BMW Nazca M12- a conceptual solution from the German concern BMW, the serial production of which began in 1992. The car was designed by ItalDesign Giugiaro, a company that is known in the automotive world for its engineering and design solutions. The appearance of the M12 was an evolution of the design of the 1990s. Giorgetto believed that the German concern BMW would be seriously interested in its development.
The Ford GT90 supercar was first presented to the public in February 1995 at an exhibition in Detroit. The company presented it under the motto "The mightiest supercar of the world", which means the most unsurpassed car in the world. Phenomenal characteristics for that time were announced - a maximum speed of 378 km / h and acceleration to hundreds in 3.1 seconds.
Supercar in the photo: BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage Concept was created in 2015 as a project to revive the famous coupe produced in the 70s of the last century under the name BMW 3.0 CSL, and which had the nickname "Batmobile". In the development of the concept of a new sports car under this brand took part sports division M GmbH.
The history of the Pininfarina design studio, which specializes in the modeling and manufacture of automotive body panels, is closely intertwined with the history of the legendary sports car manufacturer, by Ferrari. Founder, ideological inspirer and CEO Pininfarina, Sergio Pininfarina, devoted half a century of his life to working on the appearance of cars Enzo Ferrari, for which he was eventually awarded the model named after him. Ferrari Sergio Pininfarina is concept car, which may soon get a start in life on the assembly lines in the "stables" of Maranello.
Aston Martin DB10- This is a car created in 2015 specifically for the filming of the James Bond movie called "Spectre". In total, ten two-door coupes were produced under this brand, which were presented to the public in December 2014. Of these, eight cars hit the set, while the manufacturer left two coupes for technical purposes.
The McLaren F1 Clinic Model, released in 1992, was one of the first hypercars in the F1 family. Externally, the car was practically no different from the original model. The design of the car body repeated the outlines of the founder of the series. The engineers decided to abandon the use of rough forms and aggressive aerodynamic body kits. It is noteworthy that even in the Clinic Model salon there were no visible changes: the same dashboard, three seats and standard set options. However, the declared specifications the machines were somewhat different from the prototype. What was the secret?
In 2013, one of the most recognizable automotive brands of our time celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. In honor of such significant date the bosses of the manufacturing company decided to build unique car in which classical features would be easily read Lamborghini supercars. As a result of the hard work of the best engineers of the company, Lamborghini Egoista appeared in closed boxes - conceptual model that excites the imagination.
In early 2010, one of the most expensive sports cars in the world was presented to the public. It got its name Sesto Elemento for a reason. It means "sixth element" in Italian. A huge number of parts are made of carbon, which is not only the thinnest and lightest, but also durable, and is also the sixth element in the periodic table.
Sports cars - a segment that includes vehicles with increased power engine and a specially tuned gearbox, which gives the car improved dynamic qualities. Also, the coolest sports cars have a stiffer suspension, low ground clearance, a top speed of over 250 km/h and, of course, an obscene cost. How can you classify cars in this segment? Which ones are better and which ones are more affordable? We offer to study the rating of sports cars, compiled according to several key characteristics.
To distinguish between the best sports cars in the world, let's take a few measures:
- speed and dynamic characteristics;
- cost (high/low);
- country of origin.
The last criterion largely determines average cost cars. For example, European sports cars will cost more than Korean ones with equal performance.
Sports car rating by speed
"Ten" of the fastest sports cars in the world looks like this:
In 2017, the car was the fastest in the world - it reaches speeds of up to 463 km / h, and accelerates to “hundreds” in only 2.5 seconds. The model is designed to consolidate the success of its predecessor (Veyron). Worth the most fast sports car in the world 2.6 million dollars and is in the TOP of the most expensive cars.
Max speed the silver medalist of the rating - 435 km / h. Engine capacity - 7 liters, power - 1244 hp, the cost of the vehicle - at least 1 million dollars.
The vehicle, equipped with an 8-liter engine, develops a speed of 431 km / h. Power is 1200 hp. It differs from its predecessor SuperSport with improved aerodynamics. The price of such luxury is 2.4 million dollars.
The American development of Shelby SuperCars engineers theoretically accelerates to 430 km / h. It is worth believing in this, because an early analogue in 2007 got into the Guinness Book, having developed a speed of 412 km / h and becoming not only a cool sports car, but also the fastest.
- Porsche 9ff GT9-R.
The unique representative of the rating. It accelerates to 414 km / h, having a low power compared to other cars - 1120 hp. with an engine capacity of 4.0 liters. And the price of 9ff, outwardly similar to the Porsche 911, is relatively small - only 700 thousand dollars.
Speed - up to 405 km / h, price - about 550 thousand dollars. Decent indicators for getting into the sixth line, but this is worth doubting. During tests at top speeds, experts noted some lack of power. Later, the design was finalized with the introduction of an aerodynamic wing, however, even with it, the CCX was able to reach a speed of only 370 km / h.
Speed - up to 375 km / h, power - 1205 hp It is curious that this is the only representative that is included in the top sports cars in terms of speed and has a limiter for this indicator. If it is activated, the vehicle will not go faster. And is it necessary?
Power classical model- 720 hp, speed - up to 370 km / h. Recently, the Italian concern updated its fleet by releasing the Huayra BC - its 69 hp engine. more powerful.
Closes the top sports cars of 2018-2019 and previous years in terms of speed is another British coupe. Speed - 362 km / h, power - 650 "horses", and the cost is ridiculous compared to the previously named machines - 330 thousand dollars. Yes, and on test races, the M600 fully corresponded to the declared indicators, missing only 16 km / h from the maximum speed.
Of course, the rating of "the best sports cars of 2018-2019 in terms of dynamic performance" will soon be supplemented, and some cars will lose their positions. For example, Koenigsegg announced the Venom F5 model, which, according to the designers, will outdo even the Chiron. Are they right? Time will show.
The best sports cars in demand in Russia
It's hard to afford a Veyron or a CCX, and Russians in particular. The reason is not so much the high price, but the specifics of the market. In Russia, there are almost no specialized car dealerships where they would perform high-quality maintenance of a sports car.
However domestic consumers yet they find an opportunity to buy the most beautiful sports cars and proudly drive around on them. Below is the top of the cars that are in demand in the Russian Federation and do not differ in high cost (compared to the rating above).
- Lamborghini Huracan LP 5802 (11.4 million rubles).
- Audi R8 Coupe V10 Plus (11.2 million).
- Mercedes AMG GT (8 million).
- Nissan GT-R (6.7 million).
- Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 (6.35 million rubles).
- Porsche 718 Cayman S and Jaguar F-Tupe Coupe (4.5 million).
Now it’s worth figuring out - which car manufacturers are in great demand? Below, American, European, Japanese and Korean concerns will be considered, and the three most popular models.
The best American sports cars (by popularity)
Top 3 looks like this:
- Chevrolet Camaro.
- Dodge Challenger SRT hellcat.
"Mustang" is on everyone's lips and simply cannot be little known. The buyer will have to pay about 3 million rubles for a vehicle with a 507 hp engine.
Now about the Camaro, another "celebrity". The sixth-generation update is almost a hundredweight lighter than its predecessor, as steel parts have been replaced with aluminum. All this - for the comfort of a lover of fast driving on the road.
Main characteristics:
- engine capacity - 2 l;
- power - 238 hp;
- acceleration to 100 km / h - 5.9 s;
- 8-speed automatic transmission.
The 2019 Camaro costs almost 3 million rubles per basic configuration, which also makes it attractive to the Russian car enthusiast luxury cars. In order to follow the development of this model, we recommend that you read the news from Chevrolet regularly.
Closes the Challenger rating SRT Hellcat. Machine power - 707 hp, speed - up to 250 km / h, eight-cylinder engine capacity - 6.2 liters. Up to a hundred from zero, the car accelerates in 3.6 seconds. Restyling in 2017 made it more dynamic, and advertising in the film "Fast and the Furious" condemned HellCat to purchase.
The most famous European sports cars in 2018-2019
It is worth highlighting here German concerns BMW, Porsche and Mercedes. It's hard to choose three best models, but the following are selected in our subjective rating:
- Porsche 91 Targa.
- BMW M6 GT3.
The first one is very underrated due to open top, although it has everything to enjoy the ride. The engine, for example, develops 300 hp. In addition, model 718 is more affordable than analogues of this class.
"Targa" is unique in its responsive steering, optimally tuned suspension, and efficient engine. Unlike the 718 Boxter, it has a full range of security and driver assistance systems. Comfort and convenience are concepts that are appropriate to apply to the 911 Targa.
The M6 GT3 engine has 585 hp, and the car itself can hardly be called a road car - it was designed for racing track. However, the product of the Bavarian car engineers made it to the "Coolest sports cars from Europe" rating. It weighs only 1300 kg thanks to the use of ultra-light materials, and it accelerates to “weave” in less than 4 seconds. Just do not forget that the highway, not the city, is the home of this monster, and in all cases, be vigilant.
The best sports cars of Asian manufacturers
Here we will consider Japan and Korea - the countries occupying the leading positions in the world markets.
The top three sports "Japanese" looks like this.
Anniversary 80 day Le Mans marathon- the oldest racing event in the Old World. The German cars took the first three places in the final qualification and won the prestigious racing marathon for the eleventh time.
The first two places were won by all-wheel drive hybrid sports prototypes Audi R18 e-tron quattro. Third place is also with Audi, only without an alternative power plant. In the class of cars with serial bodies, the first two places went to professional pilots on the Ferrari 458 GTC. Among the amateur teams, the drivers on the Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 won.
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A sports car offshoot of Honda has unveiled a new concept at the Detroit Motor Show. This is an updated iconic model Acura produced from 1990 to 2005.
It is worth noting that the model has already appeared in the film "The Avengers", in which none other than Tony Stark, represented by Robert Downey Jr., drives around. The film itself will be released in May this year.
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The Belgian brand Imperia, which disappeared in 1948, found a second life through the efforts of Green Propulsion. First concept revived brand- a hybrid sports car GP, made in today's fashionable retro style - was introduced in 2009. Then it was promised to start selling serial version in 2011. Green Propulsion kept its word - not so long ago, Imperia introduced a pre-production version of the GP. The sports car has two power plants - a 134-horsepower electric motor and a 207-horsepower turbocharged "four" with a volume of 1.6 liters. In "electric" mode, the GP accelerates to 100 km / 6 seconds, and if you connect more gasoline engine- then acceleration to hundreds will take only 4 seconds. For cars of the first series, the manufacturer asks for 120 thousand euros apiece. In the future, the price will drop to 90 thousand.
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Maserati Shortcut 99 Concept designed by an Italian designer Andrea Spagiari(Andrea Spaggiari). The features of this car are a longitudinal V-shaped 8-cylinder engine, rear parking lights like the Maserati GT and 2+2 cabin configuration. The designer tried to combine the past and the future of the brand in this concept. How much she succeeded, judge for yourself.
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There were rumors about the appearance of the brand Infiniti powerful and beautiful sports car on the eve indirectly confirmed the head of the company Toru Saito, saying that he would like to see such a car in the Infiniti lineup. The likely prototype of the supercar will be the concept Infiniti Essence- bright and original car. However, other sources in the company no less authoritatively state that Infiniti is not up to supercars now. The company also has higher priorities. For example, the development of hybrids, electric cars and compact model, which will become BMW competitor 1st series. Rumors are rumors, and we will admire the same Infiniti Essence - a likely prototype of the upcoming supercar.
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Company Porsche presented on the concept of a sports car 918 Spyder. The car is built on the platform of the Porsche RS racing spider and is equipped with a hybrid power plant that combines 500-horsepower naturally aspirated engine 3.4-liter V8, two electric motors with a total capacity of 218 Horse power and a seven-speed "robot" with two clutches. On electric traction, the sports car can travel about 25 kilometers. The batteries of the power plant can be recharged from a household electrical outlet. From 0 to 100 km, this handsome man can accelerate in 3.2 seconds. The maximum speed is 320 kilometers per hour. On the conveyor serial 918 Spyder, perhaps, will rise in five years.
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We bring to your attention photos vintage cars exhibited at the prestigious Automobile Museum Petersen (Petersen Automotive Museum) In Los Angeles.
The museum is named after Robert Petersen, publisher of Hot Rod Magazine and Motor Trend, who donated $30 million to open the museum in 1994.
To date, on the territory of four floors of the museum there are collections unique retro cars since 1904. Last year, the Petersen Museum hosted a private collection of antique American racing cars, stylish vintage and exotic custom showcars.
1952 Maverick Sportster.
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A lot has happened this week interesting premieres and automotive magazine DriveBlog.Ru today will be happy to talk about five bright new products from such "delicious" brands as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Aston Martin and Ferrari.
Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled its new 571-horsepower SLS AMG supercar, which premiered at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. The cost of a supercar at home today is 177,310 euros including 19% taxes.
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The next summer week has begun and the automotive magazine DriveBlog.Ru is pleased to present a review of car innovations that made the world take a fresh look at some already familiar models. Today we will look at the latest German fashion ateliers, evaluate the most spacious luxury station wagon from Mercedes-Benz and the British version Honda Civic Type R.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the 2010 E-Class Estate. The main feature of this luxury car will be that it will be the largest and most spacious in its segment.
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Today, the automotive blog DriveBlog.Ru will highlight the most interesting news in the auto industry for the week. These included Chevrolet's Camaro Transformers Edition, one of Fisker's fastest hybrid sports cars, Subaru's hardcore sedan, and new Audi TT RS by MCCHIP. Well, for a snack, new chronographs from Ferrari for $500!
The Chevrolet Camaro TRANSFORMERS Special Edition is coming soon, but don't count on the Z28 bumper or major changes under the hood, or even the original wheel disks used in the film itself.
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And again, the automotive blog DriveBlog.Ru is with you with a bright release of a review of auto news for the week! Today we will visit the famous German forges, some of which have already become legendary, look at the Japanese Audi version S5 and London's Evo X, as well as driving a new Ferrari with Schumacher.
Good news! We finally have the opportunity to present high-quality photos of the special version of the new tenth Mitsubishi generations Lancer evolution with nameplate FQ-400. However, there is also bad news!
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The automotive blog DriveBlog.Ru is with you with a juicy release of a review of auto news for the week! Today we will tell you about two completely new BMW models, special version crossover Audi Q5 and about fresh tuning solutions from Novitec, MTM and Birkin.
Last week, BMW invited journalists from around the world to the Spanish island of Mallorca to showcase the final X1 model. In the line of SUVs from BMW new model will take place in front of X3.
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In Italy, a legendary motor race took place, in which 375 retro cars took part this year.
Along the route Brescia - Rome - Brescia the head of the government of the Netherlands, Jan Peter Balkenende, the former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, as well as ex-pilots David Coulthard and Mika Häkkinen, passed by.
Mille Miglia 2009. DriveBlog.Ru with the latest release of the review of auto news for the week! Our blitz review will be of particular interest to fans of the German automotive industry, which today included new Opel Astra, "mad ambulance" from BMW, Romanian plum Cayenne Muron, as well as Toyota LF-A spy shots and the Miss Tuning Bodenzi 2009 calendar. Our blitz review will be of particular interest to fans of chic fast and expensive cars including the Nissan 370Z, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, BMW X5 M and X6 M, Volkswagen Scirocco and the first ever four-door Porsche Panamera.
Crossover lovers rejoice! BMW introduced to the world sports versions the most popular crossovers X5 and X6. Without a doubt, these two models will be among the most striking ever to bear the horde of "M" badges.
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Automotive blog DriveBlog.Ru presents to your attention a review of new cars for the week. We have selected for you the most interesting and colorful models, which include the second Generation Kia Sorento, chic E 63 AMG from Mercedes-Benz, VW golf plus, which is also available for purchase, brand new Subaru Legacy with solid suspension and tuning variant of the Audi TT S.
Presented the second Generation Sorento at the opening of the Seoul Auto Show. The new model is larger than its predecessors - it can accommodate up to 7 passengers, but the off-road qualities of the second generation leave much to be desired.
News and photos sports cars in the online magazine Etoday.
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Some popular models amazed the public and caused a wide resonance. But often in the end mass production cars arrive completely different from their conceptual designs. As a result, many of us are disappointed. Especially if we believed and expected that our favorite model would look as amazing in series production as the concept car.
Unfortunately, this is not uncommon in the automotive world. Throughout the history of the automotive industry, we constantly observe that the public, after showing a concept car, is in anticipation of a production model, but subsequently gets huge disappointment due to the fact that far from the car that was seen at the first presentation as a concept car goes into production. solutions.
Sometimes the production model bears little resemblance to the concept at all. We have selected for you those who have the most Big changes compared to the concept cars presented before the start of production.
Nissan Sport Concept/Versa Hatchback
In 2005, a concept car was presented at the New York Auto Show. Nissan Sport Concept, which had a terrific . This model had an aggressive design with wide carbon fiber fenders and was also equipped with 20-inch wheels.
In order to emphasize the sportiness of the car, the designers equipped the concept with point seat belts, a three-spoke steering wheel and aluminum pedals.
Unfortunately, the stunning Nissan Sport Concept turned into a boring Nissan Versa hatchback. This production model is unlikely to remind you of a concept design of a sports car.
Especially considering what's under the hood. Nissan hatchback Versa engineers decided to install a low-powered four-cylinder 1.6-liter engine with 109 hp. As a result, this car turned from a sports project into a vehicle for those who like to save fuel.
Scion iM
When the Scion iM concept car debuted at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, it captured the attention of the public from all over the world. This machine was supposed to rejuvenate the brand by attracting the younger generation of people to the company's products.
This car uses bold decisions by the designer and original fantasies of designers. Many tuning fans immediately saw in this model a new platform for creative ideas for transforming a car with the help of modernization.
But in the end, the Scion iM production model disappointed the public, as the designers deprived the model of a tuning platform. In fact, Scion made the iM model, similar to Toyota Auris. It was a bad decision, like everything the company did.
This led to the fact that Toyota decided to destroy the Scion brand.
Toyota Prius C
In 2011 on car exhibition In Detroit, Toyota unveiled concept cars that were supposed to expand on the model versions of the Prius hybrid. So that year the Japanese introduced the Prius MPV and Prius C Concept.
The Prius C Concept, which had a surprisingly attractive futuristic exterior style, attracted the most attention from the public. The reaction of the public opened for model range Prius new perspectives since base model hybrid car were not in demand in 2011.
But when the concept C made its way to series production, unfortunately, the design of the car was completely revised. As a result, the design of the car also had to be changed, and the model began to be positioned as the cheapest hybrid Prius.
Pontiac GT
The Pontiac GTO debuted at the show in 1999. The concept was created in order to develop a production model in honor of the most powerful sports cars ever created by an American automobile brand.
For the late 90s, this concept had a unique design and was noticed by all world experts. The style of the car was an amazing combination of retro and modern automotive design.
But when, a few years later, this model went into production and began to be sold in the US market, the public was shocked. They saw a production Pontiac GTO that was actually nothing like what had been presented before. The fact is that during the development process, the company decided to change the project and, under this name, release a car based on the Holden Monaro platform.
Saturn Sky
Now let's focus on a rare example where a production car, despite not looking like its concept car, looks much better. We are talking about the Saturn Sky model, which was presented as a concept solution at the Detroit Auto Show in 2002.
If you take a closer look at the Saturn Sky concept car, you'll see a bit of familiar styling up front. Bugatti Veyron. From other angles, the concept car looks like a roadster.
But when the concept car turned into a production model, the public saw a completely different car. Surprisingly, he did not disappoint fans of the brand. The car really looked better than the concept.
The fact is that the American automaker decided to abandon the concept's sinuous design in favor of smooth body angles. The car ended up looking more like a Corvette than a futuristic one.
Dodge Avenger
Introduced at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show, the Dodge Avenger concept had a bold design and high ground clearance. As a result, the passenger car was more like a crossover. This idea was, in fact, ahead of its time. After all, this is how designers from cars create .
Three years after the debut of the concept, Dodge began mass production of a model that changed significantly and no longer looked like an SUV.
Jeep Commander
The Commander was unveiled to the public at the 1999 Detroit Auto Show. The car was based on Jeep Grand Cherokee. The concept car got a puffy design that made it feel like it was bigger than a Jeep. Grand Cherokee.
Many in those years even began to predict the decline of the popularity of the Grand Cherokee SUV, due to the fact that demand would shift towards the new Commander model.
But in the end, the production model turned into an ugly SUV with a square awkward design. The most surprising thing is that initially the concept Jeep Commander was developed with the aim of producing a model with optimal aerodynamic characteristics.
That is why the concept received a sleek body design. Why Jeep changed the production model beyond recognition remains a mystery.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Every new Chevrolet generation The Corvette is always awaited with great anticipation, not only by sports car fans, but by all experts in the automotive world. In 2009, at the Chicago Auto Show, Chevrolet presented to the public new model Corvette Stingray as a concept car. Recall that it was this conceptual supercar that starred in the film about bots ": Revenge of the Fallen".
The new model was a modern interpretation of the past, present and future of the Corvette.
But in the end, despite the fact that Chevrolet left the original name of the sports car, the model went into mass production in a completely different way. appearance. It looks like an initially stunning concept car, which was ahead of its time in design, was specially released for the filming of a Hollywood blockbuster.
Chevrolet Volt
In 2007, at the Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet showed the Volt concept car. This hybrid car was supposed to change the idea of hybrid cars in the car market. By the way, in those years it became the first concept car of a hybrid car presented by a major automaker.
Unfortunately, the production model has evolved into a more traditional car. According to the representative of the American company, a significant change in appearance was necessary in order to reduce the high coefficient drag air that the concept car had.
