Wednesday, November 6, 2013

2011 BMW i8 Concept

  The 2011 BMW i8 Concept was fist unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW i8 is a plug- in hybrid electric vehicle that includes an electric motor that is located in the front axle that powers the front wheels. The BMW i8 is equipped with a turbocharged 1.5 3-cylinder gasoline engine that powers the rear wheels, The BMW i8 also has an all for wheel regenerative braking system. The bodystyle of the BMW i8 is a coupe. The top speed of a BMW i8 is 160mph and it can accelerate from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, and it only takes 2 hours to charge its battery. The reason why I chose this car is because it has a very sleek and futuristic look to it. And also because this is the cars of the future, and also because it has an electric motor and a gasoline motor combined and I find that interesting that they could actually combined those. 

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

2013 Dodge Viper SRT

  The 2013 Dodge Viper SRT was first reviled at the 2012 New York Auto Show, and was designed by Scott Kruger. The viper is equipped with an all aluminum 8.4L V-10 engine that is rated with 640hp, and weighs 600lb. As for the Vipers has a 6-speed Tremec TR-6060  manual transmission, it also has an electronic stability control, traction control, and a 4-channel anti lock break system. The viper is also equipped with a 364 drag coefficient Pireli P Zero Z-rated tires. As for the interior the Viper is includes leather upholstery, accented colors in seats, doors, center console and stitching; gun metal trim on the cluster bezel, HVAC outlets, window switch bezels, shifter base, park brake bezel and the integrated passenger grab handle on the center console; Sabelt racing seats with Kevlar and fiberglass shell, carbon-fiber hood, roof, decklid and aluminum door panels, split six-spoke forged aluminum "Venom" wheels with polished face and graphite-painted pockets. The top speed of the viper is 206mph.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

2010-2013 Jaguar C-X75-Hybrid Supercar

  The 2010-2013 Jaguar C-X75 is a two-seat, electric-hybrid, concept car that was first reviled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The Jaguar C-X75 concept can produce up to 778 horsepower through its four electric motors, in each of which powers one of the four wheels. The batteries driving the C-X75  motors are recharged by using two diesel-fed micro gas turbines instead of a conventional four-stroke-engine. The C-X75 is described as a model that will influence the future design and technology.  The jaguar C-X75 was named in honor of Jaguar's 75th anniversary, the C stands for concept and the X stands for experimental. In May 2011 jaguar announced plans to build the C-X75 from 2013-2015 with a limited production amount, with a downsized, boosted petrol engine instead of the micro gas turbines in the concept model. The price of the C-X75 was estimated at 1.15-1.48 million dollars, A maximum of 250 models were to be built and the production version was expected in all electrical ranges of 30mi. But in December 2012 jaguar announced the cancelation of production due to the ongoing global economics crisis. In terms of performance,  

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

2012 Lexus LF-LC Concept

 The 2012 Lexus LF-LC Concept was first reviled January at the 2012  North American International Auto Show. The interior and exterior  style was created by the Calty Design Research center in Newport Beach ,California. The LF-LC features the Lexus's brand spindle-shaped grille which came from fourth generation Lexus GS. The LF-LC has a front-engine, with rear-wheel drive drivetrain layout, that incorporates the  next-generation advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive System. The interior features  includes a remote touchscreen control system  that is linked to two  liquid crystal display screen that measures  12.3 in width, also with smartphone-size touchscreens are placed on the door arm sets for additional controls. The reason why I chose this car is because it is breath talking just to see it. The LF-LC Concept has the a sleek and futuristic look to and classy but fresh style.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe

   With the sculpted athletic interior and driver oriented cockpit, the beautiful 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe is a weapon against the ordinary. But with its ingenious design is purpose driven. And with a lightweight aluminum space frame that replaces steel, carbon-fiber and carbon -nano -composite structures reduce the weight for an even further achievement of optimal handling and acceleration. The exterior of the Corvette Stingray is  provocative and purposeful, it was sculpted for an optimal performance. The Stingray is a low, light and lean design, with the increased down force to keep the vehicle planted, while the functional exterior vents create create a new breathing expernce. This advanced ventilation system helps air flow from front to back, in which cooling critical components of the powertrain. The  Corvette Stingray's brakes consist of dual ceramic break disk ,as for the tansmision the Stingray has a  7-speed automatic transmission. The engine of the Stingray is a 6.2L v8 in which the Stingray can go from 0-60 in 3.8 seconds.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

2003-2012 Rolls Royce Phantom

 

  The 2003-2012 Roll Royce Phantom was made in Chichster, England, The Rolls Royce Phantom was launched during the BMW era . It also won the Top Gear Car Of The Year Award in 2003.The class of the Roll Royce Phantom is a full-size luxury car, and the bodystyle of the car is a 2-door coupe/convertible. As for the layout it has FR-layout which means the engine is in the front and it accelerates from the rear. As for the Phantoms engine and transmission, The Phantom has a 6.75L V12 engine, as for the transmission  the Phantom is  equipped with an ZF 8-speed automatic. The reason why I chose this car is because it has class, luxury,and style.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

2012 -2013 Aston Martin Vanquish second generation

 The Aston Martin Vanquish second generation was first reviled at the Concorso  D' Eleganza at Villa  D' Este on the shores of Lake Como Italy, And are assembled in Gaydon, England. From the exterior to the styling the Vanquish an evolution of the DBS, and with many of the styling cues such as the elongated side strake inspired from the One-77. And also the boot lid which includes a interrogated rear spoiler design that looks as if it were impossible to make. All was done on the orders of Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr. Ulirch Bez. The Vanquish has an exposed carbon fiber skirt show off its all carbon fiber body, The Vanquish has used a new Generation of 4 VH chassis, which is lighter than the Generation 2 VH that was used in the DBS. The Vanquish has an all new interior that was inspired by the One-77, The feature of the new interior includes trimmed in hand  stitched leather and aclantarra  that is available in  a wide range of colors. Also new for the interior of the Vanquish is the centre stack features  an improved infotainment system, The body style of the Vanquish is a 2-seaater or a 2+2. As for the engine the Vanquish has an upgraded form of the Astons Martin flagship V12 engine, like most Aston Martins the Vanquish has a mid engine with rear wheel drive.  The Vanquish uses a fully casted stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves, as for the transmission the vanquish uses an updated touchtronic2 transmission. As for the brake the Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with ventilated carbon ceramic disc, in the front of the Vanquish are six piston calibers, and in the rear are four piston calibers. The suspension of the Aston Martin Vanquish is a light weight front sub frame with a hallow casting with independent double wishbone including anti-lift geometry. The tires on the Aston Martin Pirelli P Zeros, in the front there are 225/ZR20 in the rear  are 305/30ZR20.