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30.6.11

2011 Noble M600

On the recent Autosport International Racing Car Show, with their first carbon bodied production, Noble M600, was completed and shown with great critical acclaim. The Noble M600 is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter Yamaha V8 engine with an output of 650 hp at 6800 rpm and 640 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. It has a mid, longitudinal engine, rear-wheel-drive architecture and is equipped with a Graziano 6-speed manual transmission.


The Noble M600 measures 4360 mm in length, has a 2540 mm wheelbase and a 1578 mm wide track with a total weight of 1250 kg. It also has a power-to-weight ratio of 520 hp per tonne. The Noble M600 has an officially rated top speed of 225 mph and a 0-120 mph acceleration time of 8.9 seconds. It is built on a tubular space frame chassis with stainless steel tubes and a carbon fiber composite body. It promises good handling and control because of the power assisted rack and pinion steering wheel. The Noble M600 uses Alcon brakes with 380 mm discs and six piston calipers in the front and 350 mm discs and four piston calipers in the rear.

The supercar’s appearance maintains a slender and contoured shape that doesn’t scream for attention every time you look at it. It’s not that Noble copied design from other super cars, but on first glance, the M600 do have a few similarities. It’s just evidence that Noble used their competitors as an inspiration in developing a super car.


3.6.11

Nissan GT-R SpecV


Nissan GTR Spec V


The GT-R SpecV consists of a special body, modified interiors and exteriors and an unmatched performance compared to the previous models. The exterior consists of a carbon fiber grille, carbon fiber rear spoiler. The seats consist of two place seats that decorate with an instrument panel, storage box and several trim areas.

The performance of the car is improved by the high gear boost control device that increases the double turbochargers for better torque, which also reduces the fuel economy. The GT-R SpecV is of less weight, designed in racing style with aluminum wheels. In addition, several modifications have been done, including carbon ceramic brakes for powerful braking. The car is available only in Ultimate Black Opal color. To cost of owning this car is $170,000.
Specs
Vehicle Type: -Production car, with two doors
Configuration: -Front Engine/ RWD
Engine: - Twin-Turbo V6
Displacement: - 3800 cc
Torque: - 449 lb-ft @ --- rpm
Horsepower: - 478bhp @ ---rpm
Transmission: - 6-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic with Manual Control
Price: $170,000
GTR Spec V Interior

29.5.11

2011 Shayton Equilibrium Renderings

The 2011 Shayton Equilibrium Renderings delivers balance that contains both style and substance. The balance in the multiple aspects of the universe is designed into the Shayton.

The vision reflected into the Shayton is like no other. Its provocative design lures the eye and leaves it in a space where gravity does not exist. The style is mixed with science that delivers the best that any luxury car can offer. The ergonomics and physics implanted on the model take care of both the passenger and driver.

The Shayton is customizable to suit the needs and wants of the driver. The car surpasses any typical high speed, high powered engine, and design aesthetic that other cars offer. The Shayton aims to integrate the driver into the car itself. Moving, thinking, driving the way the driver wants to.

The Shayton has 1084 bhp, can zoom to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, and has a top speed of 400 km/h. Realize your dreams with the Shayton.



 Specifications:
Price
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Production
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Engine
V12
Weight
2646 lbs
Aspiration
--
Torque
686 lb-ft
HP
1084 hp
HP/Weight
2.4 hp per liter
HP/Liter
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1/4 mile
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0-62 mph
3.1 seconds
Top Speed
249+ mph


26.5.11

2011 Mansory Ferrari 458 Italia Siracusa

Nothing speaks more of history than a Mansory Ferrari 458 Italia Siracusa racecar. It has run across race tracks since time immemorial. Its design is second to none because of the combination of elegance, luxury, art, and science. The Siracusa is design perfection and engineering perfection. It has upgraded its appearance and overall performance.

The Siracusa uses a carbon body that makes it light and the fastest speed demon on the road. The Siracusa uses carbon for all its parts and fits the aerodynamic build of the car to perfection. The Siracusa catches your eye with its fierce look; the front has an apron with its efficient air inlets for a better ventilation of the coolers. With its new design the Siracusa not only looks cool but also added onto its down force.
The Siracusa has an engine of 4.5 liter V8, natural aspiration, 590 hp, a torque of 413 lb-ft, and has a maximum speed of 205 mph.


The Siracusa is not only designed like a beautiful woman but also performs at the highest levels. The engine is of optimum efficiency, superb filtering system that enhances the performance of the engine and acceleration. The car has a magnificent 590 hp / 434 kW and 560 Nm, the eight cylinder car flies from 0 to 100 kph in 3.2 seconds. The fastest speed of the Siracusa is 330 km.




Fun Car Facts!!

The first cars did not have steering wheels. Drivers steered with a lever.
  • The New York City Police Department used bicycles to pursue speeding motorists in 1898.
  • The first speeding ticket was issued in 1902.
  • In 1916, 55 percent of the cars in the world were Model T Fords, a record that has never been beaten.
  • The first gas gauge appeared in cars in 1922.
  • In 1923, 173 new inventions by women for cars had been reported. Among these inventions were a carburetor and an electric engine starter.
  • The first car radio was invented in 1929.
  • Buick introduced the first electric turn signals in 1938.
  • The Peanuts characters were first animated in 1957 for a Ford Fairlaine automobile commercial.
  • Most American car horns beep in the key of F.
  • The automobile is the most recycled consumer product in the world today.


25.5.11

2011 Geiger Cars Ford Mustang Shelby GT640 Golden Snake


The Ford Mustang Shelby is the new era’s muscle car with an impeccable flavor of modernity. The Shelby is already mighty on its own, crossing race tracks and streets with 550 horsepower. Still, tuning specialists at Geiger Cars have set their eyes on the Shelby to bring out its utmost potential.
Known as the GT640 Golden Snake, Geiger Cars enhanced vehicle now comes with a 5.4-liter V8 engine that produces 789 Newton-meters of torque. It gains a speed of 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds—all thanks to the reprogrammed ECU, and improved exhaust system made from stainless steel.

The GT640 is not made of gold. The exterior is painted in matte gold. It is equipped with a carbon fiber hood, side skirts and adjustable H&R suspension parts. The Munich tuning-based tuning center also incorporated Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires on 20-inch alloy rims to add extra attitude to the supercar.


18.5.11

Zenvo ST1 (2009)


Performance
Zenvo ST1 is a real supercar with excessive power supplied from a V8 engine with both supercharger and turbo. Zenvo ST1 has 1.104 BHP and 1.430 NM 
 
Design
The car is 100% Danish design. Danish design has always been cutting edge design, but this is the first Danish designed supercar. 

Company History
Zenvo Automotive was founded with one goal in mind. To produce a unique hand built supercar. The developing of the prototype started in 2004.

The idea behind the car was to hand build a high performance super car which will meet today´s standards but still keep the original and unique feeling of driving a supercar. The car will have excessive power due to both supercharger and turbo, but will still be drivable for everyday use.

The car is 100% build in Denmark and the design is a result of Danish design. The developing and production are taking place in our hyper modern production hall with all the best equipment available.

Specifications:
Engine 
7 liter V8
Weight 
3034 lbs
Aspiration 
--
Torque 
1055 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
HP 
1104 hp @ 6900 rpm
HP/Weight 
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HP/Liter 
157.7 hp per liter
1/4 mile 
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0-62 mph 
3 seconds
Top Speed 
233 mph (electronically limited)

15.5.11

The Lamborghini Reventon

A new model of Lamborghini has been promoted and presented on the market. It is called Reventon and it is said to be the most outrageous Lamborghini ever made. Its production is limited to 20 models and it was sold out before the cars were even made. The cost of owning the Lamburghini Reventon is 1,000,000 Euros (1.6 million dollars). It has the most power Lamborghini engine and it is the fastest Lamborghini out there. It has a powerful 640 bhp V12 engine which enable it to accelerate from from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 secs and reach a top speed of 211 mph.

Specifications
Vehicle Type: - two doors coupe, production car (limited to 20)
Price: - 1,000,000 Euros
Configuration: - Mid Engine/ AWD
Engine: - V12
Displacement: - 6496 cc
Transmission: - E-Gear / 6-speed manual
Horsepower: - 650 bhp at 8000 rpm
Torque: - 487 lb-ft at 6000 rpm
Width: - 81.0 in
Length: - 185.0 in
Height: - 44.7 in
Weight: - 3670 lbs
0-60 mph: - 3.3 secs
Top Speed: - 211 mph


15 Interesting Facts about Cars and Car Industry


  1. The First Japanese car in the United States was the Honda Accord manufactured in November 1982.
  2. Chevrolet Imphala was one such car that had enjoyed a breaking sales record of more than one million in 1965.
  3. The first cars used lever instead of steering wheel.
  4. The first Porsche 911 was introduced in 1964 and generated a power output of 130 bhp.
  5. An airbag takes only 40 milliseconds to inflate after an accident.
  6. Ferrari makes a maximum of 14 cars every day.
  7. The world's longest traffic hold-up was between Paris and Lyon on the French Autoroute in 1980. it was about 110 miles long.
  8. The first auto insurance policy was purchased in in 1897 in Westfield, MA.
  9. Tata breaks the world records by producing the world's cheapest car, Tata Nano.
  10. Windshield wipers were introduced by a woman.
  11. The first self-propelled car was invented by Nicolas Cugnot in 1769. It was designed with three wheels and an engine in the front along with the boiler. The car was able to run at a speed of 6 km/h. The first self-propelled car was first used by French Army to move cannons.
  12. Nicolas Cugnot designed another steam-driven vehicle two years later after he introduced the first steam-driven car. The machine ran well but one day it met an accident with a wall and this incident is recorded to be the first motor-accident.
  13. In the late 18th century, Issac de Rivaz designed several successful steam-powered cars. Then in 1807 he designed the internal combustion engine that used a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen to generate power. He then developed a car using this engine.
  14. The first practical four-stroke engine was invented by the Otto and Langen Company of Deutz, Germany. Nikolaus Otto was working in a grocery store and one day he read about Lenoir's two-stroke gas-driven internal combustion engine. Otto the started his own workshop supported by Langen in Deutz near Cologne in 1863. There he invented the four-stroke engine in 1876. Later, a German engineer named Gottlieb Daimler carried out much developments in the engine and introduced a practical four-stroke engine in that is still used in various car models.

  15. In 1887, Benz was the first car company to be offered for sale.