Wednesday, January 9, 2013

2012 Hamann McLaren MP4-12C memoR Art Car

Hamann recently revealed a memoR-Art Car based on the McLaren MP4-12C.
The 2012 Hamann McLaren MP4-12C memoR Art Car comes with a colorful exterior, similar to the one on BMW art cars.
The multi-colored car features an aerodynamic body kit inspired by the McLaren F1.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Super Sport CoupeEst. Market Price: NA
Dimensions**
Length: 177.4 in. (450.5 cm)Wheelbase: 105.1 in. (266.9 cm)
Height: 47.2 in. (119.9 cm)Width: 75.2 in. (191 cm)
Luggage Capacity: NAMaximum Seating: 2
Performance
Engine: V8 Twin TurbochargerDisplacement: 3.8 Liter
Horsepower: 592 HPTorque: 443 lb-ft
**Stock Specs
The original version of MP4-12C has visual charm, and presented itself as a mid-engine-sports-car dynamics. The tuner took the original, applied a few modifications on the interior, and painted the exterior with multi colors to come with a very attractive memoR Art Car.

Engine
During modification, the German tuner focused on making the car lighter by using carbon based materials. With the light weight, performance is improved. This coupe has a 3.8L V8 engine with twin turbo chargers, producing 592 horsepower and 443 lbs-ft of torque.
Exterior
The 2012 MP4-12C memoR Art Car can be easily distinguished by its multicolor exterior finish, and an extensively changed front fascia. The tuner has fitted LED daytime running lights, carbon front spoiler, carbon mudguards and air outlet. On the sides, you will notice the aerodynamic link between the axles, it is made visible by the new side aprons and doors. Hamann added larger air holes on the sides, while the carbon bonnet design shows their aim showing off a sleek vehicle.
The exterior is perfected by the use of Unique-Forged-Formula forged rims. The one-piece ultra-light aluminum wheels come with a centerlock-look, measuring 9.5 by 21 inches at the front and 12.5 by 21 inches at the back. The front wheels are wrapped in size 255/30 ZR 21 tires, while the back ones are fitted with size 355/25 ZR 21 tires.
Interior
On the inside, Hamann’s modifications prove the tuner’s intent to give the best their customers. Whether you choose sporty or elegant, leather or Alcantara, carbon or wood; they have the right combination for you. Optional features include: full leather interior and personalized foot mats.
It is no doubt that the 2012 Hamann McLaren MP4-12C memoR Art will attract the attention of many people, especially those who love art on their cars. The memoR Art Car starting price is 95,000 euro plus tax.

2014 HB Coupe Classic and Road Racer Renderings

The 2014 HB Coupe Classic and Road Racer Renderings are the latest offerings from HB (Huet Brothers). Production will be limited to a total of forty cars in 2014. The cars will be produced based on reservations.
This HB Coupe series follows the concept drawings announced in January 2012, but the production cars will have significant changes from the concept. The biggest change will be under the hood; the instead of the previous six-cylinder, you will be getting an inline-4.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Super Sport CoupeEst. Market Price: $ 87,936.00
Dimensions
Length: 159.3 in. (404.7 cm)Wheelbase: 97.3 in. (247.2 cm)
Height: 46.4 in. (118 cm)Width: 72.0 in. (183 cm)
Curb Weight: 1764 lbs (800 kg)Maximum Seating: 2
Performance
Engine: Inline 4Displacement: 2.0 Liter
Horsepower: 170 and 255 HP*Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: 5 & 4* secondsTop Speed: NA
Performance
The smaller engine and other design changes means that production cars will be 91 pounds lighter than originally planned. In this way, HB has managed to maintain the same performance level with reduced fuel consumption.
You can choose between two different versions of the 2.0-liter engine. The standard version is delivers 170 horsepower; the Cosworth version produces more horsepower at 255. Both engines will be helped by a six speed manual gearshift.

Renderings
The Company will manufacture three versions of the car. The HB Coupe Classic and the HB Coupe Road Racer, the first two are intended for road use; while the HB Coupe RACE version is solely for racetrack use only. The latter includes a safety roll cage as well as a customizable fuel cell. All three types feature a lightweight, carbon monocoque frame that weighs in at just less than 364 pounds.

Ordering
An initial reservation form can be completed free of charge. This will reserve a production slot for thirty days, after which buyers will be required to pay a deposit or lose their slot. Payment of the deposit secures the manufacturing slot, and the deposit will be refundable if the buyer cancels before production starts.
A second payment must be made to continue production. This phase will include a purchase contract detailing all the options chosen. The final payment is due on delivery.

2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Twin-Turbo Concept

Since the debut of the Cobra Jet in 2008, it has been one of the most successful, production-based racing vehicles in the world.
The 2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Twin-Turbo Concept, is turbo-charged technology at its best and is taken from the production EcoBoost engines with the aim of enhancing performance.
This 2012 Concept comes with an improved suspension, revised interior, new design elements, and an upgraded engine.

Engine
Under the hood is a twin-turbo engine, revised from the 5.0 L V8 engine of Ford. A 2.9L supercharger is linked, drawing up to 100 hp from the drive train to increase the power that can be used.
The engine is helped by a 3-speed C4 Auto Race gear-box, the combination enables the Jet to produce 430 horsepower. This power is put into use through the help of a drag race tire/titanium aluminized wheels combination. Light-weight low-drag brakes help slow and stop this Mustang.
Exterior
Initial details suggest that the car will be fitted with black anodized wheels as well as new optional finishes of Grabber Blue, Race Red and Winner White. However, the exterior will be offered in a standard Crisp white finish combined with black and blue strips that runs from the front bumper through the top of the car to the rear bumper.
A graphics package is available as an option and includes: 5.4 Cobra Jet hood graphics, Power-By-Ford fender emblems and Sweeping Snake side graphics among others. The automaker will also fit the 2012 model with an 8.50et NHRA certified roll cage for maximum safety of the occupants.

Other key features expected on the Twin-Turbo Concept include: Watson engineering stainless-steel-headers, anodized and forged pistons with Grafal-coated skirts, Livernois Motorsport valve springs and Manley H-beam connecting rods.
The new Twin-Turbo is still in its concept stages; it is yet to be tested and finalized before actual production takes place. However, with the little information we know, this 2012 Twin-Turbo Concept may have the competition quaking in their boots. It will face competition from rivals like Nissan’s 370Z coupe, the Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro Coupe.

2013 Jaguar XFR-S

The new 2013 Jaguar XFR-S is ranked as the company's fastest, most agile and powerful sports saloon ever. It is equipped with the same supercharged V8 engine that powers the XKR-S coupe.
Jaguar integrates engineering features from the XKR-S and the new F-TYPE car, creating the most driver-focused and responsive iteration of Jaguar's XF saloon range.
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Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Super Sport CoupeEst. Market Price: $129,808
Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.5 gals (70 l)MPG: 9 city / 17 hwy
Dimensions
Length: 195.3 in. (496.1 cm)Wheelbase: 114.5 in. (290.9 cm)
Height: 57.8 in. (146.8 cm)Width: 76.3 in. (193.9 cm)
Curb Weight: 4134 lbs (1875 kg)Maximum Seating: 4
Performance
Engine: Supercharged V8Displacement: 5.0 Liter
Horsepower: 542 HPMax RPM: 6500 rpm
Torque: 502 lb-ft @ 2500-5500 rpmTransmission: 8-Speed Automatic
0-60 mph: 4.4 secondsTop Speed: 186 mph (299 km/h)*
*Limited
Engine
The XFR-S uses a 5.0L supercharged V8 powertrain that makes 550 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque. This power enables the car to sprint from standstill to 60 mph in remarkable 4.4 seconds and reach an electronically limited top speed of 186 mph. This engine is connected to an 8-speed automatic gearbox with Quickshift technology that allows the driver to operate it in sport, manual or automatic modes.
The engine received a few revisions including a larger central bearing on the driveshaft, new torque converter, and efficient half shafts. The suspension and braking systems have also been updated.
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Exterior
The 2013 XFR-S is offered in five colors: French Racing Blue, Stratus gray, Italian racing red, ultimate black and Polaris white. These colors are merged with a gloss-black trim around the rear and front screens, across the trunk, windows, and grille.
The body comes with an elongated aero blade and side sills, extended rear bumper, new spoilers, and side moldings. The aerodynamic package has been developed using carbon fiber and helps in lowering the body weight. The XFR-S is fitted with 20-inch Varuna alloy-wheel to go with Pirelli tires.
Interior
The inside is offered in similar choices as the XKR-S. The seats, armrests, seat bolsters and doors are offered in warm charcoal leather trim. The embossed R-S logo on the seats can be finished with an option of contrast stitching and color micro-piping in blue, ivory or red depending on customer's preference. It comes with an 825-watt, 18-speaker Meridian surround system.
It is clear that the 2013 Jaguar XFR-S has been designed specifically for high performance driving. Competition will come from rivals like Mercedes CLS63 AMG, although the CLS is intended for customers interested in luxury.

2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport by Bernar Venet

The 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport by Bernar Venet is an interpretation of the car by the French artist who is world famous. His conceptual style is on exhibit worldwide. The collaboration is a natural progression, one artiste to another.
Bernar expressed his passion for the supercar by designing a special edition that included detailed artwork for the front and inside of the supercar.
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Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Super Sport CoupeEst. Market Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 26.4 gals (100 l)MPG: 6 city / 15 hwy
Dimensions
Length: 175.7 in. (446.2 cm)Wheelbase: 106.6 in. (271 cm)
Height: 47.4 in. (120.4 cm)Width: 78.6 in. (199.8 cm)
Curb Weight: 4387 lbs (1990 kg)Maximum Seating: 2
Performance
Engine: W16 Quad TurboDisplacement: 8.0 Liter
Horsepower: 1200 HPMax RPM: 6400 rpm
Torque: 1106 lb-ftTransmission: 7-Gear DSG
0-60 mph: 2.6 secondsTop Speed: 255 mph (410 km/h)
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Engine
Bernar's Bugatti Veyron has an 8 liter W16 engine capable of generating 1200 HP with 1106 lbs ft of torque. The top speed has been limited to 255 MPH and it can go from 0 to 62 in just 2.6 seconds with the aid of the quad turbocharger system.
Performance
The Benet Veyron still has the same handling challenges. It can drive in a straight line no problem, but when it comes making the turns and sharp corners, the Bugatti tends to understeer. Due to its size and weight, the car does tents to stick to the road but steering at high speeds needs some improvement.
Exterior
Bernar Venet’s work on the Veyron was limited to a splashy artwork. The front of the car is painted in orange, fading into black. The transition is made of mathematical equations used by the engineering team during the design stage.
Interior
The inside matches the overall chromatic pallet of the exterior. The dashboard is covered with dark brown leather while the seats are lighter in color. On the left and right front doors, Bernar added custom artwork inspired by the same equations used on the exterior.
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Despite the fact that the manufacturer only built one, the 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport by Bernar Venet comes with visually appealing characteristics. Designed by an enthusiast, Bernar used the engineer's equations to make the artwork. Besides the inside and outside do have visual elements that make it a conversation starter, no other changes have been on this model in terms of its overall specifications.

2012 Rolls-Royce Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe II by Ugur Sahin Design

Rolls-Royce is always associated with luxury and high class vehicle designs. The 2012 Rolls-Royce Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe II by Ugur Sahin Design, a Dutch design company, aims to resurrect an old concept.
Even if there are no plans for future production of the concept design, Ugur Sahin Design plans to find investors to build one. The original manufacturer of the 77 year old design ordered this re-mastered version as a tribute to the 1935 model.
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Engine
Ugur Sahin focused mainly on the exterior look of the car. No details are known about what will be under the hood. However, the size of the car makes easy to guess that a large engine will be required to sustain such a heavy vehicle.
Exterior
Curved lines are apparent throughout the car. The rear preserves the original bold lines while the front hosts the headlights that drop into the fenders. At the same time, the rear fins have been downsized.
Right at the center of the front, the Rolls-Royce frontal grill has been increased giving it the classic look of a 70 year old car.
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Interior
It is difficult to anticipate how technology will evolve in the future and what materials will be used. Since the car is still in its conceptual stage and no investor has been announced, the interior details of the Coupe are unknown. The Dutch design company is yet to release details of how the inside of this concept will look like.
The 2012 Rolls-Royce Jonckheere Aerodynamic Coupe II by Ugur Sahin Design will be a one-of-a-kind car. Based on a 1935 model by Jonckheere Works, the concept showcases an adaptation a classic car that was never build to the current design trends.
Even if the project receives the funding it needs, Rolls-Royce has not expressed any kind of intentions to take it to mass production. The concept will remain a collectable for any potential investor.

2012 Wheelsandmore Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

The German tuning company Wheelsandmore has come up with their own re-tuned version of the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. The 2012 Wheelsandmore Ferrari F12 Berlinetta has been developed by Wheelsandmore that adds horse power boost and improved handling.
How can you improve on an already awesome sports car? There is adding the extra horsepower and the tweaks necessary to handle that extra horsepower, that’s how.
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Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Super Sport CoupeEst. Market Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 24.3 gallons (92 l)MPG: NA
Dimensions
Length: 181.8 in. (461.8 cm)Wheelbase: 107.1 in. (272 cm)
Height: 50.1 in. (127.3 cm)Width: 76.5 in. (194.2 cm)
Luggage Capacity: NAMaximum Seating: 2
Performance
Engine: V12 DOHCDisplacement: 6.3 Liter
Horsepower: 785 HPMax RPM: 8250 rpm
Torque: 508 lb-ft @ 6000 rpmTransmission: 7-Speed F1 Dual Clutch
Engine
Wheelsandmore worked on improving the Berlinetta software and adjusted flow optimization elements. The stock V12 engine receives an extra 45 HP with the aid of adjusting the flow. So it goes from 740 horsepower to 785 horsepower. The German tuners also improved the exhaust system that allows the engine to breathe properly. Equipped with a remote control system, the exhaust valves can be regulated by the driver, modifying the volume.
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Performance
They have also lowered the Berlinetta by 30 millimeters, thanks to the sports springs upgrade, which increases the downforce on the car, improving road handling while steering at high speeds. The tire upgrades provide better traction and control. To achieve this, Wheelsandmore replaced the stock tires with 21 inch wheels for the front and 22 inch for the back.
Exterior
The F12 Berlinetta version presented by Wheelsandmore does not have visible enhancements other than the black stripe that goes from the front of the car over the hood and to the rear spoiler. Carbon fiber parts are under development and will be released sometime in the future.
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The 2012 Wheelsandmore Ferrari F12 Berlinetta focuses on performance and driving dynamics. The final upgrade kit include carbon fiber elements for the body of the car, reducing its weight and enhancing the aerodynamics.
Currently, the tuned version is one-of-a-kind but the German tuners plan to develop upgrade kits for the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. All items will be available for custom paint and artwork.