The all new 2012 Lexus LFA had been speculate around for years. It was on the Melbourne international car show 2 years back. Finally there is a word on when it is to be on road, with the price tag of AUD550,000 estimated and only 500 unit produce around the world. This Lexus LFA is to be compared with the Ferrari with the engine capacity of 4.8 litre v10 that produce 533HP at 8700 rpm and 480NM. Lexus spokesperson claim the new LFA could go from 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 325km/h. Lexus is already taking orders from customer and first delivery expect to be end of 2010.
Toyota put a lot of effort on its all new hybrid synergy drive technology advertising. Toyota is ready to introduce a total of eight new hybrid models to the market over the next few years. In this all new advertisement it shows a man with four arms doing the things that he normally do. This advertisement sending message to audience about the synergy of the all new driving experience is better than the traditional engine.
BMW revealed its 2010 7 Series Active Hybrid before the Frankfurt Motor Show. The all new 2010 7 Series Active Hybrid will go on sale next spring in the United States. The all new 20107 Series Active Hybrid engine is power by 4.4 liter twin turbo V8 which collaborate with a 3 phase synchronous electric motor and output of 455hp and 516Ib-ft of torque. The all new 20107 Series Active Hybrid goes from 0-100km/h (60mph) in 4.8 second.
The gearbox for the 2010 7 Series Active Hybrid is equipped with 8 speed automatic transmission and the fuel efficientcy of the 2010 7 Series Active Hybrid is 15% lower compare to the current 750i.
The 2010 7 Series Active Hybrid also equipped with an automatic start and stop system for fuel efficiency purpose but yet allow the vehicle's air conditioning system running via the battery. BMW also adapt technologies from its current F1 cars KERS system, instead of boosting extra power into the car for overtaking purpose, BMW brake energy regeneration system allow the battery onboard to charge itself.
A special badge will also be fitted to the car to make sure poeple knows which model of the 7 Series you are driving.
The all new 20107 Series Active Hybrid will debut next month in the Frankfurt Motorshow.
The product manager at Rolls Royce is giving us a preview of its latest product line" Rolls Royce Ghost. " The luxury sedan is schedule to be reveal for its first time on the Frankfurt motor show. Below are the specification
2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost Sedan Type: Midsize Sedan Where Built: England
Mechanical Features
Engine
direct injection
6.6L displacement
double overhead cam (DOHC)
V12 cylinder configuration
gas engine
bucket front seats engine
48 valves
variable valve timing
twin turbocharger
563 hp @ 5250 rpm
575 ft-lbs. @ 1500 rpm
premium unleaded (recommended)
DriveTrain
8-speed shiftable automatic transmission
rear wheel drive
brake hill holder
Suspension
ride control and height adjustable suspension
four-wheel independent suspension
front and rear stabilizer bar
active suspension
self leveling suspension
multi-link front suspension
multi-link rear suspension
A very rare incident happened on the Northern Isreal highway when a horse eventually jumps over the on coming car and crash the car's winshield. Luckily the driver managed to get away with the life treathening injury and recieved minor cuts from the shattered winshield. I mean how could this happened?Odds of winning a lottery ticket is higher than this...it's time for the driver to get a lucky lottery ticket or at least give me 6 numbers..lol..
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG makes a stunning 457HP and 600Nm. But Edo Competition takes it further with an upgraded ECU, a high performance exhaust system, exhaust headers, high flow catalytic converters and an aftermarket air filters which compromise to 555HP and 680Nm of torque making the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG 0-100km/h just 4.3 seconds and a maximum speed of 320km/h.
Porsche is offering its Panamera buyer the options to customize their Porsche. With the launch of the personalize program buyer can customize the exterior and interior features and components prior to the order and fitted by Porsche at the factory or at the dealer. Customer can choose variety of options for the cabin. Another interesting eature is the cooling box fitted at the back seat.
Subaru Imprezza 2010 pricing for its US market range from USD17,495 for the hatchback model and USD27,995 for the premium model. Whereas the STI model is priced at USD34,995
Ferrari announced on Wednesday that they plan to draft in Michael Schumacher to replace the injured Felipe Massa at forthcoming Grands Prix, until the Brazilian is able to race again.
The seven-times world champion, who retired from Formula One racing at the end of 2006, will undergo a special training programme over the next few days to confirm he is fit enough to compete in next month’s European Grand Prix...
BMW decision to withdraw from Formula 1 at the end of the year following the announcement on Wednesday held at a press conference at the German headquarters in Munich. BMW become Formula One entrants in 2006 after taking over the Swiss Sauber team. The team said the decision to withdraw stems from desire to dedicate more resources to developing new, sustainable road car technologies. Last year the team become one of the favorite championship with contender Robert Kubica but this year they aren't doing good and just score 8 points to date.
Felipe Massa had a freak accident during the qualifying for the Hungary Grand Prix. A spring from the rear suspension of Ruben Barrichello's Brawn GP formula one car was lose and hit Felipe Massa in the face and knock him unconcious, the car hit the tyre barrier at estimated of 120mph .Luckily Massa was able to escape life treatening injuries. Felipe Massa is awake and in stable condition at the moment but will he beable to be fot for the next gran prix is still an issue. Michael Schumacher may also consider to replace Felipe Massa as a replacement driver in Felipe Massa cockpit during his absence.
Ferrari has officially release the latest image and information of the mid-rear engined supercar before the Frankfurt Motor Show which will be taken place during the September. The name 'Ferrari 458 Italia' represent the number of cylinders of the engine. The engine is 4.5-liter V8 with direct injection with the fuel consumption of 13.7/100km (17.2mpg). Ferrari 458 Italia had 570HP at 9,000 RPM and a max torque of 540Nm or 398.2 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm. 0-62mph (100kmh) comes just under 3.4 second and maximum speed of 202mph(325kmh). The Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with the seven-speed dual-cluth transmission.
This Camaro basically have not much difference from the normal version except the Transformer logo on its side panel, wheels center cap, the center console, side door panel sill and a black racing strip. The kits are available for an additional price starting from $995 for the LT V6 and the SS V8 Camaro.
These are the first teaser pictures of the new Audi A8, which is set to be unveiled later this year. The pictures were released during Audi's centenary celebrations, and the clearest image, a sketch, shows the front headlamp styling and LED daytime running lights, as well as giving clues as to how the bonnet and grille will look. The new A8 has been spied testing around the Nurburgring for several months now.
More than 60 people were injured in a motorway crash involving 259 cars in Germany. The accident happened on the A2 autobahn between Hanover and Peine.
German motorway police said 10 people suffered life-threatening injuries and 21 others were seriously injured in a series of accidents believed to have been caused by a combination of excessive speed and heavy rain.
The all new Audi A1 will start production in October 2009 and consumer are expect to see the all new Audi A1 hit the Europe showroom in 2010. The Audi A1 will come in three door model following by the five door model shortly after the launch. The video uploaded provide the closest of what we should see in street next year.
Mclaren P11 to be in production in 2011. The size would be like the current Ferrari F430. Prices will kick off from 100,000 euros (£88,000) and McLaren says it wants three per cent of the global supercar market, which it calculates as around 130,000 units per year.
The name says it all....The Lamborghini Insecta is inspired by insects and it is design by Iulian Bunbu,a Graduate of the Transportation Desogn Course at the Scuola Politecnica di Design (SPD) in Milan. The previous post is Bumbu's latest design BMW SX Concept. The Lamborhini Insecta design is similiar to the Lamborghini Gallardo. The interior features the U shape steering wheel and a high centre console which devides the passenger compartment in two.
