2012 Morgan Plus E Yellow COLOR

2012 Morgan Plus E - Front Angle

An electric sportscar with a five-speed manual gearbox has been designed by Morgan with the support of British technology specialists Zytek and Radshape. Shown as a concept to test market reaction, the radical new roadster could enter production if there is sufficient demand.

The Plus E is based on a tailored version of Morgan’s lightweight aluminium platform chassis clothed in the revised “traditional” body from the new BMW V8-powered Plus 8, also launched at Geneva. Power is delivered by a new derivative of Zytek’s 70kW (94bhp) 300Nm electric engine, which is already proven with US vehicle manufacturers.

Morgan Plus E 2012 - Front Side

2012 Morgan Plus E - Charging

2012 Morgan Plus E - Engine Compartment

2012 Morgan Plus E - Seats

2012 Morgan Plus E - Rear Angle

2012 Morgan Plus E - Front Side Engine

2011 Caterham Seven Supersport Yellow COLOR

2011 Caterham Seven Supersport - Front Side

A Caterham Motorsport-tuned 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine, five-speed ‘sprint’ ratio gearing, lightweight flywheel and race-prepared suspension with CR500 Avon tyres on 13” wheels promise a raw and unadulterated driving experience – not for the faint-hearted but certainly for driving purists at home both on the road and on the track.

Caterham Seven Supersport 2011 - Front

2011 Caterham Seven Supersport - Front Angle

Weighing just 520kg, the Ford powerplant will propel the Supersport from 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and will achieve a top speed of 120mph without breaking a sweat.

Equipped with a motorsport-honed limited-slip-differential and gearing with sports driving in mind, the Supersport also features uprated springs and dampers borrowed directly from its race car cousin, stiffer anti-roll bars, track biased dash with integrated change up lights and an aero screen. Composite race seats and a four-point race harness instead of standard seat belt complete the track-inspired experience.

Engineered for the track but at home on the road, the latest Seven packs an unrivalled punch for its price tag too. Factory-built, the Supersport will cost £22,995 with enthusiasts able to purchase in component form for £19,995.

2012 SsangYong SUT-1 White COLOR

2012 SsangYong SUT-1 - Front Angle

Making its world debut at the IAA International Motor Show, Frankfurt 2011, SsangYong’s SUT-1 is ready to enter mass production. Having debuted in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011, the truck has now evolved into a showroom ready model.

2012 SsangYong SUT-1 - Cockpit

SsangYong SUT-1 2012 - Front

2012 SsangYong SUT-1 - Interior

2012 SsangYong SUT-1 - Rear Angle

Far from being a stripped out commercial model, SUT-1 offers the cabin comfort and luxury of a premium SUV. Equipment includes a sunroof, RDS & Bluetooth audio, rear view camera, hinge sprung tailgate and a trip computer. Safety equipment hasn’t been forgotten either, with functions such as ESP and dual airbags fitted to make SUT-1 a genuine alternative to a conventional 4×4.

Efficiency has also been at the forefront of SUT-1’s engineering, with the 2.0 Active Diesel Engine complying with Euro 5 emissions standards and offering highly competitive economy. CO2 emissions have been reduced to 186g/km, representing a nine per cent improvement over the engine’s previous performance.

This impressive efficiency is achieved without any compromise in performance. Peak torque of 360Nm is maintained across a wide range of 1,500 to 2,800rpm, while 190Nm is delivered at a near-idle 1,000rpm.

Drivers have the option of either rear wheel drive or on demand four wheel drive in their SUT-1, coupled to six speed manual or automatic transmissions. The 2.0 Active Diesel Engine fitted to all variants is impressively efficient despite its 155ps power output. Buyers of the automatic model also benefit from a sixth cruising gear for maximum comfort and economy at motorway speeds.

2012 SsangYong SUT-1 - Side

2011 SsangYong XIV-1 Concept

2011 SsangYong XIV-1 Concept - Front Angle

XIV-1 name comes from 'user interface is attractive vehicles' phrase, highlight the focus on interaction with the car show drivers and passengers. Ssangyong-1 exterior design concept with a spacious glass XIV constant represents the perfect proportions of a compact SUV. Designers take inspiration from the simplicity side view of a graceful sailing yacht, which is identical with the pleasure and enjoyment of the outdoors. C-roof pillars and sleek wide seemed to float above the body, giving attitude, fast agile yet powerful.

Gallery 2011 SsangYong XIV-1 Concept

SsangYong XIV-1 Concept 2011 - Side

2011 SsangYong XIV-1 Concept - Front Side

2011 SsangYong XIV-1 Concept - Side Door

2011 SsangYong XIV-1 Concept - Cockpit Dashboard

2011 SsangYong XIV-1 Concept - Interior

2011 SsangYong XIV-1 Concept - Rear Angle

2011 SsangYong XIV-1 Concept - Rear Side

2011 Eterniti Hemera

Eterniti Motors is releasing full images of the prototype of its Hemera Super-SUV which will be shown at next week’s Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). The Hemera, the world’s first Super-SUV, will bring new levels of luxury and performance to the SUV segment when production starts in 2012. Hand-built in London, it will feature a limousine-like rear cabin, including twin electric reclining seats, iPads and a drinks chiller, giving customers the option of being chauffeured as well as driving.

2012 Pagani Huayra

Elegant and muscular the Huayra merges the past, present and future in a timeless interpretation of automotive art. The styling of the car was perfected over the course of 5 years to find each line’s beginning and end. During this study, eight scale models were created, as well as two 1:1 models, each an evolution of the previous in a never ending quest to perfect the form and refining the substance. The bi-xenon headlamps are just one of the many precious gifts from the Zonda R, and LED daytime running lights are seamlessly integrated in the elliptical shape of the design. The rear bumper integrates with the diffuser and is dominated by an elliptical frame that surrounds the four central exhaust outlets, now becoming a characteristic Pagani element. Backbone The new central monocoque on the Huayra is an entirely new design made from carbontitanium. However, with the gull wing doors cutting deep into the roof, much research was focused on achieving the highest levels of rigidity through the application of new advanced composite materials and technologies first tested on the Zonda R. The fuel tank is located integrally in the best protected area of the monocoque, behind the driver, reinforced by safety cell made of different composite and ballistic materials. The front and rear CrMo subframes offer an exceptional rigidity-to-weight ratio to allowing the suspensions to work at their best while incorporating an advanced energy absorbing crash structure, ready to protect the occupants in the unlikely event of an impact.The never ending quest for weight reduction resulted also into the combination of structural and non-structural or aesthetical elements. An example is the integration of all ventilation air ducts into the monocoque’s structure, making the use of additional parts and ducts unnecessary. The result of this attention to detail is a vehicle weighing 1.350 kg making the Huayra the lightest sportscar in its class. Heart Mercedes-AMG provides the heart for the Huayra. The 60 degree 12 cylinder turbocharged engine with a displacement of 5980 cm3 has been developed not just to meet the strictest technical and quality requirements, but also to give the car its many faces. The calm and harmony of driving one of the world’s most refined GT car is interrupted when the driver calls upon the Huayra to unleash its 700 horsepower and 1000 Nm of torque. The turbos have been studied to offer immediate response to the slightest throttle input, giving the driver full control over the engine at any rpm and preventing unwanted delays in the delivery of power.

The engine’s systems have been designed and tested to stand up to the most adverse conditions of temperature and performance. The Huayra has been subjected to the highs of Death Valley and the lows of the Arctic Circle. The two lateral radiators are positioned in the front to guarantee the best cooling efficiency of the intercoolers placed over the cylinder heads. Dry sump lubrication ensures an optimal oil feed to the engine even when the car is subjected to the most extreme lateral accelerations. It also regulates the oil flow so that only the necessary amount of lubricant is actually pumped into the engine from the external oil tank, reducing the friction caused by an excessive volume of lubricant inside the engine sump. An oil/water heat exchanger reduces warm-up times by heating the engine lubricant during cold start and keeps engine coolant and lubricant levels at steady operational temperatures. Extensive weight saving programs led to ingenious yet simple solutions. In order to reduce hoses and connections as much as possible is built directly to the engine. The intercooler covers serve as expansion tanks to the low temperature circuit and the engine coolant circuit. The vertical fins contribute to the cooling of the tanks.

The M158 engine is homologated to meet the strictest environmental regulations, EU5 and LEV2. Despite the increase of power compared to the other Mercedes-AMG V12 engines developed for Pagani, CO2 emissions as well as the fuel consumption have been reduced, to make the Huayra class leading amongst 12 cylinder sports cars with values that are respective of much smaller vehicles in the market. The two stage fuel supply system features two microprocessor controlled pumps feeding fuel to the engine with the second pump only activated when necessary, thus reducing the energy required to run the fuel pumps and eliminates the waste of excessive fuel being transported and heated in the fuel lines. This efficiency combined with a large 85 liter fuel tank ensure Huayra’s grand touring ability.As an homage to the decennial tradition of Mercedes-AMG in building world class sports car engines, the M158 displays the historic AMG emblem on the intake manifold alongside the name of the technician that assembled the engine by hand at the Mercedes-AMG headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany.

2012 Delahaye USA Bella Figura Type 57S

DELAHAYE USA present a new carbon fiber tribute to Jean Bugatti and his elegant Type 57S. Much more than a replica, this artistically stylized, stretched and widened coupe comfortably fits two six-foot-six occupants. While respecting the classic Bugatti look and feel, the Bella Figura is built to modern standards in all other respects, including air conditioning, power brakes, steering, and windows, choice of interior and exterior finishes, and modern affordable engines selected to suit 21st century driving conditions.

The BELLA FIGURA Type 57S coupe we will debut in August is a prototype. In November 2011 we will begin manufacturing “production” carbon fiber and composite cars, and there will be numerous improvements in those bodies. We will use high tech VECTORPLY 1708 +/- 45 biaxial weave composite with AOC vinyl ester and polyester resins, BOSTIC fiber reinforced plastic and AIREX BALTEK core materials (in some cases bonded to aluminum). It’s clearly the highest quality composite project we’ve ever been associated with in our twelve year history. We will also begin having aluminum bodies hand hammered for selected customers.

2012 Hennessey Venom GT - Yellow Design

Hennessey Performance (HPE) will unveil the company’s 1,200 HP, ultra-lightweight Venom GT supercar on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at the McCall’s Motorworks Revival. Held each year at the Monterey Jet Center, Gordon McCall’s party kicks-off the Monterey / Pebble Beach weekend.

Hennessey builds just five Venom GTs per year, making it one of the most exclusive supercars currently built. Available in both left-hand and right-hand drive configurations, the Venom GT costs $950,000 US Dollars, plus optional upgrades and shipping. Each vehicle is hand-built over a period of six months by a small team of craftsmen at the company’s facilities in Sealy, Texas, Lake Forest, California and Silverstone, England.

2012 Hennessey Venom GT Specifications

PERFORMANCE

0 – 60 mph: 2.5 sec.
1/4 Mile: 9.9 sec. @ 162 mph
0 – 200 mph: 15.9 sec. (Bugatti Veyron = 24.2 sec.)
Top Speed: 275 mph

POWER

Horsepower: 1,200 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque: 1,155 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
Specific Output: 166 bhp / Liter
Bhp / Weight: 767.23 hp per ton or 2.61 lbs / hp
Boost: 16 psi (1.1 bar)
Fuel: 93 octane

ENGINE

Type: V8
Block: Aluminum
Size: 376 CID (6.2 Liter)
Position: Mid Longitudinal
Compression: 8.8:1Redline: 7,200 rpm
Forced Induction: Twin Garrett Ball Bearing Turbochargers
Oiling System: Dry Sump Lubrication
Fuel System: Sequential Multi-Port Electronic Fuel Injection

TRANSMISSION

Type: Ricardo 6-Speed Manual
Gear Ratios: 2.61:1, 1.71:1, 1.23:1, 0.94:1, 0.77:1, 0.63:1
Final Drive: 3.36:1

BRAKES

Calipers: Brembo 6-Piston (all four corners)
Rotors: 15.0 x 1.34 in. Carbon Ceramic (all four corners)

SUSPENSION

Type: KW Variant 3 Adjustable Coilover (all four corners)
Ride Height: Adjustable by 2.4 inches (60 mm)

DIMENSIONS

Length: 15.27 ft. (4,655 mm)
Width: 6.43 ft. (1,960 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.24 in. (2,800 mm)
Track – Front: 63.46 in. (1,612 mm)
Track – Rear: 63.15 in. (1,604 mm)

BODY

Material: Carbon fiber composite except doors & roof
Type: 2-door

WEIGHTS & MEASURES

Curb Weight: 2,685 lbs (1,220 kilo)
Dry Weight: 2,524 lbs (1,147 kilo)
F / R Balance: 37 / 63 (empty); 44 / 56 (with driver & passenger)
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 gal. (70 Liter)

WHEELS & TIRES

Tire – Front: 255/30/20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Tire – Rear: 345/30/20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Wheel – Front: 9.5 x 20 in.
Wheel – Rear: 12.5 x 20 in.

For more information please visit www.VenomGT.com