Ferrari California

The Ferrari California is a grand touring sports car that was launched by Ferrari at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It is a two door "2+2" hard top convertible. The California is powered by front-mid mounted gasoline direct injection 4.3 L (260 cu in) V8, sending a claimed 460 PS (340 kW; 450 hp). The car revives the "California" name used for the late-1950s Ferrari 250 GT.

According to industry rumors, the California originally started as a concept for a new Maserati, but the resulting expense to produce the car led the Fiat Group to badge it as a Ferrari in order to justify the high cost of purchase; the company denies this, however. The California represents a new, fourth model range for the company.

Production

The California will be built in a new production line adjacent to the existing factory at Maranello. The existing production line produces 27 cars per day, or 6,000 per annum. Ferrari plans to produce 5,000 Californias in the first two years of production, thereby increasing Ferrari production by 50% with introduction of this nameplate. The California, according to many motoring magazines, is sold out until 2011, with 60% of buyers being new to the Ferrari marque.

Design

The California represents a number of firsts for Ferrari:

The first front engined Ferrari with a V8
The first to feature a 7-speed dual clutch transmission
The first with a folding metal roof

The first with multi-link rear suspension
The first with direct petrol injection

Bosch produced the direct injection system. The engine displaces 4,297 cubic centimeters, delivering 338 kilowatts (460 horsepower) at 7,750 revs per minute, with a the maximum torque is 485 Newton meters at 5,000 revs per minute. The resulting 107 horsepower per litre of engine displacement is one of the highest for a naturally aspirated engine, as other manufacturers have used supercharging or turbocharging to reach similar power levels.

Performance

The California has a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph) and it can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds. Although 180 kilograms (397 lb) heavier and 30 PS (22 kW; 30 hp) less powerful than the mid-engined F430, the California reaches 60 mph (97 km/h) in the same time as the F430 due to the dual-clutch transmission.

Aerodynamics

Ferrari spent over 1,000 hours in the wind tunnel with a one-third-scale model of the California perfecting its aerodynamics. With the top up, the California has a drag coefficient of 0.32, making it the most aerodynamic Ferrari ever made.

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Ferrari 458 Italia

The Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engined sports car produced by the Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari. The 458 Italia replaces the Ferrari F430.alt="New American Home" The 458 Italia was officially unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show on 15 September 2009.

Specifications

In Ferrari's first official announcement of the car, the 458 Italia was described as the successor to the F430 but arising from an entirely new design, incorporating technologies developed from the company's experience in Formula 1.

Engine

The 458 Italia is powered by a 4.5 L (270 cu in) V8 engine derived from a shared Ferrari/Maserati design, producing 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp) at 9,000 rpm (redline) and 540 N·m (398 lb·ft) at 6,000 rpmalt="New American Home" with 80% torque available at 3,250 rpm.alt="New American Home" The engine features direct fuel injection, which is a first for Ferrari mid-rear engine setups in its road cars.

Transmission

The standard transmission is a Getrag dual-clutch 7-speed transmission, similar to the Ferrari California.alt="New American Home" There is no traditional manual option, making this the fourth road-car after the Enzo, Challenge Stradale and 430 Scuderia not to be offered with Ferrari's classic gated manual. It is the first mainstream model to not be offered with a manual transmission.

Handling

The car's suspension features double wishbones at the front and a multi-link set-up at the rear, coupled with E-Diff and F1-Trac traction control systems, designed to improve the car's cornering and longitudinal acceleration by 32% when compared with its predecessors.alt="New American Home"

The brakes include a prefill function whereby the pistons in the calipers move the pads into contact with the discs on lift off to minimize delay in the brakes being applied.alt="New American Home" This combined with the ABS has reduced 100–0 km/h (62-0 mph) braking distance to 32.5 metres (107 ft).alt="New American Home"

The adaptive magnetorheological dampers are co-developed with BWI Group.



Performance

Ferrari's official 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration is under 3.4 seconds,alt="New American Home" while top speed is over 325 km/h (202 mph), with a fuel consumption in combined cycle (ECE+EUDC) 13.3 L/100 km (21.2 mpg-imp; 17.7 mpg-US) while producing 307g/km of CO2.

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Putsch Batmobile

DUBLIN - Who does not know Batman, super hero figure "bat man" is very popular in the United States. In its action, a fictional superhero created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger is always accompanied by Batmobile in combating crime. Batmobile itself was first introduced in May 1930.

The growing world of modifications made ​​Batmobile as one inspiration the modifier. But not a single turbine engine that uses a real Batmobile as used in the 80's.

Putsch Racing a modification of the usual home and work on restoring cars and motorcycles trying to bring the legendary super car.

Home modifications, based in Dublin, Ireland uses a turbine engine taken from a military helicopter that has been unused.

As reported by Topspeed, Putsch Batmobile also comes with iPad is used as a guide book. The car was reportedly sold at high prices and for those interested can contact the retainer of Casey Putsch Putsch Racing.

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Nissan GT-R BenSopra

TOKYO - It's amazing. Maybe the word is appropriate if addressed to the Nissan GT-R on this one. Thanks to the body kit and cold hands BenSopra, a Japanese tuner, power Nissan GT-R is soaring white berkelir very drastic.

Not explain what tools are pinned on the Japanese sports car. As reported by Worldcarfans, BenSopra claims this engine is capable of generating power up to 1000 hp.

The new BenSopra will reveal what it has adopted this car to be able to generate power at twice the standard engine that is the GT-R V6 Twin-turbo 3.8-liter.

Display the GT-R body kit thanks to increasingly fierce sticking in him. Call it the front and rear spoilers, hood, side skirts, rear wing up. JDM style (Japannese Domestic Market) is getting stronger with patches stickers that adorn the side of the body. Display more stable thanks to the rim looks berkelir black bars wrapped in Yokohama tires.

The plan of this car will be displayed diajang Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 which took place in January. The official site mentioned BenSopra this car will be sold.

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elleMMent World's Ultimate Bus (Part 2)

Palazzo eleMMent

Designed for those who like menikmat wonderful trip. Relax with friends while enjoying a variety of drinks at the bar of this bus. Can also be used to welcome special guests who have sat on the couch sumptuous comfort.

As a home run, in the bus provided a unified bedroom with bathroom (to refresh the body). There is also access a video that allows the owner to allow his entry.

The inside of this bus can also be changed atmosphere in the café lifestyle. To change the situation of this space, enough with the buttons on the touch screen provided.

Viva elleMMent
Because it is used for business, in it provided a variety of features that provide comfort and prestige. Among other things, couch or seat-style "lounge" in business class, six massage chairs that can swivel and adjust the room temperature

The movement of guests or owners in the bus free for interior reaches a height of 2.5 meters. Trips more comfortable because in an integrated information system also provided. Interior allows also the owner and his guests refresh themselves in the bathroom or breathe fresh mimuman at the bar.

eleMMent Visione

Designed as a promotional or showroom walk classy or upscale mall. Inside this bus could be exhibited various merchandise neat and attractive arrangement. Showrooms are available on the bus with a length of 12 meters, 20-40 square meters.

Another completeness is the monitor screen 40 to make the Internet run or enjoy satellite television.

For those who are creative, can also add special lighting. The result, the bus would stand out in crowded places or in areas that are less illumination.

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elleMMent World's Ultimate Bus (part 1)

If this bus passes in front of us, her figure is unique, it will definitely make us stunned and amazed. Windshield design is unusual: high and oval. The bottom, like monyong lips again!

Admiration will grow, if allowed to enter into it. Moreover, if the owner demonstrates a variety of facilities within it. There is therefore a judge, the vehicle named this elleMMent - designed and made by Marchi Mobile GmbH in Vienna, Austria - as the most luxurious bus on our planet.

Biomorphic

According to Marchi, the bus was made not only displays luxury, must also bring new nuances. For this reason, the bus was designed with biomorphic elements, combining characters and functional design.

Actually elleMMent Colani is made based on the design in 2001. But the new version is being amended to more efficient fuel consumption 20 percent (suppress CO2 emissions). That's why according to Marchi aerodynamic elements becomes important. "The goal is to obtain harmonization of economy and ecology," writes Marchi.

To move it, Marchi put a turbocharger diesel engine that produces 530 PS. While the chassis was taken from the truck DAF XF105.

Another interesting particulars, from behind, the bus is also easy on the eyes. The reason, using the two holes plus exhaust tip sport-style diffuser from carbon fiber.

Claimed security level interior is much better than other large vehicles. The reason, inerior made ​​from glass fiber plastic mixture is very strong. In addition, a higher seating position.

The bus is offered with three options in accordance with its function, namely eleMMent Palazzo as a home run (mobile home), elleMMent Viva, (VIP Shuttle) and elleMMent Visione, AAU promotional vehicle showrooms running.

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Modified Lexus 350GS F Sport 2013

Mat SEMA Show in Las Vegas next week into the home arena of skill performance modifications world. On occasion, home modifications Troy Sumitomo (TS) with a basis of displaying garapannya Lexus GS 350F is converted into a model of the concept of Sport.

TS touch that made visible on the exterior by relying bodykit, making the body look so wide. Then, some new components such as side skirts and rear spoiler attached to the body part.

To distract the eyes of visitors, car warrants selected Glacier Slate Gray accents and white with custom. Then all four wheels are wheels Five Axis'G3 size 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in black rubber from Yokohama with size 245/35ZR20 front and 285/30ZR20 rear.


Fun, ground clearance of this sedan can ditinggi to humble thanks to the use of air suspension AirRunner TC-5. Not only that. TS also enhances brake performance.

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Ferrari Heart Chevy

Which is roughly what would you do when you've got a Ferrari 360 GT and suddenly the engine broken because of the crazy gassed at a racetrack? Upset and crying?

That's what happened a collector in California, USA. He did not tell in detail about the machine breakdown. However, beyond that, it would need a sports sedan handling and improved significantly.

When it comes to repairs, let alone at Ferrari, the cost is definitely expensive. The problem is too big, not only damaged a small engine but broken and unusable. By comparison, one of the Ferrari garage in Carson, Calif., put up the price of 1400 U.S. dollars (approximately USD 13 million) just to replace the cam belt parts.

However, the collector who also collects Pagani Zonda sports car that turned out to choose not to replace old machines with new Ferrari engine. He even pointed to home modifications Lingenfelter Performance and chose to marry "body" Italian Ferrari with "heart" of America's big block Chevrolet engine.

Operation "heart transplant" and set here and there it was implemented. Standard V8 engine, 3.6 liters, and the powerful 400 HP engine removed and replaced with a 1000 Chevrolet 427ci powered HP. Strength more than doubled.

If you look, the car is the marriage of two countries also seemed to be legalized by the distinctive Chevrolet logo slanted crossbar in the grille and front engine rear. Does this Ferrari will be hooked to spawn a new figure with Chevrolet? Everything related rumors are interesting.

However, if you think about it again, a big powerful engine and Ferrari-Chevrolet marriage virtually unthinkable before. It demonstrates the philosophy interesting that when things get fails, then the way the collector whose name was withheld it may be a reference: think out of the box.

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Modified Honda Accord Cielo

From the exterior, the Honda Accord Cielo is suitable modified VIP Style mafia-style X-treme. This stream of young men from Samarinda dilakoni whose name is reluctant to modify his car.

Outdoor display vague figure Cielo leave the factory default. Seen from the front-rear lamp replacement's All New Civic. Plus the use of the VIP-style body kit manufacturing, and installation was placed in Yogyakarta Workshop in Yogyakarta Speed​​. Similarly, the swelling of car parts in order to pursue compliance with the rim width.

Incidentally, perched rim using ring width of 20 inches by 10 inches front, 12 inches rear. Modified suspension system uses four points to the air system is able to touch the ground flat. To be more extreme like a VIP car, chamber kit installed so that more 'minus'.

To customize the appearance, almost all overhauled cabin space and luxurious contrived. The use of skin material attached on all ornaments. There was even a mini bar in the middle of the backseat. A unique sights seen on the ceiling, other than leather, LED lights decorated the roof also.

Entertainment facilities was made quite complete, either of voice or viual sector. Some devices supporting voice quality location centered in the trunk with a pretty good arrangement and neat.

Unfortunately, the engine room untouched modifications are quite extreme. The addition of a considerable weight is only supported up-grade the extent of Dastek Unichip installation only.

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Modified Honda Jazz

Honda Jazz is not classified as extreme or exceptional in comparison with that ever existed from the big cities in the country. But, for in Samarinda, modification All New Jazz RS Charlie's is actually the most complete.

Street club members to choose a global concept of "Street Racing". Totally closed car body using a blend of bright colors and stickers digital printing. After-market component also be installed in order to thicken the sporty impression. In fact, replaced the front window using acrylic material and a hole channel wind Turing-style racing in the left door.

Interior space was affected by changes in racing style. Carbon fiber materials dominate the cabin including the dash area, some panels, such as the head unit, speedometer, door handles, power windows, gear lever, handbrake, and much more. Roll bars come to decorate the cabin using a 6 point type. Additional meter panel, NOS tubes, and a few buttons to make the space becomes more crowded.

Slightly at odds with the concept of race, Charlie install audio device in luggage that is quite extreme. "Audio I attach only to pursue completeness points in the entertainment sector," said the young man who slalom like this. The quality is presented fairly well, even pitted in a contest-class audio sound pressure level.

The legs did not escape from reform to support the concept. Adjustable coilover shock absorber using artificial Tanabe Sustec FVE. Active safety devices are also considered by installing a brake system J'S Racing brand for disc brake, Elig-brake kit, and Goodridge, brake line. To be more attractive, rim Advan RG-D-size 18-inch painted with fluorescent colors Lime Green.

Well, modif rather minimal occur in the engine room which only include lighting accessories and games to make it look crowded. "It is the machinery sector last project as a complement and the ultimate weapon to compete in national-level contest," lid Charlie.

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