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With the invention of the car came the desire for speed. Cars quickly evolved from practical to sporty to satisfy the desires of those that wanted to race.

The first sports cars started to appear at the latter end of the 1940′s. Ferrari, Lotus, Jaguar and Porsche all had sporting road car designs. When you think of today’s supercars you think of sleek design, high speed, high power and even higher price tags and the sports cars of the 1940’s were the first steps towards today’s technological wonders.

Throughout the 1950′s and early 1960′s sports car performance progressed. 1954 saw the arrival of the Meredes 300 SL Gullwing which was the first road car to top 150mph. It was capable of a top speed of 165mph and is now considered to be one of the all time classic road cars.

The Gullwing was first shown at the 1954 New York Motor Show and it wowed the public. It has distinctive ‘gull wing’ doors and was made from a lightweight aluminium body. The Gullwing had a 3 litre engine and 240bhp, and in its day was the fastest production car available.

1400 Gullwings were built between the years of 1954 and 1957. The design was eventually superceded by the open Roadster.

It was Ford that created what many people believe to be the first supercar. Their GT40 made its debut at the Nurburgring in 1964 but it wasn’t until 1966 that Ford took their place in American racing history by finishing Le Mans in the top three positions, beating Ferrari. The GT40 has now won more prestigious races than any other road racing car in history.

The Lamborghini Miura made supercar history because it was the first production car to feature a mid-mounted engine (normally only seen on F1 cars). It looked so different to any road car that had been produced before. The Miura was unveiled to the world in 1965 at the Turin Auto Show by Ferrucio Lamborghini himself and was named after Spanish fighting bulls because of the aggressive body styling.

In terms of pure speed, after the 150mph title was claimed, 200 mph was the next great speed barrier to try for. The prize for that went to the Ferrari F40 – the last car commissioned by Enzo Ferrari and revealed on Ferrari’s 40th birthday.

The F40 was available between 1987 and 1992. Top speed was 201mph and it managed 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds.

The F40 is rated by many as the greatest supercar of all.

The price of an F40 reached in excess of half a million pounds during the late 1980's and even now is holding its price well.

The SSC Ultimate Aero TT (made by Shelby Supercars) is the world’s fastest production car to date with a top speed of 257mph. The Guiness World record run clocked the car in at 255.8mph. The 2009 version can reach speeds of 270mph and is reported to accelerate from 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds!

Modern technology has allowed the creation of some amazing cars. They have come a long way but are not yet at the peak of design so it remains to be seen how the cars of the future wow us.

For a chance to get behind the wheel of a Lamborghini today you can do a web search for Lamborghini hire Hertfordhire, Lamborghini hire London or another geographical type search to find a super car hire place near you.

When shopping for a high class sports car, enthusiasts are always looking for less weight and more power to get the maximum thrill out of their driving experience. The 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670 is the fastest and purest sports car ever made by Lamborghini, leaving all other Murcielago models in the dust in nearly every respect. An astonishing achievement is by the designers is that the car weighs 220 pounds less than the standard Murcielago.

Need for Speed

The newly reworked 6.5 liter monster V12 engine the gives 670 horse power is no child play and an every day Lambo will struggle to keep up. With the massive weight savings, the car now manages a 5.1 pound per horsepower power-to-weight ratio which catapults it from 0 to 62 mph in an astounding 3.2 seconds. With a top speed of 214 mph (342 km/h) on a normal road there is no chance of reaching that velocity. cheap used cars for sale

Design and Aerodynamics

The Murcielago is the picture of the Lamborghini brand and the Murcielago LP 670 is no exception. There is no mistaken identity, the car looks fast because it is. With its unique design that radiates vicious power and sensuality, it’s no wonder that everyone falls in love with this extraordinary sports car. As ever, the bonnet is transparent for on lookers to marvel at the super engine that propells this bull.

The striking rear end of the vehicle is equipped with a flat and very wide exhaust tailpipe as well as a two-level diffuser system finished in carbon fiber. The tail and signal lights with the customary Y-shape which has been used in many Lamborghini designs and the intake mesh, which is Teflon coated aluminum, spans the full width of the car.

This model has completely redesigned aerodynamics and clients have a choice between a small rear spoiler that provides improved down force when driving at high speeds, or a large, fixed wing that is mounted on carbon-fiber brackets. The second choice provides a significant boost to directional stability when racing at high speeds. Bmw for sale in Pretoria

Light as a Feather

When designing the Murcielago LP 670, Lamborghini clearly had weight loss on their minds. Working with hi-tech carbon fiber and other lightweight materials, they managed to shave off 220 pounds from the standard Murcielago model. With the same composite construction as a race car, and the recalculated framework using new materials, they were able to reduce the weight by 72.6 pounds in the chassis and exterior, 78.8 pounds in the interior and 72.6 from the engine and drive train. 

No corners were cut and a super high level of quality workmanship was used. The craftsmen who hand built this incredible sports car did an amazing job. To improve an already perfect Murcielago was always going to be a major challenge. Yet Lamborghini have made a lighter, faster and more incredible car. Bmw for sale in Durban