What’s hot and what’s not.

Cars of the future, as a motor enthusiast and a toddler at heart, whenever I envisage cars of the future, it automatically shapes into something that would be able to travel through space, hover, have rear spoilers that have no actual use, and produce so little pollution that everytime one is actually purchased, a polar bear gets a little more of it’s home back. But in this article I would like to talk about what to look out for… in the not so distant future, so I would like to welcome a brand new addition to the green room, So what’s hot and what’s not to look out for in 2010.

What’s hot?

The ferrari 599xxFerrari 599xx: Those two X’s bring with them an additional 100 hp to the already face shattering 610 hp of the ferrari 599, this prancing pony is not one to be messed with.

2010 Range rover sport:  I found that the first installment of the sport was a disappointment, crossed fingers that this one will match eager expectations.

Fisker Karma: It’s an all-sports car with powerful features. It goes 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds and can reach the top speed of 125 mph. Oh and it’s green… Apparently.

Audi A1 Sportback Concept: Aside from the looks , you could almost envisage  it gently neutering a sick baby seal back to health.

What’s not.

Mercedes 300SL gullwing: Although not officially announced as being put into produThe Nissan Cubection, why ruin a classic. It’s like a follow up of The Blues brothers… oh wait no that already happened.

BMW X6 M: It’s about as good off road as a Honda Jazz, and has the looks to match.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XF Q-400: With 403 Bhp and 378lb.ft of torque it sure as hell packs a punch, but does ‘Wrx broh!’ mean anything to you?

Nissan Cube: Well it’s certainly a cube…

l.

Alfa Passion

alfa romeo 8c competizioneIn modern day society,  two Italian super car brands seemingly dominate their category, Ferrari and Lamborghini, undoubtedly great cars, with their Italian/ German style, finesse and of course their stomach wrenching speeds and power.

Trying to outdo one of the two… well? let’s be quite frank, is a huge risk and could end in tears. So what were Alfa thinking then? did they actually believe they could abolish the Ferrari’s finesse or the Lambo ludicrousness… Well its name just so happens to translate into Competition in it’s birth language, so let us see if it lives up to it shall we?

It has been dubbed the Alfa romeo Competitzione, A civil war is about to break out. But it’s got the specs to give the Stallion a run for it’s money, beside its mind-boggling 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds its deliver a massive punch. As a sports coupe, we will see how it’s shapes up to probably it’s biggest rival in the market. The 599 GTB Fiorano.

The 599.

  • 0-60.  3.7 seconds.
  • BHP   611 bhp
  • Curb weight  1,690 kg.
  • Fuel Capacity  19 MPG

Alfa romeo Competitzione.

  • 0-60. 4.4 seconds.
  • BHP   444 bhp.
  • Curb weight  1585 kg
  • Fuel Capacity  23 MPG

Sadly, The Alfa does not compare with the Ferraris  sheer power or speed. But, what I believe is the reason I adore this car so much, and why I share love for every romeo. Is the vast amounts of passion and effort that is gently tee spooned onto these machines. Whilst lambo is being overruled by the Germans, Alfa still retains it’s Italian heritage, and this is why I so highly recommend this car, because it is not just a piece of machinery, it’s a work of pure art.

Better than it’s rivals, well… lets be honest no, but Alfa has made a statement about itself which will send chills down the Stallions black neck.

-l.

GWB

Gwb

I’m sure you’re missing him already. – l.


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