Reportedly, the car can go from 0 – 62 mph in 2.7 seconds, 0 – 124 mph in just 6.6 seconds, and has a top speed said to be over 248 mph! Which would beat out the Bugatti Veyron. The twin-blown eight is mated to an in-house-developed 6-speed sequential gearbox. Power is directed to an intelligent AWD system (also developed in-house) that can send a maximum of 36% of power to the front wheels.

For around $1.5 million, you get a 900-horsepower / 774 lb-ft twin-supercharged V8 engine and a set of 12-piston, 15-inch ceramic brakes.

“Favorable aerodynamic properties are absolutely elementary in order to attain a top speed of more than 400 km/h. The car body of the WEBER SPORTCARS (Faster One) is 204 centimeters wide and 115 centimeters high. It is made entirely from ultra-light yet super-strong carbon fiber. State-of-the-art aerodynamics computer software and wind-tunnel testing were employed to trim the carbon-fiber shell for maximum directional stability at the highest speeds.”
The 900 HP Weber Becomes Worlds Fastest Car.

GT by Citroën, is a joint venture between Citroën and the makers of Gran Turismo, at almost five meters long, GT by Citroën packs the latest hi-tech racing equipment into an exaggerated sporty frame. Planted on 21-inch, diamond-effect, aluminium wheels, the car’s gullwing doors, over-sized rear end with mobile spoiler, gaping air intakes and flat underside exude the qualities of an accomplished racer.
With chrome chevrons on the smooth, aerodynamic, front end asserting the car’s Citroën identity, the sleekly muscled racer sports a large wraparound windscreen adding to the impact of the car’s size and dynamic appearance. Penetrating blue LED headlamps and slim-line carbon fibre rear view mirrors – which appear to be suspended in mid-air – add to GT by Citroën’s futuristic racing style.

Premium materials used throughout GT by Citroën’s hi-tech interior reflect the car’s distinguished and refined personality. In contrast to its light body work, the cabin features a darker, colour scheme with black leather racing seats outfitted with a four point harnesses. The dark leather, along with copper and steel touches inside the cabin and a low-slung driving position, create an opulent and powerful racing environment. A red LED heads up display,shows all on board data allowing drivers to maintain focus on the track.

Kazanori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital Inc and creator of Gran Turismo, had this to say, “GT by CITROËN shows how the worlds of virtual and real-life motoring can join together to create a truly innovative partnership. To see the GT by CITROËN take shape in our game studios and then for real has been a truly unique experience – as our work normally stays in the digital world.”

Previously known by its codename P11, the car will go on sale in 2011 and will be a successor to the McLaren F1 supercar. This car will compete with the likes of the Porsche Turbo, Ferrari 458 Italia and Lamborghini Murcielago.

Thanks to its Formula 1 association the car will have state of the art technology. The MP4-12C will have a carbon-fiber body structure, it will also incorporate technology known as a “brake steering” system.  It will allow the driver to brake either rear wheels via a selectable second brake pedal resulting in reduced wheelspin and the elimination of understeer.

The power will come from a twin-turbo 6.0-liter V8 petrol engine and accessed through a 7-speed gearbox which will reportedly pump out 600 to 700bhp with a top speed of 200mph+. The state of the art technology in the MP4-12C will incorporate a wi-fi connection, an onboard computer and self-adjusting suspension.

CEO Ron Dennis stated “expect to see a total of three models over the next six years, culminating in annual sales of about 4,000″.

Of the three upcoming cars the MP4-12C is the midsized one, said to have a future price tag of £150,000 (US$246,000). A 911 rival will launch for about £60,000 (US$98,400) and a Lamborghini Murcielago competitor will round out the initial lineup.