FB Corse

Technical Specifications

Engine

* 4-stroke, in-line three-cylinder
* Total Displacement: 797.99cc
* Bore: 90 mm
* Stroke 41.8 mm
* Compression ratio: 13.9:1
* Power: more than 150kW @ 18000 rpm
* Cylinder head with pneumatic valve system
* Electro-mechanically operated variable length intake trumpets
* Mechanical accelerator and drive by wire system
* Electro-hydraulic clutch
* Six-speed semi-automatic transmission
* Hydraulic pressure control: 200 bar
* Magneti Marelli engine management system

Chassis

* Aluminum frame
* Tank capacity: 22 l
* Aluminum rear swingarm, with progressive suspension and Ohlins shock absorber
* Brembo brakes: front disc ø 320 mm MMC, rear ø 218 mm
* Wheels: front 16” x 3.6”, rear 16.5” x 6.25”
* Bridgestone tires
* Overall weight: 143 kg

Bodywork

* Carbon fibre bodywork
* Cx aerodynamic: 0.22, from wind tunnel measures, 0,27 with rider on-board.

Citroen Survolt Concept 2010

Citroen Survolt Concept 2010

Design Q transforms Range Rover into a private jet

UK design consultancy Design Q, known for futuristic aircraft designs, is all set to improve the sorry state VIP transport in the Middle East. For that purpose, Design Q has outfitted Range Rover with luxurious comfort and style equivalent to that of.

UK design consultancy Design Q, known for futuristic aircraft designs, is all set to improve the sorry state VIP transport in the Middle East. For that purpose, Design Q has outfitted Range Rover with luxurious comfort and style equivalent to that of an aircraft. While offering the luxurious ride like no other, the company’s Range Rover Q-VR features a drinks chiller, mini-spa center, cigar humidor… and so on. Apart from these, there is an elevated roof to create rear-seat space, and to support the truck’s massive, step-through gullwing door, large reclining seats and computer panel of some sort. Design Q’s expertise have added more to the interior design aspects of the vehicle and promised exactly the same comfort on the ground as in the air.

Via: Jalopnik / Design Q

Published by

Original source : http://www.automotto.org/entry/design-q-transforms...

Mercedes Benz’s automated driving system turns vehicle into a thinking partner

After equipping its cars with airbags, three-point safety belts, ABS, ESP and many more features, now the Mercedes Benz is using an automated driving system to help create better driver assist mechanisms for their production cars. The driving...

After equipping its cars with airbags, three-point safety belts, ABS, ESP and many more features, now the Mercedes Benz is using an automated driving system to help create better driver assist mechanisms for their production cars. The driving assisting system is developed to address the convoluted traffic situations and to avoid the dangers of accidents at hot spots like intersections.

Even when working on the driver assist systems such as blind spot recognition systems, Lange change warnings and night view assistance is all the rage lately, the next generation of these technologies can tackle much larger accident prone areas with relative ease, leaving less space for human tendency to err at crucial times.

Mercedes is the first auto maker to introduce the automated driving safety system which will be used as an additional element during the company’s testing. The system will replicate various events that are almost impossible to reproduce manually e.g. merging at different speeds and vehicle distances.

Mercedes Benz’s automated driving system turns vehicle into a thinking partner who can see, feel and react accurately at the decisive times. Mercedes is thinking to outfit each of their vehicle with this system for testing purposes. And with all these advancing technologies, you may expect autopilot option in your vehicle anytime soon.

Via: Caradvice

Published by

Original source : http://www.automotto.org/entry/mercedes-benz-s-aut...

Hybrid Sports Car concepts waiting to see the rolling day

Several automotive have explored possibilities for hybrid sports cars in the recent times that exemplify the balance between environmental and dynamic performance. We take a look at some of the best.

Several automotive have explored possibilities for hybrid sports cars in the recent times that exemplify the balance between environmental and dynamic performance. We take a look at some of the best.

Published by

Original source : http://www.automotto.org/entry/hybrid-sports-car-c...

Sasha Selipanovym’s Ferrari Le Mans concept is a fantasy on the theme functionality

This Ferrari is the part of a project completed by Sasha Selipanovym who wanted to create a racing Ferrari which isn’t like any of the older models of the brand. The designer started work on the basic elements like the location of the engine;...

This Ferrari is the part of a project completed by Sasha Selipanovym who wanted to create a racing Ferrari which isn’t like any of the older models of the brand. The designer started work on the basic elements like the location of the engine; radiator etc. and designed intakes and ducts that are dictated by functionality. Hence here comes the modern, logical yet a perfectly thought out car that doesn’t fits well into the aesthetics of Ferrari. The bottom line and functions of this machine have been designed without adhering to the rules taken into consideration while making sports prototypes. Lots of elements are borrowed from the F1 cars and the making of this design is marked with herculean effort to find out in the books as to how these parts function. The concept has been developed for the race at Le Mans in 2012. And the concept has been designed on entirely different lines than the styles or Mazda Furai or the Citroen GT wherein aesthetics strongly predominates over function. That’s why Sasha says, “My car is a fantasy on the theme functionality”.

Via: Cardesign

Published by

Original source : http://www.automotto.org/entry/sasha-selipanovym-s...

Daniel Garcia’s A9 concept repairs itself, changes color with the touch of a button

This is Audi A9 concept from the reputed Spanish designer Daniel Garcia who has Ducati 6098 R concept and may other to his credit. The awesome A9 concept will be lighter than Audi’s current flagship model, A8. Inspiration for the styling of A9...

This is Audi A9 concept from the reputed Spanish designer Daniel Garcia who has Ducati 6098 R concept and may other to his credit. The awesome A9 concept will be lighter than Audi’s current flagship model, A8. Inspiration for the styling of A9 comes from the stunning architectural style of Santiago Calatrava’s buildings in “La Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias in Valencia. Daniel’s A9 concept is a low emission hybrid vehicle for the future. A9 concept features a single-piece windscreen and its roof is formed from nanotechnology material (which is yet to be discovered) that has a unique automatic-system that repairs damage and can also be adjusted for colors and opacity. Also, the vehicle flaunts the unique ‘electronic painting’ system that allows the owner to change the color with the touch of a button. The concept is proposed to be powered by an advanced hybrid setup which uses an internal combustion engine working in conjunction with four in-wheel electric motors.

Via: Diseno-art

Published by

Original source : http://www.automotto.org/entry/daniel-garcia-s-a9-...

Nissan LEAF – First iPhone controlled eco-friendly car

The much talked about Nissan leaf that auto enthusiasts as well as environmentally conscious people are desperately waiting for will now have its features controlled by iPhone. With the iPhone integration, as per Nissan, a special app will allow the..

The much talked about Nissan leaf that auto enthusiasts as well as environmentally conscious people are desperately waiting for will now have its features controlled by iPhone. With the iPhone integration, as per Nissan, a special app will allow the users to communicate with some of the vehicle’s features. Being the first eco-friendly family car that can be controlled by a smartphone, Nissan leaf will come equipped with built in cellular data radio.

The app can be used to program the air conditioning and while using the smart phone, just few clicks will help driver checkout as to how much battery power the car is left with. And on a charging station, the driver can ask the vehicle to send a message when the batteries are fully charged up.

Apart from this, before returning to the car, driver can remote fix the climate of the car, specifying at what temperature they want the cockpit to be at when they step in. While on the move, the LEAF’s navigation gives the up to date list of the charging stations available in the vicinity.

The Nissan LEAF is not only and Eco bonanza but is economical at the same time. With its top speed at 90mph, the all electric vehicle can be driven approximately 100miles on a single charge. The cost for charging is merely £2 that makes Nissan LEAF to work out at around 2p a mile.

The emission free Nissan LEAF is set for UK release in early 2011 and will cost around £20,000. While being all electric, it’s exempted from annual road tax or city congestion charges. The vehicle can also be charged from a standard household plug in 4-8 hours and with an input for three-phase 400W DC outlets, LEAF’s lithium-ion batteries can be charged in approximately 30 minutes.

Via: Dailymail

Published by

Original source : http://www.automotto.org/entry/nissan-leaf-first-i...

2011 New Porsche Sports Car 911 GT2 RS

ATLANTA – May 12, 2010 – The time: seven minutes, 18 seconds on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. The power: 620 hp. The weight: 3,020 lb (1,370 kilograms) in road trim with all fluids on board. The car: the new 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

2011 Porsche Sports Car 911 GT2 RS

After a couple of leaks here and there, the 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS has finally been revealed. The new 911 GT2 RS will make its world debut in August at the Moscow Auto Show and will go on sale in the U.S. in October with a starting price tag of $245,000.

Following a bevy of leaks this past week, Porsche went ahead today and officially introduced its new 911 GT2 RS supercar to the world. Quick facts: it gets a twin turbocharged flat-six with 620HP and at the same time it's a whopping 70kg or 154 lbs lighter than the prior 911 GT2.

The future top GT model marking the absolute climax in the 911 range is the fastest and most powerful road-going sports car ever built in the history of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart. With power up by 90 hp and weight down by 70 kilograms or 154 lb in comparison with the 911 GT2, the new 911 GT2 RS has a power-to-weight ratio of just 2.21 kilos or 4.9 lb per horsepower, by far the best power/weight ratio in its class.

Obviously, these are the ideal ingredients for an ultra-high-performance sports car with supreme agility, truly blistering performance on the road, and of course exemplary Porsche Intelligent Performance. For despite this extra power and performance, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions versus the 911 GT2 are down by approximately 5 per cent to 11.9 ltr/100 km (equal to 23.7 mpg imp) and 284 g/km.

The 3.6 litre six-cylinder boxer engine boosted by two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry exclusive to Porsche in its combination with a gasoline engine drives the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. Developed especially for the 911 GT2 RS, sports tyres measuring 325/30 ZR 19 convert this massive power into equally massive performance and acceleration on the road: 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h in just 9.8 seconds, and 0 to 300 km/h in 28.9 seconds. Top speed is 330 km/h.

Stuttgart's team has equipped the GT2 RS with lightweight yet carbon-ceramic brakes and a new set of 19-inch wheels (available in three different shades) wrapped in tires size 245/35 up front and 325/30 at the back that were specifically developed for this sports car. In addition, the 911 GT2 RS gets a new set-up of the springs, PASM Porsche Adaptive Suspension Management, anti-roll bars, as well as the engine mounts and PSM Porsche Stability Management.

In its exterior styling, the RS stands out from the standard 911 GT2 through the use of carbon fiber components in matt-black surface finish, the wider wheels and flared wheel arches at the front, the redesigned front lip spoiler and the 10 millimeter or about 0.4 inches taller rear wing.

The car's interior has outfitted with a pair of lightweight bucket seats made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic in carbon surface finish and lightweight door panels with door opening straps. The basic black color of the interior is contrasted by the red finish of the seat centre sections and the roof lining as well as segments on the steering wheel rim which like the gearshift and handbrake lever are covered in alcantara.

Depending on your needs and desires, Porsche also offers an optional Clubsport package that includes a safety roll bar, a six-point harness, and pre-wiring for a kill switch, as well as the option to replace the racing seats with electrically adjustable sport seats and add a navi system.

Price is not going to be cheap for the Ultimate 911. European prices are going to start above €240,000 and no comparable price for America is yet to be released. The GT2 RS should start production in September. The 911 GT2 RS will be available in Europe from September 2010, in the USA from October 2010. The Euro base price is 199,500.- Euro. Including VAT and national specifications/equipment the new 911 GT2 RS will retail in Germany at a price of 237,578 Euro.

Production of the 911 GT2 RS will be limited to 500 units, with Europe getting it first in September at a base price of €199,500 (Germany: €237,578 or US$301,398, UK: £164,107 or US$245,097), and the U.S. in October at a price of US$245,000 (€193,126), and will be debuting at the Moscow Auto Show on August 25th 2010.