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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible

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Peugeot 308 CC

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Peugeot 206 Plus

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Peugeot 107

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Spyker C12 Zagato

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Mercury Milan Hybrid

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Maserati GranTurismo S

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Infiniti Coupe Concept

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2008 Gibbs Aquada

noreply@blogger.com (Phạm Ngọc Thạch) — Thu, 6 Aug 2009 21:44:00 -0700

(from Gibbs Press Release) GIBBS ENTERING U.S. MARKET WITH AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES

UK-based Gibbs Technologies is forming three new companies to produce and market a broad range of amphibious vehicles in North America.

Two production-ready vehicles planned for introduction in the U.S. in 2009 were displayed at a news conference here today. Quadski, an all-terrain vehicle, will be manufactured and sold by Gibbs Sports Amphibians. Aquada, a vehicle that combines the handling of a sports car with an ability to travel at more than 30 miles per hour on water, will be built and marketed by Gibbs Amphibians.

A third company, Gibbs Military Amphibians, will have responsibility for the development of highspeed
amphibians (HSA) for military use under an agreement with Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT). Gibbs and Lockheed Martin plan to unveil several military concept vehicles based on Gibbs’ patented
technology later this summer.

Gibbs Technologies currently is considering locations for technical centers, sales offices and
manufacturing plants in several states including Georgia, Virginia, Michigan and Texas, according to Alan Gibbs, the firm’s founder and chairman.

“We’ll finalize our bricks-and-mortar decisions within the next several months and expect to begin new-model production in North America late next year.”

Gibbs added that the recruitment of executives for key management positions at each of the three new companies began last month. Openings also will be available in engineering, manufacturing, finance, human resources and sales. Employment at Gibbs facilities in North America is expected to total more than 1,500 within three years.

“Our plans for North America are ambitious, aggressive and achievable,” Gibbs said. “We’re exploring a variety of manufacturing, supplier and dealer-distribution options, as well as partnerships with potential investors and licensees for our technology.

“Our market research indicates that a line-up of high-speed amphibious vehicles similar to the Aquada could generate annual sales volumes of 100,000 or more within five years.”

Developed at a cost of more than $100 million, both Aquada and Quadski are scheduled for introduction in the U.S. during the first half of 2009. Fully homologated for sale in Europe, a fleet of 10 Aquadas currently is undergoing tests in southeastern Michigan.

“A commercially viable high-speed amphibious vehicle has eluded auto manufacturers, entrepreneurs and inventors for more than 100 years,” Gibbs noted. “Recent developments in light-weight materials, engine technology and vehicle architecture, however, have enabled us to accomplish what many believed to be impossible.”

Initial design work on the Aquada began in Detroit in 1997 with a team of more than 20 engineers. Product development later transferred to Coventry in the UK, where the company tapped into a unique blend of motorsports, aerospace and OEM engineering talent. More than one million man hours have gone into the development of the company’s technology.

In 2004, a Gibbs prototype HSA crossed the English Channel in a record-setting time of less than two hours. During tests in Europe and North America, prototype amphibians have traveled at speeds of more than 110 mph on land and 45 mph on water. Both Quadski and Aquada also have the unique ability to transition from land-to-water or water-to-land in five seconds.

“Although Quadski and Aquada will be among the first products introduced with our HSA technology, we’re actively exploring a variety of other commercial and military applications,” the company’s founder pointed out.

Gibbs protects its amphibious vehicle technology with more than 70 patents and also has a number of patents pending, according to Neil Jenkins, the company’s president and CEO. Jenkins merged his company, Krafthaus, with Gibbs in 1999 and his work in developing high-speed amphibious-vehicle technology recently received the UK’s prestigious Churchill Medal for innovation and engineering excellence.

“Since the late 1890’s, there have been literally hundreds of attempts to build a commercially viable amphibious vehicle,” Gibbs noted. “The Magrelen Amphibium built in Denmark in 1899 is credited with being one of the first motorized attempts, while the Hobbycar produced in France between 1992 and 1995 was one of the last.”

Porsche built an estimated 5,000 Type 166 Schwimmwagens between 1940 and 1944. Hans Trippel manufactured and sold nearly 4,000 Amphicars during the 1960’s. The USA produced thousands of amphibious vehicles during World War II. None were capable of speeds of more than seven mph on water.

Gibbs Technologies is headquartered in Nuneaton near Coventry in the UK, where it has research and development facilities, a prototype manufacturing plant, as well as styling, engineering and marine-test facilities. Additional information about the company, its technology and amphibious vehicles is available on the Internet at www.gibbstech.com

Aquada

The Aquada is a revolutionary showcase of High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology.

This radical new breed of vehicle has been precision engineered to the most exacting standards. It has undergone an extensive safety testing programme and complies with appropriate marine and road safety regulations.

Entry to the water is via beach, boat ramp, slipway or directly from the water's edge. Once afloat, the transition from road vehicle to High Speed Amphibian (HSA) is effortlessly achieved.

Simply press a button and drive into the water. The wheels automatically rise and as you press the accelerator nearly a tonne of thrust pushes the Aquada onto the plane. The whole process takes less than 12 seconds. The Aquada can plane at over 30mph.

Powerful enough to tow a water-skier and with a style and class of its own, the Gibbs Aquada is the perfect leisure vehicle. It combines the thrill of an open top car with the sheer exhilaration experienced in a high performance speedboat.

The Aquada is the new name for freedom!

Noble M14

noreply@blogger.com (Phạm Ngọc Thạch) — Thu, 6 Aug 2009 21:40:00 -0700

(from Noble Press Release) Having conquered the specialist sports car market over the last five years, Noble Automotive is now launching an all-new model, which will firmly establish it at the quality end of the supercar market.

The British Noble M14 is set to take on rivals, such as the Porsche 911 Turbo and Ferrari 360 Modena, with a tantalising mix of class-leading dynamics, prodigious performance, a finely crafted and well equipped cabin, and levels of practicality that will appeal to owners who wish to use their car every day.

Head of design, Lee Noble, said of the M14: “We aim to catch an entirely new audience with this model, one that cares as much about the grade of leather used in the cabin as how fast the car will accelerate to 100mph. We also anticipate that M14 buyers will demand ‘jump-in-and-drive’ convenience, without any sacrifice in exclusivity or sophistication. I’m satisfied that these criteria have been achieved without any compromise.”

Priced at £74,950, the M14 will be the flagship of the Noble range, falling into place above the existing M12 models. The new line up looks like this:

Noble M14 £74,950 (new)
Noble M400 £55,995 (new)
Noble M12 GTO-3R £49,950
Noble M12 GTC £44,950 (new)
Noble GTO-3 £47,950

EXTERIOR DESIGN

The 2004 British Motor Show will see the Noble M14 unveiled for the first time. Far from being a mere concept, the show car’s styling, interior, drivetrain and chassis represent what will reach production when the car goes on sale in October this year.

From the M14’s conception, Lee Noble has focused on creating a form that eschews current design trends, and majors on a far more emotive shape, led by broad, sweeping curves along the car’s flanks, an aggressive front treatment and a graceful – yet imposing – rear end.

“Passion has dominated the M14’s design philosophy,” says Lee, “but we’ve also ensured that the car has a thoroughly bespoke feel in its detailing.”

This fact is obvious when you look more closely at the car: beautifully engineered door handles, hewn from billets of aluminium; six circular rear light lenses, which make reference to legendary supercars from the past; the rear screen, which reveals the engine’s plenum chamber protruding above the perforated aluminium engine cover; and the body-coloured rear diffuser, which cuts deep into the rear panel, highlighting the twin exhausts which exit from its centre. Overall, 95 per cent of the components which make up the M14 (excluding the drivetrain) are distinct from the current M12 series of cars, and an additional 70 per cent of components are now made in house, compared with previous Noble models.

While the M14 retains the current M12’s wheelbase, its length has grown by 178mm to 4267mm and its width by 50mm to 1935mm. As a result, more space has been liberated in the cabin, compared with the M12, and there are now two luggage compartments, one behind the engine, and one at the front of the car. This increase in size has also helped Noble incorporate significant crash protection in the doors, and deformable sections at the front and rear of the M14, with a view to it achieving full European Type Approval in the future.

Lee Noble’s provenance as a designer of performance cars has been well-documented, and it’s this experience which has ensured that the aerodynamics of the M14 will create exceptional stability, as well as an estimated top speed of 190mph.

DRIVETRAIN & PERFORMANCE

Noble has chosen again to adopt a highly-modified version of Ford’s 3.0-litre V6, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, for use in the M14. The unit, which in base form also powers certain Jaguar cars, has proved particularly durable in five years of Noble M12 development and production.

Like the GTO-3R and M400 models, the engine employs twin turbochargers, but uses an engine map developed specifically for the M14. In common with the 425bhp M400 model, the M14 will gain forged pistons to ensure durability. Maximum power will be 400bhp at 6100rpm, with a wholesome 385lb ft of torque at 4750rpm. Estimated performance will be 0-60mph in 4.3 seconds, 0-100mph in 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 190mph.

But crude benchmark figures tell only half the story. The Noble M14’s power delivery has been fine-tuned to exploit much of the engine’s potential with minimal effort. In-gear acceleration should be class-leading, with over 90 per cent of the engine’s torque available at just 2750rpm. And in typical Noble style, the engine will be placid and tractable from as low as 1000rpm, highlighting the M14’s versatility in every day driving conditions. A cultured exhaust note has been engineered to excite the senses under acceleration, but remain civilised at cruising speeds.

Twin intercoolers now feature in the M14, and are mounted behind each rear wheel arch. This location has two clear advantages: it creates vital space at the back of the car for a luggage compartment; and cooler air can now be ducted over each internal wheel arch cover, rather than above the engine, improving the efficiency of the intercoolers.

The ratios in the M14’s six-speed gearbox have been designed to specifically match its power and torque characteristics, complementing the engine’s linear delivery. In top gear the M14 pulls 26.5mph per 1000rpm, giving it a remarkably relaxed cruising gate, with 70mph registering just over 2600rpm. This gearbox, which is mated to an automatic torque-biasing differential, has received extensive development in Noble’s even more powerful M400 model, and has proved exceptionally durable. A completely new gearshift mechanism, offering drivers slick, finger-light changes, completes the package.

INTERIOR & PACKAGING

One of Lee Noble’s design briefs was to create a cabin for the M14 that conveyed a feeling of expensiveness, by paying special attention to textures, finish and feel.

Trimmed in the finest Italian leather (Noble uses the same supplier as Ferrari for the M14) there is no mistaking the M14 cabin’s aura of quality and luxury. The padded leather extends throughout the cabin, and is complimented by grey Alcantara roof lining and a gear tunnel and centre console formed in a gunmetal-coloured composite material. The floor and some lower sections of the cabin are trimmed in deep, 80 per cent wool carpet. There are even leather sill pads, incorporating the ‘Noble’ logo, for drivers to lean against while exiting the car.

The stunning and sumptuous seats, which will be standard in all M14s are manufactured specifically for Noble. They feature a carbon fibre frame, for strength and lightness, and are trimmed in the same top-grade leather seen elsewhere in the cabin. Both seats incorporate fore and aft adjustment, as well as reclining backrests and tilt adjustment.

More occupant space has been created in the cabin by reducing the width of the gear tunnel and re-designing the floorpan. As a result, the M14 has a maximum 1160mm of legroom for driver and passenger (up 30mm on that found in the current M12) and 950mm of headroom (M12 + 20mm). We would expect occupants of up to 6’ 5” to sit comfortably in the M14’s cabin.

Equipped like no other Noble, the M14 will come with the following:

Electric windows
Electric/heated door mirrors
Air conditioning
Heated windscreen with integral aerial
Satellite Navigation (option)
Multi-function dashboard display
Central locking
Alarm/immobiliser

Noble’s key objective when designing the control layout of the M14, was to allow the driver to focus on the road ahead, and not on a plethora of switches outside of his/her peripheral vision. For this reason, the most frequently used functions are performed by a bank of six buttons located on the steering wheel boss. From here, the driver can operate the hazard warning lights, heated windscreen/mirrors and multi-function display housed in the instrument cluster (which in turn gives data on water temperature, turbo boost, oil pressure and trip mileage). The remaining buttons control the front and rear boot, and fuel-filler cap releases.

As a result, the main dashboard and console area is clutter free. A distinctive cylindrical air vent sprouts from each corner of the dashboard, in addition to secondary face vents mounted on the centre console. Above these are the three air conditioning controls and a CD-tuner, which can also incorporate satellite navigation as a cost option. Two column stalks take care of windscreen wiper/washer and indicator functions.

The instrument cluster comprises a speedometer and revcounter, the graphics and needles of which glow blue when the ignition is switched on. As the engine revs rise, the revcounter’s needle changes from blue to pink as it sweeps past the 4100rpm increment, and from pink to red from 6100rpm to the 7200rpm engine cut out. All illuminated controls dim automatically when the headlights are switched on.

A total of seven, trimmed storage areas are spread around the M14’s cabin, reinforcing the car’s remit as a practical, everyday device. There are two leather-covered bins located on the inside of each sill (rather than on the doors, where belongings are prone to rattle more) a deep open shelf in front of the passenger and driver, and a central cubby behind the handbrake lever.

In addition to cabin stowage, the M14 has two, carpeted luggage compartments, one at the front of the car, and one behind the engine bay. Each compartment holds approximately 150 litres, offering ample capacity for two people’s luggage, with access being gained to each via electro-magnetic switches on the steering wheel.

CHASSIS & CONSTRUCTION

The M14’s chassis has been adapted from that used on the highly praised Noble M12. Despite the change in design emphasis with the M14, it was felt that the inherent suppleness in the M12’s ride, combined with its class leading levels of grip and composure, would lend itself perfectly to the new car’s design philosophy. Consequently, the existing chassis has been refined – rather than significantly changed – to suit the M14.

All M14 bodies will be made from vinylester GRP composite (Noble may also consider carbon fibre in future), built over a steel spaceframe, which is reinforced with bonded and riveted alloy panels. A full roll over cage extends around the inside of the M14’s cabin, adding strength to what will be our stiffest production structure to date.

Suspension is by double wishbones all round, with coil springs and alloy uprights. Rack and pinion steering, with hydraulic power assistance is geared to 2.5 turns from lock to lock, offering a far tighter turning circle than the current M12.

Since the weight of the M14 has only grown by 70kgs to 1150kgs, it is anticipated that the immensely powerful braking system from the M12, comprising 330mm ventilated discs all round, with four-piston callipers, will be more than adequate for this application. A switchable traction control system, working through the car’s ECU, will provide security when the car is being driven in adverse conditions.

For the M14, Noble has adopted a completely new design of ten-spoke wheel. Rim size at the rear has increased from 10 to 11J and at the front 8J rims are used. Tyre sizes also increase from 265/35 x 18 to 295/35 x 18 at the rear and from 225/40 x 18 to 235/40 at the front. The show car wears the latest Bridgestone SO-2 rubber, which Noble hopes to employ when the car reaches production.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body Vinylester GRP composite (with possibility of carbon fibre construction in future)

Chassis Steel spaceframe with bonded and riveted alloy panels
Suspension Double wishbones front and rear with coil springs and alloy uprights. Alloy shock absorbers all round

Brakes
Make Noble/AP Racing
Size 330mm x 30mm discs front
330mm x 26mm discs rear
Type Ventilated and cross-drilled front and rear

Steering Rack and pinion, hydraulic power assistance; 2.5 turns lock to lock
Turning circle 5.4m

Wheels
Design Noble designed ten-spoke
Size 8J x 18in (front), 11J x 18in (rear)
Made of Aluminium alloy

Tyres
Make Bridgestone Potenza S-03
Size 235/40 x 18 (front), 295/35 x 18 (rear)

Engine
Construction All-alloy block and heads
Layout 6 cyls in a vee, 2968cc, twin turbochargers
Max power 400bhp at 6100rpm
Max torque 385lb ft at 4750rpm
Power to weight 348bhp per tonne
Torque to weight 335lb ft per tonne
Specific output 135bhp per litre
Installation Transverse, mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Bore/stroke 89.0/79.5mm
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Valve gear 4 per cyl, dohc per bank
Ignition and fuel Electronic
Turbochargers Twin water-cooled with twin intercoolers; max boost at 0.8 bar

Gearbox
Type 6-speed manual

Ratios/mph per 1000rpm
1st 3.15/6.2mph
2nd 1.95/10.0mph
3rd 1.52/12.8mph
4th 1.19/16.35mph
5th 1.31/20.8mph
6th 1.03/26.5mph
Final drive 3.87 (ratios 1,2,3 & 4)
2.76 (ratios 5 & 6)

Maximum speeds
1st 44.6mph
2nd 72.0mph
3rd 92.2mph
4th 117.7mph
5th 149.8mph
6th 190.0mph

Performance 0-60mph: 4.3 seconds (est)
Max speed: 190mph (est)

Dimensions
Length 4267mm
Width (inc mirrors) 1935mm
Height 1150mm
Wheelbase 2438mm
Front overhang 905mm
Rear overhang 880mm
Max/min legroom 1160/1040mm
Headroom 950mm
Interior width 1350mm
Tracks 1570mm (f), 1550mm (r)
Kerbweight 1150kgs

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Leather 4-spoke steering wheel with 6-button function control
Full leather interior
Electric windows
Electric/heated door mirrors
Air conditioning
Heated windscreen with integral aerial
Multi-function digital dashboard display
Central locking
Alarm/immobiliser
Fore and aft / recline adjustment on seats
Reach and rake-adjustable steering column
Courtesy/map lights
CD/tuner
Switchable traction control

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Satellite navigation price to be advised
Metallic paint

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster

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BMW 320si WTCC 2006

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Ferrari 458 Italia

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Volkswagen EcoRacer

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Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Edition IWC

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Aston Martin One-77

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TechArt GTstreet R (Porsche 911)

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Dodge Sling Shot Concept

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Peugeot Holland&Holland 4007 Concept car

noreply@blogger.com (Phạm Ngọc Thạch) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:59:00 -0700

To coincide with the public world premiere of the 4007 at Geneva, Peugeot is unveiling a highly exclusive exercise in style produced in collaboration with luxury manufacturer Holland&Holland, recognised for its spirit of adventure.

Exterior
The pearlescent Hagénias Bronze body colour paintwork combines harmoniously with the vehicle’s chrome detailing to accentuate the exclusive nature of this 4007 by emphasising its power and feline qualities combined with the presence of its style and ‘all-terrain’ character.
Water-resistant leather features on the door mirror casings and roof bars, while the “Holland&Holland” logo, the hood of a royal falcon, is applied to the rear quarter panels.
Large 20" alloy wheels, machined from a single block in a unique fourfold design, add presence to the vehicle’s exclusivity.

Interior
Only when you are in the vehicle does the creative alliance between the Peugeot Style Centre and Holland&Holland teams become more apparent.
A blend of "Ebony" and "Chartreuse Green" leathers (Holland&Holland colour codes) enhanced by smooth leather edging and original stitching, creates a natural, exclusive and innovative feel.

The leather trim covering the passenger compartment is entirely hand-crafted by leather
craftsmen from the Peugeot Style Centre. It blends harmoniously with the shape of the fascia panel, the special finish of the seats and the design of the door panels.

The Ebony wool felt floor and its embroidered carpets create a soft and warm environment.
Ruthenium styled parts in dark chrome reinforce the exclusivity of the vehicle, particularly around the console and drive mode selector (two-wheel drive, 4x4 or "lock" modes).

At the rear, behind the split tailgate which opens in two sections, a large boot concealing two
retractable seats houses a fantastic luggage compartment specially made by Holland&Holland. Under the bonnet of this exclusive 4007 lies the 2.2-litre HDi engine developing a power of 115 kW (156 bhp) and a high torque of 380 Nm. A Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS) is also included as standard.

Text & photos courtesy of Peugeot
Sources : http://www.allcarnews.com/

Maybach 57 S Antiqua White

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Koenigsegg CCXR Special Edition

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Cadillac CTS-V Race Car

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Chevrolet Corvette C6-R Race Car

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Chevrolet Camaro Concept

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Aston Martin DBR9 on track (Aston Martin DB9)

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