World’s Fastest Cars

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:24:40 +0000

Motorcycles are undeniably fast, however, they pale in comparison to what some of the world’s fastest cars are capable of achieving. Half of the reason why motorcycles are such a challenging ride is due to the amount of exposure that the rider is subject to when using them; this makes reaching these break-neck speeds all the more intense when there is nothing but a helmet between you and the wind being generated. It is no wonder then, that people have been able to manufacturer cars that are capable of leaving these super-bikes in the dust. But what exactly are the fastest cars currently available on the planet?..

Below are examples of some of the fastest legal street cars that are currently available:

Pagani Zonda F – This stunning piece of engineering is capable of reaching top speeds of up to 215mph, with a 0-60 acceleration time of just 3.5 seconds. The car features a Mercedes Benz V12 engine, and is also the object of male desire around the globe.
Jaguar XJ 220 – With a top speed of 217mph, the Jaguar is an unbelievably fast car. It can accelerate from 0-60 in 4 seconds flat and boast a V6 engine that packs a whopping 542 horsepower. Getting a chance to own one of these fantastic machines is extremely limited (sorry to disappoint the sheer volume of potential buyers out there!), as there have only been a total of 281 XJ 220s ever manufactured.
Ferrari Enzo - Ferrari only made a limited number of these cars (399 in total), which is hardly surprising when you learn that it is capable of reach prices of $1 million at auction. It can reach 0-60 in 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 217mph.
McLaren F1 – McLaren are one of the biggest names in Formula One racing, mostly due to the extreme feat of engineering that their F1 racer became. It can reach top speeds of 240mph, while reaching 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. Riding inside one must be a truly jaw-dropping experience. Buyers in the market for one of these elite vehicles can expect to pay around $2 million…
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport – this is arguably the fastest legal street car in the world today, with an obscene set of statistics behind it to back up that claim. It can reach top speeds of an incredible 267mph and go from 0-60 in 2.2 seconds. The car houses an 8-litre W16 engine, which gives it a ridiculous 1200 horsepower. With these features you would be right to expect a price-tag to match; the Veyron does not disappoint, costing a staggering $2.4 million.

Petrol-heads everywhere will find solace in the fact that the incredible speeds that these vehicles are capable of achieving has only been witnessed in the controlled setting of a track. There are experimental prototypes, as well as other land-based vehicles that have managed to breach the sound barrier, leaving the motorcycles and cars mentioned above in the dust… ?

World’s Fastest Motorcycles

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:21:04 +0000

It is a dream of practically every single boy in the world to one day own a super-bike; they are undoubtedly one of the coolest forms of transportation around, and what’s more, their appeal is made all the better by the fact that owning a motorcycle is a relatively attainable goal for nearly everybody. The fact that motorcycles are so inexpensive is one of the reasons that has helped them to become on of the most widely-owned motor vehicles on the entire planet.

Although owning a motorcycle is within almost everybody’s reach, there are still a few things – such as riding one of the world’s fastest motorcycles – that mere mortals can only dream of. This is one of the most commonly asked questions amongst motorcycle fans throughout the world: which are the fastest motorcycles on the planet at the moment? This is a a fantastic question, as it invokes a debate that most bikers cannot answer. Why can’t they answer it? Well, due to the simple fact that most motorcycle owners cannot begin to approach the same kinds of speeds that true super-bikes do (after-all, it is terrifying enough to try and push a regular street motorcycle to anywhere near 100mph!). The other reason why this is such a superb question is due to the fact that there is great deal of debate on what ‘fastest’ actually means; some motorcycles have excelled in conditions where others have not, sparking claims that certain records do not hold up, which in turn spark counter-claims and so on. Although there is fierce debate surrounding the subject, below are undeniably some of the quickest motorcycles that one could hope to encounter:

2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 – This motorcycle has consistently reached a top speeds of no less than 186mph; it is one of the most reliable (not to mention popular) speed bikes that a person can currently get their hands on. Japanese manufacturers Yamaha have once again proved that they are undisputed masters of creating world class performance vehicles.
Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa – This fantastic machine is tied for with the Yamaha YZF-R1 in terms of it’s top recorded speed. This motorcycle has a 1300 engine that is about the same size as you would expect to find in a powerful car; it’s no wonder that it can easily reach 186mph.
Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja – This motorcycle is legendary among and for a very long time it held the undisputed title of ‘King of the Road’; this motorcycle has been recorded reaching track speeds of a staggering 189mph.
MV Agusta F4 1100CC – This nippy little sports bike from Italian manufacturer MV Agusta can accelerate from 0-60mph in a ludicrous 3 seconds flat; as if that weren’t enough, it is also capable of reaching speeds of up to 196mph when it’s taken to the track.
Ducati Desmosedici RR – Last but by no means least is Ducati’s offering. This Italian super-bike has become infamous the world over thanks to popular movie (based on the video game) Tomb Raider. It has recorded track speeds of 199mph, making it one of the most terrifying two-wheeled rides that you could hope to encounter…

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