Archive for the ‘CAR’ Category

Lamborghini Murcielago SV

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008


The more powerful, lightweight, rear-wheel-drive LP640 is planned for launch later this year. Work on Lamborghini’s upcoming Murcielago SV is progressing as planned. Insiders have told AutoCar that the SV will have more power than the Reventon and will be should weight 100kg less than the LP640. Producer say that the Lamborghini Murcielago will have at least 39 more horsepower than the Reventon coming in at 680.

The multimedia system and with the use of carbon fiber body parts and light alloy wheels, weight will be reduced by dropping the front differential and driveshafts, the gadgets that raise and lower the rear spoiler. Buyers will be able to opt for a smaller wing or a large wing, both made with carbon fiber.

The New Audi TT-S

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Audi has officially revealed the new Audi TT-S for the European market after a long with the new 2.0L TDI Quattro. Audi TT Offered in both a Coupe and Roadster variant, the TT-S is powered by a 2.0 liter engine that produces 272-hp mated with an S-tronic dual-clutch transmission. 0-62mph comes in 5.2 seconds with a top speed of 155mph. Pricing for the Audi TT-S Coupe starts at €44,900 while the Roadster version goes for €47,750.

Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series

Saturday, April 26th, 2008


The car that produced by German automaker Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series seems to be the constant talk of the town in the automotive world these days. The car has been spotted everywhere from the streets of Stuttgart to the famous Nurburgring test track in Germany.

Mercedes-Benz has already admitted that the SL 65 Black Series will be the most extreme Benz ever built. Power will come from a 6.0L V12 twin-turbo engine producing 670-hp with a peak torque of 738 lb-ft. The engine will be mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission with two Sport shift programs with the second putting out quicker gear changes.

So how fast will it go from rest to 62? According to our friends over at CAR that have the low-down on this beast, the SL 65 AMG Black Series will have 0-62 times of under 4.2 seconds with top speed electronically limited to 200mph.

The car will make its debut later this year with sales to start in the fall. Pricing is expected to be over $225,000. It will have a imperfect production run of 350 units.

Ferrari FXX Exclusive Go-Kart

Sunday, April 20th, 2008


The Ferrari FXX Exclusive make your dream come true. With its aerodynamic spoilers and side skirts the Ferrari FXX Exclusive is an impressive presence on any circuit. With 12-inch lightweight metal wheel rims and no less than 7 gears with ultra flat super slick X-treme tyres, you’ll speed up into pole position in no time. As a result the double disc-brake on this model is a necessity! Your top speed and lap times can be closely controled using the digital dashboard computer. Supplementary to the unrivaled performances the soft-grip leather-look steering wheel and soft sport seat ensure unprecedented racing comfort.

Ford Limited Edition For Europeans

Sunday, April 20th, 2008


The Ford automaker has launch a new limited edition of the new Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet called the Focus CC Black Magic only for europeans. Power comes from a range of Duratec gasoline and Duratorq diesel engines. The two Duratec engines include a 1.6L that produces 98hp and a 2.0L that produces 143hp. The 2.0L Duratorq TDCi engine produces an output of 134hp.

The Ford Black Magic Focus CC limited edition comes in Panther Black metallic paint scheme and rides on 17-inch black powder-coated alloy wheels. The car also includes a new sports suspension, tinted headlamps and foglamps and new front and rear bumpers. On the inside the car is equipped with black leather seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, aluminum accents, an enhanced audio system, parking radar, power heated mirrors, a wind deflector and new floor mats.

The Black Magic Focus CC will see a limited production of 1,500 units and will go on sale in May with prices starting at $44,300.