Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

Mercedes-Benz presents the new SLS AMG GT3 at the New York Auto Show 2010. This competition model is notable for its dramatic design and motorsports pure technology, and is developed to meet the specifications of the FIA GT3.

Mercedes-AMG presents a variant GT3, a racing version of the gullwing model stands out for its innovative design and technology. It is a vehicle of sports competition for customers competing in the sprints and long distance races, and that also are reaching a growing worldwide popularity.

The new SLS AMG GT3 is a continuation of AMG emphatic commitment to motor sports. This new version is developed and produced by AMG in close cooperation with HWA AG, which is responsible for the DTM racing team on behalf of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport. The HWA is one of the most successful in international motorsport, as a witness of nine championship driver in the DTM and ITC as well as two championship titles in the FIA GT Championship.

The purist design and contours of this stunning gullwing model are effectively emphasized by specific modifications to the bodywork. The new components made mainly from carbon fiber are a clear testimony to the achievement of outstanding track and extensive aerodynamic development work.

In the front of the GT3 race car has a front spoiler with new air intakes greater: the grand opening below the typical radiator grille with a large Mercedes star and supplies wing-shaped cross fin the engine oil cooler and brake disc cooling air. The two air intakes below the lights arranged vertically bi-xenon have the same function.

The front and rear wings have been expanded to make room for racing tires large. With a width of 1990 mm, the body of the GT3 is a good 50 mm wider than that of the standard SLS AMG. The new side skirts with slits for cooling the rear brakes. The flat bottom is visible in the lower edges of the side skirts. The standard filler for rapid refueling system is housed in the B-pillar.

The AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS V8 GT3 features a 6.3-liter AMG, which is virtually identical to the standard model. Thanks to its low weight, the more easily GT3 acceleration reaches excellent standard, 3.8 seconds from zero to 100 km / h, depending on the final drive ratio and the maximum speed exceeding 300 km / h.

For its part, the SLS AMG GT3 opening gullwing doors of SLS GT3 AMG reveals a functional interior with an atmosphere of racing vehicles. Driver safety is guaranteed by the safety belt system six points and HANS (Head and Neck Support), which sets the town in a defined position during an accident to minimize the risk of injury. In addition, a steel cage equipped with rollover, which also serves to reinforce the aluminum spaceframe.

Mini E Race en Nürburgring

Mini E Race completed a lap at the Nürburgring with Thomas Jäger as a driver, who achieved a performance of 09:51.45 minutes and a maximum speed of 116 miles.

Nürburgring, Germany, the BMW Group has just completed a return to the legendary track of 13 miles or 20.8 kilometers with the Mini E Race, an electric vehicle, modified for racing that achieved a performance of 09:51.45 minutes a maximum speed of 116 miles or 187 km / h.

The Mini E Race was equipped with a special lightweight body and a safety cage in order to ensure optimum performance and safety on the track. And several other components, such as suspension, brakes and tires, and Recaro seats were also included.

The Mini E Race is a non-polluting vehicle that can deliver great performance. Sharing the same engine that uses standard 150 kW/204 hp electric, supplied with power from 5088 cells lithium ion battery.

The control electronics and software reprogrammed for optimal performance for circuit driving. The zero-emission engine power is channeled to the front wheels via a single-stage helical gears with a long transmission ratio.

At the wheel of the Mini E Race was a former DTM race driver, Thomas Jäger, Mini Challenge champion in 2006, who declared "I've driven this track many times, but never in this type of car." "The power of the electric motor has an incredible effect. Another aspect of this experience is the lack of noise transmission. In short, it was without doubt the most clean, quiet lap race we've ever driven."

Super Car: Hennessey Venom GT 2011

Built on the Lotus Exige, the American coach Hennessey has announced its new jewel: the Venom GT 2011. Employs a 6.2-liter engine that comes from the Corvette ZR1, and that may be available with 725, 1000 or 1200 hp.

The Venom GT weighs a few 1071 Kg, improving the performance issue with this great power to weight ratio that makes speeding excessively, up to compare it to a bike. Venom GT is controlled by a six-speed manual gearbox connected to the rear wheels that has a traction control system designed to handle to handle so much power.

The Venom GT brakes are employed by Brembo carbon-ceramic composites, while the rear spoiler automatically adjusted according to speed and driving conditions and maintaining stability when driving at high speeds.

The Venom GT, which will be manufactured at Silverstone, England, have a limited production run of ten cars per year, and buyers will receive a short driving course to maneuver this machine with much power.