Detroit-Specter Werkes C6 Corvette GTR Revealed

The GTR shares only the roof, rear hatch and glass with the exterior of the 2008 Chevy Corvette Z06 upon which it is based and has a footprint widened by four-and-a-half inches.The overall design effect is one of taking the C6 Corvette, mixing it with a touch of Viper RT/10.

The Specter Werkes GTR combines the distinctly shape of wellknown American muscle cars with a custom bodywork.


After a few months waiting for the new generation of Specter Werkes Corvette GTR extreme, based on the C6 version of the car, Michigan and the company finally presented the car in all her details. The model is based on Corvette C6, ant it is a unique and impressive interpretation of the Corvette basic form.


The company says that the new car will have many levels of engine tune, but the first is based on LS3, up from the standard 6.2L to 6.8L.
Combined with a tune it goes to 535hp (398kW) and 530lb-ft (719Nm) of torque, thanks to a Corsa exhaust. The car is also more wide than the base model with a wider covering and broadened suspension. Also the alloy whels, measuring 19 x 11in at the front and 20 x 12in at the rear provide enough space for the huge 285/30ZR19 front and rear 335/25ZR20 Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Zero Press tires.


Stop Tech 15 inch brake discs and six pistons in front with 14 inch mate and four-piston calipers in the are perfect for stopping the car at high speeds.

The car is painted in BASF silver, while the interior features standard Spinneybeck GTR sport seats and leather trim details. The Corvette GTR package have a base price of $ 34995. Of course all GTR are custom built...
Source:expertmotor



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Schumacher Wrecks Ferrari F430 Prototype on the Ring

Last week Ferrari had exclusively reserved the N�rburgring for testing of a Ferrari 430 Scuderia prototype, and our spy photographer on the scene noticed it was Michael Schumacher driving. Also, as co-driver he had his son, Mick, who seemed to be enjoying some quick laps at the famous Nordschleife.


We recently reported that seven time Formula One World Champion, Michael �Schumey� Schumacher helped complete final test stages of the new Ferrari California. With past development involvement with other notable Ferrari cars such as the Enzo and 599 GTB, Schumacher has become a permanent fixture as a Ferrari test driver on and off the track.


Our spy photographer states that an hour later the track was closed after an accident was reported by the 430 Scuderia at Schwedenkreutz. Some rumors quickly emerged that its was Michael's son Mick who was driving the vehicle, but this is highly doubtful since Mick is only 9 years old, track conditions were damp, we can clearly see his silhouette in the passenger seat and the F430 Scuderia proto hit the guardrail at 250 km/h (155 mph).


According to Schumacher's spokeswoman Sabine Kehm, "Michael called me and said 'We have crashed the car but are going to continue with another one',"
Source:World Car Fans


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Motor Trend - First Drive: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350

Mixed Messager: Sorting through the multiple personalities of the newest Baby Benz.


By Frank Markus

It can get 30-plus mpg or dash to 60 mph in 6.5 sec. Its Agility Control suspension corners racetrack flat, yet its undercarriage can be armored for ramming over rough stuff. It's targeted at Sex-in-the-City women, but it wears sharp, angular styling that apes the butch GL-class. Does this fuel-crisis trucklet suffer multiple-personality disorder?

Globally, yes, but there will be some exorcisms before the GLK arrives in January. The off-road package is out due to lack of interest on our shores (similar packages are dropped on ML and GL too). Officials claim the package bestows Land-Rover LR2-equivalent capability, from a combination of a Downhill-Speed Regulation system that uses engine braking and the ABS gear to creep down hills at any programmed speed from 2-11 mph. An off-road switch changes the transmission, ABS, stability control, and engine control maps to better suit loose surfaces, and underbody armor made of fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastics provide protection and keep the hangy-downy bits from snagging on rocks. The COMAND system display shows steering angle, altimeter and compass info in this mode. Sad to say, the two diesel engines are also banished-the 34-mpg 2.1L twin-turbo four and the 30-mpg 3.0L variable-nozzle turbo V-6. That'll leave us with a 22-mpg 3.5L gas V-6 spinning a seven-speed and 4Matic all-wheel drive (rear drive follows a few months later) wearing the fanciest walnut trim, standard dual sunroofs, and 19- or 20-in. wheels.

We may not miss the off-road gear-4Matic's fixed 45/55 front/rear torque split, traction control, and 7.9-in. of ground clearance will get us where we're going, and the big wheels, fat tires, and taut suspenders are antithetical to billy-goating. We will miss the diesels unless brisk demand for BlueTec MLs and GLs earn one of them a reprieve. Cross your fingers for the teched-out four, featuring piezoelectric injectors squirting fuel at over 29,000 psi, dual overhead camshafts driven by gears from the back of the block, and sequential turbos-a small one that spools up quickly at low revs, and a big one for higher speeds. The GLK220 CDI only trails the GLK350 by only 2.0 sec to 60 mph, and by achieving 50-percent-better fuel consumption its owners could recover their $1000-$2000 option price during a typical lease, even if today's diesel-fuel pricing persists.

Link to the original article >> HERE

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VIDEO from Edmunds:2010 E 63 AMG spotted at Nurburgring

New spy photos with the future E 63 AMG have surfaced on Edmunds. Along them, journalists have also uploaded an exclusive video with this mean machine while it was running at Nurburgring.


Although it was thought that the 2010 E 63 AMG will continue to use the 6.2 litres naturally aspirated V8, insider claim that the unit will be a completely new one. The cc displacement will be smaller than the current 6.2 litres(5.0 litres seems adequate), but it will use the turbocharging(single or twin turbo) in order to squeeze every last drop of power and ensure a highly-dynamic ride. The output will be of at least 500 BHP, not to mention that the engine will certainly offer plenty amount of torque.

The looks of the E 63 AMG can't be very well discerned under the layers of camouflage, but we can see that the front apron is a bit modified, with new air intakes, a new bumper and headlights with a more angry stance, while in the rear of the car, the number of exhaust pipes will be the already known one:4. The new AMG won't hit the streets until 2010, with public debut possibly in late 2009.

For the promised video, click >> HERE



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W212:New interior shots

After the exterior spy photos of yesterday, today we found 2 new spy photos showing hints of the dashboard of the new W212.


After the exterior spy photos of yesterday, today we found 2 new spy photos showing hints of the dashboard of the new W212. As previously seen in other 'inside' shots, the future E will cultivate the angular lines seen on the C and GLK dashboards, but the overall design will certainly be much more exclusive and elegant, with lots of fine wood trim, metal and high-quality, soft plastic and rubber materials. The defining piece of the dash, the COMAND APS display, will be mounted in the upper part of the center console, as seen on the W221 S-Klasse.

Via >> LeftLaneNews

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July 2008 Dream Car of the Month - Koenigsegg CC

Koenigsegg CCXR Edition

Founded in 1993 by Christian von Koenigsegg, Keonigsegg is a Swedish based manufacturer of very rare, very fast supercars. Koenigsegg had a dream to become a car manufacturer and after making his fortune in business, he turned his attention to building a two seat, mid-engined supercar.

Christian von Koenigsegg penned the original design himself and the original prototype was finished in 1996. The prototype was shown to the public in 1997 and the production version of the car was revealed at the 2000 Paris Motor Show. That first model prototype was known as the Koenigsegg CC.


Koenigsegg CC Prototype

The first Koenigsegg sold to the public was called the CC8S. Only about 6 were produced between 2002 and 2005. The car featured a full carbon fiber body with an aluminum and kevlar honeycomb reinforcement. Curb weight was only 2590lbs and the car was powered by a supercharged Ford 4.7L modular V8 producing 655hp/555tq. Power was transferred to the rear wheels by a 6 speed Cima manual transaxle with limited slip differential. This car could accelerate to 60mph in 3.2 seconds and to 100 in 6.2 while on its way to a 10 second 1/4 mile. Top speed was estimated to be 240mph.


Koenigsegg CC8S

Following the CC8S was the Koenigsegg CCR which was produced from 2004-2006. The CCR was basically an updated and improved version of the original. Power was upped to 806hp/680tq by using a Lysholm twin-screw supercharger. That however proved to be difficult to install in the mid-engine car so the production CCR used twin centrifugal superchargers made by Rotrex which provides the same power in better packaging. On February 28 2005 the Koenigsegg CCR broke the production car top speed record of 240mph, set by the McLaren F1, which had stood for over 12 years by hitting 241.01mph on the Nardo test circuit. Important to note is the fact that Nardo is a circular track and the track where the McLaren F1 and subsequently the Bugatti Veyron set their records, the VW Ehra track in Germany, is a 9km straight track. The McLaren could only muster 231mph at Nardo. So if the CCR had been tested on the straight track, it's speed may have been closer to 250mph.


Koenigsegg CCR

The most recent model is the Koenigsegg CCX. The X denoting the 10th anniversary of the first CC model. The CCX is the first Koenigsegg designed for sale all over the world, particularly the United States. The Ford V8 was replaced by an engine designed in house by Koenigsegg. The new engine is capable of running on 91 octane fuel and the car meets all US crash and emissions standards. The engine is based on the Ford V8 and features dual overhead cams with 4 valves per cylinder. The block is made of special heat treated aluminum that allows it to be stronger but lighter than the previous engine. It uses a dry sump oiling system with an external oil cooler and piston squirters. Running 91 octane the twin supercharged engine achieves 806hp/678tq. The CCX also comes as the CCXR which uses biofuel and increases the engines output to over 1000hp. Track oriented models of the CCX and CCXR were introduced called the CCX Edition and CCXR Edition. They featured even more power and stiffer suspensions.


Koenigsegg CCX