Saturday, February 28, 2009
CoupeR Design�s Obsidian 900-HP Mustang
Great finds can be found inside and outside of the expansive SEMA show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Today we found the "Obsidian," a 900-horsepower beast built by Matt Couper of CoupeR Design / Autoworks International. The twin-supercharged, 900-horsepower 392-cubic-inch V-8 breathes via a very mean-looking (and mean-acting) hood scoop. The design modifications on the car are extensive, as well. Over eighteen unique mods were made to the body.
Scion Concept Takes xB Off-Road, Off The Map
Designed and painted by artist David Choe, this unique �Monster Truck xB
Caprice Phantom Donk
We went to SEMA expecting to see off-the-wall vehicles. We prepared for months, but nothing could have prepared us for this: the Phantom Caprice, or a 1972 Chevrolet Caprice riding on 30-inch wheels and snouted with a Rolls-Royce Phantom front clip. It's a well-done DONK (typically an American sedan from the 60s, 70s, or 80s with oversized tires), which itself is a bit of an oxymoron; Donks are typically characterized by shoddy construction. This one, however, looks relatively sanitary on the outside.
The Odd Concept Cars Nobody Covered at the Paris Motor Show
It's no newsflash that Russians have money these days, but what remains to be seen is whether rich Ruskies would be willing to spend their flash cash on cars built by the home team, Lada. But the home team may be ready to find out. Behold the Lada Revolution 3, a Russian supercar. Mid-engine, six-speed, rear-drive, low-slung, adjustable wing in back, this thing apparently has it all. Under the rear glass, under a cover that suggests it might be concealing a V-8, beats the heart of a Renault F4R774 2.0-liter four cylinder, making 245 hp, which is supposedly enough to hustle this thing to 62 mph in just 5.9 seconds en route to a top speed of 155 mph. Pagani has nothing to worry about. Yet.
If you think Russian concepts are weird, try this Hungarian one from the Andros Group. Called iSolo, it's an ultra-light (770-pound), aero-slick (0.22 Cd) three seat electric car that can run on solar energy gathered from the roof panels, plug-in power, or pedal power. That's right, each seat has two pedals that can be pumped to generate electricity. Top speed is said to be 80 mph. A multi-fuel range-extending combustion engine is in the works for a future show.
The name of this one almost says it all: Assystem City Car. w's this for a wacky hybrid. Four wheels arrayed in a diamond pattern. The front and rear wheels can turn fully 90 degrees in either direction, allowing the car to pivot about its center, or to drive into a parallel parking space and then pivot into position. Here's where it really gets weird. The front wheel is electrically driven, with the motor and four batteries all mounted on a turntable that includes a control arm and spring/damper for the wheel (the drivetrain is not unsprung, thankfully. The rear wheel is powered by a Honda scooter's 600cc motor, which again is mounted along with a small gas tank, on a turntable. Assystem is an engineering company, working with Franco Sbarro design, that is looking for a licensee to build the bizarre City Car. We wish them luck.
Lumeneo Smera. Billed as a 1+1 tandem, this four-wheeled enclosed motorcycle of sorts is powered by electricity, using a 30kW motor and a 10 kW-hour battery good for 150 km (93-mile) range. It rides on four 145/70R-14 tires and can lean 25 degrees in the turns. I wouldn't hold my breath for production ever reaching U.S. shores.
Human-powered Mini
Mini has come up with a Mini rickshaw, just in time for the Olympic Games.
Looking for a different way to explore Beijing? Mini has created the ultimate human-powered version of its iconic baby car � a Mini rickshaw.
The rickshaw takes the back half of a Mini and adds the human powered component � a bicycle � at the front.
The Mini rickshaw has been plying the streets of the Chinese capital since the Olympic Games commenced earlier this month.
Looking for a different way to explore Beijing? Mini has created the ultimate human-powered version of its iconic baby car � a Mini rickshaw.
The rickshaw takes the back half of a Mini and adds the human powered component � a bicycle � at the front.
The Mini rickshaw has been plying the streets of the Chinese capital since the Olympic Games commenced earlier this month.
Italian industrial firm Tazzari Zero's
Italian industrial firm Tazzari has announced preliminary specs and launched a new website for its plug-in auto, the Zero. Measuring 113.5 inches long and sporting 15-inch wheels, the city-bound electric car weighs in at 1,200 pounds -- 312 of that from the lithium-ion Fe battery. It'll handle 88 miles with a full charge that takes 9 hours to fill, but you can reportedly juice up to 80% in just 50 minutes. Top speed is 56 MPH, so don't expect to be driving this on the highway, and it can go from 0 to 31 in under 5 seconds. The company says it's due out later this year in Europe and the Carribean for less than 20,000 Euros ($25,760), and yes, there's a dozen Crayola-inspired colors available. Hit up the official site for a trailer.
Livery driver killed and 3 hurt in Bruckner crash
A livery car driving into the Bronx from Manhattan careened into a family in a minivan on the Bruckner Expressway, killing the cab driver and seriously wounding three others.
A young girl who police said is either 4 or 5 years old was among the injured after the livery car driver smashed into the family of three around 8 p.m. Friday night.
A 22-year-old female driver in the minivan and a 28-year-old male passenger were also taken to area hospitals in serious condition, a police spokesman said.
A young girl who police said is either 4 or 5 years old was among the injured after the livery car driver smashed into the family of three around 8 p.m. Friday night.
A 22-year-old female driver in the minivan and a 28-year-old male passenger were also taken to area hospitals in serious condition, a police spokesman said.
Friday, February 27, 2009
2011 Lexus CT 200h Car Gallery
2011 Lexus CT 200h Front View
2011 Lexus CT 200h Exotic Car
2011 Lexus CT 200h Side View
2011 Lexus CT 200h Car Interior
2011 Lexus CT 200h First Look
2011 Lexus CT 200h Steering Wheel View
2011 Lexus CT 200h Photo
2011 Lexus CT 200h Rear ViewPorsche 996 911 GT2
The Porsche 996 911 GT2 is perhaps the ultimate 911.
It's powered by a 3.6 liter flat-6 engine with twin variable geometry turbochargers.
This gives the Porsche 520 horses and 500 ft pounds of torque.
And that allows the 3,175 lb car to blast through the quarter mile at 120.6 mph in 11.9 seconds.
As far as acceleration, the GT2 can go from 0 to 60 in 3.6 seconds and 0 to 100 in 7.5 seconds, with a top speed of 204 mph.
You can pick one up for around $180,000.
The fuel economy is a really quite good for a car this quick, 15 mpg city, 22 mpg highway.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Blowout Pedal Car Auction Comming to Hershey PA
Now this is odd: apparently, some people gather in person, in a single place and on a fixed date, and even require the purchase of tickets in advance, all to auction off items of some rarity and value. No website, no PayPal, no Buy it Now, no nothing. Cuh-razy.
So crazy, it makes the idea of spending hundreds of craftsman-hours customizing, finishing and transforming eleven old-timey Champion Comet pedal cars into unique works of automotive toy art seem as sober as an actuary.
But there you go. On October 8th in Hershey, Pennsylvania, RM Auctions is conducting a charity auction to benefit the Museum of the Antique Automobile Club of America, at which point this glorious fleet of pedal cars will be dispersed to the four corners of America's four-car garages.
for full pics and details: Custom Champion Comets at Hershey [blog.hemmings.com]dead link: AACA Night At The Museum [rmauctions.com]
2010 Kia Sorento SUV
few days ago Kia has unveiled two new renderings along with initial details of its forthcoming 2010 Sorento SUV. The Korean automaker said that the second-generation Sorento, codenamed XM, is set for launch in April, meaning that it will most likely make its world premiere at the Seoul Motor Show. The teaser sketches reveal that the new model will follow the 2007 Kue concept car's edgy and chiseled lines while it will also feature Kia's new corporate grille.
The leader as a chief Peter Schreyer of design of engines of Kia said, dynamic design of XM adopts the single circuit linear lines to lend a powerful aspect, however polished. Sportsman and seizing, XM represents a new race of SUV.�
Sorento 2010 will most probably offer to purchasers the option to add a third line of the seats, increasing the capacity in seats at Sept.
New Sorento will become the first vehicle of Hyundai-Kia to come equipped with the R-engine favorable to the environment all-nine from diesel with company 'with passenger with S. 2.2 the unit with cylinder with liter 4 product a result with 200 powers in horses. According to Kia, when hung until an automatic transmission 6 speeds, new Sorento 2.2R will have a combined fuel consumption of 7.1lt/100km or 33.2mpg the USA.
Kia also envisages to satisfy various tastes of the consumer by offering the model with a gasoline 2.4 and one engine of 2.7 LPI (liquified petroleum gas). The Korean car manufacturer claims that this made in Kia XM the first vehicle in the world with the race on each of the three types of fuel.
One expects that sales of new Sorento begin in Korea this spring, with the rest of the world following towards the end of 2009 and at the beginning of 2010.
Bentley Continental SuperSports
This is Bentley Continental SuperSports : powered with 621HP and 204MPH Flex-Fuel Supercar
few days ago hand made supercar supersport Bentley has revealed the fastest and most powerful model in its 90-year history ever, this is the new 621HP Continental Supersports,this car will show for the first �time in � Geneva with sales following in most markets from autumn 2009 and in the U.S., in the summer of 2010. The Continental Supersports, whose name is inspired by the firm's 1925 two-seater 3-litre Supersports model, is powered by a 6.0-liter W12 engine capable of running on either petrol and E85 biofuel or any combination of the two. Bentley supports that the E85 biofuel can offer a reduction of up to 70 per cent in CO2
Fiat Grande Punto Car Details
Fiat Launched Fiat Grande Punto model in india iast June 2009. Fiat Grande Punto is a B-segment hatchback car in India and it has 1.3-litre multijet diesel engine. The Fiat Grande Punto launched with 8 variants such as Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Dynamic, Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Emotion, Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Emotion Pack, Fiat Grande Punto Active Diesel, Fiat Grande Punto Active Petrol, Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Dynamic, Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Emotion, Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Emotion Pack . Fiat Grande Punto competed with swift diesel, getz CRDi and indica DICOR by the time of its launch. Fiat claims the mileage as 22.3kpl for 90bhp and 21.2kpl for 75bhp engine. Fiat Grande Punto would boast a stunning sporty look with host of practical features of design, comfort, safety, style and spaciousness. Exteriors of Fiat Grande Punto car are world class and designed by the famous Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign, the Grande Punto is an attractive and spacious car which suits your personality. The Fiat Grande Punto car is styled to satisfy the both; Styling is driver centric from the visibility to open environment, from dashboard design to instrument control. The Fiat Grande Punto model has faired vertical light clusters incorporated in the two rear pillars, where they are protected and visible. So Fiat Grande Punto will make it sporty look. The interiors of Fiat Grande Punto will have comfortable seats of fine quality fabric, driver's seat with height adjustment, roomy boot space, dashboard and instrument panel in catchy design. The larger wheelbase would provide this small car a big presence on the road. Fiat Grande Punto can accommodate a front passenger of 186 centimeters tall and a rear passenger of 182 cm tall simultaneously, providing both with a generous amount of space. The Ex-ShowRoom Price of Fiat Grande Punto Car Variants is :-
(Delhi Ex-ShowRoom Price) *
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Dynamic - 5,16,574
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Emotion - 5,56,779
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Emotion Pack - 6,11,590
* Fiat Grande Punto Active Diesel - 4,85,567
* Fiat Grande Punto Active Petrol - 3,99,552
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Dynamic - 4,66,562
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Emotion - 5,06,573
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Emotion Pack - 5,61,581
(Mumbai Ex-ShowRoom Price)
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Dynamic - 5,33,925
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Emotion - 5,75,092
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Emotion Pack - 6,31,700
* Fiat Grande Punto Active Diesel - 5,02,019
* Fiat Grande Punto Active Petrol - 4,13,506
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Dynamic - 4,82,462
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Emotion - 5,23,634
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Emotion Pack - 5,80,240
Available Colors of Fiat Grande Punto :-
* Denim Orange
* Denim Black
* Denim Azure
* Tweed Blue Sand
* Tweed Golden Sand
* Inax Orange
* Inox Grey
Technical Specifications of Fiat Grande Punto :-
* Fuel Type: Petrol/Diesel
* Mileage-City(kmpl): 11.0 Diesel and 10.0 Petrol
* Mileage-Highway(kmpl): 16.0 Diesel and 15.0 Petrol
* Transmission Type: 5 Gears manual
* Engine Description: 1.2L, 1.4L Petrol/1.3L Diesel
* Engine Displacement(cc): 1368
* Number Of Cylinders: 4 inline
* Maximum Power: 57@6000(kw)
* Maximum Torque: 115@3000(nm/rpm)
* Fuel Tank Capacity(litres): 45
* Seating Capacity: 5
* Brakes: Ventilated (Front), Disc (Rear)
* Gears: 5-Speed * Number Of Doors: 5
* Top Speed: 165 Km/H
* Steering Type: Rack & Pinion with electric drive
* Suspension: Independent McPherson with telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar (front), Independent torsion axle and cross beam with telescopic hydraulic dampers (Rear)
Fiat Grande Punto Features is following:-
1. ABS, electronic brake-force distribution(EBD), ESP incorporating Anti Slip Regulation system
2. Dual front air bags, designed on an enegry absorbing body shell
3. Designed by world renowned Giorgetto Guigiaro
4. Comfortable Height adjustable driver seat for better sitting posture
5. With 4030 mm length Punto is the biggest car in its class
6. Nicely crafted styling for aerodynamic and sporty presence
7. Catchy and clear instrument panel
8. Optimum power performance from dualogic transmission
Safety Features of Fiat Grande Punto :-
1. brake pedals that will break on impact
2. front seatbelts have pretension
3. load limiters and a fastened sensor
4. Parking Sensors Available
5. ABS Available
6. EBD Available
7. ESP Available
8. Remote Central Locking
Dimensions of Fiat Grande Punto :-
1. Length (mm) : 4030
2. Width (mm) : 1473
3. Height (mm) : 1490
4. Wheelbase (mm) : 2510
Pictures of Fiat Grande Punto :-
There are following Exterior and Interior Pictures of Fiat Grande Punto is following :-
1. Exterior Picture of Fiat Grande Punto :-
Front Side Picture of Fiat Grande Punto :-
Back Side Picture of Fiat Grande Punto :-
2. Interior Picture of Fiat Grande Punto :-
Steering Picture of Fiat Grande Punto :-
Seets Picture of Fiat Grande Punto :-
Fiat Grande Punto Car Details
Fiat Launched Fiat Grande Punto model in india iast June 2009. Fiat Grande Punto is a B-segment hatchback car in India and it has 1.3-litre multijet diesel engine. The Fiat Grande Punto launched with 8 variants such as Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Dynamic, Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Emotion, Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Emotion Pack, Fiat Grande Punto Active Diesel, Fiat Grande Punto Active Petrol, Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Dynamic, Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Emotion, Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Emotion Pack . Fiat Grande Punto competed with swift diesel, getz CRDi and indica DICOR by the time of its launch. Fiat claims the mileage as 22.3kpl for 90bhp and 21.2kpl for 75bhp engine. Fiat Grande Punto would boast a stunning sporty look with host of practical features of design, comfort, safety, style and spaciousness. Exteriors of Fiat Grande Punto car are world class and designed by the famous Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign, the Grande Punto is an attractive and spacious car which suits your personality. The Fiat Grande Punto car is styled to satisfy the both; Styling is driver centric from the visibility to open environment, from dashboard design to instrument control. The Fiat Grande Punto model has faired vertical light clusters incorporated in the two rear pillars, where they are protected and visible. So Fiat Grande Punto will make it sporty look. The interiors of Fiat Grande Punto will have comfortable seats of fine quality fabric, driver's seat with height adjustment, roomy boot space, dashboard and instrument panel in catchy design. The larger wheelbase would provide this small car a big presence on the road. Fiat Grande Punto can accommodate a front passenger of 186 centimeters tall and a rear passenger of 182 cm tall simultaneously, providing both with a generous amount of space. The Ex-ShowRoom Price of Fiat Grande Punto Car Variants is :-
(Delhi Ex-ShowRoom Price) *
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Dynamic - 5,16,574
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Emotion - 5,56,779
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Emotion Pack - 6,11,590
* Fiat Grande Punto Active Diesel - 4,85,567
* Fiat Grande Punto Active Petrol - 3,99,552
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Dynamic - 4,66,562
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Emotion - 5,06,573
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Emotion Pack - 5,61,581
(Mumbai Ex-ShowRoom Price)
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Dynamic - 5,33,925
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Emotion - 5,75,092
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Diesel Emotion Pack - 6,31,700
* Fiat Grande Punto Active Diesel - 5,02,019
* Fiat Grande Punto Active Petrol - 4,13,506
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Dynamic - 4,82,462
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Emotion - 5,23,634
* Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Petrol Emotion Pack - 5,80,240
Available Colors of Fiat Grande Punto :-
* Denim Orange
* Denim Black
* Denim Azure
* Tweed Blue Sand
* Tweed Golden Sand
* Inax Orange
* Inox Grey
Technical Specifications of Fiat Grande Punto :-
* Fuel Type: Petrol/Diesel
* Mileage-City(kmpl): 11.0 Diesel and 10.0 Petrol
* Mileage-Highway(kmpl): 16.0 Diesel and 15.0 Petrol
* Transmission Type: 5 Gears manual
* Engine Description: 1.2L, 1.4L Petrol/1.3L Diesel
* Engine Displacement(cc): 1368
* Number Of Cylinders: 4 inline
* Maximum Power: 57@6000(kw)
* Maximum Torque: 115@3000(nm/rpm)
* Fuel Tank Capacity(litres): 45
* Seating Capacity: 5
* Brakes: Ventilated (Front), Disc (Rear)
* Gears: 5-Speed * Number Of Doors: 5
* Top Speed: 165 Km/H
* Steering Type: Rack & Pinion with electric drive
* Suspension: Independent McPherson with telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar (front), Independent torsion axle and cross beam with telescopic hydraulic dampers (Rear)
Fiat Grande Punto Features is following:-
1. ABS, electronic brake-force distribution(EBD), ESP incorporating Anti Slip Regulation system
2. Dual front air bags, designed on an enegry absorbing body shell
3. Designed by world renowned Giorgetto Guigiaro
4. Comfortable Height adjustable driver seat for better sitting posture
5. With 4030 mm length Punto is the biggest car in its class
6. Nicely crafted styling for aerodynamic and sporty presence
7. Catchy and clear instrument panel
8. Optimum power performance from dualogic transmission
Safety Features of Fiat Grande Punto :-
1. brake pedals that will break on impact
2. front seatbelts have pretension
3. load limiters and a fastened sensor
4. Parking Sensors Available
5. ABS Available
6. EBD Available
7. ESP Available
8. Remote Central Locking
Dimensions of Fiat Grande Punto :-
1. Length (mm) : 4030
2. Width (mm) : 1473
3. Height (mm) : 1490
4. Wheelbase (mm) : 2510
Pictures of Fiat Grande Punto :-
There are following Exterior and Interior Pictures of Fiat Grande Punto is following :-
1. Exterior Picture of Fiat Grande Punto :-
Front Side Picture of Fiat Grande Punto :-
Back Side Picture of Fiat Grande Punto :-
2. Interior Picture of Fiat Grande Punto :-
Steering Picture of Fiat Grande Punto :-
Seets Picture of Fiat Grande Punto :-
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The One-Seat Eco Vehicle
The personal eco-vehicle from Myers Motors was featured at the �Milan 2008: Best of the well-tech awards� and is most definitely worthy of it. The odd looking one-seater called the �NmG� (no more gas) runs on electricity and can reach a speed of 75mph. It can easily be parked anywhere, helps us breathe cleaner air, turns heads and does not need petrol. Indeed-This little car can transform our planet.
Proxima rides at you like a car, zips off like a motorcycle
You'd probably think the Proxima is a car if you saw it from the front, or a motorcycle � albeit an odd-looking one � from the rear. You'd be right, both times. A concept by Alvino Design, the Proxima is a two-seater that successfully blends two different vehicle styles. Chances are, if you love motorcycles the Proxima won't provide the same thrill, but anyone into odd vehicle concepts or just sleek body stylings besides should be able to appreciate the Proxima's elegant tapering from one vehicle and into another.
Check out the gallery below for more of the Proxima.
Nissan NV200
The NV200, also by Nissan, comes with a complete 'pull-out' office: perfect for travelling salesmen
Nissan's 'Round Box'
Nissan's 'Round Box' concept car looks odd, but it comes with unique windows set into the car's floor that give you a great view of tarmac and roadkill as it rushes beneath you
2011 Porsche Cayenne Car Wallpapers
2011 Porsche Cayenne Front Angle View
2011 Porsche Cayenne Car Photo
2011 Porsche Cayenne Side Angle View
2011 Porsche Cayenne Interior
2011 Porsche Cayenne Sport Car
2011 Porsche Cayenne Rear Angle View
2011 Porsche Cayenne ImageNissan unveils
Nissan unveils its concept vehicle Intima. The front passenger's seat swivels outwards by 80 degrees to make it easier for passengers to get in and out
Bike Meets Car in Three-Wheeled Can-Am Spyder
Ostensibly opening up the pleasures of the motorcycling to would-be riders who, for any or all of a variety of reasons related to fear of falling over, haven't taken the plunge, the slightly odd new Can-Am Spyder promises to keep things upright by putting three wheels on the ground instead of two. The latest offering from Bombardier Recreational Products, the company that gave the world the truly revolutionary Ski-Doo in the late 1950s and the similarly significant Sea-Doo in the 1970s, the Can-Am Spyder merges the drivetrain of a motorcycle with the front end of a sports car to create something, well, different. The look is undeniably novel, and with 106 horsepower from a 998-cc V-twin, it offers performance that, while a far cry from even a low-end sport bike, is still on par with, say, a Porsche 911 (which isn't bad at all). Sixty miles per hour arrives in about 4.5 seconds, and the Spyder will scoot to an electronically limited 110 mph. It's on sale now, priced at $14,999. A manually actuated five-speed sequential transmission is standard; an electronically controlled version will add $1500. Specify yellow paint instead of the standard silver for an extra $300.
We love the concept of a motorized trike, although we'd prefer one that came at the idea from more of an automotive perspective, like the spectacular Renault 20Cup concept from a couple of years ago. The Can-Am Spyder is not without its charms, but it seems to us that for five or six grand more, a Mazda MX-5 Miata or a Pontiac Solstice makes vastly more sense � no helmet required.
Source: blog.wired.com/
We love the concept of a motorized trike, although we'd prefer one that came at the idea from more of an automotive perspective, like the spectacular Renault 20Cup concept from a couple of years ago. The Can-Am Spyder is not without its charms, but it seems to us that for five or six grand more, a Mazda MX-5 Miata or a Pontiac Solstice makes vastly more sense � no helmet required.
Source: blog.wired.com/
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