The World's Fastest Corvette

In a change from all the high dollar exotic cars I usually feature here, this is a high dollar exotic Chevrolet.
The Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 may be the fastest Corvette ever built.
The ZR1 is powered by a modified LS3 (the LS9) that produces 638 hp and 604 ft.lbs.of torque.
This is largely due to the sixth-generation Eaton TVS R2300 roots 4-lobe supercharger with an intercooler that's mated to the LS9.

What does all this mean in a straight line?
Try 0 to 60 in 3.43 seconds with an estimated top speed of 210 mph.
The Vette can blast through the quarter mile in 10.988 seconds, at 135 mph.
The cost on this little number?
About $115,000.
Not bad compared to some of the other cars we've had on here.

B. Engineering Edonis Super Car by Jean Marc Borel

B. Engineering Edonis Super Car by Jean Marc Borel

The Edonis cannot be described as a beautiful car, but it certainly eye catching. Its angular, complicated lines crash awkwardly together in a chaotic fashion, this trend is evident from almost every angle. The headlights give the impression of tiredness, or even depression.
The Edonis supercar is a creation of B. Engineering, a company run by Jean Marc Borel. The Edonis was intended as a demonstration of the design and prototype abilities of his company. The B. Engineering Edonis is a genuine supercar with a 0-60 time under 4 seconds, and a maximum speed of 225 mph.

B. Engineering Edonis Super Car by Jean Marc Borel

The Edonis has little to be sad about. Twin turbochargers feed a 3.7 litre V-12 engine to create a whopping 680 bhp at 8,000 rpm. All this power is run through a six-speed manual gearbox.
Using a monocoque built from carbon fiber the Edonis is very strong and light. All the cosmetic exterior body panels are aluminum. To reduce weight further aluminum brake calipers are used.
To save even more space and weight the Edonis rides on Michelin PAX run-flat tires, this means a spare wheel is surplus to requirement.

Obamamobile

It's official call sign is Cadillac One, but it will always be known as the Obamobile.

This is the top - security armoured limousine which has been custom built to be Barack Obama's presidential car.

llustration of the new Cadillac One by John Lawson, Obama included. Specially things like "Doors: eight-inch thick and the weight of a 757 door". Other highlights:

• It can withstand rocket impacts and it's perfectly sealed against biochemical attacks.

• Petrol tank: Can withstand a direct hit thanks to a special foam and armor-plating.

• Bodywork: made of dual hardness steel, aluminum, titanium, and ceramics to "break up posible projectiles".

• Tyres: Kevlar-reinforced with steel rims underneath so it can run away no matter what.

• Accessories include: Night vision cameras, pump-action shotguns, tear gas cannons.

• Comes with bottles of blood compatible with the President's blood.

The bailout, which is in addition to the £450billion fund approved last year, offers tax cuts to the middle class and small businesses as well as a massive cash infusion to modernise roads, bridges, schools and medical care.

Money would also be provided for renewable energy projects.

A US intelligence document has revealed the Secret Service fear a 'lone wolf' type attack on the day rather than an organised, well-planned plot to kill Obama.

According to the intelligence document, no specific threat to Obama has been uncovered.

Source : www.dailymail.co.uk

2009 Jeep Wrangler Cars

Tips For Buying Auto Insurance the First Time

Buying car insurance for the first time is a scary situation. After all, you are buying a contract, and any sort of binding contract makes us nervous and with good reason! But buying car insurance is a relatively painless procedure, and if you follow these tips, your first time buying auto insurance will be nothing to be afraid of.

Background Research
The best way a novice can overcome the fear of first-time auto insurance buying is through education. When you know all of the different types out there, and what the average quotes are, you don't have to second-guess your decisions. Get car insurance quotes online, and research the confusing terminology you might find in your insurance manual. One good way to do research is by talking to a friend or family member in the insurance industry, and see what they're advice is.

Assess the Coverage You Need
Take a good look at your car, and ask yourself what it is your car is going to need. If your vehicle is old, you might need towing coverage. If there are several drivers in your home, you will need additional coverage to add these drivers. Is your car owned by a lien holder? If so, you will probably be required to have extra coverage or a higher premium. Once you've assessed the car, you need to look at your finances to see what a realistic expectation is for the month. Your typical monthly car insurance costs should vary between $300-800.

Comparison Shopping
The difference in price within a company for the same plan is huge-even bigger are the differences in price between auto insurance companies. You need to do a thorough price comparison of different plans within a company and between companies in order to get the deal that's right for you. A few years ago, this would have been an enormous choir that would have required the services of an independent insurance agent, but nowadays, there are several on-line sites available which can help you comparison shop for the best auto insurance in your area. Remember, however, that price isn't everything. A lot of times with auto insurance, what you're paying for is contract flexibility. You might be unhappy with your insurance and want additional coverage, or you may want to take away a costly bit of coverage that you don't need. Once you've found a policy that works within your budget, then jump in with both feet!

Source http://ezinearticles.com

Lexus RX 400h Hybrid Overview

Did you know that the Lexus was mass-produced by Toyota, the Japanese Motor Company that makes Corollas and Highlanders? Well they do and they come in second only to Ford Motor Company's Escape Hybrid vehicle. The Lexus RX 400h Hybrid is the Lexus 350 with a newly designed electric motor. It has also been labeled as the very first luxury hybrid car in the world. . Lexus' have a reputation of being affordable luxury cars and their SUVs do not slack in that department either.

The Lexus RX 400h Hybrid can definitely hold its own against the competition. J.D. Power and Associates rated it among one of four SUVs for being recognized as part of the Automotive Environmental Index in 2006. This index rates the top thirty vehicles that are environmentally friendly and green. They also recognize the fuel-efficient hybrid as one of the top luxury vehicles for its Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study in 2005. With so many people being concerned about emissions, damage to the ozone layer, and global warming, the Lexus RX 400h Hybrid is a great choice for a hybrid SUV.

This hybrid was actually rolled out in January 2004 at the North American International Auto Show a few months after the Ford Escape Hybrid was introduced. The Escape was so well received that it was a no-brainer that the Lexus RX 400h Hybrid would be received just as well. It was an immediate hit and the Escape suddenly found itself a competitor. Plus, Lexus is Toyota's high end product so fans of the vehicle expected it to be elegant and appealing.
This SUV has been described as "handsome". It's been geared to attract executives who are environmentally savvy. It is a middle-sized luxury SUV hybrid that is sophisticated and definitely trying to get the attention of the upper class. The 2008 model of the Lexus RX 400h Hybrid has a few updates, namely chrome door handles, a new front grill, rear spoiler, and shiny 18 inch wheels. This is the first time Toyota and Lexus ever designed and developed a vehicle that was geared for a particular financial class.

2010 Porsche Panamera Cars

2010 Porsche Panamera Cars
Price:$127,000

Bill Gates Car

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Cars

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Cars
Price:$15,030 - $20,365










2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Hyundai releases first renderings of Equus

Hyundai has revealed the first official renderings of their upcoming flagship sedan, Equus, code-named 'VI'. The Equus is due to be officially unveiled next month in South Korea, the only country where it is expected to be sold.The renderings do not surprise, as the recent stream of spyshots has given us sufficient clues on how the Equus would shape up. According to Hyundai's Korean statement, the car will feature LED technology in the headlights - a Hyundai first - and incorporate LED taillights as well. Similar to Mercedes-Benz, the Equus will also feature Pre-Safe seatbelts. Other innovations include Vehicle Stability Management II and Lane Departure Warning System

2010 Ford Mustang

The 2010 Ford Mustang looks leaner, although it actually gains a few pounds. It looks lower, although it's not. With headlights trimmed in black chrome (at least on the GT model) and a squatter, all-black grille, the look is sinister. Even the pony mounted to the center of the grille is finished in black chrome.

Hyundai releases i20 in India

Hyundai Motors India Limited has officially launched the Hyundai i20 in India today. The company calls it “Uber Cool” car that is available in three variants and sports a fuel-efficient Kappa engine. The i20 replaces the Getz hatchback.

The i20 is powered by a 80 ps 1.2L Kappa engine that is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. It packs a plethora of standard features, such as air conditioning, tilt/telescope steering wheel, front/rear power windows, cooled glove box, multi-information display, and 2 DIN CD/MP3 audio system. The top-range i20 features automatic climate control, steering mounted audio controls (first in segment), foldable key with keyless entry, 14-inch alloy wheels, and segment-first six airbags.

2009 Chrysler Aspen Car Video

2009 Chrysler Aspen Car

Kia releases gasoline Mohave

Kia Motors released the long-awaited gasoline variants of the Mohave SUV (Borrego in NA) today. Alongside the 3.0L VGT diesel, the Mohave is now available with a 274 horsepower 3.8L Lambda V6 or a more potent 340 horsepower 4.6L Tau V8.Gasoline Mohaves are priced on average 3.5 million Won (USD$2464) less than its diesel counterparts. With the 3.8L V6, Kia boasts a mileage rating of 8.6km/L, an equivalent of 20MPG. For the flagship 4.6L V8 models, Kia includes a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission. The 3.8L V6 models have a 0-60 MPH time of 8.5 seconds, while the 4.6L V8 models boast 7.4 seconds.

Suzuki Kizashi 3

Kizashi 3 foreshadows a four-door sports sedan that will join the lineup as Suzuki's flagship in 2010. Though much of Suzuki's current product lineup was designed by Daewoo or General Motors, we know their own designers can come up with great small cars -- if they do as well with the production version of the Kizashi 3, Suzuki could become a major player. About time.

2009 Lotus Esprit

Lotus wants to sell 1000 units a reason, reason why a cabrio version was also added.The 2009 Esprit is powered by a upgraded longitudinally mounted engine, with the adoption of a more modern BMW V8.The launch of the Esprit was caused by the decision to launch the "Project Eagle", a 2+2 V6 coupe that will be priced at around £40.000. The project Eagle will be unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.

2009 Toyota Prius Hybrid Cars Interior Video

2009 Toyota Prius Hybrid Cars Interior Video

SSC Ultimate Aero TT, Faster Than the Bugatti Veyron?

The SSC Ultimate Aero TT may be the only rival to the Bugatti Veyron.
In road tests, the SSC turned in a 254.88 mph top speed compared to the 253 mph of the Veyron.
But the Ultimate Aero accelerates from 0-60 mph in 2.78 seconds which is slower than the Veyron's 0-60 in 2.46 seconds.
The engine in the Ultimate Aero model is a supercharged 387.2 cu in (6.35 L) V8 engine rated at 1,183 bhp , with 1,094 ft·lb of torque.
Amazingly, the first production 2007 Ultimate Aero TT car was sold not in a show room, but on eBay for $431,100.
Yes eBay.
And I forgot to mention that the SSC Ultimate Aero TT is built by Shelby SuperCars.
And that NASA (yes NASA) put the car in a wind tunnel testing facility and proved that the SSC Aero could be aerodynamically stable enough to reach speeds up to 273 miles per hour.
And to be as Green as anyone else, this supercar will soon be available in an electrical version.
Of course this SSC will be the fastest electric car on the market, powered by a 500 horsepower electric motor. Yes I said a 500 horsepower ELECTRIC motor.

Why There Have Been No Posts Here

Since December 15th this blog has been locked by Blogger as a Spam blog.
I have sent numerous requests to have it unlocked to no avail.
I have gone onto the Blogger help group to find tons of other people with locked "non-spam" blogs as well.
I understand the "fuzzy" spam detection and I also understand that Blogger is running behind in unlocking blogs.
But that is the reason nothing has been posted here in almost a month.
I really like this blog (and judging from e-mails a lot of other people do as well) and I hope this is resolved soon.
I hate to keep posting here in fear that one morning the blog will just be gone.
I invite everyone to go over to my other car blog http://themusclecars.blogspot.com/ until this is resolved.
Thank you for stopping by.

2008 Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500 144-in. WB Car

2008 Dodge Sprinter Wagon 2500 144-in. WB Car

Spiess TC 522 prototype supercar twin-turbo V8

Spiess TC 522 prototype supercar twin-turbo V8

The Spiess TC 522 was a supercar prototype from 1992. It was created by a Spiess, a German company better known for creating industrial electrical transformers.

The TC 522 was powered by a mid-mounted 5.7 litre, twin-turbo V8. The transmission was handled by a 6 speed manual driving the rear wheels. The Spiess TC 522 had a carbon-fibre composite body. Due to its high price, and a worldwide economic slow down, the TC 522 never left the prototype stage.

2009 Pontiac G8 Cars

2009 Pontiac G8 Car
Price : $28,190 - $31,555
Power comes from a 6.2-liter LS3
small-block V8 engine delivering
402 horsepower and 402 pound-feet
of torque.Larger bores help
create a 376-cubic-inch.












2008 Pontiac G8 Car Video

Audi A3 Black Edition Models Launched in the United Kingdom

The new Black Edition specification is available in conjunction with the 1.8-litre and 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engines with 160HP and 200HP respectively, and the two 2.0 TDI common rail diesel engines (140HP and 170HP). While it carries a premium of £905 over the equivalent S line model in each case, Audi supports that when the additional equipment it offers is taken into account, it represents a customer saving of £675 on the A3 Black Edition and £650 on the A3 Cabriolet Black Edition.

Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO

The BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS gets the same 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine as the Fortwo as an additional range extender - just like the Chevy Volt. The three-cylinder powerplant that has an output of 50 kW can recharge the 17.5-kWh lithium-ion battery by means of a similarly rated alternator. A range of up to 370 miles is possible on a single tank. The purely electrical, locally emission-free range is up to 120 miles.

All three BlueZERO models feature front-wheel drive and according to Merc, they all accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 11 seconds while their top speed is electronically limited to 93 mph in the interests of optimal range and energy efficiency.

Measuring 4.22 meters in length, 1.89 m in width and 1.59 m in height, the BlueZERO models can accommodate five passengers and a payload of around 450 kg (992) lbs with a luggage compartment capacity of over 500 liters.

2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Cars

2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Cars
MSRP:$29,155 - $39,330
285 horsepower inline-six
or an option 5.3L V8 --
with Active Fuel
Management -- rated
at an even 300 horsepower.