14 September 2009, 11:17 AM
The base of this race car is the Lotus Evora Type 124, which was introduced earlier this year. There are number of changes, which has been made the car specially for endurance races.
The Lotus Racercar will compete in several races during 2010/2011 season. One of them is the famous ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours at Nordschleife race track in Germany.
Specifications:
Body: Lightweight composite and carbon fibre panels
Engine: V6 mid-mounted with 400ps
Gearbox: Six-speed sequential paddl
14 September 2009, 10:40 AM
MANSORY just doubled their world-premieres for the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show. Back to Back with the new generation Chopster, MANSORY will unveil an exclusive limited edition of the Bentley Continental GT Speed named - Vitesse Rose. The MANSORY’s name Vitesse Rose stands for velocity and the dominating Rose colour of the luxurious coupe. The manufacture of the extravagant Continental GT Speed is limited to only three cars.
As we know MANSORY is a synonym of premium quality products and the Vit
14 September 2009, 09:25 AM
The first BMW X5 was introduced in 1999, it’s code is E53. Since it was put on sale, the big SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle) became an instant hit. X5 was better in every single point compared to the direct rival – Mercedes-Benz ML. The BMW had better engines, better handling, more aggressive look and it was also better o
14 September 2009, 08:58 AM
The year was 1996. The then-new AUDI A8 3.7 and Mercedes S320 were getting it on... Until they actually got a move on, that is. When they did, the Audi obliterated the Mercedes gern1, both in terms of acceleration and top speed (table below), while keeping about the same fuel consumption as its Stuttgart foe.
1996 Mercedes S320 vs. Audi A8 3.7
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.5s
8.7s
Top Speed km/h
230
250
Average Fuel Cons
11 September 2009, 05:02 PM
At 13th of September ends the international Off-Road-Rally of the Dakar-Series „Silk Way Rally“, which goes through Russia, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. This rally represent a race full of extreme and difficult challenges and an international top line-up in Rally Dakar style. The VW-Motorsport team with their Race Touareg II dominate Rally „Silk Way“ in an impressive fashion.
In honour of this Rally the international acting Audi / Volkswagen tuner Hofele-Design presents a new body kit which converts the VW Touar
11 September 2009, 03:52 PM
Pininfarina design comes into its own at the Frankfurt Motor Show, thanks to the novelties presented by two prestigious customers, Ferrari and Maserati. The Show hosts the world debut of the Ferrari 458 Italia, a new generation rear-engined berlinetta, and the Maserati GranCabrio, the first four-seater cabriolet in Maserati history.
The new Ferrari 458 Italia marks a generation leap for 8-cylinder mid-rear engined cars with a strong racing temperament from the Maranello Company. The new car is a synthesis of tec
11 September 2009, 03:41 PM
Koenigsegg Trevita is a true supercar jewel which represents new design heights in the automobile world. The name Trevita comes from the Swedish language and it means - three whites. At first glance, the Trevita’s body looks same as the CCXR’s, but with one big difference, the new Trevita is fully shaped in diamond white carbon using the new Koenigsegg Proprietary Diamond Weave technology.
With the new and unique technology, Koenigsegg has managed to coat fibers with a diamond finish. The pro
11 September 2009, 12:10 PM
Honda have revised their ultimate 2007 SUV killer - the CR-V with new look, new diesel engine and an eagerly-awaited automatic gearbox for diesel models. The unique ’car-like’ handling characteristics have blazed a trail into the CR-V’s popularity.
The refined 2010 Honda CR-V will feature a distinctive new front bumper and grille, a revised rear bumper, and colour coded bumpers on EX grades. There are newly-designed 17-inch (SE) and 18-inch (ES and EX) alloy wheels and upgraded fabrics and pl
11 September 2009, 11:06 AM
The best selling type of car in Europe is a five door hatchback, so developing a full hybrid Auris is a logical step by Toyota. The new concept will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week.
The main goal is achieving extraordinary low fuel consumption and emissions. The expected acceleration is around 10 seconds from 0 to 62 mph, which is good enough.
The new Auris HSD is capable of doing up to 2km at speeds up to 31mph with zero fuel consumption and zero CO2 emissions. This is e
11 September 2009, 10:25 AM
The 4007 is a very successful SUV, because of it’s low price and good characteristics. That’s why from Peugeot decided to refresh this model and to make it more enticing for the customers.
New Dual Clutch System (DCS) brings more driving pleasure and a choice between full automatic mode or semi-automatic by using the gear selection paddles located behind the steering wheel. The DCS is controlled by the ECU, which provides smooth driving.
The 2.2 litre HDi engine is latest generation common
11 September 2009, 09:52 AM
The 63rd Frankfurt Motor show visitors will have the special opportunity to preview the exciting new design direction for the Bentley’s Continental GT and GTC models. The new Series 51 badged vehicles represents all-new exterior and interior styling for the already classy and noble Continental models.
The special Series 51 styling is named after the year of creation of the first official styling department established in Crewe by the gifted John Blatchley, who shaped the original and iconic 1
10 September 2009, 02:56 PM
Many people believe that if they drive cars with less CO2 emissions, they will save the world from a global warming and may be they are right. That’s why Toyota put on production Toyota Prius, which is a hit on the market. But with advancing the technologies the cars got more fuel efficient with less harmful emissions, so Toyota will have to move forward and their new vehicle is called Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept.
Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept will be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in middle of September.
