Sports Car : The Ariel Atom 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds

The Ariel Atom is a high performance sports car from the Ariel Motor Company in Somerset, England made. The car is also manufactured under license in the United States, originally from Brammo Motorsports, which is currently used by the TMI AutoTech Inc.

There are three Ariel Atom incarnations to date: Ariel Atom Ariel Atom Ariel Atom 2 and 3 The current model is the Ariel Atom 3, which even the strongest of the three. Ariel has also announced a performance RS model with a motorcycle-derived 500 bhp (373 kW, 507 HP V8 ).

The Ariel Atom is unusual in that it is monocoque – the chassis is clearly visible from the outside – and therefore lacks a roof, windows and other features usually found on the street cars. It incorporates a wide range of engines available to the top of the range is a supercharged Honda Civic Type-R K20 and a supercharged 2.0-liter, 300 hp (220 kW) Honda engine iVTEC. Each of these engines can reach a speed of 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds. Although the maximum speed of 140 mph (230 kph) -150 mph (240 km / h) is relative to exotic sports cars to tame in comparison, the high power to weight ratio (500 PS / tonne or 650 hp / ton supercharged) offers a very rapid acceleration and low weight, excellent control when cornering.

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Concept Car : The Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid

The Porsche 918  Spyder (known internally as Project XG10) is a mid-engine sports car concept Porsche and only the 80th edition of the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010 showed conceived. It is the first plug-in hybrid cars from Porsche.

The 3.4-liter V8 engine (500 hp/370 kW) is a development of the engine in the RS Spyder Le Mans Prototype race car used. This will provide an additional by three electric motors 218 hp (163 kW) was added. The gearbox is coupled to a 7-speed Porsche itself (PDK) dual-clutch system provides power to the rear.

Two electric motors drive the wheels directly above a fixed ratio, while third electric motor is connected to the transmission and provides additional power to the rear wheels. This gives the 918 Spyder to a 0-100 kmh time in nearly 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 320 kilometers per hour (200 mph).

Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid

The Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid concept combines high-tech racing features with electric-mobility to offer a fascinating range of qualities. For example, it is planned to provide an emission level of just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer on fuel consumption of only three liters/100 kilometers

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British Sports Cars : The Lotus Evora

The Lotus Evora, presented at the British International Motor Show, represents an evolution for Lotus in the production of light exciting British sports cars. The Lotus Evora has for the production and release in summer 2009 the green light sports car fans around the world marvel at its beautiful design and exciting new technology.

The Lotus Evora is the first unveiling of several new sports car models from Lotus Group in recent years, mainly known as a master of the Lotus Elise and Exige range. True British sports car like no other on the track while retaining some ability street, the Lotus Elise and Exige are criticized as too harsh for most sports car enthusiasts. As a daily driver appeal Lotus current offers, just the hardcore “car driver” types.

The Lotus Evora is a different kind of sports car from Lotus to be sure. The use of a 2 +2 seating design – although to say it should, that the rear seat is toddler area only – and with an interior full of amenities, the Lotus Evora a decent super lightweight sports car that should have Lotus renowned driving dynamics have also .

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Electric Car : Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S sedan Tesla Motors in the development. There is an electric car that was code-named White Star in the research and development in advance. It was the 30th in a press release of June 2008 Announced. A prototype vehicle was at a press conference on March 26, 2009 show.

Production for the retail market is expected to begin in early 2012 with an exercise price of U.S. $ 57,400. The basic model has a range of 160 miles (260 km) when fully charged, and a 0-60 mph (0-97 kmh) acceleration of 5.6 seconds.

There are also larger batteries are available with a range of 230 and 300 miles (480 km and 370). The prices for the larger batteries are not yet known. Announced Normal charging time is 3-5 hours depending on battery capacity and a 45-minute Quick Charge, will be possible when a 480 V electrical outlet connected. Moreover, a battery-swap possible in less than five minutes.

Tesla Motors announced on 20 May 2010 from a partnership with Toyota to the new cheaper model S on the former NUMMI assembly plant in Fremont, California to produce.

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British Sports Car : TVR Tuscan

TVR Tuscan are British Sports Car and TVR is an independent British manufacturer of sports cars and was up in 2006 and based in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire, but has since divided it into several smaller companies and moved elsewhere.

The company manufactures lightweight sports cars with powerful engines and was the third largest specialist sports car manufacturer in the world and offers a wide range of coupes and convertibles. Most vehicles use an internal straight-6 cylinder engine design, others an inhouse V8. TVR sports cars are made of steel tube, wrapped in fiberglass body together.

TVR two arms are TVR Engineering, which manufactures sports cars and grand tourers, and TVR Power, their powertrain division. The company had a turbulent recent history and an uncertain future.

TVR Tuscan Engine

Five different inline six-cylinder engine options were offered to customers. Four of these variants of the 4.0 L Speed ​​Six making different amounts were in power and torque chosen according to equipment level. The last was a 3.6 L Speed ​​Six which produced the same amount of energy as the lowest level, 4.0 L engine, although slightly less torque.
Bore and stroke: 96 mm (3.8 in) of 92 mm (3.6 in) (4.0 L) or 96 mm (3.8 in) of 83 mm (3.3 in) (3.6 L ).

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Premium SUV : Land rover range rover evoque 2011

Premium SUV Land rover range rover evoque 2011, It is a true story that an adventurous soul deserves to find his soul mate car which will accompany him running his journey. Land rover range rover evoque 2011 is the car that you will get if you are an adventurous individual. This car is great not only because of its power, but also its eloquent design which shows an adventurous soul also has good taste of car model that he can show to the world. Deemed as one of the best American muscles, this Land Rover is suitable for any condition plus a warranty that this car is good for both city and adventurous ride.

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Flying Car : Terrafugia Transition

Flying Car The Terrafugia Transition is a light sport, roadable aircraft under development by Terrafugia since 2006.
The Rotax 912S piston engine powered, carbon-fiber vehicle is planned to have a flight range of 425 nmi (489 mi; 787 km) using automotive grade unleaded gasoline and a cruising flight speed of 107 mph (93 kn; 172 km/h). It does not include an autopilot.

On the highway, it can drive up to 65 miles per hour (105 km/h) to keep up with traffic. The Transition Proof of Concept’s folded dimensions of 6 ft 6 in (2.0 m) high, 7 ft 6 in (2.3 m) wide and 19 ft 6 in (5.9 m) long are designed to fit within a standard household garage. When operated as a car, the engine powers the rear wheel drive. In flight, the engine drives a pusher propeller. The Transition has folding wings, pusher propeller and twin tail.

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