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Beds, toilet bowls, balloons, lawn mowers, even coffins and pumpkins - that just does not serve as race cars! But cars are the most popular. But which ones and how exactly to compete on them is also a matter of a huge choice. Together with the Discovery Channel, we will tell you about the five main types of car racing. What is it for? Yes, to the fact that the Discovery Channel is approaching the finale of the Week of Speed. Her heroes are ready to strike sparks from the track for the sake of victory.
No. 1. Circuit racing
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship touring car, photo by Mercedes-AMG
Track:
closed racing track complex configuration with big amount turns.
Coating: Rules.On paper, the conditions are simple: you need to drive a few laps faster than your rivals and successfully pass the turns. But in fact, all these hairpins, apexes, esques and chicanes bring a lot of adrenaline to pilots and spectators. Ring races are the ones that everyone dreams about: speed, fireballs with a bunch of buttons, overalls that do not take burning fuel, the roar of engines, the squeal of tires ... In general, quite a man's music.
Formula 1 is a legendary design-class circuit race in open-wheel cars that originates from British horse racing. This is the world championship where everything is the best: the fastest cars, the biggest budgets, the most successful pilots and the coolest engineering teams that are fighting for their constructors' championship. The stages are called Grand Prix, to access each of them you need to meet many conditions, and participation itself is the dream of any rider. This year, the fight also promises to be hot, although Formula 1. There is no one higher than the stars of these races in motorsport: Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, Rubens Barrichello, Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen... The names speak for themselves.
NASCAR is the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, which gave its name to the NASCAR Cup Series, the premier auto racing championship in the United States, the progenitor of which is illegal bootlegging racing. A powerful engine is hidden under light bodies, stylized as civilian cars, and the pilot is reliably protected by a safety cage. At each of the 36 racing stages of the year, cars turn left all the time on the ring track and try not to crash into the stands or rivals. Wheel explosions, car crashes, crashes into a concrete wall at speed, and fights after the finish line - that's all NASCAR. And the coolest pilot is Richard "King" Petty, who not only glorified these races, but also made them financially successful.
The Indy 500 (also Indianapolis 500 and The 500) claims to be the world's oldest regular auto race (although we believe it's the Sicilian Targa Florio), it's one of the most prestigious circuit races in the world and has been running since 1911. A distance of 500 miles of cars pass along the track, nicknamed the "old brick": for a long time the surface was made of bricks, which now remain only at the start-finish line. On Pole Day, after the qualifying heats, the order of drivers at the start is determined; on Push-Out Day, the losers are eliminated. Before the race, the owners of the track say "Gentlemen, start the engines!" (and ladies, if any). Broadcast races Indy 500 on TV watched by millions of viewers from different countries, and already at the end of May it will be possible to see everything with your own eyes, including a unique tradition: the leader at the finish line does not drink champagne, as in other races, but milk. But he receives a million dollars as a reward, so you can be patient.
Here it is, the famous track in Indianapolis. Photo: Doug Mathews/www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com
No. 2. Rally
Track:
mostly closed public roads.
Coating:asphalt, soil, gravel, ice, snow, sand, stones.
Rules.Any rally is both an exam and a lottery. There are races on the track ordinary roads, special stages and even super special stages - they are more difficult, and it is there that there is a serious struggle for skill and time. There are no seasonal barriers, so it is not always clear in advance what kind of surface the pilots will meet on the way from point A to point B. Of course, there are detailed description route - a transcript, which is voiced by the navigator. But from the fact that you are kindly informed about the springboard or the pit ahead, somehow it doesn’t get any easier. The main competition in this category is the WRC ( World Rally Championship) is the FIA World Rally Championship, which is held at any time of the year.
Russian Rally Championship- a sequel to the Soviet racing series, the main tournament project of the Russian Automobile Federation and the opportunity to get, along with the title of the best racer in the country, a pass to big motorsport. The conditions are generally simple: your car has all the documents in order, and you yourself removed the yellow “U” sticker from the rear window a long time ago, received a RAF license and are ready to go through all the stages with maximum profit.
In the same paragraph, we will also mention rally raids, although they have little in common with rallies. The length of such races is measured in thousands of kilometers, they often pass through the territory of several countries and last for weeks. You can read our report on the Silk Way rally-raid.
Dakar is the former Paris-Dakar rally-raid, now held in South America, an annual transcontinental marathon in which professionals and amateurs compete in different classes, from cars to ATVs and trucks (in the latter, the traditional favorite is the Russian team " KAMAZ-master"). Each participant has a navigator, a GPS tracker in case of an emergency and a "legend" - a map on which to move. Cheaters are shamefully removed from the race, but this rarely happens - there are few people who want to go to a foggy future through dunes and stones. The winner will be the one who comes first and does not break on the way - both literally and figuratively. Throughout the days of the race, drivers and cars are working to the limit of their capabilities, and all breakdowns have to be fixed at night instead of well-deserved hours of sleep. That is why in the Dakar racers are often taken off the track to a hospital bed - to recuperate.
"KAMAZ-master" on the "Dakar". Photo: Eric Vargiolu/DPPI
Budapest - Bamako(or the Great African Run) - the largest in the world amateur rally from Hungary to Mali under the motto "Anyone, anything, anyway". There are no conditions: the composition of the crew, the type of transport, the accuracy of the route and time are not important, and you can even walk to the finish line. The main thing is to help starving African children and other poor along the way. No, this is not a bearded joke, but the meaning of the whole action: the rally participants, for example, donated an ambulance to a hospital in Mali, dug a well in the village, bought medicines for a clinic in the slums, textbooks for children and bicycles for women who travel far to work. Behind best help Mother Teresa is supposed to be rewarded - not that everything was done for her sake, but nice, right?
Run Budapest - Bamako, 2016. Photo: BudapestBamako
No. 3. Trophy
Trophy Ladoga Forest, 2017. Photo: www.ladoga-trophy.ru
Track:
rugged terrain.
Coating:swamps, rivers, windbreak, virgin snow, mud.
Rules.Trophy raid pilots do not count Russian roads trouble: when the RAF Committee chooses a track according to the principle “the worse, the better”, he has more than enough options. This is the territory all-wheel drive, high ground clearance, mud wheels and differential locks. Pilots on trained off-road vehicles, motorcycles and ATVs must pass the obstacle course without delay, errors and breakdowns. The last condition is not easy to fulfill: on the linear and navigation special stages, the probability of accidents and forced stops exceeds 146%, so the crews are equipped with shovels, hijacks, winches, cables and fearless navigators ready to get into the mud up to their waists. Trophy is one of the few tournaments where it is customary to help a competitor: if he drowns in a swamp because you drove past, no victory will fix it.
Expedition Trophy- the world's longest winter rally, in which cold and logic tasks are added to the virgin impassability. You need to navigate, drive, overtake, look for waypoints and live in field conditions for two whole weeks, moving from Murmansk to Vladivostok. In 2015, the race was decided to be held every five years, and if everything goes according to plan, the next one will take place in 2020. The promised prize for the winner is $100,000. There are smaller analogues of the Expedition-Trophy abroad: in Croatia (Croatia-Trophy), New Zealand (Outback Challenge), Ukraine (Ukraine-Trophy) and Malaysia (Rainforest Challenge).
Expedition Trophy, 2015. Photo: expedition-trophy.ru
Ladoga-Trophy - a raid with a start and finish on St. Isaac's Square in St. Petersburg. Competitors on advanced motorcycles, trophy bikes, ATVs and off-road vehicles must cover a 1200 km course, of which difficult special stages cover 150-400 km depending on the route in the legend. There are nine categories in Ladoga, including ATVs, sports and tourism, this year the trophy-raid in Karelia and the Leningrad Region will take place from May 26 to June 3.
Ladoga Forest 2017
Susanin-Trophy is an international raid made in Kostroma, which is supported by local media and the administration of the region, and the list of one hundred participating crews includes Belarusian, Georgian, Kazakh and Russian teams from different cities. One of the public's favorite features is the "viewpoints": these are banners that jeepers must reach at a time determined by the legend and touch them with their hands without leaving the car. The navigator takes a proof photo, and the audience can get into the frame and, at the same time, into the history of the trophy raid. As in the Budapest-Bamako rally, Susanin-Trophy has a charitable component: since 2009, participants have been helping one of the region's orphanages, and every year a new one.
#4 Endurance Racing
"24 Hours of Le Mans", 2017
Track:
indoor racing tracks.
Coating: Rules.The name speaks for itself: you need to demonstrate not only skill, but also the fortitude of the spirit and body. And technicians! Like mere mortals, pilots have needs like food and sleep, but when it comes to racing, road, speed, and following the rules come first. Two classes of prototypes and two touring cars - GT participate in the world championship. At pit stops, pilots change and check the condition of the cars: it is necessary to pass the track first in its class, but breakdowns interfere, which sometimes have to be fixed for an hour or more.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) is the world's oldest endurance race, which has been taking place in France at the Sarte circuit since 1923. The winner is the crew that was able to cover the greatest distance in 24 hours, because the goal of this race has always been the same - to determine the most reliable and economy car. The race is held in the summer, and the matter is often complicated by the heat, but no difficulties stop those who want to put on the symbolic “Triple Crown” of endurance racing, winning also the “24 Hours of Daytona” and “12 Hours of Sebring”. By the way, Le Mans races are also included in the triple combo of all motorsport: this is a victory in them, Formula 1 and IndyCar races. The authority of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is such that winning this race is considered by many drivers and teams to be more important than winning the entire World Championship.
24 Hours of Spa - the annual race of the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium on the track Spa - Francorchamps, the second oldest after the French daily race of pilots. It was first held in 1924. Racers rush along the seven-kilometer ring, trying to save the car and get ahead of their rivals, overcome weather, fatigue and hunger. "24 Hours Spa" is not at all the spa that the girls talk about: it will not work to relax.
24 hours Nurburgring- a race that has existed since 1970 and is supported by the largest in Europe (and in the world!) German car club ADAC. The Nordschleife of the Nürburgring is not for nothing called the "Green Hell" - this is one of the most dangerous tracks in the world. The start on the Nordschleife, which is divided into three groups, includes 220 sports cars. There are about eight hundred riders, three to six people per crew, each of which has the right to spend no more than two and a half hours behind the wheel. By the way, the "Green Hell" in 1996 was conquered by the racer Sabina Schmitz, and a year later she again accepted his challenge - and won.
We have collected 100 of the most beautiful cars of all time in one place. Big top 100 most coveted and legendary models of all time. The only condition for getting into our list is that at least one copy must be built in the world.
100 Jaguar XJS (1975-1996)
The successor to the legendary E-Type, the XJS was big beautiful car eye-catching. Has been in production for over two decades. The XLS has become one of Jaguar's most recognizable models.
99 Chevrolet Camaro (1966-1969)
The original Camaro made many young hearts flutter. Muskulkar with a swift silhouette and outstanding power already in the 60s became a classic.
98 Lotus Esprit (1993-2004)
Despite the fact that the Lotus Esprit had to go through a “wedge” phase in the early 90s, unlike its sports car counterparts, the Esprit with a twin-turbo V8 engine managed to become a legendary exotic.
97 Ford GT (2005-2006)
The reincarnation of the American motorsport icon of the second half of the 20th century, the Ford GT40, was so anticipated and desired that it is one of the few cars produced over the past 10 years whose prices do not decrease, but only increase every year.
96 Cadillac (1959)
If you try to characterize the automobile fashion of the 50s in the USA by providing an example of one the only car, it will definitely be a '59 Cadillac. Huge, heavy with a comical "peacock" style, this classic from a bygone era is highly sought after in today's collector's market.
95. Bugatti Type 57 (1934-1940)
Shortly before the outbreak of World War II, the French manufacturer Bugatti reaches the height of its fame. The car created by the automobile studio enjoy considerable recognition due to its magnificent Type 57. Ultimately, a total of 710 copies of the cars were produced.
94 Noble M12 M400 (2004-2007)
You may never have heard of the Noble car company, it is not a very well-known name on a global scale. However, her sports model The M12 was a great racing car and a favorite among racing enthusiasts around the world.
93. Dodge Viper (1990-present)
Dodge Viper, an unpretentious and inexpensive sports car, in the 90s it became extremely popular among not very wealthy gentlemen in the West, who were not allowed by finances to buy very expensive sports cars from the Old World. Nevertheless, the Viper was brutally fast, extremely easy to maintain (compared to other sports cars) and extremely charming. The low-tech star from Detroit became instantly famous.
92. Mercedes-Benz 540K (1935-1940)
The styling of the 540K is a clear change from its predecessor, the 500K. The new model received sleeker and slimmer body lines, along with a larger and more powerful inline 8-cylinder engine.
91 Ford Boss 302 Mustang (1969-1970)
Fearing to give up the "pony car" crown to its main competitor, the Chevy Camaro, Ford created a Boss 302 variant of its forever popular model"Mustang" to emphasize the importance of sport settings versus maximum power.
90 Volvo P1800 (1961-1973)
Yes, it's true, Volvo once made an incredible sport car. The P1800 was a successful attempt by the Swedish company, which helped to recover from the previous sporting experiment with the P1900 model, which failed miserably.
89. Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (1955-1974)
The Karmann Ghia proved to be a surprisingly popular experiment for VW. The sports coupe was built on the basis of the existing Beetle model, but the body was created by the German coachbuilder Karmann, and its styling was developed by the Italian design studio Carrozzeria Ghia S.p.A.
88. Ferrari 360 Modena (1999-2005)
The 360 Modena replaced the aging Ferrari 355, in addition to the exterior makeover, the most important improvement in the sports car was the upgrade of the V8 engine, the heart of the sports car.
87. Nissan GT-R (2009-present)
The GT-R is a technical marvel that has received worldwide acclaim not only for its good looks, but also for its ability to use supernatural high tech, which makes Nissan beat exotic supercars in speed and handling despite costing many times more than the Japanese automaker's model.
86 Chevrolet Corvette (1953-1962)
The first generation Corvette is the most significant American car ever made. A real treasure among American models of all time. awesome original design And impressive performance not to mention its powerful injection engines proved once and for all that America can compete in the sports car arena.
85. Alfa Romeo Spider (1966-1969)
Alfa Romeo Spider has gone through a long evolution and has gone through various iterations over the years. The original "1 Series" of the 60s generation, known to some from the movie "The Graduate", excites the minds of enthusiasts today.
84. Porsche Carrera GT (2004-2007)
The Porsche Carrera GT is a V10 racing engine, manual transmission, two seats and no control systems. The last of the truly wild supercars.
83 Lamborghini Diablo (1990-2001)
Diablo, who doesn't know him? A wilder and more impractical car is hard to imagine. It was possible to develop wild speeds on it. Someone does not like the angular design, but they loved this car not for the outer wrapper, but for the inner content.
82. Hudson Hornet (1951-1954)
Hudson is not a very well-known manufacturer from Detroit. However, he has one model called the Hornet, which you have seen one hundred percent. You will be surprised when you find out that this huge american sedan made in the style of "bath" one of the most sought-after cars of the time among home-grown racers.
81. Ford Thunderbird (1955-1957)
A true classic no matter what. The original T-Bird was Ford's answer to Chevrolet Corvette. It literally oozes vibes from a bygone automotive era with drive-in theaters and 50s eateries.
80DeLorean DMC-12
Gullwing doors and stainless steel body. DeLorean was supposed to be one of the most cool cars 80s. Doc Brown wouldn't pick bullshit.
79 Lamborghini Reventon (2009-2010)
The circulation was limited to only 20 serial cars sold in a short time. Reventon is Lamborghini's vision for the future of design. Its style, both inside and out, is inspired by "stealth" military aircraft.
78 Austin-Healey 3000 (1959-1967)
Austin-Healey 3000, elegant English aristocrat automotive world. In ancient times, he was considered a large and quite roomy roadster. True, in today's times it is small, like a toy car.
77. BMW M1 (1978-1981)
The first BMW from the noble family of the "M"-Series, the M1 is one of the most rare models BMW. Its mid-engined design was developed specifically for racing battles.
76. Honda S2000 (1999-2009)
This roadster is a legend. Honda's stylists and designers are incredibly accurate in his appearance. Yes, and the motor was a match for the nimble handsome man - 9.000 rpm. At the turn of the millennium, a similar car should have appeared ...
75. Lotus Elise (2005-2011)
The small, light, fast and nimble Elise and its more hardcore, track version, the Exige, deliver what rare cars in the world can deliver, a sense of unity between driver, car and road.
74. Ferrari F40 (1987-1992)
A sacred icon for generations of Ferrari F40 fans. Its terrifyingly powerful turbocharged V8 terrified those who were behind the wheel. It was the first production car to break the 320 km/h barrier.
73. SS Cars SS100 (1936-1940)
This long-hooded handsome man is a style icon of the 30s in car styling. Later, SS cars received a proper name - "Jaguar".
72. Triumph Spitfire (1962-1980)
The Spitfire was the quintessential British roadster: beautiful and light, it was a pleasure to drive, while not forgetting to fool the owner with maintenance.
71. BMW Z8 (1999-2003)
BMW inspired by the great 507 series from the 50s. Z8 was BMW's answer to the growing demand for roadsters high class. He ended up sharing his explosive V8 with the M5 super sedan.
70. Talbot-Lago T150 CSS (1938)
Also known by the romantic name "Tear". The CSS was a successful racing machine of the 30s from a stylish design that was dropping jaws in the first half of the 20th century. However, even after 70 years, he is able to turn his head.
69. Porsche 918 Spyder
It's a hybrid! 887-strong hybrid! One of the fastest production cars ever built.
68 Lincoln Continental (1961-1969)
The big Continental of the 60s put an end to the catchy style of American cars of the 50s. For some reason, collectors prefer the 1965 Continentals.
67. Alfa Romeo 4C (2015-present)
A two-seater, carbon-fiber Alfa Romeo seems to cost a lot of money, about the same as a Ferrari. But it's not, the base price tag for an Italian sports car is $50,000.
66 Nissan Fairlady Z (1969-1973)
More often this model is called Datsun 240Z. The Z model has become one of the most important cars in Japanese history. He proved once and for all that the country can compete in the global car market.
65. Ferrari Testarossa (1984-1996)
Ask an average person to describe a Ferrari, and it is the Testarossa that will most likely pop up in his mind. Boxer 12-cylinder engine and unique appearance still make the Testarossa the most recognizable Ferrari.
64. Triumph TR6 (1969-1976)
Slightly old fashioned design, but it does not affect in any way general idea about the TR6 as one of the most beloved examples of a roadster from England.
63. Lexus LFA (2010-2012)
With a roaring V10 engine and a bunch of carbon fiber bodywork, the LFA is a coveted supercar for wealthy car collectors. This model set one of the best times at the Nürburgring, the famous German sports car testing circuit.
62. Morgan Plus 4 (1950-1961)
Traditional style mixed with more modern concepts of size and weight. The Plus 4 was an attractive option in the English car market. Later, the engine from Morgan Plus 4 was transferred to another unforgettable model, the Triumph TR3.
61. Lamborghini Huracan (2014-present)
You won't see lambo doors on Lamborghini's little brother, but its naturally aspirated V10 makes it as fast as its big brother, the Aventador.
60. Aston Martin DB6 (1965-1971)
The forerunner of the DB6, the magnificent DB5 was no slouch. And although Aston Martin The DB6 hasn't reached the same heights of adoration as the DB5 (the last one on our list), but the successor to the famous Aston Martin has one. important advantage, it is more technically advanced, in all aspects. And still this is enough to break into the TOP-100.
59 Lotus Elite (1958-1963)
The first original Lotus Elite set the formula for all subsequent Lotus vehicles. It was extremely light (weight about 1.100 kg), which allowed us to put a small, 1.2-liter engine in it and not particularly bother with a huge amount of horsepower.
58. Lamborghini Aventador (2011-present)
The latest flagship supercar in Lamborghini's portfolio is a clear evolution of the mighty Murcielago that preceded it. As expected, the Aventador packs a lot of power and flashy style.
57. BMW 3.0CSL (1972-1975)
One of the rarest and most beloved BMW models of all time, the 3.0 CSL is arguably the defining German sports coupe of the 1970s.
56 Porsche 356 (1954-1965)
It may seem like the Porsche 911 has been around since time immemorial, but in fact, the 356 predates the iconic German sports car and was produced from the mid 50s to the mid 60s.
55 Mazda RX7 (1993-1995)
From its curvaceous body to its unique turbocharged rotary engine Wankel, the third generation RX7 was unlike any other car on the market in the 90s.
54. Ferrari F50 (1995-1997)
Although the iconic F40 model that appeared before slightly eclipsed the F50, it was still a more beautiful and exotic car. A naturally aspirated V12 instead of a turbocharged V8 emphasized this nuance. Only 349 pieces were produced.
53. Tesla Model S
From 0 to 96 km/h in less than 3 seconds and seats up to seven people! This electric car, who flipped a chapter in the automotive industry.
52. Koenigsegg Agera (2011-present)
Swedish automaker Koenigsegg specializes in ultra-high-performance sports cars. His latest creation, the Agera, takes performance to an almost unbelievable level.
51. Triumph GT6 (1966-1973)
The English automaker with the immodest name Triumph is perhaps best known for its traditional roadsters. But he also made the GT6, a sports coupe with a chassis from the Spitfire convertible.
50. Audi R8 (2006-present)
It was only a matter of time before Audi released its own supercar. And when it finally arrived, everyone liked the R8 at first sight, thanks to its powerful engines and unique looks.
49. MG MGA (1955-1962)
The advent of the MGA marked the start new era for MG. Modern, lightweight design and attractive appearance bodywork, the roadster was an instant success. Total sales amounted to more than 100,000 copies.
48 Honda NSX (1990-2005)
The NSX was extremely important car for its time, proving that the supercar was ready to move on from the angular exoticism of the 80s to sleek and technological new heights.
47. Bugatti Veyron (2005-2011)
It took almost 15 years to finally wrest the title of the most productive car from the McLaren F1. When the Veyron succeeded, the world did not ignore it. In SS trim, Veyron does the impossible for a production car, it is able to reach an absurdly high top speed of 431 km/h!
46. RUF CTR "Yellow Bird" (1987)
This car, essentially a heavily modified Porsche 911, caught the attention of many young car enthusiasts when it first appeared in the 1980s.
45. Austin-Healey 100 (1956-1959)
100th model is perfect example how British manufacturers changed their style after the end of the Second World War. This Austin-Healey could hit 100 mph. Fast car!
44 Ferrari Enzo (2002-2004)
Every ten years, Ferrari creates one unique model that takes the Italian automaker to new heights of success. In the early 2000s, such an honor fell to Enzo - practically racing car F1 in disguise.
43. BMW M6 (1987-1989)
The original first M6 began its journey with the 635CSi model, later the Bavarians did not stop and brought the M-Series to the Olympus of glory in the market.
42. Ferrari F430 (2004-2009)
Hot on the heels of its successful sports brother, the 360 Modena, followed the Ferrari F430. The sportier shape of the F430 and the heady new 4.3-liter V8 did the trick, and the Ferrari 360 was quickly forgotten.
41 Jaguar XK120 (1948-1954)
Post-war British car. The sleek style of the XK120 is hard to mistake. Jaguar at its best.
40. Pagani Zonda (1999-2011)
The Argentinean Horatio Pagani did not immediately realize that he had created a masterpiece that would make him rich. The Zonda was conceived as a supercar, but, let's say, not legendary tailoring. However, time put everything in its place. His powerful engine based on the V12 from Mercedes has done its job, the supercar has become a legendary racing tool.
39. Ferrari 550 Maranello (1996-2001)
The front-engined Ferrari touring Grand Touring appeared in 1996 and was called the 550 Maranello. The updated 575 M Maranello model that followed improved this formula.
38. Aston Martin DB4 (1958-1963)
The DB4 was a real driver's car. With its 240-horsepower 3.7-liter six-cylinder engine, disc brakes on four wheels and communicative steering predetermined the fate of a two-door in a classic dark green color.
37. Auto Union Type C (1936-1937)
This is one of the most prestigious racing cars in the history of mankind. Type C was equipped with a huge V16 engine and could accelerate the car to 340 km / h!
36. Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am (1970-1981)
The second generation of Trans-AM has become a prominent representative new era muscle cars. In 1977, the Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am played an excellent role in one of the main roles in the movie Smokey and the Bandit. So that!
35. Porsche 959 (1986-1989)
Next in line is another automotive icon from the 80s. The Porsche 959 was the epitome of revolutionary technology, from bumper to bumper, including an advanced all-wheel drive system.
34 Jaguar XKSS (1957)
The XKSS was a road variant of the racing Jaguar D-Type. A factory fire destroyed 9 of the 25 pieces before they were delivered to their customers.
33. McLaren P1 (2014)
Super-hybrid from McLaren at #33 in the Top 100 Cars of All Time. The P1 combines a 727-horsepower V8 with a 177-horsepower electric motor, which gives it the ability to accelerate to 350 km / h.
32. Toyota 2000GT (1967-1970)
A little-known creation from Japan. The 2000GT was a world class exotic sports car. A keen eye might recognize it as one of the convertibles in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice.
31. Ferrari America (1964-1966)
Models "America" can be noted as one of the best in a series of sports Ferrari cars. Favorite variations are the 410 Superamerica, the 500 Superfast, and the slim 375.
30 Mercury Coupe (1949-1951)
Perhaps the most famous face in the hot-rod mania, the 49 Mercury immediately became a tidbit for American tuners of those years.
29. Ferrari LaFerrari (2015-present)
Ultimate Ferrari of all cars Italian brand. This 949-horsepower (!) hybrid blew through the garages of the very wealthy faster than cold lemonade in the July heat.
28. Ferrari 458 Italia (2010-2015)
Another Ferrari bearing the status of one of the most best models mid-engined in history. Italy perfectly embodies modern Ferraris: stunning looks, a high-revving engine and excellent track times.
27 Jaguar XJ220 (1992-1994)
The Jaguar XJ220, despite its futuristic look and great hype around its persona, was a huge disappointment in 1992. And all because of the V6 engine, which was placed under the hood of this coupe. A big flop for Jaguar, a completely different V12 engine had to be installed under the hood.
26 Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS (1973)
The Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS was a wild horse. With its 210 hp engine and complex management, in 1973 the RS combined all the most important qualities of the 911 Porsche into one model.
25. Aston Martin One-77 (2009-2012)
A limited edition Aston Martin One-77 was put up for auction with a phenomenal price tag of $2 million per car. For this price, you could buy a car with the most advanced, most voluminous and most powerful V12 from Aston Martin at that time.
24. Ferrari 275 (1964-1968)
We exchange a quarter, 24th place. This car was in first place among models with two-barrel, and later four-barrel carburetors, which fed the V12 engine, which in turn developed 275 hp. One of latest models produced by Ferrari before it moved towards angular shapes in design and style.
23 Jaguar C-Type (1951-1953)
The C-Type was a lightweight and extremely beautiful sports car, ready to race from the factory. He used an XK120 transmission retuned to deliver more power.
22. Ford GT (2017-present)
The latest Ford GT has become the fastest and most expensive car manufacturer from the United States. The racing version emerged as the winner at LeMans in its class in 2016.
21. Maserati 3500 GT (1957-1964)
The 3500 offered classic lines and a bold six-cylinder engine. The Maserati 3500 GT was Maserati's breakthrough in GT production.
20. Duesenberg Model J (1928-1937)
The Model J was the American answer and challenge to the best European cars available at the time. It also became the most powerful pre-war American car.
19. Mercedes-Benz SSK (1928-1932)
In black, SSK looked dramatic and menacing. On this moment time has not spared only a few original SSK models.
18. McLaren F1 (1992-1998)
Possibly one of the best sports cars ever made by McLaren. For more than a decade, no one could argue with its power, agility and handling. Truly a machine from another planet. Behind the three seats (this is not a typo, there were indeed 3 seats in the McLaren F1) was a V12 from BMW.
17. Ferrari 288 GTO (1984-1985)
The 288 GTO can be considered the forefather of modern Ferrari sports car styling, although it was essentially and largely a 308. Max speed at 304 km/h made it the fastest production car at the time.
16. BMW 507 (1956-1959)
This little-known roadster offered style that has been loved by generations of motorists. Despite its brilliant aesthetics, the 507 proved to be a failure for BMW in its day. Now they will tear it off with their hands and at any price. By the way, he inspired BMW designers to create an equally interesting Z8 model.
15. Aston Martin DB9 (2004-2011)
The V12 as the heart of the DB9 brought the previous DB7 almost to perfection. No less perfect was the appearance of the car.
14. AC Cobra (1961-1967)
Everyone will recognize AC Cobra. One of the most famous sports cars in the world. Derived from the British roadster AC Ace, the Cobra has become a classic after careful refinement by Carroll Shelby.
13. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (2007-2009)
One of the few new car models successfully combining traditional beauty with modern technical poise. The 8C was also known for its erratic nature while on the move.
12. Aston Martin DB5 (1963-1965)
Martin, Aston Martin. It would be hard to find best example British sports car than this one, which famously appeared in the Bond film Goldfinger. In Vantage trim, the DB5 inline-six engine produced a staggering 314 horsepower.
11 Ford GT40 (1964-1969)
The GT40 was built with one goal in mind: to beat Ferrari at Le Mans. It succeeded, and so far, it is the only American car that has been able to win the great French race.
Let's move on to the Top 10 list. The most interesting cars in the world remain. And if you've read this far, congratulations, you're a true car fanatic!
10. Mercedes-Benz 300SL "Gullwing" (1955-1957)
300SL is famous for its gull-doors that open upwards. Many people call this Mercedes nothing more than the first supercar in the world.
9 Ferrari Dino (1968-1972)
Production started in 1968 as the 206 GT, and the line was later expanded with the 246 GT and GTS. The Dino was Ferrari's attempt to create a more affordable sports car. It was powered by a V6 instead of the typical V12. In total, three generations were created, but the last did not have the spirit that the first two had.
8 Lamborghini Miura (1966-1972)
Miura was the first Lamborghini supercar with a mid-engine layout. Lambo's ambitions were clear to everyone - to dethrone Ferrari from its pedestal.
7Chevrolet Corvette (1963-1967)
The second generation Sting Ray marked the introduction of the first Corvette coupe. The car was easily recognizable by the rear window divided into two, which was already replaced by ordinary monoglass in 1964.
6 Porsche 550 (1953-1956)
Porsche 550. Do I need to introduce it to you? Probably everyone knows these outlines!
5 Jaguar E-Type (1961-1975)
E-Type needs no introduction. A style icon of the 60s, one of the two in-line is hidden under its famous shapes six-cylinder engines. Its final third series got a 5.3-liter V12, which only gave more respect from admirers.
4. Ferrari 330 P4 (1967)
You will be lucky if you see this beauty live. The circulation is staggering, only three copies were created. The fourth car can be considered a P3 / 4 hybrid, this is a replica. The V12 engine developed up to 450 horsepower.
3.Jaguar XJ13 (1965)
Do you think that a circulation of three cars is not enough? How do you like the volume produced by Jaguar XJ13, which was released in a single copy? Nevertheless, the XJ13 is one of the greatest designs ever conceived. Alas, the British car builders did not go further than ambitions in 1965.
2 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (1967-1971)
The ultra-rare road variant of the Alfa T33 racing cars is the pinnacle of 1960s European sports car styling. This model is considered the first car in which butterfly doors were used.
1. Ferrari 250 GTO (1962-1964)
First place - Ferrari 250 GTO. It will hardly come as a surprise that this model deserves to be called #1. Stunning shapes and an incredible 3.0-liter V12 did their job, inscribed in gold letters 250 GTO in the history of automotive history.
Speed has long attracted people and forced them not to stop there. A little over a hundred years ago, racing at a speed of 30 km / h was called insanity, and today's race cars easily develop 10 times faster rates and even aim at the line of 400 km / h! Of course, it is not easy to buy such cars - most of the racing equipment is available only to the richest people in the world. Some machines are even created in a single quantity, which is a reason for the special pride of their owners. What racing cars of our time are considered the best - we will try to give an answer to this question by making a speed rating.
The Swedish hypercar is a representative of the old school, so there is no smell of any electric motors here. Its main advantage is an eight-cylinder turbocharged five-liter power unit, running on E85 bioethanol and capable of developing a fantastic 1360 "horses". If we compare this figure with the weight of the car (1390 kg), then we get about 1 d.s. per kilogram. This indicator was achieved by the maximum reduction in the weight of the car - even the wheels are made of carbon fiber.
The machine is a record holder in various disciplines. For example, in the exercise 0-400-0, which is available to a very small number of vehicles, because for this you must first join the "400 club". However, in this discipline the Agera managed 36.45 seconds, improving the Bugatti Chiron by more than 5 seconds - an outstanding achievement!
Further more. In tests conducted on US Highway 160, the hypercar in two races showed first 437 km / h, and on the way back - 457. According to the rules, the resulting value is the arithmetic average of these races (conducted to level the influence of the wind), so now the current official speed record for a production sports car is 447 km/h. Up to a hundred, the Scandinavian hypercar accelerates in 2.8 seconds, and its cost is $ 1.5 million.
- Lamborghini Miura;
- Mercedes 300SL;
- Ferrari Testarossa;
- Jaguar XK 200.
Each of the named racing cars of previous years has a historical value that will appear in modern supercars only after a few decades. In addition, it is also impossible to call them the fastest, since there are faster vehicles in the world on which official speed records were set. Therefore, while modern racing cars are expensive toys designed for rare trips to the track.
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The first attempts to create machines capable of transporting people date back to the end of the 18th century. Long-term research in this area led to the creation of the first car with an engine internal combustion. This significant discovery was made by German engineers Daimler and Benz in 1885, which marked the beginning of the automobile era.
The rapid development of science and technology made it impossible to stand still in the evolution of machines. In addition to the rapidity of cars, designers began to work on other indicators: strength, reliability, ease of control, ease of construction, engine efficiency. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the achievements of racing cars were tested in France, which became the center of motorsport. Speeds increased to 40 km/h, the first records were recorded - 124 km/h.
After the end of the First World War, a new stage in the development of racing cars began. Young Soviet Russia zealously joined the rivalry, where in 1924 the designers of the Likhachev Plant assembled the first soviet car. A whole galaxy of eminent racers appeared, speaking only on domestic cars.
The rapid development of rallies and approaches to their organization occurred in the second half of the twentieth century. Distances during competitions have increased, racing associations have begun to actively operate in most countries. Constant competition between the largest automobile concerns, forced to implement new ideas, achievements, developments.
Over the long history of the development of racing cars, many curious cases have occurred, and interesting facts have accumulated:
As soon as the production of cars became massive, the manufacturers faced the question of whose car is better. There was only one way to find out - to arrange a race. Very soon, the founders abandoned the use of ordinary cars in speed competitions and began to create single-seat racing cars special for this.
Pioneers of racing can now only be seen in the museum, with wealthy collectors, but in the photo. Racing cars became more and more over time, their speed increased, and interest in them increased. Today, motor racing is one of the most legendary sports on the entire globe.
racing cars- the most high-speed cars created on the latest technologies. By the way, these innovations are then applied in the production of conventional "iron horses". The weight of racing cars should be small, the shape should be streamlined. Therefore, the body of these cars is made from ultra-light raw materials used in space technologies. Aerodynamic shapes allow you to minimize the resistance of air masses and develop the highest possible speeds.
The most famous brands of racing cars are Ferrari (Italy), Ford (Italy), Porsche (Germany), Lotus (Great Britain) and others.
Competitions are different, and cars are divided into four main types: for high-speed competitions on short straight tracks - dragsters, sports type, serial and with open wheels.
The most popular racing cars with open wheels are Formula 1 and Grand Prix. Designed according to samples close to those established by the International Automobile Federation, Formula 1 cars weighing about 600 kg are based on a monocoque chassis and autonomous suspension. The place for the rider is located in the center, where he should be in a prone position. Immediately behind it is a 4- or 6-cylinder engine with up to 1200 horsepower, capable of reaching speeds of up to 360 kilometers per hour. The fight for the championship is contested exclusively on highways. Whereas the larger, heavier race cars of the Championship class, the Indies compete on oval-shaped tracks ranging from 1.6 kilometers in length. Their top speed can reach 368 kilometers per hour.
American models of the Sprint class weighing about 730 kg with a serial Chevrolet 550 engine are the most dangerous for racing due to their straight and high seating position, but these competitions are the most spectacular. Competitions are held on asphalt or cinder tracks with a length of up to 1.6 kilometers.
Racing small cars with 4-cylinder engines are similar to miniature cars Sprint class. Three-quarter racers are even smaller.
Production cars, unlike the Formula 1 class, are consumer cars modified for racing, which are also popular and are held in many countries around the world. So converted" iron Horse The "Grand National" class in the National Stock Car Racing Association is by far the best.
And which one do you prefer?
