2013 Peugeot 208 GTi At first glance, the eyes are impressed initially by presence, with a vehicle which affirms its identity: sporty and refined. There can be no doubting the sportiness of this new 208 derivative. Crossing the gloss black rear skirt, the exhaust emerges with a trapezoid chromed double tailpipe, an innovative design emphasising the uniqueness of this model. The chromed trim strip decorates the window lower edge culminating in a signature accent that pays tribute to the illustrious 205 GTi.
Furthermore, the quarter panel trim proudly bears the GTi logo, in bright chrome accentuated in red highlights. Regardless of the exterior colour chosen, this red punctuates throughout the vehicle: on brake callipers, grille lower bead, Peugeot lettering on the tailgate and on the grille. In addition, the mesh of the grille has a 3D chequered motif, with chromed inserts in the gloss black grille. The whole is subtly enhanced by the touches of bright chrome on the fog lamp trim surrounds, the grille upper trim and the door mirrors. Agile and reactive, the Peugeot 208 GTi balances from one turn to the next with complete precision. Controlled by the steering, the settings of which have been revised to increase firmness, the front suspension returns the information perfectly and responsively. The rear suspension is also well tuned for safe and involved driving. Fitted with 205/45 tyres, the 17″ diamond Carbon wheels, with Storm paint and matt varnish, house 302mm ventilated discs at the front and 249mm at the rear. Cooled by dynamic air intakes, they provide controlled and incisive braking.
Regardless of the colour chosen, this red punctuates the vehicle: on brake calipers, grille lower bead, Peugeot lettering on the tailgate and on the grille. In addition, the mesh of the grille has a 3D chequered motif, with chromed inserts in the gloss black grille.
The whole is subtly enhanced by the touches of bright chrome on the foglamp trim surrounds, the grille upper trim and the door mirrors.
The 1.6-litre THP 200bhp petrol engine expresses itself through a reworked exhaust system. As soon as the ignition is switched on, it emits an appealing sound that delights the ears, at all engine speeds. Coupled with a manual gearbox with six, close-ratio gears, the engine draws the full potential from this chassis.
With its maximum torque of 275Nm and its maximum power of 147kW (200bhp), the Peugeot 208 GTi has the potential of acceleration to the highest level. 0 to 62mph is reached in less than 7.0 seconds. In-gear re-acceleration is equally impressive, with the Peugeot 208 GTi accelerating from 50 to 75mph in less than 7.0 seconds in 5th gear. This performance benefits from the improvement achieved from lightening the weight of the vehicle.
品牌: Maserati
英文字母:M
車款: Quattroporte
目前販售的2013年式車型則有Quattroporte S Executive GT與性能版本Quattroporte Sport GT S兩種。
流線式跑車化外觀出自義大利Pininfarina (賓尼法利納) 設計工作室之手、採4門4座設定的Quattroporte，不僅前、後燈組均導入了LED技術，且換上了更明亮的遠、近HID頭燈組，並配有主動式頭燈轉向系統，水箱護罩則已於2008年小改款後改為直瀑式的設計；同時、為提高行車安全，小改款後的Quattroporte車系也導入可和車側指示燈整合的日間照明系統，車尾則是搭配修改過的車頭造形，改以較直接的線條裝飾，並換上與GranTurismo車系風格相似的白底紅框燈具組。
2009年於底特律舉行之北美國際新車大展發表的Quattroporte Sport GT S，外觀則是換上了類似GranTurismo S的內凹直瀑式黑色水箱護罩，並於水箱護罩與車身C柱鑲上代表Maserati高性能車款的紅色橫線三叉戟廠徽，以及黑頭燈組。座艙鋪陳方面，Quattroporte車系則是完整呈現了Maserati道地的義大利式氛圍，用料紮實且細膩，而且還帶著幾分性能跑房車的味道，中控台上還裝有多媒體系統，可整合豐富的行車電腦、衛星導航圖資與MP3數位音源播放，且能支援聲控藍牙通訊；Quattroporte Sport GT S的座艙則是改走運動風格，採用深色麂皮內裝搭配縫有紅線的跑車座椅，突顯性能跑房車的設定。
至於性能輸出表現部分，引進的2013年式Quattroporte S Executive GT與Quattroporte Sport GT S，都是搭載來自Ferrari的4.7升V8自然進氣引擎，Quattroporte S Executive GT最大馬力為440匹、最大扭力52.0公斤米，搭載6速ZF自排變速箱；而Quattroporte Sport GT S則是能於引擎轉數7,100轉時輸出450匹馬力、提供52.0公斤米扭力，並加入MC-Auto Shift換檔軟體與可切換式直通排氣系統。
而且Quattroporte S Executive GT與Quattroporte Sport GT S都已將方向盤換檔撥片列為標準配備，並換上Maserati與Brembo合作開發的鑄鐵鋁合金複合材質煞車碟盤，且導入擁有電子控制阻尼係數和無段設定的Skyhook電子懸吊系統；Quattroporte Sport GT S更將前、後避震器彈簧硬度分別強化30%與10%、前、後輪車身高度各降10mm與25mm，以打造出更具操控樂趣的Quattroporte車系性能旗艦。
MAYBACH EXERLERO
Manufacturer Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH (Daimler AG)
Production 2005, 1 units
Class Sports car
Body style 2-door coupe
Engine V12 twin turbo
Length 245.3 in (6,230.6 mm)
Width 83.5 in (2,120.9 mm)
Height 54.2 in (1,376.7 mm)
Curb weight 2,660 kg (5,864 lb)
MAZDA CX-5
MAZDA全新世代車款CX-5，瞄準全球火熱的中型跨界休旅車級距，不僅是MAZDA第一部從底盤、動力、傳動系統到車身設計，都採用全新研發的SKYACTIV科技的車款，也是將Shinari（韌）和Minagi（勢）兩輛概念車所呈現的KODO「魂動」(Soul of motion)設計語彙正式導入的量產車款。
Manufacturer Porsche AG
Production 1976–1988
Predecessor Porsche 914
Successor Porsche 944
Class Sports car
Body style 2+2 coupé
Layout FR layout
Engine 2.0 L, 2.5 L water-cooled I4
Length 924 4,200 mm (165.4 in)
Width 924 1,685 mm (66.3 in)
Height 924 1,270 mm (50.0 in)
Curb weight 924 1,080 kg (2,381 lb)
Designer(s) Harm Lagaay (Porsche AG)
The Porsche 924 is a sports car produced by Porsche AG of Germany from 1976 to 1988. A two-door, 2+2 coupé, the 924 replaced the 914 as the company's entry-level model, and was the model that finally retired the 912. In production terms, the 924 was the first Porsche model powered by a water-cooled, front-mounted engine although the similarly configured 928 was designed first. The front-engine, rear wheel drive arrangement was normal for most other manufacturers, but it was unusual for Porsche having previously only used mid- or rear-mounted engines of a boxer configuration, all of which had been air-cooled. It was the first Porsche to be offered with a fully automatic transmission.
The first official appearance of the 924 took place in November 1975 (as a press launch rather than a motorshow appearance) at the harbour at La Grande Motte, Camargue in the south of France. The model was a success with just over 150,000 produced (from 1977-1988), and it not only helped to take Porsche out of financial ruin, but created the revenue stream needed to continue building and developing the 911. The 924 was replaced by the 944 (also a successful model) in 1983 in the U.S. market, but continued to be produced until 1985 for other markets.
For the 1986 to 1988 model years the car acquired the powerplant from the 944 model and became the Porsche 924S.
而目前Maserati旗下最受歡迎的GT跑車GranTurismo車系自然就成為了新款Quattroporte以及SUV車型Kubang等車種推出之前的重點改款項目。大受歡迎的GranTurismo車系除了原有的標準版本車型外，過去已經曾經推出過專為GranTurismo MC Trofeo統一規格賽所準備的GranTurismo MC GT4賽車，擁有Maserati最強道路版賽車的GranTurismo MC Stradale等車型來強調其競技靈魂，並在2012年3月的日內瓦車展上再度推出了用來取代GranTurismo S車型的最新版本GranTurismo Sport車系，這次所推出的GranTurismo Sport車系除了在外觀設計方面全面朝向GranTurismo MC Stradale看齊並加入了更多精緻化的元素以外，動力系統以及內裝設計方面也有著不少的變更。
The 2nd generation Murano carries over a strong sense of "Murano-ness" from its predecessor, which was introduced in 2002 and received accoloades for its novel design and sporty performance. As part of of its "super evolution" as a premium crossover SUV, next generation improvements including a distinctive new exterior, enhanced driving performance, quieter and more comfortable interior with greater levels of luxury features and technology.
Inside
The Pagani Zonda is a sports car built by the Italian manufacturer Pagani. It debuted in 1999, and production ended in 2011, with three special edition cars, the Zonda 760RS, Zonda 760LH and the Zonda 764 Passione, being produced in 2012. As of June 2009, 206 Zondas had been built, including test mules. Both 2-seat coupe and convertible versions have been produced. Construction is mainly of carbon fiber.
Some of the early Zonda engineering was done by Formula One champion Juan Manuel Fangio. The car was originally to be named the "Fangio F1" after him but, following his death in 1995, it was renamed for an air current above Argentina.
The Zonda F debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. It is the most extensive re-engineering of the Zonda yet, though it shares much with its predecessors including the 7.3 L AMG V12 engine which through enhanced intake manifolds, exhaust and a revised ECU now produces 602 PS (443 kW; 594 hp) at 6150 rpm and 560 lb·ft (759 N·m) at 4000 rpm.
Production of the Zonda F will be limited to 25 cars, not US compatible. The next model (named the Huayra), will be fully EPA/DOT compatible.
The Zonda F, named after Formula One driver Juan Manuel Fangio, comes with an extra head light and different fog lights at the sides, new bodywork (revised front end, new rear spoiler, more aerodynamic vents all around) that improves the cars aerodynamics and different side mirrors. Further enhancements over the 'S' centre around optional carbon/ceramic brakes developed in conjunction with Brembo, magnesium wheels, inconel titanium exhaust system, hydroformed aluminum intake plenum and a redesigned 'Z preg' weave in the crash structure to improve rigidity and reduce weight. *wiki
Vel Satis is the flagship luxury car for Renault, like the S Class for Merc. Production period was between 2001-2009. Many think Vel Satis is ugly, even Car Magazine thought so. I'd say it is not beautiful but unique.
As the flagship car, there is not much talking point other than its outline, engines range from L4 to V6, the latter indeed is a Nissan engine. In its nine-year production cycle, only fewer than 70000 were made.
Toyota 展出發佈名為 Smart INSECT 的概念車，這款新車的特點是能與車主進行互動，成為真正的個人化汽車。Smart INSECT 透過多個感應裝置能推測駕駛者的動作，其後自動提供服務，例如感應到車主想打車門時，系統便會率先把車門打開，其他還包括語音操控、智能電話連結及語音撥號等科技。除此之外，Toyota Smart Center 透過雲端科技能以虛擬助手方式協助車主，進行臉孔與聲紋辨識，在通過驗證後 Smart INSECT 會閃爍頭燈或儀錶板顯示問候語，與車主打招呼。而根據 Toyota 表示，Toyota Smart Center 未來還能將車輛與住宅連結，透過語音就能操控冷氣及門鎖等工作。還可了解車主生活習慣提供訊息服務，例如早上返工時就會自動導航至公司。
Today I am going to introduce another very cool bike. Travertson Motorcycles
This is a Florida based small company and currently there are only two bike models and their most famous one is V-REX.
V-REX was design by Tim Cameron, who design the concept in 3D rendering. Christian Travert liked it so much and he took over the concept design and turn it into a real production bike.
周杰論 also own one of this bike and he used it in his own music video 龍戰骑士。
Manufacturer Toyota
Kanto Auto Works[1]
NUMMI
UAAI
TMMC
TMMMS
Production 1966–present
Predecessor Toyota Publica
Class Subcompact (1966–1987)
Compact (1988–present)
The Toyota Corolla is one of a line of subcompact and compact cars manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota, which has become very popular throughout the world since the nameplate was first introduced in 1966. In 1997, the Corolla became the best selling nameplate in the world, surpassing the Volkswagen Beetle. Over 39 million Corollas have been sold as of 2012. The series has undergone several major redesigns.
The name "corolla" is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using the name Crown for primary models: the Corona, for example, gets its name from the Latin for crown; Corolla is Latin for small crown; and Camry is an Anglicized pronunciation of the Japanese for crown, kanmuri. The Corolla has always been exclusive in Japan to Toyota Corolla Store locations, and manufactured in Japan with a twin, called the Toyota Sprinter, sold at a specific Japanese Toyota dealership called Toyota Auto Store, then renamed Toyota Vista Store in 1980.
Corollas are manufactured in Japan and in Brazil (Indaiatuba, São Paulo), Canada (Cambridge, Ontario), China (Tianjin), India (Bangalore), Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa (Durban), Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Venezuela. Production has previously been made in Australia (Victoria) and the United Kingdom (Derbyshire). Production in the United States (at NUMMI in Fremont, California) ended in March 2010.
The Corolla's chassis designation code is "E", as described in Toyota's chassis and engine codes.
Early models were mostly rear-wheel drive, later models were mostly front-wheel drive and some models were four-wheel drive. Its traditional competitor almost from the very beginning has been the Nissan Sunny also introduced the same year as the Corolla in Japan.
Qvale Mangusta The Qvale Mangusta is a sports car produced in limited numbers in Italy by the automaker Qvale between 2000 and 2002. During development and early production, it was badged as the De Tomaso Biguá in Europe, in North America it was badged De Tomaso Mangusta after the De Tomaso car built between 1967 and 1971.
The Mangusta uses a front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, and is powered by a Ford 4.6L DOHC V8. It was offered with either a BorgWarner T45 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic.
In 1993 and 1994, Maserati technical director Giordano Casarini made a number of business trips to the United Kingdom and, while there, first saw the TVR Griffith. He was impressed by the style and sales success of such a low-production-volume car.
Design and technology
The Mangusta with its roof in the closed positionThe chassis of the Mangusta was designed by former Formula 1 designer Enrique Scalabroni, who had worked for Dallara, Williams F1, and Scuderia Ferrari. Each chassis is formed of welded laser-cut steel sections, and was then galvanized by Vaccari & Bosi. Body panels were constructed of resin transfer moulding (RTM) plastic by Stratime Cappelo Systems of Villers-Cotterêts, France; this same company had provided bodywork using the RTM technology for the Alfa Romeo SZ and the Lotus Elan M100. The panels were then painted by Italian company Rovercoat S.p.A. before they were fitted to a car. The first simple mock-up of the chassis design was done by Casarini and Scalabroni assembling pieces of packing cardboard to show the basic layout. Scalabroni placed emphasis on high torsional rigidity of the chassis, which was particularly important as the final design would not have a structural roof. The design also emphasized safety: significant impact energy during a front-end collision is dissipated by lateral movement of the engine. In tests, the Mangusta chassis showed a torsional stiffness of 1,450 kg/m/deg, which was more than four times the typical stiffness of an open car at the time.Both the front and rear suspension on the Mangusta uses double wishbones with coil springs and anti-roll bars. The Mangusta uses a unique roof mechanism referred to as the "roto-top", designed by Gandini and inspired by the folding roof of the TVR Griffith. The roto-top features a center removable panel (similar to normal targa configurations) but also allows the rear section to electrically rotate (on a forward pivot) out of sight into a cavity behind the seats. This transforms the car into a full convertible.
In the Mangusta's interior, most visible surfaces are covered in leather. Visteon Automotive Systems was selected as the supplier for the interior electrics. The alloy wheels for the Mangusta were produced by Antera. Production and launch
The first De Tomaso Mangusta was completed on November 10, 1999. On January 6, 2000, at the Los Angeles Motor Show, Bruce Qvale announced the return of the De Tomaso brand to North America with the new Mangusta. Also announced was the Mangusta's entry into racing, with Qvale Motorsports entering a car sponsored by Tommy Bahama into the BF Goodrich Tires Trans-Am Series. The Mangusta went on sale for 78,900 USD on January 20, 2000, with a single ordering option of 18-inch alloy wheels. As the Mangusta was being launched, Alejandro de Tomaso was independently pursuing another design project (which was to recycle the De Tomaso Pantera name). Because the De Tomaso company was being financially supported by Qvale at the time, this caused disharmony between Qvale and de Tomaso that ultimately resulted in the decision to discontinue their cooperation on the project. The De Tomaso Mangusta was renamed the "Qvale Mangusta", and production continued. Twenty-nine cars were manufactured for the purpose of crash-testing and homologation. Also, a partially completed right-hand-drive Qvale Mangusta was shown at the British Motor Show in October 2000. Ultimately, 284 cars were sold.
Reaction Automotive journalists and testers praised the car for its performance and handling, and for the utility of the roto-top. Some build quality issues were noted on early cars, and the reaction to the unconventional styling was mixed.
Lacklustre sales figures in 2000 prompted Qvale to reduce the price of model year 2001 cars by nearly 10,000 USD, which the company announced on October 13, 2000. Connection with MGIn the summer of 2000, After BMW had sold the MG Rover Group to the Phoenix Consortium, Bruce Qvale contacted one of the Consortium directors, Nick Stephenson, and proposed forming a European distribution deal for the Qvale Mangusta. Soon after, Stephenson and his colleagues began to consider the possibility of using the Mangusta platform to develop a high-performance halo car to grow the MG brand.
On February 28, 2001, Stephenson and his colleague Peter Beale began negotiations with Qvale Modena to purchase Mangusta production assets. A contract was drawn, and on June 19 of that year, the announcement was made that the deal was complete (with account reports indicating that the price was £7 million.)
Under the MG Rover group, the Qvale Mangusta platform was developed into the MG XPower SV. SpecificationsLayout - Front-engined, rear-wheel drive convertible
Top speed - 158.5 mph (255 km/h) (manual transmission); 155.4 mph (250 km/h) (automatic transmission)
Acceleration - 0-60 mph: 5.3 sec
Engine displacement - 4601 cc
Engine type - Normally aspirated aluminum DOHC 4-valve V8 with 9.8:1 compression
Peak power - 320 bhp (239 kW; 324 PS) @ 6000 rpm
Peak torque - 314 lb·ft (426 N·m) @ 4800 rpm
Transmission - BorgWarner T45 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic transmission (optional)
Brakes - Brembo ventiled discs on all wheels with ABS and traction control
Suspension - double wishbones, coil springs (front and rear)
Steering - power assisted rack and pinion
Options
Available exterior colors
Silver-gray metallic
Santorini blue pearlescent
Polar green pearlescent
Mangusta green metallic
Corallo red pearlescent
Tigre yellow
Midnight black
Available interior colors
Black
Tobacco
Cappuccino
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