Oh yes, it’s a third generation Toyota Supra with a pair of BMW Z1 headlights, a Ferrari Testarossa bodykit (prancing horse logo on the hood included) and six (!) exhaust pipes. Guess this fella gave a new meaning to our ultimate dream car that’s designed by Italians, engineered by Germans and built by Japanese… Pics via: Barryboys
Technorati: Toyota+Supra, Replica, auto+news, car+news, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, Carscoop, blogs, 2007
Technorati: Russia, Video, auto+news, car+news, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, Carscoop, blogs, 2007
Apparently this isn’t a typical road-going Skoda; it’s a unique rally car created by Czech spark-plug manufacture Brisk in collaboration with Prodrive. Albeit Brisk’s spec-sheet is available only in Czech, it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to make ends meet. Based on a first generation Fabia, the RS 01 WRC gets a coupe body that actually doesn’t look half-bad and a supped-up 2.0TFSI engine -yes, the same as in the VW Golf GTI and Audi S3 models among others, producing 500Hp @ 7.800 rpm and 600Nm @ 3.700 rpm. Combine that with a weight of just 1.000kg or 2.200 pounds and the 2.7 sec time for the 0 to 100km/h (62mph) that Brisk announces makes (some) sense.According to the Czech spark-plug manufacture, the RS 01 WRC is ready to be tested in rallies both nationally and abroad. In addition, Brisk says that promotional events and test drives for journalists and the general public have been planned for the immediate future. -Full Image gallery and the specs after the jump
SPECIFICATIONS: BRISK RS O1 WRC
Sportovní závodní automobil určený pro automobilové soutěže s konstrukcí podle řádu FIA, přílohy J, bez homologace. Celá konstrukce vozu vychází z koncernových dílů Škoda a VW.
KAROSERIE
Typ karoserie - samonosná, ocelová, tvořená příhradlovou konstrukcí
z vysokopevnostních ocelových trubek,
doplněná o panely z kevlaru, karbonu a skelného laminátu.
MOTOR
Typ - zážehový, přeplňovaný výfukovým turbodmychadlem,
se samostatným obtokovým ventilem, sekvenční dvojité
vstřikování paliva, bezdotykové zapalování
Zapalovací svíčky - BRISK Racing DOR 1O DS EVO 2
Zdvihový objem motoru ( cm3 ) - 1998
Počet válců - 4
Max. výkon ( kW/k/ot/min ) - 368 / 500 / 7800
Max. točivý moment ( Nm/ot/min ) - 600 / 3700
Příprava směsi - sekvenční dvojité vstřikování
Přeplňovací tlak ( MPa ) - 2,5
PŘEVODOVÉ ÚSTROJÍ
Typ převodovky - sekvenční, přímo řazená, s posilovacími magnety
Počet převodových stupňů - 6
Spojka - suchá, dvoukotoučová, keramická
DYNAMIKA
Max. rychlost ( km/hod ) - 200
Zrychlení z O na 1OO km/h ( sec.) - 2,7
HMOTNOSTI
Pohotovostní hmotnost ( kg ) - 1000
ROZMĚRY
Celková délka ( mm ) - 4 002
Celková šířka ( mm ) - 1 890
Celková výška ( mm ) - 1 270
Rozvor ( mm ) - 2 500
Rozchod vpředu ( mm) - 1 670
Rozchod vzadu ( mm) - 1 620
PODVOZEK
Přední / zadní náprava - nezávislé zavěšení kol, trojúhelníková ramena,
pérování tlumiči Proflex
Přední / zadní brzdy - čtyřpístkové o průměru
čtyřpístkové o průměru
všechny brzdy kotoučové, značky Porsche
Diferenciály - mezinápravový i pasivní nápravové s omezenou svorností
DALŠÍ VYBAVENÍ
18ti palcová kola, hasicí systém, bezpečnostní nádrž, intercom, vyspělá diagnostika pro snímání telemetrie - v první fázi na motoru, ve druhé fázi ve vývoji telemetrie podvozku.
Technorati: Brisk+RS+01+WRC, Skoda+Fabia, Tuning, auto+news, car+news, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, Carscoop, blogs, 2007
"Revitalization in Action" or RIA for short is a group formed by bunch of guys at the GMInsiderNews (GMI) site who like to dream up entirely new product portfolios for various GM brands. This time the group that consist of GMI Staff Member ChevroletRevived, the Director/Writer of RIA, GMI Photoshop Artist fbodyrules who designs the vehicles, and GMI Administrator/Interior Photoshop Artist NSAP got their hands on Saturn. Good thing is that the guys at GMI took in consideration the fact that GM has tied Saturn’s future with Opel, thus creating a future line-up with a realistic twist in it. -Pictures after the jump Via: Autoblog.com , Source: GMInsiderNews Here’s RIA Proposal For Saturn’s Future Model Lineup:
Technorati: Saturn, auto+news, car+news, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, Carscoop, blogs, 2007
Following the revised S40/V50 and the 2008 S80 models Volvo has also announced minor changes for its C30 hatch & C70 Coupe-Convertible for the 2008 year range. Starting off with the common changes, both models receive the updated 2.5Turbo first featured in the 2008 S40/V50 that gains an extra 10Hp delivering now 230Hp. Separately now, the C30 will be offered with a 1.8 Flexifuel engine (capable of running on bioethanol E85) and a 180Hp D5 Euro V compliant engine with six-speed manual transmission. The C30 also benefits from new hazard lights that are automatically activated if any airbag is deployed and a new EBL (Emergency Brake Light) function flashes all three brake lights five times a second to warn following drivers during an emergency braking manoeuvre. Exterior-wise, three new colours are available and the Volvo iron mark badge has increased in size by 50 per cent on the front grille. Inside, the RTI navigation system is now on hard disk for faster function and a hard load cover is now available as an option. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below
The 2008 C70 features revised controls in the centre console complemented by a multi-function centre tunnel storage area, a more compact handbrake design, and a new armrest that’s longer and further forward for better driver comfort as well as offering a larger storage area. Other changes include more dynamically styled instrument panels for the T5 and D5 models and a new hard drive-based RTI road traffic information and satellite navigation system. As you’d expect, Volvo also offers four new exterior colours and a new matt real wood interior inlay, called Nordic Light Oak.
Technorati: Volvo+C30, Volvo+C70, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, autos, Carscoop, blogs, 2007, images, pictures
BMW’s US-built car range will be extended with the addition of the next-generation X3 SUV according to the company’s CEO, Norbert Reithofer who announced the news at BMW’s annual general meeting today (May 15, 2007) in Munich. The current X3 is built by Magna Steyer under contract.The Bavarian car maker currently builds the Z4 and X5 in the
Technorati: BMW+X3, BMW, BMW+X6, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, autos, Carscoop, blogs, 2007, images, pictures
We'll get straight to the point on this one; the BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo coupe is equipped with a 730Hp twin-turbocharged V12 engine and it’s capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 4.0 sec and to 200 km/h (124mph) after just 11.9 sec while its top-speed is electronically limited to 340 km/h (211mph).So how did BRABUS manage this? Well, they took the CL600’s 5.5-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, increased it displacement to 6.3-litres extensively modifying the engine peripherals. Modifications include the special exhaust manifolds, the two larger turbochargers, the high-efficiency intercooler and the high-performance exhaust system with metal catalysts and low back pressure. You can either order the new BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo coupe as a complete car with prices starting at €178,980 ($240.000) –not including taxes of course, or you can send your humble CL600 to the German tuner and save several thousands. -Press release & image gallery after the jump
Via: Autoblog.nl & BRABUS
The World's Fastest and Most Powerful Coupe
BRABUS SV12
730 hp / 537 kW of power, 1,320 Nm of top and a top speed of 340 km/h: With the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo coupe based on the latest Mercedes CL 600 model BRABUS presents the world's fastest and most powerful coupe.
At the heart of this exclusive automobile is the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine. It is based on the turbocharged Mercedes 600 twelve-cylinder engine and represents the most powerful street-legal V12 engine in the world. Installing a special BRABUS crankshaft with longer stroke, combined with a bigger bore and correspondingly sized forged pistons, increases displacement from 5.5 to 6.3 liters. Further engine modifications also include precision-machining the cylinder heads and fitting them with four special camshafts.
In addition the engine peripherals are also modified extensively. The modifications include special exhaust manifolds, two larger turbochargers, a high-efficiency intercooler and a high-performance exhaust system with metal catalysts and low back pressure. Extensive bench tests determined the new programming for the engine electronics that not only maximizes power yield but also ensures that the engine meets stringent Euro IV emission limits.
Performance figures of the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo displacement engine speak volumes: A rated power output of 730 hp / 537 kW at 5,100 rpm is just as extraordinary as a peak torque of 1,320 Nm at just 2,100 rpm. In the car peak torque is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm.
Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a modified five-speed automatic transmission. The optionally available BRABUS locking differential optimizes traction. All BRABUS drivetrain elements are operated with ARAL high-performance lubricants.
The BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo coupe is not just the most powerful; it is also the fastest street-legal of its kind. 0 - 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, 200 km/h after just 11.9 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 340 km/h are all without equal.
The enormous performance of the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo coupe places exceptionally high demands on the aerodynamic-enhancement parts that were developed in the wind tunnel. The sophisticated shape of the BRABUS front apron reduces lift on the front axle and improves engine and front brake cooling due to its large air inlet. Integrated fog lamps and high beams lend the car a characteristic appearance and further improve active safety by optimizing illumination of the road.
The BRABUS rocker panels optimize the airflow along the sides and feature integrated entrance lights for safe entering and exiting of the vehicle in the dark.
The BRABUS rear apron sports custom-tailored cutouts for the BRABUS quad sport exhaust. Three LED lights integrated into the apron are also activated via the keyless fob. An understated rear spoiler rounds out the sophisticated BRABUS aerodynamics concept, and reduces lift on the rear axle for further improved directional stability at high speeds.
The enormous performance of the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo coupe is kept safely in check at all times thanks to custom-tailored solutions for tires, suspension and brakes. Among them are BRABUS Monoblock light-alloy wheels with diameters of 18, 19, 20 or 21 inches. The largest tire/wheel combination features BRABUS Monoblock VI and E wheels in sizes 9Jx21 in front and 10.5Jx21 on the rear axle. The largest corresponding tires are size 265/30 ZR 21 in front and size 295/30 ZR 21 in the rear. BRABUS recommends Pirelli and
The BRABUS module for the standard ABC suspension is specifically calibrated to these high-performance tires, and lowers the ride height of the two-door by some 25 millimeters. For further optimized active safety the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo coupe can be equipped with the BRABUS high-performance brake system. Maximum fade-free stopping power is provided on the front axle by 380 x 36 millimeter discs and 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers. The rear features 355 x 28 millimeter discs and six-piston aluminum fixed calipers.
BRABUS also fulfills any requests imaginable when it comes to exclusive interior options. The list of products ranges from scuff plates with illuminated BRABUS logo or an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel to an exclusive customized interior crafted from soft yet durable BRABUS Mastik leather and the finest Alcantara.
The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo coupe can be ordered as a complete car starting at 178,980 Euros or can be built based on an existing current CL 600 model.
Technorati: Brabus, Mercedes+Benz+CL, Tuning, automobile, cars, automotive, vehicles, autos, Carscoop, blogs, 2007, images, pictures
