January 2010 Dream Car of the Month - Audi R8

Audi LeMans Quattro Concept

In 2003 Audi displayed a concept car at the Geneva Motor Show and the Frankfurt Motor Show called the Audi LeMans Quattro. After receiving a very positive response to the concept they decided to make a road car based on that design. In 2005 they announced production of the car which would be called the R8 as an homage to the dominant R8 Le Mans race car. The production version of the R8 debuted at the 2006 Paris Auto Show.

Audi decided to tap into some of the work already done by Lamborghini, an Audi owned company, and based the R8 on the very successful Lamborghini Gallardo. The R8 was designed and built by Audi subsidiary Quattro GmbH. The car uses an aluminum monocoque around an aluminum space frame and the suspension uses the magneto rheological dampers from Delphi (GM). Assembly is handled by 70 specially selected workers at Audi's renovated factory in Neckarsulm, Germany.


Audi R8 4.2

The standard R8 is powered by a mid mounted, direct injection 4.2L 32v V8 producing 420HP/317TQ. This is the same engine used in the most recent Audi RS4 however it uses a dry sump lubrication setup in the R8. The transmissions are either a Lamborghini 6 speed manual or an Audi R-Tronic automated paddle shift manual connected to Audi's Quattro all wheel drive system. The V8 powered R8 will hit 60MPH in 4.4 seconds on it's way to a 12.8 second 1/4 mile. Top speed is 187MPH.


Audi R8 5.2

Not satisfied with the success of the V8 powered R8, Audi unveiled the R8 5.2 in 2008 which features a direct injection 5.2L V10 borrowed from the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. The engine is detuned a bit to produce only 525HP/391TQ. That bump in power over the V8 propels the R8 5.2 to 60MPH in just 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 196MPH. Some exterior modifications distinguish the V10 R8 from the base V8 powered car such as all LED headlights, different wheels, larger brakes, more aggressive styling, and larger air intakes. It was rumored that Audi was initially testing the R8 with the twin turbo 572HP V10 from the RS6 however that was cancelled after a test car burned up on the Nurburgring due to insufficient cooling.


Audi R8 TDI

The Audi R8 V12 TDI concept was shown in 2008 at the North American International Auto Show. It featured a 6.0L V12 using Audi's TDI turbodiesel technology. Producing 493HP/and 738TQ it is able to propel the R8 TDI to 60MPH in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 202MPH while returning impressive fuel mileage numbers. It was a possibility for production however Audi halted development in 2009 due to the extensive costs of re-engineering the R8 to accept the much larger engine.


Audi R8 Spyder

In 2009 Audi unveiled the long rumored R8 Spyder at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Powered by the 5.2 V10 it is very similar to the R8 Coupe except for the obvious fabric roof and the deletion of the R8's signature "side blades". At that same show Audi displayed the E-Tron concept which is basically an all electric version of the R8. It is powered by a set of electric motors placed at each wheel and produces a claimed 313HP/3,319TQ (no that's not a misprint).

Since it's introduction the R8 has been very well received. Reviews continually praise it's perfomance, luxury and comfort. Many have compared it favorably to the current Porsche 911 as a truly user friendly, every day supercar.

2010 Callaway Chevrolet Corvette SC580

Callaway Cars are on the new Callaway Chevrolet proud corvette SC580: class class-competing supercar against a fraction of the costs of its European collega' s to introduce. To hold to a design philosophy forged more than thirty years of the construction of " Powerful Engineered serious Fast" auto' s, the Callaway SC580 offer intimidating strength during reflecting refined manners: Low 11-seconden ET-mogelijkheid file properties perfect with no petrol mileage punish, one 3 years/36,000 miles of aandrijflijn guarantee and a scale to optional performances and aesthetic improvements.2010 CALLAWAY CORVETTE SC580 STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
• Roots-style Eaton CS2000 Supercharger, with polished finish
• Liquid-to-air intercooler, integral to intake manifold base (patent pending)
• Increased flow rate Fuel Injectors
• Body-color Injector Covers
• Electronic Fuel Pump Controller
• Callaway Double-D Stainless Steel Exhaust System
• Callaway Honker High Flow Intake System
• Callaway RTM Fiberglass Hood Bulge
• Callaway Door Sill Panels
• Callaway Embroidered Floor Mats
• Callaway Badging, Exterior and Interior, including Dash Plaque with engraved VIN
• Callaway Corvette Authenticity Documentation
• Callaway 3 year/36,000 mile limited powertrain warranty



Performance Specs
Maximum Power: 580 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 510 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed: 6500 rpm
Top Speed: 204 mph
Fuel Economy: MT 15/25 mpg – AT 14/24 mpg

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
• Callaway Short Throw Shifter
• Callaway Exhaust Tip Slats
• Hood Accent Color, C16 Hood or Carbon Fiber Hood Bulge
• Callaway 9-Spoke Alloy Wheels
• Callaway/Dymag Wheel & Tire Package
• Callaway LMGT Brake Packages
• Callaway Deutschleder Interior Group
• Callaway Sport Seats w/ Optional Harnesses
• Cast, Machined Valve Covers with Remote Ignition Coil Mounting
• Callaway/Eibach Multi-Pro Coil-Over Suspension

MSRP: 2010 Callaway Corvette SC580 Package $19,400

2010 Callaway Chevrolet corvette

The last 2010 Callaway Chevrolet corvette SC606 has maximum Power 606 pk 6500 rotations by, the maximumkoppel 553 pond-ft 4500 rotations per minute minute, maximum toerental 6500 goes for a ride per minute, top Speed 205 miles per hour, fuel Economy MT 15/25 mpg - 14/24 mpg ATE, the newest Callaway SC606 bring curb of the power, whereas refined vogue 11-seconden ET capacity without fuel kilometres punishment, perfect file properties expose condominium, 3 year/36, 000 miles gearing guarantee and a scale to optional performances and aesthetic sweetenings, for more newest Chevrolet to the house of bacon are possible you to cheap sports car.

2010 CALLAWAY CORVETTE SC606 STANDARD EQUIPMENT:

• Eaton/Magnuson Roots-style TVS2300 Supercharger, with black housing

• Liquid-to-air Intercooler, integral to intake manifold base (patent pending)

• Increased flow rate Fuel Injectors

• Callaway Carbon Fiber Injector Covers

• Electronic Fuel Pump Controller

• Callaway Double-D Stainless Steel Exhaust System

• Callaway Honker High Flow Intake System

• Callaway Carbon Fiber Louvered Hood Center Bulge, with “Supercharged” emblems

• Callaway Door Sill Panels

• Callaway Embroidered Floor Mats

• Callaway Badging, exterior and interior, including dash plaque with engraved VIN

• Callaway Corvette Authenticity Documentation

• Callaway 3 year/36,000 mile limited powertrain warranty

Performance Specs

Maximum Power: 606 bhp @ 6500 rpm

Maximum Torque: 553 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm

Maximum Engine Speed: 6500 rpm

Top Speed: 205 mph

Fuel Economy: MT 15/25 mpg – AT 14/24 mpg

2010 Carlsson C25 Super-GT

How dense we at the 2010 fairs of Geneva in March, the lake reveals car manufacturers their plans for of the most important car shows of the year. Carlsson, well-known Mercedes-Benz, have announced specialist today that it will shake the covers from C25, which she describes as a company " first own developed car. And that, Carlsson mean in fact that she limited its own edition super car using a lot of bits and smatterings of Mercedes-Benz " to share has created bin. Although the tuner not said which model C25 the haircut has been based, to judge to the teaser outline and the fact that it is operated by 6,0-liter bi-turbo V12 an engine, our first gambles AMG go to Mercedes-Benz SL 65. Nevertheless, the drawings appear that C25 own unique styling is individuality, whereas the tuner claims that the same applies that to the new interior a large-scale use of real carbon paper, buffalos receives tanned leather and ultra-suèdeultra-suède suede ultra-suède in special colours. Under the plate work, it is all concerning tuning Mercedes-Benz " course work. Power come from getweaked 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine which crutches from 753-pk and a mouth leave falls 1.320 Nm or 974 pond-ft (!) Of pick cross-belt which is available at 3,750 tpm.

2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

The 458 Italia is the latest incarnation of the mid-rear engined berlinetta. The new model is a synthesis of style, creative flair, passion and cutting-edge technology, characteristics for which Italy as a nation is well-known. For this reason Ferrari chose to add the name of its homeland to the traditional figure representing the displacement and number of cylinders. A two-seater berlinetta, the Ferrari 458 Italia, as is now traditional for all Ferrari’s road-going cars, benefits hugely from the company’s Formula 1 experience. This is particularly evident in the speed and precision with which the car responds to driver inputs and in the attention focused on reducing internal friction in the engine for lower fuel consumption than the F430, despite the fact that both overall displacement and power have increased. Once again input from Michael Schumacher - who was involved from the very start of the 458 Italia project - played an invaluable part.


2011 Ferrari 458 Italia Wallpaper


2011 Ferrari 458 Italia in yellow


2011 Ferrari 458 Italia


2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

2010 Car Launches

Written by News Team | January 14 2010
Confirmed Launches: Team Date Location Mercedes GP: January 25th - Stuttgart Ferrari: January 28th - Maranello McLaren: January 29th - UK Renault: January 31st - Valencia, Spain Sauber: January 31st - Valencia, Spain Lotus: February 17th - Jerez, Spain* _*Mercedes GP*_ will launch its 2010 contender at the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart on January 25th, according to reports in the German press. _*Ferrari*_ will launch the successor to the F60 later this month at Maranello, it has been announced. The unveiling of the Scuderia's 2010 F1 car will take place on January 28, four days prior to testing commencing at Valencia in Spain. *_McLaren_* have said: “We will be launching our 2010 car, the MP4-25, on the morning of Friday 29th January in the UK.” *_Renault _*will launch its 2010 car on the day before it is tested for the first time at Valencia. The unveiling will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 31 January, by which time a teammate for Robert Kubica will have been decided. *_Sauber _*will launch its 2010 car to the media in Valencia on January 31. *_Lotus_* F1 team will officially launch its new Formula 1 car on 12th February, team boss Tony Fernandes has revealed.Writing on his Twitter account on Thursday, Fernandes said the team will turn on its car's engine for the first time on 5th February, before holding an official launch event a week later.The team is then scheduled to test the car for the first time at Jerez in Spain from February 17. *_USF1_* have said they wont be at the 1st Pre-season tests, instead they are launching at the Barber Motorsport Park in Alabama the circuit was nominated by the FIA for them.

Confirmed Launches:

Team Date Location

Mercedes GP: January 25th - Stuttgart
Ferrari: January 28th - Maranello
McLaren: January 29th - UK
Renault: January 31st - Valencia, Spain
Sauber: January 31st - Valencia, Spain
Lotus: February 17th - Jerez, Spain*

Mercedes GP will launch its 2010 contender at the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart on January 25th, according to reports in the German press.

Ferrari will launch the successor to the F60 later this month at Maranello, it has been announced. The unveiling of the Scuderia's 2010 F1 car will take place on January 28, four days prior to testing commencing at Valencia in Spain.

McLaren have said: “We will be launching our 2010 car, the MP4-25, on the morning of Friday 29th January in the UK.”

Renault will launch its 2010 car on the day before it is tested for the first time at Valencia. The unveiling will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 31 January, by which time a teammate for Robert Kubica will have been decided.

Sauber will launch its 2010 car to the media in Valencia on January 31.

Lotus F1 team will officially launch its new Formula 1 car on 12th February, team boss Tony Fernandes has revealed.Writing on his Twitter account on Thursday, Fernandes said the team will turn on its car's engine for the first time on 5th February, before holding an official launch event a week later.The team is then scheduled to test the car for the first time at Jerez in Spain from February 17.

USF1 have said they wont be at the 1st Pre-season tests, instead they are launching at the Barber Motorsport Park in Alabama the circuit was nominated by the FIA for them.

Edition Specials Mercedes-Benz Launches SL Night Edition and SLK Grand

Mercedes-Benz Launches SL Night Edition and SLK Grand

Starting with the SL Night Edition, Merc's flagship auto auto is accomplished in an absolute designo magno night atramentous acrylic and appearance 19-inch AMG five-spoke light-alloy auto in a two-tone, high-gloss finish, silver-painted advanced anchor callipers with the Mercedes-Benz logo and blurred headlamps/tail lights.

Inside, the SL's berth is dressed in atramentous nappa covering and animated chrome trim while the seats additionally accept arrow-shaped seams and silver-colored allegory features. Finally, the sports council wheel, about-face batten and roof lining are in black.

Moving assimilate the SLK Grand Edition, the bunched auto is acclaimed on the alfresco by the designo graphite acrylic finish, 18-inch light-alloy auto with bristles amateur spokes, silver-coloured fins on the beanie and blurred headlamps

Minor Updates for 2010 from Bravo Hatch

Fiat has appear capacity on its 2010 Bravo bear that has accustomed a few accessory changes actuality and there for the archetypal year. On the outside, the Bravo's high and lower advanced grilles accept been re-trimmed and are now offered either in atramentous or chrome accomplishment while the headlamps on all models are smoked.

Furthermore, the mirrors and aperture handles are accomplished in the blush as the anatomy on all trim levels while Fiat added two new colors to the palette (a altered adumbration of gray and a pear finish).

A new set of accessible alternative bales and the active designs and colors for the bench and aperture console upholstery complete the account of changes.

Live Detroit Auto Show MINI Beachcomber Concept

BMW Group's MINI cast brought forth a new concept, or rather a new alternative of the abstraction archetypal that previews its accessible Crossover model, to the Detroit motor show. The all-wheel drive, open-body Beachcomber abstraction was advised to abduction the spirit of the aboriginal Mini Moke of the 1960s.

The Beachcomber gets a new all-wheel drive arrangement alleged ALL4, as able-bodied as an animated basement position with the British cast acknowledging that it can be apprenticed after doors and a accepted roof. However, aloof to be on the safe ancillary -in approach of course- it comes with a bendable top and failing doors fabricated out of artificial material

New album with Nelly’s Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 by DUB

The new 5.0 liter Ford Mustang will be featured on Nelly’s accessible album, but not aloof any added Mustang. This is a appropriate Mustang adapted by DUB Magazine commissioned by Nelly.The Mustang 5.0 V8 is a new variant, replacing the adaptation with the 4.6 liter Ford Modular engine. The new motor makes abundant added ability – 412 horses and 530Nm of torque from a 5.0 liter engine, which are absolutely absolutely absorbing numbers for an agent that isn’t a decidedly high-revving one. That’s a accomplished 97bhp and 90Nm access over the 4.6 liter, but with alone a 400cc displacement increase.

New 2010 Volkswagen New Compact Coupe live at Detroit

Detroit Motorshow was absolutely added absorbing than the aboriginal day, as alot of the apple premieres that were captivated on the aboriginal day are now in the hall. Cars like this Volkswagen New Compact Auto abstraction were alone appear in clandestine halls on Day 1, so they could alone move it to the capital anteroom area anybody is on the additional day.

So actuality we are, alive photos of the new “Jetta Coupe” which best apparently additionally previews what the 4-door new Jetta will attending like. The auto is gorgeous, admitting in absolute activity I feel it would apparently attending nicer if the roofline were a little lower.

The Hybrid badging on the advanced grille refers to its aggregate of a 1.4-litre TSI agent with 148 bhp and 220 Nm and a 27 bhp electric motor VW calls E-motor. The motor is sandwiched amid the TSI agent and a 7-speed bifold clamp transmission, and aggregate goes to the advanced wheels. Interestingly, the car has a “coast mode” area alone the motor admiral the car during situations like low RPM artery cruising.

Enjoy the alive photos afterwards the jump.

New Detroit 2010 flagship A8 at the Audi

The new accumulation of Audi cars all attending acceptable – you name it and it’s abiding to be an eye catcher – the A4, the A5 both auto and sportback, the R8 and alike the beautiful A1. They’re all appealing acceptable looking. So back their awfully arid flagship Audi A8 came out, I was cerebration maybe it looked bigger in the metal. I was wrong. It was aloof as boring. Aloof a big fat and dispersed aggrandized adaptation of the Audi A4. The autogenous is attractive though, absolute to booty a little nap in afterwards attractive at the anesthetic exterior. Check out the alive photo arcade afterwards the jump, or apprehend added about the new Audi A8.

New 2010 Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept

New 2010 Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept

this is New 2010 Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept .it unveiled the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. The Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept is powered by a plug-in hybrid system with 3.6L Direct Injection gas engine (with variable valve timing) and a lithium-ion battery pack, The system provides an estimated 350 horsepower (260 kW) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (400 Nm).

The new Gemballa MIG – U1 Ferrari Enzo 2010

this is The new Gemballa MIG – U1 Ferrari Enzo 2010 . it has unveiled their latest project on Ferrari Enzo called Gemballa MIG – U1. The Gemballa MIG – U1 Ferrari Enzo comes with a V12 cylinder engine works with an optimised motor management and an especially adjusted exhaust system. This combination allows a performance output of 700 hp (515 kW). The four-pipe system with pneumatic flap control is added to the sports catalyser. The end-pipes are equipped with the typical GEMBALLA heat shield and share the exit into the rear skirt with the exhaust ducts of the rear wheel houses.