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Venom GT is the newest tuning of Hennessey

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:56:04 +0000

Hennessey presented his next exotic creature bearing the name Venom GT, which is the most powerful car in the history of the American company. The output will be produced only 10 units, 4 are already reserved. For donor Venom GT is used Lotus Elise, but the heart of the machine is further elaborated version of the 6.2-liter V8 engine of the Corvette ZR1. After the improvements in the unit, its power increased from 725 to objectives 1200k.s., but Hennessey and offer a version with 1000 h.p. To achieve such performance, American specialists have used larger turbochargers and are touched by serious electronics, but for smooth power deal with extreme care six-speed manual transmission with brand Ricardo. Hennessey Venom GT also has a fully adjustable suspension and active rear wing, which is positioned according to speed. Still no official information about the dynamic qualities of the model, but some issues with a version 200 h.p. may develop targets 440 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 2.4 sec which, if true, means the car is the fastest in the world.
If this was not enough for you, just have a look over the photos of this beast.

Lotus Exige S

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:03:16 +0000

The British company Lotus introduced a special version of the Exige S, founded in honor of the legendary car from Formula1 – Type 72, which in the period 1970-75g won 20 victories in the championship. Lotus Exige S Type 72 weighs only 935 kilograms. and is equipped with standard four-cylinder model, 1.8-liter engine. This combination allows the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 4.7 sec and develop 233 kilometers per hour, while average fuel consumption is 8.5l/100km run. The special edition boasts a Sport Pack as standard, including racing seats ProBax, adjustable safety roll bar, traction control and oil coolers. As an option is also available Performance Pack, which includes increased power to 240 h.p., brakes AP Racing, variable traction control, etc. Exige S Type 72 will be produced in limited series, for the moment, it is clear that 20 copies are destined for Britain, as many other countries in Europe and knows how the rest of the world.
The price of the car to the island will start from 35 995 pounds sterling.

Lotus Exige Scura

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:07:52 +0000

Lotus have prepared a special version of the Exige, which will debut at the upcoming international exhibition in Tokyo. The car is called Scura and features a matte black compartment and lines in black metallic, passing along its entire length, and behind the two doors. Lotus Exige Scura has received additional oral and front air vents on the hood, modified air-boarders side, a new rear diffuser, massive tailgate spoiler and lightweight wheels in matte black, with high-performance tires wearing Yokohama A048 LTS. The interior of the Exige Scura also calibrated in dark colors, but here they are combined with a light, gear shift and decorations on the steering wheel, dashboard and doors. Center console and seats of cars are made of carbon, the latter are covered with suede. The black coupe rely on 1.8-liter engine for Toyota, whose power is 260 h.p. at 8 000 rev/min. but its maximum torque of 236 Nm achieved at 6 000 rev/min. Drive is transmitted to the rear wheels via six-speed manual transmission. Exige Scura weight is 22 kilograms. lower than the standard model, thanks to those used for the manufacture of certain parts of lightweight materials. The company claims the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 4.1 sec, 0-200 kilometers per hour for 9.9 sec and a top speed of 245 kilometers per hour At the same time, average fuel consumption is 8.5l/100km and emitted CO2 emissions – 199gr/km.
From Lotus Exige Scura will be produced only 35 pieces worldwide, with orders for him will be adopted by October 21. The car will be available in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, while its price in Germany will be 60 000.

Lotus Designs with concept of small urban electic-car

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:27:54 +0000

The British Automotive Engineer magazine issued a request to Lotus Designs to present their vision for a small city car. The designers of the manufacturer of sports cars are designed and respond electro-mobile, very reminiscent of a type and size Smart Fortwo. The dimensions of the vehicle are 2 600 millimeters length, 1 600 millimeters width and 1 700 millimeters height and distance between the two axes is 2 000 millimeters. Despite its small size, the designers of Lotus argued that the car has room for four people, with the rear seats can turn to free more space for luggage. The Urban electric mobile has 38 kW electric motor and 10-kW Li-ion battery located in the floor and filled in the standard contact 3 hours. Vehicle traveling up to 50 kilometers. without recharging and is able to develop maximum speed of 105 kilometers / hr.
Lotus of reported that this project was made only for two weeks. Given that normally for such things are needed between 3 and 6 months, it may be considered that these are just rough sketches. To dispel any speculation about running a similar vehicle on the market, the company have categorically denied such intention.

The deliveries of Lotus Evora started

Viliyana Filipova — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:59:08 +0000

The deliveries of the first copies of the Lotus Evora will begin during this week and on this occasion by the British company spread more photos of the model. A reminder that last year the car won the prestigious prize European Aluminium Awards 2008. Lotus Evora is equipped with 3.5-liter engine of the Toyota, which is a power 276 h.p. 6 400 rev/min. and maximum torque 342Nm. at 4 700 rev/min. The car can develop 260 kilometers / hr and accelerates from 0-100 kilometers / hr for slightly more than 5sek. and its average fuel consumption is 8.7l/100km. drive.
Sports coupe is equipped with 6-stage mechanical gearbox transmitting power to the rear wheels, as stipulated in the near future as an option available to automatic transmission. Braking mechanisms Lotus Evora is 350 millimeters. discs front and 332 millimeters. rear, the front wheels are 18 inch and rear – 19 inch.