KTM Prepare New Models to 2014

Image of KTM new model for the next three years uncovered after an American dealers from taking pictures with camera phones in the middle of the presentation.

The photographs showed the model from 2012 until 2014, of which R 690 Enduro and motocross latest for the 2012 model Duke 350, Adventure Super Duke R 1090 and R 1290 as a 2013 model and Moto3 Enduro 350 and 350 for model 2014.
 

Moto3 350 which is designed fullfairing touted as a modern model that is able to replace older models such as the class 250 cc Suzuki RGV250, Aprilia RS250 and Honda NSR250.

Talk to 350cc engines, KTM seems to want to create your own category after one successful model in the market ie SX-F350.

Adventure R 1090 is prepared to take off the market saturation with a 990cc model, with reinforced Super Duke R 1290 engine which uses all-new V-Twin.

Besides the models mentioned above, there is also an electric motor like a freeride model. KTM wants to try to step far into the future where will be the future, this Austrian manufacturer plans to use off-road engine power.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Sports car manufacturer, Lamborghini is ready to make a breakthrough in September to introduce a new sports car. Lamborghini is not saying, but the news last blow that car was the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento.
According to the plan, Lamborghini will introduce a super sports car mat Tuesday at the Frankfurt Motor Show which opens on September 13, as quoted from leftlanenews next Wednesday (08/03/2011).

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento which is the production version will be introduced after the concept version shown at the auto show Paris Motor Show in 2010.
This car merupaka a very special car. For the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento using carbon fiber materials for the entire material. Sesto Elemento own name seems to refer to the number of carbon atoms of the element which is the figure 6 (Sixth Element).
By using the carbon fiber body weight of the car becomes very light which is only 999 kg. Super lightweight body is also a benefit for the speed enthusiast.
Due to the lightweight body, boost a typical malignant Lamborghini engine capable of carrying Sesto Elemento ran 0-100 km / h in just 2.5 seconds, with a maximum speed reaches 354 km / hour.

Ability is obtained from the ear of a capacity of 5.2 liter V10 engine that reportedly will strengthen the kitchen of this Italian car racing. This machine has a power of 560 horsepower.
Reportedly, this car will be produced only in very limited quantities of 20 units only. And because the specifications are almost perfectly with the amount of production very limited, it is no wonder that most likely the price of this car will greatly deplete the pockets of the millionaires. Chances are, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento be released at a price range of U.S. $ 2.9 million
When it does occur, then even this super-fast car will asked as the world's most expensive car the Bugatti Veyron to get rid of the crown which currently has it.
Because the numbers are slightly more expensive than the Bugatti Veyron's price tag is removed from the 1.45 million pounds or approximately up to 1.62 million pounds

2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta

The Ferrari 599 SA Aperta is a true roadster which allows its occupants to enjoy the superlative emotions afforded by our signature front-engined V12 architecture in a completely open-top setting. In fact, it has just a light soft top designed to be resorted to only if the weather gets particularly bad. A low-slung windscreen and the fact that it crouches lower to the ground than our other models lend the SA Aperta an exceptionally aerodynamic sleekness. Its profile arches back from the A-post to two aerodynamic fins beautifully integrating the two roll-bars which themselves cleverly mimic the outline of the seats.

Thanks to the 670 CV engine beneath its bonnet, the SA Aperta beautifully embodies the sporty spirit of the Ferrari 599, incorporating Ferrari�s most advanced technology to deliver absolutely benchmark performance and superb driving pleasure. Its interior too is stylishly sporty with particularly sophisticated materials, trim and colours used throughout. The virtually endless combinations available guarantee that each and every SA Aperta is absolutely unique.
The Ferrari 599 SA Aperta is a special series model of which a strictly limited number of just 80 will be built. All have already been sold. Ferrari chose to build 80 SA Apertas in celebration of Pininfarina�s 80th anniversary. The SA nomenclature also pays homage to both Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina whose company and work have been linked to the most successful road-going cars ever built at Maranello.

Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition

Chevrolet Camaro, America's most popular sports car, extends its momentum with enhancements for the 2012 model year. Highlights include an improved version of its standard 3.6L direct injection V-6 engine, a new FE4 performance suspension package for SS coupes and several interior and technology improvements, such as a revised instrument panel design, new steering wheel and rear camera system.
The enhancements arrive in time for Camaro's 45th birthday, which will be celebrated with the release of the Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Special Edition. Continuing the tradition of Camaro anniversary models, the 45th Anniversary Special Edition carries all the upgrades for 2012, with additional unique design elements, inside and out.

"The appeal of Camaro design and performance has powered it to the top of its segment," said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. "For 2012, we're capitalizing on that momentum with enhancements to Camaro's performance and comfort."
Also coming in early 2012 is the high-performance Camaro ZL1, the most technologically advanced car ever developed in its segment.
Class-leading 3.6L V-6 engine
Camaro's new 3.6L direct injection V-6 - the LFX engine - goes into production in the summer of 2011. It delivers an SAE-certified 323 horsepower (241 kW) at 6,800 rpm - an increase of 11 horsepower (8 kW) over the 2011 engine, with no compromise in fuel economy.

2011 Martinsville: NASCAR Sprint Cup - Tires Have Cup Drivers Skittish

 Sprint Cup drivers say they are concerned about tires for Sunday�s race as the Goodyear tires are leaving marbles of rubber on the track and have not rubbered in the Martinsville Speedway.

The .526-mile racing surface is a mix of asphalt with concrete corners. Goodyear brought a
different tire to prevent grating on the left-side tires as they slide across the concrete. Softer right-side tires were selected to add grip and compensate for the change in grip of the lefts.

Tire issues, which surfaced Friday, are not rare for the track. Some teams saw significant wear, but it�s not necessarily an issue about wear as much as grip and getting the track rubbered in to avoid the marbles.

"The tire is not failing," NASCAR Sprint Cup Series director John Darby said. "The tire has some different drivability characteristics that everybody is dealing with in both the truck series and Cup series.

"It�s a combination of a little tougher left side and a little softer right side; it makes the cars feel different. It�s really hard to make a judgment either way right now until we see 500 laps of racing."

If the tires continue to marble, it will make passing difficult because drivers won�t want to take a higher line in an attempt to advance through the field in Sunday's Goody's Fast Relief 500.

"The tire is really crappy, but that�s just the way it is," Dale Earnhardt Jr. said. "There�s not much they can do about it. � Once you get in the marbles, you ruined that set. There�s no way to get them off.

"We don�t go fast enough here to really get them off. It was real messy all day (in practice)."

Because Cup drivers had both practice sessions on Friday and were on the track for only two laps of qualifying Saturday, they hope that the track rubbered in during Saturday afternoon�s Kroger 250 Camping World Truck Series race.

"We have seen (these issues) before here on a clean racetrack," Jeff Gordon said. "I�m just surprised it never really laid rubber. � Great intentions (by Goodyear), and we all want that more grip.

"But we�re really struggling a lot with some really bad loose conditions, getting in the corners and getting off the corners. I�m just glad we weren�t alone in that."

Kyle Busch said the tires are wearing out in 25-30 laps more than usual but not yet to the cords. He said it feels as if they�re just spinning without grip. Busch�s Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Joey Logano crashed his primary car when it just spun around on him during practice Friday.

"They just go away really quick," Busch said. "It�s unfortunate we�re not seeing rubber down�that�s what we�re worried about."

Fornasari Racing Buggy

via Car Body Design - News on 7/9/09

The Fornasary Racing Buggy is an extreme 2+2 SUV which combines design elements typical of concept cars with a versatile exterior : the removable roof, doors and boots can turn the car into a buggy-like "leisure" vehicle for summer time.

The official debut is scheduled for the next Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The base price will start at 80,000 Euros.

The original idea was to create new trends in the premium off-road market segments, by presenting something different, an extreme concept car ready for production.

This was made possible by Fornasari's position: being a small automaker, as Fornasari's Designer Shuai Feng explains: "we have the possibilities to do something that big automakers can not do."

The Racing Buggy was designed as a racing-inspired leisure vehicle: "in winter time, we keep it close to go to ski with our friends, then in summer time, we take off the roof, the doors, the boots, and go to the beach."

The exterior is offered with two-tone paintwork as a standard, with the main body in matt finish. Customers can choose among different materials for the exterior trims - alumium, carbon fiber and titanium.

The main dimensions a re a length 435 cm, a width of 200 cmand a height of 172 cm, with a wheelbase of 275 cm and a total weight of 1600 kg.

The structure is a custom built molybdenum-chrome tubular chassis which comprises more than 40 tubes and has a total weight under 150 kg. The suspension system adopts a double wishbone layout with welded joints, inspired from the Formula One cars.

The engine is a GM-derived 7.0 liter V8 unit which delivers 610 hp at 6,1000 rpm and 748 Nm at 5,100 rpm.

It can be coupled to either a manual or an automatic transmission, both with six speeds.

The all-wheel drive system adopts a Viscous Coupling center differential (60% rear, 40% front) and a Rear Dana44 Axle Assembly with Limited Slip at the rear.

The Racing Buggy can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, and from 0 to 1,000 m in 23 seconds. The top speed is limited to 280 km/h.

The projected price for the base model will be approximately 80,000 Euros. For more information visit www.fornasaricars.com.

Drag Race: Corvette vs F/A-18 fighter jet

via DVICE by CharlieWhite on 6/29/09

What happens when you race a Blue Devil against a Blue Angel? The latest Corvette ZR1, otherwise known as the "Blue Devil," is the fastest production car GM has ever built. It takes on a $25 million Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet.

In a one-mile drag race, can the 638hp Blue Devil compete against those 32,000 pounds of thrust powering the F/A-18? Take a look at the video of this epic race (the actual contest, sans guff, starts at 8:17):

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Normally the cars which attain high speed levels within very short period of time are termed as race cars. This means that these cars have high level of acceleration in attaining high speed. These race cars are specifically defined for races and they cannot be used in normal conditions and on normal roads.