Corvette ZR1-another American monster

Another American wonder is set to show its face at the Detroit Motor Show:the Corvette ZR1.This monster is the Z06’s big brother and GM hasn’t yet given us any performance figures but we can estimate these things.First of all the engine:a supercharged 6.2 litre V8 fire breathing engine that delivers 611 HP and 807 Nm of torque.

The Z06 has only 505 HP and gets from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph so we expect the ZR1 to be absolutely phenomenal and most likely breack the 210 mph barrier.

The new Vette will touch many hearts with its sporty design and agressive body.The 20-inch multi-spoke alloys are a treat to look at as well as the whole car.The suspension and gear box have also been revised in order to better stick all that power on the road.

We expect more details later this month during the Detroit Motor Show.

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3 MAZDASPEED Concepts to make their debut at Tokyo Auto Salon

Well, it seems that Mazda is going to reveal 3 models from their in-house high performance division, Mazdaspeed. We’re talking about Mazdaspeed Atenza, Axela and Demio which are also known as Mazda6, Mazda3 and Mazda2. According to the guys from Mazda, this trio is slated for debut at Japan’s main tuning show, the Tokyo Auto Salon, on 11-13 January 2008. In addition, Mazda will also show a total of 16 other vehicles and variants dressed-up in customization packages with the help of famous Japanese tuning firms, Ken Style and DAMD. No information has been provided regarding the date of when the productions of this models will start and which markets will receive them.

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A breakthrough or just another annoying beep?

Even though alcohol and speed are targeted as the 2 most encountered causes for car accidents,Mercedes took a different aproach and focused its research on tiredeness and developed a system that basicaly tells you when you’re not in shape to drive and advises you kindly to brake.Called the Attention Assist System,this new safety-oriented product will most probabily be released in 2009.Extensive test have already been conducted on various road surfaces,climatic conditions and 420 people.More than half a milliom kilometres have been driven and data seem to point aut another winner.

Practicaly this system analyses your driving style and then,when it thiks that you are not able to maintain your safety and also the people’s around you,it sends an acoustic signal that it’s supossed to make you brake.

A good concept but the way I see it,it’s nothing more than a door bell that it’s intended to annoy you while driving.Let’s just hope iy has an OFF swich…

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Aston Martin unveiled the new V12 Vantage RS Concept

This week has been a busy one for Aston Martin. Tuesday they’ve inaugurated a new design center and unveiled a brand new car,the Ferrari buster,the Vantage RS Concept.
The V12 engined speed machine will be the most performance car the British manufacturer produces. And now for some technical goodies: a drive train out of the DBRS9 racing model, a combined weight of 1600 kilos, a 6 litre 600HP V12 engine, zero to sixty in less than 4 seconds, top speed exceeding 322 km/h, carbon fibre disk brakes and a design resembling the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.

The Vantage RS, as it will be named as a production car, will cost in the excess of 200.000 euros. And don’t worry,the numbers I’ve given you will be found on the production model…

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Bang & Olufsen teams up with Aston Martin

Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen just announced a new colaboration, that is set on revolutionizing luxury automobiles. Even if no details were provided we can assume that it means the introduction of some B&O audio into future Aston Martin automobiles.