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Lexus LFA Concept (2025): Full Electric Specs and GR GT Platform Details

Sema Show 2011, Harold Martin Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

Harold Martin Motorsports, based in Michigan, will present a Cadillac CTS-V coupe prepared by him. The program we have a V8 from 6.2 liters to 7 liters, power is 1000 horsepower at 7100 r / min and torque of 1220 nm. The tuner announced a top speed exceeding 320 km / h, the 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and the quarter mile in 10.9 seconds. The soft style evolves (is it a quality or a defect in the tuning? I'll let you decide the issue), note when even 22-inch wheels.

Audi A1 Sportback confirmed for Brazil

The team found that Online Car Audi will bring to Brazil the A1 in your new four-door version, called Sportback, which will be launched in Europe in 2012. The landing in Brazil, however, has no definite date and at least around here should make it more attractive, since the two extra ports should leave you more versatile. Design with minimal changes necessary to accommodate the two rear doors, the A1 Sportback will keep the range of engines offered in the Old Continent, comprising 1.2 and 1.4, both turbo and the 1.6 petrol and 2.0 diesel.

The Mini Roadster 2012 First images and info

At the IAA in 2009 Mini Coupe and Roadster were regarded as studies on side by side. After the coupe beginning in October 2011 finally came to market, the open two-seater is now tuned. The Roadster is now the sixth model of the brand. Similar external dimensions to the Convertible The dimensions are similar to the dimensions of convertibles: 3.73 meters long, 2.47 meter wheelbase, 1.68 meters wide. In comparison to the four-seater by about two inches lower in height of 1.39 meters (Cooper: 1.38 meters) gives the roadster a stretched side line. The windshield frame is more inclined. Like the convertible, the Roadster has a fabric roof. To open the release lever is rotated to the windshield frame. Then the roof of a train to be turned back. Because the deck rests with upward-looking skin, no additional coverage is needed. For the closing process a key is pressed. Then it can be drawn using the release lever forward. More luggage space than in a convertible The absence of rear s...

Justin Bieber got a Cadillac CTS-V

Justin Bieber having crashed the Ferrari F430, it seems that he bought a Cadillac CTS-V, which painted a matte black color and named Batmobile. He has good taste, however small, the CTS-V looks beautiful.

Spy Photos: The SUV of Alfa Romeo for the first time

For the first time, the SUV of the Alfa Romeo grabbed the camera lens. The car will probably be called CXover and "mule" once the body of Giulietta. The car will be placed in the small SUV category and will be confronted with the VW Tiguan, Ford Kuga, Audi Q5, Renault Koleos, Mercedes-Benz GLK and BMW X3.

Tattoos on rubber Pirelli

Not long ago we saw how it understands the art on the tires an American. Today we see the Pirelli to work with the tattoo artist Scott Campbell for a special project for the brand new branch of the Italian tire manufacturer in Milan, Italy. The Campbell took all his skill with needle and ink to sculpture tires. Using a chisel, the artist has drawn pictures of an eye, a heart and a skull in the tire tread Diablo Rosso II was placed in a special edition of Ducati Diavel on a show at the store on Corso Venezia. Also, the same patterns appear in a single jacket of Dianese with an image of St. Christopher, who seems to be the patron saint of motorcyclists. The Campbell said that his first time working on rubber, and required the same time significant research before touching the gear on the sole. The final product is certainly not surprising and indicates that he was no novice.

Tuning of savage! The Audi A4 Avant by Henrik Andersson (video)

It could have been a moment Krisprolls & Ingmar but not a moment's Audi A4 by Henrik Andersson, Swedish expert on Audi A4 Avant and big sound (4th in 4 years)! Here is the latest achievement for the famous contest of sounds that make the deaf, an Audi A4 Avant 1.8 L Turbo 200 hp strong but also heavy 2400 kg with a ground clearance of 10 cm with a mega sound too strong to mount the its up to 151.8 dB meeting of the days of tuning and big sound.

Audi R4: the younger brother of R8

Audi has announced work on a model R4, which should be a compact version of a sports car R8. A magnificent sports car R8 will compact and less expensive alternative - the younger brother Audi R4. Two-seater sports car models take place between the TT and R8, and will compete with fresh Jaguar C-X16.

For the first time seen Toyota Auris 2013

Seen a prototype Auris 2013 was in the southern part of Germany. While all that can be said about it, seen in the photos. This five-door hatchback with a new front panel, which will be passed through the whole range of new Toyota and slightly modified rear.

Amari Design presented a Range Rover Sport 2011 Windsor Edition

Amari Design a new name in the world of auto-tuning, has given us Lamborghini Gallardo Invidia, Evolution GT and Range Rover Windsor Edition. Now this list has been added Range Rover Sport 2011 Windsor Edition. As a result, sports SUV became the owner of a new aerodynamic package, we can say widebody, increased ground clearance and drive Amari Design AD1. The interior has acquired more luxury, you can now see the leather trim Nappa, carbon elements and much more.

Drive of the redesigned Hyundai H-1

Hyundai has to drive his Model H-1, which consists of the eight-seater minibus travel and cargo vans, revised. Satisfies both body variants in three performance levels offered 2.5-liter common-rail diesel engine particulate filter as standard, thanks to the Euro 5 standard and is in conjunction with the 125 kW / 170 hp top engine for the first time to a 5-speed automatic transmission coupled.

EICMA 2011: Triumph shows Tiger Explorer

Triumph is at the Milan EICMA show as the new Tiger Explorer with a new 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine and shaft drive. The top model in the Adventure series is designed just like the smaller Tiger 800 to clear their rivals from Bavaria. In addition, the British presented as upgraded version of the Speed ​​Triple R and a limited edition in honor of Steve McQueen on the basis of a classic Bonneville T 100th

EICMA 2011: KTM presents Freeride 350

KTM is presenting at the EICMA (8 - 13.11.2011) in Milan, the freeride 350th It is driven by a 24 hp single cylinder engine with gasoline direct injection. Due to the noise-reducing dual exhaust system, the freeride also be used on public roads.

Ford Ranger pick-up first with five EuroNCAP stars

The Ford Ranger was the first pick-up with five stars emerged from the latest round of Euro NCAP safety ratings. The other cars with five stars are Audi Q3, BMW 1-series, Chevrolet Captiva, Fiat Freemont, Hyundai Veloster, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Opel (Vauxhall) Astra and Opel (Vauxhall) Zafira Tourer, Lancia Thema and Toyota Yaris. The Lancia Voyager received four stars.

Updated Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R has the optimized 1000 for model year 2012. In the further development of the super bikes, the power output, the response, the weight and agility were improved. The engine benefits from improved throttle response, more power and thus better acceleration at intermediate speeds and about eight percent lower fuel consumption. A large trapezoidal radiator ensures optimal heat management, the anti-hopping clutch for optimum performance when shifting down.

This is Scion Pit Boss Cartel iQ 2011 SEMA

One of the strangest pieces of Scion SEMA show is for Pit Boss Cartel iQ . Case of the tuners by Cartel, Pit Boss is spidster which has two seats, was created based on the smallest Scion.

The Internet appeared the best images of the production version of the Toyota FT-86

The publication shows the picture from Autocar brochure Toyota FT-86 and which has undergone slight changes in appearance due to the tuners from Modellista, who are authors of factory-tuning for Toyota.

The future will be the Dodge Viper 2013 8.7-liter V10

Several major world media said that the next generation Dodge Viper will be equipped with 8.7-liter V10 engine. According to them, the engine will be based on 8.4-liter V10 engine that powered the last generation of American supervozilo but will be characterized by much lower fuel consumption. Do not know what engineers use technology Chrysler, to be able to fit an increasingly serious ecological norms, but the information says that the engine will not only be more powerful but also much more economical than its predecessor. The expected output of the new engine, which incidentally is the largest ever used by Americans in the car is 600 hp

Ferrari 458 Italia TT VS Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Underground Racing Twin Turbo Ferrari 458 Italia vs 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 About nine months ago we first heard about tuning in on the Underground Racing Ferrari 458 Italia. U.S. firm offers two levels of power tuning, now shows what is capable with the first car, a small level. It increases the power of the V8 engine to 700 hp (wheel), the installation of two turbines. To demonstrate the new capabilities of elaboration Ferrari 458 Italia Twin Turbo Americans face Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 , which also provides power of 700 hp By Underground Racing does not provide information on the dynamic characteristics of the 458 Italia TT, but I promise that by the end of the year will show Stage 2 Italia and Ferrari 458 Twin Turbo package for Lamborghini Aventador.

Formula 1 for the first time in India

Massa was fastest on the first day, although stray dogs on the track. Brazilian driver Felipe Massa of Ferrari achieved the fastest time on the first day of free practice for the Grand Prix of India. Sunday's race was held for the first time in history in this country as his home track is Buddh International. Mass recording its best performance in the second session when he stopped the timing of 1:25,706 minutes of the second, just 0.088 seconds, two-ranked champion Sebastian Vettel (GER) with Red Bull, and others remained teammate Massa Fernando Alonso in Ferrari , who also went under 1:26 min - 1:25,930. The Spaniard had problems in the morning session when he made only 4 laps because of engine trouble. Fourth time in the afternoon gave Lewis Hamilton McLaren (1:26,454). In the morning session, the Englishman was the fastest of all, only managed to go below 1:27 min lap. Just then, the 2009 champion blew when speed exceeds the yellow flag flown and was punished by the stew...

Drunk in slings rebuilding the police in the U.S. (Video)

Video: Police arrested a drunken 28-year-old wearing only a G-String... Almost all available police patrols in the town of Bainbridge, Ohio joined in pursuit of runaway car at the beginning of this month, reports Fox News. The pursuit began when policemen tried to stop a car that moves with speeding. The police released the sirens, but the car accelerated rapidly from 110 to 200 km / h in an attempt to escape. After several unsuccessful attempts to stop the car, the police put spikes on the road that are stuck in two of the runaway car tires. Once the pursued car was forced to pull to the side of the road and her driver are shown policemen were astonished to find that it is a naked woman. Visibly drunk woman was wearing only a thong and not easily given to the police. Uniformed used force to make her dress, then inserted into the patrol car.

BlackBerry smartphone and Porsche Design

BlackBerry and Porsche Design presented its newest product, "designed for those seeking a unique high-tech toys." It's a BlackBerry smartphone designed by Porsche. Porsche Design P'9981 BlackBerry boasts a stainless steel back cover, covered with leather. Has "QWERTY" keyboard, touchscreen and like similar models, is equipped with a BlackBerry PIN, which "helps users easily identify other users of the BlackBerry P'9981". BlackBerry P'9981 is equipped with a 1.2GHz processor, 8GB of internal memory (+ microSD card up to 40GB), Liquid Graphics technology and shoot HD video resolution. The phone supports NFC technology and an operating system BlackBerry OS 7. Porsche Design P'9981 BlackBerry will be available later this year. According to unconfirmed information, the price will be about $ 2000.

Cars for off road travel

Off the road travel has long been synonymous with 4 wheel drive vehicles. These vehicles are able to travel through rough terrain with a smaller chance of getting stuck. When one envisions a four wheel drive vehicle, they often conjure images of trucks or sports utility vehicles. However, there are also many cars that are 4WD. These cars can be quite safe for off road travel. The first 4WD car was created by Porsche at the turn of the 20th century. Other auto manufacturers later followed suit in several different countries. While initially, many of the first 4WD cars were designed for use by the military, they have slowly transformed over the years. Many 4WD cars look like their 2WD cousins. Many 4WD cars have many advantages over the 2WD models. Of course, the most obvious benefit it in the wheels. Many 4WD cars are quite reliable and relatively inexpensive to maintain. Despite what the road conditions might be at the time, a 4WD car will not have slipping in the wheels. The tracti...

Supercar art, when the supercars turned into illuminated art

The artist Misjif creates these amazing supercars artwork. Basic materials are wood and stainless steel and each project weighs close to 40 pounds, a length of 1.5 meters and width 90 cm. Each one is painted and dressed with LED lights to be hung on a wall a rich petrolhead. Each year generates only 5 projects and so far has been inspired by two racing Nascar, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, the Lamborghini Reventon, the USRRC Cobra 1964 and Ferrari Enzo. In terms of price, ranging from $ 10,000 to $ 20,000.

Video: Arrinera supercar, the first official promo

The Arrinera Automotive gave the first official promo video for the new supercar prepared. The supercar time V8 6.2-liter Corvette ZR1 with 4 of Eaton supercharger that delivers 647 horses and 819 Nm of torque. The 0-100 km / h makes in just 3.2 seconds and 400 meters at 11 sec to reach the final 340 km / h and lateral acceleration in turns to giving 1.3 g. of The initial value for Arrinera expected to start around € 115.000 and the waiting time is approximately 12 months.

Johnny Depp took it as a gift to the 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

The producer of the film Rum Diary, Hunter S. Thompson got a gift the protagonist of the film, Johnny Depp, a Chevrolet Corvette in 1959. The car used in the film and after filming was completed, the producer decided to donate to Johnny Depp. I do not think to turn back, as did Tobey Maguire the Mercedes-Benz, which made ​​him a gift. For the story to say that the film will be released in cinemas on October 28 and the trailer you can see below.