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Lexus LF-Ch Hybrid Sport Concept Car

7:51 AM koyo

Lexus LF-Ch Hybrid Sport Concept Car

The Lexus LF-Ch Concept Car will be known as the commodity car, which will take the belt in the autumn of next year, is not yet known. World premiere of Lexus LF-Ch will be held at the international Motor Show in Frankfurt.
Lexus hatchback concept hybrid will get a power plant, which will allow the car to move as a pure electric, and with the joint use of conventional gasoline engine and electric motor. The prototype will be equipped with facilities that combines running on the Atkinson cycle four-cylinder 2.4-liter unit, nickel metal hydride batteries, electric motor and CVT. The total capacity of power plant will make 187 horsepower.
According to some reports, the serial-door Lexus will get front-wheel drive (for the moment all models of brand only offered with rear-or all-wheel drive) and will be called the Lexus CT. Note that the Japanese company has already registered the name in the United States CT 200h, CT 300h and CT 400h as trade marks.

Lexus LF-Ch Hybrid Sport Concept Car

7:51 AM koyo

Lexus LF-Ch Hybrid Sport Concept Car

Pagani Zonda R Clubsport full cell concept sport car

7:35 AM koyo

Pagani Zonda R Clubsport full cell concept sport car

The Pagani Zonda R Clubsport - 220 mph (354 km/h) is very unique in its own right but has some tail, tail, signs of other super cars on this page, see if you can spot them. This is a very, very rapidly fast car

The central carbon chassis incorporates a roll cage and a rubber racing fuel cell with 4 fuel pumps and quick refuel filler cap, similar to GT race cars. The wheelbase has been increased by 47 mm (1.9 in) to increase stability. The front and rear subframes are brand-new, built to accommodate new suspension geometry, and produced in Avional. The slick-shod wheels are new forged-magnesium centre-lock models, which in conjunction with on-board pneumatic airjacks (again, like the FXX) allow rapid change of the entire wheel assemblies.

The car senses, displays and logs information about the amount of downforce that is generated at each wheel at all times. It is thought that this system will enable owners to adjust set-up ccording to track conditions and to improve their cornering technique.
Bodywork In addition to the wheelbase increase (47 mm), overall length has increased by 394 mm (15.5 in) and track by 50 mm (2 in). The bodywork and aerodynamics have been altered to offer maximum downforce, featuring a longer front bonnet with flaps, a closed underbody and a new rear overhang with adjustable rear wing and race-derived diffuser. These are intended to translate into increased aerodynamic efficiency and downforce for maximum cornering speed. It is also noted that the car's new rear bodywork is minimal in the extreme, being composed mostly of vent. This is thought to be symptomatic of the need to keep the engine cool enough, even under hard track use. Again, this is similar to the gutted bodywork of the Ferrari Evoluzione.
Engine Output has increased to 750 bhp (559 kW) at 8000 rpm and 523 lb·ft (709 N·m) of torque. A lightweight carbon fibre high performance intake system, racing multiple disc sintered clutch and Formula 1-style exhaust system, hydroformed in Inconel 625 and ceramic coated for optimal heat dissipation, have been added. The engine is combined with a 6-speed transverse-mounted manual sequential synchronized gearb
Interior The car's interior is spartan reflecting the car's racetrack aspirations and intended home, and features bespoke seats, customized to the driver to offer maximum support. As before, the Digitek instrumentation provides essential information and the sophisticated telemetry allows a variety of sensors to monitor numerous aspects of the car.

Pagani Zonda R Clubsport full cell concept sport car

7:35 AM koyo

Pagani Zonda R Clubsport full cell concept sport car

Ferrari Enthusiasts And Horsepower

2:52 PM koyo

One of the dramatic Lamborghinis (with wings) on display Saturday at "Run Out East" at Pindar Vineyards. Photos by Joe Strand

Peconic - If you are above the grass and love automobiles the Ferrari Club rally at Pindar Vineyards in Peconic was the place to be on Saturday, May 9. Proud owners showcased the classic sports cars to the delight of aficionados who came from far and wide to this North Fork vineyard to be among these awesome collections of wheels.

Incredible turquoise blue Porsche.

The misty soft day put no damper on the activities and was great for the finer details of shooting these old and new, cherished 'friends.' The "Run Out East" attendance showed the timeless appeal of ushering new members to the 'car occult.'

The start of a few engines just to rev up the crowd, as this was a stationary showcase, making those "Grand Prix" sounds made me think back to the classic races at Watkins Glen during the 1950s through the 1970s. The mantra of smooth engine sounds hit the nervous system with a little race day excitement.

There were refreshments and food offerings so everybody could relax and take in the sights, allowing the hard core enthusiasts ample time to view these gems.

Stunning foot deep paint job on this Corvette.

Ferrari
The top-of-the-line design never falters in any decade. In fact, the opportunity to own one of the custom design masterpieces with that well-known and well-loved yellow and black prancing horse emblem is as desirable to a car lover as water is to a thirsty man. Most of the owners expressed their respect and adoration of Enzio Ferrari and his family. Bright paint, chrome, detailing and upholstery made this display some serious eye candy.

Another appealing aspect of this regal automotive display was the number of female car enthusiasts in attendance - reminding me of my fondness for satin clad women with stilettos on the accelerator. Also, it seems an unusual number of the cars were red - maybe for love - maybe just for passion.

It's All In The Details
The bulbous, streamline curves of the old Ferrari racing cars have given way over the years to a more rectilinear design, but in many of the Ferraris on display (1980s and up), there seems to be a merging back to their sleek race car roots.

Check out these horses.

And The Rest
This day's showcase was certainly about Ferrari Club members, however, there were some sweet vintage Fiats, Aston Martins, Porches, Corvettes and Chrysler Vipers. I would have been happy to drive home in any one of them. A beautiful Turquoise Porche Carerra also caught my eye because of the ace blue color giving this well-loved 1980s vehicle a pumped-out look.

One paint job that struck me was a bright red Corvette Stingray with a fastback, circa 1961 (as they were only made for a few years), displaying the most amazing foot deep paint job of any car on view - maybe incorporating a custom wax job as well.

Ferrari Boss Tips Future Plans

2:48 PM koyo

Ferrari expects to roll out a drop-top companion to the new 458 Italia, along with successors to the 612 Scaglietti and the 599 Fiorano, over the next six years.

The Ferrari 458 Italia Spider should arrive in early 2011, according to CEO Amedeo Felisa in an interview with Britain's Car magazine. Felisa, who took over the top job last year, added that it is "too early" to talk about plans for an even more potent Scuderia edition of the latest Pininfarina design.

Amedeo said a new supercar — a spiritual successor to the Enzo — is due "around 2012," according to Car, with replacements for the 612 Scaglietti and the 599 Fiorano to follow by 2015.

As for a hybrid-powered Ferrari road car, that's still at least four years away.