2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Posted by bensto in Chevrolet on 04 17th, 2008
The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is said to be ‘an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design.’
The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will be powered by the new LS9 supercharged 6.2L V8 engine which engineers are still messing around with to hit a target of 620 horsepower and approximately 595 lb-ft. of torque. The new Corvette ZR1 was built on the same aluminum-intensive chassis as the Corvette Z06 which features similar independent SLA front and rear suspensions, with aluminum upper and lower control arms. The ZR1, however, gets a new suspension tuning, which was optimized for the car’s steamroller-wide front and rear tires.
The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will only be available with two options including chrome wheels and a “luxury” package when it hits dealerships next summer. Pricing is expected to be around $100,000.
read comments (0)inter-auto communication device : CallMe Prism
Posted by bensto in Gadged on 03 18th, 2008
This fantastic idea for an inter-auto communication device. With this device, you can communicate with the guy in front of you and sent messages like “you’re driving too fast”. All license plates could be something like phone numbers to communicate between cars.
Although, since most people have cellular phones now, you could probably just call the car in front of you. How would you know the phone number? Just suction cup the CallMe Prism-I to your rear window.
This device is simply a programmable LCD that is solar powered, and can store about ten numbers. It seems that, the CallMe Prism-I is probably not designed to be an inter-automobile communication system. It is a way for desperate guys or girls to proudly display their digits to anyone passing by.
2008 Ford Kuga Come to Europe
Posted by bensto in Ford on 03 15th, 2008
The Genewa Motor Show become debute off new Ford Kuga that will be making its ‘kinetic design’ and is set to make entry into Europe’s competitive crossover market promising ‘rewarding on-road driving quality and surprising off-road capability.’
Based on Ford’s C-car platform, which the European Focus and C-MAX are built on, the Kuga will be available in front-wheel-drive and the full-time Haldex intelligent all-wheel-drive system.
The Ford Kuga will come with Ford’s 2.0 liter Duratorq TDCi which produces 136 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. It is mated with a six-speed manual transmission. The FWD system allows for a fuel-economy of 37mpg while the AWD allows 36mpg.
New Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet
Posted by bensto in Ford on 03 15th, 2008
Ford Motor Company showing the new Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The model will combine the hot-looking ‘kinetic’ Europe Focus lineup that already includes a three-door, four-door, five-door, wagon and the sporty ST model. We’re still looking forward to the RS model that will be launched in 2009.
The Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet is accessible in 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 134hp.
The car is once again available in three different trim levels including the Trend, Sport and the range-topping Titanium level that features 17-inch alloy wheels and a partial leather seats. And yes Ford, we want one on the state side -just as bad as we want all the other Euro Ford models including the Mondeo even if it doesn’t make sense.
In addition to standard front and side airbags, Ford’s new Rollover Protection Device (RPD) system plays a vital role in increasing Focus Coupé-Cabriolet’s passive safety performance. RPD is designed to help protect passengers in the unlikely event that the vehicle rolls over. Electronic sensors and a gyroscope are at the heart of the system, and can detect an impending rollover. When this happens, two ultra-strong safety roll bars “fire” into position within a tenth of a second. Combined with the reinforced A-pillars and the highly rigid front window frame, RPD is a reassuring device that provides valuable extra protection for occupants.
Nissan GT-R SUV
Posted by bensto in Nissan on 03 7th, 2008
According Best Car magazine, most people have dreamed up a Nissan GT-R SUV and have started speculations that Nissan may be working on a possible Godzilla based crossover. The report says the SUV will be powered by the same 473hp engine and will be a 5-door hatchback targeted at the popular crossover market, mostly Porsche Cayenne buyers.
Little doubt any of this is true but it’s fun to dream nonetheless. All we’re saying is that if Nissan could consider a four-door GT-R based Infiniti, why not a high-end Infiniti crossover.
