In the world of motor racing “Unlimited” means “anything can. Unlike the other tracks (NASCAR, Indy Car, F1, etc.) Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Unlimited Class gives participants the right to create all kinds of cars with which to conquer the mountain without limitation, for tires, weight or power. With this in mind, Rhys Millen Racing produces new car in Le Mans style weighing 840 kg. Driven by the 4.1-liter V6 engine with supercharged Hyundai Lambda. According to the team to gain a competitive power / weight ratio engine should provide 675 h.p. Initial tests show that the unit is capable of 750 hp. The car has a streamlined body made of carbon fiber and active rear wing. It contributes to reduce drag on the straights and increase stability in cornering and braking. In other types of events active wings are prohibited. “We do this car,” said Milan. “It will have aerodynamic bodywork, traction tires Toyo Proxy and the power and durability of engine Hyundai. Just this kit I need to improve my record. ” Hyundai Genesis PM580 will use an active center differential that can transmit from 10 to 100 percent of torque to the front wheels. This is important because the race route passes to the land of asphalt pavement and back several times and so Genesis PM580 will be able to adapt to the characteristics of long distance 12.42 miles.
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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.
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As we all know very soon will open the exhibition this year in Geneva, which car manufacturer will present their new models, but none of them can not be compared with those who are prepared Koenigsegg. Swedes will show the audience his new car Agera, whose 4.7-liter engine offers impressive 910 h.p. and 1 100 Nm. The unit is combined with a sequential transmission, and the weight of the car is 1290 kg. The combination of three ensures acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 3.1 sec and crossing the border of 390 km/h. Koenigsegg Agera chassis uses revised model CCX, but has almost identical dimensions and same shape as him. The differences boil down to optimized aerodynamics and changed shape of lights that are LED lights. The interior of the new supercar, however, differs radically from that of CCX. The driver already has a digital panel with multifunction display, which according to the settings can visualize different information. The center console does have a large LCD display with touch controls, which is controlled by the operation of all systems.
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The term HID is the high intensity discharge which effects the electrical arc that produces light in headlamps. The HID kits which are available as an after-market addition to regular cars, come in all different shapes and sizes to fit a multitude of cars. A common phrase is gas discharge lamps or xenon bulbs. The xenon gas allows the lights to perform far better than dull OEM ones, immediately on start up.
The main benefits of HID kits is the ability to see more clearly and further in low light or dark conditions. This means the driver will have less eye strain and fatigue due to being able to see more clearly. In fact, some manufacturers claim their headlamps replicate daylight with their units.
The xenon bulbs and HID units help illuminate the reflective material, road signs and road markers more easily. This ensures more control over the surroundings when driving in the dark.
Due to the construction and usage of xenon gas rather than argon gas, the bulbs are longer lasting. The xenon gas allows instant results and run at a higher level with far less energy wasted. They use around 30-40% less energy than the standard fitment bulbs. They can run for around 2,500 hours rather than 1000 hours of the regular ones.
Another benefit is the less susceptibility to bumps and shocks due to the lack of coil filaments to that of halogen bulbs. The HID kit is relatively straight forward in its installation, as they come with complete instructions. As with all DIY jobs, care does have to be taken, especially as there are a few electrical connections to be handled. Unhooking the battery is a must and care and consideration needs to be taken to ensure a long life of the superb head-lamp product.
Lastly, the major issue with HID conversion one needs to be aware of, is an unclear legal situation. The conversion kits are usually sold for off-road or exhibition use, and there is a good reason for that. When installed in a regular halogen headlamp, the HID light is not cut-off properly and can potentially blind the on-coming traffic. Therefore, many of them are not street legal.

The founder and current chief of Pagani, Horacio Pagani has revealed information about the company’s new model, which will replace the current Zonda. Argentinian designer of origin said that the vehicle will bear the name C9 and will appear in Europe at the end of 2010th, as it will be manufactured at 40 copies a year with an expected price of around 900 000. Pagani also revealed that the receiver of the Zonda will be completely new car in terms of concept, the mass distribution of axes used materials and dynamic characteristics. Pagani C9 will receive 3 770 new parts, compared with its predecessor, including titanium, carbon fiber chassis, designed specifically for the model Pirelli tires and electronics company Bosch. Pagani Zonda’s deputy will be equipped with a 6.0-liter V12 engine AMG, with a power 700 h.p. and have maximum torque 1 000 Nm., according to Horacio Pagani car will meet the applicable standards of safety and ecology in California, which are among the toughest in the United States.
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All said that deputy Honda NSX will be a special car. He will be on sale in the second half of next year. The new super car will be Honda rival Nissan GT-R will be equipped with at least as high-tech systems like him. The aim, however, will be even higher – to compete and big names like Ferrari F430, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Porsche 911 GT3. While the current model has a power of 280 hp V6 engine and 3.0 liters in volume, the alternate will be V10 and volume of 5.5 liters, and will offer maximum power 560 hp The new powerful engine will be combined with semi-automatic gearbox with six gears, which will be able to switch from the steering wheel. As a result of new engine and new gearbox, the vehicle will accelerate from standstill to 100 km / h in less than 4 seconds. Its maximum speed is 320 km / hour. The system of Honda called Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) car promises to be extremely driving. The Honda dash kits of the model got year ago and were much loved by young and older guys. The latest innovation in Honda management was producing of dash trim kits and get the public opinion before launching the model. The picture is complemented by a perfect (as defined by the manufacturer) brake system, able to easily hold the powerful car.
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About a year ago the company showed its super-car Zenvo ST1, whose development was started back in 2004th. Danes yesterday revealed more details about the model, it is already clear that it will be produced only 15 units and the price of each of them is 850 000. Although Zenvo ST1 is extremely expensive and boasts enviable sporting qualities, according to its creators, he very well may be used for daily driving. Assembly of each specimen will be done manually, most parts will be produced by Danish companies. Zenvo ST1 is driven by a 7.0-liter V8 engine of the Corvette Z06, which is combined with six-speed manual transmission and has received a lot of improvements that have led to an increase in its power to 1 104 h.p. and increase its maximum torque of 1 429 Nm. Due to the immense power and relatively low weight of 1 376кг., The super-car is fired from 0-100 km/h less than 3 sec. Zenvo ST1 can certainly pass the limit of 400 kilometers per hour, but for security reasons, the Danes have put an electronic limiter to 373 kilometers per hour. Zenvo ST1 can move with both petrol and with bio-ethanol E85 and for the convenience of our residents are provided satellite navigation, multimedia system, air conditioning and other extras.
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Less than a year presented its model Hamann Volcano, which is based on the Mercedes SLR and white color of the cabin, but is offered as an option and silver. Clearly the interest in Volcano is quite large, the German tuners Tuck presented his two versions (Yellow Edition and Red Edition), which, as is clear from their names were in yellow and red. Both cars have exactly the same technical characteristics as the first, namely the 5.4-liter V8 engine with a power 700 h.p. and a maximum torque of 830Nm. allowing them to develop more than 350 kilometers per hour and to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 3.6 sec. Optical package Hamann Volcano is made entirely of carbon, as it includes front and back cover, air on the roof, an additional lip on the front bumper, widened wheel arches and massive rear spoiler and diffuser improving the stability of the car.
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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.
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For more than 20 years the Bavarian company Mansory adjustments to create an impressive car, designed for demanding customers around the world for which the price is not important. The company was founded in 1989. of Iranian origin in Germany’s Kurosh Mansori. Mansori always felt a special passion for British cars, so has spent many years in Britain studying ways to develop vehicles to the island. The foundation of his company, he has focused his attention to models of Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Aston Martin. In 2001, Kurosh Mansory moved headquarters from Munich to a small village near the town of Bayreuth, famous for its annually held in his Richard Wagner Festival. The company offers its customers as separate accessories for customization of cars and completely finished models. The manufacture of products subject to the Kurosh Mansori use only top grade materials, which ensures their quality.
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