2012 Cars & Art Porsche 997 Carrera 4S

The automobile industry has always been the niche of thriving businesses and corporations over the past decades. A popular brand associated with superb vehicles is Porsche. Sixty years of innovative construction of sports cars has given Porsche an edge over it competitors.

This company boasts of not just state-on-the-line design when it comes to technological advancement but also intelligent car performance. The 911 car models of Porsche showcase a variety of high-end vehicles that are not just built for performance but also for style. The 2012 Cars & Art Porsche 997 Carrera 4S is simply one of the most popular designs in this product line.

Performance

Mannheim Company Cars & Art created the 911 Carrera 4S based its design on the needs of sports car enthusiasts – speed, power, and style. 8.5x20 inch ET55 sizes with 235/30R20 tires are used in the front and 12.5x20 inch ET51 with 325/25 Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires in the rear with the addition of OZ Racing Ultraleggera HLT-wheel rims in racing gold.

This slick finish gives the vehicle a professional yet elegant look. A tailored exhaust system with flap control is also installed which provides the best results when it comes to fuel mileage, safety, and environmental concerns. Moreover, interesting color accents create a polished look to the car’s overall design.

The industry of producing sports car has transformed a field that focuses on speed into one that incorporates sophisticated style with ground-breaking performance. This keeps collectors of Porsche continuously looking forward to new innovations and remarkable enhancements from the brand’s series of models.

January 15, 2012 at 3:29 pm | No comment

2012 TC-Concepts Audi R8 Toxique

When it comes to the latest car innovations, Audi is a pioneer in its own right. From the point of view of most international car companies, excellence in car manufacturing is a goal that should be achieved every time a new design is released. However, for the thinkers and engineers of Audi, excellence is more than just a goal – it’s a way of life.

The company’s culture of excellence exists on the foundation of more than a century of car engineering and customer value. An addition to the wide range of luxury vehicles offered by Audi is the 2012 TC-Concepts Audi R8 Toxique.

Performance

With its 4.2 liter V8, this Toxique kit engine designed by TC Concepts boasts of its performance engineered to meet the highest standards in modern car manufacturing. Using software optimization, a serial power of approximately 440 horsepower is created to exceed any driver’s expectations when it comes to performance.

Exterior & Interior

Incorporation of the use of carbon fiber, a lightweight material popular for its weight-to-strength ratio, gives the car’s cockpit a very modern and scientific edge. This same carbon fiber material is used in the manufacture of the vehicle’s dashboard, seat consoles, transmission tunnels, and other interior parts.

Using a new generation of designs, Audi truly elevates itself in the industry of luxury car production. Uniqueness in every model is aimed for in various aspects of performance and interior and exterior looks. Integral and innovative concepts give the TC-Concepts Audi R8 Toxique not just a high-end blueprint but also provide a lasting impression to any luxury car enthusiast.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Coupe Base Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 23.8 gallons (90 liters) Miles Per Gallon: NA
Dimensions
Length: 174.6 in. (443 cm) Wheel Base: 104.3 in. (264 cm)
Height: 49.3 in. (125 cm) Width: 76 in. (193 cm)
Curb Weight: 3605 lbs (1635 kg) Ground Clearance: 4.3 in. (10.9 cm)
Luggage Capacity: 3.5 cu ft Maximum Seating: 2 people
Performance
Engine: 32-valve V8 Displacement: 4.2 Liter
Horsepower: 440 HP Max RPM: 7900 RPM
Torque: 316 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic

January 13, 2012 at 3:29 pm | No comment

2012 Mansory Audi R8 Spyder

When it comes to modifying high-end vehicles, Mansory is a tuning company that has made its mark. Exceptional design and detail precision are just two of the reasons why Mansory prides itself as one of the best in the industry. This reputation has led itself to team up with top brands in luxury car manufacturing. One of the companies that joined Mansory in its up coming innovation in car design is Audi.

The 2012 Mansory Audi R8 Spyder is one of the latest refining programs done by Masonry in collaboration with Audi.

Performance

The installation of a sport air filter together with a sport exhaust system results to a 552 horsepower engine performance. Another technical innovation is the use of an alloy wheel distinctively designed by Mansory. This is a light-weight material that improves acceleration, handling, and braking response. These are qualities that sports car enthusiasts specifically look for in a sports vehicle. Even the design of the tires and wheels of the car are carefully designed to achieve harmony with the performance of the engine.

Exterior & Interior

For the interior and exterior look of the vehicle, Mansory incorporated personalization and sophistication in various parts of the car. This is designed in line with Audi’s perspective of a true polished look for a sports car.

The era of technological advancements for the intelligent consumer is a challenge for most companies. However, for Mansory and Audi, it is a time to showcase their ideas and creations gaining them an edge over their competitors.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Coupe Base Price: $163,000.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.1 gallons (80 liters) Miles Per Gallon: NA
Dimensions
Length: 174.6 in. (443.5 cm) Wheel Base: 104.3 in. (265 cm)
Height: 49 in. (124.4 cm) Width: 79.9 in. (203 cm)
Curb Weight: 3979 lbs (1805 kg) Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 3.53 cu ft Maximum Seating: 2 people
Performance
Engine: 5.2 V10 FSI DOHC Compression Ratio: 12.5: 1
Horsepower: 552 HP Max RPM: 8000 RPM
Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm Transmission: X-Speed Automatic
0-60 mph: 4.0 seconds Maximum Speed: 194 mph (312 km/h)

January 12, 2012 at 3:17 pm | No comment

2012 Hamann Porsche Panamera Cyrano

Looking for a luxury vehicle with outstanding performance capabilities is quite easy.

If you’re aiming for a luxury vehicle with the kind of performance that combines speed with a plush interior needed for the comfort of the driver and passenger; very few can really offer the car that has both qualities.

Performance

Porsche has collaborated with Hamann-Motorsport to come up with an innovative vehicle that is engineered to fit the driver’s needs. The 2012 Hamann Porsche Panamera Cyrano is created with a bonnet design that allows optimized airflow which reduces the lift at the front axle. Its engine management system is developed to increase the engine’s total output by 80 horsepower. Thus, a total of 580 horsepower can be obtained with this supercar. That’s a kind of performance that is very difficult to match.

Exterior

Aside from technical enhancements in terms of the car’s output, the design of the exterior is also considered to be an eye catcher, particularly, the wheels with special suspensions. Moreover, these wheels are lightweight, thus, adding to the overall performance of the vehicle and also contributes to its sportiness. Side skirts are also incorporated which steadies the airflow across the side and also has an added stylish look.

There are a wide variety of sports cars in the market. However, it takes an expert to really know the sophistication and performance capabilities of each model. The Hamann Porsche Panamera Cyrano is a car that covers every aspect that a luxury sports vehicle must have. It is a sports car worthy of the name.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: 4 door Coupe Base Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 26.4 gallons (100 liters) Miles Per Gallon: NA
Dimensions
Length: 195.6 in. (496 cm) Wheel Base: 114.9 in. (291 cm)
Height: 55.12 in. (140 cm) Width: 83.2 in. (211 cm)
Curb Weight: 4343 lbs (1970 kg) Maximum Seating: 4 people
Performance
Engine: 4.8L AWD V8 Compression Ratio: 10.5: 1
Horsepower: 580 HP Torque: 604 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds Maximum Speed: NA

January 10, 2012 at 3:17 pm | No comment

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550

Mercedes Benz has always been known to stir the imagination with high quality cars that possess a combination of luxury and speed. Among their recent models, only a few have created a larger stir than their CLS. Best known for being a “4 door coupe”, its styling has been well received by both fans and critics alike.

When the new generation of the CLS was unveiled late in 2010, it had quite huge shoes to fill. After all, more than 170,000 CLS models have been sold in a span of six years, and on the process created a new styling niche that is completely theirs.

Exterior & Interior

Sure, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 retains that 4 door coupe styling that made it so popular with the masses. But this car is a completely new model that is designed to build on the strong tradition of the original. A front end that is apparently inspired by the retro-inspired supercar SLS sets the tone for the new design. Still up front, the CLS is the first production car ever to use full LED lights on their headlight system. The same outline that made the CLS special was retained, but they are reformatted to present a smoother, more aggressive feel.

Performance

To round of the car, the interior is the recipient of a classic yet progressive arrangement from the seats down to the instruments, true to the tradition of Mercedes Benz. And a 5.5 liter twin turbo engine producing 402 horsepower provides the muscle for this muscular device. The 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS550 is on a class of its own, just like the modern legend that it replaced.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Coupe Base Price: $72,175.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.1 gallons (79 liters) Miles Per Gallon: 17 city / 26 hwy
Dimensions
Length: 193.6 in. (492 cm) Wheel Base: 112.4 in. (285 cm)
Height: 55.9 in. (141.9 cm) Width: 73.7 in. (187 cm)
Curb Weight: 4158 lbs (1888 kg) Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 15.3 cu ft Maximum Seating: 4 people
Performance
Engine: 32-Valve TwinTurbo V8 DOHC Displacement: 5461 cc
Horsepower: 402 HP Max RPM: 5000 RPM
Torque: 443 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic
0-60 mph: 5.1 seconds Maximum Speed: 130 mph (209 km/h)

January 9, 2012 at 3:42 pm | No comment

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