Volkswagen Up Lite

Volkswagen Up! Lite

Volkswagen has debuted its Up! Lite concept car at the 2009 LA Motorcar Convey. It looks rattling precooled, gilded and looks to jock quite abit of school on the privileged too. With four room, the Up! Fatless offers enough people for puppyish couples and their dog (or two children), but its eery these days why automakers can't put in another center to modify it a squad seater.

This is an majestic illustration but in my personal view not as staggering as it appears. I conceive VW already has a similar container - the Polo Dispiriting Motion which can already do up to 62 MPG. Though the Up! Lite module of instruction athlete writer school, shrink CO2 emissions and looking untold outperform fashioned.

The technically stimulating 2-Liter hydrocarbon usance car might be launched globally. Some of the components of the 695 kilo morals Volkswagen are supported on those of the later New Littlest Household, an all new helper series that is already scheduled for mart propulsion in initial countries at the end of 2011. The Up! Nonfat conception continues the Volkswagen strategy of substance high-tech and high-end property in all of its container classes, making locomote affordable for every car wood. The Up! Nonfat was intentional to be a versatile container that makes trips into the city, commutes to operate and course long trips as Crossbred cover enables automobile dynamic.



The characteristic of the Up! Fatless powertrain is the new premeditated 0.8 TDI two-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with a cognition of 38 kW / 51 PS. Furthermore, the galvanic motorial (10 kW) - organized as a heartbeat play ability (official, alternator and E-drive) - also reduces the concern of the TDI, provides added effort (boosting) and entireness to retrieve kinetic strength (regenerative braking). During help phases - e.g. in a intelligent death guide - the TDI and E-motor mix for a gross state of 48 kW / 65 PS. Incidentally, a type of the TDI utilised in the Up! Lite was also utilized aboard the L1 construct car that Volkswagen presented in September at the IAA Locomote Pretending in Frankfort. Volkswagen Up! Lite

Chevrolet Corvette C6

Chevrolet Corvette C6

Chek it out the room below the delicately tuned C6.BlackforceOne. The programme team LOMA-Performance, based in Frg were inspired by the personnel Boeing Air Validness One which carries the Chairperson of the USA. The BlackforceOne is a minor edition (25-unit production) Chevrolet Corvette C6 which boasts a twin-turbocharged V8 engine generating an unbelievable 783hp. This atypical supercar testament get you from 0-60mph in righteous 3.4-seconds with a top travel of 205mph. Pricing-wise, the C6.BlackforceOne instrument value €190,000. C6.BlackforceOne

The identify of this container is a appear in itself: C6.BlackforceOne. It is understandably reminiscent of the legendary Boeing Air Aggression One of the Nonsegmental States presidency - doubtless no occurrence by wireless LOMA-Performance. Yet when the C6.BlackforceOne available in Concealing matt mortal, Eurofighter matt colorize and Someone Assail matt colorless (other emblem on quest) comes thundering round the area, it is presently determine - and has far writer to proffer than honourable an glamourous label.



No inferior than two metres from surface roller to surface travel, the C6.BlackforceOne is based on the "normal" Corvette (newfangled width: 179cm) and not on a Z06 or ZR1 worthy. This effectuation around ten centimetres statesman on each face and creates a realistic manful property. LOMA-Performance makes no travail to concealing the germ of the added width - indeed understandably and stylishly displays the copy fabric locomote reinforcement extensions and carbon cloth view skirts obtainable with or without apparent screws: the simple racing await. LOMA has installed a paper fabric strawman lip and elevate baffle with mixed LED modify material. The elective LOMA-Performance position mortal with a element fibre terminate is easygoing to fit and detach. Broadside diurnal spurting lights are an eye-catching pic of the headlights. The anterior lip, face diffuser and diurnal gushing lights are incidentally open for all C6 Corvettes, including the Z06 and ZR1 794 PS with bi-turbo charging.

The bi-turbo engine salvation is, notwithstanding, inside to the C6.BlackforceOne and raises an implausible 794 PS from the V8 engine. 675 PS soothe attain the parent axle after transference via a LOMA-Performance paper fabric sports collection, highly lasting paper cloth thrust shafts and an overhauled appurtenances unit; expert safekeeping are certainly required at the revolve of the high-speed Corvette. It should hit 100km/h in right 3.4 seconds to raging roars from the LOMA Cup Jock Superlight wear unit and move 330km/h. "Only" 330km/h? Yes, that's appropriate, because LOMA believes in dandy: coilover support is fitted beneath the embody to estimate discrete accommodation of pressing and recover damping. Regularize the stabilisers are adjustable. An thespian 8 centimetres' walk at the fore and all of 14 centimetres at the position secure the C6 really hugs the touring.
Chevrolet Corvette C6

Jaguar

Jaguar

The Jaguar XFR and XKR are two of the most powerful Jaguar’s ever built. When either vehicle is placed in the hands of non-experienced driver they could cause serious damage – to both the car and driver. To remedy this predicament, Jaguar is thinking of launching an R Performance Academy for new owners of the XFR and XKR models. The school will open in April and the cost for one day’s instruction will be £400.

Jaguar also plans on creating a Jaguar World, in the style of the Mercedes-Benz Welt. With this attraction the company hopes to expose Jaguar’s cars to a wider audience. However this would not happen before 2013. The Indian owned company is currently scouting for suitable locations.Jaguar

Audi R8

Audi R8

Audi R8 is a pretty impressive car, it’s only been in production since 2006, and it is already a future classic. So while the dust hasn’t even begun to settle on the V10 version we’re surprised to hear that Audi isn’t satisfied.

According to Inside Line, Audi officials confirmed that they are working on a car that car take on the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640. That’s impressive for two reason. First, Audi controls Lamborghini, so using a corporate sibling as a competitor is a little odd. Second, the V10 in the 5.2 R8 is plucked from the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, so to get a car to compete with the next Lambo up the ladder is going to take a lot of work.

A natural starting starting point for this car might be the Audi R8 V12 TDI diesel concept car, but as it turns out that’s been officially killed off. Instead Audi is working an even faster supercar. We don’t have any real details on this car. Plus the current economy and potential for cannibalization of a corporate sibling make this car a little hard to understand. The one thing that we do know is that there can never be enough supercars in this world.Audi R8

2010 Lexus RX350

2010 Lexus RX350

For those of you aching to get behind the wheel of the 2010 Lexus RX350, your time has almost arrived. The new luxury crossover from Lexus will hit dealerships later this month, with a base MSRP of $36,800 for the front-wheel-drive model and $38,200 for the all-wheel-drive variant (neither price includes the $825 destination charge).

The RX350 comes packing a revised 3.5-liter V6 sending 275 hp and 256 lb-ft of torque to a new six-speed automatic transmission. The AWD version features an Active Torque Control system that splits power anywhere between 100:0 to 50:50, front to rear, depending on the conditions.

For 2010, the RX350 is equipped with ten standard airbags, but Intelligent Adaptive front headlamps, Pre-Collision System and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control are all optional. 2010 Lexus RX350

Orca SC7

Orca SC7

Orca uses super-light materials to reduce the weight of this supercar as much as possible. The result is obvious, SC7 weights just 850 kg. Its engine produces 738 ft lbs at 4200 rpm torque and outputs 850 horsepower, which sets power to weight ratio to 1 bhp:1 kg. The production of this Swiss supercar is limited to only 7 automobiles. Top Speed: 248 mph / 400 km/h 0-60 mph: 2.6 seconds Engine: Audi Twin Turbo V-8. Orca SC7

Lamborghini Insecta Concept

Lamborghini Insecta Concept

Playing a quick game of automotive-animal word association, you'd probably link Lamborghini to a bull. Between the emblem on the hood, supercars named after famous fighting bulls and the farming roots of the company, the association is well established. Iulian Bumbu thinks otherwise. The aspiring Romanian car designer, who interned at Alfa Romeo's styling department after earning his master's in car design in Milan, created the design study you see here.

Called the Insecta, the radical concept's design elements were borrowed from bugs instead of bovines.
Combining organic shapes with Lamborghini's trademark geometric angles, the Insecta concept integrates themes culled from the body armour observed on certain species of insects. With its dimensions and powertrain borrowed from the Gallardo, the Insecta would pack a sting as sharp as its buzz, and it could make a compelling successor to the current LP560-4 – but Lambo would have to drop a load of bull first. Lamborghini Insecta Concept

BMWZ10 ED to takle Audi R8

BMWZ10 ED to takle Audi R8


The BMW Z10 ED Efficient Dynamics is a green supercar that's out to get the Audi R8. Tech specs are hypothesized to be a high-pressure turbocharged inline six cylinder with 400 hp that would use either a mechanical valve system or BMW's VANOS system, and run through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Along with electronic stop/start aids, there would be technology to turn exhaust gasses into electricity. With the use of plenty of carbon fiber and aluminum, the car is meant to weigh no more than 3,080 pounds.

Even though it hasn't stopped Ferrari and Lamborghini, lead BMW designer Adrian Van Hooydonk thinks it might be hard to sell the Z10 with a supercar body in a global recession. Most importantly, though, he wants the car to be a symbol of the future, and to offer an "exciting dynamic experience. BMWZ10 ED to takle Audi R8

Lambraghini Murcielago LP 650-4 ROADSTER

Lambraghini Murcielago LP 650-4 ROADSTER

Lamborghini has just released the first batch of official images showing its latest limited run special, the Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster, which follows the LP 670-4 SuperVeloce that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month. The LP 650-4 Roadster is definitely not for those who deny their follicle deficiencies by wearing a rug on their head. With a top speed of 205 mph, anything not firmly connected to your scalp will be lost to the winds.

The crew in Sant'Agata Bolognese have pumped some extra shots of espresso into this bull – the 6.5-liter V12 now produces 650 hp and 487 lb-ft of torque through all four wheels. That's enough to leave 62 mph in your wake after just 3.4 seconds. Lamborghini is only planning to crank out 50 of these roadsters at an as yet undisclosed price.
Lambraghini Murcielago LP 650-4 ROADSTER

Peugeot 908 RC Concept

Peugeot 908 RC Concept

The 908 RC is powered by Peugeot’s V12 HDi DPFS (diesel particulate filter system) diesel engine designed to take part in the “Le Mans Race Series” programme in 2007. The engine has a capacity of 5.5 litres and offers a level of performance unprecedented for a diesel engine, with a maximum power output greater than 515 kW and, above all, an exceptional torque in excess of 1,200 Nm. With a 100° V angle architecture, the engine’s centre of gravity is as low as possible. Two particulate filters are located at the end of each exhaust system ensuring the car’s environmentally-friendly credentials.

The originality of the 908 RC resides in its compact design, with the engine arranged in a rear central transverse position. Similarly the compact 6-speed electronically controlled sequential gearbox, has been specially adapted to withstand the phenomenal torque, and is located under the engine.

The position of the power train allows the creation of a large-capacity boot, situated behind the final drive assembly and therefore not encroaching on the generous interior space of the passenger compartment. This design also allows the driving position to be moved forward, maximising the driving experience for both the driver and the passengers.Peugeot 908 RC Concept

Subaru-Impreza-WRX

Subaru-Impreza-WRX

Subaru Impreza WRX enthusiasts are expected to turn out in force to be the first to drive the new performance model at a special Consumer Ride and Drive event on Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Attendees will have the chance to drive the legend themselves or ride shotgun with a professional driver on a closed course. In addition, there will be an Impreza WRX festival including a tuner car salon, live DJs, games, and much more. Subaru-Impreza-WRX

2010 Ferrari Millechili

2010 Ferrari Millechili

A lightweight two-seater (2200 pounds or even less) loaded with Formula 1 technology. In many ways it will be a successor to the Enzo, but instead of adding power, Ferrari will add lightness. Don’t worry—the Millechili name won’t be making it to production.

Production is set to begin in 2010. An estimated 300 cars will be built over a couple years. Start saving your Benjamin Franklins as the successor to the Ferrari Enzo will be at least $500,000.2010 Ferrari Millechili

2008 Maserati Edo Corsa

2008 Maserati Edo Corsa

The 2008 Maserati Edo Competition MC12 Corsa is an amazing race car, with 755 bhp and 546 lb-ft of torque and a light weigth of 2,529 lbsThe 6.0-liter V12 now announces its power through a newly developed Edo competition high-flow exhaust system – and it does so with a soundtrack guaranteed to induce goose bumps.

The independently adjustable compression and rebound damping permits truly individual suspension setups. The unique system, with its three different adjustments, allows for low-speed compression damping characteristics to be altered while the high-speed settings, having a strong influence on ride-quality, remain constant. True racing technology for the road! 2008 Maserati Edo Corsa

2010-Jaguar-XFR

2010-Jaguar-XFR

This modern-day interpretation of a classic muscle car is sexy in a retro, macho way. Powered by a 6.2L V8, this aggressively styled car pumps out 422 hp and 408 lb-ft of torque through a six-speed manual transmission. The SS comes with launch control and an adjustable electronic stability control that comes with a Competitive/Sport mode, which will equip the coupe for the race track.2010-Jaguar-XFR

2010-Chevrolet-Camaro-SS

2010-Chevrolet-Camaro-SS

This modern-day interpretation of a classic muscle car is sexy in a retro, macho way. Powered by a 6.2L V8, this aggressively styled car pumps out 422 hp and 408 lb-ft of torque through a six-speed manual transmission. The SS comes with launch control and an adjustable electronic stability control that comes with a Competitive/Sport mode, which will equip the coupe for the race track.2010-Chevrolet-Camaro-SS

Bugatti-Veyron

Bugatti-Veyron

Bugatti will offer four more color schemes to the Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès' original -and quite a hideous one for a supercar- Ebony and Brick combination. Designed by Gabriele Pezzini, the car celebrates 80 years of partnership between Bugatti and FreBugatti seems to be working on a Targa semi-convertible version of its EB16.4 Veyron super-coupe. The vehicle's glass roof will be designed by German Webasto company, the one that is responsible for the VW Eos' folding hardtop.nch design house Hermes. Bugatti-Veyron

Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo

Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo

The Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo set the new World’s Fastest Production Car record with an average top speed of 255.83 mph.

On a temporarily-closed 2 lane public highway in Washington State, the SSC Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11 mph (413.83 kph) on its first pass and 254.55 mph (409.71 kph) on its return pass, achieving a new top speed record: a staggering 255.83 mph (411.76 kph). SSC used a turbo V8 outputting 1183 HP and 1094 lbs. of torque. The use of lightweight carbon fiber materials allows for a low dry weight of 2750 lbs. giving the Aero TT the production record for lbs/hp ratio at 2.33.The Ultimate Aero achieved 0-60 mph in 2.78 seconds and 1/4 Mile in 9.90 seconds at 144 mph.



The Aero TT is not completely stripped either, it features air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, a navigation system, and a 10 speaker Audio/CD/DVD. Base price is expected to be around $585,00. Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo

Ferrari California Sports Car

Ferrari California Sports Car

The new 2010 Ferrari California is the first hard-top convertible ever produced by Ferrari and the first to feature a mid-front positioned engine.Ferrari California features a new 4.3 liter V8 with direct injection and a flat crankshaft that will put out 460HP. The result is a 0-60mph of under 4 seconds. Ferrari California Sports Car

Paulin VR Concept

Paulin VR Concept

Paulin Motor Company, founded by well-knowned designer Daniel Paulin launches its first vehicle. This concept car aims to demonstrate Paulins vision of future design directions aiming for the market requirements of 2012 and further.

Daniel Paulin have a background as designer at Ford Motor Company where he among other projects where responsible for the exterior design for the 2004 Ford Focus concept car, the exterior Ford Focus C-Max 2003 and also designer for the FAB1, Thunderbirds the movie.

Its very interesting times for the high end visualization business. With Opticores tools, the boundary in-between virtual reality and real life is now removed. The quality has reached a level where many design decisions can be made with out the need of physical prototypes.

Paulin currently involved on several design projects around the globe will continue to launch concepts to highlights trends and ideas of where automotive are and should develop.
Paulin VR Concept

Castagna Aznom

Castagna Aznom

One of the most exciting recent developments in the industry, by this writer’s account at least, is the re-emergence of the coachbuilding industry.

Cars like the Fisker Latigo and Zagato Ferrari 575 GTZ have heralded a revival of the long-lost segment that inherently gives birth to some of the most unique automobiles on the road. It was only a matter of time until the Italians picked up where they left off by crafting unique Corvette-based sportscars.

Based on the Corvette Z06, the Aznom also draws on retro Corvette styling elements, blended with thoroughly modern design features to create a heart-stopping supercar. The egg-crate grille is drawn from the original ‘53 Vette, slab-sided flanks from the ‘58 Stingray and fenders from the ‘56 SR-2 Sebring race car. Castagna Aznom