Cars Driven: August 2011

2012 Morgan Concept Sport Car EvaGT

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The Morgan Motor Company is in a good position to respond to this challenge because the company is small and flexible with a proven track record of fast development cycles. It currently manufactures one of the greenest sports cars in the world, the Morgan Four Four Sport. Morgan sports cars achieves this result with the use of the new Ford 1.6 Sigma engine coupled with a light chassis. Morgan currently has a young well qualified technical team working towards a potential 5 engineering PHD's, who will make full use of research departments at the University of Oxford, Cranfield and Birmingham City to tap into a technical knowledge network to make more efficient cars. This team is helping to develop a high torque electric motor twice as powerful as others of the same weight and size and a powerful lithium phosphate battery with a higher charge density to achieve the most efficient performance for weight so far.

The turbocharged, 3.0-liter inline-six from the BMW 335i sits under the sculpted hood and produces a healthy 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels by either a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual. Morgan sports cars expects a scamper to 62 miles per hour to take 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 170 miles per hour. With its top speed at 170mph, Morgan sports cars Eva GT returns an impressive fuel economy of 40mpg UK, equals to 7.0lt/100km and 33.3mpg US, and has CO2 emissions of 200g/km.

2012 Morgan Concept Sport Car EvaGT

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2011 KIA Optima EX

Added 14:41, Under: 2011 KIA Optima EX , Kia

2011 Kia Optima EX, the car that has not appeared in circulation, now comes with all the new features. With the design and changes, KIA trying to bring mainstream sedan to beat the other mainstream sedan competitors. KIA sedan will compete against the mainstream, like the Nissan Altima, Toyota’s evergreen Camry, Ford’s lauded Fusion and the Chevrolet Malibu.

Changes made by designers for 2011 KIA Optima EX is very large, a car that “rose from the grave” is now impressive modern cars, with an elegant and futuristic style. With a sporty body, KIA did not want to lose with a mainstream sedan has a sporty body shape. A very important role in the futuristic shape is the headlights, grill, and brake lights. The shape is really illustrates the future of the car a very sporty. Addition moonroof are also increasingly making KIA Optima EX into a luxury car. You can warm the cabin space during the day, because sunlight will enter the car through the moonroof, and at night you will be present even in a very beautiful scenery while driving, and the moon will be shining in the cabin of your car. Dual exhaust is very sporty twin, when installed under the rear bumper.

In the interior, 2011 Kia Optima EX has presented exceptional comfort, because Optima is a mainstream sedan, so the comfort and convenience of users is a top priority. The first impression when opening the door is very elegant, with a seat in the dressing with high quality leather, stitching France. In the cabin using two colors, a combination between black and cream, has presented the impression of luxury in 2011 Kia Optima. The panels and the speedometer on the dashboard is also very easy to reach by the driver. In the middle of the dashboard is available a head unit with LCD screen, which can be used as a GPS, and play some music or your favorite video.

2011 KIA Optima EX

2011 KIA Optima EX Interior

2011 KIA Optima EX

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BMW M3

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The BMW M3 is a high performance version of BMW’s 3 Series, which was developed by a branch of tuning BMW M3BMW M models has been derived from E30, E36, E46 and E90/E92/E93 3-series, and sold with coupé, sedan and convertible body styles. One of the main reasons for road car production is to validate the BMW M3 for Group A Touring Car racing.

The third car will be road-generated version of 195 bhp (145 kW, 198 PS) (model catalyst). Then the Sport Evolution model production run of 600 (sometimes referred to as Evolution III) increased engine displacement to 2.5 L and producing 238 hp (175 kW). To maintain a competitive car racing homologation rules following changes year to year, homologation specials produced. Homologation rules roughly stated that the race version must reflect the street car aerodynamically and engine displacement, so that the model is upgraded periodically released to the public. Other limited production model (based on evolution models but featuring special paint and / or unique interior schemes commemorating championship wins) include the Europa, Ravaglia, Cecotto, and Europameister.

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Dodge Charger 1968

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The 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Hemi was a muscle car with star quality.Charger's new hidden-headlamp grille, curvy body, elegant recessed backlight, refined tail, and spare use of chrome represented a styling high point for '60s muscle cars. And in R/T form, its performance justified equal praise. For $3,506, the R/T came with the 375-bhp 440-cid four-barrel Magnum V-8, heavy-duty brakes, R/T handling package, and F70Xl4 tires. The rear bumblebee stripe could be left off, while inside, the original Charger's space-age interior gave way to less flashy, more functional decor. The only engine option was the mighty 426 Hemi, at $605. Chrysler strengthened it for '68, with a slightly longer-duration cam, new valve springs, and revisions that reduced oil consumption. It was still underrated at 425 bhp, but as Car and Driver marveled, "There just isn't more honest horsepower available off the showroom floor than you get from this bright orange monster."

Either engine could be hooked to a TorqueFlite automatic with a floor lever or a four-speed with a Hurst Competition-Plus shifter. Automatic was the ticket for straight-line acceleration, and Hemi cars got a special high-stall-speed torque converter (3.23:1 gears were standard). The driver could upshift at 6500 rpm, or let the TorqueFlite do it at 5500. In traffic, the Hemi could be driven like a docile small-block yet was more than half a second quicker and 10 mph faster in the quarter-mile than a 440 Charger. The '68 model's new bucket seats lacked support, and its flying-buttress roof pillars reduced rear visibility. On R/Ts, handling was a nose-heavy chore, and such essential items as a tach, power-front disc brakes, and power steering were options. Still, Charger sales increased sixfold over '67.

The engine is a new rebuilt 383 300HP, with a strong rebuilt 3spd automatic transmission and power steering. This is one fantastic engine compartment with everything painted and plated like it came straight from the factory. One update on this gorgeous car is a Flowmaster exhaust, giving it that throaty sound a 383 is famous for. Restoration of the car spared no expense with all mechanical parts new, rebuilt, painted or replated. There are original rally wheels and red line tires on the car that give it the final look that made these car such a hit in 68.

There can’t be enough said about the intense detail that the restorers of this car put in to it, hours of work and research were done to make this one of the nicest 68 Chargers you will find. It’s like going into a Dodge dealership in 1968 and seeing one for the first time! American Dream Machines is located in the center of the Heartland in Des Moines Iowa. We are one of the largest full service classic car dealerships in the Midwest. We specialize in American Muscle cars with integrity. We usually have at least 70 cars in stock.

Dodge Charger 1968

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Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R 2 Fast 2 Furious

Added 06:24, Under: Nissan , Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R 2 Fast 2 Furious

2 Fast 2 Furious is the 2003 street racing action movie directed by wild John Singleton. Paul Walker returns as former cop Brian O’Conner who teams with ex-con pal Roman Pearce his (Tyrese). Transportation duo of dirty money for the dealer delivery shady Miami-based import-export Carter Verone (Cole Hauser), while working with undercover agent Monica Fuentes (Mendes) to bring Verone down. Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R became a legend among sports car lovers, there’s nothing to match its reputation as a sports car of this Japanese muscle. The Skylines are used during the filming of all R34s, a model that was introduced way back in 1998. R34′s engine feeds a six-speed Getrag gearbox that in turn sends power to the ATTESA all-wheel-drive system, which electronically varies the torque split.

Super HICAS four-wheel steering is also rising and includes electronic feedback control systems to ensure proper wheel position in extreme situations. This car has a carbon fiber under-car diffusers and a new rear wing. All-wheel-drive supercar is fast and amazing to drive, but they were really relaxed about their work. By Josh Jacquot doing his imitation suave Paul Walker, Skyline, which is bone stock under the hood, groped its way through the quarter in 14.1 seconds at 101 mph – the third fastest car of the six that are included in this test car movie. Last stock R34 we drove hit 60 mph in just 5.07 seconds and destroyed a quarter mile in 13.3 seconds at 103.7 mph. From 60 mph, the car was stopped in 127 ft. Overall, Skyline turned out to be one of the better and better sorted than six cars running. “Now we know how the R34 rear-wheel-drives do.”

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R

Brian O’Conner’s Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 Specification

Interior

Sparco harnesses
MOMO steering wheel
Clarion head unit with LCD TV screen
JBL amp
Infinity speakers

Exterior

Wheels: HRE 446
Tires: Toyo 275/30ZR-19 (F/R)

Suspension

Front: JIC Magic shocks, Goldline springs
Rear : JIC Magic shocks, Goldline springs

Brakes

Front: Stop Tech brakes
Rear : Stop Tech brakes

Engine

Engine Code: RB26DETT
Type : In-line six, iron block, aluminum head, twin turbocharged and intercooled
Internal Modifications: None
External Modifications: K&N Ram Air system, HKS Titanium Exhaust, Turbonetic Intercooler
Engine Management Mods: None

Drivetrain

Layout: Front engine, all-wheel drive
Drivetrain Modifications: Front driveshaft removed, Super HICAS disabled

Performance Acceleration

Quarter Mile Time: 14.1 sec.
Quarter Mile Speed: 101.0 mph
0-30 mph: 2.6 sec.
0-60 mph: 6.0 sec.
30-50 mph: 2.1 sec.
50-70 mph: 2.9 sec.

Handling

Lateral Grip (200-ft skidpad): 0.91 g

Braking

60-0 stopping distance: 127 ft.

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BMW X7

Added 11:52, Under: BMW , BMW X7

The X7 would effectively be a long-wheelbase version of the same platform that sits under the X5 and X6. The main problem is that the X5 and X6 already get poor enough fuel economy. That, appropriately, was the reason the X7 idea was dropped back in 2008, as well. Instead BMW spent its development dime on the smaller X1 and X3 and its roll-out of diesels in the U.S. Now, however, things have apparently turned back toward the large SUV again--and, as it was eight months ago, it may be China that's pushing the issue.

Fighting it out with the masters of the full-size SUV universe is a difficult proposition in Europe and the U.S., where brands like Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz already have their footholds, and challengers like Audi could also have plans. Doing it in China, which is effectively a blank slate in comparison, makes more sense. Adding a growing market in Russia to mix adds some more credibility. Sprinkle it with some good old- fashioned American disregard for fuel economy at the upper tier of the market, and BMW may have a business case. Given the general trend of the market here, however, plus mounting pressures from the government on fuel economy standards, it may be the developing markets alone that justify the project. Whatever the case, consider this one among the handful of highly suspect yet still possible rumors that have surfaced this week.