Supercars Informative Essay: Modern Technology
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George Liu
10-6-14
Rozansky Pd. 6
Supercars Informative Essay
Supercars are one of the most amazing things that humans have created. They come in many designs, shapes, types, and sizes. Supercars are much more than just a car, they are more of a tradition, and international tradition. There is much more to supercars than meets the eye. Modern technology has allowed supercars to go beyond belief. Supercars have advanced massively through design, speed, power etc. over the many years. Although the beginning of supercars was a phenomenon, it would eventually lead to something even more amazing in the future. Supercars started as sports cars as motorsport competition started to kick in. “Sports cars started to appear in the late 40 's …show more content…
Aircraft influences could be easily recognized in the styling of cars from this era.” (ehow. Demand Media Inc.) As we go into the 1960’s America also started to make supercars, the Ford Gt was the first pure American supercar. “Famed names, such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Jaguar and Lamborghini all offered 150 mph plus cars in the early 1960s, but in 1965 the Ford GT was born.” (ehow. Demand Media Inc.) Technology has been advancing dramatically and so have supercars. Because of the vast advancement of technology supercars are evolving at an unbelievable speed. Supercars have mainly advanced through engineering, styling, and performance. “Since the 1960s, many supercars have come and gone, but many have left their mark on the supercar world for their breakthroughs in engineering, styling and technology. Notable models have included the 1974 Porsche 911 Turbo, with its rear-mounted, turbocharged engine, still found in many supercars today. The 1987 Ferrari F40, one of the most extreme supercars ever made, was the last car commissioned by Enzo Ferrari himself, and relied on its aerodynamic shape instead of power for speed. Most recently, we 've seen the 2005 Bugatti Veyron, the first production car in the world with more than 1000 brake horsepower, and the current benchmark for power.” (ehow. Demand Media Inc.) Companies all around the world are competing to see who can make the best supercar in …show more content…
“1990 was a significant year, for it signaled the end of the reign of the definitive supercars.” (Supercar Word. supercarworld.com) Supercars not only have advanced in style, design, power, and speed, but supercars have always been getting lighter and lighter in order to beat speed records. “The year 2000 bought us two very different styles of supercar. The first was the minimalist approach, epitomized by the superlight Caterham R500. A modest 230bhp, but in a body weighing little more than 1000lbs meant blistering acceleration.” (Supercar Word. supercarworld.com) Supercars are still endlessly evolving and this evolution will never stop. “As we look back on 40 years of supercar advancement, the future looks surprisingly bright. With new, more powerful models on the way!” (Supercar Word.
George Liu
10-6-14
Rozansky Pd. 6
Supercars Informative Essay
Supercars are one of the most amazing things that humans have created. They come in many designs, shapes, types, and sizes. Supercars are much more than just a car, they are more of a tradition, and international tradition. There is much more to supercars than meets the eye. Modern technology has allowed supercars to go beyond belief. Supercars have advanced massively through design, speed, power etc. over the many years. Although the beginning of supercars was a phenomenon, it would eventually lead to something even more amazing in the future. Supercars started as sports cars as motorsport competition started to kick in. “Sports cars started to appear in the late 40 's …show more content…
Aircraft influences could be easily recognized in the styling of cars from this era.” (ehow. Demand Media Inc.) As we go into the 1960’s America also started to make supercars, the Ford Gt was the first pure American supercar. “Famed names, such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Jaguar and Lamborghini all offered 150 mph plus cars in the early 1960s, but in 1965 the Ford GT was born.” (ehow. Demand Media Inc.) Technology has been advancing dramatically and so have supercars. Because of the vast advancement of technology supercars are evolving at an unbelievable speed. Supercars have mainly advanced through engineering, styling, and performance. “Since the 1960s, many supercars have come and gone, but many have left their mark on the supercar world for their breakthroughs in engineering, styling and technology. Notable models have included the 1974 Porsche 911 Turbo, with its rear-mounted, turbocharged engine, still found in many supercars today. The 1987 Ferrari F40, one of the most extreme supercars ever made, was the last car commissioned by Enzo Ferrari himself, and relied on its aerodynamic shape instead of power for speed. Most recently, we 've seen the 2005 Bugatti Veyron, the first production car in the world with more than 1000 brake horsepower, and the current benchmark for power.” (ehow. Demand Media Inc.) Companies all around the world are competing to see who can make the best supercar in …show more content…
“1990 was a significant year, for it signaled the end of the reign of the definitive supercars.” (Supercar Word. supercarworld.com) Supercars not only have advanced in style, design, power, and speed, but supercars have always been getting lighter and lighter in order to beat speed records. “The year 2000 bought us two very different styles of supercar. The first was the minimalist approach, epitomized by the superlight Caterham R500. A modest 230bhp, but in a body weighing little more than 1000lbs meant blistering acceleration.” (Supercar Word. supercarworld.com) Supercars are still endlessly evolving and this evolution will never stop. “As we look back on 40 years of supercar advancement, the future looks surprisingly bright. With new, more powerful models on the way!” (Supercar Word.