2013 Audi A3 e-Tron Crossover Electric Vehicle Price | Feature | Specification

2013 Audi A3 e-Tron Crossover Electric Vehicle

Even as Audi has just released sketches of how the 2012 Audi Q3 Crossover will look like, an electric version of the Audi A3 called the e-Tron is already under development. The Audi A3 e-Tron will be the first commercially produced electric vehicle from Audi and is scheduled to hit markets sometime in 2013.

The A3 e-Tron could feature a battery powered electric motor that churns out 130 Bhp of power and around 270 Nm of torque right from idle, as is the characteristics of electric motors. So, that should endow the A3 e-Tron with some blistering acceleration. But high performance means a rapid drain of the battery.

So, Audi might limit the top speed of the A3 e-Tron to 144 kph and it’s nought to hundred sprint time to 11 seconds in view of a decent range. Talking of which, the A3 e-Tron is touted to deliver a range about 144 kilometers of 90 miles on a single charge of it’s battery stack.

Coming to the Audi Q3, the car model in all likelihood will make it to Indian shores as Audi India needs the crossover to compete with the likes of the rapidly selling BMW X1. But, we are not so sure about the A3 e-Tron making it to India as electric vehicles are yet to find acceptance with Indians due to the initial high purchase costs.

Porsche 918 Super Car Price | Feature | Specification

Porsche 918 official render of production car

Porsche had showcased the 918 Spyder concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and now almost a year later, the company has put it up on sale. The new Porsche 918 Spyder supercar is available at an overwhelming price of $845,000. After all its a hypercar that will replace the Carrera GT.

Porsche 918 official render of interior

According to Porsche, the first year out of the three year development period of the car has culminated and the car will roll out of Porsche’s Zuffenhausen unit in 2013. The German sports car maker has already started taking bookings for the car and only 918 examples will ever be made over a period of two years and all of them will be left-hand-drive.

The mid-engined hypercar from Porsche features a V8 hybrid powertrain with two electric motors on each axles and a stack of lithium-ion batteries. The electric motors alone provide 215 bhp. Porsche claims that the batteries take three hours for a full charge (n Germany) and the car can go 16 miles on a electric power alone.

Porsche 918 official render

The combination of the V8 and the electric motors produce more than 500 bhp which result in a 0-62mph time of 3.2 sec and top speeds in excess of 199 mph.The most astonishing bit is the fuel economy. The 918 spyder hybrid does 94mpg (40 kmpl) and emits just 70 gm/km of CO2.

Ford Mustang Boss 302 Price | Features | Specification

Mustang-Boss-302

Yes, the  iconic Ford Mustang is back in the news, yet again. This time, the Ford Mustang Boss 302 has won the About.com reader’s award  for the ‘Best Special Edition Mustang’. This version of the Mustang has the ability to outsmart the popular BMW M3 both on the track as well as on the road.

Mustang-Boss-302

The heavy and powerful 5.0 litre engine is capable of generating a power throw of 444 horsepower and develops a torque of 380 lb-ft. The top speed achieved is 155 mph which makes it one of the fastest muscle cars in the world. This doesn’t mean that you only have to drive the Mustang faster.

The 2011 Mustang Boss 302 can also go round corners pretty rapidly. The car has an advanced ‘ Limited Slip Differential’ with carbon fibre plates. We don’t need to give you the specifications of this vehicle again as you all might have already read them in the previous posts. So, enjoy the rest of the day dreaming about the Mustang.

E-Type concept car from Jaguar

Growler E concept car

One of the most desirable sports cars of the post-war era has been the Jaguar E-Type. The classic Jaguar topped the list of “100 most beautiful cars” of all time by the Daily Telegraph. Even Enzo Ferrari termed it as, “The most beautiful car ever made”. The car first debuted in 1957 and went out of production in 1964 with the Lightweight E-Type.

The classic curves of the gorgeous E-Type have returned in the form of a concept that will be put into production, according to the makers. In this case, it is not Jaguar, instead, Visualtech, a Swedish design firm has confirmed it will build a very limited run of production cars based on its Growler E (modern Jag E-Type incarnation).

Growler E concept car render

The limited production run will include just three or four cars however, depending upon demand the company might put it into short serial production with the help of Steyr or Valmet from Finland. The Growler E is powered by a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 from the current Jaguar XK-R. Thus, the re-incarnated E-Type has a 600 horsepower heart under its long slopping bonnet. The car is light thanks to use of modern materials like carbon fibre.

Prices will range from $700,000 to a hefty $1.4 million depending upon response from customer. A limited run of just a handful of cars will attract an asking rate in millions.

Suzuki Swift S-Concept Car Price | Feature | Specification

Suzuki Swift S-Concept

Suzuki had teased the latest concept that was to be showcased at the Geneva auto show a few weeks back. Back then, we only knew that the car in question was to have sporty credentials. Well, now the Swift S-Concept is in front of us and it sure does look sporty. The concept looks much like a S2000 rally car.

The car on display, a bright yellow S-Concept gets a distinct body-kit with wide wheel arches and a roof spoiler. The front and rear wheel arches have vents to let air pass freely. This reduces the air pressure inside the wheel arches and helps in increasing downforce. At the rear of the car, twin exhausts and a small diffuser complete the overall sporty appeal of the new car.

Suzuki Swift S-Concept

The chassis has also been tweaked to give the Swift S-Concept a taut, predictable handling. Power comes courtesy of a 1.6 litre engine to suit the aggressive looks of the car. Big multi-spoke wheels are shod with meaty, low-profile tires. To sum up then the Swift S-Concept is a toned down version of the Swift S2000 cross-country road racer for the masses and especially speed freaks among us.

Gumpert Tornante Car Fatures | Price | Specification

Gumpert Tornante

Gumperts of the past had been primarily designed for those who like to spend their weekends, not in Casino Café de Paris in Monte-Carlo but on the streets of the city where Formula 1 cars have been screaming past the terrifyingly close crash barriers, each time tweaking the ride height, camber, downforce to shave those vital seconds off every lap time. The car itself looked incredibly ugly with each and every surface designed to make the car as slippery as possible. Looks actually don’t matter for the average Gumpert owner and why would he bother when the 4.2 litre V8 produces 700 horsepower.

Gumpert Tornante

Now though, there is a new Gumpert out. The Tornante is what the new car is called and for the first time, designers seem to have given it an aesthetic touch. Gone are the humongous air intakes that used to push the car to the ground and so has gone the big, in-your-face spoiler. You still get gull-wing doors which probably was the only cosmetic feature on the Apollo.The twin-turbocharged 4.2 litre V8 still churns out 700 bhp but, unlike the old Apollo it uses paddle shifts in place of a sequential shifter. The TT40e transmission is also the one seen on the Apollo.

Gumpert Tornante diffuser

The Tornante scores more on the desirability scale over the Apollo. How this car handles without that huge wing at the back is something that will be clear once someone gets to drive it. But for now, there are rumors that the German supercar maker has plans for an even more powerful machine for the future. No doubt, its going to be insane!

ABT R8 GTS Car Features | Specification | Price

ABT R8 GTS

Swiss tuning house ABT had earlier shown us how their engineers can transform a sublime Audi R8 into a mental road-runner in the form of the R8 GT. This time they have gone a step further to create a uniquely insane R8 GTS. This could undoubtedly be crowned as the show-stopper of the 2011 Geneva motor show.

ABT R8 GTS

To start with, ABT engineers were provided with a standard Audi R8 V10 Spyder and what transpired could only be described as mental. They finished the car in blood red chrome and carbon fibre. The engine cover has been raised and a carbon fibre spoiler has been added. The company also throw in BR 20 inch or super lightweight 19 inch rims.

ABT R8 GTS

Front and rear bumper have been replaced with aftermarket pieces with huge air-intakes. The rear bumper bulges out slightly and also houses quad exhausts. The interior is also finished in black and red to match the exterior. The R8 GTS is fitted with multiple carbon fiber reinforced plastic elements, including the front skirt, rear skirt, windscreen frame cover, red air scoops, engine bonnet and mirrors.

ABT R8 cockpit

Moving on to the most important bit, the engine. The standard R8 V10 produces 525 bhp. Apparently, for some reason the ABT boffins thought that 525 horsepower would be insufficient to power their mad creation and hence decided to tune the V10 to 620 horsepower. All this shove now catapults the R8 GTS from 0-62 mph in under 4.0 sec or 3.6 sec to be precise and on to a top speed of 200 mph (320 kph). They have also played around with the suspension a bit in order to cope with the mental power. So, the R8 GTS is not just fast in a straight line but around corners its as precise as the original or even better.

ABT R8 GTS engine cover

“Red is the colour of love – and the Spyder ABT R8 GT S is on display in an elegant, (self-confident red chrome tone at the Motorshow Geneva. A contrast is provided by the middle section of the car with carbon dominating from the bonnet to the rear wing. When designing the car, the Motorsport Department of ABT Sportsline paid attention to weight reductions and the perfect distribution of weight,” stated the press release.

ABT R8 rims

Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-In Hybrid Car Feature | Price | Specifications

2011 Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-In Hybrid

With the Geneva Auto Show just around the corner, Volvo has pulled the wraps off it’s latest eco warrior, the Volvo V60 Plug-In Diesel Hybrid. Of all plug-in hybrid cars, of the diesel kinds, a station wagon pips all else to emerge as the world’s first production ready plug-in Diesel hybrid. The Volvo V60 is a station wagon based on the S60 Sedan and this very car will get a 70 Bhp plug-in electric motor to supplement it’s five pot 215 Bhp, 440 Nm, D5 Diesel engine. This latest move from Volvo will make the already frugal diesel option a lot more frugal and along with that will also translate into very low running costs and even lower emissions.

2011 Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-In Hybrid

It isn’t all frugal going though. When your right leg feels the need for it, the electric motor will pump out 200 Nm of torque and allied with the 440 Nm produced the Diesel engine, you have a station wagon that will be blisteringly quick. The driver will have the option of three modes on the V60: A pure electric mode that will propel the big Volvo to 50 kms on a single charge, a hybrid mode for alternating propulsion and last but not the least, a power mode with the electric motor operating in extra boost mode for a zer0 to hundred timing of just 6.9 seconds.

2011 Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-In Hybrid

The electric motor’s battery stack can be charged in as little as three hours time on a 16 Amp socket, making it a very convenient alternative to most other plug-in hybrids which needs to plugged in a whole night for enough juice the next day. Meanwhile, Volvo, known for it’s exemplary commitment towards safety will kit out the V60 Plug-In diesel Hybrid with enough safety wizardry to make it an ultra safe car for both it’s passengers as well as pedestrians and other road users.

2011 Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-In Hybrid

Since this Volvo uses lithium ion batteries, special tests to ensure collision safety with the batteries on board have also been conducted by the Swedish auto maker. Also, Volvo says that it will ensure the safe disposal of used up and unserviceable batteries as battery recycling is one grey area that needs to be addressed by auto makers and legislators alike as sales number of hybrid and electric cars sees an upward trajectory. Meanwhile, here’s a little video that explains what the volvo V60 Plug-In Diesel Hybrid is all about

Koenigsegg Agera R Cars Features | Price | Specifications

Koenigsegg Agera R

A feast of supercars will steal the limelight this year at the annual Geneva auto convention. Lamborghini will unwrap its Aventador LP700-4 and Pagani will reveal the Huayra for the first time. The other Italian heavyweight, Ferrari will drive in with the FF, two-door, four-seat hatchback with a huge engine and looks that will surely turn on a swine or a cow. With a flurry of Italian metal display, the Swedes have had to think of ways to grab attention of show-goers and they surely ain’t holding anything back.

Koenigsegg Agera R

Koenigsegg will showcase an insane and loud version of the Agera. Dubbed the Agera R, will feature a 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with a gut wrenching 1,115 bhp and 885 torques that would have the Italian exotics for breakfast. The 7-Speed dual-clutch transmission will haul this heap of carbon fibre upwards of 250 mph.

Koenigsegg Agera R-- interior

The car that will be on display has been built as per owner request and is outfitted with a custom carbon fiber roof box developed in conjunction with Thule and can be swapped with a standard Agera roof. However, the Agera R’s carbonfibre monocoque is so strong that it maintains all its rigidity even without the roof. The Koenigsegg Agera R comes fitted with Vortex Generating Rim (VGR) wheels whose spokes act as turbine vanes that help maximize downforce. Special Michelin rubber wraps over the rims and are the highest speed rated tires in the world, rated at 260 mph.

Jaguar XKR-S at Geneva Motor Show | Jaguar XKR-S Features & Specifications

UAR XKR-S AT 2011 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW

2011 Jaguar XKR-S coupe

Jaguar will launch a faster, meaner and even more desirable version of the XKR coupe at Geneva next month. Adding to the XK series of fast GT cars, Jaguar’s XKR-S will be the top of the line model from the XK series. The car features an uprated version of the thundering 4.2 litre supercharged V8, overhauled suspension and a new aerodynamically-driven design.

2011 Jaguar XKR-S coupe

The V8 workhorse churns out 550 PS of power and 680 Nm of torque hauling the sublime coupe to a top speed of 186 mph (300 kph). 0-62 mph is over in 4.2 sec and 0-100 mph in 8.6 sec. Lightweight aluminium body architecture ensures the car superb handling characteristics and economy. Handling is also improved by the bespoke suspension changes to the front and rear which offer ultimate precision. An Adaptive Dynamics system has also been thrown in to make the XKR-S even more agile.

On the occasion of the Geneva motor show, Jaguar will be marking the 50^thanniversary of the E-Type with the first in a series of celebrations that take place during 2011.

Nissan Esflow Latest Cars Feature | Price | Specifications

Nissan Esflow Concept Front View

After Nissan’s most respected zero emission vehicle Leaf, Nissan is getting it’s hands on a sports electric car. This one is to be unveiled at the 81st Geneva show next month along with Nissan’s current ZEV Leaf. The curvy Esflow is two seater with aluminium chassis and body.The design is inspired from Nissan’s Z series, but in small dimensions and with more detailing on head lamps and tail lamps. The rear notch back looks short and adds character to the car appeal.

Nissan Esflow Concept Side View

The electric motors are brought straight from the Leaf but powers the rear wheels. There are two battery packs installed in this car which are placed fore and aft to provide a balanced weight distribution. It reaches 100 kmph in 4 to 5 seconds and Nissan promises it will go 150 miles ( 241.5 km) per charge, even it is driven hard. Not bad since the current Leaf delivers about half of that range.

Nissan Esflow Concept Rear View

Recently Nissan created a buzz stating what type of person will drive this car. Here’s the description.

The New Supercar Pagani Huayra

Pagani has released official images of its highly anticipated supercar Huayra. Car is powered by a Mercedes AMG built 6.0-litre V12 twin turbo engine, capable to putting out 700 horses and more than 1000Nm of torque. The top speed for the car is said to be in the region of 370km/h. Now if you have so much power and only 1350 kgs of weight, you could be quite sure to go from 0-100 km per hour in less than 3 seconds. While the Huayra looks like a rocketship from the outside, from the inside, it is done up in classy, rich interior bits. There is an old world charm about the leather draped interior of the Huayra.  There is exposed aluminium and then there is lots of carbon fibre to delight all those new age speed nuts.  To make this marriage of class and modernity work in perfect harmony you have some natty blue backlit gauges and multi-function displays for navigation and communication. 14 More images after the break...

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Beautiful Rolls Royce

A student from Dallas Jeremy Vesterlendom created the concept Rolls-Royce Apparition, the concept has turned out a solid and funny, actually can be surprising. More images after the break...

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Moskvich Sedan — Tema

It is simply a masterpiece!
Just a miracle machines, more images after the break...

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How Morgan Cars Are Made Out of Wood

The Morgan Motor Company located in Britain doesn’t change in a changing world. Not only it is still independent, but it also makes each car by hand. A base model is about $44,000, but some cars cost up to $300,000. And people wait for over a year to get their exclusive hand-built cars with the shell made out of metal and much of the vehicle made out of wood. Working on the wood interior, workers use metal shears to individually shape a hood because each car has to be different. Every year Morgan produces about 600 cars. The company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2011. It has a long interesting history, because it is still run by the same family the Morgans. Founded by Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan known as “HFS”, it was then ran by his son Peter, and now it is run by Charles, the son of Peter Morgan. More images after the break...

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1948 Buick Streamliner by Norman E. Timbs

The 1948 Buick Streamliner by Norman E. Timbs is a muse in the world of classic cars, an automobile from a time when curvy was most desirable in the eyes of men.  Looking at a car like this makes one lament the slim, simple direction human attraction has gone, when the cars and cover girls leave plenty to be desired in the most important aesthetic quality– shape.  This classic Buick Streamliner is in pristine condition, restored by Dave Crouse for the 2010 Concours d’Elegance.  Its original construction took over two years, built with an aluminum body around a steel chassis.  Not only is it unlikely you’ll ever see this beauty on the road, it’s likely that you’ll never see it on the auction block.  A car like this is far too rare, too beautiful that any owner could ever want to pass it up– no matter the price. More images after the break...

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Most exotic and Expensive Bugatti Veyrons

supercar would be limited to an exclusive production run of just 300 units. As if the original Bugatti Veyron supercar wasn’t enough, a number of limited edition, super luxurious Veyrons have been rolled out over the years. Hit the jump to see some of the most exotic and expensive Bugatti Veyrons spotted till date. More images after the break...

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Lamborghini Reventon - Car

Lamborghini Reventon was shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It named after the bull that killed toreador Felix Guzman in 1943. Reventon is basically the ultimate Murcielago in all respects, powered by V12 engine and 20hp more than the regular Murcielago LP640. There’s only twenty Reventon were built, priced at $1,000,000 each. All of them are sold out. More pictures after the jump.

Remember the $1million Lamborghini Reventon that day? Here’s the live reveal in Frankfurt. Video after the jump.

Ferrari 430 Scuderia - Car

• The new Ferrari 430 Scuderia will join the road-going V8 line-up alongside the F430 coup and the F430 Spider. The 430 Scuderia is a truly high-performance 2-seater berlinetta which demonstrates how Ferrari's Formula 1 know-how is carried across to its production cars.

• The new model is a special series based on the F430 and is aimed specifically at Ferrari's most passionate and sports-driving oriented clients. Development focused on light weight, minimum trimmings and innovative technology. All this to exalt the car's extremely high-performance and ability to thrill the driver.

• The new car can count on an extremely low weight-to-power ratio of just 2.45 kg per hp thanks to a low dry weight of just 1250 kg - 100 kg less than the F430 - and to the naturally-aspirated 4308cc V8's 510 hp at 8500 rpm.

• Superb performance both on and off the track is assured by a series of cutting-edge solutions. There is the latest software - F1 Superfast - which reduces gearchange times to just 60 milliseconds, and new traction control which, for the first time, combines the E-Diff electronic differential and the F1-Trac traction and stability control in a single integrated system.

• Vehicle dynamics, control and performance thus represent the zenith of Ferrari's achievements in terms of developing road-certified sports cars.

• The 430 Scuderia will be officially unveiled by Michael Schumacher at the IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt in September 2007.