Pininfarina Nido Concept Mini Car

Pininfarina Nido Concept Mini Car

Italian Pininfarina, specializing in body work and design cars in Japan will present its first “independent” compact concept - Nido from the Italian language means “nest”.
In the process of design for double minicars developers at the forefront put security. And not only the safety of the driver and passenger, but also pedestrians. This is achieved through easily deformable front of the chassis that the collision to minimize the possibility of a fatal outcome. Also contributing to this rigid construction of the cabin, in turn, “protected” by the driver along with his companion, and a special shock-absorbing device.

2011 McLaren MP4-12C Super Sport Concept Car

2011 McLaren MP4-12C Super Sport Concept Car

McLaren Automotive officially presented MP4-12C supercar, previously known under the code name P11 and is the first car from the time of the legendary F1.
Double mid McLaren MP4-12C was completed “in one piece” carbon chassis, which carries the aluminum and special plastic body panels. Eight-installed 3.8-liter engine with an angle of 90 degrees to the collapse of the cylinders and the two turbines. Its capacity is about 600 horsepower and maximum torque is 595 Nm (80 per cent of which is already available from 2000 rpm).
The motor will be used with the seven-Graziano robotized transmission with dual-clutch transmission and a choice taxied. According to preliminary data from the ground up to “hundreds” McLaren supercar will drive for about three seconds. Its top speed of 320 kilometers per hour.
Sales of McLaren MP4-12C, which is scheduled to release a limited edition of one thousand copies, will be no earlier than 2011. The car will do to the markets of USA, UK, Germany, Europe and the Middle East.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Sport Concept Car

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Sport Concept Car

Mazda showed the lightweight concept car - Superlight, built on the MX-5 roadster. This car is designed with European design division of the company, based in Oberursel, Germany. Concept built to commemorate the 20 anniversary model MX-5/Miata. Premiere of new concept planned for the international auto show in Frankfurt. Mazda Superlight weight is only 995 kg.
Mazda Superlight equipped with a standard four-turbocharged engine of 1.8 liter capacity 126 hp, maximum torque is equal to 166 Nm. Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 9.2 seconds with the concept. Roadster received 17-inch wheels with tires of dimension 205/45, Bilstein shock absorbers and springs Eibach.

Renault ZE Electric Concept Sport Car

Renault ZE Electric Concept Sport Car

Renault introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show, four electric vehicle concept, of which the closest to mass production Fluence ZE model.
Budget Fluence sedan got a new design, 95-hp electric motor and battery lithium-ion batteries, which is enough for 160 kilometers. Charge can be within 4-8 hours, the fastest way for 20 minutes or be replaced by a charged battery on a special stand for 3 minutes.
Electric car plan to release to the markets of Europe and Israel in 2011, when the lithium-ion batteries will become available and the Government will develop a discount program for the purchase of electric vehicles.

2010 Lotus Exige S

The British sports car maker introduced an updated version of its popular Exige S for the 2010 model year at the Geneva Motor Show 2009. The 2010 Lotus Exige S has 257 HP, making it the most powerful Exige ever.

The 2010 model year also sees the introduction of a few key changes to the Exige’s exterior to enhance the aesthetics and improve aerodynamic performance. Highlights include a restyled front end and a new, larger, rear wing that not only reduces drag, but also gives a more muscular stance. The restyled front end includes a larger, more angular air intake mouth to help funnel more air through the radiator.

2010 Ferrari 599XX Sports Car aimed at the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

Witness the 700-horsepower 599XX. It’s about as serious as a sports car gets, but sadly, we’ll never see it on the roads. The 599XX is designed exclusively for the track.

The 599XX is based on the magnificent 599 GTB Fiorano but is a different beast altogether. It’s slathered with all the latest high tech goodies from Ferrari’s racing department and is not aimed merely at the rich. The 599XX, like the FXX before it, is to be sold, in Ferrari’s words, to "a select group of clients," which is to say people are are both rich and want to go wheel-to-wheel during exclusive Ferrari track days. When those few fortunate souls aren't actually behind the wheels of their 599XXs, Ferrari will graciously store them.

Honda lines up CR-Z Concept for Tokyo

The eyes of the bulk of the motoring world may have been focused on Frankfurt in September, but Japanese manufacturers appear to have targeted Tokyo for a series of significant new concepts.

Honda is the latest name on the list – it will reveal the CR-Z Concept 2009, the most recent prototype of a compact sports car using Honda’s IMA technology, at the show. The first version of the CR-Z appeared in Tokyo back in 2007 and now the aim is to put the vehicle on sale by 2010 when it will be the first series-produced sports hybrid car from a major manufacturer. It will also be the first petrol-electric vehicle to use a six-speed manual transmission.

Two more Honda concepts will also make their debut at the event.

Firstly, the EV-N battery electric vehicle, which is inspired by the N360 micro car that was launched in the 1960s, will make an appearance. This small, four-seat car includes solar panels on the roof that can be used to charge the on-board battery.

Also making its debut will be the Skydeck concept – a six-seat hybrid MPV. Still a design study, Honda hopes to position the vehicle as an example of how IMA technology can be placed in a number of different cars to fulfil different needs.

Honda will have plenty of other exciting green vehicles on display at the show including the FCX Clarity, its fuel cell electric vehicle; a new EV-Cub electric motorcycle; and the new U3-X, a one-wheel personal mobility device (