Monday, August 20, 2007

AE86 in 2010?


This is what I have been predicting but did not expect that FHI-Subaru will be a part of it too. This I have to see. Maybe we will see a Horizontal-4 turbo charged RWD AE86. We will be waiting and we will definitely be praising Toyota for bringing something so historic back to its fan based. Will update as soon as I get more news. Here are some pics.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

2008 Porsche Design Edition 1 Cayman S


Only 777 available. Interior and exterior is a little different from the normal Cayman S. This is the product of the collaboration from Porsche and Porsche Design. It comes with the S 295 Hp engine. Other than the special black interiors that was significantly different from the Cayman S, it also comes with a special Sports mode for a more dynamic driving experience. The wheels will comes with a five millimeter spacers with 19-inch turbo wheels. It gives this Cayman a special looks and stance to be different from your regular Joe Cayman S....:) More pics here.

MB SLR without McLaren


SLR...the last version was design by McLaren with the mighty tri-star Benz. It looks amazing and over the top. Looking at this SLR, it is somehow toned down but still has a lot of SLR distinctions to it. Long hood, big wheels and huge HP. This iteration is more angular, very Cadilacy angular. According to AutoExpress, the engine should be a 6.3 liter V8 with twin tuuuurbo charge. It will produce an insane 700 Hp. More details soon.

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Porsche Roxster/Audi Q5


This is a join platform from Audi/Porsche for developing their new mid-size SUV. I guess the "S" in SUV means SPORTS! Looks amazing but from some details from Auto Mag, the metal sheet will be a little different and the engine offering will be different. The roxster will probably come with a V6 or V8, AWD, possibly a Turbo version??

Audi Q5 will definitely comes in its bullet proof Quattro and possible a V6 or a V8...turbo anyone? Look for both of them to arrive at the showroom in 2010. Keep you posted. Here are some pics.

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Infiniti G37 Coupe....best yet


This new Infiniti G is simply awesome. There is no car that is as close as the Infiniti G that rivals the BMW 3-series. With its new 3.7 liter VQ37VHR based V6 engine comes 330 hp and 270 lb-ft. This gives the G ability to keep up with the new BMW 335i inline 6 twin turbo engine. It also comes with the new Nissan's VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technology similar to BMW Valvetronic system. VVEL is 32% quicker to respond, 20% smaller, and uses 52% less parts per cylinder. It also allows the engine to rev higher - the 3.7-liter is redlined at 7,500rpm. FM platform is 36% stiffer this time. Look for the same platform both engine and setup to be available on next years G sedan. More pics here.

Citroen C-Métisse


New concept for one of the biggest European car maker. It is a diesel hybrid. Has a V6 HDi diesel engine that generates 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. Not super fast. Top speed 155 miles. Horsepower around 200 hp. The back wheel is also powered by 2 electric motor that has 295 Ib-ft or torque. Here are some pics.

Source: Citroen

Monday, May 14, 2007

Lexus LS460L gets a perfect 10


Cnet, not the best authority in automobile gives the Lexus LS460L a perfect 10 score. I guess it was the electronics and the gadgets in the Lexus packages that impresses the reviewer. Self-parking, excellent navi unit, Mark Levinson sound system, massage chair and creature comfort cabin. It is a great lux car but Lexus is just not famous for performance. If you are looking for a balance, look else where like the BMWs and Benzs. There is still hope since Lexus has its own performance branch. We will keep a close eye and see if the LF-A will become the first super sports car coming out from the Lexus's perfection factory.

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