Ex-F1 star Heinz Harald Frentzen has been testing the new hybrid Apollo at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Powered by a combination of both 600bhp+ twin-turbo V8 and 100kW electric motor, this crazy 4WD beast will be up against the usual GT3 RSRs and BMW GTRs in a bid for glory.
The electrics were clearly working tonight as HH drove to the barrier in complete silence. It's not clear how the motors will work in the race, but judging on tonights performance they'll be perfect for pitlane use. Especially when trying to run over a rival team's pit crew. They'll never hear it coming!
Source: CarNoise
2008 Gumpert Apollo Hybrid Enters 24-hour Endurance Race
Spied: Upcoming 2009 Lotus Eagle Caught Testing In Germany
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Today we bring you the spy video of the Lotus Eagle protoype being tested at the Nurburgring, Germany. New Eagle will officially make its public debut later this years at 2008 London Motor Show. Sketchy details that can be seen in this heavily camouflaged Eagle video are its low front end, round brake lights and tail lamps that look very similar to ones doing service on the Elise/Exige.[...]
Source: CarNoise
2009 Cadillac CTS-V Sets Sub-8 Minute Lap Time: Video
In a recent test at Germany’s Nurburgring, a six-speed automatic (not manual) Cadillac CTS-V lapped the 13-mile track in a record time of 7:59.32....The 09 model Cadillac CTS-V is powered by supercharged 542bhp 6.2-litre LSA V8 petrol engine making 550 pound-feet of torque at 6,200 rpm....Cadillac CTS-V production is scheduled to begin this fall and will go on sale in the UK early next year. Till then check out its fastest lap-time video below.[...]
Source: CarNoise
2008 Porsche 9ff GT9 Test Drive Video
Porsche 9ff GT9 came very close to breaking world speed record with its top speed of 409km/h (254mph) during official testing in Papenburg last month. Now 409 is a very big number when you see it on a speed-o-meter. And even though its attempt to reach the number one position has not succeeded yet, its celebration time for 9ff's dedicated tuners as their highly modified Porsche GT9 supercar has over taken Bugatti Veyron's 407km/h (252mph) top speed. The world record for the fastest production car, however, is still held by America’s SSC Ultimate Aero TT, which reached a top speed of 411km/h (255mph) last September.[....]
Source: Carnoise
and talks to its creator Jan Fatthauer.
Mazda's 8-Seat Biante Minivan For Japan: Video
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Mazda Motor Corporation, has announced its newly developed eight-seat minivan, the Mazda Biante, which will go on sale in Japan during summer 2008. The name ‘Biante’ was coined from the English word, ‘ambient,’ to create the impression of a unified interior space that contributes to an enjoyable and comfortable in-car experience for all the vehicle’s occupants.
Developed exclusively for the Japanese market, the Biante features distinctive and athletic styling. Mazda hasn't released much information about its new mini-van except for some pictures and an official video of the new Biante.
Source: CarNoise
2010 Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid Being Tested
Fisker Automotive isn't wasting any time getting its Karma plug-in hybrid on the road. Five months after pulling the wraps off the car at the Detroit auto show, it's flogging a test mule in Southern California. The video offer the best evidence yet that Henrik Fisker is serious about getting the $80,000 sedan into showrooms by the end of next year.
It should come as no surprise that Fisker's founder, Henrik Fisker, designed the Aston Martin DB9 and BMW Z8. Normally known for building rebodied Mercedes-Benz and BMW cars, Fisker says the new "eco-chic" vehicles will not be built on an existing platform, but rather a brand new architecture......Specific horsepower figures have not been disclosed, but Fisker claims the car is powerful enough to hit 60 mph in 5.8 seconds and achieve a top speed of 125 mph. The car is expected to get 100 miles to the gallon and deliver a top range of 620 miles on a single tank.
Source: They Reviewed
Comparison: 2008 BMW 135i Versus Mitsubishi Lancer Evo MR
Watch the head-to-head comparison video below between the new 08 model BMW 135i coupe and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR by Motor Trend. What possibly could have lead to this unexpected comparison? Well the reason is their similar power figures and the mid $30,000 price tag that both vehicles come with.
Before you play the video, it will help to go thru the brief specs for both the cars. 2008 BMW 135i rear-driven comes with a 3.0 liter inline 6-cylinder engine that gives out 300 hp horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. While the all-wheel-drive 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR is powered with 2.0 liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC MIVEC engine that makes 295 hp horsepower and 300 ft-lbs. of torque.
Duration: 6:05
Source: CarNoise
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