Audi R8 Pricing.
The Audi R8 is said to be priced at $135,000 US, however it is expected to be more like $100,000 by the time it is actually released in the US. Here is another beautiful pic of the brand new Audi R8.
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September 29, 2006
September 28, 2006
2008 Audi R8 Unveiled at Paris Auto Show
A nice teaser night shot of the new 2008 Audi R8. I think most people will either love it or hate it. I love it! Audi makes some of the nicest vehicles in the world. People may say that Audi does not make their engines powerful enough or they don't like the look. Their engines are plenty powerful, their cockpits are some of the nicest in the world and their quattro awd provides for some of the best handling vehicles in the world. More pics after the jump.
September 22, 2006
Lamborghini Nera Gallardo Special Edition
Here is a sweet Lamborghini Gallardo Nera Special Edition. I personally think the Murciealgo is a much better car than the Gallardo. The Gallardo is no joke, but it looks so much less agressive than a Murciealgo. However in this case the jet black Gallardo looks great.
September 13, 2006
Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG
Here is a sweet pic of a tuned CL63 AMG. As if the AMG modifications were not enough.
September 5, 2006
2007 Porsche 911 Turbo
Here is a beautiful new shot of the 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo. I saw one of these babies in this exact paint job go by on a carrier the other day and it looks stunning. It has a whopping 480hp all brought to the ground via a redesigned AWD system that allows this Porsche to go very fast.
The new Porsche 911 Turbo features a revolutionary 480-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, 3.6-liter boxer engine with the world’s first gasoline-engine application of variable turbine geometry (VTG), a redesigned all-wheel-drive system, and evolutionary styling.
The new 911 Turbo’s engine produces 480 hp at 6,000 rpm, 60 bhp more than its predecessor, raising specific output of the 3.6-liter boxer-Six to an all-time high of 133 bhp per liter. More notable is the engine’s torque curve, which has been bolstered and broadened by the variable turbine geometry system. Peak torque rises to 457 lb-ft (previously 415 lb-ft), but that peak now spans an extended rpm range from 1,950 to 5,000 rpm, compared to 2,700--4,600 rpm in the previous 911 Turbo. Additionally, a function in the optional Sport Chrono Package allows a 10-second, mid-rpm-range ‘overboost’, temporarily increasing turbo boost under full throttle by 2.9 psi, and swelling peak torque to 502 lb-ft.
A 911 Turbo equipped with the optional 5-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission requires only 3.4 seconds to sprint from 0 to 60 mph. Equipped with the standard six-speed manual transmission, the new 911 Turbo reaches the same 60 mph mark in 3.7 seconds. With either gearbox, the top track speed of the new 911 Turbo is 193 mph.
Much of the 911 Turbo’s improved performance can be attributed to the variable turbine geometry system, the first such system available on a turbocharged gasoline engine. The heart of the technology is adjustable guide blades, which can vary in angle to most effectively guide engine exhaust flow onto the turbocharger’s impeller wheel. The result is a system that provides the advantages of both a small and large turbocharger, improving flexibility and acceleration, particularly at low engine speeds.
To transfer this power to the road, the new 911 Turbo features a redesigned all-wheel-drive system, with an electronically controlled multi-disc clutch replacing the previous model’s viscous clutch. Porsche Traction Management (PTM) allows variable power distribution fore and aft, and depending on conditions, the system’s electronics constantly determine optimal torque distribution to ensure ideal traction. In use, PTM provides exceptional agility on winding roads, outstanding traction in inclement conditions, and impressive active safety even at higher speeds. Though powerful, the 911 Turbo’s PTM setup is one of the lightest all-wheel-drive systems on the market.
The new 911 Turbo’s accelerative performance is duly tempered by its brake system, which is comprised of six-piston monobloc calipers up front, and four-piston monobloc calipers at the rear. Brake disc diameter at all four corners has been increased 20 mm, to 350 mm (13.78 in.). Optional is Porsche’s Ceramic Composite Brake system (PCCB). In addition to the exotic pad and rotor material, the PCCB option provides an increased front disc diameter (380 mm /14.96 in.), absolute corrosion resistance, improved fade stability, and a 37-pound unsprung-weight savings versus the standard brake system.
Styling changes made to the new 911 Turbo are evolutionary. The modified front end features tautly drawn cooling air inlets, widely spaced and deep-set fog lights, and new LED indicators situated in the lateral air inlets. From the rear, the Turbo takes on a more powerful stance thanks to a tail 22 mm (0.9-in.) wider than that of the previous model. The redesigned wing spoiler has been aligned to the wider profile, and slopes downward slightly at each end to nestle the rear fender’s contours. The lateral air inlets behind the doors have also been redrawn, and together with the new air ducts, afford a more efficient supply of cooling air to the intercoolers.
VW Iroc Concept
I personally hate almost all Volkswagens, because for the price you pay you are better off stepping up to an Audi. However with the addition of multiple new powerplants, especially the turbos, the VW's are now faster than ever. This new IROC concept is pretty cool, although I will never buy a VW. This is one of the new Scirroco concepts. I like this one and one of their other new concepts. When they do finalize the design I am sure it will be a great car for girls to look good it, but any self respecting guy should steer clear.
September 1, 2006
IWC Aquatimer Wristwatch in Miami Vice
Here is an image from the set of Miami Vice the movie with Jamie Foxx wearing a nice big IWC Aquatimer wristwatch. I read a lot about people who hate product placement within movies. Me personally I love it, why not feature the products in real life as opposed to some cheesy commercial.