Ferrari VS Porsche

Ferrari, named after founder father Enzo Ferrari, its symbol the prancing horse, is Italian through and through; oozing style, panache and class. Porsche, named after company founder Ferdinand Porsche, has a logo that is yet another (albeit rather more sedate) prancing horse, and represents serious German technology. The rivalry between the two teams on the sports car racing circuit was immortalised in the 1971 cult film, Le Mans, directed by Lee H. Kazin and starring Steve McQueen, which is famous for having no dialogue for over half an hour; the real stars of the film being the Porsche 917 and the Ferrari 512.

Those lucky enough to own one of these mean machines, and even more so, those who dream that a lottery win will give them that opportunity, fall squarely into one camp or the other. Fans of one would apparently rather drive a milk float than the other brand. Although it’s probably safe to say that neutrals would be happy to have either!

But what can we expect from these two motoring legends in 2011? Well, the 2011 Geneva Motor Show saw the official unveiling of the Ferrari FF, not only a four seater, but a 4WD to boot, with the patented 4RM system which claims to be 50% lighter than normal 4×4 systems and which is smart enough only to kick in when road conditions demand it. Marketed as a “shooting-brake”, it combines all the sleek, sexy beauty of this Italian thoroughbred with a car that is remarkably practical, not only in terms of greater driving options, but also in its roominess; making it nearly as much fun to be a passenger as the driver. There’s also room for the shopping too in its surprisingly spacious boot.

Also new at Geneva 2011 was the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid, in which Porsche seems to be taking eco-friendliness on board. The 4-door, 4-seater Panamera S Hybrid is powered by both the conventional supercharged 3-litre V8 engine and a 47hp electric motor and can run on either or both drives combined. Performance figures are impressive and no doubt those in the Porsche camp will welcome the extra feel-good factor produced by this nod to the planet.

For those still dreaming of that lottery win that will buy them the car of their dreams, the battle is still good entertainment, but when most drivers step out of their economy models to get new tyres, replace windscreens or simply to fill up, and have the good fortune to glimpse one of these babies, they may just have to admit that either one would do nicely!

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A lightweight and sleek design makes this car speed past the competition.

By Michael Frank

It’s a foot shorter, 500 pounds lighter and gets 33 more horsepower than the vaunted Porsche Carrera Turbo. But fast isn’t the best adjective for the Lancia Stratos. This car is going to put the fear of God into Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin owners. It will not only outsprint those marques, but out-corner them as well. The key is an übershort footprint barely two feet longer than a Mini Cooper, and an exceedingly low weight. Why sweat weight? Because it’s the enemy of great handling and cannot be overcome by suspension design. And if the rebirth of this car, the new Lancia Stratos, was to stand for anything, it had to be about producing the very best handling sports car on earth.

Or perhaps the best-handling car since the 1970s, when the Stratos HF, based on the Ferrari Dino, won three-straight World Cup titles, from 1974 to 1976.

This new Stratos, of which roughly 25 examples will be produced, was penned by brilliant design house, Pininfarina, and pays homage to the original batlike Stratos. Like the original, the 2011 Stratos is also based on a Ferrari, the 430 Scuderia, but is cut down from the original chassis by nearly a foot. A shorter chassis shaves nearly 200 pounds off the car’s weight, but the Stratos is also stiffer with a carbon body that’s directly bonde to the aluminum subframe. It is also safer thanks to an FIA approved roll cage, which the Ferrari lacks. At 2,900 pounds, the Stratos is lean, and with such a short wheelbase, begs to take corners as fast as you can focus on the next apex.

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A near afterthought in all this talk of handling and carbon fiber re-skinning: The Stratos is as sharply angled and arresting to see as the original with a lower nose than the Ferrari, and the rear engine tucked in just aft of the driver, plumb ahead of the rear axle, and then boom, the car dead-ends right in back of the rear wheels. Beneath the shell, while this car has Ferrari at its roots, there are distinct differences. The seats are carbon buckets with a thin skin of leather, and even the dash and steering wheel are unique. Mechanically, the Stratos is deeply revised for higher performance. The donated Ferrari V8 is more urgent than that of the Scuderia thanks to a revised computer and exhaust that yield 533hp peak output. The engine launches the Stratos to 60 mph in three seconds flat, and you’re pulling 125 mph, in a 747-like sub-10 seconds. Remember that business about weight being the enemy of handling? Less weight is the friend of fearsome acceleration.

However, the fast run against the clock isn’t just about that Ferrari V8. The Stratos has a quicker-shifting transmission than the Scuderia—a sequential six-speed from Drexler that also allows for greater lockup of the rear wheels on launch. Finally, the suspension is entirely new as well, with driver-adjustable settings that deliver a far more aggressive, race car-like tune. If all this sounds like way more than a poser supercar, you’ve read right, because finally—well, maybe since the original Stratos was sold—a carmaker has realized that the best racing machine isn’t necessarily the one with more horsepower, but the one with the right combination of horsepower, low weight and a small footprint.

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Realistic Racing Experience using the New Xbox 360 Wheel

Forza Motorsport is really a wonderful racing game made to match the gaming needs for all those who are fond of cars and racing. It supply the top driving gaming experience as it is made real looking in every possible aspect. The game features fashionable automobiles like Corvettes as well as Lamborghinis. Now, this game requires a racing wheel to facilitate a player to play and control the selected car.

It is highly recommended to utilize the most excellent racing wheel that is accessible out there. In deciding on the racing wheel, you must verify the top features of the wheel. The racing wheel compatibility is the very first thing that needs to be checked. A good one would mean that it’s going to not just be compatible with PC and PS3 but in addition with Xbox 360. There is only one racing wheel that may made with this aspect and that will be the GT2 racing wheel. The wheel is known for a twelve inch thick wheel rim. It is included with a handstitched Alcantara wheel rim. This will make sure that the player can have an optimal and comfy grip while playing. This can make the game experience a bit more real looking and the player will truly feel like she or he is driving a genuine one. Another excellent feature that this gaming wheel has will be the 3 force feedback motors. Force feedback will offer the driver the ultimate road feel. This force feedback will make the racing game considerably more realistic.

Another wonderful thing about the wheel is that it is available in a fashionable Porsche design. Iluminated buttons are placed on the wheel to ensure that it may easily be seen and distinguished by the player. It has the choice of a wireless or perhaps a USB connectivity which will be most useful to you depending on what you prefer. The pedal adapter of the wheel is for G25/G27. With this, you can opt to utilize your old pedals and buy the racing wheel only or buy the racing wheel as well as the accompanying pedal. This is the ultimate gaming gadget for all gamers who like racing games. Gaming experience will certainly be enhanced seeing that this gaming gadget can positively make any racing game lifelike and a bit more fun.

A sporty SUV made for everyday driving — that’s what the Cayenne was even in its first generation. The introduction of the new generation will be simultaneously accompanied by Porsche’s celebration of its first Hybrid Drive rounding off the engine lineup for the Cayenne with a total combined output of 380 horsepower.
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Who would have imagined it ten years ago? In 2003, Porsche made headlines with its first 4X4. And today, Porsche has come out with the first diesel in its history.

Official video from Porsche of its new 2011 Porsche Cayenne ripping around the desert landscape of Dubai.
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The Porsche 911 Turbo and an ageing VW Beetle go head-to-head in an extraordinary one-mile drag race. Richard Hammond in the Porsche must cover the distance on the ground while the Beetle is dropped from a helicopter. Which will win? The Porsche or gravity? Fantastic HD clip from Series 16 of Top Gear. Go to www.youtube.com tosee a full list of all high quality videos available on the Top Gear YouTube channel and don’t forget to visit www.topgear.com for all the latest news and car reviews
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Colin Braun Named the NASCAR Driver of the No. 16 Con-way Ford for Roush Fenway Racing in the Nationwide Series

The NASCAR driver of the No. 16 Con-way Ford for the Roush Racing in the Nationwide Series is younger than most would think. The 21-year-old Colin Braun has already broken a fair share of records in his career as well as won two championships, three Rookie-of-the-Year awards and a variety of other wins and poles. The impressive career he’s built at such a young age is what many drivers hope to build over the course of a lifetime.

Braun began racing when he was 6-years-old in Quarter Midgets then made the leap to kart racing when he was 8-years-old. He won many national karting championships before he reached the age of 10, and he drove for international factory go-kart teams, competing in Italy, Monaco and Japan all before he was 14. He began racing cars when he was 14-years-old. In 2003, Braun raced Formula Renault TR1600 and won the championship and Rookie-of-the-Year after winning 8 of 11 races. In 2004 he won the championship again in Formula TR2000 Pro Series.

When Braun was just 16-years-old he competed for Team 16 in the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. He drive a Porsche 996 GT3. In the very same season he drove an Essex Racing Ford Crawford and made history by becoming the youngest driver of a Daytona Prototype. He was only 17.

In 2006, Braun joined Krohn Racing and won his first Grand Am race at the Brumos Porsche 250 at Daytona. This made him the youngest driver in North America to win a major auto race. He was named Rookie-of-the-Year again, this time by SPEED and Racer Magazine. The next year, he became the youngest driver to stand on the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans just after he finished in second in his class driving a Ferrari F430.

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After making history at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, he made his ARCA/MAX Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series debut with Roush Fenway Racing. As a result, Braun went on to earn Raybestos Rookie-of-the-Year honors in 2008 as well as scoring his first win and five pole positions in 2009. Throughout 2008 and 2009 he competed full-time for Roush Fenway Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in the No. 6 Con-Way Freight Ford F-150. He made six NASCAR Nationwide Series starts for Roush and earned two pole positions and a top-5 finish over the course of two seasons in 2008 and 2009.

Today Braun has been driving the Roush Fenway Racing No. 16 Con-Way Freight Ford full-time for the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series. Roush Fenway Racing is currently NASCAR’s largest team that operates eight motorsports teams. It contains four drivers in the Sprint Cup Series and four in the Nationwide Series. Braun races in the Nationwide Series along with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Brian Ickler and Paul Menard. Braun recently returned from a 2-week hiatus and achieved his highest finish of the series. He secured his first top-10 finish of the season and was the highest finishing Roush Fenway Racing Ford in the Heluva Good 200 at Dover International Speedway. The No. 16 team is now locked into the top-30 rankings. Last week, Braun appeared at the Roush Fenway Racing Spring fan day at their headquarters in Concord, North Carolina. He signed autographs alongside drivers Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for fans during the first autograph session. Tickets for the event went passed out at 8:00am that morning and fans were required to bring two non-perishable items or a monetary donation in order to receive a ticket to help support the local Cabarrus County food pantries.

Upcoming in June, Braun will be racing on the Kentucky Speedway, the Road America and New Hampshire Motor Speedway tracks. He’s currently 29th in the 2010 Nationwide Series. On his Web site Braun keeps a blog to update his fans on his activities and progress and he’s up to 8,862 followers on Twitter. At such a young age, the Texas native has made quite the career for himself, only time will tell what the future holds.

Racing PSP Games of Porsche Steering Wheel Testing Job

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Porsche confirms electric prototypes

It’s official: Porsche is buying property on Electric Avenue. The German automaker recently confirmed the rumors of its electric prototype, saying engineers in Stuttgart are building several all-electric models. Wilton 2010 Porsche buyers will now have a greener option of their favorite brand.

Porsche has created three electric Boxsters, it says, to gain “an initial first important insight into new electric drive components and battery systems for all-electric vehicle drive.” Field testing will begin in 2011. No doubt that will be closely followed by more rumors, some spy photos and reports on the shape, color and speed of these prototypes.

Westport used Porsche dealers are excited by the possibilities that an all-electric car could provide. Not only might it draw new customers, but it would give current buyers the option to have a much more efficient car. Porsche drivers must have some desire to be eco-friendly, so this will allow them that expression without compromising their love of driving a powerful, sporty machine.

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Porsche CEO Michael Macht said, “We will definitely be offering an electric sports car in the future. But such a concept only makes sense if it offers product qualities typical of a Porsche.” Well said, Herr Macht. Porsche owners will not want to settle for anything less than the quality and power they are familiar with and that will take some work to achieve in an all-electric vehicle.

For now, Porsche lovers will have to settle for a hybrid sports car – that is, if they have the budget. The 918 Spyder hybrid, which couples a V8 gas engine and three electric motors for a total of 718 horsepower and an incredible 78.4 mpg is aimed at the upper echelon of the car buying public. It retails for 0,000.

The EV, however, is expected to have a much more affordable price tag of about 0,000. It also will have a power train similar to the Tesla Roadster, so there is that. Wilton 2010 Porsche customers may find this a relief, but let’s hope the all-electric is a bit more competitive price-wise with other brands or might never catch on in the mainstream. But then, that might be the whole idea. Porsche drivers do love to be exclusive.

So now we wait for word, or photos, on the all-electric, zero-emissions Porsche prototypes and the announcements of debut dates and price points. But knowing Porsche, it will be worth the wait.

Customers of any Westport used Porsche will want to check out the selection of certified pre-owned vehicles, most of which are priced a bit under 0,000. So whether you want a Porsche for its flash and power, just like the prestige of driving the Porsche label, or are sold on the reputation and dependability, the staff can find you a perfect fit.

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How to Make Choice Between Porsche and Ferrari

Porsche is a car from Italy, the motherland of Ferrari is Germany. Each of these cars represents an exclusive understanding of the idea of a sports car. Both types of autos were created by a central patriarch. They about fifty years old and have production and technique integrity. The two models have always been confronting each other. Even those drivers who pay no attention to sports cars relate these two types with both quality and chic.

Take for instance the systematic Porsche 911 and the obsessive Ferrari F430. Both automobiles amaze the driver with their technical characteristics while effectively maintaining a decent amount of common sense, but these vehicles do not imitate being anything except a sports auto.

There are definite points every current sports car must possess. It has to start without difficulty. It is obliged to move around town adeptly and graciously. In case it is necessary it must know how to ride along country roads. The cars should both in style and quality, repeat the roots on the racetrack and simultaneously being absolutely harmless on any road.

As both automobiles meet and surpass these outlooks with self-confidence, and all the range of indescribable conditions are mainly established by personal likes, maybe the easiest method to contrast between the two vehicles is by weighing the details and figures.

Naturally such speeding up performance isn’t the major point to be considered unless the vehicles also do extremely well in the braking department. These automobiles come with not obligatory ceramic discs brakes. It creates the possibility of striking stopping.

Major points for any great car are tempo and silence. The technique and stance of the automobile attract clients greatly. According to its Porsche origin the Carrera 4S, not considering the current proportions, is easily identifiable as model of the 911 company. It is surely a beautiful vehicle and at the same time somehow the design never produces the jaw dropping effect that it previously did. The conservative people often claim that Porsche respects its roots, and Ferrari F430 provokes interest and catches the eye.