2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 convertible

Chevrolet has launched the 427 Convertible, the latest edition to long line of Corvettes, as a farewell to the outgoing C6 model and before the introduction of the C7 in 2014.

The launch commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Chevrolet brand and after more than 40 years, a Corvette is being rolled out with the legendary 427 name.

The new Corvette 427 convertible is the quickest in the history of Corvette, thanks to its powerful engine and light-weight construction.

Interior & Exterior

The 2013 Corvette 427 collector edition will be available with the 60th anniversary package, which includes Arctic white exteriors with optional pearl blue racing stripes. The interior would be wrapped in Blue Diamond leather with suede accents. The car gets Corvette ZR1 style Michelin PS2 tires, 19-inch alloys in the front and 20-inch at the rear.

The 427 has been designed to have an improved power to weight ratio and several light-weight body components have been used in the construction, like Carbon fiber floor panels, carbon fiber raised hood, carbon fiber fenders and front splitter.

Performance

The Corvette 427 convertible has been fitted with a 427 cubic-inch engine (7 liters) which churns out 505 horsepower and 470 lb ft of torque. The engine has been derived from the Corvette Z06. It's the most potent engine to be installed on a Corvette. The engine has been matched to a 6-speed manual transmission and there is no option of automatic transmission.

This Corvette 427 is being designed for performance. With great emphasis given to the power to weight ratio, the car churns out staggering performance figures.

It goes from 0-60 in 3.8 seconds and runs a quarter mile in 11.8 seconds. The convertible has maximum speed of more than 190mph. However, with this kind of performance, the car is not very fuel efficient.

Chevrolet has not decided on the number of Corvette 427s they will build, and the production numbers would likely depend on the demand of the vehicle. The company has not yet released the price of the vehicle.

2013 Rimac Concept One

A maximum output of over 1000 horsepower, an acceleration of 3 seconds or less, and a top speed of almost 200 miles an hour, have all been attained by an electric powered car. Yes, seriously. Breaking the mold of supercars and shattering the stereotype of an electric car as a boring and unreliable enterprise, the 2013 Rimac Concept One breaks out of the closet as perhaps the first true supercar that is purely powered by electricity.

Exterior & Interior

The super dynamic body, created by designer Adriano Mudri, is both super elegant and super aerodynamic. Even better is that this body is sculpted out of carbon fiber, creating an audaciously lightweight car that has legitimate supercar dynamics. The interior is designed by people that are formerly associated with the famed designer Pininfarina, and is adorned with high quality materials such as leather-wrapped seats and an infotainment system.

Performance

A unique powertrain is integrated for the Concept One. Featuring 4 different subsystems, with each having its own engine, inverter, and reduction gearbox, they have a cumulative maximum power output of 1088 horsepower. This gives this car some stunning performance numbers: a zero to 100 kilometers per hour dash of 2.8 seconds and a top speed of more than 300 kilometers per hour just to name a few. In addition, with batteries that carry a maximum charge of 92kWh, it is enough to carry this car to a distance of up to 600 kilometers before needing a recharge.

The Rimac Concept One is one unique car. Only 88 of these cars are going to be produced, and each car has the lofty reputation of being perhaps the first ever electric powered hypercar.

2012 Wheelsandmore Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Epochal

Are you looking for a luxury car that comes with great speed, durability and exceptional running performance? If so, the2012 Wheelsandmore Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Epochal is the right car for you.

Since 650 horsepower did not suit customers who are in to a fast and furious driving experience, intensive modifications have been done to the SLR.

What's the SLR McLaren 722?

"Maximum powered vehicle", that's the most apt description for the latest SLR McLaren 722. This rare edition is combined with all the up-to-date and finest upgrades which allows it to run like no other. It's all thanks to the whole Wheelsandmore team who's responsible for all the modifications which make the SLR even better than ever.

The sports car originally came with a 650 horsepower and a torque of 820 Nm which was did not make many clients happy. However, the McLaren 722 is now pumped up to a higher level with a newly customized V8 engine that produces 727 hp and a torque of 701 lb-ft. How's that possible?

Well, it all comes down to the newly designed exhaust system that has sports catalysts, as well as flaps that can be engaged by remote control; which are all easily adapted greatly by the V8 engine's pulley and recently mapped ecu software.

However, these modifications require a specialized suspension for the model. Due to that, the Wheelsandmore team decided to contact KW, their coil specialists in order to have a new suspension built which features a rebound adjustable contraption, and better compression which is highly compatible with the McLaren Mercedes-Benz SLR 722.

Interior

What's more? The SLR 727 comes with a better steering wheel and all the passengers can have a comfortable ride with Nappa leather seats. With great style, comfort and optimal running functionality, the McLaren Mercedes-Benz 722 can be your best choice for a unique supercar that can give you the exceptional luxury ride you have always wanted.

Jaguar C-X16 Concept

Concept vehicles are usually attempts by car companies to let their loyal customers and prospective buyers know their intentions on a future release of a vehicle, and, in the case of the 2011 Jaguar C-X16 Concept, the company makes a strong and lasting impression to the rest of the automobile industry regarding the direction which the company and their products will be taking.

Style

Combining style and performance is the Jaguar C-X16 Concept. It is a hybrid car that has been billed by the company itself to be the future of Jaguar sports cars, and, judging from its appearance and capabilities, the vehicle has been said to embody the very name of the company: A vehicle that features a sleek design and has an agility and speed like that of the animal it bears the name of.

Performance

And aside from its design that has truly made it a notch above all the other sports cars in the market today, the C-X16 Concept also features under its hood an engine that ensures that the vehicle will be as agile and fast as a feral animal prancing through the jungle in pursuit of its prey: The V6 petrol engine.

 

2012 Lexus LF-LC Concept

The 2012 Lexus LF-LC Concept, a rear-wheel drive, front engine 2+2 hybrid sport coupe, was debuted at the 2012 North American International Auto Show with an eye toward indicating the direction of Lexus for the future.

The overall design concept embodied in the vehicle has its focus on the driver, but with a premium placed on elegance and beauty, futuristic technology, and evocative power.

Exterior Design

Starting with the front, designers employed a functional yet distinctive grille using Lexus elements. Using surround aluminum frames, the meshed spindle grille, allows the air intakes nestled in the lower corners give the face of the vehicle a functional air. "L"- shaped running light for daytime use and vertically-oriented fog lamps complete a unique but still-identifiable front-facing presentation.

The sleek glass roof and supports, suggests an open, greenhouse-style design and lends an airy quality to its sumptuous interior. The driver focus is evident here with increased visibility all around the concept car.

In the rear, design elements from the front have been carried over and augmented with inner-lit taillights and fog lamps with the same shape and patterning as the front lamps. The stunning design draws the viewer from the rear of the car to the signature quad exhaust pipe.

Interior & More

On the inside, the Lexus feels both open and secure, with a dual emphasis on high-technology and soft and organic forms and textures. Everything in the interior including the high-sitting console and the enveloping door panels seems to hug the driver and invite a focal point of the road ahead.

The instrument panel includes a touch-screen remote and 2 LCD screens. Using this interface the driver can control navigation tools, the sound system, and heating and cooling. On each door a touch screen allows side control of the seats, windows and mirrors. The front instrumentation is completed by layered displays that suggest a combination of retro analog style and futuristic digital elements.

With leather and metal, suede and wood carefully and artistically employed for finishing and trimming the seats and surfaces, the interior of the 2012 Lexus LF-LC Concept is elegant and advanced, comfortable and sleek, and all Lexus.

2013 Bentley Continental GTC V8

Bentley introduces the topless version of its Continental GT V8 in the Continental GTC V8, to join its line-up of cars to be launched this year.

The Continental GTC sports the same powerful V8 engine like its hard-top sibling which has been tuned to be a lot more frugal the previous generation.

New Design

 The Continental GTC is identical to its hard-top sibling, barring its light-weight convertible roof. Both the V8 models feature the ‘B’ emblem with red wings. Glossy black front grille differentiates the V8 models from the W-12 ones. The V8 GTC carries the same muscular elegance of the W-12 models with characteristic wide rear track, powerful haunches and aggressive low stance.

Performance

The Bentley Continental GTC comes with a 4.0 litre V8 engine which churns out 500hp and 487 pound-feet of torque. The car does 0-60mph run in less than 5 seconds. The performance is almost equivalent to the Continental GT W-12 model. Not only is the car powerful, the engineers have managed to bump up the efficiency of the engine by 40% as compared to the old W-12.

To achieve this level of efficiency, the engine is designed to switch-off values of 4 out of 8 cylinders when the driver is maintaining a steady cruising speed. The engine switches back to V8 mode from V4 when the throttle is pressed harder. An intelligent Engine management system (EMS) works behind the scene to manage incredibly high level of precision in control of combustion process.

Transmission

The new 8 speed automatic transmission also contributes to the efficiency gain of the V8. Greater number of ratios makes sure that the engine is always at its most efficient shifting.

The Bentley Continental GTC V8 carries on the positives of the previous generation models, but with a much more efficient engine and vehicle dynamics. This open-top beauty is not just a great looker, but beneath the skin it’s a highly efficient vehicle as well.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Coupe	Base Price: $232,700.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 24 gallons (90 liters)	Miles Per Gallon: 14 city / 24 hwy

Dimensions

Length: 189 in. (480.6 cm)	Wheel Base: 108 in. (274.6 cm)
Height: 55 in. (140.3 cm)	Width: 75 in. (194 cm)
Curb Weight: 5445 lbs (2470 kg)	Ground Clearance: NA in. (254 cm)
Luggage Capacity: 9.1 cu ft	Maximum Seating: 4 people

Performance

Engine: V8 Twin Turbo	Displacement: 4.0 Liter
Horsepower: 500 HP	Max RPM: 6000 RPM
Torque: 487 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm	Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds	Maximum Speed: 187 mph (301 km/h)

2012 TC-Concepts Audi R8 Toxique.

When it comes to the latest car innovations, Audi is a pioneer in its own right. From the point of view of most international car companies , excellence in car manufacturing is a goal that should be achieved every time a new design is released. However, for the thinkers and engineers of Audi, excellence is more than just a goal – it’s a way of life.

The company’s culture of excellence exists on the foundation of more than a century of car engineering and customer value. An addition to the wide range of luxury vehicles offered by Audi is the 2012 TC-Concepts Audi R8 Toxique.

Performance

With its 4.2 liter V8, this Toxique kit engine designed by TC Concepts boasts of its performance engineered to meet the highest standards in modern car manufacturing. Using software optimization, a serial power of approximately 440 horsepower is created to exceed any driver’s expectations when it comes to performance.

Exterior & Interior

Incorporation of the use of carbon fiber, a lightweight material popular for its weight-to-strength ratio, gives the car’s cockpit a very modern and scientific edge. This same carbon fiber material is used in the manufacture of the vehicle’s dashboard, seat consoles, transmission tunnels, and other interior parts.

 

Using a new generation of designs, Audi truly elevates itself in the industry of luxury car production. Uniqueness in every model is aimed for in various aspects of performance and interior and exterior looks. Integral and innovative concepts give the TC-Concepts Audi R8 Toxique not just a high-end blueprint but also provide a lasting impression to any luxury car enthusiast.

 

BMW Z5 Concept

BMW purely conceptual design of this impressive, it was decided the concept car as a real viable launch vehicle project. The reason why this concept is the case, because since 1999, BMW decided to stop since the 8 series has not been involved in carrying V8V12 engine two-door 2 +2 Coupe car field.

Shutdown of the BMW 8

Car Positioning: The Z5 concept car designed to work with the Audi R8 super sports car, Lamborghini Gallardo and Porsche 911 to compete with other models, this unique design concept car will make its many competitors .

Design Concept: This concept car design Z5 Overall, not too far from the 8 series, and its design to a whole new level. The concept car has a very compelling dynamic design, highlights a new BMW model series coming soon.

Car power: the new concept car BMW Z5 also has a lightweight frame, and the successful integration of hybrid technology, because this is a must for all car manufacturers consider the direction of environmental protection. Equipped with a cockpit mounted on the back of the home 4.0 l engine, this concept car is expected to Z5 output up to 480 horsepower. Although the design team has not yet announced the concept car and other more detailed information, but this Z5 is likely to become the star of a very worthy release vehicle.