vendredi 16 mai 2014

Dodge Challenger

The new Dodge challenger has proved again that the American muscle car is getting better and better every time a new model is revealed, different choices are available to satisfy all kind of drivers and all types of driving, the SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, 6.4-liter Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker.
The Challenger was inspired from the famous 1971 Challenger, a pure muscle car made to erase everything that meet on the road
The heart of the new muscle car is new Scat Pack 6.4-liter HEMI powertrain, it showcases the evolution of the performance brand while keeping faithful to the muscle car's 45-year heritage. It delivers 485 bhp and 475 lb.-ft. of torque, the new Challenger 6.4-liter Scat Pack and 392 HEMI® Scat Pack Shaker models deliver up to an estimated 113 more bhp and 65-lb.-ft. leap in torque compared with the 5.7-liter Challenger models — representing more than a 30 percent jump in horsepower and 18 percent jump in torque.
An active electronically controlled exhaust gives it a deep, throaty exhaust note in keeping with its heritage and track-bred credentials. Brakes were improved by including a Brembo four-piston caliper enabling a braking distance of 60-0 mph in 117 feet, performance suspension, an isolated rack-mounted electric power steering system with Normal, Comfort and Sport settings, new 20 aluminum wheels, high-performance tires...
The R/T features the famous 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, producing 375 bhp and 410 lb.-ft. of torque with a six-speed manual transmission. Also, the R/T models feature a unique performance-tuned dual exhaust and under-floor mufflers with low-restriction bottle resonators. That allows it to move from 0 to 100 km/h in 5 second. When paired with the new, state-of-the-art ZF 8HP70 TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, the R/T models produce 372 bhp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, and include innovative Fuel Saver Technology to seamlessly transition to high-fuel-economy four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V-8 mode when more power is in demand. For even more control, the steering-wheel includes a mounted paddle shifters.
Challenger SXT and SXT Plus models have inside the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, that produce 305bhp at 6350 rpm and 268 lb.-ft. of torque at 4800 rpm. A cold-air induction system and dual exhausts from the headers back to the exhaust tips help to deliver more than 90 percent of the engine's peak torque from 1800 to 6400 rpm. Paired with the new standard eight-speed transmission, the Pentastar V-6 delivers improved fuel economy compared with the outgoing model.
The interior includes aluminum-stamped driver's bezel that establishes the driver's cockpit, it got also an innovative 7-inch TFT instrument cluster screen provides a customizable display. The gauge cluster features an analog speedometer and tachometer that straddle the TFT customizable instrument cluster. The seats are redesigned with improved cushioning and more comfortable contours.
The Uconnect give Access Services with roadside assistance, Keyless Enter 'n Go, theft-alarm notification, voice texting and the ability to turn the Challenger into a Wi-Fi hot spot to the new Dodge Performance Pages, 3-D navigation and a mobile app.











jeudi 15 mai 2014

Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Chevrolet introduced one of it most powerful convertible ever produced, the Z06 Corvette has been always a class of its own in the supercars range for more than 40 years.
The Z06 handles better than the standard Corvette and stick to the road a lot better as well thanks to its aluminum structure 20% stiffer than the old model, and same as the Z06 structure, there was slight changes between the Z06 and the convertible one. The corvette was very well studied and the design not only gives it a great look but everything was well studied to improve the car performance, the flared fenders accommodate larger, wider wheels and Michelin tires to give more grip. Larger vents to provide more cooling air to the engine, brakes, transmission and differential for increased track capability. The more aggressive aerodynamic package generates true downforce for more cornering grip and high-speed stability, a carbon fiber aero improves it 4 times better than the standard Z06
The engine is the all-new LT4 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine delivers 625 bhp and 861 Nm, the engine is a very high tech and contain many new technologies such as Direct injection, Active Fuel Management, or cylinder deactivation, and continuously variable valve timing, all this help the Corvette being less thirsty and more efficient transmission,  The supercharged LT4 comes with 7 speed manual transmission with Active rev-matching technology for upshifts and downshifts, or an all-new 8L90 8 speed paddle-shift automatic transmission

The interior benefits from special details first introduced on the Stingray, like a steel-reinforced grab bar on the center console for the passenger and soft-touch materials on the edge of the console, where the driver naturally braces during high-load cornering, It comes with two seating choices: a GT seat, for all-around comfort, and a Competition Sport seat with aggressive side bolstering providing greater support on the track. It got also a flat-bottom steering wheel with a carbon fiber center spoke.







mercredi 14 mai 2014

Megane RS 275 Trophy

Every time we see a new Megane on sale, we keep waiting for a sporty version that Renault used to lunch after each new model to satisfy everybody, and the Megane RS 275 trophy is the latest sport car, 275 trophy is a limited edition version of the Megane RS, it is recognized from it sporty and aggressive look.
This version has got a limited slip differential like the Cup chassis. The engineers have worked hard  on the Megane RS engine to make place for additional 10bhp, that makes the 2.0 litre engine deliver 275bhp at 5500rpm and a maximum torque of 360Nm between 3000 and 5000rpm which is quite fast for a small car. Despite this additional power, the consumption has been carefully contained to stand at 7.5 litres/100km. To help the car stick to the road, it comes with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
Optional 19-inch black Speedline Turini wheels derived from those used by competition versions of Megane can also be ordered.

In the interior, the Megane comes with leather and Alcantara Recaro bucket seats.





jeudi 1 mai 2014

Lamborghini Veneno roadster

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Italian supercar maker Lamborghini presented the brand new Veneno roadster, an extremely high-tech car with incredible performance, probably one of the most expensive 4 wheels , it cost about 3.3 Million Euros and only 9 of it will be built this year
The Veneno design is concentrated on optimum aerodynamics and best stability. With its 750 bhp, the accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds and top speed is 355 km/h. All this thanks to its 6.5 litre V12 equipped with extremely fast-shifting ISR transmission with five modes.

The aerodynamics is just like a racing prototype on the road, every little detail has been studied.the monster has been laid out for perfect airflow and downforce. The front end works as a large aerodynamic wing. The visual division of the rear fenders from the car body optimizes the aerodynamic flow. The smooth underbody transitions into a substantial diffuser framing the four sizable exhaust pipes divided by a splitter. Large openings serve to ventilate the engine bay and direct airflow to the rear wing. It is very light, it weight only 1490Kg thanks to Carbon Fiber, it dominates it all, the monocoque is made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer forms the basis of the Roadster. Very light, very fast and yet, it meets all the safety and registration requirement worldwide, it has also an airbag and ESP for more security on the road.