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10 years ago, Ferrari launched the FXX, an Enzo-based, track-only monstrosity that you couldn’t bring home to mother. No, literally, you couldn’t. Maranello retained custody of the unholy beasts, hauling them to events for owners to race against each other. Hailed as a pinnacle of Ferrari tech, of sorts—a crowdfunded R&D program, one might say—the XX program continued with a 599 variant. Ferrari has now unveiled the third car in the program’s history, the LaFerrari-based FXX K. €2.5 million (roughly $3 million) buys you the car and two years of Ferrari’s stewardship. It’s also perhaps the most mind-bending thing to roll out of Maranello since the F40 set us on our ears more than a quarter-century ago. We went to Abu Dhabi to see the latest, craziest horse prance around the Yas Marina Circuit. Here’s what we learned. Ferrari claims the FXX K laps its 1.862-mile Fiorano test circuit in 1 minute, 14 seconds. That’s five seconds quicker than a LaFerrari. We asked what a LaFerrari on ...

The 1968 Marcos Mantis XP looked quite out-of-place at its debut during the Spa 24 Hours race in Belgium.  Flanked by the curvy Fords, Porsches and Ferraris of the late 60s, this odd and angular beast represented the hopes of a British boutique manufacturer who was fighting for footing in the performance car market.  The Mantis XP failed the Spa race due to electrical problems, and has been shelved since then until its recent resurrection by a careful restoration in California.  The 1968 Marcos Mantis XP is truly one-of-a-kind, and its strange styling makes it one of the most visually striking automobiles we’ve seen in 2010  The late 1960s represented a special time in the world of automobiles.  This was the time of Ford GT40, the time of the Speed Racer saga, when a dual focus on futurism and muscle were prevalent in performance vehicles.  The Marcos Mantis XP fit this formula well, as its future-forward design and muscle-heavy heartbeat earned it...

Manufacturer                                  Royal Enfield Also called                                 Flying Flea Production                                 1939–1941 Predecessor                                 DKW RT100 Successor                                 RE125 Class                                         Military Engine                                        126 c...

The Lamborghini Egoista is a one-of-a-kind concept car... really. There's only one in the entire world. The car was unveiled for Lamborghini's 50th anniversary and its name—Egoista—literally translates to "selfish." This one-seater has a cockpit that's modeled after a modern fighter jet, and that steering wheel? It needs to be removed every time you enter and exit the vehicle. It's all made of carbon fiber, aluminum, and aeronautical-spec anti-radar material. Design chief Walter De Silva says, "It represents hedonism taken to the extreme. It is a car without compromises.” It costs in the millions to produce... But you'll never get to feel the adrenaline of driving this one-of-a-kind vehicle. It's currently housed in the Lamborghini Museum in Italy. Though if you do visit the museum to see the Egoista, you may just get a whiff of this 600 hp car. That alone may satisfy the motorhead in you!

The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento ("Sixth Element" in English) is a two-door, two-seater, V10 high-performance lightweight limited edition car produced by Italians', which debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The Sesto Elemento's name is a reference to the atomic number of carbon, in recognition of the car's extensive use of carbon fibre. The Sesto Elemento is equipped with a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission with paddle shift and all wheel drive system, he has    borrowed the same  5.2 litre V10 engine from his sibling  Gallardo  that can , generate 578 PS and 540 N·m of torque. The chassis, body, drive shaft and suspension components are made of carbon fiber, reducing the overall weight to a mere 999 kilograms, a weight comparable to subcompact cars such as a Honda Fit. It is the lightest car Lamborghini has ever produced.   Air is released through 10 distinctive hexagonal holes in the engine cover, while two intakes funnel cool air into the mid-mounted...

The  Junkers Ju 322  Mammut  (Mammoth) was a heavy transport  military glider , resembling a giant  flying wing , proposed for use by the  Luftwaffe  in  World War II . Only two prototypes were ever built. Designed in late 1940 by  Junkers  as the  Junkers EF 94 , the Ju 322 was to fulfill the same role as the  Me 321  Gigant heavy transport glider. Fulfilling a requirement to be built out of non- strategic materials , using all-wooden construction, the Ju322 was to be able to carry 20,000 kg of cargo, equivalent to either a  Pz.Kpfw.IV , a  Flak 88 , a Half-Track or a self propelled gun , including attendant personnel, ammunition and fuel. The cargo door was located in the centre section of the leading edge of the wing, with the cockpit offset to the port side above the cargo bay. The glider's tail extended from the centre section, and had a typical arrangement of stabilizing fins and vertical r...

The sleek and futuristic Biplane aims to capture the feeling of acceleration,  the feeling experienced by riders accelerating down a long straight,  or plane passengers when taking off.  Powered by a 1,000cc V-Four and sporting a stunning, open layout,   the Biplane creates a fresh new motorcycle image bound to capture the imagination of motorcycle enthusiasts. Suzuki Biplane specifications:  Overall length:                                   2,166 mm (85.3 in) Overall width:                                     645 mm (25.4 in) Overall height:                                    906 mm (35.7 in)           Engine:    1,000cc, liquid-cooled, ...

Royal Enfield Bullet 500ES Electra X Engine:   Four Stroke, OHV  Bore & Stroke:  8.4 cm x 9.0 cm  Cubic Capacity:   499 cc  Compression Ratio:  8.5 to 1  Engine Output/Torque:   23 BHP @ 5000 RPM; 29 lbs/ft @3000 RPM  Electrical:  12 volts  Ignition:  Electronic  Lubrication:  Dry Sump; Gear Type  Clutch:   Multi-plate - Oil-immersed  Transmission:   5 Speed, Constant Mesh  Gear Shift:  Lever-Operated; 1 Down & 4 Up  Suspension-Front:   Telescopic-Hydraulic  Suspension-Rear:  Twin Shock Absorbers  Brakes-Front:  Disc  Brakes-Rear:   Drum 6”; Pedal-operated (right side)  Tires-Front:   3.25 x 19  Tires-Rear:   3.50 x 19  Tank Capacity:   14.5 liters/3.8 gallons  Reserve:   1.25 liters/0.33 gallons  Fuel Consumption:  70 mpg - 25 ...

The verdict is still up in the air regarding the futuristic, dynamic looks of the Suzuki B-King. It seems you either hate it or love it. What can be said for sure is the B-King is very fast, enough to match a sports 1000. It’s just a shame it’s restricted to 150mph. The B-King is a lovely road motorcycle, has loads of torque and is easy to ride despite its size. It’s smooth, has good brakes and its only weakness is its soft rear, which results in a lack of traction when pushing really hard. Ride Quality & Brakes Despite the Suzuki B-King’s bulk it handles far better than its size suggests. Once on the move the B-King’s weight disappears, you would never guess its actual weight. The brakes are excellent, you only notice the lack of ground clearance on track but the shock is a little on the soft side and it can soon start fighting for grip. Engine The Suzuki B-King’s engine comes from the new Hayabusa and produces 164bhp with an arm-ripping 94.5 ftlb of torque. O...

I t’s three years since bike manufacturer KTM branched out into cars, launching the X-Bow at the 2008 Geneva motor show. More than 500 brave drivers have been found to buy the X-Bow, ensuring the project has survived the recession and brought further evolution. Which brings us to this: the 2011 X-Bow R, an even faster version of the sports car. It’s a similar, pared-back two-seater, only this time the X-Bow R brings an uprated version of the Audi 2.0-litre four-cylinder. It’s the turbocharged TFSI engine, boosted to 296bhp and 295lb ft of torque. That’s more than in the donor Audi S3 and TT-S, which produce no more than 268bhp. Thank a larger turbocharger, reprogrammed Bosch engine management and new fuel injectors. And the engine changes are just scratching the surface of a series of upgrades to build this fastest ever KTM with four wheels. So the KTM X-Bow R is quicker than most Ferraris? Yes. Prod the throttle and the R simply flies towards the horizon. Ther...