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ELECTRO-SOLAR HYBRID Venturi_astrolab_concept


With 3.6 sqm of photovoltaic cells giving an exceptional yield of 21%, and covered by a film composed of nano-prisms enabling denser concentration of solar energy, Astrolab is the first high-performance solar vehicle to be commercialized in the world.

Capable of working with very little energy (16 kWc engine) and of recharging even when in motion, this vehicle of another era does not need to be permanently exposed to the sun in order to move. Its last-generation NiMH Venturi NIV-7 batteries – liquid cooled – in fact enable it to restitute stored energy, whether solar or from the electricity supply, making it the first electro-solar hybrid vehicle.

CONSUMPTION = 0, EMISSIONS = 0
This is very first vehicle that consumes no fossil resources in order to work : the emissions of CO2 required for its construction will even be compensated for by environmental actions.
A parallel can be drawn between Astrolab and a sailboat : both advance silently while making best use of the elements provided by Nature. And the piloting of both makes for sensations unlike any other.



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2008 Venturi Eclectic Concept NYPD

This was Venturi Eclectic NYPD. Vin Diesel buffs may recognize this wacky concept from the recent movie "Babylon AD." Venturi showed a range of Eclectic models, all powered by electricity, and all envisioned for low-speed duty.





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2009 Metromorph Design by Roman Mistiuk

In general terms the Metromorph is aimed to address the evergrowing troubles of metropolitan cities, specifically parking and real estate space. As the user gets home the car rides up like an elevator and becomes a balcony, thus eliminating the hassle of parking and adding space to the apartment. In order for that to happen here are the specific features of the design:

Drivetrain- the vehicle is powered by two in wheel motors placed in the back. There are two battery cases on the back as well.

Interior- the seats are held by rotating arms which keep the seat level when the vehicle goes vertical or horizontal. When the vehicle is a balcony the seats are plased on a rolling base which enables them to become lounge chairs thus freeing up the interior of the car to make it a balcony. The interior is also left fairly hollow to accomidate the balcony mode.




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Mazda has officially announced the European release of the facelifted Mazda RX-8. The 2010 model year RX-8 will take center stage at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, showing the same restyling customers in Japan have received.

Some of the changes include a new front bumper, new headlights, and LEDs incorporated into the rear lights. The front now brings the car more in line with the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6. Although exhaust tips are now round, the triangular shape is still seen in the red reflector at the base of the rear bumper. Mazda is also using new side skirts, as well as new 19-inch alloy wheels.

Under the hood, Mazda will use the unchanged 1.3-liter rotary engine that provides 231 hp and 211 Nm. The engine now has a second knock sensor, for increased efficiency. Using the six-speed manual, the car can reach 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds. The car tops out at 234 km/h (145 mph). New engine choice may appear with the 2011 Mazda RX-7, but that is unconfirmed.

Inside, the driver and passenger will be held into place thanks to the Recaro sport seats that combine black cloth and leather. A new instrument cluster, steering wheel, and sound system are included, as well as Bluetooth functionality.

Pricing has not been officially announced, but could reach as high as €38,000 in Germany, including tax.
Source: Mazda

Splinter Wooden Supercar Burnout Review and Specification





"Wood is a truly amazing material to work with."

Splinter Wooden Supercar Burnout Review and Specification


"It has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than aluminium or steel, and it possesses a versatility that makes many different types of construction techniques possible.

"The look, feel, and smell of a natural material like wood is not seen elsewhere and cannot be faked, and the satisfaction involved in making something from a piece of wood is awesome.

"This is a supercar designed to push boundaries and prove the potential of wood as a material."

Here are the specifications:

LAYOUT
Mid-engine, rear-drive

CHASSIS
Laminated wood veneer Monocoque

BRAKES
F 14.0in drilled, slotted, vented rotors with 6 piston calipers R 12.0in drilled, slotted, vented rotors

WHEELS
3 piece- forged rims, laminated wood center section
F 19in X 10in
R 20in X 13in

TIRES
Michelin Pilot Sport 2
F 265/35ZR19
R 335/30ZR20
STEERING
Sweet Mfg Integrated Servo 12:1 Rack and Pinion

FRONT SUSPENSION
Unequal length upper and lower laminated wood A-arms
Transversely mounted laminated wood leaf spring
Adjustable remote reservoir tube shocks
Laminated wood anti-roll bar

REAR SUSPENSION
Laminatesd wood trailing arms
Transversely mounted laminated wood leaf spring

ENGINE
Aluminum block and heads
32V DOHC reverse-flow cylinder heads
4.6L displacement
Twin Roots-type superchargers
4 air-to-water intercoolers
Projected 600 bhp

DRIVETRAIN
6 speed manual transaxle
Getrag limited-slip differential

2009 Cool Victory Lamborghini Gallardo Specification





2009 Cool Victory Lamborghini Gallardo Specification


Luxuriously sporty or classically powerful

In their interiors, too, the highly individualized super sports cars presented in Detroit provide a clear example of the possibilities offered by the Ad Personam program. The base color applied to the upholstery of both vehicles is black, with color contrast supplied by fine diamond stitching in the blue of the exterior paintwork. This is applied to the seats, door trim, headliner and the steering wheel. The leather upholstery lends a luxuriously sporty look and feel to the Gallardo LP 560-4.

Furthermore, the Gallardo LP560-4 shows the finest in Nappa leather in color Nero Perseus which clads not only the seats, cockpit and door trim, but also the pillars and headliners. Further accents are provided courtesy of individual elements crafted in carbon fiber. The Callisto wheels are painted in high-gloss black, providing a contrast to the matt blue paint finish.

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Porsche Cayenne Jeremie Paret Balrog A comprehensive body kit package from the studio of Jeremie Paret

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Ford Focus 2009 modified

Ford Focus 2009 modified





If you believe the journey is as important as the destination – you’ll love the Focus. Striking exterior design and improved aerodynamic lines. Innovative driving technology helps you stick to the road, no matter how challenging it is. We think you will love the comfortable cabin with its intuitive, ergonomic controls, so much you will feel the journey is always far too short.Ford Easy Fuel
Often, people mistakenly add diesel to their petrol tank – or vice versa. In the UK alone there are at least 150,000 mis-fuelling incidents a year. It’s easily done – but not in a Focus. Ford Easy Fuel is available as standard. It’s a capless refuelling system with a mis-fuelling inhibitor that can tell the difference between the fuel pump nozzles used for petrol and diesel.
Wheel
Tyre Deflation Detection System
We believe that potential problems should be tackled before they become real issues. Tyre Deflation Detection system has sensors that constantly monitor each tyre, and provide an alert on the instrument panel if there’s a loss of pressure due to change in wheel diameter.
Lighting technology
Lighting technology
The lighting technology in the Focus has been designed to make night-time driving easier, safer and more comfortable. When the sensors detect a reduction in light conditions the headlights automatically turn on. So you don’t need to turn them on at dusk, at night or when you are going through a tunnel. Further options also include Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS).
Close up detail of Ford Focus headlight
Halogen Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
With AFS, the cornering lights swivel to the left or right by up to 15˚ according to your speed and the angle of the steering wheel. So, as you turn the wheel, the dipped lights swivel to illuminate the road as you take the corner. This boosts forward visibility through bends and creates a safer driving environment. Integrated cornering lights are activated when you turn the steering wheel 30°. These give even more light on sharper bends, to help you avoid any potential problems around the next corner.
Ford Focus windscreen
Rain-sensing wipers
Rain-sensing wipers offer six levels of sensitivity, springing into action automatically at the first drop of rain and increasing in speed to deal with whatever the weather can come up with. Aside from the added convenience, it’s one less thing to have to think about.
Rear view of Ford Focus on backlit road
Park Assist
There are rear sensors that make parking and manoeuvring both safer and easier. An audible warning helps you judge the distance between your car and any obstacle behind you, so you have complete confidence and peace of mind, particularly in tight spaces.
Front of Ford Focus
FordKeyFree-System
This is a convenient device that stops you having to search around for your keys. Simply walk up to the door or boot and pull the handle. Even if your key is in your pocket or bag, the system will detect its presence and unlock the vehicle and de-activate the alarm. You can, of course, use the remote control buttons to open or lock the car if you’d prefer. Additionally, you can have the FordKeyFree-System programmed to unlock all of the vehicle doors at once, or just one.

Aston-Martin-DBR9 on V12 rally car


In June a portuguese rally team Sports&You is gonna enter a Aston Martin DBRS9 GT3 with a 6.0liter V12 550hp engine on tarmac rallyevents! :P

new nacional regulatins allow this car to run next to S2000 cars :P

Its an ex FIA GT car, the only similar thing are the 450hp 997 GT3s

Cadillac CTS-V NEW 2009

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will Meet the fastest V8 production sedan in the world. The all-new 2009 Cadillac CTS-V shatters perceptions and redefines the performance luxury sedan, just grab and save it