2011 Chevrolet Camaro Red Zone Concept

The Chevrolet Camaro has been with us for the better part of 50 years. Ever since it was introduced in the mid 60s as a rival to the Mustang, the Camaro has enjoyed immense popularity with the enthusiast crowd.

The Red Zone Concept Camaro is an expression of that feeling with a host of new accessories that bring excitement to the simple joys of driving.

The new color employed is called Crystal Claret and it feels like you are looking at a big chunk of ruby. This is enhanced by a careful selection of rims from Chevrolet that is finished in silver with a polished face.

Different Look

The entire car is lowered using a Pedders kit. This kit is an official Chevrolet licensed product and it was made to lower the car and at the same time, improved its handling characteristics. The car also has a strut tower brace that effectively prevents any lateral movement of the front suspension assembly during harsh cornering, thereby allowing the front wheels to contact the road the way the suspension was designed for doing.

Stripes

Other noteworthy thing to note is the heritage stripes that you can see on the car. These stripes have an almost 30 year history that is attached to Camaro and it continues with this special edition Red Zone Concept Camaro.

One of the highlights of the car is the titanium leather interior with silver ice inserts and black leather instrumentation.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Convertible/Concept Base Price: $30,000.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 19 gallons (71.9 liters) Miles Per Gallon: 16 city / 24 hwy
Dimensions
Length: 190.4 in. (483 cm) Wheel Base: 112.3 in. (285 cm)
Height: 54.7 in. (138.9 cm) Width: 75.5 in. (191.7 cm)
Curb Weight: 3995 lbs (1812 kg) Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 10.2 cu ft Maximum Seating: 4 people
Performance
Engine: 24-valve DOHC V6 Displacement: 3.6 Liter
Horsepower: 323 HP Max RPM: 6800 RPM
Torque: 278 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

December 18, 2011 at 2:44 pm | 3 comments

2012 Toyota Avensis

The 2012 Toyota Avensis is practical, spacious, and fuel efficient, all in a sophisticated design. It sports a brand new grill, headlights that are narrower, and run in the daytime, and a lower bumper with a wider stance, that hugs the ground.

The rear bumpers along with the taillights have been updated, and the wheels have a new design, with new finishes.

New Look

The interior has leather upholstery in new colors, a more intuitive console, and better feel to the dashboard. It is more spacious inside, and has a new metal paint with chrome look on the outside. The Touch and Go Plus multimedia system has eleven speakers, navigation with voice recognition, music search and repeat, phone search, and can also receive and send e-mail messages, converting text to speech as well.

Performance

The 124 horsepower, 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine has been improved, providing more power, and a more fuel efficient system with better emission control. You have the option of a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, with the Toyota Optimal Drive, providing better performance and economy. It has more linear torque, improved fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions reduced to 119g/km.

Safety Features

  • Pre-Crash Safety (PCS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
  • Brake Assist (BA)
  • Traction Control (TRC)
  • Adaptive Front Lighting System AFS)
  • High Intensity Discharge (HID)

With the option of either a mid-sized sedan or a wagon, the Avensis does not look like your typical family car. With its sturdier construction, improved aerodynamics, attention to comfort, noise reduction, and more power with lower emissions, the 2012 Toyota Avensis is sophisticated looking.

It will be out in the market in the Summer of 2012, and is priced very reasonably. If you want the safety, comfort, power, and sophistication, look into the 2012 Toyota Avensis soon!

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Sedan Base Price: £ 17,700.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 gallons (60 liters) Miles Per Gallon: 43.5 mpg combined
Dimensions
Length: 185 in. (471 cm) Wheel Base: 106 in. (270 cm)
Height: 58 in. (148 cm) Width: 71.2 in. (181 cm)
Curb Weight: 3406 lbs (1545 kg) Ground Clearance: 5.5 in. (14 cm)
Luggage Capacity: NA Maximum Seating: 5 people
Performance
Engine: Valvematic Petrol Displacement: 1998 cc
Horsepower: 124 HP Max RPM: 3600 RPM
Torque: 228 lb-ft @ 1800-2400 rpm Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: 9.7 seconds Maximum Speed: 124 mph (200 km/h)

December 18, 2011 at 2:32 am | No comment

2011 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE Concept

This car was designed to race. This is the 1LE Concept Camaro. You may have heard of it before. This version of the venerable Camaro is not just a pony car. This has become a track and street machine that can run with the best; and allow you to cruise in style.

New Features

The car features a new paint color called Victory Red, a black hood and hash mark extensions. Other things to note on this model is the use of a six speed transmission, sport suspension package featuring magnetic ride control, an electric power steering system, dual exhausts that came from the ZL1, lightweight 20 inch rims riding on Goodyear Eagle F1 supercar tires, Brembo 6 piston front calipers on a two piece rotor and a 4 piston caliper on a one piece rotor for the rear.

The car also comes with a shock tower brace, a Chevrolet performance red engine cover, a performance pedal kit, flat bottom steering wheel, black leather interior and a matching Graphite silver door and instruments panel inserts.

Appeal

This makes it visually appealing whenever you drive around town, as well as a speed demon on the race track. The combination of the suspension package and the strut tower brace makes for a very responsive handling characteristic on the road, with the brace acting to prevent the distances of the shock absorbers from changing. This brace effectively prevents the wheel angle from ever changing in any sheer load that is applied to the suspension.

Specifications

*General Info
Vehicle Type: Coupe Base Price: $54,100.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 19 gallons (71.9 liters) Miles Per Gallon: 16 city / 24 hwy
Dimensions
Length: 190.4 in. (483 cm) Wheel Base: 112.3 in. (285 cm)
Height: 54.7 in. (138.9 cm) Width: 75.5 in. (191.7 cm)
Curb Weight: 3995 lbs (1812 kg) Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 10.2 cu ft Maximum Seating: 4 people
Performance
Engine: 16-valve OHV V8 Displacement: 6.2 Liter
Horsepower: 580 HP Max RPM: 6000 RPM
Torque: 556 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: *3.1 seconds 1/4 Mile: 11 seconds

*Based on Chevy Camaro ZL1

December 17, 2011 at 2:44 pm | 3 comments

2012 Ford Shelby GT500

Nothing has changed from the 2011 edition of the Shelby GT500 except for three things.

Although the engine is a carryover from last year and it is still the same supercharged and intercooled 550HP 5.4 liter as well as the Shelby body that sold out all 5,500 that was earmarked for it last year, one difference from last year to this version is the SVT designed Recaro front seats.

As we all know, Recaro is one of the most easily recognizable seat makers in the world. This time, Recaro made their mark with the 2012 GT500 as the official seat maker for this model. The seats featured are a semi bucket design with additional support that bolsters the side for maximum comfort and lateral support.

Revisions

Another change for 2012 is the implementation of a selectable steering assist. This system was made possible because of the use of an electric power steering system that is used to help with the steering of the car. Unlike previous types of power steering assists, the electric power steering uses electric motors and load or speed sensors that are connected to the ecu in order to determine how much steering assistance to provide to the driver.

With the 2012 model, the driver has the ability to choose how much steering assistance that they want, to cater to their driving style on the road or the track.

The final addition is the Applink which allows the built in voice recognition software to properly understand the commands of the driver.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Coupe Base Price: $48,810.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16 gallons (61 liters) Miles Per Gallon: 15 city / 23 hwy
Dimensions
Length: 188.2 in. (478 cm) Wheel Base: 107.1 in. (272 cm)
Height: 55.1 in. (140 cm) Width: 73.9 in. (187.7 cm)
Curb Weight: 3820 lbs (1732 kg) Ground Clearance: 5.7 in. (14.5 cm)
Luggage Capacity: 13.4 cu ft Maximum Seating: 4 people
Performance
Engine: Supercharged 4V Ti-VCT V-8 DOHC Displacement: 5.4 Liter
Horsepower: 550 HP Max RPM: 6200 RPM
Torque: 510 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm Transmission: 6-Speed Manual (Tremec)
0-60 mph: 4 seconds 1/4 Mile: 12.2 seconds

December 16, 2011 at 2:35 pm | 2 comments

2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series

Chrysler has created a car that will address the luxury needs of car owners and the fuel efficiency that people are looking for.

The 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series will surely people in awe with its ultra premium leather. Italian cars are not the only ones that can have this type of luxury with this new addition to various Chrysler cars.

Aside from a taste of the good life by driving this car, here are more amazing features to look out for in the new Chrysler 300.

Powerful & Efficient Engine

This new car is equipped with a V8 engine that will give future owners the speed that they’ve always been looking for in a car. A beautiful sedan that will also give owners an option for a more efficient fuel performance by switching to a V6 engine mode.

It has a powerful 363 horsepower combined with Chrysler’s Fuel Saver Technology will give people a wide range of freedom while cruising in the car.

Luxury Design & Comfort

This new sedan will surely create a wide sensation for people who want to experience the good life. This Luxury Series car has exclusive interior features that come in either Mocha-chino or Black leather. The cluster brow, center console side panels, instrument panel and other interior features of the car is wrapped in these one of a kind leather.

It also includes a 12 way power adjustable driver seat which will give the driver the comfort that they need while driving. This adjustable feature is also present for the front passenger seats.

Added Features

The Chrysler 300 Luxury Series also features premium amenities with their largest touch screen infotainment system called UConnect Touch. It also features the SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link. These amenities can also help car owners feel the comfort of this powerful sedan even while driving for hours.

It has a telescoping steering column with the ability to store memory data, dual cooled/heated cup holders and ambient lit foot for great lighting convenience.

These are just some of the things to look forward to with this new Chrysler car. The experience is definitely different especially if you have the chance to cruise the city with this luxurious Sedan from Chrysler.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Luxury Sedan Base Price: $38,470.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 19.1 gallons (72 liters) Miles Per Gallon: 16 city / 25 hwy
Dimensions
Length: 198.6 in. (504 cm) Wheel Base: 120 in. (304.8 cm)
Height: 75 in. (190.5 cm) Width: 58.5 in. (148.5 cm)
Curb Weight: 4326 lbs (1962 kg) Ground Clearance: 4.7 in. (11.9 cm)
Luggage Capacity: 16 cu ft Maximum Seating: 5 people
Performance
Engine: 16 Valve V8 OHV Displacement: 5.7 Liter
Horsepower: 363 HP Max RPM: 5200 RPM
Torque: 394 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
0-60 mph: 6.5 seconds 1/4 Mile: 15 seconds

December 15, 2011 at 4:23 pm | No comment

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