Saturday, February 21, 2009

2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S

2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
Maserati Quattroporte
2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S front view

Maserati Quattroporte Sport interior
2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S interior

Base price $138,000 (est)
Vehicle layout Front-engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 4.7L/433-hp/361-lb-ft DOHC 32-valve V-8
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Curb weight 4400 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase 120.6 in
Length x width x height 200.7 x 74.6 x 56.6 in
0-60 mph 5.1 sec (mfr est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 11/18 mpg
CO2 emissions 1.46 lb/mile

2008 Maserati GranTurismo

2008 Maserati GranTurismo
2008 Maserati GranTurismo front view
Maserati GranTurismo
Maserati GranTurismo behind view
Maserati GranTurismo
Maserati GranTurismo side view
Maserati GranTurismo Interior
2008 Maserati GranTurismo Interior

Base price $114,650
Vehicle layout Front-engine, RWD, 4-pass, 2-door, coupe
Engine 4.2L/400-hp/339-lb-ft DOHC 32-valve V-8
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Curb weight 4150 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase 115.8 in
Length x width x height 192.2 x 72.7 x 53.3 in
0-60 mph 5.1 sec (mfr est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 11 / 16 mpg
CO2 emissions 1.52 lb/mile

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

The 2009 Caparo T1

Even this supercar had been involved in a fiery incident with a Fifth Gear host, scared the Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson and is generally completely impractical, the 575hp (429kW) Caparo T1 still exudes a sort of animal magnetism.

The 1000hp/tonne power-to-weight ratio doesn’t hurt the experience. That’s roughly double the ratio of the Bugatti Veyron, and enough to rocket the car to 60mph (96km/h) in less than 2.5 seconds, and on to 100mph (160km/h) in under 5. But perhaps the most impressive stats of the Caparo T1 are the lateral and braking force figures: up to three times the force of gravity throws the driver left, right and forward.This supercar full details on the 2009 version of the car have yet to be released, but Caparo has revealed five new levels of specification will be available. The entry-level variant is a stripped-down race track-only version, while a Race Extreme variant gets upgraded electronics, the most powerful engine package fully carbon brakes and super-lightweight magnesium wheels.

Source: Motor Authority

2008 Lotus Elise Supercharged Views

2008 Lotus Elise Supercharged
2008 Lotus Elise Supercharged Front view

2008 Lotus Elise
2008 Lotus Elise behind view
2008 Lotus Elise Interior
2008 Lotus Elise Interior

2010 Lincoln MKZ Views

2010 Lincoln MKZ
2010 Lincoln MKZ front view
2010 Lincoln MKZ
2010 Lincoln MKZ Behind view
2010 Lincoln MKZ Interior
2010 Lincoln MKZ Interior

Vehicle Layout Front engine, FWD and AWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 3.5L/263-hp 249 lb-ft/ DOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission 6-speed automatic
0-60 mph 7.1 sec (mfr est)
EPA City/Hwy fuel econ 17-18/24-28 mpg (est)
CO2 Emissions 0.90-0.99 lb/mile (est)
On Sale In U.S. Spring 2009

Friday, February 13, 2009

2008 Lexus IS F

2008 Lexus IS F
2008 Lexus IS F front view
Lexus IS F
2008 Lexus IS F behind view
2008 Lexus IS F Interior
2008 Lexus IS F Interior

Drivetrain layout Front engine, RWD
Engine type 90 V-8, aluminum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 303.2 cu in/4969 cc
Compression ratio 11.8:1
Power (SAE net) 416 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 371 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Redline 6800 rpm
Weight to power 9.2 lb/hp
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Axle/final-drive ratios 2.94:1/2.01:1
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 13.6:1
Turns lock-to-lock 2.9
Brakes, f;r 14.2-in vented disc; 13.6-in vented disc; ABS
Wheels, f;r 8.0 x 19; 9.0 x 19 in, forged aluminum
Tires, f;r 225/40R19, 255/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 107.5 in
Track, f/r 61.4/59.6 in
Length x width x height 183.5 x 71.5 x 55.7 in
Turning circle 33.5 ft
Curb weight 3817 lb
Weight dist, f/r 54/46%
Seating capacity 5
Headroom, f/r 37.2/36.7 in
Legroom, f/r 43.9/30.6 in
Shoulder room, f/r 54.4/52.7 in
Cargo volume 13.3 cu ft

2008 Jaguar XKR Views

2008 Jaguar XKR
2008 Jaguar XKR front view
2008 Jaguar XKR
2008 Jaguar XKR side view
Jaguar XKR
2008 Jaguar XKR behind view
2008 Jaguar XKR Interior
2008 Jaguar XKR Interior

Drivetrain layout Front engine, RWD
Engine type Supercharged 90-degree V-8, alum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 257.0 cu in/4211 cc
Compression ratio 9.1:1
Power (SAE NET) 420 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque (SAE NET) 413 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline 6500 rpm
Weight to power 8.7 lb/hp
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Axle/final ratios 3.31:1/2.28:1
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 17.1:1
Turns lock-to-lock 2.8
Brakes, f;r 14.0-in vented disc; 12.8-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels 9.0 x 20 in; 9.5 x 20 in, cast aluminum
Tires 255/35R20 97Y; 285/30R20 99Y, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 108.3 in
Track, f/r 59.2/59.0 in
Length x width x height 188.6 x 74.5 x 52.0 in
Turning circle 36.2 ft
Curb weight 3671 lb
Weight dist., f/r 54/46%
Seating capacity 4
Headroom, f/r 37.4/33.3 in
Legroom, f/r 43.0/23.7 in
Shoulder room, f/r 55.2/51.5 in
Cargo volume 10.6 cu ft