Oct 14, 2010

At the Paris Motor Show 2010, the Porsche ambassadors have displayed, besides the gorgeous 911 Carrera GTS, an exclusive cabriolet based on the convertible variant, having just two seats and a resonant name – 911 Speedster. However, the new Porsche Speedster is not just a tribute dedicated to the famous 365 Speedster from the 50s, but also a celebration motive of 25 years since the creation of the Porsche Exlusive Department. Thus, Speedster is for those who desire to have a truly exclusive car. What elements have made the new Porsche 911 Speedster unique at Paris Motor Show? Well, firstly, the shape of the windscreen, its suspension lowered by 60 mm, its wider rear side (adding 44 mm to the average Porsche dimensions) and the new aerodynamics of the vehicle . Under the hood, there is a 3.8 liter six cylinder engine that develops 408 bhp and is paired to a PDK transmission. For those who do not know, the power of the new Porsche Speedster is increased by 23 bhp, in comparison...

Oct 12, 2010

BMW will try to become the leader of super cars segment by revealing its series version of Vision Efficient Dynamics concept. The “athlete” will directly challenge the electric Audi e-tron. When describing the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics at Paris Motor Show, the BMW representatives said that they will use the prototype as a starting point for a new design philosophy and also to create a completely new sporty vehicle, able to become the most appreciated super car in the world. The presence of BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics at Paris Motor Show has revived the critics’ speculations, the German magazine Autobild rushing to announce the producing of a series for the year 2013. According to the German journalists, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics will be produced in a limited number of units, estimated between 5.000 and 10.000. The “player” will receive an alternative drive train, capable of fitting BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics into a position alongside its future rivals Mercedes...

Sep 10, 2010

The Next Big Thing with the new up-and-coming A1 from Audi: the brand aims to break into the expanding subcompact segment. But can the new materials, surprising color combination, hi-tech equipment, stylish feel and economic engines make A1 the new star of densely-packed urban places? Times found the Ingolstadt carmaker in full expansion, but this will ultimately lead it to an unexplored terrain which is the small premium cars. It is known that the A2 was a failure despite the fact it proposed a great degree of novelty and remarkable ergonomics for its time. Anyway, the little A2 may seem ahead of it's time. The supermini car segment nowadays is beginning to be overcrowded after Mini was followed by Fiat 500, Alfa MiTo, and recently Citroen DS3. Interesting enough, both Fiat and Citroen had previous experiences in this car segmentwhich Audi had but one failed attempt, Fiat’s re-make being very well received. DS3 wasn’t a re-make but a completely refurbished anti-retro model....

Aug 10, 2010

Alfa Romeo announced the production release of the GT coupe, presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2003 and entered the market towards the end of that year. Designed by Bertone, the Alfa Romeo GT represented the coupe variant for the 147 and 156 models, with whom he shared the specific platform. Since 2003, Alfa Romeo GT was sold only in Italy in more than 25,000 copies. After an exhilarating start, the car has lost ground because of cannibalization with the Brera and the Alfa Romeo neglect of management that no longer believed in the model, because the GT was never submitted to the facelift of mid-career. According to plans of Sergio Marchionne, Alfa Romeo GT will not be replaced, and the final version will be Quadrifoglio Oro for the Japanese...

Jul 21, 2010

The planner and record-man Richard Noble presented the first model in scale 1:1 of Bloodhound SSC rocket disguised as a car, designed to overcome the wall of 1,600 km/h and thus gain the land speed record currently held by the Thrust SSC ( 1,228 km/h). The English vehicle measure 12.8 meters in length and weighs 6,422 kgs with full fuel, has a frame made of aluminum, carbon and Kevlar and has two engines. A 800-bhp V12 pushes the Bloodhound SSC until it enters the pressure EJ200 turbofan (used on the Eurofighter), which in turn animates the rocket engine. The total power is calculated 135,000 horses. Arouses interest the braking system, entrusted to parachute to mobile spoiler and progressive action. Andy Green was the “elected” driver, will lead the...

Unveiled in world premiere in March this year, at the Geneva Motor Show, revolutionary concept Citroen Survolt will make its appearance on the track. The event is scheduled to take place on July 10, on the circuit of Le Mans. Behind the electric concept wheel will be Vanina Ickx, daughter of the famous driver Jacky Ickx, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans race six times. The...