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2012 Porsche Boxster

luanpa — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:49:00 +0000

Porsche has revealed the all-new Boxste in 2012 model. 2012 Porsche Boxster will go on sale in mid-year, as the Porsche best sellers, it was bigger and powerful then Porsche Cayenne.

Though Porsche spent more time on their 911, but Boxster is one of their best sellers. The first Porsche Boxster is 1997 model, which was released in 1996. Compare with old model, The stylish body of 2012 Porsche Boxster adds a significant amount of character to the car from front to back and everywhere in-between. It features a complete exterior design with a sharper front end compared with the current model, and a wider rear incorporating a similar lip spoiler design as seen on the 2012 Porsche 911.

2012 Porsche Boxster rides on 18-inch alloy wheels while the Boxster S gains 19-inch alloys. Porsche will be offered with a fully electric convertible top that opens and closes in about 9 seconds and is operable at speeds up to 31 mph.

2012 Porsche Boxster is powered by a 2.7-litre engine, delivers a total of 265 HP. The Boxster S gets a 3.4-litre engine output 315 HP. Both engines drive the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, with Porsche’s seven-speed PDK twin-clutch gearbox an option. The base model sprints from 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds, while the Boxster S races to triple figures in 5.0 seconds.

The Boxster S will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds and will hit a top speed of 173 mph when equipped with a manual gearbox and can make the sprint in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 172 mph when equipped with a PDK transmission.

The interior of the 2012 Boxster was updated with a 3-spoke sports steering wheel and three circular dashboard instruments. The information on the on-board computer, communication, audio settings, and the navigation system are now displayed on a high-resolution 4.6-inch TFT color screen.

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1200HP 2013 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder

luanpa — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:04:44 +0000

Hennessey Performance will offer its ultra lightweight supercar called Venom GT Spyder. They will only release 5 units in 2013 year model, and the price is about a cool US$1.1 million.

Hennessey Venom GT Spyder will be base on Lotus Elise, it has same extreme design lines as its Coupe sibling. It is an open-air model of Hennessey Venom GT, drivers can get an even better driving experience. It will also feature the same active aero system with adjustable rear wing that will deploy under varying conditions on both the road and racetrack. 1,200 HP will make the Venom GT Spyder the most powerful convertible in the world.

2013 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder will be powered by the same Chevrolet sourced V8 engine, output 1,200 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 1,155 lb-ft of torque at 4,200 rpm. Because of the added weight from the removable roof, performance numbers should be a tad bit slower than the Coupe, which sprints from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds and to 200 mph in 15.9 seconds, on its way up to a top speed of 275 mph. The engine will more than likely send its power to the rear wheels via a Ricardo 6-speed gearbox and handling will be facilitated by a KW variant three-adjustable coilover suspension.

Hennessey will build just five Venom GTs Spyder for the 2013 model year, two units have already been ordered. Deliveries will begin in the summer of 2012.

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McLaren MP4-12C Spider

luanpa — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:24:14 +0000

The McLaren MP4-12C coupe is success surper car, so McLaren want to release the MP4-12C Spider. It is expected to be go on sale in 2013.

The MP4-12C Spider will be feature a central panel that flips upwards and back, to lie flat between the passenger compartment and the engine bay. The thick black covering hides the rear quarterlight and most of the engine bay, from the roof down. The new roof mechanism is expected to be made from aluminium or carbon fibre, in order to make the weight minimum. The design allows the car’s butterfly doors to remain intact.

McLaren MP4-12C Spider will be powered by the same 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 as the coupe version, produces 592 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque, it is equiped with a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox, The 0 to 60 mph will be made in about the same 3.3 seconds, while top speed will be 205mph.

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2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+ GT3

luanpa — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:20:25 +0000

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 racers is created by Reiter Engineering, which is from Germany. It is an accomplished endurance racer.

Gallardo LP600+ GT3 is a safe and fast car in sprint format races. The car had a successful 2011 in various racing series, including wins in the ADAC GT Masters and GT3 honours in Brazil, Asia and Spain. Now Hans Reiter wants a reliable 24-hour racing car.

Reiter installed a new AP brake system with ventilated brake discs, their own double wishbone front and rear suspension, anti-roll bar, anti-drive and anti-squat, racing shocks, springs, and a new set of 18-inch racing wheels with slick tires.

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 racers is powered by Reiter tune of Lamborghini’s 5.2-litre V10 engine. That’s a 30bhp improvement on the Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera supercar, which hits 60mph in 3.5sec and can top 200mph.

The 2012 Gallardo LP600 GT3 hasn’t yet been priced, but 2011’s car weighed in at 288,500 euros excluding VAT. Therefore you’ll need at least £290,000 to purchase the updated car.

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Faralli & Mazzanti Evantra Surpercar

luanpa — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:36:01 +0000

Faralli & Mazzanti is Italian automaker, recent they unveiled the Evantra Surpercar, which is mid-engined supercar. But F&M will built Five units per year.

The Evantra takes advantage of lightweight design. The car sits on a lightweight steel frame and uses buyer’s choice of composite or aluminum body, Evantra is production-ready and will begin rolling out of the factory in around six months’ time.

Faralli & Mazzanti Evantra will powered by a 3.5-litre flat-six engine, which will be available in two guises; a naturally aspirated model with 392bhp, or a twin-turbocharged option developing 587bhp, Evantra will hit 62mph from standing in 3.7sec.

The Production of the Evantra will be debut in the middle 2012. The price will start from around £310,000.

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Ferrari 599 GTB 60F1

luanpa — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:33:06 +0000

Ferrari has been wining races in Formula 1 for 60 years. Ther debut the Ferrari 599 GTB 60F1 to this history.

Ferrari 599 GTB 60F1 is base on the 599 HGTE chassis meaning tougher and shorter springs and stiffer anti-roll bars. You get the choice of three livery options: inspired by Froilan Gonzalez’s 375 F1 car from 1951, as well as Fernando Alonso’s win 2011 summer.

The exterior features shared by all of the versions include a Scuderia Ferrari shield on the front wheel arches painted as per competition cars, a satin-finish aluminum fuel cap, 20-inch forged alloy wheels, and a fully customized interior decked with Alcantara and other fabrics used in racing.

The seats of Ferrari 599 GTB 60F1 are by Sabelt in the European version and Recaro in the American version. They feature an innovative technical material known as Superfabric which provides more grip and has been used in the areas of greatest contact with the driver’s body. They are also upholstered in black Alcantara and the Scuderia Ferrari logo is stitched onto the headrests.

The four-point safety harnesses underscore the racing setup and are in the Red and Blue specified by FIA for the 2010-2011 F1 season. For all those markets where four-point safety harnesses cannot be homologated, three points red safety harnesses are offered.

The instrument panel is trimmed in matte-finish alutex, and features a silver commemorative plaque with the signatures of Gonzalez and Alonso.

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2012 Audi TT RS

luanpa — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:00:15 +0000

Audi TT is my faverite sport vehicle, Audi TT RS is the most powerful model in the TT line-up, 2012 Audi TT RS is differentiated from its slightly more demure sibling. Audi will export only 1,000 RS models over the next two years.

2012 Audi TT RS features xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, large wheels in a 5 twin-spoke design, vigorous side sills, and exterior-mirror casings in a matte aluminum look. On the rear, the car gets a stationary rear spoiler and two large oval exhaust tailpipes – spaced apart – encircled by a diffuser insert.

The interior is distinguished by heated sports seats featured in an Alcantara/leather combination with silver contrasting stitching and an embossed TT RS logo, a leather multifunction sports steering wheel, and an aluminum pedal.

The Audi TT-RS will be powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine, outputs a total of 360 HP, the engine will deliver an extra 20 HP compared to the European model. The engine will only be offered with a conventional six-speed manual transmission, so 2012 Audi TT RS can get a top speed of 174 mph, and sprints 0-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds.

Audi has announced prices for the 2012 TT-RS, a model that signifies the return of the RS nameplate to the U.S. The Audi TT RS will be priced at $56,850.

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2013 Subaru BRZ Convertible

luanpa — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:59:55 +0000

Subaru BRZ Convertible is a rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, it is a convertible version of 2013 Subaru BRZ coupe, which was recently revealed during the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show.

Subaru BRZ Convertible stands 170 inches in length, 70 inches in width and 52 inches in height. It sits on a wheelbase that measures 101 inches.

BRZ Convertible is powered by the same engine as the Subaru BRZ coupe, so the power is same. Like the coupe, expect a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission equipped with paddle shifters. The BRZ convertible sprit a 0-60 mph sprint of less than 7 seconds.

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2013 Subaru BRZ

luanpa — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:41:35 +0000

Subaru released the 2013 Subaru BRZ production version at the Tokyo auto show, it is fastest, the most powerful two-door rear-wheel drive coupe.

Subaru BRZ is the result of one of the auto industry’s oddest joint ventures since Alfa Romeo and Nissan hooked up in the 1980s to produce. Toyota did the planning and design. Subaru did the engineering, and will build both versions at its Gunma plant in Japan.

2013 Subaru BRZ is base on the new rear-drive platform. It is developed on 16 and 17 inch wheels, defying the fashionable trend toward, weigh a feathery 2500 pounds.

Interior, the cabin of 2013 Subaru BRZ features sporty cloth-covered seats, a dash layout in which the tachometer is the central instrument, and enough room for a full set of racing tires. Look for options to include Bluetooth, navigation and iPod capability among other features.

2013 Subaru BRZ will be powered by 2.0-liter flat-4 engine, output 200 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque. The power is sent to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

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Delavilla Porsche Cayman R1

luanpa — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:30:52 +0000

Delavilla was founded in 2007, it is a French tuning house focused exclusively on Porsche models. Recently they modified on the Porsche Cayman R1.

Porsche Cayman R1 was first introduced at 2010 Lyon International Motor Show. It is one of the best famous looking models, Thanks to the wide bodykit, Delavilla makes the Cayman R1 12 cm wider in front part and 18 cm wider at the back. So it turned the Porsche sports car into a real head-turner. The front and rear bumpers added some dimension to the sports car.

Delavilla added a day-time running light with LED technology, a new exhaust system finished with a set of quad pipes and wheels in the same color as the rest of the car’s body.

The large changes of the Delavilla includes: a number of optional extras for their Cayman R1 customers including, scissor doors with a fingerprint recognition unlock mechanism, and a transparent engine cover.

DelaVilla Cayman R1 is powered by the original 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine, powering Porsche Cayman R in three different power steps: 340 horsepower, 385 horsepower and 420 horsepower.

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Toyota GT 86 Production

luanpa — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:06:54 +0000

Toyota has confirmed the GT 86 Production edition, it comes with the Toyota FT-86 concept. GT 86 is rear-wheel-drive 2+2 sports car, and it is scheduled for launch in the spring of 2012.

Toyota GT 86 weigh 2,662 pounds, measures 4,24cm long, 1,28.5cm high and 2,57cm wide. It is base on a new platform with a very aerodynamic bodyshell. GT 86 will come with a dual exhaust, a rear spoiler, 17-inch wheels.

Toyota GT 86 is powered by a 2.0 liter 4-clyinder boxer engine making 197-hp at 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 151 lb-ft at 6,600 rpm. The engine is mated standard to a 6-speed manual transmission with an available 6-speed automatic transmission.

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2013 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

luanpa — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:30:34 +0000

2013 Ford Mustang GT Convertible has its official debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The standard Mustang GT is the newest group of the fifth generation of Mustangs that started being produced in 2005.

2013 Ford Mustang GT will also get two new body colors: Deep Impact Blue and Gotta Have It Green. The most prominent changes to the standard Mustang GT a more aggressive design with a more prominent grille, a new hood, and new LED signature lighting. 14-inch vented front discs, unique 19-inch alloy wheels, and summer performance tires.

The interior of the 2013 Ford Mustang GT has been updated with optional leather-trimmed or cloth Recaro seats currently found on the Shelby GT500 and Boss 302. A new 4.2-inch LCD screen that tracks such performance information as braking, acceleration, lap time and g-force. The seats are offered with integrated head restraints with ample room for drivers and passengers wearing helmets when at the track.

2013 Ford Mustang GT is powered by a 5.0-liter engine, produces 420 HP an 8 HP increase over the previous 412 HP. The engine can be mated to an optional six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission that offers the driver a choice between fully automatic operation and manual control.

2013 Ford Mustang GT will be available with either the manual or automatic transmission. 2013 Mustang GT will go on sale in the spring of 2012. The prices will be announced at a later date.

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2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302

luanpa — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:11:58 +0000

Ford released the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 at the 2011 LA Auto Show. The Mustang Boss 302 contains Boss 302 and Boss Laguna Seca models, All the two models feature new School Bus Yellow paint. This color is inspired by the Parnelli Jones’ 1970 Trans-Am championship car.

2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 feature a re-styled front fascia new LED taillights and LED daytime running lights, it is so new nose. It is features a reflective hockey stick graphics package, which is first modern application on a production car. Laguna Seca rear badging and unique two-tone gray and silver wheels round out the exterior accents.

Interior, the cabin will be a new 4.2-inch LCD screen mounted in the main instrument cluster, most likely the unit already offered on the Ford F-150 pickup. The drivers can take advantage of the new TrackApp technology to keep an eye on quarter-mile times.

All the two 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 models are equiped with powerful 5.0-liter V8 Boss engine, which output 444 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque available, A race-inspired clutch with upgraded friction materials transmits power, while a short-throw, close-ratio six-speed manual handles gear change duties.

2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 will go on sale in the spring of 2012.

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder

luanpa — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:00:13 +0000

Lamborghini has revealed a new Gallardo supercar the LP550-2 Spyder, it is a rear-wheel drive roadster and will cost £158,797.60 in the UK.

The Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder rides on 19-inch alloy rims with Pirelli P Zero performance rubber. It will be equiped with new shock calibrations and revisions to the stability control and traction systems.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder is powered by a 5.2-litre V10 engine, which can puts out 550bhp and 398 torquesit, Both a six-speed manual and six-speed e-gear transmission will be offered, sprints to 62mph in just 4.2 seconds, a 0-124mph time of 13.4 seconds and a top speed of 198mph.

According to the official, an all-new Gallardo is expected to be revealed in 2013.

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2012 Audi A7 review

luanpa — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:28:25 +0000

2012 Audi A7 is a five-door hatchback, Audi adds a new twist to the much-coveted four-door-as-coupe equation. It’s actually, the price is about $60,000.

The 2012 Audi A7 is essentially an A6 with lower, sleeker bodywork, it rides on a 114.7-inch wheelbase which is six inches less than the BMW 535i Gran Turismo. Its overall length of 195.6 inches eclipses the A6 by 2.1 inches, is well shy of the 202.2-inch flagship A8 and is only 1.2 inches shorter than the 535i Gran Turismo.

2012 Audi A7 is equiped with a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine, produces 310-hp at 6500 rpm and 325 lb-ft. of torque at a very low and usable 2900 rpm. be optioned with a seven-speed, fast-shifting dual-clutch transmission, a torque-vectoring rear differential, and air suspension. And zero to 60 miles per hour in 5.4 seconds, and zero to 100 in 13.5 seconds.

The interior is very close to the new A6, including a touch-pad that allows one to finger-draw letters and numbers for input into the navigation system, maps that incorporate Google earth imagery, and the ability for the car to be a mobile internet hot spot.

The cabin is whisper-quite with no wind noise at speed, due in part to the slippery shape of the exterior. This is a car that begs for back roads and cross country cruising. Audi A7 likes an agile sporty car that it loses something in the luxury ride quality.

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Mini Countryman ALL4 Review

luanpa — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:30:31 +0000

Mini Countryman ALL4 is the largest of the four Mini family members, it is based on a new platform, all-wheel drive version with a turbocharged engine.

An optimist could call it a compact SUV, but we’re more comfortable calling it a five-door hatchback. Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 is a seriously huge Mini, nearly 161.3 inches in length, 70.4 inches in width and 61.5 inches in height. The vehicle weight of 3,042 pounds, the Cooper S Countryman never feels as lively as the 2,491-pound Cooper S hardtop. It is more than five inches longer and wider and 500 pounds heavier than the Cubman.

Mini Countryman All4 is the first Mini Cooper to be named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Standard equipment includes seven air bags, stability control, brake force distribution, and cornering brake control. Traction control is standard on the S, optional on the base model.

The base model Countryman is a real dog. Countryman ALL4 is powered by a 1.6-liter engine. It delivers 121 horsepower and 118 pound-feet of torque. It works six-speed manual gearbox. The company rates it to accelerate from zero to 60 in 9.8 seconds with a stick shift, 10.9 seconds with an automatic.

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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sports Middle East edition

luanpa — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:03:56 +0000

Bugatti has unveiled three Veyron Grand Sport Middle East Editions, they will be displayed at the 2011 Dubai motor show.

The first Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Middle East Edition is priced at €1.58 ($2.15) million, which combines a bright yellow body. The interior shares the same color combination with yellow leather seats with black stitching and a black carbon console, while the dashboard, steering wheel, and gearshift are encased in black leather with yellow stitching.

The second model features a two tone exterior with blue carbon framed in polished, anodized aluminum. This model is highlighted with a special set of wheels in an aluminum polished and Diamond Cut two-tone finish, aluminum insertions on the front grille, and air intakes. The interior combines tangerine leather with dark blue Indigo leather or exposed blue carbon fiber. This unique model is priced at €1.74 ($2.37) million.

The third Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Middle East Edition model a newly developed green carbon fiber exterior combined with polished aluminum on the rims, rear-view mirrors, and the EB-logo. The cabin looks a little bland, but features grey leather seats and green carbon fiber trim. It is also priced at €1.74 ($2.37) million.

According to Bugatti, the company has only sold 45 Grand Sports so 105 are still up for grabs.

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Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

luanpa — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:44:44 +0000

Volkswagen pains to debut a new generation four-seat, mid-size Golf convertible. It is is smaller, cheaper.

The designers slightly restyle the front end of the car, blessing it with a tweaked grille, LED daytime running lamps, and a steeper windshield rake. It gets the new Golf R-inspired headlights, with the addition of the updated internal daytime running LED lights. Standard features include 16 inch wheels with 205 series tires, air-conditioning, power windows all around and an easy-entry feature for the front seats.

The new VW Golf Cabriolet has a top that opens completely in nine seconds. The Cabriolet has the same length wheelbase as the Eos, so there’s plenty of room in the classy cabin, and seating four adults isn’t a problem.

The new Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is fitted with the same high-quality interior as the other Golf model. The rear-seat accommodation is clearly less roomy, but still able to provide a comfortable ride for a six-foot colleague on the same drive program.

Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is front-wheel drive, the power is supplied by a line-up of six turbocharged four-cylinder engines , ranging from 1.2 litres in displacement up to 2.0 litres. Transmission choices are the standard six-speed manual and optional six-speed and seven-speed direct shift gearboxes, with a five-speed manual as the standard link-up with a 1.6-litre
diesel.

Golf Cabriolet has rollover bars which are hidden and only pop up if they are needed. Many parts of the car have been reinforced during the re-design from hatchback to convertible, including the windscreen frame, side panels and doors.

The price of Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is about $39,990.

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2012 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works

luanpa — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:23:06 +0000

2012 Mini Coupe John Cooper Works is a two-seat configuration and three-box design sport car. It is developed on the platform of the Convertible.

2012 Mini Coupe‘s styling is a landmark of modern design, it is smaller and significantly slower than others models. But what the Coupe JCW really has going for it is its unusual interpretation of a roof and small packaging. It is almost an inch lower than the hatch and features a windshield with 13 degrees more rake.

2012 Mini Coupe John Cooper is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, produces 208 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque at 1,850-5,600 revs, Driving the front wheels. The 0-to-60 mph time is 6.1 seconds, and the top speed of 149 mph.

We has writen about the 2012 Mini Coupe spy in my old posts. It’s just about identical to the concept car, right down to the funky rear end and greenhouse design. These shots also reveal the new hatchback design incorporated on the production version of the MINI Coupe, as well as most of its dash. MINI Coupe has seen a fast track to production based on its strong reception by press and public.

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BMW Z4 M Coupe

luanpa — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:08:28 +0000

BMW M is working on a proposal to develop a BMW Z4 M, BMW Z4 M Coupe is a sports car for very special moments. It’s a modern legend launched in 2006.

BMW started working on sport version of the Z4. It is made more surprising by BMW’s decision to develop a customer racecar based on the roadster. BMW Z4 M Coupe stands out in particular through its chassis and suspension designed and built to convey enormous power safely and smoothly to the road.

BMW Z4 M Coupe offers a clear impression of the purist diving pleasure this unique car is able to provide. The BMW Z4 M Coupe is also unmistakable, dynamic and full of character from behind: The passenger compartment merges dynamically into the rear end of the car.

BMW Z4 M Coupe combines a modern ambience in sporting and purist look with a supreme standard of sophisticated style, design and function all coming together in one harmonious concept. The cockpit is tailored consistently to the driver, with all controls and instruments placed perfectly on or around the steering wheel for supreme ergonomics.

BMW Z4 M is powered by the same prize-winning 3.2-liter straight-six M engine, it also featured in the BMW M3 and the BMW Z4 Roadster. The maximum output at an engine speed of 7,900 rpm, maximum engine speed of 8,000 rpm. The 0-60mph sprint was polished off in only 4.7 seconds.

BMW felt there is no business case for a full-on M version of the Z4.

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BMW Spicup Convertible Coupe

luanpa — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:10:44 +0000

BMW Spicup Concept was first unveiled over 40 years ago at the 1969 Geneva Motor Show. They only limited one unit in the world, now BMW Spicup Convertible Coupe auctioned for 460k euros.

According to the photos, The BMW Spicup Convertible Coupe has been kept in perfect condition and over the year has seen the interior of the BMW Museum. Now the concept has been restored to concurs condition and has been auction at the Bonhams auction for an impressive €460,000 or about $600,000 at the current exchange rates.

The unconventional design features a special novel roof mechanism, one of the most impressive feature of the concept was its novel roof, which consisted of stainless steel panels that retracted into the hefty roll bar. The concept’s design has been started by Giorgetto Giugiaro and finished by Marcello Gandini.

BMW Spicup Concept is powered by a BMW 2000 CS chassis and a 2.8-litre chronicle SOHC straight-six engine. The engine cover has been once again fixed to the air filter – its original position, and the final work has been done to the special roof mechanism. This particular car has been completely refurbished and now it’s put on sale by Bonham’s. The engine cover has been once again fixed to the air filter – its original position, and the final work has been done to the special roof mechanism.

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2012 BMW M5

luanpa — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:18:06 +0000

BMW has announced that the all-new BMW M5, 2012 BMW M5 is a luxurious business sedan, it is smoothest, powerful, elegant.

BMW tried to repair all the damages made by the 5-Series. Where the standard sedan failed to impress, the M version does exactly the opposite. The front of the BMW is a clear indication to the power lying under the hood. The bonnet is defined by the brand’s usual V contour lines and ends with a double-kidney grille, while the three air intakes in the lower section of the front apron emphasize the cooling air requirement of the engine behind the grille.

The rear features a bespoke rear apron, a diffuser integrated into the lower edge of the rear apron, and, of course, the twin-pipe exhaust system. The tailpipes are positioned wide to either side of the diffuser and have likewise aerodynamically formed surrounds.

The car will sit on a new set of 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design. There is also a wide chrome frame and the free-floating look of the indicator bar, which bears the M logo and gives the intakes an extremely deep-set look. The mirror casings are painted in the vehicle’s body color, while the mirror base and lower edge are painted in High-gloss Black.

The interior continues the same sporty design language started by the exterior: it will get M sports seats, fine-grain Merino leather upholstery with

extended features, door sills with “M5” lettering, an M driver’s footrest, exclusive Aluminum Trace interior trim strips, and the BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite. Standard equipment will include an iDrive control system with an up to 10.2-inch Control Display.

The buttons on the steering wheel will allow the drive to operate the cruise control system and the audio and telephone functions. On the left-hand steering wheel spoke, the driver will now find two M Drive buttons, which can be used to configure the car. For example, the driver can save a sporty configuration using the “M1″ button and a comfort-biased set-up via the “M2″ button.

2012 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine with an M TwinPower Turbo package, delivers an impressive 560 hp at 6,000 – 7,000 rpm and a peak torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. The model will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, it can hit an impressive top speed of 190 mph.

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Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible

luanpa — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:12:09 +0000

General Motors has announced that 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible will officially debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. And it will be go on sale in 2012.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible will feature the same design language as the coupe. The changes between the coupe include a tower brace under the hood, a transmission reinforcement brace, an underbody tunnel brace, and a set of X and V braces under the body–all aimed at stiffening the chassis to better handle and apply all the power the mighty LSA generates.

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible will be powered by LSA 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine as the Coupe version, produces 580 HP and 556 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine will be combined with a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission that uses a 240-mm dual-mass flywheel matched with a 240-mm twin-disc clutch system to provide excellent shift smoothness.

The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible ZL1 will go on sale in late 2012, some months after the early 2012 start for the coupe. The prices will be announced at a later date.

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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept

luanpa — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:42:34 +0000

General Motors announced the debut of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept in 2009, and it appeared in the forthcoming film Transformers 2 movie as the Autobot Sideswipe. But we knew that there 100% NO plans for this cars production.

It just seemed weird, considering GM’s level of involvement in Transformers, for them not to have a Corvette in the movie. Now, here it is. It’s not the next Corvette, but it is what we wish the next Corvette would look like — it’s the Stingray Corvette Concept, and it’ll play the character of Sideswipe. Frankly, it was gorgeous when we first saw it at GM’s design center and it’s even more gorgeous now.

We’ll have more on the rest of the Autobots revealed here in Chicago shortly, but we kinda figured you’d want to see this silver gleaming slab of beautiful first.

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Renault Sport Clio 200

luanpa — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:59:28 +0000

Renault launched Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider, which is a highly exclusive limited edition only 50 cars for UK customers.

Three versions includes: a stripped-out RS 200 Cup, a more civilised RS 200 with stereo and satnav, a civilised RS 200 on the Cup’s chassis. The Cup is stiffer than the old Cup car, the standard car softer than its predecessor. Customers can choose between Sport and Cup chassis. The former puts the emphasis on comfort and throws in more standard kit, while the Cup is engineered for uncompromised driving pleasure.

The exterior treatment contrasts nicely with the gloss black finish on the roof, front and rear spoilers, diffuser, mirrors and up-sized 18″ alloys from the previous Renault Megane R26.R. There are quite a few changes, and the most obvious ones are cosmetic. The revised front end has a more aggressive-looking bumper with an F1-inspired front wing and different lights.

Renault Sport Clio 200 is powered by a 2.0-litre 16-valve screamer, producing 197bhp instead of 194bhp. But there’s also around 20% more torque on tap from low revs, the 200 positively bounds off the line.

The warm interior ambience contrasts with the deliberately cold effect of the exterior. The driver is welcomed by the leather-upholstered Recaro bucket sites. The unique metal gear lever knob provides a good grip. The cabin features comfort equipment including a hands free card, a Bluetooth® Plug & Music radio, automatic climate control, protective floor mats, and electrically-folding door mirrors.

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2012 Lotus Exige S

luanpa — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:06:19 +0000

Lotus has unveiled the 2012 Lotus Exige S at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model is larger and features a new engine.

2012 Lotus Exige S does look similar to the predecessor but upon closer inspection, there are a number of distinct clues that set it apart. The main of which being the slightly redesigned panels including a new face, headlights and single-piece nose.

2012 Lotus Exige S is powered by a 3.5 liter supercharged V6 engine, which produces a 2,380-pound, 346-horsepower, The 0-60 mph time is still better, coming in at 3.8 seconds. The top speed hikes up to 170 mph.

The 2012 Lotus Exige S is also offered with high-perfomance Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires as standard and a Lotus DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) switch, that allows the driver to switch between three driving modes: Touring, Sport and DPM off. If that’s not enough, Lotus also offers a Race Pack option, which features Launch Control and an optimised suspension setting for track use.

2012 Lotus Exige S will go on sale some time later this year. Prices are yet to be finalised. The car is made to race in the newly formed FIA GT category of the FIA Rally Championship.

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Lamborghini Sesto Elemento limit Edition

luanpa — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:35:17 +0000

Lamborghini has unveiled official announced the Sesto Elemento production, it will be limited to a 20-unit and will go on sale in early 2013.

As we know, The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is a special supercar along the lines of the Reventon, carrying a massive 5.2-liter V10 engine that produces 570 horsepower while boasting of a 0-60 mph time of just 2.5 seconds.

According to the official, the lamborghini Sesto Elemento will be about at $3 million for the limited edition supercar. More detail is in the last post: Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept.

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Next Generation Porsche 911 Carrera

luanpa — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:51:48 +0000

Porsche will unveil the next-generation Porsche 911 Carrera at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the official photos have emerged on the internet. The is over almost 50 years of production of Porsche.

Porsche designers made sure the seventh-generation 911 looks the part, it has changed more in one fell swoop than ever in Persche 911 history. 2012 model is extremely similar to the 997 911 currently out on the road.

The big changes are more than skin-deep. It is said to be about two inches longer than the current 911, The nose has a more aggressive lower fascia, although the LED running lights are still located directly atop the intakes. The headlamps gain more complex innards, and the side mirrors move from the A-pillar to the door. The new body makes more use of aluminum.

The new cabin reflects the Porsche Carrera GT–like design that’s marked new Porsches since the Panamera, with a sloped center tunnel placing the shifter closer to the steering wheel. The execution is simpler than in the Panamera or Cayenne, though, with fewer buttons. The traditional five-pod instrument cluster keeps a large tachometer in the center, while a useful multifunction color display finds a home to the right of that. The 2+2 seating layout remains, but don’t expect those tiny back seats to offer much more room even with the extra space between the wheels.

The next Porsche 911 is powered by a six-cylinder engines with an optimized intake system. producing 350 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, while the Carrera S will use a direct-injected 3.8-liter unit, delivering 400 hp. Both engines will be mated to a seven-speed manual or PDK dual-clutch transmission. The new Porche 911 has a softer front anti-roll bar and an upgraded six-speed sequential transmission.

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Jaguar C-X16 Concept

luanpa — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:00:16 +0000

Tata is the new owner of the Jaguar, now they has revealed Jaguar C-X16 Concept for 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, it is a a precursor to an expanded range of upcoming sport-themed models.

Jaguar C-X16 Concept is the 16th project design director Ian Callum and his team have worked on. It is in roadster and coupe bodystyles, in a little over a year from now. It measures 4.45 meters long, 2.048 meters wide, and 1.297 meters high with a wheelbase measuring 2.62 meters.

Interior, it was designed by Jaguar with inspiration from aeronautical ergonomics, including the joystick gear lever, and the plethora of toggle switches on the instrument panel. There are also plenty of different interior color options and trims, including a splashy red interior on the concept that matches well with the silver exterior.

Jaguar C-X16 Concept is powered by a supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine, plus an “experimental” performance hybrid system like that found on the Limo-Green research car. Which is 375 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. The 0-60 time 4.4 seconds, and the top speed is 186 mph. Fifty to 75 mph takes just 2.1 seconds–meaning strong passing.

The Jaguar C-X16 Concept will face stiff competition from the new Porsche 911 and BMW 6 Series, so the pricing for the C-X16 will need to be handled delicately.

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Ferrari 458 Spider

luanpa — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:21:18 +0000

Ferrari will releave the world’s first mid-engined car with a retractable hard-top at the 2011 Frankfurt show, this sport is the Ferrari 458 Spider. The 458 Spider is set to join the Ferrari 458 Italia lineup.

Ferrari 458 Spider bosses claim weighs 25kg less than a soft-top set-up. It is 1,430kg weight, Extra chassis strengthening means the Spider is 50kg heavier than the coupe. It sits on 20-inch wheels and 235/35 front and 295/35 rear rubbers.

The retracting back-panel mechanism is similar to theSuperamerica, but more streamlined in design, and it hides under a double-hump rear deck when stowed. The roof mechanism is thought to be a two-piece arrangement, which folds through 180 degrees to stow behind the rear seats. The two pieces are then stacked, and the whole process takes only 14 seconds.

The roof mechanism is thought to be a two-piece arrangement, which folds through 180 degrees to stow behind the rear seats. The two pieces are then stacked, and the whole process takes only 14 seconds.

Ferrari 458 Spider is powered by a 4.5-liter direct-injection V8 engine, produces 570 hp, 9,000 rpm and 540 Nm at 6,000 rpm. It is mated to a dual-clutch F1 paddle-shift seven-speed transmission with E-Diff, which integrates F1-Trac traction control and high-performance ABS. Top speed is about 198 mph, with a 0-62 time of 3.4 seconds.

Ferrari says that technical solutions adopted for the chassis guarantee identical levels of structural rigidity with the roof up or down. And it will first sale in the U.S. to start early 2012.

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