Opel has announced Ampera as the name of its revolutionary extended-range electric car. The five-door, four-seat Opel Ampera will be revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show (March 5-15). (more…)
Category: Featured
Featured
-
Opel To Reveal Ampera Electric Car At Geneva Motor Show
-
Carlsson Re-Defines Open-Air Pleasure With SL CK63 RS
With its CK63 RS refinement, Carlsson brings significantly more pressure on the streets than the Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG which provides the basis for the new vehicle. (more…) -
JJad’s Much Acclaimed P1 Sports Car Continues To Take Shape – Now With Electric Power
This is the electric car that enthusiasts WILL want to own!Former McLaren designer Jim Dowle (JJAD) first announced details of his eye-catching P1 sports car back in February of last year. The response was universally positive and the subsequent progress has been both rapid and dramatic – in particular, a switch to electric power means the P1-E is destined to be one of the world’s first purpose-built electric sports cars. With stunning acceleration (0-60mph in 2.9 secs), practical range (230 miles), low weight (1,055kg) and a price around £55,000, this gullwing–doored, pocket rocket will be the electric car enthusiasts really will want to own. (more…)
-
AMG sports package for the new E-Class
With immediate effect, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is also available with the AMG sports package. This new, optional package includes sporty and dynamic features, some of which are not available individually. (more…) -
BMW X6 TYCOON By HAMANN
As far as the latest project by HAMANN-Motorsport is concerned, the name says it all: the Laupheim-based refiner called its latest creation for BMW X6 TYCOON. (more…) -
Honda Fury
On Friday, January 16th at the New York International Motorcycle Show, American Honda introduced to the world what many have deemed the most radically styled production Honda ever built: the 2010 Fury. The Fury radiates attitude and delivers a total riding experience approaching the outer limits of motorcycling.
The Fury opens the door to the most extreme level of custom looks. But once you’re rolling, the Fury experience is all about that special bond between rider and machine: the unmistakable big V-twin pulse, the characteristic Vee engine note and the no-nonsense riding stance bring you back to the core elements of riding.
Destined to become a milestone machine, the Fury captures the pure, undiluted chopper essence, places it within easy reach of nearly every rider and then backs it up with the same quality and reliability built into every Honda. It’s a radical concept in a unique package, a combination never before offered- until today.
Fury Key Features:
* Full-on chopper styling
* Longest wheelbase ever in a production Honda motorcycle
* Muscular V-twin power, sound and feel
* Clean looks, superior attention to detail
* Spacious riding position
* Low seat height
* Single-shock rear suspension features “hard tail” look
* Extra-wide 200-series rear tire
* Slim-look 21-inch front tire
* Legendary Honda fit, finish and reliability
* Unrivaled value
Fury Specifications:
Engine Type: 1312cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin Bore and Stroke: 89.5mm x 104.3mm Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 Valve Train: SOHC; three valves per cylinder Induction: PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, one 38mm throttle body Ignition: Digital with three-dimensional mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder Transmission: Five-speed Final drive: Shaft Suspension Front: 45mm fork; 4.0 inches travel
Rear: Single shock with adjustable rebound damping and five-position spring preload adjustability; 3.7 inches travelBrakes Front: Single 336mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear: Single 296mm disc with single-piston caliperTires Front: 90/90-21
Rear: 200/50-18Wheelbase: 71.24 inches Rake
(Caster Angle):38.0° Trail: 3.5 inches Seat Height: 26.7 inches Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gallons Colors: Dark Red Metallic, Metallic Silver, Ultra Blue Metallic, Black, Matte Silver Metallic (2010 special color- limited production) Curb Weight*: 663 pounds *Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel- ready to ride.
(All figures are preliminary and subject to change.) -
BRABUS WIDESTAR Based on the Mercedes M-Class Facelift Version
Exclusive Wide Version, 23-Inch Wheels and Performance Tuning with Up To 550 hp (542 bhp). The Mercedes M-Class continues its success story in a redesigned version. BRABUS makes the updated SUV even more exclusive with an exciting custom wide version. (more…) -
TECHART Program for 997 Carrera/Targa: Aerokit I
The new TECHART Aerokit I program for Porsche 911 models explicitly expresses the silhouette and details that characterize the Porsche brand. Inside, you select from high quality materials to customize your automobile for comfort and style. (more…) -
Tesla Motors introduces Roadster Sport
Tesla Motors Inc. began taking orders today for the Roadster Sport, a high-performance sports car based on the world’s leading all-electric, zero-emission vehicle.The Roadster Sport accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, compared with 3.9 seconds for the standard Roadster. It comes with a hand-wound stator and increased winding density for lower resistance and higher peak torque. In addition to Yokohama’s Ultra High Performance tyres, the Roadster Sport has improved suspension with adjustable dampers and anti-roll bars that will be tuned to the driver’s preference.
The Roadster Sport starts at $128,500 in the United States and €112,000 (excluding VAT) in Europe. Deliveries begin in late June.
“This car can beat nearly anything in its price class – yet it is twice as efficient as compact hybrid sedans,” said Michael van der Sande, Tesla’s senior vice president of global sales, service and marketing. “If you refuse to compromise on performance or the environment, the Roadster Sport is your only option.”
The Roadster Sport is the first derivative of Tesla’s proprietary, patented powertrain. San Carlos, Calif.-based Tesla plans to begin producing the all-electric, zero-emssion Model S five-passenger sedan in 2011.
Tesla has delivered more than 150 Roadsters to customers, and about 1,100 people are on the waiting list. Customers who haven’t taken delivery may upgrade to the Roadster Sport.
“The Roadster Sport embodies Tesla’s spirit of continuous improvement,” said CEO, Chairman and Product Architect Elon Musk. “The Roadster has been a great success, but no one at this company remains satisfied with the status quo.”
-
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport
Volkswagen is starting the new year by presenting an automotive dream – an affordable, uncommonly economical and highly agile mid-engine roadster. Its name: Concept BlueSport. Status: concept. Dynamics: pure. Fuel consumption: an average of 42 mpg / 4,3 l/100 km (combined; Highway: up to 50 mpg); less than any other sports car. Positioning: genuine, low-emissions roadster (113 g/km CO2) that makes every kilometer, every mile a driving experience. (more…)
-
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class
With the new E-Class, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the benchmark when it comes to safety, comfort and environmental compatibility in the market segment. With more than 20 new or further technical developments, this saloon further consolidates the leading position of Mercedes-Benz in the luxury class. They include trailblazing innovations for safe driving that are available from no other manufacturer worldwide in this combination. Examples include the standard Attention Assist, optional Adaptive High Beam Assist and automatic emergency braking, which is activated when there is acute danger of a collision. (more…) -
Lamborghini presents highly individualized super sports cars at the Detroit Auto Show
Alongside the new Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder, Lamborghini will present two exclusive, highly individualized super sports cars at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. (more…)
