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Chevrolet Cobalt

The Chevrolet Cobalt LS and LT come with a standard 2.0L 150HP ECOTEC 4, an increase of only 2 HP from the previous generation. The higher end LTZ however adds 15HP, coming in at 165HP, still less then the current Sport model. And while Cobalt's lower trim levels may be holding the line on HP, the Cobalt SS makes a return to the lineup, with more power then ever. Truly a pocket rocket, the SS

Scion Fuse

The Scion Fuse was built by Five Axis Models in Huntington Beach, CA with assistance from MillenWorks. It was first introduced at the 2006 New York International Auto Show. According to Scion, this "sports coupe concept" is supposed to be Scion's sports coupe icon. The Scion Fuse uses very high-tech instruments in it along with a highly sophisticated steer by wire system. Inside the Fuse are

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Classic Additions' car covers   it is not easy to find used classic car covers. Often classic car dealers and enthusiasts are a good source of information on where to find classic car covers. Then there are junkyards in almost every city and state. These can be a good source for finding a classic car cover. You just might find a car cover stashed in the trunk of the car. This, however, is rare

2008 Edo Competition Lamborghini Gallardo SLE

With the modified Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera edo competition Motorsport has now added a second high-profile Italian racer to its tuning program after the Murciélago LP 640. Like its bigger brother, this sports car with the bull in its logo excels through its highlighted racing genes and more aggressive appearance after being modified at edo competition.

The most remarkable feature is the sensational acceleration. edo competition achieves these figures thanks to the installation of a massive air box, high flow catalytic converters which are a completely new design and a recalibration of the engine electronics. All components together raise the power output to 560 hp (411 kW) at 8,250 rpm. The power increase of 30 hp / 22 kW boosts the top speed by about 6 km/h (4 mph) to 320 km/h (199 mph). Another highlight: The sound volume of the modified exhaust system can be adjusted via remote.


The sporty concept of the edo Gallardo Superleggera is rounded off with 19“ three-piece racing wheels with an artificially-aged cast center-section, hand-polished outer rims and 39 stainless steel screws.

The front wheels are shod in stock-sized or (on request) 245/35 ZR 19 rubber while 305/30 ZR 19 Dunlop Sport Maxx tires are used on the rear axle. With this solution edo competition enables its customers to reuse the factory tires on their new wheels.

edo competition treats the masculine stance of the Gallardo Superleggera to an additional testosterone injection by lowering the suspension by a good 15 mm and through the use of corner-weighting. With these upgrades, the Lambo sticks to the road so firmly and unflappably that it would take an earthquake to upset its poise.

Verdict from the July 2008 Autobild comparison test „Edo Gallardo / MTM R8“: „The edo Gallardo Superleggera is the more harmonic and better balanced car. Very quick, great to control and of the finest quality in all aspects”!

Engine V10
Power 560 hp / (411 kW) at 8250 rpm
Max. torque 540 Nm (398 ft-lb) at 6800 rpm

Performance
Top speed est. 320km/h (199 mph)
0 – 100 km/h (0 – 62 mph) 3.7 s
0 – 200 km/h (0 – 124 mph) 11.7 s

Features

Power increase to 560 hp via 200-cell high flow catalytic converter, carbon fiber air box and ECU recalibration
Exhaust sound level adjustable at the simple push of a button
Optional : 19“ three-piece racing wheels with an artificially-aged cast center-section, hand-polished outer rims and 39 stainless steel screws. Tire dimensions as stock or on request front: 245/ 35 ZR 19, rear 305/ 30 ZR 19 Dunlop Sport Maxx
Custom painted wheels on request
Tire pressure monitoring system displaying tire pressure and temperature for each wheel
Suspension lowering by 15 mm incl. corner-weighting
Side turn signals, smoked

2006 Lamborghini Gallardo tunned by Hamann

HAMANN MOTORSPORT is now crowning its extensive tuning suite for the Lamborghini Gallardo. This tuning specialist from Laupheim, Germany, is giving the 520 bhp racing car something that was omitted at the factory. A feature that is inextricably linked with the classic Countach and the more recent Diablo and Murciélago models. Without further ado, the HAMANN engineers are equipping this high-speed muscle car with wing doors.

HAMANN is relying on an inhouse wing door construction to create a stable system without being too flashy. The hinges of the HAMANN wing door conversion can only just be seen, without appearing retrofitted. This ensures that the Gallardo still cuts a fine figure when getting in and out.

As one might expect, such finesse calls for a number of measures. In view of the end result, however, they can be regarded as extremely minimal. To complete the conversion, all that remains to be done is to blend in the paintwork along the hinges and the internal folding of the doors. The conversion is carried out at HAMANN and takes about a week.

The HAMANN wing doors are characterised by the fact that they open upwards at an angle. Drivers who opt for this conversion will never want to be without this wow factor! Needless to say, HAMANN also offers conversions for the Spyder version and older 500 bhp models.

In addition to the wing doors for the Gallardo, HAMANN also offers a whole range of tuning options for this model - in the form of aerodynamic components, light alloy wheels, suspension systems and luxurious interior equipment packages.

By the way, BMW 6 Series or Ferrari F430 owners who are thirsting for wing doors, also have something to look forward to. HAMANN is currently working on a conversion kit for these two models and their soft-top variants Cabrio and Spider.

2006 BMW Z4 M Coupe Motorsport Version

Unveiling in Geneva: On the occasion of the Automobilsalon, Prof Dr Burkhard Göschel, BMW Group Board Member Purchasing and Development, introduced a new racing car for customer motor racing. The Motorsport Version of the BMW Z4 M Coupé, which has already made a big impression as a production model, is the first two-seater BMW Motorsport offers for customer teams. When it came to the development, BMW faced a huge challenge: The car had to have what is needed to race successfully on the world’s most demanding and spectacular racetrack, the Nürburgring’s famous Nordschleife. The new motorsport coupé can be used by private BMW customer teams in the German Endurance Championship and in the Nürburgring 24-Hour Race.
The power unit of the beefy coupe is a BMW Motorsport designed 3.2-litre in-line 6-cylinder engine delivering about 400bhp, with the suspension area in particular benefiting from the knowledge gained from the successful BMW M3 GTR project.

With its varied component ranges, BMW Motorsport and BMW Racing Parts Distribution offer customer teams a new technology platform for use in many miscellaneous international racing and club sport series, with the Nordschleife enthusiasts not being the only interested party, as the brawny coupe also represents the perfect car for use in the Belgian Belcar series and other, non-European, endurance series.

The kit can be ordered from May 2006 at BMW Motorsport and will be available for an estimated € 250,000 (plus VAT).(gotbroken)

Mercury Milan

The Mercury Milan car was unveiled at Chicago Auto Show on 9 February 2005. The 2010 Mercury Milan debuted at the 2008 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show alongside the 2010 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. It received significant cosmetic updates, with new front and rear fascias, revised wheel designs, and a redesigned dashboard. Engine options consist of the Duratec 25 four cylinder and Duratec 30 V6. A

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WBG 9103, looking lovely in this shade, is part of the Jasdanwalla collection. Bumper guards look remarkably similar to Hillman Minx units, but are likely to be original.Classic MERCEDES 560 SEC 


This masterfully restored classic Mercedes Benz 190SL is 47 years old and looks better than the day that it was manufactured. This is currently our oldest restored Mercedes Benz our collection,

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1974 jensen interceptor mk3 j-series 7,2 litre coupe  with dark metalic blue paint work and cream leather interior
Jaguar xjs is fitted with the ultra smooth 285 bhp 5,3 litre v12
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in 1979, the BMW M1 was Germany’s fastest series production sports car. While many were dressed in aggressive war paint for racing in the Proccar series, none is better known than the BMW Art Car, immortalised by Andy Warhol. The BMW M1 Homage borrows many styling cues from the original M1, in-particular the air vents in the bonnet, louvers on the rear screen and the black cut line that divides

Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Engine Type :
V12, 6.8
Acceleration :
0-62 mph , 0-100 kmh 5.7 s.
Top Speed :
Power bhp at RPM :
453 / 5350
Torque Nm at RPM :
720 / 3500
Driveline :
Rear Wheel Drive

Porsche TechArt 911 Turbo

Engine Type :
Twin-Turbo Flat-6, 3.6
Acceleration :
0-60 mph, 0-100 kmh, 3.4 s
Top Speed :
211 mph, 339 kmh
Power bhp at RPM :
580 / 6000
Torque Nm at RPM :
700 / 4850
Driveline :
All Wheel Drive

GMC Yukon Denali

Engine Type :
V8, 6.2
Acceleration :
Top Speed :
Power bhp at RPM :
380 / n.a.
Torque Nm at RPM :
564 / n.a.
Driveline :

Jaguar XK-RS (2009)

Engine Type :
32V Supercharged V8, 4.2
Acceleration :
0-62 mph , 0-100 kmh 4.9 s
Top Speed :
174 mph
Power bhp at RPM :
420 / 6250
Torque Nm at RPM :
Driveline :

Nissan Primera Liftback 2.0 TD

5-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, diesel 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1974 cm3 / 120.5 cu in / 120.5 cu in, 66.0 kW / 88.5 hp / 88.5 hp @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, 177.0 N·m / 130.5 lb·ft / 130.5 lb·ft @ 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph top speed

Bodywork
Base platform P11 Number of doors 5
Bodywork type hatchback (liftback) sedan Number of seats 5
Bodywork designer Cargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume) Max. cargo capacity (volume)
Dimensions & Weight
Length 4522 mm / 178.0 in / 178.0 in Total (curb) weight 1335 kg / 2943 lb / 2943 lb
Width 1715 mm / 67.5 in / 67.5 in Dry weight
Height 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in Load capacity
Wheelbase 2600 mm / 102.4 in / 102.4 in Gross (max.) weight
Track front 1465 mm / 57.7 in / 57.7 in Towing weight
Track rear 1454 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 in Weight distribution (front)
Ground clearance 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in Fuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio 1.7392307692308
Aerodynamics
Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) Frontal area (A) 2.06 m2 / 22.1 sq ft / 22.1 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)
Engine
Engine Code Total number of cylinders 4
Engine Type straight (inline) Total number of valves 16
Engine Manufacturer Valves per cylinder 4
Engine construction Bore 84.5 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in
Fuel diesel Stroke 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in
Fuel details Bore/Stroke ratio 0.96022727272727
Fuel supply Diesel Engine displacement 1974 cm3 / 120.5 cu in / 120.5 cu in
Engine Main bearings Unitary capacity 493.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.115 cu in/cylinder / 30.115 cu in/cylinder
Cam Design SOHC (single overhead camshaft) Compression ratio 22.2 : 1
Sump Max. output power 66.0 kW / 88.5 hp / 88.5 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Aspiration turbocharged Max. torque 177.0 N·m / 130.5 lb·ft / 130.5 lb·ft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm
Compressor type Maximum rpm
Intercooler Max. net output (power at the wheels) 34.2 kW / 45.9 hp / 45.9 hp (est.)
Coolant Specific output 33.4 kW/l / 0.735 bhp/cu in / 0.735 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converter Specific torque 89.7 N·m/l / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in
Transmission
Transmission type manual Number of gears 5
Wheel drive front wheel drive Top gear (drive) ratio
Final gear (drive) ratio
Performance
Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) Top (maximal) speed 175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 14.00 s / 14.00 s / 14.00 s Fuel consumption, City (urban) 8.4 l/100km / 33.6 mpg-UK / 28.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) 5.5 l/100km / 51.4 mpg-UK / 42.8 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
Range
Chassis
Engine location front Engine alignment transverse
Steering Steering details
Turns lock-to-lock Turning circle
Suspension front Suspension rear
Wheels front Wheels rear
Tyres front 185/65 R 14 Tyres rear 185/65 R 14
Brakes front disc Brakes rear drum
Brake diameter front Brake diameter rear
Brakes details Braked area

2009 Honda Civic EXL

1,799 cc 1.8 liters in-line 4 front engine with 81.0 mm bore, 87.3 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 13.2 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 11.0
- Power: 104 kW , 140 HP SAE @ 6,300 rpm; 128 ft lb , 174 Nm @ 4,300 rpm

2009 Honda Civic DX

1,799 cc 1.8 liters in-line 4 front engine with 81.0 mm bore, 87.3 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 13.2 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 11.0
- Power: 104 kW , 140 HP SAE @ 6,300 rpm; 128 ft lb , 174 Nm @ 4,300 rpm

2009 Honda Accord LXP

2,354 cc 2.4 liters in-line 4 front engine with 87.0 mm bore, 99.0 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 18.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 15.4
- Power: 132 kW , 177 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 161 ft lb , 218 Nm @ 4,300 rpm

BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Toyota

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1960-1966 Chevrolet Pickup Truck

Bruce Parker's remarkably original 1966 Chevrolet C-10 half-ton pickup - a two-owner vehicle with 8900 miles on the odometer - stands as a testament to the qualities that once made the American automobile industry the envy of the world. It's a plain-Jane work truck with an in-line six, rather than the prized 327-cubic-inch V-8, and a three-on-the-tree transmission instead of the upmarket Powerglide automatic. The only option ticked on the build sheet was a deluxe heater. And yet, utilitarian as it is, and despite the slapdash build quality, it manages to be both aesthetically graceful and mechanically formidable - a fitting artifact of an era when working class didn't mean second class. "It's got character and style," says Parker, a carpenter whose throwback collection includes a variety of mid-'60s Chevrolets such as split-window Corvettes and other trucks. "It's old enough to be vintage, but it's not so antique that it's a relic."
Although pickups came of age after World War II, they continued to evoke a postwar sensibility until Chevy introduced a groundbreaking generation of trucks in 1960. Not only were these C/K pickups - a designation that is still in unofficial use - equipped with the segment's first independent front suspension, but a new drop-center X-shaped frame reduced the height of the vehicle by up to seven inches. The lower stance was emphasized by an attractive, pinched-waist body marred only by a fussy front end featuring "jet pod" eyebrows over the grille. Over time, the hoodline was lowered and the front fascia simplified, and by the end of the model run in 1966, the pickup was an exemplar of restrained elegance.
Chevy dominated the pickup market during this era, setting all-time sales records in 1964, 1965, and 1966. Central to the truck's success was a seemingly endless array of options available to buyers. In 1958, Chevy offered 136 distinct models. By 1962, it was up to no fewer than 203 - two-wheel-drive C models, four-wheel-drive Ks, Stepsides, Fleetsides, Custom Cabs, Corvair-based trucks, Suburbans, half tons, three-quarter tons, one tons, long beds, short beds, and scads of drivetrain combos. By 1966, for example,C/Ks were being sold with 250- and 292-cubic-inch in-line sixes and 283- and 327-cubic-inch V-8s mated to one of four transmissions.
These days, the larger V-8 is the option most sought by the collectors who are just now discovering mid-'60s Chevy pickups. (John Gunnell, the author of Chevrolet Pickups 1946-1972, attributes this belated interest to the fact that the '50s- and late-'60s-era trucks are already fully priced, whereas the first-generation C/Ks are still relatively cheap.) In terms of collectible value, more options are better. But Parker opted for a stripper with humble dog-dish hubcaps and a diamond-plate rear bumper. And he wanted something original and unmolested. He found it, on eBay, in the form of a pickup that had been used briefly on a berry farm in Washington and then pretty much garaged for four decades

2010 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

Here are four sneak peeks in one: the Volkswagen Touareg in these pictures hides a new hybrid system that will be offered not only in a brand-new Touareg to be launched at the Frankfurt auto show in September, but also in the new Porsche Panamera and Cayenne and - mated to a smaller gasoline engine - in the Audi Q5.
VW's first hybrid might be late, but it's good. On the internal-combustion side is a 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 from the new Audi S4 that makes 333 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque

2010 Chevy Equinox LT SUV

2,384 cc 2.4 liters in-line 4 front engine with 88.0 mm bore, 98.0 mm stroke, 11.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder LAF
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Gasoline direct injection fuel system
- 21.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 17.5
- Power: 136 kW , 182 HP SAE @ 6,700 rpm; 174 ft lb , 236 Nm @ 4,800 rpm


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2009 Eclipse GS Hatchback Vehicle Overview

2,378 cc 2.4 liters in-line 4 front engine with 87.0 mm bore, 100.0 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 4G69
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 17.7 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 14.7
- Power: 121 kW , 162 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 162 ft lb , 220 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

2009 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Luxury

- 2,996 cc 3.0 liters V 6 front engine with 88.0 mm bore, 82.1 mm stroke, 11.3 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
- E85 fuel with additional premium unleaded 91
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 17.4 gallon main E85 fuel tank 14.5
- Power: 170 kW , 228 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 221 ft lb , 300 Nm @ 2,700 rpm

2009 Hummer H3 X SUV

- 3,653 cc 3.7 liters in-line 5 front engine with 95.5 mm bore, 102.0 mm stroke, 10.0 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder LLR
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 23.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 19.1
- Heavy duty battery
- Power: 178 kW , 239 HP SAE @ 5,600 rpm; 241 ft lb , 327 Nm @ 4,600 rpm

2009 Hummer H3 Alpha SUV

- 5,328 cc 5.3 liters V 8 front engine with 96.0 mm bore, 92.0 mm stroke, 9.9 compression ratio, overhead valve, variable valve timing/camshaft and two valves per cylinder LH8
- Unleaded fuel 87
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 23.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 19.1
- Heavy duty alternator
- Heavy duty battery
- Power: 178 kW , 239 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 241 ft lb , 327 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

5,999 cc 6.0 liters V 12 front engine with 92.0 mm bore, 75.2 mm stroke, 11.2 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
- Premium unleaded fuel
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 27.7 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 23.1
- Power: 462 kW , 620 HP SAE @ 7,600 rpm; 448 ft lb , 607 Nm @ 5,600 rpm

2010 BMW 528 I

-2,996 cc 3.0 liters in-line 6 front engine with 85.0 mm bore, 88.0 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder N52
- Premium unleaded fuel 91
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 18.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 15.4
- Power: 172 kW , 230 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 200 ft lb , 271 Nm @ 2,750 rpm

2009 Land Rover LR2

• 3,192 cc 3.2 liters in-line 6 front engine with 84.0 mm bore, 96.0 mm stroke, 10.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• 18.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 15.4
• Power: 172 kW , 230 HP SAE @ 6,300 rpm; 234 ft lb , 317 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
Four-wheel ABS
• 3.750:1 axle ratio
• Brake assist system
• Cornering brake control
• Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
• Electronic brake distribution
• Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
• Immobilizer
• Center limited slip differential
• Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
• Stability control
• Strut front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
• Body color front and rear bumpers
• Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
• External dimensions: overall length (inches): 177.1, overall width (inches): 75.1, overall height (inches): 68.5, ground clearance (inches): 8.3, wheelbase (inches): 104.7, front track (inches): 63.0, rear track (inches): 63.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.1
• Front fog lights
• Headlight cleaners
• Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
• Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
• Metallic paint
• Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
• Roof spoiler
• Glass electric front sunroof, glass electric rear sunroof with sunshade
• Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
• Underbody protection for fuel tank, for transfer case and for engine
• Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 5,520, curb weight (lbs) 4,255, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 3,500 and max payload (lbs) 1,100
• Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor

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American classic cars have big values. restoration given special statisfy of classic car lovers. American classic car also can change from cheap cars to  more expensive. moreover many people now back to classic cars hobbies. doing intended to restoration and modification. i think classic cars picture is not bad but it is an antique one.

BMW Z3

BMW Z3 coupe featuring a chassis-stiffening rear hatch area, though the Shooting-brake styling this gave was controversial. The coupé was available as the Z3 Coupé from 1999 to 2002 or as the BMW Motorsport-enhanced M Coupé from 1999 to 2002. The Z3 coupés were only available with the largest 6-cylinder engine offered in the Z3 roadster: the 2.8 L in 1999 and 2000 and the 3.0 L in 2000 for Europe

Mitsubishi Eclipse Concept E

The Mitsubishi Eclipse concept E is powered by a 476 bhp 3.8 V6 petrol engine and a 150 kw electric motor working in conjunction, this is a system which Mitsubishi has called 'E-Boost'. The Concept-E gains from the 'E-Boost' an impressive MPG output while maintaining sporting performance. The interior of the Concept-E is configured in a 2+2 manner with Deep Video Imaging and Multi-Layer Display(

Porsche's 4 door Panamera

The eagerly-anticipated Porsche Panamera specifications have been released in full. The Panamera range comprises of three models, the Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo. All are powered by a 4806 cc all-aluminium direct petrol injection V8, featuring twin overhead camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder, with Porsche's VarioCam Plus variable valve timing. The 4S and Turbo Panameras have full-time all-wheel drive and feature Porsche's new PDK double-clutch transmission, whilst the Panamera S is rear wheel drive and is available with either a six speed manual shifter or the 7 speed PDK transmission.

The 4 door saloon body measures just under 5 metres in overall length, at 4970 mm. The wheelbase is a fairly long 2920 mm, and it is a wide car, at 1931 mm. This impacts the frontal area significantly, with all models having a frontal area of 2.33 m2. The Panamera Turbo has a decent 0.30 coefficient of drag, and the Panamera S and Panamera 4S a very good 0.29.

Porsche's 4.8 litre V8 engine is oversquare, with a 96.0 mm bore and an 83.0 mm stroke. The Panamera S and Panamera 4S are naturally aspirated, with a compression ratio of 12.5:1, and produce 400 PS at 6500 rpm, with 500 Nm of torque from 3500 to 5000 rpm. The Panamera Turbo runs at a lower 10.5:1 compression ratio, and with its twin turbochargers produces 500 PS at 6000 rpm, with torque of 700 Nm between 2250 and 4500 rpm, or 770 Nm at the same revs for the Sport Chrono Package-equipped models.

The manual Panamera S weighs 1770 kg, and has claimed acceleration figures of 5.6 seconds for 0-100 km/h, 12.1 seconds for 0-160 km/h, and takes 24.5 seconds to cover the standing kilometre. Its top speed is a stated 285 km/h. With the PDK transmission, the S shaves 0.2 of a second off the 0-100 km/h time, hits 160 km/h from rest in 11.7 seconds, and the standing kilometre is covered in 24.3 seconds. Top speed is slightly lower at 283 km/h. CO2 emissions are 293 g/km and 253 g/km respectively.

The 4S tips the scales at 1860 kg, and boasts slightly quicker acceleration. The 0-100 km/h dash takes it 5.0 seconds, 0-160 km/h 11.5 seconds, and the standing kilometre 24.0 seconds. The top end is slightly lower, at 282 km/h. CO2 emissions are slightly worse than the PDK Panamera S, at 260 g/km.

With its twin turbos giving it a boost, the Panamera Turbo storms through to 100 km/h from rest in 4.2 seconds, hits 160 km/h in 9 seconds dead, and runs through the standing kilometre sprint in 22.1 seconds. It is claimed to carry on to a top speed of 303 km/h, and has CO2 emissions that just beat the standard manual Panamera S, at 286 g/km.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Aston Martin have announced details of the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Here follows part of their official press release for it:

Agility and outright performance formed the basis of design for the V12 Vantage to produce the most exciting incarnation of the Vantage model line-up to date. Aston Martin’s most powerful engine is fused with its most agile model to produce a truly exhilarating sports car.

The V12 power plant has been intelligently packaged into the Vantage’s compact form preserving its perfect proportions. While the external dimensions of the V8 Vantage remain unchanged, the internal front structure has been extensively revised forward of the suspension towers to house the larger engine, brake cooling system, and twin air intake system.

The engine was designed at Aston Martin’s headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, and is hand-built at the company’s dedicated engine facility in Cologne, Germany. To achieve the power output, the engine features a number of enhancements over the standard 6.0-litre V12 found in the DB9. These include a ‘by-pass’ engine air intake port that opens up at 5500 rpm, a revised induction system and re-profiled air inlet ports that further improve airflow into the combustion chamber to improve performance.

The naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12 hand-built engine produces 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS) at 6500 rpm and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque giving the driver access to high levels of power and torque at all engine speeds. Unique to the V12 Vantage is a ‘Sport’ button which allows the driver to choose between two powertrain modes.

The default ‘normal’ provides a more progressive, throttle response, suited to more everyday situations, such as driving in urban areas, heavy traffic, or in challenging weather conditions. Selecting ‘Sport’ mode delivers a sharper throttle response together with a sportier exhaust note. This mode is designed for use in more dynamic driving situations where sharper responses are required, extracting the maximum performance from the car.

The V12 Vantage benefits from Aston Martin’s class leading all-alloy VH (Vertical Horizontal) architecture: a lightweight bonded platform that provides outstanding strength, rigidity and weight benefits.

Although the V12 engine weighs 100 kg more than the standard car’s engine, intelligent use of lightweight materials and components including carbon ceramic brakes, lighter forged aluminium wheels, lightweight inner rear quarter panels and optional lightweight seats have resulted in the overall kerb weight being only 50 kg heavier than its V8 sibling. The ensuing weight distribution provides for balance that is near perfect (51:49).

Exclusively available with a six-speed manual transmission, the gearbox uses a transaxle configuration to aid weight distribution. The V12 Vantage’s final drive ratio has also been modified from 3.909:1 to 3.71:1. This allows the Vantage to take full benefit of the high torque levels delivered by the engine to provide both flexibility at lower engine speeds as well as a high top speed of 190 mph.

For a car possessing such racing pedigree, the V12 Vantage surprises with its day to day usability. Featuring a luggage capacity of 300 litres and a traditional tailgate, coupled with ample stowage space to the rear of the seats, touring and trips away are made easy. Gear changes are light and precise requiring minimum effort from the driver and a longer final drive ratio extracts the most from the power and torque available to improve driveability. The communicative chassis provides comfort on long journeys and thrilling feedback with energetic driving.

Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M

Ferrari have released details on a new models that has been produced to celebrate the marque's 16th Formula One Constructors' World Championship, which they won this year.

Based on the F430 Spider, the Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M features upgrades from the 430 Sucderia. The 490 PS engine of the Ferrari F430 Spider is uprated to the 510 PS specification of the Scuderia. Torque is up marginally, from 465 Nm to 470 Nm, and the compression ratio is raised from 11.3:1 to 11.9:1. Power and torque peak at the same points in the range, at 8500 rpm and 5250 rpm respectively. The basic dimensions fo the engine remain unchanged, with a 92.0 mm bore and 81.0 mm stroke giving the 90° V-8 a swept capacity of 4308 cc. Mounted longitudinally amidships, this engine gives the Scuderia Spider 16M great performance, with the 0-100 km/h sprint taking a claimed 3.7 seconds, and allowing the car to attain a claimed 315 km/h top speed. Other modifications to the Scuderia Spider 16M over the standard F430 Spider bring the weight down to 1440 kg at the kerb, a saving of 80 kg. Overall height is down by 18 mm to 1216 mm, but the other major external dimensions remain as on the F430 Spider. CO2 emissions are 360 g/km.

Braking is courtesy of ventilated carbon-ceramic disks, 398 mm at the front, and 350 mm at the rear. The 19 inch wheels are shod with 235/35 and 285/35 series Pirelli PZero Corsa rubber front and rear respectively. Suspension front and rear is via double wishbones and coil springs.

The interior can be tailored through the Carrozzeria Scaglietti Personalisation Programme. The Scuderia Spider 16M will be made in a limited series of just 499 examples, with each bearing a commemorative plaque.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. A removable roof adds open top motoring potential to the Veyron's list of capabilities. A lightweight transparent removable polycarbonate roof panel is fitted, necessitating a raft of changes to the monocoque of the Veyron to attain the requisite chassis stiffness, as the original fixed roof of the closed Veyron had provided some of its structural rigidity. There is no place to store the roof panel in the car when it is not in place, so Bugatti have supplied a folding canvas cover in the event that weather protection is needed once a journey is under way. Keeping the weight as low as possible was also a primary objective, and the roadster incurs just an 80 kg penalty. Other changes include redesigned front lights with daytime running LEDs, and a higher windscreen. Interior fittings have also been tweaked, with a new sound system being a prominent feature.

Power is unchanged from the "normal" Veyron, the mid-mounted 8 litre W16 engine pumping out 1001 PS (736 kW) at 6000 rpm and 1250 Nm (922 ftlb) of torque between 2200 and 5500 rpm, thanks largely to 4 turbochargers assisting the breathing. The gearbox too is unchanged, a seven speed sequential gearbox with a fully automatic mode channeling that power to all four wheels. With the roof closed, Bugatti claim a top speed of 407 km/h for the Grand Sport, identical to its fixed top brother. the 0-100 km/h sprint is claimed to take under 2.7 seconds. When the folding canvas top is in place, top speed is limited to 130 km/h.

Audi RS6 Avant

The Audi RS6 Avant was launched some time ago already, and Audi have now released some details about the forthcoming Audi RS6 saloon.

The saloon shares the overall dimensions with the Avant - a 2846 mm wheelbase, 4928 mm length and 1889 mm width. It is 4 mm lower than the Avant, at 1456 mm. It is also 50 kg lighter at the kerb, but still a heavyweight at 1972 kg.

The brakes are ventilated discs fore and aft, with a diameter of 390 mm in the front and 356 mm at the rear, housed within 9J x 19 wheels. Tyre sizes are 255/40 R 19 on all four wheels.

The engine is unchanged from the RS6 Avant, with a slightly undersquare (84.5 mm x 89.0 mm) 90 degree V10 sitting up front, with twin turbochargers helping the 4991 cc unit to provide 580 PS (427 kW) between 6250 rpm and 6700 rpm. Torque is an impressive 650 Nm (479 ftlb), achieved in a broad range from 1500 rpm to 6250 rpm. All this power is transmitted to all four wheels via a six speed Tiptronic gearbox. All this adds up to an electronically-limited 250 km/h top speed (optionally, it can be set to limit the maximum velocity to 280 km/h) and a 0-100 km/h sprint time of just 4.5

New Lotus Evora

The details of the new Lotus Evora have been released, albeit for the prototype version. Performance and consumption data are not yet known, although Lotus estimates a 257 km/h (160 mph) top speed and CO2 emissions of under 255 g/km.

The Evora is a completely new Lotus model, featuring a 3.6 litre V6 engine mounted ahead of the rear wheels. The chassis has been developed on Lotus' Low Volume Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA) system, which allows Lotus to develop various wheelbases, lengths and widths on one basic platform for different applications. The interior has 2+2 seating, although a purely 2 seater will also be available, accommodated within a 2575 mm wheelbase. Overall length of the body is 4342 mm, and it is 1223 mm high. The prototype has a kerb weight of 1350 kg, distributed 39%/61% between front and rear. A 0.33 coefficient of drag is claimed.

A 3456 cc Lotus-tuned Toyota 2GR-FE engine, with Toyota's intelligent variable valve timing (VVT-i), is transversely mid-mounted. Lotus supply their own T6e engine management and a new exhaust system to provide power of 280 PS (206 kW) at 6400 rpm and torque of 342 Nm (252 ftlb) at 4700 rpm, as fitted in the prototype. A Toyota-sourced six speed manual gearbox is used. Front tyres are 225/40 ZR 18 and the rears are 255/35 ZR 19, with Yokohama having supplied a rubber unique to Lotus for this application. Stopping ability is catered for by ventilated discs front and rear, 350 mm and 332 mm in diameter respectively. An ABS system developed by Lotus and Bosch is fitted.

The production Lotus Evora is expected to hit showrooms sometime in 2009.