2008 MTM Audi R8R

MTM has boosted their performance on the Audi R8 with a supercharged package to help the 4.2-liter V8 producing at 552 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 428 lb-ft torque @ 5500 rpm. The MTM Audi R8R can reach 0-60 mph in just less than 3.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of 187 mph.

The R8R package offers their customers drilled and vented brakes, MTM bimoto forged 20-inch wheels, and Michelin Sport cup tires. MTM offers visual enhancements including a carbon fiber front lip, side skirts, rear screen, sport seats, and a rear wing.

2008 MTM Audi R8R

October 14, 2008 at 7:43 pm | 5 comments

2009 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP

Peugeot Sport has just introduced their top of the line 908 HDi FAP equipped with a hybrid power plant at the final round of the 2008 Le Mans Series at Silverstone. They has profited in their earnings from the final round of the 2008 Le Mans Series at Silverstone to unveil a 908 HDi FAP equipped with a hybrid power plant, featuring a kinetic energy recovery system.

Peugeot 908 HDi FAP

Michel Barge (Peugeot Sport, Director):”This hybrid 908 HDi FAP is in perfect keeping with the overall mission of our endurance racing programmer which covers not only the challenge of competing, of course, but also the fact that as a car manufacturer we can use motor sport as a research and development tool for the Peugeot brand as a whole.

Peugeot 908 HDI FAP side view

After innovating through the use of our HDi FAP technology in competition, running a hybrid car in endurance racing would give Peugeot a chance to gain extremely valuable experience that would benefit the development of production cars. Whether we use this technology or not in 2009 will obviously depend on the details of the new regulations published by the Automobile Club de l”Ouest.”

October 12, 2008 at 6:29 pm | 2 comments

2009 Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85

Spyker Cars wants to proudly present their Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 – the road version of its GT2 LeMans car. The LM85 is an advanced mid-engine, two-seat sports car. Its lightweight aluminum body construction and an uncompromising engineering package are in the LM85. The all aluminum Audi 4.2 Litre V8 engine produces 400 bhp. The use of those aluminum parts and other lightweight materials are the results to the impressive power-to-weight ratio underline the GT2 racing heritage of this car.

2009 Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85

The interior of the Spyker C8 is pimped out with black leather and alcantara, which is meant to reduce the light reflection during racing. The black floor mats are made of fire protective material, finished with orange piping and the LM85 logo embroidered. The extra features that come equipped with this car are their very own Spyker Chronoswiss 24H Pilot Watch with an orange crocodile strap.

2009 Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 interior

October 10, 2008 at 6:06 pm | 4 comments

2008 Chevrolet Corvette 30th Anniversary Pace Car

The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette 30th Anniversary Pace Car is a specially designed car for the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race.

It was available in both coupe and convertible models and each vehicle was personally numbered and signed by Emerson Fittipaldi, a famous Brazilian race driver. The car is equipped with titanium-color interior and Indianapolis 500 logo on the seats.

2008 Chevrolet Corvette 30th Anniversary Pace Car

The additional features in the car are five spoke aluminum wheels, Z06 rear spoilers, Indy 500 logo, LS3 V8 engine and an option for six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions.

2008 Chevrolet Corvette 30th Anniversary Pace Car

Specifications

Vehicle Type: -Production car, two doors convertible
Configuration: – Front Engine/ RWD
Engine: – Nitrous-Assisted V8 engine
Displacement: – 6162 cc
Transmission: – 6-speed Manual and 6-speed paddle shift automatic transmission
Torque: – 428 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
Horsepower: – 436 bhp @ 5900 rpm
Max RPM: – 6500 rpm
Width: – 72.6 in
Length: – 174.6 in
Wheelbase: – 105.7

October 7, 2008 at 8:19 pm | No comment

2009 Hamann Aston Martin V8 Vantage

In many people’s minds, HAMANN is no doubt the place to go for refined luxury cars. The Laupheim-based company has once again confirmed its power as a manufacturer of sport accessories and twisted body design.

One of the technical highlights this tuning programmed is the new three-part HAMANN light alloy wheels named EDITION RACE. HAMANN offers the wheel/tire combination measuring 9,0Jx21 inches with 245/30ZR21 tires at the front and 10,5Jx21 rims with tires measuring 295/25ZR21 at the back. The new aluminum wheels are accentuated with special chassis springs which lower the centre of gravity on the V8 Vantage by 30 mm at the front axle and by 20 mm at the rear axle.

2009 Hamann Aston Martin V8 Vantage white side view

The V8 Vantage can reach 0-60 mph in less than 4.7 seconds. Originating from the traditional style of the Aston Martin, which specializes in comfort, luxury and sportiness, making this a hot seller for Aston Martin drivers.

2009 Hamann Aston Martin V8 Vantage white front view

October 5, 2008 at 10:24 pm | 3 comments

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