Audi Quattro Concept at Paris Auto Show
So far, it is very informal and our source prefers to remain anonymous. However, Audi has decided to build the concept car series “quattro concept” that is currently facing the audience at the Paris Salon. The interest from enthusiasts and bilsamlare said to be so large that the planned series of 500 cars would be sold out already – if you just got take out orders.
But as we could tell from our first article on “quattro concept” (click on the link here) arguing Audi’s management continues on how much the car will look like and be equipped. One group wants a stripped down, lightweight sports car with clear traces of the old Sport quattro in the form of selected wheel arch extensions and air intakes. The other faction wants a “softer” model with more equipment and comfort and a look that is closer to today’s RS5. Read the rest of this entry »
Porsche 918 RSR in Detroit Auto Show
Today at the Detroit auto show debut Porsche 918 RSR – an experimental vehicle, which combined design recently, the
concept of the 918 Spyder and hybrid filling a la Racing 911 GT3 R Hybrid (with the flywheel!).
Concept received additional aerodynamic elements needed to fight on the racetrack and coloring in the style of the legendary 917, necessary to remind the audience that the current success of Audi and Peugeot at Le Mans – a kindergarten compared to bylymi achievements Porsche.
Within the base 918 RSR is a V8 engine from a racing Porsche RS Spyder, tuned to the power of 563 hp at 10,300 rpm. To overtake assisted by two electric power to 102 hp, rotating front wheels. They activate the button on the handlebars – to 8 seconds total capacity of power plant rises to 767 hp. In Formula 1, such a system called KERS.
And now the most interesting – not batteries energy is stored, as now accepted, and highly flywheel, spin up to 36000 rpm. The same is used in the above-mentioned at the beginning of the Porsche 911 GT3 Hybrid. The car has already participated in several major races, and showed himself well, even surpassing the expectations of developers. Read the rest of this entry »
Behold the 4-Door Lamborghini Sports Car From the Paris Auto Show
The Lamborgini Estoque has surprised the exotic car world when it let loose it’s $230,000 four-door sports car. Some 
onlookers at the 2008 Paris Auto show liked it and some liked it just as much as the Murcielago. At the moment, designers consider it only as a concept car but in their Italian headquarters officials are serious contemplating putting it into production. Is there a four-door Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin or Maserati?
Although it is four-door there are no compromises as it was made to compete against rivals such as the Porsche and Ferrari. The name “estoque” comes from bullfighting which is a sword that a matador wears. The new Lamborghini has a 5.2 V-10 engine and it is situated in the front which is rare, and has a trunk for luggage. Well, it is a sedan so that is consistent.
The car still gets long glances of awe due to its commanding presence. The car’s rear haunches are glaring and with 23-inch wheels fit snuggly into the wheel wells with 295/30ZR23 Pirelli P Zero tires. Although is has four traditional front-hinged doors there is no mistaken that is a super-car. Read the rest of this entry »