The 2017 Ferrari F12tdf (Tour de France)

Ferrari's Latest Version Of The F12

     When Ferrari allowed the original F12 to be revealed to the public, people saw that it was an excellent example of Ferrari belief in a front engine supercar, and that it carried the typical Italian flowing design in it from Pininfarina. Recently though Ferrari has revealed a new F12 called the tdf which is an abbreviation for the legendary Tour de France race that features cars as opposed to bicycles. My worry and a worry for others is this. Does it look a bit too...Corvette like? Perhaps Ferrari saw the latest Corvette Stingray and ZO6 in action and were in such awe and fear that they decided "we need to make a car that looks even better and drives better than those two." If this is even somewhat true then it shows that America can make proper cars despite what a certain someone will say on the television. But enough of that rubbish. LOL. Time to talk about Ferrari facts.

     The Ferrari F12tdf is a front engine Italian supercar and grand tourer equipped with an upgraded version of the F12Berlinetta's 6.3 liter naturally aspirated V-12 that delivers 769 hp and 519 feet of torque. Top speed of the F12tdf is still unknown as Ferrari are being stubborn about revealing the top speed. However auto enthusiasts claim it will hit at least 200 mph. Naught to 62 takes 2.9 seconds which is good. Even more interesting is that this is currently the 2nd fastest car around Ferrari's Fiorano test track doing a lap of the track 2 seconds less that the regular F12. The only Ferrari that is faster is the LaFerrari.  

     The F12tdf most likely uses carbon fibre in the majority of its construction. However one fact I do know is that the car weighs 3,119 pounds due to weight reducing methods used by Ferrari themselves.

     Price for the Ferrari F12tdf is $500,000 US dollars, unless you're willing to pay for extras. The main competition will likely come from the 2015 Lamborghini Aventador SV , and the 2014 and 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish which I find hard to believe for the latter. 

     Anyways I think Ferrari did an excellent job on creating this car. I just wish it didn't look so Corvette-like.

The 2018 Bentley Continental GT

Bentley's Ultimate Attack On Aston Martin

 

(The concept car the production car is based on. I couldn't put more pictures up because of a lack of pictures and copyrights.)

     For those who have been anxiously waiting for Bentley to make that EXP10 Speed 6 concept but thought it wasn't going to make it you'd be wrong...sort of. What Bentley wants to do is create a car somewhat based on that very concept called the 2018 Continental GT, as well as with some body styling from Porsche. This is scary as some British car purists would either cringe or grit their teeth at the thought of heavy German influence in a British car, especially a Bentley. But we need to remember it's the Germans who provide the excellent reliability for Bentleys and other British cars like Rolls Royces. Anyways let's talk about this ridiculously awesome looking British/German machine.

     The 2018 Bentley Continental GT is a half British, half German luxury sports car coupe and grand tourer equipped with what will likely be a 4 liter twin-turbo V-8 that delivers an unknown amount of horsepower. This is because only the people at Bentley and maybe even Porsche know if the engine had been tweaked to deliver more or less horsepower. What is known is that the top speed of the 2018 Bentley Continental GT is 195mph. Not bad. The Bentley can reach 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The engine is coupled to a possible 6-speed manual with a stick shift. Pictures you can find throughout the Internet may hint at this possibility.

     Little to no information exists on what the Continental GT will use for it's exterior construction but what little is known about the interior says that the 2018 Continental GT will have a few differences from the former Continental GT. Inside the steering wheel has three spokes, a full digital gauge cluster, a two-tier element on the dash, a complete digital gauge cluster, and a possible Tesla Model S-inspired central display screen. The 2018 Continental GT will however share the quilted leather seats and door panels, and a similar double-brow instrument panel.

     I almost forgot to mention that the Bentley will ride on a shortened version of Porsche's MSB platform that is already being created for the second-generation Porsche Panamera. 

     The cost of the 2018 Bentley Continental GT is likely to be slightly more expensive than its father but remain under $200,000 for the standard GT V-8 S coupe. 

     I have to say that I think this is one of the best examples of British and German cooperation.

The 2016 W Motors Fenyr Supersport

W Motors' Slightly More Affordable Sequel To The Lykan

 

(I apologize for the lack of pictures. There we're few pictures of the Fenyr on the internet.)

     Ever wanted to buy one of the few W Motors Lykan Hypersports on the market but thought to yourself, "this is crazy!" "I'm not paying over 3 million in currency to buy one!" Well W Motors may have heard people complaining about this, sort of, and decided to create a slightly less expensive sequel to the Lykan called the Fenyr Supersport.

     The W Motors Fenyr Supersport is a Lebanese supercar equipped with a custom-built 4 liter flat-six engine from another Arabic car company called Devel which is owned by the German car company Ruf. This engine delivers 887 hp with 885 pound-feet of torque, and a top speed of 248 mph. Naught to sixty takes 2.7 seconds making this car very fast. Unfortunately W Motors hasn't revealed anything else on the drivetrain, but car enthusiasts reckon the suspension and brake parts will also come from Ruf. Whether they have to come through Devel first before going to Ruf then W Motors remains a mystery. 

     No info remains on the interior either. Car enthusiasts do believe however that the Fenyr will abandon the gold stitching in the seats as well as the Virtual Holographic Display which acted as the Lykan's instrument panel. Car enthusiasts also believe the Fenyr will sport Alcantara and leather where the driver sits, as well as carbon fiber and aluminum inserts, and the latest in new automotive technology. What this technology will be and/or do is unknown. I honestly suspect it to be a cheaper but still very nice replacement for the Lykan's instrument panel.

     The Fenyr uses a body made of carbon fiber that has been bolted on a tubular lightweight aluminum chassis. One difference the Fenyr has over the Lykan is that it has a larger and more traditional spoiler unit that is said to run the interior width of the rear fascia. There are also a pair of extra spoilers mounted higher on the rear fenders.

     I almost forgot to mention the Fenyr was joint-developed by Austrian car company Magna Steyr and German car company Ruf.

     The cost of a single W Motors Fenyr Supersport is likely to cost 1.6 million US dollars. The main competition for the Fenyr will likely come from the Pagani Huayra.

2017 Ford GT Drawing

(I know it's not the same quality as the red Ferrari 488 GTB I drew earlier but it's still a good attempt)

The 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII

One Of My Dad's Favorite Classics

 

     Hello everyone. Today I'll be talking about a classic car from Britain's 1963. That car is the legendary Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII.

     The Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII is a British luxury sports car equipped with a 2.9 liter C-Series I6 that was improved upon the older 3000 to produce 150 hp. Top speed of the 3000 MKIII is probably around the low 100 mph area. However speed like that was considered quite fast for 1963. The engine is coupled to what I'm guessing was either a 4-speed, 5-speed, or 6-speed manual. I'm going with the 4-speed since that seems to be the most obvious in my opinion. 

     While I don't know what the Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII was made out of I can tell you how the 3000 MKIII got extra power from its predecessors. The 3000 MKIII got its power from what was considered to be new valve springs, and a new camshaft at the time. Also delivering extra power were twin SU 2" HD8 carburators, and a brand new exhaust system design. The 3000 MKIII also used servo-assisted brakes as standard. 

      As far as optional extras go there were very few for the 3000 MKIII. The standard interior trim was replaced with Ambla vinyl which is something that could've angered some or all of the purists, and it came with leather as an extra.  

      During 1964 a new version of the 3000 MKIII called the Phase II was given given ground clearance by installing a new modified rear chassis. By '65 the car was given separate indicators. 17,712 MKIIIs were created.

      The price of an Austin-Healey MKIII back in the day is unknown to me, but today a good or bad example could cost you up to $50k to $60k.

      I hope you enjoyed this Austin-Healey article Dad.

The 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque 

One Of The Most Exclusive Zondas

 

     Have you ever bought a Zonda then thought "this is a great car, but I want more exclusivity?" In 2009 Pagani revealed a new special Zonda called the Cinque which is Italian for five. This is no coincidence as only 5 of these cars have been made, and all 5 have been sold. Sorry to let you read that. Maybe some facts on this incredible car will make you happier.

     The Pagani Zonda Cinque is an Italian Supercar equipped with either a 6 liter, 7 liter, or 7.3 liter AMG V-12. I'm not exactly sure which engine exists in the Cinque but I do know that the top speed of the Cinque is 221 mph. The horsepower count is at 669 hp. Naught to sixty-two takes 3.4 seconds. The engine or engines are coupled to a 6-speed sequential gearbox. Horacio Pagani himself oversaw the production of this car to make sure it came out perfectly. (I couldn't get a picture of the engine without getting in trouble for copyright claim. I'm sorry.)

     The Pagani Zonda Cinque was the first Pagani, and quite possibly the first car ever to use carbon-titanium in the bodywork. Other differences from standard Zondas are the use of magnesium and titanium components for the suspension, a longer front splitter, new rear diffuser, side skirts, bumper canards, a more flatter underside, and a roof-mounted air intake scoop.    (side by side comparison)   

     The price of a single Pagani Zonda Cinque in America is $2,193,070, and 1 million pounds in Britain. Be thankful such a car isn't even more expensive given that there are only 5 of them.