Saturday, December 31, 2005

Dodge Challenger Concept





An early 2006 gift: The all new Dodge Challenger Concept. Based on a shorter platform of the 300C & Charger models, the concept is equiped with a 425 hp Hemi V8 6.1. Although retro styling in and out, the concept's body analogy differs from that of the original model, giving it a more dynamic and sport road presence. Although DaimlerChrysler official's are denying any production plans till this moment, it will be probably anniounced in the year. The most serious problem is that the company is getting ready for a new platform for the 300C in 2009. So the answer might be limited production models wearing only Hemi V8's






Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Nissan Urge

The dynamic Nissan URGE concept car features motorcycle-inspired styling, a high-revving, small displacement engine, 6-speed manual gearbox, brushed aluminum-alloy wheels, color-infused aluminum body panels and a driver-oriented cockpit with an integrated gaming system. It was created by Nissan Design America, Inc


Tuesday, December 27, 2005

Volvo C30 Concept

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: Volvo is revealing a sporty two-door concept car at Detroit on 9 January, which gives a strong indication of the design of an exciting, new smaller Volvo C30 model it will launch at the Paris Motor Show in September.

The C30 Design Concept has a compact, sporty design with two doors, four individual seats and a distinctive glass tailgate. It is capable of 0-62mph in six seconds thanks to a high performance 260bhp, five-cylinder, 2.4-litre engine producing 350Nm of torque for plenty of flexibility from 2,100rpm.

The styling of the C30 Design Concept is inspired by the classic Volvo P1800 ES and Volvo's recent SCC (Safety Concept Car) and incorporates today's modern Volvo styling cues such as a boat-shaped aerodynamic front section and shapely rear shoulders enhanced by the horseshoe-shaped rear light clusters.

"The rear light pattern is so unusual that you'll never be in any doubt about what car you have in front of you," said Steve Mattin, design director at Volvo Car Corporation.

Volvo has a busy schedule of new model launches in 2006, but the C30 will be one of the most significant as it does not replace an existing model and is designed to appeal to new, younger customers without children who want a compact premium car that's good to drive and has plenty of style. It will take Volvo into a new sector of the market, to compete against the popular Audi A3, BMW 1-Series or Alfa 147, and is part of Volvo's strategy to broaden its model range to achieve its global sales target of 600,000 cars per annum4.

"We know there are a large number of younger people who are attracted by the Volvo brand, but cannot find a compact model in our range that exactly matches their taste and needs," says Volvo Car Corporation's new President and CEO, Frederik Arp. "The Volvo C30 Design Concept has been developed precisely for this potentially important group of new customers," he continued.

Tuesday, December 6, 2005

Lotus Europa S













THE Europa S follows the core Lotus philosophy of performance through light weight (995 kg)
When compared to the Elise, it has a larger boot / luggage compartment and easier cabin access,coupled with luxuries such as full leather interior, driver and passenger airbags and carpets.
The new mid-engined coupe will wear a 2.0-litre turbo engine producing 149 kW or 203 PS and 263 Nm or 194 lbft
Predicted Performance figures: 0 to 96 km/h (60 mph): 5.5 seconds, 0 to 160 km/h (100 mph): 14.0 seconds Maximum speed: 225 km/h (140mph)

Thursday, December 1, 2005

Fiat Oltre









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Derived from the Iveco LMV, the military off-road vehicle that has won a contract for the British Army. The car has generous external dimensions: it is 4,870 mm long, 2,050 mm tall, 2,200 mm wide and has a wheelbase of 3,230 mm. The vehicle's extraordinary capacity as an "explorer" can negotiate a lateral gradient of up to 40%, and longitudinal gradients of 80%; it can also tackle fords of up to 85 cm, and this can be increased to 1.5 metres by mounting special inlet and exhaust pipe extensions.
It is equipped with an common rail diesel engine -3-litre, 4 cylinder engine with power output of 136 kW (185 bhp) at 3700 rpm, and peak torque of 456 Nm at 1800 rpm. Combined with a six-speed automatic transmission, the engine gives this vehicle a top speed of over 130 km/h.

Monday, October 24, 2005

BMW Z4M & Z4 facelift 2006





The most powerfull edition of the Z4 with the "M" badge has the current M3 3.2 litre engine with the 343 hp. New suspension settings, plus all the Z4 faeclift tweaks. 0-100 km/h in 5,0 sec, rival to the Porsche Boxster S.
The Z4 has had a mild facelift -(bumpers, lights etc) plus 2 new engines, 2.5 & 3.0 litres with 218 and 256 hp (from 192 & 232 respectively )

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Lexus LS-Sh

Initial facts: The concept is very close to production model which will come out in 2006. 5.060 mm length, 2.970 mm wheelbase. It is a hybird with an V8 engine. Over 400 hp!

VW ECORACER CONCEPT

At the Tokyo Motor Show Volkswagen presents an incredibly economic sports car. The EcoRacer’s average fuel consumption is as low as 3.4 liters and it reaches a maximum speed of 230 km/h.
Thanks to its carbon fiber body, the middle motor sports car weighs a mere 850 kilograms and accelerates in only 6.3 seconds to 100 km/h. This sports car is powered by a 100 kW turbo diesel of the next generation and stands for a trend setting synthesis of rock-solid economy and an abundance of sportiness. 230 km/h, 6.3 seconds, 3.4 liter – a data combination that is as rare as it is fascinating.





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Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Ferrari GG50 Concept

Based on the Scaglietti, the Italdesign Ferrari GG50 was made in collaboration with Bridgestone to mark the 50 years of Giugiaro's activity in industrial design.





Monday, October 17, 2005

Audi S8 V10 450hp



The all new Audi S8 is powered by the same V10 engine that runs in the Lamborghini Gallardo, tweaked of course to fit the S8. 450 hp and 540 Nm torque
4wheel drive (40/60 distribution) 450 hp 0-62 mp/h in just 5,1 sec

Friday, October 14, 2005

Mercedes G-Class




This is the first picture –teaser- from Mercedes, for the all-new G-Class, which steps up a category, trying to hit the Range Rover.

Luxiourious interior which fit's 7 passengers -2+3+3 configuration. It shares a lot of components with the ML & R-Class, but it promises much better off-road capabilities. There will be 2 petrol engines available when sales start next year, a 3.2 V6 with 272 hp (G320) & a 5.0 V8 306 hp (G500), both with 7speed auto transmission standard. Lenght x Width = 5.080mm x 1.920 mm