2012 Brabus Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster

The 2012 Brabus Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster is a customized version of the standard Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster done by German company Brabus, who also customize Maybach and Smart cars.

Brabus specializes in retuning the manufacturers' engines to deliver more horsepower and torque. They also modify other structural and visual aspects of the vehicles they work on.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe	Est. Market Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 19.8 gallons (75L)	MPG: NA

Dimensions*

Length: 181.8 in. (461.7 cm)	Wheelbase: 101.8 in. (258.5 cm)
Height: 51.8 in. (131.5 cm)	Width: 82.6 in. (209.8 cm)
Curb Weight: 3935 lbs (1784 kg)	Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 13.5 cu ft	Maximum Seating: 2

Performance

Engine: V8 Twin Turbo	Displacement: 4.7 Liter
Horsepower: 512 HP	Max RPM: NA
Torque: 604 lb-ft	Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic
0-60 mph: 4.4 seconds	Top Speed: 186 mph (299 km/h)

*Stock specs

Engine & Performance

The Brabus MB SL Roadster has a 4.7-liter, naturally aspirated, V8 engine that provides up to 512 horsepower and 604 pounds-feet of torque, capable of powering this car to its top speed of 186 mph. This retuning increases the horsepower from the 435 HP on the standard engine.

This capability is achieved not just by modification to the engine but also by the addition of stylish components to the body that have been fine-tuned to provide the best aerodynamic quality. Brabus also tweaked the suspension to improve the car's agility, driving comfort, and road-handling capability.

Exterior

Brabus designers have come up with a set of stylish components that provide a sporty yet elegant appearance to the car, in addition to improving performance. Brabus fit two side air vents to the front of the car and a spoiler to the rear. All the Brabus components are built to the same standard as the OEM.

Customers have a choice of the company's own Monoblock alloy wheels for the Brabus Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster. Drivers can select from 18, 19 or 20-inch wheels with four separate designs and fitted with top grade tires.

The company also fits a sports exhaust system, manufactured from stainless steel, to the car. The exhaust system is finished off with four, chrome-tipped tailpipes. The system gives the car a high amp sound.

Interior

Brabus provides a whole range of options for the interior of the 2012 Brabus Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster. Trim sets are available in wood or carbon fiber in a large range of colors and finishes, along with Alcantara and Mastik leather options for the upholstery.

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Concept vehicles by Alex Jaeger

Fantastic vehicle concepts by our friend Alex Jaeger. There is a video interview with Alex on CGChannel.
















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Railbike vehicle model by Chris Binnett

Highly detailed and realistic vehicle model build from Strange World Studio.












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Lamborghini Aventador Roadster

Lamborghini unveiled its new bull: the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster, a beast with 700 hp.

To see it, we will have to wait until November 28, the day that begins the Auto Show in Los Angeles. LA was the site chosen by Lamborghini to introduce this new car with a removable roof and a design even more angular than his brother coupe that certainly will not leave anyone indifferent.

As part of this new design, a kind of backbone of the engine cover separates the two windows hexagonal surprising that allow to see the V12, in addition to draining of rainwater and to cool the engine. Under it, a 6.5-liter V12-cylinder engine  that can generate a power of 700 hp at 8250 rpm, power is delivered through a Haldex AWD and managed by the seven-speed automatic transmission ISR.

Thanks to this impressive engine, the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster boasts spectacular performances: acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just three seconds and can reach a top speed of 350 km / h. Consumption does not vary with respect to the closed version, reaching 16 km l/100 combined cycle, 24.7 l/100 km in the city and 10.7 l/100 km in the extra urban. The fuel tank holds 90 liters and CO2 emissions are limited to 370 g / km.

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Water Hybrid Cars

By Michael Hawk

Is there such a thing as Water Hybrid Cars?
This is a very popular question at the moment. When first hearing about the technology of water fueled engines, I thought probably the same thing as you are probably thinking right now, something on the lines of - you can't run a car on water, that is a load of hype. How can a car engine run on water? These are statements a lot of people say to themselves about this technology. The researched information about the water hybrid car technology was amazing and this technology was found out to have been around for over 100 years.

Over 100 years unknown to the motor industry, a car that is able to run on water! Why would car manufacturers fail to build a water fueled hybrid car for the major car companies to promote? Put simply, they make so much money and revenue from vehicles that run on fossil fuels (petrol/Diesel) that if they invented and brought out the water hybrid car, the worlds oil/fuel economy would be affected dramatically. So it is easy to work out why the people who benefit from gas prices increasing do not want you, me and others to know about the possibility of a water hybrid car being available to save major amounts of money on fuel costs.

How would any car become a water hybrid car you may ask? Well this is very simple to do, your car engine can be converted to become a hybrid engine (the meaning of this is it can become duel fuel). Your car engine burns gas (created by the fumes from your fuel source i.e. petrol/diesel/bio diesel/cooking oil) inside the carburettor, this gas is ignited (combusted- exploded) to make the parts of your engine move. This is how all vehicle engines work, so for your vehicle to become a water hybrid car you would need to install what is called an hho generator technology to your engine. Then it will be able to be converted into a water hybrid car ( very similar to converting a car to use liquid petroleum gas).

How does someone convert their engine? Where do you get the hho generator technology from?
This is very simple - there are full review pages and information sites which can be researched to be fully informed on:
1) How this technology really works?
2) Where to get the hho technology from?
3) How much one of these generators will cost?
4) What will the cost be to convert my engine into a water hybrid car? Depending on size of engine etc approximately $80 - $140

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Nissan presents GT-R 2013

Nissan has just announced the release of Nissan GT-R Model Year 2013 proposal that is expected to reach authorized dealers of the brand in Japan as early as next November 19.

According advances the Japanese brand, the Nissan GT-R presents improvements in all aspects, aiming to better performance and higher efficiency, together with a wider customization.


The developments include better engine response in both the intermediate speed range as in the upper, upper body rigidity and alterations in the shock absorbers specifications , springs and front fin. As a result, Nissan ensures hat the overall vehicle performance improved dramatically, stability at high speeds became greater and driving quality gained in sophistication.

Like the previous evolutions, the MY2013 GT-R will also be available in North America and Europe from January 2013.

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2012 Vilner Nissan GT-R

The 2012 Vilner Nissan GT-R is a special edition of this largely popular Japanese sports car. It is designed by a small tuning company in Bulgaria, and was created at the behest of a businessman from China.

Vilner was asked to make a car that stood out in the crowd, but one that paid homage to Chinese culture.
Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe	Est. Market Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 19.5 gallons (74L)	MPG: 16 city / 23 hwy

Dimensions*

Length: 183.9 in. (467.1 cm)	Wheelbase: 109.4 in. (277.8 cm)
Height: 53.9 in. (136.9 cm)	Width: 74.6 in. (189.4 cm)
Curb Weight: 3829 lbs (1737 kg)	Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 8.8 cu ft	Maximum Seating: 2+2

Performance

Engine: 3.8L V6 Twin Turbo	Compression Ratio: 9.0: 1
Horsepower: 545 HP	Max RPM: 6400 rpm
Torque: 463 lb-ft @ 3200-5800 rpm	Transmission: 6-Speed Dual Clutch
0-60 mph: NA	Top Speed: 196 mph (315 km/h)

*Stock specs

Nissan's own version of the GT-R already pumps out 440 horsepower, but Vilner and the client wanted the special edition to be even more powerful than that. Among the notable changes to the original car is the introduction of an exhaust system made from titanium, which delivers a substantial power boost.

When put together along with the other modifications, the result is that the car's total output increased to at least 530 horsepower.

Engine & Performance

Styling

Although the original GT-R is not subtle in its appearance, Vilner decided to make this special edition even more striking. The decision to go for an interior design based on that most familiar of Chinese culture, the dragon. This symbol represents great power in Chinese mythology, and both the seats and the inner lining of the trunk have representations of a dragon in red and black.

Handling

Vilner introduced an all-new design for the gear shift - which, as with the original car, is based on a dual-clutch, automatic transmission system, these, along with the steering wheel, has been accented in carbon fiber trim to emphasize the car's sporting capability.

A number of components, such as the trims on the doors, have been painted red, as has the stitching and piping on the seats. This is a contrast to the black leather that dominate the rest of the cabin.

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