February 2012 ~ Cars

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Porsche Carrera GT

8:52 AM Porsche Carrera GT, Porsche Carrera GT specs, Porsche Carrera GT wallpapers 1 comment

Porsche Carrera GT, manufactured by Porsche of Germany, is priced at $440,000 dollars. It is well worth its price if we count the 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612 DIN (605 SAE) horsepower (450 kW) and the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62.5 mph) in 3.9 seconds, touching a maximum speed of 330 km/h (205 mph).

In June 1998, Porsche designers came up with the idea of creating a high-performance racecar designed specifically for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which a Porsche had won that year. But due to rising costs and concerns over its high-powered competitor, the Enzo Ferrari, Porsche scrapped its plans for a racecar. Instead, the company created a supercar that was engineered for the track but designed for the road.
The Carrera GT was finally unveiled at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show. It was the first limited-production supercar Porsche had introduced since unveiling the 959 in 1983.
Proving that you don't mess with a good thing, Porsche updated its 2005 Carrera GT only slightly. The company mounted a glass screen between the safety bars, added a seat-height adjustment and made a few other minor changes. But otherwise, the 2005 Carrera GT remains the same the original 2003 model.

Car specs

Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 265/35 ZR19 - 335/30 ZR20
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
Type: V10
Displacement cu in (cc): 350 (5733)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 605(450) / 8000
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 437(590) / 5750
Redline at RPM: 8400
Exterior
Length × Width × Height in: 181.6 × 75.6 × 45.9
Weight lb (kg): 3043 (1380)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 3.9
Top Speed mph (km/h): 205 (330)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): 10/16 (n.a.)

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Porsche Carrera GT

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

3:48 AM Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII review, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII specs, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII wallpapers 1 comment

The Mitsubishi Evolution VIII is a high-performance sedan powered by a potent 2.0L turbocharged engine. The Evolution VIII was introduced to the North American market in 2004 and was the first incarnation of the Evolution lineup to be offered for sale on American soil. The introduction of the Evolution was met with considerable excitement among automotive enthusiasts. The Mitsubishi Evolution lineup of vehicles has a phenomenal reputation of competitiveness in rally, drag, and road racing. The versatility of the Evolution is likely what attracts so many enthusiasts from so many different backgrounds to this one vehicle.

The Mitsubishi Evolution VIII features a front engine, all-wheel drive layout with power coming from a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 cylinder engine. Horsepower is factory rated at 271 HP, but it has been suggested that actual output may be slightly higher. Whatever the factory horsepower output, it has been demonstrated that the Evolution’s turbocharged engine is capable of producing far greater than factory horsepower with the assistance of a few choice products from the aftermarket. Intakes, exhausts, upgraded turbos, and tuning have shown impressive gains on Evolutions. Upgrades to the fuel and cooling systems can serve as foundations for even larger gains.

The suspension on the Evolution VIII is comprised of MacPherson struts on the front and a multi-link design in the rear. With the assistance of all-wheel drive traction, the Evolution has proven itself a very capable handling machine on just about every surface imaginable. Further improvements can be made to the Evolution suspension with upgrades from the aftermarket. Popular suspension upgrades include shocks, springs, coilovers and sway bars.

SPECIFICATIONS Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

Base Price $ 28,987
Price As Tested $ 30,812
Engine Type dual overhead cam 16-valve turbocharged
and intercooled inline 4-cylinder Engine Size 2.0 liters / 122 cu. in.
Horsepower 271 @ 6500 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 273 @ 3500 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual
Wheelbase / Length 103.3 in. / x in.
Curb Weight 3298 lbs.
Pounds Per Horsepower 12.2
Fuel Capacity 14 gal.
Fuel Requirement 91 octane unleaded premium gasoline
Tires P235/45 ZR17 Yokohama ADVAN A-046
Brakes, front/rear vented disc, 4-piston calipers / vented disc, 2-piston calipers, antilock standard
Suspension, front/rear independent inverted MacPherson strut / independent multilink
Drivetrain front engine, all-wheel drive

PERFORMANCE
EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon city / highway / observed 18 / 26 / 19
0 to 60 mph 5 sec

OPTIONS AND CHARGES
Power glass sunroof $ 750
Carbon-fiber spoiler $ 480
Destination charge $ 595

Some Pictures

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII was used in fast and furious tokyo drift

Chevrolet Camaro

2:35 AM Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Camaro specs, Chevrolet Camaro wallpapers 1 comment

The Chevrolet Camaro was introduced in North America by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors at the start of the 1967 model year as competition for the Ford Mustang. Although it was technically a compact car (by the standards of the time), the Camaro, like the entire class of Mustang competitors, was soon known as a pony car. It may also be classified as an intermediate touring car, a sports car, or a muscle car. The car shared the same General Motors "F-Body" platform and major components with the Pontiac Firebird, also introduced in 1967. Production of both cars ceased in 2002.

Though the car’s name was contrived with no meaning, GM researchers reportedly found the word in a French dictionary as a slang term for "friend" or "companion." Ford Motor Company researchers discovered other definitions, including "a shrimp-like creature" and an arcane term for "loose bowels." In some automotive periodicals before official release, it was code-named "Panther." Historical examples exist of Chevrolet product managers being asked by the automotive press "what is a Camaro?", with the tongue-in-cheek answer being "a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs," a sideways reference to the competing Ford Mustang.

While the Camaro was never the flagship for Chevrolet, it was for many years one of its most popular models. If its frequent inclusion in automotive enthusiast magazines is any indication, the Chevy Camaro is one of the most popular cars for modification in automotive history.

The Camaro is available in LS, LT and SS guise. The LS and LT models come with a 3.6-liter V6 -- mated to either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission -- and produce an uprated 323 horsepower (up 11 horsepower) and 278 lb-ft of torque.

Chevy says the added power comes from a new cylinder head design, an improved intake port design, longer-duration intake camshafts, new fuel pump with isolated fuel rail, new and improved fuel injectors and camshaft cap and throttle body design improvements.

While boasting more power than the V6 version of the Ford Mustang, the V6-powered Camaro Coupe returns slightly lower fuel economy with 30 mpg on the highway (up front 29 at launch), compared to the Mustang's 31 mpg.

Some Pictures

Chevrolet Camaro

Lamborghini Gallardo

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The Lamborghini Gallardo is a sports carbuilt by Lamborghini. The Gallardo is Lamborghini's most-produced model to date, with over 10,000 built in its first seven years of production.The car is named after a famous breed of fighting bull.

talian cars have always been on the wish list of every sports car lover, especially the Lamborghini. Of all Lamborghini supercar models, Lamborghini Gallardo holds a very special place and deserves a very special mention. It is an entry-level sports car from Lamborghini and its success is so big that it remains the most-produced Lamborghini car of the company to date. Ever since its introduction to the market, over 5,000 supercars have been built which is an unparalleled achievement in the history of Lamborghini. It is considered a competitor to Ferrari 360 and Ferrari F430. The Gallardo sports car is named after a popular breed of fighting bull, which fits it perfectly. When the project of Gallardo was about to get started, it was conceptualized to be a sports car which could be also used for everyday uses. Looking at its details, we will have to say that they have succeeded in doing that.

Lamborghini Gallardo specs

Top Speed: 191 mph / 309 km/h
0-60 mph: 4.1 seconds
0-100 mph: 9.2 seconds
0 - 1/4 Mile: 12.4 sec @ 118 mph
Engine: V10 DOHC 4 valve 5-liter

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lamborghini gallardo

Bugatti Veyron

3:44 AM Bugatti Veyron, Bugatti Veyron review, Bugatti Veyron specs, Bugatti Veyron wallpapers 2 comments

The Bugatti Veryron is, by every measure, the world's fastest production road car. It's the quickest to 60, it has the highest top speed, and it can absolutely dominate a track.

With a claimed 1001 horsepower, the Veyron is a major technical achievement. Its engine has 16 cylinders, essentially formed by joining two V8 engines at the crank.
This W16 powerplant displaces 8.0 liters and features ten radiators for everything from the engine cooling systems to the air conditioner.
The $1.3 million Veyron will reach a top speed of 253 mph - a speed it can maintain for 12 minutes before all the fuel is gone. Power is transmitted to the pavement via four-wheel-drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission.
The car can hit 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, 100 mph in 5.5 seconds, and 150 mph in 9.8 seconds. Getting to 200 mph takes 18.3 seconds, and 250 mph takes 42.3 seconds.
A special key is required to "unlock" the Veyron's top speed of 250+ mph. The car is then lowered to just 3.5 inches from the ground. A hydraulic spoiler extends at speed, and it can also serve as an air brake.
The Veyron weighs a hulking 4,160 lbs, but even its harshest critics admit its handling is surprisingly sharp. Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren F1 was very skeptical of the Veyron during its development, but after driving the finished car, he conceded it is a "huge achievement."

Vehicle Specs
Base Price		$2.5 million (?) (estimated)
Engine		8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W-16
Horsepower		1,200 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
Torque		1,106 lbs.-ft. @ 2,200 rpm (estimated)
Transmission		7-speed DCT
0–60 mph		2.2 seconds (estimated)
Top Speed		257 mph (limited)
Weight		4,000 (estimated)
Length		176 inches (estimated)
Tires		Front: 265/680R-500A, Rear: 365/710R-540A
FOR		The more extreme driving experience customers have been asking for
AGAINST		Customers' top speeds are limited to 257.9 mph