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Porsche GT3
Fast, nimble and very elegant, the “There is No Substitute” automaker unveils the GT3 in Geneva to a packed house.
So Porsche has decided not to unveil the Panamera at Europe’s premier motor show. Boohoo. We’re more than happy seeing the new 429-horsepower 911 GT3 on display instead. It speeds from zero to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 194 mph.
By now we know what to expect from one of these lightweight road-racing specials. But seeing a new 911 GT3 in the metal and carbon for the first time is still an awesome experience. And Porsche hasn’t exactly been shy with the color scheme.
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Aston Martin V-12 Vantage
Aston Martin unveiled the production version of its most potent and focused car at Geneva. This new car combines the V-8 Vantage’s compact 2-seat dimensions with the power of the company’s 5.9-liter V-12—to the tune of 510 bhp and 420 lb.-ft. of torque. Aston is predicting a 190 mph top speed, along with 0–62 mph (100 km/h) dispatched in a scant 4.2 seconds.
Although the V-12 engine weighs 220 lb. more than the standard car’s V-8, carbon-ceramic brakes, lighter forged aluminium wheels, lightweight inner rear quarter panels and optional lightweight seats have resulted in the overall curb weight that’s only 110 lb. heavier than its V-8 sibling’s. And the weight distribution is near perfect, at 51/49 front/rear.
“More” has to be taken with a pinch of salt, as Aston only expects to build 300–500 examples a year at its Gaydon factory. Deliveries will begin this fall.
In A meanwhile,Aston Martin will return to the Nurburgring for the fourth year in a row to compete in the 24-hour endurance race. This year the new V12 Vantage will be joining the yellow V8 Vantage – nicknamed ‘Rose’ – on the grid. Read the rest of this entry »
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