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Novitec Rosso Race 848

More tuning goodness today. We’ve already seen the BF Performance Lambo Gallardo. Now here’s Novitec Rosso with their own take of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano – the Novitec Rosso Race 848.

This is what you get when you slap on twin compressors to the 6.0L V12 from Ferrari to get a whopping 837 hp (848 hp in DIN scale). The supercharged engine also gets modifications to be able to squeeze out 61 lb-ft of torque.

The engine’s mated to a Ferrari F1 six-speed gearbox along with flappy-paddle shifters for some really quick gear changes. 0-60 mph comes in less than 3.4 seconds and the top speed blows past supercar Nirvana at 214 mph.

The car also sits on top of Novitec Rosso NF3 alloys with Pirelli P Zero performance tires. Assisting stopping are Brembo steel disc brakes with six-piston calipers. The car also gets height-adjustable suspensions.

BF Performance Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Lamborghini’s already quite content with the Gallardo LP560-4 but tuning Swiss firm BF Performance demands better for the car. Funny ’cause Lambo’s already one of the most radical stylists around and their engineering is nothing short of perfect most of the time.

Still, the Swiss decided to tweak the Gallardo and turn it into a more aggressive and more dynamic GT600. Outside, one can readily see the new aero kit which is made from carbon fiber.

Up front, the kit includes a bumper with huge air inlets and a front spoiler reminiscent of the Reventon. The car also sports sideskirts. At the back is a rear diffuser and a new rear wing. Five-point race belts, a roll-over cage and carbon ceramic brakes round up the package.

The car can also be given a full racing pedigree by taking 4 off the LP560-4 and convert it to pure rear-wheel drive. With added tweaks and tuning, the GT600 can even beat the LP640-4 Super Veloce around the Sachsenring course by 0.6 seconds.

BF Performance offers tuning for both coupe and the spyder versions of the Gallardo.

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition

Looks like Chevy isn’t done with the Corvette Z06. This here’s the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition – a car that inches its way closer to the racing-spec ‘Vettes.

“Designed to further incorporate technology developed through racing, the Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition is a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Corvette’s first race in the 24 Hours of LeMans,” said Chevy GM Jim Campbell.

Upgrades include the use of Brembo carbon ceramic brakes with dark gray calipers. That should give the car better stopping power to cope with the powerful LS9 engine. The car’s also given enhanced cooling upgrades and a magnetic selective ride control which controls the stiffness of the car’s suspensions.

The outside gets better treatment too with a choice between an Inferno Orange and Supersonic Blue paint jobs. Black headlamps, a ZR1 body color spoiler and raised carbon fiber hood, and splitter rounds up the car’s aero package.

Only 500 units of the Carbon Limited Edition will be built and will go on sale this summer.

Ralliart Closes Shop

That’s it for Ralliart, folks. The economy has claimed yet another victim. Ralliart announced that it will be closing shop effective April 1, 2010.

The drop in demand for Mitsubishi and the overall crash of the car market, however, has forced Ralliart to call it quits.

Fans of the Ralliart badge of Mitsubishi performance vehicles, however, need not weep as the Ralliart models slated in Mitsubishi’s lineup will endure the closure.

Ralliart was established by former racing driver Andrew Cowan as Andrew Cowan Motorsports in 1983. It forged a partnership with Mitsubishi building performance parts and tuning cars for motorsports.

Ralliart has served as Mitsubishi’s motorsport arm building epic machines that won the WRC and the Dakar rally.

TechArt Concept One Porsche Panamera

Here’s some tuned goodness from the Geneva motor show. TechArt, a tuning company based in Gemany, unveiled their Concept One study. The car’s basically a Porsche Panamera but gets some TechArt tuninga nd styling.

Engine mods include a new carbon-fiber engine cover and an additional 150 hp from some engine tweaks that TechArt didn’t reveal. TechArt doesn’t want other to be privy with what sort of engine mods allowed them to squeeze out as much from the engine.

The outside gets quite a lot of treatment too. The new front end features a new bumper, a new hood, and new fenders. Side skirts were also slapped on to the body. At the back are deal tailpipes, an adjustable rear spoiler and a rear bumper with diffusers.

The car also sits on top of 22-inch TechArt Formula III alloys with Continental Sport Contact 3 rubber.

Video: Aston Martin One-77

Now this is getting pretty interesting. Aston Martin’s monster – the One-77 – in action.

The car’s powered by a massive 7.3L V12 that’s capable of dishing out north of 700 horses. The car can go from 0 to 60 in just 3.5 seconds and can blow way beyond 200 mph. In one test, Aston was even able to plow the thing all the way up to 200 mph.

This car is absolutely no pansy. And the Aston styling definitely helps match some good looks to all that muscle.

Only 77 of the cars will be ever built.

Source: World Car Fans