2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sportcar5.blogspot.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590094267312869026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVbcxWUfGEFEwO-RxKMHdDNLYkynLk3tZKfEkDLocDc2UPHTV7QLhQEZbIgfI35NT8H5bomqRbTMESZI0VcCYbMWB7TWyo1vwWnWqHQfYkxZ-CkmxG1k-gCHszen4PrwbcIlVYABJIxo/s400/2011-Porsche-Sport-Cars-Panamera-Turbo-Safety-Car-4.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car </b></div><b>BMW</b> announces 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car for the Moto GP event Panamera announced that <b>2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo Safety Car</b> will be used as the safety car, but this time in the<b> 2011 American Le Mans Series</b>. The <b>2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car</b> is obviously based on the most powerful version <b>Turbo</b> model powered by 4.8-liter <b>V8 </b>twin-turbo engine, which offers a total of 500 hp. <b>2011 Porsche Sport Cars </b>Panamera Turbo Safety Car expect a number of changes to the specifications that define the racing series to watch.<b></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590094259687898482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqx3McVy1QFLawTm1leXjny69havRuAGOL6Wl_C6lWcwvVhiO1SOncFLE34-CZxzRtnGUkjnjLKy4erg2hb8JpqrkQDrcxZQfVrTpOvDjS7DuYUIuRmqhLvLLbWs3C08iDzrPXY4UN-g/s400/2011-Porsche-Sport-Cars-Panamera-Turbo-Safety-Car-2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car</b></div>2011 <b>Porsche Sport Cars</b> Panamera Turbo Safety Car used <b>safety car</b>, which will be specifically used for the 2011 American Le Mans Series (ALMS). The car is based on the <b>Porsche Cayenne Turbo</b> has a base 4.8-liter twin-turbo V8 with 500 hp (368 kW) and 700 nm (516 lb-ft) between 2250 and 4500rpm. All that power is needed to keep pace on the track. 2011 Porsche Sport Cars <b>Panamera Turbo Safety Car</b> from 0 to 60 km in 3.3 seconds and 100 mph in just 8.2 seconds. Quarter mile in 11.7 seconds back down to 192 km / h (119 mph). The top speed is 303 km / h (188 mph), which is very good for large four-door coupe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590094269628241170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYbqYOLFU6bOmv0fYqYwGM2a1lOyljpxnBrcVGDOv2g3mpw0I5gaRLVYZl1sUeXC7Hn4dPRx0oN4OPlyVltb8y3k3yEp18I06cYkyLe8DuZO0IK0S-PvG7Pc8gwqBIjjnh_CaLxFm2fQ/s400/2011-Porsche-Sport-Cars-Panamera-Turbo-Safety-Car-5.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car </b></div>The 500-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, all-wheel drive <b>Panamera Turbo</b> provides <b>Porsche</b> performance and quality, as well as a level of comfort absent among true high-performance cars. All U.S. Panamera models feature a seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch gearbox delivering a dynamic driving experience, ultrafast gearshifts without the slightest interruption of engine power, a very high level of comfort for four, and outstanding fuel efficiency when compared to a conventional automatic transmission.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Panamera is the<b> first premium car</b> with an <b>automatically shifting double-clutch</b> transmission to feature an engine start/stop system. It saves fuel and reduces emissions by turning the engine off when it is not needed, such as sitting at a stop light. All engines have advanced and <b>fuel-efficient Direct Fuel Injection</b> (DFI), as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590094256101572242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtlgaV8LsNG2BqDpSqgljriUTkjkCCgcrVbO9qDqcCAbem1qQxwmHC7Mh74D09SpF3UU8AYVtjqsnTPyMtNV7oG3Qv2y0yR-V9jwctrbe9X467uezFAOQOXf0xKuGO1YudQoFZWBRGLUA/s400/2011-Porsche-Sport-Cars-Panamera-Turbo-Safety-Car-1.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car </b></div>"The <b>Porsche Panamera</b> gives us an official safety car unmatched in motorsports," Ed Triolo, ALMS VP of Marketing and Brand Development said. "This reinforces the commitment and partnership between the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón and Porsche, one of the world’s greatest <b>sports cars</b> that has had extraordinary success in the ALMS and IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama. It is a perfect fit."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590094265033245330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80-rv867hpAuYtzXSeQQCxh3H_Nx3th3AYOJQknSXZawu0ahkiC9956hv3eM-P_QkM0frU2RTBBuCq-V44s2ijxflpaIxhPwEa63h4Z892BJWOtU_0g3Xx-wwPOEoplP80u1J-1DG1SU/s400/2011-Porsche-Sport-Cars-Panamera-Turbo-Safety-Car-3.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then not only the Panamera is a safety car, second car would be used of the Porsche Cayenne. That will always be ready as the Emergency Response vehicle, and will always stand-by to deal with any difficulties that occurred in Le mans series racing this year. As was stated by the organizers of racing series, when choosing a car, they proceeded from the fact that the Porsche Panamera – is one of <b>the best sports cars in the world</b>. Also, two ALMS Porsche Cayenne Emergency Response Vehicles are on standby in case there are no problems on any of the games this season. No further details of the specific vehicles, but the company release more details soon.</div>

2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car

2011 Porsche Sport Cars Panamera Turbo Safety Car BMW announces 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car for the Moto GP event Panamera announced that 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo Safety Car will be used as the safety car, but this time in the 2011 American Le Mans Series. The 2011 Porsche …

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2011 Lamborghini Aventador

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHQ6C5aDiB-EiDOaMki1a3N_5oQU6GHtHTiugX9_9tVSKcmMXePctREEpQU8F3NLEph9ExzeHFoJTINxukzSZsqp7VM6gzlHmKbfvIyZasB_pbgXkySEe2WBcmqZTvLCeCNRYalqy6iJ7/s1600/Lamborghini-Aventador-Side.jpg"><img alt="Lamborghini-Aventador-Side" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589875001190413394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHQ6C5aDiB-EiDOaMki1a3N_5oQU6GHtHTiugX9_9tVSKcmMXePctREEpQU8F3NLEph9ExzeHFoJTINxukzSZsqp7VM6gzlHmKbfvIyZasB_pbgXkySEe2WBcmqZTvLCeCNRYalqy6iJ7/s400/Lamborghini-Aventador-Side.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lamborghini Car</span> Officially Revealed Their latest flagship super, the 2012 L<span style="font-weight: bold;">amborghini LP700-4 Aventador</span>. This amazing new Lambo is a true super car, capable of speeds Exceed 217 km / h on the upper end, breaking to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds blinding. To put into perspective the EDAC, coffee hit before Aventador 60 mph you finish reading this sentence.</div><div style="text-align: justify;" class="fullpost"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4EqJgCcD8ZvUwI9yZekGDFtux80wcGN6p1igob7yrOeJ3swNbs9U5oghprQHsQyA76aZmKnRlxRgNYF8ibyLkKIN-Z2oSKz-KJtFCGdaHG2Yagm3reVx-8KRGZN8Ce-xngIu1uhDUS3Gz/s1600/Lamborghini-Aventador-Up.jpg"><img alt="Lamborghini-Aventador-Up" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589874994696615058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4EqJgCcD8ZvUwI9yZekGDFtux80wcGN6p1igob7yrOeJ3swNbs9U5oghprQHsQyA76aZmKnRlxRgNYF8ibyLkKIN-Z2oSKz-KJtFCGdaHG2Yagm3reVx-8KRGZN8Ce-xngIu1uhDUS3Gz/s400/Lamborghini-Aventador-Up.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 309px;" /></a>The concept of self <span style="font-weight: bold;">Aventador </span>Individuals Familiar Feeling fans Lamborghini WITH angles brand that propagate along son body geometric symmetry. Everything from wheels to make contributions at the rear end are all ONE Received improvement in visual beauty Replaces Murciélago this. Like other "in recent Lambo, rear interest perched above the nasty bits Aventador, providing a clear view of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Italian engineering</span> refined interior.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi14txr02uAnfo7UtY0lPPv45a_umqxlpvsHo-Gmz3B5Q3yl91MWIXo3rPSSN-AO66-bahWgkMuQ2sUbQ3mOt6bNyZnZ0uVkM-3AfqazUGV1FA4v88FMM_TahsIYyBSWazXohpDLO10S8G/s1600/Lamborghini-Aventador-Dashboard.jpg"><img alt="Lamborghini-Aventador-Dashboard" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589874989549060242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi14txr02uAnfo7UtY0lPPv45a_umqxlpvsHo-Gmz3B5Q3yl91MWIXo3rPSSN-AO66-bahWgkMuQ2sUbQ3mOt6bNyZnZ0uVkM-3AfqazUGV1FA4v88FMM_TahsIYyBSWazXohpDLO10S8G/s400/Lamborghini-Aventador-Dashboard.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 279px;" /></a>The engine of the Lamborghini interest Aventador aussi not top notch of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Murciélago</span>. The EST Aventador powered by 6.5 liter V12 engine to power the United Nations that increases the UP 691, BUT both fuel more light and more efficient than the engine it replaces. Including this new engine more emphasis on the construction of carbon fiber body of Donne's Aventador blinding speed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimmLGRsIZV6hhqkBYLgDvaLDzbK4ATis_bfQ9iNoscbhQgc3I7XgVmZMlCPyEMSH7bswI70B7eDVneEqIv95vUfJaEqpIFWUQdrGwbyX61Z0kd6F6bU3am9b4nTRr7i70JXNUdIwSAjgtU/s1600/Lamborghini-Aventador-Back.jpg"><img alt="Lamborghini-Aventador-Back" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589874987801925058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimmLGRsIZV6hhqkBYLgDvaLDzbK4ATis_bfQ9iNoscbhQgc3I7XgVmZMlCPyEMSH7bswI70B7eDVneEqIv95vUfJaEqpIFWUQdrGwbyX61Z0kd6F6bU3am9b4nTRr7i70JXNUdIwSAjgtU/s400/Lamborghini-Aventador-Back.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" /></a>Want Your Own UN? 700-800 Aventadors sera Lamborghini Product Every year, sold to the United Nations $ 370ka piece Estimate. The release of NE sale May Not Come Soon enough, we're pumped to see the latest Lamborghini honing streets.<br /></div>

2011 Lamborghini Aventador

Lamborghini Car Officially Revealed Their latest flagship super, the 2012 Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador. This amazing new Lambo is a true super car, capable of speeds Exceed 217 km / h on the upper end, breaking to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds blinding. To put into perspective the EDAC, coffee hit before A…

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2012 Porsche Boxter S Black Edition

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3I-IuQKqYtG1Tp0-U9LqOhyphenhyphenJul4LaQnX95zFncYAfC3Mrw7XK_0fyCHwP6m8c9ysb6pUVQa1a06SHvBlojv44Za7w1MhAtnJF24ZYcLmgzELNLTOLzPJvtYFuJ_mmXrxEr5wV54ukkmIs/s1600/2012-Porsche-Boxter-S-Black-Edition-Turing.jpg"><img alt="2012-Porsche-Boxter-S-Black-Edition-Turing" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589873025559641442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3I-IuQKqYtG1Tp0-U9LqOhyphenhyphenJul4LaQnX95zFncYAfC3Mrw7XK_0fyCHwP6m8c9ysb6pUVQa1a06SHvBlojv44Za7w1MhAtnJF24ZYcLmgzELNLTOLzPJvtYFuJ_mmXrxEr5wV54ukkmIs/s400/2012-Porsche-Boxter-S-Black-Edition-Turing.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Porsche Boxter S 2012 Black Edition</span> is a shining example of when the budget is bad ass. The Black Edition Boxster is the entry level <span style="font-weight: bold;">Porsche </span>at <span style="font-weight: bold;">911 </span>pitches with an emphasis on performance, a paint job blackout and a host of ancillary improvements. Under the hood, this convertible packs 320 horsepower flat-six engine capable of speeds up to 170 mph, over the departure times of 4.7 seconds to 60 mph.</div><div style="text-align: justify;" class="fullpost"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumPlIYsyuz4HAlvPfA49j6n5DLtSaB5r5RhIXbQ9Eb3kkLpQItkYGjPIjIgqx13J2hB-7rNyZ40_-TGEhbkW2RUahfACy_JCeWgu2Ff-26zpTc0lblTHIaJzSHfejFZrMYUTfjiBwdTxs/s1600/2012-Porsche-Boxter-S-Black-Edition-Back.jpg"><img alt="2012-Porsche-Boxter-S-Black-Edition-Back" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589873023850650370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjumPlIYsyuz4HAlvPfA49j6n5DLtSaB5r5RhIXbQ9Eb3kkLpQItkYGjPIjIgqx13J2hB-7rNyZ40_-TGEhbkW2RUahfACy_JCeWgu2Ff-26zpTc0lblTHIaJzSHfejFZrMYUTfjiBwdTxs/s400/2012-Porsche-Boxter-S-Black-Edition-Back.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 251px;" /></a><br />From tip-to-tip, this special edition Boxter S is covered with all-black-everything. The paint, the rims, the seats and everything in between is given the “murdered out” treatment. On the tech side, the Black Edition offers bright bi-xenon headlamps, Bose surround sound, navigation, automatic climate control and more, if the boost in muscle and the black styling isn’t enough for you. It’ll begin shipping this spring for $65k . As always, Porsche doesn’t pull any punches with the press photos, so scope those below before heading to the Porsche Boxter S Black Edition mini-site.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDNTemmqGEDeUH93TtwaMUSQj50xYLU_yeGDUkidQEJRF52ru_PufAr3pFM1JPhREAZ7wF-506K0Uhybz8_rqEu-bU-tKk5gO7eWIQQ_5LV-bdlsHefJbwYfYCpJ6kVNqHKhqrCLuz9ODO/s1600/2012-Porsche-Boxter-S-Black-Edition-interior.jpg"><img alt="2012-Porsche-Boxter-S-Black-Edition-interior" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589873020923185474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDNTemmqGEDeUH93TtwaMUSQj50xYLU_yeGDUkidQEJRF52ru_PufAr3pFM1JPhREAZ7wF-506K0Uhybz8_rqEu-bU-tKk5gO7eWIQQ_5LV-bdlsHefJbwYfYCpJ6kVNqHKhqrCLuz9ODO/s400/2012-Porsche-Boxter-S-Black-Edition-interior.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 283px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBTNj4XKLhJ9CWj0uDxc0G6308cv3kySxbbqCrQwwslm_VZlV1f0QtREDFL_mWSMDcNAsq132Vgvx4XPvePcZchDiQI-IApt3w11xSTB3WRRe38Nw6gvejXzGi6ETZPxhLBHrbtiJL7Hm/s1600/2012-Porsche-Boxter-S-Black-Edition-Gallery.jpg"><img alt="2012-Porsche-Boxter-S-Black-Edition-Gallery" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589873018445995314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBTNj4XKLhJ9CWj0uDxc0G6308cv3kySxbbqCrQwwslm_VZlV1f0QtREDFL_mWSMDcNAsq132Vgvx4XPvePcZchDiQI-IApt3w11xSTB3WRRe38Nw6gvejXzGi6ETZPxhLBHrbtiJL7Hm/s400/2012-Porsche-Boxter-S-Black-Edition-Gallery.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 279px;" /></a><br /></div>

2012 Porsche Boxter S Black Edition

Porsche Boxter S 2012 Black Edition is a shining example of when the budget is bad ass. The Black Edition Boxster is the entry level Porsche at 911 pitches with an emphasis on performance, a paint job blackout and a host of ancillary improvements. Under the hood, this convertible packs 320 horsepowe…

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2012 Aston Martin Virage

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQu4ud-KyESyN2WOhBNfioSuvWFlJjtJnk2f0Z8DBTpXJltuIucEl11U_nTVoW_UCchZgAAcRFMwFzlKe6DiuWF03RBHLgI6IaStXWIM4CdmHA2ptuasE5uXpjKhDTU64ksIlWmk0AqYb/s1600/2012-Aston-Martin-Virage-Coupe-Turing.jpg"><img alt="2012-Aston-Martin-Virage-Coupe-Turing" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589870525162645298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQu4ud-KyESyN2WOhBNfioSuvWFlJjtJnk2f0Z8DBTpXJltuIucEl11U_nTVoW_UCchZgAAcRFMwFzlKe6DiuWF03RBHLgI6IaStXWIM4CdmHA2ptuasE5uXpjKhDTU64ksIlWmk0AqYb/s400/2012-Aston-Martin-Virage-Coupe-Turing.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 283px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Aston Martin</span> took the veil of her new Virage Virage Volante and coupe. Sitting between the DBS and DB9, Virage builds on the technology of DBS, and unites with comfort and refinement in the DB9 and Fast.</div><div style="text-align: justify;" class="fullpost"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKf9EK8Ej2TapRSRE2kcO8sXaf8yoevRRQXpQKYKXwjyfVT5uX1fDPpA5HXXa6JLjL51lwu86NOv3jlPHG1TMkhd2fVH6xK15Z2AC9diHBh3ZEWxUFpSp7AHBGQ0SVVpQBUvPGnvopWRl/s1600/2012-Aston-Martin-Virage-Coupe-Front-side.jpg"><img alt="2012-Aston-Martin-Virage-Coupe-Front-side" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589870522385207202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKf9EK8Ej2TapRSRE2kcO8sXaf8yoevRRQXpQKYKXwjyfVT5uX1fDPpA5HXXa6JLjL51lwu86NOv3jlPHG1TMkhd2fVH6xK15Z2AC9diHBh3ZEWxUFpSp7AHBGQ0SVVpQBUvPGnvopWRl/s400/2012-Aston-Martin-Virage-Coupe-Front-side.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a>The soft-top Volante and Virage coupe are both powered by handmade Company 6.0-liter V12 engine. Since the same product poweplant 477HP and 443 lb-ft of the DB9 and 517HP and 420 lb-ft of DBS, it is natural that the V12 would fit in between turns in terms of output delivering 490 hp and 420 lb.-ft. of peak couple. The standard transmission is a six-speed automatic Touchtronic 2 gearbox, helping to provide a time of 0-60 about 4.5 seconds, and plateaued at a peak speed of 186 miles per hour.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWT_Qe0gctyoLWm4P3fpXkUi_XfMLGAxYhDDtT0Ko3RQm5ymZf5t_Q6V8-NzMjj-T_3Xl3y3MluXcw3sabpF3WZCXSsSlfimdu5hzcFWJQoeh5CvGEBVKfrwcknk5eyoM41ail6ohktcZu/s1600/2012-Aston-Martin-Virage-Coupe-Back.jpg"><img alt="2012-Aston-Martin-Virage-Coupe-Back" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589870516185177442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWT_Qe0gctyoLWm4P3fpXkUi_XfMLGAxYhDDtT0Ko3RQm5ymZf5t_Q6V8-NzMjj-T_3Xl3y3MluXcw3sabpF3WZCXSsSlfimdu5hzcFWJQoeh5CvGEBVKfrwcknk5eyoM41ail6ohktcZu/s400/2012-Aston-Martin-Virage-Coupe-Back.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a>The suspension is double-wishbone on all four corners, with Aston Martin’s Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Sport mode as standard equipment. Wheels are 20-inch alloys, mounted over carbon ceramic disc brakes at all four corners (six-piston calipers up front, four-piston units in the rear), with Pirelli P Zero tires standard.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxDZgv8S5Jec4sqFC5up5g3VEZ3usllCGSjNWc8EBLQGa7c_FF56_NbeOuB6alnMbs9ep6Juy5b33L3DxH13EeXeRX3UjMpxZU9xThtEdyJGQbwF0NRYF7nS0jiwiVhHhLTaY4Kjem1dFb/s1600/2012-Aston-Martin-Virage-Engine.jpg"><img alt="2012-Aston-Martin-Virage-Engine" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589870513255324098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxDZgv8S5Jec4sqFC5up5g3VEZ3usllCGSjNWc8EBLQGa7c_FF56_NbeOuB6alnMbs9ep6Juy5b33L3DxH13EeXeRX3UjMpxZU9xThtEdyJGQbwF0NRYF7nS0jiwiVhHhLTaY4Kjem1dFb/s400/2012-Aston-Martin-Virage-Engine.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px;" /></a>On the outside, the Virage sports a new aluminium metal front grille with five horizontal vanes that’s inspired by the One-77, along with a redesigned front bumper, a fresh interpretation of Aston’s side strake with six LEDs on the front wings, different side sills and a re-profiled rear bumper. Inside, Aston Martin’s Virage models come with a full leather interior complete with colored piping and several standard features such as cruise control, satellite navigation, Bluetooth telephone preparation and a 700W Aston Martin Premium Audio System with Dolby Pro Logic II (Bang&Olufsen) and full iPod integration.<br /><br />In coupe form, the Virage will be available as a 2+2 or a strictly two seater as an option, the latter providing a rear parcel shelf, while also reducing weight. The Aston Martin Virage will receive its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next week and go on sale shortly after.<br /></div>

2012 Aston Martin Virage

Aston Martin took the veil of her new Virage Virage Volante and coupe. Sitting between the DBS and DB9, Virage builds on the technology of DBS, and unites with comfort and refinement in the DB9 and Fast.The soft-top Volante and Virage coupe are both powered by handmade Company 6.0-liter V12 engine. …

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2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sportcar5.blogspot.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590092906313182914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhahk-eEFEU_uR321Snpisox3w2Y2fyyAXQWL4zceo4msbs8EzY1Hz2i8KN0M3q5PFmvcleQwT2WfaN9XjClJvaAhvNqzQ9fgvXl7nW-94HusY_SDmUg8oVn9rQnWr1xJw5Cj4MQEpJ8/s400/2011-BMW-Sport-Cars-1-Series-M-Coupe-Safety-Car-7.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car </b></div>At the curtain raiser on 19th March 2011, the <b>BMW 1-Series M Coupe</b> will for the first time be deployed as the official <b>Safety Car</b> for the <b>MotoGP events</b> – in advance of its market launch late in April. The <b>2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car</b> is a one-off built by <b>BMW M GmbH specifically </b>for this race series. Only the 250 kW/340 hp straight-six M TwinPower Turbo engine and the entire drivetrain were taken over unchanged from the production model.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590091430301852242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUKORqfFqZQwTXz0oYNEcNYeU5Lrm004iwGztyt6p9KohdM6Q8rNYxDw5janJgTHP6eUl58s7GjIL2YbOwKrJh5J4NKZCKPSDMs8IIX85o3RRITMADvTcNR_VfLWF7ZJ9q8LQ1O3Ey5-A/s400/2011-BMW-Sport-Cars-1-Series-M-Coupe-Safety-Car-1.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car </b></div><b>Cars</b> that serve safety in the event that <b>racing</b> is not just paint, but also engines and some body that is converted into lighter and deserves to get an Awards. Transmission is also changed on this car, gives a strong performance and fierce racing arena.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590091431241688722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht34c8ReF4SqoDEhzImScU5C3nIN-Bzoytx8VPGDxmMgHac2P-a_KU5zRsayGd1aq08h59ug3fLbcjNUpF5Gh0kDf2htJLpnhFTNKKeLHIhI5tRRE1ZB9R1UBviM0Qf535jnr2yWfRT-A/s400/2011-BMW-Sport-Cars-1-Series-M-Coupe-Safety-Car-3.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car </b></div>Motorcycle road racing world championship – or <b>MotoGP</b> – rank among the most popular events and the spectacular in the world of <b>sports</b>. The involvement of BMW M GmbH in the event the upper echelon of <b>motor-racing</b> is now entering its 13th year. To ensure the safety of current practice and the race itself, the BMW M GmbH is the official Safety Car provided along with a raft of other high performance vehicles for use by the management team official IRTA and Dorna Sports.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590091441486653842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OyI39-mmbQpjqod1u4BQD0jO_jRgOptY-Wnev9x8gnmqG6PzceWnOCv6irgLBoEHle3p_p3hThptRP04Vypee3oP3XGl18ptrA_MgprgsL_3Ks7tZFM9rDOnZHJ4n97LICYIpE4S3Wc/s400/2011-BMW-Sport-Cars-1-Series-M-Coupe-Safety-Car-4.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the interests of weight optimisation, the <b>2011 BMW Sport Cars</b> 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car comes with a carbon fibre-reinforced bonnet featuring additional large air vents, as well as polycarbonate side and rear windows. A special lightweight titanium race exhaust system not only saves weight but also delivers a captivating sound for the benefit of the spectators.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590093065117907746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlCt-1iza8NWDvU7rrijWlqWps7_X6riGnlS4hS7Mic_uK7Ji8NRjRENo1yFerp0O8Mi2brQMm60UGV6uaVaRTSjtH4v5uJEoK0PKOG44cpBfuxvXbPFrPxw-T6EJn6xo8qlseAKWCLaw/s400/2011-BMW-Sport-Cars-1-Series-M-Coupe-Safety-Car-11.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car </b></div>Complementing the discreet spoiler lip on the boot lid there is now an adjustable rear wing to provide the requisite downforce. On the 2011 <b>BMW Sport Cars</b> 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car the aerodynamically honed front apron with its precisely defined air ducting, including Air Curtains, features an additional splitter integrated on the underside of the apron.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590092904868035026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdYtJOVbKU37A5dTmHjz40XllWsSPJwZUk_44I5Duw3YE5EzTYsgCEy0mt9WpwwFNcpONANaAZAPFUhM-GHhN5ysFdZdRTh8xrsK0VkzVpxjY3YHvnrojHk4-adH2FpPuszztW9P3k42s/s400/2011-BMW-Sport-Cars-1-Series-M-Coupe-Safety-Car-6.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The interior of the 2011 BMW <b>Sport Cars</b> 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car is a model of uncompromising purism. A rollover cage bolted behind the B-pillar, the absence of rear seats, two racing bucket seats with 6-point safety belts, an M steering wheel in alcantara and a fire extinguisher are all standard in the Safety Car.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590091430949688642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QSdkA1-NXUpP3gRW7i2TZT_HvE1Yxu5cFrZzMGXBhjdoVqgnfJBbV8zVsAriLUpZKDMZ17lpZKADH9rbWXAecAv3E2N4F8mM6OIKN7_By-DImkbEJ7dZx7Ni5reQuzsOcPjPZkcE0mI/s400/2011-BMW-Sport-Cars-1-Series-M-Coupe-Safety-Car-2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The suspension technology of the 2011 BMW Sport Cars <b>1-Series M Coupe</b> was specially adapted for the Safety Car. Its high-performance suspension system boasts an adjustable race track set-up that includes a sports-tuned chassis in which the dampers are independently adjustable for bump and rebound. The 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car runs on 19-inch mixed tyres measuring 255/35 at the front and 285/30 at the rear. Vehicle height is variably selectable and the camber of the front and rear axle can be altered to suit the circuit topography. The braking system of the <b>2011 BMW Sport</b> Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car, already designed for extremely high demands, is replaced in the Safety Car with a six-piston fixed-calliper racing brake system.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590092910446800610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGcR91OnE9lAGglk5MrSZks-09izCEBfi8HXTo4kxgAycxTj9zCnuIj8k93urEGd-EB-fStAjwRGHKOo97XjS4XlawWNJEJHCr3xMZ2XhcNquddpBn7HtMXHQUutYEJIm24g4PmSsTVw/s400/2011-BMW-Sport-Cars-1-Series-M-Coupe-Safety-Car-8.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The deployment of the brand-new <b>2011 BMW</b> Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car marks the continuation of BMW M GmbH’s successful partnership – begun in 1999 – with Dorna Sports, the organisers of the MotoGP World Championship. With a fleet of eight vehicles, BMW is supporting the safe running of the motorcycle world championship in the current race season.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590092911181975202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4mMdYInO9Q-l7U7tBnvv_nQFJtR0WiijaBjJ8NtK3JGGmFlYCYO_H46tMEkoHWIuF2_oQqeKPfioSS78xktHE84mdMznO5YaKEMHQ9awxW16qdnqpyyFVpXgzYoXepnzjCDTNJikewZk/s400/2011-BMW-Sport-Cars-1-Series-M-Coupe-Safety-Car-9.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As well as the official 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car, this year sees two further reserve Safety Cars from BMW M GmbH present at the track: a BMW X6 M and a BMW M3. In addition, the organising team has been given a BMW X5 M for the Safety Officer and a BMW ActiveHybrid X6 for the stewards. On call this season as a Medical Car is a BMW 535i Touring. There will also be two Safety Bikes contributing to the safe running of race weekends: a BMW S 1000 RR and a BMW HP2 Sport.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590092916902175250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhRAL_sOO-Hl71mKi2FwH_Rhey-DkgnKxJzDHN7-VnVYDtQZ4C7dI2YJGY_WmbNW4wfTNggklQBAzKrD-npGcltQ08jTeQlvrmmkX0H6X-blAJAAPyns2uAEmZMG-SRuS6YFW2gSdM6GQ/s400/2011-BMW-Sport-Cars-1-Series-M-Coupe-Safety-Car-10.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car </b></div>The ceremonial handover of the vehicles took place at BMW M in Garching-Hochbrück on 28th February 2011. It was on this occasion that Dr Kay Segler, Director of BMW M GmbH, and Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO Dorna Sports, made an advance announcement that the successful partnership would be extended until 2016, before sealing the agreement in a signing ceremony.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590091448182214338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuaS5tvmpkBxWXp6oQ51wPq5zD8-ku_32agbDvRB2E0ca34jWNaH3Qn0Umw1a6XSIbx6UBL0RARbx8uXRN-uobuz4o_p8OLz8EGePGQEmXAbUnDT6v_wgTxScqP39LGz2f_kaW2-jGzA/s400/2011-BMW-Sport-Cars-1-Series-M-Coupe-Safety-Car-5.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <b>2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car</b></div></div>

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car

2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car At the curtain raiser on 19th March 2011, the BMW 1-Series M Coupe will for the first time be deployed as the official Safety Car for the MotoGP events – in advance of its market launch late in April. The 2011 BMW Sport Cars 1-Series M Coupe Safety Car…

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2011 BRABUS Sport Cars BRABUS 700 Biturbo Mercedes SLS AMG

<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sportcar5.blogspot.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589717896881278530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjum2aufypRdOh09mAokH-fRqY6iin-5_ByhB8ZnGCTn0x9SzrIdtD1RCJ-fdKYtN9Sf9oDU8EqX_fRgktm2YA055UbFKyVyU3h003meiw-sOA2gX0LyafKyISJFIt0iVX7B0E5wtqm_wo/s400/BRABUS-Sport-Cars-BRABUS-700-Biturbo-Mercedes-SLS-AMG-1.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 BRABUS Sport Cars BRABUS 700 Biturbo Mercedes SLS AMG</b></div>In <b>2011 the Geneva Motor Show</b>, <b>Brabus biturbo</b> will feature a <b>new 700 performance upgrades</b> for <b>Mercedes-Benz AMG Gullwing SLS</b>. Exterior appearance was little changed with the work of <b>Brabus</b> for this vehicle. On the exterior he added <b>Widestar Brabus</b> body kit featuring front spoiler, rear spoiler, rear diffuser, wide-body panels for the fenders and side outlets. tuner also added <b>Brabus Monoblock F PLATINUM EDITION</b> 20-inch wheels in front and 21-inch wheels in the rear wrapped in Pirelli or Yokohama tires.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589717893958394162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFWR71SHDHirViqjYflo0Wi8AYgUPHekqZiP-rfQ7UtzKxy7avsPFhGQFoCjgoz6MXIJts_tI-C6LIBE6dKxHhw2p68lf6qjs4QTAeRIoqqxk5bXijwcLH97YBaSrMJRRptrcau1MizsU/s400/BRABUS-Sport-Cars-BRABUS-700-Biturbo-Mercedes-SLS-AMG-2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 BRABUS Sport Cars BRABUS 700 Biturbo Mercedes SLS AMG </b></div>A high-tech turbocharger system for the high-tech engine of the SLS: The BRABUS engine engineers have <b>design</b>ed a state-of-the-art twin turbo system for the fast-revving eight-cylinder four-valve engine of the SLS. The high-performance exhaust manifolds are optimized for exhaust-gas flow and were custom-developed for this<b> sports car</b>. They drive the two turbochargers. The chargers themselves are another BRABUS custom development. For faster response and better efficiency both chargers feature an air diverter valve.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589717898034602482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijGHWAoppEmNryjIjvR5x6fd_buNTCUq2V2RwackHvSeSnW2BgV9N7toeLD4-kO7Y78hbHH208D6R6nuGFO-jlqJvRMPXOZkjvgU1oC2sF-ACZjeGGPMqTAHtPaYe9295UBl-2c7-QwbA/s400/BRABUS-Sport-Cars-BRABUS-700-Biturbo-Mercedes-SLS-AMG-3.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>V-engines</b> are normally fitted with two right-turning chargers, which entails drawbacks for the response characteristics. To eliminate these drawbacks the BRABUS engineers have developed the <b>B63 bi-turbo system</b> with a left-turning charger for the left side of the engine. That allows the turbine and its inlet to be designed for perfect gas flow and gas dynamics. The result is an outstanding engine with an exemplary power curve.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589717904905192018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0kxqUxAjppVSyWDcIFh_iwyWwMdBB93wzcOzSObCOWsvCJOBlRCcdRUc5-DpZWqhHzbHPf8Z5BsbXC2cTMoxQ0kXUMzpFt-FIOuD_MwzMkQHRYiJJTJHEC9JRTSP4EEQ0E9tWBUOn_c/s400/BRABUS-Sport-Cars-BRABUS-700-Biturbo-Mercedes-SLS-AMG-4.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 BRABUS Sport Cars BRABUS 700 Biturbo Mercedes SLS AMG </b></div>The <b>BRABUS engine</b> conversion also includes a generously dimensioned intercooling system with two water-to-air heat exchangers. The dual-flow intake manifold gets its combustion air through a package-optimized air filter housing and high-performance air filters. The company engine shop also modifies the inner workings of the engine that like all BRABUS engines is lubricated exclusively with fully-synthetic ARAL high-performance motor oil. Specially manufactured BRABUS forged pistons reduce the compression ratio to 9.0:1.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589719135856732674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1-S9RGsKCqWPs3gKF3ZsVZFbzGRiDm4H4xnprIq45iJT3RKuwA08HCLpbC80aIoXtfR8qLrXQplbljpCRcJ6ckQquwyB7I1z5mU9LDcqc6ApuklHK8z_XoveE7dh2S9dle3EBSHTfSMA/s400/BRABUS-Sport-Cars-BRABUS-700-Biturbo-Mercedes-SLS-AMG-9.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>2011 BRABUS Sport Cars BRABUS 700 Biturbo Mercedes SLS AMG</b> increased power coming from the <b>V8 engine </b>to 700 HP (514 kW) and 850 Nm (626 lb-ft) of torque, mainly by fitting the B63 bi-turbo system which features a left-turning charger for the left side of the engine.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589719129725811282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKaHvGRXnvqbrmCGjGLDsKuF3G4o7eicGfRapzOQW2OCYsJwcq810HJnAf4T53nJ2OzmQ2FgeC1JlMASB8O30qIZ-5KQL8oYio28wrdlQYHukuaU4XqPWZyBXj7U8ztSpPbsQndILiGs/s400/BRABUS-Sport-Cars-BRABUS-700-Biturbo-Mercedes-SLS-AMG-6.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 BRABUS Sport Cars BRABUS 700 Biturbo Mercedes SLS AMG </b></div>Powered by this engine the <b>2011 BRABUS Sport Cars</b> BRABUS 700 Biturbo Mercedes SLS AMG is among the most powerful <b>super sports cars</b> in the world. As the name indicates, the engine produces a rated power output of 700 hp (690 bhp) / 514 kW at 6,600 rpm. The peak torque of 850 Nm (626 lb-ft) is already available at a low 4,300 rpm. In combination with the <b>SPEEDSHIFT DCT seven-speed sport </b>transmission the resulting performance is breathtaking: The two-seater car sprints from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.7 seconds and reaches 200 km/h (124 mph) in 10.2 seconds. Top speed is 340 km/h (213 mph).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589719138747148082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitH91yYZsN2UtbBqGJquDQ06Po06sFKPGe8hXiWfHyM-DqdivhSrOHIDda5nWmuRZTfS5__yk-AivE6aDjxhkLol-x9252N7IzZr6i5HjEhQEAtmwq5d4TzSSZPMR8uiq5514kh_RxVPo/s400/BRABUS-Sport-Cars-BRABUS-700-Biturbo-Mercedes-SLS-AMG-8.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To give the SLS also a sportier appearance the BRABUS WIDESTAR wide-body version was developed in the wind tunnel. Like in Formula 1 racing all aerodynamic-enhancement components are manufactured from lightweight yet high-strength carbon-fiber compounds. The body components can be painted in body or contrasting color or finished with a clear coat for a purebred racing look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589719139490509202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SNhz-ERxFIat2XzN-4Cvt2vCkWxqwhtnAldUeG5ovel1ontpnnXQ_X5SMyhln2Umkp-IB7HJvdRx1OAjB4mCrrGLWgdmUv5yEGyqEubfmILGU7EjAa0I4n24s1X5rrnL8kXRR8Zb3P8/s400/BRABUS-Sport-Cars-BRABUS-700-Biturbo-Mercedes-SLS-AMG-10.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 BRABUS Sport Cars BRABUS 700 Biturbo Mercedes SLS AMG </b></div>Developed by Brabus, contains the conversion engine a large inter cooler, high-performance air filter, new maps and specially-designed forged pistons. Other changes include a new titanium exhaust system and a new suspension, level control and 30 mm (1.2 in) lower and has a “Ride Control” function, changing the attenuation as needed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589717914680658306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Rv7JUlXnHi18Lu0bERhxogVmLyZAPJ0A2LfEFe-Ck1_fyI1PVzwgzxQzsIt7xZY7pGfQUfLi-uZZLN12TDmXfUw52gHJ3JlmgHcneQJJN2XbrReKbQnFbQufbhEKwNFwJ5w7xFpZ6go/s400/BRABUS-Sport-Cars-BRABUS-700-Biturbo-Mercedes-SLS-AMG-5.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">BRABUS sport stabilizers in the front and rear axle affects more agile hand in capacity and the roll is reduced. The BRABUS smooth riding Ride Control suspension system is also available with an optional lifting BRABUS front. 2011 BRABUS Sport Cars <b>BRABUS 700 Biturbo </b>Mercedes SLS AMG Front Lift the front wheel to increase by 50 mm (2.0 inches) and improve the approach angle.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589719131892683762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48hyphenhyphenjT-oyJFGsTl7kSqn9ngbrCdTym3YDDei6qNYw0H4-zIXfIIvlpbqyOvldDy9vu1-bwbT7HlfoDS7NfCJQ5-3J-V6oOpWhfKGpuQWglvXvnWFmB0fkq97Tpzat1uQ0HWLmHG83U-U/s400/BRABUS-Sport-Cars-BRABUS-700-Biturbo-Mercedes-SLS-AMG-7.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2011 BRABUS Sport Cars BRABUS 700 Biturbo Mercedes SLS AMG </b></div>BRABUS custom interior has been the exclusive domain for over three decades. upholstery shop crafts proprietorship, excluding experts Alcantara leather interior or the color desired for the SLS. The interior is complemented by the ergonomic sports steering wheel, a speedometer with 400 km / line-hour (250 mph) and matte or glossy carbon fiber elements in any color desired. Matte anodized aluminum pedals and footrest add <b>sports</b> highlights clearly.</div>

2011 BRABUS Sport Cars BRABUS 700 Biturbo Mercedes SLS AMG

2011 BRABUS Sport Cars BRABUS 700 Biturbo Mercedes SLS AMGIn 2011 the Geneva Motor Show, Brabus biturbo will feature a new 700 performance upgrades for Mercedes-Benz AMG Gullwing SLS. Exterior appearance was little changed with the work of Brabus for this vehicle. On the exterior he added Widestar B…

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2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II

<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sportcar5.blogspot.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589358256644922450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlwY-yz9by2LiGaC7WU0u_qCpbKTDqvuh1lQkbnfVFFTBBVB5WUeRmefbCG_vwNY68Fa6PW_thg11-b_wT6K_X2EsvY9ebKP7s6F4GV5V6HsAgmTN16_gJH1Zpmws0UzS3Dv42ozJ8xs/s400/2012-Toyota-Sport-Cars-FT-86-Concept-II-5.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II</span></div><b>2012 Toyota FT-86 II Concept</b>, a <b>new concept</b> debuted at the <b>2011 Geneva Motor Show</b>, the <b>second generation prototype</b> and according to <b>Toyota</b>, <b>2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II</b> take a step closer to final draft coming <b>sports car</b>. Toyota designers restyled <b>2012 Toyota FT-86 II Concept coupe</b> profile by removing the lower fold line and add a new line, which starts from the front fenders with air vent and the theater round at the top of the rear window, which itself grew in size. In addition, Toyota is split windshield and took Blackout column surface, while the rear wheel arches are pronounced, and new side rocker panels.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589358240522106626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPskQDDRaOWR5NMUrbySwMKclQQe_uv-CwsOYt2gLymZuj0Hm7dPNqi1xweDop2ndSNghQB4UYPtC_8BIGICpWeaHORvM0I3TI2R5V_QE6_QDqPEL3Ier7qO78eGBHf8q1uupAs5Jy-H0/s400/2012-Toyota-Sport-Cars-FT-86-Concept-II-1.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II </b></div>This <b>concept cars</b> measures the length 4235 mm, width 1795 mm and 1270 mm high, with wheelbase, length 2570 mm.yang same for I-86 FT. The <b>FT-86</b> will come with a six-speed manual transmission and rear wheel drive in standard form. While Toyota has not stated what power plant will be in the FT-86, Subaru announced this week that their version of the car will feature a 2.0 liter flat-four boxer engine in base models. A turbocharged variant akin to what is available in the WRX models is a logical possibility. An automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are also possible, though not listed as options at this time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589358243268644322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7NIYmuLyQ9J4948ra2pIGnwPxTZIZapOexrH0rTYcgZqxc6taj9P2QYEeQdyU6o5O32g8s8yrw-HBoUFiDBHQkrGctba4PW-0Fxc3mQGVG4IAHyDUaPJ36RWNPeXef8WibDoh-WVJgUQ/s400/2012-Toyota-Sport-Cars-FT-86-Concept-II-2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II </b></div>Production version of <b>Toyota’s FT-86 II</b>, developed in conjunction with Subaru, will using free gasoline boxer engine-revving with a manual transmission compact and lightweight 6 -speed and low center of gravity to achieve the best possible resources for the ratio weight. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589358955181121554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIJdzY4L1clYgL4zJzLZcr2Xibnkgkb8R1FlZUMSc1ojUYXA4WYtV1MoDJC70-URXoLx9MZVs1BdeFG_SXoePtTbBc_DBcs9QjDytUmZRoQ3r1emoiGwTrgLxPdMBpTb-VLT3nK_gKME/s400/2012-Toyota-Sport-Cars-FT-86-Concept-II-9.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II </b></div>The car says <b>Akio Toyoda</b> is inspired in part from the vintage Toyota 2000 GT and Corolla Levin AE86. ‘When the Toyota 2000 GT was built, I was eleven years old – and I loved it. I said: “I want to drive something like this when I grow up”. My dream came true when I drove a 2000 GT in a vintage car rally. That was a really great experience.  I want young people to feel those same desires when they see a new Toyota sports car. I want to transfer the thrill of the race track to our vehicles, and make driving fun and exciting for our customers.’  Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corporation.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589358952538212242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEKQ3AGrxR6IH25vzk2nbLx1Nlpq_3vTnW_LCb9kus45Ltc6viPYk8IUdHGRmyD82mKv1WiFQIxMrT-VP4ehpCKxXQuC4OsKLeFg94nffGtpYA4QotW5fDgud8ouRKfqrJwDVTWmvkmA/s400/2012-Toyota-Sport-Cars-FT-86-Concept-II-8.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2012 Toyota Sport Cars</b> FT-86 Concept II uses petrol boxer engine which is paired with 6-speed transmission. 2012 <b>Toyota Sport Cars</b> FT-86 Concept II will have better strength and will be offered in both FWD and RWD configurations. No official statement about the power output. <b>Toyota FT-86 prototype </b>will undergo phase II testing in various street characters of the world. This is to get the 2012 <b>Toyota Sport Cars FT-86</b> Concept II as a model that is ready production.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589358962661763410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg42P_7piPUt4TinV-hK8Q3zuPsEQIBn8RtJkwQqkzWLC7lyMZaWNCEGnB1UR6HzITNfdX7DjP7kOShuEnonOVUjnmoR0_7qlrPRJsw2uV6ifUexGpQh3_a4gmAsY6ynPOC4h0BKluN0UE/s400/2012-Toyota-Sport-Cars-FT-86-Concept-II-10.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since Toyota began the development of its 2-cylinder boxer engined Sports 800 in 1962, the company has maintained a long history of creating exciting, driver-focused sports cars that have proved as popular with the public as they have been successful in competition. The beautiful 2000 GT helped establish the company’s global reputation as a sports car manufacturer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589358251449693970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxfuATD1PSntjnIX1huyfgB7Gqj48PmcAEP4bP_5lXwa-xOcIG2tQx15-mMCIhymt59AS2_Vsgz3R3CEF1zL__6HLKrKdQsN9rzjHzsSrJj_l3Ojjzkcslj_wY8b2-779l6PCjYr_Wo4/s400/2012-Toyota-Sport-Cars-FT-86-Concept-II-4.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II </b></div>With its reputation for delivering pure excitement and embodying the fundamental joy of driving, the Corolla Levin AE86 is the inspiration behind Toyota’s latest sports car concept, the <b>Future Toyota-86 II</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589358941909504146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaR_oxcEmwLnIa2dC2urps7SV1fKwbb-huilpu057_5t4B75aFRrwMsi8G20ZARV9eDaA5aOYmXgjbXzZUEu_f13cVBy7oeqjCBoxB-rYRprImw3ORSZcgC7d9lSa3a-o-2U3XqJ5IVBs/s400/2012-Toyota-Sport-Cars-FT-86-Concept-II-6.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the proportions of its long, low bonnet, high wings and rear-set cabin paying homage to Toyota’s illustrious sports car history, the dynamic power of the 2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II gives the clearest indication yet as to the final <b>design</b> of <b>Toyota’s next sports car</b>. The 2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II is an entirely driver-oriented concept, designed to give form to the intrinsic joy of driving through precise, instantaneous responses to even the smallest throttle or steering input, for those who regard driving as a passion rather than a necessity. Based on the ‘Functional Beauty’ concept, its bold, sweeping form has been generated entirely through the constraints of function, and aerodynamics developed from <b>F1 technology</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589358246078327858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Z1T2dBaE7HKHYV0t32yc6R6l5She6u0NkxvyqxS_7L2YusP4d9T-oyDp8TnxjGSEmdZ-aTqr5y5gH0sYDfHnwrTNR7aQotYcm2x_WI_Qwgwz50Trr4hRCZju5dsNfC5JVMY4wNNb_t0/s400/2012-Toyota-Sport-Cars-FT-86-Concept-II-3.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II </b></div>Both powertrain and driving position have been set as low and as far back as possible to optimise balance for maximum poise, high speed stability and dynamic agility. Allied to a front engine, rear-wheel drive format, this awards the <b>FT-86 II</b> lively, accessible performance, highly engaging, readily-exploitable dynamic abilities and maximum driving pleasure.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">European sales of <b>Toyota’s new sports car</b> will begin in 2012.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589358952285512290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGnHItBEFHrR_cbiRyLc5vLGWS2v7zCutxjG4X9AbpOiHZBvHk_8mBUWZiBr7mIESFCNufhUYhQ46SkMA8O70_D_GQAiZuowZd9YQip7l9P7e7gcjhA1etCJhZHl2Z26GfZB3pQcq8mqs/s400/2012-Toyota-Sport-Cars-FT-86-Concept-II-7.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <b>2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II</b></div></div>

2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II

2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II2012 Toyota FT-86 II Concept, a new concept debuted at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the second generation prototype and according to Toyota, 2012 Toyota Sport Cars FT-86 Concept II take a step closer to final draft coming sports car. Toyota designers restyled 20…

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Top Police Car In The World - Porsche 911 Carrera Police Car

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Top Police Car In The World - Porsche 911 Carrera Police Car

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