Fastest Car in the World

Fastest Car in the World

What is the fastest car in the world? A question that is often asked among auto enthusiasts. We have scoured this internet in our quest to find the fastest cars in the world. Keep in mind, at the time of this publishing there are a few cars that are rumored to be attempting to grab the top spot. They are not production cars yet, therefore they did not make it into our top 10 list of the fastest car in the world. We will be periodically updating this list so check back often! After reading this list, feel free to browse around our site and read our other articles to learn more about cars!
1.    Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport; 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.2 seconds – Currently owns the title for The Fastest Car in the World. At the heart of this super lightweight super car, is a 8.0-liter W16 engine that cranks out 1200 horsepower. This exotic beauty is produced by Volkswagen Group subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles and was introduced in 2005. This machine was built solely for the intent of claiming the title as the fastest production car in the world! Among this top 10 list of fastest cars in the world, the Bugatti Veyron SS is also the most expensive car coming in at $2,400,000.

2.    SSC Ultimate Aero; 257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 seconds – Up untilMarch 2007, this car was known as the fastest car in the world. That title was later claimed by the Bugatti Veyron SS, but that doesn’t mean this car is a sleeper! Powered by a twin-turbo engine that pumps out an insane 1183 horsepower! Aside from being the title holder of the second fastest car in the world, the SSC Ultimate Aero is also one of the rarest in the world. Between 2006 and 2007, only 24 cars were manufactured and each sold $485,000.

3.    Koenigsegg CCX; 250 mph+, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds – AKA The Swede Koeni. This beast got its nickname because of the sheer power it puts out and because of its country of origin. It dominates the race tracks and settles in 3rd place of this list due to its 806 horsepower that is produced from its 90 degree V8 engine block. Introduced on February 28, 2006 at the Geneva Motor Show,  the CCX came with a price tag of $1,820,000 for the base model and $2,050,000 for the all-options top model. With the Swede Koeni CCX only a few has been produced, assuring exclusivity.

4.    Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo; 248 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds – At the heart of this mean pavement eating, tire destroying vehicle is an all aluminum V8 engine that packs a jaw dropping 750 horsepower. This twin turbo’d beast was released to the public in 2005 at a price point of $585,295. The twin turbo replaced the standard non turbo S7 production. If this model isn’t enough to wet your panties, Saleen offers an optional package that increases power by over 30%. Only people with balls of steels need apply.

5.    McLaren F1; 240 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds – You will find nothing short of a monster V12 pushing over 620 horsepower in the heart of this iconic super car. Made popular by its trademark doors that resemble the wings of a bat, the McLaren F1 is not only extremely fast, it is extremely menacing to look at. The McLaren F1 is one of the few cars whose value increases over time. At the time of production stop, the standard F1s were being sold for $970,000, but these days the McLaren can be found for a whopping price tag of around $2,000,000. A fitting pricetag for an iconic car.
6.    Gumpert Apollo; 220 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 seconds – The goold ol’ Gumpert Apollo. A car that is less known among the general public. This car has its roots in Germany, being produced by an automaker in Altenburg. Like most of the other super exotic cars, this car is a mid-engined, RWD two seater, fiberglass body mounted upon a tubular chrome chassis. For those that don’t like fiberglass, there was also an option to get the panels done in carbon fiber. Unlike other super fast cars, this car had 3 engine types to choose from. The fastest option was a “race ready” engine that packed an astounding 789 horses. Even for this little known car, this car carries a hefty price tag of $400,000.
7.    Ascari A10; 220 mph, 0-60 in 2.8 seconds – Considered and built for racing, this Ascari A10 can also be used on the streets. What makes this car unique is it is hand built in Banbury, Englant and contains a 5.0 L BMW V8 that is heavily modified to produce a staggering 635 horsepower. Even if you have enough money to afford the $650,000 price tag, chances are you will not be able to get your hands on one. Only 50 were ever made and most of them are in private collections.


8.    Ferrari Enzo; 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds – One of the most recognized super car brands in the world. This prancing pony is super-powered by a F140 V12 powerplant that kicks up 660 horsepower. Even now, many years after its production, the Ferrari Enzo is still one of the strongest naturally aspirated production car in the world. The Enzo is one of Ferrari’s most iconic and flagship cars it has ever built. If you ever get the chance to see one in the streets, make sure you take plenty of pictures because only 399 of these were ever produced. The Enzo was sold around the $1,000,000 mark but every year the price rises due to decreasing numbers. The reason is a lot of these cars are lost in accidents.
9.    Jaguar XJ 220; 217 mph, 0-60 in 4.0 seconds – Shocking! A Jaguar made it into the top 10?! Yes people, this is one fast cat. The shocking fact is this car only contains a V6 engine that cranks out 542 horsepower. Don’t let its engine size fool you. Among this top 10 list, the Jaguar Xj 220 is one of the oldest. Produced in 1992, this Jaguar was sold for around $270,000 new. Few of these remain.

10.    Pagani Zonda F; 215 mph, 0-60 in 3.5 seconds –  The Pagaini Zonda…one of the most sought after cars in the world. This car earned its spot in the top 10 fastest cars  in the world list. Beating out the Lamborghini Murcielago, the Pagani cranks out 650 horsepower by a Mercedes V12. This car is available for an average price of nearly $700,000.



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the world’s strongest robot

“titan”: the world’s strongest robot

KUKA presents a new dimension in robotics

“titan”: the world’s strongest robot Augsburg / Rottweil, May 2007 – Robots – like people – need new challenges. The KUKA “titan” can hold its own among the really big hitters. With a payload capacity of 1000 kilograms and a reach of 3200 mm, it is the largest and strongest 6-axis industrial robot in the world. For KUKA Roboter GmbH, this is fresh proof of the company’s innovative drive, earning it a place in the Guinness Book of Records. At a special event, guests helped to load up the new robot with a total of 1000 kilos, thereby demonstrating that it really is the strongest. For customers, the “titan” opens up many new fields of application for this new automation solution – wherever power, reach and precision are required. What customers are looking for is solutions, not individual products. They know exactly what they want: market-oriented solutions, not off the rack, but tailored to the precise needs of the company. With the KUKA “titan”, the development team at KUKA Roboter GmbH took up the challenge of combining power, speed, reach and precision into a single high-tech, high-performance machine. With this unique development – the culmination of over a year of research, programming and testing – one of the leading manufacturers of industrial robots has reacted quickly to customers’ wishes for a new robot model suitable for lifting large, heavy or bulky components.

KUKA “titan” – the heavyweight champion The KUKA “titan” has been developed for the really heavy work. It will therefore find its place in such sectors as the building materials, automotive or foundry industries. For example, it is capable of moving whole car bodies entirely unaided. Hitherto this was only possible using at least two robots – or more usually with complex special kinematic systems for heavy loads. In the building materials sector it can lift concrete staircase segments, taking the place of a crane weighing many times more than the “titan”. Meter-thick panes of glass or large castings are likewise no problem for the heavyweight champion. It is strong and robust, without compromising on precision or accuracy. At full stretch, it reaches a height of over four meters. Next to this giant, its predecessor the KR 500 – a powerful lifter in its own right – appears almost small and delicate.

Nine drive units with the power of a mid-sized car A total of nine motors are installed, which together deliver the power of a mid-sized car. As a result, its design called not only for a robust steel base frame but also for a completely new drive concept. In axes 1 and 3, two motors feed into a single gear unit. Axis 2 is likewise powered by two motors, each with its own gear unit. Furthermore, the KUKA titan can withstand a static torque of 60,000 newton meters (Nm). This is all the more remarkable if you consider that a powerful car has a maximum drive torque of only 600 Nm (just one percent of the power of the “titan”). With a work envelope of 78 cubic meters, it thus puts its fellow robots in the shade.

KUKA look & feel For all the record-breaking new features, KUKA Roboter has remained true to its principles with regard to the look & feel of the robot, offering all the regular advantages of the KUKA family – from the wrist right down to the control concept. From its modular construction to programming and intuitive control, the KR 1000 has all the standard features. With its user-friendly design, the “titan” has an excellent weight-to-payload ratio of less than 5. The KR 1000 can thus be transported in a standard container and can be installed in any industrial production shop thanks to corresponding mounting plates. Shipment is due to begin in the second half of 2007. source :http://www.kuka-robotics.com/usa/en/pressevents/productnews/NN_titan_+the_worlds_strongest_robot.htm

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how to make wedang jahe

how to make wedang jahe

That’s how I’d describe my mum’s ginger tea, or as it’s called in Indonesian, wedang jahe. Ginger tea is wonderful on a cold wintry day. I love how the viscous liquid slides down my throat and warms my chest–it’s my drink of choice as I curl up in front of a toasty fire for a riveting read (no offense to all you hot chocolate fans out there). My mum insists that the secret to great ginger tea is daun pandan (pandan or screwpine leaf) syrup. “Supaya harum,” she says, or to make it smell good.
So the first step is to make the pandan syrup…
Pandan Syrup

All it is is a simple syrup steeped with pandan leaves. You can find pandan leaves frozen (and to my utter delight, sometimes fresh!) at any Asian grocery store. This heady, fragrant leaf (I’ve heard people describe it’s flavor and fragrance as coconut-ty and it’s even compared to buttered popcorn!). Sometimes called the Asian vanilla, the pandan leaf, in my opinion, has no substitute.
Like all simple syrups, the ratio of sugar to water is 2:1 so you can adjust amounts according to your needs. Use 1 pandan leaf for every cup of sugar. The cooled syrup can be bottled and keeps in the refrigerator indefinitely.  You can use the syrup to sweeten regular tea too.
Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 2-1/2 cups
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 pandan leaves, trimmed and tied into separate knots
In a medium 2-quart saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring a boil. Lower heat and stir continuously until sugar dissolves, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove leaves and reserve syrup.
My Mum’s Wedang Jahe a.k.a. Ginger Tea

Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 8 servings
8 oz fresh ginger root (2 knobs, each about the size of your palm)
4 cups water
1/2 cup pandan syrup (above)
Smash ginger with flat part of a cleaver or large knife’s blade until the skin splits and the inner flesh is exposed.
In a large 6 quart pot, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. The longer you simmer, the stronger the ginger tea.
Strain and serve.

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One of the foods typical from Palembang (South Sumatra) Indonesia is Pempek Palembang, which is made of fish and sago. Pempek is eaten together with a dark sauce called cuka or cuko (in Palembang language). Cuko is produced from adding brown sugar, chili pepper, garlic, vinegar, and salt into hot boiling water.
There are many variety of pempek; such Pempek lenggang, Pempek adaan, Pempek keriting, Pempek panggang, and many other names and the most famous pempek is "Pempek kapal selam".

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