Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Second generation Acura NSX

Second generation
Acura NSX at NAIAS 2012.jpg
Overview
Production2015-
AssemblyPerformance Manufacturing Center,
Marysville, OhioUnited States
LayoutMid-engine, all-wheel drive (front dual electric motors)
Powertrain
Transmission7-speed dual clutch automati

Honda NSX

Honda NSX
Honda NSX red.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerHonda Motor Company
Also calledAcura NSX
Production1990–2005
2015–
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé

Acura ARX-01 HPD ARX-01

Acura ARX-01
HPD ARX-01
Andretti Green Racing's ARX-01a at Road America.
CategoryLe Mans Prototype
ConstructorHonda Performance Development forAcura
Designer(s)Nick Wirth
SuccessorAcura ARX-02
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre and aluminiummonocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, coil springs overdamperanti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, coil springs overdamperanti-roll bar
Axle track2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Wheelbase2,870 mm (113.0 in)
Engine01a, 01B, 01C, 01e: Acura/HPD LM-V8 3.4 litre V8 naturally aspirated,mid-enginedlongitudinally mounted.
01d, 01g: HPD HR28TT 2.8 litre V6turbochargedmid-engined,longitudinally mounted
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
Weightappr. 825 kg (1,818.8 lb)
TyresMichelinDunlop
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States Andretti Green Racing
United States Highcroft Racing
Mexico Fernández Racing
United States de Ferran Motorsports
United Kingdom Strakka Racing
United Kingdom RML
United States Level 5 Motorsports
Notable driversAustralia David Brabham
United States Scott Sharp
Brazil Gil de Ferran
France Simon Pagenaud
United Kingdom Marino Franchitti
France Franck Montagny
United Kingdom James Rossiter
Brazil Tony Kanaan
United States Bryan Herta
Mexico Luis Díaz
Mexico Adrian Fernández
United States Scott Tucker
France Christophe Bouchut
United Kingdom Danny Watts
United Kingdom Jonny Kane
Debut2007 12 Hours of Sebring
RacesWinsPolesFastest laps
5724
Teams' Championships(2009 ALMS LMP22010 ALMS LMP,2011 ALMS LMP2)
Constructors' Championships(2009 ALMS LMP22010 ALMS LMP)
Drivers' Championships(2009 ALMS LMP22010 ALMS LMP,2011 ALMS LMP2)

Ferrari 288 GTO

Ferrari 288 GTO
FerrariGTO.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerFerrari
Production1984–1987
272 produced[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body styleBerlinetta (coupe)
LayoutRMR layout
RelatedFerrari 308 GTB/GTS
Powertrain
Engine2.9 L twin turbo V8
Chronology
PredecessorFerrari 250 GTO
SuccessorFerrari F40

Ariel Atom

Ariel Atom
ArielAtomGoodwood.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerAriel Motor Company
Production100 per year
DesignerNik Smart
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L 245-bhp naturally aspirated or 300-bhp supercharged Honda K20A i-VTEC, or;
2.2 L or 2.4 L 205-300-bhp supercharged General Motors Ecotec, or;
3.0 L 500-bhp Ariel V8
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed sequential manual
Dimensions
Length3.41 m (11 ft 2 in)
Width1.798 m (5 ft 11 in)
Height1.195 m (3 ft 11 in)
Curb weight1,350 lb (612 kg)

BMW M1

BMW M1
BMW M1 1.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production1978–1981
456 built
DesignerGiorgetto Giugiaro
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine3,453 cc M88/1 DOHC I6[1]
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,600 mm (102.4 in)[1]
Length4,361 mm (171.7 in)[1]
Width1,824 mm (71.8 in)[1]
Height1,140 mm (44.9 in)[1]
Curb weight1,300 kg (2,866 lb)