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"Nagare" which is Japanese for "flow", touted as a concept of a concept. Which is I very much agree. The question is just that when this car will hit the road, as a production breed. For sure, when there is abundant of alternative fuel and its super d@mn cheap. :)

Awesome piece of design! Kudos

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[pics source jalopnik]

Even I don't have a single pony,:)... here.. It is a 500 number of horses all-in one super awesome concept car, one-off designed by Fabrizio Giugiaro, styling director of Italdesign. C'mon people at Ford! Make it for real. Maybe with more ponies inside.







[source techeblog leflane][more pics leflane]

3.. 2.. 1.. tadaaaaa... The veil has been lifted, at the recent LA autoshow. This start-from US$390,000 6.5-liter, 633 BHP V12 supercar reportedly capable of doing 0-62 MPH in 3.5 seconds to the top speed of 200 MPH. Enough?

p/s - topless always rawks!





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Do you owned a Q7? Or perhaps dreaming of driving it (like me)? What ever your answer is, here's one of the must have option for "your" Q7. Offered by PPI, a German tuning house. Expect a super growling noise from your (4 pipe stainless-steel PPI sport exhaust system) exhaust! Wowww.. couldn't imagine that.














"Engine
The PPI PS Q7® body conversion offers optimal conditions for powerful engine tuning. There are two performance kits available for the Q7.

Stage I - Gasoline: The PPI Performance Kit stage I increase power output of the naturally aspirated 4.2L V8 engine to 420 hp / 420 PS / 309 kW The PPI tuning further improves the performance of the Q7: Sprint time from 0 - 100 km/h is shortened to just under 6 seconds, top speed increases to 365 km/h. PPI sport exhaust system, A newly programmed Motronic and a sport air filter complete this tuning level.

Stage I – Diesel: The PPI Performance Kit stage I increase power output of all Diesel engines available for the Q7, coupled with the PPI Sport exhaust system is a newly programmed Motronic unit. These in combination with our air delivery system will greatly improve the engine response and power output of the Diesel motor.

Stage II - Gasoline: The PPI engine department is hard at work developing an even more powerful version of this 4.2L V8. The PPI Performance Kit stage II will consist of superchargers. Power increases to 600 hp / 600 PS / 447 kW

Please contact us for all your power needs.

Exhaust : Better sound and better looks for all Audi Q7 models offers the fully stainless-steel PPI sport exhaust system. The exhaust system can also be fitted with optional black chrome-plated PPI tailpipes." -source, more pimped action here





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With the 2007 Swedish Touring Car Championship (STCC) crown set in-sight, Volvo Cars Sweden in-touch with their STCC development partner cum official STCC team, Polestar Racing, prepared themselves with this super awesome bioethanol (E85) powered green goblin.. (Green machine to be exact).

"Volvo’s new ‘green’ competition model will be exhibited on stand C10:31 at the Swedish Motor Sport Show at Älvsjö, Stockholm on 24-26 November." -source

Expect a three-way battle between the petrol, diesel and E85.



[via automotoportal]

A super loud thunder like screamer from a old vulcan exhaust last week still pumping my heartbeat a bit. Also reminds me with the daily afternoon-thunderstorm which struck Malaysia (Klang valley to be exact). Displayed, a much-much more super-power cruiser from Kawasaki, the KAWASAKI VULCAN 1600 MEAN STREAK. Her name itself indicates what she can deliver.

"Diabolically styled liquid-cooled power cruiser. Fuel-injected 1552cc V-twin engine that's rubber-mounted to reduce vibration. Loaded with high-revving sportbike components, such as inverted forks for precision steering and four-piston calipers up front for better braking feedback " -source

All the stuff you need to cruise around with all eyes on you. Its all your for +$11,000.









Features -

Engine
- 1,552cc / 95 cu. in. 50° V-twin provides abundant low- and mid-rpm power
- Polished valve covers and cooling fins enhance the bright, sporty image

Liquid-Cooling
- Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power
- Auxiliary fan keeps things cool, even in traffic

Four Valves per Cylinder
- Compact combustion chamber for increased compression ratio without detonation
- Boosts low-end torque and provides maximum valve area for optimum flow

Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters
- Keeps valves quiet with no maintenance, and no adjustment is required

Digital Fuel Injection
- Provides excellent engine response and power with less fuel consumption
- Two different systems are switched and used automatically according to engine load for accurate fuel-injection control
- Compact electronic control unit processes information faster for better engine response

Dual Throttle Bodies
- Dual 40mm throttle bodies use one injector for each cylinder
- Separate intake tract for each throttle body provides smoother engine operation
- Four nozzles at the tip of each injector, with two nozzles aimed at each intake valve

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Why hydrogen? Do we ran out of gas so quick? (answer it yourself dude:)) Here's why we need that "H" :-

"- There exists an unlimited supply of hydrogen -- hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and the tenth most abundant element on Earth.
- Hydrogen is renewable -- When hydrogen reacts with oxygen, the by-product is water (H2O), which can then be hydrolyzed (broken up into its component parts) to yield more hydrogen.
- Hydrogen is clean burning -- Unlike the burning of fossil fuels, hydrogen combustion does not produce any destructive environmental pollutants.
- Hydrogen weighs less and generates more power than hydrocarbon-based fuels.
- Hydrogen burns faster (and at a lower temperature) than conventional gasoline. "

-source

Unlimited, renewable, clean, more this and that.. do we need more? I guess the first one justified it very very well. Rite? By the way, this awesome looking racecar really make things looks easy. With it Hydrogen fuelled V12 combustion engine plus aluminum chassis and carbon-fiber F1 style body, we're now into future race-car. Kudos to guys/gals at BMW!

9 records already: (source)

	Time in sec	Speed in km/h
Flying-start kilometer	11.993	300.19
Flying-start mile	19.912	290.962
Standing-start 1/8 mile	9.921	72.997
Standing-start ¼ mile	14.933	96.994
Standing-start ½ km	17.269	104.233
Standing-start mile	36.725	157.757
Standing-start 10 miles	221.052	262.094
Standing-start kilometer	26.557	135.557
Standing-start 10 km	146.406	245.892

[source bmwworld][source howstuffwork]

Yes, you are correct. This one is definitely not the 2007 Skyline model. You can find it down under. :). (Scroll needed)

The 2,793,000 yen (MRSP) to 3,801,000 yen 2007 Nissan Skyline was developed under the concept, "attraction, sophistication and high-performance driving". Powered by the newly developed VQ35HR and VQ25HR V6 engines. The 3.5L version generates 315 horsepowers and 36.5kgm of torque (7500rpm), while the 2.5L generates 225 horsepowers and 26.8 kgm of torque. Sounds good ? Its awesome..

"The Skyline is a certified SU-LEV (super low emission vehicle), with a significant 75% reduction in NOx (Nitrogen Oxide) and NMHC (Non-Methane Hydrocarbon) emissions compared to 2005 emission regulations of Japan. -press release"

How about biodiesel you guys at Nissan or hidrogen, perhaps? (Not enough juice huh).





















Which one suits you the most? Er... me? I prefer this.

[via autoblog] [press release]