Don't mention it. I know, the previous car is pink and looks girly, but I just wanted to put it on my website. Anyway, in real life, this car (Saturn Curve) is actually really cool, in pink and without pink.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Maserati MC12
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| Class | Sports car Racing car |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Maserati |
| Also called | MC12 Versione Competizione[1][2] Maserati MC12 Stradale[1] Maserati MCC (development codename)[2][3] |
| Production | 2004-2005 (50 produced) |
| Predecessor | Maserati Bora |
| Body style | 2-seat Berlinetta |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine | 6 L V12 630 PS (460 kW; 620 hp)[4] |
| Transmission | Maserati Cambiocorsa semi-automatic transmission[5] |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in)[6] |
| Length | 5,143 mm (202.5 in)[6] |
| Width | 2,100 mm (82.7 in)[6] |
| Height | 1,205 mm (47.4 in)[6] |
| Curb weight | 1,335 kg (2,943 lb)[4] |
| Related | Enzo Ferrari Ferrari FXX Maserati MC12 Corsa |
| Designer | Frank Stephenson |
Maserati designed and built the car on the chassis of the Enzo Ferrari but the final car has much larger size and a lower drag coefficient.[7] The MC12 is longer, wider and taller and has a sharper nose and smoother curves than the Enzo Ferrari, which has faster acceleration, better braking performance (shorter braking distance) and a higher top speed. The top speed of the Maserati MC12 is 330 kilometres per hour (205 mph) whereas the top speed of the Enzo Ferrari is 350 kilometres per hour (217.5 mph).[7][8]
The MC12 was developed to signal Maserati's return to racing after 37 years.[9] The road version was produced to homologate the race version. One requirement for participation in the FIA GT is the production of at least 25 road cars. Three GT1 race cars were entered into the FIA GT with great success. Maserati began racing the MC12 in the FIA GT toward the end of the 2004 season, winning the race held at the Zhuhai International Circuit. The racing MC12s were entered into the American Le Mans Series races in 2005 but exceeded the size restrictions and consequently paid weight penalties due to excess range.
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[hide]Thursday, November 10, 2011
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2012 Ford Electric Priced at $39,200
Starting today, Ford will take orders for the 2012 Focus Electric, which has been priced at $39,200, excluding a $795 destination fee. A limited number of the electric compact cars will be available before the end of the year in California, New York and New Jersey, with 15 other markets getting the EV early next year.In contrast, the Nissan Leaf starts at $35,200, and the Mitsubishi i starts at $29,125. Currently, that makes the Ford Focus the most expensive of the mainstream electric cars, but it comes better equipped than the rest. The 2012 Coda EV, which recently went on sale, costs $44,900. All of these electric cars are eligible for a $7,500 tax credit. If you’re eligible for the whole credit, that would translate to a $31,700 asking price for the Focus Electric.
Total range is pending, but earlier indications are the Focus EV will go about as far as the Leaf. Ford’s modular 240-volt charging station can be removed from your home if you move, and the automaker says it will save Focus EV buyers $500 to $700 compared with the 240-volt stations offered by Nissan and GM.
The Focus EV looks like a more aerodynamic version of the Focus, with 17-inch Michelin Energy Saver tires and a large trapezoidal grille that appears to be fashioned by Aston Martin, according to Cars.com Industry Analyst Kelsey Mays. A plug port sits above the driver-side front fender. Inside, twin LCD screens flank the speedometer, with battery charge in place of a fuel gauge.
Besides those nuanced differences, this pretty much looks like a regular Focus, which raises a potential problem: It’s hard to show off a near-$40,000 gasless car (and thus making your neighbors jealous) if it looks the same as its gas counterpart ... one that has a sub-$17,000 starting price. Still, if vanity is your aim in the eco-conscious game, we haven’t experienced much envy for our Leaf, either; most people think it’s a cute compact car.
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Cars.com Reviews the 2012 Dodge Challenger
Like an NFL linebacker, the 2012 Challenger SRT8 possesses a quickness that's unexpected from something so big and heavy, according to Cars.com editor Mike Hanley, who also tested the 3.6-liter V-6 Challenger. Even with its aggressive side, the Challenger makes for a refined and spacious commuter, too, Hanley says. There are still some limiting factors, though, and most are attributed to the Challenger's '70s-era body styling.Advice
2013 Nissan GT-R: What's New
After the Nissan GT-R’s mild refresh last year, which included a more powerful engine, Nissan is back at it again, adding more power and refinement to the sports car for the 2013 model year.
Upgrades include numerous engine, transmission and suspension changes that’ll further hone in the GT-R’s already legendary performance.
The suspension has been retuned, as well. Feature updates include a now standard backup camera and a new blue-lit tachometer.
The 2013 GT-R will be offered in two trims, GT-R Premium and GT-R Black Edition. First introduced last year, the Black Edition trim adds custom red-and-black Recaro-brand seats and interior trim as well as a black headliner.
The 2013 Nissan GT-R will roll out to select Nissan dealerships starting in January.
Did you notice?
Three cars that were shown before were concept cars. A concept car is a car that is not supposed to be drove on the road. So if you're wondering where these cars are on the road, go to a showroom.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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