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2009 Renault Megane Trophy Race Car

Renault has released the new Megane Trophy that will compete in the 2009 Renault World Series. The World Series was created in 2005 where enthusiasts can compete with their own Renault car.
The 2009 Renault Megane Trophy is based on the new Megane Coupe which is powered by the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s mid-rear 3.5-liter V6 24V engine that produces 360 hp.
The front and rear light units and windscreen are from the Megane Coupe road car while flowing lines of the bodywork was designed from digital simulation technology to improve the aerodynamic.
The Renault Megane Trophy features front splitter which channel air flow to the extractors and rear diffuser and wing that generated downforce. Downforce has improved by 20 % with the refinements to the set-up and drag was reduced by 15 % , which together, represent a gain of almost 40% in terms of the new car’s aerodynamic performance over the previous generation vehicle.
Apart from that, the Megane Trophy also features butterfly doors reminiscent of the world of GT and sports-prototype racing. The V6 3.5 24V engine is mated to a semi-automatic gearbox with the same mechanical features as the current car, including an FIA-homologated sports-prototype tubular chassis, steering wheel-mounted paddle shift, double wishbone suspension with adjustable dampers, 18-inch wheels and Michelin tires.
The power of the standard 330 hp engine was boosted to 360 hp with the help from the new inlet manifold. Rebuild is still at every 5,500 km for the car’s reliability. According to Renault, with the new aerodynamic gains, the extra power from the engine will enable the 2009 Renault Megane Trophy to lap in similar times to those of a Porsche GT3.
The 2009 Megane Trophy will go on sale at the end of the year in the form of kit after the completion of its development programme which will enable existing cars to be upgraded.

2009 Lamborghini Murciélago LP650-4 Roadster

Lamborghini Murciélago LP650-4 Roadster included a V12 engine with 571bhp, doors that scissored upwards, a clever four-wheel-drive chassis that promised not to throw drivers into the scenery, 0-62mph in less than 4sec and the top speed is around 330 Km/h (205mph). Lamborghini says that it will build a total of only 50 LP650-4 Roadsters for the worldwide market with a Grigio Telesto exterior that combines...

Luxary Cars - Best Cars designs 2009

Mazda Taiki was revealed at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in October 2007 and basically sets a new ideal for the front-engine rear-drive sports car of the future and continues the evolution of the Nagare design theme, following in the footsteps of the Mazda Nagare, Mazda Ryuga, and Mazda Hakaze concept vehicles.

Lamborghini Concept S is a concept car designed by Luc Donckerwolke, the head of Lamborghini design, using the Lamborghini Gallardo’s floorplan. Shown at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It was intended to be a modern interpretation of the single-seat roadsters of the past.

Peugeot e-Motion is an electric-powered sportscar with a design characterized by the combination of concave and convex surfaces. The dynamic look is enhanced in the sideview by a sharp crease line which flows from the headlights, into the doors and continues with the rear lights.

Audi Locus designed by Ugur Sahin is a concept car envisioned to have a curvy structure and the main characteristics of the design are the way its surface shapes are formed with a continuous flow from front until the back of the car.2. Peugeot e-Motion

2009 Corvette ZR1: First Drive

The 2009 Corvette ZR1 is the best car ever made. It redefines what performance cars are capable of, not by its numbers (the 0-to-60 in 3.3 seconds and a 205 MPH top speed figures are no longer noteworthy north of $100,000), but by how it makes those numbers so accessible. Simply put, the ZR1's most remarkable achievement is how easy and unintimidating the chassis makes exploiting the car's 638 HP. The only problem is I'm not good enough a driver to fully do so.

Opel Insignia is the Car of 2009

Good news amid the cataclysm of the market for Opel cars. Indeed, while in Germany the German House calls on the State and financial aid to Lander important and crucial for its survival (Opel is part of U.S. giant General Motors sick), the European jury of dell'Auto (Car of the Year) elect the best car for 2009 just a Opel: the Insignia.

Karmann-designed E3 "sports limousine" coming to Hanover 2009

It seems as though Karmann won't let a little thing like bankruptcy get in the way of its plans to move forward with new electro-car work. As part of a venture undertaken with German energy and communications company the Oldenburg Energy Group (EWE), the iconic maker of Ghias, Crossfires and cabriolets has penned a new design that will be unveiled at the Hannover Messe 2009 (Hanover Trade Fair) next week. Called the E3, the vehicle will sport an EWE nameplate and is being described as a "sports-limousine." When the curtain is pulled back, we are expecting to see the smallest limo one might imagine as EWE says the concept study is built on a scale of 1:2. That's half-size for those of us with math allergies.Although EWE doesn't see itself as an electric car maker in the near term, it is very interested in exploring the possibilities of using thousands of batteries on wheels to store renewable but intermittent wind and solar energy. The E3 is the first of 4 to 6 vehicles planned that will help them learn how their communication and networking tech can be integrated into automobiles to achieve that storage goal. This little electric limo isn't the only battery-powered car in Karmann's future. If it manages to keep the doors open, it is scheduled to build the Quicc! DiVa for Duracar this summer. Hit the jump for a press release about the partnership between the two companies.

Officially Official: Cadillac Introduces the New Presidential Limo

President Obama will inherit a lot of things when he takes the oath of office on Tuesday. So good, some... not so good. And while his new digs on Pennsylvania Avenue are the same as his predecessors, his ride has been thoroughly refreshed for the 21st century. With fuzzy spy photos of the new presidential limo out in the open and Obama's inauguration less than a week away, Cadillac has finally released official photos of the Command-In-Chief's new ride. As expected, the new limo inherits Cadillac's current front- and rear-end design cues, but the overused fender vents on civilian Caddies are notably -- and thankfully -- absent. The back compartment where our new CIC sits is equipped with all the communications gear needed to stay in touch, and while we're picturing a few LCD screens, lots of buttons and a big red phone that silently rises from the center console, all we can do is imagine. As expected, Cadillac hasn't released much in the way of details about what's underneath and inside the behemoth for security reasons. But speculation says that some of the General's heavy-duty truck platforms are used to support the immense mass of armor carried by the Cadillac Presidential Limousine. Of course, GM put out a press release that covers a few of the Caddy's features and includes a brief history of the automaker's involvement with shuttling Presidents around since World War I. Check it out after the jump, along with an unauthorized illustration of what you could find inside -- assuming your Secret Service application wasn't denied.

VW 1-Liter Car To Launch In 2010?

British buff-mag Car is claiming Volkswagen is considering production of the radical, tandem seat, super-mileage VW 1-liter car for the 2010 model year. The car was originally powered by a one-cylinder, one-liter engine, but speculation places a two-cylinder, mild-hybrid turbodiesel under the bonnet of this carbon fiber fuel-sipper. On top of that, the power would be transmitted to the wheels via a motorcycle-style sequential transmission (which we've always though would be cool). While safety equipment and other flim-flam would likely push the curb weight past the original 660 pounds, it would still be the final word on the issue of lightness.

2010 Jaguar XJ

This is an update version of the newest model of the 2010 Jaguar XJ, the wheelbase will remain virtually identical to the last model, so the improvements will come from mounting the rear seat to lower. All the Major updates will be made to the dashboard, with a facial modeled on the XF.
There will be a revised version of the 3.0 liter V6 and the top model R under the hood. It will be powered by a 500BHP 5.0 liter supercharged V8 engine. The Hybrid version of this car is also in the work. All engines are mated to Jaguar's latest six-speed box, all with complete steering wheel-mounted paddles. The 2010 Jaguar XJ will also have a new damping system similar to Audi's Magnetic ride.

June 27th, 2008 Hungary Hybrid Car - Antro Solo

Hungary is not the first place that comes to mind when thinking about cutting edge green vehicles, yet. If the creators of the Antro Solo have their way, the country will be synonymous with green machines by 2012. The Antro Solo is a solar, human and gas-electric hybrid vehicle. It looks like nothing else out there, and has a fuel efficiency of more than 150 miles per gallon!

Hungary is not the first place that comes to mind when thinking about cutting edge green vehicles, yet. If the creators of the Antro Solo have their way, the country will be synonymous with green machines by 2012. The Antro Solo is a solar, human and gas-electric hybrid vehicle. It looks like nothing else out there, and has a fuel efficiency of more than 150 miles per gallon!

Greening Cars

Making the latest and greatest new green-car has sparked the interest of lots of Silicon Valley big shots...with no experience with or knowledge of cars. They say Detroit is no longer innovative, and is not meeting the demands of customers, who want green options, and they want them yesterday!The offerings so far seem to cover the spectrum - the Tesla is the high end, expensive beauty that could see celebs driving green cars as a status symbol and something for the common fold to aspire to (I know I would loooove to drive a Tesla). The three wheeled vehicle pictured, with the driving similar to that of a jet, might appeal to the motorcycle crowd...It will be interesting to see how it pans out. But I am glad to see people trying new things. Options are always good, right?

Ferrari F430 Scuderia

The new model is a special series based on the F430 and is aimed specifically at Ferrari's most passionate and sports-driving oriented clients. Development focused on light weight, minimum trimmings and innovative technology. All this to exalt the car's extremely high-performance and ability to thrill the driver.

F1000 RENTALS

FB (F1000) as introduced by the SCCA has some of the fastest, latest technology race cars on the track. The specifications of the Stohr F1000 are listed below.
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN* Suzuki GSXR, Quaife differential, with the famous 'Stohr Spar' - the fully machined aluminum case used on the WF1. Custom aluminum radiator and large oil cooler are standard. Sequential paddle shifters included. AERODYNAMICS & BODYWORK The wings are made of high strength pre-preg composites, oven-cured at 275deg. A rear diffuser gives maximum ground effect downforce. The entire body is made from the same super strong, ultra-light fiberglass composite used on the Stohr WF1. SUSPENSION Center-lock light-weight racing wheels are standard. Shocks are coil-over, non-adjustable. Goodyear tires are 8x13 front and 10x13 rear. Uprights are machined from billet aluminum, with steel sleeves installed for extra wheel bearing rigidity. Pushrod suspension is used on all 4 wheels, with a 1:1 motion ratio. BRAKES Wilwood billet aluminum brake calipers are used. Like the WF1, the F1000 has the same 4 piston front and 2 piston rear calipers. Custom-made brake rotors, parallel surface ground, fully floating on lightweight billet aluminum brake hats. DIMENSIONS Car Weight = 775lbs (350kg). Wheelbase = 99in. Front Track = 64in. Rear Track = 61in.
*Power comes from George Dean, Suzuki GSXR1000.

BAILEY BLADE ROADSTER CONCEPT

When old meat the new technology an super car appear, with his heart an V8 engine,500 CP put it by his creator Neal Bailey who create this design who add in the old and the new.He was inspired by Shelby Cobra and the idea is to create a car what have the image of an old car but with brute force come from inside with the latest technology in connecting shaft, propulsion and suspense.

Mercedes-Benz F500 Concept Car 2003

The F 500 Mind showcases the very latest technologyAt the Tokyo Motor Show 2003, Mercedes-Benz presented the latest in a string of research vehicles which have attracted much interest and attention over the years and which provide fascinating insights into the automotive technology of tomorrow and beyond. Packaged as a modern four-door fastback saloon, the F 500 Mind mobile research lab showcases more than a dozen ideas for enhancing the safety, drive technology and comfort of future Mercedes passenger cars.
The DaimlerChrysler researchers will be using this vehicle to conduct the first practical tests of these innovative systems and pave the way for their commercialisation. The raft of innovations extends all the way from the night vision system with infrared laser headlamps to two-way doors and a programmable multivision display in the cockpit. Electronic accelerator and brake pedals, an interior pillar which provides structural rigidity and an ultrasound driver information system are further features being tested by Mercedes-Benz in the F 500 Mind.

Mercedes Unveils BlueZERO Trio of Electric Concept Cars

Mercedes BlueZERO: One Body, Three DrivetrainsMercedes has given us more information about its BlueZERO trio of concept cars. I'll be able to see it in person in Detroit in January, but in the meantime, here's what we know about it: A single architecture designed to be modular so that three different drivetrains can be used. The E-CELL version is battery-electric, the E-CELL PLUS is similar but has a small internal combustion engine to act as a range-extender (like on the BYD F3DM or GM Volt), and the F-CELL is a hydrogen fuel cell model. Read on for more details.

Mercedes C111

Mercedes C 111-I

The 1969 Mercedes C111 was a research project, undertaken by Mercedes to develop new technologies. The company wanted to produce a rotary engined car, so research was under taken into the Wankel engine. The C 111 of 1969 featured a 3 rotor Wankel engine and developed 280 bhp, with a top speed of 160mph. The C 111-II was introduced to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1970, to much aclaim. It was fitted with a four-rotor Wankel engine with an output of 350 hp and improved engine torque. It gave the car a top speed of 180mph and 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds. The second car featured revised suspension configurations, allowing for wide tyres and the body work was made from plastic to reduce weight and improve aerodynamic efficiency. However, the Wankel engine had a high fuel consumption and emissions. Any hope the car would be put into production was stopped by strigent emission legislation in many countries and the 1973 oil crisis.Mercedes C 111-II

Mercedes Benz F700 Model 2007

Making this kind of mobility sustainable is a major responsibility which Mercedes-Benz faces up to in an all-out way. The F 700 is an unmistakable sign of this: as a research car it demonstrates with innovative approaches and technologies not only how resources can be conserved and the environment protected, but also how driver and passengers can be relieved of stress and can travel completely at ease.
Similar advances are made by the F 700 in the area of ride comfort. Mercedes-Benz has always been a leader in the area of road roar/tire vibration characteristics and suspension comfort: the Active Body Control suspension system in the CL-Class, S- and SL-Class sets the standard worldwide with its unrivaled combination of comfort, handling safety and dynamics. This system is now surpassed by the new technology of the F 700.

In the words of Professor Dr. Herbert Kohler, responsible for Group Research & Advanced Engineering Vehicle and Powertrain at DaimlerChrysler AG, “With the F 700, Mercedes-Benz shows what the big touring sedan of the future will look like. It offers environmentally compatible mobility combined with utmost comfort and an effortlessly superior

The Nissan 350Z

The Nissan Z cars have a great heritage of delivering plenty of sport performance and the 350Z is no exception. The 350Z looks great and is an excellent performer. With very little changes since it was introduced in 2003, the 350Z continues to impress. The 350Z is a two seater and offers a very responsive V6 engine that offers plenty of power and performance. Besides the peppy engine inside, the 350Z handles like a real pro. If you like to get as much out of your vehicle as possible, the Nissan 350Z will not disappoint. There are several trim levels, however the lower ones can be had either at the $looks great 30K level or for a few grand more.

Opel Ampera: Chevy Volt for the Euro market coming to Geneva

GM’s European Opel division has announced that it will unveil a new electric-car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show called the Opel Ampera. The Ampera is basically Opel’s version of the Chevrolet Volt. The electric-car is a five-door four-seater like the Volt and will feature GM’s new Voltec technology recently introduced in the Cadillac Converj Concept at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.
The Voltec system will allow the Opel Ampera to travel up to 37 miles on battery power alone. The battery is a lithium-ion pack that can be charged via a standard 230v outlet. After the battery is depleted a small combustion engine will provide additional miles.
Opel says that the Ampera will cater to the daily driving schedule of most European customers. It said that 80 percent of German drivers travel less than 31 miles daily. Find out more in March.