• AutoblogGreen for 09.03.10 -
    #saleschart { border: 0px solid #333; border-collapse: collapse; } #saleschart td { padding: 7px; border-bottom: 0px solid #ccc; vertical-align: top; margin: 0; line-height: 1.3em; font-size: 100%;} #saleschart th.bottomrow { border-right: 1px solid #333; } #saleschart tr.features1 { border-top: 1px solid #333; } #saleschart td.bottomrow2 { border-right: 1px solid #333;} #saleschart th { font-size: 100%; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 4px; background: #f3f3f3; border-top: 1px solid #333; } Tesla Roadster eligible for $38,000 clean energy rebate in Japan
    Not a bad discount, right?
    GM says Chevy Cruze Eco with an automatic will hit 36 mpg highway
    This slushbox won't hurt too bad at the pump.
    Coda will sell electric sedan in Hawaii in late 2011
    The line is forming that-a-way. Other news:
    Donnie Bowles scores first win in propane-powered Roush Mustang Motive doesn't Bogart cannabis car info, passes us more details Mazda's "uniquely engineered" Sky engines will offer best-in-class fuel efficiency

    AutoblogGreen for 09.03.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Officially Official: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor gains SuperCrew, loses 5.4L V8 for 2011 -

    Filed under: Truck, Ford, Off-Road

    2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew
    2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew - Click above for high-res image gallery

    Ford's off-road beast, the F-150 SVT Raptor, has only been on sale for a year, but it's already getting a few upgrades for the 2011 model year.

    Many reports and a few spy shots indicated that Ford had been prepping a four-door SuperCrew version of the Raptor (you know, for when the family wants to do the Baja run with you), and the automaker has officially confirmed the details (again). The SuperCrew's wheelbase is a full 12 inches longer than the standard Raptor, meaning it should provide a more comfortable ride along the way, and the 5.5-foot box can still haul everything you need when you get there.

    Speaking of capability, all Raptors now come standard with more power on tap - the 6.2-liter V8 will be the only available powertrain for 2011 (sad trombone for the people who rushed out to get the 5.4). As we reported earlier, it stands to reason that the 2011 Raptor will get a price increase to account for the larger mill, but it's a small price to pay for an extra 101 horsepower and 69 pound-feet of torque over the 5.4-liter V8.

    From there, the other enhancements for 2011 are purely cosmetic. Raptors can now be had in a new color - Ingot Silver Metallic (pictured) - and matte black accent graphics are available on the hood. These new graphics can be ordered separately from the box side decals, too. Inside the cabin, Ford now offers a standard 4.2-inch LCD display (called the "productivity screen") in the center of the revised instrument gauges, similar to what was introduced on the 2011 Super Duty.

    Dealers will start taking orders for 2011 Raptors as you read this with the first examples hitting dealerships later this year. Ford's detailed press release is available after the jump.


    Gallery: 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew


    [Source: Ford]

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  • Poll: 2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2011 Dodge Durango - What's your pick? -

    Filed under: Crossover, Dodge, Ford

    Ford Explorer vs. Dodge Durango

    The SUV is dead. Long live the SUV!

    The 2011 Dodge Durango and Ford Explorer are big departures from the models that they replace. Aside from the usual styling and refinement differences, the biggest changes for these vehicle are that they both ditch the traditional body-on-frame sport-utility vehicle DNA in favor of unibody constructions. By our definition, these once-SUVs are now CUVs, though their respective parent companies continue to brand them as being traditional sport-utes through and through.

    Both the Durango and Explorer offer available seating for seven and all-wheel drive, but that's where the similarities start to taper off. Each vehicle offers a choice of two different powertrains, but while Dodge has opted to go a more traditional route with by fielding the Durango with both 3.6-liter V6 and 5.7-liter V8 engines, Ford has gone in the opposite direction by equipping the Explorer with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four and a 3.5-liter V6. There are pros and cons for each - the Explorer may prove to be more fuel-efficient, but the Durango ought to tow more.

    Each of these new crossovers tries to stay true to the traditional SUV mindset, just in different directions. Ford's Terrain Management system will surely come in handy for people who need more off-road prowess, though the end result remains that the Explorer is arguably more of a tall wagon than an honest SUV. The Durango keeps things a bit more and has a strong, presence that we suspect will still be well-received by people who prefer honest-to-goodness sport-utility vehicles.

    We could debate the pros and cons of each vehicle all day, and indeed, we're still waiting for the Full Monty-worth of details and specifications, but we still want to know: What do you think? If you had to choose either the Explorer or Durango, which would get your pick? Cast your vote in the poll below and be sure to sound off with your thoughts in Comments.

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    Gallery: 2011 Dodge Durango

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    Gallery: 2011 Ford Explorer

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  • Video: Spectre Performance Speedliner takes to the salt -

    Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Videos

    Spectre Perfromance Speedliner hits 366 mph - Click above to watch video after the jump

    Spectre Performance has been busy. The team made impressive progress toward its goal of toppling the 400 mph barrier in a four-wheel, gasoline-powered vehicle during this year's Bonneville Speed Week. Their weapon of choice? A twin-engined speedliner with a combined displacement of 1,026 cubic inches and a total output of somewhere between 3,200 and 4,000 horsepower thanks to twin turbo systems on each engine. In 2009, that contraption walked all the way up to 330.569 mph - good enough to set a world record at the SCTA World Finals, but still well short of the team's goal.

    This year, they headed to the salt flats with driver Amir Rosenbaum at the tiller. Rosenbaum managed to squeeze quite a bit more speed out of the machine, pushing it all the way to 366 mph and breaking three records in two classes in the process. If you're like us, you're probably wondering just what it feels like to fly at those speeds with the seat of your pants mere inches from the Earth. Fortunately for all of us curious types, Spectre has put out an excellent video detailing the experience. Find it and the full press release after the jump.

    [Source: YouTube]

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  • Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.2.10 -
    First Drive: 2011 Kia Optima

    It's hard to imagine comparing an Optima to the cream-of-the-crop, but with sharp new styling and some compelling powertrains, Kia has a mid-size winner of its hands.

    Video: Top Gear USA runs with the bulls

    Judging by this newest trailer, Top Gear USA might not suck. After all, it's hard to argue with three Lamborghinis and a matador.

    2011 Dodge Durango unveiled

    The all-new Durango has arrived, complete with freshly-minted sheetmetal and a choice of V6 or V8 power that finally brings the fight back to the Explorer.

    Also of interest: SEMA Preview: Wraptivo Honda CR-Z Type-F Next-gen 'smart' headlamps to automatically adjust beams around oncoming traffic? GM asks Chevy dealers to buy Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla for Cruze comparisons Kia to upgrade 2011 Sorento shock absorbers to soften ride McLaren planning five new models over five years

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    Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.2.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Survey: Allstate lists America's safest driving cities [w/video] -

    Filed under: Etc., Safety, Videos



    Allstate has officially ranked the country's 200 largest cities by the likelihood of their drivers to get into an accident. The annual report singles out localities with the best drivers, and this year, Fort Collins, Colorado took the cake as the city with the safest residents. Last year, the town was stuck at number two behind Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Unfortunately for drivers who live in the former capitol of safe driving, that town saw its rank fall by 17 places to number 18 in just one year.

    On average, Allstate says that drivers in Fort Collins will get into an accident of some variety or other every 14.5 years, and that they're around 31.2 percent less likely than the national average to wrinkle their sheetmetal.

    And which localities are the worst of them all? It should be no surprise that the drivers who circle the Beltway in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia are among the worst of the lot. Our nation's capitol held onto its spot in dead last, with drivers expected to get into a claimable accident every 5.1 years. Baltimore, Maryland is just one notch up the list with that city's drivers likely to experience one accident every 5.6 years. Hit the jump for a look at the top ten cities, and check the gallery to stick an eyeball on the complete results.


    Gallery: Allstate 2010 Safe Driver Report


    [Source: Allstate | Image: Garry Sun/bauergriffinonline.com]

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  • Report: Toyota's Daihatsu recalls over 500,000 minicars over... fading taillamps? -

    Filed under: Budget, Japan, Recalls, Hatchback, Toyota, Daihatsu

    Daihatsu MiraDaihatsu has announced plans to recalling over 500,000 vehicles in Japan due to taillight lenses that can fade over time. The lenses, originally orange, will bleach white with exposure to the sun, leading to a potential safety risk. As a result, Daihatsu is recalling a total of 435,423 Move hatchbacks built between 1995 and 2000, as well as 145,769 Mira models manufactured from 1998 to 2000. Both vehicles fall into Japans micro-car category and are powered by fuel-thrifty .66-liter engines.

    The company plans to fix the issue by installing orange bulbs in the vehicles instead of the white ones that came from the factory.

    Daihatsu is owned by Toyota, and the company produces a number of small vehicles for the manufacturing giant. While not as crippling as some of the other issues Toyota has had this year, the Daihatsu does add to the 11 million recalled Toyota and Lexus vehicles recalled since fall of last year.

    [Source: Automotive News]

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  • $300 discount on Lexus F Sport Accessories -

    Filed under: Aftermarket, Lexus

    Lexus IS 350C F Sport
    2010 Lexus IS 350C F Sport - Click above for high-res image gallery

    Lexus just dropped us a note to let us know that its F Sport line of performance accessories are on sale between September 10 and November 1, with between $100 and $300 off on accessory packages ranging from $500 to $2,000. If you're interested in wheels, brakes or an exhaust for your GS or IS, click here for the coupon with all the details.


    Gallery: Review: 2010 Lexus IS 350C F-Sport

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  • Report: Dodge Charger saves life of suicide jumper -

    Filed under: Sedan, Safety, Dodge



    A 2008 Dodge Charger played the role of lifesaver on Tuesday when a man fell 400 feet and amazingly lived to see another day. The New York Post reports that 22-year-old Thomas Magill allegedly tried to commit suicide by jumping out of a 39-story New York high-rise when the aforementioned Charger broke his fall. Witnesses said that Magill flew through the air at "like 100 miles per hour" and landed on the Charger's rear window.

    The man's impact sent glass flying everywhere and even knocked his tennis shoes clear off his feet and onto the windshield of another vehicle. After Magill hit the vehicle, witnesses claim the young man screamed that his legs hurt. Understandably.

    While Magill lived through the tremendous fall, he's not out of the woods yet. He is reportedly listed in critical condition at a local New York hospital.

    [Source: The New York Post]

    Report: Dodge Charger saves life of suicide jumper originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Mini Countryman commercial makes mess of multiplication -

    Filed under: Videos, Crossover, Hatchback, Mini

    The Mini Countryman is multiplying - Click above to watch video after the jump

    Mini is continuing its advertising onslaught for the new Countryman, and in its latest spot, the company visualizes every potential path for the Countryman to run amok in the Italian countryside. The original car eventually multiplies into a fleet of over one hundred CG interpretations, all hopping curbs and harassing pedestrians in what we can only imagine is what the world would look like if a Mini exec ruled the globe. Eventually, the high-riding Countryman flings itself onto a ferry to escape into the sunset.

    Mini also turned out a making-of video to document the action. If you've ever wondered exactly how filmmakers go about melding the physical world with the virtual, you'll want to check out that clip, too. You can find both after the jump.

    [Source: Mini]

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  • Next Defender expected in 2014 but Land Rover suffering from lack of focus? -

    Filed under: SUV, Land Rover, Military, UK, Off-Road

    Land Rover Fire and Ice edition Defender SUVs
    Land Rover Fire and Ice Defenders - Click above for high-res image gallery

    Land Rover seems to be having some trouble figuring out how to go about putting its plan for the successor to the Defender throne into motion. According to Autocar, the company knows what attributes the vehicle should have, but doesn't know how to go about engineering the platform using existing components from the company's parts bin. Word from the web had previously said that Land Rover had planned to use the company's T5 steel platform for Project Icon (the internal name for the next Defender), though according to the report, the company now thinks that the chassis would be too heavy to be a viable option.

    So what will the next-generation Defender look like? If anyone at Land Rover knows for sure, they certainly aren't telling the scribes at Autocar. According to the article, all we know for sure is that the vehicle will still wear the Defender name. Otherwise, there's just a few shady hints that the company's fancy Electric Rear Drive Axle Drive technology may show up both on civilian and military models.

    Speaking of the Defender's military service, the Autocar report says that Land Rover is interested in winding down that area of its business, reducing the number of Defender body variations at the same time. With Tata having given the okay (and the funds) to proceed with the 2014 project, here's hoping Land Rover works its way through this mess in a hurry.


    Gallery: Land Rover Defender Fire & Ice editions


    [Source: Autocar]

    Next Defender expected in 2014 but Land Rover suffering from lack of focus? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Paris Preview: Hyundai ix20 MPV sketched -

    Filed under: Concept Cars, Minivan/Van, Paris Motor Show, Hyundai

    Hyundai ix20
    Hyundai ix20 Concept - Click above for high-res image

    When it comes to designing an MPV, it's difficult to move beyond the standard two-box form. That's where Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design language comes into play. Penned by the automaker's European R&D studio in Rüsselsheim, Germany and set to debut at Paris Motor Show at the end of the month, the ix20 attempts to add a level of style to the utilitarian MPV segment.

    There's no word on an engine or output, but Hyundai says the soiree in Paris will have a heavy focus on the brand's BlueDrive drivetrains, and joining the ix20 on stage will be a refreshed i10 city car, complete with a new 1.0-liter engine. Full details in the press blast after the break.

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  • Report: Lotus bringing a pair of front-engine hybrids to Paris Motor Show -

    Filed under: Hybrid, Paris Motor Show, Lotus

    Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid
    Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery

    In addition to the pair of Evoras being introduced at this year's Paris Motor Show, Lotus will also be unveiling two front-engine hybrid vehicles, in keeping with the automaker's promise to offer more gasoline/electric sports cars. Edmunds' Green Car Advisor reports that one of these hybrid cars will be a four-door hatchback and the other will be a two-door coupe.

    Lotus debuted its hybrid concept earlier this year in the form of the Evora 414E Hybrid (pictured), but unlike the mid-engine concept, the two front-engine models will utilize a 47-horsepower 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine specifically designed to provide power to electric-drive hybrids.

    We'll have the full details direct from the Paris show later this month, so stay tuned.


    Gallery: Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid


    [Source: Green Car Advisor]

    Report: Lotus bringing a pair of front-engine hybrids to Paris Motor Show originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Video: Top Gear USA runs with the bulls -

    Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Videos, Lamborghini


    Top Gear USA runs with the bulls - Click above to see the video after the jump

    While everyone and their mother seems to have made Top Gear USA bashing the new national pastime, you might want to take a look at the newest video tease it's just released. While the appeal of the BBC show undoubtedly revolves around the chemistry between its three mismatched hosts, at its core, it's a show about cars. So even if we're not certain the three American hosts can live up to the legacy established by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, perhaps they really don't need to.

    Top Gear USA isn't a replacement for the BBC show after all - it's more of a spin-off. And as long as the production values stay high - and from the looks of it, they have - it's just more car pr0n for all of us. Case in point: the video you'll see after the jump. The storyline is fairly straightforward: Round up the baddest Lamborghinis from the corral - Superleggera, Balboni and SuperVeloce - and open them up so we can see what they'll do. Can there possibly be a loser? Maybe the matador. Follow the jump to see the Top Gear USA guys on their run with the bulls. Thanks to everyone for the tips!

    [Source: The History Channel via YouTube]

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  • SEMA Preview: Wraptivo Honda CR-Z Type-F -

    Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Hybrid, Performance, Hatchback, Honda

    Honda CR-Z Type-F
    Honda CR-Z Type-F - Click above for high-res image

    Nearly one year later, we're still digging the idea behind Meguiar's Wraptivo system. For under $2,000 you can design and have a professional installer wrap your car in vinyl, complete with custom graphics and textures. And to drum up more interest in the program after its debut at last year's SEMA show, Meguiar's has picked up a 2011 Honda CR-Z and enlisted the tuning talents of RJ De Vera and rendering artist Jon Sibal to show what it has planned for the 2010 show.

    Naturally, the CR-Z Type-F Concept is focused on the matte black and "carbon fiber" wrap, but the real party pieces are underneath the vinyl.

    A supercharger will be fitted to the anemic 1.5-liter four-pot, with a custom exhaust system and a Hondata ECU used to extract maximum power. Accessories from Honda's performance line will join a Tein suspension, HKS components and some Volk TE37 wheels, while the inside will benefit from a pair of Recaro buckets, Alcantara trim and a new shift knob. And while it might be easy to dismiss the Type-F (which apparently stands for "Fun") as a SEMA show queen, Meguiar's plans to enter it in Source Interlink's annual Super Lap Battle the week after the show. Get all the details in the press release after the jump and check out Sibal's high-res rendering above.

    [Sources: Jon Sibal, Motorworldhype]

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  • Lightweight Nissan GT-R V-Spec coming in 2010

    December 2nd, 2007

     Nissan GT-R V-Spec

    Nissan is finally releasing the GT-R fun to the US market next summer, and the Franco-Japanese automaker has no intentions of sticking with only one model. We've heard rumors about a lightweight V-Spec GT-R for a while, and Nissan officials aren't even denying it. Carbon fiber and light-weight aluminum will take a vehicle that has posted a 911 Turbo-beating 7:38 lap at the 'Ring and kick it up a notch. Save 200 lbs. on a 480 HP ball of hell-fire, and an already explosive sports car can turn in some of the best clock times of its day.

    While $68,000 will net you a super Nissan that challenges the likes of Porsche, a V-Spec edition will surely cost you quite a bit more. Something tells us there will be plenty of buyers waiting in line with their check books in hand, so Mr. Ghosn and company shouldn't spend much time worrying if they'll attracting enough customers.
    [Source: Inside Line's Straightline]

    ACURA, ALFA ROMEO, ASCARI, ASTON MARTIN, AUDI, BENTLEY, BMW, BRABUS, BUGATTI, BUICK, CADILLAC,

    Online Harley Davidson Parts and Accessories

    October 25th, 2007

    Harley Davidson Accessories motorcycles (popularly known as “Harleys”) are distinctive in design and sound, attracting a loyal following (in marketing terms, the owners form a brand community).

    Modern Harley-branded motorcycles fall into one of five model families: Touring, Softail, Dyna, Sportster and VRSC. Model families are distinguished by the frame, engine, suspension, and other characteristics.

    All models are presented here in catalogue.

    This company offers big list Discount Harley Parts and Accessories. Here also you will be able to find big choice of the models on mark, colour, price and other parameters.

    Here is only some popular parts for your motorcycle:

    KIT, COVER, VOL - This chrome-plated cover features an embossed Bar & Shield and an open-center grill that allows air to flow right through for regulator cooling.

    Chrome Lower Belt Guard Cover  - FOR DYNA® These beautiful hand-polished chrome Lower Belt Guard Covers feature the popular Harley-Davidson® Script logo.

    Headlamp Trim Rings - This chrome-plated headlamp trim ring extends forward, giving the headlamp assembly a “Frenched” look reminiscent of classic hot rod car designs by recessing the headlamp and adding the appearance of depth.

    KIT, CHROME, FORK - Competitively-priced, these chrome-plated Lower Fork Sliders give your bike upfront style. Features polished, hexavalent, triple chrome-plating and a stamped H-D® logo.

    Good description of the Harley Davidson Accessories and details with detail photos. Works the useful function of searching for necessary Harley Parts and Accessories. Here you will easy be able to find necessary parts for your machine.

    Online shop offers genuine Harley-Davidson parts and accessories at up to 20% discount off retail prices. If you’re looking for fast, safe, and secure parts service for Harley Davidson motorcycles, Harley gifts or collectables, you have taken correct decision, just review their new online HD Parts and Accessories catalog.

    CHEVROLET, CHRYSLER, CITROEN, DAEWOO, DAIHATSU, DODGE, F-1, FERRARI, FIAT, FORD, GMC, HONDA,

    Online Casino Bluebook - Reviews of online casino sites

    September 16th, 2007

    For all who love to play in casino or online plays - an useful resource.

    This company will help you easy and quickly find the necessary online casino or other necessary playing resource with good bonus.

    In recently appeared much playing sites casino online, in which possible get mixed up. Each day appear the new offers and condition as well as much interesting bonuses.

    That- not to spend time for quest - you simply find here ratings of the most popular gambling resource, such for instance as:

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    Play craps, baccarat, online blackjack, slots, poker, keno and bingo. These internet online casinos where hand selected based on these primary principles.
    Except the whole this here you will find the benchmark analysis different online gambling resource.

    In section of the news you will be able to check the most last news about online gambling and casino news.

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    HUMMER, HYNDAI, ISUZU, JAGUAR, JEEP, KIA, LAMBORGHINI, LANCIA, LAND ROVER, LEXUS, LINCOLN, LOTUS,

    2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 650 concept

    June 10th, 2007

     2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 650 concept

    Leave conventions behind and let ypur passion awake - since the beginning these were the roots of the GTI idea. Until today they got more than 1.67 million drivers into their spell. Long has the Golf GTI been an icon. A mark for itself.

    2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 650 concept

    Since 1982 Golf GTI celebrate it annually in the Austrian Land at the Worthersee. Thousands come.Volkswagen placed a Golf before them: the Golf GTI W12-650 showcar. This sports car is a inclination before the GTI friends at the Worthersee, people for whom the GTI is a myth.

    Stronger, broader, faster

    A Golf was never stronger, broader or faster. It seems that the Golf GTI W12-650 comes directly from the racing course. A Golf that runs like the Pace Car of the 24 hours of Le Mans. Its name means: W12-Zylinder, 650 HP (477 KW with 6.000 rpm). A Showcar, not more, not less. Nevertheless it shows what enormous potential the Golf has to offer.

    3.7 seconds, 325 km/h, 750 Newtonmeters

    Its 6,0 Liter Biturbo engine is longitudinal and placed directly behind the driver and the front seat passenger. The Golf GTI W12-650 differentiate itself in this way from the classical central engine car. A 6-speed automatic transmission transfers 750 Newtonmeters (at 4.500 rpm) to the rear axle. It catapults the Golf GTI W12-650 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. With a maximum speed of 325 km/h the Golf GTI W12-650 leaves behind nearly all of the world's supercars.

    Width 1.88 m, 235er tire in front, 295er tire in the back

    Automotive engineers and designers united under Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 650 its 1.88 meters (series: 1.76 meters) spread and 1.42 meters (series: 1.50 meters) flatten body. The chassis components of the Golf GTI W12-650 were adapted directly from supersports cars. The wheels are of course made from a light alloy and because of the gigantic wheel dimensions a specialy engineered tire had to be made.

    70 millimeters lower, 160 millimeters broader

    The goal was clearly defined - despite the partially dramatic technical changes the study should remain completely clear that this is a Golf GTI. Therefore as much parts as possible were taken from tha classical GTI like: the headlights, the doors, the front hood and the tail lamps. The axles were pushed 70 millimeters into the body.

    The largest problem was to supply the 6-litre central engine with sufficient air and to produce sufficient drift at the rear axle without watering the silhouette of the Golf GTI W12-650. Therefore the C-columns were re-designed in such a way that they lead air to the engine. The rear side windows run inward, so that two channels develop between the disks and the C-columns on the left and on the right to drive air to the engine.

    The Carbon fiber roof is a diffuser

    Innovative building of the body also prevented that the lines of the Golf GTI W12-650 to get ruined by a putting on a roof wing. The study carries the wing inward. The roof is part of an enormous diffuser, which provides sufficient drift to the rear axle. It's made from carbon fiber and leads air under the normal tail spoiler.

    Interior with racing ambitions

    The leather is Alcantara. On the middle range of the armatures are Three rows of auxiliary instruments. Transparent "Flip UP" switch guards for central functions like the disconnectible ESP look like taken derectly from the race track.

    Fire extinguishers are integrated in the place of the glove compartment to also remind us of the race. Because of weight reasons "stripped" the door linings are complete; only lattices are used, which grant a complete view of the interior mechanics of the door.

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    2007: Pagani Zonda R

    June 4th, 2007

     2007: Pagani Zonda R

    While we certainly cannot say the Zonda F lacks performance figures, driving around the Nurburgring in 7:32 and achieving lateral G forces of almost 1.5 G, it is however a road car, easy to drive, intuitive and setting the benchmark for comfort, safety and lightweight. Paired with a quality finish and the attention to detail this made the Zonda F one of the most desirable supercars resulting in the 25 Coupe models being sold out in record time.

    2007: Pagani Zonda R

    This did not seem to fulfil the requirements of our most demanding customers, who adore the weekend drive on a racetrack.

    2007: Pagani Zonda R

    The spark has been set by an Italo-American customer, enthusiast and already proud owner of 3 Zondas. He describes the project this way: “The thought has been on my mind for quite some time, but I am not interested in racing”.

    2007: Pagani Zonda R

    The Zonda R is born with full liberty. The target: the ultimate performance at the racetrack without any implications of rules, except for safety, where no compromise is allowed. In September 2006 the first drawings were ready, but it was crucial to have the support of Mercedes-AMG for a high revving engine with a power output of 750hp, dry sump, light and with a low centre of gravity. The basis was the self supporting engine of the mighty CLK GTR, which has dominated the GT championships.

    Eve at constant racing pace the engine would have to cover over 5.000 km before servicing. The challenge has been accepted without hesitation.

    The Zonda R is a car designed from scratch, with only 10% of the Zonda F components to be carried over. The suspension forged in Avional, a new Pagani six speed transversal sequential gearbox, carbon fibre monocoque, aeronautical four pump fuel tank are only part of the equation.

    The wheelbase has grown by 47mm, the overall length by 394 mm and the track is increased by 50mm. The bodywork and aerodynamics have been studied to offer maximum downforce. Even though built for the track, the project would not have received kick off, if the quality and finish of the car and its details was not up to the level of the Pagani road cars.

    One of the first cars to be delivered however will be kept in a living room, designed by Pagani and built with the same materials as the Zonda F, beautifully textured carbon fibre, avional, titanium, inconel and other state of the art materials. Additionally it will feature a bespoke HiFi System that will allow the customer to listen to the sound of this car at Le Mans and the Nurburgring.

    The Pagani customers who have ordered the Zonda R will be relieved of almost 1.2 million + taxes.

    Technical Specifications

    This Zonda is purpose made for track use, without restrictions of any competition rules or homologation, with the only exclusion of the passengers’ integrity, where no compromise is tolerated according to our philosophy and state-of-the-art safety measures are featured.

    A new heart

    The engine is built by the racing specialists at Mercedes AMG, where the championship winning DTM cars are born, as well as the CLK GTR, probably the most devastating and effective weapon ever to compete in the GT series. From it’s engene the Zonda R borrows the basic architecture including an ingenious dry sump allowing a low centre of gravity. This self-supporting engine with 750 hp at 8000 rpm and 710 Nm of torque carries a lightweight carbon fibre highperformance intake system, a racing multiple disc sintered clutch and Formula 1 style exhaust system, hydroformed in Inconel 625 and ceramic coated for optimal heat dissipation. The power unit combined with a 6 speed transversal manual sequential synchronised gearbox is designed to satisfy the most ambitious drivers.

    The chassis

    The central carbon chassis will incorporate a roll cage and a rubber racing fuel tank with 4 fuel pumps and quick refuel filler like on GT race cars. The wheelbase has been increased by 47mm to offer the best stability. The front and rear subframes are brand-new, built to accommodate a new suspension geometry, produced in avional. The magnesium forged rims with central wheel nut and a quick pneumatic lifting system allows fast and effortless changes of the slick tyres.

    Bodywork and aerodynamics

    The new bodywork has been honed to offer elevated downforce even in low speed corners. The longer front bonnet with flaps, closed underbody and the rear overhang with the adjustable rear wing and race derived diffusor translate into shattering aerodynamic efficiency and will let you experience cornering speeds beyond imagination. The car displays and logs information about the amount of dowforce that the car is generating at each moment. Combined with the adjustable wings you can easily find the best setup for each track.

    Workstation

    The interior is designed to accommodate the driver and passenger in bespoke seats, built to offer the best support, when the G-forces from the vehicle dynamics come into question. The Digitek instrumentation provides the essential information and a sophisticated telemetry allows through a variety of sensors to monitor every single component of the car.

    Type V12 - M120
    V - angle 60°
    Displacement 5987 ccm
    Stroke 80,20 mm
    Bore 89,00 mm
    Valves per cilinder 4
    Horse Power 750
    Power output 551 KW at 7.500 1/min
    Torque output 710 Nm
    Aspiration Single throttle bodies, mechanically operated
    Lubrification Dry sump with separate oil tank
    Firing order 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9

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