Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept Sports Car


2011 Alfa Romeo 4C Concept is a compact “supercar” which represents the true essence of a sports car, according to the brand’s values: performance, Italian style and technical excellence aimed at maximum driving pleasure in total safety. The Alfa Romeo 4C Concept has a length of approximately 4 meters and a wheelbase of less than 2.4 meters. These dimensions emphasize the compact size of the car and also accentuate its agility, Alfa says.

The car concept is packed with a 1.75-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline borrowed from the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde. This engine develops 200 horsepower and is mated to a twin dry clutch transmission dubbed “Alfa TCT”.

Alfa points out that the 4C has been engineered to weigh less than 850 kilograms (1,874 lbs) for a power to weight ratio of around 4 kg/hp, an impressive figure made possible by the extensive use of carbon. The body is made completely of carbon fiber, while the rear frame structure and the crash boxes use aluminium extensively.

It doesn't mean that with 200 ponies in a sports car is a little lame, The 4C can reach a top speed of 250 km/h (155mph) and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds. Alfa also claims that the suspension ensures “maximum agility and road handling.” Add the weight distribution (40% on the front, 60% on the rear) to the equation and you have the most interesting Alfa Romeo in years.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Hummer Hx for 2011

Hummer HX is equipped with 3.6-liter gasoline V6-Flex-unit capacity of 300 horsepower and maximum torque of 370 Nm. where alternative fuels can serve as a common E85 ethanol. Power transmission is carried out with six-speed automatic on four-wheel drive, which in contact with the track take 35-inch wheels with a mega relief, the dynamics of which are backed by a couple of security systems and a powerful braking system.


The exterior design – the “normal” constructor, where it is possible to remove the roof, remove the doors and so on. In turn, in the interior of new items all the more “stable. ” Designers have proposed here a lot of multifunction-media solutions. For example, several options for connecting portable computers and players, complete set of rear-view camera, navigation, LCD-display and also game console.



Hummer HX Concept boasts all-wheel drive in combination with 3.6 liters. Engine V6 SIDI, automatic transmission with 6 speeds. Fully independent suspension HX concept got front stabilizer bar, which can be disconnected electronically to increase the maneuverability of an SUV. HX Concept increase 35 inch wheels and the doors can be removed at any time, give the owner an opportunity to adapt the car as to weather conditions and internal state of the driver. In fact, Hummer HX Concept, and can be converted into convertible and buggy for a ride on the sand.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Camaro's twin: 2011 Pontiac FireBreather

The 2011 Camaro-based special was originally created as a one-off movie car for Exxodus Pictures’ new sci-fi flick, Jinn. Maybe you think this is the Pontiac FireBreather is a modern iteration of General Motor’s Firebird Trans-Am pony car.



Body and interior get renovation, the FireBreather also gets supercharged version of the Camaro’s 6.2-liter V8 with 599-horsepower plus numerous other goodies such as 275/40 ZR20 Pirellu P-Zero Rosso tires and an Eibach Pro-Plus Performance handling package.
The company decided to build a limited series for sale. And now, the order book has opened with the maker planning to manufacturer a total of 50 exact replicas of the Pontiac FireBreather, priced at $60,000 a piece.