Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Ferrari 458 Italia


Settle down folks. Worry no more, if you are a huge fan of the Ferrari F430 and is mourning for its death. The glimpse of the new Ferrari 458 Italia has now arrived. It's a mid-engined beast with a new 4.5-litre direct injection V8 putting out – ready for this? – 562bhp. It is unbelievably fast and quick. It can reach speeds of about 202mph and it has 0-60mph time in under 3.4 seconds. It also has a new gearbox which was derived from the Ferrari California.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

New Audi A8


Here's the new Audi A8, or at least its headlight.

Audi recently released the teaser sketch of the Audi A8 which is coming into production next year. It's just a sketch but it's pretty damn good-looking.

Jaguar XFR


The 2010 Jaguar XFR has now arrived. TopGear hosts says that it will surely be a huge threat to the BMW M5. This new addition to the sport saloons will definitely shake the saloon world. The new Jag has a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 with 510bhp and a 0-62mph time under five seconds (4.9 to be exact). The XFR is capable of speeds like 198mph but it's limited to 155mph. Sad ,but still, it's sure is quite a lot.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Honda FCX Clarity

Everyday, I remind myself of what kind of fuel cars will be run a few or let's say 50 or a 100 years from now. Will it be light? Alcohol, perhaps, or some fancy stuff from aliens? Who knows?

I was a bit relieved when I saw an episode of TopGear wherein they tested the new Honda FCX Clarity. It was a four-door sedan which produces 134 Break Horsepower. I saw a hero in-the-making. I saw the messiah of the internal-combustion-engine powered cars.

Top Gear - Honda Clarity

Friday, July 3, 2009

The New Lamborghini Murcielago


The Lamborghini Murciélago is one of the most extraordinary super sports cars of all time. Automobili Lamborghini has now expanded its model range with a new, exceptionally purist and even more extreme top model - the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is even more powerful, lighter and faster than the Murciélago LP 640. With the output of the 6.5 liter V12 increased to 670 hp and a weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs), the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce boasts a power-to-weight ratio of 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) per hp. This catapults it from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a breathtaking 3.2 seconds and powers it on to a top speed of around 342 km/h (212 mph). Distinctive design refinements ensure that each of this 350-unit limited edition series conveys its full potential from the very first glance.

With its outstanding performance, razor-sharp precision and exceptional high-speed stability, the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is the ultimate performance car for advanced sports car drivers. The super sports car has been extensively redesigned with a new front and rear, an innovative engine bonnet and a choice of two aerodynamic set-ups featuring either a small or large rear spoiler.

The Stig


At last, the long awaited revelation of Stig's identity has come. As you see on the picture, Top Gear's Team Racing Driver is the former F1 Champion Michael Schumacher.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Toyota FT-HS Concept Car


Pairing a potent hybrid powertrain with essential sports-car fundamentals, the FT-HS is a mid-priced sports car that integrates ecology and emotion in a concept that addresses the question, "What is a suitable sports car for the 21st century?"

Boasting a powerful V6 3.5L engine, the FT-HS is coupled with Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive to produce a target power output of approximately 400 horsepower and a projected zero-to-60 acceleration in the four-second range. At a mid-priced market position, the FT-HS would be a true "attainable exotic" with 21st-century performance.

A sculpted front and rear remove mass around key functional components, while the roof has a distinctive scooped-out section designed to reduce aerodynamic drag and provide head room at the key areas.

The FT-HS's interior features create a dedicated driver's cockpit that includes a cross-car instrument panel structure and delta-wing driver pod. An integrated instrument panel surrounds the driver, creating an enclosed pod effect. Armrests flow seamlessly into the door and surrounding interior. Seating is optimized for a lightweight appearance and function: The seating accommodates four and then converts to a two-seater when the roof retracts.