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Ginetta releases official renderings of new G55

Ginetta releases official renderings of new G55

Ginetta releases official renderings of new G55

The Ginetta G50 has so far been the star of the Ginetta GT Supercup, a one-make support series for the British Touring Car Championship. There’s a brighter star on the way next year, though, when Ginetta introduces the G55. The new car will compete alongside the G50 in next year’s races but in its own class and with separate a points system and podium ceremony. To go along with its more aggressive looks and aero, the G55′s Ford engine is 3.7 liters instead of the G50′s 3.5, and it puts out 370 horsepower – 70 horses more than the G50. Other tweaks include beefier brakes front and back and a new exhaust. Current G50 owners can upgrade to the G55 for £25,000 ($39,219 U.S.), or privateers can buy the car new for £75,000 ($117,661 U.S.).

[Source: Ginetta]

First Drive: 2012 Iconic AC Roadster

First Drive: 2012 Iconic AC Roadster

First Drive: 2012 Iconic AC Roadster

With the possible exception of the Aston Martin One-77, we can’t recall the last time we saw a production-intent car with metalwork this impressive. It might have been the Ford GT40 – and we’re not talking about the 2005-2006 Blue Oval supercar, we’re thinking of the even better looking 2002 ‘GT40 Concept’ that inspired the production model. That car kept us up at night. There’s a reason for this comingling of feelings, of course – the folks behind the Iconic AC Roadster were also responsible for a fair bit of work on Ford’s Camilo Pardo-designed GT40 showcar, along with 2005′s Shelby GR-1 coupe concept.

Source: Autoblog

Gillet Vertigo.5 Spirit updated with 420-HP Maserati V8

Gillet Vertigo.5 Spirit updated with 420-HP Maserati V8

Gillet Vertigo.5 Spirit updated with 420 HP Maserati V8

One of the most bizarre sportscars on the market, the Vertigo is also one of the lightest and quickest on the road. The previous version of the Belgian exotic made by former racing driver Tony Gillet packed a 350-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 sourced from Alfa Romeo. Modest enough, but with a curb weight of only 990 kg (2,182 lbs), the Vertigo was capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in a scant 3.26 seconds.

[Sources: Inside Line, OmniAuto.it]