2009 Bertone Mantide

The Bertone has a long history of producing prototypes based on the Chevrolet’s sporting mechanicals. The 2009 Bertone Mantide comes out with these mechanicals and delivers high performance.

The Mantide was manufactured in association with Danisi Engineering to produce the world’s best street performance car that is covered in Stile Bertone design. The shape and aerospace of the car truly depicts the Formula One car and looks similar to the Italian sports car.

2009 Bertone Mantide

The Bertone Mantide consists of butterfly opening doors, a number of air inlets, teardrop canopy and the low-slung nose. The aerodynamics is modified in full scale making the car much better to appear at the Le Mans.

2009 Bertone Mantide front view

The car delivers a high performance compared to the ZR1. The body is made of carbon fiber and the seats, wheels and the body structure had been decreased to 100 kg. The Bertone Mantide reaches the speed of 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds and the top speed is about 217 mph.
2009 Bertone Mantide red side view

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – concept car, two doors coupe
Configuration: – Front Engine/ RWD
Engine: – Supercharged V8
Displacement: – 6162 cc
Transmission: – 6-Speed Manual
Torque: – 604 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Horsepower: – 638 bhp @ 6500 rpm
0 -60 mph: – 3.3 seconds
Top speed: – 217 mph

May 11, 2009 at 12:49 am | No comment

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco R

The 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco R is a high performance two door sports car.

The Volkswagen Scirocco R was specially designed to take part in the 24-hour race which would be held at the Nurburgring. The car features a large roof edge spoiler at the rear and chrome tailpipes that adds stunning looks to the car.

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco R side back view

The Volkswagen Scirocco R features a 2.0 L TSI Incline-4 engine with four cylinders. The engine delivers an output power of 261 hp, 258 lb-ft torque and delivers smooth and comfort driving.

The Volkswagen Scirocco R features 18-inch alloy wheels with high performance braking system and piston calipers that ensure better braking even at higher speeds.

The exteriors feature the LED lights and stylish body structure. The interiors feature the sporty steering wheel, leather seats and instrument panels.

Volkswagen Scirocco R side back view

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 2- door sports car
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 2.0 L TSI Incline-4
Power: – 261 bhp
Torque: – 258 lb-ft

May 11, 2009 at 12:34 am | 6 comments

2010 Jaguar XKR

The Jaguar sports car has advanced to a higher stage after the introduction of Jaguar XKR. The car contains all new features including the engine, interiors, body structure made of light aluminum, and dramatic looks. All these features in the new XK help to deliver a better and legendary performance.

Highlights
The XK is a sophisticated model that contains a supercharged V8 engine of advanced technology, newly designed interiors and exteriors, high performance with effortless driving. The AJ-V8 Gen III 5.0 liter engine delivers a better performance in terms of torque and power; also, they do not cooperate in terms of emissions and fuel consumption.

2010 Jaguar XKR front view

Performance
The supercharged V8 engine delivers 461 lb-ft of torque and 561 which is 12 to 23% higher than its predecessor. The maximum speed is about 155mph and 0-60mph is attained in just 4.6 seconds.

Body structure
The body structure of the car is of less weight, which accelerates harder, handles true precision and stops quickly which delivers a brand new dynamic of excellence.

2010 Jaguar XKR white side view

Interiors and exteriors
The interior architecture is made of lightweight aluminum; the roofs are made of carbon fiber which reduces the noise. The roofs can opened or closes in just 18 seconds; this button is controlled by a single touch.

The exterior designs include the bumper designs, rear bumper spoil, LED rear lights include fog lights where the light can be focused better even in fog conditions.
2010 Jaguar XKR black with open roof

Stylish wheels
There are about six different alloy wheel options in the Jaguar XKR. The wheels are available in 19 and 20 inches, the 19-in wheels consist of 10-fan-spoke which is available in flat type and chrome finished. The 20-in wheels include five spoke and twin-seven-spoke with a muscular looks and sporting dynamics.

2010 Jaguar XKR black driving up hill

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – Production car,  two doors coupe
Configuration: – Front Engine/ RWD
Engine: – supercharged V8
Displacement: – 5000 cc
Torque: – 461 lb-ft @ — rpm
Horsepower: – 510 bhp @ — rpm
Transmission: – 6-speed Automatic
0-60 mph: – 4.6 sec
Top speed: – 155mph

May 8, 2009 at 10:05 pm | 2 comments

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

The 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is a four door high performance luxury car.

The Alfa Romeo 159 was first displayed at the Geneva Motor Show, it features muscular looks, powerful engine, stylish body structure and exteriors.

The Alfa Romeo 159 features a powerful 1.75 L Incline-4 turbocharged petrol engine with direct fuel injection and controlling system that carefully controls the engine at all conditions.

2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in red

The capacity of the engine is 1750 cc and it delivers an output power of 200 bhp at 5500 rpm and 236 lb-ft torque. It reaches the speed of 62 mph in 7.7 seconds and the top speed is about 146 mph. The Alfa Romeo 159 features specially designed six speed manual gearbox and the gear shifts can be done easily at higher speeds and stress.

The exteriors feature the stylish body structure, headlights, taillights and mirrors. The interiors feature the sporty steering wheel, instrument panels and leather seats.
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 back view

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 4-door luxury car
Engine: – 1.75 L Incline-4
Capacity: – 1750 cc
Power: – 200 bhp at 5500
Torque: – 236 lb-ft
0-62 mph: – 7.7 sec
Top speed: – 146 mph

May 8, 2009 at 2:12 pm | No comment

Bugatti Celebrates 100 Years

Bugatti celebrated its 100 years in the car manufacturing and launched four new models marking its 100 years.

The new models are a fine example of Bugatti’s racing cars from the past to the present day. The highlights in the car consists of eight spoke lightweight aluminum wheels and the front axle of less weight which shows the skill in manufacturing this car.

Bugatti Celebrates 100 Years at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
History
In the year 1924, the blue racers made its debut at the Grand Prix organized by Automobile Club de France. The Type 35 manufactured at this time was considered as the most sophisticated and high technology car which won 2000 races in ten years.

The Grand Prix races were a major event in those days where in the 1920s, the Type 35 participated in the Le Mans, Spa, Targa Florio and Monza. The Bugatti also sold its racing cars along with its touring and sports cars to private buyers which took part in the races. The racing cars were mainly sold to private buyers at a high cost taking advantage of the Bugatti’s victory in the international races.

Bugatti Celebrates 100 Years at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este blue and black

A total of 350 units of the Type 35-series have been manufactured in those days where a number of cars have been destroyed during the World War II and the remaining cars were sold on high price.

Bugatti Celebrates 100 Years at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este back view

100th anniversary special edition
The Bugatti Type 35 has launched a new version marking the 100th anniversary. The racing car was released in four colors for four countries which are
• France-Blue color
• England-Green color
• Italy-Red Color
• Germany-White color

These four cars stand as a fine example of Bugattis best engineering work over the years.

May 8, 2009 at 2:49 am | 10 comments

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