GUMPERT APOLLO

GUMPERT APOLLO

Top Speed: 225 mph

Roland Gumpert, an engineer who played a major role in Audi’s motorsport campaigns, envisioned creating a car that is so aerodynamically efficiently that it could drive on the roof of a tunnel. In 2006 he released the Gumpert Apollo and claimed that it could do just that. The Apollo is optimized so that if it reaches over 190 mph it could drive upside down in a tunnel, although it hasn’t ever been tested. The engine that powers this beast is a 4.2 liter V8 sourced from Audi. Armed with fuel injection, dry sump lubrication, and 2 turbochargers, it is capable of producing 640 horsepower. The top recorded speed of the Apollo is 225 mph and zero to sixty time is listed at 3.0 seconds flat.

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ASTON MARTIN ONE-77

ASTON MARTIN ONE-77

Top Speed: 221 mph

The Aston Martin One-77 was a limited production supercar built by Aston Martin. There were only 77 produced from 2009-2012, which is why it was named One-77. The One-77 features a full carbon fibre monocoque chassis, a handcrafted aluminium body, and a naturally aspirated 7.3 liter V12 engine with 750 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. The car uses a strengthened version of the DB9’s 6-speed automated manual transmission and height-adjustable pushrod suspension coupled with dynamic stability control. Top speed of the One-77 was clocked at 221 mph and it has a zero to sixty time of 3.5 seconds. Carbon Ceramic Matrix brakes are used to to increase braking power, so the car can safely decelerate from high speeds.

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LAMBORGHINI VENENO

LAMBORGHINI VENENO

Top Speed: 221 mph

In celebration of Lamborghini’s 50th birthday, the company created the ultra-expensive and exclusive Veneno. Named after one of the strongest and most aggressive fighting bulls ever, the Veneno is powered by a 6.5 liter V12 that produces 740 horsepower. Only 5 were ever made, 2 for the company and 3 for customers. One of the Venenos, with red accents, went to Antoine Dominic, owner of Lamborghini Long Island. The second, with green accents, went to Kris Singh, a car collector from florida. The third, accented in white, went to an unknown customer in Macau. The Veneno has a top speed of 221 mph, although with only 5 in existence, it probably wouldn’t be wise to ever drive the vehicle that fast. The original production Veneno, dubbed “car zero” resides in the Lamborghini museum.

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PAGANI ZONDA REVOLUCION

 PAGANI ZONDA REVOLUCION

Top Speed: 220 mph

Dubbed the final version of the Zonda, the Revolucion is as gorgeous as it is fast. Under the hood this supercar houses a 6.0 liter V12 engine, producing 800 horsepower and 540 lb-ft of torque. The top speed of this powerhouse is 220 mph. Air ducts, wings , deflectors, and more wings help keep the aerodynamics in check. The Zonda Revolucion rips down the road, and with the flip of a switch the wing can be engaged to keep the car on the ground once it reached over 0.81-Gs in lateral acceleration. The suspension is built for racing, with a low center of gravity to keep the Zonda Revolucion glued to the road while it rockets down the street. The interior is setup with no frills, the Zonda Revolucion doesn’t have air conditioning or a fancy entertainment system. Things like that add weight, and weight would take away some speed from this beautiful vehicle.

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LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR SUPERVELOCE

LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR SUPERVELOCE

Top Speed: 220 mph

The Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce (SV) is a more powerful version of the already insane Aventador. Equipped with a 6.5 liter 750 horsepower V12 mated to a seven-speed automatic, the Aventador SV is bottled lightning. The Aventador also features an all-wheel drive system. The top speed of this beast is 220 mph, and it has a zero to sixty time of 3 seconds flat.The car also features increased aerodynamics, with downforce increased by 180% as compared to the standard Aventador coupe. Notable aerodynamic upgrades are a revised front splitter and rear diffuser, and a rear wing. Driving dynamics have also been upgraded, featuring new enhanced electronic steering for superior maneuverability at high speeds, magnetic pushrod suspension for superior handling, and chassis improvements to increase rigidity.

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