Ferrari 599XX

Ferrari 599XX has been unveiled in Geneva Auto Show. Ferrari 599XX is still an extreme track car prototype which based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, and aimed at a select group of clients.

Ferrari 599XX managed to obtain 280 kg of downforce at 200 km/h (630 kg at 300 km/h) when under testing in the wind tunnel. With the extensive work from the company’s engineers, Ferrari 599XX may outputs 700 hp at 9,000 rpm.

With a new crankshaft and carbon fiber, the weight of Ferrari 599XX has also been reduced in comparison to the standard version.

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RKSport Hyundai Genesis Sedan at SEMA Show

Hyundai has unveils the RKSport Hyundai Genesis Sedan at the 2008 SEMA Show. Powered by a supercharged version of the Tau V8 engine that built by HATCI, RKSport Hyundai Genesis Sedan may outputs 460 hp with the help of an IHI screw-type supercharger and 11 pounds of boost.

RKSport Hyundai Genesis Sedan is a customized, high-performance Genesis sedan that developed by Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) and RKSport, Inc.

RKSport Hyundai Genesis Sedan comes with advanced cylinder deactivation technology, which further improves efficiency and fuel savings at cruising speeds. With this new tech, the RKSport Hyundai Genesis Sedan offers an estimated 18 mpg in city and 27 mpg on the highway.

RKSport Hyundai Genesis Sedan features a Platinum Silver color scheme highlights the body kit, exterior components, clean lines and contours of the vehicle.

RKSport Hyundai Genesis Sedan also features a Magnaflow performance exhaust, Eibach lowering springs, K&N performance air intake, a Baer performance brake package, and Enkei Performance LS-5 wheels.

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2008 Lotus Elise SC (Supercharged)

Lotus announced the details of the 2008 Lotus Elise Supercharged (Lotus ELise SC). The 2008 The 2008 Lotus Elise Supercharged is powered by the 1.8-litre 2-ZZ VVTL-i engine equipped with a Lotus-designed, Magnuson-produced supercharger that uses a smaller Eaton rotor pack (an M45 unit) than that of the Exige S, and also coupled with a bespoke intake manifold plenum as part of a single-piece casting.

Developing 162 kW and 212 Nm at 5000 rpm, the 2008 Lotus Elise SC has weight 870 kg and reach the top speed at 241 km/h. However, the 2008 Lotus Elise SC also has the following acceleration times: 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, 0-160 km/h in 10.7 seconds.

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