Fisker Automotive is taking a novel approach to merging beauty and style with an environmental conscience. The car features cutting-edge plug-in hybrid technology, penned as Q DRIVE, developed by Quantum Technologies exclusively for Fisker Automotive. The Karma's Q DRIVE configuration consists of a small gasoline engine that turns the generator, which charges the lithium ion battery pack, powering the electric motor and turning the rear wheels.
This proprietary design allows consumers' to drive the car emission free for up to 50 miles...
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Ferrari’s long-anticipated replacement for the incredible F430 has been announced. Meet the Ferrari 458 Italia. Motivated by a magical Italian 4.5 liter V8, the 458 Italia makes a remarkable 562 HP and 398 lb-ft of torque. This mid-mounted feat of engineering is hooked up to a 7 speed dual clutch transmission, and power goes to the rear wheels only, of course. Looking for 0-62 MPH time? How about 3.4 seconds. Top speed is 207 MPH, if you’re ready to spend the night in jail for your efforts. Oh, and remember, this is the base model...
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Michael Schumacher will take Felipe Massa's place for the remainder of the 2009 Formula One season.
A Ferrari spokesperson said Schumi's return hinges on the seven-time F1 champion's ability to pass the FIA's physical (we doubt that'll be a problem) and he'll be back in full-force on August 23 at the European Grand Prix in Valencia.
Schumacher has been under the employ of Ferrari as an advisor to the team since his retirement in 2006, and although Massa is reportedly well on his way to recovering after sustaining a serious head injury at...
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Aston Martin has lifted the wraps off the One-77 at the Geneva Motor Show. The One-77 is a new take on Aston’s familiar, and gorgeous, silhouette.
Giving a two-finger salute to the Global Financial Crisis, the One-77 is powered by a stonking 7.3 litre V12 which Aston are confident will produce more than 700bhp. A dry sump also allows the engine to be fitted 100mm lower to the ground, contributing towards a more optimum centre of gravity.
Power gets to the road via rear rubber measuring 335/30ZR20, and is controlled with a strengthened...
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(from Lamborghini Press Release) Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce – the new king of the bulls is even more powerful, lighter and faster
The Lamborghini Murciélago is one of the most extraordinary super sports cars of all time. Automobili Lamborghini has now expanded its model range with a new, exceptionally purist and even more extreme top model – the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is even more powerful, lighter and faster than the Murciélago LP 640. With the output of the 6.5 liter V12 increased to 670 hp and a weight...
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The war of the supercars is on. This is a picture of the new Lamborghini supercar that will come after the Murcielago, which is the first mule. Is this Lamborghini’s Enzo Rival Ultra-Car Spotted
With Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin and Mercedes AMG all working on new supercars, there is no reason for Lamborghini to rest and therefore the testing has begun. Hidden under this, especially in the front, wider Murcielago body is the new future Lamborghini supercar. This new Lambo, maybe dubbed to Jota, will according to rumors switch to an...
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To maintain its standing as the indisputable leader of the go-fast world, Ferrari channels most of its energies into its highly successful F1 racing program, and then pumps out a couple thousand really fast road cars per year to sustain it. And every few years, Ferrari builds something that more or less blends both worlds together. These are the superstars of supercars with names like F40, F50, Enzo, the track-only FXX, and soon the FX70.
What’s underneath all that? That’s unconfirmed and the photo here is only for illustrative...
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Winning racecar builder Reynard Racing Cars Ltd. from the U.K. has been building cars since 1973, but none of its offerings have been capable of real world street duty -- until now, that is. Known as the Inverter, the ultra-lightweight ride features either a 175-hp Honda Fireblade or 250-hp Suzuki Hayabusa engine capable of propelling the specialty ride around corners at 4gs of lateral force. It's aimed at quite literally being a car that can win a weekend of racing and drive home without any qualms.
Forming the structure of the car is a...
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(from Lamborghini press release) LAMBORGHINI REVENTON NUMBER 20 ARRIVES IN THE UK
Lamborghini delivered the last of its 20, one million euro plus taxes, Reventón cars this week, to a British customer of the official Midlands dealer, Lamborghini Birmingham.
The UK-bound V12 Reventón, number 20 of 20 with a minimum 650 hp and a top speed in excess of 211 mph , is the last of the Reventón cars, all of which were sold prior to its public reveal in September 2007. It is the only Reventón being delivered to the UK. The buyer, who wishes...
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(from Mercedes-Benz Press Release) Mercedes-Benz and McLaren are adding the crowning glory to the model family of their highly successful SLR super sports car with a new, uncompromisingly spectacular car. There is neither a roof nor a windscreen to separate the driver and passenger from the outside world; they enjoy unadulterated high-speed excitement with all the attributes of a speedster. The new SLR Stirling Moss is also characterised by the most sophisticated technology and a breathtaking design which reinterprets the SLR legend. With 478...
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