Wednesday, March 31, 2010

2010 Venom GT Hennessey Supercar Concept

Hennessey Performance Engineering today announced that it is introducing the company's first concept car - The Venom GT. Penned by British auto designer, Steve Everitt, the Venom GT would incorporate Hennessey's potent Venom 1000 Twin Turbo Viper V10 powerplant into a light weight mid-engine chassis weighing "under 2,700 lbs". Power would be run through a 6-speed transmission or optional sequential gearbox. With a power to weight ratio of just 2.7 lbs per bhp Hennessey estimates that the Venom GT could attain 0 to 100 km/h times in less than 2.5 sec. and a 0-300 km/h time of around 14 seconds.
Venom GT Hennessey Supercar
The Hennessey Venom GT weights less than 2,400 lbs (1,071 Kg) and to stop the Venom GT, Hennessey added Brembo brakes with 6-piston calipers up front and 4-piston calipers in rear clamping down on 15-inch carbon ceramic rotors. Hennessey plans on building 10 units of the Venom GT annually and four have already been sold at around $600,000 a pop. That means there are only six units left from the first allocation.
Venom GT Hennessey Supercar
SEALY, TEXAS & SILVERSTONE, ENGLAND, March 29, 2010 - Hennessey Performance is pleased to introduce the first official images of its Venom GT supercar. Based upon the Lotus Elise, the Venom GT combines a high-tech, lightweight British chassis with a powerful American V8.
Venom GT Hennessey Supercar
“This is not the first time that Britain and America have joined forces to produce a weapon of mass propulsion”, said company founder and president, John Hennessey. “Over fifty years ago the American-built P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft was flown into history powered by a British Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. Today the Hennessey Venom GT promises to set a new standard of power to weight ratio in the rarefied air of today's supercar market.”
Venom GT Hennessey Supercar
In the case of the Venom GT, less weight means more performance. The Venom GT will have a production curb weight of less than 2,400 lbs (1,071 kilos) aided by its lightweight carbon fiber bodywork and carbon fiber wheels. Stopping power is delivered via Brembo brakes with 6-piston calipers up front and 4-piston calipers in rear clamping down on 15-inch carbon ceramic rotors.
Venom GT Hennessey Supercar
The Venom GT’s base power plant is the supercharged 6.2 liter LS9 V8 (the same as in the Corvette ZR1) tweaked by Hennessey to 725 bhp. The company will also be offering 1000 bhp and 1200 bhp twin turbo V8 engine variants. The mid-engine V8 will transmit its power to the rear tires via a Ricardo 6-speed gearbox.
Venom GT Hennessey Supercar
Hennessey plans to manage power output by using a programmable traction control system. CFD (computational fluid dynamic) tested bodywork and down force will also help keep the Venom stable at speed. An active aero system with adjustable rear wing will deploy under varying conditions on both the road and racetrack. An adjustable suspension system will allow ride height adjustments according to speed and driving conditions. Finally, power will be put to the ground via massive Michelin PS2 tires.
Venom GT Hennessey Supercar
Hennessey will be building the power plants at its Texas facility. The engines will then be air freighted to the company's assembly facility near Silverstone, England where the Venom GT is built and tested. Venom GT buyer will be offered a 1-day driver orientation and instruction program by a Hennessey factory test driver, at a track in the UK or USA prior to delivery.
Venom GT Hennessey Supercar
Hennessey plans on building 10 units of the Venom GT annually and four have already been sold at around $600,000 a pop. That means there are only six units left from the first allocation. The company plans to establish a network of Venom GT dealers and distributors in the Middle East, Europe, Russia, Australia and Asia.

How to Solve Road Traffic Problem?

1. Have you ever wondered on how to solve road traffic problem in the city? I think the problem is not only occurred at Malaysia, but also the rest of the world. Following is the creative photo that showed us literally on how to make our city more spacious.

2. Are you agree or not on this type of method? Bus is the best answer I guess. Bicycle could be the answer but definitely not a horde of cars. :)

Source: Natasha Llyod Flickr

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

2011 Nex-Gen BMW Sports Sedan 3 Series Coupe And Convertible

A little after a leaked brochure gave us our first taste of the lightly refreshed 2011 3-Series Coupe and Convertible models, BMW rushed out an official release and a whole bunch of pictures. For the 2011 model year, the Bavarian automaker's bread-and-butter coupe and cabriolet models receive some minor cosmetic touches and updated powerplants.
2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible
The most notable - that is, if you're a hardcore bimmer fan- changes on the outside concern the widened kidney grille, reshaped LED headlamps, front and rear bumpers with restyled lower fascias, new exterior mirrors and finally, reworked tail light cluster with a new color scheme.
2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible
The only change in the cabin concerns the convertible models and the use of sun-reflective technology to mitigate temperatures on leather seating, armrest surfaces, headrests, and gear shifter. BMW says that this new treatment is able to reduce surface temperatures on dark interior colors by up to 20 Celsius degrees (36 Fahrenheit degrees) and by as much as Celsius degrees (27 Fahrenheit degrees)on light-colored upholstery.
2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible
The next-generation BMW 3 Series isn't that far off, with the sports sedan expected to debut sometime in 2011 as a 2012 model. Yet the Munich brand isn't sitting on its hands in the meantime – the current 3 Series coupe and convertible are getting a mild refresh and updated powerplants this spring for the 2011 model year. The most immediately noticeable change are headlamp clusters that get a subtle reshaping to go along with a wider grille and reworked lower front fascia. At the rear, the taillamps retain the same shape, but the reflectors are redesigned with some of the light-pipe styling found in other recent Bimmers.
2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible
The 3 Series coupe will now be offered with xDrive all-wheel drive, while the 3 Series convertible gets a new solar reflective leather upholstery that BMW claims helps keep seat temperatures down when the lid is open.
2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible
The most significant updates come underhood, where the much lauded twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six is being replaced by a new single turbo version. The revised engine, dubbed N55, has recently been launched in the 740i and the 535i Gran Turismo. The twin scroll turbo has dual exhaust inlets that allow the engineers to better balance the pulses coming in to spin up the turbine faster. This is expected to reduce the turbo lag that some drivers complained about with the outgoing twin turbo setup.
2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible
BMW also claims it has reduced cold-start emissions by routing all the exhaust gases through a single, larger catalytic converter that heats up faster. On the intake side, the throttle is eliminated thanks to the addition of BMW's Valvetronic variable valve control system. The N55 also gets direct fuel injection. The end result is the same 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque as before, but with a fatter torque curve that maintains its peak from 1,200-5,000 rpm.
2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible
The new design of the taillights is unique to the 3 Series Coupe and Convertible. The rear light cluster feature two-piece L-shapes and are further accentuated by a new color scheme. With two rows of light tubes that illuminate simultaneously, they create a night design with depth and dimension. Integrated flush into the body of the car, the lights are split into two sections and extend up the trunk lid, blending with the character lines from the side profile. These styling tweaks have resulted in a slightly longer length and larger overhangs (29mm (1.14 inches) at the front, and 3mm (0.12 inches) at the rear)
2011 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible
Though the updated BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible will go on sale this Spring, pricing and fuel economy figures haven't been announced as of yet. The former is expected to fall in the range of the current car's pricing, which starts at $37,075 for the 328i Coupe, $42,535 for the 335i Coupe, $45,875 for the 328i Convertible and $52,075 for the 335i Convertible. The latter is expected to be a small improvement in fuel economy for the new single-turbo engine over the current twin-turbo engine's 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.

2010 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200 REVIEWS

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A dream Ducati - 4 bikes in 1. A action bike, long-distance tourer, burghal and alley enduro are now afar by aloof one click.


specification Ducati Multistrada 1200
Model:Ducati Multistrada 1200
Year:2010
Category:Sport touring
Engine and transmission
Displacement:1198.40 ccm (73.13 cubic inches)
Engine type:V2
Stroke:4
Power:150.00 HP (109.5 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Torque:118.65 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.5 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression:11.5:1
Bore x stroke:106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel system:Injection. Tsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies
Valves per cylinder:4
Fuel control:Desmodromic valve control
Starter:Electric
Cooling system:Liquid
Gearbox:6-speed
Transmission type
final drive:
Chain
Clutch:Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run
Physical measures
Dry weight:189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)
Seat height:850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase:1,530 mm (60.2 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type:Tubular steel Trellis frame
Rake (fork angle):25.0°
Front suspension:Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable usd forks
Rear suspension:Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Front tyre dimensions:120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:190/55-ZR17
Front brakes:Double disc
Front brakes diameter:320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes:Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:245 mm (9.6 inches)
Exhaust system:Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, alluminium tail pipes
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio:0.7937 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)
Color options:Red, white

2010 Ducati Monster 696 pictures Specification

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2010 Ducati Monster 696 pictures Specification

specification 2010 Ducati Monster 696 pictures

Model:Ducati Monster 696
Year:2010
Category:Naked bike
Engine and transmission
Displacement:696.00 ccm (42.47 cubic inches)
Engine type:V2
Stroke:4
Power:78.85 HP (57.6 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque:50.60 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.3 ft.lbs)
Compression:10.7:1
Bore x stroke:88.0 x 57.2 mm (3.5 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel system:Injection. Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Valves per cylinder:2
Fuel control:Desmodromic valve control
Starter:Electric
Cooling system:Air
Gearbox:6-speed
Transmission type
final drive:
Chain
Clutch:APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Physical measures
Dry weight:161.0 kg (354.9 pounds)
Seat height:770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase:1,450 mm (57.1 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type:Tubular steel Trellis frame
Rake (fork angle):24.0°
Front suspension:Showa 43mm upside-down forks
Rear suspension:Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
Front tyre dimensions:120/60-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:160/60-ZR17
Front brakes:Double disc
Front brakes diameter:320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes:Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:245 mm (9.6 inches)
Exhaust system:2 aluminum mufflers
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio:0.4898 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)
Color options:White, black, red

2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 PICS and SPECIFICATION

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BMW 796 rides the common ground between manners and madness, blending unparalleled Ducati twin-cylinder power and descent with light and minimalist sportbike concept supermotard.
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2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 PICS and SPECIFICATION
specification ducati hyermotard 796 2010
Model:Ducati Hypermotard 796
Year:2010
Category:Super motard
Engine and transmission
Displacement:803.00 ccm (49.00 cubic inches)
Engine type:V2
Stroke:4
Power:81.00 HP (59.1 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque:7.70 Nm (0.8 kgf-m or 5.7 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM
Compression:11.0:1
Bore x stroke:88.0 x 66.0 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel system:Injection. Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Valves per cylinder:2
Fuel control:Desmodromic valve control
Starter:Electric
Cooling system:Air
Gearbox:6-speed
Transmission type
final drive:
Chain
Clutch:APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Physical measures
Dry weight:167.0 kg (368.2 pounds)
Seat height:825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase:1,455 mm (57.3 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type:Tubular steel Trellis frame
Rake (fork angle):24.0°
Front suspension:Marzocchi 43mm usd forks
Rear suspension:Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Front tyre dimensions:120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:180/55-ZR17
Front brakes:Double disc
Front brakes diameter:305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear brakes:Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:245 mm (9.6 inches)
Exhaust system:Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio:0.4850 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:12.40 litres (3.28 gallons)
Color options:Black, white, red

2010 BMW R 1200 GS REVIEWS

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BMW R1200GS motorcycle type is designed to pass all the field road, to travel daily to work or weekend trip with or without a gravel track. For others it'sa way of life - the right machine for each tour, the BMW R1200GS motorcycle can fulfill your desire to be the way to satisfaction.
2010 BMW R 1200 GS REVIEWS
General information
Model:BMW R 1200 GS
Year:2010
Category:Enduro / offroad
Engine and transmission
Displacement:1170.00 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine type:Two cylinder boxer
Stroke:2
Power:103.25 HP (75.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque:115.00 Nm (11.7 kgf-m or 84.8 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Compression:12.0:1
Bore x stroke:101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel system:Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition
Valves per cylinder:4
Fuel control:SOHC
Starter:Electric
Cooling system:Oil & air
Gearbox:6-speed
Transmission type
final drive:
Shaft drive (cardan)
Clutch:Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Physical measures
Dry weight:203.0 kg (447.5 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:229.0 kg (504.9 pounds)
Seat height:850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:1,450 mm (57.1 inches)
Overall length:2,210 mm (87.0 inches)
Overall width:935 mm (36.8 inches)
Wheelbase:1,507 mm (59.3 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type:Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections, load- bearing engine-gearbox unit
Rake (fork angle):25.7°
Trail:101 mm (4.0 inches)
Front suspension:BMW Motorrad Telelever
Front suspension travel:190 mm (7.5 inches)
Rear suspension:Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear suspension travel:200 mm (7.9 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:110/80-R19
Rear tyre dimensions:150/70-R17
Front brakes:Double disc
Front brakes diameter:305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rear brakes:Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:265 mm (10.4 inches)
Exhaust system:Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio:0.5086 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity:4.00 litres (1.06 gallons)
Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles):4.30 litres (1.14 gallons)
Color options:Black, gray, white, red
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