Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Tzero


- The fastest electric car.

“””The tzero is a hand-made electric sports car produced by the U.S. company AC Propulsion, based on the Piontek Sportech kit car. It has a reinforced steel space frame, double wishbone independent suspension, rack and pinion steering, AC-150 drivetrain, a fiberglass body, and a single overall gear ratio of 9:1. Launched in January 1997, only three prototypes were built and plans for commercial production were dropped in mid-2003.”””

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tzero

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Lexus LF-Xh


- The matchbox look electric car. Cool design.

“””Concept crossover hybrid vehicle. The designation stands for Lexus Future-Crossover(X) hybrid. This vehicle was first shown in October 2007 at the Tokyo Motor Show, and is thought to be a concept version of the third generation Lexus RX. The LF-Xh featured a V6 engine with electric motors, LED headlights and taillights, and a concept interior.”””

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_LF

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Maybach 62 Landaulet


- Unique chauffeur's area (finished in black).

“””The Maybach 62 Landaulet is a prototype, based on the Maybach 62S. It revives the classic landaulet car body style, which was popular in the 1920s and 30s. Powered by the 62S' 612-horsebower biturbo V12, the Landaulet's front seats are fully enclosed and separated from the rear passenger compartment by a removable divider. Back seat passengers get a sliding soft roof that lets them take in the sun from the comfort of the back seats. The chauffeur's area is is finished in black leather, while the rear is done in all white with piano black and gold-flecked black granite inserts. Also, the opacity of the glass partition separating the driver from the passengers can be electronically controlled.”””

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maybach_62

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Honda CR-Z


- I’ve seen images of this on other sites, I think it doesn’t look that much amazing but still attractive.

“””The Honda CR-Z is a concept car set to debut at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show. The name CR-Z stands for "Compact Renaissance Zero." Both the name and hatchback body style are reminiscent of the Honda CR-X. According to Honda, the concept is a "design research model of a lightweight hybrid sports car." No technical details about the hybrid system have been released yet. Japanese media reports claim the concept is a precursor of a production vehicle Honda intends to introduce by 2009.[1] Honda CEO Takeo Fukui has confirmed that a production version is being planned.”””

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-Z

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Lancia Musa


- Ideal for family use.

“””The Lancia Musa is a mini MPV marketed by Lancia, the premium marque of Italian automaker Fiat. It is largely based on the Fiat Idea, with which it shares most of the components, but is differentiated by different front and rear ends, as well as interior elements and equipment. Both the Idea and the Musa have been in production since 2004 and are based on the Project 188 platform, originally used for the second-generation Fiat Punto.”””

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia_Musa

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Tesla Roadster


- This car is cool and elegant but not quite attractive.

“””The Tesla Roadster is a fully electric sports car, and is the first car to be produced by electric car firm Tesla Motors. Tesla claims prototypes have been able to accelerate from 0-60 mph (100 km/h) in under 4 seconds, and reach a top speed of over 130 mph (210 km/h). Additionally, the car will be able to travel 245 miles (394 km) on a single charge of its lithium-ion battery.[1] The Roadster's efficiency is reported as 133 Wh/km (4.7 mi/kWh)[3] or equivalent to 135 mpg (1.74 l/100 km).”””

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Roadster

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Toyota FT-HS


- This car has stylish shape and eye-freshening color which made it enter the list of the sexiest cars.

“””The Toyota FT-HS is a hybrid sports car concept introduced at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Calty Design Research designed the concept and suggests that it could fill the place of the Toyota Supra.[1] FT-HS stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sport.[2]

The goal of the rear wheel drive hybrid powertrain is to produce 400 horsepower (300 kW) and achieve 0-60 mph in around 4 seconds. This is accomplished by combining a 3.5 L V6 and an electric motor in a manner similar to the Lexus GS450h. Unlike the GS (and virtually all other current hybrids), a production version of the FT-HS would make use of a capacitor system designed specifically for quick charging and increased performance.[3] Since the debut of this concept, Toyota has exhibited such technology in the Supra HV-R race car.”””

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_FT-HS

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Citroen C-Metisse



- More beautiful than the saab aero, because it has more sophisticated and extraordinary doors.

“””The Citroën C-Métisse is a concept car produced by the French car manufacturer Citroën. It was first introduced in 2006 at the Paris autoshow. It has been stated that the reason for creating such a car was to show that a hybrid car can have the same performance as a gasoline or diesel powered car. This is not the first time that Citroën has made a hybrid car - in 2005 they revealed the hybrid powered version of the Citroën C4.”””

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_C-M%C3%A9tisse

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Venturi Fetish




- Somehow similar to Bugatti Veyron. The blue color and the curvy body makes it so good-looking.


“””The Venturi Fétish is the world's first production two-seater electric sports car. It is produced by Venturi in Monaco. It will remain an absolute rarity, since the manufacturer is committed to deliver only 25 vehicles worldwide.

The car's acceleration is comparable to a normal internal combustion engined sports car, producing approximately 250 horsepower (180 kW), with a 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) time of "under 5 seconds" according to the 2007 press kit. Its top speed is less comparable however, at 160 km/h (100 mph), which is respectable considering that it only has one gear. It runs at a constant translation of 9.58 : 1, with a torque of 220 N·m (162 ft·lbf).”””

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venturi_F%C3%A9tish

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Saab Aero-X


- This car has a lot of originality and creativity in its creators. Its doors made it extraordinary.


“””Saab Aero-X is a concept car by Saab unveiled at the 2006 Salon International de l'Auto. It is powered by a 2.8 L twin-turbocharged V6 running on pure ethanol that produces 400 hp. 0 to 62 mph is predicted to be 4.9 s and top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). It has a 7-speed automatic transmission controlled by paddles on the steering wheel.”””

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_Aero-X

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