahun ke depan. Ternyata, salah satu prototipe mobnas yakni Arina melalui produsennya, PT Wahana Cipta- bakal meramaikan pasar otomotif dalam negeri mulai pertengahan tahun depan.

Arina merupakan satu dari empat mobnas yang telah dibuat prototipenya saat ini. Ketiga yang lainnya adalah Gea, Tawon dan Komodo. Kepastian produksi Arina setelah, ada investor lokal yang bersedia mendanai mobnas ini.Setelah pembuatan prototipe, tahapan analisa pasar pun sudah mulai dilakukan produsen. "Saat ini sudah ada investor lokal, namanya belum bisa di sebut. Kami menyasar pada segmen pengendara motor yang ingin naik level ke mobil,”kata Direktur Teknik Pengembangan Teknologi PT Wahana Cipta Widya Aryadi, kemarin.

Masuknya investor lokal ini yang membuat Wahana Cipta yakin untuk mempercepat proses produksi Arina. Setelah memperkenalkan prototipe Arina selama ini, salah satunya melalui ajang Pameran Produksi Indonesia (PPI). Rencananya, Arina bakal dilego dengan harga sangat murah, hanya Rp 30 juta per unit. Dan pertengahan tahun depan Arena akan sudah masuk ke pasar komersil.

Selain itu, Wahana Cipta berencana memasarkan beberapa pilihan produk ke konsumen, antara lain Arina dengan kapasitas mesin 150 cc, 200 cc, dan 250 cc.

Pabrik produksi Arinan akan berlokasi di Kawasan Industri Terboyo Semarang (KITS) Jawa Tengah. Pabrik ini berkapasitas produksi sebesar 60 unit per hari atau sekitar 20.000 unit per tahun. Produk ini nantinya diluncurkan dalam dua spesifikasi yakni berpenumpang dua kursi duduk dan empat kursi duduk. Jenis mobil Arina masuk kelas hatchback dengan tingkat kandungan lokal di atas 90%.

Langkah memasuki proses produksi, Wahana Cipta tengah memproses pembentukan badan usaha baru PT Arena Motor. Sedangkan upaya mempermulus pemasaran, produsen memiliki komitmen jaringan atas bantuan Asosiasi Karoseri Indonesia (Askrindo). Telah ada empat daerah yang bakal menjadipenetrasi pasar. Yakni, Banten, Jakarta, Jawa Tengah, dan Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta.

Selain itu, produsen menggunakan sistem franchise alias wara laba. Strategi ini pun sudah membuahkan hasil. Buktinya, 400 peminat telah terdaftar. "Ada beberapa mitra potensial untuk membangun jaringan antara lain, Bali, Kalimantan, Sumatera, dan Batam. Untuk franchise fee pusat perakitan baru, kira-kira butuh dana sekitar Rp 20 miliar diluar tanah dan bangunan,”jelasnya.

Produsen berharap dukungan pemerintah. Misalkan, terkait kebijakan keringanan pajak yang tertuang dalam Peraturan Pemerintah No 62 Tahun 2008 tentang insentif Pajak Penghasilan (PPh) untuk industri tertentu dan atau investasi di wilayah tertentu sebesar 30% selama enam tahun. Selain itu, meminta pemerintah lebih mengutamakan merek asli dalam negeri dalam perhitungan tingkat kandungan dalam negeri (TKDN) sebuah produk.

Selain itu, dukungan menyangkut hak kekayaan intelektual (HAKI). Produsen lokal berharap ada penghargaan pemerintah untuk merek lokal sehingga memicu kreativitas baru.“Jangan hanya lisensi asing, tapi harus bisa menghargai hasil pemikiran kita dengan hasil rancang bangun asli Indonesia,”pintanya.

Mobil Nasional Laris Manis, Arina Dipesan 400 Unit

Mobil nasional hasil kreasi siswa Universitas Negeri Semarang, Arina, makin diminati masyarakat Indonesia. Baru diluncurkan tahun ini, Arina sudah kebanjiran pesanan sebanyak 400 unit.

Mobil mungil berkapasitas mesin 150-250 cc tersebut rencananya diproduksi secara massal Mei-Juni 2010.

"Para pemesan datang dari Jateng, Kebumen, Jakarta, dan Batam. Mereka umumnya terdiri atas mahasiswa, profesional muda, serta wartawan," kata Direktur Pengembangan Pasar Arina Motor Development Pangesthi di Jakarta, Kamis (21/5/2009).

Menurut Pangesthi, para pemesan tertarik memiliki kendaraan jenis urban personal vehicle (UPV) tersebut karena performanya yang cukup mumpuni dengan kecepatan bisa mencapai 80 km per jam dan irit bahan bakar dengan perbandingan konsumsi 35 hingga 40 km per liter.

Guna memenuhi pesanan yang mulai ada, kata Pangesthi, pada Agustus 2009 akan diproduksi terbatas sebanyak 100 unit untuk kelas 150 cc, kemudian dilakukan uji perjalanan Semarang-Jakarta pada Agustus atau September 2009.

"Produksi massal tahap pertama difokuskan ke segmen pasar Pulau Jawa, kemudian baru meluas ke daerah lain yang ada permintaan," kata Pangesthi. Perusahaan, kata dia, telah menyiapkan dana lebih dari Rp100 miliar sebagai modal kerja.