2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster

In the year 2009, Lamborghini, an Italian Sports Cars manufacturer has launched the limited version of Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster, where 50 units would be available.

Exterior features
The exterior is provided with a Grigio Telesto which merges with the body work along with orange Arancio that is located on the sills and front spoiler. The LP 650-4 logo is displayed on the exterior of the car, which shows the power of the car. The car also contains a transparent V12 engine cover, which is being displayed at the back of the driver and orange brake calipers.

Interior features
The interior features of the car mainly display in orange and grey exteriors, next to these are the orange touches. The dash designs are asymmetric with black Alcantara close to the driver’s seat.

Lamborghini Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster front view

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – production car, with two doors
Configuration: – Mid Engine/ AWD
Displacement: – 6496 cc
Engine: – V12
Torque: – 487 lb-ft@ — rpm
Horsepower: – 650 bhp @ –rpm
Transmission: – 6-speed Manual
0-62 mph: – 3.3 sec
Wheelbase: – 104.9 in
Top speed: – 205 mph

April 14, 2009 at 5:32 pm | 1 comment

2009 KTM X-Bow ROC

The KTM X-BOW ROC is a stunning sports car which is being produced by the Austrian motorcycle maker KTM. The KTM X-BOW made its first appearance in the year 2008 December at an event in Wembley Stadium, London. The engine used in this car is being produced by the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen.

The car is famous for its design, where the body is made up of carbon that adds less weight to the car, deep sound can be heard, the alloy wheels is of less weight which a single nut at the middle and the suspension can be adjusted.

2009 KTM X-Bow ROC

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – production car, with two doors
Configuration: – Mid Engine/ RWD
Displacement: – 1988cc
Engine: – Turbocharged Incline-4
Torque: – 221 lb-ft@ 2200 rpm
Horsepower: – 220 bhp @ 5900 rpm
Transmission: – 6-speed Manual
0-60 mph: – 4.0 sec
Price: – 69,980 Euros excluding taxes

April 12, 2009 at 5:23 pm | 2 comments

2009 Mercedes-Benz Brabus E550

Mercedes has launched a new W 212 series in the E-class known as Brabus E550. The highlights of the car consist of a 6.1 displacement engine with a horse power of about 456 bhp, the alloy wheels are of less weight which has its width up to 20 inches, the aerodynamic enhancement gives a sporty look. The braking system and the interiors have been upgraded a lot. In addition, Mercedes gives three years warranty or up to 100,000 km.

2009 Brabus E550

The aerodynamic enhancement kit gives a sporty look which is made from Pur-R-Rim plastics, the sophisticated bumpers decreases the lift on the front axle, which makes the car to look in a striking new face. The car consists of auxiliary headlights and running lights which have high beams, these Lights can be chosen according to the interest of the customer.

Front aluminum sport panels improve the venting of the wheel houses, where the rocker panels allow the silent airflow in between the entrance lights and wheel houses.

The light alloy wheels of the Brabus are available in different versions, where the width ranges from 17-20 inches. The largest version consists of multi-piece or single piece wheels that measure 9Jx20 in the front axle and 10.5Jx20 at the back axle.

The braking system is a high performance oriented system which consists of cross drilled discs of about 14.8×1.4 inches at the front axle, which also has 12-piston aluminum calipers, the rear axle consists of 14.0×1.1 inches discs with six piston calipers.

The interiors are made of leather which is made from a combination of Alcantara and durable BRABUS Mastik leathers.

2009 Brabus E550 Front View

Specifications

Vehicle Type: -modified car, with four doors
Configuration: – Front Engine/ RWD
Displacement: – 6100 cc
Engine: – V8
Torque: – 453 lb-ft @ 3100 rpm
Horsepower: – 456 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Transmission: – 7-speed Automatic
0-60 mph: – 4.6 sec
Top speed: – 191mph

April 10, 2009 at 3:58 pm | No comment

2009 BMW Z4 sDrive35i

BMW has launched a new Z4 series Roadster which looks stylish and more powerful than the previous models. The roadster consists of a two piece retractable hardtop roof, rear axle where the seating position can be moved closer to it and a rear wheel drive. The Z4 is of latest technology with a two seating capacity.

BMW Z4 sDrive35i front view

Retractable hardtop

The retractable hardtop is of less weight which is made of aluminum shells; this roof can be opened and closed in just 20 seconds with a single button touch. This roof can be operated with a switch or an additional remote. It has an impressive aerodynamic and acoustic qualities, the rear windows are about 52% large and the side windows are about 40% large compared to the previous versions. The rear window consists of an electric defroster and the side windows can be lowered individually.

Interiors
The air conditioning and light controls are placed on the left and right sides of the steering wheel, these essentials are made of Ash Grain wood, Satin Silver matte and brushed Aluminum. The seats of the BMW Z4 sDrive35i are made of Kansas leather. In addition, Ivory White Nappa leather is available based on the interest of the customer.

6-speed transmission
The BMW Z4 versions are provided with a standard 6-speed manual gear box, the gearbox in this car is of less gearshift where gears can be changed easily compared to the previous models.

Dynamic Drive Control (DDC)
This mode helps the driver choose the ways of driving according to road conditions. This mode is operated by a button that is located at the gear selector. After pressing the DDC, there are three different modes which are Normal, Sports and Sports+.

Brakes
The brakes in this car are a sophisticated high performance brakes, which is of less weight. Also the car is the first to contain an electrical parking brake which can be operated by a button.

iDrive
The car contains an iDrive control system which is a part of navigation system. Telecommunications, information, entertainment and navigation can be activated in this system. There is an 80GB hard disc that is installed inside where 15GB can be used for music.

BMW Z4 sDrive35i side view

Specifications

• Vehicle Type: – production car, with two doors
• Configuration: -Front Engine/ RWD
• Displacement: – 2979 cc
• Engine: – Twin Turbo Incline-6
• Torque: – 300 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
• Horsepower: – 300 bhp @ 5000 rpm
• Steering: – power assisted rack and pinion
• Transmission: – 6-speed Manual/7- speed Automatic (optional)
• Weight: -3450 lbs
• Height: -50.8 in
• Length: -166.9 in
• Wheelbase: – 98.3 in
• Width: – 70.5 in
• 0-60 mph: – 5.0 sec
• Top speed: -150 mph

April 10, 2009 at 3:11 pm | No comment

2009 Audi R15 TDI

Audi is the first in the world to design a second generation diesel sports car. Audi once again proved to the world its supremacy in car technology to the 24 Hours Le Mans. The 24 Hours Le Mans is an economical, less weight and an environmental friendly car. The R15 TDI is unique compared to the previous models because of the technical features which cannot be seen in any other sports car.

2009 Audi R15 TDI

Engine
The engine is a sophisticated V10 Turbocharged Direct Injection which generates more than 600 hp, torque output of about 1,050 Newton meters. The power generation component is highly compact, which weighs less than twelve cylinder engine that is used in the previous R10 TDI engine, which is useful in reducing the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. The modernization at the fuel insertion places and turbo charging helps to improve the better performance of the engine. In addition, the engine contains diesel particle filters.

The aerodynamics of the car plays a key role, particularly at Le Mans, when Audi won the DTM championship in the year2008.

Electrical System
An entirely new system has been adopted in the car, where lithium-ion battery is introduced in this car for the first time, which is used only in hybrid vehicles. The battery weighs less and generates a high voltage.

New Features
There are a number of features at the suspension and chassis of the car, rear suspension and facade has been lifted up, the wheel base also has been stretched compared to the previous versions.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – race car, no doors
Configuration: -Mid Engine/ RMD
Engine: – V10 Turbocharged Direct Injection
Torque: – 775 lb-ft@–rpm
Horsepower: – 600 bhp @–rpm
Transmission: – 6-speed sequential

April 9, 2009 at 3:11 pm | 1 comment

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