Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Audi R8 Spark Eight Eisenmann, A Ghost On The Road

Beware circular road with this super snow because you can go completely unnoticed. Except for that course, otherwise preparing Eisenmann is incredibly striking. They have created a car with a stunning visual effect. The aerodynamic package is completely new, and specialists Eisenmann exhaust systems have given it, of course, a special sound to your engine, very roaring.
The aero package helps not only the visual effect you see, it also improves the overall functionality of the car. The carbon fiber components include new grille, front spoiler, wings, tires, cooling tickets for brakes, front splitter, rear spoiler and rear diffuser grille. The price, as is usual in these preparations, it is not available to many: to name the most expensive piece, only to see the front splitter will cost € 1,800. The rear diffuser and costs us € 3,800.
Audi R8 Spark Eight Eisenmann, A Ghost On The Road
The rear is no less spectacular than the rest, you just need to see the images to notice. Their sound can escape control by pressing a button. However, if you want something more “traditional” Eisenmann gives us an exhaust system of four stainless steel tubes can be combined with standard output in the back. This item will cost € 3,800.
Other adjustments have been made to the Audi R8 is the suspension, improved driving dynamics with a new shock absorbers, alloy wheels (to 7,300 € complete set) and new tires.
Audi R8 Spark Eight lamps

Geneva Motor Show – 2011: Renault CAPTUR

Introducing the new photos and sketches of conceptual crossover Renault Captur, whose premiere was held at the Geneva Motor Show.
Concept was well received by the public, and the leadership of French companies have already announced that Captur (of course, a more mundane form) will soon go into series
Geneva Motor Show - 2011: Renault CAPTUR
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Mansory shown in Geneva on Ferrari 458 Syracuse

As we mentioned yesterday, Mansory has led to the Geneva Motor Show three of his last works to make them known worldwide. Today is the turn of the interpretation of the Ferrari 458 Italy that the Swiss coach dedicated to the legendary Italian circuit of Syracuse (Sicily).
Decorated in a bright yellow, the 458 restored by Mansory Italy is notable for the large number of aerodynamic attachments that counts. The hood provides additional slots, the front bumper has also been redesigned to increase downforce on the front wheels, new side skirts and a rear completely changed beyond recognition in that they emphasize a huge spoiler, a new diffuser and cover rear window.
Mansory shown in Geneva on Ferrari 458 Syracuse
The massive use of carbon fiber causes the weight of 458 kilograms in 70 Syracuse decrease when compared to the original.Something that, combined with the adjustments to which the preparer has submitted to V8 Ferrari to get 20 hp more power (590 hp), help the supercar to reach 330 km / h top speed and go from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.2 seconds.
The Swiss coach has also worked on the suspension, which now bear the Syracuse 20 mm close to the ground, and in her shoes: Michelin Pilot Sport 2 305/30 mounted high performance wheels alloy 21-inch shaft 245/35 on rear wheels 20 inches in the front.
Mansory shown in Geneva on Ferrari 458 Syracuse 7

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca – Front Angle, 2012

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Front Angle 2012 533x400 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca   Front Angle, 2012 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca is powered by the same smooth, high-winding 440-hp 5.0-liter V8. The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca has standard Recaro front seats that were designed by Ford SVT in cooperation with Recaro for high performance Mustang models, and are shared between the Boss and GT500. An Alcantara-covered race steering wheel provides a solid grip for hard cornering.

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca machine engine 2012 533x400 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca   Front Angle, 2012
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca interior 2012 533x400 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca   Front Angle, 2012
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca 2012 visible from the rear 533x400 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca   Front Angle, 2012
The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca offers a six-speed close-ratio manual gearbox to a standard 3.73-ratio Torsen limited-slip differential which helps the revised rear suspension deliver maximum torque and traction under the punishing conditions encountered on the track. The 2010 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca models use lightweight 19-inch alloy racing wheels in staggered widths: 9 inches in front, 10 inches in the rear. R-compound ultra-high-performance tires, 255/40ZR-19 in the front, 285/35ZR-19 in the rear.
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Technical 2012 533x400 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca   Front Angle, 2012

Ferrari 599 XX 2010 review

Ferrari 599XX 2010 Front Angle 533x400 Ferrari 599 XX 2010 review
Ferrari 599XX, while based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano with the same transaxle layout and engine type, is an extreme track car. Ferrari’s engineers have carried out extensive work on the engine’s combustion chambers and inlet and exhaust tracts. These modifications, combined with the fact that internal attrition has been reduced and the maximum revs have been boosted to 9,000 rpm, helped achieve the target power output of 700 hp at 9,000 rpm. Particular attention was also paid to cutting the weight of the engine unit components. This was achieved both by optimising forms – as in the new crankshaft – and adopting exclusive materials, as in the carbon-fibre used for the intake plenums. A new gearbox shift strategy cuts overall gearchange times to 60 ms.

The Ferrari 599XX is characterised by an innovative electronic concept called the “High Performance Dynamic Concept” which has been designed to get the maximum performance from the car by managing the combination of the car’s mechanical limits with the potential of its electronic controls. The mechanical and electronic systems work together to get the maximum performance from the car under extreme high performance driving, for consistent lap times. The sporty handling has been improved thanks to the adoption of second generation SCM suspension system. Track usage is also made easier thanks to the new “virtual car engineer”, a screen in the car that provides a real-time indication of the vehicle’s efficiency.
Ferrari 599XX 2010 Rear Angle 533x400 Ferrari 599 XX 2010 review
Ferrari 599XX 2010 Rear 533x400 Ferrari 599 XX 2010 review
The Ferrari 599XX’s aerodynamics were honed in numerous wind tunnel test sessions with the result that the car now boasts 280 kg of downforce at 200 km/h (630 kg at 300 km/h). The front underside of the body is completely faired-in and the vents that channel hot air from the engine bay have been moved to the bonnet.
The “ActiflowT” system increases downforce and/or cuts drag depending on the car’s trim cornering conditions, courtesy of the use of a porous material in the diffuser and two fans in the boot which channel the air flow from under the car out through two grilles next to the tail-lights. Winglets have been added to the rear buttresses to increase downforce. while synthetic jets have also been incorporated into the rear of the car to control and smooth the air flow and to reduce drag.
Ferrari’s engineers have also used F1-derived “doughnuts” which partly cover the brake discs and wheel rim. These have the dual function of improving both aerodynamics and brake cooling.
Ferrari 599XX 2010 interior 533x400 Ferrari 599 XX 2010 review
Ferrari 599XX 2010 Wheels 533x400 Ferrari 599 XX 2010 review

Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible 2011

The Bentley Continental Convertible Bentley Supersports supercar further strengthen the scope, following the introduction of Supersport Coupe Bentley Continental in 2009. Supersports new convertible, with the same 630PS (621bhp/463kW) W12 engine bi-turbo is fastest, most powerful Bentley drop-top ever built, with more experience driving in a convertible Bentley the most spectacular in the world.
Supersports for Inspiration ‘is a 1925 Bentley Supersports, race-version of the icon high Bentley 3-liter, 85bhp delivered more frequently when the car is equipped with a modest 15bhp. It was also the first production car to 100 mph – extreme performance in one day.
Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible 2011 A new muscle four seats Bentley Continental Convertible is undoubtedly Bentley Supersports in the design and manufacture, but interiorsignifies dramatic reinterpretation of luxury Bentley. Satin carbon fiber, Alcantara ™ and “Skin Soft Grip ‘to create a unique atmosphere with sports and contemporary light.
All models of the Continental range, including new Supersports Bentley Continental Convertible now able to run either on gasoline (petrol) and E85 ethanol or any combination thereof, reaffirmed the ongoing commitment to make the all bio-fuel cars Bentley compatible with 2012. Piloted by Supersports Cup Flex technology provides up to 70 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions in the “right-to-wheel, a measure of the contribution of clean fuels to the atmosphere, not only exhaust emissions.
2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible - seat interior
To ensure delivery of power without limit, the card system for supplying fuel to detect the rate of fuel mixture in the tank and ensure that power and torque remain constant regardless of the relationship between gasoline biofuels.
Bentley Chairman and CEO, Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen welcomed a new addition to the Bentley range, and standardization of FlexFuel engines W12 all Continental models in 2011:
“The new Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports combines exciting performance and dramatic style of luxury and practicality in the open tradition Bentley. EXtreme Power combines with technology pioneer FlexFuel is now shared with all Continental models, which reflects the commitment of Bentley more environmentally friendly cars. ”
The Bentley Continental Convertible Supersport – in detail
Supersports new Bentley Continental Convertible is a car that should be encouraged to be fully understood. Behind the wheel will soon be clear that Bentley Supersports fusion extreme “- the ultimate in extreme performance, everyday practicality and craftsmanship of incomparable luxury.
Bentley Supersports program began as a “below the radar project explores the possibility of weight reduction on the Continental GT Coupe, but with the power and torque. Pilot which crystallizes more readily in a formal program new cars, driven by passion and enthusiasm of a small group of Bentley engineers and designers. Now Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports have received the same household and the same dramatic results. Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn, Member of Council Engineering explains the rationale behind the project:
“The” extreme “Bentley is stable now has a new tenant as Supersports Bentley Continental Convertible – car just as strong as the objective and the Coupe, but with panache the roof of the car down.”
A highly focused, experience pure driving Bentley
With 630PS (621bhp) and 800Nm (£ 590 ft) of torque FlexFuel engine and new pioneers “, transmission Quickshift, which Supersports Bentley Continental Convertible drop-top Bentley is the fastest ever built. It accelerates from 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds (0-100km / h in 4.2 seconds) and, conditions permitting, may continue to a top speed of 202 mph (325 kmh).
Increased power and torque are transmitted to all-wheel drive system through the rapid transmission of Quickshift and reassessed at six speeds, which moves over time (for only 93 milliseconds) and the new convertible to maximize potential. The revised gearbox, also has the ability to provide multiple downshifts (sixth to fourth gear, for example) and increase the acceleration of the range of teeth. To cope with the power and torque, the transmission planetary gear set ZF is also strengthened.
Torque is produced by positive downshifts for engine and gearbox electronic control for interactions and additional fuel gas during the attack. During upshifts the transmission, fuel and ignition cut to allow time travel mechanics faster by reducing torque, improving quality and sustainability of the shift.
Extreme performance for the Bentley Continental Convertible superports good person, maneuverability, while maintaining ruling class levels of comfort and refinement. Developed from GTC Speed, chassis improvements, including Retuning electronic Continuous Damping Control (CDC) of the system, uprated bushes rigid rear suspension and front anti-roll bar. The Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports stocks rose too high with the GTC Speed sitting 10mm (0.4in) below the front and 15mm (0.6 inches) at the rear of a lower level than GTC.
Trailing front suspension design features a new lever hydraulic bush, 33 percent more rigid than GTC Speed, to improve steering response while the uprated rear anti-roll bars to provide greater control of the body and change in response.
CDC retuned the system that provides greater control of body movements to find the optimum balance between handling and ride comfort in all driving maneuvers. Agility is more sharpened by the 40/60 split rear torque bias for all-wheel drive system that reduces understeer while cornering and helps modulate the pilot line car and the balance through control suitable gas.
9.5Jx20-inch forged alloy wheels with Supersport Coupe offers a weight saving 10kg (22 pounds) per vehicle, reducing unsprung weight and rotation while being open 10-spoke design provides cooling of the brakes Premium . The rear wheels have a 25mm (1 inch) resulted in a greater offset 50mm (2 inches) an increase in rear track, a more profitable and stable.
Lightweight wheels fitted with Pirelli 275/35 ZR-20 Ultra high performance tires, provide good steering response. Standard-Fit Tire Monitoring System allows the driver to select the type and range parameters of the speed of a tire. , But also control the pressure, the system warns drivers if their speed is too high for the tire pressure, or if the speed ratings on tires winter tires l ‘.
The Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports features advanced electronic stability program (ESP) that the intervention of moderate to low speed, exploiting the potential of a more powerful engine and improved chassis, improving driver interaction and control. New ESP also provides a torque of more rapid recovery after surgery, giving more control over driving enthusiasts. Drag the target has increased by over 90 per cent of the throttle to take advantage of the longitudinal traction available. Angle came out with so much dexterity also improved to increase the involvement of the driver. Set chassis, tires and track changes provide a better grip, turn-ins and agility.
Brakes carbon ceramic mounting standard and give reducing rotational and unsprung weight of 20kg (44 pounds) of the front axle direction favorable response, traction and ride comfort. Large diameter (420 mm front, 356 mm rear) discs and eight-piston disc light fadeproof provides braking performance with minimal distortion under high thermal conditions. Pedal is also improved thanks to a short trip, high efficiency and the appropriate pressure point.
Design of the extreme “the” Bentley convertible form in which the following
Bentley Continental Convertible Supersport evolution of design is form follows function case with the statue is a new goal marks a change in technology under the skin. The key changes to the design engineering who led the Supersports include:
* Revised front air intakes and a new bonnet to increase air flow ventilation and air conditioning
* Nagliliyab behind the rear wing to accommodate the wider track
* Benefit Spoiler Discreet Bootlid aerodynamic balance at high speed
Increased power and torque of the W12 engine requires 10 percent more air flow to turbo and intercoolers Twin Cooling System. With the widespread use of techniques Computational Fluid Dynamics, developers of Bentley replied with goals and dramatic style, which shows a significant contribution of vertical holes. Bonnet Vents twins are added to ensure the extraction of positive air.
Similarly, all the lights new rear wing that can accommodate 50 mm (2 inches) wide rear track is designed to focus on the strong position of the ultra-high-performance convertible. Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports resultant Continental GTC combines the wide view looks graceful and muscular, which reflects the more extreme characters.
Supersports The Bentley Continental convertible, which is equal to the stable Coupe, occupies a position in a separate portfolio of Bentley, as Raul Pires, Head of Exterior Design, explains.
“The Bentley Continental Convertible and Coupe Supersports driver is most Bentleys and resulting in a unique design that provides benchmarks in bold, sporty look in any corner admiring the car. Even from 50 feet behind the dark street, you could call it a Supersport.
From the front, radiator, grille and lower ventilation pipes finished in double smoked finish striking steel. Comes from an innovative technology that was used to apply a special coating luxury watches and industrial equipment, deposition physical vapor (PVD) is a complex and tedious process which involves evaporating the metal deposited on the surface In this case, the stainless steel.
Gives a dark, seemingly stronger, it is the first use of PVD finish on stainless steel in the automotive industry. Also smoked steel finish, a glossy black finish as the headlights and taillights housing cluster gives Bentley Continental convertible Supersports typical facial and muscular rear additional visual impact.
Further improved – and more aerodynamic – mirror doors with a choice of exterior paint and windows and doors replaced around the polished stainless steel with smoked finished steel to match the front grille. Catchy, glossy black brake calipers Bentley work on carbon-ceramic brakes. Around the brake is a single 20-inch forged alloy steel smoked exclusive late model supersport. Versions large diameter exhaust complete the objective attitude of the car when seen from behind. Under the Supersports cap badge on the cover of 630PS (621bhp) W12 engine.
The Bentley Continental Convertible Supersports have the power to operate, three-layer fabric Hood insulation acoustic edge to provide improvements in and comfort when lifting. A choice of eight colors available cover, including a new option Dark Gray Metallic, which is obtained by knitting “gray”, acrylic fibers and a semi-transparent “metal” in cross-weaving of fiber to create an effect directional color.

2011 BMW Z4 The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High PrecisionBMW Z4 Front Angle Top performance 2011 533x400 2011 BMW Z4 The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision The BMW Z4 sDrive35is is making its world debut at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. And parallel to the market launch of this high-performance roadster in spring 2010, the M Sports Package is being introduced for all further versions of the BMW Z4. More air, more boost, more torque, more driving pleasure. The twin-turbo straight-six power unit already giving the BMW Z4 sDrive35i truly impressive dynamics and all-round performance is characterised in particular by its spontaneous and direct response to the gas pedal, fascinating free-revving performance, and unusually economical use of fuel for a car in this class. Now the outstanding potential of this power unit is being put to even greater use in the new version of the BMW Roadster, features such as optimised air supply and increased boost pressure ensuring an even better flow of power with the same high standard of efficiency. BMW Z4 2011 viewed from the rear 533x400 2011 BMW Z4 The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection offers a level of performance a naturally-aspirated power unit would only be able to provide with a larger number of cylinders and extra displacement, meaning far higher weight and significantly greater fuel consumption. Instead, the BMW Twin Turbo power unit uses two small turbochargers which, through their low inertia, cut in from the start at relatively low engine speeds, each supplying three cylinders with compressed air. As a result, power and performance are built up with a level of spontaneity quite unusual on a turbocharged engine. The turbocharger system developed for the power unit of the new BMW Z4 sDrive35is maintains a high boost pressure throughout the entire load range. Peak torque now increased to 450 Newton-metres or 332 lb-ft comes from a low 1,400 rpm and is maintained consistently all the way to 4,500 rpm. Maximum output of 250 kW/340 hp, in turn, is delivered at 5,800 rpm. BMW Z4 2011 top machine engine 533x400 2011 BMW Z4 The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision BMW Z4 2011 interior design 533x400 2011 BMW Z4 The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision BMW Z4 2011 Front Angle EmblemLogo 533x400 2011 BMW Z4 The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High PrecisionBMW Z4 Front Angle Top performance 2011 533x400 2011 BMW Z4 The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision The BMW Z4 sDrive35is is making its world debut at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. And parallel to the market launch of this high-performance roadster in spring 2010, the M Sports Package is being introduced for all further versions of the BMW Z4. More air, more boost, more torque, more driving pleasure. The twin-turbo straight-six power unit already giving the BMW Z4 sDrive35i truly impressive dynamics and all-round performance is characterised in particular by its spontaneous and direct response to the gas pedal, fascinating free-revving performance, and unusually economical use of fuel for a car in this class. Now the outstanding potential of this power unit is being put to even greater use in the new version of the BMW Roadster, features such as optimised air supply and increased boost pressure ensuring an even better flow of power with the same high standard of efficiency. BMW Z4 2011 viewed from the rear 533x400 2011 BMW Z4 The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection offers a level of performance a naturally-aspirated power unit would only be able to provide with a larger number of cylinders and extra displacement, meaning far higher weight and significantly greater fuel consumption. Instead, the BMW Twin Turbo power unit uses two small turbochargers which, through their low inertia, cut in from the start at relatively low engine speeds, each supplying three cylinders with compressed air. As a result, power and performance are built up with a level of spontaneity quite unusual on a turbocharged engine. The turbocharger system developed for the power unit of the new BMW Z4 sDrive35is maintains a high boost pressure throughout the entire load range. Peak torque now increased to 450 Newton-metres or 332 lb-ft comes from a low 1,400 rpm and is maintained consistently all the way to 4,500 rpm. Maximum output of 250 kW/340 hp, in turn, is delivered at 5,800 rpm. 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BMW Z4 Front Angle Top performance 2011 533x400 2011 BMW Z4 The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision
The BMW Z4 sDrive35is is making its world debut at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. And parallel to the market launch of this high-performance roadster in spring 2010, the M Sports Package is being introduced for all further versions of the BMW Z4.
More air, more boost, more torque, more driving pleasure.
The twin-turbo straight-six power unit already giving the BMW Z4 sDrive35i truly impressive dynamics and all-round performance is characterised in particular by its spontaneous and direct response to the gas pedal, fascinating free-revving performance, and unusually economical use of fuel for a car in this class.

Now the outstanding potential of this power unit is being put to even greater use in the new version of the BMW Roadster, features such as optimised air supply and increased boost pressure ensuring an even better flow of power with the same high standard of efficiency.
BMW Z4 2011 viewed from the rear 533x400 2011 BMW Z4 The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision
The combination of BMW Twin Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection offers a level of performance a naturally-aspirated power unit would only be able to provide with a larger number of cylinders and extra displacement, meaning far higher weight and significantly greater fuel consumption.
Instead, the BMW Twin Turbo power unit uses two small turbochargers which, through their low inertia, cut in from the start at relatively low engine speeds, each supplying three cylinders with compressed air. As a result, power and performance are built up with a level of spontaneity quite unusual on a turbocharged engine. The turbocharger system developed for the power unit of the new BMW Z4 sDrive35is maintains a high boost pressure throughout the entire load range. Peak torque now increased to 450 Newton-metres or 332 lb-ft comes from a low 1,400 rpm and is maintained consistently all the way to 4,500 rpm. Maximum output of 250 kW/340 hp, in turn, is delivered at 5,800 rpm.
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage S 2012

The Aston Martin Vantage range comes of age with the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage S characterised by a host of new driver-focussed features all designed to push the honed dynamics of the standard Vantage to a new benchmark level. Aston Martin’s own 4.7 litre V8 engine has been engineered to deliver peak power of 430 bhp (436 PS / 321 kW) at 7300 rpm and torque of 490 Nm (361 lb.ft) at 5000 rpm...
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S 2012

Aston Martin SUV Lagonda Concept

Ulrich Bez has led Aston Martin for ten years now and is already two years ago brought his ideas to expand car sales with a new, different model. Lagonda brand would be revived and it was made official at the 100th anniversary declared in autumn 2008. At the next Geneva Salon, Spring 2009, we got to see what Ulrich Bez Aston Martin and imagined, and it was not a new sedan that most believed –...
Aston Martin SUV Lagonda Concept

Aston Martin Cygnet Inspired by Toyota IQ

It looked like a joke when the classic Aston Martin presented a concept car at the recent Geneva motor, around three feet short and fitted with the Aston Martin grille and red leather interior. Everyone saw that the car was Toyota’s smallest model IQ – what was the sentence? The concept car was extremely serious, it turned out. Aston Martin had to lower the brand’s average fuel consumption...
Aston Martin Cygnet Inspired by Toyota IQ

2011 Aston Martin Le Mans LMP1 Challenger Racer

Those who follow sports car racing has probably noted that temperature ratcheted up in recent years, a number of reasons. First, as previously dominant Audi had a lot of sense, tough opposition from Peugeot in the fastest LMP1 class. But it is also about a general growing interest in sports car racing, particularly in the USA and Canada where you run your own “American Le Mans Series (ALMS). The...
2011 Aston Martin Le Mans LMP1 Challenger Racer

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 2010 Racing Car

The British provided the next special modification of the model with the V8 Vantage index N420. Issue of such modifications (in 2007 Aston Martin showed N400) was the personification of successful performances in the 24 Hours Nürburgring. Find Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 in the face of possible carbon-fiber splitter front bumper and rear diffuser, proprietary 10-spoke disks, painted in black gloss,...
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 2010 Racing Car

Audi RS3 Sportback 2012

Blazing performance, compact size. Audi has added a new model to its dynamic RS series: the Audi RS3 Sportback. In the great tradition of the brand, its engine boasts five cylinders and turbocharging technology. From a displacement of 2.5 liters come 250 kW (340 hp) of power and 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) of torque, with an average fuel consumption of just 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km (25.85 US mpg). Power...
Audi RS3 Sportback 2012

Audi RS 3 Sportback Finally Finished

This project has been “off and on” for several years with Audi, as you regular readers have learned of the earlier articles. But now it’s finally here, at the eleventh hour before the generational change: Audi RS 3 Sportback. The entire project is based on the wonderful fifth grade turbo Audi got the green light to “resuscitate”, not least because they wanted to get back...
Audi RS 3 Sportback Finally Finished

Audi R8 Spark Eight Eisenmann, A Ghost On The Road

Beware circular road with this super snow because you can go completely unnoticed. Except for that course, otherwise preparing Eisenmann is incredibly striking. They have created a car with a stunning visual effect. The aerodynamic package is completely new, and specialists Eisenmann exhaust systems have given it, of course, a special sound to your engine, very roaring. The aero package helps not only...
Audi R8 Spark Eight Eisenmann, A Ghost On The Road

Audi TT RS: Finally Launched

For more than a year since we test drove the Audi TT RS and stood up when a “Ur-quattro” from -90 next. Could newcomer match the old man raw charm and had the same DNA in both cars? Sure, enough, TT RS character and given it can deliver – the car is simply brutally fast. TT RS is also easy to drive, rock solid and equipped with as much grip in the quattro system that is – dare...
Audi TT RS: Finally Launched

Audi TT RS Racing Car

Audi’s technical development department TE (“Tech Recess Entwicklung”) has amused himself with hustrimmaren quattro GmbH and developed a racing version of the TT RS. The background is that you feel pressure from racing enthusiasts to get a (cheaper?) Alternative to R8 LMS. The car is built to participate in 24-hour racing at Nürgburgring after VLN-regulation that exists, or “Veranstaltergemeinschaft...
Audi TT RS Racing Car

2011 McLaren MP4-12C Sports Cars

The McLaren MP4-12C is revealed as the first in a range of high-performance sports cars from McLaren Automotive, the independent car division based at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. The 12C, and future models within the range, will challenge the world’s best sports cars, benefiting from the expertise and virtuosity of the McLaren Group.
Twenty years of sports car design, engineering and production combined with inspirational success in Formula 1 have driven Ron Dennis, McLaren Automotive Chairman, to announce his plans for the ultimate line-up of technology-led and customer-focused performance cars for the 21st century. The rules in the sports car world are about to be re-written.
2011 McLaren MP4-12C Sports Cars Through a rich modern history, McLaren’s automotive division has already built the world’s most critically acclaimed supercar, the McLaren F1 (1993-1998) and the world’s best-selling luxury supercar, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (2003-2009). McLaren Automotive now looks to the future with a new range of revolutionary sports cars.
“It is a long-held dream of mine to launch a range of high performance sports cars that set new standards in the industry,” said Dennis.
2011 McLaren MP4-12C Sports Cars Engine Detail
“We began designing and building cars for aficionados of thoroughbred sports cars almost 20 years ago. Incorporating the leading edge technologies that the McLaren Group has built up within its various companies, I believe we are now perfectly placed to open up this new chapter in McLaren’s history as well as play a part in the regeneration of high-tech manufacturing in the UK and global automotive
At its heart, the McLaren MP4-12C features a revolutionary carbon fibre chassis structure, the Carbon MonoCell: the first time a car in this market segment is based around such a strong and lightweight racing car engineering solution and the first time any car has ever featured a one-piece carbon fibre structure.
This step change in sports car design means that the 12C introduces new standards not just in handling, ride and outright performance, but also safety, economy and practicality in an already competitive sector.
Martin Whitmarsh, Team Principal of McLaren’s racing team highlighted the integral part that McLaren’s motorsport and road car experience played in developing the 12C: “McLaren has for years offered a potent mix of race car and road car technologies. This combination of McLaren’s performance heritage, and future demands on what is expected of high performance sports cars in the 21st century, gave us a head-start when we embarked on this project. The 12C, and future variants, draws on the spirit of Formula 1 and delivers real-world technological advances.”
The first car from the new company, the McLaren MP4-12C, is a high performance two-seat mid-engine model in the ‘core’ sports car market segment for cars costing between £125,000 and £175,000. The 12C is pure McLaren, featuring no carryover parts from any other car, and will be produced by McLaren in the UK. It goes on sale through a dedicated, worldwide retailer network in early 2011.
“McLaren is already a car maker with maturity and experience, having produced iconic cars such as the F1,” said Antony Sheriff, McLaren Automotive Managing Director.
“The next step was to construct a range of pure McLaren high performance sports cars that are true to the company’s philosophy and reflect our position as an absolute technology and performance leader. So, when we embarked on the 12C project, we wanted to re-write the rules of sports car design. Indeed, the 12C offers performance and technology that exceeds that of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated supercars, while competing in a much more accessible market segment. And to achieve this result, we designed every component from scratch to meet the extreme goals of the 12C and avoid any compromise.”
“Forget what you know about sports car companies, McLaren is different,” he concluded.

Inside out

The heart of the new car is the Carbon MonoCell. McLaren pioneered the use of carbon composite construction in the 1981 Formula 1 MP4/1 model and set a trend that all Formula 1 teams have followed. The company brought carbon fibre to road cars for the first time with the 1993 McLaren F1 and then built on this experience with a carbon fibre chassis and body on the SLR manufactured to the same exacting standards, but in higher volumes.
So, until now, carbon chassis have remained the preserve of the most expensive exotic cars; a purchase for the super-rich where costs are driven by the complexity of carbon fibre chassis design and build.
The 12C changes this by introducing the advantages of carbon composite – light weight, high strength and torsional rigidity, and longevity – to a more affordable sector through its revolutionary engineering as a one-piece moulding. Never before has a carbon fibre chassis been produced this way.
The 12C MonoCell not only brings dynamic benefits, but also offers fundamental engineering opportunities that form the basis of the car’s unique character. It has been designed to allow a much narrower structure overall which in turn contributes to a more compact car that is easier to position on the road and more rewarding to drive.
Not only is the 12C unique in its class by offering carbon technology, it also has the highest specific power output as well as extraordinary power- and torque-to-weight ratios. Furthermore, the Proactive Chassis Control system offers groundbreaking handling and ride comfort while an intense focus on occupant packaging offers new levels of comfort and everyday usability.
Antony Sheriff explained. “With the 12C we are redefining the relationship between performance and practicality, as well as performance and efficiency, achieving leading positions in both. We have designed this car from the inside out. We have a saying in McLaren – ‘everything for a reason’ and the 12C will surprise people in many ways.
“A clear illustration of its special qualities is in the efficiency of its power delivery. With the 12C’s power output of around 600hp and its low CO2 emissions, it delivers the highest horsepower to CO2 ratio of any car on the market today with an internal combustion engine…and that includes petrol and diesel hybrids,” Sheriff concluded.
Pure McLaren
All the parts of the McLaren MP4-12C are bespoke and unique to this car. Everything from the engine right down to the tailor-made switches and buttons is pure McLaren: nothing has come from another manufacturer’s parts bin.
The 12C is powered by a bespoke McLaren ‘M838T’ 3.8 litre, V8 twin-turbo engine producing around 600bhp, driving through a McLaren seven speed Seamless Shift dual clutch gearbox (SSG). It is targeting not only new standards for power and performance in its sector, but also class-leading fuel economy and CO2 emissions; supported by McLaren’s experience of active aerodynamics to aid cooling, grip, handling and road holding.
“The 12C is all about performance,” said Sheriff. “And in McLaren, we have a very broad definition of performance. We don’t just look at the traditional one-dimensional parameters like top speed, we focus equally on useable measures such as in-gear acceleration times, braking performance in all conditions, and efficiency of power delivery combined with the lowest possible fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Sure, 12C is very fast, but it is also the most efficient, most driveable high-performance sports car in the world.
“In the more subjective areas of road-holding, handling, comfort, driver involvement and day-to-day usability, McLaren is achieving new standards for a mid-engined high performance sports car in this sector,” he concluded.
Thorough engineering and market research led to concept development and a clear decision in favour of a mid-engined two door high performance sports car. Intensive work was carried out in the wind tunnel and the driving simulator to ensure that the new car would inherently have superb dynamic qualities.
Dick Glover, McLaren Automotive Technical Director, was closely involved with the development of these invaluable tools during his time with McLaren’s Formula 1 race team.
“There are so many examples of race car process and technology transfer in the 12C,” claimed Glover. “The car owes much to McLaren’s experience and success in motor sport. The advantage of technology transfer is only one element; speed of decision-making and development, F1 processes and people all make an important contribution.
“Brake Steer, for example, is a technology we pioneered on our Formula 1 car back in 1997. It helps to dial out understeer on entry to a corner and improves traction on the way out. Another is the Pre-Cog function on the gearshift rocker that effectively primes the gearbox ready for the next change, ensuring a more satisfying and faster gearchange. This is a high performance sports car with race car genes and teamwork at its heart.”

Adding lightness

Weight is the enemy of performance in every area of car design. It affects acceleration, speed, handling, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions – everything. McLaren Automotive engineers pursued weight saving obsessively. For example:
* The Carbon MonoCell not only reduces the weight of the structure but also allows for the use of much lighter weight body panels.
* The close position of the driver and passenger allows a narrower, lighter body while giving improved visibility with a clearer perception of the car’s extremities.
* Brakes with forged aluminium hubs save 8 kg and weigh less than optional carbon ceramic brakes.
* Lightweight exhaust pipes exit straight out the rear of the car, minimizing their length and weight.
* Airflow-assisted Airbrake deployment dramatically reduces weight of the Airbrake activation system.
* Small, compact downsized engine coupled to lightweight compact SSG minimizes vehicle length, weight and polar moment of inertia.
* Significant weight was pared off the alloy wheels through intensive Finite Element Analysis of wall thicknesses.
* The engine cooling radiators were mounted at the rear, as close to the engine as possible, to minimize the pipework, the fluids contained within them, and therefore weight. They were also mounted in car line to minimize vehicle width.
“We have spent most of the programme ‘adding lightness’,” said Mark Vinnels, McLaren Automotive Programme Director. “If the cost of reducing weight brought performance gains in speed, handling or economy, we did it. However, if the expense could deliver improved performance elsewhere we didn’t pursue it. We never set weight targets as such; we set cost-to-performance targets and examined everything in this way.
“A good example of this philosophy is that we considered carbon fibre body panels. They would have reduced weight but added little benefit as the new one-piece Carbon MonoCell provides all of the torsional strength the body needs. The costs saved were used elsewhere for greater weight reduction and efficiencies overall. This was the holistic approach to weight saving that we used all the way through development,” he concluded.

Design: everything for a reason

The McLaren MP4-12C design follows similar principles to McLaren’s Formula 1 cars, and the legendary McLaren F1, where everything is for a reason and all lines, surfaces, and details are designed with a job in mind as much as styled. This ensures that the 12C communicates its engineering through its styling and will remain timeless as a piece of automotive design.
Frank Stephenson, McLaren Automotive Design Director: “Many sports cars and super cars present an ‘in-your-face’, ‘look-at-me’ image that can become wearing and boorish; the ultimate backhanded compliment becomes, “…it was of its time”. Great design, however, is timeless and looks relevant years later. Take the McLaren F1 as an example. I hope that with the 12C we have produced a car that looks great today and will still look great in years to come.”

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Jaguar F-Type Concept, 2000

Jaguar F-Type Concept, 2000






Jaguar reaps awards at the 2000 North American International Auto Show winning several important honors. Jaguar's F-Type Concept was awarded the AutoWeek Editors' Award for Best In Show and the Jaguar S-TYPE was awarded several honors by both African Americans On Wheels and American Woman Motorscene. Mike Dale, president of Jaguar North America, was honored by African Americans On Wheels at their Fourth Annual Urban Wheel Awards for his work on diversity programs within Jaguar.

AutoWeek's editors walked the show floor and conferred on which cars best embody and exemplify four categories - most fun, best concept, most significant, and best in show. The AutoWeek staff unanimously agreed upon the F-Type Concept for the Best In Show category.

The Jaguar F-Type Concept, the most compact Jaguar sports car in more than forty years, presents the company's ideas for a roadster that would take Jaguar into a new segment of the global market. "The F-Type Concept is the sexiest machine on this show floor," commented Kevin Wilson, executive editor of AutoWeek. The F-Type Concept, unveiled at the Detroit show, was created to invoke the public's reaction to the concept of a Jaguar roadster.

Jaguar XK180 Concept, 1998

Jaguar XK180 Concept, 1998





Jaguar North America unveiled the second edition of the XK180 roadster concept at the 1998 North American International Auto Show. This fully operational prototype is a further-developed version of the original XK180 concept car, which debuted at last fall's Paris Motor Show.

Like the first XK180, this vehicle is a product of Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO), hand-built in the SVO shops at Browns Lane in Coventry, England. The second-edition car is better adapted for American driving conditions with left hand drive, and it embodies a number of detail changes, including a new wheel design, a revised shade for the exterior color, a switch in the hue of the interior leather and subtle modifications to feature lines on the lower body section.
Created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the XK series sports cars, the XK180 design draws inspiration from some of the most successful production and competition cars of Jaguar's history.

The performance standards set at the XK's introduction will be celebrated by the XK180, too. Just as the XK120 proved itself worthy of the numerical designation a half century ago with a 126.448 mph run at Jabbeke, Belgium.

While the building of a second XK180 offered SVO an opportunity to incorporate a number of alterations, the performance attributes are unchanged in this version. The engine is a supercharged and intercooled variant of the AJ-V8, modified to achieve an output of 450 horsepower. The five-speed automatic transmission incorporates a Jaguar-engineered selector system which enables gear changes using pushbuttons located on the steering wheel. A Brembo braking system featuring aluminum four-piston calipers and cross-drilled, ventilated rotors provides commensurate stopping power. The 20-inch diameter wheels are fitted with ultra low profile Pirelli Pzero tires.

To create the XK180, the SVO group disassembled a production XKR (an XK8 with the 370-horsepower supercharged AJ-V8) and shortened the chassis by five inches. The aluminum exterior body panels were formed at Abbey Panels in Coventry, working to drawings by Keith Helfet, a senior designer in the Jaguar Styling Department.

Jaguar XJ220, 1992

Jaguar XJ220, 1992







 Jaguar XJ220, 1992