Saturday, April 3, 2010

2010 Lotus Evora Carbon Concept specification

The anatomy panels, roof, diffuser and advanced splitter accept all been replaced with carbon cilia apparatus pulled from the FIA GT4-series coupe, and the autogenous has been swathed in Alcantara and added of the adult composite. Lotus charcoal mum on absolutely how abounding pounds accept been afford acknowledgment to the carbon cilia diet, but alive the marque's affection for bound copy models, we wouldn't be afraid to see a assembly archetypal aggressive by the abstraction aural the abutting year.The abreast autogenous of the Evora Carbon Concept car combines the afterglow of the carbon panels with perforated covering and matte alcantara. The bespoke autogenous uses swathes of awe-inspiring blah alcantara to awning the footwell, dashboard and roof. The bendable arrangement of the covering and alcantara are abutting with the adamantine surfaces of the carbon cilia panels to accommodate a acceptable acoustic experience.

2010 Lotus Evora Carbon Concept Interior

The Evora Carbon Concept car has diamond-cut 19" artificial auto advanced and rear, shod with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires (235/35 front, 285/30 advanced rear). Donato Coco, Director of Lotus Architecture commented, "The architecture of the Evora Carbon Concept car appearance exotic, aerial tech abstracts that action a acceptable synergy with the Lotus cast image, cogent our motorsport ancestry and history of beautiful sports cars for which Lotus are renowned."2010 Lotus Evora Carbon Concept wallpaper
2010 Lotus Evora Carbon Concept specification
2010 Lotus Evora Carbon Concept specification
2010 Lotus Evora Carbon Concept front view

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

CADILLAC CTS-V SPORT WAGON SHOW CAR DEBUTS AT THE NEW YORK AUTO SHOW

* V-Series performance combined with dramatic CTS Sport Wagon design
* 556-hp (415-kW) supercharged 6.2L V-8
* Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with steering wheel shift controls
* Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires
* Limited availability beginning in late 2010

2011 CADILLAC CTS-V SPORT WAGON SPECIFICATIONS Overview

Model: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon
Body style / driveline: 4-door sport luxury wagon, RWD
Construction: unitized welded steel body with direct-mounted front cradle and rubber-isolated, multi-link independent rear suspension
EPA vehicle class: wagon
Manufacturing location: Lansing Grand River Assembly, Lansing, Mich.

Engine


6.2L Supercharged V-8
Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162
Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 / 103.25 x 3.62 / 92 mm
Block material: cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: roto-cast aluminum
Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery: 1.9L supercharger with intercooler; sequential fuel injection
Ignition: direct-mount ignition coils
Compression ratio: 9.1:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 556 / 415 @ 6100*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 551 / 747 @ 3800*
Recommended fuel: premium required
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 6200
Estimated fuel economy
(city / hwy):
14 / 19

Transmissions


Tremec TR6060 Hydra-Matic 6L90
Type: six-speed manual; fully synchronized with single overdrive six-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch
Gear ratios (:1):

First: 2.66 4.03
Second: 1.78 2.36
Third: 1.30 1.53
Fourth: 1.00 1.15
Fifth: 0.80 0.85
Sixth: 0.63 0.67
Reverse: 2.90 3.06
Final drive ratio: 3.73 3.23

Chassis / Suspension

Configuration RWD
Differential: limited-slip
Front: independent SLA; 29-mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric handling and ride bushings; 65-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electro-magnetically controlled shocks
Rear : independent SLA; 24-mm hollow stabilizer bar; elastomeric trailing arm bushing; 90-N/mm spring rate; Magnetic Ride Control with electro-magnetically controlled shocks
Steering type: power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio: 16.1:1
Steering turns, lock-to-lock: 2.7
Turn circle (ft / m): 37.9 / 11.55
Chassis control: four-channel StabiliTrak w/ brake assist

Wheels and tires

Wheel size and type: front: 19 x 9-inch; forged alloy, 5-lug
rear: 19 x 9.5-inch, forged alloy, 5-lug
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
front: 255/40ZR19 (96Y) high-performance summer tire
rear: 285/35ZR19 (99Y) high-performance summer tire

Brakes

Type: four-wheel disc with four-channel ABS, hydraulic brake assist and dynamic rear brake proportioning
Rotor type and thickness (in / mm)
Front : 15 x 1.26 / 380 x 32, vented, co-cast
Rear: 14.7 x 1.1 / 373 x 28, vented

Dimensions
Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm): 113.4 / 2880
Length (in / mm): 191.3 / 4859
Height (in / mm): 59.1 / 1502
Width (in / mm): 72.6 / 1842
Track (in / mm): front: 61.8 / 1570
rear: 62 / 1575
Curb weight (lb / kg): 4390 / 1995
Weight distribution (% front / rear): 52 / 48

Interior

Headroom (in / mm): front: 38.8 / 986
rear: 37.2 / 944
Legroom (in / mm): front: 42.4 / 1078
rear: 35.9 / 913
Shoulder room (in / mm): front: 56.7 / 1441
rear: 57.4 / 1390
Hip room (in / mm): front: 55.1 / 1400
rear: 54.1 / 1375

Capacities

Seating capacity (front / rear): 2 / 3
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L): 96.5 / 2732
EPA cargo volume (cu ft / L): 25.4 / 720 (behind rear seats)
58 / 1644 (rear seats folded)
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg): TBD
Fuel tank (gal / L): 18 / 68
Engine oil (qt / L): 6.3 / 6
Cooling system (qt / L): 12.42 / 11.75

*SAE certified.
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.





2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

The GT3 SLS will use the aforementioned 6.3-liter V8 as the alley car, but the FIA will actuate its final achievement for racing. The aerodynamic enhancements are the big account here, with changes to the bodywork axiomatic all over. The advanced end appearance a abysmal carbon cilia splitter that's alone baffled by the ample rear addition out back. The awning sports a ample cooling accident and there are air intakes for anchor cooling in the ancillary skirts and cooling vents in the fenders abaft the advanced auto as well. Other race-spec appearance accommodate a bland underbody, rear diffuser, central-locking auto and ammunition accompaniment pipes in the C-pillar.
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 wallpaper
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 front view