Video: F10 BMW M5 vs Nissan GT-R
What does the F10 BMW M5 and Nissan GT-R have in widespread? A lot of would say not as well numerous items, but the people at Autocar identified a coupe of similarities, just enough for a head-to-head comparison: around 550 horsepower for both cars and a equivalent UK base cost, 75,000 pounds.
BMW has moved on with the new F10 M5 from naturally aspirated engines to a TwinPower turbocharged V8. The large-revving 4.4-liter (4395cc) turbocharged makes use of the BMW M TwinPower Turbo engineering, twin-scroll turbochargers, substantial-precision immediate fuel injection, Valvetronic variable valve control and a cross-bank exhaust manifold. The super-M generates 560 horsepower from 5,750-7,000 rpm and 502 lb-ft of torque from only 1500rpm.
For 2013, Nissan offers a power upgrade for the GT-R. The engine now generates 545 horsepower and 463 lb-ft of torque — each going up by 15 from the 2012′s 530 and 448 — and produces larger finish torque in the direction of the 7000rpm redline. The 2013 revision also incorporates a lot more efficient cooling ducts for the front brakes, slip-resistant seats, and a Track-Pack option that shaves above 200 pound in weight. The auto even now utilizes the exact same 3.8 liter twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve V6 engine.
Which one particular requires the win? Let’s have a search.
Production 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Launched
Car News, Supercar News — By MR on February three, 2012 at 9:12 am — No Feedback
GM’s Oshawa plant in Ontario, Canada officially launched typical production of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 yesterday.
The heart of the Camaro ZL1 is a supercharged 6.2 liter engine rated at 580 horsepower and 754Nm of torque making it the most-effective production Camaro ever. The LSA functions a Roots-design blower with an effective 4-lobe rotor set and compact intercooler.
The ZL1 also attributes a standard dual-mode exhaust program, with vacuum-actuated valves in the exhaust pipes for a refined exhaust note at reduced speeds as well as a totally free-flowing method for peak functionality. Energy is delivered to the rear wheels by means of both a six-speed manual or automated transmission.
The Camaro ZL1 Coupe will go on sale in the spring of 2012, as a 2012 model. The Camaro ZL1 Convertible will go on sale in the summer time of 2012, as a 2013 model. Pricing for the Camaro ZL1 Convertible will be announced later.
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MT’s New Ignition Show Tries Out the Lamborghini Aventador in Italy
The Aventador is a welcome sight, no matter how a lot of times you’ve seen it before. Just listening to its 700-horsepower, 12-cylinder engine firing up is adequate to make your spine tingle. Think about then getting Lamborghini’s flagship supercar at your disposal for 24 hours…
Enter the world Motor Trend’s Ignition display. For their premiere episode, the show’s hosts flew more than to Italy to see what it feels like driving the Aventador at the Nardo testing facility as well as on a twisty road.
The higher resolution video waits for you immediately after the break.
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Video: Falcon F7 Supercar
Supercar News, Supercar Video clips — By MR on January 28, 2012 at 5:31 pm — No Comments
The Falcon F7 supercar is a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive supercar built in Michigan and limited to ten examples in 2012. The supercar made its official debut at the 2012 Detroit Motor Display.
The firm behind the automobile has exposed new specifications, its pricing and a video. The Falcon F7 is constructed on an aluminum monocoque chassis and has carbon fiber physique. Its structural tunnel, floor pan and firewall are also built of carbon.
The engine is a 7. liter naturally aspirated V8 offers 620 horsepower and 813Nm of torque. The modifiled LS7 engine of Corvette origin is linked to a manual gearbox. The entire body is completely built from carbon fiber, and the vehicle weighs much less than one,263kg. Falcon unofficially claims a -60 time in the very low-three-second array, and a best speed of about 190 miles per hour.
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Official: Toyota Prius GT300 Racer
Automobile News, Motorsports — By MR on January 28, 2012 at 12:42 am — No Feedback
The new Toyota Prius GT300 Racer showed its encounter to the public and the press at the Tokyo Auto Salon. The race vehicle is produced in a partnership in between Group APR and TRD.
The Toyota Prius will be entered in the GT300 Class of Super GT. The Prius will use some type of hybrid drivetrain in the championship and has a optimum of 300 horsepower from its engine.
Not considerably data has been released, so stay tuned for a lot more in the long term.
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MINI Roadster
As it’s not a hybrid, the MINI Roadster might not look like a vehicle that shoppers for choice power autos would fancy. This was also mentioned about the normal MINI Cooper, yet the Cooper’s most cross-shopped auto is none other than the Toyota Prius. Could the Roadster carry on this trend?
These who would consider a MINI vs. a Prius are most likely much less interested in the remarkable fuel economy of the Prius (although it’s certainly a element) and more impressed by the car’s appear and the picture it portrays. These “lifestyle buyers” are exactly the sort of shopper that would also consider buying a MINI Roadster.
Fuel financial system numbers have yet to be released for the Roadster, but if they’re something like the Coupe, assume digits in the high 30s on the highway – not in Prius territory, but again, this unlikely competitor is not only about fuel efficiency.
Enthusiasm
In base form the Roadster is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine producing 121 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 114 pound-feet of torque at 4250 rpm. It gets a -60 time of eight.7 seconds, but in genuine MINI style will probably experience quicker. Despite some added weight, surprisingly, acceleration is enhanced over the convertible Cooper model, due in part to sportier gearing.
As pointed out, no fuel economic climate numbers are nevertheless readily available, even though the mechanically equivalent Coupe gets 29 mpg city and 37 mpg highway with the manual transmission or 28/36 for the six-speed automated – projected to be the a lot more well-known option.
Exclusive: New information on BMW 7 Series LCI
We have just realized that the facelfited BMW 7 Series will go on sale this July. The F01 and F02 7er LCI designs will characteristic total LED headlights that had been redesigned to appear sleeker and are smaller in size. The taillights remained unchanged but are slightly darker in color than the existing model.
All 7 Series LCI models will get the signal indications integrated into the side mirrors.
Additional alterations take place below the hood. The 750xd will have the identical 3 liter tri-turbo diesel engine as witnessed in the recently unveiled M550d, X5 M50d and X6 M50d. The engine creates 381 horsepower and will be unveiled in Geneva as nicely.
The U.S. entry-level model, the 740i will adjust its engine to the N55B30 which generates 320 horsepower. The 750i will now use the N63B44TU powerplant that produces 450 horsepower. The unit will also be obtainable in the 650i Gran Coupe.
