Nice cars other than x-fire
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Dubai’s motor company Devel just unveiled the production version of their much-anticipated 5,000-horsepower, V16 engine car capable of speeds over 300 mph. As one of the fastest racing cars in the world, it did not disappoint.
Debuted at the 2017 Dubai Motor Show, the Devel Sixteen is still in development courtesy of Italy’s Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT), the same company that built China’s Apollo on the Intensa Emozione and Arrow supercars and with America’s Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus on the SCG003.
The goal of the power auto was to break all production records with a new level of performance, and its creators say that the Devel 16 will hit 300mph when it begins the testing phase. So far the latest car to shock the world is the Koenigsegg Agera RS which is the current record holder with 277.9 mph but unlike Sixteen’s 5,000 bhp (brake horsepower) claim, the RS only boasts 1,360bhp.
Such a claim is not merely optimism, Devel subcontractor Steve Morris Engines released a video earlier this month showing Sixteen’s massive 12.3-liter, V16 quad-turbo engine producing 5,007bhp on the company dynamometer. Despite this shocking test, it has yet to hit the road.
Debuted at the 2017 Dubai Motor Show, the Devel Sixteen is still in development courtesy of Italy’s Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT), the same company that built China’s Apollo on the Intensa Emozione and Arrow supercars and with America’s Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus on the SCG003.
The goal of the power auto was to break all production records with a new level of performance, and its creators say that the Devel 16 will hit 300mph when it begins the testing phase. So far the latest car to shock the world is the Koenigsegg Agera RS which is the current record holder with 277.9 mph but unlike Sixteen’s 5,000 bhp (brake horsepower) claim, the RS only boasts 1,360bhp.
Such a claim is not merely optimism, Devel subcontractor Steve Morris Engines released a video earlier this month showing Sixteen’s massive 12.3-liter, V16 quad-turbo engine producing 5,007bhp on the company dynamometer. Despite this shocking test, it has yet to hit the road.
I'm confused.... first pic shows 3 wheels of what I assume is a six wheel car.... the other pic seems to be missing the third wheel ... more fake news?
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The first one is definitely questionable. Could well be CGI , a modified version of the actual car . Couldn’t find anything on it. The second one on the other hand is actually a real car . Getting harder to tell these days what is legit or not. Imagine a year or two from now with the exponential improvements in AI . Interesting times. Times that one should keep abreast of regardless of how you view technology. Even much more so than simply learning how to use the internet when it became mainstream. A simple example is the difference between the first image and the second.
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I just read an article that included 10 videos to review and try to pick out the AI generated ones. I think I guessed 2 right. Makes you wonder about how easy its becoming to spread disinformation!?!?
Just watch Trump's News Network ... er ... I mean Fox News Network. lol.
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I can only come up with one word.....Ugly.
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SSC Tuatara — 295 MPH
In May 2022, at Kennedy Space Center, the SSC Tuatara reached a record-breaking 295 mph, making it the fastest street-legal car on the market. This isn't even close to the 331 mph that was claimed by the SCC Tuatara team after a test run of the car in late 2020, but still, 295 mph is impressive.
Streamlined aerodynamics, precise tuning, and unmatched handling are only a small part of what helped launch the Tuatara to its top speed. This accomplishment can also be credited to the car's powerful twin-turbo engine. Partnering with Nelson Racing Engines, SSC built the Tuatara's engine from the ground up, ensuring it would meet the needs of hypercar enthusiasts. The mid-engine V8 uses a 7-speed transmission with advanced functionality to engage gears automatically with nearly instantaneous shift speed. A maximum 1,750 horsepower provides the Tuatara with exceptional acceleration and mind-boggling speed capabilities.
The car's flawless curves take on a jet-like appeal, allowing it to cut through the air effortlessly. An industry-leading 0.279 drag coefficient lowers the Tuatara's wind resistance, while its lightweight, carbon-fiber body keeps the car's dry weight below 3,000 pounds.
In May 2022, at Kennedy Space Center, the SSC Tuatara reached a record-breaking 295 mph, making it the fastest street-legal car on the market. This isn't even close to the 331 mph that was claimed by the SCC Tuatara team after a test run of the car in late 2020, but still, 295 mph is impressive.
Streamlined aerodynamics, precise tuning, and unmatched handling are only a small part of what helped launch the Tuatara to its top speed. This accomplishment can also be credited to the car's powerful twin-turbo engine. Partnering with Nelson Racing Engines, SSC built the Tuatara's engine from the ground up, ensuring it would meet the needs of hypercar enthusiasts. The mid-engine V8 uses a 7-speed transmission with advanced functionality to engage gears automatically with nearly instantaneous shift speed. A maximum 1,750 horsepower provides the Tuatara with exceptional acceleration and mind-boggling speed capabilities.
The car's flawless curves take on a jet-like appeal, allowing it to cut through the air effortlessly. An industry-leading 0.279 drag coefficient lowers the Tuatara's wind resistance, while its lightweight, carbon-fiber body keeps the car's dry weight below 3,000 pounds.
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It is one of these. I kind of like the mention of a Chevy V8 and a 6 speed gearbox (LOL).......
Marcos TSO GT2:
- Engine and Performance:
It features a Chevrolet V8 engine, available in 350 bhp (261 kW) or 400 bhp (298 kW) versions. The GT2 prototype, in particular, was known for its immense performance due to its powerful engine and relatively light weight of 1,150kg.
- Design and Features:
The TSO GT2 was Marcos Engineering Limited's first coupé and was showcased in 2005. It features a six-speed Tremec gearbox and double wishbone suspension.
- Interior:
The interior of the TSO GT typically included leather and aluminum, with a basic stereo system as the only creature comfort.
- Legacy:
The TSO GT2 became the final model produced by Marcos before the company ceased operations in 2007.
Amazing what one sees near Toronto!
Absolutely loved the '66, '67 Malibu SS's. I thought long and hard about a black '66 SS vert in the early 70's.
Think of her naked er, I mean as a convertible.
2025 Chevrolet Nova SS 454?
