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Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
2010 9ff Speed9 Specification
2010 9ff Speed9 Technical Data and Specification
This is 9ff Speed9 bi-turbo engine generations 650 horsepower and delivers 890 nm torque at just 2850 rpm. This is achieved by the 9ff F650 VTG turbochargers, 100 cell sports catalytic converter as well as the 9ff stainless steel exhaust manifolds. Other measures like the 9ff sports air filter, the 9ff ECU upgrade and the 9ff sports exhaust system.
The demanding chassis, consisting of adjustable stabilizers on the front and rear axles, double springs, and four aluminum spring plates, support ambitious driving. One can also count on the 9ff brake system consisting of 380 mm compound brake discs in combination with 6-piston calipers and 9ff brake pads.
The 9ff Speed9 is available as a complete vehicle as well as a rebuilding order on the basis of a Porsche 997 Turbo.2010 9ff Speed9 Specifications![]()
Tuner 9ff
Engine Location Mid
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Engine
Engine Configuration O
Cylinders 6
Aspiration/Induction Twin-turbocharged
Displacement 3.60 L | 219.7 cu in. | 3600.9 cc.
Valves 24 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain DOHC
Horsepower 650.00 BHP (478.4 KW)
Torque 890.00 NM (656.2 Ft-Lbs)
HP / Liter 180.6 BHP / Liter
Fuel Feed Fuel Injected
Block Aluminum
Head Aluminum
Standard Transmission
Gears 6
Transmission Semi-Automatic
Clutch Twin Clutch
Porsche PDK
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Lexus LFA 2011
The new Lexus LFA is an important moment in both the history and development of the Lexus supercar. A real piece of "clean" design, Lexus LFA was created by a small team of passionate and dedicated engineers whose deployment has been to push the limits of materials technology and engineering at every stage to make a car do not like others to have carried the Lexus badge.
CONSTRUCTION OF CARBON FIBER
Keep the weight of the car to an absolute minimum has been one of the elements that define the development of disadvantaged regions Lexus, which has led to the decision to switch from aluminum to build the car to the most advanced carbon-reinforced fiber plastic (CFRP) for chassis and bodywork.
In addition, Lexus has decided CFRP structure should be built at home, rather than by a third party vendor. Thus, it has a wealth of Toyota Motor Corporation to build the technology to expand the scope of their technical capacity, developing new carbon-fiber chassis and a laser system for monitoring the integrity of the material
The Lexus LFA will be assembled by hand in the Motomachi plant in Toyota City. Only 500 units will be constructed at a maximum rate of 20 per month To ensure the best quality construction and attention to detail. Each V10 engine will be assembled by a technician only, and will bring his signature, as evidenced by the state to measure each Lexus LFA.
The launch price in Britain for the Lexus LFA is € 368,000 (approx £ 336,000). Owners can choose from a wide range of options to customize their cars, including 30 different paints. Some items of standard equipment can also be removed, as the audio system, to Reduce the weight of the car.
Source: autonews.com
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
It's a Mini-Vette
Behold, what you get when you Xerox a Corvette and hit the 70 percent button: the Opel GT (1968-1973).
It's a wee German car from Opel, another company that GM keeps in its wallet like an extra credit card. Thankfully GM decided to keep Opel around instead of axing it in their bankruptcy massacre and sell off.
Anyway, back to the car. It really is like a small Corvette. It's got the classic long hood, short trunk that's long been the definitive look for a sports car.
The headlights don't pop up, they roll over. Inside the car is a lever that the driver has to crank to turn the lights over. It would be pretty annoying, but at least it's simple.
You'd never see anything like that in a modern German car. Instead, they use a voice activated button that pops up under the brake pedal and the driver has to press it three times (with their pinky toe) while reciting the refrain of "Ode to Joy" backwards.
The GT, then, is pretty much the antithesis of the German car industry as we know it today.
For proof, just look at the name: GT. It's not GX45882726il. Just two letters. It's enough.
The car is so basic that it doesn't even have a trunk lid. Seriously.
Luggage, or what little you can fit in it, has to get shoved in behind the seats. Which is fine because, really, how much cargo can you fit in a car this small?
To give you an idea of just how tiny this thing is, I've heard stories of these things driving under semi-truck trailers without any problems. Or decapitations. It's a tiny grand tourer (GT) that two people are meant to use for a short weekend getaway.
That's what's refreshing about the GT, it knows what it is and it doesn't compromise. It doesn't try to offer luxury appointments, which would add weight.
Instead, the designers just used some molded black plastic and extended the doors into the car's roof. It reflects the GT's slightly sporting intentions.
The interior has a single purpose: hold the passengers while the car moves. However, like many other interiors I've featured, it doesn't feel claustrophobic. The windshield and door windows are huge in comparison to the rest of the car. It's airy. (But the bud vase is someone's stupid idea of an add on. No self respecting car in the world should have a bud vase.)
Oh, and the lever that seems to be sticking through the steering wheel? It's the lever that the driver cranks to turn on the headlights.
All the power comes from this small four-cylinder engine.
Under that ribbed, chromed valve cover are either 67 or 75 miniature horsepowers, depending on the size of the engine.
Honestly, it's not a lot. But when the car weighs as much as an empty Rubbermaid container, you don't need a lot of power.
That's what the GT comes down to: doing a lot with a little and doing it as simply as possible. After all, when you're having fun, does it matter how complicated your car is?
I think not.
It's a wee German car from Opel, another company that GM keeps in its wallet like an extra credit card. Thankfully GM decided to keep Opel around instead of axing it in their bankruptcy massacre and sell off.
Anyway, back to the car. It really is like a small Corvette. It's got the classic long hood, short trunk that's long been the definitive look for a sports car.
The headlights don't pop up, they roll over. Inside the car is a lever that the driver has to crank to turn the lights over. It would be pretty annoying, but at least it's simple.You'd never see anything like that in a modern German car. Instead, they use a voice activated button that pops up under the brake pedal and the driver has to press it three times (with their pinky toe) while reciting the refrain of "Ode to Joy" backwards.
The GT, then, is pretty much the antithesis of the German car industry as we know it today.
For proof, just look at the name: GT. It's not GX45882726il. Just two letters. It's enough.
The car is so basic that it doesn't even have a trunk lid. Seriously.
Luggage, or what little you can fit in it, has to get shoved in behind the seats. Which is fine because, really, how much cargo can you fit in a car this small?To give you an idea of just how tiny this thing is, I've heard stories of these things driving under semi-truck trailers without any problems. Or decapitations. It's a tiny grand tourer (GT) that two people are meant to use for a short weekend getaway.
That's what's refreshing about the GT, it knows what it is and it doesn't compromise. It doesn't try to offer luxury appointments, which would add weight.
Instead, the designers just used some molded black plastic and extended the doors into the car's roof. It reflects the GT's slightly sporting intentions.
The interior has a single purpose: hold the passengers while the car moves. However, like many other interiors I've featured, it doesn't feel claustrophobic. The windshield and door windows are huge in comparison to the rest of the car. It's airy. (But the bud vase is someone's stupid idea of an add on. No self respecting car in the world should have a bud vase.)Oh, and the lever that seems to be sticking through the steering wheel? It's the lever that the driver cranks to turn on the headlights.
All the power comes from this small four-cylinder engine.
Under that ribbed, chromed valve cover are either 67 or 75 miniature horsepowers, depending on the size of the engine.Honestly, it's not a lot. But when the car weighs as much as an empty Rubbermaid container, you don't need a lot of power.
That's what the GT comes down to: doing a lot with a little and doing it as simply as possible. After all, when you're having fun, does it matter how complicated your car is?
I think not.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2010
Draft Review of Hyundai Santa Fe concentrate on fine details. At the front grille, two black bars, is replaced by the release of chromium cut three bars, while the revised light clusters sit on a new bumper which also houses the fog lamps carved more in new a black frame. The earnings of a rear bumper, new curves perfectly into the most distinctive clusters of light, while the trapezoidal exhaust pipes and new designs of alloy wheel improve the position of the car and the presence road.
The Hyundai Santa Fe retains its MPV rivals exceptional practical, versatile option with seven more seats available for a weight of 750 pounds on the two small models of style and Premium. In both versions, 969 liters with a large load space in five seat configuration - double that of some of its rivals - the rise of a van type 2247, all seats folded. There is an increase of 34 liters over the previous model. Seven versions of the seat is also equipped with a self-leveling rear suspension set up glass and rear privacy glass as standard, while five versions of the seat for a sub-storage area floor.
Significant improvements in the economy and emissions are pulled back management costs of the Hyundai Santa Fe and maintenance intervals have been doubled to 20,000 miles, helping to reduce maintenance costs. Drivers of cars the company to consider P11Ds find the best prices and levels of CO2 reduce their contributions even further, with the Hyundai Santa Fe from 29% to 26% tax rate - savings of hundreds of Car drivers in the company tax year. In fact, the Hyundai Santa Fe is not only more efficient to tax evasion than other 4x4 rivals, but may also be a real alternative to minivans and station wagon.
These impressive figures are helped by a series of developments of intelligent engineering, including the prestigious six-speed manual transmission and automatic systems management alternative that is released when it is not necessary to save fuel . Drivers who seek to maximize the benefits of efficiency are aided by the Eco Drive Indicator "on the automatic version to monitor fuel efficiency, while the manual versions have a very good indication of the change point speed integrated display board computer.
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