New Performance Lamborghini Reventon | Luxury Sports Car Photos

Based on the Murcielago concept, Lamborghini created Reventon at Saint�Agatha, Italy wich heads straight from the spotlights of Frankfurt motor show halls. Moreover, the clientele is limited(20 owners by October 2008) and the price varies around $1.365. Its engine is powered with 650hp at 8000rpm, right coveted 100-hp/liter mark and 10hp more than the LP640-which dates back from Lamborghini pre-Miura days, even if claims the same speed and acceleration numbers as the Lp640.

The carbon-fiber masterpiece was inspired by the F-22 Raptor Jet,as the brand and design manager talks,Manfred Fitzgerald talks about of every team�s member involvement and creativity in order to soak up dynamic views of the jet design. The rear lights,which are carbon fiber with LeD inserts,or the carbon fiber struts across the top of the engine bay,with a transparent cover,will definetly keep people talking.

Though the Reventon ticks every box in the Murcielago�s options list ,like carbon ceramic brakes,forged-aluminium wheels with fiber inlays,no panels are shared with the LP640-only the side mirrors have been carried over from it. Fitzgerald claims that the Reventon is designed to go straight from sketches to CAD production,and not only a piece of design.

The quarter-scale model,allowed them to reduce production time tremendously,because it has been all virtual,and the higher cornering speeds than the LP640 are due to the aeronautics inspiration-arrowhead nose and visible carbon-fiber splitter that provided the car with more front downforce.

Equipped with a digital dash,it allows the driver to enjoy a digitized version of the traditional round,and while the bodywork will capture the attention of the overwealming majority,it is the instrument cluster(all aluminum) that lends the car more technical credibility9.

The rest of the interior is stylish,equipped with greenish Alcantara seats which follow the design of the sharp arrow idea,or nappa leather around the cabin,similar to that in the Gallardo Superleggera.

It is question whether the Reventon worths its million dollar price due to its comparison to the LP640,though its price is justified by pointing out the months of research and its different body and interior design,with the lefthand drive.The 20 Reventons have already been sold and are on the sales list among Bugatti Veyron,The Mercedes Benz CLK and Ferrari Fxx.

Carbon Fiber Mansory Aston Martin DBS

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Mansory, the refining specialist who has earlier presented the carbon fiber parallels for Porsche and Bugatti Veyron, has done it again with the Mansory Cyrus, an all-carbon fiber Aston Martin DBS. The black beauty comes with a list of accessories including a new aerodynamic power pack, a coil over suspension and massive rims in XXL. The exteriors feature a newly designed carbon bonnet along with a newly designed rear skirt. And the interior refinements include pedals and foot rests made of aluminum, new door sills and head rests with embroidered Cyrus logos and a re-designed steering wheel with airbag. Also available on demand is a set of tailor-made carbon parts for the dashboard and center console. The Cyrus aerodynamics components are made of light �prepreg autoclav carbon� and include wing extensions for the front and back besides side skirt attachments and linings.

Carbon Fiber Mansory Bugatti Veyron LINEA Vincer�

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Bugatti has always earned appreciation for its limited edition Veyrons, and the new LINEA Vincer� is no exception. Done by German tuner Mansory, the Veyron LINEA Vincer� comes with a refined power engine. An advanced cooling system and exhaust system produces 1109 hp and 1310 Nm. Exterior modifications include a new front fascia, smaller hood, striking front apron, newly developed side skirts, a diffuser, larger air outlets and new forged wheels. The LED daytime running lights integrated in the front mount add to the overall aesthetics of the supercar. The interiors come with carbon fiber accents (we just love it), leather seating and trim and an LED ambient lighting system. Only three examples of this stunning special edition Veyron will be put into production.

McLaren MP4-12C

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The McLaren MP4-12C is revealed as the first in a range of high-performance sports cars from McLaren Automotive, the independent car division based at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. The 12C, and future models within the range, will challenge the world's best sports cars, benefiting from the expertise and virtuosity of the McLaren Group.

The name of the new McLaren sports car is MP4-12C.

What does this signify? As one might expect at McLaren, everything has a purpose and the nomenclature is no exception.

� 'MP4' has been the chassis designation for all McLaren Formula 1 cars since 1981. It stands for McLaren Project 4, resulting from the merger of Ron Dennis' Project 4 organisation with McLaren.

� The '12' refers to McLaren's internal Vehicle Performance Index through which it rates key performance criteria both for competitors and for its own cars. The criteria combine power, weight, emissions, and aerodynamic efficiency. The coalition of all these values delivers an overall performance index that has been used as a benchmark throughout the car's development.

� The 'C' refers to Carbon, highlighting the unique application of carbon fibre technology to the future range of McLaren sports cars.

type	Production Car
built at	Woking, England
engine	90� M838T V8
position	Mid, Longitudinal
aspiration	Twin Turbo
power	447.4 kw / 600 bhp
torque	600 nm / 442.5 ft lbs
redline	8500
body / frame	Carbon Fiber Tub
driven wheels	RWD
wheel type	Cats Alloy
front tires	Pirelli
rear tires	Pirelli
f suspension	Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Active Hydraulic Dampers
r suspension	Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Active Hydraulic Dampers
transmission	7-Speed Seamless Shift
tran clutch	Dual-Clutch

Carbon Fiber Mansory Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

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Mansory puts the carbon into the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. Most of the car was replaced with carbon fiber, including the front/rear apron, doors, bhood, and wings. The SUV was also widened by 80mm. Mansory uses dry carbon fiber, which uses an autoclave to form the carbon, allowing for the strongest and lightest carbon fiber available. Four extra headlights were added, which give an interesting look the car:

The turbo size was increased, along with a tuned engine management system and an exhaust. This gives the V8 an impressive 710hp, allowing for a 187mph top speed. The wheels were replaced with 23�11 wheels, that are tucked closer to the wheel well due to an air suspension that can lower the SUV by 45mm.

Just because Mansory spent all that time updating the exterior and what�s under the hood, doesn�t mean they stopped there. The interior uses flawless leather skins that are finished by hand. All of the seats are replaced with four individual seats with carbon fiber shells. There are two monitors in the center console, as well as a DVD player and laptop with internet connection.

We�ve yet to see pricing info released yet.

Chris Boardman: Intelligent Bike Concept

via Designboom - Weblog on 8/12/09

Cyclist Chris Boardman unveiled his latest cycle concept to the world's media yesterday. the new 'intelligent' bike counts calories as you pedal, plays music and uses a solar-powered motor when you get tired.

The carbon fiber frame has an inbuilt computer system, which incorporates an 'unbreakable' locking device that allows only the owner to open it via fingerprint recognition. Spoke-less wheels make the bike more aerodynamic while the tires will be puncture-proof with self-inflating tires.



'It could be built now if there was the will. All the technologies are already there, it's just that nobody's put them all together before.' Boardman said. He also added though that such a bike would not be financially feasible' for mass production for around another 20 years.

Vertu Ascent Ti Carbon Fiber

via Born Rich by Naresh on 7/21/09

How often does your expensive mobile phone slip out of your hand and fall apart on the floor while you�re making or attending a call? If it is quite a frequent occurrence with you, you would definitely love to have the upcoming Ascent Ti Carbon Fiber phone in your kitty. Developed by Vertu, the new series of luxury mobile phones come finished with optimum carbon fibers and resin that gives a flawless uniform look on both the flat and curved parts. Presenting a 2-inch QVGA display, 3G, 4GB of internal memory and a 3.15MP camera with LED flash, the Vertu Ascent Ti Carbon Fiber not only gives full-proof protection to your mobile phone, but also makes it sleek and lightweight, allowing you to extend your chats without burdening your wrist.

R�ger Leige Wave Infrared Sauna Is One Swank Torture Device

via�Gizmodo�by Mark Wilson on 4/9/09

It's 2009. And to sweat your balls off, you shouldn't need to squeeze into a little room with a bunch of other sweaty men.

Those blue lights actually have nothing to do with the heating system, nor do they serve as UV�tanning bed�lights. They're just LEDs that futurize the wood decor a bit.

R�ger's�Leige Wave�actually uses a�carbon fiber�system to produce infrared heat that "penetrates deeply and directly into the body and provides an intensive deep relaxation." In other words, you'll be roasted over cherry wood, the results of which should really be quite yummy. [Aqua Emotion�via�Born Rich]

Nissan GTR V-Spec Officially Unveiled

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced a new limited-production Nissan GT-R SpecV model, which goes on sale at specially selected Nissan dealers throughout Japan on coming February 2, 2009. The new supercar GT-R SpecV marker specifically for the enthusiast drivers who desire race car-level performance in a street-legal vehicle.

This supercar had been developed around the multi-dimensional Nissan GT-R sports car, which was introduced just more than one year ago.The GT-R SpecV�s exterior features include a carbon fiber rear spoiler, a carbon fiber grille, and carbon fiber brake ducts.Inside, the SpecV�s unique two-seat interior make by special Recaro carbon fiber bucket seats, while carbon fiber insets embellish the rear center storage box, instrument panel and other trim areas.

Meanwhile,nissan also improve on the performance whereby this supercar is enhanced with a new high gear boost control device, which momentarily increases boost of the engine�s twin turbochargers for greater torque in the intermediate-to-high speed ranges to provide a more powerful feeling of acceleration. Other modifications include a titanium-coated exhaust system and carbon-ceramic brakes that provide powerful stopping performance.

The GT-R SpecV also will be more lighten by equipped with racing-style forged aluminum wheels that were developed for this model and have been sold by NISMO since September 2008.