The Cars: March 2013

Sunday, March 31, 2013

2015 BMW M2 Concept

This car looks pretty dang cool and fast. The 2015 M2 definitely has a futuristic and sporty look to it. It has a front mounted engine that hooks up to a semi-auto transmission. There's not too many details that BMW has let out about this concept, but there are a few possibilities for this cars engine type. One is a 3.0L six cylinder turbocharged engine which is estimated at 350 or so horsepower. The second is a tri-turbo engine the will be made for the first time. A very nice addition for the new M2 is that the body is going to be made up of carbon fiber reinforced plastics. So that means this car is going to be super light, and you know its going to be super fast as well. The only thing that isn't the best on this car is the fuel mileage. BMW has made other cars with much better mpg, but since the details are limited I'm not sure what the mpg range will be. And also the price is not given yet either, but this is a great concept car! If BMW does develope this car, it will sure to be a banger on the market.

Sunday, March 24, 2013

2013 Chrysler 300 SRT8

Another classy dream car of mine. The reason I like these kind of cars, is that it looks so clean but yet still has a ton of power. The SRT8 package gives this car the 6.4L Hemi V8 in it. Sounds like it would eat the gas right? Wrong. It has Fuel Saver technology in it, so it actually gets 14 MPG in the city and 23 on the highway. All the while, the engine is still producing 470 horsepower and 470 lb ft of torque. Thats pretty incredible. I think the boys up at SRT have this upgrading car thing down. The speedometer reads 180 MPH, and I guaruntee that it goes all of that very quickly. The ride is so smooth too, due to the 4-wheel independent suspension. Makes it to where you barerly feel any bumps in the road. One of my friends four wheelers has independent suspension, and it's a whole lot better than any other four wheeler that I've rode. That thing glides over holes. Another reason i like this car is because it reminds me of a Bentley. Its just the more affordable one. Bentleys cost a few hundred thousand, but this is just under 50 grand. You can also buy aftermaket things to make it look more like a Bentley also. This would be a nice car for an older person who still enjoyed the thrill of having a nice car.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

2013 Range Rover Supercharged

Another Great SUV that is on the market. This is probably either the most or second to most luxurious SUV's that are produced. It has such a clean look, with complete class. It's not overly fancy, or has a whole bunch of expensive things on it. It's just a simple 5.0L V8 SUV with a supercharger, which produces an incredible 510 horsepower. Which is still a lot don't get me wrong, but you just don't see people using these in drag racing or on a professional track. I feel that it's more of a business type car. Something a CEO or someone of that stature would drive. Land Rover designed this vehicle with emissions in mind. They wanted something that would be good for the environment, and they successfully made something that did that. Even with the power of a V8 with a supercharger, it still only emits 322 g/km of Carbon Dioxide. I can't even name all the new technology thats in this vehicle. The transmission and the suspension is basically all electronic. It's got terrain response, cornering brake control, dynamic stability control, electronic traction control, roll stability control, electronic cross linked air suspension, permanent 4WD, and also a nice 8-speed automatic transmission. So as you can see, there's tons of electonically controlled things on here. I love the looks of this SUV. It kind of gives the look of wealth. But the price of this is $99,995. So you do have to have money to afford one of these.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

MORI Folding Bike

MORI folding bike aims to increase the rate of bike ridership especially in an urban environment for better sustainable future. Based on statistic in America, women comprise only 25% of bicycle riders. Can you see a gender gap here? This is due to the bicycle industry that focuses merely on existing cyclists and ignoring the needs of those non-riders, mostly women. In this case, female users could potentially become an expanding market for future bicycle industry.

Considered female user characteristics, the size of MORI must be small enough for user to carry and storage. Using 3-D printing technology, users can design their personal pattern, color, texture and even structure of battery case. For power system, combining human-powered and electromotor-powered modes together, users can chose different riding gesture and power mode based on their different requirements.

You can easily transform this bike from bicycle, scooter, trolley, to folding mode. MORI folding bike is your perfect daily companion, from going to work, shop, to ride home.

Designer : Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bike by Janus Yuan

MORI Folding Bicycle by Janus Yuan

Pininfarina Sergio

Pininfarina Sergio sports car is named after the man who was responsible for Ferrari for 40 years and conceived the iconic Ferrari classics. This amazing concept car has been designed and created in order to celebrate the great life of Sergio Pininfarina, a two-seater barchetta, futuristic, sporty, compact, yet pure and sensual. This is the real open air car inspired by 1965 dino berlinetta speciale, there's no cupola installed to protect the passengers, thus 2 helmets should be worn when driving this car. Drivers can activate aerodynamic deflector in front of the cockpit to create virtual windscreen by deviating the air flow to protect the passengers from turbulence.

Remember the iconic gull-wing style doors of Ferraris in the 60's? Pininfarina Sergio reminds you of these wings by compacting all volume accessories as much as possible. Extremely light, this concept sports car appears to float with the front up, it's the result from extensive aerodynamic research.

From : Pininfarina

Pininfarina Sergio Sports Car

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Latest 2014 Volkswagen XL1 Car Complete Review – Different Views

While looking it, this car attracts every one. If you not impressed by this car, see the images. It was debuted on 2013 Geneva motor show by Volkswagen. This Volkswagen XL1 runs off by the parallel combination of a 27-HP electric motor that obtains current from a 5.5 KWH lithium ion battery pack, plus 47-HP 800 CC turbocharged 2 cylinder diesel engines. The powertrain is placed in back, and 12v battery for ancillaries can be powered through plug and gets some charge from brake recuperation.

VOLKSWAGEN XL1 SPECIFICATIONS
Engine:	800cc Turbo-Diesel I2 + e-motor
Power	68 HP / 103 LB-FT
Transmission	7-Speed DSG
0 - 60 Time:	12.5 Seconds (est.)
Drive Train:	Rear-Wheel Drive
Curb Weight:	1,953 LBS
Seating:	Two
Cargo:	4.2 CU-FT
MPG:	261 (max est.)

Volkswagen Reports that the XL1 can run up to 31 miles in pure electric mode. This Volkswagen XL1’s fuel tank holds 2.64 US gallons of diesel. The diesel hybrid powertrain produces 68 HP and 103 LB-FT of torque, its excellent for a 0 to 60 run in 12.5 seconds. The main thing, this XL1 has no suspension.

All of the people will open his mouth when they hear about this cars mileage. Yes, this XL1 consume 1 liter of fuel for 100 kilometer or 62.1 miles travel. To Maintain the Car speed and efficient, XL1 designers replaces the heavier materials like steel and aluminum with lean carbon fiber. Totally XL1 weighs just 1800 pounds.

Volkswagen XL1 interior

Coming to Volkswagen XL1 interior, designers replace the side view mirrors and used the cameras to show the rear view. This will useful to reduce the wind resistance. You can see this in above figure. The Volkswagen plans to start sale at the end of the year in Germany and Austria at the cost of over $130,000.

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Sunday, March 10, 2013

2013 Subaru WRX STI

Ah, the 2013 Subaru WRX STI. One of the dream cars for stunt drivers. This cars are good for any kind of racing that you want to do. If its tracks? Not a problem. If you want to drag? Easy. If you're a drifter? This car will make you do backflips. Into offroading? Buckle up, because this car is gonna take you for a ride. This car can do everything but fly like a plane. They do fly though! Professionals use these cars to jump gaps. It's super fast, it's light, it's compact, it's very aerodynamic, and it's a four door. This car has a very small engine to produce such speed. It only has a 2.5 L 4-cylinder. Yep! That's all it's got. But, it does have a turbocharger, and it's not just a regular in-line 4. It has the Subaru Boxer engine in it, which has a different functioning order. Instead of the pistons going up and down, they go side to side. But this little engine produces a whopping 305 hp. Thats insane for a 4 cylinder! My truck that has a V8 in it has around the same, and I have 4 more cylinders. It also produces 290 lb ft of torque which considering that the car doesn't weight that much. The transmission on this car is manual 5-speed. Most people would want an automatic so they don't have to do much, but some people prefer to have a manual. I like it because you can short shift your gears so that you save on gas. And if you want to go fast it makes you feel like a nascar driver. The reason this car is used for so much is because its suspension can handle almost anything that it comes too. It handles so well because it has a symmetrical all wheel drive suspension with a highly developed stability system and traction control. This car is true amazing and I could only dream of having one. The base price for this car is at $34, 295.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Ford Citi Bike

Ford Citi Bike is designed for easy mounting and holding gadgets like laptops and iPad.

Its shape came from a user friendly perspective where the owner wont have to lift their legs up high to mount-dismount the bike, this way makes it easy to ride it with whatever kind of clothing. The mechanism of the bike consists in gears, and dented bands for traction, and torsion bars for steering.

Designed for Ford, inspired by the Ford Focus ST 2013
Assisted by: Ricardo Casillas and Manuel Serrania

Designers: Jimena Compean, Isabel Ayala and Jose Arturo Moreno

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Toyota iRoad

If you love the maneuverability of a motorcycle but hate wearing all those safety gears or exposing yourself to the rain and cold, then Toyota i-Road personal mobility concept is the answer to your prayers. Introduced at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show, this three-wheeler boasts motorcycle-like maneuverability yet with the comfort of a car. It is very ideal for short-distance urban travel and a great way to enjoy ride.

This compact two-seater e-vehicle has been designed and developed to offer you a new way to travel, so refreshing. Enjoy great ride with same level of convenience as a motorcycle, cruising through congested city roads and the lack of parking space won't be an issue for you. The automatic active-lean system provides great response and exciting driving experience. Drive this vehicle helmet free, thank you to its closed cabin design, all passengers don't have to wear any extra safety gears, you are shielded from the weather in all seasons.

From : Toyota

Toyota i-Road Personal Mobility Concept

Toyota i-Road personal mobility concept is designed with a length of 850 millimeters, great maneuverability, a nice active lean system. Its electric powertrain allows for smooth, quiet ride with zero emission operation. On a single charge, you can drive this vehicle up to 50km.

Toyota i-Road Personal Mobility Concept

Monday, March 4, 2013

R1 2030 Concept

R1 concept car for 2030 uses hydrogen fuel cell technology to produce zero emission vehicle, yep, an engine that burns pure hydrogen produces zero pollution. As you can see here, this future car features F1 box shaped body design, it's definitely not conventional design that you've seen before. Instead of wheels, R1 users spheres for unparalleled control and turning, parking shouldn't be an issue.

Inside, R1 concept car offers spacious area for passengers where it can be customized according to the owner's taste. This is highly possible due to the smaller and more compact hydrogen tank used in this vehicle. R1 has been designed with 1+1 layout which means the hydrogen tank is located behind the rear-seat passenger and within the shallow floor. It is ideal for traveling in small group in urban environment.

Designer : Nicholas Evans

R1 Concept Car for 2030 by Nicholas Evans

Sunday, March 3, 2013

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

This Jeep is the most impressive one so far. Its not just a normal jeep, it has a ton of power under the hood. The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 runs from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, screams from 0-100-0 mph in the 16 second range, covers the quarter mile in the 13 second range, has a top speed of 160 mph, and brakes from 60-0 mph in 116 feet. Now if that's not impressive for a car I don't know what it. Especially for an SUV. In person, the Grand Cherokee is sleek and muscular; its power is not obvious, except when the engine is on and rumbling, then it's a whole new story. The car looks smaller than it is, and sportier than the stock Grand Cherokee. They have dropped the suspension, so it's also alot lower than the stock Grand Cherokee. Powering the 2013 Cherokee SRT8 is a new 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 that delivers 470 horsepower and 465 lb ft of torque, 50 horsepower and 45 lb ft torque more than the 6.1-liter V-8 it replaced, and that is stock. The intake manifold and high-lift camshaft with cam phasing deliver better low-end torque, while optimizing peak power across a wider and improved rpm band. So this Jeep not only looks classy, powerful and new, but it also delivers the intense power of the SRT8 package. To me this is the ultimate SUV that any car fan would want. And some of the Custom Jeeps blow my mind too. The base price for this is $55,295.

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Gran Turismo Concept

If you are a gamer, the chance is you are already familiar with Gran Turismo game. This car concept, Gran Turismo E-motion racing car is a project that brings virtual realistic concept based on the amusement of driving and racing in the game. The main objective of this concept was to design a dynamic vehicle for more heart pumping racing, this concept car is able to transform its mass distribution during the race following when you are in a turn, straight line or breaking phase.

The main feature here is the battery, these designers have done extensive research to design the construction for it. At first, they study about battery displacements necessary to change the gravity center of the vehicle during the race, then they built the system serving to move the battery along the frame quickly and efficiently. The result is a kart vehicle that boasts a track car performance.

Designers : Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery

Gran Turismo E-motion concept racing car offers new type racing vehicle that brings not only unique driving sensations in the games but also in the reality. Just in case you never heard of this game, Gran Turismo is not just a game, it has become an international network that is used to promote news brands, events and even link between partners. Based on that, these designers have envisioned that one day, Gran Turismo would be an automotive maker, it's no longer just a game.

Gran Turismo E-motion Concept Racing Car by Frédéric Le Sciellour, Jérémy Sachot, Ishak Belhout, Julien Ancery