Weber 'Faster One' supercar concept - Video

The Swiss firm claims the F1 is capable of 420km/h (260.98mph) when unleashed under the proper circumstances. It gets there under power from a LS7 snatched out of a Corvette Z06 and then sandwiched between a pair of superchargers that drive output beyond 660kW (900hp). Strap that powerhouse to a 1,100kg (2,420lb) frame and the result is a power-to-weight ratio of just 1.67kg/kW (2.68lb/hp).

The rocket-like power gives similar acceleration - Weber claims 0-100km/h (62mph) takes just 2.5 seconds, while 200km/h (124mph) comes in 6.6 seconds, and 300km/h (186mph) takes just 16.2 seconds - from a standing start.



The Weber press note reads: “For attaining a speed of 400 km/h, an automobile must have favorable aerodynamic features. The body of the WEBER SPORTCARS faster one measures 204 centimeters wide and 115 centimeters high. It is structured using ultra-light yet super-strong carbon fiber. Also, another must-know fact is that state-of-the-art aerodynamics computer software and wind-tunnel testing were deputed to spruce the carbon-fiber shell for utmost directional constancy at the highest speeds.

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2008 Ferrari F1 car unveiled

Kimi and Felipe have a new toy: the Ferrari F2008. Codenamed 659, this is the car Ferrari hopes will bring them a second consecutive driver's title.

The F2008 has been designed around the new F1 rules that introduce a standardised ECU and ban traction control. This means some seriously advanced aero to make up for the loss of TC and even some tweaks to the car's fundamentals - such as wheelbase and suspension.

However, the F2008 we'll see at the first race in Melbourne is unlikely to look like the F2008 shown here.

'All aerodynamic surfaces have been completely revised. However, the current version will be replaced by a completely different configuration in time for the first race,' says Ferrari.

Other changes include a new gearbox (designed to meet new regulations stating that the unit must be used for four consecutive events), higher side protection around the driver's helmet and a shrink-wrapped monocoque that has been cut away under the driver's legs.

It'll be tight in there - good job Kimi and Felipe are about the same size as hobbits. The new McLaren F1 challenger is unveiled later today. We'll bring you news and pictures asap.

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