Concept Car : The Opel Ampera hybrid on pure electric power 2011

The Opel Ampera will be a plug-in hybrid with a 65 km range on pure electric power Design Sketch

This project is the first Opel amps with permission of the loss of the "European Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), where documents are stored in nature.

      Opel ampere is the European version of the Chevrolet Volt from GM Hybrid will go on sale next year, the North American market.       Measured against these pictures, it seems that are available to the project, the current Opel model amps and length of the keys to the new Insignia, which recently won the European Car of the Year.       Amplifiers are Voltec GM hybrid powered concept was seen in the last Cadillac approach, which debuted at the Detroit auto show in January. It has combined an electric motor with a gasoline engine used to charge the lithium-ion batteries. It is up to 40 miles (65 km), clean power and can be downloaded for about 2-3 hours at 230 V European standard. Use of gasoline as the generator is battery operated, Ampere range approximately 500 miles (or 800 km). Ampere expected sales in 2011 and in Europe has its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva next month .

ecocar car : Electric Car Uses Bumps to Charge Battery

This strange looking car is an interesting concept designers, industrial Kim Jung Hoon was a record year for the 2010 Michelin Challenge Design competition. Unlike other electric cars, which is connected in particular in relation to the charging station or an extension cord, Eco-P has four piezoelectric devices to recharge the battery when the car is moving.

Kim thought the P-Eco, that the car is a lot of energy that can be collected and converted to lose. Whenever the vehicle is in motion, and vibration is reflective and could be used piezoelectric device to generate power that can recharge the battery. Piezo on both sides of each seat, this concept car can not be operated effectively without additional costs for electricity or gasoline.

Car, of course, the need for other energy sources, such as backup, especially if it is not used for some time. But it would be fairly easy to draw, and the batteries to charge only in the home network, and then keep moving car while on the road. Concept is based on the future effectiveness of the piezoelectric based, it makes sense, I know, but now will one day produce uneven road, it was really good.

Concept Car : Acura Advanced Sports Car 2011

Breathtaking Shows Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept that debuted in Detroit, is the driving force for the integration designed for this week a massive forehead, behind the V10 engine traction, handling, Honda super four-wheel drive (SH-AWD), which Honda supports Legend .

Visually demonstrate the concept of an external dynamic combination of advanced technology and emotion.

It is knowing characterized by a long bonnet, deep support in the consolidation and openings, and outside the line of the whole body, create a strip-shaped lamp, the rear wheel arches.

Although a modern look, the car will be subtle cues with its predecessor, the NSX will be associated with.

The concept is a slim, LED lights and wide arepushed designed to mimic the pop-up headlights in the first generation NSX. Other suggestions on the design of a modern surround and rear car tail lights, black.
 

"Our goal was to develop, an exotic sports car, elegantly combined advanced technology and a strong feeling," said Jon Ikeda, principal designer, Acura Design Center.

"The technical development and manufacturing of thin tip the balance of the sweeping curves and dramatic lines, all the results of recent exotic sports cars." Wide and flat bottom 2763 mm wheelbase, the concept is based on the 19-inch front and rear mount base effects on the performance of the 20-inch billet, polished aluminum wheels. Blocking is an effective tool, ventilated carbon ceramic brakes eight piston calipers. Wheel arches and flares add a bold ideas  aggressive look. The cabin is made entirely by hand, tinted glass and sits flush with the body. The handles are recessed when the sports car to keep it clean and aerodynamic. The car has a carbon-fiber body and back four aggressive exhaust pipes and integrated rear speakers .

BMW 550i Gran Turismo - the elegant car

BMW 550i Gran Turismo - the elegant car
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 5-door hatchback


PRICE AS TESTED: $80,425 (base price: $65,775)


ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection


Displacement: 268 cu in, 4395cc
Power (SAE net): 400 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 450 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm


TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manumatic shifting


DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 120.9 in Length: 196.8 in
Width: 74.8 in Height: 61.4 in
Curb weight: 4939 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.3 sec
Zero to 140 mph: 26.6 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 6.0 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.6 sec @ 105 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 147 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 160 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.86 g

Brabus: New Hot Wheels for 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Sports Sedan

As sure as the sun rises tomorrow, Brabus will present some horsepower crazy version of the new Mercedes-Benz CLS in the likes of the insane, first-generation CLS-based Rocket V12 that packed 730 twin-turbocharged horses under its bonnet. But for now, the German tuning firm is taking it easy simply releasing its alloy wheel and tire options for Merc's banana-shaped luxury sports sedan. You can check the available designs in sizes 19- and 20-inches in our gallery after the jump.

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VIDEO: 2,000HP Ice Dragster is Not Your Typical Snowmobile....

The record snowfalls of the last couple of days might be a sign that America needs a new winter season sport. And, after seeing this clip, we’re pretty sure that ice drag racing could be a big hit. According to the folks over at Bangshift, this here is Paul Groth’s ice dragster, based on a Spitzer dragster chassis and motivated by a twin turbo Pro Line racing engine, reportedly delivering more than 2,000HP. There’s no information about how fast it is, but Mr. Groth went more than 200 mph (320 k/h) on ice back in the 1980s, so we reckon it could at least match that. Video available after the break.

By Csaba Daradics

Source: Youtube via Bangshift

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Porsche Tuning Specialist TECHART Opens U.S. Subsidiary in California [Mega Gallery Alert]

Good news for Porsche owners in America who'd like to have their sports cars and SUV models tuned by Techart as the German company has finally opened a US headquarters in Irvine California. "The new subsidiary ensures a faster product supply to all its customers and sales partners," Techart said in a statement.

The company said that it its US subsidiary has been staffed with specially trained sales and engineering employees, some of which have been sourced from the company's central headquarters in Leonberg, Germany. Techart will offer American clients its full range of products from light alloy wheels and sport exhaust systems to full blown performance and styling kits as well as individual interior treatments.

"The North American automobile market is one of our most important sales markets in the world," said Techart CEO Thomas Behringer. "The foundation of TECHART USA, our own US-subsidiary, underlines the central significance of this market," he added/

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