Lamborghini has just released it’s all new V12 691 horsepower Aventador LP700-4.
Before, their LP640 had a 6.4 liter engine, which has the 640. THe new 700 moniker is confusing because it has a 6.5 liter engine. It probably is called the 700 because it has close to 700 horsepower.
The fuel efficiency has been improved by 20%, bringing to to 13.7 mpg, which is amazing for any Lamborghini, because tradtionally you’d be going to gas station every day. Now it’s like every day and a half.
The estimated 0-60 mph time is 2.8 seconds (or 2.9 seconds to 100km/h) which is amazing. The top speed stated is 217 mph.
It’s expected to cost around $370,000, which is a bargain compared to the Bugatti Veyron’s $1.3 million price tag.
With regards to horsepower, prestige, class, status, style, looks and overall driveability, nothing beats the BMW 335i Coupe for it’s price. You can typically get one for around $32k as of around March, 2011.
It comes with a 300 hp twin turbocharged engine, and has a great pull to it at the higher RPMs.
Toyota Supra - You specifically want the turbocharged engine (the 2JZGT-E) because it has 300 hp stock, and is very well built and can handle amazing power.
Lotus Elise - The Elise is like a go kart for adults. It’s handling is unsurpassed and is heralded by many formula 1 drivers.
Mazda RX-7 - The most famous rotary powered car in the world is also one of the most fun to drive with it’s good power and amazing balance.
Chevrolet Corvette - The Corvette is the best bang for your buck muscle car stock
Honda S2000 - The S2000 is an amazing deal for a whole lot of car, and looks amazing. It turns heads.
Acura NSX- The NSX is one of the age old supercars that’s very very quick around the track and easily moddable to be quick on the street.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - The Evo has a huge past and has been the car of choice of many rally drivers.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi - The STi has the unorthodox but efficientBoxer engine, which is very very strong.
Mazda Miata - The Miata is one of the best little small cars you can have and has amazing potential to do anything, track, drift or drag.
Nissan 240SX - The 240SX is slug, capable of taking on a variety of engines (SR20DET, KA24DET, 2JZGTE, LS1, etc.),
Infiniti G35 - The Infiniti G35 is one of the most beautiful sports coupes in existence and is no snail around the track, either.
Nissan 350Z - The 350Z is the Infinti G35’s bigger brother. It’s lighter and is quicker, and also looks amazing.
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