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2008 Lamborghini Super Trofeo

Jack — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:49:44 +0000

The Lamborghini Super Trofeo is a racing car that is based on the Gallardo LP560-4. About 30 units have been produced by the company from 2008 to enter into the track which has been made available to individual enthusiasts and Lamborghini dealer teams. The car is available with a 5.2-liter V10 engine that is able to generate about 570 hp which is 18 hp more than the LP560-4. This is the only one-make series that is available with an all-wheel drive in the motorsport world and it is also the fastest single-brand series all over the world to be partly due to the technical superiority of an all-wheel drive principle. The Lamborghini Super Trofeo also features a 6-speed robotized gear box fixed to the all-wheel drive along with viscous traction. It also has featuring double wishbone suspension all round which has specially reworked for the racing purpose. The exterior features include tyres from Pirelli and specialist racing brake system which helps in brutal stopping power along with racing ABS. There are also large and adjustable rear wing that have been developed with carbon-fiber composite. The Lamborghini Super Trofeo cockpit is available with an ultra-light race seat, additional specialized racing instruments and a racing steering wheel. During the earlier period, the car made guest appearances at six race events such as Silverstone in UK, Adria Raceway in Italy, Norisring in Germany, Spa in Belgium, Barcelona in Spain and Paul Ricard racetrack in France.

2012 Kia Soul Red Rock

Jack — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:03:48 +0000

The 2012 Kia Soul Red Rock is a new special edition car that is based on the beautiful rock formations found in the Southwest United States. This model was first introduced as a concept car in the New York Auto Show and it took the seventh in a series of limited production by the company. It has been powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that is capable of producing about 164 hp along with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The car can be identified with a number of unique features that has been developed to make it separate from other similar models. The 2012 Kia Soul Red Rock features few important elements which includes the exterior color along with a high-gloss black front fascia and mirror housings. The interior has been designed with exclusive black leather trim along with brown cloth seats which adds more attraction to this model. It also has heated front seats and automatic climate control. The car is expected to provide a completely different atmosphere for the customers who are looking to have new faces for their dream car. The 2012 Kia Soul Red Rock was able to make a positive response to its appearance at the New York Show. All the limited edition model from Soul have been able to make a mark because of its individualism and exclusivity, said Michael Sprague. The car is also available for purchase now with a price tag of around $20,600.

1955 Jeep CJ-6

Jack — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:35 +0000

The Jeep CJ-6 was a longer wheelbase model when compared to its previous version Jeep CJ-5 and it was produced as a limited model. It was introduced in the year 1955 as a 1956 model and it was available in places like Sweden and South America. The vehicle was introduced with different types of engine options along with a 3-speed or 4-speed manual transmission. This model was also introduced with a Trac-Lok limited-slip differential that replaced the Powr-Lok in the year 1971. There was many drive train that were included along with a front axle which was full-floating Dana 30. The Jeep CJ-6 also featured a tub and frame which was updated when compared to its previous models. It was available with a top soft top along with soft doors and a bikini top. The seat of the driver was designed to offer a comfortable drive and the high back front seats along with rear seat were added to make the vehicle more attractive than its early models. The Jeep CJ-6 was available with a wheelbase of 2,565, length of 3,510 mm, width of 1,740 mm, height of 1,720 mm and weight of about 2,665 lb. The vehicle also had 33 inch tires, odometer and a speedometer were available as the interior feature. It was introduced with a standard two-barrel carburetor and there were other new feature that was included later in the production to make it more attractive for the customers.

2004 Jaguar Blackjag

Jack — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:37 +0000

The Jaguar Blackjag is a two-seater sports car that was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in the year 2004 as a concept model. The name BlackJag is also said to be based on the elegance, value that formed the inspiration for other design study. It has been powered by a 10-cylinder engine, 4 valves, DOHC, 7000 cc engine that is capable of producing about 640 hp and it is able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in about 3.8 seconds. The car was able to reach an estimated top speed of around 210 mph along with excellent projected performance data. The Jaguar Blackjag has a length of 455 cm, width of 198 cm, height of 121 cm and it also weighs about 1350 kg. The body of the car has been simplified and smoothed out to add a distinctive elegance and the changes were made to design the elements of XF10. It is available with new headlamps and fog lights that provides more generous front-light graphic. The air intakes have been made smooth to enter into the body keeping with a sculptural flow. The Jaguar Blackjag also has newly styled ergonomic wing mirrors, redesigned door handles and omission of air intakes on its doors. The exhaust pipes at the rear of the car have been integrated properly. The car was designed by Fuore Design in Barcelona and it was developed by Modarte in Turin which makes it complete European show car.

2012 Hyundai Langdong

Jack — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00:08 +0000

The Hyundai Langdong is a China-exclusive Elantra that was introduced at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The name Langdong means dynamic for the young and new generation. The car is available with two engine options including 1.6 liter engine that is able to generate 93.8 kW of power along with 155.5 Nm of torque and 1.8 liter engine is capable of producing 107.4 kW of power along with 174.6 Nm of torque. It also features a standard 6-speed manual and automatic transmission along with Hyundai’s Active ECO driving mode. This is a compact car which offers the feel of a larger car. The Hyundai Langdong has a height of 1,680 mm, length of 4,690 mm, width of 1,880 mm and a wheelbase of 2,700 mm. The car is based on the Wind Craft concept from Hyundai’s larger design philosophy of Fluidic Sculpture. The interior features include navigation system, fully automatic air conditioning, fully adjustable power seats along with seat heaters, push-button start and an LCD instrument display. The car also has high safety ratings with features such as side air bags, tire pressure monitoring system and an emergency brake reminder. The Hyundai Langdong will be available with new advanced Blue Link infotainment system which offers a wide range of features with minimum driver distraction including navigation and remote control, safety and maintenance alerts. Overall, it offers a complete convenience of a compact car with practicality and comfort of a mid-sized car.

1970 Honda AZ600

Jack — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:24 +0000

The Honda AZ600 is a two-door hatchback that was produced from 1970 to 1974. It was available with different engine options such as an air-cooled, 354 cc, 2-cylinder SOHC engine that is able to generate 31 hp at 8,500 rpm and 598 cc SOHC engine that is able to 36 hp at 9,000 rpm along with a 4-speed or 5-speed transmission. The technical achievements of the engine were similar to the larger 1.3 liter air-cooled 4-cylinder which is used in Honda 1300 coupe and sedan. The interior was available with a seating capacity for two passengers. The Honda AZ600 had a wheelbase of 2,000 mm, length of 3,125 mm, width of 1,295 mm, height of 1,280 mm and it also weighed about 1,310 lb. The car also had an opening rear glass hatch that was surrounded by a thick black plastic surround which lead to nicknames including TV set and swimming goggles. The cargo area of the car was a locker that can be accessed through a hatch hidden behind the number plate and it also revealed a small, shallow cargo area. The Honda AZ600 front suspension was coil sprung and independent and leaf springs on a beam axle were on the rear. Even though the car was available with a small size and low-powered engine, it was able to easily maintain freeway speeds. The car also featured in the Australian film Malcolm as a getaway car that was divided into two.

2012 Caterham CT01

Jack — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:43:27 +0000

The Caterham CT01 is a Formula One car that is currently competing in the 2012 Formula One season. It also features a 2,400 cc naturally aspirated, mid-mounted V8 engine that is limited to 18,000 rpm. The car is available with a 7-speed semi-automatic gearbox along with a reverse gear. It has been specially developed by under the leadership of the technical director Mike Gascoyne. This is the third model that has been designed by the team and it is also the first to feature the new name of the team. Most of the features included in the car are very similar to the previous models from the company. The Caterham CT01 is the first model that has been introduced for the 2012 season by the company. An online launch was initially planned by the company on 26 January and later it was cancelled and released a day earlier instead. Jarno Trulli was replaced by Heikki Kovalainen and Vitaly Petrov after the first test held at Jerez. The car is available with a similar green and yellow livery along with other designs that are very much of the last year’s Lotus model. The Caterham CT01 also features an odd-looking stepped nose design along with a reshaped rear quarters. It has Kinetic Energy Recovery System on the brake which has been included in the car for the first time. Caterham is the new name of Team Lotus which has been reclaimed from Malaysian outfit.

2011 Ford Mustang RTR

Jack — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:15:48 +0000

The 2011 Ford Mustang RTR was first introduced at the 2009 SEMA Show. It is available with a 5.0 liter V8 engine that is able to produce about 550 hp along with a 6-speed manual transmission and rear wheel drive. The car has an estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg in the city and 26 mpg in the highway. This model has black striping on the side and the hood has been contrasted nicely with its Grabber Blue paint. It features a completely more modern look than retro which has very tastefully made. The 2011 Ford Mustang RTR exterior is available with new 19 inch pin-spoke wheels along with fantastic finished in dark charcoal. It also features new front chin spoiler and splitter, new rear diffuser, aluminum rear spoiler powder-coated and side splitters. The interior has been designed with leather seating and blue including RTR logos on the gauges, power outlet cover and floor mats. The airbox includes K&N air filter and a set of Ford Racing mufflers which is good for a few more horsepower. The 2011 Ford Mustang RTR is available with seating capacity for four passengers and it also has fairly affordable price that can purchased by an average sports car buyer. The car also features stock shifter knob swapped out with a stealthy black cue ball which fits nicely in the palm of your hand. The total price of the model with RTR components is easily affordable by the customers.

2010 Fiat Nuovo Sedici

Jack — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:40:41 +0000

The 2010 Fiat Nuovo Sedici is available in three different versions such as Dynamic, Emotion and Experience along with two drive systems. It has been powered by two brand new engines including 1.6 liter 16v engine is able to produce 120 hp and 2.0 liter Multijet 16v engine that generates 135 hp. Both the engines will be mated with a standard 5-speed or 6-speed transmission. With the Multijet 16v engine, the vehicle is capable of reaching 0-60 mph in about 10.5 seconds along with a top speed of around 190 km/h. The 2010 Fiat Nuovo Sedici has length of 411 cms, width of 176 cms, height of 162 cms and it has a wheelbase of 250 cms. The safety features include electronic stability program, braking system along with ABS complete and EBD brake distributor, two front airbags, two side airbags and two window-bags are controlled by electronic control unit. The new transmission system is an electromagnetically operated dry multi-plate clutch coupling system which controls transfer of torque as per the traction demands. The 2010 Fiat Nuovo Sedici is available with three operating modes such as 2WD, AUTO and LOCK. The 2WD mode will transmit torque only to the front wheels, the AUTO mode will transmit torque to the front wheels in major conditions and the LOCK mode will lock the distribution of torque to ensure prompt and stable take-off during extreme conditions. The vehicle can handle rough and difficult terrain perfectly compared to its previous models.

1984 Ferrari Testarossa

Jack — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:03:45 +0000

The Ferrari Testarossa was a mid-engine sports car that was produced by the company from the year 1984 to 1991. It was available with a 4.9 liter, 12-cylinder engine that was able to generate about 380 hp at 5750 rpm and a torque of 354 ft-lbs at 4500 rpm along with a 5-speed manual transmission. The car was capable of reaching from 0-60 mph in about 5.35 seconds along with a top speed of around 180 mph. The two-door coupe features a fixed roof and was available with the same rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout options. It had become synonymous with 1980s yuppies and also known to be an icon of 1980s retro culture. The Ferrari Testarossa had a wheelbase of 2,550 m, length of 4,485 mm, width of 1,976 mm, height of 1,130 mm and it also weighed about 3665 lbs. The car has been Testarossa which means red head in Italian as it had red-painted cam covers on the flat-12 engine. It also featured double wishbone at the front and rear suspension systems similar to its previous models. The exterior was available with 16 inch wheels along with a width of 8 inch at the front and 10 inch at the rear on the models. The Ferrari Testarossa had won comparison tests and it was also featured on the cover of Road & Track magazine 9 times in five years. The car was received well on the road, but it failed to appear on race tracks.

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