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How Fast Does Your Car Go?

Given money to spend and a world of options when selecting a car, every car enthusiast goes for one option getting a sports car. In the world of sports cars, however, there stands the basic criteria of speed, speed, speed, and, well, speed.
The fastest sports car according to various critics is the 1994 Dauer 962 LeMans, with acceleration speed of 2.6 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. The fastest Ferrari car is the 2002 Ferrari ENZO, and this one can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph at breakneck speed of 3.5 seconds. Other fast cars include a Chevrolet, a Dodge, a LeBlanc, a Renault, an Audi, and a Corvette, all of which have acceleration speeds of not more than 2.9 seconds from 0 to 60 mph.
Now, the question that begs answering is: what makes a fast sports car?
While stylistics make for a very good standard when getting a sports car, there’s more to the sleekness than just style. The very sleek and streamlined designs of these fast sports cars actually contribute to fantastic aerodynamics making it much easier to drive the car fast without worrying about air resistance, air pressure, etc. In effect, the hot and sexy car design actually makes for more than aesthetics, but gives a boost to the speed and performance of the car.
Another feature that contributes to the speed of the car is its reduced weight. It’s evident in the reduced cargo capacity of a sports car. Luckily, this isn’t much of an issue with sports car enthusiasts. Related to cargo capacity and reduced weight is the fact that some sports cars may have smaller seating capacities, and usually are characterized by firmer, tighter rides, compared to the more spacious and comfortable rides offered by sports utility vehicles or sedans.
A last consideration in speed, however, is its general dynamics which include handling and drag when driving. A sports car has very little value if it cannot sustain its straight-line speeds when driving in tight curbs and ends up crushed after it hit a dead end. It is for this precise reason that even the fastest sports cars are usually rear-wheel driven rather than front-wheel driven, because of the fact that the rear-wheel drive provides greater traction and allows for the weight to be distributed evenly as the car makes a turn.
While there’s more to a sports car than just speed, it also doesn’t hurt that your sports car is fast. After all, the 1994 Dauer 962 LeMans is prized precisely because it rises above the speeds of every other fast sports car.

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Ferrari Modifying – Pushing the Limits of Excess and Power

Without question Ferrari cars are among the most powerful and most expensive sports cars in the world today and for good reason, under the careful watch of Enzo Ferrari the Ferrari brand has consistently put out excellent motor vehicles exuding class and prestige on the outside with extreme power in the engine bay.Their trademark cherry red colours are synonymous with the prancing pony sports cars and their rarity on the roads is bound to draw stares as much as the roar of the engine.  It isnâ??t just on the road where you will find the Ferrari brand leading the way, Ferrari are currently riding high with their Formula One team in a constant battle for points with the McLaren Mercedes team at the top of the table.  A lot of the technologies used in the manufacture of their street cars such as the Ferrari Enzo or F360 are derived from the Formula One experience of the brand and so you know youâ??re going to get the best of the best.  But, what if the best isnâ??t enough?  What if you want that little bit more to make your Ferrari that extra bit more unique?If you are looking to Tune your Ferrari then youâ??ll not need to do too much as almost all models are built perfect for whatever use you plan for your car.  But as with all motor sports there is always a way to shave a few milliseconds off track times or ways to improve handling for your everyday driving.Whilst they are built for sport primarily there are still some areas where you can squeeze out some extra performance points such as handling improvements like third party sports braking systems or extreme measures to increase power such as adding twin turbo chargers by having a complete engine conversion.  You may think that slight changes wonâ??t mean much but many Ferrari tuners out there swear by customising the ride of your Ferrari so that you are both comfortable with the ride and the power.If you are really after a truly unique look to your Ferrari then youâ??ll find plenty of examples of external modifications like body kit replacements and carbon fibre elements in Ferrari Tuning pictures as well as dedicated tuning teams like Novitec Rosso who have made custom editions of the F430 Scuderia in the past.So there you go, it goes to show that if youâ??re going to own a Ferrari then there are plenty of options available to make sure that yours stands out in a crowd, even if the crowd is a Ferrari owners club you can still be the king of the hill with a little extra work!

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Racing Series for Ferrari Owners

If you bought a Ferrari, you likely made that purchase for investment reasons, you tell yourself. And that is likely true, but what is also true is that you bought it because you love to drive a sports car fast, it cannot be denied. If this describes your relationship to your Ferrari, and if you have had some race training and experience, then you might be ready to participate in the North American Ferrari Challenge Series for non-professional racers who are Ferrari owners competing in racing Ferrari cars against each other.

Ferrari selects a different model vehicle to feature each year of the Ferrari series. For this year, F430 Challenge with a booming 479 hp is the car of choice. The rules stipulate that the drivers compete for fun and in a sense of “fair play.” It is not a jumping-off point for the aspiring race car driver; instead, it is an end unto itself. The Ferrari Challenge Series is sanctioned by the Grand American Road Racing Association.

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