Archive for September, 2009

9FF GT9-R Convertible- The World’s Fastest Open Topped Street Legal Car

If you ask the car enthusiasts, “How many of you love to speed?”  Do not get surprised when there is a chorus reply of “yes, I do”.  The German tuner 9ff is en cashing on this idea and has designed the coupe version and is known to be the world’s fastest street legal car. There is nothing more than the artist sketch that has been revealed, yet there are numerous buyers who have already reserved their buy. It statistics have to be believed this car will be sprint from zero to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. The car previews reveal that this convertible beauty would stick closely to the standard GT9R’s design. It would be equipped with a tuned version of Porsche’s 4.0 liter twin turbo engines which would produce 1120 horsepower along with 774 pound feet of torque. The convertible or  [...]

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Ford has finally entered the market with a hybrid built for your geography and economics teachers or for people above 60 years who have lost their zest for life. With an exterior that looks like the Honda Clarity but just not that good and interiors that would put you to sleep at the drop of a hat, not because its comfy, its because its that dull and boring. Leaving the styling out, Ford might have something very interesting for you here; under the hood you have a 156-horsepower, 2.5-liter, Atkinson cycle gasoline engine combined with a 106-horsepower AC electric motor. Both these power plants are mated to the gear set that transmits the combined torque to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT) and on to the front wheels. One might say, all the specs are  [...]

2010 Audi S4 Review

The Sum ‘n’ substance Audi had unveiled the 2010 S4 at the Paris 2008 motor-show and kept everyone guessing as too what the heck were they thinking when they swapped the V8 engine for a 3.0 liter V6?. But this isn’t any ordinary V6,….. this one is supercharged and torque figures have improved  too and are available across a wider rev range — the boosted 6-cylinder offers up 324 lb.-ft. of torque from 2900 to 5300 rpm against 302 lb.-ft. at 3500 rpm.  You don’t think that Audi will let you down on the engine front did you?. The power churned out by the V6 is 7bhp less than the previous S4 which was a decent 340bhp,which is slightly disappointing news for the S4 fans who expected more POWEER!!. It seems, along with the economy, the horse-power of our most favored mode of transport  [...]

2011 Hyundai Genesis To Undergo A Facelift

Hyundai Genesis sedan has been on the roads for about a year’s time but has succeeded in winning the prestigious North American Car of the year award. Hyundai is not very satisfied with its achievement and wishes to create a bench mark for itself and has decided to update the car. The new image of the updated version that floats the automotive market reveals a face lifted version of the car which is due to reveal in the next year. It is assumed that there will be very little changes in its engine capacity and the consumers will be able to choose from the 4.6-liter Tau V-8 with 380 horsepower or the 3.8-liter Lambda V-6 with 305 horsepower. There are chances that the company may include engines which are already sold overseas which include 3.3 liter V6 engines which generates265  [...]

2009 Mini Concept Curtain Raiser

Mini is busy with its celebration of its Golden jubilee year. To commemorate the event, the company has planned to launch special editions like the Rolls Royce custom Mini. It has been rumored that during the next few weeks the company will launch a pair of all new concepts. August 26 is the special day for the company and they plan to unveil the Coupe Concept. The first of this car has been revealed in the form of the 2009 Mini Coupe Concept. There are guesses that along with the mini concept the company plans to display the open top speedster concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The new edition is planned with the whole idea of offering driving pleasure, low weight and high power to the customer. They are calling it a prototype for now.  The Mini Version will be equipped with 1.6 liter  [...]

Spyker D8 Rumored To Be Launched At The Upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show

The Dutch supercar company Spykers has overcome all odds in spite of the management reshuffles and financial set backs for the last one year and has decided to launch several new models in the coming years. They have already launched the long wheelbase C8 Aileron, and we have already seen the preview of the upcoming C8 Aileron Spyder. They are about to introduces a new SSUV i.e. Super Sport Utility Vehicle in the form of the production version of 2006’s D12 Peking-to-Paris concept car. During an investor conference that was held last years Spykers then president Victor Muller had confirmed that the production version of the D12 would be launched in 2009. The latest reports reveal that the company has decided to make its world debut at the next months Frankfurt Auto Show. The company  [...]

KTM X-Bow Production Goes Through A Mid Way Shut Down

If you are looking at seed then the most prominent names that hit your crosses your mind are Ariel Atom, Lotus 2- Eleven, Caterham Lotus 7 derivatives and the KTM X-Bow. These vehicles have excellent track specific open –air and semi open wheels to satisfy the appetite of all the speed enthusiasts. But KTM X-Bow has received cool responses from the consumers and hence they have decided to shut down production to help balance the inventory. During the worst recession in decades there were many companies who have seen a slump in their sales and it is possible even with niches sports car companies to face financial constraints during such times. On the other hand the company had already decided to manufacture only 1000 of such cars and hence such a decision did not offer much surprise. However  [...]

Sneak Preview: 2010 Honda Accord

2010 Honda Accord which is priced at (Sedan) $21,055, (Coupe) from $22,555 is available in both sedan or coupe body styles and has tough competition from its competitors like the Toyota Camry and upcoming Suzuki Kizashi. To keep themselves ahead of their competitors Honda has decided to upgrade the 2010 Accord with new features. The new upgraded version would include options of V6 and a 4 cylinder engine. The 3.5 liter 24 valve engine would generate 271 horsepower. This sedan version would be equipped with Variable Cylinder Management Technology that can deactivate up to half of the cylinders while cruising which would assist in improving fuel economy. This system would offer a better mileage of 19mpg city limits and 29 mpg on highways. The Honda Accord performance oriented Coupe  [...]

Tesla Releases Snap Shots Of 2012 Model S

Earlier during the year Tesla released information about the prototypes of Model S sedan and opened the reservation books for the car. More than a thousand people have already placed their names on roll after paying a token of $5000. There were more than 520 people who made reservations during the first week. Tesla CEO, Chairman and Product Architect Elon Musk has confirmed that “the number of cars reserved in the first week has exceeded our optimistic internal projections”. This shows that there is a widespread demand for more affordable and fuel efficient vehicles that are made in the US. Today Tesla has released new photos of the car showing it in action on the streets with Tesla Franz Von Holzhausen (the designer of the car) as the man behind the wheels. The images show that  [...]

Unveiling The New 2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan

The Saab 9-5 sedan was expected to makes its debut last year but due to limited resources at Saab and the introduction of the face lifted 9-3 the release of 9-5 was pushed back. The Saab 9-5 is now ready to debut at the next months Frankfurt Auto Show. However there are many sites which have leaked the images of this sedan online. The images show a clear blend of its past design traits combined with modern and sleek profile. If rumors are to believed this new version will have its first public outing during the most renowned Frankfurt Auto Show but the Saab Design Chief Simon Padian will officially unveil this model in less than seven days. To offer a premium look and performance the Saab engineers would stretch the cars wheelbase to 9.3 feet in comparison to 5.5 inches on the current  [...]

Lamborghini Reventon Roadster Rumored To Be Unveiled At The Frankfurt Auto Show

If rumors are to be believed then all the automotive enthusiasts would see Lamborghini unveiling its new open top roadster version of Reventon supercars at the Frankfurt Auto show. All across the interwebs there are true Lamborghini fans who are drooling over the thought of this ultra exclusive Reventon roadster. There are speculations that the company will design only nine or ten of this supercar models to maintain its exclusivity. It is contemplated that this roadster would be equipped with a V-12 engine and would deliver 670 horsepower which is higher than the original Reventon model. It is expected that this new model would see a powerful performance like the Murcielago LP670-4 SV. It is estimated that this new model would cost a cool 1,150,000 Euro plus taxes. There are guesses  [...]

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

Sum ‘n’ substance: Thumbs up: Rear wheel drive sport coupe ,6.0litre V8 churns out 304bhp @6400 rpm, light in weight, Active Fuel Management; fantastic design; ergonomic; V6 version is available which gives a good mileage of  26 mpg on the highway; suspension type: four-wheel independent suspension. Thumbs down: Chevy could have managed at least 80-100bhp more from a 6.0litre V8, the V6 is decent though. Inside the trunk: 6.0litre V8 churns out 400bhp while the 3.6litre V6 manages 304@6400 rpm; torque: 273 @ 5200 lb-ft; drivetrain: rear wheel drive; weight: 3700 pounds; RS appearance package is available on LT model, and will include HID headlamps with an integrated halo ring feature, spoiler, specific tail lamps and 20-inch wheels; the 3.6L V6 is mated to either a  [...]

Introduction: 2011 Mercedes Benz SLK

The SLK roadster has been a complete success from the time it has been launched and it has won many appraisals for parent company Mercedes Benz.  The SLK has received a mid cycle lift but its design seems to have lost the lust. The new design for the SLK is in the works, however this new model has been spotted numerous times on the streets of Germany where it is being test drived. There are a lot of details that have been gathered from the prototypes that are seen on the streets of Germany. This third generation of the roadster will have a sporty and less ornamental look. If news has to be believed the new model will have a stylish body with slightly longer front end and an extended trunk which would increase the cargo capacity, they will also be equipped with longer wheelbase to offer  [...]

Finer Details On 2011 BMW 5 Series

These days all automakers are offering new makeovers to their current version to impress the customers.  With the new 2009 Audi A6 which has recently received a facelift is available in the markets followed by the 2010 Mercedes Benz E class which can also be seen in the showrooms.  The car enthusiasts have now turned their attention to the next generation BMW 5 series. BMW 5 series is a sedan and touring wagon and has an important place in the BMW’s line up. There are many guesses about the next gen version which is going to be launched next year.  However there are a lot of details that are gathered from prototypes that are seen testing around the streets of Munich. It is presumed that BMW will continue with turbo charging. The X6 and the 5 series GT are expected to appear in  [...]