The same car was also on sale in Japan back in 2009 and it seems that whoever was the lucky owner of this McLaren F1 GTR is ready to give it up.

This particular F1 GTR holds the chassis number of 028R and is the last of its kind that rolled out of the garage of McLaren. It originally first live bearing the 027R tag on its chassis but it was rebuilt after getting damages while it was being transported.

The current design of the car is derived from the seat of champions like the Porsche 917K and the Ford GT 40.It dons the orange and pale blue colors of the Gulf Oil team. The Longtail rear wing what was implemented in 1997 was installed to improve the grip of the wheels at the back.

The F1 GTR is for the race track and have competed in the GTR Series of BPR Global, which is know called as the FIA GT Championship. The F1 GTR with the 028R chassis number weighs just 2,000 pounds but it packs a dangerous 600 horsepower coming from its 6.0L racing version of the V12 powerplant for the McLaren F1 GTR.

Some of the races it participated in was the FIA T Championship back in 1997 at the famous tracks of Nurburgring, Donington Park, A1 Ring in Autria, Spa Francorchamps, and at the Mugello. It also ran at the Sebring, Laguna Seca, and the Suzuka 100 kilometer race.

The car was driven by Andrew Gilbert Scott, Anders Olofsson, John Nielsen, and Geoff Lees. This particular F1 GTR placed 10th at the Sebring, 7th in Donington, and 6th at Laguna Seca and at the Suzuka.

The first teaser image of the Cambiano Concept does not reveal much of the sport sedan made from eco-friendly materials.

The concept vehicle follows the name of the city where Pininfarina is based. The release is part of the company’s celebration of three decades of its Styling Center and the first decade of their Engineering Center.

The second Cambiano teaser image reveals the concept’s side profile. It looks like the sporty ride will have a short bonnet and rolls on big alloy rims. We cannot see any air inlets on the image so we can assume that this car will be fully electric.

The latest teaser image from Pininfarina gives us a bird’s eye view of the Cambiano. It reveals a roof made from glass which somehow gives us a preview of the interior. It looks like the car can accommodate four adults. The rear passenger cabin hints of a wooden floor.

The Lexus F-Sport gives the GS 350 a more aggressive stance having new mesh grille, special badging, larger vents on the front bumper, rear bumper with diffuser, and a boot lip spoiler.

For the rear wheel drive version, a set of 19 inch alloy rims hugged by 235/40/19 rubbers in front and 265/35/19 tires at the rear completes the look of the GS 350 F. The all wheel drive variant gets a set of 235/40/19 tires on all of its rims.

Lexus will provide unique colors for the package. The F Sport will introduce to the palette Liquid Platinum and Riviera Red. Other colors will be Obsidian Black, Nebula Gray Pearl, and Starfire Pearl.

The interior of the vehicle provides a sixteen way power seat for the driver. The sport seat will give full control to the seatback, lumbar support, thigh support, and side bolster.

The F Sport still has the 3.5L V6 engine that gives out 306 horsepower. The chassis though has been improved with AVS or Adaptive Variable Suspension, bigger front brakes, and thicker anti roll setup.

There is also an option to get the Dynamic Handling 4-wheel steering system by Lexus which basically monitors the speed, steering angle, yaw rate, and lateral G so it can compute for the necessary steering input.

• 5th Place—Jaguar XJ220 1993 (runs at 217 Mph, 349.4 Kph)

In 1992, the famous British F1 driver Martin Brundle made an attempt to beat the record being held that year by the Bugatti EB110 SS 1992. He was able to break the record of the fastest production cars ever by driving the Jaguar XJ220 at 341 Kph on the Nardo Circuit. An interesting twist to the story caught the world’s attention. The Jaguar XJ220 was installed with catalytic converters that limited the potential output of the car, which became a disadvantage for other people who were aiming to beat the record. But by removing the converters, the rev limiter was increased to 7900 rpm from 7200 rpm, hence, improving the maximum speed. Brundle attempted to drive the Jaguar the second time with a higher speed with the mentioned specification, pushing the car to 349.4 Kph, which became a new record held by the Jaguar XJ220 for the next two years.

• 4th Place—McLaren F1 1994 (240.1 Mph, 386.7 Kph)

McLaren’s F1 made a mark in the history of supercars as one of the most famous car models in the world and also one of the fastest production cars ever. Not talking about the production models of the car, the F1’s attempt at beating the record was divided into two parts. First was the 1995 attempt, wherein a street legal car managed to beat the record holder Jaguar XJ220. The top speed held by the McLaren F1 was 372 Kph, and if the rev limited restriction of 7500 rpm was removed, some people claimed that it could have done a lot more.

The record on the world’s fastest production car, however, was set by the McLaren f1 in 1998, when race car driver Andy Wallace drove the standard road car from McLaren F1. The drive resulted to a max speed of 386.7 Kph, and that record was held for the next 7 years.

• 3rd Place—Koenigsegg CCR (240.1 Mph, 387.37 Kph)

The glory held by McLaren F1 ended after 7 years on February 28th, 2005. The record as the fastest production cars ever was broken by Koenigsegg CCR at 387.37 Kph. The standard Koenigsegg CCR was driven on the Nardo Circuit by Loris Bicocchi. The standard model aluminum V8 engine on 4.7 liters and was mated to a six speed manual transmission. The maximum output of the Koenigsegg CCR was at 806 horse power, with a 680 lb/ft torque. To be able to achieve such high performances, the Koenigsegg engineers installed a twin-screw supercharger from Lysholm, plus an exhaust system made of titanium which is known to be capable of highly improving the car’s overall performance.

• 2nd Place—Bugatti Veyron 2005 (253 Mph, 408.47 Kph)

The Bugatti Veyron is not only a fastest production cars ever record holder, but also as one of the most filmed supercar. The record breaking Bugatti Veyron has an 8.0 liter W16 engine which is quad-turbocharged producing an optimum power of 987 horsepower, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 50 seconds. The top speed achieved by Veyron was a whopping 408.47 Kph on the Ehra-Lessien grounds for testing.

• 1st Place—SSC Ultimate Aero 2007 (256.18 Mph, 412.28 Kph)

As of this moment, the SSC Ultimate Aero is the record holder of the fastest production cars ever, running at a maximum speed of 256.18 miles per hour or 412.28 Kph. This supercar is powered by a 6.35 L engine producing a whopping power of 1183 horsepower at 6,075 rpm with a torque of 1094 at 6,150 rpm. The rear drive mid-engine car boasts of forged 3 piece alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport tires and huge ventilated discs on its front and rear wheels. The car broke speed records with its impressive acceleration of 0-100 kph in just 2.78 seconds, able to reach a quarter of a mile within 9.9 seconds at a speed of 144 mph. The top recorded speed reached 257.41 mph or 414.31 kph. Aside from these extraordinary figures, the SSC Ultimate Aero is a hypercar that comes with state of the art technologies plus ultra high end equipment such as navigation systems, LCD screens and a rear view camera.

‘Nuff said.

Beautiful too, to be honest. The Family Ferrari? I’m in!

Here are 5 tips you should know when buying a sports car:

Know What You Want

Before you even start looking at cars, you should know exactly what you are looking for. Some people buy sporty cars for show while others are genuine automobile enthusiasts who are looking for cars that handle well and can provide excellent driving experience. Knowing your preference would immediately narrow down the choices from hundreds to a couple of dozen. If you have a limited knowledge on cars, you might want to keep your options open and entertain the possibilities.

Convertible Versus Hard Top

This is perhaps one of the hardest choices that sports car buyers have to face. For one thing, convertibles are highly popular because of their aesthetic appeal and general impact on those who look at them. However, convertibles are heavier than their hard top counterparts and they do not handle all too well. Hard top sports cars on the other hand usually have excellent handling capabilities and are much lighter than the top downs so they provide a much better driving experience whether you are on the track or on the road.

Read Car Reviews Before You Buy

If you are looking to buy the best sports car, you might want to check out different car reviews to find out exactly which ones perform well and give you excellent value. There are a few reputable car shows and magazines that provide excellent and comprehensive information on the newest cars in the market. It would also be good to see actual road or track testing for the cars you are eyeing before you make your final decision so you can see which ones are easy to drive and which ones are obstinate.

Compare Various Features

Some of the things that people look for when buying sports cars include features such as ABS or Anti-lock Braking System, carbon ceramic brakes, cruise control, launch control, traction control, sport mode, and state of the art navigational system. All these functions are intended to enhance the driving experience and add a certain level of safety for the driver as well as the passenger. ABS, for instance, will come in very handy when you are driving under atrocious conditions like during stormy or snowy days. Carbon ceramic brakes on the other hand do not fade or fail even at extreme temperatures, thereby ensuring excellent braking capabilities.

Compare Prices

Buying sports cars cost a lot of money, regardless of whether you are getting a new or used vehicle. It is therefore good consumer practice to compare prevailing market prices and take the best deal you can get.

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