50th Anniversary FIA Shelby Cobra 289

Shelby American commemorates the 50th anniversary of FIA with a special edition of its 289 Cobra.

In 1964, Shelby American, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. presented the FIA Cobra version of the small, who competed in the World Series against 1964 Manufacturers brands such as Aston Martin, Jaguar and Corvette.

To celebrate the birth of the 289 Ford powered roadsters Shelby American will offer a limited edition 50 289 FIA Shelby Cobras. Each Viking Painted blue with stripes and roundels FIA, have a black interior FIA, special anniversary badges, original style wheels and a variety of additional options. The 50th Anniversary of the Shelby Cobra FIA is entered in the annual Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Friday, January 17, 2014.

"The 289 FIA Shelby Cobras were among the most important cars in the history of American racing," said John Luft, president of Shelby American. "The Cobras FIA built during that period were driven by racing legends including Ken Miles, Dan Gurney, Phil Hill and Bob Bondurant. Example, some of the most respected in the sport pilots placed the 289 FIA Cobra in the winner's circle. Combine a solid and powerful American engine with a lightweight chassis was sheer brilliance. "

Shelby American built 289 Race FIA Cobras, the changes included a new dashboard, front and rear fenders, new shocks, racing wheels hub featuring pin-drive, oil cooler scoops and small block engine to be opened competition spec 289.

Today, the continuation CSX7000 Shelby Cobra 289 FIA cars are components that can be installed with a suitable power train by a customer or professional vehicle.

"Our CSX7000 cars incorporate safety and performance improvements without sacrificing driving excitement with originality," said Vince LaViolette, senior designer and director of R & D at Shelby American. "It has a small block V8 pushing only 2.100 pounds. Is the lightest ever built comes with an amazing power to weight ratio." This allows the small block Cobra perfect move at the corners and go ahead with incredible precision and accuracy.

The Shelby Cobra 289 FIA will retain everything from the suspension to the authentic style of the body lines, but are upgraded to contemporary standards. Shelby American uses modern disc brakes, a stronger frame and the bodies are available in aluminum or fiberglass. The 50th Anniversary Edition also features a full exhaust for a small block Ford V8, a cover of the special built car and optional detachable wheel.

"The importance and historical significance of these cars was the fact that they took a small shop in southern California at the forefront of international racing on two continents in one year," said Shelby expert and member of SAAC Jeff Gagnon. "Shelby American controlled at Ferrari, Corvette and other race teams and manufacturers shapely, well-funded and established. That was no small feat, even in those simpler times."

The 50th Anniversary CSX7000 Shelby Cobra 289 FIA cost $ 94.995 with fiberglass or $ 159.995 with aluminum body.

Hyundai Veloster ARK Performance

The U.S. preparer work customization made to Korean sport by adding power to its power plant and giving it a more aggressive aesthetic.

The technical specialist tuning house incorporated an intercooler system and a new dual exhaust to boost the 1.6 of the Veloster, thanks to these additions the engine is capable of developing 210 HP.

On the outside we see a combination of colors that make the performance ARK Veloster a magnet for attention. It also broadened her body and added an aerodynamic package has deflector and rear spoiler. The optics have also been modified.

The interior is finished in alcantara into multiple sections to the point of invading most of the cabin. The audio system was replaced by a high performance.

Have been taken as security measures including a roll cage and a brand new brake system.

This creation will be presented at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the annual meeting of the world's largest tuning.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport 2010

Bugatti presents the new version of its Veyron 16.4 Super Sport with increased power to 1200 horsepower and with a new speed record: 268 miles per hour.

The new Bugatti Veyron, which increases its power to 1200 horsepower, will be officially unveiled at Pebble Beach, while its production series would be just for the month of September. Bugatti Veyron 16.4 The Super Sport comes with the same W16 engine that uses the conventional version, but with improvements that increase, as well as power, engine torque, which now reaches 1,500 Nm.

The official driver Pierre Henri Raphanel was responsible for setting a new record for Bugatti. In the presence of the German Agency for Technical Inspection (TUV) and a representative of Guinness World Records, the new Bugatti Super Sport achieved a higher average speed of 268 mph or 431 km / h.

The unique mark of 268 mph Bugatti Veyron 16.4 won the Super Sport engineers surprised the same brand. "I do not think we would reach an average of 268 miles", explains Wolfgang Schreiber, Bugatti chief engineer.

The body has been wrapped for aerodynamic efficiency and maintain the perfect balance in every situation, while the carbon fiber structure ensures maximum rigidity and passive safety with a reduction in weight.

Although his face is very similar to the previous version, the new Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has novel spoilers that were included to send the air toward the sides. In addition to these cosmetic changes have been made modifications to the chassis, in order to maintain maximum stability and leading to an all-sports setting.

The first 5 versions of the Bugatti Veyron, known as "World Record" will be offered in a black exterior and orange.

We know the number of horses, its speed and all components of the new jewel of Bugatti. What has not yet released the firm is its value, although it is estimated that the final price of this super car is close to two million euros.