Escort Tuning
(Carros tuning - Ford Escort Tuning ,rebaixado,equipado.modificado,
Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
(Carros tuning - Ford Escort Tuning ,rebaixado,equipado.modificado,
Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Carros Tuning - Escort Tuning
Escort Tuning
(Carros tuning - Ford Escort Tuning ,rebaixado,equipado.modificado,
Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
(Carros tuning - Ford Escort Tuning ,rebaixado,equipado.modificado,
Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
Carros Tuning - Escort Tuning
Escort Tuning
(Carros tuning - Ford Escort Tuning ,rebaixado,equipado.modificado,
Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
(Carros tuning - Ford Escort Tuning ,rebaixado,equipado.modificado,
Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
Carros Tuning - Escort Tuning
Escort Tuning
(Carros tuning - Ford Escort Tuning ,rebaixado,equipado.modificado,
Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
(Carros tuning - Ford Escort Tuning ,rebaixado,equipado.modificado,
Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
Carros Tuning - S10 Tuning
s10 americana Tuning
(Carros tuning - chevrolet s10 tuning americana,equipado,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas)
(Carros tuning - chevrolet s10 tuning americana,equipado,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas)
Carros Tuning - S10 Tuning
s10 americana Tuning
(Carros tuning - chevrolet s10 tuning americana,equipado,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas)
(Carros tuning - chevrolet s10 tuning americana,equipado,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas)
Pontiac Trans Am reborn
OK, not officially, but Lingenfelter Performance Engineering of Indiana has created what it thinks a modern Trans Am might have looked like had General Motors not pulled the plug on the Pontiac brand.
Called the Lingenfelter TA, the car is based on the current Chevrolet Camaro SS and takes the 1971 Trans Am as its design inspiration.
Not many of the Camaro’s panels survive the transformation intact. The front end is completely replaced, as are the rear quarter panels and all of the lights. Finishing off the exterior are 20" wheels, Nitto tyres and a Corsa exhaust system. Meanwhile, the interior is very 70s retro, and it features custom seats, centre console, door panels, carpets and a turned metal instrument panel.
Engine capacity has been increased from 6.2 litres (376 cu in) 7.5 litres (455 cu in) and, with modifications including a ported and polished cylinder head, forged aluminium pistons and a new inlet manifold, it now produces 655 bhp (488 kW / 664 PS) and 827 Nm (610 lb ft) of torque. Drive is via a six-speed manual transmission.
Cost of the V8 SS-based Lingenfelter TA is around $150,000 (about £98,000 / €118,000), including the donor car. However, if a V6 Camaro is used instead the price falls to around $85,000 (£55,000 / €67,000).
Called the Lingenfelter TA, the car is based on the current Chevrolet Camaro SS and takes the 1971 Trans Am as its design inspiration.
Not many of the Camaro’s panels survive the transformation intact. The front end is completely replaced, as are the rear quarter panels and all of the lights. Finishing off the exterior are 20" wheels, Nitto tyres and a Corsa exhaust system. Meanwhile, the interior is very 70s retro, and it features custom seats, centre console, door panels, carpets and a turned metal instrument panel.
Engine capacity has been increased from 6.2 litres (376 cu in) 7.5 litres (455 cu in) and, with modifications including a ported and polished cylinder head, forged aluminium pistons and a new inlet manifold, it now produces 655 bhp (488 kW / 664 PS) and 827 Nm (610 lb ft) of torque. Drive is via a six-speed manual transmission.
Cost of the V8 SS-based Lingenfelter TA is around $150,000 (about £98,000 / €118,000), including the donor car. However, if a V6 Camaro is used instead the price falls to around $85,000 (£55,000 / €67,000).
Mitsubishi i-MiEV costs
The economics of running an electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV are being questioned, incredibly, by Mitsubishi itself.
In figures that were provided to the BBC, the manufacturer seems to be warning anyone considering buying an i-MiEV that a normal petrol-powered car, such as the Fiat 500 Lounge 1.2, could actually be cheaper to own. That’s because the i-MiEV’s lower fuel and servicing costs might fail to offset the biggest cost factor: depreciation.
In fact, according to Mitsubishi, the i-MiEV only becomes a better value proposition when the expense of the London Congestion Charge is taken into account. However, with cars that emit 100 g/km or less of CO2 not having to pay the charge if changes currently under discussion are approved, the i-MiEV (and in fairness other electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf) become an expensive method to achieve free driving in London. And, of course, that is all totally irrelevant if you never drive in London.
Perhaps the point is that the depreciation characteristics of electric cars are a huge unknown. In preparing its numbers, Mitsubishi has just assumed that their car will be worth 49% of its list price after three years, the same as the Fiat 500.
It could easily be 59%, or 39%, or any other number - nobody knows. What potential customers need to consider though is that the i-MiEV and Leaf are first generation electric cars. The technology used is still in its infancy, and it can be guaranteed that the biggest issues - battery cost, life and range - will all be overcome in the coming years.
That could end up making first generation electric cars obsolete, in much the same way that the very first mobile phones are now viewed as antiques. If so, the result will be pitiful residual values.
Either Mitsubishi is being extremely honest, or it has just committed a huge public relations faux pas.
Read the BBC article here.
In figures that were provided to the BBC, the manufacturer seems to be warning anyone considering buying an i-MiEV that a normal petrol-powered car, such as the Fiat 500 Lounge 1.2, could actually be cheaper to own. That’s because the i-MiEV’s lower fuel and servicing costs might fail to offset the biggest cost factor: depreciation.
In fact, according to Mitsubishi, the i-MiEV only becomes a better value proposition when the expense of the London Congestion Charge is taken into account. However, with cars that emit 100 g/km or less of CO2 not having to pay the charge if changes currently under discussion are approved, the i-MiEV (and in fairness other electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf) become an expensive method to achieve free driving in London. And, of course, that is all totally irrelevant if you never drive in London.
Perhaps the point is that the depreciation characteristics of electric cars are a huge unknown. In preparing its numbers, Mitsubishi has just assumed that their car will be worth 49% of its list price after three years, the same as the Fiat 500.
It could easily be 59%, or 39%, or any other number - nobody knows. What potential customers need to consider though is that the i-MiEV and Leaf are first generation electric cars. The technology used is still in its infancy, and it can be guaranteed that the biggest issues - battery cost, life and range - will all be overcome in the coming years.
That could end up making first generation electric cars obsolete, in much the same way that the very first mobile phones are now viewed as antiques. If so, the result will be pitiful residual values.
Either Mitsubishi is being extremely honest, or it has just committed a huge public relations faux pas.
Read the BBC article here.
Nick Sundberg
It starts up with Mt. Olympus, the middle section is Earth, and the bottom is the Underworld. You've got Zeus, Hector, Achilles, Hercules, Hades, Ares ... quite a bit going on.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Carros Tuning - Clio Tuning
clio tuning
(Carros tuning - renault clio tuning,equipado,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas)
(Carros tuning - renault clio tuning,equipado,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas)
Carros Tuning - Clio Tuning
clio tuning
(Carros tuning - renault clio tuning,equipado,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas)
(Carros tuning - renault clio tuning,equipado,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas)
Carros Tuning - Chevette Tuning
Chevette tuning
(Carros tuning - Chevrolet Chevette tuning,equipado,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas)
(Carros tuning - Chevrolet Chevette tuning,equipado,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas)
Carros Tuning - Chevette Tuning
Chevette tuning
(Carros tuning - Chevrolet Chevette tuning,equipado,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas)
(Carros tuning - Chevrolet Chevette tuning,equipado,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas)
Carros Tuning - Gol Quadrado Tuning
Gol Quadrado Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Gol Quadrado Tuning
Gol Quadrado Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Gol Quadrado Tuning
Gol Quadrado Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Gol Quadrado Tuning
Gol Quadrado Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Gol Quadrado Tuning
Gol Quadrado Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Gol Quadrado Tuning
Gol Quadrado Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Gol Quadrado Tuning
Gol Quadrado Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Gol Quadrado Tuning
Gol Quadrado Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Gol Quadrado Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Gol Quadrado Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen gol quadrado tuning,modificado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Stilo Tuning
Stilo Tuning
(Carros tuning - Fiat Stilo Tuning ,modificado,equipado ,Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
(Carros tuning - Fiat Stilo Tuning ,modificado,equipado ,Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
Carros Tuning - Stilo Tuning
Stilo Tuning
(Carros tuning - Fiat Stilo Tuning ,modificado,equipado ,Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
(Carros tuning - Fiat Stilo Tuning ,modificado,equipado ,Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
Carros Tuning - Monza Tuning
Monza tuning
(Carros tuning - chevrolet monza tuning ,modificado,equipado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Monza Tuning
Monza tuning
(Carros tuning - chevrolet monza tuning ,modificado,equipado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Astra Tuning
Astra Tuning
(Carros tuning - Chevrolet Astra Tuning,modificado,equipado ,Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
(Carros tuning - Chevrolet Astra Tuning,modificado,equipado ,Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
Carros Tuning - Astra Tuning
Astra Tuning
(Carros tuning - Chevrolet Astra Tuning,modificado,equipado ,Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
(Carros tuning - Chevrolet Astra Tuning,modificado,equipado ,Dub Com Rodas Esportivas,DUB )
Carros Tuning - kadett tuning
kadett tuning
(Carros tuning - chevrolet kadett tuning ,modificado,equipado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - kadett tuning
kadett tuning
(Carros tuning - chevrolet kadett tuning ,modificado,equipado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Bora Tuning
Bora Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen bora tuning,modificado,equipado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
(Carros tuning - volkswagen bora tuning,modificado,equipado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Bora Tuning
Bora Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen bora tuning,modificado,equipado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
(Carros tuning - volkswagen bora tuning,modificado,equipado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Bora Tuning
Bora Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen bora tuning,modificado,equipado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
(Carros tuning - volkswagen bora tuning,modificado,equipado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Carros Tuning - Bora Tuning
Bora Tuning
(Carros tuning - volkswagen bora tuning,modificado,equipado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
(Carros tuning - volkswagen bora tuning,modificado,equipado,Com Rodas Esportivas,Dub)
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Bringing the dead back to life
Many people have extinct animals tattooed in their bodies but not everyone notice it. Some people think extinct animals are strictly dinos and never realize there's more to it than a reptile. Here are some examples of those who are no longer with us.
Lotus Evora S announced
The Europa may have been quietly dropped from the range, and the Elise / Exige line-up is facing an uncertain future in Europe due to emissions legislation, but Lotus is promising some important unveilings at September’s Paris Motor Show.
However, perhaps feeling that the wait might be too much for some, the company has decided to reveal a couple of its new products ahead of the show.
The first is the Evora S, which takes the standard Evora’s 3.5 litre V6 and adds a supercharger. As a result, power output leaps from 276 bhp (206 kW / 280 PS) to 345 bhp (257 kW / 350 PS), a significant 25% increase.
With torque also rising from 350 Nm to 400 Nm, it’s no surprise that performance is improved: 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in the S takes 4.8 seconds, while its top speed is 172 mph (276 km/h). By comparison, the normally aspirated Evora manages 5.1 seconds and 162 mph (261 km/h).
But the extra power is just one element of what makes the Evora S different. The suspension settings have also been fine tuned, there are cross-drilled brakes and a ‘sport’ button comes fitted as standard. Pressing this raises the rev limit, changes the dynamic stability control settings, improves throttle response and activates an exhaust by-pass valve. Visually, the S is distinguished by a larger rear diffuser.
No word on prices for the Evora S yet but, with the standard 2+2 costing £49,995 in the UK, expect a premium for the quicker version of around £8,000 - £10,000?
The second announcement is the arrival of an automatic gearbox option for the 276 bhp Evora. Called Intelligent Precision Shift (IPS for short), the six-speed transmission has been introduced to ‘broaden the appeal of the Evora and reach out to a slightly different market’ according to Dany Bahar, Lotus Chief Executive Officer. That means Lotus is hunting sales in the Middle East, Asian and North American territories, where many drivers either struggle to change gears manually or simply can’t be bothered.
IPS allows the driver to switch between manual paddle shift and automatic drive modes, although performance suffers thanks to the auto ’box and a slight weight increase from 1,382 kg to 1,436 kg. Acceleration to 62 mph will take 5.5 seconds, and top speed drops to 155 mph (250 km/h). Again, pricing for the IPS option is to be confirmed.
However, perhaps feeling that the wait might be too much for some, the company has decided to reveal a couple of its new products ahead of the show.
The first is the Evora S, which takes the standard Evora’s 3.5 litre V6 and adds a supercharger. As a result, power output leaps from 276 bhp (206 kW / 280 PS) to 345 bhp (257 kW / 350 PS), a significant 25% increase.
With torque also rising from 350 Nm to 400 Nm, it’s no surprise that performance is improved: 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in the S takes 4.8 seconds, while its top speed is 172 mph (276 km/h). By comparison, the normally aspirated Evora manages 5.1 seconds and 162 mph (261 km/h).
But the extra power is just one element of what makes the Evora S different. The suspension settings have also been fine tuned, there are cross-drilled brakes and a ‘sport’ button comes fitted as standard. Pressing this raises the rev limit, changes the dynamic stability control settings, improves throttle response and activates an exhaust by-pass valve. Visually, the S is distinguished by a larger rear diffuser.
No word on prices for the Evora S yet but, with the standard 2+2 costing £49,995 in the UK, expect a premium for the quicker version of around £8,000 - £10,000?
The second announcement is the arrival of an automatic gearbox option for the 276 bhp Evora. Called Intelligent Precision Shift (IPS for short), the six-speed transmission has been introduced to ‘broaden the appeal of the Evora and reach out to a slightly different market’ according to Dany Bahar, Lotus Chief Executive Officer. That means Lotus is hunting sales in the Middle East, Asian and North American territories, where many drivers either struggle to change gears manually or simply can’t be bothered.
IPS allows the driver to switch between manual paddle shift and automatic drive modes, although performance suffers thanks to the auto ’box and a slight weight increase from 1,382 kg to 1,436 kg. Acceleration to 62 mph will take 5.5 seconds, and top speed drops to 155 mph (250 km/h). Again, pricing for the IPS option is to be confirmed.
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