Sunday, October 21, 2012

Saleen S7 Hot Wheels 1:64 2008 Series.









From Fandom: 2008 Series.

The Saleen S7 is an American hand-built, high-performance supercar designed and initially built in the UK by Automotive and Motorsport engineering company Ray Mallock Ltd. on behalf of Saleen Inc. The naturally-aspirated version of the S7 can accelerate from 0–60 miles per hour (97 km/h) in an estimated 3.3 seconds, and to 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) in an estimated 7.1 seconds. It completes a standing quarter mile in an estimated 11.35 seconds, reaching 128 miles per hour (203 km/h). Top speed is an estimated 220 mph (354 km/h).

The Saleen S7R is a racing version of the standard, naturally aspirated S7, produced from 2000 to 2007. It was designed to compete in grand tourer–style motorsports series and events such as the American Le Mans Series, FIA GT Championship, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. As of September 2009 S7Rs have raced in over 264 events, with 218 top tens, 166 podiums, 105 wins, 86 pole positions, 78 fastest laps and 9 GT Championships.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Enzo Ferrari Hot Wheels 1:64









From the back of Speed Machines card:

Engine: 6.0L V12

Horsepower: 660 hp

Top speed: 363 km/h [226.875 mph]

Acceleration 0-60mph (0- 97km/h): 3.14 seconds

0-100mph (0-160 km/h): 6.6 seconds.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda Hot Wheels 1:64









From Fandom:
 The Plymouth Barracuda is a two-door car that was manufactured by Plymouth from the 1964 to 1974 model years. With the redesign of the 1970 Barracuda the original fastback design was deleted from the line and the Barracuda now consisted of coupe and convertible models. A street version of the AAR 'Cuda (All-American Racers) was produced, powered by the 340 cu in (5.6 L) "Six Pack" (three two-barrel carburetors) engine. All American Racers is an American auto racing team and constructor based in Santa Ana, California. Two of these Championship Dan Gurney built AAR 'Cudas ran in the 1970 Trans Am Series.

Friday, September 28, 2012

1987 Lotus 99T Satoru Nakajima 1:43 F1










From Wikipedia:
 The Lotus 99T is a Formula One car designed by Gérard Ducarouge for use by Lotus in the 1987 season.

After Renault pulled out of F1 at the end of 1986, Lotus signed a deal with Honda for use of their turbocharged 1.5-litre engine. Due to Honda's existing deal with Williams which allowed that team exclusive use of the 1987-spec RA167E unit, Lotus instead used the previous season's RA166E. As part of the deal, Lotus agreed to sign Honda's test driver Satoru Nakajima as teammate to Ayrton Senna.

Lotus also had a new title sponsor and livery, with the black and gold of John Player Special being replaced by the bright yellow and blue of Camel.

The 99T was the second Lotus chassis to be fitted with electronic active suspension after the team had experimented with the system on the Lotus 92 used in the first part of the 1983 season. The system's benefits of a consistent ride height with no pitch or roll in the chassis came at a cost, as the system added significant weight to the car (approx 25 kg or 55 lb), and also robbed the Honda turbo of approximately 5% of its power (the RA166E was rated at approximately 900 bhp (671 kW; 912 PS) with 1987s 4.0 Bar turbo-boost restriction). Ducarouge clawed as much performance back by spending many hours in the wind tunnel to compensate, although by the end of the season Senna was describing the car as nothing more than the previous year's 98T with a Honda engine instead of the Renault. The 99T was generally regarded as the bulkier of the cars that won a Grand Prix in 1987 with the Williams FW11B, McLaren MP4/3 and Ferrari F1/87 all regarded as better aerodynamically than the Lotus. Despite this, the 99T (especially in Senna's hands) was often among the fastest cars in a straight line.

Friday, September 21, 2012

1955 Buick Century Police 1:26 Maisto











From Wikipedia:

Buick Century is the model name that was used by Buick for a line of upscale full-size cars from 1936 to 1942 and 1954 to 1958, as well as from 1973 to 2005 for mid-size cars.

The first Buick Century debuted in 1936 as a shorter and lighter model featuring the same engine as the bigger Roadmaster and Limited series giving it more performance. The Century name was then used on six generations of cars of varying sizes as well as performance and trim levels.

In 1969, Buick developed a concept car known as the Century Cruiser.

Friday, September 14, 2012

1999 Honda S2000 Hot Wheels 1:64









From Fandom:
 Ryu Asada's favorite JDM of all time, the Honda S2000 first appeared as a 2011 New Model. The S2000 sports a customized look with a hardtop roof, roof air scoop, front splitter, rear wing and custom bonnet.

From the back of the 2011 card:
Born: 1999
Birthplace: Tochigi, Japan
Designer: Honda Motor Company
Specialty: Lighter than its predecessor, with even stiffer structure/suspension tune, stickier tires, special interior trim, and a bolt-on aluminum hardtop, this sleek roadster is ready to cruise.