2012 Cars & Art Porsche 997 Carrera 4S

The automobile industry has always been the niche of thriving businesses and corporations over the past decades. A popular brand associated with superb vehicles is Porsche. Sixty years of innovative construction of sports cars has given Porsche an edge over it competitors.

This company boasts of not just state-on-the-line design when it comes to technological advancement but also intelligent car performance. The 911 car models of Porsche showcase a variety of high-end vehicles that are not just built for performance but also for style. The 2012 Cars & Art Porsche 997 Carrera 4S is simply one of the most popular designs in this product line.

Performance

Mannheim Company Cars & Art created the 911 Carrera 4S based its design on the needs of sports car enthusiasts – speed, power, and style. 8.5x20 inch ET55 sizes with 235/30R20 tires are used in the front and 12.5x20 inch ET51 with 325/25 Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires in the rear with the addition of OZ Racing Ultraleggera HLT-wheel rims in racing gold.

This slick finish gives the vehicle a professional yet elegant look. A tailored exhaust system with flap control is also installed which provides the best results when it comes to fuel mileage, safety, and environmental concerns. Moreover, interesting color accents create a polished look to the car’s overall design.

The industry of producing sports car has transformed a field that focuses on speed into one that incorporates sophisticated style with ground-breaking performance. This keeps collectors of Porsche continuously looking forward to new innovations and remarkable enhancements from the brand’s series of models.

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR is all set to enter the racing arena. The 2012 version has undergone extensive modifications. The difference in the car's exterior is easily noticeable.

Forty-eight mm has been added to the width of the car and it has been built to comply with A.C.O. 'LM' GTE regulations.

Performance

The car is fitted with a six cylinder 'Boxer' engine and has a capacity of four liters. To comply with the mandatory GTE regulations, the car has been fitted with an air restrictor. The engine generates a power of 460 HP. It is a rear wheel drive.

The gear box is the Porsche sequential 6 speed gearbox and it is operated by steering wheel paddle shifts. The high performance engine, coupled with the efficient gearbox makes it a car to reckon with on the racing circuit.

Exterior Aerodynamics

Front and rear panels have been adapted to match the arches above the wheels. The aerodynamically efficient body shape is complemented by the new air intake duct. The air inlets, located on the sides of the car towards the rear, have replaced the air inlet on the hood.

Porsche is carrying out extensive testing on this model. The company announced that the company's testing programs on various race tracks around the world are proceeding in full swing and they were fully satisfied with the technical parameters and performance of the car.

Availability

The company will start delivery of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR to customers from January 2012 onwards. The car is ready to take on the competition in the long, grueling race competitions such as Le Mans, FIA World Endurance, and International GT Open as well as other international racing events. Fans are eagerly awaiting its debut and most experts have predicted it will be a front runner.

 

2012 Corvette Centennial Edition Z06

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Chevrolet launched the 2012 Corvette Centennial Edition Z06, which comes in a special Centennial Edition package.

The major changes in the 2012 Centennial Edition are almost purely cosmetic while most of the driving dynamics remain the same.

Exterior & Interior

The major changes in the 2012 Centennial Edition Z06 are more cosmetic which makes this Z06 strikingly different. The new Z06 gets the Centennial Edition package that includes exclusive Carbon Flash Metallic exteriors, car graphics in satin black color and characteristic Centennial wheels in Satin Black with Red outline and Red colored brake calipers.

Special badges including images of Louis Chevrolet have been placed at the B-pillar, Steering Wheel and Wheel Centre caps.

The wheels of the Centennial Z06 have been specially built with light weight Aluminum. The front wheels get 19-inch alloys while the rear wheels get 20-inch. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires have been used in the 2012 Z06, and these have been a significant performance enhancer for the car.

The black color scheme runs in the interiors as well. The instrument panel, doors, seats and gear-shift knob are wrapped with black leather with red stitching.

The car features racing inspired powertrain and suspension. Also, the car has been designed to reduce the overall weight by use of Aluminum frame and Carbon Fiber components.

Engine Performance

The Corvette Centennial Edition Z06 is fitted with a 7-litre V8 engine producing 505 horsepower. The car does the 0-60 mph sprint in 3.8 seconds and runs the quarter mile in about 11.9 seconds, a tad slower than some of its contemporaries like the Ferrari 458 Italia, Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911 GT3 RS, though the Z06 is much cheaper than these cars.

This special edition can attain a top speed of 198 mph.

The 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette Z06 is a perfect fit to celebrate the racing and performance heritage of Chevrolet. It's also a great tribute to Louis Chevrolet.