2010 Pagani Zonda Tricolore

In honor of the National Aerobatic Team, Frecce Tricolori, who is celebrating their 50th anniversary, Horacio Pagani unveiled his latest masterpiece, the 2010 Pagani Zonda Tricolore, as a tribute to this nine-plus-one demonstration team of the Italian Air Force. The team is based at Rivolto Air Force Base in the province of Udine. They will be celebrating their 50th anniversary in September 11 and 12 of 2010.

This exquisite piece of work is powered by a Mercedes Benz AMG 7.3-liter V-12 engine that delivers 670 horsepower and has a torque of 780 Nm. Pagani spared no expense in building the car. The body is mostly built of titanium, carbon fiber and magnesium, and is painted navy blue with red, green and white stripes running down the hood. It also boasts of a six-speed sequential gearbox by Cima which is robotized by Automac engineering, and carbo-ceramic self-ventilated brakes by Brembo. The 2010 Pagani Zonda Tricolore’s wheels and interior are both an impressive sight, with the former painted bright gold and the latter a cool green.

With the tremendous amount of power packed in this beautiful car, Horacio Pagani says that his masterpiece can move from 0 to 100 km in about 3.4 seconds and 0 to 200 km in approximately 9.6.

April 26, 2010 at 11:25 am | 14 comments

2010 Edo Competition Aston Martin DBS

The 2010 Aston Martin DBS is a luxury sports car equipped with a 6.0-liter V-12 engine that produces an impressive 517 hosepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. This exquisite piece of work is capable of going on a speed of 300 km/hr or 186 mph.

Edo competition, however, declared their intention to increase the Aston Martin DBS’ specifications even higher. It was a challenge, yes, but one they pursued with determination. At the end of it all, they emerged victorious. Engineers at Edo competition modified the Engine Control Unit of this British wondercar via a software recalibration. They also added in special catalytic converters, a new high performance exhaust system, and an upgraded air-flow system, successfully increasing the car’s output from 517 hp to a whopping 550 hp. The torque was also increased to 442 ft-lb. In order to document the true power produced by the car after the modification, Edo competition used a dynamometer throughout the whole process to verify and calibrate results.

The high performance exhaust system which was made especially for the Aston martin DBS has butterfly valves and a programmeable exhaust control system that monitors backpressure and provides the car with good torque without wasting top end horsepower even when one is driving at low speeds. Edo competition also added sports suspension to this luxury sports car for more comfort and a new high performance brake system for added safety. The result: a highly impressive and safe 2010 Edo Competition Aston Martin DBS.

April 25, 2010 at 8:31 pm | 4 comments

2010 Protoscar Lampo2 Prototype

Protoscar, a Swiss Company that has been developing CleanCar projects for 23 years, have unveiled their latest demonstration sports car – The 2010 Protoscar Lampo2 Prototype. With the aim of saving energy, this car company has consulted with several power utilities and even the government to develop this electric car.

The 2010 Lampo2’s energy efficient feature even surpasses that of its predecessor, the Lampo demonstration unveiled in 2009. A remote solar plant installed in Tuscany produces enough energy to make the Lampo2 sports car run. Under real conditions, this sports car consumes less than 100 Wh/km-ton. There are four different charging modes that the Lampo2 is equipped with. The first is the standard single-phase with 3,3 kW on board charger that is recommended for overnight home-charging. Next is the standard three-phase with 9,9 kW onboard charger for industrial plugs and fleet owners. Third is the control-pilot equipped and PLC single-phase for public charging, and last is an interface for DC fast charging which is able to transmit power up to 80 kW and can charge a Lampo2 even though it’s 100 km away in just 10 minutes via an off-board system.

The Lampo2 drive trains show that it can be a solution for any type of vehicle. The 2010 Protoscar Lampo2 Prototype has two electric motors under its hood and can operate as a four-wheel drive. It delivers an output of 350 hp and 600 Nm of torque. Just like a real sports car, the Lampo2 also boasts of its ability to move from 0-100 km in just 5 seconds.

April 24, 2010 at 8:31 pm | 4 comments

2010 TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster

The 2010 TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster was unveiled in Geneva to commemorate the Swiss brand’s 150th anniversary. TAG heuer, a world renowned company known for producing cutting-edge watches in a variety of different and exquisite designs, collaborated with Tesla Motors to come up with a unique electric car.

The plush and one-of-a-kind interior was designed by Tesla chief designer, Frank von Holzhausen, who incorporated TAG heuer’s designs and even made a specially-designed center console to host TAG Heuer’s concept watch. The entire exterior of the car, meanwhile, is done in Foucault Field Gray which is an appropriate representation of both companies’ innovative spirits. The eye catching designs emblazoned on the exterior were also inspired by TAG Heuer’s concept watch. The Roadster delivers an output of 248 horsepower and produces zero emissions.

TAG Heuer’s beginnings point out that its collaboration with Tesla Motors is actually not its first encounter with the automotive industry. In fact, Edouard Heuer, founder of the company, received the patent for The Time of Trip in 1911, the first car dashboard chronograph. Later, in 1933, he also received the patent for Autavia which is a dashboard timekeeper for both cars and aircrafts. Tesla Motors, on the other hand, has been producing highway-capable electric cars since 2004 and remains, to this date, the only company able to do so.

April 23, 2010 at 8:31 pm | 1 comment

2010 Brabus Mercedes Benz E V12 Coupe

The 2010 Brabus Mercedes Benz E V12 Coupe made its debut in the Geneva Motor Show and is now dubbed as the ‘World’s fastest and most powerful Gran Turismo.’ Brabus took the new Mercedes E-class coupes and installed a Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 800 12-cylinder engine that delivers an incredible and breathtaking 800 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of Torque. The Brabus Biturbo engine was based on the 12-cylinder twin turbo engine that the Mercedes 600 models were equipped with.

The engine displacement was also increased to 6.3-liters thanks to the new crankshaft, large cylinder bore and larger pistons that were added into this sports car. Brabus also developed a precision engine management that yields impressive power and eco-friendly emissions that comply with the strict exhaust limits imposed by EURO IV. A reinforced five-speed automatic transmission was also fitted into the car which helps transmit power to the rear wheels. To help the car cope with the tremendous horsepower that it can generate, Brabus also ensured that the turbo gets ample and constant supply of air to keep temperatures at an optimum level. For added safety and control, this sports car was fitted with a high-performance brake system that can deliver excellent results no matter what terrain it is on.

The 2010 Brabus Mercedes Benz E V12 Coupe boasts of its ability to move from 0 to 100 km in just 3.7 seconds, 0 to 200 km in 9.9 seconds and 0 to 300 km in just 23.9.

April 22, 2010 at 8:31 pm | 2 comments

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