2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

Personal view: Three words I could describe this Ferrari. Awesome, sexy and brilliant. Nothing else. The sound is just fantastic.
Rating: 19/20

Ferrari 458 Italia - Technical specifications

* Dimensions
o Length: 4527 mm (178.2 in.)
o Width: 1937 mm (76.3 in.)
o Height: 1213 mm (47.8 in.)
o Wheelbase: 2650 mm (104.3 in.)
o Dry weight: 1380 kg (3042 lbs)
o Weight/power ratio: 2,42 kg/CV (7.16 lbs/kW)
o Weight distribution (front/rear): 42%/58%
* Engine
o Type: V8 - 90°
o Displacement: 4499 cc (274.5 cu in.)
o Maximum power: 570 CV (425 kW) @ 9000 rpm
o Maximum torque: 540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm
o Specific power output: 127 CV/l
o Compression ratio: 12.5:1
* Tyres
o Front: 235/35 ZR20 8.5"
o Rear: 295/35 ZR20 10.5"
* Performance
o Maximum speed: >325 km/h (>202 mph)
o 0-100 km/h: <3.4 s
* Fuel consumption + emissions
o Fuel consumption: 13.7 l/100 km
o Emissions: 320 g CO2/km
* Gearbox
o Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1
o Electronics
o E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS

2011 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG

Personal view: Possibly one of the coolest Mercedes Benz around. 300SL Gullwing inspired doors were brilliant. Great engine noise as well from the AMG unit.
Rating: 17.5/20

Technical specifications

* Engine
o No. of cylinders/arrangement: 8/V, 4 valves per cylinder
o Displacement: 6208 cc
o Bore x stroke: 102.2 x 94.6 mm
o Rated power output: 571 hp (420 kW) at 6800 rpm
o Rated torque: 650 Nm at 4750 rpm
o Compression ratio: 11.3 : 1
o Mixture preparation: Microprocessor-controlled fuel injection, HFM
* Power transmission
o Drive: Standard drive
o Transmissions: AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT seven-speed sports transmission
o Ratios
o Final drive: 3.67
o 1st gear: 3.40
o 2nd gear: 2.19
o 3rd gear: 1.63
o 4th gear: 1.29
o 5th gear: 1.03
o 6th gear: 0.84
o 7th gear: 0.72
o Reverse: -2.79
* Chassis and suspension
o Front axle: Aluminium double wishbone suspension, anti-dive, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabiliser
o Rear axle: Aluminium double wishbone suspension, anti-squat and anti-dive systems, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabiliser
o Braking system: Composite disc brakes, internally ventilated and perforated at the front; disc brakes, internally ventilated and perforated at the rear; electric rear parking brake; ABS; Brake Assist; 3-stage ESP®
o Steering: Rack-and-pinion power steering with parameter function, steering damper
o Wheels: Front: 9.5 J x 19; rear: 11 J x 20
o Tyres: Front: 265/35 R 19; rear: 295/30 R 20
* Dimensions and weights
o Wheelbase: 2680 mm
o Tread front/rear: 1682/1653 mm
o Overall length: 4638 mm
o Overall width: 1939 mm
o Overall height: 1262 mm
o Turning circle: 11.9 m
o Boot capacity: 176 l
o Kerb weight acc. to DIN Kg: 1620 kg
o Payload (basis ready-to-drive according to EC): 240 kg
o Perm. gross vehicle weight: 1935 lg
o Tank capacity/incl. reserve: 85/14 l
* Performance and fuel consumption
o Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100km/h): 3.8 s
o Top speed: 200 mph / 317 km/h (electronically limited)
o Fuel consumption NEDC comb.: 21.4 mpg
o CO2 emissions: 314 g/km