Tuesday, September 14, 2010


The Abt R8: Sports car in perfection

There are cars and dream cars. The latter includes Lamborghini's Gallardo, Ferrari's F430 or Porsche's 911 Turbo. These cars make your heart beat faster and show the perfected magic of speed on the roads. Abt Sportsline's R8 will also be among these outstanding super sports cars and is getting ready to overtake them in the prestige duel.

The design studies already show the first impressions of Abt's sportiest creation - and prove that the Kempten-based tuner manages to perfect an excellent serial model like the R8 to detail and accentuate its racing genes already in the drawing. The front of the Bavarian R8 shows the marked Abt face. Together with the unique and beautiful rear with its four inclined arranged exhaust end pipes, the rear diffuser and the extravagant rear wing, the front of the Abt R8 is part of an overall concept that brings about phenomenal roadholding. The add-on parts of the super sports cars from the Allgäu-region improve downforce and ensure perfect balance of the front and rear axis. This is especially notable in speed ranges reserved for only a few cars. The sideblades which were developed especially for the Abt R8 and the Abt side skirts give the Abt R8 a new and individual design besides aerodynamical advantages. The aerodynamically efficient Abt body kit, which also includes carbon-fibre parts, is a real eye catcher but also shows the state-of-the-art Bavarian precision work. With the ingenious construction, which also includes a carbon-fibre bonnet, not only a maximum reduction in weight is achieved but it also ensures optimized weight distribution of the Abt R8 - the pure presence of the model athlete already shows this.

Technology and design milestones do not only come from Maranello or Sant'Agata-Bolognese but also from Kempten. The Abt R8 will be a gorgeous dream car with the genes of a top-class race car. This special automobile will belong to one of the fastest among the fastest; the Abt R8 will also challenge the Lamborghinis and Porsches. With regards to the anticipated performance data the Bavarians are traditionally discreet. But this data already amazes sports car fans and makes them want to spur the hot-blooded Bavarian horses. 530 HP (390 kW) are to be drawn from the 4.2 litre-V8 thanks to the Abt supercharger. Compared with the serial model which already shows impressive performance data this means an increase of 110 HP (81 kW). The brand new Abt 20-inch BR wheels stylishly transfer this power onto the asphalt. The all-wheel-drive dream car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 317 km/h. These values are synonymous with magic and this extraordinary super sports car desperately wants to be driven. By means of the Abt suspension which is adjustable in height, pressure and rebound, the performance and driving comfort of the super sports car can be adapted perfectly to the requirements of its driver.

A dream car is becoming reality: In autumn the top-class sports cars will have a new challenger as this is when the almost unrivalled fast and uniquely beautiful Abt R8 becomes available.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Mazda launched the 2010 Shinari sports cars coupe at the Paris Motor Show in early October, a four door concept car that shows the new design. This design as well as to replace the Nagare design. Mazda Shinari Concept represents the profound connection of driver and machine and the beginning of Mazda's latest design theme 'KODO-Soul in Motion'. Shinari exhibits a functional aesthetic that will continue to evolve as Mazda continues to define its next generation of vehicles.
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The development of the Shinari Concept was actually a collaboration between three of Mazda’s design centers in Japan, Germany and the United States. Mazda also said it is working to improve the quality level of its interiors for future vehicles. With 2010 Mazda Sport Cars Coupe Shinari Concept Car as the first step, Ikuo Maeda, general manager of Mazda's design division, aims to create original Mazda designs that will be recognized around the world. He summarizes his resolve in the following words:
"My goal is to create designs that people can point to proudly and say, 'This is a Mazda design'. There is no need for Mazda to build cars for people who are only concerned with 'style' and 'trends'. Whether working on sports cars or compact cars, I have always worked to create designs that evoke an emotional response in people and I hope to keep doing the same as I remain fully committed to develop designs for people who love and admire cars. It is my personal belief that the only way to create designs that fundamentally connect with people and to create designs they love, is if the people creating them are absolutely passionate about cars and are willing to make that passion a firm policy for design expression.
The Mazda Shinari is a pure design concept model of a four-door, four-seater sport cars coupe which perfectly expresses the 'KODO - Soul of Motion' design theme in a graceful and carefree form. All of Mazda Shinari Concept's body surfaces appear as if constantly undergoing transformation. There is no static shape to be found, as if the car is in perpetual motion. For instance the subtle control of the angle of the upper surface of the side sill, from the front to the rear, results in a form that suggests a flash of speed along the body of the car. Aerodynamic performance was a major priority for Mazda Shinari Concept, and the centre of the lower sections - on both the front and rear bumpers - are designed to optimize the flow of air along the underbody of the car.
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The principle of 'dedicated driving ergonomics' is further reflected in the car's next generation Human Machine Interface (HMI). The availability of smaller electronic components has allowed Mazda Shinari Concept's designers to create a floating HMI three-dimensional display; a design element that represents the very latest HMI technology . The system offers three distinct modes: 'Business, Pleasure and Sport'.
Yasushi Nakamuta, the chief designer who led the design of the third generation Mazda MX-5, was the first to begin the ideation of the Mazda Shinari Concept: "The challenge for us was to create an innovative new expression for energetic and powerful movement; something that we had never attempted before. We began by developing the design around the image of a predator, as it strikes at its prey, or the stabbing movement in kendo, Japanese fencing, to express the instant where accumulated force is released.
Ikuo Maeda say, "Further, I consider it vitally important to have an awareness of Japanese originality in designing cars for Mazda. This is not merely about incorporating traditional Japanese elements into car design. I believe in reflecting the Japanese spirit in car designs as part of a subconscious practice. So, while I consider where this may lead in the future, my plan is to create cars that will be instantly recognizable as a Mazda, even when viewed at a distance. My ultimate goal is to create a brand presence that car lovers around the world recognize as representing both Mazda originality and Japanese originality. Future Mazda's will move people physically and emotionally - this is 'KODO - Soul of Motion'."

2010 Mazda Sport Cars Coupe Shinari Concept Car 



2010 Steeda Q550 Mustang is already to fight in street. This Steeda Q550 will introduce at Los Angles auto show occation. 2010 Steeda Q550 Mustang is the latest creation of steeda autosports for street fighter edtion. This steeda is the ultimate street performance pony car that developed to get perfectly of daily ride and racetrack warrior. High performance used is steeda power package mounted vehicle features for Ford Sucper charger racing. Supported by aerodynamic design and aeroforce gauges, 2010 Steeda Q550 Mustang has great accelerated which need 4 seconds from 0 to 60 mph.

The aerodynamic design appearance becomes additional value beside high performance of steeda 550 streetfighter. Moreover, vehicle’s race style is strengthened by a HRE monoblock p40 wheels for high performance with dimensions 275/35 in front and 315/35 in the rear.

2010 Jaguar XKR 75 - first test drive

Exclusive Jaguar XKR 75 made his debut at 2010 Goodwood speed. Jaguar Land Rover CEO, Dr. Ralf Speth, has challenged the team of engineers to build the Jaguar XKR Jaguar to celebrate 75, which will provide a combination of increased performance, superb chassis control and grip levels of management to inspire fans to explore the potential capacity to drive the XKR.

Mike O’Driscoll, managing director, Jaguar Cars, said: “The Jaguar XKR 75 will provide owners with an exclusive, fun and a bit of the Jaguar heritage. This is a way to celebrate the power of the XK sports trademark name Jaguars 75 years,” he said.

2010 Jaguar XKR 75 - interior design

Jaguar engineers have been improving the power and torque from a supercharged 5.0-liter 530p recognized and 655nm, respectively for the 75 Jaguar XKR, to offer performance truly extraordinary. Although the speed limit in a limited edition model is limited electronically to 174 mph (280 kmh), with the Jaguar XKR 75 times 0-60mph (100 km / h) acceleration was reduced by 4.6 to 4.4 seconds from the 510 PS standard XKR.

Use of lightweight aluminum rigid architecture of the XK as a strong foundation, the rise of the Jaguar XKR counterbalanced by the chassis 75, a dynamic agile handling are very, very good ride and stop with time to convince surefooted after time.

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The revision of the Jaguar XKR 75 feature suspension and handling precision and agility for improved performance. To ensure the Jaguar XKR 75 remained stable at high speeds, wrapped with revised front aerodynamic splitter, side jamb extensions, a rear diffuser and rear wing provide a better balance and greater loss of lift. Computer Active Differential Control accordance XKR also reduce the sensitivity of direction at high speed, further enhancing the stability and driver control.

And with enhanced acoustic package for sports with semi-active exhaust, Jaguar XKR 75 products thunderous pulse racing at peak performance.

natural experiment based on the car, however, has not been achieved at the expense of traditional values Jaguar and comfort improvements.

“We designed the XR 75 as a sports car with the duality of character that make it suitable for driving in Europe at the Nürburgring, finishing a lap very quickly, then go home again said Mike Cross, chief engineer for vehicle integrity.

The Jaguar XKR 75 features of the new Stratus Gray arrived. red brake calipers contrast, eye-catching 20-inch Vortex forged alloy polished finish with black light technology and diamonds turn. Customers will have the opportunity to apply the single graphic body that runs from front bumper to the back of the back.

Jaguar XKR Interior complete 75 environmental performance based drivers finished in charcoal with a point d’Ivoire, piano-black finish dashboard and center console and the main Jet Suede.

Jaguar XKR 75 THE FLASH

The uniqueness of exclusive features of the new XKR 75 include:

* Increased performance by recalibrating the engine and transmission details
o More power to 530p (compared with 510 PS on XKR)
Not much at 655nm torque (625Nm at cons XKR)
There is no torque converter upgraded to handle the increased torque
* Suspension system enhanced to improve the accuracy and agility
o Increase the spring and damper rates (spring 28 percent of the front springs are fixed at the rear 32 percent more rigid)
New aluminum front o the engine and completely revised rear suspension for improved vertical camber stiffness (up 25 per cent)
o Dynamic Adaptive Re-listening damper control software
Reduce no. ride height (15mm front and 10mm rear)
* Body Pack finished aerodynamic body color front splitter, rocker extensions and rear diffuser, and body-colored rear spoiler and larger rear deck lid finisher
* Sports exhaust with increased performance and acoustics – the new system and crossover pipe exhaust outlet
Stratus Grey paint * New graphics outside of the package option
* Red calipers approximately 20 “Vortex forged alloy wheels in light, dark gray diamonds
* Performance XKR charcoal leather interior and the point of d’Ivoire, with Jet Suede headlining and baseplate 75 XKR
* Active Front Lighting
* Final Calibration done in collaboration with the engineering team has been working with RSR Jaguar for 2010 program of motorsport.

Production of the Jaguar XKR 75 is limited to 75 vehicles will be available around July 2010 in England, OTR price of £ 85.500. customer shipments will commence in October 2010.

BMW Sports Car Concept Revealed

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Sports Car manufacturer BMW has revealed their latest concept vehicle. BMW is scheduled to show off this beauty at the Frankfurt Motor Show in a couple of weeks. “The Vision Efficient Dynamics is a plug-in hybrid sports car with a new dynamic exterior and interior design language. But underneath the eye catching design is a smaller and more efficient engine BMW is exploring for possible future use.” This amazing vehicle is the wave of the future, more dynamic vehicles made with the concept of environmental preservation constantly on the mind of engineers. Check out the rest of the post for more images of this great vehicle.

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Sunday, September 12, 2010


The newest production sedan Coupe Peugeot, Peugeot RCZ, won the Red Dot award as the best design automobile or Best of the Best 2010. Earlier, at the beginning of the year, RCZ has been crowned as the Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2009 in the arena of International Automobile Festival in 2010.

Red Dot Award is a prestigious award and many top companies targeted by the world. Because, with the grace won that, then their global reputations will also be fueled.

The selection process was done giving this gift International Design Agency based in Germany. Items are contested ranging from household appliances, telecommunications equipment up to the car.

While the elements assessed in the event it is, product innovation, exceptional quality, as well as having a high function. In the event that Red Dot, RCZ seeded and proposed to the jury through the virtual world channel by 100 thousand Internet users from 62 countries.

"Red Dot is an award event to the world-recognized quality design. Judging conducted by 30 international experts, which guaranteed an objective and fair assessment of all the products that diperlombakan, "said a press release as quoted autoevolution.com Peugeot, Sunday (30 / 5).

RCZ is a sedan Coupe besutan PSA Peugeot-Citroen Group will be marketed in June. Two-door sedan with a two-seater is offered in two engine variants.

The first variant, 1600 cc petrol engine that ejects Turbocharger manpower 156 horsepower and 240 Newtonmeter torque (Nm). While the second variant is a 2,000 cc diesel engine-powered 163 horsepower and 340 torque.

Membanderol Peugeot petrol variant of the standard type 19 900 pounds or about USD 278.40 million. The most luxurious type, dibanderol 24 000 pounds or about USD 335.76 million.

RCZ Peugeot produced its local partner, Magna Steyr, in Austria. Sedan with a height of 1.68 meters, first introduced in the mat Geneva Motor Show 2010, March.

Now, the car-gadang digadang to be pushed in the car market worldwide.




Saturday, September 11, 2010


Jakarta - Lord of the premium car segment, Mercedes-Benz will continue to conduct penetration. Plans until the end of this year, Mercedes-Benz Indonesia, the holder of the German manufacturer's brand in Indonesia, will launch five new car until the end of 2010.

The five new models is the Mercedes-Benz M-Clas Grand Edition, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz R-Class New Generation, New Generation Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, and smart.

For the first two names Mercedes-Benz M-Clas Grand Edition and Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG will be launched in September. While three other models New Generation Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class New Generation, and the smart will trafficked in November.

President and CEO of PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia, Rudi Borgenheimer, said the presence of cars Mercedes-Benz's new premium car is claimed to be graced homeland. "We believe these cars will be the target of the pecintanya," said Rudi.

Penetration was once intended to continue the dominance of Mercedes-Benz in Indonesia. During the month of July 2010 and Mercedes-Benz Indonesia managed to master the 68.5 percent market share with sales of 2229 units.

The biggest donations still come from New E-Class (1030 units), New C-Class (820 units), The New Generation S-Class (281 units), B-Class (48 units), M-Class (18 units), R-Class (16 units), and GL-Class (6 units).