Review: Grid (video games)

Review: Grid (video games)

Feb 28, 2010

GRID has been well received by many video game critics for several reasons. The racing video game, according to critics, took into account the details of race tracks, vehicles and secondary features that can affect a race. The official Xbox Magazine praised the developers of the game for abandoning the traditional style of a racing game to focus on racing itself. Series game “Race Driver” from Codemasters those always tried to focus on the driver, not racing. Grid inherits  and continues the series of simulator driving, giving you the opportunity to try the skill of the circuits on three continents, in Europe, the United States and Japan. You can operate as freelancer driver for your own team, will conclude contracts of sponsorship and will buy fast cars, but most importantly – you’ll let your adrenaline to speed up the veins before the next turn, when you enter a little too hard. The main goal of the game is to grow your reputation as a racing driver and earning money so you could buy even faster racing cars and become the most feared. You will be paid for wins, the contracts signed with sponsors and membership of the winning team. The game never ceases to be a real challenge, especially the degree of realism to the world of Race Driver is very high, so opponents do not ever miss a chance to push you into a wall. Moreover, a violent collision side can get out of the final race, situation where you can call the game flashback system. This system allows you to stop and rewind time to when you were wrong, having a new chance to address a turn for those who like a...

Koenigsegg Agera – Swedish (R)Evolution

Koenigsegg Agera – Swedish (R)Evolution

Feb 28, 2010

From Sweden are only narrow-minded family car, you say? Well, you know obviously only Saab and Volvo. Perhaps you should simply refer back to the small manufacturer Koenigsegg. With the 923 bhp Koenigsegg Agera stands at the Geneva Motor Show, the latest evolution of the super sports car. Annually, only a maximum of 20 of these vehicles are built in Sweden Ängelholm. Since 1994, the Koenigsegg AB is a Swedish car manufacturer in the business directory. Under founder Christian von Koenigsegg, the small factory has developed into a long hard work, a sports car of superlatives, they introduced as 1998 the first Koenigsegg CC. Additional 4 years went by before the CC 8S the first production vehicles were delivered. Over the years the car to the CCR and CCX was developed. The CCXR is finally held a FlexFuel variant for operation with bio-ethanol. Now, the evolution continues. The result is the Koenigsegg Agera, which is celebrating its world premiere in Geneva. In the middle of the vehicle directly behind the passengers, comes the familiar 4.7-liter V8 powerplant. While this obviously does however consider that the technician with 806 bhp Koenigsegg CCX is suffering from a lack of performance in, he gets in Agera 679 kW/923 hp and 1098 Newton meters of torque missed. He runs in 3.1 seconds and to 100 in 8.9 seconds at 200 km/h. For very open highway are more than 395 km/h possible. Koenigsegg that this claim does not speed understates already introduced several years ago, a weaker CCR at a record run in Nardo, Italy with 388 km/h under proof. The optics is based on in broad...

The new Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

The new Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

Feb 28, 2010

FlexFuel technology for all the cars from Continental. Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible is the fastest and most powerful ever built by Bentley Convertible – acceleration 0 to 100km / h is done in only 4.2 and the maximum speed reached is 325km / h. It is also the fastest four-seat convertible in the world! Continental Supersports is the ultimate convertible from the Brithis car manufacturer, offering the quintessential driving experience typical of Bentley. The convertible from Continental has vigorous lines that reflect the personality wich harmoniously combines functionality and elegance of the principle of four seats.Including the innovative technology as standard, the FlexFuel for the range of Continental 2011 Bentley reaffirms the constant care that it shows for the environment, materialized in the manufacturer’s commitment that by 2012 all cars will run with biofuel. Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible strengthens supercar range after the introduction in 2009 of the convertible version of Continental Supersports. The new model Supersports Convertible is equipped with the same W12 engine with double charge to ensure a power of 630 hp, making it the fastest and most powerful ever built by Bentley convertible. The name “Supersports” is inspired by the 1925 model Bentley Supersports, a racing version of the legendary Bentley 3-liter, which generate an output of 84 hp in an era in which ordinary vehicles did not exceed 15 hp. Also, model 1925 series was the first car that reached speeds of 160 km / h, an incredible performance...

Racer X Design : Cuda AAR-10

Racer X Design : Cuda AAR-10

Feb 28, 2010

The ‘Cuda AAR-10 is based on top of a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, and keeps the basic lines that made the Barracuda one of the most sought after muscle cars of the era intact. It was designed by Reuben Zammit of Racer X Design, with the help of David J. Meyer who brought the insight on the history of the ‘Cuda. Styling: It is all about mixing the old with the new. The body styling only concentrates on small subtle changes to keep the car’s elegant lines intact. Saying that, there are a lot of changes that are not so obvious at first glance. That is what takes this apart from other modified Plymouths. Side: The C-pillars have been sharpened together with a thicker roof line giving the car a more modern look. The side exhausts that were a trademark on the original 1970 AAR ‘Cuda are now a smooth part of the body. The side stripes are a new mixture of the hockey stripe and the AAR ’Cuda originals. The wheels are a custom design for the car. All these changes together with other minor changes like the handles and redesigned arches all compliment the already beautiful lines of the barracuda, making it look fresh without looking overdone. Rear: The rear end incorporates a new light panel and lights, together with a diffuser that will aid the AAR-10 gain more downforce. The rear wings are more squared off to continue with the rear bumper and provide a larger bottom area for the diffuser. Front: The whole front end has been modified but kept flowing with the rest of the car. Most people will notice the ‘71 Cuda inspired front grille matched to custom single headlights....

Prior Design presents Audi R8 Carbon Limited Edition

Prior Design presents Audi R8 Carbon Limited Edition

Feb 28, 2010

The tuning team from Germany : Prior Design have created a new range of accessories and options for the latest Audi R8. Titled Audi R8 Carbon Limited Edition kit will soon be available for purchase on the official website. Prior Design has chosen not to modify the engine,  and instead focus on making the aerodynamics better. For that, the specialists equipped the car with an extended sports front bumper, two air intakes, a rounded hood with carbon inserts, and new side sills. Rear bumper has been redesigned and is also built from carbon fiber and integrating a speaker. The new version comes with R8 wheels 9×20 front and 11.5×20 rear. The interior changes were made by specialists from Kamp-Lintfort, carbon fiber insertions are also present here. Improvements were made to the center console and handbrake. Prices for the new kit have not yet been published. Incoming search terms:audi r8 tuningaudi r8 kit carcool tuning rear bumpersfoto di audi r8 tuningRelated Posts:Geneva 2012 Live: The Audi stand2012 Audi RS5 Facelift – video and photo gallery2012 Audi A6 Allroad Quattro – the official debutDetroit 2012 Live: Audi Q3 Vail ConceptAudi A1 quattro – 256 HP on the most powerful A1