Gemballa released their latest upgrade package for the Porsche Cayenne turbo.
More details here Gemballa GT 550 Aero 3 Porsche Cayenne
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Honda NSX - Serious challenger for the GT-R
Some reports say that the new Honda NSX gets very close to the Ring lap time of the GT-R.
More here: Honda NSX Prototype Nurburgring Lap Time
More here: Honda NSX Prototype Nurburgring Lap Time
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Lamborghini selects new Diamond Black Zircotec coating for Reventón
Leading automotive coating specialist Zircotec has been selected by Automobili Lamborghini to supply a new thermal barrier for its one million Euro Reventón car. Zircotec’s plasma-sprayed Diamond Black coating is applied to the exhaust and inhibits heat transfer from the tailpipe protecting heat sensitive components from damage.
“Lamborghini needed a durable solution that protected the composite bodywork and components at the rear of the car,” says Zircotec’s sales manager Peter Whyman. “Paint finishes were unable to meet the stringent quality and durability requirements set by Lamborghini. Our coating is plasma-sprayed, in effect welding it to the base material, making it more resilient during heat cycling, life testing and abrasion tests. Together with the new black finish, Zircotec was able to deliver not only a highly durable coating but one that satisfied the requirements of Lamborghini’s Styling Department”. “The Zircotec coating was the only coating that satisfied all our requirements,” adds Luca Meschiari, Head of Exhausts at Lamborghini. “It is durable and offers significantly better performance than any other solution we have seen.”
Lamborghini is the first application for the Diamond Black surface, for which a patent has been applied for. “Up until now, black was only available using high temperature paints,” continues Whyman. “Only using paint is less durable and is therefore not appropriate for OEM applications. We developed this finish as part of an increasing range of individual coatings that can be adjusted to the application and customer requirements. It provides an extremely hard and durable surface that is highly resistant to vibration, mechanical damage and thermal shock.”
As packaging restrictions increase, together with a requirement to reduce weight, the Zircotec coating offers OEMs a robust, easily packaged solution that can dramatically inhibit the transfer of heat from exhausts, turbos and catalysts, protecting heat sensitive components. Proven in Formula One and World Rally, Lamborghini joins other prestige vehicle manufacturers and top level motorsport competitors to benefit from a technology that was originally developed for the nuclear industry. “The technology allows OEMs to quickly resolve heat management, even on existing platforms.”
Zircotec’s zirconia-based ceramics have a thermal efficiency of less than 1.7 W/m K, so provide an excellent thermal barrier. When applied to an exhaust system, the Zircotec coating inhibits the radiation of heat from the surface of the material, holding the heat inside. The coating can also be applied to other metal components including heat shields.
“Lamborghini needed a durable solution that protected the composite bodywork and components at the rear of the car,” says Zircotec’s sales manager Peter Whyman. “Paint finishes were unable to meet the stringent quality and durability requirements set by Lamborghini. Our coating is plasma-sprayed, in effect welding it to the base material, making it more resilient during heat cycling, life testing and abrasion tests. Together with the new black finish, Zircotec was able to deliver not only a highly durable coating but one that satisfied the requirements of Lamborghini’s Styling Department”. “The Zircotec coating was the only coating that satisfied all our requirements,” adds Luca Meschiari, Head of Exhausts at Lamborghini. “It is durable and offers significantly better performance than any other solution we have seen.”
Lamborghini is the first application for the Diamond Black surface, for which a patent has been applied for. “Up until now, black was only available using high temperature paints,” continues Whyman. “Only using paint is less durable and is therefore not appropriate for OEM applications. We developed this finish as part of an increasing range of individual coatings that can be adjusted to the application and customer requirements. It provides an extremely hard and durable surface that is highly resistant to vibration, mechanical damage and thermal shock.”
As packaging restrictions increase, together with a requirement to reduce weight, the Zircotec coating offers OEMs a robust, easily packaged solution that can dramatically inhibit the transfer of heat from exhausts, turbos and catalysts, protecting heat sensitive components. Proven in Formula One and World Rally, Lamborghini joins other prestige vehicle manufacturers and top level motorsport competitors to benefit from a technology that was originally developed for the nuclear industry. “The technology allows OEMs to quickly resolve heat management, even on existing platforms.”
Zircotec’s zirconia-based ceramics have a thermal efficiency of less than 1.7 W/m K, so provide an excellent thermal barrier. When applied to an exhaust system, the Zircotec coating inhibits the radiation of heat from the surface of the material, holding the heat inside. The coating can also be applied to other metal components including heat shields.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
PHOTOGRAPHY FIRM PUTS ISUZU RODEOS TO TOUGH TEST
An Oxfordshire photography firm is putting eight Isuzu Rodeos to a tough test as far as towing is concerned.
For Gillman and Soame is using the rugged Rodeos to tow trailers loaded with alloy staging rated at 2,800 kg – 200 kg below the pickup’s gross braked limit.
The staging is used to support up to 1,500 people for group photographs, mainly involving schoolchildren but also the Armed Forces.
The company has bought one Rodeo Denver outright and is leasing the other seven as part of a three-year contract via Lombard. The supplying dealer was Adams Brothers Limited of Aylesbury.
Photographic Manager, Terry Harrison, said: “There aren’t many vehicles man enough for the job and the Mitsubishi L200 we tried didn’t have the capacity. We have previously run Land Rover Discoverys but they are too expensive.
“We tested the Rodeo for a week and were so impressed we went ahead with the order. Isuzu has a good reputation for reliability so we are confident we have made the right decision.”
Winner of a host of accolades, the Isuzu Rodeo range now starts at £13,999 (on the road but excluding VAT) for the 2.5 litre Denver.
All models have alloy wheels, air-conditioning, leather steering wheel, a Pioneer CD/Tuner/MP3 Player, tinted electric windows, ABS with EBD, rear step bumper and three-point seatbelts for all five occupants.
For Gillman and Soame is using the rugged Rodeos to tow trailers loaded with alloy staging rated at 2,800 kg – 200 kg below the pickup’s gross braked limit.
The staging is used to support up to 1,500 people for group photographs, mainly involving schoolchildren but also the Armed Forces.
The company has bought one Rodeo Denver outright and is leasing the other seven as part of a three-year contract via Lombard. The supplying dealer was Adams Brothers Limited of Aylesbury.
Photographic Manager, Terry Harrison, said: “There aren’t many vehicles man enough for the job and the Mitsubishi L200 we tried didn’t have the capacity. We have previously run Land Rover Discoverys but they are too expensive.
“We tested the Rodeo for a week and were so impressed we went ahead with the order. Isuzu has a good reputation for reliability so we are confident we have made the right decision.”
Winner of a host of accolades, the Isuzu Rodeo range now starts at £13,999 (on the road but excluding VAT) for the 2.5 litre Denver.
All models have alloy wheels, air-conditioning, leather steering wheel, a Pioneer CD/Tuner/MP3 Player, tinted electric windows, ABS with EBD, rear step bumper and three-point seatbelts for all five occupants.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Mazda Furai
Mazda develops new concept for 2008 North American International Auto Show called Furai. The Furai concept car takes the Nagare (Japanese for "flow") design language one step further.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Audi Q7 Hybrid
The Audi Q7 Hybrid, powered by a 280 PS 3.6 liter FSI petrol engine and an electric motor situated in the drivetrain powered by a 288-volt nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery that develops 51 PS, will go on sale at the end of the next year.
The Audi Q7 Hybrid develops 240 PS at 4,000rpm and 550 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm to 2,750 rpm, 0-62mph comes in 8.5 seconds and has a top speed 134 mph.
Friday, October 12, 2007
2008 Lexus LX 570
The 2008 Lexus LX 570 was launched in Australia at the International Motor Show in Sydney. The Australian 2008 Lexus LX 570 is equipped with Four-wheel Electro-Hydraulic Suspension with Adaptive Variable Suspension and Active Height Control (AHC).
Lexus IS-F at Fuji
This is a new video of the Lexus IS-F. This time the IS-F tears down the track at the Fuji Speedway.
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