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Name is TagAZ Akvella car, the cheapest four-door coupe in the world. This 2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car is the surprise of the East, where the Russian manufacturer announces the imminent TagAZ, the first four door coupe made in Russia: Akvella, also at an incredibly low price.

The 2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car business is not among the most important ones in Russia, but things may soon change because of their ambitious plans, that include the construction of the first four door coupe in the URSS form: TagAZ Akvella.

2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car has a pointed muzzle, which fails to inspire with the aggressive sporty headlamps, the bulging fenders and the front pillars which are painted in black and brings the landscape the aspect of the cockpit. The second pair of doors are smaller and not quite happily in appearance, but overall, the shape of the 2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car side fails to inspire the idea of a coupe with four doors. The rear of the car is quite simply, so that the lines of the both roof and tailgate are painted in black, while the rear window looks very narrow and also gives a sporty air to the car.

A small Russian car company called TagAZ unveiled the latest creation. The model is called Akvella and is a four-door coupe. Photo presentation gives a sleek car painted in a strong shade of red. Sounds like a sports car, but the greatest asset of the Russian car price. In Russia will cost 387,550 rubles, about $ 13,000.

For this price customers will receive a car equipped with ABS, air conditioning, heated seats and an unspecified number of airbags. Alloy wheels are most likely options. Technical details are vague but most likely under the hood we find a four-cylinder gasoline engine with a capacity of 1.6 liters. The manufacturer promises that soon will publish a complete set of technical data and photos.

The official details will be announced in August, when TagAZ will participate at the next Moscow Motor Show. The 2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car will be on sale from October 2012. For now, TagAZ has no plans to sell this item outside of Russia.

2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e with range-extender, initially presented with a concept-car 2012 Geneva Motor Show will be on display at Goodwood and Infiniti has constructed a running prototype that produces 402bhp from its two electric motors. After first showing it as a concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Infiniti has turned the stunning Emerg-E into a fully working prototype and plans to drive in front of a public audience at this month’s 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Goodwood is the most famous English meeting for cars whether they are oldtimers, actual or future vehicles, but all legendary! Therefore, Infiniti naturally chose this event to host the first public exhibition of the Emerg-e in motion.

The Infiniti Emerg-E Concept, is a highly advanced mid-ship sports car that provides an exciting glimpse into Infiniti's future. 2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show is physical proof of Infiniti's intention to produce a bold halo model befitting the brand's promise of Inspired Performance, and also signals an array of exciting new technologies that the brand will adopt in its quest to build dramatic and sustainable high performance cars. 2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show also provides a fresh expression of Infiniti's design language applied to a high performance, mid-ship sports car for the first time. The main challenges will be the cost of the motors and the need to outsource the car’s carbonfibre body. Infiniti’s product planning boss, Francois Bancon, said, “There is nothing really difficult to do except the carbonfibre, where we need a high-level partner.” He envisaged the Emerg-e would cost around “$150,000 (£95,000). 2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show is also significant for being the first Infiniti that has been developed in Europe. More than that, its advanced technology deliberately draws on the knowledge of suppliers beyond Infiniti's usual base in the quest to uncover the most innovative hardware and the deepest knowledge base.

Infiniti chiefs say it is “feasible” to build a production version of its Emerg-e extended-range electric sports car. Infiniti has constructed a running prototype that produces 402bhp from its two electric motors. But Bancon and Infiniti’s chiefs were adamant, and Hardcastle’s team set to work on the Emerg-e. Unveiled today at the Geneva motor show, the extended-range electric car aims to marry sports car performance with Infiniti standards of luxury and zero-emissions driving.

Power for the sleek, rear-drive, two-seat Emerg-e comes from a pair of electric motors with a combined output of 300kW (402bhp), and the 2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show is capable of 30 miles of travel under electric power alone. With the range extender – a Lotus-derived 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine – up to 300 miles is possible between refills. When the battery becomes low, the engine acts a generator to extend the car's range an additional 270 miles (434 km). Imagine a superfast, near silent sports car, cruising the neon-lit streets of an after-dark London. This is the compelling image that gave birth to 2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show, and this concept is its realisation.

Infiniti Emerg-E is a highly advanced, mid-ship, electric motors powered sports car concept. It projects Infiniti's already-advanced electric vehicle technology deep into the future with a range-extender powertrain that delivers the performance expected of sports car bearing the Infiniti badge. Combining thrilling performance with the scope to drive in urban conditions for up to 30 miles with zero emissions, it emits no more than 55g/km of CO2 (NEDC cycle) over a 300 mile combined range. Infiniti Emerg-E lays down a radical new marker for mid-ship sports cars, and explores one of a number of the alternative propulsion avenues that Infiniti is considering.

Creating a sporty, dynamic and unusual flagship is one inspiration for the 2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show programme, but equally important is Infiniti's continued exploration of alternative propulsion systems, a logical next-step for a company that is already selling the advanced Infiniti M35h. That exploration takes an unusual form with Infiniti Emerg-E, its range-extender driveline a first for Infiniti.

The Emerg-E Concept is a mid-ship electric motors powered sports car concept. It projects Infiniti’s electric vehicle technology deep into the future with a range-extender powertrain.
It has a light, ultra-compact, Lotus-engineered three-cylinder 1.2 liter 35kW engine. It operates between crank speeds of 1,500-4,000rpm, producing peak power at only 3,500rpm. Its range-extender driveline is the first for Infiniti.

Varley is an Australian company that up until now has made nothing but utilitarian electric baggage carts and the like. A new powerful electric car is going to be built by an Australian firm that specializes in aerospace, defense and EVs. The whole world is looking for either electric or hybrid materials. Powerful sports cars from Australia is now not only belong to the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon. There is a special 2012 Varley Sport Cars evR450 Ultra-light Electric Car, who was present as an electric car or do not cause pollution.

Therefore, this is not surprising to see the automakers hitting the same technology in making new vehicles. Going on the same way, 2012 Varley Sport Cars evR450 Ultra-light Electric Car has produced a head turning electric vehicle, R450. The 2012 Varley Sport Cars evR450 Ultra-light Electric Car is new, but the producers and engineers of the car are around in the market for around 125 years. Varley manufactures many kind of vehicles for airports and hospitals.

The Australian company unveiled their ev prototype in Brisbane at the third annual Australian Electric Vehicle Conference. The prototype of the Varley evR450, which costs just under $215,000. This conference will manage the market introduction of this EV, their impact on the electric supply, role of EV in greener transportation and provision of charging infrastructures.
The materials used in the vehicle make the car extremely lightweight and the 125-year-old company looks forward to collaborating with experts from Tritium and Ultramotive in order to introduce new features in its vehicle.

The 2012 Varley Sport Cars evR450 Ultra-light Electric Car moves on battery, so there will be zero carbon emission from the engine and it will not create any pollution. Varley has not confirmed yet, but the braking system of the 2012 Varley Sport Cars evR450 Ultra-light Electric Car is built in such a way that whenever the brake is applied, it charges the battery. Not everyone in Australia has V8 under the hood. R450 runs with two ultra motive carbon motors each with a peak power of 150kW/210 HP and 522 Nm of torque and offers continuous power supply of 58kW/122Nm. Weight of the motors is only 40kg (excluding inductors), the 300Kw/420 HP power will be moving a very light vehicle.

This 2012 Varley Sport Cars evR450 Ultra-light Electric Car is embedded lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 24 kWh. The use of a battery is capable of making this car can be raced as far as 100 miles before filling more power for 8 hours in the stop-contact. Batteries are also able to give strength to the electric car is to be able to accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 200 km/hour.
The electric car can sprint to 100km/h (62mph) from standstill in 3.8 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 200 km/h (125mph). In case an extra lithium-ion battery pack is added, the range of the car will double from 150km (93.21 miles) to 300km. The batteries used in the car can be recharged if plugged in to mains power.

“You’ll see this car on the road most rapid Queensland in January 2012. We are proud to bring these technologies together Tritium and Ultramotive as local partners engaged in this technology,” said John Varley Bettini of Electric Vehicles. Australia’s first locally designed and manufactured electric supercar will go on sale from January 2012, the estimated retail price is below the $ AU 200,000 ($ 213,000 U.S. or € 151,000). Varley has not disclosed the exact price right now.

It is a world premiere that took place at the "Qatar Motor Show 2012," the presentation of Vittoria, which was held at the Doha Exhibition Centre, 25-28 January 2012. After a design studio collaboration with IDEA, the IDEA concepts known as results Barchetta Concept or IDEA ERA Concept Sofia, designer Umberto Palermo went alone on the road, and at 2012 Qatar Motorshow the Vittoria Super Sport Cars Concept managed to amaze the assistance.

Umberto House Design came to the Palermo Design showroom in the Middle East and presented for the first time, an elaborated concept sport car: the 2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept. This idea of the company owner Umberto Palermo, Italian designer , Vittoria is a curious thing, this Super Sport Cars looks impressive with its unique designs portray the future vehicles, Judging from the design of grille, headlight also shows the figure of a fierce, aggressive and mysterious. This 2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept could go into production of a small series.

2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept was designed to compete in Gran Tourismo sports car, with very generous in this concept car has dimensions: length 4.75 m, width 1.96 meters and 1.25 meters in height only. Concept Vittoria classic proportions, with a very long hood and short rear with roof plunged, but overall design is unique. Appear sleek and aggressive fascia accompanied by model and lattice grille make this car a unique look so special. In a large glass sections will make the driver’s point of view becomes more widespread. Front and rear lights use LEDs that are increasingly seen the beauty in this 2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept.

Eventhough the car in is only a concept and may never see production, it is announced with an hybrid engine, a 4.2l V8 developing 400hp and 475Nm of torque, the 80hp electric motor can power the car for 30km, two other modes are available, diesel and hybrid. Its top speed is announced at 315kph and its weight at less than 1750kg.

For the specification of the engine, the concept collaborate Vittoria will use V8 engines. With a hybrid drivetrain, Vittoria concept supercar has three different power modes: 100 percent electric which uses the rear mounted electric motor to power the rear wheels, 100 percent internal combustion engine where the rear wheels is powered with supercharged V8 engine, or a hybrid configuration which using the combination of both modes to provides maximum power output.

The propulsion system that the designers thought for Vittoria Hybrid Concept is comprised of a V8 petrol engine and an electric motor, which transmit power by means of a wheel ”drive line” with high efficiency. Currently, there are no details that can provide technical data of the cars performance, but it seems likely that 2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept is about to reach mass production, even if there were a small number of copies.

Pleasantly surprise the idea us with the ceiling windscreen, as if it were an alien ship cockpit, while the unique cut doors ”cockpit” glass side windows are atypical integrated. Everything is furnished for this two tones car, even the paint of the body, while LED lights and taillights of the 2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept emphasizes elegance.

German tuner SpeedArt is the first company to release a tuning program for the brand new Porsche Boxster S (981), called Porsche Sport Cars speedART Boxster SP81-R. The Porsche Boxster is the car that saved Stuttgart from the brink when it was launched. Yet they have moved further than ever before with from the affordable and simple sportscar that it once was. Th 2012 model is lower, wider and much longer, and the Boxster S will reach 100 km/h in just 5 seconds despite only having just over 300 horsepower. The third generation Porsche Boxster has exited speedART's garage after it received a mild makeover and a small power boost.
Based on the Porsche Boxster (981), the model features an aerodynamic body kit with a front spoiler, revised side skirts, a rear diffuser and a prominent wing. Porsche Sport Cars speedART Boxster SP81-R can also be equipped with 20- and 21-inch LSC forged alloy wheels. The SP81-R Boxsters sit lower on their sport tuned suspensions, height adjustable absorbers and stiff coils. Still, an airlift suspension is also provided in other to tackle even the beefiest of speed humps.

This, combined with an ECU remap, has increased power of the 981 models by 20hp and 15lb-ft of torque. The brand new 981 Boxster's 2.7-liter flat-six thus manages 285hp and 221lb-ft of torque; while the Boxster S is good for 335hp and 281lb-ft. The sport exhaust with sound switch is developed for individual sound control and can be combined with various tailpipe designs including different ultra-light Titanium sport exhaust systems.
These have been designed for street and race track use and include an adjustable sport suspension and an airlift suspension. Inside a newly designed interior utilizes leather and Alcantara.

The Renault Alpine A 110-50, a new concept car that marks the 50th anniversary of the Alpine A110French sports car brand. Renault has created a concept car named 2012 Renault Sports Cars Concept Alpine A 110-50, dedicated to performance and driving enjoyment. Alpine is a Renault-owned brand which produced cars between 1955 and 1995. The 2012 Renault Sports Cars Concept Alpine A 110-50's design draws on the company's previous models, but has also been strongly influenced by the Renault Dezir concept car that was unveiled in 2010. and hints at a possible return of the

To mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic Berlinette, Design Yann Jarsalle and Concept and Show Car Director Axel Breun reinterpreted the original design cues to include the new Renault design language introduced by Laurens van den Acker with the DeZir concept car, and which will soon be rolled out in the company's future models. The new front-end look, with the upright, confident diamond, has been adapted for this very low and wide car. The 2012 Renault Sports Cars Concept Alpine A 110-50 is a car of today; a bold embodiment of Renault's passion for motorsport.

"For everybody on the team, it was a dream come true to work on an Alpine concept car. We wanted to put 2012 Renault Sports Cars Concept Alpine A 110-50 firmly in the modern day, while resonating with its heritage" - Laurens van den Acker, Senior VP, Corporate Design.

Senior management figures at Renault have long suggested that the Alpine brand could return - and the 2012 Renault Sports Cars Concept Alpine A 110-50 uses proven technology that could easily be adapted for a low-volume production run. The concept uses the same platform as the Renault Megane Trophy race car and has a mid-mounted 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine that develops 395bhp. Drive is to the rear wheels, through a six-speed gearbox that uses a pedal-operated clutch and paddle shifters.

"The 2012 Renault Sports Cars Concept Alpine A 110-50 is very curvy, like the Berlinette, while expressing the three key words of our new design policy: simple, sensual and friendly" - Axel Breun. The efficiency of the Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car is largely generated by ground effect. At the front, a splitter hidden in the bumper generates low pressure, which results in significant aerodynamic downforce. At the rear, a diffuser accelerates air flow beneath the floor. Ground effect therefore accounts for more than one-third of the car's downforce, with the rest coming from an adjustable rear wing.

Designed by Centro Stile Pininfarina and Ferrari in collaboration with engineers from Maranello. 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars SP12 EC was created as a tribute to Clapton’s career and long-lasting experience as a Ferrari owner to make this 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars SP12 EC look unique and different from other car models.

Eric Clapton, the English musician said that embarking on the project was like “being in front of a gigantic blank canvas that had to be painted on” and that being involved with the birth and development of the 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars SP12 EC was “an incredible experience, one of the most satisfying things I’ve ever done”. Unique and irreproducible like the final car.

The 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars SP12 EC Special Project, '12 'means that the car was inspired by the style of Ferrari 512BB, and of course, stands for Eric Clapton EC. Although the mechanical part is unchanged from that of the donor, Ferrari 458 Italy, body, lights and cues reminiscent of the legendary 512 BB in the 70s.

The world-famous guitar player has been attached to one particular Ferrari model: the 512 BB, of which he has owned three over the years. So his desire was to drive a car inspired by this model, with influences from the multi-award winning 458 Italia. Exclusively in the latest issue of the Ferrari Official Magazine Eric Clapton talks about his passion and how the idea of a one-off car was born.

Specs Ferrari SP12 EC Special Edition Eric Clapton, for the features the 2012 Ferrari Sport CarsFerrari SP12 EC, which is part of the One-Off Ferrari Program make this car exceptional even more significant. purpose in the production of 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars SP12 EC to commemorate also the multi-award-winning Italian 458.

The English musician said that embarking on the project was like “being in front of a gigantic blank canvas that had to be painted on” and that being involved with the birth and development of the 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars SP12 EC was “an incredible experience, one of the most satisfying things I’ve ever done”. As unique and unrepeatable as the SP12 EC. The 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars SP12 EC, SP12 Ferrari 512BB EC-inspired models, he followed the car manufacturing project from start to finish. "This is one project that most makes me happy," he said. Previously, this car appeared in one of the Ferrari showroom in London.

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder special edition limited to 250 units in 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. This version combines astonishing levels of the open-air driving pleasure that can only come from a super car with folding roof and incredibly agile and spontaneous movement. The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder optimized to provide better aerodynamics for a more enjoyable and safe driving with the use of specific settings, suspension, aerodynamics adapted to compensate for changes in the balance of power, 45 percent differential Self-locking, and the adoption of electronic transmission. It also has a "perfect adaptation of the ESP stability control system."

"With the Gallardo LP550-2, we are expanding the range of Lamborghini with a purist model, which adds another dimension of driving pleasure. This appeal, in particular, a special group of customers that use the dynamic driving style, real pleasure and I would try to help open air, "says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. "This special model with rear-wheel drive is a logical extension of our range of models with all-wheel Spyder".

The most important technical characteristics of the Lamborghini LP550-2 Spyder, the model designation already recognizable - LP stands for longitudinal / rear, center, embedded longitudinally in front of the rear axle. Refers to the 550 horsepower and 2 is a rear wheel drive. At Lamborghini Spyder word means the final synthesis of exciting, highly expressive design, super sports car in the open air the ultimate thrill and fun for all the senses.

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP550-2 with a rear-wheel drive is ideal for the kind of sporty driving style you love the most practical and energetic driving. The installation of pavement to the rear is a reliable and stable at all times while on the front axle steers with high levels of accuracy and limits the movement to an absolute minimum.

With the most powerful V10 engine, controlled oversteer is not a problem, although there is always and only to the extent required by the driver. Its easy management of on-road ESP and assistant designed to make these cars Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder outstanding sports car safe to drive.

To form the unique character of driving pleasure and safety engineers made extensive modifications to Bologna to San Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP550-2, developed specifically for these new features. Not only is the disk centered on the rear axle, the car has been completely reconfigured in all its dynamic components. It includes settings for shock absorbers. Aerodynamics have been adjusted to reflect changes in the distribution of forces.

Vehicle to show their wares for the rear axle with a 45 percent differential locks as well as the adoption of electronic transmission. All filled with a fine-tuned ESP stability system. While the standard program puts the priority on stability, the program allows angles derived great course and provides an assessment of the full dynamics of intense LP550-2. All the superior performance of the Gallardo chassis fully maintained - a pleasant bodyroll comfort, as well as its excellent driving stability at high speeds.

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550 Engine-2 Spyder will be powered by the same engine found in the sedan: 5.2-liter V10, which provides a total of 550 hp and 398 Nm of torque. Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 unit is connected to the Spyder recently adopted electronic transmission. However, this setting is 3351 pounds Gallardo sprints 0-60 miles / h in 4.2 seconds on the way to a top speed of 198 km / h.

Heart Gallardo - 5.2-liter ten-cylinder engine - also set and its characteristics are optimized for the rear-wheel drive, providing a perfect combination of fun and exciting high-speed, traction, exuberant and powerful melodies in all keys.

With the Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder, Lamborghini expands its line of the most successful of all time (in today's total of 11.800 was built in St. Bologna), with an amazing version, which continues the successful identification of its range . This includes the LP560-4 Spyder, as well as high performance Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder performance, which has a further weight reduction through lightweight carbon fiber technology. The latest version of the coupe versions of the Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Road - road racing version of the car found in the fastest one-make series racing in the world.

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-Price 2 Spyder starting price of $ 209,000, not including original shipping charge and $ 2,995 gas guzzler, to go on sale in March 2012.

A special variant of the MINI will have its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, injecting a fresh breeze into the world of motorsports - the new MINI Convertible. The introduction of a general four MINI driving fun with a large open car unique entertainment that you can only feel truly at the wheel of the MINI.
The combination of entertainment with the highest practical value.
Bayswater MINI wear their own sports enthusiasm and extroverted style very much on his sleeve. Kite blue metallic paint has been specially created for the special edition model, and indoor and 17-inch alloy wheels, whether worked well with glossy black finish and RIM, and said edges. Metallic Midnight Black and Eclipse Grey Metallic shades can be ordered for Mini Cooper S and MINI Cooper SD, as an alternative to a new vibrant blue finish. Sporty look the MINI Bayswater highlights contrasting black roof and newly created sport stripes on the hood, the dynamic strip of the windshield. Mirrors must bear the same stripe design - blue car on the right side, green on the left side.
"Bayswater" sign adorns the side indicator surrounds, door sills and seats during the day. Punch-leather seats fit in an exclusive color variant Lite Rock anthracite and sports leadership of the party, including metallic brightness and contrast of blue and gray stitching. Two-tone stitching with shift paddles / lever and handbrake sleeve decorated.
Other innovative design features in the cab interior Piano Black trim, going out into the street in sports bars across the hood and leather accessories, colors, lines, Lite Rock anthracite, which underlines the elegant character of black survival. The same leather option is also used for the armrests, while the model-specific floor mats Anthracite trim and blue contrast stitching are.
Inside, leather, a lateral direction, metallic luster and black / white contrast stitching - the theme was the handbrake and gear lever transferred. Piano black plastic is also used for some applications. Completion Bayswater Chrome Interior Kit packaging line and Harmon / Kardon audio system.
Bayswater MINI also comes with stainless steel pedals and chrome line interior package includes a package of spices in a range of facilities. Moreover, as the new Special Edition will be equipped with a wide range of topics from the extras when they touch another individual wishes.
In keeping with its sporty charisma, MINI Bayswater line for negotiations with powerful motors in the hand. Customers can order a MINI Cooper in Bayswater (90 kW/122 hp) Mini Cooper S (135 kW/184 hp), trim MINI Cooper (82 kW/112 hp) and MINI Cooper SD (105 kW/143 hp) . The Special Edition comes standard with six-speed manual transmission, and šesťrýchlostnú automatic functions in the area of ​​adaptation.
Bayswater MINI gets its name from a very busy area of ​​London. Located west of downtown - half way between the hot subject of buying in Knightsbridge and Notting Hill - Bayswater is known for its exceptionally high concentration of bars and restaurants is known, not to mention in the neighborhood, and the famous Hyde Park MINI is still the issue in London most associated with both his home and returned the fascination of life in London. To appoint, in fact, like the MINI and MINI Baker Street, Bayswater in the footsteps of the tradition started in the classic Mini and recently repeated in Camden Mini, Mini and Mini Clubman Mayfair Hampton special edition.

2011 for a private test session at Florida's Daytona International Speedway, the 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars 458 Italia Grand Am will be back in action on 26 and 27 July, after making its track debut at home in Fiorano, completing nearly 50 test laps. Based on Ferrari's European GT3 racecar and co-developed with Michelotto Automobili. MARANELLO, Italy — Ferrari will take the still-evolving Grand Am racing version of its 458 Italia to the Daytona International Speedway early next week, as the Italian automaker continues to develop the 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars 458 Italia Grand Am ahead of its anticipated entry next year in the 2012 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.

“We are pleased with the performance of the 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars 458 Italia Grand Am,” commented Antonello Coletta, Head of Ferrari Corse Clienti. “Especially when one considers the fact that, after its shakedown in Fiorano, this is its first real test. It has definitely passed the exam and over two days, we completed around 90 laps with any particular reliability problems. Hard to judge its speed, given that we were the only car on track and had no reference point for the times. However, at the moment, this is not a main concern as our primary interest is in evaluating the behavior of the 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars 458 Italia Grand Am in the light of the various modifications made to it, to conform to the series regulations."

The Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale owned Ferrari F458 Italia was built specifically for Rolex Sports Car Series competition and completed 174 trouble-free laps at competitive speeds during a two-day session at Daytona International Speedway. "Today was a tremendous improvement over yesterday," said Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale team principal Ronnie Vogel. "We've got good feelings about the 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars 458 Italia Grand Am, and the drivers were very comfortable out there. We had a great time, and now we're really looking forward to the 50th Rolex 24 at Daytona."

"We're planning to run two cars in the Rolex 24, and hoping to take delivery of the second car very soon," Vogel said. "We're also working on our driver lineups for the Rolex 24 and next season, and that's being ironed out now."

The 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars 458 Italia Grand Am is built to match the American regulations and is therefore different to the European car, especially in that it develops 500 horsepower and has less efficient aerodynamics than the GT version. It is also fitted with a 48 mm restrictor and maximum revs are 8000. Significant modifications have been made to the braking system, as the car has neither ABS nor traction control.

The 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars 458 Italia Grand Am is fitted with tyres from Continental, the sole supplier to the series, featuring a very hard compound, again to conform with the series regulations. On its shakedown today, it completed a good number of trouble-free laps, 45 to be precise in the hands of Maurizio Mediani and Jaime Melo, as they took turns at the wheel.

Daytona recalls many memories of past Ferrari victories in the famous 24 Hour race, the company having close links with this important event. In fact, Ferrari has taken part in 47 of these endurance races, winning five of them outright as well as taking 15 class wins.

2012 Ferrari Sport Cars 458 Italia Grand Am is a highly innovative cars and sporty, therefore, has a lot of people who can not wait to see the appearance of the Ferrari 458 Italian Grand Am anymore. With a design that has been designed with advanced concepts, will make the 2012 Ferrari Sport Cars 458 Italia Grand Am became more interesting and cool.