The first models of 4 exclusive cars will be up for auction at the Boca Raton Concours d' Elegance in Florida. The first of these cars is the 2012 Ferrari FF, Ferrari's first all-wheel drive shooting brake grand tourer. A 6.3-liter 651 horsepower V12 is under the hood of this car. 0 to 60 is done in just 3.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 208 MPH. It would be pretty cool if you won that.
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (Rendering)
Next up is the all new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. The car has ditched the artistic gullwing doors and a hardtop roof to make driving more pleasurable. What it hasn't ditched though was its 6.2-liter 563 horsepower V8 engine, the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine in the world. We've been waiting for this car to come out for a while.
2012 Audi R8 GT
Next up, for the hardcore drivers, is the Audi R8 GT. Effectively, this is the "Superleggera" version of Audi's successful supercar. The 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine now produces 560 horsepower. The body itself is 100 kg lighter than the standard V10 model. Because of this, 0 to 60 is done in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 200 MPH. Only 333 will be made with just 90 coming here. Wouldn't it be great if you got the first of the 90?
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG
Last, but certainly not least, Mercedes will be auctioning off a limited edition CLS63 AMG. No word on what special power the car will have but only 30 will be made. So, those are the cars. If you have a big wallet and are in the Florida area, you might want to get in on this.
I think I'm becoming Richard Hammond thanks to Test Drive Unlimited 2. I never realized how magnificent the Zonda was 'til this game, especially the one I'm driving here: the Zonda Tricolore. Made in honor of the Italy and the Fecce Tricolori Aermacchi MP-339-A/PAN Aircraft, this car is a fighter jet for the road. It looks like a regular Zonda, but don't be fooled. This is Zonda Cinque. It has the same Carbotanium goodness that the Cinque has along with the 678 horsepower 7.3-liter AMG V12 engine. It even has Jet inspired design including rear thrusters and small fin on top of the hood. Of course, this car was only available to the lucky souls who pre-ordered the game off of STEAM and costs just about $2.3 Million. It might not be as fast as a Bugatti Veyron, but it sure handles better than it.
2010 Pagani Zonda F Roadster
Then, there's the glorious Zonda F Roadster. Made out of naked Carbon Fiber, this is the sickest roadster ever created. The regular Zonda F has 605 horsepower. This one has 650. Roadsters are also notorious for being heavier than their hardtop counterparts. Not Zondas. This car is actually a third and a bit lighter than the regular Zonda F, making it unbelievably fast. Honestly, I'm just bowled over with these cars. I even made a movie about these hyper cars while jamming with Swedish House Mafia. Check it out below.
Test Drive Unlimited is back, and this time, things get a lot more exotic. Last time, we were in Hawaii trying to make a name for ourselves in some of the fastest cars in the world. Now, were in Ibiza for the Solar Crown Racing Tournament were the best racers compete for big prizes and lots and lots of money. Wow, I sounded like Tess Wintory back there. Anyway, TDU is back bringing some of its exclusive cars and winding roads with it, and i must say, it has gotten a lot better.
2011 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro Coupe
Besides the lack of some manufacturers such as Wiesmann, Lamborghini, and BMW, the car list is actually legit, with up to 100 cars in game, and some DLCs coming soon. Eden Games really did a fantastic job with the cars. All the details are just right, even in the interior. The leather looks absolutely real, it's breathtaking. As for engine sounds, they worked on that as well. Most of the cars in this game sound like the real ones, especially this R8 V10 Coupe. If you just listen to the sound at 7000 RPMs, it'll be so good that you'll be having a crisis.
Ferrari 308 Challenge
As for the environment, it is astounding that they can use satellite images and pure design to make both islands, Oahu and Ibiza, so beautiful. The roads look realistic. The trees are sensational. The homes that you can own look absolutely real. This game just pushes all the right buttons. Whenever you're driving, there is a moment that you'll just stop and take everything in and see just how beautiful exotic islands are. They really did a good job visualizing this.
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG
Gameplay has been improved as well. Now, there's a day and night cycle which seems pretty good and only lasts about 48 minutes for each shift. What's also impressive is the dynamic weather that happens when you least expect it. It could be in the middle of the night when you think that all has gone well. Or, it could be in the morning when you just get up. Now, if you remember the last game, you'd know that the convertibles and roadster weren't able to put their hoods up at all. This game allows you to do that in real time, no matter what convertible you're driving.
2011 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
I was testing this game for some time and thought all would go well, but then I discovered the elephant in the corner: handling. It's still sloppy like the last game. They might've said that they've improved, but honestly, they didn't. There are some corners where you get understeer for no apparent reason. Sometimes, when you turn too much you'll find yourself spinning in the other direction. Whenever you're in the air, be careful where you land, because you might end up in a ditch, or worse in the sea. The only way to perfect driving in this game is to adopt their driving physics, which will be hard for Gran Turismo fans.
2011 Ariel Atom 500 V8
Honestly, this game would've been the perfect Multiplayer Racing game if the handling was improved and if their weren't any bugs with it. They still need to fix those things. And, if they do create a sequel to this one, hopefully it will be brilliant. But for now, TDU 2 will get 4 out of 5 stars from me. So, in conclusion, if you're looking for a realistic racer, stick with Gran Turismo 5. However, if you want something better and more beautiful than boring and dull Need For Speed World, this is your game.
When I first saw the concept version of this car, I thought it was just a preview of what's to come for BMW vehicles. It turns out that that car has been turned into a production model. This is the 2012 BMW ActiveE. Based off the 1-series Coupe, this all electric sports car, BMW say, will revolutionize the efficient dynamics of their cars for a very, very long time. What troubles me though is that it isn't as fast as its potential competition: the Tesla Roadster; but I guess speed isn't really what matters in this car. This car will do 0 to 60 in about 9 seconds. The Tesla will do it in under 4 seconds. It could be that the ActiveE has an electric motor that only produces 170 horsepower compared to the Tesla Roadster's 250 horsepower. But, as I said before, speed is irrelevant with this car. It's all about durability and endurance. While the Tesla's batteries take 16 hours to be recharged, this car's batteries take almost half that time. As for styling, it's a 1-Series coupe with white paint, 16" Rims, and some circuitry vinyl-ige on each side of the car. You'll only be able to lease this car for 3 years in Connecticut and following cities: Los Angeles, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Sacramento, and San Diego. Prices have not been announced yet, but will be soon.
Apparently, all of the popular Mercedes-Benz cars have magically rolled their way to Stuttgart, Germany to welcome four new Silver Arrows to the family of Mercedes-Benz. Hopefully mine made it back home before I get up tomorrow. One of the newcomers was this SLS AMG Roadster. This is just a rendering. The real thing was unveiled in this Super Bowl commercial. The other three you've probably seen. Check out the commercial below.
The Tesla Roadster has been sparking up good reviews as being a futuristic sports car. We know that this car accelerates faster than a V8 Audi R8. We also know that in terms of mileage, it lasts longer than most supercars. But, did you know that it handles snow better than most all-wheel drive cars? It might have the chassis of a Lotus Elise and real wheel drive, but it turns out that this car handles snow better than most cars. If you don't believe me, take a look at the clip below to see what I'm on about.
Tesla is really pulling a lot of strings to let everyone drive their renowned Tesla Roadster. First, Gameloft and Facebook have teamed with them to create a contest in honor of their new racing game, Asphalt 6 Adrenaline, in which you can invite your friends to help you win one. Now, the car is the Jackpot at the Casinos. Today, The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas now has a Tesla Roadster on display and if you win the roulette there, you win the car. Sounds exciting, doesn't it? What's also so staggering is how they managed to get the car inside. Now, normally it is a danger to get some massive sports cars in because of their size and Carbon Dioxide fumes coming out of the exhaust tips. But, this is an all-electric car. Driving it inside a large Casino is like driving a Remote-Controlled Car in your house. It's unbelievable. See how the dudes at The Cosmopolitan did it in the video below.
This is how crazy Japanese tuners can get. The Tokyo Auto Salon was on last weekend, showcasing a vast majority of custom imports and exotics. Some cars look quite sensible, but others are absolutely bonkers, and this is one of them. A random tuner thought it would be cool if he could turn his Nissan Fairlady Z (Z34) Roadster into a Porsche Panamera Roadster.
Side View
He managed to do it, and the results are unbelievably ugly. Look at it! That's the ugliest thing I've ever seen in my life! If you're going to customize a Z34, at least put a proper body-kit and a wing on it. Don't take the front and back end of one of the ugliest cars in the world and put it on a very nice Nissan. That makes everything worse. Anyway, that's his attempt to make a Panamera Roadster, but it seems that Porsche are already working on an official one. Let's hope it's not ugly. Share On Facebook
Don't underestimate electric cars either. They may not make a sound and have lithium-ions powering their wheels, but some of them power-wise can rival with popular supercars. For example, this peppy-looking Tesla Roadster was one of the first all-electric cars ever produced. Now, it's currently one of the most powerful with power ratings of 288 horsepower with 295 lb.-ft. of torque. 0 to 60 is done in a blistering 3.7 seconds making it unbelievably quick. So, to put it in short, this car can run fast, save the earth, save your wallet (240 MPC) and scare children, as you shall see in this next video.
2010 Audi R8 E-Tron Prototype
Here's another example: Audi's all electric R8 E-Tron Prototype car. Now I know that this car isn't even out yet, but just imagine driving a no-emissions car with 313 horsepower from lithium-ion batteries and electric motors. And, unless you're Iron Man, or even Superman, just imagine driving such a car with over 1030 lb.-ft. of torque. That's more than you get from a Bugatti Veyron! Unbelievable! And it's fast, too, with a 0 to 60 time of 4.8 seconds! If I were really wealthy, I would buy one of these!
2011 Chevy Volt
My last example: the all-new Chevy Volt, which has just been named the 2011 North American Car of the Year. The electric motors and lithium-ion batteries in this car deliver 150 horsepower. That doesn't sound like much, does it? But, it produces 273 lb.-ft. of torque. That's more torque than you get from some turbocharged V6 car. It might be limited to 100 MPH, but for a 150 horsepower phone on wheels, it's pretty powerful. Not to mention it gets 327 miles per charge (MPC) Electric and Diesel-Powered cars are the future of the automobile. They will save our earth from global warming and at the same time, save you from bankruptcy.
This is it, ladies & gentlemen: my last ßeta video before the release of Test Drive Unlimited 2 coming this February. It might have some arcade stuff going on, but trust me when I say that it's as real as life can get. You live the life of a jet setter trying to rise to fame by racing and entering exclusive clubs. How you make it there depends entirely up to you. Race with your friends through the streets of Ibiza and Oahu as you claim bragging rights, buy exclusive cars, and live in big mansions. Sounds like the perfect life, doesn't it? Look for this game on the shelves on the 8th of February.
