With an incredible number of 748,904 cars sold by 2005 end, the MX-5 is among the best selling sports cars of the world. The MX-5 was designed on the similar lines of Triumph Spitfire, MG Midget, and Porsche 550 Spider and was meant to be small roadster with minimal weight and complexity. With roadsters sent into the oblivion because of the various regulations, the MX-5 with its modern technology would mark a return for them.
The production of the Lamborghini Miura was carried out between 1966 and 1973 in Italy. The sport car had a mid-engine layout and enjoys a history of great success in competitions. This layout later became a trendsetter among the two-seater supercars in its time. The chassis of the Miura was first unveiled at the Turin Motor Show in 1965 and it was an instant hit as multiple orders were placed for it although it did not have an actual body on display.
The Ferrari F430 Challenge reaffirms the automakers link between the GT and Sporting division of its product line. The car has been designed keeping the sportier clients in mind. Introduced in 2006, the Ferrari F430 Challenge completely replaced the road-going version, the Ferrari 360 Challenge. Although the car has undergone many modifications, it still retains its look and now hosts a lot many new features.
The Porsche 911 is an illustrious German made sports car which is very popular for its distinctive and durable design. The car was introduced in the autumn of 1963 and has undergone several modifications over the years to better suit the demands of rallying and car competitions. The car has managed to win several awards and has to its credit 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1979. The Porsche 911 Carrera RS models are considered to be the all time classics among the 911s.The abbreviation RS stands for Rennsport in German which means race sport in English.
The first unitary car introduced by Rover in 1958 was a 3 liter saloon. The distinguished looking vehicle was very large in size and was designed by the famous stylist Davis Bache. The car with a luxurious interior had a 3 liter engine which had the ability to propel the car to an admiring speed of 100 mph. The original all drum set up of the car was replaced by the front wheel disc brakes in 1960.
The Chrysler Neon, which is known as the Dodge Neon in North America, was introduced in January 1994 by the Dodge and Plymouth brands of Chrysler Corporation. The compact wheel drive car was offered in various colours and configurations and its production came to a halt in September 23, 2005. The second generation of the Neon went up for sale in the year 2000 and was available only as a 4-door sedan. The sole engine of the car was the 2.0 L SOHC engine which had an optional Magnum configuration and produced 150hp.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom, which was launched in 2003, is a luxury saloon vehicle which is made by a BMW subsidiary called Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The car is the first Rolls-Royce branded automobile made under BMW’s ownership. The 453hp and 531 ft of torque is a result of the 6.8L, 48-valve strong V12 engine. The engine of the incredible car is acquired from the existing V12powerplant of BMW. The car weighs 2485 kg and has been built on aluminium space frame. The Phantom has a height of 63 inches and measures 228 inches in length.
Towards the end of 1960, both Volkswagen and Porsche were feeling the absence of some new models. In order to fulfil their contract with Porsche, Volkswagen had to give the 914 project to Porsche which was under the charge of Ferdinand Piech. The Porsche 914 was originally intended to be sold with a four cylinder engine as a Volkswagen and as a Porsche with six cylinder engine, but considering the risk of two models sharing the same body, both versions of the car were sold as Porsche in North America.
The Ferrari 575M is a stunning car and the name of the car says it all. The numerical code 575 indicates the increased capacity of the car which has increased to 5750 from 5500cc. The letter M of the car stands for modified which means the car that has an increased power and torque also has got changes done in all areas to enhance its performance. The prominent change being the F1 type gearbox which is the first for a 12 cylinder Ferrari road car.
The Bentley Speed Six was manufactured between the years 1926 to 1930. Walter Owen Bentley’s desire for more engine power led to the creation of this machine and he added two cylinders to the regular 4 engine that was used in those times. Introduced in 1928, Bentley Speed Six is still renowned as the most successful racing car ever produced by Bentley. The twin carburetors fit was the main difference between the Speed Six and the other standard models of Bentley. The car was an absolute delight for those who had an eye for motor sports events.
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