Alfa Romeo Sprint

The Alfa Romeo sprint was manufactured by Alfa Romeo Automobiles in between the years 1976-1989. A total of 116,552 units have been manufactured which were sold in Australia, Europe, New Zeeland and South Africa.

Up to 1983, the car was considered as Alfasud Sprint and later it was renamed as Alfa Romeo Sprint. The first models consisted of a 1.2 L Flat-4 engine with a capacity of 1286 cc that delivered an output power of 75 bhp. In the year 1983, a number of modifications have been done which included the plastic bumpers, headlamps, top and grille.

Alfa Romeo Sprint white

The 1984 models were modified, which consisted of a new drum brakes and a 1.7 Boxer engine with a capacity of 1712 cc that delivered an output power of 114 bhp.

Design
The 1970 models measured 4.02 meters long with two lamps on the grille. The 1980 models consisted of 14 inch wheels which are covered with Michelin 340 mm tires and plastic side bumpers.

Interiors
The ignition key is located on the steering wheels left side and some switches for the rear window and rear fog are located at the middle console.

The engines used in the Alfa Romeo Sprint over the years are

1.2 L Boxer Flat-4 engine:
The capacity of this engine is about 1286 cc and delivered an output power of 75 bhp.

1.3 L Boxer Flat-4 engine:
The capacity of this engine is about 1351 cc and delivered an output power of 77 to 84 bhp.

1.5 L Boxer Flat-4 engine:
The capacity of this engine is about 1490 cc and delivered an output power of 84 to 105 bhp.

1.7 L Boxer Flat-4 engine:
The capacity of this engine is about 1712 cc and delivered an output power of 114 bhp.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 3-door coupe
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 1.2 L Flat-4, 1.3 L Flat-4, 1.5 L Flat-4 and 1.7 L Flat-4,
Transmission: – 5-Speed manual
Wheelbase: – 2455 mm
Width: – 1620 mm
Length: – 4024 mm
Height: – 1297 mm
Weight: – 2017 lb

May 22, 2007 at 10:29 pm | No comment

Alfa Romeo SZ & RZ

The Alfa Romeo SZ is a limited production high performance sports car manufactured by Alfa Romeo Automobiles in between the years 1989-1991.

Alfa Romeo SZ
The Alfa Romeo SZ was first displayed at the “Geneva Motor Show” in the year 1989. It was designed by Robert Opron, a French automotive designer and the interiors have been designed by Antonio Castellana. The entire car was built based on Alfa Romeo 75, the suspensions were modified and a hydraulic damper system has been introduced and the wheels have been covered with Pirelli P Zero tires. It consisted of a 3.0 V6 engine with a capacity of 2959 cc that delivered an output power of 207 hp at 6200 rpm and 181 lb-ft torque at 4500 rpm. The number of units manufactured in the Alfa Romeo SZ series is about 1036.

Alfa Romeo RZ
The Alfa Romeo RZ version has been launched in the year 1992 with red, yellow and black colors. A total of 284 units have been manufactured, all these cars consisted of the same 3.0 V6 engine which was used in Alfa Romeo SZ with a capacity of 2959 cc that delivered an output power of 207 hp at 6200 rpm and 181 lb-ft torque at 4500 rpm.

The Alfa Romeo SZ can also be seen in the movie “Ghost in the Shell” and “Super Cars II” game.

Alfa Romeo RZ black

Specifications of the SZ

Vehicle Type: – sports car
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 3.0 L V6
Displacement: – 2959 cc
Transmission: – 5-Speed manual
Horse power: – 210 bhp at 6200 rpm
Torque: – 245 N-m at 4500 rpm
Wheelbase: – 98.8 inches
Width: – 68.1 inches
Length: – 159.8 inches
Height: – 51.6 inches in SZ and 51.2 inches in RZ
Weight: – 2769 lb in SZ and 3042 lb in RZ

May 22, 2007 at 10:08 pm | 2 comments

Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 650hp Concept

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A new version of Golf GTI was released,it was a surprise because is not an usual Golf Gti.The car is powered by a W12 engine making 650 horsepower,right now the supercar is just a concept,but in the future…
. New features ? Check these out: a W12 Cylinders Engine, 477 kW at 6000 rmp and a magnificent design. What can you ask for more ? With so much power this GTI forwards in the top of the greatest cars. With the 6.0 liter bi-turbo engine the driver can reach beyond the 300 km/h barrier. More exactly the maximum speed of the Golf GTI W12 650 PS is 325 km/h. As for the body design, the engineers wanted to make it look like a race car. The Golf is equipped with 19-inch format tires, in the front with 235 model, while in the back it has 295 model. It is 1.88 meters width and 1.42 meters height. The designers said that they want to make it look a little with a coupe so they changed the body kit. Now, Golf 650 PS has the chassis with 80 mm wider in both sides, and the tires are moved with 80 mm to the exterior. This is another feature that makes the 650 PS a sport car. The roof of this car is built from a carbon-fiber material, looking very good and helps achieving more road grip, as the race cars. In the rear you can notice the two tailpipes, made out of chrome. The interior is again, race car style. The seats are covered in leather, the interior is equipped with a fire extinguisher and the driver panel includes the “flip-up switch covers”, as in a race car. The door trims were modified for weight reasons. The car still has many GTI characters and really looks like a GTI, only “upgraded”. They thought about every detail when designed this car.

May 22, 2007 at 12:46 pm | 2 comments

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo

Steve Saleen is known as a tuner of American cars, particularly of Fords. Then some time during the 1990s, he developed a concept wherein his goal was to create a true American supercar. This marked the beginning of the story of the Saleen S7, one of the fastest cars that ever came out of American soil. During its release in 2002, it is deemed as one of the most technically advanced cars in the world, and one of the distinctions that it had then was it was the only American street-legal car that packs over 500 horsepower in stock trim.

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo blue

Sure, the S7 got some serious love from both enthusiasts and critics alike, praising its unbelievable quickness and technological advancements. But how time quickly passes! Within 3 years, automotive engineering worldwide has improved so much that 500+ horsepower is now much easily attainable than when it first appeared. Now, the world beating American supercar has a lot of competition, and if they don’t do something, they just might fall behind the wayside of the supercar wars. Noticing this, Saleen has a plan. His team upgraded the S7 to the point that it has become a whole new car, ready to take on new challenges. This car is the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo.

Performance

Of course, the headliner for this car is in the name: twin turbochargers are now equipped to the already formidable 7000 cc V8 engine found in the S7 (more on the engine later). But, there are more changes in this car than just the engine. If you would look closely, in order to improve aerodynamics, modified front fenders, as well as new diffusers and spoilers were installed. The result: a 40 percent decrease in drag and a 60 percent increase in down force.

Braking

A completely revised suspension makes this car firmer during braking, accelerating, and turning. A dual stage shock absorber allows variable spring rates during different speeds, progressively getting sharper handling as it gains speed. The large brakes co-developed by Saleen and Brembo for this car, 15 inch discs in the front and 14 inch discs in the rear provide some serious stopping strength.

Engine

And then, there is the engine. The same in house developed 7000cc V8 engine makes its way to the S7 Twin Turbo, and it possesses a lot of state of the art equipment from the intake down to the exhaust. 2 turbochargers capable of pressurizing air up to 5.5 psi, are mounted at the high performance exhaust system, boosting performance to another level.

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo white front view
During the addition of the turbos, the hydraulic lifters of the engine are replaced by solid lifters. All these modifications are enough to raise the engine’s output to an unbelievable 750 horsepower and 700 lb/ft of torque. And amazingly, this is still a clean engine, featuring an extensive emission control system and is compliant to OBD-II standards.

With all these raw stats, it is pretty obvious that the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo can beat even the most extreme of hyper-cars. Somehow, the already advanced S7 was able to surpass itself, and was able to redeem its lofty place as one of the absolute best sports cars today, and maybe of all time.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe Base Price: $555,000.00
Dimensions
Length: 188.8 in. (479 cm) Width: 78.4 in. (199 cm)
Height: 41 in. (104 cm) Wheel Base: 106.3 in. (270 cm)
Curb Weight: 2950 lbs (1338 kg) Ground Clearance: NA
Performance
Engine: Twin Turbo V8 Displacement: 7000 cc
Horsepower: 750 HP Max RPM: 6300 RPM
Torque: 700 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: 2.8 seconds Top Speed: 248 mph (399 km/h)

Drive with two Saleen S7 Twin Turbos

May 16, 2007 at 5:39 pm | 28 comments

Pink Bentley

When it comes to cars for women, pink Bentley cars are one of the top choices for all those celebrities and people that love luxury cars. Pink symbolizes femininity and grace and it is also one of the most passionate colors. This car is not only good to own but you can also rent one of them for a wedding or a girl’s night out or even a hen party. Imagine how it would intensify your look and style in any event when you drive a pink Bentley in public.

Pink also refers to smoothness and beauty and that is the key factor of a pink Bentley. This color and the car both are ever young and it is going to decrease your age by at least 5 years with is glamorous look.

Pink Bentley Continental GT

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May 15, 2007 at 6:43 pm | 1 comment

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