2010 TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray

TopCar, the largest tuning atelier, is working on a new project called Stingray. This car made use of the base of Porsche’s Panamera. Its lustrous black finish is sure to turn heads. Plus, the interior of the car is furnished with leather considerably increasing the aesthetic value of the car’s interior. This special type of leather is referred to as Nappa. Even the steering wheel of the car is decorated with intricate and elegant designs.

Stingray focused a lot on the aerodynamics of Porsche’s Panamera. Improvements were done easily because of the decrease in frontal resistance. The aerodynamic set, which consists of the front bumper, back bumper, piston skirt, thresholds, and bonnet, are all composed of the same material called carboxylic fiber.

TopCar made several modifications in the car’s engine. This resulted to an increase in the engine’s overall power. Moreover, the exhaust system was replaced with a more efficient one. The dashboard and the other panels of the car’s interior are carefully designed with genuine carbon. Stingray is set to appear in the 2010 Dream Car Show in Moscow, Russia. This is soon followed by the world premier of this car model at the Top Marques exhibition in Monaco.

May 1, 2010 at 11:44 am | 1 comment

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon first made its appearance at the New York Auto Show. Since then, it has received accolades from several acclaimed car experts. The Cadillac’s V series boasts of its unrivaled performance, while its CTS Sport Wagon is known for its design. This new model is a product of the combination of the V series and the CTS Sport Wagon producing a high-performance designer sports car.

This unit has a supercharged aspiration. Moreover, it has an engine of 6.2 liters running at 556 horsepower. The car’s exterior design has a lot of features. One of which is the UltraView sunroof which allows the passengers to enjoy the magnificent scenery as they drive. The company’s signature tailgate motif and V-shaped deck is also present in this model. CTS-V Sport Wagon’s exhaust outlets come in pairs and are made with high grade stainless steel that keeps a lustrous appearance for a long time.

The car is equipped with Cadillac’s most powerful engine as of the moment. Plus, it is equipped with the Eaton Twin Vortices Series supercharger. Compared to regular superchargers, it allows smoother and more efficient airflow.

Lastly, this sports car has magnetic ride control which was developed by Cadillac in 2002. This enables more control of the vehicle no matter what the driving condition is.

April 30, 2010 at 11:25 am | 8 comments

2010 Cargraphic Porsche Panamera Power Pack

The 2010 Panamera is a four-door luxury sedan being offered by one of the world-famous car makers — Porsche. With its 4.8-litre V8 engine, this luxury car is capable of producing tremendous amounts of horsepower, ranging from 400-500 hp depending on the Porsche Panamera model of your choice.

However, Cargraphic’s Porsche specialists in Germany have proven that with a little modification, the car’s already impressive potential to produce a lot of power can be increased by ten percent. The modification has added an extra 50 hp and 75 nm of torque to the wheels turning the car’s overall output to 550 hp/ 404 kW. The 2010 Cargraphic Porsche Panamera Power Pack boasts of its ability to get this luxury sedan moving from 0 to 100 km/hr in a little over four seconds. You need not also worry about the car’s speedometer needle because it has been found to still respond even when you hit the 300 km/hr mark.

Aside from the modification in the Engine Control Unit (ECU), the power pack also comes with two sport air filters to allow more oxygen to reach the turbo. The price of this impressive power-boosting pack is approximately 1,495 Euros (plus VAT). In fact, to exalt the status of the 2010 Cargraphic Porsche Panamera power pack even more, the company is also gladly offering attractive alloy wheels which are available in various sets.

April 29, 2010 at 11:25 am | 1 comment

2010 GeigerCars Ford Mustang Shelby GT

Dubbed as the ‘American muscle car’, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT made its mark when American racing legend, Carroll Shelby, drove this car showcasing its tremendous power and aggressiveness. The latest version of this memorable vehicle is the 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 equipped with a 5.4-liter V8 engine with 540 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque.

With these already impressive specifications, Karl Geiger, a Munich-based US car specialist, went a step further and showed how some small modifications can produce a breathtaking transformation. Engineers at GeigerCars worked on the American muscle car and added a 3.3-liter compressor to its 5.4-liter aluminum engine block to increase pressure. With larger throttle valves, a larger Whipple supercharger, an upgraded modified injection system and machined cylinder heads, the 2010 GeigerCars Ford Mustang Shelby GT’s output is now an incredible 799 hp with a 697 lb-ft torque. So that the car can cope up with the extra horsepower, Geiger added extra coolers for the coolant, engine oil and charge air to ensure that temperatures inside the engine do not spiral out of control. The six-speed transmission was also reinforced and the car was fitted with a 3 disc carbon clutch.

In order to improve handling, engineers at GeigerCars also fitted the car with a special racing chassis, a chrome-moly steel Panhard rod, some polyurethane bushes, and reinforced, adjustable trailing arms to improve the stability of the rear axle.

April 28, 2010 at 11:25 am | 6 comments

2010 Bertone Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept

To commemorate Alfa Romeo’s one-hundredth year anniversary, Bertone returned to the international scene to unveil a concept car: the magnificent Pandion. This beautiful, yet aggressive, coupe is the first car produced by Bertone’s new Brand and Design Director, Mike Robinson. The inspiration behind the sports car’s name and design is the Pandion haliaetus. This sea hawk, commonly known as the Osprey, lives near the coast and preys on fishes.

The 2010 Bertone Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept boasts of its unique ‘Skin and Frame’ body design that perfectly blends elegance and technology together. The ‘skin’, which is the snake in the logo, represents the seductive and magnificent form of this Italian masterpiece, while the ‘frame’, which refers to the cross, represents the mechanical excellence of the car. Inspired by the natural grace and strength of the Osprey’s wings, Mike Robinson and his team designed the door to open in a striking manner, ending up in a perfect 90-degree above the rear-wheel of the coupe. The interior of this exreme sports car is another sight to behold. The design of the two front chairs resembles chaise-lounges that are incredibly thin and possess carbon fiber shells that mimic the exterior of the car. The whole interior seems to be floating in mid-air creating a ‘zero-gravity’ ambiance.

Looking under the hood, the 2010 Bertone Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept is powered by a 4.7-liter 450 CV 8-cylinder engine that delivers 444 horsepower.

April 27, 2010 at 11:25 am | 15 comments

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