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Racing Cowboys Tell Us Which is “World’s Fastest Sedan”. You Will be Surprised! [VIDEO]

Put six luxury sedans to the test in a three round racing competition in two different states. Although each vehicle has its strengths, only one should be announced “The Fastest Sedan” in the world! And undoubtedly, when one thinks of the world’s fastest car, he or she does not imagine luxury sedans. At the same time these beautiful machines run with more and more horsepower nowadays.

This is the reason why Racing Cowboys were tempted to put six of them to the test. The “stars of the show” were Mercedes-Benz S65, Aston Martin Rapide S, BMW M5, Jaguar XJR, Cadillac CTS-V, and the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. Together they have the combined value of more than $800 000 USD!

One of the quickest ways to measure car’s performance is how fast it is and how much time it needs to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. At first, Racing Cowboys started their elimination competition with two races. In the number one 0-to-60 race, the cars competing were the Mercedes, Cadillac and the Dodge, while in the second one the other three.

Those two cars that have shown the slowest results in each of the races were sent back home. Have you guessed which couple was eliminated first? Then the cowboys continued to the semi finals and finals, but we will not reveal any more details. You will be definitely surprised!

Watch the extensive video below and find out which is “World’s Fastest Sedan?”! You can also let us know what you think!

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Source: Racing Cowboys

February 11, 2015

Aston Martin Rapide S Hybrid Hydrogen To Compete At Nurburgring

Aston Martin Rapide S Hybrid Hydrogen Race Car is going to compete at the 41st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring next month. This is the first hybrid hydrogen car created by the British brand, which is based on the Rapide S four-door, four-seat sports car.

This means that this hybrid is going to be not only the first hydrogen-powered car to compete in an international event but also the first zero CO2 emissions sports car to complete a race pace lap at the Nürburgring 24-hour race.

The model was created with the help of the hydrogen experts at Alset Global. The specialists at both brands have developed a prototype twin turbocharged 6.0-litre V12 engine that will power the race car.

Furthermore, this Aston Martin vehicle is able to run on pure gasoline, pure gaseous hydrogen, or a blend of both. For instance, when in pure hydrogen mode the car delivers zero emissions while emitting only water from its exhaust.

In addition, this Hybrid Hydrogen system consists of a hydrogen fuel rail, storage tanks and proprietary engine management system. The result is flexibility in the control of the combustion process: either pure hydrogen, gasoline or both can be chosen in order to generate maximum power, acceleration and CO2 reduction.

Safety was also considered a major component in this project. The system features four ultra-high strength carbon fibre tanks holding a total of 3.5 kg of hydrogen stored at a pressure of 350 bar. The two tanks are positioned next to the driver and two – in the boot of the car.

Showing a great capability of enhanced performance, the unit under the hood of the Aston Martin Rapide S Hybrid Hydrogen has a top speed of 190 mph and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds.

Source: Aston Martin

April 12, 2013

2014 Aston Martin Rapide S To Debut In New York

2014 Aston Martin Rapide S which was officially unveiled in January is now set to make its North American debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. There it will be showcased alongside the new Vanquish and DB9.

Rapide S is equipped with the powerful V12-engined that is capable of producing 550 hp (404 kW). The luxury four-door Aston Martin has been redesigned and re-engineered in order to reestablish its position as world’s most beautiful four-seat sports car.

The model includes extensive design and engineering enhancements which makes it even more desirable and refined. For example its more assertive front fascia speaks for more aggressiveness as well, and all this is thanks to the new full grille.

The new front end design is matched at the back by a new rear deck profile which comprises of a more pronounced boot lid ‘flip’. The improved aerodynamic and aesthetic improvements also strengthen the sporting nature of the Rapide S.

In terms of power the peak torque reaches 457lb.ft (620Nm) at 5,500rpm. Meanwhile an even more marked improvement in torque occurs lower down the rev range, as pulling power rises by more than 30lb.ft (40Nm) between idle and 4,000rpm with an additional 37lb.ft (50Nm) available at 2,500rpm.

These numbers speak that for the sport car is effortless to accelerate from to 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.7 seconds for the new model. The top speed is electronically limited to 190 mph.

2014 Aston Martin Rapide S is on sale now priced at $199 950 USD. The first customer deliveries will start in June.

Source: Aston Martin

March 26, 2013

World Debut: Aston Martin Rapide S

Absolutely exclusive and with stunning visual characteristics the new Aston Martin Rapide S is making its debut and it is showing off more luxury and power-related enhancements. The new GT has been redesigned and re-engineered which makes it one of the most beautiful cars on the market nowadays.

Rapide S will replace the outgoing Rapide, has an assertive new “face” with the instantly eye catching new full grille. In addition to this, to make it even more aggressive the designers matched the revised front end’s design with a new rear deck profile, which includes a more pronounced boot lid “flip”.

More importantly there are some comprehensive changes in the new Aston Martin model regarding its engine. It is powered by an AM11 naturally-aspirated 6.0-litre V12 powerplant delivering unprecedented force and enhanced in-gear acceleration.

Thanks to it the Rapide can now produce the stunning 558 hp (410 kW) at 6,750 rpm. The peak torque is 620 Nm (458 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm. This amazing results lead to only one thing: great acceleration time.

The car needs only 4.9 seconds for the acceleration sprint from 0 to 100 km/h on its way to the top speed of 190 mph. Despite the powerful performance, the vehicle shows great efficiency. CO2 emissions are 332 g/km – while fuel economy now stands at 19.9 mpg on the official EU combined cycle.

Aston Martin engineers also paid attention to the car’s dynamic stability control (DSC) in line with its significant increases in both power and torque. The car also benefits from the latest Gen4 iteration of Aston Martin’s hi-tech Adaptive Damping System (ADS). The system now offers three distinct settings: ‘Normal’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Track’.

The ADS automatically manages the suspension thus ensuring drivers greater sense of control at all times. The damper settings here are determined by an electronic control unit which takes sensor readings from the car’s systems, including throttle position, brake position, steering wheel rotation and vehicle speed. This data establishes the prevailing driving conditions and the demands the driver is making on the car.

Furthermore, Rapide S has unique approach to pedestrian impact protection through its lowered engine, new bonnet, new front bumper construction and new grille. The grille moves rearwards on impact, whilst the central and outboard chin stiffeners give rigidity to the lower structure and support achievement of the leg impact regulations.

In terms of interior Aston Martin stands only for luxury. In addition, there is a new optional Carbon Exterior Pack which adds more sporting attitude. Front splitter, rear diffuser, mirror caps and rear lamp infills are all made from carbon fibre.

The piano black interior pack adds mirror-like shine to the facia, transmission tunnel centre plate and door handles. A darker surround in the instrument binnacle and steering wheel with black horn-push surround round off the pack’s sumptuous additions. Luxurious blend headlinings in either tan or grey are also present and reinforce the luxury treatment of the coupe.

Even more, the Rapide S now comes with improved NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) characteristics thanks to the new bonnet lining and revised windscreen cowl. Optionally there is a choice of a reversing camera and twin screen rear seat entertainment system with wireless headphones, remote control and six-disc DVD changer.

Aston Martin Rapide S will be available to order worldwide next month with prices announced closer to the on-sale date.

Source: Aston Martin

January 23, 2013

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Racing Cowboys Tell Us Which is “World’s Fastest Sedan”. You Will be Surprised! [VIDEO]

Aston Martin Rapide S Hybrid Hydrogen To Compete At Nurburgring

2014 Aston Martin Rapide S To Debut In New York

World Debut: Aston Martin Rapide S