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The Lotus Elan was one of five concept sports cars presented by Lotus at last year's Paris Auto Show while it also made a quick stop at the LA motorshow that followed in November. Now that the concept studies have made it back to the England, the folks over at Paultan visited the British firm's headquarters in Hethel and shot this video showing the Elan's digital instruments in action. The panel consists of a large LCD screen flanked on either side by two smaller components. You can watch the video clip after the jump.
The Lotus Elan was one of five concept sports cars presented by Lotus at last year's Paris Auto Show while it also made a quick stop at the LA motorshow that followed in November. Now that the concept studies have made it back to the England, the folks over at Paultan visited the British firm's headquarters in Hethel and shot this video showing the Elan's digital instruments in action. The panel consists of a large LCD screen flanked on either side by two smaller components. You can watch the video clip after the jump.
Just prior to World War II Jaguar, known then as SS Cars, started using a numbering system beginning with the letter X for internal projects. X meaning experimental, XB for military chassis projects and XF to XK for engines. This numbering system has never been consistent and there appears to be many omissions and duplications.
Number Project XJ3 3.4-litre and 3.8-litre S-Type saloon cars (known to the Pressed Steel Company as 'Utah') XJ4 Designation of the project which led to what was publicly announced as the XJ6 XJ5 Modifications to the Mark Ten for air-conditioning XJ6 A V12 racing engine with four-overhead-camshafts XJ8 E-type 2+2 version XJ13 Jaguar sport-racing mid engined prototype XJ16 Jaguar 420 saloon XJ22 & XJ23 E-type Series Two XJ27 The Jaguar XJS XJ40 Second Generation Jaguar XJ6 (1986-1994) (as opposed to Series 2 version of First Generation) XJ41 Prototype Coupé replacement for the XJ-S XJ42 Prototype Drophead replacement for the XJ-S XJ50 Jaguar XJ12 Series Three XJ57 & XJ58 Jaguar XJ-S 3.6 litre XJ81 Second Generation Jaguar XJ12 (1993 - 1994)
Just prior to World War II Jaguar, known then as SS Cars, started using a numbering system beginning with the letter X for internal projects. X meaning experimental, XB for military chassis projects and XF to XK for engines. This numbering system has never been consistent and there appears to be many omissions and duplications.
Number Project XJ3 3.4-litre and 3.8-litre S-Type saloon cars (known to the Pressed Steel Company as 'Utah') XJ4 Designation of the project which led to what was publicly announced as the XJ6 XJ5 Modifications to the Mark Ten for air-conditioning XJ6 A V12 racing engine with four-overhead-camshafts XJ8 E-type 2+2 version XJ13 Jaguar sport-racing mid engined prototype XJ16 Jaguar 420 saloon XJ22 & XJ23 E-type Series Two XJ27 The Jaguar XJS XJ40 Second Generation Jaguar XJ6 (1986-1994) (as opposed to Series 2 version of First Generation) XJ41 Prototype Coupé replacement for the XJ-S XJ42 Prototype Drophead replacement for the XJ-S XJ50 Jaguar XJ12 Series Three XJ57 & XJ58 Jaguar XJ-S 3.6 litre XJ81 Second Generation Jaguar XJ12 (1993 - 1994)
BMW has officially presented model under name BMW M3 GTS. At once it is necessary to tell it is not one more simple version BMW M3. She is the queen of all M3, top of its development. As it is possible to understand from the name, BMW M3 GTS is constructed on the basis of standard BMW M3. But if under cowl M3 there is a motor in volume of 4,0 l (420 h.p. and 400 Nm) the new Bavarian coupe can already brag of 450 h.p. whom the engine in volume already gives out 4,4 l. The twisting moment has grown also – now it is equal 440 Nm. Besides, M3 GTS has also lower weight thanks to what a parity the weight-capacity here makes only 3,4 kg on 1 h.p.
In general M3 GTS rather seriously differs from usual M3. And business not only in the engine. New super car has received the modernised 7-step gear box with two clutches which is intended for operation on racing lines. The rigid attachment bearing part of a rear suspension, and also the absorbers having separate travel adjustment of compression and a course of a release became distinctive feature BMW M3 GTS more. Besides other, the corner of a camber front and rear wheels and height of lifting of the car are regulated depending on conditions of races. The front part of the car falls on 16 mm, and rear – on 12 mm.
The highly effective braking system presented in BMW M3 GTS, has fixed a caliper with six buckets on each of front wheels and four – on rear. Diameter of front brake plates on 18 mm, and rear – on 30 mm more than in BMW M3. Also the brake hoses reinforced by a steel wire are used.
As you have already understood, BMW M3 GTS is created first of all for drive on racing lines. For this reason the car has received a racing modesty panel and rear aerodynamic elements which can be adjusted depending on character of a line or according to technical regulations of race. For this purpose it is possible to vary geometry of elements of a modesty panel and to change rear wing position. Rear wing BMW M3 GTS is arranged by the same principle that on BMW 320si, acting in championship WTCC.
Car is painted in orange colour of a body. Also it is necessary to notice that rear mufflers here are made of the titan, the central extension housing and door panels are made of easy materials, rear side windows from poly-carbonate glasses, in the car there are no rear seats, the climate control and an audiosystem. As a result weight BMW M3 GTS without loading under standard DIN makes 1530 kg, including a roll bar and gear box M Dual Clutch Drivelogic (at BMW M3 — 1600 kg).
Dynamic characteristics BMW M3 GTS are good. Dispersal to 100 km/h for 4,4 sec, from a place the car overcomes 1000 metres for 22,5 sec, the maximum speed of the car – 305 km/h.
The well-known line of Nordschleife any more is one decade arena of correspondence competition of manufacturers super cars, and the new absolute record among serial cars is established Ferrari 599XX which steered factory test pilot Rafaelle de Simone. The Italian coupe became the first model which has left seven minutes. When you look the videoclip extended by the Italian company, the impression is made that the car goes on a line very stably as though the driver does not put any special efforts. However it has appeared enough to leave far behind all eminent super cars which have visited on this line.
Base version 599 GTB Fiorano has shown in a Nurnburgring result at 7:47, having conceded, for example, Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes McLaren SLR and Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 – all three these models have identical time (7:40). However, they are not included into number of the fastest.
Ten the best subjugators of Nordschleife now looks so:
Ferrari 599XX – 6:58.16 Gumpert Apollo Speed – 7:11.50 Donkervoort D8 270 RS – 7:14.89 Dodge Viper AC – 7:22.10 Maserati MC12 – 7:24.30 Pagani Zonda F Clubsport – 7:24.70 Ferrari Enzo – 7:25.30 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 – 7:26.40 Nissan GT-R – 7:26.70 Porsche Carrera GT – 7:28.71
Version 599XX costs between road sport cars and racing cars. It is produced in lots on the basis of model 599 GTB Fiorano, but has no certification for public roads. Clients buy it only for use during time track days when on racing lines suppose all interested persons. Capacity of the base motor of this version is raised from 611 to 720 h.p., and the body is facilitated at the expense of wide application of composit materials and carbon.
Both the second- and third-generation Prius are part of Toyota's massive recall – the former for floormat problems, the latter for braking issues – but a new incident from California has the automaker looking into more potential issues with the second-generation car.
As CNN tells it, Jim Sikes was driving his Prius on Interstate 8 in San Diego County when he pushed the gas pedal to pass a slow-moving car, but then, as Sikes says, "[the pedal] did something kind of funny ... it jumped and it just stuck there." Sikes called 911 for assistance, but a California Highway Patrol officer caught up to the car, and the officer used a loudspeaker to give Sikes instructions on how to safely stop the vehicle with the emergency brake. "As it was going, I was trying the brakes... it wasn't stopping," Sikes recounts. The highway patrol officer said that Sikes had reached speeds of over 90 miles per hour.
Neither Sikes or any other drivers were hurt during this alleged unintended acceleration incident. In a statement issued Monday night, Toyota says that it has dispatched a field technical specialist to investigate the case. Click through the jump to watch the CNN video and you can read more about it in Los Angeles Times link below. Thanks to everyone for the tips!
Both the second- and third-generation Prius are part of Toyota's massive recall – the former for floormat problems, the latter for braking issues – but a new incident from California has the automaker looking into more potential issues with the second-generation car.
As CNN tells it, Jim Sikes was driving his Prius on Interstate 8 in San Diego County when he pushed the gas pedal to pass a slow-moving car, but then, as Sikes says, "[the pedal] did something kind of funny ... it jumped and it just stuck there." Sikes called 911 for assistance, but a California Highway Patrol officer caught up to the car, and the officer used a loudspeaker to give Sikes instructions on how to safely stop the vehicle with the emergency brake. "As it was going, I was trying the brakes... it wasn't stopping," Sikes recounts. The highway patrol officer said that Sikes had reached speeds of over 90 miles per hour.
Neither Sikes or any other drivers were hurt during this alleged unintended acceleration incident. In a statement issued Monday night, Toyota says that it has dispatched a field technical specialist to investigate the case. Click through the jump to watch the CNN video and you can read more about it in Los Angeles Times link below. Thanks to everyone for the tips!
The Sixties came back for a while. Then the Seventies returned for an encore performance. Now, even things from the Eighties are coming back into style. But we're praying to everything holy that the Nineties stay far, far behind us. Especially after taking this trip down memory lane to a 1991 episode of Top Gear.
Yes, in case you were wondering, Jeremy Clarkson was hosting the BBC car show even back then, having started in 1988. And yes, his Brit-fro was even bigger then, even when juxtaposed against his big-shouldered, blinged-out biker jacket and high-top sneakers.
As if to foreshadow how far Top Gear has come over the past couple of decades, Clarkson (Sideshow Bob wig and all) climbs behind the wheel of a Ferrari 348 – widely remembered as a low point in Maranello's history – and loved it. Hindsight being 20/20 and all, we did manage to extract one juicy nugget of Clarkson perspective that stands the test of time: namely, that driving a 160mph sportscar around town at 30 is every bit as justifiable as driving a four-seater by yourself. We'll just edit out the Tina Turner soundtrack the next time we pull that one out of the mental Rolodex
The Sixties came back for a while. Then the Seventies returned for an encore performance. Now, even things from the Eighties are coming back into style. But we're praying to everything holy that the Nineties stay far, far behind us. Especially after taking this trip down memory lane to a 1991 episode of Top Gear.
Yes, in case you were wondering, Jeremy Clarkson was hosting the BBC car show even back then, having started in 1988. And yes, his Brit-fro was even bigger then, even when juxtaposed against his big-shouldered, blinged-out biker jacket and high-top sneakers.
As if to foreshadow how far Top Gear has come over the past couple of decades, Clarkson (Sideshow Bob wig and all) climbs behind the wheel of a Ferrari 348 – widely remembered as a low point in Maranello's history – and loved it. Hindsight being 20/20 and all, we did manage to extract one juicy nugget of Clarkson perspective that stands the test of time: namely, that driving a 160mph sportscar around town at 30 is every bit as justifiable as driving a four-seater by yourself. We'll just edit out the Tina Turner soundtrack the next time we pull that one out of the mental Rolodex
Company Porsche has exhausted the new advertising videoclip, which primary goal – to help advancement Panamera.
Lowering disputes on appearance Panamera, is necessary to recognise that the roller has turned out simply shaking as in it almost all models which were exhausted ever by firm Porsche flash. The idea of a videoclip – to convince us that Panamera is one more branch of family tree Porsche, "really a sports car for a fourpassengers".
Company Porsche has exhausted the new advertising videoclip, which primary goal – to help advancement Panamera.
Lowering disputes on appearance Panamera, is necessary to recognise that the roller has turned out simply shaking as in it almost all models which were exhausted ever by firm Porsche flash. The idea of a videoclip – to convince us that Panamera is one more branch of family tree Porsche, "really a sports car for a fourpassengers".
