2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR

The Shelby GT500KR doesn't look much different than, the Ford Mustang, so I don't know why they gave it a different name. The GT500KR is crowned the King of the Roads of 2008, and celebrates it's 40th anniversary. The GT500KR V8 Supercharged engine produces 510 torque and 540 horsepower. The Shelby GT500KR will be produced in an exclusive run of 1000 units and began arriving in Ford dealers in the spring of 2008.
Engine

Power bhp: 540

Torque lb-ft: 510

Type: V8 Supercharged

Performance

Accelaration 0-60 mph: 4.3 seconds

Top Speed: 155(electronically limited)

Weber Sportcars Faster One Photo Gallery

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Weber Sportcars 'Faster One' Supercar Now Available

Weber Sportcars from Tobel, Switzerland has come out with what they call as the world's fastest street legal sports car. Named 'Faster One' the car is one hell of a lightweight licensed beast. We called it lightweight as this mid-engine two-seat racer weighs just 1100 kg (2425 pounds). It can be yours for 1.6 million Swiss francs ($ 1,553,500 or £ 783,400)

Faster One is powered by a 7.0L supercharged V8 that churn out 900 hp / 662.4 kW at 7,000 rpm and produces a peak torque of 1,050 Nm at 3,900 rpm. It comes with semi-automatic sequential six-speed gearbox which is operated via shift paddles on the steering wheel. Weber states that its Faster One has a top-speed of over 261 mph (420 km/h) and can do 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 2.7 seconds; 0-124 (0-200 km/h) in 6.6 seconds and takes only 16.2 seconds to do 188 mph (302 kmh).

For better aerodynamic the super sportscar features doors with push button rather than that external door handles. Integrated into the roof is an airbox that supplies the engine with its intake air. The electronically controlled deployable rear wing not only creates downforce but also serves as an air brake.

The buttons on the steering wheel give the driver the option to select different mappings to adjust power output and throttle response to the specific driving situation. Weber Sportcars produced its own 12-piston fixed calipers that viciously grab vented ceramic disc brakes measuring 380 x 34 millimeters on front and rear axle. These brakes can bring the two-seater to a stop from 100 km/h in short 30 meters or so.

Among the comfort features present are power steering, climate control system, power windows and a sound system with integrated navigation system. A rearview camera facilitates maneuvering in reverse.

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Weber Sportcars Faster One Specs

Specifications
engine	V8
position	Front Longitudinal
valvetrain	Supercharged & Intercooled
displacement	7000 cc / 427.2 cu in
horsepower	671.1 kw / 900 bhp at 7,000 rpm
specific output	128.57 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	818.18 bhp per tonne
torque	1050 nm / 774.4 ft lbs at 3,900 rpm
body / frame	Carbon Fibre Body over Aluminum Chassis
driven wheels	RWD w/TCS
wheel type	Weber Alloy Wheels
front tires	285 25 20
rear tires	325 25 20
front brakes	Carbon-Ceramic Discs w/12-Piston Calipers, ABS
rear brakes	Carbon-Ceramic Discs w/12-Piston Calipers, ABS
weight	1100 kg / 2425 lbs
wheelbase	2900 mm / 114.2 in
length	4500 mm / 177.2 in
width	2040 mm / 80.3 in
height	1150 mm / 45.3 in
top speed	420 kph / 261 mph
0 - 62 mph	2.7 seconds
Emission	Euro IV

Source: Weber Sportcars

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider Limited Edition Photo Gallery

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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider Limited Edition For UK

The Italian car maker, Alfa Romeo, has extended the stylish 2008 Alfa Spider range with a limited edition version. With no power increase it uses the same Alfa 2.2 JTS petrol engine making 185bhp, with 0 to 62mph in just 8.8 seconds. But the catch here is the £3000 worth of extra features that are packed into the limited edition Spider with no extra cost.

The open top Alfa Spider Limited Edition features a choice of three color combinations (Carbonio Black, Alfa Red, Ghiaccio White) plus 19in alloy wheels, leather upholstery, electrically adjustable and heated memory front seats and door mirrors. The car is also now available with Fiat Group’s Blue&Me hands-free system with voice recognition and media player. It will go on sale in Europe from next month with price tag of £25,500 ($50,000).

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2010 Toyota Pirus To Debut At 2009 Detroit Auto Show

The next generation of Toyota's eco-friendly Pirus hybrid will make its debut at 2009 North American International Auto Show in January. According to Edmunds Auto Observer the 3rd-generation Prius will be 3 to 4 inches longer and about an inch wider, but not significantly heavier. It will sport a larger, 1.8 liter engine and combined gas and electric power is up from approx 110 hp to 160 horsepower.

The increases in power will be combined with an increase in fuel economy by about 10 percent and thus taking it up to the 50-55 mpg mark. Toyota will re-engineer the Prius' unique gas engine/electric motor/battery powertrain to make it more efficient, more tightly packaged and to extend the driving range in electric mode.

Toyota is also working on Plug-in versions of the next Prius. Its protoypes are being tested on various road conditions in different countries. Toyota plans to launch sales of Plug In Hybrids (fitted with state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries) to fleet buyers in the US and elsewhere by 2010.

2009 Renault Megane Photo Gallery

This photo gallery is for pictures and images of Renault's 09 model Megane 5-door hatchback and 3-dr coupe. More new photos will be updated as and when they become available. Eventually gallery will include new 2009 Megane artist sketches, spy photos, pre-release photos, promotion pictures and production model pics.




29 April 2008
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24 April 2008
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New 2009 Renault Megane Leaked Production Model Photos

Earlier we showed you the spy shots of camouflaged pre-production Renault Megane hatchback & Laguna coupe. Now the guys at motorpasion.com have got hold of photos of production version 2009 Renault Megane 5-dr and coupe(3-dr). These photos are said to be taken from the pages of the French car magazine “Auto Plus”.

Both versions of 09 model Megane seem to follow a different set of design elements. The photos clearly reveal that the 3-dr coupe has borrowed its looks from the Renault Megane Coupe Concept shown at 2008 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. As we informed you earlier the both variants of the 2009 Megane are expected to make their debut at this years Paris Auto Show in September. And once launched in market, the Megane might prove to be a bitter rival for both VW Golf and Ford Focus.

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2008 BMW M5

In the tradition of BMW M, the exterior styling of the new M5 follows the "wolf in sheep's clothing" philosophy. The casual observer may not, at first glance, recognize the M5's performance potential. The less casual observer instantly will. The modified front spoiler and rear apron are instant giveaways. So too are the modified side sills. The wheel arches are more prominent in order to house the generous wheel and tire package. Following BMW M's recent traditions, the new M5 has more aerodynamic exterior mirrors, four tailpipes and exclusive wheels. Similar to the latest M3, the M5 features exclusive gills incorporated into the front fenders.
Engine

Power bhp: 500

Torque lb-ft: 383

Type: V10

Performance

Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.5 seconds

My Rating: ****/*****

Base Price: 2007 BMW M5 - $82,500

2009 Renault Megane & Laguna Spy Photos

The upcoming 2009 Renault Megane 5door hatchback and the 2009 Renault Laguna Coupe were caught testing somewhere in Australia a few days back. Both Megane and Laguna pictured here are the pre-production right-hand-driven models. These pictures have been floating around on many of the Renault's unofficial forums. What we know is that both of these Renault cars are expected to make a debut at 2008 Paris Motor Show in September this year.

And the 09 Laguna Coupe will probably come with the option of 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol & diesel engines and a top of the line 3.5-liter V6 powerplant. Checkout the heavily camouflaged spy photo shots of 2009 model Renault Megane & Laguna below.

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09 Model Renault Megane 5-door Hatchback Spy Photos & Pictures



09 Model Renault Laguna 2-door Coupe Spy Photos & Pictures