Sunday, December 20, 2009

Electric BMW 1-Series

The vital electric driving machine is here. BMW has exposed official images of an all electric perception based on the 1-Series Coupe, at the forefront of its debut in Detroit. Identified as the Concept Active E, it characterizes the second stage of BMW’s project, subsequent to the MINI E, an enduring venture to fetch a series of zero emission vehicles to market.

Moved out is the MINI E’s obverse wheel drive, two seater design, a restraint gratitude to the batteries installed where the back seats ought to be. By way of the Concept wrapping has created room for four passengers, a 200 liter boot and load allocation resembling the typical car. In trust with philosophy of BMW, power is feed to the rear wheels, which ensure the driving practice should be right away recognizable to existing BMW owners.

Power comes up to from a novel electric motor integrated into the back axle. With 168bhp, 250Nm of torque accessible from zero rpm and a kerbed weight of 1,800kg performance are impressive. A 0-37 mph dash is accomplished in 4.5 seconds, 0-62mph takes immediately 9 seconds and the apex speed is restricted to 90mph.

A store of lithium-ion batteries assemble where the combustion engine would by and large be, and features a innovative steady temperature directive function to maintain it cool. Charging takes position by the use of a typical home socket or an industrial high current channel, the later tops up the batteries in merely three hours, giving a genuine world array of 100 miles.

Above and beyond the circuit board enthused livery and the deficient in of an exhaust pipe, the illustration revolutionize from a standard 1-Series Coupe are negligible. Nevertheless, a novel Connected Drive service permits owners to make use of their mobile phone to confirm the charge position of their car remotely, in addition to get going the heating and air conditioning systems.

A tweak manufacture edition of the Active E is probable to be revealed at the 2010 Paris show in September previous to being leased to elected members of the public. Data assemble from this trial period will be in use for the progress of an all electricity car, recognized within as the Megacity.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

New Ford S-MAX and Galaxy

A glance at the new look Fords will band the modification for the blue oval in 2010. The face lifted S-MAX and Galaxy both of which are set to go on trade in March.

The admired models will turn out to be the earliest road cars to initiate the corporate look of the firm, formerly exposed by the Iosis MAX concept at the Geneva Motor Show previously this year. Daring amended front and rear body work, they in addition get day light running lamps, new budging and restructured cabins. The S-MAX features overhead storage space bins, a rear observation reverse camera and an elective panoramic covering.

Beneath the bonnet, together S-MAX and Galaxy models will be unveiling innovative, turbo charged Eco Boost engines of Ford. Flagship cars will be power-driven by a 200bhp 2.0-litre petrol unit. There will in addition be a 150bhp 1.6-litre motor, and a 163bhp 2.0-litre turbo diesel with enhanced torque delivery from squat in the rev range. The automatic Power shift gear box will be obtainable, as well.

Whereas the novel S-MAX celebrates the hi-tech approach of blue oval to the MPV market, the Galaxy is presenting further in the system of luxury. Obtainable with new interior trim and colors, advantage features together with a powerful audio system and incorporated roof rails, the car seem to be and experience more up market than before.

There are furthermore several valuable security enhancements, with the adding up of a Blind Spot Information System and power controlled child locks which can be operated by remote by the driver.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Audi A8 limousine


The veils of secrecy have been drawn from the novel A8 limousine, and it reveals a brand new look for the firm, which is coroneted with superior LED headlamps.

Expressed as a technology flagship, the A8 intend to go ahead of its challengers when it comes to assemble excellence, ride and usage. Significantly, the tenderfoot as well promises to convey the most excellent fuel saving and lowest CO2 emissions in the segment. The most up-to-date A8 is larger and further powerful than forever, nevertheless lighter and extra efficient than the model it replaces.

Additionally, it debut modernized MMI cabin control arrangement of Audi, which at the present comprise a touch susceptible pad that can be used to maneuver navigation function. There is as well a bigger LCD screen, in addition to a head-up demonstrate system that can recognize speed limit.

Audi has furthermore responded to disparagement that its cabins are as well somber. The model obtains new-fangled interior trim, at the same time as colored ambient lighting is accessible, and the gear lever and steering wheel have been re-designed to proffer a further comprehensive look.

Engine choices include a development of the existing car’s 4.2 FSI petrol V8, plus a new 4.2-litre diesel emitting 199g/km of CO2 and delivering a healthy 800Nm of torque.

A new 3.0-litre TDI model, which has 550Nm of torque and promises combined fuel economy of 42.2mpg, is due later next year. This variant will also pave the way for an ultra-efficient 3.0 TDIe version, which should return 50mpg and put out 150g/km of CO2. A hybrid is also under development, but won’t be launched until 2011.

Technological highlights include an eight-speed auto and an accident prevention system that uses cameras to help the driver avoid trouble, plus an infra-red night vision camera.

The A8 arrives in the UK in April, and the range will start from around £50,000. The limo spearheads a raft of new Audis which cover every market sector.

Engine preference comprises an improvement of the 4.2 FSI petrol V8 of the existing car, along with new 4.2-litre diesels that emits 199g/km of CO2 and deliver a vigorous 800Nm of torque.

An innovative 3.0 liter TDI model, that has 550Nm of torque and promise collective fuel economy of 42.2mpg, is due later on next year. This amendment will as well overlay the mode for an ultra efficient 3.0 TDI version, which ought to return 50mpg and snuff out 150g/km of CO2. A fusion is additionally under progress, but would not be launched until 2011.

Technological highlights consist of an eight speed auto and an accident avoidance system that make use of cameras to help the driver keep away from dilemma, in addition an infra red night vision camera.

The A8 disembark in the UK in April, and the series will initiate from around £50,000. The limo forefronts a raft of innovative Audis which cover every market sector.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Honda P-NUT

The stars were out in power as the Los Angeles Motor Show revealed its doors last week and atop the bill was fundamental revelation of Honda of a revolutionary city car, the Personal Neo Urban Transport, or P-NUT in short.

The coupe style three doors, which were fashioned by British designer Andy Foster, could spot the approach to a new sub Jazz urban run about. At 3.4 meters long, it is somewhat smaller than a Citroen C1.

A resourceful cabin arrangement spaces the driver centrally, by means of two passenger seats in the rear provide munificent legroom. These back chairs fold isolated to improve storage facility. The triangular wind screen, which extends into the top and all the approach to the rear, doubles as a head up demonstrate for the navigation system and reverse camera.

The car is rear wheel drive by way of the engine bay straightforwardly over the back axle, and it has been planned to fit a multiplicity of impending power trains. These might consist of a little conservative engine, hybrid system, or battery electric unit.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Ferrari F70


It’s being called as the definitive, for the most part superior road car Ferrari has ever prepared. Intending to leave striking rivals as well as the Lamborghini Reventón and Bugatti Veyron straggling, the fierce flagship will crack from the custom in further ways than one. And the astonishing illustrations confirm how such a model could glance.

It will be not merely faster and more alert than the Enzo, but small, light and extra fuel efficient, as well. Additionally, the latest rumors advocate a twin-turbo V8 will endow with the power. It will be the original use of turbos in a production Ferrari ever since the 1987 F40, creating this the sacred descendant to that ultimate hyper car.

Within codenamed the F70, the neophyte will use comprehension collected from the FXX scheme. These encouraged customers to acquire a pumped up and exposed out edition of the Enzo for £1.5million, but permitted them to drive them procure simply on permitted track days. Afterwards, they brief Ferrari on probable enhancements.

The attitude following this new economized and light weight hyper car is derivative from 2007’s Millechilli perception. Even though slight more than a fiberglass model; it confirmed aim of Ferrari to amplify the presentation of prospect models by peeling weight, not by mountaineering supremacy. The meaning of Millechilli is 1,000kg in Italian. It is a motivated objective for the F70’s kerbed weight, a full 365kg below the Enzo but Ferrari is prepared to be relevant each weight saving appraise feasible.

Contender McLaren is foremost the system in light weight production, with an F1-style carbon fiber tub that forms the base of its MP4-12C super car, so Ferrari desires to recuperate the inventiveness in this region. A refurbish and emaciated tub, carbon fiber body panels along with carbon ceramic brakes and a no frills cabin be supposed to maintain weight to a bare minimum. Ferrari before now heads pains to diminish CO2, having lacerate yield by 10 per cent in 2009. It pledges auxiliary cuts from its contemporary 387g/km typical by 2012.

Nevertheless tumbling body mass only won’t be adequate to accomplish this. To slice CO2 appreciably, the engine as well desires a sophisticated design. The Enzo’s V12 will make technique for a new-fangled direct injection twin turbo V8, the identical arrangement as in the celebrated F40. Output is expected to be at par with the 660bhp of Enzo, but that minor weight should put presentation on an extra level. Look forward to a three second 0 to 60mph time and peak speed in surplus of 230mph.

A twin turbo V6 is also under contemplation, to reinstate the 458 Italia and California’s V8s. However earlier than either component is signed off, engineers are enthusiastic to abolish turbo lag. The F40 was eminent for the interruption linking throttle inputs and the influx of a savage wave of torque. Nevertheless Ferrari asserts it won’t option to turbos yet again in anticipation of a perfect technology to give the instantaneous reaction for which its unsurprisingly aspirated cars are distinguished.

One alternative is electric or hybrid chargers. These use a miniature electric motor to spool the turbos up to in service speeds much more rapidly than in a standard set up, where exhaust gas has to be re distributed. The consequence is a effective exclusion of turbo lag and a linear supremacy delivery that will be recognizable to owners of present Ferraris.

Identical to the Enzo, the F70 will be severely inadequate to a production run of 399 instances, sticking on to the philosophy of Ferrari of constantly building one less car than one may think one can put up for sale. Customers will need to be in person attracted by Ferrari to base up the expected £600,000 asking price whilst the car goes on deal in 2012.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

BMW M3 GTS

The most tremendous M3 ever, this tangerine dream is the GTS a track enthused flagship that makes popular coupe of BMW into novel terrain with an updated V8 engine, a turn over cage and a price range in excess of £100,000.

Similar to 911 GT3 RS of Porsche, it is intended at owners who are fond of taking occasionally their car to racing circuit. Along with a great deal of the test of the newcomer completed at the famed Nurburgring.

bonnet is a new-fangled 4.4 liter V8 that is supported on the 4.0-liter unit which initiate in the standard car. Power increases by 36bhp to 450bhp, at the same time as the six speed manual transmission is swapped for the twin clutch seven speed M-DCT arrangement, which boast of tweak shifts.

Additionally, the chassis gets a complete host of upgrade; as well as new springs and dampers whilst innovative 19 inch alloys get 255/35 front and 285/30 rear tyres. Aerodynamics is improved by a giant rear wing that produces authentic down force, together with a superior front splitter, both being amendable.

Load saving measures goes far ahead of the carried-over carbon fiber roof of standard car as well, and comprise lightweight racing seats, a new-fangled titanium exhaust, the exclusion of the air conditioning system of the car along with the rear seats. In their place is a roll cage for supplementary body firmness and security on the track, together with a fire extinguisher.

There is no remark on whether the GTS will be obtainable in right hand drive; however it is not likely as the car is barely being made to order in Germany, where it tips a price tag of 115,000 euros.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Corvette ZR1


When the issue of super cars comes, America and Europe have been maintaining a one way association more than the years. Whereas the resembling of Porsche, Ferrari and Maserati have done excellent business in the States, their US equivalent have sold in small numbers to a dependable but declining band of devotee on this side of the Atlantic.

Nevertheless are we missing a deception? Has our feel affection for of European brands steamed up our judgment about what makes an enormous super car? The ZR1 is out to provide evidence that the reminiscent of Audi and Aston still have a lot to be taught. It is the most authoritative manufacture Corvette ever prepared. Boldness of a 638bhp super charged V8, it’s presently hit the UK with the largest price tag ever close to a cool £106,605.

In stipulations of design, the car ticks all the super car boxes. Splendidly retro, its appearance every brand name design contact- from the gaunt quad tail lamps to the Coke bottle waist line, it deals with to be old shaped and fashionable at the equivalent time.

But merely, one could never baffle the Corvette with no matter which also on the road.
Miserably, the Eighties’ time warp approach is not quite so triumphant on the within. Although the driving location is respectably sufficient and Corvette has strived hard to get better things with several flamboyant trim, its other two rivals are in a diverse league, both for their material superiority and their towering high ambience.

But even though the interior design is off the tempo that is not denigration one can level at the Corvette’s engine. One of the mainly effective motors on the market, this V8 is an implausible performer. It sends a landslide of unprocessed power to the back wheels with the merest bend of right ankle.

And at the same time as it’s far from being the majority distinguished or stylish unit ever made, it catapult the ZR1 from 0-60mph in simply 4.5 seconds, and on to 100mph in 8.4 seconds.
To deal with with all that fire power, Corvette has promoted the chassis with Magnetic Ride manage that agree to drivers to switch amid Sport and Tour settings. Carbon ceramic brakes along with Michelin run flat tyres wrap up around 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels complete the energetic package.

These augmentations go a long approach to make the ZR1 feel surer footed and alert than less significant Corvettes, but in this analysis it comes up squat. Sport mode does stiffen up the reactions of the car, however it appears much less self-possessed than its rivals, particularly when the blowers kicks in and menace to snap the car in two. Traction, obviously, is the Vette’s leading limitation. Mingle a greasy round about with sledge hammer command delivery and dart steering, and one needs the feedback of a fighter pilot to carry on it all in line. Providentially, the ZR1’s well-worn traction control system does a respectable job of pointing one in the accurate direction.

The Corvette has to be accepted for its unrefined pace and single minded draw near to high performance motoring. Except £106,605 is a terrible lot of money taking into consideration the car’s failing in extra key department.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Aston Martin - Rapide


Aston Martin has at most recent divulged the production version of its brand innovative four door sports car, the Rapide.

Earlier revealed in concept form at the Detroit Auto Show in 2006, the car was obtainable by Aston boss Dr Ulrich Bez prior today and to boaster its spacious and graceful interior, he was coupled in the interior by two immaculately presented Afghan hounds.

But regardless of the car’s additional row of seats and its astonishingly huge 750-litre boot legroom especially when the back seats are folded flat, he was eager to make an impression that it encourages the sporting traditions of the firm.

Power-driven by the 470bhp 6.0-litre V12 engine from the DB9, the Rapide will utilize a Touchtronic 2 gearbox to drive the back wheels, serving it to comprehensive the 0-60mph sprint in not as much of as five seconds.

With its exceptional swan wing doors that mount upwards and outwards, the Rapide will be one of the most conspicuous entrants into the up-and-coming four door super coupe market, where it will take on Bentley’s Flying Spur along with the Porsche Panamera.

Deliveries are set to commence in 2010, with prices initial at around £150,000.

Nevertheless, it seems that Aston Martin will refuse to accept the current fashion for mounting electric or fusion models. Dr Bez said that authentic world driving would illustrate up the restrictions of battery power-driven cars, which he said would not become unadulterated competitor for combustion engines models in anticipation of 2020. As an alternative, he called on the motor industry to sustain hydrogen fuel cell initiative.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Porsche 911

Specifications / manufacturer / design / engine / performance / trademark  / nomenclature / road test / test drive / car insurance / price tag / comparison / comparative study / awards / market / video / body styles / production / assembly / class / layout / features / interior / references / wallpaper / photo gallery / launching / features of Porsche 911

Regardless of being in its seventh generation, the fundamental shape of the 911 still takes its cue from the 1963 unique. The most recent Carrera 2 and 4 models gain from LED rear clusters and daylight operation strips at the frontage. Much wide bodies make a distinction four-wheel drive models and the array top GT2 and Turbo, whereas the racy GT3 and GT3 RS take their motivation from the racetrack. An enormous range of colors, wheels and styling pack means there is no boundary to the personalization obtainable.

The 911’s rear-engine arrangement means it has at all times been astonishingly practical. The wader in the nose is profound, while the miniature rear seats can hold children or be used as additional luggage room. By way of first-rate fit and conclude, plus excellence materials the cabin is in addition engineered as the other 911. The conventional pod instruments are outstanding, while the non-compulsory Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system at present benefits from touch screen maneuver. The 911 as well has a incredible driving arrangement, with a stumpy slung seat flawlessly placed controls.

The harmonious flat-six engine has all the time been at the heart of the 911’s plea. Resembling the car itself, the power plant has been incessantly urbanized over the years. The most up-to-date version gets through injection, which way that 911 engines are cleaner and further authoritative than ever.
Dual phase airbags are typical for driver and passenger, although stability Control is incorporated as well. ISOFIX mountings and modified 911 baby seats can be precise, though options akin to Ceramic Brakes augment the already incredible power of stopping. By way of lower emissions the innovative generation of 911 is too greener than forever previous to.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Audi A4 2.0T FSI Quattro

Regrettably, there is no race bred V8 below the bonnet of the A4 DTM Edition. This car is basically on the 2.0-litre turbo charged FSI Quattro. Careful tuning has pressed power from 197bhp to 217bhp, a sufficient amount to shave a third-of-a-second off the 0-60mph timing, dipping it to 6.9 seconds. Top momentum is at the present 152mph, whilst hauling the DTM to bring to a standstill are new ventilate and cross drilled obverse disc brakes.
The presentation is complemented by a well-developed body kit. Up front, there is a re- styled bumper by way of more intakes of air and a carbon fiber chin spoiler. Multi spoke 18 inch alloys substitute the 16-inch wheels of typical model, while a competition enthused diffuser and superior twin exhaust pipes attribute at the rear. The outcome is undoubtedly distinctive, but it might be a bit as well flashy for some.
The DTM is a bundle of enjoyment - predominantly as the most up-to-date A4s attribute greatly sharper steering than earlier models. As for the engine, the 2.0-litre turbo element has at all times been sophisticated and gutsy, whereas the additional 20bhp means it is still more approachable. A positive six speed labor-intensive gearbox auxiliary adds to the gratification.
Inevitable, all this comes at a price. One would find it tough to substantiate paying that to a large extent extra when the standard model is concerning as well equipped and virtually as capable. That said, as merely 250 DTM models will be made accessible, Audi should have no difficulty finding buyers.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Alfa 8C GTA


The spectacular 8C has urbanized a significant streak. It is the version of the hardest, loudest and greatest Alfa ever – the 8C GTA, which will facilitate mark the firm’s centenary in technique subsequent year.

Following in the track of the 1965 Giulia Sprint GTA, it’s a model intended to blur the lines linking a no compromise race car and a comfort tilting road machine. Alfa has sliced no corners; the innovative vehicle is the most tremendous to depart the factory gates.

The 8C coupe’s svelte lines can still be noticeably visualized, giving the car genuine refinement and elegance. Nevertheless, blueprint cues such as the forceful bonnet vents and ice white mouth not merely make this model position out from the pack, but give a doze off to the firm’s memorable racing history, also.

The body panels are carbon fiber, as is the body kit, which consists of chunky side sills, a road scraping chin spoiler and race style back diffuser. An exposed out cabin with bucket seats and the smallest amount of kit, over and above more carbon fiber trim where on earth possible, will assist slash the kerbed weight.

Anticipate the 8C GTA to tip the scale at 1,450kg in the region of 150kg fewer than the typical coupe and barely 100kg heavier than its leader rival, the Ferrari 430 Scuderia. And to give it any probability of challenging on level terms with its sizzling equivalent, Alfa knows the 450bhp 4.7-litre V8 will require several attentions also. An ECU remap is expected, together with lower-friction components and a superior rev perimeter to assist push power past the 500bhp obstacle.
With the GTA’s inconsequential construction and a further dose of horsepower, acceleration should be exceptional. A 0 to 60mph time in not as much of than four seconds seems practicable, plus a peak speed impending 200mph.

The 8C has by no means been a car to go on the subject of its business silently. Nevertheless, a new-fangled triple-pipe array aping the setup on Ferrari’s 458 Italia, over and above less sound-deadening, will take the masterpiece to a further level.

A lower and considerably stiffer suspension set up will facilitate to keep the 8C flat in corners and in drop a line to with the tarmac further of the time. Carbon ceramic brake discs will be obtainable as an alternative, for fade-free stop yet on the track.

And the beginner could be expenses additional time on the circuit than any one may think. The unique Giulia Sprint GTA was conceived as a racing car, and the 8C GTA could be the representation to take the celebrated Alfa badge back into rivalry. With the Maserati

GranTurismo racing in the GT4 class and the Ferrari F430 relishing accomplishment in GT3 and GT2, there’s potentially liberty for Alfa to vie for honors in GT1.

Only 500 8C coupes and 500 8C spiders are premeditated to be built, but beside the 8C GTA they will look like ordinary.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Ferrari 458 Italia


Ferrari 458 Italia, a new model two-seater, mid engine, which looks to substitute the F430. To a certain extent than the Ferrari California unveiled last year, which Ferrari had to defend as fitting into its GT tradition, the 458 Italia fits perfectly into the Ferrari stable, with front-end and cab elements that borrow from the Enzo and FXX.

The car also shows a particular good-looking design from the front, with a uniqueness that hearkens to the Dino. Ferrari has had somewhat of a renaissance over the last decade, and the 458 Italia continues that trend.

Bringing in the modern tech, the headlight casings have stacked LED s above a high-intensity projector. The 458 Italia uses the expertise Ferrari urbanized for its F1 racing efforts, a practice with the company. Winglets in the region of the grille are calculated to distort with the increase of speed, casing portion of the grille to lessen yank. The car equipped with a seven-speed dual clutch communication, the F1 type Ferrari created for the race and has been contributing in the F430 and 612 Scaglietti. Additional race technology appear in the variety of the electronic back disparity, which gets incorporated with Ferrari's toehold control system, ensuing in a claim of 32 percent superior speed out of the corner.

Ferrari 458 Italia uses an innovative kind of steering wheel and dashboard that is the everlasting result of racing performance. Ferrari has integrated a group of controls on the steering wheel, all along with the Manettino, the dial worn to decide on driving style. As with preceding Ferraris, the tachometer takes core stage on the gadget cluster, and a novel color LCD on the left show vehicle in service in sequence.

The car's model description, 458, that indicates its engine, a 4.5-liter V-8 which is a new engine developed by Ferrari that uses undeviating injection, escalating fuel and power financial coordination over the smaller 4.3-liter V-8 in the F430. The latest engine puts out 570 horsepower along with 398 pound-feet of torque, predictable to drive the 458 Italia to 62 mph in fewer than 3.4 seconds. Ferraris have on no account been in relation to fuel economy, but worry over change of climate has Ferrari attempt to incise its emissions of carbon dioxide, and the 458 Italia be supposed to get a modest better than 17 mpg.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano


The Ferrari position at the 2008 Paris Auto Show will host the authorized inauguration of the new Ferrari California the dazzling coupe-cabriolet that has produced such anticipation in the middle of both those in the industry and the community at liberty.

But this is not the solitary section of superior news to come from the Prancing Horse at the Paris Show as they will also announce the addition of the One to One Personalization Programme, making debut in March 2008 exclusively for the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti to the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.

Thankfulness to the achievement it has enjoyed in excess of the last only some months, the tune-up is being extended to the for the most part dominant 12-cylinder in the up to date range. Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano One-to-One customers will now be proficient to visit the committed Atelier in Maranello to generate their own truthfully personalized car. Not only will they have an infinite series of unique content to prefer from but they will also be accompanied by especially skilled Ferrari consultants.

As at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show, Ferrari again created the Atelier for its place at the Paris Show also. This is a region to which patrons can come to work out each last detail of their Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano on the foundation of their own private desires and tastes.

Enthusiastic Ferrari staff will be on hand to labor with clients at each and every step of the system. Unsurprisingly, all of the diverse personalization options on propose will make certain that the inherent character of the car is unaffected and will not in any way interrupt upon the car's dynamic or unreceptive protection system.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Citroen - GT


The astonishing GT by CITROËN is the original ever car to be exclusively designed to bring the effective and authentic worlds together. The car makes its worldwide premiere at the Paris Motor Show where visitors can in reality drive the car in a realistic simulator on the Citroën rest.
GT by CITROËN, a joint venture among Citroën and the maker of Gran Turismo, was created for the excitedly anticipated 5th game in the multi million promotion Play-station series.

At approximately five metres long, GT by CITROËN pack current hi-tech racing apparatus into an exaggerated athletic frame. Planted on a 21-inch, diamond effect, aluminum wheels, the car with gull wing doors, whopping rear end with movable spoiler, wide open air intakes and flat underneath convey the qualities of an proficient racer.

Having chrome chevrons on the silky, aerodynamic and having obverse end assert the car's Citroën identity, the GT by CITROËN is stuffed with style cues typical of the Company's resourceful flair. The jagged lines and sculpt body are emphasized by the white to grey flare paint exertion which gives the car a dynamic look and an notion of speed, even when it's in stand still position.

The trimly muscled racer sports a huge wrap around windscreen toting up to the bang of the car's size and vibrant emergence. Piercing blue LED head lamps and slimline carbon fiber rear sight mirrors - which emerge to be perched in mid-air, add to GT by CITROËN's revolutionary racing mode.

Finest materials used all the way through GT by CITROËN's hi-tech interior replicate the car's illustrious and refined individuality. In disparity to its light body work, the cabin texture a darker, more menacing color scheme with the two padded racing seats completed in black leather and built-in with another four point harnesses. The shady leather, together with copper and steel touch within the cabin and a low sling driving spot, produce a luxurious and potent racing milieu. Significant on-board statistics is on display through a red LED head up exhibit, thereby allow drivers to uphold focus on the trail.

In the sport, the GT by CITROËN showcase Citroën's commitment to the atmosphere with an electric driven train powered by an energy cell, absolutely eliminate harmful pollutant emissions.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Peugeot 407 Coupe

Excluding the 908 Le Mans racer the most powerful Peugeot ever the new 407 Coupe powered by a latest 3.0-liter diesel.

Yes the most dominant Peugeot ever is a diesel. It is 241bhp of powerful, to be exact, and will haul the huge coupe to 62mph in 7.7 seconds. It also puts out a brawny 332lb ft of torque and will return 39.2mpg and just 189g/km of CO2.

It may be slightly surprising that there has by no means been a more powerful Peugeot, wherever in the depths of the French marque's history, that someplace, in among all those impressive hot hatches, there's nothing that would give this precious but not especially exciting 407 a good doffing

Sunday, July 5, 2009

BMW M 7


This is an authorized new M Sport package for the big old 7-Series, which comprises of a bold body kit, larger wheels and heaps of M-branded bits on within.

Previous year BMW implied that it might build a high performance version of its extravagance barge to battle with the Mercedes S63 and S65 AMG and waft the Audi S8 into the weed but now all is silent on the M7 front.

This M Sport kit is equipped with a superior alcantara roof lining along with carbon fiber bits, but the want of obscenely fast luxo limo powered by massive and turbocharged. A V12, satisfy the M3 having a V8, the M5 having a V10.

There is no more power on offer with the M Sport kit. It can be found on any 7-Series, from the base 730d to the range top, 400bhp 750i. And even on the elongated wheelbase version, which makes entirely no meaning at all must rather like it.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Shelby 725bhp Super Snake


700bhp tuned Mustang seems to be a bit slim, here is the new Super Snake from longtime Ford tuners Shelby.

Mustang GT500 being the base model, the Super Snake puts out 725bhp from a super charged version of Ford model 5.4-litre V8, and it appearance appropriately tells to check out the rear quarter window scoops. Where they are drawing air into but, one needs not to worry with that sort of thing, the giant bonnet scoop and carbon fiber splitter.

The Super Snake gets Ford Racing suspension with changeable dampers and stiff springs, and huge 20-inch wheels sustaining sticky Pirelli tyres.

The price tag for the Americans cousins will be around $34,000, plus a donor GT500. Shelby also comes with the offer of a range of modest upgrades for the more humble Mustangs in the variety.

Since way back in 1965 Shelby has been tuning Mustangs, but the Shelby Mustang nameplate faded out in 1970, only to be rejuvenated in 2007.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Shelby Mustang GT500


Hammond looked a bit wretched here is something to cheer up the favorite diminutive muscle car fan a 700bhp Mustang from American tuning firm Randall Reed Ford.

The Mustang's 4.6-litre V8 has been beefed up from the standard 315bhp to a whopping 700bhp. With the present brace of giant turbochargers, a new high-flow exhaust and over and above, a remapped ECU.

The mean looking wheels are 20 inches along with 14 inch brakes underneath for supplementary stop ability. It appears that there's a body kit too.
Dissimilar to most aftermarket jobs, the Randall Speed Mustang will be made available through a handful of official Ford dealers in the US.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Mugen Civic Type R

Mugen Civic Type R, a harder and faster edition of the already noticeably hard and fast hot hatch from Honda’s almost official tuning brand.

Then though one had only seen the Japanese saloon version but here is the Brit-bound Type R hatch and it has a look every bit as mental as hoped.

One should check out that huge rear wing and the mortar like exhausts. The Type R has always been an appealing mad thing, the typical Civic is barmy enough but this takes things to a entire new level.

The power will be around 240bhp from a tuned up version of the Type R's naturally aspirated 2.0-litre engine.

That is still quite short of the territory of Ford Focus RS, but the Mugen Type R is much closer in strength to the stripped-out Megane R26.R. The back seats have been detached while the front seats have been replaced by full Recaro buckets. Expect plenty of carbon fiber trim also.

Tougher brakes, stickier tyres and stiffer springs mean improved usage and the very genuine possibility of fusing vertebrae of all people together over a bumpy road.

It cannot still be recognized how many Mugen Type RS will reach the United Kingdom, but it is hard to expect it to reach top 50 or so. Prices are likely to start at £35,000 and coil rapidly northward from there.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Mercedes S-Class AMG



Mercedes has come up with its new S63 and S65 super limos. They're not intensely dissimilar to before, but one can't really go erroneous with a pair of shiny luxo supercars with well over 1,000bhp among them.

To be precise 1,137bhp.the S63 is power-driven by a 6.2-litre V8 putting out 525bhp and 465lb ft of torque, ideal for a 0-60mph time of around four and a half seconds and to 155mph a top speed limit.

If that's still a bit behind for one, the S65 - equipped with its 6.0-litre V12 - manages 738lb ft and 612bhp of torque, and will peg the 0-60mph sprint in well nigh four seconds dead.
Fuel consumption on both cars has been fractionally improved thanks to slip pier aerodynamics, though one will struggle in either to top 20mpg.

Exhilarating new tech includes the Torque Vectoring Brake, where the inside rear wheel can be slowed down autonomously of the outside rear wheel to avoid under steer, and a function of crosswind stabilization which keeps the S-Class to track straight ahead when buffeted sidewise.
Presence of the new night vision infrared camera can spot pedestrians in the road well ahead before the driver can spot.

Visually, the mainly prominent changes are a spangle new set of rear LED lights along with a pointier grille, but the AMG S still does the discreet, incredibly quick thing better than nearly anything else.

No comments on UK price tag yet, but expect them to remain comparable to the gregarious models, around £100,000 for S63 and £150,000 for S65.
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...