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Apparently people felt that BMW is getting relegated. They realized that, unlike its closest competitors, they do not have a supercar (have no model to compete with the Audi R8, the SLR McLaren or Porsche 911 Turbo and GT2), so I have decided to get to work , according to rumors circulating in the automotive scene.

This new car would have a twin-turbo version of the V10 currently used in the M5, with an estimated 625 hp and rear wheel drive. It is quite possible that the body contains carbon fiber to be as light as possible, very upscale finishings, ceramic brake discs and all the paraphernalia that surrounds a car of this type.

What will it cost? Here’s the million dollar question, which could also have a high level response. Speculation is an average of 300.000 euros for the most powerful version (a little over U.S. $ 470,000). we’ll have saved only about ten thousand dollars a month and we have one of the first.

Pagani was already working on this model since 2003, under the name ‘Project C9. ” I even had about five test units, each focused on a specific field and then unite in one car all progress. Finely we can reveal today the result of successful development, which is called Pagani Huayra. This supercar that will go on sale this year and released its official data and images.

The design has been one of the most worked, and although reminiscent of the Zonda, spent over five years to decide the final aesthetic. Is 70 mm longer than the Zonda, and the driving position is 40 mm further back. Take bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. His four releases are almost the same level as the rear lid, and an elliptical profile occupies the rear. The car has an all-new chassis made of carbon and titanium, materials that can maintain high stiffness even though the configuration with ‘gullwing’ doors.

This model will also have active aerodynamics, which consists of four wings that unfold according to the situation, with an electronic charge to activate this function. The semi-frame in the rear and front are made of chrome-molybdenum sturdy but very light. The total vehicle weight is 1,350 kilos, divided by 44% front and 56% behind.

The AMG engine is a V-12 cylinder turbocharged engine capacity of 5,980 cc and a power close to 700 hp that can develop 1,000 Nm of torque and no less than 380 km / h speed limit, with lower emissions and market consumption. A Xtrac sequential gearbox with seven gears transmit the power. Also carry a suspension system with Öhlins shock absorbers.

If the mechanics of the Pagani Huayra surprisingly, the cabin is not far behind. The seats are sporty and very comfortable and the dashboard is covered in leather and chrome accents. The technology is not scarce. A button on the steering wheel lets you choose between four different behaviors of the vehicle between Comfort, Sport, Automatic and non-ESP (off the electronic stability control).

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The Chevrolet Camaro is making love to all lovers of supercars street versions and special editions are raving audiences in the halls of vehicles and Internet users as well (including a server). Therefore, on this site whenever we have the opportunity to show some of the new editions of Camaro’s dream and today is no exception. We have for you guys a super Camaro with a really aggressive aesthetics and details in your body that make it a real dream machine. We are talking about the new Synergy Series Chevrolet Camaro, a car that was talking a lot but we want to have it too.

To start let’s say the new Chevrolet Camaro Synergy Series is a special edition of the Camaro which was presented exclusively at the SEMA 2010 in Las Vegas past, where everyone was delirious with these dark gray paint and white lines that sports drew on the hood and, of course, be an eye-catching Camaro anyway what color paint to paint it. In definition, is one of the vehicles in its Synergy special line that began last year with the Chevrolet Camaro Green Synergy 2010 we talked about on this site as well (the teneo all).

Thus, the company adds a more to this series so attractive motor under the name Synergy, which will feature a Synergy more every year. The Synergy Series will be sold in the course of 2011 and, as you can see with the naked eye, is based on the Chroma Camaro concept unveiled two years ago. Outside has a special gray color, unique accessories for this model, 21-inch wheels very aggressive and much more. But inside also holds its own as gray and red details on the seats, steering wheel, and console panels. In addition, the lighting is very unique and has special accessories ever seen. Read the rest of this entry »