Fantasy 'Stock vs Aftermarket' Shootout: Nissan GTR SpecV vs Switzer GTR "Track Animal"
The Nissan GTR has become an icon. It's hard to think of a car that has been followed with more anticipation. When it was announced that the newest Skyline would be offered in the U.S., people smashed open piggy banks to call "dibs." The tests confirmed what the press had predicted; it was incredible. The aftermarket pounced. COBB was so eager and sure of the GTR's future, they shipped a GTR over from Japan to get the jump on cracking the ECU. Since then, a new 10-second, high-powered GTR pops up almost weekly. But it wasn't just guys with laptops in their garage working to unleash the essence of Godzilla, Nissan was busy too. In early 2008, only 1 year after the GTR went into production, the rumor mill started about development of a hard-core GTR Spec V.
We met the specs of the upcoming V with a cynical wrinkle of the eyebrows, "Sooo it's twice as expensive, has the same horsepower, and no back seat? Tell me again why this is exciting?" As fun as that sounds, I'd rather buy a normal one, modify it, and still have $60k left to enroll Nissan's execs in Econ 101: Cost vs Return. Basically, with the aftermarket developing insane performance from the GTR with a simple ECU program, why would anyone buy a Spec V? Our attitude was simply that the tuner world could provide a better car for less money. Instead of spending valuable time praying for a head-to-head comparison to grace the pages of our favorite 'zine, we decided to create our own. In one corner we have the lighter, nimbler, factory-forged Nissan GTR SpecV. In the other we have an old friend of ours; the Switzer Performance GTR P800 "Track Animal." Nissan gave us the supercar at a bargain, let's see if Switzer beats them at their own game.
Nissan GTR Spec V
It didn't come as a suprise to anyone that Nissan was building a special version of its new R35 GTR. Previous generations have been offered with special edition trim, called "V Spec." In the R34 Skyline, this meant stiffer suspension, an active LSD, a carbon hood and extra aero bits. A similar formula is used for the R35. Re-named the "Spec V" the goal was to harness the essence of the GTR and improve upon it. As much as we all love horsepower, what has made the GTR such an incredible performer is its handling. Its prodigious grip and brainy differentials can turn your mom into Michael Shumacher.
Nissan could have given the GTR the Porsche GT2 treatment: bigger turbos and more boost. Instead looked for ways to turn the grip dial up a notch. Chief engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno said the goal was not for more power, but to take handling to the next level. So it will handle better than a stock GTR, how can I even describe that? Is "land-magent" a word? They went about it using the old formula of less weight, sticky tires, better supsension, stronger brakes. Simple right? Hardly.
Let's start with the easy parts. New run-flat Bridgestone RE070s were wrapped around super-light RAY'S wheels, reducing rotational weight and increasing grip. Carbon fiber was used for the hood, body panels, rear wing and front diffuser and the rear seats were taken out. All told Nissan cut 132lbs from the GTR, for a curb weight of 3,704lbs. It's not a Lotus Elise, but with a starting weight of 3,800lbs the Spec V is like Alec Bladwin losing 15lbs; he won't have a 6-pack but I'm sure his heart is grateful.
Let me explain: The Spec V comes with an over-boost function, similar to the KERS systems in F1 or the Porsche system. When you're in 3rd gear (or higher) you can hit a switch on the dash and send 14 more lb-ft. to the wheels. This broadens the torque-band between 3500 and 5200rpm. The problem is that to arm the system the computer has to agree that the engine and tranny temps are just right. Once "Goldilocks" decides it's ok to activate the system, it gives you an 80 second window to use that boost.
Now, the annoying part is after those 80 seconds are up - whether you use the boost or not - it makes you wait 80 seconds to arm it again. SO, if you're entering a corner and arm the system to use on the straightaway, you better make that pass. Otherwise you will have to wait almost 1 1/2 minutes before you can even ask the system for extra boost. I understand the idea of over-boost, but this sounds like it would just be a big, frustrating headache. I don't know why they wouldn't simply turn the boost up, like COBB's Stage 1 system. More power, no new parts, done and done. Nissan's system would have me contemplating kamikaze into the wall...if the computer says it's ok.
So far it doesn't look good for the Spec V. Where has Nissan spent your extra $80,000? On the brakes? Actually, yes. The brakes are special 6-piston carbon-ceramics by Brembo. While that's nothing special, this is; these brakes resist fade, dissipate heat, and stop better than the brakes on the Ferrari FXX. That seems like overkill for a car with less power than a Corvette Z06, but late-braking is just as valuable on a racetrack as horsepower (to a point). Just make sure you take good care of them, because a set will cost you $50,000. At least we know where the money went...
The 2010 Nissan GTR SpecV is not a sledge-hammer, because that's not what Nissan wanted. The changes Nissan has made seem small, but the result is a car that is more balanced, tossable and agile. You don't get a 700hp car built to chase GT2s and ZR1's...or do you? Mizuno was quoted saying the ZR1's 'Ring time of 7:26 is "not hard to beat." An official time has yet to be laid down, but Nissan doesn't go around making bold claims it can't back up.
So the Nissan GTR Spec V weighs less, turns and stops better, and is marginally faster than the regular GTR. But are those changes really worth the price of 2 stock GTRs? It doesn't even have more power! Surely the aftermarket can build something better for less...
Switzer Performance Nissan GTR "Track Animal"
We brought you the story about this incredible GTR, dubbed The Switzer GTR "Track Animal" and built by our friends at Switzer Performance, back in April. The goal was simple: The customer wanted a car he could drive the 3 hour commute to his local track, destroy all the GTR records at said track, and then drive home in a comfortable air-conditioned breeze. He wanted what we all want, a car that can perform the double-duty of comfortable cruiser and track-ready bruiser.
However, the question today is not whether or not someone besides Nissan can build a race-ready GTR, it's whether or not they can do it cheaper than Nissan. We now know the 2010 GTR SPec V will cost you $167,000, and comes fitted with the same engine as a base GTR. Now we'll find out if Switzer was able to build an equal-or better-car for less.
Let's start with what was done to this this car. If you are building a car that is track-oriented, the first thing on your mind will be suspension. Improving the handling of your car means higher cornering speeds, quicker directional changes and more grip, all translating to faster lap times. Tym decided a set of fully-adjustable coilovers from JRZ would perfectly suit his client's needs. Next were the brakes, from AP racing. They aren't the made of unicorn like the Spec V's, but they're still carbon-ceramic and thus shaved both unsprung and rotational weight from the GTR.
Speaking of weight, did I mention Tym is being cast as the next coach for Biggest Loser? Not really, but he should be, because he found a way for this GTR to drop 200 pounds. Along with the brakes, light-weight CFRP Bride seats, a carbon hood, carbon wing and titanium exhaust all replaced the units from Nissan. The final weight for this car is 3,600 lbs. That's a full hundred pounds lighter than the super-duper Spec V. The Nissan engineers are nothing short of automotive masterminds, but I have to wonder why they couldn't get the Spec V lighter, especially since Tym didn't even have to chuck the back seat.
And then there's the final ingredient for this Ohio-enhanced Godzilla, a healthy scoop of Switzer P800. Think of it as a GTR accidentally drinking Barry Bonds' "milkshake" and you'll know what I'm referring to: power. The P800 kit from Switzer uses bigger turbos and intercoolers and new ECU programming to extract a hyper-drive-capable 720AWHP (800 at the crank) from the GTR. And because all of Switzer's parts weigh the same as the stock parts, unlike Barry there's no unwanted weight gain. The result is hyper-car thrust with back seats and air conditioning.
So if you take your car to Switzer you get car that weighs less than the Spec V, has seats in the back and enough power at your right foot to test the absorption power of your passengers' undies. But how much does it all cost? We did some investigating and here's how it broke down:
* The P800 Kit= $19,000.
*AP Brakes= $15,000.
*JRZ Suspension= $25-40,000 (Street/track spec or race spec).
*Seats= $4,000.
*Aeromotions Wing= $3,000.
*Carbon Fiber Hood= $2,000.
All told you're looking at between $59,000-$84,000 for all the goodies on this car. That means that even if you get your GTR for the MSRP of $80,000, and you order the "cheaper" JRZ suspension, you'll be spending $140,000 without tax and installation. Never mind the hours and money you'll spend at a track dialing in those fancy shocks. When it's all said and done, the prices of the Spec V and the Switzer GTR are practically identical. But as we've seen, the cars are as identical as Schwarzenegger and Danny Devito were in Twins.
With the 2010 Nissan GTR Spec V you get the name, the exclusivity and brakes that will make Ferrari throw a fit. But most importantly you get a GTR that has been honed by the very people that created the GTR. No one knows this car better, and Mizuno and his team have proven they know how to make a car great. The standard GTR was faster than opponents boasting more power and less weight. This was achieved using F1-inspired chassis balancing and weight distribution, and giving this monster a CPU that would make Bill Gates blush. But outside a race track or car meet, few people will be able to separate the Spec V from a crowd of base GTRs, and it's questionable whether this will be able to perform that double-duty of commuter/race the GTR does so well.
And let us not forget the absence of extra power. As much as we love a balanced car, nothing makes us smile as easily as that feeling of getting hit in the back by a charging rhino. You may not notice a Spec V's 2g's of stopping power on the way to work, but big power can be felt at the first on-ramp.
With the Switzer Nissan GTR "Track Animal" you get that power, and then some. 720AWHP is a lot, some may even say it's too much. But if you look at the cars in the unlimited time-attack classes, you will see that harnessing giant power can provide phenomenal reward. It's lighter than the Spec V and the brakes won't require you to sell your own heart to replace them. What you don't get is that pre-approval from Mizuno himself. We've driven both hand-built and factory-built cars, and there's a sense of trust that comes from having only Nissan's name on the car. With aftermarket projects there's always a tiny question mark. Did we forget anything? Is the suspension set right? Will it explode? Switzer is a fantastic builder, but it's like having a different contractor build each room of your house, all coordinated by one manager. With the Spec V there is peace of mind that everything is balanced and perfect.
At the end of it all it's about personal preference. The SpecV is a special-edition Nissan R35 GTR, and that is something very special indeed. It may not win a drag race against a Koenigsegg, but it will take you around the 'Ring not only faster than anything else with 480hp, but faster than cars 200hp more. It will be a perfectly balanced track star and because the engine is still stock, it will be making hot laps for years. It just lacks that "wow" factor that comes with 800hp. Me? I'd take the Switzer.
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R - GT3 Cup S Replacement 
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Press Release Today, Porsche unveils its latest 911 race car, announces an innovative racing driver development course and introduces its British motorsport programme for 2010 at the Autosport International show at the Birmingham NEC (January 14 – 17). The 911 GT3 R Developed for racing series based on the international FIA GT3 regulations, the stunning 911 GT3 R succeeds the 911 GT3 Cup S and is delivered to customers ready-to-race. The starting point in developing the GT3 R was the latest 3.8-litre Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, which will compete in the 2010 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup supporting selected Formula One races. However, the GT3 R - which weighs just 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) - has a larger 4.0-litre six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine delivering 480 bhp and other technical developments designed to improve the performance of the car further still. For example, an anti-lock braking system, traction control and an electronic throttle with ‘blip’ function on gearbox down-changes make it much easier for drivers to get used to the GT3 R race car than the prior Cup S model, with the consequence that the new car is also more appropriate for the ambitious amateur racing driver rather than purely experienced professionals. The main focus with this new car was to deliver even better driveability and easier handling. Additional flared wheel arches front and rear emphasise the purposeful, wide track of the GT3 R. And like all second generation versions of the 911, the new 911 GT3 R also comes with striking LED rear light clusters. For optimal aerodynamic performance, the underbody of the car is completely covered and features a rear diffuser and, compared to the prior Cup S model, the range of adjustment on the rear wing has been increased. The highly-developed suspension can also be adjusted extensively; at the front are height-adjustable MacPherson struts with variable SACHS two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs (main and auxiliary). At the rear, the GT3 R features a rigidly mounted sub-frame with a height-adjustable multi-arm axle together with adjustable SACHS two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs. “Since we announced our intention to launch the 911 GT3 R, demand has been huge,” said Uwe Brettel, Head of Motorsport Sales. “The number of GT3 R vehicles we had planned for 2010 is almost sold out.” As the newest Porsche race car, the 911 GT3 R has an incredible provenance. In 2009, the ultimate racing Porsche 911 – the GT3 RSR - won the GT2 Drivers’ title in the FIA GT Championship, the GT2 title in the American Le Mans Series and also in the Le Mans Series of endurance races, and also triumphed in the gruelling 24 Hours of the Nurburgring race. Like the 911 GT3 Cup and 911 GT3 RSR, the Porsche 911 GT3 R is designed and built by the Porsche Motorsport Department at the company’s Weissach Development Centre. First deliveries to customer teams around the world begin in the spring, and the base price of the Porsche 911 GT3 R is 279,000 Euros plus local sales tax/VAT. The Racing Driver Development Programme The Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone, Northants, has welcomed over 12,000 customers since the bespoke track facility officially opened its doors a year ago. In addition to being the perfect venue for owners to learn about the technology beneath the skin of their new car, the Experience Centre offers a variety of courses for all driving enthusiasts. The new Racing Driver Development Programme gives individuals who are serious about their motorsport the chance to sign-up for a series of structured coaching and mentoring sessions at the Experience Centre. Exploring in detail all the facets that go into making up the complete racing driver, the course aims to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success in motor sport. Being successful in motorsport takes hard work, commitment, dedication and a degree of luck. However, by focusing on the right areas you can significantly increase your chances of success. The Porsche Human Performance Centre at Silverstone has rapidly established itself as the only place to visit if you are serious about your physical and psychological preparation as a racing driver. For 2010, the team has put together a programme that will extend the concept to look at all the factors that contribute towards on-track success. An expert team has been assembled to mentor and coach participants, and to improve your knowledge and performance. Led by Richard Bott from the Porsche Experience Centre and Ian Flux, one of the UK’s leading race drivers, the Racing Driver Development Programme offers a choice of specific packages aimed at developing key disciplines including technique, racecraft, fitness, psychology, data analysis, sponsorship and insight to car set-up and engineering feedback. Each programme is tailored for individual drivers and is designed to maximize your potential. Help and advice is provided by world-class drivers including Red Bull Grand Prix winner Mark Webber and experts from organizations such as Michelin, Adidas and of course the sports scientists at the Porsche Human Performance Centre. A key part of the schedule are intensive driver coaching sessions around the circuit incorporating the latest data logging and video capture technology which enables precise analysis of driving technique. ‘Get Race Fit’ Open Day at the Porsche Experience Centre Silverstone If you are interested in learning more about the Racing Driver Development Programme or any of the other courses offered by the Porsche Human Performance Centre, whether from a motor sport, road driving or general wellness perspective, there is a ‘Get Race Fit’ Open Day at the Silverstone venue on January 23. Joining in on the day to answer questions will be Mark Webber and MotoGP winner Bradley Smith. Meet the winners of the 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Scholarship Two British racing drivers whose motorsport careers are definitely stepping up a gear in 2010 are Euan Hankey and Michael Meadows, who have been selected from six young racing driver finalists as the winners of the 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Scholarship. Twenty-two year-old Euan (Taunton) and 21-year old Michael (Banbury) were selected from six finalists after two days of intensive evaluation at Silverstone designed to find two drivers to follow the path to becoming a professional sports car racer. The two winners of the coveted prize, now in its second year, each received £50,000 from Porsche Cars GB to use as a significant element of their budget for the 2010 Carrera Cup GB season. A prime element of the Scholarship programme is the mentoring Euan and Michael will receive over the year from Richard Westbrook, former Porsche Supercup and Porsche Carrera Cup GB Champion, and 2009 FIA GT2 Class Champion driving a 911 GT3 RSR. Euan and Michael will be available to meet race fans on the Porsche stand and talk about their experiences as they prepare for the most exciting step yet in their motorsport careers. 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship Now entering its eighth season, the 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship offers the fastest single marque racing in the UK and comprises a superb 20-race programme alongside the MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Using the Carrera Cup format that is established in many countries around the world, the Championship sees drivers racing identical versions of the 420bhp Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car. And, with minimal modifications permitted to the cars, it is only the drivers’ skill, talent and experience that make the decisive difference in the fight for victory, points and prize money. Spectacular action is always a feature of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB and with high calibre drivers taking part, close racing between the cars is guaranteed. The prize fund of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB is one of the largest in national motorsport and a purse in excess of £150,000 will be shared across the grid. In addition, the overall 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup Champion will also be presented with a new Porsche 911 Carrera, on loan for twelve months following their victory. The Championship will also continue to operate its innovative triple-tier Drivers’ Championship structure, allowing competitors to compete in either a professional (Pro) category, or one of two Professional-Amateur categories, depending upon their profile and past performance. The Pro-Am1 programme offers non-professional racing drivers and those with less experience the chance to compete for a points and awards package, whilst still competing within the overall Carrera Cup. Pro-Am2 is designed with the ‘gentleman’ racer in mind, as well as young drivers aiming to make the step up from single-seater race cars or other one-make series. Catch up with the action around Great Britain The 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship visits all the major UK regions, with races at famous venues such as Silverstone (Northants), Oulton Park (Cheshire) and Donington Park (Leicestershire), plus Knockhill (Scotland). Further rounds are held at Snetterton (Norfolk), Croft (North Yorkshire), Brands Hatch (Kent) and Thruxton (Hampshire) where the action begins on April 3 – 4. Building on the success of last year, over 300,000 race fans are expected to see the action first hand in 2010, while an extensive TV package - subject to confirmation - will take the Porsche Carrera Cup GB to millions of ‘armchair’ enthusiasts. GT3 Cup Challenge set for 2010 in Britain An all-new Porsche racing series launches in Britain for the 2010 season with the introduction of the GT3 Cup Challenge. The new series is open to any 911 GT3 Cup car from 2008 or earlier and is administered by the Porsche Club GB with official backing from Porsche Cars GB. The new series replaces the existing Porsche Open and sits comfortably beneath the Carrera Cup GB, which, as usual, is open to the current model 911 GT3 Cup car. There will be close links between the Carrera Cup GB and the new GT3 Cup Challenge. The GT3 Cup Challenge is an established concept across the world, with race series in New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, USA and for 2010, Japan, Scandanavia, Turkey and the Middle East. Porsche Carrera Cup background Porsche can claim more than 28,000 race victories in almost every motor sports series worldwide, and while many of these successes have been achieved with immensely powerful specialist race cars like the evocative 917 and 956, the iconic 911 sports coupe is the bedrock on which the peerless racing reputation of the Stuttgart marque has been built. The Porsche Carrera Cup was established in 1990 and reflects the core values associated with the Porsche name such as high performance, technical achievement and exclusivity. The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car competes in the Mobil1 Supercup, the world’s fastest international one-make Championship, which supports Formula One Grands Prix. The 911 GT3 Cup also entertains spectators around the world racing in the many domestic Carrera Cup Championships in Germany, Asia, France, Italy, Japan, Scandanavia and Great Britain. All Carrera Cup Great Britain participants race technically identical 911 GT3 Cup cars, a track version of the 911 road car. A comprehensive technical support package ensures that the Porsche Carrera Cup is run to high standards. Each car is supplied direct from Porsche Motorsport and, apart from the fitment of safety equipment, revised aerodynamics and larger brakes, no further modifications to the engine, suspension or body are permitted. Indeed, approximately 80% of the Carrera Cup race car’s components are shared with the road-going model – demonstrating perfectly the pure-bred sporting integrity and design standards of the Porsche brand. Top 10 Fastest Motor Bikes in the WorldTop 10 fastest bikes, hopefully we’ll be impressing the boys with this post. Here is an exhaustive list of top 10 fastest superbikes. We have tried our level best to gather information from various sources, and inter-tallied them. This seems to be a viable answer. Top speed would be considered here under testing driving conditions. If you’re about own anyone please do let us know how it feels to ride them. Here goes top 10 fastest bikes in the world. 10. Ducati 848 Engine: 849 cc (51.8 cu in), 4 valves per cylinder desmodromic liquid cooled L-twinTop speed: 159 miles per hour (256km/h) Power: 100 kW (134 hp) @ 10,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed, wet clutch Replacing the Ducati 749, the 848 weighs 370 pounds and was announced in 2007. The 2009 model was available in Red and Pearl White color. The 848 shares more features with 1198 than its predecessor, the 749, like single-sided swingarm, same rake and trail and same valve angles among many. 09. Aprilia RSV4 Engine: 999.6 cc V4 Top speed: 175 miles per hour (281km/h) Power: 132 kW (178 hp) @ 12,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed, wet clutch This is the successor to the Aprilia RSV 1000 R motorcycle which began manufacturing in 2004. The RSV4 was unveiled at the International Piaggio Group Convention in Milan, Italy. During its first full season of World Superbike racing, Max Biaggi aboard the RSV4 reached the podium 9 times, and won one race at the Brno Circuit. 08. Suzuki GSX-R750 Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC Top speed: 190 miles per hour (306km/h) Power: 110.3 kW (150 hp) @ 13,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh Introduced in 1985, the Suzuki GSX-R750 features a 750 CC 4-stroke engine and weighs 437 pounds. It easily goes to 300+ km/h and is priced at $12,000. It has an excellent body work and is the most powerful, efficient and cleanest running production engine Suzuki has ever produced. 07. Yamaha YZF R1 Engine: Forward Inclined Parallel 4-cylinder, 20 valves, DOHC, liquid-cooled Top Speed: 186miles per hour (297 km/h) Power: 128.2 horsepower (95.6 kW) at 10000 rpm Transmission: Constant mesh 6-speed Lets discuss 7th position in the list of top 10 current fastest bikes in the world. Yamaha launched the YZF-R1 after redesigning the Genesis engine to offset the crankshaft, gearbox input and output shafts and this "compacting" of the engine yielded a huge dividend in that the total engine length was now very short. The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle, introduced in 1998, was the first significant motorcycle in the true liter class (1,000 cc) "handling arms race" between the Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturers (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha). When introduced, it took the class closer to a true racing motorcycle, and increased the handling capabilities. May be some more improvements it might push it further to the top among the top 10 fastest bikes in the world. 06. Ducati 1198R Engine: 90° V-twin cylinder, 4-valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled Top speed: 185 miles per hour (299km/h) Power: 134 kW (180 hp) @ 9,750 rpm Transmission: 6-speedIntroduced in 2009, the Ducati 1998 is a successor to the Ducati 1098. The 1198R from the Italian manufacturer is available in red, black and white. 05. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14Electronically limited to 299 km/h  Engine: 1352 cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled,DOHC, four valve per cylinder,inline-four Top speed: 185 miles per hour (299km/h) Power: 142 kW (190 hp) @ 12,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed This is Kawasaki’s most powerful current bike. Introduced in Tokyo 2005 show, the ZX-14 does 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds. Also known as ZZR1400, it was also featured in Fifth Gear. It can cover one-fourth of a mile in 9.783 seconds. 04. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Engine: 998 cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve cylinder head Top speed: 186 miles per hour (300km/h) Power: 147 kW (197 hp) @ 12,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed With the highest theft and damage loss claim rate of any registered motorcycle, the Ninja ZX-10R is at number four. It is a successor to the ZX-9R sport bike. It boasts ultra-narrow chassis, low weight, and radial brakes. 03. Suzuki Hayabusa Engine: 1340 cc (82 cu in), 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve Top Speed: 188 miles per hour (303 km/h) Power: 197 horsepower (147 kW) @ 6750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed, constant meshStanding 3rd in the list of top 10 fastest superbikes the name Hayabusa, translates directly from the Japanese as Pergerine Falcon, the bird commonly attributed of achieving speeds of over 180 mph (290 km/h) and predator of the common blackbird. The name Suzuki Hayabusa is a subtle reference to Honda’s competing Hawk models. When introduced in 1999, Suzuki Hayabusa overtook the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle. The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc (79.2 cu in) inline-4 liquid-cooled engine. In the US, the 2008 suzuki hayabusa will boast a price tag of $11,999 and stands still in the list of top 10 fastest bikes. 02. Suzuki GSX-R1000 Engine: 999 cc four-cylinder 4-stroke, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC Top speed: 185 miles per hour (299km/h) Power: 142 kW (191 hp) @ 12,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh, Back-torque limiting clutch Introduced in 2001, the YZF R1 is powered by a liquid-cooled 999 cc inline four-cylinder 4-stroke engine. It too tops at 185 miles per hour. It features dual hydraulic disc brakes at the front and single ones at the rear. 01. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K Engine: Rolls-Royce 250-C20 turbo shaft Top Speed: 227 miles per hour (365 km/h) Power: 320 horsepower (239 kW) @ 52,000 rpm Transmission: 2-speed automatic MTT Turbine Superbike, also known as Y2K Turbine Superbike, is the world’s second wheel driven motorcycle powered by a turbine engine, created by Ted McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies Inc and it appears just below Suzuki GSX-R750. Powered by a Rolls Royce Allison 250 series turboshaft engine, producing 238kW (320hp), this motorcycle has a recorded top speed of 227 mph (365 km/h), with a price tag of US$150,000. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the "Most powerful production motorcycle" and the "Most expensive production motorcycle". Unlike other contemporary motorcycles (such as the Hayabusa), 2001 and later models of MTT Turbine SUPERBIKE do not have the 300 km/h speed limit self-imposed by Japanese manufacturers. MTT has achieved the 1st rank among the top 10 fastest bikes. Pictures hosted at our servers and are subject to copyrights of their respective owners. Top 10 Most Expensive Cars in the World For 201010. SSC Ultimate Aero: $740,000 New model with 270 mph top speed, spiller made from carbon, a temperature sensor and tire pressure to optimize driving conditions.  SSC ultimate aero Designed with 24 hours resilience test at Le mans. It can be driven on the road legally. Mirabeau is using 4.7-liter V8 engine, 700 hp, and can reach average speed of 230 mile / hours. Specially made to order, including for semi automatic transmission system version.  Leblanc Mirabeau This car used V8 engines and only 806 units produced. It only takes 3.2 seconds to reach 100 Kms / hour. Top speed can be reach easily is 245 mph. The car tire use rim carbon, with 6 speed, and ceramic brakes.  Koenigsegg CCX Koenigsegg CCXR is another variant from Koenigsegg CCX that signed in environmentally friendly cars. This car use biofuels, need 3.1 seconds to reach 100km/hours, with top speed 250mph.  Koenigsegg CCXR This car is most expensive cars brand from Germany. Landaulet is the most expensive saloon car. This car have 604 HP, with top speed 155 miles / h, and using 12 twin turbo engine.  Maybach Landaulet Not yet clear whether this old version of Reventon is still available. Only 20 units have made, This car created using black aluminum rim, like the newer version of roadster, the design is inspired by fighter aircraft.  Lamborghini Reventon The car design is inspired by Stealth aircraft display. This car using V12 650 HP Engine. Can reach top speed of 340kms/hours.The car is very Light in weight because the body is made using carbon fiber materials.  Lamborghini Reventon Roadster There are only 5 units available, and go on sale. Chassis made from carbon titanium. Powered by 678 HP Mercedes AMG V12, only 3.4 seconds to reach 100 kms/hours. Can reach 217 mph top speed. The body carbon and suspension is using titanium and magnesium.  Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport use 1001 hp, 16-cylinder engine, and has been developed so there will be no draft inside, even when exploring the upper reaches of the car’s 217 mph top speed. Traits with 2.7 inch LCD mirror. This car is the world’s fastest roadster.  Bugatti Veyron 16 4 Grand Sport 57 Just three units to be produced. Koenigsegg Trevita is designed based on Koenigsegg CCXR and added with new shimmering diamond carbon fiber, named “Trevita” in Swedish means “three whites”. Those three cars fully equipped with Koenigsegg Shimmering Diamond Weave bodywork, using double carbon wing, paddle-shift, inconell exhaust system, carbon ceramic brakes with ABS, hydraulic lifting system, infotainment system, tyre monitoring system, chrono instrument cluster and special airbags.The navigation system is also developed custom just for this model For the Machine Koenigsegg placed the same 1018bhp engine. Special for this model, the exterior paint fully developed in Sweden, at Koenigsegg headquarters.  Koenigsegg Trevita Source Creative Auto InteriorsThere are some hot new interiors making the automobile scene. Apparently anything goes including wild designs and even wilder colors. Reds, pinks, orange, and fuchsia are all in along with leather and specialty vinyl. I like it and think it will put some of the fun back in driving.                    |
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