The Jaguar XK120 Sports Car

The Jaguar XK120 Sports Car:
Jaguar XK120 - Performance, Technical Data, Features, Comparisons, History - a detailed review from Classic to Modern Jaguar XK100 In 1948, during the development phase of the XK Jaguar sports car engine, a small quantity of a smaller...

The Ferrari Dino 246 GT Sports Car:
The Ferrari Dino 246 GT - A close look at this classic sports car's performance, technical data, features, comparing rivals, history, used prices. The Ferrari Dino 206 GT sports car had a short production run of just one year, in which only 152 units were built. However, although the market was impressed with the styling of the car, there was a call for a version with more performance. Consequently, in 1969, the two seater, Ferrari Dino 246 fixed head coupe was introduced at the Turin Motor Show. Furthermore, in 1972 at the Geneva Motor Show, the open top Dino 246 GTS Spyder was added, which featured a removable Targa top. Once again, Pininfarina was responsible for the car's styling. Also, as was the case with the 206 GT, the engines were built by Fiat, and the car was assembled at the Ferrari plant in Maranello. The "246" weighed 2380 lbs, compared with the 1980 lbs of the "206", and this was due, in part, to the fact that the body panels of the latter were made of aluminium, whilst those of the former were now constructed of steel, in order to reduce cost.

The Ferrari F40 Sports Car:
The Ferrari F40 - A close look at this classic sports car's performance, technical data, features, comparing rivals, history, used prices - THE CAR - The Ferrari F40 The F40 sports car. Launched in 1987 and priced at $400,000 ($830,000 in today's money), the two seater F40 Berlinetta...

The Ferrari F12berlinetta Sports Car:
The Ferrari F12berlinetta - A close look at this classic sports car's performance, technical data, features, comparing rivals, history, used prices. The Ferrari F12 sports car, launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, was the natural successor to the 599 GTB. The car was built on an aluminium alloy space frame chassis the structure of which produced a weight reduction of around 70 kg whilst, at the same time, the frame's rigidity was markedly increased. Furthermore, it had been possible to lower the car's centre of gravity one inch, and moving it further back in the chassis, by lowering the engine, dashboard, and seats. In terms of weight distribution, the F12berlinetta benefited from a 46:54 front to rear. Ferrari had applied the experience gained from work on the 599XX racer to improve the aerodynamic characteristics of the F12 sports car. One of the resulting features channelled the air flow from the bonnet and along the sides of the car to where it combined with the rush of air generated by the wheels to produce an effect that increased the amount of down force, and reduced drag.

The Ferrari 360 Modena Sports Car:
The Ferrari 360 Modena - A close look at this classic sports car's performance, technical data, features, comparing rivals, history, used prices. The 360 Modena sports car was introduced by Ferrari in 1999, and named the car after the town in which the company's founder was born. With a launch price of $140,000, the 360 replaced the successful 355 Series, and consisted of the two seater Modena Berlinetta coupe, the Spider convertible, and the Challenge variant. Unlike the 355 which was fitted with a steel chassis, the 360 featured a new, slightly larger, aluminium space frame chassis, which benefited from the fact that it was up to 40% stronger, and yet was still some 100 kg, or 25%, lighter.

The Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Sanction Sports Car:
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Sanction - A close look at this sports car including performance, technical data, features, comparing rivals, history, used prices. Four of the chassis used on the original Zagato sports car (also referred to as Sanction 1) were duly modified to produce lightweight versions that would be ideal for racing. These racers incorporated the following features to improve aerodynamics: A lower roofline - Enlarged rear wings, with a restyled tail section, and an extended front section.

The Noble M10 Sports Car:
The Noble M10 - A close look at this sports car including performance, technical data, features, comparing rivals, history, used prices. Sports car builder Noble was established in 1999 in Leeds by Lee Noble, and specialised in fast, mid-engined, rear wheel drive cars. Prior to launching Noble, he was involved in the design of other sports cars, with brand names such as Ultima and Ascari. The body and chassis of every car was produced by Hi-Tech Automotive in South Africa on the same assembly lines as Superformance rolling chassis for such distinctive cars as replica Cobras.