Miscellaneous Car News - Page 2

**jeffQV** · #21 03-26-2009, 01:25 PM

I like this thread, its all about cars...for a change

**jeffQV** · #22 03-26-2009, 01:28 PM

here's some interesting stuff too

http://www.sl-supercars.co.uk/

**Aircon** · #23 03-26-2009, 03:32 PM

More on the Tesla
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge0jgudOQzc

JAG.V12 · #24 03-26-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Aircon

More

Yeap, [very] nice!!

J.A. G

**goober** · #25 03-26-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Aircon

More on the Tesla
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge0jgudOQzc

why cannot the KERS technology be used in this thing, and why not have a re generation system attached to each wheel to to put back electricity into the Duracells?

**Aircon** · #26 03-26-2009, 11:21 PM

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why cannot the KERS technology be used in this thing, and why not have a re generation system attached to each wheel to to put back electricity into the Duracells?

I hope you're kidding.

**goober** · #27 03-26-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Aircon

I hope you're kidding.

yeah............but there are merits somewhere...........look at that prenis thing

**Aircon** · #28 03-27-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by goober

yeah............but there are merits somewhere...........look at that prenis thing

I don't know what you're talking about. It does regenerate energy...did you watch the video?

**Aedo** · #29 03-27-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Aircon

I hope you're kidding.

yeah............but there are merits somewhere...........look at that prenis thing

What pp is trying to say, gently, is that it already has it

beaten to it

**goober** · #30 03-27-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Aedo

What pp is trying to say, gently, is that it already has it

beaten to it

ok, i didnt know that...........so then why does it need to be charged then or is the power generated insufficient to keep the batteries topped up or does telsa have shares in the electric company as well

**goober** · #31 03-27-2009, 01:32 AM

ok call me dumbo..........just read all about it

and this looks half the goods

a mini QP

http://www.teslamotors.com/display_d..._ModelS_US.pdf

**Aircon** · #32 03-27-2009, 08:20 AM

Tesla is aiming to steal the limelight from much bigger companies by confirming it will bring into production this electric-drive Tesla Model S in the third quarter of 2011. The 196-inch (4.98m) Model S is the more practical vehicle from Tesla who also build the Tesla Roadster sports car.

Powering the car is a battery pack made up of 8,000 cells. This gives a range of about 300 miles (483km). Batteries are housed on the floor which frees up plenty of space in other places. For example the space under the traditional bonnet is used for storage. It's a big car which can accommodate five adults plus two children in rear-facing seats under the hatch.

Lightweight is the way to go and Tesla has made sure the Model S keeps its weight down to 3,825lbs (1735kg) by using mostly aluminium in its body construction. It achieves a drag coefficient of about .27 which is lower than the Roadster's .35. A single-speed transaxle is used to drive the liquid-cooled 9-inch motor so fewer parts are fitted.

Tesla does not seem to have traded performance for practicality on this car. The 0 - 60mph sprint is covered in 5.6 seconds, the quarter mile in 14 seconds and top speed is 120mph (193km/h). It will brake from 60 - 0mph within 135 feet. There is a Sport version planned which will dip under 5 seconds in the 0 - 60mph dash.

A warranty of 3 to 4 years for the car and 7 to 10 years for the battery pack is expected to be offered. Good news for countries like South Africa, Japan, Australia and the UK is that the Model S will also be sold in right-hand-drive. Indicative pricing is US$49,900.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090326....ealed-to-media

**Aircon** · #33 03-29-2009, 03:32 AM

Nissan GTR

impressive numbers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wL_KxV6q2c

**goober** · #34 03-29-2009, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Aircon

Nissan GTR

impressive numbers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wL_KxV6q2c

still jap crap

**Aircon** · #35 04-01-2009, 09:56 PM

It's like something out of a futuristic scifi movie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfttXdRvIbk

**Aircon** · #36 04-01-2009, 09:59 PM

http://www.nextautos.com/driven-2010...src=Nextscreen

**jeffQV** · #37 04-01-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Aircon

http://www.nextautos.com/driven-2010...src=Nextscreen

OMG Why?

**Aircon** · #38 04-02-2009, 08:16 PM

umors are flying around today about a possible successor to the McLaren F1. The company is supposedly planning a 1,000 unit-per-year run on a new supercar that could begin production by 2011.

Aside from the new F1, Autoweek is reporting on two upcoming new McLaren models, including the McLaren P11. Pegged to compete with the Ferrari F430, the P11 could come to market within a couple of years at a price around $200,000. "The P11 is the building block for the whole of the McLaren automotive range," said Frank Stephensen, McLaren Automotive Design chief. Another sportscar, called the P8, could be out by around 2015. The Porsche 911 competitor may lead McLaren to up production to 4,000 vehicles per year.

The McLaren exec was once in charge of development on the new Fiat 500, the new MINI Cooper, the Maserati MC12, and the BMW X5. From his track record it would not be surprising to see him try to produce iconic vehicles for McLaren that are both unique and innovative.

Stephensen has said that the F1 replacement will have a top speed of about 240 mph. Previous reports have said the car will have a mid-mount, roughly 6-liter V8 engine. Ceramic brakes will likely be needed on a car like the new F1. Implying that the development is far from finished, Stephensen said, "I am looking at a clean sheet of paper for the F1 replacement, and we are still trying to see what directions we want it to go in, in terms of its design."

But the F1 replacement may not be as important as the newer models. "The P11 is the building block for the whole of the McLaren automotive range," Stephensen said. We look forward to seeing what comes from McLaren's deeper push into commercial sales.

Source: autoweek

**Aircon** · #39 04-06-2009, 07:30 PM

Maserati presents its GranTurismo MC, a GT4 European Cup racer based on the GranTurismo S road car that looks tame enough to take to the streets.

That may be the reason the car exists in the first place, since Maserati claims it chose to turn the GranTurismo S into a GT4 racer because it is the racing category closest to production vehicles. If so, then the numbers may not have to be overwhelming as the racer still looks like a road car but may just be wild enough to do well in the GT4 competition.

The GranTurismo MC comes with a 4.7 liter V8 engine that produces 450 hp and giving the car a weight to power ratio of 3.4 kg/hp. What distinguishes the drivetrain most, though, is the electro-actuated transmission with the MC shift (Maserati Corse), a system that reduces gear shift time to 40 milliseconds.

The MC will be made available for private teams to race in the GT4 European Cup next year (2010) and will also compete in GT4 events in the second half of the 2009 season.

The car will be sold directly from Maserati Corse at a cost of 135,000 euros plus VAT (value-added tax).

Source: Maserati

**Aircon** · #40 04-06-2009, 07:32 PM

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK was spied testing at the Nürburgring. Not much testing was completed though because after only one lap the engine started giving out smoke. The car came to a complete stop on a section of the ‘Ring called Brünnchen. Thereafter one of the occupants leapt out of the car with a fire extinguisher and put out whatever was causing the smoke.