Car Sports 2011: 2008

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Dodge Viper SRT-10 Pictures

2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10

Dodge Viper SRT-10 blue color

New Dodge Viper Pictures

2008 Dodge Viper

Dodge Viper

New Dodge Viper Pictures

Chrysler 300C SRT Pictures

black Chrysler 300C SRT

Chrysler 300C SRT Dashboard

2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Pictures

Chrysler Sebring Convertible

Chrysler Sebring Convertible dashboard

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Eaton's fuel saving hydraulic hybrid systems put traditional drivetrains in jeopardy

Eaton, which is better known for its involvement in supercharging muscle cars, has a thing for saving fuel, too. According to a writeup on the outfit's website, it's working up a series hybrid hydraulic system to replace the conventional driveline. The SHH system will wed a high-efficiency diesel engine and a custom hydraulic propulsion system, and by operating at its "sweet spot," it stands to reason that lots of gasoline will be saved as it runs. Better still, the setup involves regenerative breaking in order to recover and reuse energy that's typically wasted, and the engine can safely be shut off when not needed in order to save additional fuel when waiting at a stoplight. So, where is this stuff headed first? UPS trucks, naturally.

[Via: Autoblog ][Tag: Eaton, hybrid hydraulic, HybridHydraulic, hydraulic, hydraulic hybrid, HydraulicHybrid ]

Friday, December 26, 2008

HONDA CITY 2009

The all-new Honda City will make its European debut at the Istanbul Motor Show in October 2008.

The compact sedan is a radical departure from the previous generation car, with a totally new exterior style, featuring some visual elements of the stylish Accord. The restyled exterior is joined by a new 1.4 i-VTEC engine, which gives the Honda City significantly more power and better performance.

The new engine, which is also shared with the new Honda Jazz is fitted with Honda's acclaimed i-VTEC system, which provides excellent performance and flexibility, without compromising fuel economy or emissions. The new engine gives the Honda City 100PS, a healthy 17 PS increase over the previous model. This extra power helps

the new Honda City complete the benchmark 0-100 km/h in just 11.8 seconds for the manual version, an improvement of 1.6 seconds. The automatic version hits 100 in 14.7 seconds, almost half a second quicker than before.
The manual transmission for Honda City is a modified version of the current gearbox, with carbon synchromesh for smoother changes, improved refinement and a new set of optimised gear ratios. The Automatic transmission is all-new and adds the option to shift gears with steering wheel mounted paddles for the first time. With a sport mode, improved shift logic and ratios the new transmission better compliments the new car's more powerful engine.

The all-new model has been further enhanced over its predecessor with a higher quality of materials, improved aesthetics and functionality. Increased storage capacity around the cabin including a bigger glove box improves practicality, while a new design of seats improves passenger and driver comfort.

The design changes are complimented by several improvements to the Noise Vibration and Harshness technologies applied to the car. A host of new features in the body, interior, suspension, engine and mountings have been included to bring further refinement to Honda's newest sedan. The NVH enhancements allow customers to make the most of the new audio system which offers iPod connectivity and better sound quality.

The new Honda City is based on the platform of the award winning new Honda Jazz, and benefits from the many of the technologies seen in the new hatchback. The longer wheel base gives a significant improvement in interior space as well as the associated ride and handling benefits. Safety performance is also enhanced with the adoption of the ACE Body Structure (Advanced Compatibility Engineering), which better protects occupants of both cars in the event of a collision between vehicles of different heights.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

2010 Mercedes Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Hits the Dyno

It costs $100,000 more than a regular SL65 AMG, so buyers of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series had better get a little somethin' for their money. And they do-with carbon-fiber body panels, a fixed roof, and styling that makes the Black Series look as though it's an escapee from a DTM race.We covered the Black Series in depth here, but Mercedes asked us not to perform instrumented tests on it during our initial drive. Tech editor Don Sherman is suspicious that the Black Series' quoted 3.6-second 0-60 mph time is a little ambitious given that the lighter (by half a ton) but similarly powerful Corvette ZR1 hits 60 in the same amount of time.The truth of the matter is that with a twin-turbocharged torque monster of a V-12 under the hood of the Black Series, 0-60 numbers are less about power than they are about the launch. The Black Series can (and will happily) spin its tires at any point up to 60 mph, so the result of any off-the-line timed run speaks more about available traction than it does about grunt.To that end, we took a Black Series to a chassis dyno to see what kind of power, exactly, it puts down. We were also looking forward to see the shape of the curve. AMG fitted the 6.0-liter V-12 with larger turbos to help maintain boost at higher engine speeds. If the engineers have done their job well, we should see big gains at the top of the rev range.But the first thing everyone asks: "What did it put down." Answer: 573 hp @ 5300 rpm and 682 lb-ft @ 3620 rpm in third gear. That's wheel horsepower, remember. And the result is right where it should be given the engine's rating of 651 hp @ 5400 rpm and 738 lb-ft @ 2200 - 4200 rpm. [Via: Automobilemag ][Tag: ]

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Chevrolet Corvette Best Car Pictures

Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette photos

Chevrolet Cobalt XFE Pictures

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE Pictures

Chevrolet Cobalt XFE photos

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE

Cadillac XLR-V Pictures

Cadillac XLR-V photos

Cadillac XLR-V dashboard

Cadillac CTS Pictures

2008 Cadillac CTS Pictures

Cadillac CTS dashboard

Cadillac CTS Pictures

2008 Buick Enclave Pictures

2008 Buick Enclave white

Buick Enclave dashboard

2008 Buick LaCrosse Super Pictures

Buick LaCrosse Super

Buick LaCrosse Super dashboard

2008 Buick LaCrosse Super Pictures

Monday, December 22, 2008

2004 Nissan Terminator 350Z by Craig Lieberman

2004 Nissan Terminator 350Z by Craig Lieberman Specifications

Chassis
Brakes F/R:ABS, vented disc/vented disc

Tires F-R:R19

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Type:V6
Displacement cu in (cc):213 (3500)

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Base Price: 2004 Nissan Terminator 350Z by Craig Lieberman - n.a. (last update: 2/20/2007)

Terminator 350Z
The car features custom built 19" HRE Wheels, Falken Tires and a VeilSide Version 3 body kit. For audio/video, the Terminator theme was integrated into the car which now features an assortment of Bazooka products. Other electronics include racing compass and switchgear by Ignited. The final touch was a 100 shot of nitrous, courtesy of Nitrous Express.