2008 Dodge Viper SRT10

The new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 boasts more of what performance aficionados crave: kick-in-the-pants, throw-back-in-the-seat power, combined with benchmark braking, world-class ride and handling, a race-inspired interior and bold exterior styling. While every SRT vehicle offers balanced, overall performance, the heart and soul of the new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 is its standout powertrain. For 2008, SRT ups the ante with a new, 8.4-liter aluminum V-10 engine that produces an astounding 600 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque.


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Special Preview: Volvo XC60

Combining sporty design with leading edge safety features, the Volvo XC60 made its debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. A 5-seat crossover SUV that clearly moves Volvo in a bold new design direction, the XC60 also benefits from all of Volvo’s safety know-how and technology.

“This is not only the safest Volvo ever. If you ask me, it’s also the most stunning. Not a bad combination, is it?” says Volvo Cars President and CEO Fredrik Arp. ”The new XC60 bases its unique appeal on the synthesis between daringly sporty design and a range of intelligent safety systems that help the driver avoid accidents,” explained Arp.

While the XC60 will naturally satisfy buyers seeking Volvo’s legendary safety technology, the new crossover clearly aims to attract buyers who seek style and luxury as well.

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

Special Preview: Volvo XC60

Volvo Design Director Steve Mattin describes the XC60 as ”the boldest crossover so far. This car is charged with more emotive form and far more energy than any previous Volvo model.”

We’re elevating our design DNA to an entirely new level by literally turning up the visual volume. If you say that you’d recognize a Volvo from a hundred meters away today, I’d say the XC60 radiates a clear Volvo presence from at least twice that distance,” says Mattin.

Characterizing the bold styling, the Volvo badge and iron-mark in the front grille are both larger, while the Volvo name on the rear is larger as well. At the front, unique fog lights are positioned between the headlights and the grille, emphasizing the v-shape of the grille and the front fascia.

At the rear the taillights blend into the C-pillar and light up with the brake lights so that the shape of the rear shoulders are emphasized under braking.

The XC60 is packed with safety technology, but the big news is City Safety, a system designed to help a driver avoid a collision or reduce the speed of impact.

Active at speeds up to 20 mph, City Safety will pre-charge the brakes if the vehicle in front suddenly stops and City Safety determines that a collision is likely. If the driver doesn’t react, the brakes are applied automatically. At speeds below 10 mph City Safety may help avoid the collision and from 10 mph to 20 mph helps to reduce the speed before impact.

Another new safety featured being introduce on XC60 is Pre-Prepared Restraints that uses a laser sensor that interacts with other technology to control the airbags and adaptive seat belt load limiters. A further developed DSTC system is part of the XC60 safety equipment as is a new Trailer Stability Assist system.

On sale in Europe in the second half of 2008, the XC60 will initially be available with a 285-horsepower 6-cylinder turbocharged T6 engine and two five-cylinder turbodiesels, the 185-horsepower D5 and the 163-horsepower 2.4D. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Instant Traction is standard on all versions.

Sales are expected to begin in North America early in 2009.

Credit : source taken from HERE

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Special Preview: Volvo XC60

Combining sporty design with leading edge safety features, the Volvo XC60 made its debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. A 5-seat crossover SUV that clearly moves Volvo in a bold new design direction, the XC60 also benefits from all of Volvo’s safety know-how and technology.

“This is not only the safest Volvo ever. If you ask me, it’s also the most stunning. Not a bad combination, is it?” says Volvo Cars President and CEO Fredrik Arp. ”The new XC60 bases its unique appeal on the synthesis between daringly sporty design and a range of intelligent safety systems that help the driver avoid accidents,” explained Arp.

While the XC60 will naturally satisfy buyers seeking Volvo’s legendary safety technology, the new crossover clearly aims to attract buyers who seek style and luxury as well.

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

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Volvo XC60 Photo: Sean Frego

Special Preview: Volvo XC60

Volvo Design Director Steve Mattin describes the XC60 as ”the boldest crossover so far. This car is charged with more emotive form and far more energy than any previous Volvo model.”

We’re elevating our design DNA to an entirely new level by literally turning up the visual volume. If you say that you’d recognize a Volvo from a hundred meters away today, I’d say the XC60 radiates a clear Volvo presence from at least twice that distance,” says Mattin.

Characterizing the bold styling, the Volvo badge and iron-mark in the front grille are both larger, while the Volvo name on the rear is larger as well. At the front, unique fog lights are positioned between the headlights and the grille, emphasizing the v-shape of the grille and the front fascia.

At the rear the taillights blend into the C-pillar and light up with the brake lights so that the shape of the rear shoulders are emphasized under braking.

The XC60 is packed with safety technology, but the big news is City Safety, a system designed to help a driver avoid a collision or reduce the speed of impact.

Active at speeds up to 20 mph, City Safety will pre-charge the brakes if the vehicle in front suddenly stops and City Safety determines that a collision is likely. If the driver doesn’t react, the brakes are applied automatically. At speeds below 10 mph City Safety may help avoid the collision and from 10 mph to 20 mph helps to reduce the speed before impact.

Another new safety featured being introduce on XC60 is Pre-Prepared Restraints that uses a laser sensor that interacts with other technology to control the airbags and adaptive seat belt load limiters. A further developed DSTC system is part of the XC60 safety equipment as is a new Trailer Stability Assist system.

On sale in Europe in the second half of 2008, the XC60 will initially be available with a 285-horsepower 6-cylinder turbocharged T6 engine and two five-cylinder turbodiesels, the 185-horsepower D5 and the 163-horsepower 2.4D. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Instant Traction is standard on all versions.

Sales are expected to begin in North America early in 2009.

Credit : source taken from HERE

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Mitsubishi At the 2008 New York International Auto Show

At the 2008 New York International Auto Show, Mitsubishi revealed it is looking to the U.S. market as a possible fit for the company’s tiny 4-passenger car, the i. And if there’s a place for the diminutive car on U.S. roads, then perhaps there might also be a market for an electric version.

Mitsubishi i-MIEV Photo: Sean Frego

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Mitsubishi i-MIEV Photo: Rod Hatfield

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Mitsubishi i Car Photo: Rod Hatfield

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Mitsubishi also featured this sporty version of the electric i-MIEV on their display in New York. Photo: Sean Frego

Already sold in Japan where it has gained considerable popularity, the i-car is about 10 inches shorter than a MINI Cooper but makes excellent use of available space. Four adult passengers fit easily in the i-car, while still allowing for a bit of cargo — although only a grocery bag or two. Headroom is quite plentiful due to the i-car’s shape.

The shape is even possible in this small of a package because the engine sits below the floor and just forward of the rear axle. This allowed designers to give the rear-wheel-drive i-car a larger passenger compartment while putting the wheels at the corners.

The other advantage to this rear-mid engine layout: converting to an electric version of the i-car does not require any major structural changes. So Mitsubishi replaced the gasoline-powered engine with an electric motor powered by lithium-ion batteries stored under the floor. This new version of the i-car is called the i-MIEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle).

An even more interesting advantage when converting the i-car into the i-MIEV: With the batteries in the floor, the center of gravity is lowered so much the electric version actually handles better than its gas-powered sibling.

Mitsubishi plans to put the i-MIEV on sale in Japan late next year, but to get an early indication of the viability of this car in America, the company brought a few cars to the New York show. MSN Autos' editors got the chance to take this little car for a spin around Manhattan and found the car would probably feel right at home zipping and lunging between the taxicabs of the Big Apple.

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Mitsubishi At the 2008 New York International Auto Show

At the 2008 New York International Auto Show, Mitsubishi revealed it is looking to the U.S. market as a possible fit for the company’s tiny 4-passenger car, the i. And if there’s a place for the diminutive car on U.S. roads, then perhaps there might also be a market for an electric version.

Mitsubishi i-MIEV Photo: Sean Frego

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Mitsubishi i-MIEV Photo: Rod Hatfield

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Mitsubishi i-MIEV Photo: Sean Frego

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Mitsubishi i Car Photo: Rod Hatfield

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Mitsubishi also featured this sporty version of the electric i-MIEV on their display in New York. Photo: Sean Frego

Already sold in Japan where it has gained considerable popularity, the i-car is about 10 inches shorter than a MINI Cooper but makes excellent use of available space. Four adult passengers fit easily in the i-car, while still allowing for a bit of cargo — although only a grocery bag or two. Headroom is quite plentiful due to the i-car’s shape.

The shape is even possible in this small of a package because the engine sits below the floor and just forward of the rear axle. This allowed designers to give the rear-wheel-drive i-car a larger passenger compartment while putting the wheels at the corners.

The other advantage to this rear-mid engine layout: converting to an electric version of the i-car does not require any major structural changes. So Mitsubishi replaced the gasoline-powered engine with an electric motor powered by lithium-ion batteries stored under the floor. This new version of the i-car is called the i-MIEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle).

An even more interesting advantage when converting the i-car into the i-MIEV: With the batteries in the floor, the center of gravity is lowered so much the electric version actually handles better than its gas-powered sibling.

Mitsubishi plans to put the i-MIEV on sale in Japan late next year, but to get an early indication of the viability of this car in America, the company brought a few cars to the New York show. MSN Autos' editors got the chance to take this little car for a spin around Manhattan and found the car would probably feel right at home zipping and lunging between the taxicabs of the Big Apple.

Credit : source http://autoshow.autos.msn.com/autoshow/NewYork2008

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The 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R

It was fabulous! That's how i can describe about this Nissan GT-R. The Nissan GT-R, heir to arguably the most popular of modified cars, the Nissan Skyline GT-R, has made it to North America! Earlier this week, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn unveiled the GT-R for the first time in North America at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The GT-R made its world debut late last month at the Tokyo Motor Show and has already sparked a plethora of news articles. But let’s begin with the car itself.

The all-wheel drive 2009 Nissan GT-R follows long line of Skyline GT-R’s that date back to the 1964 Skyline GT 2000 that competed in the GT-II class at the 2nd Japanese Grand Prix. But the GT-R and the Skyline have parted ways, with the GT-R becoming a separate model in the Nissan lineup, with true supercar performance! Following in the tradition of the R32, R33 and R34 Skyline GT-R’s, the new GT-R is powered a detuned race bred, the twin-turbo VR38VETT V6 engine. The VR38VETT is based on the 3.5-liter VRH35 V8 engine that powered Nissan race cars such as the R89C, R90C and R390 GT1 and in detuned form, pushes out a healthy 480 hp at 6,800 rpm and 430 ft-lbs of torque! That translates to a blistering 0 to 62 mph time of just 3,5 seconds and a quarter mile of just 11,5 seconds! That means it’s faster to 62 mph that the Porsche 911 GT2!


But the GT-R, with its all-wheel-drive and all-wheel-steering, has really been built to take on the Nürburgring. A feat it has accomplished in just 7 minutes and 38 seconds during testing in September. That’s not as quick as the Porsche 911 GT2 that completed a tour around the Ring in six seconds less, or the 7.3-liter V12 engined Pagani Zonda F Clubsport with its carbonfibre chassis and body that did it in 7 minutes and 27:82 seconds!

Power is fed to all four wheels via an all-new GR6-type dual clutch paddle shift transmission and a rear-mounted independent transaxle that provides better weight distribution. The all-wheel-drive system can split torque distribution from 50-50 percent to 2-98 percent during hard acceleration, braking and cornering.

But this does not mean that the GT-R will be a handful on the road. The car comes with a special “Set-up” selection switch on the instrument panel that allows the driver to select “Normal”, “Comfort” or “R” (for Racing) settings. Each setting changes transaxle shift points, Bilstein damping rates and the vehicle dynamic control!

The GT-R was unveiled alongside the all-new 2009 Nissan Murano and will be available from the second quarter of 2008 but from a select group of Nissan dealers that meet specific and stringent certification standards. With pricing starting at only $69,850, the new GT-R is a true performance bargain! Pre-orders will taken from January 2008 so get in early! If that isn’t enough power for you, you can always wait for the 2010 Nissan GT-R Spec V that is currently under development and is expected to be available from the second quarter of 2009!

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The 2009 Nissan Skyline GT-R

It was fabulous! That's how i can describe about this Nissan GT-R. The Nissan GT-R, heir to arguably the most popular of modified cars, the Nissan Skyline GT-R, has made it to North America! Earlier this week, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn unveiled the GT-R for the first time in North America at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The GT-R made its world debut late last month at the Tokyo Motor Show and has already sparked a plethora of news articles. But let’s begin with the car itself.

The all-wheel drive 2009 Nissan GT-R follows long line of Skyline GT-R’s that date back to the 1964 Skyline GT 2000 that competed in the GT-II class at the 2nd Japanese Grand Prix. But the GT-R and the Skyline have parted ways, with the GT-R becoming a separate model in the Nissan lineup, with true supercar performance! Following in the tradition of the R32, R33 and R34 Skyline GT-R’s, the new GT-R is powered a detuned race bred, the twin-turbo VR38VETT V6 engine. The VR38VETT is based on the 3.5-liter VRH35 V8 engine that powered Nissan race cars such as the R89C, R90C and R390 GT1 and in detuned form, pushes out a healthy 480 hp at 6,800 rpm and 430 ft-lbs of torque! That translates to a blistering 0 to 62 mph time of just 3,5 seconds and a quarter mile of just 11,5 seconds! That means it’s faster to 62 mph that the Porsche 911 GT2!


But the GT-R, with its all-wheel-drive and all-wheel-steering, has really been built to take on the Nürburgring. A feat it has accomplished in just 7 minutes and 38 seconds during testing in September. That’s not as quick as the Porsche 911 GT2 that completed a tour around the Ring in six seconds less, or the 7.3-liter V12 engined Pagani Zonda F Clubsport with its carbonfibre chassis and body that did it in 7 minutes and 27:82 seconds!

Power is fed to all four wheels via an all-new GR6-type dual clutch paddle shift transmission and a rear-mounted independent transaxle that provides better weight distribution. The all-wheel-drive system can split torque distribution from 50-50 percent to 2-98 percent during hard acceleration, braking and cornering.

But this does not mean that the GT-R will be a handful on the road. The car comes with a special “Set-up” selection switch on the instrument panel that allows the driver to select “Normal”, “Comfort” or “R” (for Racing) settings. Each setting changes transaxle shift points, Bilstein damping rates and the vehicle dynamic control!

The GT-R was unveiled alongside the all-new 2009 Nissan Murano and will be available from the second quarter of 2008 but from a select group of Nissan dealers that meet specific and stringent certification standards. With pricing starting at only $69,850, the new GT-R is a true performance bargain! Pre-orders will taken from January 2008 so get in early! If that isn’t enough power for you, you can always wait for the 2010 Nissan GT-R Spec V that is currently under development and is expected to be available from the second quarter of 2009!

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2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z rework

Devotees of the Z and Gran Turismo fans alike rejoiced at the 2007 New York auto show. Nismo—an abbreviation of NISsan MOtorsports—and now its performance part division, announced it would offer a tuned take on the venerable 350Z in North America.
Whereas previous Nismo-branded hardware sold in the U.S. (Frontier truck) was little more than a mild trim package, this Nismo 350Z is a competent rework of an already sporty Z-car.

The most obvious change lies with Nismo’s exterior makeover. Modeled after Super GT championship racers, the Nismo Z wears a new front fascia, side skirts rear bumper and a wild rear wing. Signature checkered stripes contrast with one of only four exterior colors—red, white, silver or black. Inside, Nismo adds unique red-on-black cloth seating and a white-faced tachometer.

Nismo also modifies what lies beneath the car’s racy skin. Structural rigidity of the 350Z is improved (the claim is upwards of five percent) via additional welds and body dampers, while the stock multi-link independent suspension is subtly changed. Nismo Zs roll on special Rays-forged aluminum wheels (18” in front and 19” out back) shod with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires. Stopping this package are four-piston front and two-piston rear Brembo disc brakes.

Sadly, Nismo doesn’t touch any of the power package underhood. The VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6 produces the same 306 hp and 258 lb-ft figures as any other 2007 350Z. Transmission choice is limited to the six-speed manual transmission, which routes power through the standard viscous limited-slip differential. There is a new exhaust and some might (poorly) argue this change increases performance.

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2007 Nissan NISMO 350Z rework

Devotees of the Z and Gran Turismo fans alike rejoiced at the 2007 New York auto show. Nismo—an abbreviation of NISsan MOtorsports—and now its performance part division, announced it would offer a tuned take on the venerable 350Z in North America.
Whereas previous Nismo-branded hardware sold in the U.S. (Frontier truck) was little more than a mild trim package, this Nismo 350Z is a competent rework of an already sporty Z-car.

The most obvious change lies with Nismo’s exterior makeover. Modeled after Super GT championship racers, the Nismo Z wears a new front fascia, side skirts rear bumper and a wild rear wing. Signature checkered stripes contrast with one of only four exterior colors—red, white, silver or black. Inside, Nismo adds unique red-on-black cloth seating and a white-faced tachometer.

Nismo also modifies what lies beneath the car’s racy skin. Structural rigidity of the 350Z is improved (the claim is upwards of five percent) via additional welds and body dampers, while the stock multi-link independent suspension is subtly changed. Nismo Zs roll on special Rays-forged aluminum wheels (18” in front and 19” out back) shod with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires. Stopping this package are four-piston front and two-piston rear Brembo disc brakes.

Sadly, Nismo doesn’t touch any of the power package underhood. The VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6 produces the same 306 hp and 258 lb-ft figures as any other 2007 350Z. Transmission choice is limited to the six-speed manual transmission, which routes power through the standard viscous limited-slip differential. There is a new exhaust and some might (poorly) argue this change increases performance.

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Italdesign Giugiaro Quaranta

Finally we get something we want - Italdesign Giugiaro has released high-res pics of the Quaranta Concept just before Geneva Motor Show. We’ve been expecting this for a long time for the concept based on the 1968 Bizzarrini Manta Concept for its looks and on the Toyota Prius for its engine.

The Hybrid Synergy Drive completed with the 3.3-liter V6 engine produces 268 HP and 212 lb-ft of torque, enough to boost the Quaranta from 0 to 60 in just 4.05 seconds. Another design and tech cool characteristic is the solar power-generating roof. The design of the concept is simply astonishing and it will surely draw everybody’s attention at the upcoming auto show.

Check out the gallery below and follow the full press release after the jump.

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Italdesign Giugiaro Quaranta

Finally we get something we want - Italdesign Giugiaro has released high-res pics of the Quaranta Concept just before Geneva Motor Show. We’ve been expecting this for a long time for the concept based on the 1968 Bizzarrini Manta Concept for its looks and on the Toyota Prius for its engine.

The Hybrid Synergy Drive completed with the 3.3-liter V6 engine produces 268 HP and 212 lb-ft of torque, enough to boost the Quaranta from 0 to 60 in just 4.05 seconds. Another design and tech cool characteristic is the solar power-generating roof. The design of the concept is simply astonishing and it will surely draw everybody’s attention at the upcoming auto show.

Check out the gallery below and follow the full press release after the jump.

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