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Audi R8 Sports Car
What makes this one of the best Audi sports cars is the design of the engine. The engine is a 4.2L V8 engine. A 4.2L engine refers to the cylinder capacity in the engine. A 4.2 litre engine is the same as 4200cc. The V8 refers to the shape of the cylinders. Essentially there are two types; straight cylinders where they are all in all line or a V shape where you have 4 cylinders on one side and 4 on another.
The engine features FSI technology which allows the car to accelerate at a faster rate. It can go from zero to sixty miles per hour in about four and a half seconds. It can be used in either a manual or automatic transmission. The manual transmission is a six speed one and the automatic transmission uses R tronic technology for automatic gear reading. The R8 can work at up to 420 horsepower at about 7800RPM. It also uses aluminium alloy cylinder heads that are more durable and powerful. Aluminium is also lighter than steel which means you get fuel economy out of the engine.
Many notable features are included in the R8. The R8 includes unique Bi-Xenon headlights that use gas discharge lamps that can be controlled electronically in terms of intensity. LED lighting is used in other parts of the car. Other exterior features include a retractable rear spoiler and carbon sigma accents.
Many technological features are also notable. The sound system uses Audio Concert Radio technology with a seven speaker output and a six CD changer. It also offers Sirius satellite radio with subscription and Bluetooth capability.
The navigation system used here is DVD based and features a 6.25 inch LCD screen to help with not only navigating the sound system but also for researching locations and directions. Cars are becoming more technology innovative and Audi is no exception. At the time of writing this article, Audi is owned by Volkswagen, who is one of the few car manufacturers that is not suffering as much as some car makers during the credit crunch. As a result, money can be spent on the development of good, quality engines.
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Chevy ZR1
The most powerful production car made is the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Moreover, it is American-made and is able to beat Ferrari's and Lamborghinis.
This $105,000, 2009 Corvette has a 638-horsepower motor which gives off an aura to those around it. The zero-to-60 time achieved in 3.4 seconds beats the $1 million Ferrari Enzo. The Vette's rear brakes are similar to those on a $1.6 million Bugatti Veyron. Many onlookers do not often know the performance because it resembles its' humbler regular coupe version. However, once you drive it, you will know the difference right away. It is a super exotic car that masks itself with Chevy's bodywork.
Besides it being very recognizable, not much is shared with its basic cousin unless it is the interior, engine block and springs. Most noticeably, is the supercharger on the hood.
On the outside, the ZR1 utilizes the 2006 Z06 body casing with even more light weight aluminum and high-tech body construction. The Z06 has a standard steel and fiberglass body. To compensate for the added weight from the supercharger, larger wheels and upgraded brakes, the roof is made of carbon-fiber material. Although, the weight distribution is better than that of the Lamborghini Murclielago and the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
Though the whole ZR1 concept seems to drive infinite without stopping, it is surely does stop from the huge Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes decrease speed as if they were rewinding a tape.
So is the ZR1 the best thing besides apple pie? Well, of course not. It really deserves an interior design compatible with a $100,000 car, mainly one without a cheap chevy model's steering wheel. By having 638 horsepower most who drive it need to try and let it run freely. The all new herculean ZR1 is considered the more beguiling because it is so refined - a quality few people associate with Corvettes. Though not perfect, the ZR1 is the most perfect 'Vette yet, and everyone can get behind that.
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