The Most Elegant Sports Car in 2012

Various style of sports car flooding the market, including cars from the United States and Europe, included in the list. In addition to average a large engine capacity, favored five cars was also carrying a stylish exterior and extraordinary interior.

In addition to having the ability cruised above the average speed, the design is also considered an important factor in the work of a new car. Investing millions of dollars to get the right design made for the pursuit of prestige and performance of a vehicle. And some of these cars, have been discussed in my previous article. Here is a row of five most elegant sports car in 2012,

1. Aston Martin Vanquish

Aston Martin Vanquish is a British sports car that also has become the pride of the sports car icon. In fact, several generations and variants are also used in the series of James Bond action movies, until the movie "Quantum of Solace" is also used Aston Martin DBS V12.

Aston Martin Vanquish was designed by Marek Reichman, designers are also responsible for the Aston Martin One-77, which was only launched as many as 77 units. First introduced in the Paris Motor Show 2008. No wonder if the design part of the One-77 has in common with the Vanquish. As the rear lights and chrome on the side.

2013 Aston Martin Vanquish. (Picture from: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/)

2013 Aston Martin Vanquish has an aggressive design, futuristic, and certainly elegant and sexy. New Vanquish V12 uses a gasoline engine with a capacity of 5.9 liters. Performance of the new engine is capable of producing 55 hp extra power and torque increased by 50 Nm. (See more here).

2. Jaguar F-Type Roadster

Jaguar has revealed the new car at an exclusive event the day before the 2012 Paris Motor Show takes place. Cats pounce called it "quintessential Britishness."

Jaguar F-Type is a type of homage to the legendary E-Type that maintain CX-16 concept, a model favored by many people around the world. Therefore, many are calling this the most beautiful Jaguar since the E-Type. Jaguar F-Type Roadster show car is agile and strong. With typical British design, the car as if to prove that not only the Italians can give birth fast cars.

Jaguar F-Type Roadster. (Picture from: http://stuffmideast.com/)

Another variant entry-level Jaguar F-Type gain 340 HP with power capacity of 3.0 liter V6 engine, F-Type S with 380 HP 3.0-liter V6 engine, while the F-Type V8 S will be powered by a V8, producing a total output of 495 HP and 625 Nm of torque. Jaguar F-Type V8 S can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, before reaching 275 km/h of top speed. (See more here).

3. BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe

BMW 6-series Gran Coupe is a new variant that has a more luxurious model but still have the impression of elegance and sportiness. In the hands of Chris Bangle, BMW cars are not considered sexy or beautiful. The reason, according to this BMW's designers, good cars do not need beautifully.

However, these ideas changed after the presence of Nader Faghihzade who is Iranian-German descent who replaced Bangle as chief designer. Under his control, the BMW is much better and more exotic, like the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe. Basically, this car is a BMW 6-series coupe with two doors. When viewed more closely, the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe looks more beautiful.

BMW 650i Gran Coupe. (Picture from: http://www.ada-blog.com/)

For the highest variant, the 650i Gran Coupe uses the engine capacity of 4.4 liter V-8 (engine code: N63Tu) where it has been added to the BMW Valvetronic Variable Valve Timing that can generate power of 445 hp at 5,500 to 6,000 rpm, and able to generate torque rotation of 650 Nm at 2,000 to 4,500 rpm.

4. Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

Ferrari's car has always been nominated. This time it was the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta that was first introduced in public at the Geneva Motor Show 2012. This supercar is a Pininfarina design, which refers to a car on the 250 GTS. Pininfarina also want to show the automotive world, fast cars more perfect when wrapped in an elegant and sexy design.

Ferrari headquarters in Maranello released the most powerful road car ever made. This is the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, which carries a V12 engine with 6,262 cc of capacity that is packed in classic design theme and combined with superb aerodynamics.

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. (Picture from: http://www.carqe.com/)

Ferrari F12 has a weight of 1,525 kg or 70 kg lighter than its predecessor, the Ferrari 599. This F12 car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds. Meanwhile, from 0 to 200 km/h only takes 8.5 seconds, with a maximum speed of 340 km/h. Despite greater performance, fuel consumption is claimed to be 30 percent more efficient with the CO2 emissions 350 g/km.

5. SRT Viper

Who is not familiar with the Viper, a Chrysler's supercar. This car is so well known throughout the entire world, and co-starred in several Hollywood films. Just a few months ago that Chrysler showed off the 2013 SRT Viper at the New York Motor Show.

SRT Viper has a design that seemed old. The body is quite slim and more aerodynamic. Basically the new Viper is similar to the 2012 model, starting from the front and rear. By using engine 8.4-liter overhead-valve 90-degree with V10 configured engine that capable producing of 40-horsepower.

2013 SRT Viper. (Picture from: http://jalopnik.com/)

This new Viper has the most finely detailed interior in Viper history. Using high-grade materials and surfaces in a contemporary and spacious driver-focused environment, the interiors provide comfort and luxury to the max. (See more here).*** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TOP SPEED | DIH | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 28122012]

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