2010 Volvo Air Motion Concept Design

Let’s face it, nearly everybody in the world is affected by the price of fuel and this has affected our lifestyle. But with the Volvo Air Motion Canyon Carver, gasoline is history. That’s right, this is a vehicle that uses no gasoline at all but still considered to be a fast car. This car uses air to run.

Its exterior is designed like a clamshell; a body made from carbon fiber and can hold up to four people. The normally heavy conventional internal engine is replaced by compressed air motors. Theses motors cool down instead of heating up when it is under load, making heavy cooling systems unnecessary for the vehicle, thus making it lighter. Instead of gasoline stations, the mounted air tank of the vehicle is filled with compressed air using “Air Replenishment Sites”; these sites are outfitted with a wind-power air turbines suspended one-thousand feet in the air. This car makes people say goodbye to gasoline, gasoline-powered cars and/or vehicles, and although this doesn’t eliminate the need for gasoline completely, it eliminates one of the machines that need it the most.

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2011 G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane RR

The world’s fastest 4 seat coupe, the G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane RR, a car capable of reaching a top speed of nearly 370km/h (229mph). It has twin superchargers called the ASA T1-316 radial supercharger reaching 800hp, a development of the previous SK III RS bi-supercharger system that has 750hp. But the performance of the G-Power BMW M6 Hurricane RR doesn’t stop from top speed alone.

It has incredible acceleration, in less than 4 seconds it can reach a speed of up to 100km/h. Aerodynamics play an important role as well; this car has been equipped with a carbon fiber front skirt and spoiler in the rear to generate greater aerodynamic down force at high speeds. In addition to its high-speed capability is its G-POWER RS coil over sports suspension together with its high-end braking system called the G-POWER high performance braking system. Because of its incredible top speed and superior acceleration this car is nearly as fast as a hurricane, a very fast car.

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New 2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept

The new Volkswagen XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle (SEV) has been unveiled at the Qatar Motor Show. Pioneering construction techniques, an advanced plug-in hybrid drivetrain and innovative packaging all play a part in allowing the XL1 to return 260 mpg on the combined cycle to set a new benchmark for vehicle efficiency. Powering the XL1 is a compact 800 cc TDI two-cylinder common rail diesel engine developing 47 hp. It’s linked to an electric motor producing 27 hp, resulting in a total of 74 hp – a modest output yet more than enough when the low kerb weight of 1753 lbs (795 kg) of the vehicle is taken into account.

The TDI engine is linked to an electric motor and a seven-speed DSG gearbox with an automatic clutch mounted between each unit. The electric motor can either work independently of the TDI engine or in tandem when accelerating. In pure electric mode the XL1 can travel up to 20 miles (35 km) before the diesel engine cuts in. Accelerating from rest to 60 mph can be achieved in 11.5 seconds; the electronically limited top speed is 99 mph.

In both its styling and packaging the XL1 draws on lessons learned from the 1-Litre car (2002) and the L1 concept (2009). The XL1 has evolved to feature staggered seating with the driver and passenger placed next to each other in a body structure made from advanced new materials providing immense strength yet weighing just 507 lbs (230 kg).

To make such weight savings possible, and yet viable for series production, Volkswagen developed and patented a new system for the manufacture of the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) parts on the car called the Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) process.

In total the XL1 weighs 1753 lbs. In addition to the body structure, the weight is accounted for by the drivetrain, the running gear, the interior including a pair of bucket seats and the electrical system. In total just 23.2 per cent of the car is made out of either steel or iron.

Further savings are made through the extensive use of lightweight materials including magnesium (wheels), ceramics (brake discs) and aluminum (dampers, steering system, brake calipers).

The styling of the XL1 is borne out of functional requirements – easy access to the interior is granted via a pair of elegant scissor doors that hinge on the A-pillar while the profile of the car has been honed in the wind tunnel, the result being a remarkable coefficient of drag figure of 0.186. The XL1’s overall length and width are similar to those of a Volkswagen Polo yet its height is more akin to that of a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.

Although the XL1 is still very much a concept, its unveiling marks the next step towards the birth of a new class of Super Efficient Vehicles, while the advent of a process such as RTM is a significant milestone.

2011 Volkswagen XL1-car concept

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2010 Pininfarina Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Spider

Sporty can never be sportier with the 2010 Pininfarina Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Spider that boasts of elegant curves, athletic angles, and mind blowing engine performance. The concept car is the monument to the winning history of Pininfarina and the far-famed victories of Alfa Romeo units.

Aesthetically speaking, the 2uettottanta is a confluence of muscle and delicate lines. The line that traverses across the horizontal length of the body instigates the impression of the car ‘taking off’ from the ground. The sign that the car proudly bears makes it all the more astounding and attention-grabbing, just like most of Alfa Romeo spiders. Moreover, the Alfa Romeo mark is strongly reflected by the simple, solid front end that is broken only by a central line. At the heart of the super car is the Alfa Romeo shield, an emblematic figure that readily says what has to be said.

In addition, the 2uettottanta’s dimensions bring a new meaning to an Alfa Romeo Spider. It is 1797 mm wide, 1280 mm high, and 4212.6 mm long. The wheelbase measures 2500 mm, and its red paint work makes it hard to ignore. Lastly, it has a 1.75 liter inline-4 engine that propels the car to jaw dropping speeds.

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Fastest Cars In The World: Top 10 List 2010-2011

World's Fastest Cars

While most of us can only dream of owning the fastest car in the world, some will do whatever it takes to possess such speed and power. So, how fast are the fastest cars in the world? Here are the 10 fastest cars available on the market measures by top speed.

1. Bugatti Veyron: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $1,700,000. Tested again on July 10, 2010 with the new 2010 Super Sport Version, the Bugatti Veyron once again claimed its title as the fastest car in the world at 267 mph.

2. SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness World Records, The SSC Ultimate Aero was the fastest car in the world from March 2007 to July 2010 until recently it fell behind the Bugatti Veyron to take the #2 spot.

3. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: 248 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. Twin Turbo All Aluminum V8 Engine with 750 hp, base price is $555,000. Smooth and bad-ass, will make you want to show it off non-stop.

4. Koenigsegg CCX: 245 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. 90 Degree V8 Engine 806 hp, base price is $545,568. Made in Sweden, it is aiming hard to be the fastest car in the world, but it has a long way to go to surpass the Bugatti and the Ultimate Aero.

5. McLaren F1: 240 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 secs. BMW S70/2 60 Degree V12 Engine with 627 hp, base price is $970,000. Check out the doors, they looks like bat wings, maybe Batman need to order one and paints it black

6. Ferrari Enzo: 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.4 secs. F140 Aluminum V12 Engine with 660 hp, base price is $670,000. Only 399 ever produced, the price goes up every time someone crashes.

7. Jaguar XJ220: 217 mph, 0-60 in 3.8 secs. Twin Turbo V6 Engine with 542 hp, base price was $650,000. Made in 1992, this car still got what it takes to make the list.

8. Pagani Zonda F: 215 mph, 0-60 in 3.5 secs. Mercedes Benz M180 V12 Engine with 650 hp, base price is $667,321. With a V12 motor, this baby can do much better.

9. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640: 211 mph, 0-60 in 3.3 secs. V12 Engine with 640 hp, base price is $430,000. Nice piece of art, the design is very round and smooth.

10. Porsche Carrera GT: 205 mph, 0-60 in 3.9 secs. Aluminum, 68 Degree, Water Cooled V10 Engine with 612 hp, base price is $440,000. The most powerful and most expensive Porsche nearly made the list as #10.

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