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The Best Cars Top 10 most expensive models in 2012: Maybach Landaulet

2012-01-03T07:44:00.000-08:00

Maybach Landaulet

Sixth in the list of most expensive models in 2012 was listed convertible Maybach Landaulet. German limousine with a retractable roof built on a stretched platform of the sedan and the Maybach 62S is equipped with a motor 543 hp V12 power Price of issue - $ 1.4 million

Maybach Landaulet

The Best Cars Top 10 most expensive models in 2012: Coupe Pagani Huayra

2012-01-03T07:39:00.000-08:00

Coupe Pagani Huayra

The new offspring Pagani - coupe Huayra - seventh line is the Top 10 most expensive models in 2012. The machine cost $ 1.3 million equipped 700-horsepower V12 production of Mercedes-Benz. Its top speed reaches 370 km / h.

Coupe Pagani Huayra

Coupe Pagani Huayra

The Best Cars Top 10 most expensive models in 2012: Hennessey Venom GT

2012-01-03T07:26:00.000-08:00

Hennessey Venom GT

On the eighth in The Best Cars Top 10 most expensive models in 2012 rating there is another supercar from the U.S. - Hennessey Venom GT. Become the owner of a car with a 6.2-liter plant with capacity of 1 200 hp perhaps by paying $ 1 million.

Hennessey Venom GT

The Best Cars Top 10 most expensive models in 2012: SSC Tuatara

2012-01-03T07:21:00.000-08:00

SSC Tuatara

Ninth place in the Top 10 most expensive models is the North American supercar SSC Tuatara, which replaced the Ultimate Aero. In the engine compartment car is a 7.0-liter twin-turbo power 1350 hp and a torque of over 1000 Nm. The car, which, according to founders, is the fastest production model on the planet, devastate purse client Shelby SuperCars to $ 970 000.

SSC Tuatara

The Best Cars Top 10 most expensive models in 2012 - Porsche 918 Spyder

2012-01-03T07:05:00.000-08:00

Forbes magazine has compiled a list of the world's most expensive cars in 2012, in which there was no place in such a "cheap" supercars like Lamborghini Aventador worth € 267 200 and Ferrari FF, whose starting price is € 260 000.

Opens ten new supercar Porsche 918 Spyder. Buyer to pay for the happiness of having a model, complete with a 500-horsepower gasoline engine and two electric motors with total capacity of 218 hp, not less than $ 845 000.

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Successor to De Tomaso Pantera sports car show in Frankfurt

2011-07-12T15:35:00.000-07:00

At the Frankfurt Motor Show will premiere the second model, the revived brand De Tomaso - the ideological successor to the sports car Pantera. On it informs edition AutoBild.

According to preliminary information, the novelty will be equipped with eight-cylinder petrol engine Concern General Motors, equipped with a mechanical supercharger. As previously reported, the sports coupe De Tomaso to be built on an aluminum chassis. Vehicle weight is not exceed 1,200 kilograms. More detailed information about this car are not announced.

Classic De Tomaso Pantera sports car debuted in 1971. The car was equipped with eight-cylinder engine company Ford. Engine capacity was 5.8 liters, and output reached 330 horsepower. Over twenty years of the model on the assembly line, a total of 7200 copies were produced on this machine.

The first model of the revived brand De Tomaso - Deauville - was introduced in March this year at the Motor Show in Geneva. Initially, this AWD crossover will be equipped with only a 2.8-liter six-cylinder turbocharged engine rated at 300 horsepower. Then the range will be expanded to include "eight" with 550 horsepower.

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Supercar Mercedes SLS AMG

2010-01-28T06:59:00.000-08:00

The company Mercedes-Benz announced a production of the new supercar Mercedes SLS AMG factory in Zindenfilgene. The chassis and aluminum body shell for the model of supply GRAETZ Austrian company Magna Steyr, and the engines will be assembled manually by specialists in the Bureau AMG Affalterbahe.

Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita worth more than all of the dust

2010-01-28T04:58:00.000-08:00

Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg, recently fought with the Dutch company Spyker for the right to possession of the brand Saab, in order to reach the mass market models, returned to his more usual for a business, building a supercar, the value of which presented a new masterpiece of Scandinavian title of most expensive car in the world.

Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita most expensive and luxurious car in the world, because his body generously showered with grit. This is an innovative technology of the new carbon-fiber bodywork and other parts of the supercar.

Carbon fiber enclosures Car Koenigsegg known throughout the world: in their production technology applies a special weave of carbon fibers. Just before the body had the traditional black color, but now the company has developed a unique method of production of carbon fiber, through which car body sparkled silver and diamond color. The secret technology lies in the fact that each individual fiber is put diamond dust.

Exclusive coverage provides unsurpassed effect: When sunlight on the body of the car - it starts to flash, as if strewn with thousands of diamonds.

Diamond sports car Koenigsegg, with 5-liter V8-shaped motor power 1018 hp, has a maximum speed of 100 km / h in 2,9 sec. "The upper threshold speed - 402 km / h, and this is not the limit, as developers claim.

In completing Diamonds are carbon-ceramic brakes with ABS, "Hydraulics", lifting a car to increase ground clearance, shift paddles speeds, an infotainment system and monitoring of tires, exhaust system, made of special alloy inconell, as well as dual carbon spoiler.

In the light will appear only three Trevita. On this "pedigree" of this unique branch of the family Koenigsegg interrupted because Trevita in translation from Swedish means "three whites".

BMW X5 Typhoon Black Pearl

2010-01-24T04:13:00.000-08:00

G-Power, specializing in tuning of BMW cars, unveiled its new masterpiece - a revised X5.

The same compressor eight engine was capable of delivering 625 hp. Maximum speed cars increased to 300 km / h. In order to improve optical performance and aerodynamics, experts have prepared G-Power for the BMW X5 bodikit Typhoon Black Pearl. In the package of improvements included: the modified wheel arches, increased mud and spoilers front and rear. The car became the owner of a unique carbon fiber hood from unvarnished. The slots on the hood provide fast outflow of hot air. Power X5 significantly increased (to 270 hp and torque to 225 Nm) through the compressor system SK III RS, specially developed in the studio. Step up to the first "hundreds" took 4.5 seconds, and already after 16 seconds the speed of developing up to 200 km / h. Black Pearl - a name given BMW X5 tuners studio.

Nissan Murano Convertible

2010-01-24T03:49:00.000-08:00

Summer - season convertibles. And just for the season should see a nonstandard cabrio - based on the crossover Nissan Murano.

Japanese company has confirmed its intentions during the Auto Show in Detroit. According to preliminary information, Murano convertible will be equipped with a soft folding roof. Under the hood will be 3.5-liter V8 engine power of 265 hp

Nissan Murano Convertible is a limited edition. Price is not reported.

Lexus LFA: sales are over - do not get up in the queue!

2010-01-21T07:29:00.000-08:00

The company Lexus, it seems, underestimated the magnitude of consumer demand for its new supercar Lexus LFA, which was presented in October last year on home motor show in Tokyo.

Barely three months after the official debut of leadership Lexus announced that all copies intended for the Japanese market, are sold out, so to stand in line for the supercar in the Land of the Rising Sun makes no sense. For local buyers Lexus will release 165 copies of the model LFA, but only on the world market will do 500 units of the Japanese supercar. Reported earlier that the United States to deal with speculators, buy a car with a view to resale, Lexus has decided not to sell, and rent a supercar in the lease for two years. Upon expiration of the lease holder will be entitled to fully redeem Lexus LFA.

Production of super start in December this year. The model will be completed with 4.8-liter gasoline engine V10 power 560 hp, whose torque is 480 Nm. Rear wheel drive car be equipped six-speed transmission ASG. From 0 to 100 km / h faster model for 3,7 seconds, and "maximum speed" is equal to 325 km / hr.

Tuning Toyota FT-86

2010-01-21T06:53:00.000-08:00

Despite the fact that the concept car, Toyota FT-86, which was introduced in October last year, still far from production, the model underwent its first operational development of the Toyota engineers and their partners from the firm GAZOO, "who have eaten more than one dog" to establish racing cars.

While Toyota and GAZOO not disclose the technical parameters of their joint project, but reporters found out that under the hood of the model is the upgraded 2-liter turbocharged engine company Subaru. Its capacity can exceed 300 hp, which will allow concept, if it goes into mass production, to compete with many European sports car.

RWD Tokyo exhibit FT-86 G Sports Concept has received a new aerodynamic body kit, which includes upgraded bumpers, the imposing rear wing, carbon-fiber hood with extra holes for ventilation, extended wheel arches. "Shod" sports car in 19-inch alloy wheels with tires Bridgestone Potenza.

Interior models of Toyota engineers and GAZOO actually left unattended, if we do not take into account the emergence of a new sports saloon seats Recaro.

Shelby will release an anniversary limited edition Ford Mustang GT350

2010-01-19T07:39:00.000-08:00

At the auction collector car Barrett-Jackson in the U.S. known American company Shelby presented the next version of the tuning coupe Ford Mustang GT - GT350. The car was built in honor of 45 anniversary of the appearance of the first classic "Mustang" Shelby GT350, which was released in the amount of 562 copies. The new model will be assembled in the number of 2,200 pieces.Specialists of the company with Shelby racing division of Ford made improvements to the standard five-liter eight-engine "Mustang" power of 412 horsepower, the addition of a firm mechanical supercharger. This has increased the impact of the engine to about 500 horsepower. The unit works in tandem with a six-speed manual gearbox. Dynamic characteristics of new items, which at Barrett-Jackson auction was presented in the form of ready for mass production concept car, not announced.

Also Tuning coupe was upgraded suspension (there were constructed new subdivision Ford Racing springs, stretching, racks and other stabilizer bars), via six Baer brakes on the front axle, exhaust system, Borla, Cragar rims with tires Goodyear, as well as the redesign of the front end and additional monitoring instruments at the front desk in the cabin, responsible for the fuel pressure, oil and boost.

According to the Shelby, production car will hit dealerships this spring. The cost of improvements without the basic machine will be 33 thousand 995 dollars. Note that the price of a regular Ford Mustang GT in the United States begin from 30 thousand dollars and the total price of the Shelby GT350 is greater than the 540-strong "Mustang" Shelby GT500.

Shelby will release an anniversary limited edition Ford Mustang.

Nissan GT-R 2013 model year with a hybrid engine

2010-01-16T15:55:00.001-08:00

Making the unit for "environmentally humane" supercar GT-R, nissanovtsy benefit from experience gained in establishing the concept Inifiniti Essence. Car equip dvuhnadduvnoy gasoline "Six" power 440 forces, assisted by a detachment 160 "elektroloshadey.

Hybrid 600-horsepower sports car is unlikely to surpass its gasoline "brother" in the dynamics, since the increase in capacity would negate the heavy batteries and electric motor.

This is not the first idea for the development of the project GT-R, emerged from the management company Nissan. Earlier, the Japanese were going to release a model based on crossover capable of competing with the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 and X6. And then based on the GT-R sedan preparing to build a luxury-branded Infiniti, to compete with such monsters as the Porsche Panamera and BMW M5. However, in the automobile industry created a new "green" trend, and the plans have changed.

A glamorous white Mercedes G 55 AMG for the sheikhs

2010-01-16T15:45:00.000-08:00

Diodes in the front (yes even in the form of horseshoes), and rear, front bumper with huge air intakes, slits in the faceted hood, four kruglyasha head optics, fog lamps, six, and just enough outlet - Mercedes G with such a dodger is the best meets the needs of the target audience. Beautiful or ugly? Main - noticeably.

And very quickly. SUV A.R.T. G Streetline manages to dial 260 km / h, whereas the G 55 AMG - only 210. The secret to optimize the "compressor" engine V8 5.4 (507 hp, 700 N • m). New soft, improved exhaust manifolds and cooling system helped to bring benefits to 601 "horses" and 800 newton-meters. At the very time for loosening the sand: its in the Arabian Peninsula in abundance.
Glamourous Gelandewagen staffed hard shortened springs, and in arches shine monoART1 wheels with tires Pirelli Scorpio Asimmetrico dimension 305/35 R22.
But Salon is uniquely good. Four fully electrified separate seats with heating and ventilation are covered in red leather, as well as door panels from a central console. Mini-bar in the kit.

Aston Martin One-77 broke the speed record

2010-01-16T15:30:00.000-08:00

During the driving tests, which are now conducted on European routes, the model to overclock up to 220.007 miles per hour (354.86 km / h). And in the Aston Martin emphasize that the test was carried out in windy weather - quite possible that in some circumstances the car could go even faster.
Serial production of the new supercar will begin in spring next year. However, serial - loudly said. Results will be collected, as the name implies models, 77 vehicles, all cars have long been bought. The cost of the new Aston Martin One-77 is approximately 1.9 million U.S. dollars, but want to snatch a piece of the pie is not the exclusive stops: one buyer lives in Australia, according to local customs duty increases the price supercar twice.

Mercedes SL-600 adorned with 300 thousands Swarovski

2010-01-16T15:24:00.000-08:00

At the Tokyo Motor Show, which opened in Japan on January 15, was presented to Mercedes-Benz SL-600, decorated with 300 thousand crystals Swarovski.

Decoration of the Mercedes has developed a Japanese company DAD, dedicated to tuning. At the Tokyo Motor Show are mainly represented by local car manufacturers. Thus, special attention was riveted to the visitors of the novelties of Toyota and Honda.

First introduced its new hybrid Prius. Honda also showed the "green" concept car Insight.

As reported, on January 11 in Detroit opened the largest U.S. auto show. On January 24 it will be possible to see more than 700 models of the leaders of the world automobile industry, 50 of which will be presented for the first time.

In the auto show will be attended by major manufacturers from the U.S., Asia and Europe. In Detroit, as noted by the media, also ruled a ball of hybrid cars.

Brabus GLK - the fastest SUV in the world

2009-12-17T16:04:00.000-08:00

When the light appeared Mercedes GLK, no one doubted that sooner or later, this car will draw attention to tuning-studio Brabus. How could it be otherwise, Brabus «is pumping" virtually the entire range of Mercedes? However, what is done with the machine craftsmen from the town of Bottrop, did not expect, it seems, nobody.
As you know, the fastest SUV in the world until recently was a Brabus ML63 Biturbo. The car could accelerate to 310 km / h, thus becoming the "king of speed" among mass-produced sport utility vehicles. Even popular in Russia in a certain category of citizens Gemballa GT750 Aero 3 is not able to withstand the pressure of brabusovskogo monster, stumbling on a mark in the 306 km / h. It would seem, to overthrow 63 Biturbo Brabus ML from the throne in the near future by anyone.

But the trouble came from there, where nobody was waiting. At the time, until Brabus ML 63 Biturbo suit their record "races" and otherwise humiliated by rivals in the model range Mercedes appeared beginner - a compact SUV GLK. It is such a harmless teenager, four and a half feet from nose to tail, and all sort of awkwardly-square-faceted. Such a fit mud puddle, as his famous grandfather "Gelendvagenu" and not to rush to racetracks. But everything happened exactly the opposite.

Well, who could imagine that in the hood space that nedomerka Brabus engineers will be able to stuff his famous 6.3-liter, twelve-bi-turbo engine of 750 hp and torque of a shock in 1350 "Newton"? And it packed! In order five-step "automatic" is not shattered into pieces, trying to digest all these newton-meters, the box has been reinforced, and torque limited at 1100 N • m Of course, remaking the same cooling system and subjected to the exhaust system.
Machine for Brabus traditionally painted a black color, under the thresholds established LED backlight and deprived of all unmarked Mercedes and even a name. And instead given a new - Brabus GLK V12. In addition, the car got a new bumper, grille, hood, dodger, spoiler and got the original 22-inch Brabus Monoblock wheels and low-profile tires Pirelli dimension 285/25 R22. Beauty is trimmed with leather with carbon inserts, installed a new speedometer scale up to 330 km / h, and the thresholds decorated plates of stainless steel with neon lights. Then Brabus GLK V12 went to Italy at the famous track Nardo, where he was able to overclock to 322.3 km / h. First hundred machine wins for 4,2 s and the second with a 12.8. But the main thing - it is the title of king of speed.

Go is to say that to stand in line for the Brabus GLK V12 mere mortals do not make sense, because the price of the machine is 397 000 euros ($ 580 000). And it is in Germany. Of course, Brabus GLK V12 can be bought in Russia, but, in view of customs clearance and dealer markups, the price will generally beyond the clouds. However, rich people like "stuff" are unlikely to care about.

Ferrari began to make cars to order

2009-12-17T15:51:00.000-08:00

Ferrari unveiled the first pictures of yet another of his unique car, which was built in a single copy. At this time his client was Uolson Edward, son of John Uolsona, which the U.S. considered the inventor of the cable television.

The new car was named Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta - it is based on the explanation of the machine from the movie "Three steps in the delirium of 1968 (the painting consists of three novellas, which stripped Roger Vadim, Federico Fellini and Louis Malle). It is based on the platform of the modern supercar 599 GTB Fiorano (and under the hood is a standard 12-cylinder unit volume of 6.0 liters, which delivers 620 hp). But the appearance of the model is made from scratch. It is the development of the body and demanded the most effort. But in general, to build this unique vehicle went not so much time - 14 months. And that given the fact that every step designers were forced to negotiate with the customer.

The new BMW 1-series. She gets three cylinder Auto

2009-12-17T15:45:00.000-08:00

BMW began testing a new generation 1-series, which premieres at approximately 2011. This car continues to maintain the drive to the rear axle (thus, child will be the only model in the segment "C" with rear wheel drive). As for the design it seems to be not too different from the current 1-Series.

However, we can expect a surprise under the hood. According to foreign media, BMW 1-Series new generation can get not only the 4 - and 6-cylinder units, but a small 3-cylinder motor. However, the latter will have a turbocharging system that will provide him a power of around 120-140 hp
Why the Bavarian company to put on their cars 3-cylinder units? The answer is simple - the environment. 3-cylinder "kopek" will be the most economical BMW, besides also the cheapest. And it can provide a good model of the demand. In addition, it may be noted that previously appeared rumors that the 3-cylinder engines will and under the hood Audi A3.

Uncompromising Veritas RS III

2009-11-15T03:04:00.000-08:00

Terrifying, frightening, stunning ... I do not know how else to describe the exterior supercar Veritas RS III, which its creator - the German firm Vermot AG - decided to release a mini-edition of thirty pieces. Each of them is worth 345 thousand euros, but that's more than half a million dollars.

The first lucky owners will be able to get your exclusives instance in January next year. Collect these infernal roadsters from the landing equation 1 + 1 (passenger seat hidden) will manually - fifteen employees Vermot AG. Production of one such machine takes about eight weeks.

Construction Veritas RS III is traditional for these racing machines: a tubular frame, monocoque made of light carbon fiber, the uncompromising stiff suspension, clutching ceramic brakes, racing low profile Dunlop tires size 255/30 front and 325/25 rear. All this is crowned ... yes, yes, become a mother for motor Veritas BMW. And not just any but the most favorite tuners and drivers - 507-hp five-liter V10 from the M5. By default, it is aggregated with the seven-speed automatic transmission SMG, but for the gourmet as an option available six-speed "mechanics".

New Range Rover Sport

2009-11-10T08:12:00.000-08:00

Range Rover Sport and Range Rover can be ordered with forced-air version of the new V8 volume of five liters. This 510-hp engine is used on "charged" Jaguar XFR and XKR, and develops a torque of 625 Nm and accelerates effortlessly any of vnedrozhnikov to "hundreds" of 6.2 seconds. True, the "Sport", thanks to nearly passenger preferences steering and stiff suspension, this power to control much easier.

Adaptive air suspension Adaptive Dynamics System is placed only on the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover. The main feature of this system is that the pressure in pnevmoelementah controlled and changed in real time, depending on road conditions and driving style of the driver. Moreover, sensors ADS produced by 500 pressure measurements per second in each of the four pneumatic automation.

System to adapt to road surface Terrain Response on cars Range Rover Sport has received additional program "Dynamic" - for a dynamic driving on asphalt. In this mode, the "clamped" adaptive air suspension, and electronics that controls the fuel supply, automatic transmission and stabilization system, goes into sports mode.

New Range Rover Sport

Renault will release a series of two electric cars - Twizy ZE and Zoe ZE

2009-11-09T23:59:00.000-08:00

On Friday, the company Renault has confirmed its plans for mass production of two electric vehicles, built on the explanation of the concept cars ultra Twizy ZE and a small compartment Zoe ZE, tells the magazine Autocar. Production of the first one in 2011, will be established at the Spanish plant in the city of Valladolid, and the second - in France, a year later.

It is expected that the French Renault factory in the town of Flaine become a kind of center for the development programs of the company to produce to the market of compact electric - at this facility will meet the key models of electric vehicles, as well as to production and processing of batteries used in the propulsion machinery. In "Reno" suggest that the model Zoe will have two-thirds of the total European sales of electric vehicles.

As previously reported, the concept car Renault Zoe ZE equipped with 95-horsepower electric motor, receiving energy from lithium-ion batteries. These batteries provide a vehicle movement over 160 kilometers, and their charge from household electrical outlet will take from four to eight hours. Compact car Twizy ZE were equipped electric power of 20 horsepower and can travel without recharging about 100 kilometers. Maximum speed of the prototype was 75 kilometers per hour.

We note that on Friday, the alliance Renault-Nissan has also negotiated with the Atomic Energy Commission and the Strategic Investment Fund, the French agreement of intent to establish a joint venture that will investigate, the transfer of industrial production and recycling of batteries for electric vehicles. Renault plans to produce batteries at plants in France, Britain and Portugal.

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Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 JB-R from JB Car Design

2009-10-17T13:22:00.000-07:00

The German tuning-studio JB Car Design for several years, specializes in the manufacture of exclusive cars that meet every customer's whim, regardless of how demanding it. JB Car Design Specialists say that according to the customer, they can completely alter the car, but fortunately, it did not happen with a new, custom-made, Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 JB-R.

Finalization been literally every centimeter of the Murcielago. In fact, the Serial Lamborghini leaving only the door, changes were even cover the roof. The car is equipped with an expressive, more aggressive front bumper, striking thresholds, dynamic rear end, and a specially designed titanium sports exhaust system.

This exclusive exterior had to be reflected in the interior, and, fortunately, tuning studio has experience in this field. Expensive leather cover and presented in a large number of hand-made aluminum trim elements, as well as small details, such as specially designed vents show a high level in the company's approach to setting up their cars.

Engine power Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 JB-R was increased to values in the range of 710-750 hp, with the engineers of the German supercar, the new factory equipped with a steering wheel with F1-style push-button switch speeds. Other modifications include a set of 20-inch aluminum wheels Schmidt Revolution and the above-mentioned titanium sports exhaust system.

The initial price of all versions of more than 500 000 euros (approximately $ 738 348), plus, of course, himself Lamborghini Murcielago.

Tuning kit for the Chevrolet Camaro from the Fessler-Moss

2009-10-17T13:17:00.000-07:00

When it comes to Chevrolet Camaro, then the memory comes to a lot of big and not very tuning-studio, ready to take up the finalization of this powerful muscle car. However, there is one company mechanics, which is much stronger than its competitors - an alliance of Faessler, Chris (Chris Fessler) and Jon Moss (Jon Moss). They currently offer three different tuning kit for the beloved in the United States Camaro.

The first, in our opinion the most interesting, complete, which is called the Fessler-Moss 2010 Camaro Enhancement Package, and its value together with the car is $ 55 000 or U.S. $ 15 000 if you wish to purchase it separately. The set consists of adjustable suspension, high-efficiency air filter kit 22-inch wheels, the holders of carbon fiber and components for the tinting the taillights. Add to this a new turbocharger, an improved exhaust system and a specially tuned braking system and you get this "devourer" of the American Highway.

Mercedes will present new generation SLK Roadster

2009-10-17T12:54:00.000-07:00

The design of generation Mercedes SLK Roadster will be placed in the same style as the new supercar SLS AMG Gullwing, which was officially presented last month at the Frankfurt motor show. In principle there is nothing surprising - the company is very often used successfully found a designer moves on several of their machines. This allows you to make cars more recognizable.
But count on the fact that the SLK gets a new generation of doors opening on the principle of "gull wing", as in SLS AMG, not worth it. This "chip" will be the prerogative of only the SLS AMG.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R from Hoely

2009-10-17T12:50:00.000-07:00

Marco Melandri suggested that the German manufacturer Hoely create this set of MotoGP for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, because the racer is absolutely sure that the original motorcycle can be easily turned into a replica of the MotoGP, it is only to add graphic design.

We can not agree with the Italian racer MotoGP, and the Germans did very wisely followed his advice, because a motorcycle is like a machine: you buy it from the ground up, ride it a couple of months, and then you start to think about how to improve it. But even better than the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, but to add him to design a racing bike?

New Volkswagen Beetle will be available in 2012

2009-10-17T12:48:00.000-07:00

The American unit group Volkswagen Stefan Jacoby, the machine will be slightly larger than the current Beetle and, most importantly, in the cabin Beetle will be noticeably more space. This will be possible primarily by increasing the wheelbase (by the way, the basis of the new Beetle will be the platform from the seventh-generation Golf, which is currently under development). Furthermore, it became known that the appearance of the third generation Volkswagen Beetle will respond personally Walter de Silva, who had a hand in many automobiles group Volkswagen.
First, the market should see a regular 3-door hatchback. then comes the turn of a cabriolet. But will it make Beetle-based crossover is not yet known. It is possible that such a model has emerged and, for small crossovers is now extremely popular.

Fastest Ariel Atom has received the 500-hp V8

2009-10-17T11:50:00.000-07:00

The British Ariel Motor Company has distributed information about the world's fastest sports car modification Atom, which has received the title of the prefix "500", meaning the engine power. As the Piston Heads website with reference to the statement of the head company of Simon Saunders, the movement of the machine will be activated liter atmospheric "Eight" with the angle of the collapse of the cylinder 75 degrees, works in tandem with a sequential six-speed gearbox.

According to Saunders, due to extremely light body structure made of pipes and several carboxylic panels, a new engine weighing just 90 kilograms and wheels made of magnesium alloy, the ratio of power to mass at the fastest Ariel Atom is about 1000 horsepower per ton, which is almost two times more than Bugatti Veyron supercar and the Caparo T1. According to the company's Ariel Motor, from zero to 96 miles per hour Atom 500 will be dispersed in 2.5 seconds, and up to 160 kilometers per hour - for six seconds.

In addition, the most powerful "Atom" will receive upgraded suspension, improved aerodynamics and more powerful brakes. As the automaker's head, all buyers of this model before getting his car will be special refresher driving skills that will enable owners to cope with the extremely light and powerful machine.

Total scheduled for release only 25 copies of the Ariel Atom 500, all cars will be assembled by hand for about four to six weeks "around" the engine, the construction of which took a month. Production of new items will begin in mid-2010. The cost of the car in the UK will be, according to Saunders, "more than 100 but less than 135 thousand pounds.

BMW EfficientDynamics hybrid sports car

2009-09-06T00:27:00.000-07:00

The BMW Group officially introduced the concept of environmentally clean sports car EfficientDynamics, which the public will be presented in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. As stated in a press release, the car combines the dynamics of the "charged" version of the BMW M-and high fuel efficiency of hybrids.

A prototype of BMW EfficientDynamics in landing formula 2 +2 is built on an aluminum chassis and most of his body is created from a special polycarbonate glass, which automatically darken in bright sunlight. The car is equipped with a hybrid power plant consisting of a three-cylinder 163-strong turbodiesel capacity of 1.5 liters, which works in tandem with robotized transmission with dual-clutch, and two electric motors - one for each axis. This capacity is located in the front 80-strong motor, if necessary, can for 30 seconds to increase to 112 horsepower, or 10 seconds - up to 139 horsepower. The total capacity of the powerplant makes 356 horsepower and maximum torque of 800 Nm.

In these BMW, from zero to "hundreds" of a concept sports car can accelerate in 4.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 kilometers per hour, limited to that point electronics. Average fuel consumption of cars is equal to 3.76 liters per hundred kilometers, and the level of emissions CO2 - 99 grams per kilometer. Cruising prototype BMW EfficientDynamics when moving in pure electric is 50 kilometers, connecting the diesel increases to 690 kilometers.

As detailed in the company of BMW, the distribution of energy, time to connect motors and other components of the work of the power plant is calculated computer, which through the data with navigation systems, automatic stop and start the engine is able to "predict" situation on the road in front of the car. In accordance with this system prepares the necessary systems to work and accumulates and redistributes the energy to their work.

Charge lithium-polymer battery power pack from ordinary household outlet with 220 volts will take 2,5 hours, and at a voltage of 380 volts only 44 minutes. In addition, the car is equipped with a system of energy recovery during braking.

As previously reported, the serial version of the sports car BMW EfficientDynamics will be the end of 2012 and will be released a limited series.

In the United States virtually Infiniti M sedan debuted a new generation

2009-08-17T07:12:00.000-07:00

In the last weekend of the festival Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, has traditionally carried out in California, the company officially introduced the Infiniti - Infiniti M sedan next generation. Note that the festival was held only a "virtual" presentation of the model - that is, visitors do not see the car itself, but its three-dimensional projection. "Live" the car is expected to appear at the September MOTORSHOW in Frankfurt.

According to the company's Infiniti, the weight-axle rear-wheel sedan M was significantly reduced by using new aluminum body panels. For the new items will be offered two petrol engines: 3.7-liter V6 engine and the "G" volume 5.6 liters. Their detailed characteristics are not announced, but it is expected that the first of which will develop 328 horsepower, while the second - about 390 horsepower. Both units can work together with seven automatic transmission with a choice of steps podrulevymi petals made of magnesium alloy.

It should be noted that the Western European market for the V8 engine will be replaced in the spectrum at trehlitrovy six diesel power about 240 hp. The car in this version would be called Infiniti M30d.

In addition, in 2011 the market will be changed hybrid model M, propulsion system which will combine the 3.7-liter V6 and two electric motors.

Global sales of Infiniti M sedan new generation will begin in spring 2010.

BMW has defended the BMW Seven of grenades and armor bullets

2009-08-11T14:31:00.000-07:00

The company has submitted an armored BMW sedan flagship 7-Series High Security, which has received protection under the European standard VR7 and can protect the passengers from a grenade under the head shots and armor bullets. Says the official report.

Salon armored sedan protected the special high-strength steel plates under the doors, roof racks and floor the car, and all body seams are fully zagermetizirovany. In addition, new shestisantimetrovye received a bullet-proof glass with a polycarbonate layer, an enhanced suspension and braking mechanisms, communication system, allowing passengers to communicate with the outside people are not leaving your machine, and the fire-extinguishing system that is able to repay the flames in the engine compartment or under the bottom.

Also, an armored BMW 7-Series is equipped with special sensors that trigger the system protection against gas attack. In this case automatically closes all windows and air ventilation, air conditioning is turned off and started the supply of clean air from special containers located in the trunk.

Armored Sedan 7-Series is offered with two petrol engines - the eight-and dvenadtsatitsilindrovym. The first of these develops 407 horsepower and is paired with six automatic gearbox. According to BMW, an armored vehicle with a power unit acceleration to "hundreds" of 7.9 seconds. Power of the second motor agregatiruyuschegosya with vosmiskorostnym "automatic" is 544 horse power. Acceleration from zero to a hundred kilometers an hour at a Group of Seven would take 6.2 seconds. Maximum speed of both cars electronically limited at around 208 kilometers per hour.

The cost of new items have not yet been reported.

The first photos of the updated Lexus ES

2009-08-11T14:27:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday the network has published the first edition Worldcarfans spy photos of the updated sedan Lexus ES 350. The photos were made in Japan with one of the dealerships mark.

Judging by the photos, the car was a different front bumper, new grille and other rear-view mirrors with LED repeaters povorotnikov. In the rear of the car only slightly changed lights. Will the upgraded interior Lexus ES, but also whether the improved technical filling sedan, at the moment it is not known. Note that this ES is built on the platform of the American version of Toyota Camry and offered to the 272-strong six-engine volume 3.5 liters.

Sedan Lexus ES 350 comes only in North America, South Korea, Taiwan, Middle East and China (with the exception of cities Hong Kong and Macau). In Japan and in other markets which drive on the left of this car is not for sale.

Chevrolet Camaro from the Transformers will be serialized

2009-05-21T05:19:00.000-07:00

Chevrolet dealers Company announced its intention to market a special modified coupe Camaro, which was called Bumblebee, and will be built in honor of the same character from the movie Transformers. As the site Camaro5, orders for this car in the United States will take from 1 June this year, but production cars will run from June to December.

It was expected that model Chevrolet Camaro, as well as a car from the movie, will be painted in yellow, black will be "racing" stripes going through the entire body, and shildiki under the "Transformers", to appear on the rims, thresholds and central console . Would coupe styling kit with a new bonnet and front bumper, designed in the style of "kinoshnogo" Bumblebee, have not yet been reported.

New product will be offered in two versions - LT and SS - with a 304-strong V6 and the 426-strong V8, respectively. In the U.S., the price of an ordinary Camaro start from 23 thousand 40 dollars, but how many will have to pay extra for a special version of the car, at the moment it is not known.

by the 7Days, AutoNews

Audi r8 quattro

2009-03-22T08:24:00.000-07:00

In December 2008 the company introduced a new Audi modification of its top models - Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro (the first major public showing of the car took place at the International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2009). Her desyatitsilindrovy volume of 5.2 liter engine develops power 386 kW (525 hp) and torque to 530 Nm. Winning a car R8 5.2 FSI quattro «Poul-pozishn» in the fight against rivals such help has already become a «family» features Audi, as a full-drive quattro, lightweight aluminum body and attractive design, LED lamp ...

In the R8 V10 focus all engineering findings, accumulated over the years of victory for the Audi race in Le Mane. His atmospheric engine - a compilation of technologies used in racing cars: such as the dry sump lubrication system and technology of direct fuel injection FSI. Construction of 10-cylinder engine offers an excellent set of parameters: maximum performance, powerful traction and light weight. Since 2009, this engine will demonstrate its full potential and also on routes avtogonok - it will be installed on a new car racing R8, which Audi is developing in line with the technical regulations for the program GT3 «Sport for clients».

New Mazda3 MPS

2009-03-22T08:20:00.000-07:00

Well-known "hot hatch" - Mazda 3 MPS - too, came to Geneva in a new guise. Following the basic modifications, the fastest hatchback example of a new design with a "wave" in the front bumper air intakes, a complex plastic side body panels, and massive rear spoiler. Inside - the new seat, the other front panel and a digital boost pressure sensor. Motor, however, has not changed - this 2.3-liter Quartet turbo, developing 260 horsepower. But thanks to a stretched gears new Mazda 3 MPS has been faster than its predecessor in the acceleration to a hundred kilometers an hour (at 0.6 seconds).

A Top of the best cars of 2008

2009-03-22T08:09:00.000-07:00

The U.S. motoring publication "US News & World Report" found a very decent car in its class and has published the rating of the best cars of 2008. All the cars were divided into 11 classes, each of which had a whole set of modern cars to choose the most deserving.

In the past few years a clear tendency to increase the competitiveness of eastern brands. Increasingly the first place in the ratings, lists of sales and minds of ordinary consumers take Japanese, Korean and Chinese cars.

"As a representative and class luxury traditionally leader German group BWM

Thus, in a recently published ranking of the safest cars, seven of the 34 models participating owned Japanese company Honda. In the same list of the first pickups in the history of the competition was the Toyota Tundra. In ranking the best car company got seven first places in different classes - more than any other manufacturer.

Popular in the U.S. magazine "US News & World Report" took into account not only its own assessment in the classification of a car. Specialists also take into account the publication of the opinion of other experts on models of automobile market.

In evaluating each vehicle were subjected to a thorough analysis of its performance, safety, reliability, compliance with its class and, of course, the price / quality ratio.

It showed a group of General Motors. Compared to last year, the position of the manufacturer had improved considerably. Mostly it was due to launch of new models and the redesign of some existing ones. For example, a survivor of the Chevy Malibu sedan restyling took 6 th place out of 25 applicants. Experts praised the medium sedan's dynamic performance, attractive interiors and a democratic value. New Cadillac CTS, which became the fourth in its class, was a good competition in such brands as BMW and Lexus. New Model Buick Enclave (a third of the 23 crossovers) potesnil market Chevy Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade and Chevy Silverado 1500.

"The rating of the best car company Honda got seven first places in different classes

Top cars 2008 model year was a failure for the U.S. Dodge Avenger, which was the last in his class. The new Nissan Rogue compact crossover has also been at the bottom of the table. Restaylingovy Toyota Highlander SUV suddenly "sprygnul" from first place last year at the latest in the current.

As a representative and class luxury traditionally leader German group BWM. This year, however, strong competition of the Bavarian brand Lexus ES and Infiniti G37.

Novelty rating of 2008 has been actively developing a class of hybrid cars. New models from GM and concerns Ford - Saturn Aura and VUE, Chevy Tahoe, Ford Escape / Mercury Mariner - the first time presented in 2007, not taken any high positions. Experts believe that these cars do not have a high rate of efficiency and at the same time good characteristics.

Posted recently rating the best vehicles for 2008 model year version of the magazine "US News & World Report" is designed to help the car buyer to make the right choice car.

The best cars of 2008

1. Minikar Honda Fit
2. Slide the middle class Volkswagen GTI
3. Medium sedan Honda Accord
4. Medium-class sedan BMW 3-series
5. Full Toyota Avalon sedan
6. Sedan luxury "BMW 5-series
7. Sports car Honda S2000
8. Mazda MX-5 Miata
9. Mazda Speed 3
10. Double car convertible Honda S2000

11. Mazda MX-5 Miata
12. Four-car convertible Toyota Camry Solara Convertible
13. Full Dodge Magnum station wagon
14. Compact universal Kia Spectra 5
15. Toyota Matrix
16. Compact crossover Honda CR-V
17. Compact crossover luxury Acura RDX
18. Crossover Honda Pilot
19. Crossover luxury Lexus RX 350
20. Off-road Chevrolet Tahoe

21. Cross-class "luxury" Cadillac Escalade
22. Compact Pickup Toyota Tacoma
23. Full Pickup Chevrolet Silverado 1500
24. Sport SUV Honda Ridgeline
25. Honda Odyssey Minivan
26. Hybrid Sedan Toyota Camry Hybrid
27. Hybrid Crossover Lexus RX-400h

The list of the best cars for gays in 2008 included Nissan GT-R, Mazda6

2009-01-23T16:10:00.000-08:00

Employees of the site Gaywheels.com (the portal positions itself as a "friendly homosexuals car site") each year to choose the best from their point of view of cars. In the list of most-entered those models, which are regarded as superior to visit, to travel to the club, selected the best updated versions of machines and other selected vehicles Portal founder Joe LaMuralya and two of his editor - Tralongo Joe Montana and Jos Velkort-al - Wye.

The list of the best cars for gays in 2008 included Nissan GT-R, Mazda6

In 2009, the cars will be only in price

2009-01-23T16:06:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately, the experts are united in the opinion: the 2009-meters cars will get up, and the auto will remain. However, to adequately assess the situation can only be in March - the first quarter will go on «awakening».

Under the pessimistic forecast, which takes Autostat, car market serious setback. For example, sales of cars can drop by 20% and return to the level in 2006 as a result - the shortage of liquidity and rising costs, which automakers and dealers will fight austerity.

There will be frozen a lot of projects - such as construction and car production at the assembly line of new models. There have already been indefinitely postponed production model Mondeo, and moved started Renault and Nissan models for 2010-2011. Participation and forced to leave for employees.

Not surprisingly, the decline and imports. First, manufacturers cut production throughout the world. Secondly, as a result, prices will inevitably rise. Finally, on 10-11 January in force a government decree, significantly increases import duties on cars. Avtokontserny will make every effort to pass on to consumers the cost increase. Expected price increases for cars - 10-15%, but in terms of imports. On the contrary, are expected to decline.

Still, analysts are not so unanimous. According to some, especially to decrease the import of used cars - an average of 10-15%, while imports of new cars had been reduced or even increase. Others are more pessimistic and promise skoraschenie all.
As for the car, then in any form in the coming year should not wait for his recovery. The stakes are very high and unfavorable for the consumers, and to change the situation is not likely before the last quarter of 2010.

50 white cars - examples the most popular colour choice for cars

2008-12-11T12:30:00.000-08:00

The TechArt Porsche Cayenne Magnum. Ugly or full of character? I have to be honest I’m not normally a fan of the Cayenne but I love what TechArt have done with the beast. Just look at those white wheels!

The 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Utterly gorgeous.

The Landrover LRX Concept.

Nissan GT-R. This piece of Japanese metal really suits white doesn’t it?

2008 BMW M3 Convertible. I’m reliably informed that BMW are releasing this car to the press etc. in white later this year.

2008 Mercedes Benz CLC Class.

Audi TTS Coupe.

Audi TTS Roadster.

BMW 7 Series.

BMW M5.

Porsche GT3 Cup S racing car.

Toyota 4Runner. Bit of an acquired taste maybe.

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition. Those were the days when I used to own one of these babies.

But now I’ve converted back to right hand drive and possibly the best car in the world. The Range Rover Supercharged. My car, awesomely awesome.

The Artega GT.

The Bentley Brooklands.

Bentley Continental GTC. How lush?

Hummer H3.

Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring Edition.

Toyota FT-HS Concept.

The RENNTech AMG CL65. 695HP? Yes please!

Rahal Letterman (David) Racing BMW M3.

Mayback 57-S.

Chevrolet Camaro.

BMW 1-Series tii Concept.

Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Edo Shark Porsche 911 Turbo.

Audi A5. Why do Audi cars in particular look so well in white?

Heavily customised Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Otherwise known as the Popemobile!

This is the gorgeous Audi R8. Simply stunning in white.

This is the new Audi A4. After the R8 it’s understated, but also looks well in white.

This is the Audi TT Roadster with modifications by Abt Sportsline.

This is the Audi Q7 V12 TDI concept. Are you bored of black 4×4’s? I know I am so its refreshing to see one in white.

Last of the Audi’s is the small but perfectly formed S3.

It’s very hard to find an Aston Martin of any kind, never mind a V8 Vantage in white. Had to look to Dubai (where else) for this one.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.

Bentley Continental GT.

BMW M3 in Alpine White. Gorgeous.

OK so not quite white but doesn’t this Ferrari F430 Spider look good in ivory?

The Ford Kuga is due to be launched in the UK later this year. Not bad for a Ford is it? Bit better looking than the bland new Mondeo anyway.

The Mercedes ML Edition 10, due out early 2008.

I struggled to get a picture of the new Mercedes C Class in Sport trim in white but hopefully you can see from the image below how good it looks.

Even the humble Volkswagen Polo GTI suits a white coat of paint.

And the Polo’s big brother, the Golf GTI.

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. I saw one of these in Vegas earlier this year (in a shopping mall) and it just looked fantastic in white.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Versace Edition. Wow!

BMW 1 series. I didn’t like these at first but they’ve really grown on me now.

Fiat Grande Punto Abarth.

Honda Civic Type R. The pic below is the official concept, bizarrely you can’t buy it in white in UK showrooms.

Porsche 911 Turbo by Techart

What I’m listening to right now: Rockcity - “See You Around”

There are spy photos of an open Audi S5

2008-10-17T16:23:00.000-07:00

In the Internet pictures emerged showing forthcoming cabriolet Audi S5 Convertible. As reported Worldcarfans, debut of new items will be held at MOTORSHOW in Los Angeles or Detroit.

According to preliminary data, open version of Audi S5 will be equipped with the same as the Coupe 4.2-liter 353-strong petrol V8 with direct injection, but official information about the technical filling machines yet. Earlier, there were suggestions that the novelty will get a soft emerging roof, but the photos that could not be.

Production of Audi S5 Convertible will start in the second half of 2009. Prices for cars has not yet been announced.

The entire print run of extreme version of supercar Caterham Seven have already sold

2008-10-17T16:19:00.000-07:00

The entire print run of extreme version of superkara Caterham Seven - RS Levante, which will be issued sverhogranichennym print run of eight copies already sold out. As on Friday announced the magazine Autocar, the car is the most powerful Caterham in the history of British brands, and its initial value of 115 thousand pounds sterling.

Supercar RS Levante created by Caterham, in collaboration with the engineering firm RS Performance. This car is equipped with a 500-strong 2.4-liter 40-valve engine with a mechanical Eight nagnetatelem on by the RS Performance has spent nearly 16 years. Weight machines at only 520 kilograms, acceleration from zero to 96 miles per hour and it took less than three seconds and maximum speed is electronically limited at around 240 kilometers per hour.

All buyers Caterham RS Levante after receiving their machines will be able to pass a two-day course improve driving skills

Top 7 Most Expensive Cars of the world

2008-10-17T16:00:00.000-07:00

7. Maybach 62 $385,250

The Maybach 57 and 62 were the first automobile models of the Maybach brand since the brand’s revival by DaimlerChrysler. They are derived from the Mercedes-Benz Maybach concept car presented at the 1997 Tokyo Motorshow (which was based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan). DaimlerChrysler attempted to buy the Rolls-Royce/Bentley marque when Vickers offered the company up for sale. When this att

empt failed (they were outbid by BMW and Volkswagen respectively) they introduced the Maybach as a direct challenger in 2002. Both models are variants of the same ultra-luxurious automobile. The model numbers reflect the respective lengths of the automobiles in decimetres; the 57 is more likely to

be owner-driven while the longer 62 is designed with a chauffeur in mind. The engine is a Mercedes-sourced 5.5-liter twin-turbo V12, generating 550 hp.

6. Mercedes SLR McLaren $455,500

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a sports car and supercar automobile co-developed by DaimlerChrysler and McLaren Cars. It is assembled at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. Most people presume “SLR” to stand for “Sportlich, Leicht, Rennsport” (German for “Sport; Light; Racing”). The car’s base price is £300,000 or $455,500. The SLR has a supercharged 5.5 (5439cc) litre dry sumped 90 degree V8. It produces 466.8 kW at 6500rpm (626 hp) and 780 N·m (575 ft·lbf)

5. Porsche Carrera GT $484,000

The Porsche Carrera GT is a supercar, manufactured by Porsche of Germany. The Carrera GT is powered by an all-new 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 SAE horsepower (450 kW). Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.5 mph) in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 330 km/h (206 mph), although road tests indicated that in actuality the car could accelerate from 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds and to 0-100 in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 335-340km/h.

4. Koenigsegg CCX $600,910

The Koenigsegg CCX is the latest supercar from Koenigsegg. CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupe X. The X commemorates the 10th anniversary of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996. The CCX is intended to be more suitable for the U.S. market and thus engineered to comply with US regulations. The CCX is powered by a Koenigsegg designed and assembled, all aluminium, 4700 cm³ DOHC 32-valve V8 based on the Ford Modular engine architecture enhanced with twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system, 1.2 bar boost pressure and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 hp (601 kW) and 678 lbf.ft (920 Nm) on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline, 850 hp (634 kW) on 96 octane (Euro rating) gasoline and 900 hp (671 kW) on biofuel.

3. Pagani Zonda C12 F $741,000

The Zonda C12 F debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most extensive reengineering of the Pagani car yet, though it shares much with its predecessors including the 7.3 L V12. Power is increased to 602 PS (443 kW/594 hp) with a special clubsport model producing 650 PS (478 kW/641 hp). The company promises a 3.2 second sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h, a top speed over 374 km/h (225 mph) and it will be the queen in braking from 300 km/h to 0 (186 mph to 0). The Zonda F clubsport has a power to weight ratio of 521 bhp/ton (384 W/kg) . Compare, for example, the Enzo Ferrari which has a power to weight ratio of 483 bhp/ton (356 W/kg).

2. Ferrari Enzo $1,000,000

The Enzo Ferrari, sometimes referred to as the the Ferrari Enzo and also F60 is a 12-cylinder Ferrari supercar named after the company’s founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology, such as a carbon-fiber body, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics. After a maximum downforce of 1709 pounds (775 kg) is reached at 186 mph (301 km/h) the rear spoiler is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce.

1. Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the most powerful, most expensive, and fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a proven top speed of over 400 km/h (407 km/h or 253 mph). It reached full production in September 2005. The car is built by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and is sold under the legendary Bugatti marque. It is named after racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm. The Veyron features a W16 engine—16 cylinders in 4 banks of 4 cylinders. According to Volkswagen, the final production Veyron engine produces between 1020 and 1040 metric hp (1006 to 1026 SAE net hp), so the car will be advertised as producing “1001 horsepower” in both the US and European markets. This easily makes it the most powerful production road-car engine in history.

The latest Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster will sell at auction in the U.S.

2008-10-17T15:51:00.000-07:00

On North American internet site of Mercedes-Benz introduced the auction announcement, which will be sold last McLaren SLR. On the cessation of production of the superkara McLaren and Mercedes-Benz announced this spring, a conveyor stops in early 2009. As planned when you run the model, only 3.5 will be thousands of such vehicles.

Exclusive Roadster McLaren SLR, most likely, just kollektsionnoy become rare, because this is the last copy of an already rare car. To make sportkar even more unique, his body painted in a special color - brown metallic, known as Sienna Pearl, a salon obtyanuli specially currently providing skin Tobacco Brown. This is the only McLaren SLR with a trim and color of the body.

Registration for the auction will begin the first of November, and the auction will be open through 19 days thereafter. Buy a car can be only in the United States. The starting price set at $529.5 thousand. All the money earned by the company in excess of this amount will be transferred to the Research Center St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, seeking treatment and prevention of cancers in children.

Paris 2008: Saab 9-X Air

2008-10-17T15:46:00.000-07:00

Saab 9-X Air -Competitor BMW 1-Series and Audi A3 from Saab is preparing for production

Paris 2008: Mini crossover

2008-10-17T15:35:00.000-07:00

Mini showed a prototype of crossover in retro-style! It's beautiful!

Aston Martin will resume production of cars under the brand Lagonda

2008-09-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

The company intends to Aston Martin in the next few years to revive the legendary brand Lagonda, under which the British automobile manufacturer plans to produce a new line of cars. According to the publication Car with reference to the statement by the head of Aston Martin Ulrich Betsa (Ulrich Bez), the first model to appear Lagonda 2012.

Ulrich Betz said that the cars produced under the brand name Lagonda, will receive an excellent model of the exterior design of the exterior Aston Martin, and will not be a sports and luxurious and powerful sedan. More specific information on future machines Restored Lagonda at the moment are not reported. According to Betz, such cars will be sold in more than a hundred countries worldwide. Note that Aston Martin now sells its machines only in 32 countries.

Recall that mark Lagonda was founded in Britain early last century and after World War II joined the company Aston Martin. Under this brand of small print runs (no more than 600 copies) issued sedan, created on the base model Aston Martin, as well as various concept-retribution, to demonstrate to the international motor show.

Golden Porsche 911 Coupe on streets of Moscow

2008-08-17T12:35:00.000-07:00

Typically, gold cover exclusive cars for various exhibitions and autoshow. On the streets of Moscow was seen machine, not just covered with gold leaf, but these golden plates. And this is not a copy of the exhibition, and most ordinary machine, razezzhayuschaya on the capital.

"Golden Car" - a luxury Porsche 911 Coupe in the body. The cost base instrument of the car even without the gold in Russia is between 3 888 000 rubles.

At the finish sports has gone at least 20 kilograms of pure gold, reported The Good Life.

The car, not surprisingly, is equipped with the appropriate model "steep" numbers on the bumper - 911. In addition, car mats adorned with openwork designs in the tone of the body.

Bond's girlfriend advertises Ford

2008-08-17T12:21:00.000-07:00

In regular Screening of agent 007 James Bond Secret Intelligence Service - "Quantum of Solace" girl agent 007 Camilla will appear in a new compact car Ford Ka. The film spetsagent Bond, who plays Daniel Craig, is investigating the death of his girl and goes to Organize ""Quantum", which seeks to seize control of all resources on the planet. In the course of the investigation Bond acquainted with his new friend, it plays a Ukrainian actress and model Olga Kurilenko. It is expected that Kurilenko effect appears on an updated version of the small Ford Ka. The developers kept secret until the equipment "baby". We know only that the salon Ka will differ from mass-produced cars and specifically for the film malolitrazhku vykrasyat paint rare golden shades.

James Bond himself, according to ancient traditions, will travel to sports Aston Martin. In "Quantum of Solace" they will become a model DBS

Audi Q7 highest security

2008-08-17T12:15:00.000-07:00

Audi Q7 SUV received the highest estimate for security. Nevertheless, it turned out such tests, not all big vnedorozhniki reliable.

Big German Audi Q7 SUV earned the highest safety assessment (Top Safety Pick) crash-tests in the American Insurance Institute for Road Safety (IIHS). Specialists institute noted that the machine itself showed excellent in all trials and, plus the whole, staffed in the base instrument Stability system that, according to experts, substantially reduces the risk of serious accidents.

To determine the reliability of Audi Q7 were 3 - m tests. The first - front-crash test speed of 64 km / h on the deformable barrier, attacked in this case accounted for half of driving cars. Another test - a side collision, this mobile barrier, simulating a heavy SUV, clocked up to 50 km / h and beaten in the middle rack machine. And the third test - struck in the rear of the vehicle at a speed of 32 km / h, here focuses on the construction head, as well as back injuries and cervical spine most prevalent in such accidents.

In all three crash-tests Q7 scored 4 points from 4 - x possible. The cab car does not deform after the strikes, and sensors dummies not recorded significant damage. In the more reason for the success - fitting the car, which is "standard" includes front airbags in addition to "cushion-curtains" for all 3 - x rows of seats and side airbags torsion for the front row of seats. At the request of customers can order a side torsion pillows and rear seats. The institute noted that large vnedorozhniki usually do not fall within the scope of IIHS. Typically, these machines is much safer than other classes of vehicles.

But in the case Q7 crash tests were initiated company Audi, it is assumed the costs.

Avtoeksperty sure that the verification Q7 for strength was provoked by poor results for the previous Audi crash-tests the car overseas. In 2006 Q7 received 4 stars out of 5 - not possible for the system Euro NCAP. Points lifted for the fact that dispersed in the body welding area driver's legs. Construction machines threatened to torpedo the potential trauma of the driver's knees and hips in the case of real accidents. In addition, the beep machine was too weak. Nevertheless, the car struck the side received the maximum evaluation.

No more successfully in the same 2006 - year "hit" popular in Russia a large SUV Nissan Pathfinder. The specialists also gave the Euro NCAP 4-star machine. Pathfinder failed torpedoes, details of which traumatized legs dummies passenger and driver. When the sides and front shocks from the machine immediately revealed the defect side-curtain airbags. Nissan introduced in the design refinement cushions and re-test is confirmed. Earlier in the security of Europe were checked Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hyundai Santa Fe, Land Rover Discovery, Volvo XC90 and VW Touareg.

Of those, only 2 machines have been able to get past the maximum 5 stars Euro NCAP.

"Such assessments on security simplify choices for customers when a large auto Diversity", - remarked about the outcome Q7 IIHS President Adrian Lund.

Aston Martin covered scars

2008-08-17T12:11:00.000-07:00

The company Aston Martin will soon build the most expensive and fastest car in its history. One new sports-77 will cost $ 2.2 million and will be able accelerated up to hundreds of 3.5 seconds.

It seems not ended the era of sports is going through a difficult time for Aston Martin. In the near future, the company animal spetsagenta Secret service of James Bond finally to issue a new car. They will become a special series - Aston Martin One-77. Digital model designation in the title means a small number of cars that pass through their hands working the British brand. But this does not mean that the objective of the project - to remind yourself or to hold advertising, as do "whales" automobile industry, changing the radiator bars and headlights in the new car. One-77 - another masterpiece for each copy of which hosts the company hoped to obtain from $ 2.2 million For comparison, the price of convertible Aston Martin DB9 Volante begins in 2006 with $ 300 thousand

Thus, the expected superkar will exceed in value even tysyachesilny Bugatti Veyron, which spread to Arab sheikhs $ 1-2 million

So far, work on this project was in the strictest secrecy. Information about the car hidden, like state secrets superpowers, which periodically hunts agent-007. In addition to developers and senior management of car Aston Martin admission to the draft is available only to those 77 millionaires who have expressed a desire to buy a car. In an atmosphere strictest confidence clients in a position to follow the development of the car, on their role in this process and ends. Only a copy of the final customers will be able to personalize tuning in ateliers in Britain to finalize "Bond-mobile" specialised company Prodrive. This firm and once belonged to an elite mark.

Now on the exterior of One-77 can be judged only on the design outline, which automakers to post on its Web site.

Outwardly body of new items similar to a model DB9. The main difference between the seventy-seventh - ample air tunnels emanating from the wheel arches, they are like scars from scratches caudal giant wild cats lie on the doors of sports. The machine has kept a sure sign of modern Aston Martin - oval radiator lattice, which is similar to a certain razverstuyu fall prey animal, and "muscular" rear wings.

In the sports movement will lead the new V12 volume of 7 liters. Expected performance engine would be about 700-850 litres. with. And thanks to a new catalyst worked out of two air exhaust pipes of stainless steel will be consistent with EU environmental standards.

In One-77 is actively applying new technologies to reduce weight. The body of the car is made of aluminum, and the chassis of a mixed material using hydrocarbon fibers. Thanks to this new machine will be the fastest car in the history of Aston Martin. According to rumours, staffed armada electronics superkar will develop speed of 100 km / h and not less than 3.5 seconds. And the maximum speed limit confine mark of 320 km / h.

Armoured BMW X5

2008-08-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

The company has submitted armoured version of BMW SUV X5 - Security. The car has received protection under the European standard VR4 and can withstand a small explosion under the power head, as well as protect passengers from rounds from firearms, for example, of "Magnum" 44 caliber.

The car has received 22 - millimetre sheeting armoured, bullet-proof glass, protected petrol tank, a communications system "Intercom" and special tires, which, when complete loss of air able to maintain normal manageability for 50 kilometers at a maximum speed of 80 kilometers per hour. As a result of booking a vehicle weight has increased by 500 kilograms, and the suspension had been finalized, as well as brake mechanisms X5.

Armoured BMW X5 is equipped with vosmitsilindrovym petrol engine volume capacity of 4.8 liters and 355 horsepower. According to the Deutschmark, from zero to one hundred kilometres per hour SUV can disperse over 7.5 seconds. Top speed is limited to electronics at around 210 kilometers per hour.

First of 12 Maserati MC12 Versione Corse will go auction sold

2008-08-06T13:27:00.000-07:00

The first exclusive superkar Maserati MC12 Versione Corse will be sold at auction in Germany. According to the site NextAutos, the initial price had already reached $2.25 million.

Maserati MC12 Versione Corse built on the basis of a racing car MC12 GT1, established for the GT class championship and won in 2005 and 2007 Cup designers. At superkar set perenastroenny 6.0 - litre V12 engine from Ferrari FXX, which develops power of 755 horsepower at 8000 turnover per minute, and its maximum torque of 709 Nm at 6000 turnover in minutes. It is at 125 horsepower more than the motor gives Ferrari.

The engine is paired with six gearbox from a compartment Maserati Cambiocorsa. From zero to 96 kilometers per hour MC12 Versione Corse clocked in 3.8 seconds and a maximum speed of 325 kilometers per hour.

Total will be released twelve copies superkara. The car is not admitted to driving on public roads, and buyers will be able to manage it only on special routes during private test sessions or show him in exhibitions. Price superkara in retail sales of one million euros excluding tax.

Porsche Cayman S Sport limited edition - 700 cars

2008-08-05T04:17:00.000-07:00

Porsche will issue an exclusive coupe Porsche Cayman S Sport limited edition of 700 copies. Of these, 200 pieces go to Germany and the rest - in other European countries.

From the usual new Cayman S will differ boost to 303 horsepower engine (+8 horsepower), the existence of an active suspension PASM (Porsche Active Stability Management) and sportpaketa Sport Chrono. Sport Coupe series will be painted only in one of two exclusive colors, used to track Porsche 911 GT3 - orange or green, and black will receive 19 - inch rims, a "sonorous" exhaust system, sport seats and steering wheel trimmed alcantara.

Price Porsche Cayman S Sport in Germany is 69 thousand 942 euro - is at 9639 euros more than the usual Cayman S.

Porsche 911 Targa after feyslifting

2008-07-28T13:56:00.000-07:00

The company continues to update Porsche 911 model range - following the zadneprivodnymi Carrera and Carrera S, as well as full power Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S, a procedure feysliftinga postponed another polnoprivodnaya model - 911 Targ and 4 and 4S.

From modifications to the bodywork compartment existence of these cars are different panoramic glass roof area of more than 1.5 square meters, central section which can shift into a special compartment in the trunk.All the changes that have taken place with the model Targa, already familiar in other modifications 911. For example, the new system full of drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM), where the transfer front-wheel drive train instead viskomufty manages multi grip with electronically controlled, first appeared at the 911 Turbo and now installed on all versions wheel compartment and cabriolets.

In addition, Targa will now be manned modernized 3.6 - and 3.8 - litre engines with direct fuel injection, a robotic CPR with two adhesion (PDK) will replace the outdated hydromechanical "automatic" ZF. From zero to one hundred kilometres per hour and 911 Targa 4 will be able accelerated for five seconds, and Targa 4S - for 4.7 seconds. Maximum speed - 284 and 297 kilometres per hour respectively.Changes in the exterior is almost invisible: the new bumper and rear-view mirror, other rear lamps, LED "cilia" "dimensions", as well as new collection of wheeled drive.

The base changed Porsche 911 Targa 4 in Germany will cost 97,907 euros and more powerful Targa 4S - 108.855 euros.

The company has submitted the first images of Mitsubishi's new Pajero Sport

2008-07-18T02:59:00.000-07:00

The company Mitsubishi showed the first pictures of new Pajero Sport, which will premiere at the August 2008, reportedly in an official press release, the Japanese company.

Pajero Sport 2009 model year will be equipped with three engines: diesel, and 2.5 volume of 3.2 liters, as well as petrol 3.5 - liter V6. However, Russia will be accessible only to vehicles with diesel 3.2 - liter engine. Also, Russian buyers will be deprived of the opportunity to buy a version of the car with semimestnym cabin, Sales will only appear pyatimestny option.

The new model uses multi-speed transmissions Super Select 4WD second generation with asymmetric axle differential. In normal mode of motion torque distributed between the front and rear axle in a ratio of 33:67. When the front wheels probuksovke viskomufta differential locks, traction distributing exactly in half between the front and rear wheels. A similar drive is used on SUV Mitsubishi Pajero.

In all markets, which will be supplied a new generation of Pajero Sport, including Russia, sales start in autumn 2008. The new model, as before, will never be sold for the North American market as well as in Western and Central Europe. Besides Russia Pajero Sport will be on sale at other world markets, but with different names. In South America SUV will be called the Montero Sport, in Latin America - Nativa and Challenger in Australia. This is because in Spanish and English slang word "Pajero" is indecent values.

About prices for the new generation SUV has not yet been reported.

The most powerful Ford Focus RS

2008-07-08T03:30:00.000-07:00

In predverii presentation of a new car - "hot" hatch Focus RS, Ford company has distributed photos of its new items, and reported some of its technical details. Debut Ford Focus RS will be held July 22 at the motor show in London.

Based on the same platform as the Focus ST car will receive 2.5 - liter 5 - cylinder turbocharged engine, which is under the hood of the model. True, in the RS and its increased capacity is 300 hp Acceleration to "hundreds" under such aggregate will take from the machine about 6 seconds.
To this peredneprivodny car was more obedient on the road, Ford equipped its new Quaife differential for the automatic reallocation of torque and a new suspension RevoKnuckle, cooked specially for sport riding.

Also Focus RS will receive 19 - inch rims, an increase of 40 millimeters track, upgraded springs and shock absorbers, as well as perenastroennoe steering system and stabilization.

In selling new Ford Focus RS will appear at the beginning of 2009.

Volvo XC60 crossover

2008-07-08T03:23:00.000-07:00

Debut series news release took place in January 2008 under auto show in Detroyt, where a year ago, Volvo showed a prototype of the crossover.

Recall that the car is built on a platform LR2 SUV Land Rover Freelander 2 and invited both with petrol engines, and with diesel.

Volvo XC60 with a capacity of 285 petrol turboengine HP, working in conjunction with the automatic gearbox. Version crossover with diesel 185 - powerful engine under the hood comes with 6 - step "mechanics".
The new XC60 can be described as the safest car Swedish brand, which is generally known bezopsnostyu its models, thanks to equip the new system City Safety - it can mitigate the effects of collisions at low speeds in city traffic.

Audi R8. Top cars of 2008

2007-10-05T05:44:00.000-07:00

Audi R8. The Audi R8 is top cars of 2008 a mid-engined sports car released by the German automaker Audi. But Audi stopped the production of the first version and substituted it with the 2007 model, using some of lamborghini features. First appearance of the car was in 2005, the first successor. Audi announced in 2005 that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans Quattro concept car, which was based on the earlier Audi RSQ concept vehicle. The R8 was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006.

Nissan GT-R. Top cars of 2008

2007-10-05T04:48:00.000-07:00

Nissan GT-R one of top new cars of 2008. Next generation 2009 Nissan GT-R performance car, previewed as the GT-R PROTO concept car. At the official Nissan GTR web site, is coming to North America in 2008, previously known as the Skyline GT-R.

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Volkswagen to target "lucrative market niches"

2007-02-06T01:27:00.000-08:00

Volkswagen's new CEO Martin Winterkorn intends to fill "lucrative market niches" with new models over the coming years. The plan aims to boost profit while shrinking capacity.

"The Volkswagen brand is far from tapping its full potential," Winterkorn said in a letter to employees obtained by Bloomberg.

It's unclear what niches Winterkorn plans to fill, but the forthcoming Scirocco and Tiguan could arguably fall into this category. Oddly, Winterkorn is rumored to have considered canceling the Passat coupe, Scirocco and Tiguan projects, but too much had already been invested in their development.

First Look: MazdaSpeed3

2006-11-20T03:24:00.000-08:00

Unlike the standard Mazda 3, Mazda Speed’s version boasts a turbocharged 2.3L engine that produces an impressive 263hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, rocketing it from 0-60 in just under 6-seconds.

The wonder wagon will start at $22,800 for the Sport model and feature a six-speed manual transmission, stability and traction control, 18-inch wheels, four-wheel ABS, and more. The Sport model will be topped by the Grand Touring, which begins at $24,515 and adds automatic on/off headlights, rain-sensing wipers, Xenon HID headlights, LED rear combination taillights, leather bolsters on its black cloth seats, a premium BOSE sound system and available DVD navigation

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Fifth Gear: Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG vs. SL55

2006-11-20T03:16:00.000-08:00

Fifth Gear pits the all-new 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG up against the SL55. Which vehicle comes out on top?

With the [SLK’s] AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine, which has been boosted to 294 kW/400 hp and 520 Nm, the numerous lightweight components, the non-retractable carbon-fibre roof, 19-inch AMG forged wheels, AMG adjustable sports suspension and AMG high-performance composite brakes, the special SLK 55 AMG brings its sports car talents to bear even more convincingly

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Beauty of your Body

2006-10-19T02:25:00.000-07:00

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YES! Roadster 3.2

2006-10-06T06:28:00.000-07:00

Despite its strange name, the YES! Roadster 3.2 packs quite a punch. Offering a turbochargd 3.2L V6 engine that generates an incredible 355hp, boosting the car from 0-60 in just 3.9-seconds. More pics after the jump.

Renault’s Twingo communicating city car concept

2006-10-04T10:49:00.000-07:00

October 2, 2006 After previewing its spectacular Nepta Concept with motor-driven gull wing doors in the weeks leading up to the Paris Show, we figured Renault had played all its cards, but we were very wrong. At the opening of the show, Renault trotted out the youth-culture-inspired Twingo Concept, the most wired and desirable city car we’ve yet seen. The centre console features a USB port as well as sockets for devices like an Apple iPod and the Nokia Smartphone. A mixing deck built into the dashboard is ideal for partying with friends. The tiny city car is no slouch – powered by a turbocharged 1.2-litre engine delivering 73kW (100hp), the Twingo combines efficiency, response, power and environmental friendliness. View all images for this article (17 total)

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Top Gear: Dodge Viper SRT-10

2006-10-04T10:47:00.000-07:00

Top Gear personality Jeremy Clarkson takes the Dodge Viper SRT-10 out for a road test. This beast sports a 8.3-liter V10 engine that generates 500hp @ 5600rpm and 525 lb-ft torque @ 4200rpm — rocketing it from 0-60 in just 4.0-seconds. Video after the jump.

Supercharged Exige S sets sights on US roads

2006-09-27T11:11:00.000-07:00

Over here in the UK it’s not uncommon to see the odd Lotus Elise and - more rarely - Exige bombing down the motorway or whipping around country lanes. The constantly evolving sportscar is renowned for having close-to-perfect handling and sweet, sweet driving dynamics, and has a loyal following amongst owners and enthusiasts. So it always comes as something of a surprise that drivers in the USA are less blessed when it comes to model choice - hence the unbridled excitement of Jalopnik and Autoblog (amongst many) at the news that the hardcore Exige S, the supercharged variant of the coupé, is heading across the Atlantic.

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Top Gear: Volvo S60 R

2006-09-27T11:03:00.000-07:00

In this classic Top Gear segment, Jeremy Clarkson takes the Volvo S60 R out for a road test. This sports sedan boasts a turbocharged 2.5L engine that produces 300hp @ 5500rpm and 295 lb-ft torque @ 1950rpm. Video after the jump.

Mitsubishi Roadster Konzept

2006-09-25T11:14:00.000-07:00

This eco-friendly roadster — dubbed the “Roadster Konzept (MRK)”– is a hybrid vehicle that sports “two front sport seats, plus rear rumble seats, which allows for two rear passengers or extra cargo space.” Few more pics after the jump.

Tire pressure monitoring sensors for the aftermarket

2006-09-25T11:11:00.000-07:00

September 25, 2006 One of the many wonderful new jiggers seen at last week’s Automechanika trade show in Frankfurt was a tire pressure monitoring wheel sensor that should open up new service potential for tire dealers and independent service workshops. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors detect changes in tire pressure and alert the driver. Each wheel rim is fitted with a pressure sensor, which constantly transmits tire pressure data by a radio signal to a control unit.

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2007 JE Design Audi Q7

2006-09-25T09:10:00.000-07:00

JE Design unveils its latest creation, a completely revamped 2007 Audi Q7. Upgrades include a modified engine management system that boosts output to 285hp and 406 lb-ft. That’s not all, it also sports a wide-body styling kit, 22-inch wheels, and an electronically lowered suspension. Few more pictures after the jump.