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3/4/12
Which is most favourite classic supercar? 1989 Lamborghini Countach S's most appropriate option
The Italian sports car manufacturer, Lamborghini, in addition to known producing cars at high speed, high prices, also known as an elegant and dynamic design. As evidenced by some of the latest new model was launched, such as, Lamborghini Aventador.
However, if the Lamborghini models remain in ancient times seeksotis and elegant as it is now. This was evidenced by the Lamborghini Countach 1989 S made the favorite car of all time worldwide. With classic looks, sports car is still loved by Lambo lovers everywhere.
Lamborghini Countach 1989 S made it into production from 1979 to 1990 a total of 2042 units worldwide, Lamorghini Countach Diablo is the successor of S. Thus was launched Carbuzz, Friday (03/02/2012).
Judging from the exterior design, Lambo made by 1989 is synonymous with the color blue and a slightly stiff. Both doors are gullwing model. The interior design has also not yet complete accessories. Overall, the model is the concept of classical.
Meanwhile, the kitchen spur business, equipped with 4.0-liter V12 engine that longitudinal revised up to two times and finally the machine used is a 5.2-liter. Machine that can shoot up to 420 hp.
3/3/12
Phibian, High Speed Amphibian, can go on the highway
Michigan, - Phibian has a ground clearance of 353 mm and both wheels, both front and rear, moving to follow the contour of the road surface bending. To get to the front cambernya 30 degrees, while the back 28 degrees. This design also enabled him to go on the battlefields of extreme alacrity and stir so that given the type code of "High Speed Amphibian".
military institutions as much as possible to have the vehicle ready on all fronts. Once on land, sea, and air, the combination was needed such as a vehicle for water and land. This is where Gibbs Technologies to create a vehicle that can go in two worlds.
His name, who claimed Phibian can go on the highway because of the speed regulations on eligible highway. Meanwhile, the speed of the water reaching 48.2 miles per hour. This is not a great number indeed, but rather for a transport vehicle that can carry 15 people (3 crew and 12 passengers) or a maximum weight of 1.5 tonnes.The use of diesel engines is a twin turbo to go on land, while at sea using a twin jet, with total power 500 HP (combined). When running from the ground and into the water, Phibian took 10 seconds to change its function. Only a short time to fold all four wheels are sized 275/80R20 upon entering the water.
With the long dimension of 9212 mm width x 2532 mm x 3654 mm high and weighs 4.5 tons empty, Phibian motion system equipped with a multi-front-back option or select FWD, RWD and 4WD and hydraulic brake system and wheel type hydraulic power-assisted.
Fisker Karma's Justin Bieber's new electric car for his 18th birthday
Want to know what a special gift of birthday for Justin Bieber? Wow, teenage singer from strathford, Ontario, Canada who was born March 1, 18 years ago got a gift of Fisker Karma, the latest sports sedan made by Fisker Automotive is headquartered in Anaheim, California, USA. The prize is governed by Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun is packed with well-known talk show Ellen.
Scooter wanted to make a surprise for the singer of Baby and it worked. "It's because you have worked hard and I always shouts at you but you're not angry, so stay humble," Scooter part lecture before giving the gift to Bieber. Then, the manager took him to see the curtains open and the new Fisker Karma arises, "Fisker Karma It's you," added the manager of Bieber.
rivalry between the Honda and Yamaha team will be more exciting
Having not come pre-season test day two, the Honda team riders test their bikes at the Sepang Circuit, Malaysia, Thursday (01/03/2012). They took to the track since at 10.00 local time or 9:00 pm.
Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa of Repsol Honda team, and Alvaro Bautista of San Carlo Honda Gresini team and Stefan Bradl of team Honda LCR RC213V re-examine their bike. They come down from the morning, as expected on Thursday afternoon a heavy rain.
On Wednesday (2/29/2012), the Honda pulled out of the circuit while waiting for the results analsis engine damage that occurs on a motorcycle ridden by Dani Pedrosa. After the results of the analysis is quite positive, Honda wanted to go down to the track again, but the intention was canceled due to heavy rain.
3/2/12
Tata Motors Nano will enhance engine performance
In addition to new engines, Tata Motors also reportedly develop the power steering system and the newly launched next year (2013). The Company is also rumored to want a more stable production before launching a new variant to the market. Refresher plan is expected to increase the existence of the Tata Nano in the domestic market is increasingly tight competition.
Some Predictions 2013 Tata Nano
* Glass can be played back
* More powerful (60.8 to 81.1 PS and torque of 70-90 Nm)
* Power Steering
* Diesel Engine
* Audio System (Preventing the use of aftermarket products)
* Power Windows
* Ban wider
* Rim width and crossbar for top variant
* Disc Brake
Tata Motors Nano will enhance the ability of the new three-cylinder engine than ever just two cylinders. The car that could be the title as the cheapest in the world could be more "drag" due to torque and power increase.
3/1/12
Elton John's Jaguar E-Type will be auctioned
For lovers of classic cars, maybe this is one of the most popular car that is desirable Jaguar E-Type. Therefore, this car would be ogled. Moreover, this is the car owned by the famous singer Elton John.
Reported by the Daily Mail, according to the plan, classic cars purchased in 1987 that Elton John will soon enter the kitchen with the predictions of auction auctions reached approximately 70 thousand pounds.
Jaguar E-Type is itself a fast car that carries a six-cylinder engine capacity of 4.2 liter. With these machines, this car can run up to speeds of 241 km / h.
In the first era of the 60s, this car is one of the fastest cars in the world and became a rival to the Ferrari Enzo. In fact many people say that this is the most beautiful car in the world.
Another advantage of Elton John's car is the fact that during the first decade of this car was only run as far as 1,000 miles only.
Its interior is well preserved with both radio and black leather upholstery and chrome rims wow factor.
2/29/12
Grandma, 100 years old, still actively drive her car
Age can not hinder our enthusiasm and enjoyment of all things. Perhaps this principle is directly held by Maisie Griffith. Never mind, Maisie is currently 100 years old and still easy to navigate themselves.
Grandma is already proven it during her birthday celebration to a century to steer his own. Maisie's just 82 years to steer the car and so far he has never received fine by speeding, wrong parking or mishap.
Maisie even remember when he first learned to steer the car at the age of 12 years in the agricultural family in Truganina, Victoria, Australia.
"The horse and the car a bit slow when brought to school a distance of three miles. That's be a little faster when we have a car," remember him as detikOto quotes from the Daily Mail, Tuesday (02/14/2012).
After six years of training in agriculture and the steer was old enough, six years later she got a license to steering.
Now, with the 100th anniversary of the pride he can remember it all and show to family and friends that they can 'do' is the perfect entry to navigate.
Honda Acura RDX's equipped with the latest generation 3.5-liter V6 engine
While both the technology package and all-wheel-drive as well as some additional packages on the instrument panel interior and exterior. Cars with the addition of this package is priced USD40.305.
Acura RDX is equipped with the latest generation 3.5-liter V6 engine that can shoot up to 273 hp. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that is sent through the front wheels. Inautonews as reported on Monday (2/27/2012).
Furthermore, currently the latest generation of Honda's Acura RDX currently under construction in East Liberty, Ohio. The plan, this car will be launched next spring.
Honda's North American division released the pricing for the Acura RDX is ready marketed in the United States. 2013 Acura RDX is priced starting USD34.320.
a V6 engine 3.0 liter twin-turbocharging's developed by General Motors
ABOUT two years ago reported that General Motors (GM) is developing a V6 engine 3.0 liter twin-turbocharging that carries direct-injection technology that will rival Ford's EcoBoost V6 engine with it.
Machine with code LF3 is rumored to have equivalent performance V6 engine that powered Ford EcoBoost 355 hp with 475 Nm of torque strength. GM also reported LF3 engine will first take part in the Cadillac XTS by far, the luxury vehicle is always released with the engine naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6.
The latest news about the development of GM engines claim that they do not develop an engine, but the two V6 engines with the same technology. The second engine features a larger capacity engine-based GM 3.6 liter V6-powered 420 hp.
These machines will probably be the power supplier for Cadillac vehicles, including XTS and CTS for the next generation 2014 model. There is also the possibility of the engine used on the ATS ATS-V high-performance version that would get rid of the V8 engine to be replaced by a twin-turbo V6 engine is the latest.
Unveiling Bertone Nuccio Concept
FIGURE OF Nuccio Bertone concept car sketches first appeared a few weeks ago. This time the vehicle is re-emerging picture in the form of a computer rendering and better able to convey what this figure will at the Geneva Motor Show.
Concept vehicle designed by Mike Robinson, the design is inspired by the concept of Lancia Stratos Zero 1970, designed by Giuseppe 'Nuccio' Bertone. Bertone is the figure who also designed the Lamborghini Miura and Countach Lamborghini and Ferrari 308.
Although Giuseppe "Nuccio" Bertone has died 1997, but the company he founded is still actively designing the car and still produce concept cars. The concept vehicle displayed at Geneva is the veneration next 100 years of leadership in this Bertone design.
Nuccio is described as an extreme sports car that puts traces the evolution of the concepts that are built into the DNA Bertone Berlinetta machine in the middle. His figure has a low layout, muscular dedain a box that is part of the tradition of the company's history.
At the same time, he displays a style that is very modern and proven Bertone still exist in the future of automotive design.
Chevrolet Equinox Hydrogen for military
"Through this vehicle will provide military data and experience necessary to determine the application of fuel cell technology in the future," said Charles Freese, GM Executive Director of Global Fuel Cell Activities.
Three U.S. Army forces (land, sea and air) in the Pacific received 16 units of the Chevy Equinox hydrogen fuel cell as an operational vehicle, (23/2). Sport utility vehicle (SUV) was purchased by institutions in the three branches, the Army Tank Automotive Research Development Engineering Center (TARDEC), Office of Naval Research and Air Force Research Laboratories (ONR) and Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL).
Use of this hydrogen SUV as part of a U.S. military project aimed at reducing dependence on petroleum. The third force will evaluate the vehicle, to determine whether the vehicle qualifies as a military operation? "Hopefully, this hydrogen-fueled vehicles could help the U.S. military operations in the Pacific, the challenges of energy security and strengthen our energy independence," said Lieutenant-General Francis J Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Pacific.
Roding Roadster will show off at Geneva Motor Show
The sports car is claimed to have a unique body curved like a silhouette. Parties to develop a small-scale producers, who can not be mentioned at this time.
Later Roding Roadster will be very mild, reportedly because the chassis will be equipped with carbon fiber reinforced plastic or CFRP. Roding composition makes it only weighs 950 kg.
As reported by topspeed, Tuesday (28/02/2012) Roding Roadster will use BMW engines are equipped with a 6 cylinder. The machine is capable of producing power recognized 300 hp with 295 Nm of torque.
These technologies into the Roding Roadster like mad animal in the streets. Unfortunately there is no news of the price of these cars, but if you are interested in better order now.
Because the Automobile Roding Roding Roadster will only provide as many as 23 units in the world. And if consumers are interested, the company will begin shipping later this year.
Sports cars future will be more unique. The uniqueness starts from the face, body side to the stern that displays a unique impression is definitely targeted fans. One of them Roding Roadster.
New Sport car, Lyonheart K. located in England will show off
When this has been opened for the first 50 subscribers at a price of Euro 495 thousand out of taxes. If you order now, it is expected to take 18 months before the vehicle delivered.
Car Designer of the famous Swiss Bo Zolland birth to his masterpiece. This time he partnered with design and engineering firm Swiss Classic Factory in creating a sports car Lyonheart K.
The pictures are beautiful rendering of the new model will be made entirely by hand-made in Coventry, England by skilled hands that worked on the new British automotive company that was founded Lyonheart Cars.
Lyonheart design philosophy is very simple, using only pure materials such as carbon fiber, leather, veneer, polished stainless steel, brushed aluminum and the metals in the layers of chrome, but not others.
This is reflected in its design that mimics the look of a classic British sports cars such as Jaguar and Aston Martin. And as illustrated by its designer, Lyonheart K seems cool, elegant, well-powered and dynamic.
Its power comes from the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine that can be setup to provide power to 542 horsepower with torque force of up to 679 Nm.
Carbon fiber panels cover an advanced aluminum chassis diusungnya able to make it less vehicle weight of 1,587 kg.