Friday, December 24, 2010

Hybrid Toyota Supra, the next Ferrari, and the Toyobaru Coupe 2011

It is time once again a popular news semi-permanent, where you can upgrade some interesting things happening in and around the world can drive, you probably will not read the article. (If you read the newspapers, that is.)
We start with two news sports cars such as Plessy Ferguson and gentlemen, are very different, but equally important.

The first message that, despite repeated denials to the public, Toyota is working on a successor Supra expensive sports cars. There are rumors that a new generation of packaging V6 hybrid drive from a total of 400 horses, but the production of hybrid versions of those life on our planet, thank you very much. RWD is almost certainly a style by the FT-HS concept car inspired by a chance to be. Hope next year's models, a concept car production in autumn 2011.



















Toyota FT-HS Concept


Since the success of the Nissan was with him, it is surprising that Toyota waited so long that their average weight of a sports car. It would be interesting to see how the hybrid technology from Toyota is the high efficiency, especially because his only company exploring the possibilities of technology in sports cars. (See below).

A new sports car is being developed in Japan in the second, called "Toyobaru" cheap sports car jointly by Toyota and Subaru. After 7Tune, Sport Subaru STI variant of the device, except that Toyota has decided to offer a car engine.



The report also shows, insider Toyobaru has a style similar to the Lexus LF-A, which was a violation of the super-fans for many years, a concept car, a prototype machine, and even thinly veiled racism. Can it be assumed that the joint task Toyobaru (do not know how they will name it, I love the sound here) want to keep the price of 2 million yen today, a little 'more than $ 20,000.



The LF-A attempts to hide by closing its eyes and pretending it's invisible.

Concept Car : The Opel Ampera hybrid on pure electric power 2011

The Opel Ampera will be a plug-in hybrid with a 65 km range on pure electric power Design Sketch





This project is the first Opel amps with permission of the loss of the "European Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), where documents are stored in nature.
Opel ampere is the European version of the Chevrolet Volt from GM Hybrid will go on sale next year, the North American market.

Measured against these pictures, it seems that are available to the project, the current Opel model amps and length of the keys to the new Insignia, which recently won the European Car of the Year.

Amplifiers are Voltec GM hybrid powered concept was seen in the last Cadillac approach, which debuted at the Detroit auto show in January. It has combined an electric motor with a gasoline engine used to charge the lithium-ion batteries. It is up to 40 miles (65 km), clean power and can be downloaded for about 2-3 hours at 230 V European standard. Use of gasoline as the generator is battery operated, Ampere range approximately 500 miles (or 800 km).

Ampere expected sales in 2011 and in Europe has its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva next month .

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Update

The Germans introduced the updated Porsche 911 GT3 RSR – racing car class GT, more than successful acting in various world championships. The presentation was held at the traditional party «Night of Champions» in R & D Centre in Weissach.

Changes occurred not only in the technical equipment of the automobile, but also in appearance. The increase in the front splitter improves downforce on the front axle and front wheels became larger. Updated as the configuration of rear wing, extended “duck tail” plus the added holes in the rear bumper. LED lights are now – as the recent road models of the brand.

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Front

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Front

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Aerodynamic

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Aerodynamic

Four-liter six-cylinder boxer after the migration of “brains” became a powerful 5-hp – Now he gives 455 “horses “. Maximum torque is 450 Nm, and maximum rpm, which can collect engine is still at around 9,400. Transmission – six-speed sequential.

Honda Fuzo : Concept Car



The 2068 Fuzo concept comes from designer John Mahieddine, and is intended to be a sci-fi VTOL flying car. As it takes to the air, the wheels on the car retract, and the four turbines move into action, allowing it to reach a maximum speed of 400 mph. The three-seat concept is kept lightweight by the use of materials like carbon fiber, Kevlar and carbon nanotubes. The controls are joystick based, the left allows the car to spin on its axis, while the right handles tilt and direction. There are two foot pedals to control power and brakes. The car can be fully controlled by a fly-by-wire system using GPS; safety will mainly be handled by parachutes and airbags.






Hamann Victory II 2010 Sport Car

Hamann already presented the super sports car Victory based on the first Lamborghini Gallardo. With the latest Gallardo LP560-4, now also the new Hamann Victory II is introduced. The car body becomes broader and the engine performance as well as the amount of carbon parts is significantly increased.

And what is the most essential part of a Lamborghini? Right, it is the wing doors. And nobody really knows why the Gallardo is not equipped with them straight away. Hamann offers these for the Victory II. In addition, they offer an entire refinement of the original body design which starts with a new front apron in Race-design with a centre carbon part. With new fenders in the front and fender extensions in the back, the Hamann Victory II renders an even more remarkable appearance. Also, the extended side skirts and the air inlet on the roof – available in carbon as well – confirm this impression. The back of the car is enhanced by a diffuser and a newly designed rear wing which pushes the car onto the road at high speeds. Hamann offers the rear wing either in fibre glass or the ultra light and persistent carbon. On top of that, a carbon layer can be applied to the bonnet.

2010 Hamann Victory II angle

2010 Hamann Victory II angle

2010 Hamann Victory II back

2010 Hamann Victory II back

Hamann equips the Victory II with 20 inch Edition Race rims with a special varnish in order to emphasize the new dynamic look. At the same time, the reduced unsprung masses improve the handling and the acceleration and braking response. The recommended wheel/tyre combination is 9.5Jx20 inches with 235/30ZR20 tyres at the front and 13Jx20 rims with 325/25ZR20 tyres at the back.

By adjusting the engine electronics, Hamann squeezes additional performance out of this Italian stallion, increasing its power to 427 kW/580 hp with a maximum torque of 575 Newton metres. Therefore, the Hamann Victory II reaches an impressive 328 km/h top speed.

Anderson Signature in White Lamborghini Gallardo

The house Germanic Anderson presented yesterday in Lamborghini Gallardo inspirational version in an edition called “White Edition” beautifully finished in white, black combined with forming a super car even more spectacular than it already is.

The kit also updated its mechanical part, from the 560 hp model that part, to 600 hp. Among the novelties are an ECU with optimized software, a new air filter and a sport exhaust system with a different catalytic converter. The package also includes a remotely adjustable valve that allows a choice between three different levels of “sound” exhaust, which reduces its weight about 22 kg.

White Lamborghini Gallardo rear design

White Lamborghini Gallardo rear design

White Lamborghini Gallardo dashboard

White Lamborghini Gallardo dashboard

We can also choose a new suspension, including black wheels with polished rims and flanks white. Other exterior modifications include carbon elements, a new aero kit with front spoiler, side skirts, rear bumper and diffuser. Furthermore, all drivers are LEDs.

Inside continues the contrast between white and black, with details like vents, steering column or door panels. The seats are upholstered in white leather and Alcantara with black.

White Lamborghini Gallardo door

White Lamborghini Gallardo door

Concept Car : MINI Cooper Countryman 2011



How much of the MINI without its charm and unique appeal?

he offered his first appearance on our shores, the MINI Cooper, the smallest car in the United States, was the most versatile machine, faster, more spacious and less expensive on the road. But it was fun to drive and breathe the fresh air throughout the internal market, bigger is better, drawings, similar to hit the U.S. car buyers are becoming something different.

But his appeal over the past two years, U.S. sales fell by Cooper dropped the top in 2008, 54 000 and 47 last year, as some skeptics that the MINI can win the United States continues . Just see how it not only costs but also to recognize the reality of the American market, the British car manufacturers sassy mass, its mighty mites only slightly.

In the spring of 2011, MINI has the farmer initial 4-door, the MINI brand, and a modern, yes. With respect to Cooper, a farmer of a giant. It offers more cargo space behind, the more space for passengers and more than one instrument or the Cooper Clubman.

Although most of the MINI can I make this appeal to the Americans feared that the farmer has the fun factor is the different models of MINI. Guys, we were wrong.

Detroit Auto Show – 2011 : GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept

In early January, will premiere predseriynogo pickup GMC Sierra All Terrain HD – this car class heavy-duty got even more off-road ability compared to the previous model.

Looks powerful concept: it’s easy to find on huge wheels (35-inch BFGoodrich tires and 20-inch wheels), a high landing, muscular arches and massive chrome grille, which fades into the bumper, which, in order to increase the angle of entry, virtually no bulges. Side cargo compartment, as well as on other similar pickups, have separate tanks for storage. LEDs are commonly used – in optics, both the front and rear, in turn signals, as well as illumination of footsteps and sex.

GMC Sierra 2011 Concept Front

GMC Sierra 2011 Concept Front

GMC Sierra 2011 Concept Back

GMC Sierra 2011 Concept Back

Sierra All Terrain HD concept became more current-generation pickup truck – track is now equal to 1853 mm (front track Sierra HD, which is released today – 1 748 mm, rear – 1709 mm) clearance increased by 76 mm.

Under the hood of the concept is 6.6-liter eight-cylinder turbodiesel Duramax coupled with six-speed automatic Allison transmission 1000. The power of this engine is 397 horsepower, maximum torque of 1037 Nm. The production version GMC Sierra All Terrain HD followed immediately during 2011.

Jaguar C-X75 Jet-Powered Supercar

Undoubtedly, the concept Jaguar C-X75 is the ideal candidate for a car kit here at Salon de l'Automobile in Paris. Revealed in the evening begins to see a gateway to a series of VIP events, it is rather easy compared to their technology. Of course, extender hybrid in every corner of the gallery. But I hit 205 miles per hour the battery is charged whirlwind? We think not.



Jet-Powered?
Yes, it's awesome Supercar Concept Jet, with "Mind Blast" labels on their exhaust pipes. turbine production four-wheel-mounted electric motors and the development of a total of 780 hp.

Jaguar XJ13 Racing Inspired by the type C-X75 accelerates from zero to 62 km / h in just 3.4 seconds. You can also travel 68 miles of pure electric power, or 560 miles with both engines.

With 1180 pounds-feet of torque is produced directly into electrical energy, blistering acceleration. The power to all four wheels matched pair of vectors, so as not to affect the balance of the car.

Audi RS3 Sportback 2012


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)