Lamborghini’s supercar abortion in concepts

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We all know that the Reventon was Lamborghini’s star at the Frankfurt Auto Show. However, a faster super with a more aggressive design should overshadow the Reventon, unfortunately it will not be able to destine into production.

Although the supercar would not come out, we still have the preview to satisfy your desire.

lam2It was named after the founder of Automobili Lamborghini, Ferruccio Lamborghini. It is based on the drivetrain of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 which is powered by a 6.5 litre V12 producing 640 horsepower and 660Nm of torque.

The Lamborghini Ferruccio uses early Lamborghini models for design inspiration but with a modern twist. The “eyelash” headlight clusters are a contemporary interpretation of the units found on the Lamborghini Miura, while the fixed rear elevated haunches are similar to those on the Countach, these also help to channel air into the engine bay. The “recessed’ fan intakes on the bonnet are also reminiscent of the Lamborghini Jota of 1971, unique design cues are the swooshing, sweeping concave and convex lines running across the sides of the Lamborghini Ferruccio’s body.

lam3Ferruccio Concept was supposed to be built in only 10 unit: 5 coupe and 5 spiders, however when the concept was ready for the company it only had 3 orders for the supercar, none of which paid! The price was supposed to be around 1.5 million euro, as a result the company is now working on a new version, and lowered the production cost.

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SEAT launches a fully-restyled Ibiza hatchback

The Spanish manufacturer owned by Volkswagen had unveiled today, the fully-restyled version of the Ibiza. The 5-door plastic surgeon’s office was significately improves as the old car’s bland lines have been changed completely. In front, we can notice a new face while the wider features a more traditional-looking grille. You’ll hear more about this car as we’ll find out more.

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Honda’s “Affordable” Hybrid to be launched in 2009

I know you like the Honda FCX Clarity, but it costs too much. Well, according to Honda’s president Takeo Fukui, it seems that the company is going to launch a new global hybrid in 2009. The Honda’s next hybrid is top secret, even top U.S. engineers have not seen photographs of the vehicle.

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Some informations unveiled by Takeo Fukui in an interview with Automotive News :

- it will have a global nameplate, like the Accord and Civic
- the engine will be based on the Civic’s, but will use a newly designed motor and engine control unit, smaller and lighter
- the hybrid car will be priced below the current Civic Hybrid (which means it will become the least expensive hybrid on the U.S. market)
- the new hybrid will take its design cues from the sleek, wedge-shaped FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle
- the new hybrid will probably use nickel metal hydride batteries

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Scion Hako hit the jackpot

This is the Scion Hako concept:

 Scion Hako

 It looks…well,it is…I mean,it resembles…it kinda reminds me of…Does it look like anything?I don’t think so!What got into Scion?It seems that they’ve noticed a “emergence of American vintage style among young Tokyo trendsetters”.But from this to designing a sporty…box there’s a long way.What you see  is a xB that received a funny windshield,a new face and big hips.We were expecting a car to replace the tC not something to replace common sense.So,the Hako is a coupe that appeales to the youth or so says Scion.But who would want this car?I wouldn’t!I would get me a Lancer or a Genesis coupe.But that’s just me…

Scion Hako

So,nowone would buy the Hako and some of us already got blind.GOOD ONE,Scion!

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Dodge Challenger SRT700 from Hennessey

 

The guys over at Hennessey are mostly known for their modiffied Dodge Vipers but now it seems that the  SRT8 caught their attention.Challenger SRT700

The stock version pulls 425 HP and 570 Nm aut of a 6,1 liter Hemi V8 but Hennessey proved that bigger is better.The monster engine got a turbocharger and bigger cylinders.Now,with 7 liters,it developes 725 HP and 1.016 Nm.Think about this:almost 900 cc per cylinder!The car goes from to 100 kmh in 3,5 seconds,or so say the Hennessey officials.The top speed is also impressive: 305 km/h.Challenger SRT700

This version is called SRT700 and is the most powerfull but there are some less spectacular ones.There is a 500 HP and a 530 HP version.But these versions only have intake and exhaust mods.

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