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Sunday, January 10, 2010
RPMGO.com (former Auto Unleashed) |
- No twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 for Shelby GT500
- Australia revises anti-hoon law after Lamborghini Gallardo incident
- BMW set to bring back Alpina B7 at Chicago Auto Show
- Customized Tata Nano to cost $220,000 and achieve 124 mph
- Porsche says there are no plans for hybrid sports cars
- Peugeot SR1 concept previews future French models
| No twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 for Shelby GT500 Posted: 10 Jan 2010 01:13 AM PST  Ford made the wish of many Mustang fans come true when it announced the new 5.0-liter V8 engine, which will debut on the Mustang GT this spring. But soon after the hype was beginning to fade away, rumors appeared that the company is preparing a special twin-turbocharged edition of the engine, presumably for the Shelby GT500. Sadly, according to Mike Harrison, which is Ford’s chief engineer on the 5.0-liter and 6.2-liter V8 engines, such a thing is impossible. It seems that the new 5.0-liter unit is already occupying a large chunk of the engine compartment, meaning that there isn’t any place to fit the two turbochargers. Any sort of tricks like putting them in the valley of the engine, would mean excess heat for the hood, or putting them lower in the bay would mean excess turbo lag, so there isn’t any way to create good layout. Seeing as how Ford doesn’t want to commit to any big spending at least for the moment, the upcoming aluminum 5.4-liter will be the new heart of the Shelby GT500. Source: Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Australia revises anti-hoon law after Lamborghini Gallardo incident Posted: 10 Jan 2010 12:43 AM PST  At the beginning of the weekend, we reported on an Australian dentist, which left his Lamborghini Gallardo at a mechanic for regular maintenance. The guy seized the chance and took the Italian supercar on a ride. Needless to say he broke the speed limit by a long shot, and police, acting under a so-called anti-hoon law, impounded the vehicle. The dentist, bring punished for something he didn’t commit, as the car will have to stay in the police impound for 28 days, started making his case to anyone who would listen. Giving in to public pressure, the police minister revealed that an amendment will be made to the law, which will make police impound the car of the perpetrator, not the one he was actually driving. Sadly though, the police will still keep the Gallardo impounded, but might not charge the dentist with the $825 fee which is associated with housing the supercar. There you have it Australian speed freaks, your own car will be impounded, no matter you’re driving at the moment the police catches you. Source: The Australian via Jalopnik Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| BMW set to bring back Alpina B7 at Chicago Auto Show Posted: 10 Jan 2010 12:29 AM PST  During the last few weeks, the upcoming Detroit Auto Show has been namechecked in almost any new car or concept announcement, being the place to be for any carmaker which wants to reveal something new for the North American market. But BMW hasn’t forgot about the Chicago Auto Show, and has just revealed that it will be bringing back the Alpina B7, based on the new F01 generation of the 7 Series. The bespoke edition will offer an upgraded engine, as the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 now outputs over 500 HP, as opposed to the stock 400, and the torque rating is at 516 lb-ft. 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) time is now pegged at around 4.5 seconds, which is quite impressive, given the weight of the bulky limousine.  In terms of visual upgrades, the Alpina B7, which will be offered in both standard and long wheelbase editions, will feature a set of 21-inch, 20-spoke wheels, wrapped in special Michelin PS2 tires. A bigger front air dam, as well as a rear bootlid spoiler will be included, while on the inside drivers and passengers will be treated to upgraded leather upholstery and wooden inserts. Set to be released on the US market in spring, prices have yet to be announced. Look forward to February’s Chicago Auto Show for more details. Source: BMW Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Customized Tata Nano to cost $220,000 and achieve 124 mph Posted: 10 Jan 2010 12:13 AM PST  Remember that controversial Tata Nano tuning project which was revealed when Tata and India’s DC Design signed a contract to offer aftermarket parts for the low-cost car? Well it seems that its price will be just a *bit* higher than the regular $2,000 asking price of the stock model. How much, you ask? About 110 times as much, with the price tag for the customized Nano being a whopping $220,000. For all that money, you’ll be getting a shell of the former Nano, with its insides, from the body panels, brakes, suspension to the wheels or engine being completely upgraded. The “monster” 624cc engine, which developed 33 HP, will be replaced by a proper “supercar”-like 1.6-liter unit, which will get this upmarket Nano to 124 mph. Believe it or not, Dilip Chhabaria, the owner of DC Designs says that it will sell around 2 to 5 models each year, and will also begin to export them. Frankly, we’re left without words. If you can muster some of your own, you’re more than welcome to share them in the comments section below. Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Porsche says there are no plans for hybrid sports cars Posted: 10 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST  Hybrid cars are already well established in the current market, and for high end sports car manufacturers, they represent an easy way to improve their fleet-wide CO2 output and fuel average. But even though quite a few sports cars are getting ready to welcome an electric motor alongside their bigger gasoline engines, Porsche boss Michael Macht revealed that models like the 911 or the Boxster won’t go that way.
Now I don’t know about you, but the Porsche 911 has always been praised as a sports car which you can use in everyday, city life. Hopefully these other green-er technologies will help the performance models improve their efficiency. Macht also revealed that the all-electric sports car, which might be based on the 911, is still going to have to jump through many hoops, in order to ensure that it will perform the same way as a regular car.
What do you think about Porsche’s strategy? Would a hybrid 911 make sense? Leave a comment below. Source: Autocar Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Peugeot SR1 concept previews future French models Posted: 09 Jan 2010 06:28 AM PST  Besides releasing a new logo, French company Peugeot, part of the PSA alliance, together with Citroen, has also released the stunning SR1 concept car, which previews the design line of future French models. The new car boasts a folding soft top, and is a three-seater coupe, with two sport seats in the front and one in the back. The design is quite bold, and even though some people might say it resembles the Aston Martin Vantage, it looks pretty good. The interior is quite futuristic, boasting multiple displays, including a speedometer which changes sizes depending on how hard you accelerate the car. The three passengers will also find carbon fiber panels, which in some places are hidden, and in other are in plain sight, as well as a three-wood sculpted cockpit.  The task of moving the SR1 concept will be taken care of by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, which will power the front wheels with 240 HP, and an 80 HP electric motor, which drives the rear wheels. This special set-up allows the SR1 to deliver GT performance with just 119 g/km of CO2 and, more importantly, an average of 48 mpg (US) or 4.9 liters/100 km. Take a look at the photo gallery below, then share your thoughts on the Peugeot SR1 concept. Which elements should be adopted into production and which shouldn’t? Photo Gallery: Peugeot SR1 Concept
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