Super Car Gallery

Kawasaki ZX-6

noreply@blogger.com (creegan) — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 04:57:00 +0000

I'm a tall guy, and I have never found a 600-class bike so comfortable to ride as the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6. It's a lunker around tight turns, and features abundant drive lash, but the fact remains, the ZX-6 is more than an ergonomic masterpiece. Hit 4200rpm, and it's fun as all hell, straight up to an astronomic 14000rpm redline.

Ferrari Superamerica

noreply@blogger.com (creegan) — Sun, 10 Jul 2005 13:46:00 +0000

Derived from the 575M Maranello, the Superamerica is available with either an F1-style or manual gearbox. Its big 12-cylinder engine has been boosted to deliver 540 hp too. The new car can also be fitted with the GTC Handling package which offers Ferrari’s very latest high-tech features including carbon ceramic brakes.

CA Family gets First Fuel Cell Vehicle

noreply@blogger.com (creegan) — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 11:03:00 +0000

The world's first privately leased fuel cell vehicle has been delivered to a family from Redondo Beach, California. The Honda FCX is powered by the electricity generated by a hydrogen-oxygen chemical reaction, and releases no harmful emissions. The lease lasts for 2 years.

Hamann's take on the Gallardo

noreply@blogger.com (creegan) — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 13:59:00 +0000

Hamann stared into the eyes of Lamborghini's bull in a struggle to make it stronger, and came out on top. The Hamann-tuned Gallardo boasts 28 additional horses, 37 extra ft. lbs of torque, and an extremely comprehensive aerodynamics upgrade.

2005 BMW M5 Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (creegan) — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 13:43:00 +0000

The legendary BMW M5 soon returns to conquer the world of sports sedans with a an all new design, and a 5 litre 10 cylinder engine that outputs a monster 500hp, 383 lb-ft maximum torque, and screams to an 8,000RPM redline.

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

noreply@blogger.com (creegan) — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 12:59:00 +0000

"German luxury carmaker Porsche will provide in mid-September the first details of plans to eventually build a hybrid version of its Cayenne sports utility vehicle, the company said on Monday." - Detroit News

Porsche Cayman S

noreply@blogger.com (creegan) — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 01:56:00 +0000

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart will be launching the new Cayman S on November 26, 2005. This sporty two-seater, based on the Boxster series, boasts a newly developed six-cylinder boxer engine with a capacity of 3.4 liters and an output of 295 bhp (217 KW). The assembly delivers an impressive performance: high and constant propulsive power at lower and medium speeds. The sports car’s maximum speed is 275 kph (171 mph). With manual transmission and a centrally placed engine, the Cayman S accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds (0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds).

Equipped with Porsche’s VarioCam Plus system for variable intake camshaft control and valve timing, the Cayman S has a torque of 340 Newtonmeters (255 ft. lbs.) with between 4,400 and 6,000 rpm. The VarioCam Plus system was previously reserved for the 911 series. Power transmission is executed via a six-speed gearbox with short, precise shifting travel, which was taken from the Boxster S and further developed. The familiar five-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission is also available on request, and has rocker switches in the steering wheel spokes for a sports gear shifting operation. The Tiptronic S transmission was refined specifically for the sports coupé, receiving a new electronic and hydraulic control unit.

At first sight, the Cayman S looks likes a typical Porsche sports car. At the same time, however, its autonomous design ensures that it stands out against the Boxster and 911 Carrera. The new front is accentuated by oval main headlamps and distinctive air inlets. The fog lights integrated in the outside air inlets underline Porsche’s current design philosophy. The low-lying upper windshield sill and the pronounced roof profile accentuate the unique and dynamic front view.

The characteristic silhouette of the Cayman S owes itself to the newly designed coupé line with a long wheelbase, a rear end that falls away gently and side windows that perpetuate the dynamic contours of the sill area. The model’s rear view is defined by a large tailgate, powerfully sweeping fenders and an automatically extending wing. The distinctively styled dual exhaust outlet is located centrally below the fenders. The tailgate has a large upward opening width for loading the 260-liter trunk. The trunk, in conjunction with the front luggage compartment (150 liters) and numerous additional storage compartments, ensures that the two-seater also has high practical value.

The aluminum chassis with a large track emphasizes the sporty, dynamic appearance of the vehicle, which is fitted as standard with 18-inch tires. In combination with Porsche Stability Management (PSM), also a standard feature, the chassis sets a benchmark in the area of driving dynamics and active driving safety. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) can be ordered as a option. This system lowers the body ten millimeters closer to the ground and automatically adjusts the suspension ratings to the given road conditions. The driver can select the Normal or Sport programs via a button in the center console.

The basic price for the Cayman S is 50,300 euros. The vehicle costs 58,529 euros in Germany including value added tax and country-specific requirements. The Cayman S will go on sale in the United States and Canada in mid January of 2006 at a price of $58,900 US.