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Friday, 6 April 2012

Infiniti M Hybrid Provides Performance and Efficiency Pictures/Images 2012

Japanese manufacturers have been leading the hybrid movement from the beginning, but so far Nissan’s only entry has been the Altima hybrid, which licenses its powertrain from Toyota and is only sold in eight states. Now, shortly after announcing the Leaf electric car, Nissan tells us that its Infiniti luxury arm will be getting into the hybrid business with the 2012 M35 hybrid debuting at the Geneva auto show.

While the company is currently being coy with performance and fuel-economy estimates, it's calling the M35 the “cleanest and most economical car in Infiniti’s history.” With technology previewed by the Infiniti Essence concept from last year's Geneva show and now coined Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid, the M35 hybrid will feature a 3.5-liter V-6 augmented by a 67-hp electric motor fitted between the engine and a revised seven-speed automatic transmission. There is no conventional torque converter. The rear-wheel-drive-only car will be capable of moving solely under electric power, although Infiniti is keeping quiet on how far or how fast. The company claims that its 1.3-kWh laminated lithium-ion battery is the same size as a nickel-metal-hydride battery pack, but with twice the power, and that the use of manganese for its positive electrodes improves the battery’s temperature stability and, therefore, overall reliability. The 2010 Infiniti M will go on sale in the spring of 2010, with the hybrid to follow about a year later as a 2012 model.

Infiniti M Hybrid

Hennessey Venom GT 2012

The Venom GT started its life as a Lotus Elise and focused as much as possible on weight reduction. For that, Hennessey added lightweight carbon fiber bodywork and 20" carbon fiber wheels wrapped in massive Michelin PS2 tires. The car gets Brembo brakes with 6-piston calipers up front and 4-piston calipers in rear clamping down on 15-inch carbon ceramic rotors. For the Venom GT, Hennessey uses a Corvette ZR1 sourced 376 cid aluminum V8 engine that delivers an impressive 725 HP. The engine sends its power to the rear wheels via a Ricardo 6-speed gearbox and handling is facilitated by a KW variant three-adjustable coilover suspension. With that amount of power and a 267 mph top speed, the Venom GT will tackle the latest Bugatti Veyron Super Sport head on. We know there is a huge difference between the two models, but power and mph are the only two taken under consideration here.

Hennessey Venom GT

Thursday, 15 March 2012

GMC Acadia 2012

General Motors, GM, the GMC Acadia in 2012 about the books for any redesign and GM hasn’t launched the brand new look. General Motors uses the Acadia to fill a distinct segment like a mid-sized Vehicle crossover together with his cousin, the Chevrolet Traverse. A midsize crossover vehicle has more characteristics compared to frame and chassis truck characteristics which makes it a little lighter along with a little simpler about the gas. The Acadia crossover seating eight people, a great spot for large families. Additionally, it features Top Safety Scores. GM offers side / curtain airbags, stability control, traction control, four-wheel drive anti-brake system, tire pressure monitoring and OnStar service.
2012 GMC Acadia Trims. The 2011 GMC Acadia will come in five trim levels, SL, SLE, SLT-1, SLT-2, and so the Denali, it being the culmination of trim levels. GM most likely will stay the same equipment levels. All trim levels possess a powertrain and six-speed automatic transmission, 3.6 V-6 engine. The crossover includes 18 inch wheels, a sizable truck wheelbase of 118.9 inches along with a ground clearance of seven.4 inches. Furthermore, 19-inch wheels and 20 inch wheels are optional. Within the upper trim quantity of a Acadia is outfitted with neat improvements like Bluetooth, rear parking sensors, along with a backup camera having a special viewer within the rearview mirror.

GMC Acadia

Ferrari 599 GTO 2012

The new Ferrari 599 GTO Berlinetta V12 is a highly developed specific performance-oriented short-lived. Ferrari 599 GTO is really business as fast street car. It is a special limited edition exclusive that is the true Ferrari tradition, a new concept, although inspired by a production car. Indeed, the Ferrari 599 GTO is based on the 599XX, advanced experimental track car, and may be the fastest on the road. Ferrari 599 GTO is reserved for only 599 customers to find the ultimate expression of high-performance driving.

Ferrari 599 GTO

Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 2012

Though it's cleverly disguised as an automobile, don't be fooled. The 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 is the world's ultimate portable smoke generator. The fact that it can pull double-duty as a method of transportation is nothing but a quirky side benefit to its purpose in life. Consider it a value-added feature that helps justify its seemingly high $45,000 price tag.

It's really quite ingenious. All that's required to create your own massive plume of thick white smoke is premium-grade gasoline and two 245/45ZR20 tires, both of which are readily available, and both of which are consumed in roughly equal quantities. The actual process of making the smoke-screen is so simple even a caveman could do it. One step: Mash the throttle pedal to the floorboard.

Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Cadillac CTS Coupe 2012

CTS luxury sport Sedan, Coupe and Wagon will add an upgraded V-6 engine, new grille and new Touring Package edition for the 2012 model year. The new 3.6L V-6 will use a lighter, more efficient design to give customers more power at the same fuel economy as the current 3.6L V-6.The new engine delivers an SAE-certified 318 horsepower (237 kW) and 275 lb.-ft. (372 Nm) of torque, compared to the current engine’s 304 horsepower (227 kW) and 273 lb.-ft. (370 Nm) of torque. The EPA fuel economy label will remain 18 city/27 highway mpg.