Tuesday, May 14, 2013

SSC Tuatara - the fastest car in the world?

SSC Tuatara
The American company Shelby SuperCars announced price supercars named SSC Tuatara. Announced a long time aspirant to become the fastest car in the world will be available to customers in late 2013 and 2014, the price of 1.3 million dollars.

Shelby SSC Tuatara will be powered by 7.0-liter V8 engine with two turbochargers with a capacity of 1350 hp. Top speed is expected to be 276 mph. This supercar is to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 s

For comparison, the top speed of the Bugatti Veyron is 268 mph.

Friday, March 1, 2013

HyperFerrari? - The new Ferrari in Geneva

HyperFerrari
Ferrari decided in a rather unusual way to announce a new model. Service via Instagram teaser showing the Ferrari Enzo successor.

Auto appears on the Geneva motor show, but we do not know yet what the name will receive. Earlier rumors said about the F70, but in the meantime, was also provided with the name F150.

Italian stable sets this car as "HyperFerrari". Car is equipped with technologies transplanted straight from Formula 1 Also, you will reap the aerodynamics of high-speed cars.

The vehicle is to be driven by V12 engine with a capacity of 810 horsepower. This unit will work with the KERS system, which will provide about 150 hp. The whole structure has to weigh 1.3 tons.

Beats car Nurburgring in less than 7 minutes. Sprint to hundreds of takes him 3 seconds and a top speed of 370 HP.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Maserati Levante Concept - ex-Kubang

Maserati Levante
The patent office was leaked photos of the upcoming Maserati model. Crossover from the sign of trident should hit the market later this year. A few years ago, Maserati has announced the creation of such a car, and even presented the concept study called the Kubang. So far, however, there were no any concrete news on the project.

Auto is to challenge the Porsche Cayenne, corresponds to even price. For Levante, which is based on the floor, and technology borrowed from the Jeep Grand Cherokee, you will pay 60 000 euros.

This is even less than 1/3 the price Bentley Falcon. Maserati Levante will be produced in the Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy. The production version of the Ferrari engine gets connected to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Steering, suspension and brakes are to be designed specifically for this model, so it will not be just Italian Jeep.

Monday, February 25, 2013

Tesla Model X - eco-SUV with wings

Tesla Model X
Tesla officially unveiled their newest child, who may become the next big hit among the stars of Hollywood. Tesla Model X electric SUV to be that the U.S. will attract customers.
The new SUV will be the next Tesla Motors brand position in the market of electric vehicles. While the electric drive has become a fairly common technology is what most likely appeal to fans of gadgets is a powerful 17-inch touch panel that controls a majority of the car systems. In addition, through it we can use the internet and many other features.

What's more Model X is able to accommodate in its interior until seven adults. Performances are also impressive. Of 0-100 km / h in 4.4 seconds. It's faster than a Porsche 911 All through the two electric motors, which are provided on the axles of a vehicle. Each of them is responsible for driving the two wheels. In practice, we obtain all-wheel drive.

Model X is based on the Model S, which divides the platform in addition to the drive, consisting of a 40 -, 60 - or 80-kWh battery. Model X with the weakest set of batteries defeats on a single charge of about 230 km. Dearest overcomes drive about 435 km.

Tesla Model X is going to be very interesting considering the ecology and economy, the amount of interior space, design and performance. This SUV is not missing anything. Price also does not seem to be overwhelmingly high compared to competitors - about 58 000 dollars. The most expensive version of the Tesla Model X will cost 77 400 dollars.

Electric SUV was introduced in Hawthorne, Tesla Design Studios in California. Production of X will start in 2013. At the beginning of 2014 the first cars will go to the customers.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Bugatti Gangloff Concept - a modern classic

Bugatti Gangloff Concept
The source of inspiration when creating this concept was the Bugatti Gangloff S 57 Atalante Coupe in 1938.

You can't deny the modernity in this super car. In addition to the elements of the former Bugatti Concept model for Gangloff was also present model Veyron.

A sign of modernity, these are LED lights front and rear, large alloy wheels and air intakes to cool the 1001-horsepower engine.

Not yet known whether Gangloff Bugatti Concept will go into production.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Infiniti Q50 - star of Detroit Motor Show

One of the stars of the motor show in Detroit a new model called the Infiniti Q50. This is the first car, which was named by the new nomenclature adopted by the Japanese brand. Q50 will replace the G37 model.

The biggest news in the interior of the Infiniti Q50 are two separate screens, which can be operated by touch or using gestures with your hands. Air conditioning and basic functions are supported classical radio buttons have other functions require the use of your computer. Two screens have their undeniable advantages. For example, one can change the settings or search for a location for navigation, and the second time the screen continuously displays the map. Looks interesting i-Key. Recognizes the car to 4 different keys and 96 saves settings options for each of the drivers.

The basic engine of  Q50  is derived from the G37. V6 with a capacity of 3.7 liter produces 328 hp and 365 Nm. More expensive option would be a hybrid consisting of a 3.5-lithium V6 engine and electric units, which deliver 354 hp globally for better acceleration and lower fuel consumption. In both versions, the power is transmitted through a 7-speed automatic transmission. Q50 model can be equipped with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

Like the competition, the Infiniti has equipped his car with modern safety systems. Direct Adaptive Electric Power Steering is a steering wheel that can be controlled independently of each other, and offers four modes. Active Lane Control is part of the system helps to maintain lane. The computer compensates for turning cars due to side wind. Q50 model will offer a sports package, which will include, inter alia, modified suspension and sports tires.

The car, which has to compete among others BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-class will be in showrooms in the summer.

Friday, February 15, 2013

Lykan Hypersport - First Arab supercar

Lykan Hypersport
Lykan Hypersport is the first Arab supercar, which has come a long way from design to implementation. The car is the work of the Motors of Beirut, and the shapes of the full curvature can raise not only the desire of Arab sheiks.

Lykan Hypersport be built in a limited edition of seven copies.The price of this Arab supercars is as high as 3.4 million dollars.

This amount is adequate for the number of luxury items used for the trim. Among them we find the LED diamond studded and embroidered with gold thread, leather seats.

Lykan Hypersport drive comes from individual borrowed from Porsche produces 750 hp. Lykan Hypersport needs only 2.8 seconds to accelerate this machine to 100 km / h. Top speed is 395 km / h.