The Lotus Elise 111R was invented in 1995, Elise comes with a six-speed gearbox. This car is equipped with Toyota C64 six-speed gearbox is fitted with an all-new Lotus designed and developed shift operating mechanism. The C64 gearbox offers a fast, precise and light gearshift, ensuring drivers have total control and flexibility to apply the domination exactly considered in the state of and when required. This car is faster and smoother than its predecessors. Elise is a revelation for someone used to modern luxury car. It’s a pure driving experience, the best fun you can have steady wheels.

Engine management : Lotus machine control unit
Max Power : 141kW (189hp, 192PS) @ 7800min-1
Max Torque : 181Nm (133lbft, 18.5kgm) @ 6800min-1
Power to weight fixed relation : 164kW/t (220hp/t, 223PS/t)
Specific ruler output : 78.5kW/L (105hp/litre, 107PS/litre)
Emissions control : Three-way catalytic converter.

Transmission :
C64 Gearbox, aluminium lightweight form, 6-speed, close ratio, constant mesh helical gears and open differential.

Suspension :
Fully independent suspense utilising unequal length wishbones, Bilstein mono-tube gas damper, Eibach coaxial coil hop at each corner and front anti-roll bar.

Chassis :
Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions with integral edge seat-belt support edifice and lightweight steel rear subframe.

Steering :
Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box by 2.8 turns lock-to-lock.

Brakes :
Servo-assisted, track tuned 4-channel Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Lotus/AP-Racing twin-piston fixed aluminium alloy front brake calipers, Brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers and 282mm diameter, 26mm thick impudence and rear cast-iron ventilated & cross-drilled discs.

Performance Figures :
0-60mile/h : 4.9s
0-100km/h : 5.2s
0-100mile/h (160km/h) : 13.0s
Maximum speed : 241km/h (150mile/h)

Fuel consumption : 12.1litre/100km (23.3mile/gal(UK))
C02 emissions : 208g/km (UK VED band D)

Dimensions :
Wheelbase : 2300mm
Overall length : 3785mm
Overall width : 1719mm
Overall width : 1850mm
Overall height : 1117mm
Vehicle mass : 860kg (no options) - 916kg (all options)
Weight distribution : 38% Front - 62% Rear

Fuel cistern capacity : 40litre (8.8gal(UK))
Luggage magnitude : 112litre / 50kg

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The Audi R8 is a occurrence of beauty an automotive, supermodel.

The new Audi R8 is a stunning and uncompromising sports car developed by the utility of knowledge gleaned from thousands of grueling Le Mans laps culminating in six Le Mans victories. The road-going R8 has the power to turn heads, even when it is stationary. This is due to a combination of exclusivity and the unusual styling, that has caused a stir since the first photos were released, in October, 2006.

The designers had the task of combining typical Audi design characteristics, of elegance through simple but strong lines, with the stand in want of to force huge volumes of cooling breeze to the machine and brakes. The ultimate conclusion is a front end with the ubiquitous, Audi grille flanked by two large air intakes, just above the front sill.

VEHICLE TYPE: mid-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $110,000

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel lavement

Displacement: 254 cu in, 4163cc
Power (SAE net): 420 bhp @ 7800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 317 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed manual, 6-speed hand-book with automated shifting and clutch

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 104.3 in
Length: 174.4 in
Width: 74.8 in
Height: 49.2 in
Curb weight: 3450 lb

PERFORMANCE (MFR’S EST):
Zero to 62 mph: 4.6 sec
Top speed (drag limited): 185 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city driving: 14 mpg
EPA highway driving: 20 mpg

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Okay, granting that you are to scared to drive a motorcycle what confer you procure, if you went to have the thrill of a motorcycle what do you get, the Ariel Atom of course. It is one of the fastest most fun cars ever made, and it feels like a motorcycle. It performs like a race car and is legal in the U.S. which is very important, because then it would be no fun if we could not drive it here in America. When you drive the Ariel Atom you be able to see for your self how the driver retinue works, you be able to see .at the side of the car how you push the acceleration pedal and by what means the arms turn the wheels. The Ariel Atom is one fast vehicle, faster than a Bugatti done the start but not at the top speed. The Atom does 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds and has a cap speed of 155 mph, and it has no front shield so be prepared during the term of all the flies and bugs going into your face and teeth.

Engine

Power bhp: 300

Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive

Type: Supercharged Inline-4

Performance

Acceleration 0-60 mph: 2.7 seconds

Top Speed: 155 mph

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In a newly come interview focusing entirely on how he admits he would subsist a “rubbish” Prime Minister, Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson revealed some details about what promises to be a highlight of the upcoming 11th season of Top Gear. We’ve known that there is supposed to be a big line in Japan, but we weren’t exactly sure what mode of transportation would be pitted against the car until now.

Yes, Jezza spilled the beans, revealing that a Japanese bullet train will subsist the competition. But what new supercar in the land of the rising sun could possibly give a high-speed bullet body of attendants a genuine challenge? The foregoing seasons’ races featured the likes of the Aston Martin DB9, Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, McLaren Mercedes SLR, and the Bugatti Veyron. So unless Lexus tossed over the keys to a pre-production protoplast of the LF-A, we’re thinking the Nissan GT-R will be representing. No word attached which wins, (not that we’d want to have it spoiled for us) but we’re rooting for Godzilla.
[BBC via FinalGear]

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We first heard about Liz Cohen and her quest to as to one’s person transform a lovable little Trabant into an electromechanical, transforming, camino-inspired low rider back in 2005. Well, her project has gone from a gleam in the eye and a high-flavored blowtorch to a piece of self-transforming craziness. We have it on good authority from Miss Cohen herself that, in October, the Trabantamino will be at the front of a 45-lowrider procession from Las Cruces to El Paso for the No Room for Baggage exhibition. Note some of the photos are semi-NSFW if your overlords are steady the puritanical side.

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We are in course impressed with the ambition in this project and be possible to’t wait to behold what Liz’s creation end up looking like. Hang on a second; a girl, who looks like this, doing all of her allow fab work, on a project that would make Murilee scream by reason of mercy. We’re in love. (Thanks dwegmull) [More images and info at Liz Cohen's MyWikiBiz]

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We’ve seen an Olds Delta 88 that uses a handicapped placard to park in San Francisco’s crowded South of Market neighborhood, and now reader TK has shot this F-85 a mile or so away in SF’s even more parking-challenged Chinatown. This Olds is of that kind a regular that it’s visible in Google Street View! Make the jump to read TK’s description.

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I’ve seen this Oldsmobile Cutlass F85 in San Francisco Chinatown. Sitting around in front of corner of a tourist filled way in front of a shop called Chinatown Bizaar (Sacrmento/Grant). It’s for the most part always in the same spot or within a block or brace. Black CA plates, moo overawe seat covers and the infamous blue handicap plaque.
It can also be seen on google maps street view at the exact same place.
BTW I was one of the tourists. Didn’t gain a lot of time to take the pictures because my group was leaving. There were too many people on the footway in the way, so getting a comely shot was not the easiest.
I fancy that the owner also has this red coupe version as it’s in the same parking spot.

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Despite what that Cadillac commercial featuring the chick from Grey’s Anatomy says, excessive cup holders can subsist serviceable in many circumstances. That’s why Targus has released a fruit to make better use of the cup proprietor. This is a pretty standard endowment inverter that takes the electrical juices from a 12V DC connection and converts it athwart to the standard 120V AC current that can power many of life’s greatest gadgets. Also included is a USB port and PPS port to charge a variety of gadgets like lonely dwelling phones and MP3 players. It’s available for $50 and looks a hell of a lot better than the big and bulky power inverters of yesteryear. [Product Page via Uncrate]

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This post is dedicated to the residents of the second best predicament in the continental United States: California. You folks only possess a little over a month left until the handsfree type of devices are required by law so we’re here to help you get prompt for that with some viable options for continued chatter. One option is this Bluetooth handsfree visor car kit. This device clips to the visor and acts as a speakerphone and microphone all rolled into one. What makes it stand out from the prevailing lot of Bluetooth handsfree speakerphones is the inclusion of an LCD defence to act as a caller ID. That way you can avoid those calls from your boss while driving. For those non-Californians, you can distil take delight in this device as well. Hell, there’s a chance that a handsfree-law is already in place on the side of your state. This portable handsfree Bluetooth kit is available with respect to $100. Or save the $100 and don’t talk on the phone while driving. [Product Page by way of CG]

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