Wiesmann Spyder Concept car has an engine with an 8-cylinder and 4.0-liter capacity. It provides 420 hp that is provided by BMW. Moreover, it is the same that supplies the M3.

The design of the Wiesmann Spyder concept, which was showcased in Geneva, was a compact and plain version. This version is created in round shape to give it a different look from the classic design, which includes various MF and GT.

In addition, the Wiesmann Spyder Concept has been announced as an innovative model like an extreme sport car. The body of the car has no roof, no windscreen or windows. The front of the car s muscular and it is supported by a drop shaped central air intake with two large openings in the side. These opening let you see the suspension.

As for the engine, the car is fixed with an advanced mechanics derived from the BMW M3, which is a popular sports car on the market. The engine is strong 4.0-liter V8. The weight of the machine is 202 kilograms and it creates 420 hp.

The weight of the car is even less than 1,000 kg and it has the capacity to accelerate as much as 100 km/h in only 4.0 seconds. The top speed of the car is, however, 290 km/h.

The Los Angeles Auto Show which is going to be held next month would be used a launch pad by Porsche to unveil a lightweight addition to the Boxster range. The new car has improved styling and power with a better handling and a reduction in its weight. The new Boxster Spyder has a low slung soft top and it stretches more than the base and S cars. The car also has a similar look to the Carrera GT supercar with lower side windows and a rear lid.

The 3.4 liter boxer six-cylinder provides the power to the car with a total of 320 hp. The car features a new sport suspension and standard differential, these together with the specific wheels improves the overall handling of the car. Weighing close to 2,811 pounds, the Boxster Spyder promises to be the lightest car in the present range of Porsche. The aluminum doors and the interior door panel of the car which are same as those used in 911 GT3 RS, make the Boxster Spyder weigh 176 pounds lesser than Boxster S. This reduction in weight means that the car takes just 4.6 seconds for a transition of 0 to 60 on cars that boast ZF dual clutch transmission.

With its roof down, the car manages to reach a top speed of 166 mph. The Spyder will be the third model in regular production line up of Boxster, after the base and S versions. The car would be available in February as a 2011 model and is expected to have a base price of $61,200.

Porsche lovers must be aware that the last Porsche that was considered street legal was none other than the Carerra GT. This car that was launched some 5 years ago, was one of the street legal Porsche cars. Now, Porsche is considering to take its RS Spyder American Le Mans Series (ALMS) race car as street legal.

The present Porsche RS Spyder car is capable of producing 485-503hp with its 3.4L V8 engine. It weighs about 775kg and its LMP-2 class RS Spyder won at the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Le Mans apart from winning other races like 2006-2008 LMP2 ALMS manufacturer’s championship.

The new Porsche RS Spyder car comes packed with all the innovative features and technologies. In fact, it has an impressive history that makes it worth buying. It will carry some of the characteristics of its racer predecessor like the running gear and the carbon fiber tub chassis. Yeah! it will be again a two-seat roadster but will be seen in a look of a street car. 

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