Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI with 525HP

Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI with 525HP



Audi is aiming towards Lamborghini territory with the presentation of a top-of-the-line R8 model that's equipped with what else, but the Gallardo's 5.2-liter FSI engine. Just to keep the family balance, in the R8 the V10 powerhouse churns out 525HP at 8,000 rpm and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque at 6,500 rpm in European-spec form. That's compared to the latest Gallardo LP560-4's 560HP. According to the German firm, the R8 V10's mid-engine design provides an ideal axle load distribution of 44 to 56 percent.

When equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, the R8 5.2 FSI quattro goes from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.9 seconds. In the version with the sequentially shifting R tronic it reaches 200 km/h (124.27 mph) in another 8.1 seconds. As for the car's top speed, the R8 5.2 FSI won't stop until it reaches 316 km/h (196 mph). Not that any potential buyers will actually care, but the R8 V10 with R tronic gets by on an average of 13.7 liters per 100 km (17.17 US mpg).

The car comes equipped with Audi's magnetic ride system which adapts the characteristics of the suspension in milliseconds to the nature of the road surface and to the driving style as standard. Deceleration is provided by eight brake pistons at the front and four at the rear grasp the brake disks, which are ventilated and perforated. The brake disks on the front axle have a diameter of 380 millimeters (15 in); the rear discs span 356 millimeters (14 in). Optionally, there's also a ceramic brake system available.

On the outside, the Audi R8 V10 is distinguished by a few subtle styling changes such as the chrome finish grille, the all-LED headlights, the new rear bumper that incorporates a different diffuser and two large exhaust pipes, and the 10-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels. Tire sizes are 235/35 front and 295/30 rear. Other unique details include the accentuated sideblades and the matt aluminum exhaust grilles at the rear windows.

The Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro will be rolled out in Germany in the second quarter of 2009 at a basic price of €142,400 or with the current exchange rates, $183,700.

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2008 Bologna Motor Show

2008 Bologna Motor Show


There were plenty of vehicles turning heads at this week's Bologna International Motor Show in Italy, including the all-new Mazda3 5-door Hatchback, the refreshed VW Golf Plus facelift, the VW Icar with its 270HP 2.0 TSI engine, the Maserati GranTurismo S MC-Sports Line and the facelfted Toyota RAV4, Aygo and Yaris models. Also on show were the new Ferrari California coupe-cabriolet, Porsche Cayman and Boxster facelift and many other vehicles that made their Italian premiere in Bologna. Hit the jump to check out our the mega gallery with more than 120 high-res photos.




Auto show 2008 held on Bologna and named as Bologna motor show 2008. In this show there are so many cars to display, all are amazing but some special car images are here for every buddy. like , Ferrari, Nissan capsule car, Chevrolet, Toyota, Hyundai, Mercedes, BMW and so many more car manufacturer companies participated and made that event awesome........ MORE >>>

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2010 BMW Z4

2010 BMW Z4 Reveals its Arse in Second Leaked Picture



n less than 24 hours, a second picture of the all-new BMW Z4 found its way into the internet. Following yesterday's camera phone photo of the Bavarian roadster's front end that was shot during the filming of a new Michael Douglas movie , today we get a glimpse of the Z4's buttocks through what appears to be a scanned image from the official brochure. In this new teaser picture, the 2010 Z4's retractable hardtop is clearly visible as is the car's newly shaped tail lights. Overall, we're warming up to the new Z4's styling. 2010 Z4 is one of the best fast car of future.

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Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera

The Panamera has finally been unveiled as Porsche issued official details and photographs of its newest model a couple of days after a premature leakage gave us our first taste of the German firm’s sport sedan. The new four-seater Porsche Panamera gran turismo will be making its world debut at the forthcoming Geneva Motorshow in March 2009, and the first models will hit the company’s dealerships worldwide from late summer next year with an annual sales target of 20,000 units.

Conceived and designed as a four-door grand touring sports car, Porsche claims that the Panamera combines DNA from “the looks of a coupe, the unique interpretation of the classical saloon body, and the benefits of a versatile interior for an unmistakable appearance.” We’ll have to wait to see the vehicle up close for our final report, but we gather that the Panamera’s design will most probably ignite the same controversy as the German firm’s first-ever SUV, the Cayenne.
Porsche has yet to reveal any photographs of the vehicle’s interior, but according to the company, the cabin has been designed to cover “the needs and wishes of the driver” as well as offering occupants a “pilot sensation” from all four ergonomic seats. Not exactly very “Porschy”, but the Panamera is said to have a large luggage compartment capable of fitting all four passenger’s baggage. Furthermore, the Panamera features folding rear seat backrests that enable the driver and passengers to adjust the luggage space individually to their personal requirements.

The fourth Porsche model series that is actually a five-door liftback and not a four-door sedan, measures 4970mm (195.7in) in length, 1931mm (76.0in) in width and 1418mm (55.8in) in height, or somewhere between a BMW 5- and 7-Series.

Without giving any specific details, Porsche said that it will offer the Panamera with six and eight cylinders engine that range in power from 300 to 500 HP. Some of those engines will combine turbocharger technology and Direct Fuel Injection allegedly making them both fuel-efficient and powerful all in one. In 2010, Porsche will also enhanced the Panamera’s range with the presentation of a hybrid version.

The flow of power to the wheels goes either through a manual six-speed gearbox or Porsche’s new seven-speed PDK double-clutch gearbox. As with the 911, in addition to the rear-wheel drive variants, the Panamera will also be available with the firm’s all-wheel drive system.

Further details on the engines, transmissions, performance, prices and equipment will be disclosed in the spring 2009.

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Ferrari Scuderia

Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M makes World Premiere at Bologna Motor Show



Following the presentation of the new Scuderia Spider 16M at the Mugello circuit in northern Italy in early November, Ferrari staged the car's first public debut at the Bologna Salon. The limited production Scuderia Spider 16M is essentially a roadster version of the 430 Scuderia featuring most of the same chassis and mechanical upgrades as the coupe. From a technical point of view, the Scuderia Spider 16M has a dry weight of 1340kg (80kg lighter than the 'standard' F430 Spider) and is powered by an uprated version of the Spider's V8 engine producing 510HP.

Boasting a power-to-weight ratio of 2.6 kg/hp, the Scuderia Spider 16M achieves a 0-100 km/h (62mph) acceleration in just 3.7 sec and a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph).

The car will be available in two versions, with a basic configuration of black with grey edging or an optional tricolour livery from the Carrozzeria Scaglietti Personalisation Programme. Exclusive features include a roll-bar with a carbon-fibre outer shell, a specific new generation audio system which can be combined with the removable personalised Ferrari Ipod Touch 16 GB which is docked in the dash.

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Ford Focus RS to make Driving Debut at Rally GB with Marcus Grönholm Behind the Wheel

Ford Focus RS to make Driving Debut at Rally GB with Marcus Grönholm Behind the Wheel




The much-anticipated production version of the new Ford Focus RS will make its driving premiere at the Wales Rally GB that runs December 4-7. Behind the wheel of Ford's fastest-ever European production car will be 'Flying Finn' Marcus Grönholm. , Even though he won't be in competition, the former double World Rally Champion and ex-Ford WRC driver will give spectators at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium a taste of the road-going Focus RS's capabilities. The new flagship Focus model which goes on sale early in Spring next year, is powered by a turbocharged Duratec 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine producing 300HP and 440Nm peak torque.

Combined with a six-speed manual transmission, the front-wheel-drive Focus RS accelerates from standstill to 100km/h in 5.9 sec and achieves a maximum speed of 263 km/h or 164mph. Ford supports that that the combination of Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing limited-slip differential and a new RevoKnuckle front-suspension system allows a class-leading balance of traction, handling and performance to be derived from front- as opposed to all-wheel drive, with consequent power-to-weight advantages.

The Cardiff stage of Wales Rally GB, the last round of the FIA World Rally Championship, takes place on 6 December.

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2010 BMW Z4 Coupe-Convertible

2010 BMW Z4 Coupe-Convertible

A member of the Zpost bimmer forums has managed to ’scoop’ the second-generation 2010 BMW Z4 without a single trace of camouflage ahead of the roadster’s official premiere at the Detroit Auto Show in January - though BMW is expected to release the fist photos and details in mid-December. According to the site, the photograph was taken at a BMW dealership during the filming of the forthcoming movie “Solitary Man” starring Michael Douglas. In the film, Douglas handles the role of a former car dealership chain owner who destroys his career and marriage by his business and romantic indiscretions.

Back to the bimmer, from what we can tell by looking at the photo, the new Z4 appears to have lost many of the “Bangle” oddballs of the current generation model, sporting sharper and clearer looks. Though not visible in this photo, the 2010 Z4 will be offered with a two-piece retractable hardtop that eliminates the need for a fixed-roof coupe variant in the car’s future lineup.

Engine options will include BMW’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six which delivers in its latest iteration in the 740i 326HP instead of 306 HP in the 335i as well as 2.5- and 3.0-liter naturally aspirated six-cylinder engines and especially for Europe, an entry-level 2.0-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine. In 2009, BMW will introduce a M Z4 model powered by the M3’s 4.0-liter V8 engine with an output of 420 HP.

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