2010 Jaguar C-X75 Concept

The celebration of the historical 75 years of Jaguar and a glimpse at what the future holds for the automotive industry have lead to the birth of Jaguar C-X75. The design is patterned after a more poignant language harmonized with modern fashion with the use of outstanding technology and research. It boasts of its use of lightweight and recycled metals like aluminum, making the car weight-saving and environment-conscious. Its form and design speak for its highly efficient aerodynamics, the key to its acceleration up to 100 km/h within 3.4 seconds.

The C-X75 also caters what is comfortable to the driver through its electronically adjustable instrument binnacle, steering wheel and pedal box. This four-wheel drive car can also run for a 110-kilometer distance without emissions through the six hours-charged Lithium-ion batteries. The C-X75 is capable of producing immense amounts of grips and down-force because of its sleekness and compactness brought about by an underbody by Venturi and exhaust gas control.

December 18, 2010 at 1:59 pm | 12 comments

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition

The newest Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition is a joint effort of Autombili Lamborghini and Blancpain after their great triumph in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo. The union of the two giant companies obviously produces an invention where the highest degrees of engineering from both the industries of automotive and chronometry are employed. One key factor to a competent racing car is its weight. The two giants have come up with a lightweight vehicle by using carbon-fiber, thus improving the mechanical quality.

A reduced weight also implies a lower power-to-weight ratio, 2.35 kg/hp to be specific, enhancing then the performance of Gallardo LP570-4 plus, taking care of the environment because of a lower emission of carbon dioxide. Within 3.4 seconds, the Gallardo accelerates to 100 km/h and continues until it reaches 200 km/h and marked only at 6.8 seconds after. Its V10 engine that can carry 5.2 liters can generate 570 hp.

December 17, 2010 at 1:59 pm | 16 comments

2010 Lotus Elite Prototype

The arrival of the 2010 Lotus Elite comes from integrating the newest technological developments of Lotus with the imaginative and playful elegance in design. Its body is compact yet still has a superb and graceful unassuming modern classic look. It is a perfect example of ironies in sports cars. Its light weight of 1650 kg is fit for racing yet it still guarantees the compactness of the vehicle. Its V8 cylinder engine with a capacity of five liters allows a dynamic high-performance, yet shows a low emission of carbon dioxide, roughly only 215 g/km of CO2.

The power has also an integrated energy recovery system stirring up 612 hp and 720 Nm of torque. It can accelerate to 100 km in an average of 3.6 seconds, with the top speed at 315 km/h. Lotus has planned and developed more technologies that are utilized in the Elite; examples of which are the hybrid technology with KERS and the slick retractable hard top version.

December 15, 2010 at 1:42 pm | 7 comments

2010 Peugeot EX1 Concept

Dubbed as a car of the future, the 2010 Peugeot EX1 is completely powered by electricity. With a mishmash of modern artistry and original style, the EX1 is designed to provide powerful driving impressions to celebrate the 200 years of adventure of Peugeot. The design of EX1 is based on the concept of a water droplet, having the rear section constructed closely to the rear wheels. This shape enables the reduction of the passenger compartment. And adding the fact that it is manufactured from carbon/honeycomb composite, a more favorable distribution of weight is observed.

The source of power is electric motor, one on each axle with a maximum output of 125 kW and torque of 240 Nm. A sophisticated yet futuristic way of entering the vehicle is done through a reverse-opening door. The driving experience provides an opportunity to similarly handle an aircraft since there are two control handles. The design never compromises the performance. As a matter of fact, EX1 has broken six world acceleration records, one of which showed that it travelled a mile for only 41.09 seconds.

December 14, 2010 at 1:42 pm | 12 comments

2011 BTR-II 650 EVO Porsche 997

Only BTR-II 650 EVO, the latest from speedART, has an imposed PDK gearbox in Porsche models making it an exceptionally powerful auto.

This bi-turbo racer has an engine with 650 hp and a torque of 900 Nm. This high spec is the reason for a reinforced PDK gearbox.

BTR-II 650 EVO will sprint from 0 to 200 kph in 9 seconds and has a top speed of 335 kph. The boost in power was due primarily to the tuned up motronic and larger VTG-turbo chargers. That is supplemented by sport exhaust and a duo of tail pipes. Heat dissipation is made better with larger intercoolers.

For added down force, the Evolution body kit includes gun-metal frames for the front bumper and movable rear wing for the rear spoiler. The new bumper design also helps for enhanced brake cooling. BTR-II body kit also consists of newly designed side skirts and rear diffuser.

December 13, 2010 at 5:13 pm | 4 comments

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