Ferrari Enzo

Drawing from the success of Ferrari Formula 1 racing and to honor the late founder of the company, 2002 saw the rolling out of the Ferrari Enzo. Proving once again that space age style and performance can go hand in hand, the Ferrari Enzo is a marvel of engineering achievement in every way.

The nose of the Ferrari Enzo brings to mind the Formula 1 cars that so dominate under the company name. With the down force that only Ferrari can bring to the table, the Ferrari Enzo sticks to the road as though it were glued. The low lying body style is perfect for the necessary air cooling effects and keeps the brakes and engine at an optimal temperature. Because of this wonderful style the drag is at minimum making this the fastest road going Ferrari to ever live.

The ground effects are ahead of their time, using some new technology, they provide maximum power and overall enhancement to the speed and handling of the Ferrari Enzo. The new features of aerodynamics include two front flaps that automatically adjust to provide maximum drivability in all situations.

For the power behind the style, the Ferrari Enzo is hiding a 6 liter V12 under the hood, that is made ultra light and pumps over 380 foot pounds of torque at 3000 revolutions per minute. The injection system has automatic controls to ensure maximum dispersal of fuel to each row of cylinders and the new drive wire throttle advances the responsiveness to a peak level.

Gears are anything but a problem in the Ferrari Enzo as it runs the standard six with the gear box attached to the rear of the engine. The gears are controlled by the driver with paddles behind the steering wheel to provide maximum shift comfort and speed. There is not automatic version available and few would want an automatic after feeling the raw power that the Ferrari Enzo provides.

To make this Ferraris Enzo extra special the company is offering to custom fit the cockpit for each owner. The owner will be invited to the plant and adjustments will be made for maximum comfort of the driver. The cockpit also comes installed with an enhanced view method that transmits the vitals of the car into the line of sight for the driver. This is a safety feature that allows the driver to monitor speed and gauges without having to take his/her eyes off the road.

Pagani Zonda

Speaking Italian can be done without speaking at all. Simply step into one of Italy's finest masterpieces and instant respect is yours. Pagani Zonda - no need for words.

So what makes this exotic super car so elite? A limited number of just 25 Paganis are produced each year, so if you get a hold of one you can count yourself a true exclusive with outstanding taste. Besides being so scarce, their cost of over $300,000 ensures that only the truly passionate would ever own one.

The Pagani Zonda stepped onto the roads in 1999, and nothing has gotten in its way ever since. Constructed primarily of carbon fiber, this coupe convertible eye popper can reach speeds of near 200 mph.

Since its inception, this breathtaking 2 seater with a centralized engine has developed into even sexier versions as the years have gone by - and presently continues to do so.

* 1999 Pagani Zonda C12 - Only 5 of the first of the Pagani Zonda's were made. And with a 6 litre Mercedes Benz AMG V12 engine producing 402 hp at 5200 rpm, it's tough catching this 185 mph astounder that manages 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
* 1999 Pagani Zonda C12 S - With a 7 litre engine and 10 kg less weight, this variation of the C12 manages 60 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 215-220 mph. The C12-S boasts improved aerodynamical features. Just 15 were produced.
* 2002 Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3 - One of the biggest V12 engines ever produced, the C12 S 7.3 litre dream machine includes traction control to easily manage 555 PS and 750 Nm. A minimal 5 coupes and 9 roadsters have been produced.
* 2003 Pagani Zonda GR - Based on the C12 S, this was the racing version Zonda. Changes included a further reduction in weight and a newly designed suspension, with modifications such as front and back diffusers and louvers for better aerodynamics. Sprinting from to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, the GR tops 215 mph.
* Pagani Zonda C12 S Monza - As the track-day Zonda version created for private use, the C12 S Monza was derived from the GR. An even lighter weight car with a dry sump engine and further improved aerodynamics to include a new wing and front diffuser increased speed considerably. The interior was also modernized.
* 2005 Pagani Zonda C12 F - Topping the charts as the most extensively reengineered of the Pagani since the car's introduction, the C12 F shares a lot with its predecessors such as the infamous 7.3 litre V12 engine. Greater power and speed plus new and enhanced features have ensured that the fastest track time on Top Gear of 1:18.4 belongs to Zonda F. It is also the first car that Pagani decided to produce in increased quantities - built in a factory with the capability of producing 250 cars per annum.
* Zonda Pagani Roadster F - Debuting at the 2006 Geneva car show, the Roadster F has similarities to the coupe, yet it includes a carbon fibre roof which can be removed plus canvas side curtains - all in only 1230 kg of car. Production is currently estimated at 25 units.

Speechless? That's ok. There's nothing left to say. If you have to ask, you don't understand. Pagani Zonda - the name says it all.

Bugatti Veyron

As of this writing, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the fastest street legal car on the planet. In addition to this, it is also the most expensive car in the world. A number of tests have shown that the Bugatti Veyron can reach a maximum speed of 253 mph, or 407.5 km/h. The production for this car was initiated in 2005. Bugatti Automobiles SAS was responsible for the production of the car, and it is a subsidiary or Volkswagen AG. The name given to the car comes from Pierre Veyron, a race car driver who emerged victorious in the 1939 24 hours of Le Mans. It would be an understatement to say that the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is an engineering masterpiece. The initial development for the car was started by the end of the 1990s.

The Veyron was originally a concept car that was showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show. It should be noted that the concept design for the car is very similar to the design that was used in the final production. The person who was responsible for designing the Veyron was Hartmut Warkuss. Production plans for the Veyron were revealed for the first time during the Geneva Motor Show held in 2000. Ferdinand Piech promised that it would be the fastest and most costly car in history, and his words would come to pass. The price tag for the Bugatti Veyron is approximately $1.3 million, making it much more expensive than even the Maybach.

The actually development for the Bugatti Veyron started in 2001. Even though the company originally planned for the car to enter into production by 2003, a number of technical problems caused delays. Many of these problems dealt with the high speeds that were planned for the vehicle. At 250 mph, it is very challenging to keep a vehicle stable, and the car crashed during one demonstration and spun out during another. Even though Piech would eventually retire from the company, Bernd Pischetsrieder made the Veyron his priority once he became head of the company. It should be noted that Bugatti didn't plan on making a profit from selling the Veyron.

Because of the high production costs, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is more of an engineering project to experiment with high end automobile technology. While the car is likely been sold for less than what it costs to produce it, making a large profit isn't the primary goal of the company. It is very possible that the technical feats discovered in the Veyron will be used with standard cars that are massed produced. When it comes to specifications, the Veyron is very impressive. It uses a W16 engine, which means it comes with 16 cylinders. This is the same as two V8 engines. The individual cylinders will each be comprised of 4 valves, bring the total to 64.

The engine is connected to four turbochargers, and the car also uses a DSG manual transmission that is connected to a computer. It should also be mentioned that the Bugatti Veyron can be controlled by an automatic transmission as well. An all wheel drive system was added, the this was done to transfer power to the surface. The tires for the Veyron are customized Michelin models that are designed to handle the high speeds.

Max Power 2006 Car Show Babes

The following photos was taken at the Max Power 2006 motor show. Hope you engjoy them as much as we do.