Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Touring

Inspired by the 1952 C52 Disco Volante, Alfa Romeo presents a very worthy successor, a production version, the2013 Disco Volante Touring car.

The vehicle's retro design has a contemporary feel combined with old stylings and an innovative approach.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: 2 Seat Coupe

Est. Market Price: NA

Performance

Engine: V8 DOHC Turbo	Displacement: 4.7 Liter
Horsepower: 450 HP	Torque: 347 lb-ft
0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds (est.)	Top Speed: 181 mph (291 km/h) est.

Engine

The 2013 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante has an exceptional power package featuring a front and centrally located 4.7 liter V8 engine. It generates 450 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 62 miles per hour in just 4.2 seconds. It tops out at 182 MPH. The engine is matched up with a 6 speed electronically controlled gearbox. The Disco Volante has a light, yet rigid structure based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione chassis.

Exterior

The overall proportion of the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante touring vehicle are nearly identical to its 1952 counterpart. It is a Gran Turismo that seats two. Engineering concerns were addressed such as the case of the elevated bonnet to accommodate engine ventilation. The body work itself is made of aluminum and carbon fibers.

A wrap around chrome strip runs from the door handles on each side and meets equal distance on the vehicles front end. This forms the perfect separation of top from bottom. Streamlined running boards complement the sides. As it roars past you on an alpine pass you will be enthralled by its roofline merging with the wide and sporty rear. It is both sleek and succinct just as any fine Italian coach builder would demand.

Interior

You may want to take your 2013 Disco Volante out for an evening ride if only to experience the red LED interior lights that glow in a futuristic manner. The leather hide seats were manufactured to match the cars exterior color. The cockpit is just that, inspired by the aeronautics. As always, customization is encouraged as part of the Touring personal commissioning attitude.

This exquisite car demands 4,000 man hours of labor and will take up to 6 months to assemble. It is well worth the wait!

Scion tC

Already the brands top seller and billed as a sports coupe, the 2014 Scion tC is sportier than in prior years. Both the exterior and interior have undergone upgrades with the cars overall performance and handling showing improvements as well.

You will be able to choose from 7 colors which include 2 exciting new offerings for 2014, Blue Streak Metallic and Absolutely Red. The cabin has given the added convenience of space to go with technological savvy.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Coupe	Base Price: $19,480.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 14.5 gals (55 L)	MPG: 23 city / 31 hwy

Dimensions

Length: 174 in. (442 cm)	Wheel Base: 106.3 in. (270 cm)
Height: 55.7 in. (141.5 cm)	Width: 70.7 in. (179.6 cm)
Curb Weight: 3070 lbs (1393 kg)	Ground Clearance: 6.3 in. (16 cm)
Luggage Capacity: 14.7 cu ft	Maximum Seating: 5 people

Performance

Engine: 2.5 liter 4 Cylinder DOHC	Compression Ratio: 10.4: 1
Horsepower: 180 HP	Max RPM: 6000 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm	Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Engine & Performance

One thing that remains unchanged from the 2nd generation Scion tC is the engine. You will find the same 2.5 liter, four cylinder engine. This is somewhat of a disappointment considering all the other improvements.

However, for a small engine it does generate a healthy 180 horsepower at 6,000 revolutions per minute. The transmission is a 6 speed manual for the real sports car enthusiasts but a 6 speed automatic is also available.

With the manual transmission, the tC accelerates from 0-60 MPH in a relatively quick 7.3 seconds. It will take a little longer to get started with the automatic as it registered 7.7 seconds on the same test.

Even though the drivetrain remained the same, the engineers at Scion did make improvements to the cars handling with optimized shock absorbers, modified stabilizer bars and an overall more rigid body.

Exterior

The 2014 tC, when viewed from the front features a black matte grille shaped like a trapezoid with a nifty "tC" emblem implanted on its top. The headlights are angular and daytime fog lamps rest on the extreme right and left side of the bumper.

Just above the fog lamps you are accent lights on each end. Even the hood has changed slightly with a more menacing sharp ridge.

The side is much the same as previous models with just the addition of a more prominent "shoulder line". The wheels are bigger and better now measuring 18 inches and covered in a dark grey.

The rear bumper is much more stylish than before and a black-out decorative covering sits beneath it. Vertical reflectors and clear LED taillights completes the impressive sight as the Scion tC speeds past you.

Interior

The first thing you notice on the inside are the new plush seats. They are also nicely appointed with dark trim surrounding the lighter back and sitting areas.

While the richer seats are nice, the real changes begin with a new standard audio system featuring a 6.1 inch touchscreen and compatibility with Bluetooth. The radio is HD quality and the steering wheel has newly mounted controls.

Other convenience features new in 2014 include an automatic up/down driver's seat and auto-off headlights.

Top 10 Car Makers in the World

What is an exotic car? It is rare, a work of art, a collectible. An exotic car is one that is extremely unique. It may perform at a high level compared to contemporary sports cars. To drive one of these would change your view of how cars should be made.

The following is a list of exotic cars & its manufacturers. Exotics often begin with a vision in mind, it comes from dreams, with intent and purpose, and swagger. That is what an exotic car is, when someone puts to reality a vision.

1. Ferrari - the spirit of Ferrari began with Enzo Ferrari who was an advent racer. The foundation of Ferrari marked the start of a burst of a frenetic sporting activity. This spurred the creation of powerful, exotic cars that are characteristic of Ferrari today. Because the visions behind Ferrari were one of the first innovators of exotic supercars, it deserves #1 for Best Exotic Car Maker.

Pictures Above: Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari 599 GTB, Ferrari California, Ferrari 459 Italia, Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina, Ferrari F430

2. Lamborghini - the founder of Lamborghini made his name building farm equipment. He owned a Ferrari but noticed that he had to keep replacing the clutch. To his surprise, his own farm equipment clutches were better replacements. Thus, the beginning of the rivalry between Ferrari and Lamborghini was born. The spirit of competition spurred continual innovation over the years, bringing ever-improved exotic cars every year. However, the power of the original idea belongs to Ferrari. As #2, Lamborghini is only behind Ferrari in the popularity of its innovations.
Pictures Above: Lamborghini Reventon, Lamborghini Furia, Lamborghini Gallardo, Lamborghini Murcielago

3. Bugatti - a 21st century “harmony of design and technology.” The heritage of Ettore Bugatti is the heart of impressive technical design and exterior beauty. This can be seen in Bugatti’s signature supercar, the exotic Veyron. Ettore Bugatti sometimes made technical compromises for the sake of aesthetic integrity. This is a very gutsy vision of exotic cars, one which can only belong to the #3 contender.
Pictures Above: Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

4. Pagani - Horacio Pagani originally teamed up with Lamborghini, doing composite research for them in 1988. The company was called “Pagani Composite Research.” In the late ‘80s Pagani wanted to start building his own car, which was coded as the “C8 Project.” The C8 would later be named the Fangio F1 in commemoration of the F1 champion, Juan Manuel Fangio. For its amazing designs, Pagani is the #4 Most Exotic Car Maker.
Pictures Above: Pagani Huayra, Pagani Zonda, Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster, Pagani Zonda Roadster

5. Aston Martin - Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford found Aston Martin together in 1913. They had been in Callow Street, London selling cars made by Singer under the company name “Bamford & Martin.” After Martin raced cars at Aston Hill, the pair decided to start making their own cars. With Aston Martin’s eye-opening cars, it would be the #5 Most Exotic Car Maker.
Pictures Above: Aston Martin DB9 Volante, Aston Martin DBS, Aston Martin V12 Zagato Race, Aston Martin V8 Vantage

6. Mclaren - The Mclaren heritage rests upon the legendary soul of Bruce Mclaren, who was born in New Zealand in 1937 and passed away in 1970 while testing one of his cars. A sickly child with Perthes Disease, Bruce Mclaren went on to become a world class international motor racing driver, engineer and designer whose name is still used in Formula 1 motor racing today. Bruce’s success in the international racing scene was all about team work, and even today his contributions are remembered. His spirit is reflected in the exotic cars of Mclaren, which is the #6 Exotic Car Maker.
Pictures Above: McLaren F1, McLaren MP4-12C

7. Bentley - after a stint of making airplane engines in WWI, Bentley went on to make exotic cars. This venture was short-lived as Bentley was bought out by Rolls-Royce from 1930 to 1982. It was slowly revived as Volkswagen bought Rolls-Royce and Bentley in 1998. VW invested nearly one-billion dollars to get Bentley up and running again. From 2006 onwards Bentley became bent on producing ever-faster exotic sedans. For its strong spirit of endurance, Bentley is tied for #7. 
Pictures Above: Bentley Continental GTC, Bentley Azure T, Bentley Arnage, Bentley Continental Flying Spur

7. Rolls-Royce - the name derives from the surnames of the company founders, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. With a strong global engineering operation, Rolls-Royce maintains a vision of setting new standards and creating the “best car in the world.” With a strong heritage and work ethic, Rolls-Royce is tied for the #7 Most Exotic Car Maker in the world.
Pictures Above: Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Rolls-Royce Ghost

8. Maybach - Maybach holds a track record of manufacturing military engines. However it did not see light after WWII. In 2003 the sleeping beauty awoke with a new line of exotic cars, including the 57 and 62. With its luxurious cars, Maybach sits at #8.
Pictures Above: Maybach Exelero, Maybach 62, Maybach 57

9. Shelby SuperCars (SSC) - the vision of founder Jerod Shelby was to produce the perfect car. Growing up as a kart racer, his dream began at an early age and never ceased. Shelby not only wished to participate in the market but also to excel and redefine it. He learned that the key to winning was in the smaller details which fabricated a complete larger image. SSC gets #9 for Most Exotic Car Maker.
Pictures Above: SSC Ultimate Aero

10. Koenigsegg - this Swede exotic supercar maker thrived on the dream of Christian von Koenigsegg to make the perfect supercar. The company is rather young compared to other exotic car makers, having only launched in 1993. Its staff consists of a dedicated group of enthusiasts who had connections to the Swedish car industry and the universities. Koenigsegg is the #10 Most Exotic Car Maker.

Pictures : Koenigsegg CCX, Koenigsegg CCR, Koenigsegg Agera