Lamborghini Aventador

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, internally codenamed LB834 (coupe) and LB835 (roadster), is the name of the high-performance two-door, two-seat sports car that replaces the Murciélago in the Italian automaker's lineup.It was launched at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show on the 3rd of March. It features a brand new 6.5 litre V12 engine, producing 691 hp (515 kW). It was designed by Filippo Perini of Lamborghini Centro Stile under the direction of Lamborghini chief of design Manfred Fitzgerald. Performance is set to be scorching: 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in just 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h). Lamborghini claims that the Aventador is 2 generations ahead of anything else on sale, using Formula One-style suspension and a lightweight Carbon Fibre monocoque. Price before tax is set to be about £201,900, going on sale Summer 2011. The etymology of the name comes from Lamborghini's traditional fascination with the world of bullfighting. In this case, the Aventador was named for a Spanish fighting bull, that bore the number 32 singed on his hide, from the breeding stables of the sons of Don Celestino Cuadri Vides. Aventador gained fame in 1993 in the town of Zaragoza, Spain after a notably spirited, bloody and violent battle with a torero that earned it the “Trofeo de la Peña La Madroñera" for its courage.

Engine
Configuration	L539 60º V 12
Location	Mid, longitudinally mounted
Weight	235 kilo / 518.1 lbs
Construction	aluminium alloy block and head
Displacement	6.498 liter / 396.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke	95.0 mm (3.7 in) / 76.4 mm (3 in)
Compression	11.8:1
Valvetrain	4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated

MINI Rocketman

The MINI Rocketman Concept, which will be revealed to the public worldwide for the first time at the International Geneva Motor Show, harks back to the classic Mini in terms of its exterior dimensions, while its technology points to the future of automotive design. A 3+1-seater with 3 doors and a length of just over 3 metres, the MINI Rocketman Concept responds to the fundamental requirements of mobile lifestyles in the big cities of the future by pooling the brand's core values in concentrated form. Ingenious functionality, smile-inducing agility, exceptional efficiency and irresistible design come together into an extraordinarily attractive and groundbreaking, yet typically MINI, subcompact car concept for the premium segment.


Displaying both an awareness of tradition and talent for innovation, the MINI design team developed the vision of a car that takes up impressively little space on the road but boasts an enviably spacious interior. The MINI Rocketman Concept therefore carries over the classic virtues of the brand into a pathbreaking vehicle concept. It offers a fresh interpretation of unmistakable MINI design features, and uses cutting-edge construction and manufacturing technology to create unique solutions in body and interior design.

The innovative character of the study is defined by the systematic application of lightweight design principles and a pure-bred interior geared to maximum driving fun and unbeatable variability. A carbon spaceframe construction, whose striking surface structure is visible at the front end of the car, around its doors and in the interior, forms the basis for a weight-minimising construction. Indeed, the MINI Rocketman Concept offers the ideal platform for achieving outstanding efficiency. To this end, it is designed to allow the integration of a drive system which combines further enhanced sprinting ability with average fuel consumption of just three litres per 100 kilometres.

Wide-opening doors with double-hinge joints and integrated sills facilitate entry into the MINI Rocketman Concept. The lightweight seats are contoured in customary MINI style and can be arranged in a variety of different positions. This allows owners to choose between maximum driving fun two-up, a comfortable amount of room for three occupants, or even an exceptionally efficient division of space accommodating four seats.

The capacity of the luggage compartment can be adapted to passenger requirements just as flexibly. The two-part tailgate consists of one section which is attached to the roof and opens extremely high, and a lower section which extends out of the body in the form of a drawer.

My Favorite Car

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Body

Two door, two seat coupe body
Bonded aluminium structure
Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body
Extruded aluminium door side impact beams
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (dipped beam)
Halogen projector headlamps (main beam)
LED rear lamps

Engine

All alloy quad overhead camshaft 48 valve 5935cc V12
Compression ratio 10.9:1
Front mid-mounted engine, rear wheel drive
Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves

Maximum Power

510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS) at 6500 rpm

Maximum Torque

570 Nm (420 lb.ft) at 5750 rpm

Acceleration

0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds
0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds

Maximum Speed

190 mph (305 km/h)

Fuel Economy

Urban: 11.64 mpg 24.26 l/100km
Extra Urban: 24.05 mpg 11.74 l/100km
Combined: 17.28 mpg 16.35 l/100km


CO2: 388g/km

Transmission

Rear mid-mounted six speed manual gearbox. Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft.
Limited slip differential.
Final Drive Ratio 3.71:1

Steering

Rack and pinion
Column tilt and reach adjustment.

Suspension

Front: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers
Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti- squat and anti-lift geometry, dual-rate coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers

Wheels

Front: 9” x 19”
Rear: 11” x 19”

Tyres

Front: Pirelli P Zero Corsa 255/35 ZR19
Rear: Pirelli P Zero Corsa 295/30 ZR19

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Carbon Ceramic discs 398mm diameter with six piston calipers.
Rear: Ventilated Carbon Ceramic discs 360mm diameter with four piston calipers.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Traction Control

Dimensions

Length: 4380 mm (172.5”)
Width: 1865 mm (73.5”) (excluding door mirrors)
2025 mm (80”) (including door mirrors)
Height: 1241 mm (49“)
Wheelbase: 2600 mm. (102.5”)
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (17.6 Imp. Gal. / 21.1 US Gal)
Weight: 1680 kg (3704 lb)

Car Audio/Video

Car audio/video (car AV), auto radio, mobile audio, 12-volt and other terms are used to describe the sound or video system fitted in an automobile. While 12-volt audio and video systems are also used, marketed, or manufactured for marine, aviation, and buses, this article focuses on cars as the most common application. From the earliest days of radio, enthusiasts had adapted domestic equipment to use in their cars. In the 1960s, tape players using reel to reel equipment, Compact Cassettes, and then 8-track cartridges were introduced for in-car use.
A stock car audio system refers to the OEM application that the vehicle's manufacturer specified to be installed when the car was built. A large after market industry exists where the consumer can at their desire replace many or all components of the stock system. In modern cars, the primary control device for an audio system is commonly referred to as a head unit, and is installed in the center of the dash panel between the driver and the passenger. In older vehicles that had audio components as an option, such devices were mounted externally to the top of or underneath the dash. Car speakers often use space-saving designs such as mounting a tweeter directly over a woofer or using non-circular cone shapes. Subwoofers are a specific type of loudspeaker for low frequency reproduction. Extremely loud sound systems in automobiles, which have been nicknamed "boom cars", may violate the noise ordinance of some municipalities.
Motorcycles have been utilized with similar equipment since they also have the so-called "car audio" experience. Even pedal bicycles, as well as homemade boomboxes have utilized sealed lead-acid batteries (or 12V power supplies) for applications outside of motor vehicle use, likewise the store displays which mount in demo models prior to aftermarket purchases for installation.

Renault Mégane Trophy

The Renault Eurocup Mégane Trophy is a one-make racing series created and managed by Renault Sport. The series has raced with the Renault Mégane Renault Sport since 2005 as part of the World Series by Renault. The Renault Eurocup has run with various models under differing names since 1976.

General Specifications
Released at:	2008 Paris Motor Show
Engine Specifications
Engine Specifications:	V4Y V6
Position:	Mid Engine
Valvetrain:	4 Valves per Cyl
Displacement:	3498 cc / 213.46 cu in
Bore:	95.5 mm / 3.8 in
Stroke:	81.4 mm / 3.2 in
Power:	268.5 kw / 360 bhp
Specific output:	102.92 bhp per litre
Bhp/Weight:	376.96 bhp per tonne
Torque:	390 nm / 287.6 ft lbs
Chassis & body
Body/Frame:	Tubular Steel Chassis
Driven wheels:	RWD w/LSD
Wheel type:	One-piece aluminium alloy
Front tires:	Michelin
Rear tires:	Michelin
Front brakes:	Ventilated Discs w/6-Piston Calipers
Rear brakes:	Ventilated Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
Front wheels:	F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18 x 8 in
Rear wheels:	R 45.7 x 22.9 cm / 18 x 9 in
Front suspension:	Double Wishbones w/Adj Spring-Damper Units, Anti-Roll Bar
Rear suspension:	Double Wishbones w/Adj Spring-Damper Units
Drivetrain
Transmission:	6-Speed Sequential
Car dimensions
Weight:	955 kg / 2106 lbs
Wheelbase:	2625 mm / 103.3 in
Front track:	1750 mm / 68.9 in
Rear track:	1700 mm / 66.9 in
Length:	4380 mm / 172.4 in
Width:	1910 mm / 75.2 in
Height:	1240 mm / 48.8 in
Speed performance
Fuel econ:	40 litres or 10.56 gal

Mégane RS

The Mégane RS is available in three-door and five-door hatchback versions, both with the same engine and it is built in Renault's Dieppe factory, which is where most of their special and race cars are made (like the Clio V6, 5 Turbo, Spyder and Alpine A610 / A110). The Mégane Renault Sport 225 uses innovative double-axis strut suspension with independent steering axis at the front, with electric power steering that reduces its influence as speeds increase.

General specifications
Country of origin	France
Numbers built	N/A
Introduced	2009
Introduced at	2009 Geneva Motor Show

Engine
Configuration	Straight 4
Location	Front, transversely mounted
Construction	cast-iron block, aluminium alloy head
Displacement	1.998 liter / 121.9 cu in
Bore / Stroke	82.7 mm (3.3 in) / 93.0 mm (3.7 in)
Compression	9.0:1
Valvetrain	4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed	Multi Point Fuel Injection
Aspiration	Turbo

Drivetrain
Gearbox	6 speed Manual
Drive	Front wheel drive

Performance figures
Power	250 bhp / 187 KW @ 5500 rpm
Torque	340 Nm / 251 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
BHP/Liter	125 bhp / liter

Resources
Useful links	Renault Other cars by Renault Suggest a site

BMW GINA

The GINA Light Visionary Model is a fabric-skinned shape-shifting sports car concept built by BMW. GINA stands for "Geometry and functions In 'N' Adaptations". It was designed by a team led by BMW’s head of design, Chris Bangle, who says GINA allowed his team to "challenge existing principles and conventional processes." Other designers include Anders Warming.



Successful design arouses desire. In order to achieve this, it is more crucial than ever before that car manufacturers create the conditions that allow customers to establish a close relationship with their cars. Therefore, designers seek ways to promote and intensify people's identification with their car that reach beyond pure aesthetics. In the premium segment in particular, customers demand cars that stir emotions and allow them to express their individuality. BMW Group Design has set another deepened objective for designing new cars that moves today's consumers and their demand for enhanced utility and more versatility to the top of their agenda. An innovative concept introduced by BMW Group Design prepares the ground for this new approach: the GINA (Geometry and Functions In "N" Adaptions) principle grants more freedom for car design. It allows the creation of products with a design and functional range that express individuality and meet the wide variety of requirements of those who are using them.


In the 21st century, customers approach their purchasing decision with a high degree of assertiveness, clearly defined requirements and subjective concept-tions - particularly when it comes to selecting their means of transport.


In recent years, the interests and priorities that motivated them have changed and, more importantly, they have become considerably more diversified. This development will continue in the future. Today, the BMW Group is already responding to the highly diversified range of customer requirements and heightened expectations by providing services such as a substantially more varied product range, ever increasing possibilities for personalization and requirement-oriented production among others.

Ferrari F430 Spider

2007 Ferrari F430 Spider SpecificationsChassis
 
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 225/35 ZR19 - 285/35 ZR19
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive

Engine
 
Type: V8
Displacement cu in (cc): 263 (4308)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 490(360) / 8500
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 343(465) / 5250
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Exterior
Length × Width × Height in: 177.6 × 75.7 × 48.6
Weight lb (kg): 3351 (1520)
 
Performance
 
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 4.1
Top Speed mph (km/h): >193 (>310)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.