Thursday, September 30, 2010
Peugeot 308 GTi
The Peugeot 308 GTi come with the same 1.6 litre THP 147 kW (200 PS) engine that will be featured in the RCZ coupe model. That engine makes the 308 GTI competitive with the 155 kW (211 PS) of the Golf GTI - the benchmark GTI for this segment.
The THP engine, fitted with a twin-Scroll turbocharger and a high pressure direct-injection system with VTi technology (variable valve and timing injection), produces 275 Nm (203 lb-ft) of torque and will come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes 7.7 seconds while fuel consumption will be 6.9 liters/100 km and CO2 emissions 159 g/km.
The THP engine, fitted with a twin-Scroll turbocharger and a high pressure direct-injection system with VTi technology (variable valve and timing injection), produces 275 Nm (203 lb-ft) of torque and will come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes 7.7 seconds while fuel consumption will be 6.9 liters/100 km and CO2 emissions 159 g/km.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Nissan Maxima + BMW 7 + BMW M3 + Lamborghini + Toyota Supra = Monster Sport Car?
Ferrari + Mercedes + Lamborghini = Bad Ass Sport Car
2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew: Four Doors Of Awesome
Because apparently buyers asked for it, here's the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew. Four swingin' doors and 12 more inches of wheelbase for full-size adult haulage, a standard 411-hp 6.2-liter V8 and all the dune-pounding goodies of the original.
When the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor first launched, it blew everyone away with its awesome off-road performance. But there were two things buyers asked for; more power and a SuperCrew body option.
Ford took care of the first ask by dropping the all-new 411-hp, 434 lb-ft 6.2-liter V8 into the Raptor, an upgrade from the long-in-the-tooth 5.4-liter. Now, to take care of the second ask, they've added the SuperCrew option. However it's not just the same truck dropped into a bigger package.
When the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor first launched, it blew everyone away with its awesome off-road performance. But there were two things buyers asked for; more power and a SuperCrew body option.
Ford took care of the first ask by dropping the all-new 411-hp, 434 lb-ft 6.2-liter V8 into the Raptor, an upgrade from the long-in-the-tooth 5.4-liter. Now, to take care of the second ask, they've added the SuperCrew option. However it's not just the same truck dropped into a bigger package.
Honda FC Sport: Hydrogen Sports Car Concept Of The Future
Honda surprised the motoring world today with the release of the radical and futuristic Honda FC Sport, a three-seat Hydrogen-powered design study that hints at the future of Honda sports cars to come. Using the Honda V Flow fuel cell setup already found in the Honda FCX Clarity, the FC Sport is the supercar to the FCX's stately sedan. The stunning design is meant to invoke the concept of a high-performance, low-weight hydrogen sports car. Press release and more details below the jump.
Covini C6W
C6W is an Italian 2-seat, 2-door sports coupĂ© with a removable roof section. Inspiration for the car was taken from the 1976 Tyrrell P34, which had two pairs of smaller front wheels, a principle applied to the C6W. The project was started in 1974 but abandoned shortly after, and left dormant into the 1980s due to the lack of availability of low-profile tires at the time. In 2003 the project was revived and in 2004 the C6W was shown in prototype form. In 2005 a slightly revised version debuted at the Salon International de l’Auto, featuring new wheels, new roof structure and a refreshed interior, and went into limited production of 6-8 cars per year, as a result of a tie-up between PMI and Covini Engineering.
2008 Mazda Kazamai Concept Car
Mazda Kazamai is an impressive combination of packaging requirements and design aesthetics. With a width of 1,930mm and a length of 4,520mm, it is slightly larger than the current Mazda3, with room for SUV comfort and functionality on the inside. Yet, because it is only 1,500mm high, has a flat roofline and very short rear overhangs, it also has a sporty coupe look with the promise of driving fun. 2008 Mazda Kazamai Concept news, pictures, and information
Mazda Kazamai means ‘swirling crosswinds’ in Japanese, and was chosen to express the powerful yet nimble character of this stylish and compact crossover. Mazda Kazamai Concept is dynamic and athletic looking on the outside and displays an evolved Mazda Nagare ‘flow’ design. Unlike previous concept cars, Mazda Kazamai’s styling represents powerful natural movements that are emotionally expressed through three-dimensional motifs stretching over the whole body, representing a fusion of design and functionality.
Mazda Kazamai means ‘swirling crosswinds’ in Japanese, and was chosen to express the powerful yet nimble character of this stylish and compact crossover. Mazda Kazamai Concept is dynamic and athletic looking on the outside and displays an evolved Mazda Nagare ‘flow’ design. Unlike previous concept cars, Mazda Kazamai’s styling represents powerful natural movements that are emotionally expressed through three-dimensional motifs stretching over the whole body, representing a fusion of design and functionality.
2007 Peugeot 908 RC Concept Car
The 908 RC is a luxury four-door limousine concept car equipped with the 5.5L V12 HDi diesel from the 908 sportscar installed centrally and transversally. The car is seen as a preview of the design for the upcoming Peugeot 608 luxury sedan
2002 BMW Z4 And Z4 M Coupe Concept
When the Z4 roadster was introduced a year ago, it was a significant leap forward from its highly successful Z3 predecessor. Indeed, the Z4′s debut was much more than just ‘successor replaces predecessor,’ for the new Z4 roadster put BMW in a more elevated, sophisticated segment of the roadster market.
To paint the broad strokes: Built on a longer wheelbase than that of the Z3, the Z4 is also wider and longer – while employing advanced engineering to keep any associated weight increase to a minimum. More to the point, the Z4 expresses a traditional concept – that of the two-seat sport roadster – in utterly new terms of unique design, contemporary engineering and comprehensive features.
The Z4 places BMW squarely in the field of sophisticated, full-featured sport roadsters. It comes exclusively with 6-cylinder power and offers a choice of four transmission types. Its chassis engineering is new, encompassing multi-link rear suspension, standard run-flat tires and wheel/tire diameters up to 18 inches. The Z4 offers amenities and options never before seen in a regular-production BMW roadster. Safety engineering and features have been further developed.
BMW 3-Series M Sport unveiled
BMW’s best-selling, top-volume model series is entering the new model this year with even greater momentum than before. BMW 3-Series M Sport oozes class. The 3 Series is the sharpest drive in its class. Body control and strong grip give it poise through corners, while the steering is accurate and communicative. Firm suspension makes you aware of low-speed bumps and coarse surfaces, but it’s never uncomfortable. Launched for the new 3-Series coupe and convertible and offered on all engine variants, M Sport cars come with a raft of additional equipment as standard compared to an SE model. An M Aerodynamic body styling package gives the car a sportier look, while Sport suspension with a stiffer, and 15mm lower, setup provides a more focused ride.
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