Nice cars other than x-fire
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The image shows a Morgan Plus 4, a classic sports car produced by the Morgan Motor Company.
- Model History:
The Plus 4 is a more powerful and slightly longer version of Morgan's earlier 4/4 model, with production running from 1950 to 1969, and then revived in 1985 and 2005 before being replaced by the "all new" Plus Four in 2020.
- Driving Experience:
Driving a Morgan Plus 4 is described as a "bracing, all-consuming driving experience" that offers a unique connection to motoring history.
- Engine and Features:
Older Plus 4 models, like the one likely pictured, were powered by a 2.0-litre Ford GDI engine from 2014 until the end of its production. While not luxurious or spacious, it offers a distinct, analog driving feel.
- Ownership and Appeal:
Morgan owners often consider themselves custodians, preserving their vehicles for future generations. The Plus 4 appeals to those seeking a classic, engaging driving experience rather than modern comforts or technology.
Dave91TM
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Met a fellow from Ireland who had Morgans. They are pretty basic machines but great to drive. His wife like the morgan but was happier with her rare V6R Golf. She said it has better weather sealing and its way faster. We talked Corvettes and Morgans and VW's that whole week in Barbados.
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Even bigger $$$$$$ .
The 1960s Ferrari 250 GTO was powered by a 303 horsepower V12 engine. It went from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds and has a top speed of 255 km/h.
Key information about the Ferrari 250 GTO:
The most expensive car in the world
With a price tag of $ 52million this Ferrari 250 GTO with frame number 5111 becomes the most expensive car in the world and will be reflected as such in the Guinness Book of World Records.The 1960s Ferrari 250 GTO was powered by a 303 horsepower V12 engine. It went from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds and has a top speed of 255 km/h.
Key information about the Ferrari 250 GTO:
- Rarity and Value:
Only 36 examples were produced, all of which are still in existence and road legal, making them among the most sought-after and valuable collector cars in the world. One notable example, a 1962 330 LM/250 GTO, became the most expensive Ferrari ever sold at auction in November 2023.
- Engine:
It was powered by Ferrari's Tipo 168/62 Colombo V12 engine.
- Performance:
The 250 GTO had a top speed of 282 km/h (175 mph) and was immediately competitive in racing, winning the over 2.0-litre class in the FIA's International Championship for GT Manufacturers three years in a row (1962, 1963, and 1964).
- Design:
The "250" in its name denotes the displacement in cubic centimeters of each of its cylinders, and "GTO" stands for Gran Turismo Omologato, Italian for "Grand Touring Homologated".
Dave91TM
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So.... what is the top speed? 2nd paragraph notes 255kph, performance paragraph notes 282kph. C'mon A.I. you can do better.
0 to 60 mph in 6.1 secs, no thrill there, me old C4 can do that and so can my Honda Accord (LOL)
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Nice….An evolution of the MC20 Halo Car which in 2020 launched a new era for the brand and it is the new MCPURA which takes up its spirit and amplifies it to its most intense and refined form. The work has focused on the exterior design, materials and interior finishes, but the core remains the same: the powerful and unmistakable 630-CV V6 Nettuno engine, a symbol of Maserati’s passion for performance.
After all, MCPURA encompasses everything that makes the Maserati driving experience unique, i.e. the ability to connect without filters with the driver, transmitting the most extreme elegance, exhilarating driving performance and timeless artisanship.
Pure elegance, character and emotion. The name itself reveals the essence of a model designed to embody, in its most concentrated form, the most authentic values of the Trident. It is no coincidence that an iconic formula was chosen for the launch campaign: E = MCPURA.
Powerful hyperbole, inspired by Einstein’s theory of relativity, which celebrates an energy with the capacity to multiply until it becomes a pure expression of excellence.
MCPURA can also count on the power of the now-iconic V6 Nettuno engine, the result of a true technological revolution, covered by international patents and 100 percent made at Maserati, which saw the light together with the MC20.
Specifically, the 3.0-litre twin-turbo delivers 630 CV at 7500 rpm and 720 Nm of torque from 3000 rpm. The power-to-weight ratio is 210 CV/litre. This engine’s secret lies in the innovative pre-chamber combustion system featuring twin spark plugs. This technology is derived from Formula 1 and thanks to Maserati as the patent holder it is now available in an engine destined for the road.
After all, MCPURA encompasses everything that makes the Maserati driving experience unique, i.e. the ability to connect without filters with the driver, transmitting the most extreme elegance, exhilarating driving performance and timeless artisanship.
Pure elegance, character and emotion. The name itself reveals the essence of a model designed to embody, in its most concentrated form, the most authentic values of the Trident. It is no coincidence that an iconic formula was chosen for the launch campaign: E = MCPURA.
Powerful hyperbole, inspired by Einstein’s theory of relativity, which celebrates an energy with the capacity to multiply until it becomes a pure expression of excellence.
MCPURA can also count on the power of the now-iconic V6 Nettuno engine, the result of a true technological revolution, covered by international patents and 100 percent made at Maserati, which saw the light together with the MC20.
Specifically, the 3.0-litre twin-turbo delivers 630 CV at 7500 rpm and 720 Nm of torque from 3000 rpm. The power-to-weight ratio is 210 CV/litre. This engine’s secret lies in the innovative pre-chamber combustion system featuring twin spark plugs. This technology is derived from Formula 1 and thanks to Maserati as the patent holder it is now available in an engine destined for the road.
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The Valhalla is unlike anything Aston Martin’s ever built. Sitting on a carbon-fiber structure and tipping the scales at around 3,650 lbs dry, it’s part hypercar, part Formula 1 science project. An AMG-sourced 4.0-litre twin-turbo flat-plane crank V8 powers the rear wheels, while two electric motors drive the front axle, enabling all-wheel drive, and a third assists the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission for torque vectoring. Combined, the hybrid system delivers 1,064 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque, rocketing the car from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.4 seconds and on to a limited top speed of 217 mph. It’s also Aston’s first plug-in hybrid, first series-production mid-engined car, and the first to feature a full electric-only range (of just 9 miles). Active aerodynamics, a DRS system, and over 1,300 lbs of downforce at 150 mph help it stay planted through corners. And, it’s only $800,000 !
No car needs that many dental retainers....
Uh-huh. Which will cause the most damage.... Backing off and coming down, or staying on the pedal a bit longer and ending up on your side....
Dave91TM
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At that point, I think self preservation would be your first concern.