smarSmart Brabus Electric Drive & ebike concept

Smart Brabus Electric Drive

In collaboration with Smart, German tuning company Brabus has announced the arrival of Smart Brabus Electric Drive and ebike concept

The latest reiteration of the fortwo ED features a range of upgrades including tridion safety cell and door mirror caps, a front spoiler, dark headlamp housings and a rear apron insert with double reflectors.Brabus have slightly increased the output of the magento-electric motor from 75 to 82hp with 100lb-ft of torque.

A new sports suspension lowers the vehicle by around 10mm, which sits on 16/17-inch Brabus Monoblock VII alloys.Inside, an assortment of upgrades include leather instrument panel and interior door trim, leather seas, stainless-steel sports pedals, Brabus handbrake handle and Brabus cockpit clock and rev counter.

As for the smart Brabus ebike concept, this features a 500 Watt electric motor and is capable of a 30mph top speed.Four power levels can be accessed via the throttle hand grip, with the fourth providing maximum pushing power.

Mirroring the fortwo ED, the ebike gets a blacked-out look, albeit with a matt finish. It also boasts a four-piston brake system on the front wheel, four-spoke carbon-fiber wheels, a carbon-fiber seatpost and green leather saddle and grips

A production version of the ebike and the electric drive will be available for purchase via smart centers in 12 countries by the end of the year.

Smart Brabus ebike concept

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THE MINI CLUBVAN CONCEPT.

THE MINI CLUBVAN CONCEPT

The MINI Clubman-based concept car, scheduled for its world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show 2012, combines the driving fun for which MINI is renowned with increased load-carrying capability.

The load compartment of the MINI Clubvan Concept embodies the principle used in the classic Mini – of providing the maximum amount of interior space on the smallest possible footprint. The load area reaches from the split rear doors right up to the partition grille behind the two seats. Six attachment loops recessed into the load compartment floor use elasticized straps to hold items of varying lengths, heights and widths in place with a securely positioned partition grille keeping items stowed in the load compartment safe. The lower section of the partition is made from solid aluminum, while the upper section consists of a silver-colored stainless steel honeycomb grating. The side walls and floor of the load compartment are trimmed in high-quality cloth colored in anthracite, which also extends along the full length of the interior.

Like the MINI Clubman, the MINI Clubvan Concept is a five-door car with a twist. Two front doors for the driver and front passenger, two side-hinged doors at the rear and the rear-hinged Clubdoor on the right-hand side with comfortable access to the interior.  Tools and goods can be stored neatly in made-to-measure drawers or shelving units with 12-volt plug sockets in the rear area of the load compartment providing additional practicality.

The MINI Clubvan Concept comes with British Racing Green exterior paintwork, which extends to the roof, C-pillars and exterior mirror caps. It features an  opaque rear side windows with its outer Polycarbonate surfaces painted in the car's body color, and a heavily tinted glass for the rear doors.   The sealed side windows bear the logo of a sign design company based in the MINI's native Great Britain.  

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HB Coupe RR by Huet Brothers

HB Coupe RR

 This  one of kind model from Huet Brothers , the Coupe RR is being offered with three different motor options viz., HB Coupe RR Diesel , HB Coupe RR ,  HB Coupe RR M mated to a manual 6 speed gearbox or a seven speed double clutch transmission. HB Coupe RR Diesel  is also available with a 6 speed automatic.

After stripping the 1 Series Coupe down to it’s frame, the Coupe RR receives a full carbon monocoque body, brake and wheel upgrades to complete the exterior.

First up, the 1046 KG , HB Coupe RR Diesel  is powered by a 2L 4cyl Diesel engine that peaks 220 BHP and 400 NM and completes the 0-100 km/hr in 5.3 Seconds. Whereas the 1082 KG HB Coupe RR is powered by 3L - 6cyl peaking 306 BHP and 400 NM, runs the 0-100 km/hr  in 4 Seconds. Finally, the 1099 KG HB Coupe RR M is powered by 3L - 6cyl M giving out 330 BHP& 450 NM and completes the same in 3.8 Seconds

The Huet Brother are currently taking special orders and raising funds to complete their projects by promoting their custom designed Huet Brothers Watches.

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Porsche Panamera Turbo S by edo competition

Porsche Panamera Turbo S by edo competition

With 700 horsepower and 880 Nm (649 lb-ft) edo competition introduces the most powerful Panamera and the fastest Panamera Turbo S in the world. edo competition, enabling the Panamera Turbo S to catapult from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds,

The enormous acceleration and the big 700 hp and 880 Nm (649 lb-ft) of torque ( 150 hp and 130 Nm of torque more than its production car ) comes from a twin-turbocharged V8 engine and some  engine modifications, that includes new exhaust manifolds and turbochargers, high-flow catalytic converters and air filters,  stainless steel high-performance exhaust system with butterfly valves and re-programmed engine management system.

After all these changes, the edo Turbo S sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds,  and speeds the 200 km/h (124 mph) in just 11.4 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 340 km/h (211 mph)
In addition, it features an edo lowering module  which brings the Panamera’s body up to 30 millimeters closer to the road, a new 22 in. carbon-fiber-look racing wheels and an interior finished in leather and other high-quality materials
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Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento model  boasts an extremely lightweight construction weighing  just 2,202lbs thanks to its carbon fiber body panels  and smaller in size than most other cars.

Powered by a  hand built V10 motor  it unleashes 570 hp and runs 0-62 mph in just 2.5 seconds. The design of the Sesto Elemento was completely focused on the power to weight ratio and as such it is only 1.75 kilograms per hp.

Wheeled with high performance tires and secured with oversized brakes, the driver is safe behind the wheel at all times.

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Nissan Invitation Concept

NISSAN INNOVATION CONCEPT

The Nissan Invitation Concept is a new B-segment concept designed to showcase an "energetic design and bring fresh style, innovation and excitement to the mainstream market."

The Invitation Concept features dynamic styling and what Nissan calls the 'Squash Line,' a distinctive character line set into the side of the hatchback.

  

"The name we have given to this concept is self-explanatory. It is designed to be inviting thanks to its sensuous exterior design and generous and comfortable interior space, cleverly packaged within compact overall dimensions," said Francois Bancon, Nissan Deputy Division General Manager of Product Strategy and Product Planning.

The Invitation will be offered with the Micra DIG-S Turbo's 1.2-liter supercharged three-cylinder engine with direct injection technology coupled to either a manual gearbox or a CVT.

Nissan says that it is aiming for an "ultra-low CO2 emission target of under 100g/km" for the most fuel-efficient model of the series,

In terms of safety and technology, the Invitation will be equipped with Nissan's Safety Shield alarm system and the parking-handy Around View Monitor system.

The Nissan Invitation Concept will make its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March.

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Mithos Electromagnetic Concept Vehicle- Future Sports Car

Mithos Electromagnetic Concept Vehicle

The Mithos Electromagnetic Vehicle (EV)  is a glimpse of sports cars in the distant future designed and created by Portuguese designer Tiago Miguel Inácio,  who was inspired by Tim Burton’s Batmobile, as well as a variety of unspecified contemporary prototype supercars.

It Is powered by a 1.5 megawatt electric motor – or 2,011hp with a crash resistant body  created from an undiscovered composite called H-Fiber. The Mithos aslo features a Terrain Scanning System (TSS) which adapts the car’s suspension and traction settings depending on the road ahead.

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Kia Track’ster concept

Kia Track’ster concept

Kia unveiled their new Track’ster Concept on Wednesday, February 8 at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

The Track’ster Concept features a turbocharged 250 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a short-throw six-speed manual transmission, an electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system and lowered sport suspension system for increased performance. 

Like the Soul, the Track’ster features an angled roof, but is noticeable different due to its two-door design. The Track’ster’s two doors have been lengthened and equipped with racing-inspired billet push-style handles. The vehicle’s side valances are accented in Inferno Orange and contain working rear-brake cooling ducts.

"The idea was to make the Track'ster tough looking, like a bulldog," said Tom Kearns, chief designer for KMA. "But the car had to be approachable as well. We wanted to base the car in reality so people instantly knew it was a Soul, but with a lot of attitude.”

On the outside, it features monoblock billet performance wheels, designed by Kia’s California design team and HRE. The car’s wheelbase is 101.2 inches equipped with 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 high-performance tires.

 A sketch of their latest concept car, a vehicle which is based on the company’s Soul city car. The idea behind the concept was to create a distinctly sporty looking version of the Soul crossover.

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Audi Q3 Vail Concept

Audi Q3 Vail Concept

The Audi Q3 Vail Concept  is an engineering experiment in drivetrain transplantation  powered by a the same drivetrain as the Audi TT RS and RS3 Sportback,  a 2.5 litre, turbocharged five-cylinder engine peaking 314 hp and 295 lb-ft (400Nm) of torque. The engine is mated to a quattropermanent AWD system and a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. Zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes just 5.5 seconds, and the top speed is 163 mph.

It has an aluminium roof rails with integrated LED lights, a new grille, aluminium sump guard, 20-inch 5-spoke alloys, and add-on body  parts finished in matt grey quartz-based paint.

The interior of the Audi Q3 Vail concept has black, grey and red colour scheme which compliments the exterior. It features  a titanium grey Alcantara headlining and a black, ribbed floor mats edged with narrow strips of red velvet-finish leather. Large parts of the interior, including the carpet, are black.
The side wall of the trunk houses a charging station and the cup holder between the front seats features a Thermos bottle.  It also has a LED lighting that can be used for warming hands or ski boots

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