Exotic Car

Exotic cars are the ultimate in tuned cars. These vehicles come straight out of the factory tuned to perfection. While we all can’t afford exotic cars, many car tuning hobbyists create their own. In fact, with the right tuning car parts, know- how and maintenance, you can easily surpass the performance of even the most expensive and rarest vehicles on the road.

The vast majority of exotic cars are also a hot bed of innovative performance engineering. Most car tuners keep track of what many exotic car manufacturers are creating, which is why some of the best tuning car technology trickles down to the aftermarket companies and to car tuning enthusiasts usually in short period of time. Within a year or two or sometimes within a few short months, your stock car can enjoy some of the high performance perks that in the past only the most expensive and rarest vehicles enjoyed.

Exotic Cars

The first Lotus Esprit burst into life in 1976, and with its stunning wedge shaped looks it really stood out from the humdrum Rovers and Fords that were on the road at the time. Colin Chapman was so proud of his new sports car that he arranged to have it parked outside Pinewood studios in the hope that it would be used in the latest James Bond film. The plan worked, and Roger Moore drove a white Lotus Esprit, that could convert into a submarine, in the Spy Who Loved Me.

The early Esprit cars came with a four cylinder 160 bhp engine, however through turbo charging and various other engine modifications the final four cylinder sport models were able to produce 300bhp. However, what the Lotus Esprit really needed was a super car engine to match its looks and that finally arrived in the shape of a V8 engine back in 1996.

The V8 Lotus Esprits are highly regarded and are normally well looked after by enthusiastic owners, who have normally ensured that no expense has been spared on servicing. Buying a good used V8 Esprit should cost no more than a brand new saloon, however whilst the exterior has been constantly modernized once you climb in you are soon reminded of the cars original 1970's roots.

The interior is hardly the last word in driver ergonomics, even getting in and out can prove to be a chore, and once inside any driver over six foot is going to feel cramped. The transmission tunnel sits very close to the driver and anyone with larger than average feet may want to make sure that they can feel the pedals correctly, as space in the foot well is extremely tight.

Once you have settled into the Esprit you will soon find yourself surrounded by switches, buttons and stalks from old Vauxhalls, Peugeot and Citroens. Whilst there is little you can do to modernize the interior, you can replace the standard halogen headlight bulbs with the latest modern xenon bulbs, so you can see the road more clearly when pushing on late at night.

Lotus Esprit Car

Alright, so you’ve got the best car and the best accessories money can buy and your car looks great, but what about power, muscle, speed? Like money, you can never have enough power, so it’s time to upgrade your engine’s horsepower. This might sound like an expensive addition, but it doesn’t have to be. There are several ways to amp up the power of your vehicle without spending an arm and a leg. Just check out my suggestions below and you’ll find a wide range of prices that fit your budget.

1. Cold air intake. Upgrading with an aftermarket air intake system
is an incredibly easy, cheap and effective way to boost horsepower. It is probably the most common do-it-yourself modification. The kit is simply a bolt on air filter attached to a metal pipe. Once installed, your engine will be receiving cooler air, which is denser than warm air. In effect, there will be a much more powerful combustion when the air is combined with fuel. In general, you can get an aftermarket cold air intake kit in the price range of $100 to $450.

2. Performance Exhaust. This is another extremely easy and popular way to give your engine more horsepower. Aftermarket exhaust systems are equipped with much larger exhaust pipes which give your engine better output and fuel economy because the flow rate increases with the larger pipe diameter. A compete exhaust system is equipped with a muffler, pips, and exhaust headers and in general should cost between $400 and $1000.

3. Turbocharger. Turbocharger and supercharger systems compress air and feed it to your engine, resulting in more oxygen dense air to mix with the fuel. This combination increases output and ultimately gives your engine a lot more power. With a turbocharger or supercharger system, you can add up to 100 horsepower from you stock capabilities. In general, turbo and super kits aren’t cheap, they will cost anywhere between $2000 and $10,000.

It’s easy to get sidetracked with the outward appearance of your car and forget about performance and power. But if you really want to show off and impress your friends, then you’ve got to amp up your engine capabilities. And there really isn’t any better way than by giving your car or truck some more horsepower. If you’re new to modification, then start off small with a new cold air intake system. Once you get used to the new feel then continue with bigger, better upgrades.

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