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Saturday, September 3, 2011
Fendi x Maserati GranCabrio
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Rolls-Royce Apparition by Jeremy Westerlund
You’ve seen the Rolls-Royce Phantom. You’ve seen the Rolls-Royce Ghost. Now say hello to the Rolls-Royce Apparition. Unlike its production counterparts, the Apparition is purely a design study. It’s the brainchild of one Jeremy Westerlund, who designed it as an independent project while studying at the Art Center. The idea blends classic design elements with futuristic ones, with mahogany wheel inserts and a shape that places the chauffeur out in the open like in vintage motor carriages, with the occupants coddled inside. Although just a design for the time being, the model itself is nearly six feet long, and in reality would measure over 23 feet long, or four feet longer than the Phantom saloon.
Pagani Huayra
Some cars simply qualify for the label “exotic,” but the new Pagani Huayra ($TBA) exudes it. Boasting an instantly identifiable exterior, the Huayra features huge gull-wing doors,bi-xenon headlights, a carbon-titanium monocoque, a Mercedes-AMG 12-cylinder biturbo engine good for over 700 hp, a seven-speed sequential gearbox and a dual-disc clutch, and a central touch screen high-definition multimedia system. Instead of going further, we’ll just leave you with this “exotic” moment from the press release: “With its power, the god of the wind Huayra Tata may raise the waters of Lake Titicaca and turn them into rain that pours on the fertile Pachamama.” Exactly.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Ducati 848 Evo
Based on the company’s best-selling middleweight superbike ever, the Ducati 848 EVO($13,000) improves upon its stablemate with a specially tuned Testastretta Evoluzione engine pumping out 140 horses, Brembo Monobloc brake calipers, improved chassis and braking systems, a cross-mounted steering damper for added control, Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires, and a curb weight of only 369 pounds. Available in traditional Ducati Red or the amazingly stealth “Dark” edition.
Monday, July 12, 2010
2011 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid
The 918 Spyder is powered by both a 500-horsepower V8 and a pair of electric motors (one for each axle) producing an additional 218 hp or 160kW. At full gallop, the concept can theoretically reach 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and nip 198 mph on the high end. On the flip side, Porsche says it can also achieve 78 miles per gallon and emit just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
How does a supercar have such range? Well, the 918 Spyder concept is a parallel hybrid just like your mom's Prius (well not just like). That means the two powertrains, gas and electric, can operate together or separately to motivate the wheels into motion. There are no less than four modes that configure the powertrains for a
nything from maximum efficiency to maximum performance and everything in between. The E-Drive mode means pure electric power, and the car can reportedly last up to 16 miles on electrons alone. Next up is Hybrid mode, which is just what it sounds like and would probably be the mode for everyday around town driving. The Sport Hybrid mode again uses both powertrains, but tips the needle a bit more towards performance with most power reaching the rear wheels. Finally, the Race Hybrid mode means all systems are go for the lowest lap times possible (Porsche says it can do the Nordschleife in less than 7:30 minutes). There's an even a push-to-pass button (if only it were that easy) that adds a bit of E-boost on the straights and, of course, regenerative braking is present and accounted for.
What was once a concept is getting ready to be put on the market... Porsche AG may price the 918 Spyder, at 500,000 euros ($630,000), topping the Carrera GT as its costliest model.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
The Renault DiZir Concept
Renault has released details on its upcoming concept vehicle called DeZir. The DeZir (which sounds like ‘desire’ as it is pronounced in French) is meant to convey the new design language of the brand, according to Renault. Read Full Post over at Autoteknika
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Audi V10
First unveiled with a V8 engine, Audi waited a while before introducing the V10 model. But when the convertible Spyder version came along, they did things the other way around, offering it at first only with the V10. Now the German automaker has opened the order books for customers who want the open-air experience of the Spyder with the more economic V8 engine. Customers who opt for the V8 model can still choose from manual or automatic transmissions, available carbon-ceramic brakes and can upgrade to the V10 version’s larger wheels and upgraded suspension. So if you’ve been hankering for an R8 Spyder but the V10 has been a little out of reach, now could be your time.
Presenting the new Bugatti Veyron Super Sports: the World’s Fastest Car
For the long-anticipated Veyron Super Sports – which follows in the tire tracks of upgraded Super Sports models from the marque’s history – Bugatti has tweaked the engine to produce an extra 200 horsepower over the “standard” model’s 1000. The resulting 1200-horse output, combined with revised aerodynamics, was enough for Bugatti to claim the land speed record at 267.81 miles per hour, achieved at parent company Volkswagen’s proprietary Ehra-Lessian test track in the presence of officials from the Guiness Book of World Records and the German Technical Inspection Agency, making it official.
The Veyron Super Sports will be unveiled officially next month at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, after which full details of customer availability will be announced. For now we know that the first five production models will be painted the same black and neon orange paint scheme as the test vehicle you see here.
Dagger GT’s
The 2000 hp, 300 mph Dagger GT’s design objectives are to be the best-looking, fastest Supercar in the world. Join the rebellion as we break every rule there is, and break every world record for production Supercars.
- Top horsepower/torque: 2000 hp/2000 ft lbs (given)
- Top Speed: 300 mph, plus
- Quarter mile: 200 mph and <>
- 0 to 60 mph: <>
- Lap records at: Nurburgring and Virginia International Raceway.
Each Dagger GT will be carefully hand-made by exceptional, enthusiastic craftsmen. We plan to deliver 5 production Daggers in 2011. The base MSRP of the Dagger GT-S or “Sport” model is $450,000 plus custom work, if requested. The Dagger GT is based on an exceptional mid-engine concept car, the Corvette Cheetah, created by the brilliant industrial designer, Ivan Luccion. The car features an over-the-top big block, 2000 hp aluminum, twin turbo 572 multifuel racing engine, routinely built by Nelson Racing Engines. The Dagger GT also features a high-strength 4130 Chromoly Steel chassis. Source: Automotto
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