Hot Speed Cars

Lexus RX 450h (2010)

2009-02-18T03:39:00.000-08:00

Car model: Lexus RX 450h
Company: Lexus
Country: Aichi, Japan
Engine: 3.3L DOHC MPI 24-valve V6 engine
Max. Power: 208hp @ 5600 rpm
Max. Torque: 212lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 8.5 S(7 sec)
transmission: 6 Speed Automatic with Manual Shift Capability

Standard safety equipment: 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist,Driver & front passenger advanced airbags,Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags,Driver knee airbag, Front height adjustable seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters,Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC),Shift interlock system, Energy-absorbing steering column Body-side reinforcements, Front/rear crumple zones, Hood buckling creases/safety stops, Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) system, Brake pedal regression prevention mechanism, Daytime running lights, First aid kit

Major standard features: Cloth seat trim,Multi-adjustable front bucket seats-inc: active head restraints w/tilt,60/40 split-folding flat-fold rear seat,2-speed variable intermittent wipers, Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer, nstrumentation-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, odometer, tire pressure monitor system, trip odometer, clock, Warning lights-inc: oil pressure, battery, door ajar, brake, check engine, Pwr windows w/driver auto-down & lockout, Pwr door locks, Remote keyless entry system w/alarm, Cruise control, Remote hood/fuel door releases AM/FM/XM audio system w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers, Vehicle theft-deterrent system

Price: $30,000 - $45,000(Approx)

Lexus LF-A Roadster Concept (2008)

2009-02-18T03:32:00.000-08:00

Car model: Lexus IS250C
Company: Lexus
Country: Aichi, Japan

The engineers and designers at Lexus continue to use their groundbreaking LF-A premium sports car concept as a medium for expressing their ideas about what a high-performance sporting vehicle not only can be, but should be. In this latest expression of the LF-A, they have removed the car's top to create a high-performance roadster.

The LF-A Roadster is based on the sturdy yet lightweight carbon-fiber and aluminum body used for the LF-A coupe, which helps maintain the structure's strength and rigidity even without a top.

Like its coupe counterpart, the LF-A Roadster is powered by a high-revving V10 engine that approaches 5.0 liters in displacement. The V10, capable of more than 500 horsepower and test-track speeds greater than 200 mph, is mounted in front of the passenger compartment but behind the front-axle centerline in what the LF-A's engineers refer to as a "front-mid" configuration.

The engine is connected via a torque tube and propeller shaft to a transaxle that is controlled by paddle shifters. The torque tube is a structural member that adds rigidity to the drivetrain and chassis while also reducing vibration.

Styling is rooted in the Lexus L-Finesse design philosophy, conferring the LF-A Roadster's front end with a compact, low-profile, aerodynamic shape. Like its coupe counterpart, the LF-A Roadster stands just 48 inches tall, but the Roadster configuration adds a speed adaptive rear wing.

The rear is marked by a pair of wrap-around, arrowhead-shaped taillights that bracket a pair of large grilles. These grilles vent the heated air from the car's two rear-mounted radiators into the LF-A Roadster's aerodynamic wake. The radiators are fed cool air by two large intake ducts mounted just above the rear wheel wells. This aft radiator positioning not only allowed the designers to keep the car's front profile low and tight but also aided the LF-A's chassis engineers in their search for optimal weight distribution.

Helping to provide balance and scale to the design, which features an overall length of 175.6 inches and a wheelbase of 102.6 inches, are high-performance tires on turbine-styled alloy wheels. The front tires are 265/35 R20s, while the rears are 305/30 R20s. Like the LF-A coupe, the brakes consist of 14.2-inch cross-drilled, vented discs up front, and 13.6-inch cross-drilled, vented discs at the rear. The front brake calipers are six-piston units and the rear calipers use four pistons each.

An "F" logo, located on each front fender of the Roadster, indicates the vehicle's status as a part of the new "F" marque. The name is derived from the original "F" designation for the first Lexus LS prototype. That vehicle was internally coded "Circle-F," with the "F" standing for "flagship." The Circle-F designation further evolved into the code name Flagship One, or F1, and the first F1 concept developed into Lexus' first vehicle, the LS. Since then, the "F" code has come to signify a special vehicle program within Lexus that falls outside the normal engineering and development process. In addition, Fuji Speedway is the IS F's home circuit, and the shape of the F-logo was inspired by many of the track's turns. The all-new Lexus IS F sport sedan is the first production vehicle to carry the F marque.

Price: Unreleased.

Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 e (2009)

2009-02-17T23:35:00.000-08:00

Car model: Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 e
Company: Land Rover
Country: Gaydon, England, UK
Engine: 3.2 litre i6 engine @ 3,192cc
Max. Power: 233hp @ 6,300rpm
Max. Torque: 317Nm @ 3,200rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 8.9 S(8.4 s)
Top speed: 124mph (200kph)
Fuel Consumption : 17.9/15.8 mpg
Transmission : 6-speed automatic transmission w/Commandshift

Standard safety equipment:Driver and front passenger airbags provide head and chest protection. Driver and front passenger side airbags give side impact protection. Full-length curtain airbags provide head impact, Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Traction Control, Dynamic Stability Control, Roll Stability Control,Remote control central locking on all doors, Perimetric and volumetric (where available) alarm systems, Immensely strong monocoque body and inner safety cell, Strong facia cross-rails help minimise the risk of the front screen pillars spreading during impact

Major standard features: Rain sensing windscreen wipers,Electric sunroof - sliding front glass and fixed glass Panoramic roof with Illuminated vanity mirrors, Climate control - automatic with air filtration, Navigation System with full colour touch screen and traffic message channel (TMC), Personal Telephone Integration (PTI) system, Audio system - with radio and 6-disc in-dash CD player and 6 speakers,

Price: $30,000 - $45,000(Approx)

Land Rover Supercharged Range Rover (2006)

2009-02-17T23:04:00.000-08:00

Car model: Land Rover Supercharged Range Rover (2006)
Company: Land Rover
Country: Gaydon, England, UK
Engine: 4.4 ltr 4197 cc @ Supercharged V8
Max. Power: 390bhp(291kw) @ 5750rpm
Max. Torque: 410lb-ft(550Nm) @ 3500rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 7.9 S(7.8 s)
Top speed: 140km (225h)
Fuel Consumption : 13/19 mpg
Transmission : 6-speed automatic transmission w/Commandshift

Standard safety equipment:4-channel 4-wheel all-terrain anti-lock brakes (ABS),6-airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)-inc: driver & front passenger front airbags, driver & front passenger-side airbags, side-curtain airbags for rear outboard passengers, Front/rear three-point seatbelts & head restraints, Height adjustable front seatbelt anchors, Front seatbelt pretensioners, Child locks for rear doors/windows, LATCH (Lower Anchor & Tether for Children) system for child seat attachment, 4-wheel electronic traction control (4ETC), Front crumple zones, Collision-activated inertia switch to unlock doors, turn off fuel pump, activate hazard lamps, Speed related pwr locking w/emergency key entry via concealed panel in drivers door

Major standard features: Distributorless ignition system-inc @ 4 knock sensors, dual mode electronic throttle, engine drag torque control, Seating-inc: 8-way pwr front leather bucket seats w/folding armrests, adjustable head restraints, driver lumbar support, 3-driver memory-inc: driver seat, electric steering column, exterior mirrors , tachometer, fuel filler door indicator, comprehensive message center w/trip computer, analog clock , Outside temp display, Cruise control w/steering wheel mounted controls, Personal telephone integration system, Voice recognition & driver microphone, Premium navigation system w/4X4 info system, 550-watt Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 audio system-inc: AM/FM stereo, 6-disc CD changer, (14) speakers
2nd row auxiliary audio input, Dual glass-mounted antenna system, Dual-zone automatic climate control w/recirculation, Perimetric alarm system w/keyless entry

Price: $60,000 - $70,353(Approx)

Rinspeed iChange Concept (2009)

2009-02-17T22:48:00.000-08:00

Car model: Rinspeed iChange Concept (2009)
Company: Rinspeed
Country: Sweden

The Swiss auto powerhouse Rinspeed presents the Rinspeed iChange Concept, the world's first car whose body adapts to the number of passengers on board. For Rinspeed boss Rinderknecht the vehicle is more than just a clever concept car. "The Rinspeed iChange Concept is a symbol for the fundamental changes the auto industry undergoes worldwide. And it is clear that only those companies will survive that have innovative answers for the demands of a new automotive era." The visionary Rinderknecht is convinced that the days of gas-guzzling behemoths are coming to an end: "The Rinspeed iChange Concept is a signal for the coming global changes to individual mobility. We need to be ready to meet these challenges with new ideas."

The Swiss Federal Ministry for Energy (Bundesamt für Energie) supports the „iChange" project as a groundbreaking research and development project. Solar panels on the top and sides of the roof provide electricity to the fan to keep temperatures in the Rinspeed iChange Concept comfortably low on hot summer days. The large Sharp solar panels also provide additional eco-friendly charging of the batteries.

Price: unreleased

Chevrolet Stingray Concept (2009)

2009-02-17T22:30:00.000-08:00

Car model: Chevrolet Stingray Concept
Company: Chevrolet
Country: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A

Chevrolet Stingray debut at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. The Corvette Stingray concept is at this point solely a design exercise, not foreshadowing a production vehicle, though talk of the upcoming C7 Corvette has been circulating for some time.
The Chevrolet Stingray Concept design is influenced by the original Stingray race car, introduced in 1959, but also draws on Corvette heritage cues from other generations. It brings them together in a futuristic shape that seems to be equal parts racecar and space ship.

Price: unreleased

Seat Formula Concept (1999)

2009-02-17T20:41:00.000-08:00

Car model: Seat Formula Concept (1999)
Company: Subsidiary of Volkswagen Group
Country: Martorell, Spain

VW's Spanish arm, SEAT, produces a surprise every year. This time, it was an unheralded, mid-engine two-seater sports car. Styled in SEAT's own design studio, the Formula has distinctive looks and is featherlight, at 900 kg. Composite bodywork wraps tightly around its stiff aluminum chassis and a rally-bred 2.0-liter turbo engine, mounted amidships, sends 240 horsepower to the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential gearbox. The Formula could see production in the near future, but no U.S. sales are planned.

Price: Unreleased

Land Rover LRX Geneva Concept (2008)

2009-02-12T01:16:00.000-08:00

Car model: Land Rover LRX Geneva Concept
Company: Land Rover
Country: Gaydon, England, UK

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
* Length: 4351 mm / 171.3 in
* Width (excluding mirrors): 1895 mm / 74.6 in
* Width (including mirrors): 2083 mm / 82.0 in
* Height: 1535 mm / 60.4 in
* Wheelbase: 2660 mm / 104.7 in
* Engine (proposed): 2.0-litre turbodiesel
* Fuel economy (potential): 60 mpg, 4.7 l/100 km (on European combined drive cycle)
* CO2 emissions (potential): 120 g/km (on European combined drive cycle)

A striking black and silver version of Land Rover's acclaimed LRX cross-coupe concept makes its global debut at the 78e Salon International de l'Automobile, alongside the original white LRX revealed earlier to widespread acclaim (at NAIAS, Detroit, in January).

"With its metallic black paintwork, silver roof and precisely detailed exterior features, the second version of the LRX concept is designed to show how well the vehicle can deliver a contemporary example of personalisation," says Gerry McGovern, Land Rover's design director.

"The LRX concept already has an abundance of character, but you can tune the appearance to reflect a customer's own personality and lifestyle. Clever use of colour and subtle additional details enable the vehicle to be tailored to suit an individual's style, without compromising the clean design of the LRX," he adds.

No production plans have been confirmed yet for the LRX concept, and both versions will now be used to gauge public, dealer and media response to Land Rover's cross-coupe concept, as well as its interesting new opportunities for vehicle personalisation.

"We were hugely excited by the positive response that the original LRX concept generated when we showed it at the Detroit Show a few weeks ago," says Phil Popham, managing director of Land Rover. "But we've always seen scope for LRX to provide a whole showroom of different models, with a range of powertrains including hybrids and bio-fuel capable engines."

Price: N/A

LCC Lightning GT (2009)

2009-02-04T05:18:00.000-08:00

Car model: LCC Lightning GT
Company: Lightning Car Company
Country: UK
Engine: Four 120kw Power Permanent Magnet Brushless Motors
Top Speed: 395+ km/h (245+ mph)

The car has four separate 120 kW wheel-motors, sourced from British firm PML Flightlink, providing all-wheel drive and regenerative braking (no conventional disc brakes are planned), with a total output of 480 kW (650 bhp).

Its body is made from carbon fiber and Kevlar composites.

The Lightning GTS employs in-wheel motors to accelerate to 97 km/h (60 mph) in less than 4 seconds and a top speed limited at 209 km/h (130 mph).

The battery system is a state of the art 36 kWh NanoSafe Lithium-titanate battery pack which will take about 10 minutes to recharge, assuming the substantial amount of power required is available. A full charge should give the vehicle a range of 300 km (188 miles). It has an expected lifetime of 12 years and retains 80% of its capacity after 15,000 deep cycles.

Price: Unreleased. £15,000 Pre-Orders Available

Koenigsegg CCX (2006)

2009-02-04T05:10:00.000-08:00

Car model: Koenigsegg CCX
Company: Koenigsegg Automotive AB
Country: Ängelholm, Sweden
Engine: Supercharged V8 @ 4700cc
Max. Power: 806 bhp(593 kw) @ 6900rpm
Max. Torque: 678 lb-ft(920 nm) @ 5700rpm
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.2 seconds
Top Speed: 395+ km/h (245+ mph)
Fuel consumption: Highway travel: 13 l/100km, Combined: 17 l/100km
transmission: Specially developed transversal 6-speed gearbox, with optional paddle-shift

Standard safety equipment: dual airbags, carbon ceramic brakes with ABS, power brakes, tyre monitoring system,

Major standard features: Visible carbon body, Edition rear wing, winglets, large front splitter, detachable storable hardtop with glass roof, power windows, adjustable pedals and steering column, adjustable seats in rake and length, hydraulic lifting system, power steering, satnav, rear camera, DVD, CD, I-pod connection, sat radio, climate control, digital warning and info system, G sensor, alarm, tyre monitoring system, silver key, leather carpets, roof stowage bag, car cover, forged aluminium wheels, Chrono instrument cluster.

Price: $600,910 + VAT & ex works (Approx)

Koenigsegg CCXR Edition (2008)

2009-02-04T04:53:00.000-08:00

Car model: Koenigsegg CCXR Edition
Company: Koenigsegg Automotive AB
Country: Ängelholm, Sweden
Engine: 4.7 Ltr Twin Supercharged Gas V8 @ 4800 cc
Max. Power: 1018 bhp @ 7000 rpm | 888 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Max. Torque: 1080 Nm (796 ft/lb) @ 5600 rpm | 940 Nm (693 ft/lb) @ 5800 rpm
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 2.9 s | 3.0 s
Top Speed: 400+ km/h (254+ mph) (without rear wing)
Fuel consumption:
Highway: 18 l/100 km (E85 fuel) | 13 l/100km
Combined: 22 l/100km (E85) | 17 l/100km
transmission: Specially developed transversal 6-speed gearbox, with optional paddle-shift

Standard safety equipment: dual airbags, carbon ceramic brakes with ABS, power brakes, tyre monitoring system,

Major standard features: Visible carbon body, Edition rear wing, winglets, large front splitter, detachable storable hardtop with glass roof, power windows, adjustable pedals and steering column, adjustable seats in rake and length, hydraulic lifting system, power steering, satnav, rear camera, DVD, CD, I-pod connection, sat radio, climate control, digital warning and info system, G sensor, alarm, tyre monitoring system, silver key, leather carpets, roof stowage bag, car cover, forged aluminium wheels, Chrono instrument cluster.

Price: TBD

Hyundai Tiburon Coupe (2007)

2009-02-04T04:38:00.000-08:00

Car model: Hyundai Tiburon Coupe
Company: Hyundai Motor Company
Country: Seoul, South Korea
Engine: 3.8L DOHC CVVT 24-valve V6 engine
Max. Power: 172bhp(128kw) @ 6000 rpm
Max. Torque: 182lb-ft(245nm) @ 3800 rpm
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):18/26 (n.a.)
transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Standard safety equipment: 4-wheel anti-lock ventilated front/rear solid disc brakes, Driver & front passenger airbags, Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, Front seat belts-inc: pretensioners, force limiters, height adjustment,Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system, Shift interlock system, Energy-absorbing steering column, Front/rear crumple zones,Hood buckling creases & safety stops, Body-side reinforcement

Major standard features: Engine-speed-sensing pwr rack & pinion steering, Cloth seat trim,Multi-adjustable front bucket seats-inc: active head restraints w/tilt,60/40 split-folding flat-fold rear seat,2-speed variable intermittent wipers, Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer, nstrumentation-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, odometer, tire pressure monitor system, trip odometer, clock, Warning lights-inc: oil pressure, battery, door ajar, brake, check engine, Pwr windows w/driver auto-down & lockout, Pwr door locks, Remote keyless entry system w/alarm, Cruise control, Remote hood/fuel door releases AM/FM/XM audio system w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers, Outside temperature display, Rear window defogger w/timer.

Price: $15,000 - $21,270(Approx)

Hyundai Veracruz (2007)

2009-02-04T04:18:00.000-08:00

Car model: Hyundai Veracruz
Company: Hyundai Motor Company
Country: Seoul, South Korea
Engine: 3.8L DOHC CVVT 24-valve V6 engine
Max. Power: 260hp @ 6000 rpm
Max. Torque: 257lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 8.5 S(7 sec)
transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Standard safety equipment: 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist,Driver & front passenger advanced airbags,Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags,Roof-mounted side-impact curtain airbags Occupant classification system (OCS),3-point seatbelts for all positions,Front height adjustable seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters, 2nd row lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system,Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC),Shift interlock system, Energy-absorbing steering column Body-side reinforcements, Front/rear crumple zones, Hood buckling creases/safety stops

Major standard features: Engine-speed-sensing pwr rack & pinion steering, Cloth seat trim,Multi-adjustable front bucket seats-inc: active head restraints w/tilt,60/40 split-folding flat-fold rear seat,2-speed variable intermittent wipers, Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer, nstrumentation-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, odometer, tire pressure monitor system, trip odometer, clock, Warning lights-inc: oil pressure, battery, door ajar, brake, check engine, Pwr windows w/driver auto-down & lockout, Pwr door locks, Remote keyless entry system w/alarm, Cruise control, Remote hood/fuel door releases AM/FM/XM audio system w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers, Outside temperature display

Price: $20,000 - $27,045(Approx)

Lexus IS250C (2010)

2009-01-28T04:44:00.000-08:00

Car model: Lexus IS250C
Company: Lexus
Country: Aichi, Japan
Engine: 2.5 ltr Gasoline V6
Max. Power: 138kW(188ps) @ 6,000rpm
Max. Torque: 284Nm(25.3kg.m)@ 4,500rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 8.5 S(7 sec)
transmission: 6 Speed Automatic with Manual Shift Capability

Standard safety equipment: 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist,Driver & front passenger advanced airbags,Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags,Front height adjustable seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters,Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC),Shift interlock system, Energy-absorbing steering column Body-side reinforcements, Front/rear crumple zones, Hood buckling creases/safety stops

Major standard features: Cloth seat trim,Multi-adjustable front bucket seats-inc: active head restraints w/tilt,60/40 split-folding flat-fold rear seat,2-speed variable intermittent wipers, Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer, nstrumentation-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, odometer, tire pressure monitor system, trip odometer, clock, Warning lights-inc: oil pressure, battery, door ajar, brake, check engine, Pwr windows w/driver auto-down & lockout, Pwr door locks, Remote keyless entry system w/alarm, Cruise control, Remote hood/fuel door releases AM/FM/XM audio system w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers

Price: Unreleased.

Hyundai Santa Fe (2007)

2009-01-28T04:23:00.000-08:00

Car model: Hyundai Santa Fe
Company: Hyundai Motor Company
Country: Seoul, South Korea
Engine: 2.7 V6 DOHC @ 2656cc
Max. Power: 138kW(188ps) @ 6,000rpm
Max. Torque: 284Nm(25.3kg.m)@ 4,500rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 8.5 S(7 sec)
transmission: 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic

Standard safety equipment: 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist,Driver & front passenger advanced airbags,Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags,Roof-mounted side-impact curtain airbags Occupant classification system (OCS),3-point seatbelts for all positions,Front height adjustable seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters, 2nd row lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system,Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC),Shift interlock system, Energy-absorbing steering column Body-side reinforcements, Front/rear crumple zones, Hood buckling creases/safety stops

Major standard features: Cloth seat trim,Multi-adjustable front bucket seats-inc: active head restraints w/tilt,60/40 split-folding flat-fold rear seat,2-speed variable intermittent wipers, Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer, nstrumentation-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, odometer, tire pressure monitor system, trip odometer, clock, Warning lights-inc: oil pressure, battery, door ajar, brake, check engine, Pwr windows w/driver auto-down & lockout, Pwr door locks, Remote keyless entry system w/alarm, Cruise control, Remote hood/fuel door releases AM/FM/XM audio system w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers, Roof-mounted micro-style antennae

Price: $21,000 - $27,000(Approx)

Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2010)

2009-01-28T04:11:00.000-08:00

Car model: Hyundai Genesis Coupe (2010)
Company: Hyundai Motor Company
Country: Seoul, South Korea
Engine: Lamda 3.8 ltr Turbocharged 4 Cylinder, V6
Max. Power: 310hp @ 6,000 rpm (premium fuel)
Max. Torque: 263 lb. ft. @ 4,700 rpm (regular and premium fuel)
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 7.0 S(Less than 6 sec)
Top Speed: 149 mph
transmission: 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic

Standard safety equipment: driver and front passenger advanced frontal airbags, along with front seat-mounted side airbags, side air curtains, active front head restraints, four-channel ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), one of the industry's most effective life-saving technologies.

Major standard features: cockpit designed enhance driving seat, sport bucket seats and two-stage front seat warmers, information display screen, iPod®/USB auxiliary inputs, HD Radio, receiver, XM Satellite Radio® with NavTraffic, Lexicon® Discrete Surround Audio Systems with 6-disc DVD changer, Automatic windshield defogger with humidity sensor, Rain-sensing wipers.

Price: N/A

Hyundai Genesis (2009)

2009-01-28T03:46:00.000-08:00

Car model: Hyundai Genesis
Company: Hyundai Motor Company
Country: Seoul, South Korea
Engine: Lamda 3.8 FR V6 D-CVVT @ 3,778cc
Max. Power: 290hp @ 6,200rpm
Max. Torque: 36.5kg.m @ 4,500rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 7.0 S(Less than 6 sec)
transmission: ZF 6 Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC manual control

Standard safety equipment: 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist,Driver/front passenger advanced airbags, Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags,Front/rear side-curtain airbags,Occupant classification system (OCS), 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions, Front seat belt pretensioners & force limiters, Childproof rear door locks Emergency internal trunk release, Lower anchors & upper tether anchors (LATCH) Energy-absorbing steering column, Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic, stability control (ESC),Shift interlock system,Front/rear crumple zones,Body-side reinforcements,Hood buckling creases & safety stops.

Major standard features:Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights,Proximity entry with electric push-button start, Navigation with backup camera, Standard Bluetooth technology, iPod®/USB auxiliary inputs, HD Radio, receiver, XM Satellite Radio® with NavTraffic, Lexicon® Discrete Surround Audio Systems with 6-disc DVD changer, Automatic windshield defogger with humidity sensor, Rain-sensing wipers.

Price: $35,000 - $42,000(Approx)

Suzuki Kizashi Concept (2007)

2009-01-25T04:26:00.000-08:00

Car model: Suzuki Kizashi Concept
Company: Suzuki Motor Corporation
Country: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan

Suzuki Kizashi Concept gives a glimpse of the direction Suzuki will be taking in the third phase of their world strategy.

Although Suzuki is known for excellence in compact cars and full-fledged four-wheel-drive sport utility vehicles, we're now getting ready to expand into full-size passenger cars, and the Suzuki Kizashi Concept highlights this exciting new initiative. In the Suzuki Kizashi Concept, strength and flexibility are combined in a way that makes the car an impressive status symbol for its owner; a car that never fails to stir the spirit.

Holden VE Commodore SS-V (2006)

2009-01-25T03:59:00.000-08:00

Car model: HSV W427
Company: Holden Special Vehicles
Country: Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Engine: 6.0 ltr V8 engine @ 5967cc
Max. Power: 362bhp(270kw) / 5700rpm
Max. Torque: 391lb-ft(530nm) / 4400rpm
transmission: 6 speed tremec Tr6060 manual transmission

Standard safety equipment:Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) standard on all models ,Driver, front passenger and side impact airbags available on all models, Occupant protection system designed for real world driving environment, Curtain airbags available on all models - standard on SS V, Calais and Calais V; optional on Omega, Berlina, SV6 and SS, Ultra-stiff body structure, multiple load path strategy, structurally optimised front and rear deformation zones, Greatly expanded use of super-strength and high-strength steels in the body.

Major standard features: leather trims, All-new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, Zone-based front and rear park assist systems available on selected models, Multi-function display reporting system, Bluetooth standard on all models except optional on Omega, Roof-mounted DVD systems available on all models, Auxiliary plug in audio systems to accommodate MP3 devices,Integrated navigation and telematics systems available later in 2006

Price:AU$51,990(Approx)

Holden Coupe 60 Concept (2008)

2009-01-25T03:53:00.000-08:00

Car model: HSV W427
Company: Holden Special Vehicles
Country: Clayton, Victoria, Australia

GM Holden today marked the diamond anniversary of its first all Australian car by unveiling a stunning two-door performance thoroughbred called Coupe 60.

Coupe 60 celebrates the six decades since GM Holden built the 48-215 at its Fishermans Bend plant in Port Melbourne, Victoria, and provides a glimpse of Holden's future directions in design, engineering and emerging engine technologies.

Exemplifying sports luxury, Coupe 60 is a pillarless concept car that explores the limits of Holden's current rear-wheel drive capabilities, combining racing looks and technology into a road going sport scar experience.

Its sophisticated appearance is delivered through simple and powerful design, highlighted by the pillarless construction and V8 super car inspired cockpit layout and side-exiting chambered exhaust system with billet alloy tips.

GM Holden Chairman and Managing Director Mark Reuss said, "Coupe 60 is Holden's 60th anniversary gift to its fans worldwide.

"It highlights Holden's heritage of rear wheel drive performance whilst looking ahead to the potential offered by new technologies and materials.

"This is a vehicle I know our designers would dearly love to see go into production, but for the moment it has to remain a concept only," he said.

Project Designer Manager, Peter Hughes, said, "We were looking to mark the diamond anniversary with a car that captured the Holden DNA and took the current VE range to an exciting next step.

"Even in the early stages of VE development, we knew there was a sensational coupe waiting to get out and the 60 th anniversary has given us the chance to explore that.

"With Coupe 60 we think we have designed a car that has the potential to write another chapter in the book of Holden icons."

HSV W427 (2009)

2009-01-25T03:22:00.000-08:00

Car model: HSV W427
Company: Holden Special Vehicles
Country: Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Engine: 7.0 ltr LS7 V8 engine
Max. Power: 375kW @ 7000rpm
Max. Torque: 640Nm @ 5000rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 4.7 S(3.5 s)
Top speed: max. 360km/h / 224mph
transmission: 6 speed tremec Tr6060 manual transmission

Standard safety equipment: six piston front braking system, six airbags, ABS and Electronic Stability Control, ataDots DNA anti-theft technology

Major standard features: leather trims, driver and front passenger seat electic adjustment, 6.5" multi function LCD screen stereo/heating/air conditioning,

Price: AU $1,55,500(Approx)

GMC Denali XT Concept (2008)

2009-01-25T02:59:00.000-08:00

Car model: GMC Denali XT Concept
Company: GMC
Country: Detroit, Michigan, United States

GMC unveiled the GMC Denali XT concept at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show. It offers a 50-percent increase in combined fuel economy over comparable small pickup trucks when running on gasoline, and it incorporates a new, muscular form in a performance-styled, hybrid sport-utility truck (SUT).

The Denali XT has a unibody architecture and rear-wheel drive, enabling its distinctive design and efficient performance. It builds on the equity of the Denali line and its reputation for advanced engineering and refinement, including the first combination of GM's two-mode hybrid system with an E85 ethanol-capable engine. Denali XT's new, more efficient 4.9L version of GM's small-block V-8 features fuel-saving technologies such as direct-injection technology and Active Fuel Management.

the Denali XT is lighter than conventional body-on-frame trucks, with great ride-and-handling characteristics. This design enhances fuel economy while giving the vehicle a sporty driving experience. True to its GMC Professional Grade heritage, the Denali XT is filled with technologies and features that maximize its flexibility, including a cargo space-enhancing Midgate® and height-adjustable suspension.

The Denali XT's proportions are framed around a high cowl and 123.4-inch (3,134 mm) wheelbase. This enhances the vehicle's truck functionality, but packages it in an efficient, unibody architecture.

The integration of the advanced internal combustion engine technologies and two-mode hybrid system on the Denali XT reinforces GMC's Professional Grade position as a brand that continues to exceed customer expectations.

Price: N/A

Gumpert Apollo (2008)

2009-01-25T02:37:00.000-08:00

Car model: Gumpert Apollo
Company: GUMPERT Sportwagenmanufaktur
Country: Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany
Engine: V8-cylinder-Biturbomotor with 90° cylinder angle
Max. Power: 478kw/650hp at 6,500rpm
Max. Torque: 850kw/626.9lb-ft at 4,000rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 5.1 S(3.0 s)
Top speed: max. 360km/h / 224mph
Recommended fuel type: 98 ROZ / 88 MOZ
Gear Box : Sequential six-speed gear box with synchronisation and oil cooling, twin plate clutch configuration

Standard safety equipment: Advanced multistage front air bags, Maximum safety in accordance with the 74 international motor racing standards, Perfect road-holding and ultra-precise handling, Excellent aerodynamic efficiency and driving dynamics.

Major standard features: exclusive use of high-tech materials inside the car, Luxury package with air conditioning, navigation radio with DVD/CD-Player and backwards facing camera with rear-view mirror function, Maximum driving pleasure and unbeatable driving performance, Synthesis of reliable racing and series technology

Price: $3,34,000(Approx)

Chrysler Crossfire SRT6

2009-01-22T03:05:00.000-08:00

Car model: Chrysler Crossfire SRT6
Company: Chrysler Corporation
Country: Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
Engine: 3.2L SOHC V6 engine
Max. Power: 215hp @ 5700 rpm
Max. Torque: 229lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 4.2 S(3.8 s)
Top speed: 260km (390h)
Fuel Consumption : 19-25 mpg
Transmission : 5-speed autostcik/ 6 speed manual transmission.

Standard safety equipment: Advanced multistage front air bags, 4-wheel disc brakes, Center rear 3-point seat belt, Front height adjustable seat belts, Child seat upper tether anchors, Rear door child protection locks, Inside emergency trunk lid release, Brake/park interlock, Dual note horn.

Major standard features: AutoStick® Transmission, All-Wheel Drive / Electronic Stability Program, Tip start ignition, Pwr mirrors, Solar control glass, Variable intermittent windshield wipers, Body-color door handles, Premium cloth front bucket seats, Electroluminescent instrumentation-inc: 140-mph speedometer, tachometer, tire pressure monitoring lamp, Pwr windows w/driver one-touch feature, Rear window defroster,rear-DVD players and gaming systems, SIRIUS Backseat TV™, Boston Acoustics® premium six speaker 276 watts.

Price: $34,000 - $ 45,000(Approx)

Chrysler Firepower Concept (2005)

2009-01-22T03:03:00.000-08:00

Car model: Chrysler 200C EV Concept
Company: Chrysler Corporation
Country: Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA

The Chrysler Firepower was a Dodge Viper based concept car DaimlerChrysler produced under the Chrysler brand. The Firepower's engine was a 6.1 L Hemi V8. According to Chrysler, this engine produced 425hp and could propel the vehicle to a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds.

It was once featured on the cover of Car and Driver, but on that cover its name ended with an exclamation point. This is likely because the car's official name ends with an exclamation point since Chrysler does not own the rights to the "Firepower" name. The use of the name probably is related to the old Chrysler FirePower V8 engine. That engine was Chrysler's first V8 and featured hemisperical combustion chambers.