2013 Porsche Panamera GTS

Great cars have their moments. For the Porsche Panamera GTS, it came at the end of the three quarters of a mile back straight at the Monticello Motor Club.There, as I began breaking for the tight switchback that followed, I snuck a glance at the speedometer and saw that the car was going 140 mph. At first the number didn’t register, but then context hit me in the face as if I’d driven head on into the guardrail.A couple of weeks before I had been in that exact location in a Camaro ZL1 travelling at precisely the same speed. The ZL1 is, of course, a 580 hp sports car that has two doors and looks like a robot from another planet. The Panamera GTS has 430 hp, a 100 pound weight disadvantage and can fool someone into thinking it was a humpback whale.

The GTS is arguably the best of the eight versions of the Panamera currently available – GTS model Porsches usually are. The letters stand for Grand Touring Sport and designate vehicles designed to handle cross-country treks and track days with equal ability.This one is the most powerful normally aspirated Panamera available, with improved breathing for its 4.8 liter V8 thanks in part to a good (probably not) old-fashioned ram air system fed by pair of intakes below the front bumper and redline increased to 7,100 rpm.

Like most Porsches these days, it has a seven speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, but one that’s been upgraded to deliver quicker, more intense shifts, regardless if its in Normal, Sport or Sport Plus modes. For the $111,975 base price, an active air suspension is standard, as is all-wheel-drive. An extra $5,000 adds an innovative system called Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control that can adjust the stiffness of the roll bars to offer a broader range of suspension compliance. Electronic torque vectoring uses the anti-lock-braking system to distribute power between the rear wheels in a way that helps direct the car through turns.

I will exclude the brakes from that statement. Even thought they are very potent and borrowed from the Turbo model, the ones in my test car got cooked pretty quickly and the pedal travel was quite long. But since I can’t vouch for the type of duty the car saw before it came into my possession, I’ll reserve judgment until my next go around. That said, even at $9,210, the fade-free carbon ceramic disc option seems like a good call:

Regardless, at no point during my time with it did I find myself saying “this is fun, but I really wish I had a 911 right now.” Don't judge this book by its big, bodacious cover, the GTS is as much of a sports car as any other, and touring rarely gets this grand.

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Koenigsegg CCXR

The Koenigsegg CCXR is a mid-engined roadster from Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg. The CCXR is powered by a modified twin-supercharged V8 engine from the CCX, converted to use E85 or E100 ethanol fuel as well as standard 98 octane petrol. Besides the use of ethanol fuel, the only changes to the engine are modified fuel injectors, upgraded fuel lines and piston rings, and a higher boost setting on the superchargers. The increased power of the CCXR, compared to the CCX, is a result of the cooling properties of ethanol in the engine's combustion chambers allowing for a higher pressure in the cylinder and the biofuel having a higher octane rating of 113 RON compared to 95 RON for gasoline in North America and 100 RON for gasoline in Europe.

Engine

The engine produces 1,064 bhp (793 kW; 1,079 PS) at 7,200 rpm and 782 lb·ft (1,060 N·m) of torque at 6,100 rpm on E100 ethanol fuel. The CCX engine burns 18 L/100 km (16 mpg_-imp; 13 mpg_-US) on highway travel and 22 L/100 km (13 mpg_-imp; 11 mpg_-US) on combined travel on E85 ethanol fuel.The Koenigsegg CCXR engine is a 4.7 litre 288 cu in (4,719 cc) V8, with dual overhead camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder. The engine block is made of Aluminium alloy that has undergone a T7 heat treatment, a form of accelerated precipitation strengthening. The engine has a compression ratio of 8.8:1, is boosted by two Rotrex centrifugal superchargers that provide 1.6 bar of boost, having a patented response charge system for optimal engine response, and is injected by a sequential multipoint fuel injection system. The engine is lubricated with adry sump system with a separate oil pump, the pistons are cooled by oil sprayed onto them and the oil itself has an external cooler.

Wheels and brakes

The standard CCXR wheels are Koenigsegg's carbon alloy wheels. The front wheels have a diameter of 19 inches (480 mm) and thickness of 9.5 inches (240 mm), the rear wheels have a diameter of 20 inches (510 mm) and thickness of 12.5 inches (320 mm). Each of the wheels is attached by center locking wheel nuts. The car comes with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 unidirectional tires with an asymmetric tread pattern. The front tires have codes of 255/35 Y19 and the rear 335/30 Y20.

The power-assisted front ventilated ceramic disc brakes are 380 mm across with 34 mm of contact at any point and have 8-piston light alloy Brembo calipers. The power-assisted rear ventilated ceramic disc brakes are 362 mm across with 32 mm of contact at any point and have 6-piston light alloy AP Racing calipers.

Performance

The CCXR Edition can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 2.7 seconds and from 0–200 km/h (0–120 mph) in 8.9 seconds. The CCXR can accelerate from 0–200 km/h (120 mph), then decelerate from 200–0 km/h (120–0 mph), in 13.7 seconds. According to Koenigsegg, the estimated top speed of the CCXR is 402+ km/h (250+ mph), although this has not been officially verified. The braking distance of the CCXR is 32 m (when decelerating from 100 km/h (62 mph).

Special versions

CCXR Trevita

The CCXR Trevita is a limited edition of the Koenigsegg CCXR Edition featuring a diamond weave carbon fibre finish. Trevita is an abbreviation in Swedish and translates into - three whites. Up until the development of the CCXR Trevita, it has only been possible to utilize the classic black carbon fibres.^[8]The Koenigsegg Proprietary Diamond Weave, fully developed by Koenigsegg, is a new and unique method to manufacture the carbon fibre material for the CCXR Trevita. By utilising this new and unique method, Koenigsegg has managed to coat fibres with a diamond finish. The process was fully developed at Koenigsegg headquarters in Ängelholm Sweden, where the fibre treatment is conducted carefully in small quantities, prior to further processing the prepreg material. The car is the world's most expensive streetlegal supercar by far, it has a total price of US $4,850,000 (€3,400,000 or 35,000,000 Swedish krona).

CCXR Edition

The Koenigsegg CCXR Edition is a limited edition of the Koenigsegg CCX manufactured in 2008. The Koenigsegg CCXR Edition is only available by special order in a very limited run of 6 production models.

It has a clear, fully visible unpainted carbon fiber body. The forged, machined and polished aluminium Edition wheels are extremely light and incorporate optimum brake cooling. The bright, polished surface of the wheels was chosen to maximize the contrast against the black clear carbon body. The CCXR Edition has a high performance specially developed rear wing, a larger front splitter plus side front strakes.

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SSC Ultimate Aero TT

SSC, manufacturer of exclusive exotic super cars announced the release of the 2007 Ultimate Aero TT (Twin Turbo). Specifically designed to challenge and break the world spead record for a production car - currently 253 mph set by Bugatti Veyron - the Ultimate Aero TT underwent extensive full-scalle wind tunnel testing and has proven to not only be stable at speeds over 250 mph , but capable up to 273 mph.


Using SSC’s proprietary twin-turbo design, the Ultimate Aero TT’s power plant has surpassed its original design specifications in all areas producing 1180hp@6875 rpm and 961 lbs-ft of torque at 6150 rpm with a motor that has a wonderful idle, incredible daily drivability characteristics, runs on 91-octane pump gas, and easily handles the rigors of long term red-line rpm usage.

Further establishing its replace among the elite super cars of the world, the Ultimate Aero TT produces more emission-legal horse power than any other production automobile in the world, thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of the dedicated Ultimate Aero design team.

The Ultimate Aero TT will make its debut on the International Show Circuit starting in November 2006, culminating with the world record top-speed competition held in Wolfsburg Germany in May 2007.Powered by a proprietary twin turbo V-8 producing a staggering 1183 bhp and an earth shaking 1094 lbs./ft. of of torque the Ultimate Aero TT is the most powerful production car in the world. But redefining the perfect driving experience does not stop with the TT’s power plant. Razor sharp handling comes standard thanks to the design of a light-weight chassis and a race-ready suspension system featuring a custom Penske coilover, World class amenities featuring a custom leather interior, 10 speaker premium audio/video system, DVD navigation/backup camera, and a cab controlled front lift to help nagivate road hazards all come standard.

Ultimate Aero TT’s sleek body does more than just please the eye. Comprised solely of carbon fiber composite; the entire body, minus the doors, hood, and trunk weights a mere 131 lbs, and allows the Ultimate Aero TT to slip through the air at high speeds while producing precisely enough downforce to keep it planted on the pavement.

NASA’s wind tunnel at Langley Virginia not only showed the Ultimate Aero TT stable of speeds in excess of 250 mph but capable of speeds up to 273 mph.

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