Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
McLaren MP4-12C vs. Ferrari 458 Italia, Porsche 911 GT2 RS, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8 V10 and Mercedes SLS AMG road course laptime comparison
This is a dream comparison. Car Magazine took the new McLaren MP4-12C out on the road course with Ben Collins (ex-Stig) against some of the best sports cars out there to see which would lap the fastest. The result is somewhat surprising and we will not spoil it for you, watch it. We also want to commnend Car on doing a proper comparison with a VBOX and laptimes unlike some of the other Brits (*cough* Autocar *cough*).
455 Horsepower REIL Performance Porsche 911 GT3
Porsche 911 (997) GT3 gets a tuning package from REIL Performance — a child-brand of Germany-based company MR Car Design. Featuring a new Akrapovic exhaust system and mild engine-tweaking job that combined to give a total result of 455 horsepower, plus, a new handling system with KW Variant 3 coilover suspensions and HLS Lift Kit.
REIL also dresses their GT3 with some graphics, as the one pictured here.
No details about performance and how much cost for this program haven’t released yet. For further details, you can hit the source’s link after the break.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
ANOTHER GBS ZERO ON THE ROAD...............
GBS customer John Morris came to GBS today to collect his Zero that we have done some work on, and last week put it through its IVA test for him, after taking it out for a quick spin he is was very impressed with the way it handles, and is now looking forward to being able to driving and enjoying it on the road.
kit Spares is always adding new products, just a few ideas for christmas gifts..... GBS Gear knob, Hand brake lever and Stalk Set, New Nose Cone Grill, HD Cameras, Kleers Cleaning products, Momo Steering Wheel and Boss, TRS Seat Belts, GBS Building Tressels, GBS Fleeces and Hats........... For more ideas and parts please visit www.kitspares.co.uk
On Sunday 4th December Great British Sports Cars are going to be attending a Track Day in conjunction with Javelin Track Days, at Cadwell Park, everyone is welcome to join us, please follow the link to book your place at the Track Day www.javelintrackdays.co.uk If your not taking part your welcome to Spectate or be a passenger in our Zero demonstrator, we are also going to be taking the Zero Race Car. It will be a great day out we look forward to see you all there!
To see our full range of parts and spares please visit www.kitspares.co.uk and for more information about the Zero please visit www.greatbritishsportscars.co.uk or call us on 01623 860 990
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Brabus 800 Coupe Based on Mercedes-Benz CL 600 Revealed at Dubai International Motor Show
Brabus has introduced their 800 horsepower coupe based on Mercedes-Benz CL 600 at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show. So-called Brabus 800 Coupe, comes with a white dress — really unusual from the Germans — and a total output of 800HP and 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft) of torque, claimed by the tuner as the world’s fastest and most powerful luxury coupe.
It starts with a turning the CL 600′s 12-cylinder 5.5 liter unit into one displacing 6.3 liters. Then continues with the adding of a new crankshaft with a longer stroke, a larger cylinder bore and larger forged pistons, plus the replacement of the stock’s twin-turbo system with Brabus own serious power figures. Combined to a five-speed automatic, Brabus 800 Coupe gets an electronically-limited top speed of 350 km/h (217-mph), 3.9 second sprint time for 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) range, and to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 10.3 seconds.
And the styling package, as we said earlier, we always seeing Brabus’ masterpieces came with black paint job, but not this, the tuner wraps the whole car with white — looks like especially developed to satisfy those Middle East people who really love white cars. Outside, there’s an aero kit combined to 21-inch wheels and a lowering system that brings the car 25 mm closer to the road. While on inside, Brabus gives white leather and black Alcantara combination with contrasting diamond stitching. Mated to carbon fiber trims, matte surfaces in checkered flag design, aluminum pedals and a sport steering.
Look closer the white Brabus 800 Coupe through gallery below, and don’t forget to get back here to share your thoughts. Enjoy.
Press Release:
10.11.2011 – BRABUS Highlights at Dubai International Motor Show From November 10th until November 14th the Dubai International Motor Show will open its doors and inspired many visitors. The BRABUS Group presents itself again with world premieres and new products at the biggest automotive exhibition in the Middle East.
Celebrating its world premiere in Dubai, the new BRABUS 800 Coupe is the world’s fastest and most powerful luxury coupe with 800 hp, 1,420 Nm and a top speed of 350 km/h. In addition to its unique performance the two-door car’s most impressive features are the exclusive sporty-elegant design and its high-class interior.
Another world premiere is the BRABUS 800 E V12 Cabrio. With the 800 hp / 588 kW V12 Biturbo twelve-cylinder, this convertible is the new addition to expand the legendary E V12 family.
Its 370 km/h top speed makes it the most powerful and fastest four-seater convertible in the world! 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW at 5,500 rpm and peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 ft-lb), limited electronically in the car to 1,100 Nm (811 ft-lb), are as unique as the driving performance this car delivers. The power convertible is equipped with a BRABUS high-performance limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent, enabling the dash from a rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.7 seconds. After 9.9 seconds the exclusive automobile already reaches a speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). The 300-km/h (186-mph) barrier shatters after 23.9 seconds. Depending on the final-drive ratio the BRABUS 800 E V12 Cabriolet has a top speed of up to 370 km/h. The fastest sedan in the world, the BRABUS Rocket 800, and the fastest SUV in the world, the G V12 800, can also be admired at this years’ Dubai International Motor Show.
GBS CUSTOMER DRIVES ZERO AROUND TOUR OF THE ALPS...........
One of our GBS Customers Tony Birkbeck who owns a Zero has sent us some stunning photographs of his tour of the Alps that he did back in June, he said 'It was an absolutely awesome 10 days and so much fun!'
Also last week GBS were exhibiting the Zero Race Chassis at the The Professional Motor Sport Show in Cologne Germany. It was a successful show with a lot interest shown in Zero. Show dates for 2012 that GBS will be attending will be announced soon.
On Sunday 4th December Great British Sports Cars are going to be attending a Track Day in conjunction with Javelin Track Days, at Cadwell Park, everyone is welcome to join us, please follow the link to book your place at the Track Day www.javelintrackdays.co.uk If your not taking part your welcome to Spectate or be a passenger in our Zero demonstrator, we are also going to be taking the Zero Race Car. It will be a great day out we look forward to see you all there!
To see our full range of parts and spares please visit www.kitspares.co.uk and for more information about the Zero please visit www.greatbritishsportscars.co.uk or call us on 01623 860 990
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