Designautos: July 2010

Monday, July 26, 2010

2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Porsche Panamera 2010 Full Review

Porsche Panamera 2010

Production 2009–
Assembly Leipzig, Germany
Predecessor Porsche 989 concept car
4-door 928 based prototype
Class Mid size luxury car
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Layout FR layout/all wheel drive
Engine(s) 4.8 L V8
4.8 L turbocharged V8
Transmission(s) 6-speed manual
7-speed dual clutch (PDK)
Length 4,970 mm (195.7 in)
Width 1,931 mm (76.0 in)
Height 1,418 mm (55.8 in)
Kerb weight 1,870 kg (4,123 lb)

Porsche Panamera 2010

2011 Hyundai Equus

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

2010 Subaru Legacy Gallrey

2010 Subaru Legacy Front View

2010 Subaru Legacy Wallpaper

2010 Subaru Legacy Side View

2010 Subaru Legacy Interior

2010 Subaru Legacy Picture

2010 Subaru Legacy Rear View

Jaguar XK New car of Jaguar

The 2010 Jaguar XK is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports coupe, or luxury convertible,available in 4 trims, ranging...from the XK Coupe to the XKR Convertible.

Upon introduction, the 2010 Jaguar XK Coupe is equipped with a standard 5.0-liter, V8,385-horsepower engine. The 2010 Jaguar XK Convertible is equipped with a standard 5.0-liter, V8,510-horsepower, supercharged engine.

2010 Jaguar Luxury Sports Cars New XK S Pictures

2010 Jaguar Luxury Sports Cars New XK S

As well as introducing the exciting new XFR at Detroit auto show, Jaguar also decided to overhaul the XK coupe and convertible range. All the cars get revised exterior styling with a different front bumper and rear valance, rear LED lights, and color-coded side vents. Inside, Jaguar has changed the center console to incorporate its unique gear selector, a rotary control that pops up after starting the engine.

The new engines feature direct injection and variable camshaft timing that is activated by torque generated by the opening and closing of the valves rather than by oil pressure.

The naturally aspirated engine has a new variable intake manifold and camshaft profile switching in the intake cam, where there is lower lift at low rpm, helping gas mileage and torque below 3000 rpm.

The car offers a host of additional extras beyond the XK’s already impressive specification at no extra cost. In true Jaguar tradition, every XK-S will be a highly desirable car with an impressively accessible price tag.

The Jaguar XK-S customer will benefit from dramatic 20-inch Senta alloy wheels, luxury sports interior, a sporty brushed aluminum gear knob and bright finish pedals plus distinctive body enhancements: new front and rear valence panels, chrome-finished side vents and bright finish upper and lower front mesh grilles, special tailpipe finishers and appliqués on both sides of the car.

Jaguar said," Our cars meet the challenges of the modern world and the needs of today's consumers – and they're also true to the Jaguar philosophy of creating beautiful fast cars.'

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Car Pictures

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Front View

As you can see above, this is a photo Ferrari 599 GTO. It is an extreme V12 berlinetta developed to a specific performance-oriented brief. The Ferrari 599 GTO is reserved for just 599 clients who seek the maximum expression of high-performance driving.

The Ferrari 599 GTO benefits directly from the technological transfer from racing and set a record lap time at Fiorano in 1′24″. The Fiorano lap time provides just one indication of the potential of this car. Just as significant are the technical specifications – 670 hp in a 1495kg car represents a weight-to-power ratio of just 2.23 kg/hp, and ensures a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 3.35″ as well as a top speed of over 335 km/h.

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Headlight

The Ferrari 599 GTO equipped engine and gearbox. It thus complies with Euro 5 and LEV 2 standards. The 5999 cc 65-degree V12 engine punches out 670 CV at 8250 rpm with maximum torque of 620 Nm at 6500 rpm and there is a smooth, constant rush of power all the way to the redline with no loss of flexibility even at medium and low revs.

The following is a Ferrari 599 GTO technical specifications which you can refer to:

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Length: 4710 mm (185.4 in)
Width: 1962 mm (77.2 in)
Height: 1326 mm (52.2 in)
Wheelbase: 2750 mm (108.3 in)
Front track: 1701 mm (67.0 in)
Rear track: 1618 mm (63.7 in)
Dry weight: 1495 kg (3296 lbs)
Kerb weight: 1605 kg (3538 lbs)
Weight distribution: 47% front – 53% rear
Fuel tank capacity: 105 litres (27.7 US gal/23.1 UK/gal)
Boot volume: 320 litres (11.3 cu ft)

ENGINE

Type: V12 – 65°
Bore & stroke : 92 x 75.2 mm (3.62 x 2.96 in)
Unitary displacement: 499.9 cc (30.51 cu in)
Total displacement: 5999 cc (366.08 cu in)
Compression ratio: 11.2:1
Maximum power: 500 kW (670 CV) at 8250 rpm
Maximum torque : 620 Nm (457 lbs/ft) at 6500 rpm

GEARBOX

F1 6-speed + reverse

SUSPENSION

SCM2 – Magnetorheological Supension Control

TYRES

Front: 285/30 ZR20″
Rear: 315/35 ZR20″

CARBON-CERAMIC BRAKES

Front: 398 x 38 mm (15.7 x 1.5 in)
Rear: 360 x 32 mm (14.2 x 1.3 in)

ELECTRONIC CONTROLS

CST with F1-Trac: Traction and stability control
TPTMS: Tyre pressure and temperature monitoring system

PERFORMANCE

Maximum speed: over 335 km/h (over 208 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) : 3.35 sec

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Combined cycle (ECE): 17.5 l/100 km
CO2 EMISSIONS
Combined cycle (ECE): 411 g/km

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Super Car

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Steering Wheel

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Side View

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Interior

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Rear View

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Wheel

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

A.D. TRAMONTANA Pictures

A.D.TRAMONTANA
Concept of the company
“A Return to Excellence”
At the beginning of the twentieth century, the Spanish automotive industry was created and a tradition of excellence and superior craftsmanship was born. Today, one hundred years later, a group of young engineers has developed a new automobile instilled with these same values. Building upon the foundations of these first concepts and designs, a.d. Tramontana has created a custom-made, hand-crafted vehicle that is distinguished by its unique character.
With a glance towards the past and a vision of the future, with passion, initiative and perseverance, a.d. Tramontana has reinvented the automotive industry in Spain and throughout the world.
a.d.Tramontana is a Catalan company that represents a new generation of entrepreneurial engineers. The company is located on the beautiful Costa Brava of North-eastern Spain, a place that has been a great source of creative inspiration. Their objective is to apply creativity to all aspects of the automotive manufacturing process. This creativity is evident in all aspects of the Tramontana: the design, the construction, and the exclusive distribution model.
The Tramontana embodies a revolutionary concept that incorporates the design qualities of the iconic Italian sports cars and the mechanical expertise of the classic British models.
a.d.Tramontana has brought together technical precision, personalized design, and superior craftsmanship using only the finest materials. In this way, the company can be considered as the heir to the iconic Spanish models of the beginning of the twentieth century. These cars, which marked a decisive moment in the history of the global automotive industry, have unfortunately disappeared, but the innovative spirit of their design lives on in the Tramontana.
The Tramontana is unique because its design combines visually stunning lines and personalized accents with powerful machinery and high safety standards. The car is custom-designed and built according to the personal requirements of each client. This is done first by conducting an ergonomical study of the measurements of the driver, then by using the materials of his or her choice and, finally, by differentiating each unit with an engraving of a poetic verse in the chassis of the car. These characteristics assure that each Tramontana is a unique work of art modelled on the specific desires of the client.
Not only is the Tramontana visually attractive, it is also an extremely powerful piece of machinery, including a central V12 bi-turbo, with to options 550 and 720 Hp, by a selector in the dashboard.
The Tramontana also adheres to high standards of safety. It includes a body of carbon fibre and a chassis that has been specially developed for this particular model and introduces a new structural system that combines an indeformable central zone with eight other zones of shock absorption. The body is made of carbon fibre.
a.d.Tramontana presented the original concept car at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005 as well
as at the Top Marques Monaco fair in the same year. In 2006 a.d.TRAMONTANA present a functional prototype and due to its incredible initial success among industry specialists, this year the company, has developed a new carbon fiber monocoque, new suspension system and also new aerodymamic modifications and all this news facts will be presented at the next 77th Geneva Motor Show, from 6th to 8th of March 2007. a.d.TRAMONTANA will deliver the first units in Summer 2007. In April, it will open its Technical Assembly Centre on La Costa Brava.
Story of the project and how the company was founded:
The story of the Tramontana began ten years ago, in 1996, when a British car collector mentioned to Josep Rubau that it was unfortunate that cars were no longer manufactured as they had been in the past.
Later, in the Technical centre of VW Wolfsburg in Germany, Josep met Xavi López, an expert in surfaces development with considerable experience in German and Spanish engineering. Xavi had previously worked for carmakers such as VW, BMW, and Lamborghini.
One of the reasons that the members of the Tramontana team decided to base their operations out of La Costa Brava was because they wanted to bring business to local industries, which were suffering due to a widespread trend of industrial delocalization. They contacted the companies in the region that were known for their high quality standards and shared their vision with them.
As the project developed, it became necessary to incorporate new members into the team. Marc Barceló, a technical engineer specialist in industrial development, joined the team in order to develop technical parts. Lluís Balasch joined as the “finishing touches man”: the supervisor of both the direction of micro-mechanisms and derivates and of the development of accents and details. Finally, the last member to join was Albert Foncillas, whose expertise is in the field of industrial design and whose own company was a supplier to some of the most important multinational companies. His knowledge and extensive experience continue to improve the business strategy of the company.

a.d. Tramontana