Sunday, July 5, 2009

Edo Lamborghini Murcielago LP710 Audigier (2009)




































































































































































































































































In cooperation with internationally acclaimed designer Christian Audigier, edo competition has pulled out all the stops to create the fastest Lamborghini ever made. The limited edition edo Lamborghini Murcielago LP710 Audigier, of which only five will be produced, is a vehicle engineered to the highest standards, combined with Christian Audigier's unusual themes and unparalleled sense of color. However, Christian Audigier's creativity is not limited to fashion.Thanks to his inexhaustible imaginativeness, the matte black outer skin of the edo Lamborghini Murcielago LP710 has been completely restyled.Carrying the creative theme inside, the seats, door panels and center console have been upgraded using his exquisite designs. It's only fitting that the work being carried out on these unique vehicles is done exclusively by an artist with a worldwide reputation in the custom painting scene.The themes typical of Audigier's design underline the edo LP 710's proud pedigree. Customers have the opportunity to personalize their vehicles by choosing from a wide range of themes, lending an individual touch to Christian Audigier's work. Thus it is ensured that prospective owners do not just get the world's fastest Lamborghini, but also a completely unique design.The base car, a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, is completely disassembled. The modifications to the engine, aerodynamics, wheels, tires, exhaust system and interior are made to measure at edo competition within a three month time frame. Along with the purchase of the vehicle, the customer gets the opportunity to drive his edo Lamborghini Murcielago LP710 at the limit.Undoubtedly a memorable experience at speeds of over 360 km/h (224 mph).

Specifications:

Engine: 6.5 liter V12
Output: 710 hp and 700 Nm (516 ft-lb)
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h (0 – 62 mph): 3.2 seconds
0 – 200 km/h (0 – 124 mph): under 10 seconds!
Top speed: >360 km/h (>224 mph)
Net price: 495.000 EUR


2009 Maserati GranTurismo S































































































































































































Two main novelties are at the heart of the new Maserati: the 440 HP V8 4.7 engine and the electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the Transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars that represents the technological DNA of all Maseratis.
The GranTurismo S makes use of the high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo and introduced for the first time in the automotive field on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S.
The interior upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara reflects the sporty flair of the Maserati GranTurismo S; the figure-hugging front and rear seats are distinguished by their new dynamic design with horizontal piping on the seats and seatbacks

2009 Maserati GranTurismo S Specifications:

Chassis
Brakes F-RABS

Engine
TypeGasoline V8
Displacement cu in (cc)4.7L/287
Horsepower440hp @7000
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM361@ 4750
DrivetrainRear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type 6-speed auto-clutch manual

Exterior
Curb Weight4145
Wheelbase 115.8 in
Length192.2
Width72.7
Height53.2 in

Performance
0-60 mph4.8 sec (MT est)

Base Price: $130,000 (est)

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Lamborghini Gallardo Nera









































































































The seats boast rhomboidal stitching in the "Q-citura" pattern, which can also be found on the Alcantara roof lining, door trims and the partition wall between the seats and the engine compartment. Instrument rings and decorative stitching on the steering wheel, plus white piping on the seats and mats, round off the modifications in the interior. The Lamborghini Gallardo Nera includes, as standard, a navigation system, rear-view camera, on-board computer, alarm system, lifting system and a made-to-measure vehicle cover.

Optional equipment for the model includes the e-gear automatic transmission, an engine hood with transparent glass panels, a Bluetooth-compatible radio and carbon-ceramic brakes. Like the Lamborghini Gallardo Coupé MY07, the Lamborghini Gallardo "Nera" boasts the established V10-cylinder engine with a displacement of 4,961 cc and an output of 382 kW (520 hp). It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 315 km/h. The drive train of the mid-engine sports car includes permanent all-wheel drive, based on Lamborghini's proven VT (viscous traction) system.

General specifications

Country of origin Italy
Numbers built 185
Produced from 2006 - 2008
Introduced at 2006 Paris Motorshow

Engine

Configuration 90º V 10
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 4.961 liter / 302.7 cu in
Bore / Stroke 82.5 mm (3.2 in) / 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
Compression 11.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Multipoint sequential Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain

Chassis/body aluminum body on aluminum spaceframe
Suspension (fr/r) double wishone, anti-dive and anti-squat self adjusting dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox Paddle Operated 6 speed Automatic
Drive All wheel drive

Dimensions

Weight 1430 kilo / 3152.6 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4300 mm (169.3 in) / 1900 mm (74.8 in) / 1165 mm (45.9 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2560 mm (100.8 in) / 1622 mm (63.9 in) / 1592 mm (62.7 in)

Performance figures
Power 520 bhp / 388 KW @ 8000 rpm
Torque 510 Nm / 376 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
BHP/Liter 105 bhp / liter
Power to weight 0.36 bhp / kg
Top Speed 315 km/h / 196 mph
0-60 mph 3.9 s


Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir
































































































Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir: The Fastest Production Car in History Just Got A Little Darker


Only 15 units of the Sang Noir will be produced. The Veyron Sang Noir, like the "standard" Bugatti Veyron 16.4, features a W16 motor and four turbochargers. Think of two twin-turbo eights smashed together. Offering the most stock horsepower of any production car in history at 1001 horsepower, the Veyron 16.4 can launch its way to 60 mph from a standing start in 2.5 seconds. The eye naturally traces a chrome-accented line down the Veyron Sang Noir's greenhouse, a flashy feature that serves to separate the carbon fiber section running down the center of this instant-classic Italian sports car.
The Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is another example of how an engineer's dream can come together with fine art. 253 mph has never been so beautiful.

Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir Specifications:

Drivetrain
LayoutMid-Engine, AWD
Transmission7 Speed DSG Sequential Manual

Engine
Engine TypeQuad-Turbocharged 16 Cylinder
Displacement7993 cc
Horsepower1001 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque922 lb-ft. @ 2200 rpm
Compression Ratio9.00:1

Exterior
Curb Weight4162 lb.
Width78.7 in
Length 175.7 in
Height47.4 in
Wheelbase 106.7 in

Performance
0-60 mph2.46 sec
Top Speed253 mph
Fuel ConsumptionEPA est. 7 mpg city/ 10 mpg highway
Braking, 62-0 mph2.3 sec
1/4 mile10.2 sec

Base Price: Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir
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2007 Lamborghini Reventon
































































































































































































The front is characterized by the acute angle of the central 'arrow' and by the powerful forward-facing air intakes. Although they do not supply air directly to the turbine like an airplane, bearing in mind the 650 hp, an abundant volume of air is necessary to cool the carbon brake disks and the six cylinder calipers.With their asymmetric configuration, the large air intakes below the doors provide an example of the extreme coherence with which a Lamborghini fulfils its function: on the driver's side it is large to increase the flow of oil to the radiator. This guarantees excellent road grip and stability even at 200 mph.
The engine in the LP640 forwards is the classic twelve-cylinder engine with 6.5 liter displacement. Only for this car, Lamborghini guarantees, an astounding 650 bhp at 8,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). The huge torque, equal to maximum 487 lb-ft, ensures a powerful switch from any number of revolutions.

2007 Lamborghini Reventon Specifications:

Chassis
Brakes F/R:ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R:245/35 ZR18 - 335/30 ZR18
Driveline:All Wheel Drive

Engine
Type:V12
Displacement cu in (cc):396 (6496)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:650(478) / 8000
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:487(660) / 6000
Redline at RPM:n.a.

Exterior
Length × Width × Height in:185 × 81 × 44.7
Weight lb (kg):3671 (1665)

Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s:3.3
Top Speed mph (km/h):211 (340)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):n.a. (21.3)

Base Price: 2007 Lamborghini Reventon - 1,000,000 € + taxes

Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Concept


















































































Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Concept: Another Hint at a Diesel-Powered Audi R8 Supercar

With its race-bred diesel technology, the 12 cylinder diesel engine in the R8 TDI Le Mans promises staggering performance numbers unlike anything coming from an oil burner to date.
Known for their outstanding torque numbers, diesel engines are moving more and more into the mainstream beyond use in heavy trucks and anemic economy cars.With German luxury car makers Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen and especially Audi leading the charge toward clean burning diesel engines, even the American car buying public is beginning to accept that diesel motors are not just for hauling boats or huge cargo containers of quacking chickens.

Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Concept Specifications:

Drivetrain
LayoutMid-Engine, AWD
Transmission5 Speed Manual

Engine
Torque737.56 lb-ft. @ 1750 rpm
Horsepower500 hp
Engine TypeTwin Turbo TDI Diesel V12
Displacement5934 cc
Compression Ratio16.0:1
Boost Pressure2.6 bar

Performance
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.2 sec.
Top SpeedWell Over 300 km/h (186.41 mph)

Base Price: Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Concept:
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