Thursday, September 30, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Monster Sport Car
We have seen Ferrari + Mercedes + Lamborghini sport car and now another Nissan Maxima with Kuwaiti licensed plate from north-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula mixed more than 3 sport car together (hmmm… i guess???). BMW 7-Series fascia, BMW M3-like front bumper, Lamborghini style front scissor doors, two-part hood, gullwing rear doors, a Supra-like rear wing and more.
Lexus “City” New 2010 Lexus RX
A new ad campaign from Team One imagines how the innovative engineering of the new 2010 Lexus RX has reinvented the driving experience. The commercials explaining the advanced features available on the all-new 2010 Lexus RX. Its about the vehicle secret weapon XM real-time traffic monitoring that reveals driving conditions on the road ahead. Suddenly, massive cranes descend from the sky, picking up the offending traffic and lifting buildings from their foundations so the driver can travel unimpeded to his final destination.
Mercedes-Benz SCL600 Drive With Joystick
The futuristic Mercedes-Benz SCL600 automobile have no steering wheel, what you see on the dashboard is a joystick and alot of buttons. They are pictures of DaimlerChrysler’s F 200 concept cars, made by Mercedes-Benz design team and unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1996,
Mercedes-Benz SCL600 Drive With Joystick
The futuristic Mercedes-Benz SCL600 automobile have no steering wheel, what you see on the dashboard is a joystick and alot of buttons. They are pictures of DaimlerChrysler’s F 200 concept cars, made by Mercedes-Benz design team and unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1996,
Lexus “City” New 2010 Lexus RX
A new ad campaign from Team One imagines how the innovative engineering of the new 2010 Lexus RX has reinvented the driving experience. The commercials explaining the advanced features available on the all-new 2010 Lexus RX. Its about the vehicle secret weapon XM real-time traffic monitoring that reveals driving conditions on the road ahead. Suddenly, massive cranes descend from the sky, picking up the offending traffic and lifting buildings from their foundations so the driver can travel unimpeded to his final destination.
Monster Sport Car
We have seen Ferrari + Mercedes + Lamborghini sport car and now another Nissan Maxima with Kuwaiti licensed plate from north-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula mixed more than 3 sport car together (hmmm… i guess???). BMW 7-Series fascia, BMW M3-like front bumper, Lamborghini style front scissor doors, two-part hood, gullwing rear doors, a Supra-like rear wing and more.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren In White Gold
Check it out this Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren fully built in White Gold (Dubai Registration).
Polizia by Lamborghini
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. donated a police version of the company’s newest supercar, Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia, to the head of the Italian State Police, Prefect Antonio Manganelli.
“The car will begin service with the Lazio Highway Police Department in order to continue accident and crime prevention to sustain security on the Italian roads.”
Ford Mustang GT modif with Combat Aircraft Concept
Ford Mustang GT modif with Combat Aircraft Concept
Lexus LF-A with Transparent
Take a look at the Lexus LF-A with transparent acrylic shell. It was shown at some car show, for display only obviously. But if there’s a universal acrylic shell in production, that will be great, you will see glowing cars on road at night.
Citroen Karin from 1980
I see, this is the imagination of future car in the 80s. There are 3 seats inside. The front looks a bit like the Honda Integra.
Nissan GT-R Vertical Door Kit
Good news to all that owned a GT-R. LSD has developed the world’s first Nissan GT-R vertical door kit which expected to be priced at $2522. It includes a guided roller system and a buffer system to prevent the doors from being opened too wide or from dropping down. According to the company, this system will make the car looks even nicer and offers more safety and more precise in opening and closing the door.
Death Race Style Chevy Camaro
This year’s Moscow Tuning Show featured a special car, a ’70s Chevrolet Camaro modified by a team of students from Russian MHPI design school to look like a car from last year’s movie Death Race (which was a remake of the 1975 movie Death Race 2000). The Russian students used matte-grey paint for the Camaro and fitted it with armor plates and weapons, making it look like it came right out of Hollywood movie sets.
Rhys Millen Hyundai Genesis Drifter
Rhys Millen Racing has custom built a Hyundai Genesis specially use for drifting. It is powered by a Nissan-sourced turbocharged V6 engine, producing that produces 560hp. In addition, it has been added with mostly carbon-fiber body, dive planes and huge rear wing, there’s a carbon-fiber rear diffuser – a device designed to further increase downforce and increase cornering speed.
Sunbeam Tiger Concept
The Sunbeam Tiger Concept is a 2-seater sports car inspired by 1925 Sunbeam Tiger Land Speed Record car. The car was designed by Ryan Skelley, a design student of Coventry University, as a future model to celebrate the centenary of the original Sunbeam (1925-2025). The car is powered by an electrical engine, pushing it 0-60mph at 2.3-seconds, achieving 160mph top speed and a single charge for 800 miles. You can get the charging done in 4 hours. The Sunbeam Tiger Concept is made of eco materials – recycled aluminum tubular chassis, soy foam seats with Biofabric, vegetable oil resin body panels.
Nissan Nismo 370Z
Here’s the Nissian Nismo 370Z. It is a faster and sportier version of Z powered by a 3.7-liter V6, churning out 350hp mated with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with Nissan’s new SynchroRev Match functionality that automatically controls and adjusts engine speed when shifting. Other uniques include an ultra-lightweight 19-inch Rays forged alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Advan Sport rubber, 14-inch front and 13.8-inch rear Nismo sport brakes, HID xenon headlights, Nissan Intelligent Key push-button start, and a unique racing-inspired body kit.
Spyker C8 Spyder Convertible
This is the Spyker C8 Spyder convertible, the original base model with an Audi 4.2 litre V8 engine mated with a 6-speed manual transmission, producing 400 PS (290 kW) and achieving the top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).
Wild West Special-Edition Hummer
Its a Hummer H3 with Wagon Wheels, a work of art by Matthew Harrison. The H3 is on display courtesy of the Limoncello gallery in East London. Described as a “mixture of art, engineering and motoring,” the H3 has been refitted with wooden wagon wheels, as seen in the photos. There was no comment as to how the wheels affect the H3’s off-road ability or cornering performance.
New Ferrari Revealed – Ferrari 458 Italia
The new Ferrari is badged 458 Italia and has a mid-mounted V8 like the F430 it will replace. It features a new, 4,499cc engine developing 562bhp and a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission. The car will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in September before going on sale next spring
Cool Ford Focus Modification
A very nice modification of Ford Focus, It’s a great inspiration for those who tried to modified their car too
Citroen GT Modification
The stunning Citroen GT concept car, designed by Polyphony Digital, stops traffic as it cruises the streets of London.
Audi R8 + Ferrari F430 = Tong Jian S11
This car named Tong Jian S11 was shown at the Shanghai Auto show. it looks like the designer combined the design of Audi R8 and Ferrari F430 to create this car. Yeah, that really looks like a clone, for sure there will be some lawsuits and problem if the car goes into production.
Human Car
The human-powered car is created by Chuck Greenwood. Check out its latest version the HumanCar Imagine_PS. It is an electric hybrid that combines human and electrical power.
BlackforceOne Chevrolet Corvette C6
The car is called the the BlackforceOne. This monster is actually a limited edition Chevrolet Corvette C6 inspired by Air Force One. Only 25 of them were made. The BlackforceOne is powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine churning out 783hp.
Bread F1 Car Unique
Folks at Royal Plaza On Scotts, 5 star business hotel in Singapore have created the Asia’s First Life-sized Bread F1 car. Completed using 14 litres of water, 2 kg of salt, 15 kg of yeast, and 10,800 ml of food varnish. It took 549 hours to complete the bread racing car.
Tramontana R Edition
It is a combination of a Formula 1 racing car and a fighter jet powered by a V12 engine which produces a maximum of 720 hp. The whole car is made by using the finest materials and in order to achieve an extremely light and stiff car the chassis and the bodywork are completely made of carbon fibre. Made by a.d. Tramontana, an European Company located on the Costa Brava (Spain) which manufactures an exclusive tailor-made supercar called Tramontana.
Chromed BMW M3
The BMW M2 with chrome finish. It is the work of Russian tuning firm called Dereiter Racing.
Hydrogen Scorpion
Scorpion by Ronn Motors has a system that is completely safe and uses water from your garden hose to create hydrogen on demand. This 450hp Hydrogen Scorpion gets 40MPG.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce
We haven’t necessarily had a shortage of photos of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4Lamborghini, we also captured the super-Murcielago on the show floor in Geneva and once again here in the United States when it stopped by at one of our favorite weekly car gatherings. Even so, our salivary glands went into overdrive when we saw this latest batch of photos of the SuperVeloce. There’ s just something about the outrageous over-the-top styling that takes us back to being a teenager. SuperVeloce. In addition to the first batch of press photos released by..
The increase in engine output from 640 to 670 hp is the result of optimized valve timing and a reworked intake system. The significantly modified aerodynamics with substantially increased downforce brings considerable improvement to vehicle stability at very high speeds. With the small standard-fit rear spoiler, top speed stands at 342 km/h (212 mph), while the large “Aeropack Wing” and its added downforce gives a top speed of 337 km/h (209 mph)
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“The new Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is the systematic continuation of our brand philosophy. It is more extreme and uncompromising than virtually any other automobile,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “As the new top model of the highly successful Murciélago range, the SuperVeloce displays not only outstanding driving dynamics, it is also further evidence of our company’s technological expertise. Customers can look forward to an utterly unparalleled driving experience.”
Design and aerodynamicsThe Murciélago is an icon of the Lamborghini brand – a sports machine of menacing character and brutal power. Its unique design radiates a supreme form of highly concentrated sensuality. Wide, low, with its glass area pushed way forward and a long, taut back – the interplay between the soft contours of the basic form and razor sharp edges is the perfect expression of the Lamborghini design language. In the totality of its character, the Murciélago is without comparison on the sports car market.
Yet even a character like this can be further refined – the new Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is the more extreme, even more purist pinnacle of the model range. This is clearly evident from the very first glimpse of its completely redesigned front end – pulled way forward and finished in matt black paint, the carbon fiber front spoiler is connected to the front end via two vertical elements. The large air intakes for the front brakes are more powerfully emphasized. The new front fenders feature additional air intakes for brake ventilation. The air vent for the oil cooler located in the driver-side sill area is painted matt black to match the sills.
The modifications are even more apparent around the mighty engine bay of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce. The twelve-cylinder engine is presented as an engineering masterpiece under a transparent engine bonnet that boasts a completely new architecture. Hexagonal polymer plates made from transparent polycarbonate are set on three levels within a carbon fiber framework. The layers are open towards the rear, playing a key role in the thermodynamics of the high-performance engine.
The impressive rear end of the SuperVeloce is dominated by a veritably noble, flat and extremely wide exhaust tailpipe and, on the underside, by a two-level diffuser system finished entirely in carbon fiber. The rear light clusters display their signals in that distinctive Y-shape that has been a fixed element of Lamborghini design since the Murciélago LP 640, Reventón and Gallardo LP 560-4. The panel between the lights is made from carbon fiber, while the large intake mesh below expands across the full width of the rear end. Made from thick-walled aluminum, the hexagonal pattern is laser-cut and a Teflon coating provides the necessary heat protection.
The aerodynamics of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce have been completely redeveloped. Alongside the enlarged front spoiler and the twin rear diffuser, the new fixed rear spoiler also plays an important role. Customers can choose between two versions, with the small rear spoiler providing improved downforce at high speeds. As an option, the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce can be supplied with the “Aeropack Wing” – a large, fixed, carbon-fiber wing mounted on two carbon-fiber brackets. The new aerodynamic set-up provides a significant boost to directional stability at the very highest speeds. The top-speed downforce on the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce with Aeropack is strongly increased.
Bodyshell and lightweight construction
With the construction of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, Lamborghini proves its expertise in the manufacture of lightweight materials and in working with hi-tech carbon fiber. The structure of the super sports car is a composite construction of extremely stiff carbon components and a tubular steel frame – as in a race car. The transmission tunnel and the floor are made of carbon fiber, attached to the steel frame using rivets and high-strength adhesives. The roof and the exterior door panels are formed in sheet steel, while the remainder of the outer skin is made from carbon composite material.
For the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, engineers in Sant’Agata Bolognese recalculated the framework and selected a new, super high-strength sectional steel. This achieved two objectives – on the one hand, they increased the torsional stiffness of the chassis by 12 percent to provide improved handling precision and, on the other, they were able to reduce weight by 20 kg (44 lbs), making a significant contribution to the reduction of overall vehicle weight. And the systematic approach to lightweight design continues throughout the entire bodyshell. The front fenders, the rear side panels/fenders and the casing for the third brake light are made of a modified carbon-fiber material. Combined with the removal of the drive for the moveable spoiler, this brings a further weight reduction of 13 kg (28.6 lbs).
Added to the 33 kg (72.6 lbs) of weight reduction from the chassis and exterior, are 34 kg (74.8 lbs) from the interior, as well as over 33 kg (72.6 lbs) removed from the engine and drive train.
Power unit and transmission
The longitudinally mounted 6.5 liter V12 delivers the infernal power for an unparalleled driving experience. With 670 hp (493 kW), the engine in the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is 30 hp more powerful than in the Murciélago LP 640. The twelve-cylinder sends its mighty 660 Nm (487 lb-ft) of torque to the crankshaft at 6,500 rpm; maximum power is reached at 8,000 rpm, with an average piston speed of 23.7 meters per second – a figure almost comparable to race engines.
The V12 is eager to deliver its performance – it brings its menacing power with immediacy and precision to guarantee breathtaking performance – after only 3.2 seconds the SuperVeloce has already reached 100 km/h (62 mph).
The engine block and heads of the V12, positioned at the ideal cylinder angle of 60 degrees, are made from aluminum. The four chain-driven camshafts are variably controlled, while the intake manifold operates in three stages – both technologies add even greater thrust to the merciless pushing power. To increase the performance of the SuperVeloce, the intake system was modified, the valve train optimized and, most importantly, valve travel was increased.
The control electronics for the V12 were developed internally by Lamborghini – each cylinder bank has its own high-performance processor. If the engine needs more cooling air, intake funnels emerge from the rear pillars: when not in operation, they lie flush with the bodyshell. Dry sump lubrication enables the V12 to be mounted extremely low down, benefiting the handling dynamics: this also guarantees oil supply under extremely dynamic driving conditions. With 12 liters of lubricating oil in circulation, the oil cooler is located on the left side of the vehicle and cooled by air flowing through the aperture in the sill.
The weight reduction of more than 26 kg (57 lbs) in the engine area was derived primarily from the completely new exhaust system. The muffler has been redesigned and even the mighty tailpipe of the SuperVeloce manufactured from new materials is lighter than on the Murciélago LP 640. But most of all, the new exhaust system makes for an acoustic experience that is surely equal to the driving performance – from the heavy rumble of a stormy night, through the trumpeting of mighty elephants to the roar of a raging lion, the SuperVeloce performs the grand opera for 12 cylinders, 48 valves and 8,000 revs.
The SuperVeloce is equipped as standard with the sequential, automated manual transmission e.gear, which uses electro-hydraulics to shift gear extremely quickly and smoothly. A cockpit display informs the driver of the gear currently engaged. In addition a special “Corsa” mode and a “Low adherence” mode are available.
As a no-premium option, the SuperVeloce is available with a six-speed manual transmission. Its short metal shift stick runs in an open gate of classic Italian elegance. In both variants, the new lightweight clutch makes its own contribution to the weight loss program.
All-wheel drive and chassis
The Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce delivers its extreme power to the road with great reliability – assured by its permanent all-wheel drive. Before the rear wheels spin, the viscous coupling sends up to 35 percent of driving force via its additional shaft to the front wheels. The front and rear limited-slip differentials are set at 25 and 45 percent. With its four driven wheels and traction, the Murciélago delivers a decisive advantage over rear-wheel drive sports cars when it comes to accelerating out of a corner – and always with maximum stability. The rear axle bears 58 percent of its overall weight – a distribution ratio that is highly beneficial to traction.
Explosive dynamics, tenacious cornering and extreme speeds – the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is a super sports car packed with aggressive power, but by no means a mean-spirited car. Its steering requires very little power support, giving full control of the car to the driver. Those prepared to tackle the beast head on are quickly rewarded with intimate contact and trust – as speed increases, so the Murciélago reveals its strengths, thus exposing a character with no hidden surprises and behavior that can always be anticipated.
The Murciélago is fitted with double wishbone suspension all round. Spring struts – two on each of the rear wheels and one on each of the front – control the loads transferred from the road. The standard-fit lifting system enables the front end of the vehicle to be raised by 45 mm (1.8 inches) to avoid obstacles such as garage entryways. The SuperVeloce is equipped with exclusive “Ares” alloy-forged wheels, bearing the exclusive five twin-spoke design. The front wheels are clad in 245/35 ZR 18 rubber, while the rears sport 335/30 ZR 18. High-grip Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires come as standard.
Four brakes controlled by a hi-tech ABS system are capable of mighty stopping power when required. The Carbon Ceramic (CCB) brakes are fanned by cooling air flowing through enlarged channels in the bodyshell, while openings in the front fenders provide additional ventilation for the SuperVeloce. The ceramic discs are exceptionally lightweight, fade-free and capable of extremely high operational performance.
Interior and equipment
Even stepping into the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is an experience as individual as the vehicle itself. The upward-opening doors – a solution developed by Lamborghini in the early seventies for the Countach – are released via small latches, then swing wide open to reveal a panorama of the exclusive interior of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce. The dominating materials are Alcantara and carbon fiber, which make for an ambience that is as high-quality as it is sporty.
The sports bucket seats come as standard and provide exceptionally firm support around the hip and shoulder areas. The bucket seats are made from lightweight and highly robust carbon fiber and guarantee the driver perfect support, even in the most extreme driving situations. The Murciélago’s standard seats are also available on the SuperVeloce as an option free of charge.
Not only the seats are upholstered in black Alcantara micro-fiber; the cockpit and the roof lining are also finished in this high-quality, lightweight material. The Y-shaped perforations on the seats and roof lining bring additional finesse, with an inlaid backing material in the same color as the exterior paintwork. The Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce can be delivered with the paint finishes Giallo Orion, Arancio Atlas, Bianco Isis, Grigio Telesto and Nero Aldebaran, as well as Bianco Canopus (white matt) and Nero Nemesis (black matt) as an option.
Naturally, the interior also makes its contribution to weight reduction. The door panels are clad in carbon fiber, as is the wide center tunnel. The application of Alcantara instead of leather is another weight-saver, just like the selection of sports bucket seats and the omission of the radio-navigation system (if requested, this is available as an option). At the end of the day, the music in a Murciélago comes from the engine compartment. Overall, modifications to the interior contribute over 34 kg (75 lbs) to
the SuperVeloce weight loss program.
But absolutely no corners have been cut when it comes to one characteristic that is a feature of all Lamborghini super sports cars – the exceptionally high quality of the workmanship. The craftsmen in Sant’Agata Bolognese are all masters of their respective trades; the three-year warranty bears testimony to absolute faith in product quality.
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