EUROPEAN MUSCLE

I took the 3 top best EUROPEAN cars that are in the 500 range and and gave you some information on them juct like the 3 best american cars.

THE EUROPEAN CARS ARE:      Porsche 911 Turbo,  2005 Ferrari F430 and the Lamborghini Gallardo SE . enjoy!!

Specifications

Engine Type: Flat-6, Twin-Turbo Displacement cu in (cc): 220 (3596) Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 480(353) / 6000 Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 457(620) / 1950-5000 Redline at RPM: n.a. Brakes & Tires Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc Tires F-R: 235/35 ZR19 - 305/30 ZR19 Driveline: All Wheel Drive Exterior Dimensions & Weight Length × Width × Height in: 176.3 × 72.9 × 51.2 Weight lb (kg): 3494 (1585) Performance Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 3.7 Top Speed mph (km/h): 193 (310) Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): 18/25 (12.8)

Base Price: 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo - $122,900 / 133,603 € (last update: 8/18/2006)

Specifications

Engine Type: V8 Displacement cu in (cc): 263 (4308) Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 490(360) / 8500 Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 343(465) / 5250 Redline at RPM: n.a. Brakes & Tires Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc Tires F-R: 285/35 ZR19 - 335/35 ZR19 Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive Exterior Dimensions & Weight Length × Width × Height in: 176.6 × 75.7 × 47.8 Weight lb (kg): 3196 (1450) Performance Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 4.0 Top Speed mph (km/h): >196 (>315) Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): 11/16 (n.a.)

Base Price: 2006 Ferrari F430 - $168,005 (last update: 6/6/2006)

.

Specifications

Engine Type: V10 Displacement cu in (cc): 303 (4961) Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 520(362) / 8000 Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 376(510) / 4500 Redline at RPM: n.a. Brakes & Tires Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc Tires F-R: 235/35 ZR19 - 295/30 ZR19 Driveline: All Wheel Drive Exterior Dimensions & Weight Length × Width × Height in: 167.7 × 74.1 × 45.4 Weight lb (kg): 3152 (1430) Performance Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 4.0 Top Speed mph (km/h): 196 (315) Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a. (17.0)

Base Price: 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo SE - 141,500 € (last update: 2/3/2006)

The new Porsche 911 Turbo features a revolutionary 480-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, 3.6-liter boxer engine with the world’s first gasoline-engine application of variable turbine geometry (VTG), a redesigned all-wheel-drive system, and evolutionary styling.

The new 911 Turbo’s engine produces 480 hp at 6,000 rpm, 60 bhp more than its predecessor, raising specific output of the 3.6-liter boxer-Six to an all-time high of 133 bhp per liter. More notable is the engine’s torque curve, which has been bolstered and broadened by the variable turbine geometry system. Peak torque rises to 457 lb-ft (previously 415 lb-ft), but that peak now spans an extended rpm range from 1,950 to 5,000 rpm, compared to 2,700--4,600 rpm in the previous 911 Turbo. Additionally, a function in the optional Sport Chrono Package allows a 10-second, mid-rpm-range ‘overboost’, temporarily increasing turbo boost under full throttle by 2.9 psi, and swelling peak torque to 502 lb-ft.

A 911 Turbo equipped with the optional 5-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission requires only 3.4 seconds to sprint from 0 to 60 mph. Equipped with the standard six-speed manual transmission, the new 911 Turbo reaches the same 60 mph mark in 3.7 seconds. With either gearbox, the top track speed of the new 911 Turbo is 193 mph.

.

.

The F430 signals the arrival of a brand new generation of V8-engined Ferrari berlinettas. Every inch of the car was inspired by the engineering research carried out at Ferrari’s Gestione Sportiva F1 racing division. The result is a highly innovative design, characterized by cutting-edge technologies perfected for use on a road-going car. Two of these innovations are world firsts for production cars: the electronic differential (E-Diff) initially developed by Ferrari for its F1 single-seaters and designed to make the most of the engine’s torque to optimize traction, and the handily placed steering wheel-mounted rotary switch (better known to the Formula 1 drivers as the manettino) which directly controls the integrated systems governing vehicle dynamics. The F430’s light, compact 4308 cc engine is completely new and gives the car its name. It punches out 490 hp and delivers a specific power output of 114 hp/l and 465 Nm of torque. Needless to say, performance is outstanding: acceleration from zero to 62mph (100 km/h) in 4 seconds flat and a maximum speed in excess of 196 mph (315 km/h).

Every area of this latest Prancing Horse car has been influenced by Formula 1. For instance, owners can order a braking system using carbon-ceramic discs which offer superior stopping power and give the driver the satisfying feeling of being in complete control of the vehicle even in the most demanding situations. The F430’s aerodynamics are also highly innovative for a road car: its shape has been honed to generate special flows to increase downforce and improve cooling. Every last component of this new Ferrari has been perfected to deliver outstanding performance and maximum driving pleasure.

The Lamborghini Gallardo SE (Special Edition) is limited to 250 units. It is characterized by two-tone body paint, an even more sporty interior and technical improvements.

The basis for the Special Edition is the extreme and uncompromising Lamborghini Gallardo.

The Lamborghini Gallardo SE is equipped with permanent four wheel drive, 6 speed gearbox, aluminum space frame, ESP and ASR, ABS, ABD, air conditioning, as well as two front and two side airbags.

The color range consists of six alternatives: two grey shades, Grigio Altair and Grigio Proteus, as well as Balloon White (white), Giallo Midas (yellow), Arancio Borealis (orange) and Verde Ithaca (green). The roof, engine bonnet, front and rear spoiler as well as the two side mirrors are painted in Nero Noctis (black), making them stand out against the body color. The rear lights are slightly tinted. The newly designed “Callisto” rims give an extra touch to the overall appearance, which is complemented by the colored brake calipers (available in grey or yellow).

The interior design reflects the two-tone concept by having all piping and stitching matching the exterior body color of the car. The Lamborghini shield is embossed on the headrest of the driver and passenger seats. The Lamborghini script has been carefully inserted into the dashboard. The carpets are black having borders that match the exterior body color of the car. Needless to say, the entire interior is handcrafted in partially perforated leather of supreme quality. The interior design underlines the new, more aggressive personality of this Special Edition.