super fast sports car : 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder-Interior

The exterior design of this cool sport car is similar to the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni, lean and in shape of a tapered body follow is symbolizing the revised aerodynamic so that this new Gallardo has a special character and super fast sports car. The suspension of Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder was redesigned to cater to large power that is exhaled by V10 which can generate power for up to 550 hp and torque 540 NM great Power from the V10 engine can transmitted to the rear wheels with six-speed transmission this car can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h just in 4.2 seconds at a speed peak of translucent 319 km/h.

2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder : super fast sports car

Lamborghini typically unveils a droptop chronicle of a single of a models during a LA Auto Show, in all with a really prolonged as good as really Italian name. This year is no exception, as Lamborghini has pulled a wraps off a Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder, radically a automobile chronicle of a Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni.

As described in a name, a idealisation Lambo facilities a long ways mounted V10 make-up 550 horsepower that is driven to one side by a back wheels. The cessation has been privately tuned to work with a rear-wheel-drive architecture, as good as aerodynamics have been somewhat revised, as well, in some-more aged to a customary Gallardo LP570-4. Both a six-speed primer as good as six-speed e-gear delivery will be offered, nonetheless we’re guessing many business will opt for a flappy paddles.

You can review some-more sum about Lamborghini’s ultimate Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder in a press recover after a jump, as good as check out a automobile in item in a art studio above.

Automobili Lamborghini is expanding a many successful indication line ever built underneath a pointer of a longhorn with a really special car – a ultimate Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder combines a open spyder physique impression with precisionist back Wheel Drive. This chronicle brings together that overwhelming turn of alfresco pushing fun that can come usually from a super sports automobile with a folding roof tiles as good as an unbelievably flexible as good as extemporaneous handling.

“With a Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, you have been expanding a Lamborghini lineup with a precisionist indication that adds nonetheless an additional dimension of pushing fun. This will interest in sold to a really special organisation of business that suffer a energetic pushing impression as good as additionally similar to to knowledge a undiluted wish of alfresco driving,” says Stephan Winkelmann, President as good as CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “This special indication with rear-wheel expostulate is a judicious enlargement of a lineup of spyder models with all-wheel drive.”

The many critical technical characteristics of a Lamborghini LP 550-2 Spyder have been already tangible from a indication nomination – LP stands for Longitudinale/Posteriore, for a mid-engine built long ways in front of a back axle. 550 refers to a energy outlay in hp, as good as a 2 stands for a expostulate to a back wheels. At Lamborghini, a word spyder equates to a idealisation singularity of a fascinating, strenuously fluent super sports automobile design, a idealisation alfresco disturb as good as undiluted wish for all a senses.

A pushing knowledge of a tip precision
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder with rear-wheel expostulate is a undiluted fit for a kind of sports automobile motorist that enjoys a quite hands-on as good as energetic impression of driving. The setup is laid out to safeguard that a back finish stays arguable as good as fast during all times, whilst a front spindle steers with a tip turn of pointing as good as boundary transformation to an comprehensive minimum.

Thanks to a magnificently absolute V10 engine, tranquil oversteer is not a problem, nonetheless regularly as good as usually to a border prescribed by a driver. Its easy-to-control highway manners as good as a ESP partner complement grown for these vehicles have a Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder an outstandingly protected sports automobile to drive.

Further grown chassis, expostulate complement as good as engine

In sequence to figure this singular impression of pushing fun as good as safety, a engineers in Sant’Agata Bolognese carried out endless modifications to a Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, building it privately for these ultimate characteristics. Not usually was expostulate strong upon a back axle, a automobile was additionally utterly retuned in all a energetic details. This Includes a specific dampers setting. The aerodynamics were additionally blending to comment for a shift in a placement of forces.

The automobile uncover out a products with a back spindle with a 45-percent locking differential, as good as a embracing a cause of a e-gear transmission. All finished with a glorious instrumentation of a ESP fortitude carry out system. While a customary module puts a priority upon stability, a CORSA module allows incomparable deposit angles as good as delivers a rarely complete tall regard of a full dynamics of a LP 550-2. All a glorious characteristics of a Gallardo framework have been entirely defended – a appreciative bodyroll comfort, as good as a glorious directional fortitude during tall speed.

Outstanding opening is guaranteed

The heart of a Gallardo – a 5.2-liter ten-cylinder – was additionally retuned as good as a characteristics optimized for rear-wheel drive, delivering that undiluted as good as monumental singularity of high-revving pleasure, pulling power, generous spirit as good as absolute tune in all keys. In a LP 550-2 Spyder, a compress as good as lightweight energy section delivers 405 kW (550 hp). Thanks to one after another Lamborghini lightweight pattern as good as an intensely low dry weight of only 1,520 kilograms, unusual opening is on trial – a LP 550-2 catapults itself from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4,2 seconds. And a tip speed of 319km/h guarantees it a place between a idealisation super sports cars. The soft-top of a Gallardo Spyder is written for sum top-speed delight both open as good as closed.

Careful individualization of a lineup

With a Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder, Lamborghini is expanding a many successful indication line of all time (to-date a sum of scarcely 11.800 have been built in Sant’Agata Bolognese) with a overwhelming various that continues a successful individualization of a lineup. This includes a LP 560-4 Spyder, as good as a ultra-high-performance Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante, that boasts an even serve weight rebate by carbon-fiber lightweight engineering. The idealisation chronicle between a coupe variants is a Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale – a road-going chronicle of a competition automobile featured in a world’s fastest single-brand racing series.

Twin-turbo Lamborghini Gallardo competition an Aventador - more than 600 horsepower

There’s no disbelief a batch Lamborghini Gallardo doesn’t have a courage to go toe-to-toe with a some-more absolute sibling, a Aventador. But have no mistake: That’s zero a integrate large turbochargers can’t fix.

The identical tiwn turbos come pleasantness of Heffner Performance, as well as they spin a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera in to a beast with some-more than 600 horsepower force fed by a V10 engine as well as to all 4 wheels. For a consequence of comparison, a of course aspirated Aventador offers up 691 horsepower true from a factory.

There’s no interpretation upon which Heffner pack this Gallardo has been propitious with, so you can’t contend just how most horses it’s stealing underhood – it could be as most as 1200. At any rate, after examination a video, all you know is which it’s some-more than 691. See for yourself… as well as keep a racing cramped to a racetrack, please.

New Cool Car Design 2012 Pagani Huayra

New Cool Car 2012 Pagani Huayra

Ancient legends of the Aymara tell us of Huayra Tata, god of wind, who commands the breezes, winds, and blizzards that invade the mountains, cliffs and hills of the Andean highlands. It is told that Huayra Tata resides deep in the high peaks and valleys, abandoning them only to demonstrate his power to his wife, Pachamama, goddess of mother earth. With his power Huayra Tata was able to lift the waters from lake Titicaca and rain them down on the fertile Pachamama. When Huayra Tata sleeps, the waters and rivers lay quiet. But the calm before the storm is about to be interrupted...

2012 Pagani Huayra Specifications 

Chassis Brakes    Carbon Ceramic Brakes Drivetrain
Transmission    X-trac 7 speed sequential transmission Engine
Type:    Mercedes-AMG M158 V12 twin-Turbo

Engine & Transmission

Displacement cu in (cc):    5980 cc
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:    700 hp

Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:    730 lb-ft

Exterior

Tires F-R     Pirelli
Length       4605mm
Width        2036mm
Height       1169mm
Base Price: [$TBD]

Design

The eternity of the element air. Gentle and refined, yet the strength of the wind it is able to erode even the toughest of materials giving birth to distinctive shapes known in nature. Elegant and muscular the Huayra merges the past, present and future in a timeless interpretation of automotive art. The styling of the car was perfected over the course of 5 years to find each line’s beginning and end. During this study, eight scale models were created, as well as two 1:1 models, each an evolution of the previous in a never ending quest to perfect the form and refining the substance. The bi-xenon headlamps are just one of the many precious gifts from the Zonda R, and LED daytime running lights are seamlessly integrated in the elliptical shape of the design. The rear bumper integrates with the diffuser and is dominated by an elliptical frame that surrounds the four central exhaust outlets, now becoming a characteristic Pagani element. Backbone The new central monocoque on the Huayra is an entirely new design made from carbontitanium. However, with the gull wing doors cutting deep into the roof, much research was focused on achieving the highest levels of rigidity through the application of new advanced composite materials and technologies first tested on the Zonda R. The fuel tank is located integrally in the best protected area of the monocoque, behind the driver, reinforced by safety cell made of different composite and ballistic materials. The front and rear CrMo subframes offer an exceptional rigidity-to-weight ratio to allowing the suspensions to work at their best while incorporating an advanced energy absorbing crash structure, ready to protect the occupants in the unlikely event of an impact.The never ending quest for weight reduction resulted also into the combination of structural and non-structural or aesthetical elements. An example is the integration of all ventilation air ducts into the monocoque’s structure, making the use of additional parts and ducts unnecessary. The result of this attention to detail is a vehicle weighing 1.350 kg making the Huayra the lightest sportscar in its class. Heart Mercedes-AMG provides the heart for the Huayra. The 60 degree 12 cylinder turbocharged engine with a displacement of 5980 cm3 has been developed not just to meet the strictest technical and quality requirements, but also to give the car its many faces. The calm and harmony of driving one of the world’s most refined GT car is interrupted when the driver calls upon the Huayra to unleash its 700 horsepower and 1000 Nm of torque. The turbos have been studied to offer immediate response to the slightest throttle input, giving the driver full control over the engine at any rpm and preventing unwanted delays in the delivery of power.

The engine’s systems have been designed and tested to stand up to the most adverse conditions of temperature and performance. The Huayra has been subjected to the highs of Death Valley and the lows of the Arctic Circle. The two lateral radiators are positioned in the front to guarantee the best cooling efficiency of the intercoolers placed over the cylinder heads. Dry sump lubrication ensures an optimal oil feed to the engine even when the car is subjected to the most extreme lateral accelerations. It also regulates the oil flow so that only the necessary amount of lubricant is actually pumped into the engine from the external oil tank, reducing the friction caused by an excessive volume of lubricant inside the engine sump. An oil/water heat exchanger reduces warm-up times by heating the engine lubricant during cold start and keeps engine coolant and lubricant levels at steady operational temperatures. Extensive weight saving programs led to ingenious yet simple solutions. In order to reduce hoses and connections as much as possible is built directly to the engine. The intercooler covers serve as expansion tanks to the low temperature circuit and the engine coolant circuit. The vertical fins contribute to the cooling of the tanks.

The M158 engine is homologated to meet the strictest environmental regulations, EU5 and LEV2. Despite the increase of power compared to the other Mercedes-AMG V12 engines developed for Pagani, CO2 emissions as well as the fuel consumption have been reduced, to make the Huayra class leading amongst 12 cylinder sports cars with values that are respective of much smaller vehicles in the market. The two stage fuel supply system features two microprocessor controlled pumps feeding fuel to the engine with the second pump only activated when necessary, thus reducing the energy required to run the fuel pumps and eliminates the waste of excessive fuel being transported and heated in the fuel lines. This efficiency combined with a large 85 liter fuel tank ensure Huayra’s grand touring ability.As an homage to the decennial tradition of Mercedes-AMG in building world class sports car engines, the M158 displays the historic AMG emblem on the intake manifold alongside the name of the technician that assembled the engine by hand at the Mercedes-AMG headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany.

The Titanium exhaust system has been engineered by MHG-Fahrzeugtechnik and is a direct application of race proven technologies on a high performance road car and the complete exhaust weighs less than 10 kg. Hydroformed junctions are used to reduce backpressure and guarantee a free flow of the exhaust gasses. Titanium guarantees a low weight in the muffler area while Inconel guarantees reliability on the parts of the exhaust more exposed to high temperatures. Careful attention has been paid to the tuning of its sound, which has led to a harmonic rumble at idle speeds with a hint of the power that lies hidden at low speed and a deep thunderous growl of motor and air, reminiscent of an airplane, at high speeds. Feet

The power and prodigious torque generated by Huayra’s V12 are transferred to the wheels through a transverse sequential seven speed gearbox and a dual plate clutch and the complete gearbox weighs only 96 kg. Keeping the weight of the rear overhang as low as possible has been a priority as we aim for a neutral behavior at the limit. A further benefit of this layout is a better behavior of the car during a rear impact. A dual clutch system was evaluated but ultimately not selected as it would have increased the weight by approximately 70kg, thus negating any minor improvement in shift-time.

Xtrac already supplied the gearbox for the Zonda R and so it was the natural choice for the development of a new high performance gearbox. Xtrac’s expertise in motorsports was obvious throughout the design and material selection processes that resulted in the strongest and lightest gearbox possible suitable for road use, with a synchromesh box that offers comfort levels a race car gearbox will never be able to offer.

The suspension geometry has been designed to further enhance the sure-footed nature already present in the Zonda on the longer wheelbase Huayra. The individual suspension made with forged AvionAl double A-arms have been tested extensively on the Zonda R programme. Incorporated into the wheel hub assemblies are cooling ducts that connect directly to the support brackets, thus extending the reliability and lifespan of the bearings. Pushrod operated adjustable Öhlins shock absorbers keep everything under control and have been optimized for the dynamic requirements of the vehicle. “Power is nothing without control...” Pirelli say “Power is nothing without control” and to assure complete control for the driver Pirelli has developed the bespoke P Zero tires, specifically for the Huayra. The Pirelli engineers were faced with a demanding task, combining road holding for excitement behind the steering wheel and lower rolling resistance to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. These P Zero tires are built in a dedicated MIRS™ (Modular Integrated Robotized System) facility, dedicated to the production of ultrahigh performance tires and are at the forefront of what is technically possible, suited to top speeds above 370 kph as well as to lateral forces exceeding 1,5 G.

Skin

The aerodynamic concept of the Huayra is that of a wing. The vehicle can modify the properties of this wing by varying the front ride height, which can be adjusted dynamically, and by adjusting the 4 control flaps on each of the four corners of the car. The goal is to have a neutral vehicle behavior under all conditions and control body roll via aerodynamic means. The behavior of the flaps is managed by a dedicated control unit that is fed information from the ABS and ECU, which pass information about the car’s speed, yaw rate, lateral acceleration, steering angle and throttle position.

The system improves aerodynamic efficiency in a variety of driving conditions, where a low drag coefficient is not the determining factor. During braking, for example, the rear flaps and the front suspension are raised to counteract the weight transfer and balance the weight distribution between front and rear axles, allowing a better use of the rear brake force. Another vital design tenant for the Huayra project was to ensure clean airflow over the body of the car. The shape of the two engine air intakes behind the occupants shoulders are a tribute to the supersonic aircraft of the late 1950s and 1960s, but also allow the motor breath without disrupting the flow. The intake for the gearbox radiator is located between the engine bay window and the carbon clamshell of the rear bonnet, which provides an excellent airflow to the radiator without having a substantial impact on aerodynamic drag. This decision also led to the omission of a rear wing, replaced by the movable flaps.

The flow of air through the car was also carefully studied. The radiators are angled to contribute downforce and provide the best flow for hot air to be extracted. Air from the central radiator is extracted by vents on the front bonnet and trough the front wheelhouses. Air from the side radiators is channeled to ducts cooling the brake discs and wheel hubs. This air blows onto the brakes at a temperature of approximately 50°C warming the brakes up when cold and improving the first bite significantly. Lateral air outlets behind the front wheels generate a negative pressure inside the wheelhouse providing efficient extraction to lower the drag coefficient and generate downforce on the front.

In addition to the downforce generated by the flaps and body, two high negative pressure areas were designed into the shape of the underbody and the diffuser at the rear, thus enhancing the aerodynamic stability and guaranteeing the Huayra downforce under all circumstances.Man-machine As soon as the doors are closed the Huayra transports the occupants to a new dimension; a world that pleases and surprises the senses. Having everything at arm’s length is not close enough for a vehicle with the capabilities of the Huayra. Consequently, the driver will find all primary functions directly on the steering wheel. The gearshift paddles are mounted directly to the steering wheel so the driver never needs to take his hands off the steering wheel. The seats provide both the comfort to make long trips enjoyable as well as the lateral support required when the g-forces build up on extreme driving.

A Pagani is able to present drivers with state of the art solutions while still drawing on the rich history that precedes it. The ever present emphasis is on a living breathing being rather than a digital one. This can be seen in everything from the leather latches to the toggle switches, but this ethos finds its purest expression in the mechanical aluminum gearlever assembly, a monument to the art of the manual gearshift; progress that does not deny the past. The aluminum dashboard takes inspiration from the most complex swiss watch designs and includes a central Multi-Function Display displaying performance relevant information when SPORT mode is engaged and a trip computer when the COMFORT mode is activated. The aluminum center console is machined from one solid block of aluminum and features a clarinet style array of mechanical switches controlling the HVAC system. The high definition central touchscreen is the heart of the vehicle infotainment system, controlling audio functions, satellite navigation, secondary vehicle functions and Bluetooth phone.

 

On the road

To this date five prototypes have been built which have been conducting road tests for the past 4 years. Currently, over half a million kilometers have been covered by our prototypes and before entering the US market we will have reached one million test kilometers. Each prototype has been assigned to a specific development task. At Mercedes-AMG one is used to develop drivability, and another is used for emission development. One car is operated constantly by Bosch Engineering for the application of ABS and advanced stability and performance enhancement systems. Still another vehicle is used for gearbox testing, and general vehicle dynamics development.

Safety

The car complies to the strictest European and American standards in term of safety and pollution regulations. Several studies were conducted to determine the most frequent types of crashes involving high performance cars. The results of these studies have let us to develop specific safety measures not required by law but to guarantee an enhanced protection for the occupants. Several cars have been used to perform these tests.

2012, BMW i100 Hybrid Super Car

A sports car production based on the concept last year’s BMW Vision EfficientDynamics will reportedly debut at Frankfurt 2011 and reach the market by 2013. According AutoBild Germany, the car they call the I100 (in the project of BMW I which is also spawning the megalopolis EV) will be powered by a hybrid powertrain like that concept.

A 1.5-liter engine with three cylinders (perhaps a diesel) coupled to an electric motor based on the architecture of the BMW 7 Series mild hybrid would cause the rear wheels, while a second engine would drive the wheels before. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is designed to provide the electrical energy storage, although it is unclear whether the plug-in capability of the concept would be retained.

beautiful Stunning Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow concept

 Stunning Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow concept

 

Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow concept, this concept car is inspired by F1 racing, its lines are very beautiful, very cool. It uses diagonal cross-cross design, the wheels are not hub design, so it can achieve full movement, its design inspiration from F1 racing, as well as including the Mercedes-Benz W125 series, Silberpfeil racing from the 1930s and Uhlenhaut SLR racing from the 1950s.

2012 Design and Concept Chevrolet Camaro GT3 by Sareni United

The Chevrolet Camaro is a relative newbie in the world of GT3 racing, but ever since the fifth-generation model was revealed a few years ago, a lot of racing teams have gone to battle with the American muscle car.

With the new year still on the horizon, a lot of teams have begun their preparations leading up to the 2012 season. One in particular, German-based YACO Racing, is hard-at-work preparing their version of the Camaro GT3 race cars that were built by Sareni United.

With the Sareni-built Camaro GT3, YACO Racing is preparing their race cars to compete in a number of GT3 race series in the coming year, including that of the German ADAC GT Master series and GT3 European Championship. Since the car is being prepped for racing, the overall set-up has been completely modified for the occasion. One look at the Camaro and you’ll notice a number of changes being made, including the use of a new front bumper design, an enormous rear spoiler, and a refurbished interior, complete with all the necessary elements - race seats, roll cage, etc. - for a GT3 race car.

Another thing about this particular Camaro GT3 race car is the involvement of SaReni United, which is owned by Reiter Engineering and who introduced their own version of a Camaro GT3 racer about a year ago that YACO Racing will be using for the 2012 season.

Performance details on the Sareni Camaro GT3 center around a 7.9-liter Katech V8 engine rated at up to 650 horsepower and 627 lb/ft of torque with lap times similar to the Gallardo LP600+ GT3, which incidentally, is another one of Reiter Engineering’s creations. This engine is mated to a newly designed HOLINGER gear box with paddle shifters located on the steering wheel.

2012 Maserati Quattroporte

2012 Maserati Quattroporte

We already know that the Maserati Quattroporte will be getting a smaller engine in order to reduce fuel consumption, which is something that is quite a trend nowadays. But while the Quattroporte’s competitors, such as the Audi A8 and the Porsche Panamera 4, are making their vehicles longer, Maserati says that their sedan "will not get any bigger."

"Even though our rivals – such as the new Audi A8 – are getting longer, we have to keep it as a sporty alternative," said Fiat design boss Lorenzo Ramaciotti. The new model will be unveiled in 2012 and will be offered with a four-wheel drive system and stop-start technology, that will also help to reduce fuel consumption. Maserati’s goal is to reduce fuel consumption by about 15 percent. Under the hood Maserati will place downsized V6 and V8 engines, as well as an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox (also offered in the BMW 7-Series).

Exterior and Interior

The new generation Maserati Quattroporte will take its design inspiration from the brand’s latest models, the GranTurismo coupe and convertible. On the exterior, the Maserati will receive a completely new design, but the current grille treatment will remain the same. The interior will get improved technology and a more luxurious treatment.
Engine

The top version of the Maserati Quattroporte will receive an improved version of the current 4.7-liter V8 engine, which delivers 440 HP. The engine will be mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. Entry levels will obviously be on the less powerful side of the spectrum with a V6 engine. All models will be offered with a four-wheel drive system and stop-start technology.

Competition

The new generation Maserati Quattroporte will be designed and engineered in order to attack models like the Aston Martin Rapide and the Porsche Panamera.

The Aston Martin Rapide is powered by a hand-built 6.0-liter V12 engine that delivers a total of 470 HP and 443 lb-ft of peak torque at 5000 rpm. The engine is mated to a specifically tuned six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission and will sprint the car from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds on its way out to a top speed of 188 mph. The Panamera will be offered with V6 and V8 engines. Power will range from 300 to 500 bhp depending on the trim level and will be mated to either a manual six-speed gearbox or seven-speed Double-Clutch Gearbox (PDK).

Both of these models feature power outputs that are beyond what the Maserati is capable of, but with the new Quattroporte, Maserati’s focus was on improving fuel consumption so we’ll have to wait for those figures in order to see if the brand was truly successful.

New USA Jaguar shows sketch of C-X16 sports car concept

Jaguar shows sketch of C-X16 sports car concept

Get ready for something new and hot from Jaguar. It's the C-X16 production concept and for the moment, all we get is this sketch. The actual car will make its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on Sept. 13.

 

The Ian Callum-designed C-X16 concept is a precursor to future Jaguar sports cars that Jag says will aim to set new class benchmarks in design, vehicle dynamics and technology.

"Great Jaguar cars have always been beautiful, innovative and have looked firmly to the future. The finished C-X16 concept has the potential to do these things while retaining the ability to surprise, excite and invigorate," Callum said.