Porsche just unveiled the new generation Boxster which means the next to arrive will be the Cayman. From the looks of these spy shots, the sports car is just about ready, but this prototype has a few secrets to tell before its official debut.
These images of the future Cayman were shot in a city in Germany while the vehicle was testing, and not only reveal some of the exterior, but a first closeup of the interior as well. As expected, the interior will be very similar to that of the recently revealed Boxster, but it was covered up enough to hide the perks that we’re sure are there. Maybe we’ll even see the high-resolution 4.6-inch TFT color screen the Boxster just received to display its on-board computer, communication, audio settings, and navigation system.
As for the exterior changes, they will be minimal and will include an updated front fascia and new headlamps. What Porsche will really be focusing on is what’s found under the hood. The Cayman’s dimensions will grow and it will be offered with the same engine lineup as that of the Boxster: a 265 HP 2.7 liter engine for the base version and a 315 HP 3.4 liter engine for the S version. Both will be offered with either a manual six-speed gearbox as standard or a PDK available as an option.
The first thought that entered our brains when we took a look at this Camaro creation was, "Who let out Bumblebee’s evil twin and where can we find one for ourselves?" Then realization set in and we discovered that what we had here was so much cooler than a Transformer. This is the Chevrolet Camaro Guyver by Chrome & Carbon. The look of this tuning package is exquisite, but we’d expect nothing else since it was inspired by a legend.
Guyver is an old Japanese animation series where the main hero discovers his own body can be transformed into a futuristic superhero. So, really, we weren’t that far off with the whole Transformer thing. The particular Camaro used for this transformation received huge inflated fenders, large air intakes, and plenty of other carbon fiber elements. These few additions completely change the look of the muscle car, turning it into an aggressive beast ready to take on the streets.
Of course, the only streets this muscle car will be riding on are the streets of Dubai, since it has been built specifically for a customer residing there.
While everyone is focused on the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, Infiniti is jumping the gun on the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March by offering the first details on their Electric Sports Car Concept. Nissan’s luxury counterpart has described the ESCC as a highly advanced, range-extending electric sports car that was created to extend the potential for high performance, low emission electric cars.
When explaining the strategy behind the concept, Andy Palmer, Executive Vice President, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd and Infiniti said: "At the Geneva show next year, we will present our vision for a totally new kind of inspired premium performance car. Infiniti already has hybrid and clean diesel models on sale. And with an all-electric sedan on the way, the natural next step was to push the boundaries where performance and the environment intersect."
More details about the new Infiniti sports concept will be revealed in the upcoming months. Stay tuned!
UPDATE 02/02/2012: Infiniti has announced that the concept car to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show will be called EMERG-E and that it "will be the first car from the brand to not only have a range-extender drivetrain offering vivid performance with zero emissions capability, but also one mounted in a mid-ship package for optimal handling." Check out the new teaser images in the gallery provided!
Underground Racing is quite famous for their extreme tuning kits especially if we are talking about Lamborghini models. For sure you remember the Gallardo Twin Turbo with its 1500 WHP on race fuel. Today is time to watch the supercar showing what it is capable of.
The supercar had a bad start its true, but after 100 mph it caught up with the gear shifting and it went almost perfectly till 236 mph. Now that’s something you won’t see everyday, that we can assure you.
The run has been made at the Moscow unlimited where unfortunately there is not enough track line to go fully top speed still, but the Gallardo TT managed to reached an incredible speed of 236, where by comparison the Bugatti Veyron did 226 mph maximum.
The Chevrolet Corvette made its debut in 1953, marking the first, and arguably the best, generation for the iconic sports car. Crazy as it seems, an owner of one of these first generation jewels wasn’t satisfied and made a call to Pogea Racing to give his 1959 Corvette some "modern" treatment. Now that classic sports car can boast of "contemporary driving characteristics, a terrifically powerful engine, dependable brakes and a refined vehicle interior with classic bodywork."
One of the things we are certain the Corvette had when it entered Pogea Racing’s shop was class, so getting it to the next level would seem to be an easy task. For this, Pogea Racing painted the Corvette in a classic combination of the original Ferrari colors, Rosso and Bianco. That’s red and white for us common folks. The Corvette was then given a generously-sized sports brake system taken from the Corvette LS5 and a new set of 18" racing wheels to top it off.
The red and white motif continues to the interior where the tuning company also added a combination of carpeting and smooth leather. A Vallelunga steering wheel with flattened lower rim was also added for that modern touch, as was Cobra seats, an Alpine multi-media system including satnav, a retro-fitted AC unit, and servo-steering.
A modern edge could not be complete without an ode to the powerful engines of our time, so Pogea Racing slapped in a new 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine to replace the small block V8 engine in the original model. This left the Corvette with 485 HP at 4400 rpm and 431 lbs-ft at 6200 rpm, an increase from the original 283 HP. In addition to the engine swap, the tuner also installed aggressive camshafts and a direct, open intake with tip cone filter, plus a tuned exhaust flow. The result is a 0 to 60 mph sprint time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 179 mph.
