Senin, 03 November 2008

Pontiac G8 ST concept

The 2010 Pontiac G8 ST is a dramatically different vehicle that blends the performance of the G8 sports sedan with the cargo capabilities of a light truck. The highlights of the concept car are come with liquid hot exterior color with enhanced clear coat, lowered ride height, a set of 20 inch wheels, leather trimmed seats with red inserts, G8 GXP steering wheel with red inserts, G8 GXP shift knob with red inserts, custom interior trim kit, and hard tonneau cover.

A 6.0L small block V8 engine and rated at 361 HP and 385 lb-ft of torque is going to power the car.. It features GM’s Active Fuel Management technology, which allows the engine to switch from V-8 power to four-cylinder operation during light-load driving conditions, enhancing fuel economy. The transmission is a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic.

Chevrolet Camaro Black Concept

Chevrolet has released few images for their Camaro concept. The concept is the Camaro ‘Black’, and as its name suggests the new muscle car features an all-black exterior plus some unique additions to give it a menacing appearance.

There are some changes for the front lip, which is lower when compare to the standard model. This is accompanied by aggressive side skirts and a new diffuser at the rear. Completing the look is a pair of oversized exhaust tips.

Some of the items expected to be revealed at the upcoming SEMA event include complete crate engine upgrades, cylinder head and valve components, new intake manifolds and head gaskets, sports exhaust systems, performance headers, high-flow intakes and catalytic converters, a Hurst short throw shifter and all of these are fitted to a 300hp 3.6L V6 engine. Besides these, other details include a darkened grille, tinted lights, and a set of 21in alloy wheels.

Minggu, 02 November 2008

Porsche Panamera Interior picture

Recently, Porsche has released one teaser picture which contain footage shot during the development of the Panamera, but more pictures and details are expected to be revealed by the end of the November. The four-seater sports sedan will go on sale worldwide during the second quarter of 2009 with a hybrid version using a VW Group V6 engine and an electric motor following in mid-2010.

2008 F1 champion - Lewis Hamilton


Hamilton finished the year with 98 points, one point ahead of Ferrari’s Felipe Massa, who went on to win the race at his home circuit of Interlagos.

Heikki Kovalainen finished seventh, a result that saw Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team come second in the constructors’ championship with 151 points. Ferrari amassed a winning total of 172 points.

At the age of just 23 years, 10 months and 26 days, Hamilton is the youngest champion in Formula 1 history. He takes McLaren’s 12th drivers’ world title, and the third for the McLaren Mercedes partnership, which won the drivers’ title in 1998 and ’99 with Mika Häkkinen.







Sabtu, 01 November 2008

Lamborghini Gallardo GTR

The Lamborghini Gallardo GTR has been built to SCCA World Challenge GT specs. The Gallardo GTR has converted into rear wheel drive compare to it standard all wheel drive system. The power has been increased from 520 hp to 570 hp at 7800 rpm. For the torque, it boosted from 376lb-ft to an impressive 450lb-ft of torque.

The weight of the car has reduced from 3153lbs to 2800lbs. Racing tires and brakes are also in use to match the increase in power. Other modifications include the addition of a new ram air intake system, Hedman Hustler Hedders exhaust, Motec ECU, Hollinger sequential six-speed dog engagement gearbox with a triple-disc clutch, aluminum and carbon-fiber body panels, and an adjustable suspension system.

Mercedes Benz GLK by RENNTech

RENNTech is giant tuner has came out a racing concept of Mercedes-Benz’s brand-new GLK compact SUV. It feature an aggressively styled bodykit with an xtra-large roof spoiler. Furthermore the car will be equipped with a hybrid powetrain and this will be used to enhance acceleration off the line and out of the corners.

ICON Lexus LX 570

ICON has unveiled their custom Lexus LX 570 during the 2008 SEMA Show where the design is to give the LX a clean and stealthy appearance apart from the performance improvements.

The car comes with matte two-tone gray paint, Black chrome trim and emblems with its side trim removed and the roof rack deleted. For the interior, the LX 570’s all woods panels were replaced with carbon fiber surface effect coatings and tinted windows.

For the performance, a custom intake system and stainless steel exhaust system are fitted to the car. Besides that, a set of 24-inch MOZ Calgary wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 285/35R-24 tires and 6-piston front, 4-piston rear performance brake system.