Car of the Day 9/26/18

Today’s car of the day is this 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera that was at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Lamborghini Gallardo is a supercar that was made between 2003 and 2013 (model years between 2003 and 2014). The LP570-4 Superleggera was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, and was made between 2010 and 2013 (model years between 2010 and 2014). The engine is a 5.2 liter V10 that modded with a stage 3 twin turbo package from Motec Engine Management System to produce 1,250 horsepower. The transmission is a 6-speed e-gear. This car weighs 2,954 pounds since the body and chassis are aluminum, and the side skirts, rear spoiler, and front splitter are carbon fiber.

Car of the Day 9/25/18

Today’s car of the day is this 2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package that was at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Lexus LFA is a supercar made for the 2012 model year. Out of the 500 LFAs that were made, only 50 were the Nurburgring Package. The engine is a 4.8 liter 1LR-GUE V10 that produces 562 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 6-speed automated sequential. This car weighs 3,263 pounds since the chassis is a carbon fiber reinforced plastic monocoque, and the rear spoiler and front splitter are carbon fiber. This car does 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 202 mph. This LFA was auctioned off for $770,000.

Car of the Day 9/23/18

Today’s car of the day is this 2018 McLaren 720S that was at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The 720S is a supercar that was unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, and is the successor to the McLaren 650S. The engine is a 4 liter twin turbo V8 that produces 720 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 7-speed DCT. This car weighs 3,128 pounds since the chassis is a carbon fiber composite monocoque with aluminum subframes. This car does 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 212 mph. The starting price of the 720S is $300,000.

Car of the Day 9/22/18

Today’s car of the day is this ’72 Ferrari Dino 246 GT that was at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Ferrari Dino 246 GT is a sports car that was made between 1969 and 1974, and 3,761 were built. The engine is a 2.4 liter V6 that produces 192 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 5-speed manual. This car does 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds and has a top speed of 146 mph.

Car of the Day 9/21/18

Today’s car of the day is this ’86 Ferrari Testarossa that was at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Ferrari Testarossa is a supercar that was unveiled at the 1984 Paris Motor Show, and was made between 1984 and 1996. A total of 7,177 were built. The engine is a 4.9 liter flat-12 that produces 390 horsepower and 361 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 5-speed manual. This car weighs 3,320 pounds since the body is made of aluminum and the chassis is a steel tubular frame. This car does 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 178 mph. This Ferrari was auctioned off for $104,500.

Car of the Day 9/17/18

Today’s car of the day is this 2013 Ferrari California that was at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Ferrari California is a supercar that was made between 2008 and 2013 (model years between 2008 and 2014). The car was designed by Ken Okuyama, and was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The engine is a 4.3 liter V8 that produces 482 horsepower and 372 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 7-speed DCT. This car weighs 3,825 pounds since the body and chassis are made of aluminum. This car does 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 193 mph. This Ferrari was auctioned off for $126,500.

Car of the Day 9/9/18

Today’s car of the day is this ’92 Honda NSX that was at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Honda/Acura NSX is a supercar that was originally made between 1990 and 2005. The engine is a 3 liter V6 that produces 252 horsepower and 209 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 4-speed automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds and has a top speed of 162 mph. This NSX was auctioned off for $33,000.

Car of the Day 9/8/18

Today’s car of the day is this ’90 Honda NSX that was at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Honda/Acura NSX is a supercar that was originally made between 1990 and 2005. The engine is a 3 liter V6 that produces 270 horsepower and 209 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 5-speed manual. This car does 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds and has a top speed of 168 mph. This NSX was auctioned off for $44,000.

Car of the Day 9/4/18

Today’s car of the day is this ’93 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur that was at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is a luxury sedan that was made between 1980 and 1999. This is from the second generation (Mark II), which was made between 1989 and 1993. The engine is a 6.75 liter L410 V8 that produces 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 4-speed automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 8.4 seconds and has a top speed of 141 mph. This Silver Spur was auctioned off for $16,500.

Aston Martin Virage Volante Spotted in Tarpon Springs

This morning, I saw an Aston Martin Virage Volante in Tarpon Springs. The Aston Martin Virage is a grand tourer that was unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, and was made between 2011 and 2012. The engine is a 5.9 liter V12 that produces 490 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds and has a top speed of 186 mph. This car weighs 4,167 pounds since the body panels are made of aluminum, magnesium, and composite, and the chassis is a bonded aluminum monocoque.