2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

Chevrolet Corvette served as an Indianapolis 500 pace car for the first time back in 1978 and Chevrolet has sent a total of 11 models to pace "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." The 2013 model year will be the 12th time a Corvette model will pace Indianapolis, and as rumored two days ago, it will be the new Corvette Stingray.

The model will be equipped with the track-capable Z51 package, which adds a limited-slip differential for reduced under-steer while cornering, improved aerodynamics and ride tweaks to help it handle corners more effectively. The Stingray Pace Car is painted in a Laguna Blue Tintcoat exterior combined with official Indianapolis 500 graphics on the doors.

The technology features and powertrain will be identical to the standard version, except that the Pace Car will be equipped with track-mandated safety features and strobe lights.

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2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe Revealed in Patent Drawings

Jaguar announced its intentions to release a coupe version of the F-Type once the roadster version hit the market. Until now, however, the car has never been spotted testing anywhere around the world, so we had to just trust Jaguar’s word.

Today, we can add some substance to Jag’s claim, as leaked patent drawings of the F-Type Coupe have made their way onto the Internet and they reveal the final design of the sports coupe. Not that it’s very hard to imagine how an F-Type Coupe would look like, since you are essentially slapping a fixed roof on top of the F-Type Roadster. Reports point toward everything else being borrowed from the roadster version, including the exterior look and the engine lineup.

The F-Type Coupe will arrive on the market sometime in 2014 and will be followed by a more powerful R version. A Sport Brake version has also been rumored, but we doubt we are ever going to see it.

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2014 Ferrari GTE Virtual Concept By Angelo Granata

Thanks to a leaked teaser of the Ferrari F70 a.k.a the next Enzo, the rumor train is now at its peak.

Using the various pictures that Ferrari has taken and keeping Pininfarina’s current design language in mind, a man named Angelo Granata has created a beautiful rendering of what he thinks is the next Ferrari F70.

It does stay true to the Ferrari design language, although if you glance at the dual-projector LED headlamps for a moment, it has an uncanny resemblance to the Aventador. Now that is something that Ferrari would definitely avoid, given the heavy rivalry. Also it’s lacking the iconic F1-inspired nose from the original Enzo, which was a distinguishing factor in terms of design. This nose does, however, serve a purpose, as its duckbill shape adds much-needed downforce to the front axle as the vehicle’s speed increases.

The rear end is a perfect mixture of the F12Berlinetta, Enzo and the 458 Italia, though the quartet tail lamps may not make it in the final design. The virtual concept’s body measures in at 4,650 mm (183.1 inches) long X 2,030 mm (79.9 inches) wide X 1,080 mm (42.5 inches) high, but no estimated weight was given.

The concept houses a mechanically actuated spoiler which is not only cool as heck, but also keeps the car planted on the track. With the kind of power the Enzo successor is supposed to pump out, that actuated wing may not be a bad idea.

The Ferrari GTE virtual concept is fitted with a 7.3-liter V-12 engine that pumps out 800 horsepower and a KERS hybrid system that adds an extra 120 ponies to the stable. This gives it a net horsepower of 920, which is exactly what all of the rumors are pointing to with the new F70. Unfortunately, the engine setup isn’t confirmed, except for the KERS system, so this is still just speculation.

With Ferrari being as silent as a monk on the Ferrari F70, we can do nothing but drool at these concept pictures and hope that some elements make it to the final official design.

Images used with permission from Angelo Granata 

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Ford Taurus (2013)

 

ATOZY |Ford Taurus (2013) | Ford Taurus is the first car in the line for North America advanced 2.0-liter Ford EcoBoost ™, which combines turbocharging with direct fuel injection. The standard Ford Taurus 3,5-liter V6 is designed to deliver unsurpassed fuel efficiency among V6 segment competitors while providing improved performance from the expected 290 horsepower. The team has put special emphasis on the all-new model Ford Taurus with the steering response speed improved fit EPAS steering ratio and rigidly mounting the steering rack to the subframe. EPAS system also allows a high degree of customization Ford vehicle dynamics engineers to optimize steering feel, pleasing enthusiast drivers and serving as a trusted builder for beginners.

Ford Taurus seat cushions are made of a high concentration of soy foam, significantly reducing oil-based substances. My Ford Touch is a new version of the award-winning Ford Power System SYNC, combining voice control for vehicle functions, Bluetooth ® devices, MP3-players and a variety of external media. Ford Taurus quality begins with design refinement. Larger wheels and tires fill the wheel openings, etc. Ford Taurus is athletics. Without an increase in the size and weight of the vehicle, the investment, the new Ford Taurus looks more streamlined, substantial and sporty. Improving driving dynamics is a quality feel to the driver. The new Ford Taurus dynamics benefit from the moment vector control. This feature uses small - almost imperceptible to the driver - amount of braking force to the outside front wheel when accelerating in bends. As a result of a vehicle that feels smaller and easier to control, more control when increasing speed in the turns.

Vector control point - usually found in expensive sports cars - the Taurus is a class exclusive feature. The new Taurus adds Curve Control, a unique Ford braking control innovation to stop the vehicle if it detects that the driver accidentally into a curve too quickly. In general, all the new Ford Taurus get a bigger brake master cylinder with revised steering wheel adjustment, improve relations and significantly shorter than the foot pedal. Brake pad material resistance to discoloration and productivity increases. Taurus was. Artisan Interior Ford Taurus' rises through greater use of soft-touch, high-quality materials in the cabin.

The new Ford Taurus builds on the legacy of safety, as the current model earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick rating. Rigid structure Toro has very high strength and ultra high-strength steels, including boron Ford Taurus architecture features three elements Trinidad collision to absorb impact forces and progress are assigned a vehicle occupant.

Ford Taurus offers help and improve side protection cabin (SPACE ®) Architecture, hydroformed cross on the floor between the door frame is built. Additional resistance on the part of the door panel of the vehicle impact beams and boron B Lane column reinforcement also contribute to side-impact protection. In the new Taurus, airbag restrictions bind optimized ventilation and intervention forces widened prisoners belt size and seat position sensor status. In addition, Ford Taurus Safety Canopy ® with rollover sensor.

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Lexus LF-LC Concept Blue (2012)

 

ATOZY |Lexus LF-LC Concept Blue (2012) | LF-LC features to support internal and external, white and brown, the new Engineering Company effective technology for indoor wear. Continuing with motion sensing, side door was carved out of the air to perform in-depth profile LF-LC. Concept car roof light, crystal column, cantilevered glass-glass resin has been inspired by modern architecture. Fading model is also a repeat of the previous matrix in front fog lamps, fog lamps is fitted.Vision, and integrated fog lamps tail "L" to replicate and cause powerful Lexus quad exhaust viewer. The form and function of the soft textures and organic shapes to create a driver-focused synergy of advanced technology in the LF-LC concept is cool internal environment.

Based on Lexus' commitment to the creation of intuitive driving experience, LF-LC driver that allows you to easily spot changes or commands without changing your line of vision incorporates a remote touch screen. 12.3 inch LCD display screen will offer double and navigation information. Entries scan from the control panel with a touch screen in the center console are boring. The middle layer is the tachometer mechanical center ring. The first consists of many layers of light-induced cabin interior racing seats repeat the definition of intertwining curves. Racing wheel style of lightweight carbon fiber and contains integrated controls and the Home button. 

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Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Twin Turbo Concept (2012)

 

ATOZY |Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Twin Turbo Concept (2012) | If the original Cobra Jet Mustang drag racers Mustang left the factory in 1968, is supported by 7.0 liter V8 engine with four-barrel carburetor huge, to lead them to the strip. If a new generation of Cobra Jets, four decades later, began to win immediately with a modern fuel injection 5.4-liter V8 topped with a belt driven compressor," says Jesse Kershaw, Drag Racing Ford Competition Director. Racing is before Ford Motor Company. In 2011, the new Mustang GT 5.0-liter V8 from a house in the Cobra Jet, with and without compressor. Despite the smaller displacement, improved breathing 5.0-liter with two independent time variable camshaft cylinder heads and Boss 302 provided comparable performance while presenting high technology in street lighting Mustangs today," said Rob Deneweth, Cobra Jet engineer powertrain development.

A lot of energy, especially at high levels elevated 2.9-liter blower in the 2013 Cobra Jet uses as much as 100 horsepower to drive the compressor Turbocharger design and launch engineer David Born joined the team Cobra Jet to work in the 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost ® to help the F-150, to realize this concept. NHRA competition rules for class actions Cobra Jet parts need career turbocharger components derived from production. BorgWarner ™ has provided smaller, more efficient turbocharger in the Focus ST devices for the Cobra Jet-used concept. Along with low-friction ball bearings surf, compressors can rotate up to 150,000 rpm, almost immediately.

The same valve integrated with electronic control of the production Eco Boost turn keeps the production turbo boost pressure to the low and high flow rates required to trap the bar. The Cobra Jet-car project has its own concept of the new global Ford Racing task painting that stood out at SEMA. The Cobra Jet version harmonious flanking upward curve of the band runs with the traditional cobra head striking in black with blue accents. After the SEMA Show, Ford Racing engineers as Born Deneweth and continue to develop both the performance and durability of the twin-turbo Cobra Jet.

For all we publish Cobra Jet models, each drivetrain through hundreds of hours of testing and test a minimum of 50 races at the race track, log off before they go to their durability and performance engine and the car, "said Kershaw. The number of Ford cars for the road, we want to offer our customers race cars, the best-in-class, affordable and reliable. 

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Honda Crosstour (2013)

 

ATOZY |Honda Crosstour (2013) | The two different four-cylinder Honda Crosstour models, 2-wheel drive EX-L and EX are powered by a 2.4-liter 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC ® engine. By 2013, the output increases to 278 horsepower at 6200 rpm, 7 HP gain in the 2012 Honda Crosstour V-6. The V-6 Crosstour new 6-speed automatic transmission, new steering wheel mounted paddles. The fuel efficiency for V-6 also has been greatly improved, there are now achieving an EPA-estimated city / highway / combined fuel economy rating of 20/29/23 mpg on 2WD models and 18 Crosstour / 28/22 mpg for the Honda Crosstour EX-L with Real Time ™ 4WD. Compared with 2012 Crosstour 2WD V-6, this means an improvement of 2 mpg in city / highway / combined fuel.

Standard features on the Crosstour EX include mounted chrome exterior door handles, 17-inch alloy wheels and all-season tires P225/65R-17. Inspiration Crosstour management, thanks to its double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension, front and rear bars and front strut stabilizer. All Honda Crosstour models are servo assisted ventilated front seats and solid rear disc brakes.

Honda Crosstour EX include automatic climate control with air filtration system (dual zone climate EX-L V-6), a 360-watt AM / FM 6-disc audio system with seven speakers, Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ™, USB audio interface, steering wheel-mounted cruise controls, audio and car phone one day / night rearview mirror, a folding rear seat back split easy 60-40, hidden removable utility and more.

Crosstour EX-L models add leather-trimmed seating surfaces with heated front seats, memory driver's seat and memory side mirrors with reverse tilt, dual zone climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Kevlar ® cone speakers, aluminum dome-type front tweeter, link-compatible Honda Aha ™ ™, Pandora ® internet radio compatibility, XM ® Radio, compass and outside temperature display (EX V-6 also included), and more.

The Honda Satellite Linked Navigation System is available on the integrated Crosstour EX-L models, and all models Crosstour EX-L and top with mirror best multi-view camera with guidelines for submission. Real Time 4WD ™ is the Honda Crosstour EX-L V-6.

Crosstour safety technology includes the Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body structure, an exclusive body design of Honda, occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collision improved. Standard Crosstour EX-L models is new Honda collision warning (FCW) and lane departure warning (LDW) systems.

A number of improvements in transparency Crosstour 2013 may improve safety, increase awareness of drivers of other vehicles, pedestrians and other obstacles found on the Honda Crosstour. Standard on all models Crosstour save the rail four-cylinder EX, Honda's exclusive look at new camera blind spot. Further improvements on all Honda Crosstour models include redesigned rear headrests improve rearward visibility, rearview camera and a standard engine and advanced new mirror. 

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