2009 Honda CR-Z Concept

September 30, 2009 Filed Under: Honda
2009 Honda CR-Z Concept

The Honda CR-Z sporty hybrid concept is the most recent prototype of a compact, agile coupe using Honda’s IMA technology. When the production version goes on sale in the UK next summer 2010, it will be the world’s first sports hybrid car, and the first ever petrol-electric vehicle to employ a 6-speed manual transmission. The latest version of Honda CR-Z Concept 2009 will be revealed at October’s Tokyo Motor Show.

2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake

July 28, 2009 Filed Under: Ford, Shelby
2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake

Shelby Automobiles unveiled a new program to turn a limited number of 2010 Ford Shelby GT500s into Shelby super cars. The Super Snake package will include enhancements to the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500’s handling, styling and power; output ratings will range from 630 to over 725 horsepower. Exclusivity will be assured as a limited number of Super Snakes will be built at the Shelby Autos facility in Las Vegas or one of the Mod Shops, beginning in... 

2009 Mini E

January 27, 2009 Filed Under: MINI
2009 Mini E

The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, transferring its power to the front wheels via a single-stage helical gearbox nearly without a sound and entirely free of emissions. Specially engineered for automobile use, the battery technology will have a range of more than 240 kilometers, or 150 miles. The MINI E’s electric drive train produces a peak torque of 220 Newton... 

2009 ABT Audi S4

July 17, 2009 Filed Under: Audi, Tuning
2009 ABT Audi S4

ABT Sportsline has released the ABT Audi S4 performance upgrade program. The ABT Sportsline Audi S4 is powered by the 3.0 TFSI V6 engine that outputs in standard form 333 HP (245kW) and 440 Nm of torque. With the ABT Audi S4 power pack takes these numbers up to 435 hp / 320 kW and 520 Nm of torque. the top speed of the ABT Sportsline Audi S4 is 282 km/h and the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time is 0.5 seconds faster than the standard car which means... 

2010 Ford Taurus SHO

February 11, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2010 Ford Taurus SHO

One of America’s favorite “sleeper” performance cars returns to the Ford lineup, powered by a Super High Output (SHO) EcoBoost twin turbocharged engine. The Taurus SHO joins Ford’s growing lineup of performance vehicles for the 2010 model year, building on the legacy of the original, which earned a spot on the Car and Driver 10 Best list four years running. “The new Taurus SHO delivers on the authentic sleeper sedan formula but adds all-new... 

2009 Audi A4 and Audi A4 Avant

January 18, 2009 Filed Under: Audi
2009 Audi A4 and Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 sedan can be equipped with either the all-new 2.0 TFSI 4-cylinder engine or the 3.2 FSI V6 engine. The 2.0 TFSI engine can be configured for front-wheel drive or with Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system. The 3.2 FSI is offered exclusively in the sedan and with the quattro all-wheel-drive system and a 6-speed Tiptronic transmission. The Audi A4 Avant will be equipped with the 2.0 TFSI engine and the quattro all-wheel-drive system. New... 

2009 Cargraphic Porsche Cayenne Diesel

July 13, 2009 Filed Under: Porsche, Tuning
2009 Cargraphic Porsche Cayenne Diesel

The tuner from the Pfalz, Cargraphic takes the finest Porsche Cayenne Diesel and raises its pulse, and that of the driver. After the “electronic” stimulation provided by Cargraphic’ s Cardiologists, the V6 Turbo diesel pumps out 290PS (213kW) instead of 240PS (176kW). Porsche Cayenne Diesel could theoretically move a weight of 21.75 tons upwards. But the fortunes of a Cargraphic driver lie on the street. 630Nm peak torque (compared... 

2009 Racer X Design BMW RZ-M6

January 16, 2009 Filed Under: BMW, Tuning
2009 Racer X Design BMW RZ-M6

The current M6 already offers a high level of performance, with upgrades for even more power available worldwide. The RZ-M6 is designed to show how a 6 series should look like to reflect that pedigree. While aggressive, it’s not over the top, keeping the lines of the current M6 structure flowing and factory like. It’s not a boy racer’s car, it’s more mature, more elegant, yet not to be messed with. All this was evident in the older generation... 

2008 Honda FC Sport Design Study

December 12, 2008 Filed Under: Honda
2008 Honda FC Sport Design Study

The FC Sport emphasizes the design flexibility and potential of Honda’s V Flow fuel cell technology – already deployed in the Honda FCX Clarity sedan – and reconfigures it into a lightweight sports car design with an ultra-low center of gravity, powerful electric motor performance and zero-emissions. The design study concept is inspired by supercar levels of performance through low weight and a high-performance, electrically driven... 

2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

December 16, 2008 Filed Under: Lamborghini
2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 features considerable innovations in terms of body design and mechanics. And also with a new name: Murcielago LP640, which refers to its engine position – longitudinale posteriore – and to its power 640 bhp. Designers and engineers have not only focused on reworking the engine, suspensions, gearbox, exhaust system, brakes and electronics, but also the interior and exterior design; improvements that make the...