Jumat, 13 Mei 2011
Mercedes Benz E63 AMG With 5.500 cc machine Bi Turbo
"This machine produces great energy but still fuel efficient,"the statement from mercedes benz.
The manufacturer claims the new engine power reaches 525 horsepower at 5250-5750 rpm and torque of 700 Newton meters (Nm) at 1750-5000 rpm. The fuel consumption of 9.8 liters for 100 kilometers.
"The level of fuel consumption was 20 percent lower than the same model with the old machine, which is 6300 cc naturally aspirated V8,"said an official Mercedes.
Power and torque is channeled to the wheels by using the automatic transmission device AMG Sport Speedshift seven levels of acceleration. Thanks to the distribution of power that goes smoothly, this car accelerates from speed of 000-100 kilometers per hour in just 4.3 seconds. "This car is also capable of racing up to 250 kilometers per hour," said the official.
Engine performance that reflects the style of a sports car that matched the look on the exterior. Rim of light alloy material with special design of reinforce sporty impression. Such an impression is also reflected in the cabin thanks to the use of three-bar steering wheel wrapped in leather sheet. Especially in the E-Select the device with the AMG logo is made with the same style device which has been used sports car.
About the price, the Mercedes sedan version membanderol claimed 105,971 euros, or about USD 1.36 billion and Estate 108 409 euros, or about USD 1.39 billion. If a buyer wants additional special package AMG quite add 8306 euros or about USD 105 million.
Mostro Di-Potenza SF22 Supercar 2011
You see a supercar, dubbed Mostro Di-Potenza SF22 being developed by companies based in Pennsylvania, United States named 215 Racing Inc.. The car is no less when compared with other Lamborghini supercar ranks.
Meanwhile, Daniel Chinchilla behind the project Mostro Di-Potenza SF22. As information, the car is staying digadang will enliven the sports car segment in 2012 that was sponsored by Lamborghini which is called the Lamborghini Indomable concept.
Nothing wrong with the exterior look a lot like the exterior design Lamborghinis of today, which is not separated from the firm and pointy at the corners.
Why SF22? Well, the name was inspired designs F22 fighter jet, while the SF stands for Street Fighter, as quoted from inautonews, Friday (05/13/2011).
How kitchen runway? Make no mistake. Although its design a bit cheated, Mostro Di-Potenza SF22 will be strengthened with engine capacity of 9400 cc twin-turbo V8. Very fantastic for the size of a sports car.
Large machines that can catapult power 2000 hp and torque of 2709 Nm. Berkedara could be more enjoyable experience with 6-speed sequential transmission.
Body weight Mostro Di-Potenza SF22 approximately 1360 kg. With the weight that did not stop Mostro Di-SF22 Potenza moved from 0-100 km / h by 2.5 seconds with a maximum speed of 426 km / h with limiter.
Well if the project goes well, the producer will the production car in the quarter-II 2012. Meanwhile, for more exclusive car Mostro Di-Potenza SF22 will be produced as many as 50 units. Unfortunately the price is still kept tightly.
The electric Cars from Silverstone : Delta E-4 Coupe
Delta E-4 Coupé is the result of the development of electric cars Delta Motorsport - based at Silverstone circuit. E-4 can accelerate from 0-96 kpj less than 5 seconds. And so wonderful you just need to browse the contents of batteries up to 320 km.
Advantage E-4 could not be separated from a few steps. First use of carbon composite on the chassis - designed and contrived KS Motorport Delta Composites - so the car weighs only 85 kg. The weight is 2 / 3 lighter than steel chassis structure, yet still pass the test of a hit in Europe.
The next key is cooperation with Oxford University and Oxford YASA Motors - produces a torque of 600 Nm and power motor 120 hp and weighs only 23 kg.
Third, the position was made to sit low and battery buried beneath the floor in order improving handling and reducing aerodynamic constraints.
Delta Motorsport was founded by Simon Dowson and Nick Carpente in 2005. Both are experienced in the world of motorsport and automotive. Development of the Regional Development Agency financed a car for the area East Midlands, EMDA
Minggu, 24 April 2011
Chevrolet Malibu 2013
medium sedan body has also been cut by 4.5 inches, but the overall length remains the same. While the width is increased to nearly 3 inches. Along with a smaller size, Malibu 2013 will also save money in the engine lineup. Malibu offers a new engine 190-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder. DOHC Ecotec engine is also expected to create 180-feet of torque. Six-speed automatic transmission will be the only gearbox is only available to U.S. buyers.
Not much has changed in the chassis. There is still a touch of MacPherson at front and multilink setup in the rear along with electric steering and four-wheel disc brakes. While the wheels are provided in sizes 17-19 inches. According to Executive Director of GM Design, Bryan Nesbitt, the car is made for entry in the family sedan segment.
Jumat, 22 April 2011
Saab 9-5 SportCombi
Saab wanted to pass on a jet fighter designs ever developed on this car. Design Director Jason Castriota Under the new Saab 9-5 SportCombi get these gifts.
Machines used in the car was probably the same power as in the sedan model. The machine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder powered 162 kW (220 PS / 217 hp), engine turbocharger 2.8-liter V6 221 kW (300 PS / 296 hp) and diesel 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 118 kW (160 PS / 158 hp).
Transmission options exist XWD all-wheel drive system, adaptive chassis control, and head-up display. This car will be launched in the fall in the U.S..
Rabu, 20 April 2011
BMW Z4 GT3 2011
"With the elongated hood, the driver is directed behind the car, long wheel base and narrow wheel arches, the version of the BMW Z4 series offers a clear appearance. two-seater BMW Motorsport engineers are provided with a good basis for developing a racing car in the race." BMW said as reported by autoevolutian, Saturday (9 / 4).
Mentioned ZA GT3 is equipped with a sophisticated engine management system, a steel safety cell, and various components of CFRP. To refer to the predecessor body of the car BMW Plant Regensburg.
Meanwhile, for their own machine using the machine eight-cylinder 4.4-liter that is connected to a six-speed sequential transmission. Specifications related parties has not been released, but if referring to the previous model featuring 4.0-liter V8 with more than 480 PS (353 kW / 473 bhp).
Nissan Leaf Nismo RC (Racing Competition)
As reported by autoevolition Monday (18 / 4) Leaf RC NISMO model model prototype based on the Leaf, but is designed as a real race car, starting with carbon fiber body. NISMO membekalinya with fixed windows, LED lights on the front and rear, and rear wing which can be arranged by the driver.
While the exterior is designed differently with Leaf regular. The racing version has only 2-door. Nismo give special 4-layer paint Pearl White with blue graphics NISMO / Zero Emission. Leaf Nismo has a shorter wheelbase 99 mm, a 2601 mm. But the longer 20.32 mm (to 4465 mm) wide and 170 mm (1941 mm in front and 1910 mm at the rear).
dramatic difference from those seen from the high. RC NISMO High only 1199 mm - 350 mm lower than normal Leaf. Ground clearance is very low 61 mm - 160 mm Regular Leaf. He weighs 1 ton aka kuarang of 938 kg - about 40% lighter.
Its layout is also different for RC NISMO - batteries, electric motor and inverter is placed in the middle so that the system is rear-wheel-drive. While Leaf mass production system of front-wheel-drive.
RC NISMO adopting double wishbone suspension (front and rear) and an adjustable driver's braking, using the wheels 18-inch 6-spoke and racing tires from Bridgestone P225/40R18.
To force still relies on RC NISMO LEAF lithium-ion battery consisting of 48 modules and compact 80kW AC synchronous motor that produces 107 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque.
Within 30 minutes of battery can be charged up to 80 percent by using quick-charge port. And unlike other competition cars, NISMO has no exhaust, no emissions, no noise and exhaust.
RC NISMO kpj can accelerate from 0-100 in 6.85 seconds and drove up to speed of 150 kpj. With full battery condition, RC NISMO predicted to roam up to 20 lap circuit.
Jumat, 15 April 2011
Nissan to Show New Versa and a Motorsports Concept in New York, Infiniti to Announce New Addition to Range

One by one, automakers are revealing their plans for the upcoming 2011 New York International Auto Show. This time we have news from Nissan and its luxury division Infiniti. Starting with Nissan, the Japanese firm will debut a “new compact sedan” and a “new, zero emission motorsports concept”. While we have don’t have any information yet on the concept study, from what we know, the compact sedan will be the next generation of the Versa that was teased in an official sketch back in late 2010.
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Diesel-only Renault Laguna Coupe Monaco GP Launched in France

Revealed for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show along with the similarly trimmed Megane, the second iteration of the Renault Laguna Coupe Monaco GP special edition is now available for order in France. Renault took the decision to build a second run of the Monaco GP to satisfy customer demand after all 400 units of the previous version were quickly sold out.
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Ugur Sahin Design Reveals Soleil Anadi, a Coachbuilt Corvette Priced at $299,995

This week’s 2011 Top Marques car show in Monaco (April 14-17) welcomed the world premiere of the Soleil Anadi, a Coachbuilt Corvette that is the brainchild of Ugur Sahin, a Turkish designer based in the Netherlands. For the creation of the Anadi, Sahin formed a new company called Soleil Motors and joined forces with Ercole and Paolo Spada from Spada Concepts and Will Castro from Unique Autosport for the design of the vehicle.
The transformation of the Corvette to the Anadi takes place in Italy, with the company having opened its first showroom in Milan. Like the car it is based on, the Anadi comes equipped with a detachable roof but features new sheetmetal with a profile that brings to mind the Ferrari 599 and a bespoke rear end. The interior has also been fully customized but the show car seen in these photos, courtesy of our friends from Autoblog.nl, had tinted windows. The company said it will release pictures of the cabin at a later date.
New Opel Insignia OPC Unlimited Edition Ditches Speed Limiter topping out at 270km/h

More and more carmakers are quietly abandoning their gentleman’s agreement of limiting top speed of their production models to 250 km/h (155 mph), despite the fact that the only place in Europe to legally drive that fast is on certain sections of the German autobahn. The latest company to do so is Opel which has released a new version of its high-performance Insignia OPC called ‘Unlimited’ without an electronically-restricted top speed.
“We are responding to frequently expressed customer wishes,” says Alain Visser, Vice President Sales, Marketing and Aftersales at Adam Opel AG. “Insignia OPC buyers are generally experienced and responsible drivers who want to enjoy the full technical possibilities of their car.”
Kamis, 14 April 2011
Chevrolet Introduces Z-Spec Accessories for 2012 Sonic

No, Coca-Cola has not turned Chevy’s upcoming Sonic subcompact into a mobile marketing tool for carbonated soft drinks. What you see pictured here is a Z-Spec accessorized 2012 Sonic and it will debut at the New York International Auto Show to officially launch Chevy’s new line of aftermarket bits that will be available before the end of the year. Chevrolet gave us our first look at its new accessory lineup with the Z-Spec concept versions of the Cruze, Spark and Volt at the 2010 SEMA show.
For the new Sonic, which replaces the Aveo in the States, the Z-Spec range will initially focus on cosmetic improvements.
Available bits will include a full bodykit comprising of front and rear aprons, rocker panel extensions and a silver exhaust tip, contrasting mirror caps and roof spoiler, contrasting upper and lower grille surrounds and a body graphics package like the one you see here.
Read more »Fiat Announces U.S.-Spec Version of 500 Cabrio

After releasing the three-door hatchback variant of the 500 in the U.S., Fiat announced today a new addition to the range of its 1950s style model, the 500C, where ‘C’ stands for Cabrio. However, most will quickly notice that the 500C isn’t really a full-fledged convertible model as the Italian company opted to revive the rollback canvas roof from the original Cinquecento (500). Read more »
ISIS AM01 is a Subaru STI-Powered Coachbuilt Sports Car [with Videos]

This odd-looking creation is the AM01 and it’s the work of a Dutch company named Isis Cars that is led by Anton van Nunen and Max Alting Siberg. In an even stranger twist, the AM01 is based on another coachbuilt sports car from the Netherlands called the Saker.
Underneath the composite body shell lies a 2.0-liter turbocharged boxer engine sourced from a Subaru Impreza WRX STI. The four-cylinder unit churns out 275HP and a peak torque of 350 Nm (258 lb-ft), with power being transferred to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
Read more »Spada Codatronca Monza in the Flesh from the Top Marques Monaco Show

We’ve been hearing about Spada Codatronca’s new Monza speedster for quite some time now, and today, the track-focused sports car was finally revealed at the Top Marques Monaco show. Our friends from Autoblog.nl were on hand in Monaco to shoot some photos of the Corvette-based model that will be built in limited numbers. Read more »
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Photo Slips Out on the Internet

Thanks to an official photograph that leaked onto the internet last night, we now have our first glimpse at the exterior of all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The new mid-size sedan from GM appears to sport a robust look with a sculpted face featuring the classic split Chevrolet grille. Read more »
Rabu, 13 April 2011
Ugur Sahin’s Sexy Corvette: Limited Run Soleil Anadi Sports Car Coming to Monaco

Dutch industrial designers Ugur Sahin Design have taken the wraps off the romantically named Soleil Anandi, a gorgeous-looking coupe / concept based on the group’s Z03 Concept of 2007. This latest effort takes the taut lines of the Z03 Concept and refines them in a spectacular – and apparently production-ready – fashion.
With its forward raked and blacked out rump, sculptured flanks and shark-like nose, the Anandi incorporates Corvette styling cues both past and present. Think of it as a modern day interpretation of the Stingray of the 1960s. And what a better place to present it than in Monaco which has a reputation for offering the most exclusive and exotic goods and services to the uber-rich.
First Video of Audi’s All-New 2012 Q3 Baby SUV

If you’re done looking over the official gallery of the new Audi Q3 compact SUV, we have some good news as the Ingolstadt-based automaker has released the first video of the smallest Q series model yet. The new promotional clip shows the Q3 testing on an oval circuit while also offering us a quick walkaround of the exterior and interior. Read more »
2011 Dodge Avenger gets in Rally Guise, but for what? [with Video]

Joining the Mopar ’11 Charger special at the New York International Auto Show next week will be the new Dodge Avenger rally car that heralds the first collaboration in the brand’s newly announced relationship with Fiat Group subsidiary and aftermarket parts specialist, Magneti Marelli. The rally-prepped Avenger was built in cooperation with Chrysler’s in-house tuner Mopar, and while fully functional, there’s no word if the car will actually enter any sort of competition.
“This is a purpose-built vehicle with collaborative parts from Magneti Marelli and Mopar,” said Dino Maggioni, CEO of Magneti Marelli Aftermarket. “We selected Magneti Marelli and Mopar parts, adapted them to the Dodge Avenger and made them unique. The result is a fascinating blend of these two iconic brands.”
Mopar ’11 Charger: First Photos of Limited Run Hemi Special, Priced at $39,750

Mopar fans, rejoice: Chrysler’s in-house performance division has released detailed information including prices and the first real life photos of its new Mopar ’11 Charger special outfitted with custom upgrades inside and out. The limited edition Charger follows in the footsteps of last year's Mopar version of the Dodge Challenger and will be built in 1,000 units, 900 of which are destined for the U.S. and 100 for Canada.
Power comes from the same 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with 370 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque found under the bonnet of the redesigned 2011 Charger R/T. However, the company promises improved acceleration thanks to the "Super Trac Pac" option, which includes a specially calibrated engine controller that is said to match maximum engine power and transmission shifting to the differential for the Mopar '11 Charger.