As you can see the design is a radical one but has some classic lines resembling older Y-Job (the first concept car in history) and Le Sabre models.

The body is mainly made of carbon fibre and with its Gullwing doors.

Buick Riviera

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2008 Chevrolet HHR SS

Chevrolet is counting on the HHR SS to give buyers a proper re-introduction to the SS lineup.

Chevy has eliminated this problem in the HHR SS, which is great — there’s no sudden burst of power to break the wheels loose as you jet out of the corners. But turbo lag is also a cheap thrill, and to be honest, I kind of missed it. Chevy claims a 0-60 time of 6.3 seconds and a 15.8 second quarter mile, but the HHR SS doesn’t feel that fast.

2008 Chevrolet HHR SS

Chevy promises more models like the HHR SS, including the 2009 Cobalt SS, which will get the same powertrain as the HHR SS.

2008 Chevrolet HHR SS

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Hummer HX

The roof panels, fastback rear glass and even the doors can all be quickly removed to create an exposed to the elements dune basher and to help with tight spots out in the wilds the flared wheelarches covering the mammoth 35-inch tall tyres can be removed with a few twists of an allen key.

The dashboard comprises three LCD screens mimicking conventional instruments but which can be reconfigured to reflect driving conditions so when off-roading in low-ratio mode the redundant speedometer becomes a wheel angle display.

It has a 3.6-litre V6 engine designed to run on E85 bioethanol and driving all four wheels.

Front and rear locking differentials and an anti-roll bar that can be electronically disconnected boost the car’s all terrain ability.

Hummer HX

Hummer HX

Hummer HX

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Ford presented a photo that wants to put in work every sporty hatchback lover’s imagination.
The American constructor is preparing the RS version for Focus, much powerful than the ST, made now.

The Focus RS debut will take place next year, and we already know few things about its engine.

It seems that the new race Ford will have a turbo propeller of 2.5 litres from Focus ST, but we expect that the maximum power to be around 280 hp, an important rise (instead of the 225 hp of ST).

Ford Focus RS

The same, the suspension announced will be a strong point for the car, because it will be more rigid and better settled than the previous one, which is very good, too, from ST.

Talking about the design, RS will be a great WRC car, with an impressive front spoiler, airing slips under the hood and probably a sensational aileron.

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Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper

The engine is a 4 liter, V6, from the Pacifica crossover, with changed electronics and with a 6 speed automatic gear box.

The base ground is lower because of the KW suspensions. The Alcoa Forget rims have 20×9 inches and 245/35/r20 tires.

The evacuation is Borla and the brakes are realised by StopTech.

On the interior, the seats are made from alcantara, by Charger SRT8.

The high-tech part is realized by to mobile PC’s from Azentek: one for the driver, that allows changes and verifying the engine parameters and one in the back, for passenger’s entertainment.

Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper

Dodge Avenger Stormtrooper

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The Escalade SUV is the last model from Cadillac vehicles which will receive a Platinum package, characterized by unique interior finishes and not only.

Cadillac Escalade Platinum

The Special Edition Platinum will be on sale form next year’s spring and will have as a base the Escalade ESV version.
On the exterior, changes are made on LED optical blocks and 22 inch rims, and the interior will have a brand new central panel, console and interior “dressed” in manual sewn Aniline leather.
The interior luxury is increased by the wheel and the heated chair and the cold glass compartment.

The power is given by the V8 engine of 6.2 liter which developing 403 hp and a maximum torque of 565 Nm. The engine is build from aluminum and uses a WT technology for variable valves. The suspension was made under MRC technology- Magnetic Ride Control.

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Ford Focus ST500 is based on ST3, but with many new characteristics. All models are finished in black-metallic color and silver capot. Other features: Recaro leather seats, ST500 logos, xenon lights, rain sensors and many others.

Ford Focus ST500

It has a 5 cylinder DURATEC engine and 20 valves, which develops 220 hp at 2,100 rpm and 320 Nm at 1,600 rpm. From its first appearance, Focus ST was recognized as one of the most interesting hatchback ever produced.

With selling of over 13,500 pieces, Ford Focus ST is “most wanted” in Great Britain.

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To drop down production expenses, it is possible that the new model that will replace small Ford Fiesta, to be fabricated in China.

Ford Verve will be available in Europe, Asia and in North America.

Ford Verve

Ford Verve

Ford Verve

Ford Verve

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600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

The Dodge member describes the 2008 Viper model as “the ultimate American sports car”.

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

For 2008, Viper SRT-10 comes with the same V10 8.4 liter engine (Can you imagine how high will be the consumption?) which will have a higher power, from 510 hp to 600 hp.
All this power means that 2008 Viper accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds. At this big speed it surpasses too many European cars.

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

600 hp Dodge Viper SRT-10

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Group Lotus and CEO Mike Kimberley in Top

The “Power 100”, a supplement in the Eastern Daily Press, the East Anglican regional newspaper featured in 7th position Mike and Lotus, in the list competing with the region’s major business and industry.


“Our third party high technology engineering business is one of the most successful and
prolific in our industry and has an enviable global reputation”, said Mike Kimberley.
The main operating subsidiary of Group Lotus plc is Lotus Cars Ltd, which has two operating divisions: Lotus Engineering and Lotus Cars.
Lotus Engineering is an internationally recognized automotive engineering consultancy based in Norfolk, UK. Its global facilities include those in Michigan, USA and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and offices in Germany and China.
Lotus Engineering provides comprehensive and versatile consultancy services to many of the world’s OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, offering a full engineering service from initial concept and project design through development and integration of the complete vehicle to meet all worldwide markets and customers to full production. This includes third party ‘niche vehicle’ engineering and manufacture worldwide. Lotus Cars builds and sells Lotus sports cars, Elise, Exige and Europa for global sale and manufactures the advanced composite front and rear crash structures for the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish.

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