Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Camaro ZL1


Chevrolet chose to resurrect the Monster of all Camaro's the ZL-1. Chevrolet is estimating that its supercharged and intercooled 6.2-liter LSA V8 engine will put out around 550 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque. That power will be sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission using a dual-disc clutch that's necessary to properly harness all those horses. There's also a dual-mode exhaust system that alters the sound level and character in response to engine rpm. Chevy's goal was to build a Camaro intended to reach optimal lap times on top road-racing circuits and excellent driving dynamics on the street. The 2012 Camaro ZL1 will be fitted with a new electric power steering system and Magnetic Ride Control that will offer both Tour and Sport modes. Brembo brakes measuring 14.6-inch in the front (with six-piston calipers) and 14.4-inch at the rear (with four-piston calipers) bring it all back down from speed.there's an updated body kit to differentiate the ZL1 from other Camaro's. Most notable are the redesigned fascia that features a front splitter, vertical fog lamps and air intakes designed for brake cooling. There's also a new aluminum hood with a raised, satin black-finish carbon fiber insert that uses a unique air extractor that is said to increase downforce by directing oncoming air over the car. There's also a spoiler at the rear of the car and new 20-inch aluminum wheels fitted with specially developed Goodyear Supercar F2 tires.Chevrolet promises to have the Camaro ZL1 on dealer lots in the beginning of 2012, and it will be available in any color offered on the Camaro.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

LFA Nürburgring Package

Lexus will be showing the limited edition supercar, the LFA Nürburgring Package at the Geneva Motor Show. Only 50 units of the Nürburgring Edition will be made. Features new aerodynamic components including a larger front spoiler, side canard air foils and a new fixed rear wing. Power is also on the up. From the standard 4.8-litre V10 with 553hp comes a new power figure of 562hp and reduced gearshift times. 0 - 60mph flashes by in 3.5 seconds and top speed is 202 mph.

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Friday, November 25, 2011

Koenigsegg Agera R


The Koenigsegg Agera R made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The Agera R's 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 power plant makes an insane 1,115 horsepower and 885 lb-ft of torque on E85. Special Michelin tires developed specifically for the Agera are rated up to 260 mph, making them the highest-speed-rated tires in the world, according to Koenigsegg.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Street Racing Crash

Long Island NY - A high speed race and chase turned into an incredible crash on the Long Island Expressway on Thursday morning. A driver allegedly tried to ditch a police officer at speeds of more than 140 mph Police said just after midnight two drivers were street racing on the LIE, spotted the police and zoomed off the highway at exit 58. But they lost control and the result was a nasty accident. A Dodge Neon slammed into a gas pump at Gulf station. Surveillance video shows two people get out of one car and run as the gas pump explodes. The other car, with a driver and a passenger, crashed to a halt in a Hooters parking lot across the road. Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department Chief  said his officer clocked the cars doing 145 mph. Every one got out alive.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

What is BIODIESEL ?

WHAT IS BIODIESEL ?
Biodiesel is the name of a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources. Biodiesel contains no petroleum, but it can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend. It can be used in compression-ignition (diesel) engines with little or no modifications. Biodiesel is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics.Biodiesel is produced from any fat or oil such as soybean oil, through a refinery process called transesterification. This process is a reaction of the oil with an alcohol to remove the glycerin, which is a by-product of biodiesel production. Fuel-grade biodiesel must be produced to strict industry specifications (ASTM D6751) in order to insure proper performance. Raw vegetable oil cannot meet biodiesel fuel specifications, it is not registered with the EPA, and it is not a legal motor fuel. Biodiesel is defined as mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats which conform to ASTM D6751 specifications for use in diesel engines. Biodiesel refers to the pure fuel before blending with diesel fuel. Biodiesel blends are denoted as, "BXX" with "XX" representing the percentage of biodiesel contained in the blend (ie: B20 is 20% biodiesel, 80% petroleum diesel).Biodiesel can be operated in any diesel engine with little or no modification to the engine or the fuel system. Biodiesel has a solvent effect that may release deposits accumulated on tank walls and pipes from previous diesel fuel storage. The release of deposits may clog filters initially and precautions should be taken. Ensure that only fuel meeting the biodiesel specification is used.

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Lamborghini Aventador

Lamborghini "AVENTADOR" bears the name of a bull -- naturally, a particularly courageous specimen from the world of the Spanish Corrida. Aventador was a bull bred by the Don Celestino Cuardi Vides family that in October 1993 entered into battle at the Saragossa Arena, earning the "Trofeo de la Peña La Madroñera" for the outstanding courage shown during the fight.

The Lamborghini Aventador will look like a replica of the Lamborghini Reventón. It'll even use the Reventón's 6.5-liter V12 engine and produce 700 HP. This Raging Bull is said to go 0-to-62 time in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 217 MPH.


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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

BMW 650i Coupe



BMW 2012 650i Coupe. A 4.4-liter V8 twinturbo with 400 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. The 650i Coupe comes with an eight-speed “Sport”automatic transmission, or a six-speed transmission. the 650i Coupe will do 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, regardless of transmission choice. And a top speed of 155 mph. Technology is the 650i, including many technologies that fall into the ConnectedDrive system. The Driver Assistance Package will add automatic high beams, lane departure warning, active blind spot detection, rear and top view cameras, parking assistant and the aforementioned Head-Up Display. LEDs, or light emitting diodes, are a popular new type of light which are often praised for their incredibly low power consumption and long service life. For the 2012 650i, BMW has employed adaptive Xenon headlights as standard which help give the car a truly unique appearance. The 650i has you covered thanks to Rear-view, Top View and Side View cameras. The cameras are part of the Park Distance Control system, which utilizes ultrasonic sensors in order to determine the distance between the car and other objects either in front of, or behind the car. In conjunction with the audible warning from the sensors, BMW also fitted a rear-view camera in the trunklid, allowing the driver to see exactly what is approaching from behind the vehicle while reversing.Expect to find standard front and head-thorax side airbags built into the seats, as well as an alphabet soup collection of safety technologies ranging from ABS (Anti-lock Brakes), to DST (Dynamic Stability Control), to DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) and plenty more.


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