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Ferrari 355 tirbute video

2007-07-01T13:16:00.000-07:00

A VIDEO TRIBUTE TO THE FERRARI 355

2007 9ff Porsche Turbo TRC 91

2007-06-24T18:00:00.000-07:00

What is it? It has 910 hp and 910 Nm, takes only 3.10 seconds from 0 to 100km/h and offers a top speed of 392km/h made possible by the modified double-clutch gearbox that goes with it. In the form of a convertible, with unbelievable 780hp resulting in 381km/h, it holds the absolute world record since October 2006. A supercar polished up Right, it must be a Porsche. But not just an ordinary one, no, it is the new Porsche 911 Turbo TRC 91 created by Nardo God 9ff. The artists from Dortmund turned the already extremely sporty bolide into one of the fastest and most powerful street-legal sports cars around the globe. The supercar‘s 3.6 litre biturbo ‚boxer‘ engine was modified in great detail. Not only two special turbochargers increase the performance, but also the sport air filter, larger injectors, modified cylinder heads and a stainless steel exhaust system with special manifolds as well as high-performance catalysts, and, finally, an extensive increase in engine displacement resulting in 4.0 litres. All modifications are perfectly harmonised by means of the reprogrammed engine control unit.

Thanks to the modified racing front grill, the engine is provided with more air while the brake cooling has been improved by - discrete - additional air intakes. A boot lid made of carbon allows a maximum weight reduction to 1,300 kg. Optimum performance is brought to perfection through revised aerodynamics en-hancing the powerful Porsche‘s driving stability while creating an atmosphere of even more dynamic elegance. The monstrous inner workings, however, do not re-veal themselves that easily to a layperson. The experts at 9ff confined themselves to a slightly lower front apron and elegant 20-inch wheels with a larger braking system. New and shapely front spoilers, side skirts and redesigned rear wings add to the aerodynamic kit while the elegant and aerodynamically enhanced exterior mirrors are the crowning glory of the whole. To sum it up, the 9ff Turbo TRC 91 was made for those among us who are real gentlemen - it is a decent horsepower werewolf.

From 9ff Press Release

2007 Ferrari Dino Concept Design by Ugur Sahin

2007-06-24T17:48:00.000-07:00

(from Ugur Sahin) Presenting Ferrari Dino Concept Design Ferrari Dino Concept design is the modernized version of the successful Ferrari Dino produced by Ferrari.The goal was to create a car that feels stylish, modern, dynamic and organic while staying true to the original design language of the Ferrari Dino and Ferrari brand in general. The main characteristic of the Dino Concept design is the way it looks similar to the original Dino. With very round styling elements around the wheelbases and its cockpit, it looks retro and modern at the same time. With the right proportions combined, the car looks very dynamic and stylish. It stays true to its original with the design of the rear and the front being rounded and avoiding the hard edges as much as possible. Also the rear window opening is a striking feature originating from the original Ferrari Dino. The air intakes scoops however are very different compared to the original Dino, they look very organic and visually add a very organic feel to the car.

1998 DODGE VIPER GTS

2007-06-24T17:34:00.000-07:00

NEED FOR SPEED SERIES

2007-06-21T16:54:00.000-07:00

NEED FOR SPEED SERIES

Need for Speed 3 Hot Pursuit

2007-06-21T16:50:00.000-07:00

Need for Speed III Hot Pursuit

Need For Speed High Stakes

2007-06-21T16:47:00.000-07:00

Need For Speed High Stakes

Need for Speed Carbon

2007-06-21T16:44:00.000-07:00

Need for Speed Carbon

Need for speed most wanted

2007-06-21T16:38:00.000-07:00

Need for speed most wanted

Need For Speed Underground 2

2007-06-21T16:33:00.000-07:00

Need For Speed Underground 2

Need For Speed Underground

2007-06-21T16:26:00.000-07:00

Need For Speed Underground

NFS Hot Pursuit 2

2007-06-21T16:20:00.000-07:00

NEED FOR HOT PURSUIT 2

NEED FOR SPEED PORSCHE UNLEASHED

2007-06-21T16:13:00.000-07:00

NEED FOR SPEED PORSCHE UNLEASHED

Need For Speed 2

2007-06-21T16:05:00.000-07:00

Need For Speed 2

How to draw a car on MS paint

2007-06-21T12:12:00.000-07:00

THIS IS PRETTY AMAZING CHECK IT OUT

BULLIT (CAR CHASE)

2007-06-20T12:10:00.000-07:00

THE FAMOUS COOL CAR CHASE SCENCE FROM THE STEVE McQUEEN CLASSIC MOVIE BULLIT

VANISHING POINT (1971)

2007-06-20T11:50:00.000-07:00

DODGE CHALLENGER STARRING IN VANISHING POINT. A COOL CAR MAKES A COOL MOVIE

AUDI MODEL CARS

2007-06-20T11:19:00.000-07:00

AUDI MODEL CARS

LEXUS MODEL CARS

2007-06-20T09:59:00.000-07:00

COOL CARS LEXUS SCALE MODELS

ASTON MARTIN MODELS

2007-06-20T09:08:00.000-07:00

ASTON MARTIN SCALE MODEL COOL CARS

Volkswagen Model cars

2007-06-19T11:32:00.000-07:00

COOL VOLKSWAGEN SCALE MODELS CARS

DODGE MODELS CARS

2007-06-19T11:29:00.000-07:00

COOL CARS DODGE SCALE MODEL CARS

CHEVY CAMARO MODELS

2007-06-19T11:26:00.000-07:00

COOL CARS CHEVY CAMARO MODELS

MUSTANG GT

2007-06-19T11:22:00.000-07:00

Cool Ford mustang GT models

MASERATI MODEL CARS

2007-06-19T10:58:00.000-07:00

MASERATI MOTORCARS SCALE MODELS

MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL CARS

2007-06-19T10:07:00.000-07:00

Cool Mercedes-Benz scale models cars

BMW MODEL CARS

2007-06-19T09:56:00.000-07:00

Cool cars BMW scale models

LAMBORGHINI SCALE MODELS

2007-06-19T09:50:00.000-07:00

COOL CARS COLLECTION OF LAMBORGHINI MODELS

CORVETTE MODELS

2007-06-19T09:44:00.000-07:00

CHEVROLET CORVETTE MODEL COLLECTION

PORSCHE MODELS CARS

2007-06-19T09:30:00.000-07:00

A COLLECTION OF COOL PORSCHE MODELS CARS

Ferrari Model Collection

2007-06-19T08:52:00.000-07:00

A Collection of cool car Ferrari Model cars.

1:18 scale model Camaro

2007-06-16T12:54:00.000-07:00

1985-2007 SUZUKI GSX-R

2007-06-16T12:42:00.000-07:00

The Suzuki GSX-R750 has been around for over 25 years. This is an animated evolution through each model year up to the 2007 model enjoy!

FERRARI 430 VIDEO

2007-06-14T17:55:00.000-07:00

See Top Gears roadtest review on the Ferrari 430 Coupe and Convertible. Real real Cool Car!

Hamann Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

2007-06-14T11:51:00.000-07:00

Engine-6 liter V12

Aspiration-natural

Horsepower-673 hp

Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina

2007-06-14T11:35:00.000-07:00

The Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina will debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elégance. The car is a one-off commissioned by James Glickenhaus, the American collector with a yen for the legendary racing cars of the Sixties.

“This project – comments Andrea Pininfarina, Pininfarina S.p.A. Chairman and CEO - represents an exciting challenge, i.e. trying to meet the Customer’s requests in the best way possible without deteriorating the company’s approach based on stylishness and innovation”.

The car has been designed, engineered and built entirely by Pininfarina, bringing to life something that, just a few months earlier, was just a dream and creating a sort of symbiosis between the customer and Pininfarina along the path leading to definition of this astonishing model. Starting from a Ferrari Enzo, the aim was to produce a sole vehicle inspired by sport racing cars with extreme vocations: not just a show-car but a vehicle to be enjoyed on the road.

After freezing styling with various touch-ups to the initial sketches, the surfaces were defined using CAS modeling, then moving on to actual construction and assembly. More than 200 components were specifically developed through constant interaction between styling and design: from the bi¬xenon lighting clusters specifically designed with an innovative system of yellow and white leds to the alloy wheels – 20-inch aluminum – milled from the block up to and including the aluminum and special steel in-sight hinges.

The sleek lines of the vehicle, characterized by a soft muscular touch, took shape on the body – made entirely of carbon fiber. The tapered profile of the nose highlights both its aerodynamic function and the car’s new look; the central body is dominated by the single-shell windscreen, while the car is accessed via two butterfly type doors. The rear features powerful sides with the embedded teardrop type transparent rear window which also acts as engine cover and from which ceramic-coated exhaust tips peep out, as on racing cars of the Sixties. “The entire vehicle – stresses Ken Okuyama, Director of Pininfarina Styling – expresses elegance and fluidity with the clear-cut, uncluttered lines that are typical of Pininfarina’s style.

Considerable attention has been dedicated to aerodynamics with continuous testing at the Pininfarina Aerodynamic and Aero-acoustic Research Center of Grugliasco (Turin, Italy) in an effort to reach the highest levels of performance combined with perfect functionality of all the appendices integrated in the body of the vehicle.

It is important to stress how re-styling was not restricted only to the outside of the car but continued also when defining the interior, completely redesigned according to the customer’s indications.

“Pininfarina has been a strong stakeholder on the automotive scene for many years, as confirmed by the five new productions launched between the end of 2005 and 2006: Alfa Romeo Spider, Mitsubishi Colt CZC and Ford Focus CC for which we also followed up design and development, and Alfa Romeo Brera and Volvo C70 which we also engineered. The Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina and the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti “K” by Pininfarina – built for Mr. Kalikow and presented in April at Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance - give us a chance to demonstrate our excellent creativity, making our know-how available to special customers in order to provide a real personal experience that goes well beyond simply the possibility of designing their own car” concludes Andrea Pininfarina.

from Pininfarina

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

2007-06-14T10:50:00.000-07:00

Engine-4.7 liter V8

Aspiration-natural

Horsepower-450 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque-347 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm

Nissan 350Z Roadster

2007-06-14T09:53:00.000-07:00

The Z Roadster shares all of the hardtop Z’s key performance features. Power is provided by the 3.5-liter VQ35DE V6 engine used in the Z Coupe, producing 287 horsepower and 274 lb-ft of torque, a power range that comes as a result of the engine’s intake port design and Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) technology. This enables the engine to deliver not only outstanding start-off acceleration and high-speed passing performance, but also torque characteristics suitable for city driving.

XEIGEN Formula Aerodynamic 350Z

2007-06-14T09:50:00.000-07:00

The Formula aerodynamic kit completely replaces the factory bumpers and different parts, not just another cheap lip spoiler. The larger grille is functional. Uses factory mounting points for easy installation with no drilling required. Shipped ready to paint. This front bumper is delivered with aluminium grids, screw and adhesive and the assembly instructions.

MISCHIEF ASSAULT DVD TRAILER

2007-06-14T08:50:00.000-07:00

MISCHIEF ASSAULT MOVIE TRAILER "The Teckademics world domination continues with Mischief 6 Assault. This DVD is an all out blitz and starts off with a Z06 hitting a tree. From that point on, it progresses into a road battle for the masses with a 'Reckless' tour in CA, DC, FL, PA, and NY, features pro-skater Josh Kalis's 600hp+ M5, and Dado's Drift Caddy. We punish some cars and leave some scars in the Driftademics chapter and then on to the sliding for an all new snow chapter. Nothing is spared in the Assault as we venture out to a school bus demolition derby, flogging of a Ferrari 360 before selling it, parking lot pimping with Tyson Beckford and checking out the aftermath of a $700,000 classic Ferrari crash. The Mischief troops assault the BeaveRun Raceway and take over the whole facility. The smoke could be seen for miles as the imports devastate the track. Assault tops it off with Sema and a greatest hits chapter. This and more street racing all set to a hot soundtrack with the resurgence of Mischief favs VERTIGO and the punk hits of Lobster Records."

1999 Pontiac GTO Concept

2007-06-14T08:35:00.000-07:00

Before the latest Pontiac GTO inception, Pontiac unveiled this wild looking GTO concept in 1999. It extreme stylin was rebirthed from a Holden Monaro body. With no drivetrain this a design concept in a true form.

9ff Porsche Cayman CR 42

2007-06-14T08:08:00.000-07:00

There is no doubt: All our understanding begins with experience. What else should awaken our intellect if not objects appealing to our senses, producing, on the one hand, ideas all by themselves, while, on the other hand, inviting our intellectual capacity to compare, associate or to divide them in order to transform the raw material of our sensory impressions into the sort of understanding called experience?

Titles, records and everyday work are experiences which have brought 9ff to an understanding that gave birth to the idea of creating this homage to our senses.

The clear, no-nonsense, but nevertheless powerful design of the CR42 is a clear mirror reflecting the philosophy of the small-series manufacturer from Dortmund.

The two-seater convinces in every respect by its love for detail. First to mention are the excitingly designed and very light disc wheels equipped with a patented central locking system and the precisely adjustable chassis comprising any imaginable component and, last but not least, the attached parts partially manufactured from carbon.

But, the 9ff CR42’s highlight is hidden deep inside the mid-engined sports car: A 4.1L flat engine generously offering its 420hp as well as its powerful 435Nm of torque. This is the basis for thrilling driving performances and a superior power development vaporising any benchmark in its segment

The 9ff Cayman masters the sprint of prestige to 0-60 in 4.4 seconds, and about 10 seconds later, the CR42 already passes the 100mph mark.

Even the smaller engine version – with a displacement of 3.8 litres – outshone all its competitors with its performance during a comparative test at AMS.

The understanding gained there may by now be experienced through the 9ff CR42.

Supercars Limited Hulme.F1 Champion

2007-06-14T07:43:00.000-07:00

It is Denny Hulme's success which has motivated Supercars Limited to make a New Zealand supercar in his honor. For the last two years the Hulme.F1 has been developed in secrecy, but now the company is ready to tell the world what it has been creating.Since the onset of the project, the concept of the Hulme.F1 supercar has been a mid engine design with a high-tech powertrain and chassis that gives the driver the feeling of driving a Formula One Car on the road.The car features a modified BMW M5 engine joined to a specially designed transaxle, wrapped in a carbon fiber body. Coordinating the design team is Tony Parker, Associate Professor and head of the Industrial Design department at Massey University. ''New Zealand has established a reputation for building the best yachts in the world. I believe we also have the technical capabilities and the industrial infrastructure to create a quality, hand built performance car,'' says Parker.

Price-$460,000 (projected)

Engine-5 liter BMW M5 V8

Aspiration-natural

Horsepower-450 hp

Weight-2643 lbs

Spyker C8 Spyder T

2007-06-14T07:33:00.000-07:00

(from Spyker Press Release) Prototype of the Spyker C8 Spyder Wide Body powered by Audi’s twin turbo V8 engine.

Engine Design Audi V8 bi-turbo engine with 90-degree block angle. Capacity : 4172 cc Power : 331 kW (525 Bhp) at 5700 rpm – 6400 rpm Torque : 560 Nm at 1950 rpm m- 5600 rpm Maximum revolutions : 7500 rpm

Transmission Sequential or manual six-speed gearbox without electronic intervention. Rear wheel drive, with optional limited slip differential. Switchable ASR (traction control) and ABS.

Chassis and suspension Aluminum space frame clad with aluminum panels carries fully adjustable F1-style independent suspension in stainless steel, with Koni in board shock absorbers. Uprights CNC machined from solid billets of aluminium.

Performance Spyker C8 Spyder T Top speed 320 km/h (200 mph) Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds (0-60 mph)

Spyker Formula One F8-VII

2007-06-14T07:14:00.000-07:00

Chassis-Full carbon fibre composite monocoque

Front suspension-Composite pushrods activating chassis mounted in-line dampers and torsion bars, unequal length composite aerodynamic wishbones, front anti-roll bar and cast uprights

Rear suspension-Composite pushrods activating gearbox mounted rotary dampers & torsion bars, unequal length composite aerodynamic wishbones, and cast uprights

Transmission-In-house Spyker design. 7-speed + reverse longitudinal gearbox with electrohydraulic sequential gear change

Number of cylinders-8

Horsepower-700bhp +

2007 Ford Interceptor Concept

2007-06-14T06:58:00.000-07:00

* American Muscle: The Ford Interceptor concept celebrates the best of American muscle with a four-door that marries “Built Ford Tough” attitude with the sporty elegance of 1960s sedans

* Legendary performance: The Interceptor concept’s Ford Racing 5.0-liter Cammer engine runs on E-85 ethanol and produces 400 horsepower. This engine powered the Mustang FR500C to the 2005 Grand-Am Cup Championship in its first year of competition.

* Safety: Interceptor incorporates Ford’s patented four-point “belt and suspenders” design in the front and rear seats. In addition, inflatable safety belts are included for rear seat passengers.

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 31, 2006 – Building on its legacy of bold muscle cars, Ford is introducing a modern, all-American sedan concept that combines “Built Ford Tough” attitude with the sporty elegance of its iconic 1960s sedans.

The Ford Interceptor concept comes equipped with a manual six-speed gearbox mated to a Ford Racing 5.0-liter V-8 Cammer engine that delivers 400 horsepower and runs on E-85 ethanol.

“This concept celebrates the best of American muscle, showing customers what ‘modern muscle’ is all about,” said Peter Horbury, executive director – Design, The Americas. “The Interceptor concept is much like a Marine in dress uniform. He looks smart and elegant but you can see the raw power that lies beneath.”

(from Ford Motor Company Press Release) Interceptor Concept

Mercedes CL65 AMG

2007-06-13T19:10:00.000-07:00

While the AMG CL63, the normally aspirated V-8 hot-rod version of the Mercedes-Benz CL coupe, was certainly a head-turner with its 518 bhp and 465 lb.-ft. of torque, those with a hankering for a bit more punch will be rewarded for their patience by waiting for the launch of the CL65, the AMG-tuned version of the 12-cylinder CL 600.

This twin-turbo V-12 monster produces 612 bhp and a whopping 737 lb.-ft. of toque, which Mercedes says is good for a 4.4-second (0-100-km/h mph) run. The 6.0-liter V-12 engine is coupled to a 5-speed automatic transmission, instead of the 7-speed found in the CL 63, the massive torque of the engine makes those two extra gears superfluous.

From a design standpoint, there's little to distinguish the AMG 65 from its 63 counterpart other than badging, or if you were one of the lucky 20 to secure the limited-edition AMG 40th Anniversary models, which are painted in Alubeam, a paint that makes the body look like liquid metal. In keeping with its anniversary, only 40 are being built and America gets half, a nod to the fact that the U.S. is responsible for almost 50 percent of AMG's output.

The amazing feature of the CL65 is the civility it displays in normal motoring. It has all the high-zoot accouterment found in the CL the diamond-patterned stitching in the seats is a tip-off that this is no ordinary coupe. And if you're feeling on the sporty side, there's an optional carbon-fiber trim package that applies accents made of this material both inside and outside the car.

The real nature of the beast, however, is found beneath your right foot. Floor the pedal and the CL65 surges forward with turbine-like thrust. The specially tuned exhaust lets out a satisfying growl, and objects in the rearview mirror are not only smaller than they appear, but disappear altogether quite quickly. Tweaks to Mercedes' body-control system give the car a slightly tauter and tighter ride; there's not much body roll to speak of for such a massive sedan. This is a car designed to gobble highway miles with alacrity. As a flagship for the AMG and Mercedes brands, the CL65 hits all the right notes.

By Matt DeLorenzo June 2007 from http://www.roadandtrack.com/

REDLINE MOVIE TRAILER

2007-06-12T19:42:00.000-07:00

"Redline" is an auto/action thriller that features the personal exotic car collection of the producer, real estate investor Daniel Sadek. Sadek who is financing the $26 million movie used his own cars including a Phantom Rolls Royce, Lamborghini Murcielago, Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari F430, Ferrari Scaglietti and two Mercedes SLR McLarens. Sadek's $200,000 Porsche Carrera GT is actually crashed during one sequence.

TOKYO DRIFT

2007-06-12T19:31:00.000-07:00

2 FAST 2 FURIOUS

2007-06-12T19:21:00.000-07:00

FAST AND FURIOUS

2007-06-12T18:59:00.000-07:00

TECHART 997 TURBO

2007-06-12T15:56:00.000-07:00

Technology and Art.The TECHART individualization program for your Porsche 911 Turbo. Only if artisan tradition, sophisticated engineering and passionate accuracy are perfectly orchestrated, can the result be of masterly quality. A work of art such as a Steinway & Sons Grand Piano. Or a masterpiece such as the Porsche 911 Turbo. Both of these are exceptional. Invaluable. Virtually perfect.

But for all that, a Grand Piano does not agree with its pianist until it is individually tuned and intoned. Just like a sports car does not agree with its driver until it becomes set up according to his personal demands. But from this point forth, an instrument as well as an automobile bears a unique signature. TECHART adds your signature to your Porsche 911 Turbo.

2007 BMW Concept CS

2007-06-12T13:06:00.000-07:00

(from BMW Press Release) The BMW Concept CS • Concept study of a four-door Gran Turismo for the luxury segment. • Modern, sophisticated surface design bearing testimony to a supreme standard of craftsmanship and experience in moulding convex-concave surfaces. • The very essence of brand values so typical of BMW in a new segment ensuring a perfect combination of superior dynamics and stylish exclusivity. • Modern interpretation of the premium concept ensured by extreme precision in every design detail, choice of the most refined materials, and perfect craftsmanship. • Previously unseen combination of vehicle dimensions and weight ensured by consistent implementation of lightweight strategies. • European-style aesthetics, clear emphasis on the car’s stretched look, low-slung roof-line, low centre of gravity, extremely long wheelbase (see “Exterior and Interior Dimensions”). • Innovative interior design with layered surfaces, clearly defined joints serving a functional purpose. • Clearly defined, sporting seat position for four occupants.

Exterior design • Sporting, sleek and low-slung all-round look as an expression of a four-door Gran Turismo. • Highly expressive, dynamic front-end design with the striking BMW kidney grille as the central highlight. • Prominently positioned BMW kidney grille to ensure a good supply of cooling air to the engine. • Re-interpretation of BMW’s classic contour line at the side, door handlers fitted flush in position as a consistent testimony to the car’s attractive sculpture. • Powerfully flared wheel arches, 21-inch light-alloy wheels, body width increasing towards the rear and thus emphasising the sporting, wide track of the car. • Flowing roof area with aerodynamically optimised contours. • Innovative headlights with LED reverse projection technology and extremely slender rear lights behind clear glass. Night design with homogeneous light bodies.

Interior design • Uncompromising, highly aesthetic interior design with layered surfaces (layer design concept) and clearly defined functional joints. • Driver-oriented cockpit with clear ergonomic structuring of functions relevant to the driver and oriented towards superior comfort in the controls and displays. • Layer design concept also applied to the design of the double circular dials to provide clearly structured information on several visual levels. • Focus on the joints and seams around the body panels serving to consciously use air venting and ambient interior illumination options. • Supreme exclusivity and perfect craftsmanship in the finish of the interior highlighted by contrasting colours and surfaces in different kinds of leather. • Introduction of particularly sophisticated, powerful-looking ceramics as the material for the controls and instruments. • Innovative sports seats with a fold-up collar element.

THE WRAITH TRAILER

2007-06-12T10:30:00.000-07:00

PORSCHE CAYMAN S

2007-06-12T09:41:00.000-07:00

Tour the Cayman’s front, side and rear surfaces with your eyes, and you immediately sense Porsche’s love of curves. The body’s muscular, sculpted features are thought by some to be an adaptation of the twists and turns found along our favorite roads. Each meeting of convex and concave surfaces is designed to move the air—and the driver’s soul—with equal ease.

Strength, speed, finesse, agility, endurance. Like a superb athletes, the Cayman and Cayman S turn a collection of impressive capabilities into something sublime. While their acceleration, lateral g-forces and braking distance are all impressive, figures cannot fully describe the experience of driving the Cayman and Cayman S, in which every input is met with a precise and thrilling response.

CANNONBALL RUN (SPEEDZONE)

2007-06-12T00:31:00.000-07:00

CANNONBALL RUN II

2007-06-12T00:25:00.000-07:00

CANNONBALL RUN

2007-06-11T23:33:00.000-07:00

ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE

2007-06-11T21:40:00.000-07:00

Volvo S60 R

2007-06-11T21:21:00.000-07:00

Rob Mullner The S60 R's greatest strength is its engine, without question. It is superb at lower elevations and in cooler weather, pressing the driver back in the seat from low speeds. In spite of their generous dimensions, the Volvo's brakes can overheat when driven hard in the mountains, leading to a pulsing pedal. The six-speed manual is slicker than the S60 T5's five-speed. The automatic is for posers, as the engine's torque is electronically limited to 242 lb-ft rather than 277 lb-ft as with the manual.

The Volvo S60R has electronically-controlled all-wheel drive. The AWD system is combined with Four-C Technology, and optimises road-holding and stability. Like Four-C, the AWD system is connected to the car's Multiplex computer system, and can, therefore, handle large quantities of information. With its extremely short engagement and disengagement time, the AWD system can react immediately to the position of the accelerator and the torque of the engine.

The S60 R went on sale in May for a base price of just over $38,000. The companion V70 R station wagon delivers all the neat stuff found in the S60 R plus a high degree of utility. In keeping with past custom, Volvo has painted the first R models in special colors, Flash Green and Titanium Gray. Subsequent colors include Black Metallic, Silver Metallic, Cosmos Blue Metallic and Passion Red Solid. The sport seat upholstery is available in Dark Blue, Gold Beige or Natural Leather, all with unique stitching. The remainder of the interior is off-black, except for the door inserts, which are coordinated with the seats.

Inside, the S60 R offers more upscale furnishings than regular S60s, namely laterally bolstered leather sport seats, stylish silver and blue gauges and real aluminum trim. Comfort is exceptional in front, but rear passengers may find legroom a bit tight. The control layout is more complex than in other cars, and new owners may need to sit down with the owner''s manual in order to master everything. Trunk capacity is 13.9 cubic feet.

Just like the Volvo S60 R, Volvo V70 R and Volvo XC90, the new Volvo S80 is now equipped with a steering gear from ZF of Germany. The result is more direct steering response and enhanced steering precision

The Volvo S60R will be built at Volvo's factory in Ghent, Belgium, and the V70 R at the Torslanda plant in Sweden. The start of production is planned for early 2003 and the volume will be limited.

From www.lycos.com

Honda Sports 4 Concept

2007-06-11T21:13:00.000-07:00

Honda Sports 4 Concept

Tommy Z Design Chrysler 300C

2007-06-11T21:06:00.000-07:00

(from Tommy Z Design) The second release of the 300C Special by Detroit Tuner Tommy Z Design is much more sophisticated. These cars have gone through a full years road testing and driven over 400 hard days in the Metro Detroit streets. This tuning package includeds the 4 pc aero components and the Original Deep Dish grille. These grilles are available with chrome, black powdercoat or custom color-matched inserts. These can be switched out periodically, to the owner's liking.

The kit attaches with all stock hardware and holes, and with the added handmade polished stainless steel exhaust out the back this car gets some looks. This particular car features 24" linea wheels by MHT, color matched to the magnesium pearl Chrysler specs. These Toyo tires actually ride great, they do not track or bump steer.

For 2007, the crew at Tommy Z's in developing a whole polished stainless steel kit that will attach to the factory locations as well. A diamond grille is also in the works as well as a whole line of Stainless Components for Lamborghini, Cadillac, and Bentley.

Holden Torana TT36 Hatch Concept

2007-06-11T20:44:00.000-07:00

Holden drew on General Motors’ global resources to build the hot pink Torana TT36, which is powered by an experimental 280kW twin turbo 3.6 litre Alloytec V6 engine, sports a glass roof and showcases bold directional design themes.

Not for production, this mid-sized hatch concept demonstrates the strength and versatility of Holden’s design talent to a worldwide audience and emphasises its ability to react swiftly to changing customer demand.

Torana TT36 highlights Holden’s rear wheel drive powertrain engineering expertise and the practical benefits to be gained by sharing GM global suspension and chassis components and modular structural systems.

The new millennium hot hatch pays homage to Holden’s Bathurst-winning icon car of the seventies, the Torana A9X. It is 25 years since the revered V8-powered Torana A9X last conquered Mount Panorama and wrote itself into Australian automotive legend.

Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Denny Mooney, today said he believed the Torana’s spiritual successor showed how times continued to change in the automotive industry.

“Torana TT36 represents a revolution in concept car design at Holden. We’ve unveiled several examples of our design flexibility and build capability in recent years, but this car is exceptional for yet another reason,” Mr Mooney said.

“All recent showcars have been based on our Commodore V-car platform. Torana TT36, on the other hand, shares many basic structural elements with the latest GM sports concepts and much of its chassis componentry is sourced directly from GM.

“It is the first Holden showcar to merge Australian design and engineering expertise with GM technical resources. Quite simply, for us it is a ‘game changer’ in automotive design and production.

“Naming the concept car was easy. We knew many fans would immediately call it Torana because it is a high powered, mid-size, rear wheel drive hot hatch. The TT36 stands for Twin Turbo 3.6.

” The twenty-first century Torana has slingshot performance potential. Its experimental 3.6 litre twin turbo Alloytec V6, hand-built at Holden’s new Port Melbourne engine plant, produces 280kW of power, transferred to the tarmac via a heavy-duty six speed manual transmission.

Ninety per cent of the 480Nm of torque developed is available from just 1600 rpm and the TT36 shares the power-to-weight advantage that helped its A9X sporting predecessor to drive into the record books at Mt Panorama a quarter of a century ago.

The four-seater showcar is finished in luminous, look-at-me pink − dubbed ‘ManGenta’ by the trend-spotting stylists who created it − contrasted against a slick new-tech interior in minimalist black and white. A panoramic glass roof extends from the steeply raked windscreen all the way back to the hatch and the TT36 sits on 20-inch, ten-spoke alloys.

The project was originally named XP54, reflecting the acronym ‘eXperimental Project’ and coded 54 in recognition of Holden’s so-called Studio 54 design workshop in the outer suburbs of Melbourne.

Holden Design Director, Tony Stolfo, said the showcar’s aggressive, sports-oriented frontal treatment recalled its hard-charging Torana heritage while speaking the design language of the here and now. “It’s very performance-driven in terms of the size of the apertures, the air intakes and grille. The fenders and quarter panels are pumped to accentuate width and stance,” he said. “It also displays some of the key proportions we’ll see in future cars generally: front wheels forward, minimal overhang, high belt lines and a high deck. All these elements create strength and purpose and deliver expressive contemporary styling.

“The hatch style gives us a very fast line running over the top, and we’ve given it strong directional lines. In terms of overall design intent, it’s far more sophisticated sports machine than street machine. “And because it’s a vehicle which delivers a really large interior compartment in relation to its exterior size, it shows off our packaging skills, which are a traditional Holden strength.

” The Torana TT36 interior is an exercise in black and white contemporary cool, described by Holden’s young colour and trim team as ‘nu luxury’. Taking inspiration from forecast fashion trends in domestic and industrial design, they gave it smoothly sculptured white leather seats and mirror-gloss finishes in piano black and pearlescent perspex, contrasted with soft-feel textures and black techno-mesh rubber floor covering.

The pink exterior theme is picked up in clever LED lighting effects and a ‘retro future’ 3D instrument layout that can be customised to the driver’s taste. Open the door and a full- length lighting strip integrated into the glass roof radiates a healthy pink glow. Press the backlit central starter button to play twin turbo engine idle music. Touch the interactive infotainment screen to control myriad functions – phone, CD, SatNav, DVD, address book and other Blue Tooth-compatible features.

“The Torana TT36 may be simply for show – but it’s not about outrageous technology. We consider that something very close to this concept could be practically achievable in the not-too-distant future,” Mr Stolfo said.

“It’s a first step towards monitoring public reaction to a type of rear-wheel drive vehicle that doesn’t exist in today’s General Motors portfolio. It could be designed and produced off a number of GM platforms, taking advantage of the virtual maths-based processes and component sharing which enabled us to build this working concept in a very short space of time.“

Mercedes SLR 722 Edition

2007-06-11T20:27:00.000-07:00

The new Mercedes-Benz SLR "722 Edition" has all the attributes of a thoroughbred racing car. Refined in numerous respects, this super sports car has more output, a tailor-made suspension configuration and a decidedly sporty interior.

A continuing tradition: the new model variant SLR "722 Edition" is a homage by Mercedes-Benz to the unforgettable victory won by the British racing legend Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with the starting number 722 (indicating a start time of 7.22 a.m.) at the Mille Miglia in 1955. With an output of 478 kW/650 hp and a corresponding performance, the new super sports car, which goes on sale on July 11, will not only make the hearts of car enthusiasts beat faster.

The supercharged 5.5-litre V8 engine in the "722 Edition", which is hand-built in the AMG engine shop in Affalterbach, generates 478 kW/650 hp. The particular strengths of this high-performance engine are immediate response to movements of the accelerator, highly emphatic torque build-up and an unmistakable V8 sound. The performance figures are outstanding even for a high-end sports car: the "722 Edition" accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in only 3.6 seconds, and 200 km/h is reached in just 10.2 seconds. The maximum speed (337 km/h) is above the 334 km/h previously achieved by the SLR.

Handling characteristics worthy of the racetrack are also provided by the sophisticated suspension, with 19-inch light-alloy wheels, a stiffer damper configuration and a ten-millimetre-lower body. Larger brake discs with a diameter of 390 mm ensure excellent braking performance.

Discreet visual modifications mark the SLR "722 Edition" out as special, in line with the wishes of the enthusiastic gentleman drivers and wealthy sports car collectors who make up the core target group.

The modified front spoiler with an air splitter, as well as the rear diffuser, improve both the aerodynamics and contact pressure at high speeds, and reflect the transfer of cutting-edge technology from motor racing. At the same time, the use of clear-lacquered carbon as an extremely strong yet lightweight material symbolises the practicality of these technical features. Bucket-type sports seats upholstered in leather/Alcantara provide outstanding lateral support, while the grippier racing steering wheel with a hunting-leather lining, gearshift paddles and black carbon highlights lend a thoroughbred racing touch to the interior.

Exclusive "SLR. Club" for SLR owners

Before the sales release date, customers and selected guests will have the advance opportunity to appraise the new SLR "722 Edition". This is to mark the foundation of the worldwide "SLR Club" at the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, southern France. As an ultra-exclusive community of which SLR customers automatically become members, the "SLR Club" provides an attractive platform for outstanding events related to the SLR, as well as numerous other benefits. Another exciting feature is the club’s SLR Safety & Speed Academy, which offers special driver training courses and seminars. David Coulthard, Jochen Mass, Klaus Ludwig, Chris Goodwin and Christina Surer are among the highly skilled and well-known instructors. (Press release by DaimlerChrysler)

Pontiac G6 GXP

2007-06-10T21:32:00.000-07:00

2007 Pontiac G6 GXP Concept - Auto Shows This slammed 270-hp G6 turns the style up to 11 with 19-inch rims and big spoilers.April 2006 Pontiac’s G6 coupe appears in sportier, more aggressive garb as a GXP concept. Power comes from a 3.9-liter V-6 — the same agricultural unit found in the G6 GTP — but here it makes 30 more horsepower thanks to a new intake and exhaust. On the outside, the car sits closer to the pavement and boasts a wide rear spoiler, hood scoops reminiscent of the Pontiac GTO’s, and shiny dual tailpipes. Whorehouse red leather seat inserts don’t quite match candy apple gauge accent rings and shift knob trim. It’s as though Pontiac’s stylists got drunk with a JC Whitney catalog and maxed out their corporate cards. The car is intended to gauge public reaction before Pontiac decides whether to produce the GXP. All the people who miss the Chevrolet Monte Carlo Intimidator edition will take note of this exciting concept.

Courtesy of http://www.caranddriver.com/

MAZDA RX-8

2007-06-10T21:03:00.000-07:00

"...a champion prizefighter, so much so that during our driving loop the RX-8 was actually the fastest car on the real-world roads." Comparison test: Best Sports Car for $35,000. RX-8 Grand Touring / Audi TT 2.0T / Nissan 350Z / Ford Shelby GT

— Car and Driver 6/2007

"The Mazda RX-8 has an appealing combination of light and agile handling, a ride that doesn’t abuse, and steering with a level of precision usually the purview of the surgical community. These attributes make it a gratifying back road thriller, and with room for four."

— Car and Driver 7/06

"With the unique hum of the rotary engine, 50:50 even weight distribution and adequate seating for four adults, Mazda's RX-8 combines the fun of driving a true sports car and the practicality needed to travel with more than one passenger."

— Kelley Blue Book

"Regardless of how many doors the RX-8 has, it is ultimately a sport coupe that offers sensational handling without the stiffness typically associated with cars of this type."

— Edmunds.com

"No matter what you call the RX-8, it’s a great car with an innovative approach and admirable engineering."

— NewCarTestDrive.com

"The engine will spin to 9,000 rpm faster than you can say 'rev limiter' and feels more willing at high rpm than even Honda's S2000 because of the rotary's phenomenal smoothness."

— Edmunds.com "The all-new Mazda RX-8 is one of the most ingenious cars to be designed in years."

— NewCar TestDrive.com

"Its four-seat, four-door configuration is an original design that works."

— NewCarTest Drive.com

"...it earns coolness points for the innovation of an unconventional design and the daring to bring back an underappreciated powerplant."

— TheCarConnection.com

"The idea of a four-door sports car has been bandied about for decades, but Mazda's efforts are likely to set a new benchmark in this area."

— Edmunds.com

"The RX-8 is not only all-new, but a unique sports car."

— NewCarTestDrive.com 1st Place, "GOTTA HAVE IT" & "FUN TO DRIVE" 2007 RX-8 Grand TouringScored highest in comparison test: Best Sports Car for $35,000.RX-8 Grand Touring / Audi TT 2.0T / Nissan 350Z / Ford Shelby GT

— Car and Driver 6/2007

"One of the 10 Best Road Trip Vehicles"

— Kelley Blue Book "Close to Greatness""The RX-8 is a wonderful automobile, more of a civilized sport coupe than a sports sedan."

— Road & Track 10/2006 (Long-Term Test, 2004 RX-8)

"One of the top ten 2005 vehicles forecasted to best hold their value over the next five years"

— Kelley Blue Book

Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster

2007-06-10T19:54:00.000-07:00

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster: An open-air adventure for all the senses

Mercedes-Benz will in future also market its SLR McLaren super sports car in the form of a roadster with a top. In common with Formula 1 vehicles of today, it, too, will be made of carbon fibre, a material that will endow the vehicle with a very high degree of safety as well as extreme torsional stiffness at the same high level as the coupé version. This gives rise, in combination with the racing-type chassis, to outstanding ride characteristics. The maximum speed of the new high-performance sports car, which is powered by an AMG V8 compressor engine delivering 460 kW/626 hp, is 332 km/h, therefore at the same high level as the coupé. Although, thanks to its fully retractable top, the Roadster offers undiluted open-air driving pleasure in the highest performance class, its occupants in no way lose out in terms of comfort or the vehicle's suitability for everyday use. Consequently, the new Roadster opens up a new dimension in refinement for open-top super sports cars.

Like the coupé version, the new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster once again unites the legend of the successful SLR racing models from the 1950s with the innovative technology of modern Formula 1 vehicles from the Vodafone-McLaren-Mercedes team. Typical stylistic elements, such as the arrow-shaped tip of the Formula 1 Silver Arrow, establish a visual link with the racing cars. The SLR leg-end of the 50s lives on stylistically in the distinctive lateral louvers, side pipes behind the front wheels and the wide-opening gullwing doors.

The new Roadster benefits technically from the many years of experience of Mercedes-Benz and its Formula 1 partner McLaren. Apart from two aluminium engine frames, its body is made entirely of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials, making the vehicle an exception among high-performance sports cars. Especially for the Roadster, complex carbon-fibre technology has been intelligently further developed for the monocoque chassis. The result is low weight, exemplary energy absorption and, therefore, extremely high occupant safety as well as a degree of torsional stiffness hitherto unattained in open-top vehicles. This leads to outstanding ride characteristics of the kind otherwise found only in closed-top super sports cars.

The puristic top is suitable for high speeds

The exceptional qualities of the Roadster are attributable also to the fully retractable top, which blends harmoniously into the flowing lines of the SLR McLaren. Its newly developed roof material, which is available in three different colours, not only guarantees complete suitability for everyday use in all weathers, but also endows the high-performance sports car with characteristics that are exception-ally unusual in a roadster. For example, at 332 km/h, the maximum speed is at the high level of the coupé version. Conversation is still possible at well over 200 km/h on open-air journeys thanks to the favourable aeroacoustics.

The roof opens and closes semi-automatically in less than ten seconds, thereby combining the desire for convenience with the puristic character of the roadster. To open, the roof merely needs to be unlocked from the windscreen frame and be briefly raised, after which it folds away electrically. Since an aluminium cover is integrated into its front section, the roof elegantly closes off the top when re-tracted.

Sophisticated aerodynamics and racing-type chassis

In the wind tunnel, the Roadster has been optimised for high speeds with regard to handling, aeroacoustics and aerodynamics. It likewise employs the aerodynamic concept already known from the coupé version, featuring an airbrake integrated into the access lid and a diffusor in the rear bumper to provide increased downforce on the rear axle.

The open two-seater is equipped with a racing-type chassis featuring high-performance carbon-ceramic brake discs, thereby setting extremely high stan-dards. Its front-mid-engine provides for optimum weight distribution. With 460 kW/626 hp and a maximum torque of 780 Nm, the AMG V8 compressor engine, which is coupled to an AMG Speedshift R five-speed automatic transmission, accelerates the Roadster from zero to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.

Unique safety and exclusive fittings

A high degree of safety is ensured by unique carbon-fibre crash elements, steel-reinforced A-pillars and two fixed roll-over bars. The comprehensive specification also features adaptive airbags, knee and side airbags as well as seat belt tensioners and a tyre-pressure monitoring system.

The exclusive standard equipment includes semi-aniline-leather-upholstered carbon-fibre bucket seats which can be individually adapted to the driver and front passenger by means of differently sized seat pads; dual-zone automatic air-conditioning; a high-quality BOSE premium sound system; a multifunction sport steering wheel with gear-change paddles, and a navigation system with integral radio and CD player.

The new Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster, like the coupé, is produced at McLaren's Formula 1 factory in Woking, England, in accordance with stringent Mercedes-Benz quality criteria and will be available as from September 2007. (from DaimlerChrysler Press Release)

2007 Porsche 911 Turbo

2007-06-10T19:16:00.000-07:00

THE PORSCHE® 911® TURBO—NOW IN ITS SIXTH ITERATION—IS THE MOST POTENT AND CAPABLE YET

Twin-turbocharged 2007 911 Turbo with variable turbine geometry (VTG) and electronically controlled all-wheel-drive is an everyday supercar

The sixth generation of the range-topping 911 model provides towering performance in a practical, stylish and functional package suitable for everyday use. Power comes from a revolutionary, 480-horsepower, twin turbocharged, 3.6-liter boxer engine featuring Porsche’s first application of variable turbine geometry (VTG).

The new 911 Turbo also offers a redesigned, electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system, and evolutionary styling.

Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG)

For the first time, the power unit of the new Porsche 911 Turbo features an exhaust gas turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG). VTG provides for efficient control of the exhaust gas flow throughout the entire range of engine speed, guiding the flow of air in exactly the right direction and at the right angle to the turbine blades. The result is yet another increase in engine output, despite engine capacity remaining unchanged at 3.6 liters, up from 420 horsepower to 480 horsepower. Maximum torque, in turn, is up from 415 lb.-ft. to 460 lb.-ft., and meaningful twist is on tap beginning at a low 1950 rpm.

New all-wheel-drive system management

Benefiting from a newly developed all-wheel-drive management system, the 911 Turbo is able to convert the enormous power of the engine into practical performance on the road with optimum traction in all conditions. The standard Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system features an electromagnetically controlled multiple-plate clutch for distribution of power front-to-rear. Responding within 100-milliseconds to both driver input and road conditions, PTM is able to immediately transmit more power to the wheels that can use it best whenever required.

Quick with the six-speed manual transmission, even quicker with the 5-speed Tiptronic® S

Equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, the new 911 Turbo accelerates to 60 mph in only 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h, 3.9 sec.). Equipped with the optional Tiptronic S, the car completes the same sprint in only 3.4 seconds (0-100 km/h, 3.7 sec.). This makes the new 911 Turbo the first sports car from Porsche with quicker acceleration with the automatic transmission than with the manual. This is the result of the interaction of the turbochargers with their variable turbine geometry, the Porsche Traction Management, and the new Tiptronic S set-up.

Extra boost: Sports Chrono Package Turbo with Overboost

For the first time the optional Sports Chrono Package Turbo provides a brief Overboost of power. With the Sport button engaged, and under full throttle during mid-range engine speeds, turbocharger boost pressure is temporarily increased, boosting torque by 45 lb-ft (60 Nm) to a staggering 505 lb-ft (680 Nm). This Overboost is an advantage in short, interim acceleration and overtaking maneuvers.

Active suspension is standard equipment

The 2007 911 Turbo arrives standard with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), giving the driver the choice of either a sporting but comfortable standard set-up (Normal mode) or a particularly sporting and firmer set-up (Sports mode).

Upgraded braking system

The 2007 911 Turbo features a brake system even more efficient than on the former model. The brake concept on the front wheels has been carried over from the Carrera® GT, with six-piston brake calipers in conjunction with 350mm (13.78") brake discs ensuring impressive stopping power. The new brake configuration also feeds more brake power to the rear wheels, where four-piston brake calipers again interact with brake discs measuring 350mm in diameter. Two other features are pre-loading of the brake system and Brake Assistant, both serving to shorten stopping distances even further when applying the brakes suddenly. The new 911 Turbo is also available as an option with Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB® ) for truly outstanding braking qualities ensured by ceramic brake discs, and further developed in even larger dimensions than before.

(from Porsche Press Release)

BMW CONCEPTS

2007-06-10T19:02:00.000-07:00

Bentley Hunaudieres Concept

2007-06-10T18:02:00.000-07:00

The Bentley Hunaudières the British Marquees prototype super car of 1999. Even though it was never slatted to be released the car showed that Bentley was and is capable of building a super car. This automotive achievement boasted an 8.0 liter W16 cylinder motor. Making 623 hp @6000 rpm that would propel the car well into 200 mph territory.

Bentley Continental GT

2007-06-10T17:53:00.000-07:00

Featuring a 6-litre, 12 cylinder, twin-turbocharged, engine with more than 500bhp driving all four wheels through a paddle-operated, six speed automatic gearbox, the Continental GT offers true supercar performance combined with the interior space, versatility and ease of ownership to make it not merely viable as an everyday car, but a natural for the role. In this respect as well as many others, Bentley believes the Continental GT to be unique. The Continental GT is being designed and engineered by Bentley at Crewe and will be manufactured there in all-new facilities that combine state of the art technologies with the unique hand finishing and attention to detail that have been the hallmark of all cars to wear the winged 'B'. It goes on sale in the second half of 2003 and will bring the prospect of Bentley ownership to a wider audience of discerning enthusiasts than ever before. And while the Continental GT is a Bentley from bumper to bumper, the role of the company's Volkswagen parent can scarcely be ignored.

The dream of building a new Bentley coupé is not new - indeed it has been alive at Crewe for over 20 years. But it was only the £500 million vote of confidence placed in the marque by VW that brought the dream to reality. And VW has more than merely made funds available to design an all-new car. It has also enabled Bentley to transform the Crewe factory into a thoroughly modern centre of manufacturing excellence, ensuring not only that Bentley is in better shape today than ever, but also guaranteeing its design, engineering and manufacturing sovereignty as far into the future as it is possible to see.

Highlights

An all-new Bentley coupé, inspired by the finest Grand Touring traditions but designed, engineered and built using the most modern techniques blended with inimitable Bentley craftsmanship.

The fastest four-seat coupé in the world with a top speed in excess of 180mph (290km/h) and 0-62mph (100km/h) of under five seconds.

Powered by a Bentley-designed 6-litre, twin-turbocharged, W12 engine developing more than 500bhp. Tuned to provide not simply massive power, but also the unmistakeable Bentley delivery achieved only by the coincidence of high torque at low revs.

Drive is sent to all four wheels, a first for a Bentley - as is the paddle operated, six speed automatic gearbox. All-wheel drive and electronic stability programme were considered essential not only for the Continental GT's performance, but also to provide year-round versatility in all conditions.

Styled in house at Bentley's design studios in Crewe to incorporate all traditional Bentley design hallmarks into a totally contemporary shape. Packaged to seat a family of four in comfort and to provide enough luggage space for a fortnight's driving holiday.

Styling cues include pillarless cabin, minimal front overhang, pronounced haunches, distinctive 'face' featuring large inner headlamps, flush mounted rear spoiler that rises at speed.

Designed entirely in the virtual world, using the very latest digital processes. Chassis designed by Bentley engineers to provide responsive handling combined with an effortlessly absorbent ride quality consistent with Continental GT's Grand Touring role. (from Bentley Press Release)

Mercedes CLS ASMA Shark II

2007-06-10T11:47:00.000-07:00

The Mercedes-Benz CLS Coupé (Shark) is a dream on four wheels. ASMA presents equipment components which make the CLS more sporty. At the IAA 2005, ASMA presented the CLS Coupé. With its multipart 20 inch high-grade steel wheels, it was an absolute sensation. At the front axle are 10 x 20 inch ASMA 1 rims, with a tyre of 255/30 ZR 20 penetrate-build and at the rear axle 11,5 x 20 inch with a tyre of 295/25 ZR 20. Suitably matched, ASMA offers a landing gear RPC setting from 35-50 mm. In addition to this, a complete chassis is in preparation. The high-grade steel final muffler with angular final pipes fit suitably and perfectly on the left and on the right side of the tail portion of the CLS Coupé. The ASMA aero dynamic parts, including a sober front spoiler lip, a radiator grille without emblem, and a fender with air intakes round off the overall sporty view. (from ASMA Design Press Release)

Infiniti G37 Coupe

2007-06-10T10:59:00.000-07:00

The G37 is motivated by a new 3.7-liter VQ-series V-6 that delivers 330 horses and 270 pound-feet of torque. Compared with the 306-horse, 3.5-liter, 268-pound-foot V-6 in the second-gen G sedan, the 3.7 utilizes the same 95.5mm bore but features a longer 86.0mm stroke (versus 81.4 mm), a higher-compression ratio (11.0:1 versus 10.6:1), and roughly 35-percent unique parts. The "VHR" components denote Infiniti's innovative Variable Valve Event and Lift technology and the 3.7's "high-revolution" capability, i.e., a redline of 7500 rpm. According to Infiniti, VVEL, which continuously varies the timing and lift of the intake valves, provides more power and torque throughout the powerband as well as improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. This vigorous VQ will no doubt find its way into such other Infiniti products as the FX sport/ute and the M and G sedans, not to mention the next Nissan Z and the upcoming Skyline GT-R.

Base Price -$35,000 (est)

Vehicle Layout -Front engine, RWD, 4-pass, 2-door

Engine -3.7L/330-hp/270-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6

Transmission -6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic

Curb Weight -3600 lb (est)

0-60 MPH -5.2 sec ( est)

From http://www.motortrend.com/

Infiniti G Coupe Concept

2007-06-10T10:27:00.000-07:00

Very nice looking car!

2008 Toyota Supra

2007-06-09T22:21:00.000-07:00

There have been rumors circulating for months over the whats supposed to be the successor for the legendary Toyota Supra. The new Supra will be served on a totally new platform. coming in choices of folding top convertible or hardtop models. The powerplant options will include a 450 horsepower 5liter V8 with 383 lbs-ft of torque, or the 3.5 liter V6 from Lexus IS and GS luxury Sport sedans. They also might opt in a 4.3 V8 powerplant.

The suspension setup will be firm and sport car purposed, along with full rear multi link rear and upper lower A-arms up front. This new supra will range in prince from $40,000 to $50,000. Hopefully the new supra will make way in the near future

LEXUS GS430

2007-06-09T22:03:00.000-07:00

With a 290-horsepower, 4.3-liter V8 engine, the GS 430 can go from 0 to 60 in a mere 5.7 seconds Six-Speed Sequential-Shift Automatic With six gears and an electronically controlled transmission, the GS can achieve greater acceleration, fuel efficiency and virtually seamless shifting. Performance Brakes The power of the GS is set off with ultra-sensitive performance brakes that provide a much faster braking response. Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (GS 430) (VGRS) adjusts the steering responsiveness based on the vehicle's speed. Variable Valve Timing The engine's valve timing is continuously adjusted to provide optimum power at any speed. Four-Wheel Disc Brakes The GS is fully equipped for aggressive braking, with features such as power-assisted disc brakes and an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). With Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), you can adjust the ride comfort to your preferences.

Infiniti G35 Coupe

2007-06-09T20:14:00.000-07:00

Engine-3.5-liter V6 engine with 293 hp, aluminum-alloy block and heads. Low-friction molybdenum-coated pistons.

Valvetrain-DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder with microfinished camshafts. Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) for intake valves and eCVTCS for exhaust valves.

Intake System-High-flow tuned induction system

Torque-258 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm

Transmission-Close-ratio 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter -or-Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission and manual shift mode with Downshift Rev Matching-Dual mass flywheel

Drive Wheels-Rear-wheel drive

Wheels-6-spoke, 17 x 7.5-inch aluminum-alloy wheels

Handling-Sport-Tuned Suspension Package

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1

2007-06-09T14:14:00.000-07:00

Check out a TOP GEAR episode road testing the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1

997 BOXSTER S

2007-06-09T13:39:00.000-07:00

The design of a Porsche always speaks in a universal language, People everywhere love to drive. But something about a Boxster speaks with a voice like that of a Siren. It calls to you, and resistance seems futile. What its aerodynamically chiseled exterior promises is too enticing. What its aesthetically intelligent interior conveys is too compelling. If driving is your passion, there is no substitute for the sheer inspiration of the Boxster.

The design concept that was shown at Detroit was a direct expression of the original mid-engine Porsche roadster, the legendary 550 Spyder. In the mid-1950s, the Porsche 550 practically rewrote the rules of high performance, becoming one of the most successful racing cars of its time.

It didn’t have the biggest engine, nor was it the most costly sports car of its era. What it had was innovation, pure and simple. The idea of locating a compact, freerevving engine midship gave the Porsche a nimbleness no sports car had ever possessed. The Spyder didn’t have to outmuscle its competitors. It could outbrake, outmaneuver and outsmart them.

The Boxster shares this boldly intelligent approach to sports car design. Within an open-top, twoseater layout sits a mid-mounted, flat-six boxer engine, its low center of gravity helping to instill driving confidence through the corners.

Porsche, it’s not simply a matter of styling shapes that shear the least resistant path through air. Wind is an important ally in our incessant effort to elevate performance. As well as an essential element of the Boxster’s character.

Every line, every curve and every carefully chiseled detail play a vital role in shaping, shifting and refining the flow of air. Charge into the wind, and the Boxster’s prominent front air ducts pass generous amounts of cool air to the engine’s radiators. Then, directional spoilers channel it to the next assignment: brake cooling.

Large intakes on the rear quarter panels feed even more cooling air to the flat-six engine. The air that flows over the car arcs down the sloping rear deck, applying downforce to a rear spoiler that extends at speeds above 75 mph for crisp handling and high-speed stability. Less visible, but no less important, is a smooth underbody design that keeps air gliding beneath the car, creating a “ground effects” stream that reduces lift and drag while simultaneously venting stagnant air around the gearbox.

So where does this synergy of new thinking and original Porsche essence lead? To improved braking and steering. Unflinching straightline performance. A low 0.29 drag coefficient (Boxster) and a top track speed of 169 mph (Boxster S). All of which proves that, when engineered properly, form not only follows function, but intensifies it as well.

Courtesy of http://www.porsche.com/

Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series

2007-06-09T12:37:00.000-07:00

Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series

This Bad Boy Benz brings racing thrills to the street using the official F1 Safety Car as a template.

It seems anything with the three-pointed star on the hood can be had in an AMG version, which in some respects is good for those who get a kick out of more horsepower or tauter handling. On the other hand, somehow the exclusivity of the AMG brand can be called into question when there's a performance version of Mercedes' people-moving R-Class with the fabled nameplate.

So, in a way it is refreshing to see a car like the CLK63 Black Series, a limited-edition version of Mercedes' handsome midsize coupe kitted out to the extreme with a giant engine, no rear seats and a race-tuned suspension in a road-going package.

The Black Series CLK, which will be produced in a limited 500-unit run, virtually screams exclusive. The coupe's front end announces that this car is all business, with large lower intakes, a carbon-fiber chin spoiler/splitter, flared front fenders and two large air extractors aft of the front wheels. The rocker extensions connect the front and rear wheel arches, while at the rear, there's an integrated carbon-fiber spoiler. The Black Series is hunkered down and looks ready to roll on 19-in. Pirelli P Zero Corsa sport tires that measure 265/30R-19 up front and 285/30R-19 in the rear. The turbine spoke alloy wheels are 9 in. wide in the front and a half-inch wider at the rear.

Beneath the hood is a massaged 6.2-liter normally aspirated V-8, which produces 507 bhp at 6800 rpm and 465 lb.-ft. of torque at 5250 rpm. That output is transferred to the rear wheels via an AMG-tuned SpeedShift 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic gearbox with sequential shifting. In addition, the rear differential has been shortened 6 percent to provide snappy acceleration throughout all speed ranges. A stubby aluminum shifter in the center console can be toggled back and forth between Standard and Manual. In manual mode, either the shifter or the column-mounted paddles can be used to execute shifts that are 20 percent faster than the standard automatic mode.

The interior of the CLK Black Series is as striking as the exterior. The rear seat has been removed and the ebony leather-clad interior is highlighted by aluminum accents on the dash, vent bezels, pedals, paddle shifters and on the center console, and smaller-diameter, racing-inspired steering wheel with a squared-off bottom. Heavily bolstered sport seats add to the sporty aura. While U.S. versions retain leather door inserts and a two-piece seat with integrated side airbags, European versions have one-piece carbon-fiber shell sport seats with no airbags and carbon-fiber door accents.

I had the opportunity to sample the European version on the Streets of Willow at Willow Springs Raceway in Southern California, a twisty bit of tarmac in the high desert. The AMG V-8 comes to life with an authoritative roar and settles into a nice thrum at idle. Snicking the shifter into gear, the Black Series leaps forward with rapid-fire yet almost seamless shifts that are programmed to keep the engine on a boil in the fat part of the torque curve. The huge composite brakes squeak and squeal a bit until they get up to temperature. The CLK63 is blindingly quick in a straight line, and yet the massive brakes are more than up to the task of keeping the car in check when rapidly approaching a corner.

And at that first corner comes the realization that this in no ordinary CLK — the steering is remarkably light, yet accurate and above all quick. Snap the wheel in any direction and the response is instantaneous. The Pirellis have tremendous grip and at the same time provide razor-sharp turn-in. Even with the stability control engaged, there is enough slip built in the system to allow you to drift the rear end out a bit before the heavy hand of throttle intervention is felt. The car is tight, predictable and plenty of fun to point and squirt from corner to corner.

For all its track prowess, the CLK63 Black Series is not a handful in everyday driving. Sure, the suspension is stiff, but there is enough compliance to soak up most road irregularities encountered in daily driving and plenty of power to shoot freeway gaps and execute two-lane passing with aplomb. And, the Black Series remains a head-turner, especially in the tonier parts of Los Angeles. Don't plan on spending the $135,000 on this car if you don't want your image captured on phone cams all over town.

By Matt DeLorenzo June 2007

from http://www.roadandtrack.com/

2007 CORVETTE ZO6

2007-06-09T11:30:00.000-07:00

Engine type: 7.0 V8 Power bhp at RPM: 500/6200 Torque Nm at RPM: 657/4800 Accerleration: 0-60 MPH/3.7sec Top Speed: 200 MPH Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive Weight: 3130 lbs

ACURA TL TPYE-S

2007-06-09T10:47:00.000-07:00

ROAD AND TRACK FEBRUARY 2007

Good Sports: Acura TL Type-S, Infiniti G35 Sport and Lexus IS 350Three shining examples of the modern-day sports sedan.In short, the Type-S acts like a base TL wired on Red Bull. The interior styling of the TL also remains fresh, with first-rate fit-and-finish and all controls within easy reach of the driver. Drive the car in a civil manner, and it revs effortlessly, providing seamless power delivery from idle all the way to its 6800-rpm redline. Drive it hard, and VTEC makes its presence known, as the intake cams change profiles at 4950 rpm, providing an extra kick higher in the rev range. The 6-speed manual gearbox is the best transmission here (and may well be the best manual in the entire segment); the linkage has a solid overall feel, and the gates are well defined. Also, close gear ratios keep the engine consistently on the cams when driving the car spiritedly. Turn-in response is crisp and body roll is minimal.Around the 200-ft. skidpad, the Type-S outperforms many rear-drive cars, including the two here, posting 0.91g. What’s impressive about the TL Type-S is that it also has a smooth ride quality. We all agreed that for a cross-country trip, the TL would be our choice.

997 GT3

2007-06-09T10:25:00.000-07:00

Make no mistake about it, the 911 GT3 is designed for the road. It just happens to be designed by the very same engineers responsible for our competition vehicles. The same development and engineering that went into the 911 race cars that won the 12 hours of Sebring, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the ALMS championship can be found in the 911 GT3.

The car is built around the most powerful normally aspirated engine Porsche has ever built. Zero to 60 takes just a scant 4.1 seconds. Top track speed is 193 miles per hour. The chassis and rear wing are fully adjustable. The car plants firmly in the corners and every driver input is implemented with remarkable precision and clarity.

The 911 GT3 is instantly recognizable – even when your eyes are closed. The flat-six engine has a unique acoustic presence as it revs with ease as high as 8,400 rpm. Press the throttle and power is developed with astonishing immediacy and precision. Even the lightest pedal input is instantly transformed into abundant energy and potential. Applied to the road, the resulting performance is more than a match for the sound. Of course, both characteristics can only be fully appreciated by driving the car yourself.

Powering the new 911 GT3 is a rear-mounted, water-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine. Naturally aspirated, the four-valveper-cylinder engine develops a potent 415 horsepower at 7600 rpm from a total displacement of 3600 cc’s. Maximum torque of 300 lb.-ft. is available at 5500 rpm. Plus, when “Sport” mode is selected, as much as 18.44 lb.-ft. of additional torque is available in the medium rev range, i.e., below the point of maximum torque. Maximum engine speed is 8400 rpm. Even more impressive is the specific output in excess of 115 horsepower per liter. In fact, the new 911 GT3 offers more power-per-unit of engine displacement than that of any other naturally aspirated production Porsche. The benchmark sprint to 60 mph requires as little as 4.1 seconds, and maximum track speed is 193 mph.

BMW 335i

2007-06-08T21:00:00.000-07:00

Generating 300-hp and class-leading 300 lb.-ft. of torque, this advanced six accelerates with a force that throws you back in your seat and doesn’t stop until redline. Turbo lag is a thing of the past, thanks to BMW inspired use of two turbochargers, each supplying three cylinders with compressed air. The 335i Coupe is the most powerful 3 Series Coupe BMW's ever built, wrapped within the body of a beautiful machine. It features the world’s first inline six-cylinder engine with high precision injection and twin turbo chargers. It’s also remarkably fuel efficient, offering a major boost to engine power and a significant reduction of fuel consumption, at the same time. But even more impressive is that this engine marks a significant advancement in turbo technology. By using two small turbo chargers instead of one large one, BMW engineers eliminated the “turbo lag” other turbo engines are known for.

AUDI S5

2007-06-08T20:28:00.000-07:00

The experience begins with a powerful V8 FSI engine, which boldly produces 354hp and 325lb-ft of torque. Meticulous weight-distribution allows the aggressive design to take full advantage of the dynamic engine characteristics.

To keep this unbridled power under complete control, we offer the predictable yet exhilarating handling dynamics of quattro® all-wheel drive. This proprietary handling technology offers an unparalleled sport-tuned suspension mated to progressive chassis design. A wide 108.3in wheelbase, the widest in the sport coupe segment, helps provide direct feedback to your most aggressive steering demands.

At the center of the Audi S5 is a 6-speed manual transmission to take advantage of the car’s sporty handling and aggressive driving dynamics.

Courtesy of http://www.audiusa.com/

BMW Z4 M COUPE

2007-06-08T20:07:00.000-07:00

Nothing delivers pure, stripped-down performance like the Z4 M Coupe. With a power to weight ratio of 10:1, you’re on a straight shot to the 8,000 RPM redline from the first touch of the pedal. Its engine of the Year power gets you from 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. Hairpin turns feel effortless. Your balance, unshakable. In a Z4 M Coupe, the only thing on your mind is the next quarter mile. All this fun starting at about $50,000.

Mazda Kabura Concept

2007-06-08T19:16:00.000-07:00

"The word 'kabura,' in Japanese, means the first arrow released signaling the start of battle," says International Editor, Sam Mitani. Very appropriate. Powered by the MX-5 Miata's inline-4 and having a front-engine, rear-drive layout, the Kabura appears to fall into the coming-to-production-soon concept car category. Speculation is that a production Kabura will most likely be called RX-7, a legendary name that the Japanese manufacturer very much wants to bring back. What's more, this reincarnated RX-7 is rumored to become the brands lowest-priced sports car that would be, according to Mitani, more like the first-generation RX-7 ― an affordable sports car with solid performance and everyday comfort. Look for a full report on the Mazda Kabura ― plus a slew of other cool future machines from Japan ― in the cover story from the April 2006 issue of Road & Track.

By Jim Hall

Infiniti M Series

2007-06-08T18:56:00.000-07:00

Infiniti M retains crown in Car and Driver Comparison Test

A "light steering touch" and "top-notch" was just some of the praise Car and Driver mentioned when naming the Infiniti M45 Sport its favorite for the second year in a row in its Luxury Sport Sedan Comparison. Matched up against no less than the BMW 550i, the Lexus GS450h and the Mercedes-Benz E550, the M was triumphant in braking, and won raves for being quick on its feet and providing top–notch feedback. Also cited was an interior with "lots of room" and a "perfect" seat-to-pedals-to-wheel relationship. Making this feat even more noteworthy was the fact that the Infiniti M did not have the luxury of major updates since the last test, unlike its competitors. Once again, Infiniti has proven the power of vibrant design.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Silver

2007-06-08T15:38:00.000-07:00

(From Rolls-Royce Press Release) PHANTOM SILVER MARKS 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SILVER GHOSTRolls-Royce has produced a limited edition, named Phantom Silver, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Silver Ghost. The special model, of which only 25 will be made, pays homage to the one of the most famous automotive names of all time.First built in 1906, specifically to publicise the then new Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. six-cylinder model, the Silver Ghost established the Rolls-Royce reputation for reliability and engineering excellence. The name was coined in 1907 by Rolls-Royce Managing Director, Claude Johnson, by virtue of its silver coachwork and its ‘extraordinary stealthiness’. The original Silver Ghost, registered AX-201, competed in the 1907 Scottish Reliability Trial, for which it won the gold medal in its class for hill climbing speed and reliability. The Silver Ghost went on in that year to break the world record for a non-stop motor run, covering a London to Glasgow route 27 times, with mileage totaling 14,371 miles.More than 6,000 “Silver Ghosts” were built between 1907 and 1925, and sold in every corner of the world. The majority are still in good running order.In tribute to the specifications of the original, the Phantom Silver is finished in a new Bespoke paint, Metallic Ghost Silver. The 21-inch wheels have chrome centres and on top of the grille sits a hallmarked solid silver Spirit of Ecstasy. Inside, Rose Leaf or Crème Light leather is accompanied by seat piping and headrests embroidered with the Rolls-Royce interlinked RR badge. Straight grained Santos Palissander wood veneer is used throughout. The same veneer is also used on a specially designed presentation box that houses the key, two solid silver key fobs and a specially commissioned solid silver Conway Stewart fountain pen.Rolls-Royce Chairman and Chief Executive, Ian Robertson, said, “The Silver Ghost is such a significant model in the history of Rolls-Royce that we felt marking its 100th anniversary was entirely fitting. Its extraordinary reliability, refinement, comfort and virtually silent running were as important to Rolls-Royce in 1907 as they are today.”

2007 Caparo T1

2007-06-08T15:27:00.000-07:00

(from Caparo Vehicle Technologies Press Release) Caparo T1 breaks cover during final stages of test and development Caparo Vehicle Technologies a new and advanced automotive engineering consultancy formed a year ago by the rapidly expanding Caparo Group to provide carmakers globally with a centre of excellence in lightweight vehicle design is putting the finishing touches to the first car it has ever produced.The Caparo T1 is a high performance two-seater sports car with highly resolved aerodynamics, which has been designed with the looks and performance close to that of a Formula One race car. With series production about to commence, the car will be built for discerning customers seeking the ultimate track day experience in a road driveable vehicle. The Caparo T1 also serves as a technology flagship for demonstrating the companys high level vehicle design and engineering capabilities.We said a year ago, at the outset of this programme, that the only way to truly convince carmakers that we have the experience and skills to design a safe, reliable, cost-efficient and high-performance car is to actually design and build one, says Ben Scott-Geddes, the cars co-designer and operations director at Caparo Vehicle Technologies. We've now done so were proud of what we've achieved and we now have something real and tangible to discuss.Releasing full details of the cars specification during the final stages of prototype testing and development, the company has revealed that while customer cars are being readied for start of production, preparations are also well in hand for the T1s first public appearance as a running car and star attraction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 22-24 June 2007 which effectively becomes the vehicles launch date.With distributors appointed in the UK, USA, South Africa and Dubai and more dealers under evaluation the company has a fast-filling order book. The handover of the car to the first customer is scheduled for July.The biggest attraction for customers and the most striking aspect of the cars specification is its headline figure of 1,045bhp-per-tonne power-to-weight ratio. The Caparo T1 is the first series production car ever to break through the 1,000bhp-per-tonne barrier. This has been achieved by installing a home-grown 3.5-litre Caparo V8 engine, which produces 575bhp (425kW) at 10,500rpm and 420Nm (310lbft) at 9,000rpm, into an extremely lightweight body and chassis constructed of advanced composite materials and weighing just 550kg.The Caparo T1 is around one-third the mass of the average family saloon. Its carbon/aluminium honeycomb monocoque features a separate composite crash structure at the front, while the rear sub-frame specifies aerospace grade steel. The non carbon-fibre steel suspension illustrates the companys ability to specify structural materials that can deliver the maximum performance at the lowest possible cost.This means the Caparo T1 is lighter and faster even than a race-winning Le Mans sportscar. In terms of power-to-weight ratio its closest rival would be the latest super-bikes, which are now capable of delivering 175bhp into 185kg thereby just falling short of the magic 1,000bhp-per-tonne figure. Apart from these two wheelers and Formula One cars, no other road or track car comes anywhere close to the Caparo T1s power-to-weight ratio and highly efficient aerodynamic properties.This supreme power-to-weight ratio results in a 0-60mph time of less than 2.5 seconds and the ability to reach 100mph within five seconds. Braking performance is no less impressive with 100mph to standstill being delivered in 3.5 seconds.Were absolutely delighted with the progress weve made throughout the test and development programme, says engineering director and T1 co-designer Graham Halstead. The aerodynamic efficiency was already well established through wind tunnel testing of a scale model even before we built the first prototype. With tens of thousands of miles of durability trials and specific testing now under our belts we have progressively fine tuned the specification of the vehicle to meet and exceed even our high performance objectives.The combination of highly resolved aerodynamics and chassis make the vehicle predictably safe and responsive to driver inputs, adds Scott-Geddes. The car drives and handles extremely well both on the road and track and this was the number one consideration in such an uncompromised high performance vehicle.The Caparo T1 not only looks and performs like a Formula One car but it also helps us to demonstrate new and advanced technology to vehicle manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, defence, marine and motorsport industries, says Richard Butler director Caparo Vehicle Technologies and chief executive of Caparo Vehicle Products. Already, were working on a number of highly confidential client projects, applying the same approach to aerodynamics, choice of materials and efficient vehicle design, which has allowed us to develop the T1.Ultimately, our goal is to help carmakers to create a new generation of more fuel-efficient and lightweight family cars with significantly lower CO 2 emissions more in keeping with the needs of the 21 st century, says Angad Paul chief executive of the $1.2bn turnover Caparo Group, a fast-growing automotive Tier 1 supplier, which created Caparo Vehicle Technologies to back the T1 project. We will help carmakers achieve their objectives by continuing to invest in advanced technology in order to develop new lightweight materials and commercialise their manufacturing processes so they are affordable for mass production.Given the cars performance potential - the engine has already been successfully bench tested to 700bhp on methanol - we are now looking into the possibility of introducing for our customers an international T1 race series, says commercial director Sean Butcher. Our objective is to give customers an affordable and reliable season on the track without incurring the extraordinary costs of running a real Formula One car.Customers comprise private individuals with a passion and desire for ultra high performance and corporate clients requiring an affordable yet prestigious track car for the fast growing market of hospitality race experience events, added Butcher.In terms of colour and trim each of these highly exclusive hand-built cars, which has a starting price of £190,000 (excluding taxes), will be tailored to suit individual customer requirements.

JNH Porsche 996 GT3 Version 02

2007-06-08T11:44:00.000-07:00

(from J.N. Hephaiss) What's consistent in Version.02 model is Urban Design. What's important in the end is how owners themselves like it, not how it is judged by others. In other words, it's the owners, not manufacturers nor media experts that find and decide the value of GT3. After all, Ver.02 is about how owners like to drive it. It is yin to ver.01's yang.-Not-too-excessive-but-it-still-stands-out appearance. Great performance on both winding road and race circuit is without a doubt a must for a car to be called GT3 but it also has to appeal its presence even in a casual daytime cruise in urban area.Ver.02 provides GT3 owners that rare combination of steady performance and not-too-excessive-but-it-still-stands-out appearance. JNH takes pride in taking in all different aspects of a car and proposing tailor-made design ideas for each and every car.

JNH Ferrari 360 Modena

2007-06-08T11:36:00.000-07:00

(from J.N. Hephaiss) The sensitive task facing us when choosing to work on 360 Modena was whether we could put our own spice on the world’s most complete design, which was Pininfarina and whether we could improve functional-wise what Ferrari’s craftsmanship mastered in ground effect.JNH’s long standing policy is not to work on anything if it’s only for dress-up purpose. Our motto is to use our magic to better the original design and function.We have conducted numerous testing with stock car and what we witnessed there was disturbing. In 6th gear and extremely high speed situation, front under cover for which our modeler has nothing but praise was ripped apart and the fear of front lift ran through test drivers mind.Extensive testing led us to this conclusion: 360 Modena is better left as it is. What we should do is respect the stock body and refine it JNH way.Utilizing Venturi Tunnela and respecting Pininfarina design, specially on the side view --- What JNH proudly presents are: Front canard that’ll be separately installed, Splitter which looks perfect on smooth side view and Rear under diffuser that effectively handle air from the bottom of body.

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

2007-06-08T11:15:00.000-07:00

Ultima GTR World Record

2007-06-08T09:37:00.000-07:00

The world record run (18.28MB) Check out the Ultima GTR world record run. Chassis Full spaceframe using mainly 38mm x 1.5mm dia tube MIG welded. Panelled in 1.5mm NS4 alloy sheet. Designed to accept engines up to 1000 bhp. Body Unstressed GRP finished in silver metallic. Wing Double element track design in carbon fibre. Interior Ultima leather seats and Ultima white instruments. Lighting Ultima triple headlight system. Screen Laminated glass. Full U.S.A. and European certified. Suspension TIG welded double unequal length wishbones with nylatron joints. Alloy uprights in LM25. Fully adjustable coil spring dampers. Steering Alloy sports rack and pinion 2.4 turns lock to lock. Brakes 12.5" curved vane vented disc brakes all round with four pot callipers and mechanical handbrake. Adjustable brake bias front to rear. All s/s TUV hoses. Engine Chevrolet 6.3 litre V8. Power - 534bhp - 528ft-lbs torque. Gearbox Porsche G50 five speed transaxle. Wheels 9" x 18" front, 13.5" x 18" rear alloy three piece with 5 stud centres machined from billet alloy. Tyres Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-Fiorano tyres 245/35/ZR18 front 335/30/ZR18 rear Dimensions Length 4000mm Width 1850mm Height 1070mm Wheelbase 2560mm Ground Clearance 120mm Weight (Chevy V8) 990kg

BRABUS CL-CLass

2007-06-08T09:26:00.000-07:00

CL-Class C216

BRABUS hits a home run with their tuning program for the new CL Coupe. Aerodynamically proven components include front spoiler with fog lights and high beams, side skirts with integrated entry lights, and rear bumper, also with LED lights, trunklid spoiler and stainless steel quad performance sport exhaust. BRABUS wheel choices are available in single and multi-piece designs from 18" to 21". The diameters work in tandem with BRABUS' lowering module for the standard ABS suspension and powerful 12-piston brake systems. BRABUS' S V12 biturbo twelve-cylinder engine for the CL 600 creates a remarkable output of 730hp. Engine tuning is also available for the CL 500 model. The options start with the B8 tuning kit for an increased power output of 419 hp and culminate in the BRABUS 6.1 displacement engine with 462 hp. BRABUS interior products range from stainless steel door sill plates with BRABUS logo to ergonomically shaped sport steering wheels, and exclusive BRABUS leather interiors crafted from BRABUS Mastik leather and the finest Alcantara.

Cool Car Merchandise

2006-09-11T18:27:00.000-07:00

Visit Cool Car Images Apparel and Merchandise shop. For unique "one of a kind" Cool Car Images on everything from T-shirts to mouse pads. Click here! COOL CAR MERCHANDISE

NOVITEC FERRARI 575

2006-05-21T17:28:00.000-07:00

COOL CARS-The Novitec Ferrari Maranello 575. Once again The German tuner taking an already stunning Ferrari and adding his own dynamic appeal to it. Giving you an still over all great package for your taste. With a complete carbon fiber aero make over, Revised engine management system and full stainless steel exhaust. For a 18 horsepower increase to bump you up to a total of 533. The suspension is also touched up with adjustable coil overs and shocks. Topped off with 15 inch brake rotors eight-piston calipers and Novitec 19-inch wheels. Check out other FERRARI'S on Cool Car Images ,Novitec Ferrari 360 ,Hamann F430 ,Ferrari F40 ,Ferrari Enzo ,Ferrari 599 GTB ,Zagato Ferrari 575

FORD IOSIS CONCEPT

2006-05-21T14:10:00.000-07:00

COOL CARS-The Ford Iosis concept car

CAMARO CONCEPT

2006-05-21T13:39:00.000-07:00

COOL CARS-The Chevrolet Camaro Concept, being created in the silhouette of the first generation Camaro. This car is GM embodieding all the years of achievements of the Camaro name badge. Representing how far the the car has come this concept is created with all the lastest in innovations and sophisticated technology. Its shows under the hood as well, with serious performance in mind. Pushed a by 400 horsepower aluminum small-bock V-8, a six-speed manual transmission, and a newly engineered chassis with four wheel independent suspension. With all that still keeping its practicality for everyday use. Birthed in the mid 1960's to present day the Camaro icon will never die in the hearts of Muscle car lovers from the world over. Check out other CHEVROLET'S Cool Car Images ,Corvette Z06 ,Lingenfelter Corvette

RINSPEED zaZen CONCEPT

2006-05-21T13:24:00.000-07:00

COOL CARS-The Rinspeed zaZen concept reviled at this years Geneva show. This is on the extreme end of contemporary re-styling. Rinspeed uses a lot of innovative technology in the clear canopy of this vehicle. Its power comes from a Porsche 997 Carrera S motor. The name Zen is derived from Buddhist teaching, which is a special form of perception. Granted this car is a true Zen like concept. Check out other RINSPEED cars on Cool Car Images ,Rinspeed Gullwing 911