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| Trident diesel sports car not vaporware, still sounds too good to be true | | 2008-08-21 14:02:00 | | If the name 'Trident' has visions of Maseratis and vintage Triumphs dancing through your head, you are in for a big surprise. When we first looked at the Trident Iceni, it was powered by a 375-hp GM turbo diesel V8 mounted up front and producing 520 lb-ft of torque. After a year or two of development, it's even better according to its makers, with the latest version of the venerable Duramax diesel tweaked to offer 550 horsepower at 3,800 rpm along with an arm-wrenching 950 lb-ft at just 1,800 rpm. Trident claims the Duramax can slingshot the Iceni to 60 mph in well under four seconds and on up to a top speed easily surpassing 200 miles per hour. According to the British company, its modified GM/Isuzu engine is capable of running on any blend of biodiesel without voiding the warranty and returns 68.9 miles per gallon (or 57 mpg in U.S. gallons) at a steady 70 miles per hour. Is this the guilt-free supercar for the eco-conscious speed freak?With an elaborate chassis folded from stainless... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Honda revealed a low-emission sports car | | 2008-08-15 09:36:00 | | Honda revealed a low-emission sports car study model at the British International Motor Show in London. The new concept, dubbed the OSM (for Open Study Model) features a lightweight roadster design that highlights Honda core engineering values designing stylish, exciting cars that are also environmentally responsible. The concept for this project is ‘Clean and Dynamic’.
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| | 2010 Renault Alpine Sports car | | 2008-08-15 07:29:00 | | Although the Renault car sales in France have been robust in the first half of 2008, in Europe "the biggest market" the group is down 4.6 percent. If higher sales and improved market penetration is the question, a sports coupe the answer The Cartribe count Renault think. They say after an interview with one of Renault's highest officials, news was disclosed to them on a sports car similar to the Nissan's 350z will be sold in 2010.On the basis of this vehicle would be a G37 Infiniti / Nissan 370... | | By: Best Car Pictures | | |
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| Next generation Lotus Elise to underpin Abarth sports car | | 2008-07-30 05:58:00 | | Rumors of a new sports car from Abarth have been circulating for months, and although details are still sketchy, one thing's for sure: a mid-mounted engine is part of the package. Autocar is confirming previous rumors that Fiat's sport division has struck a deal with Lotus to use the next Elise as the basis for the new sports car.The third generation Elise will debut in 2010, with an all-new aluminum architecture that will be slightly wider and longer than the current model. The Abarth version will feature different composite body panels, and will make use of new 240 hp, turbocharged and direct-inject four-cylinder currently being developed by Fiat. The Abarth roadster will debut in Europe a year after the Elise, and if Fiat's plans of coming to the U.S. are realized, we might even get our own version in the States.[Source: Autocar]... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | The Lightning Electric Sports Car | | 2008-07-26 10:59:06 | | The Lightning sports car will satisfy those with the need for speed, even though it is electric. Check out this sexy, sleek, powerful electric sports car, the Lightning! The electric car was recently displayed at a sports car show, needles to say the electric car turned many heads.... | | By: Mobile Tech | | |
| | Volkswagen unveiling two-door Elise fighter in LA, new sports car | | 2008-07-22 06:16:00 | | Over the past five years, Volkswagen has continued to tease us with sports car concepts that never seem to come to fruition. Back in 2003, VW unveiled the Concept R in Frankfurt to critical acclaim and two years later, the wraps came off the EcoRacer, proving that the automaker was still kicking around the idea of a lightweight, affordable roadster for the masses.In the interim, VW had two similar concepts that never left the studio, but when the Los Angeles Auto Show rolls along later this year, a new mid-engine coupe will be revealed, and this one actually has a shot at production.According to Autocar, this newest concept aims to be a budget alternative to the Lotus Elise, balancing performance and fuel economy in a low-cost package. Sources suggest that the coupe will feature either a 168 hp, 1.4-liter TSI gasoline engine or a 125 hp, 1.6-liter TDI mounted amidships and sending power to the rear wheels via a seven speed DSG gearbox. If and when the production version debuts in 2011,... | | By: Car News | | |
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| Ferrari: Hybrid Sports Car In The Works, CO2 Output To Be Cut By 40% | | 2008-07-09 15:31:40 | | Or so says Autoblog. They carry on thus:
” … companies like Porsche and Lamborghini say drastic change would effect the underlying character of their products. Ferrari apparently doesn’t feel the same way, … ”
Well of course they don’t feel that way.
Why?
Because Ferrari is a better car company than Porsche and Lamborghini, that’s why.
Lamborghini doesn’t race [...]
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| | SC buying new sports car tips | | 2008-07-02 16:01:32 | | Purchasing a Brand New Sports Car
Driving around town in a brand new sports car may be one of the best experiences for a driver. Sports cars don't only give superior driving performance and comfort; they also give confidence to the owner of the car. Sports cars can be seen as the ultimate "eye ca...... | | By: automotive infomation blog | | |
| | SC cheap sports car insurance | | 2008-06-24 13:01:04 | | How to buy the cheapest sports car insurance policy
For most people a sports vehicle is the car of their dreams. The feel of a revving engine and their hair being swept back by the wind as their convertible speeds down on the highway, they feel is a prize worth paying for.
But what if once they ac...... | | By: automotive infomation blog | | |
| | SC beauty of sports car | | 2008-06-22 15:01:33 | | The Beauty that Sports Cars Possess
Cars, in general, possess both form and function. The designers did not compromise aesthetics with performance.
However, there is something about sports cars that make them stand out when it comes to beauty. And we are not talking about external features only. ...... | | By: automotive infomation blog | | |
| | SC exotic sports car | | 2008-06-20 04:01:17 | | When Style Meets Performance: Exotic Cars 101
Searching for a quality luxury car will inevitably bring anyone to the rather apt adjective, "exotic". Exotic food or exotic beauty may be more clearly defined, but what really makes for an exotic sports car?
Sleek and Elegant Design
Part of what ma...... | | By: automotive infomation blog | | |
| | SC best sports car | | 2008-06-18 14:01:30 | | The best 2006 sports cars
Sports cars are fascinating vehicles. Their features make them stand out among other car types. But there still is competition among sports cars. It is fascinating to talk about these sports cars and why they stand out above their contemporaries.
Here are some of the 2006...... | | By: automotive infomation blog | | |
| | SC ferrari sports car | | 2008-06-12 05:01:26 | | It's Not a Ferrari for Nothing
The classic look of the Ferrari is its blazing race red color (Rosso Corsa) alongside the prominent black steed on canary yellow background topped by the Italian flag. Colors have been the essence of luxury when it comes to luxury cars. But what is the Ferrari, and h...... | | By: automotive infomation blog | | |
| | Scorpion, The 450 hp Sports Car By Ronn Motor Company | | 2008-06-08 23:37:00 | | Hydrogen use for cars is only thought to be possible with fuel cells or even in regular combustion engines, as BMW is trying to prove possible with some of its vehicles. Ronn Motor Company, from Texas, USA, has proposed a new use of this gas: to blend it with gasoline. According to the company, doing so can improve highway fuel economy up to 17 km/l (or 40 mpg). Even better, it can do that for a 450 hp sports car that sprints from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds and reaches top speeds of up to 320 km/h (200 mph). Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Ronn Scorpion.Although very little information can be found about the car at Ronn Motor Companys official website, the company has sent us a press release that solves most of the doubts, but not all. The rest of them had to be sold personally. The engine the car uses, the Acura 3.5 litre V6, generates 289 hp in its stock form and 450 hp in twin configuration. VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) is not present, or, else, all six cylinders work a... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Tesla Roadster Electric Sports Car | | 2008-06-01 14:28:32 | | The first electric car manufactured by Tesla Motors, the high-performance, zero-emissions Tesla Roadster sports car, was unveiled before a crowd of car buffs and potential customers. The electric Tesla Roadster has the equivalent of 135 mpg and a range of 250 miles on a single charge, a combination unseen until now in a mass-produced electric car. Its extended range is due to its state-of-the-art lithium-ion Energy Storage System. The Tesla Roadster is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in four seconds.Using a unique two-speed electrically activated manual transmission, the Tesla Roadster's power comes from a 3-phase, 4-pole AC induction motor. The motor is controlled by the Power Electronics Module (PEM) which also controls the inverting direct current to 3-phase alternating current, charging and braking systems.Tesla Motors's engineers have gone to great lengths to ensure that not only is the Tesla Roadster safe to drive, but also is safe when charging, at home or on the roadThe e... | | By: cars & bikes | | |
| | SC buying old sports car tips | | 2008-05-31 17:01:33 | | Tips on Buying Pre-owned Sports Cars
Sometimes the best buys are made with pre-owned products. This is particularly true in the case of sports cars. Many people would like to have a sports car mainly for the performance but some may want to simply experience the sheer enjoyment that only a sport's...... | | By: automotive infomation blog | | |
| | SC choosing the best sports car | | 2008-05-29 14:01:46 | | Find out the best way to buy a sports car
First, before going to a car dealership, buyers should already have an idea of the type of sports car they will be looking for.
Do they want a convertible, a two-seater, a mid-engine sport car, or a luxury sports vehicle? These are questions prospective c...... | | By: automotive infomation blog | | |
| | New n Used Sports Car Reviews | | 2008-05-21 14:58:04 | | New Sports cars Reviews:Here are reviews of some of Consumers Guide’s favorite new sports cars:The 2007 BMW Z4 was selected as one of Consumer Guide’s Best Buys.Make/Model MSRP2006 Acura RSX$20,325-23,8452008 Audi TT$34,800-45,9002007 BMW 6-Series$74,700-104,9002007 BMW Z4$36,400-52,1002007 Cadillac XLR$78,335-97,4602007 Chevrolet Corvette$44,250-69,1752007 Ford Mustang $19,250-45,7552007 Honda S2000$34,250-34,2502007 Jaguar XK$74,835-91,835 2007 Lexus SC 430$65,455-65,4552007 Mazda MX5$20,435-27,4602007 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class$94,800-186,0002006 Nissan 350Z$27,650-41,0002007 Porsche 911$72,400-122,900 2007 Porsche Boxster$45,600-55,5002007 Volvo C70$39,090-39,090 Used Sports cars Reviews:Used cars can be a great way to save money, and sports cars are no exception. However, before you hit the dealership, you should know which models hold up the best over time. Below you will find reviews and profiles to many Consumer-Guide-tested sports ca... | | By: YOUNGISTAN-Land of Youth | | |
| | Green-tech news harvest: Wind-powered sports car | | 2008-05-20 11:00:33 | | Also: Is there an ethanol smear campaign?; climate change means higher utility rates, study says; smart oil fields; test drive for the Chevy Volt; and a cheap way to make silicon solar panels more efficient.
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| | | Audi gives you a super-sports car experience at Infineon Raceway | | 2008-05-03 15:28:00 | | To have that dream qualifying lap across the track in a super-sports car where every single piece of data emanating from your car is noted by the experts and given back to you is only a dream for the ordinary driver. It is something the ordinary guys could have only when they play a racing game on one of those virtual simulators. Even that is a bit of a far away dream for the ordinary racing fanatic. But all that will now change thanks to Audi.Offering car enthusiasts a way to legally wring-out some of their hottest products, Audi has partnered with Emotive to launch their 2008 Audi Sportscar Experience. Unlike last year’s marketing-oriented Audi Driving Experience, or any other Driver Education event, the Sportscar Experience is focused on high-performance driving. This is a fabulous offer indeed and the idea to get racing fans a real shot at this is really wonderful gesture by Audi. Full marks to the guys up there!The program consists of several different one- and two-day programs ... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Mazda to expand sports car range with new Mazda Performance Series | | 2008-05-03 15:18:00 | | With Vauxhall Insignia VXR and BMW M3 set to storm the sports car market later in the year, Mazda have decided steal a bit of the thunder by launching a Mazda Performance Series (MPS) version of its popular 6. The stunning hatchback features new spoiler, large air intakes, lowered side skirts for better aerodynamic output and bigger and shinier new alloy wheels lending a fair amount of flair to the four-wheel drive with stiffened and lowered suspensions and updated brakes giving it a superb sporty feel. Though we don’t have the official word on what exactly has gone under the hood of the 6, the beast could house a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine thumping out something like 280bhp with speed credentials of 0-60mph in six seconds and 155mph top speed.The hot new car is expected to be offered in estate, hatchback, coupé and cabriolet MPS variants. Another hot hatch in the Mazda kitty is the sexy 2 supermini which will feature a sporty bodykit and suspension with the engine ... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Thorr Electric Sports Car | | 2008-04-18 17:10:38 | | Well, it’s close.
Remember a while back I wrote a proposition here about and interesting & fun way to make a performance hybrid?
Well, it seems like some enterprising Brits have done about half of that: check out the Thorr Electric Sports Car.
I’m not sure why someone hasn’t done this sooner … the Lotus 7 (and all [...]
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| | Toyota feat Subaru Officially Announced New Sports Car | | 2008-04-11 09:45:00 | | Toyota’s board of directors announced that in July 2007, they set up a special committee dedicated to the creation of interesting cars. Of course, a committee, this goal in mind, it is bound to arouse all kinds of legends, and the word from Toyota said today, a car is so interesting.Toyota (or Subaru), did not mention specific, except in the press release, this will be based on a new platform from Fuji Heavy horizontal - opposed Boxer engine and rear-wheel drive, and should arrive in dealer Up to the end of 2011.New compact sports sedan will be described as both Toyota and Fuji Heavy will be built in the Subaru, but the upcoming construction of the Gunma plant. In return for the construction of Toyota’s’ fun to drive ‘compact car, Subaru will be small cars on the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) basis, from Toyota and micro-car (sub-660 cc engine) on the basis of OEM, Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota.... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Hyundai Genesis - Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Hyundai Genesis Video - Hyundai Unveils the New Hyundai Genesis Coupe Sports Car at the New York Auto Show | | 2008-03-25 02:21:29 | | Hyundai Genesis - Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Hyundai Genesis Video - Hyundai Unveils the New Hyundai Genesis Coupe Sports Car at the New York Auto Showhttp://classiccustomandsportscarvideos.blogspot.com/Hyundai Genesis News - Hyundai unveiled the new Genesis Coupe at the New York Auto Show. The Hyundai Genesis sedan has been around for a while now and it finally geta a two-door version, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe.In a video that sports car fans won't want to miss, see the amazing new Hyundai Genesis unveiled at the New York Auto Show.The Custom Car Cruiser: videos of the best, cool, fast, exotic, hybrid, electric, muscle and sports cars you want to watch. Also features the best hybrid and electric car videos and reviews.... | | By: Custom Car Cruiser | | |
| | "sQuba" -World's First Zero-Emission Underwater Sports Car | | 2008-03-05 12:58:21 | | The Swiss have been known for their outrageous yet creative innovations, and albeit pricey, they surely attract buzz from those who seek to own something fancy and exclusive. From watches to cars, it has been an interesting journey, and their latest offering goes well beyond one's imagination as they develop a Concept Car called "sQuba" which can instantly grant you the "Bond Appeal"!! Remember James Bond’s amphibious car, Lotus Esprit from "The Spy Who Loved Me", the all-in-one fictional...
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| | FuelVapor Introduces a High-Mileage Low-Emission Next-Generation Sports Car | | 2008-02-15 16:37:59 | | Global Warming has taken its toll everywhere, and the "Go Green" technology seems to be the mantra of the hour. Everyone is trying their best to make the environment cleaner in any possible way, and FuelVapor has come out with an extra-ordinary Green Sports Car that looks like something out of this planet, or perhaps a james Bond Movie!! If you thought Hybrids are the best you can get to fight the escalating fuel prices, think again! What if I told you there's a fancy-looking sports car that guarantees a high-mileage, keeps the air cleaner, and can go from 0 to 60mph in 5 seconds??FuelVapor Technologies has developed a new technology that has produced one of the highest mileage cars in North America. Created by inventor George Parker, this new concept car - the “alé” (alay) uses regular gasoline and a new “fuel vapor technology” to acheive what it advertises.This car is really out-of-this-world, as it has only 3 wheels!! This design enables the car to perform at a superb level... | | By: Cool Ideas and gadgets | | |
| | Childress joins Howard to form sports-car team | | 2008-01-22 23:11:42 | | By Team ReleaseWELCOME, N.C. -- Richard Childress Racing and Howard Motorsports have joined forces as Childress-Howard Motorsports (CHM) to field a Daytona Prototype team for a limited number of events in the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.The announcement was made and the No. 2 CHM Pontiac Crawford was unveiled at the RCR facility during its stop on the NASCAR Media Tour. The team will utilize the driving talents of Andy Wallace and be powered by a Pontiac engine in a Crawford DPO3 chassis.Rick Howard and Richard Childress"This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone involved in the Childress-Howard Motorsports program," Childress said.Rick Howard, president of Howard Motorsports of Denver, N.C., began competing in the Rolex Series Daytona Prototype Class in 2004. In 47 events, the team has won six races and earned 20 podium (top-three) finishes. This is the second time Howard has teamed up with RCR -- he was involved with the Mom 'N' Pop's/Western Steer Family Steakhouse progr... | | By: Unrestricted: My NASCAR Rants & Raves | | |
| | Audi R8 Sports Car Goes Diesel in Detroit at 2008 NAIAS | | 2008-01-17 13:17:13 | | Audi's R8-based concept car delivers 500PS and 1,000 Nm thanks to V12 TDI power Jan 14, 2008 -- After ripping up the Le Mans racing rulebook with the diesel-powered R10 TDI, Audi is exploring the possibility of breaking yet another mould with a road-going R8-based TDI super-car. The R8 V12 TDI Concept makes its debut at this month’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, replacing the production sports car’s mid-mounted petrol FSI V8 with a 12-cylinder TDI endowed with an incredible 1,000Nm of torque. 2008 Audi R8 Highlights:• Design study based on acclaimed R8 road car adopts 6.0-litre, 12-cylinder TDI engine first seen in Q7 V12 TDI• Debuted on Press Day at the North American International Auto Show on January 13• 6.0-litre bi-turbo TDI engine develops 500PS and 1,000Nm of torque from 1,750rpm to 3,000rpm. 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds, top speed in excess of 186mph• Already complies with proposed EU6 emission limits expected to apply from 2014, thanks to highly efficient common rail system with piezo injectors, twin particulate filters and new ultra low emission system• Includes Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping and specially developed version of Audi drive select system with 'Sport' and 'Race' settings• Satellite navigation system incorporates race circuit information and centrifugal force / boost pressure data when in 'Race' mode First seen in the forthcoming Q7 V12 TDI SUV, the 6.0 litre twin-turbo V12 engine with 500PS is similar in basic concept to the R10 TDI’s 5.5 litre race engine. It delivers its colossal 1,000Nm output from just 1,750rpm, guaranteeing the effortless delivery of a 4.2 second, 0-62mph acceleration time and a top speed in excess of 186mph. Despite these astonishing statistics, this remarkable engine shows restraint when it comes to environmental impact. Its fundamental efficiency, achieved through an advanced common rail fuel injection system enhanced by piezo injectors, is complemented by twin particulate f... | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | | DJ's angry wife sells $45,000 sports car for less than $1.00! | | 2007-12-24 04:09:23 | | A controversial radio DJ's wife sold his $45,000 sports car on eBay for less than a dollar after he flirted with model Jodie Marsh on air.Kerrang 105.2's Tim Shaw told the sexy babe he was prepared to leave his wife and their two children for her.The DJ's wife was listening and immediately started an auction on eBay to sell his Lotus Esprit Turbo with a 'Buy It Now' option of $1.00.The item description read: "I need to get rid of this car in the next two to three hours before my husband gets home to find it gone and all his belongings in the street."The car was sold in under five minutes.It wasn't the first time this DJ upset his 27-year-old wife. When she was pregnant he rang up her sister live on air and said he thought about her while having sex with his wife.Mrs Shaw said: "When he said he would leave me and the kids for Jodie Marsh, that was it for me. I am sick of him disrespecting this family for the sake of his act."The car is his pride and joy but the idiot put my name o... | | By: Fun and entertainment guaranteed | | |
| | | | | | | 5 Easy Steps for Buying a Sports Car | | 2007-11-14 15:21:49 | | If you like the kind of sports cars you have been seeing, then you might want to consider buying one of your own. There’s nothing like owning your own performance sports car and they’re more accessible than you might think. With these 5 easy steps for buying a sports car, you can be closer than [...]... | | By: AutomoBlog.net | | |
| | | Open-top Sports Car || Sport-Cabriolet | | 2007-07-18 13:42:00 | |
This picture shows the interior of a sports car. Regular visitors have already seen this sports car on this blog some weeks ago: Sports Car.
Dieses Bild zeigt die Ausstattung eines Sportwagens. Regelmaessige Besucher haben diesen Sportwagen schon vor ein paar Wochen auf diesem Blog gesehen: Sportwagen.
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| | | Spy Shots: Nissan’s affordable RWD sports car | | 2007-06-13 04:06:12 | | Filed under: Spy Photos, Sports/GTs, Nissan
Last week we told you about Nissan’s plan to revise the 350Z and add a new, smaller RWD sports coupe to its lineup. All of a sudden, pics of that smaller sports coupe have appeared today on the interweb. Winding Road has a few clear shots of an oddly shaped 350Z-based mule tagging along behind a Porsche Boxster. The car looks a lot like a 350Z, but is much shorter overall and has spy photographers speculating it will be the Z-car’s baby bro’.
Whether a new Z-car, new 240SX or whatever, it’s just a mule for now. The Urge Concept is said to be the inspiration for the shape of the new small sports coupe, so hopefully future prototypes will be wearing a body we can recognize as influenced by that concept. There’s no word on a powerplant for this new coupe, but we’ve already voted for a turbocharged version of the SE-R Spec-V QR25DE motor, just in case Nissan is listening. Hopefully it will be rear-drive, as we... | | By: Car O Focus | | |
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