Archive for the ‘concept car’ Category
Thursday, April 29th, 2010 |
Having a Mercedes Benz luxury car is a dream almost for everyone. On several cars websites it is stated that the Mercedes Benz is one of the top 5 coolest and most luxurious cars in the world, along with high-luxury companies such as Ferrari, Bugatti or Lamborghini. In fact, these are mostly the world’s best known cars and collectors of fast cars can never decide only on a particular model, so they buy variations of the company in many models for astronomic figures.
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Mercedes-Benz is a German company which manufactures luxury automobiles, buses, coaches and trucks. Mercedes-Benz has its origins in Karl Benz’s creation of the first petrol-powered car, the Benz Patent Motorwagen, built in January 1886. The first vehicles including the Mercedes-Benz brand name were first produced in 1926 and since then, the company has sold hundreds of million of car units in the whole world. Mercedes is also one of the oldest and biggest automobile manufacturers in the world and it is widely known for its performances, good technology, features and glamor interiors. Newer versions of the Mercedes Benz cars are considered as luxury cars and costs vary from a few thousand dollars up to hundreds of thousands for fast, racing models.
The Mercedes Benz car lists includes many models for all tastes and pockets, but some of the best and coolest passanger vehicles are the following: the ones from the B-Class, the highly known C-Class for the sedan (saloon), sports coupe and estate cars, the CL Class which only includes coupes, the E-Class also known for is saloon, coupes, convertible and estate cars, the GL, GLK and M-Class which all sell SUVs and variations of the S class. The S Class models include the S for sedans, SL and SLK for roadsters and the SLS hardtop supercar.
The first E class model was introduced in 1986, followed by the first C Class model in 1993. In 1995 it is given to publicity by the company the Mercedes Benz SL73 AMG with 7.3 and V12 engine, which is the biggest engine ever put in this company’s cars. In 2003 the Mercedes Benz company manufactured a limited production sports car with the McLaren Cars. As a result, some of the coolest, more powerful and expensive racing cars were introduced to the market and since then, still the SLR McLaren is the most known of them all.
Still, if there is such thing as the coolest car in the world, several models from the Mercedes would fit the category, among with the 2010 CL retailed at values between $110,400 and $154,400. The best feature of this car is that it doesn’t sacrifice performance for comfort, as it excels at both.
The GL-Class is for those drivers who carry a lot of passengers with them but who are not willing to sacrifice the luxury driving to fit those needs. From this multitude of models to choose, how can one not fall in love with the company and buy as many models as possible?
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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 |
Cars. Oh, cars. And I’m not referring to the animated cartoon movie. Real cars, powerful engines, hot wheels, designer interiors and beautiful women presenting them. Isn’t what men always dream about? And while they can get the women, in the end, you can never convince a cool car to be your own except by paying for it until the last penny its true worth value.
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But the problem in defining the coolest car is that the word cool is so …subjective. You can never say for sure what’s the coolest car ever because you and I might not have the same opinions. You might go for a classic 1950 collection car which looks impeccable, even now, after 60 years of life, and I might end up chosing the newest Ferrari, Bugatti or McLaren, also the fastest one on the market now. So, in the end, who’s right?
Bottom line is that defining a cool car is not an easy job, not even for car lovers or writers. But here is a small selection of what some of the coolest car list might look like, but feel free to add suggestions, further editings and so on. This is an open list and you might even have a cooler car than the ones we wrote about. Having said that, let the vrooms and the show offs begin!
1. Porsche Carrera GT -because hypercars can’t get cooler than this one. It can easily compete with every other similar model made by Italians and might even have a shot at winning. And while most of you will only dream of this care, passionate collectors have to pay from 250,000 pounds for a used version of this bolid. A bit more expensive than your Golf in parking, right?
2. The Classic Mini – because, as mentioned before, the list is open to suggestions. And because we don’t talk only about high-speed cars. We talk about classics, that would teach modern car designers a few things about the maximum efficiency of car space.
3. Bugatti Veyron – because you simply can’t get a faster car than this one. It reaches 100kph /60mph in as little as 2.5 seconds and can get up to a top speed of 253 mph. Sure, you won’t use this car when you go shopping, but what’s the charm of being super rich if not, at least once, brag about your coolest and fastest car you own? Used model prices start at about 1 million pounds. Ouch, it hurts.
4. Corvette ZR1 – because it’s a race car. Because we adore Corvettes. And because unlike the ZO6 which is more like a racecar, the ZR1 is a real super fast car.
5. Citroen DS – because it’s a classic. Half of century of life and can still roll heads back when in traffic. And because it’s a collection car.
6. I can’t help it, here’s the 6th most cool car ever – The Koenigsegg Agera – because it has the craziest, coolest doors. And because it easily outcomes a Ferrari by design.
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Monday, April 26th, 2010 |
Although some of you would say that Bugatti Veyron is the #1 coolest car in the world, you would be surprised to find out that it’s not even in the top 10. In first place is the 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster LP 670 with a staggering starting price of over 400.000 dollars. The name „Murcielago LP670” reffers to the position of the engine – longitudinal posterior and to its 670 horse power engine.
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The Italian supercar is a 2 door roadster that houses a 6.2 litre v12 engine. The Lamborghini has a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission that can power the car from 0 to 62 mph in exactly 3.4 seconds, with a maximum speed of 211 mph and it comes in standard with four wheel drive. The engineers and designers have focused on improving the engine, gearbox, brakes, suspensions, exhaust system and electronics, but also the exterior and interior design, improvements that make the new Murcielago LP670 the coolest car in the world. The new Murcielago now appears even more aggressive than its predecessor, the new front and rear bumbers contributing significantly to its title. The engine of the Lamborghini has undergone substantial modifications. The 6.2 v12 cylinder engine reaches a maximum torque of 487 lb at around 6000 rpm. The Murcielago features a modified six ratio gear box as well as a new rear differential and axle shafts.
The body of the Murcielago features scissor doors, a new rear spoiler that can be raised to an angle of 60 degrees, side air scoops that automatically open at speeds of over 62 mph, side mirrors that can be easily folded for increased aerodynamics. Although critics say that the scissor doors make it difficult to enter the cabin, driving never felt better in the Murcielago. Driving , stability and handling at high speed are enhanced by the new stabilizers and springs, as well as by an electronically controller damper. The „anti-squat” and „antidive” features on the axes have been modified to prevent the so called „squatting” and „brake diving”. The new springs are two – on every rear wheel, and one on every front wheel they are placed coaxially for a better stability.
For a better brake system you can go for a dual hydraulic circuit that is equipped with a vaccum brake booster that ensures better deceleration values. And now let’s talk about my favorite feature of this super car, the interior. The cockpit seats have undergone some drastic changes. The new seats are much bigger and equipped with new head restraints that ensure a better comfort. The car is equipped with the new Kenwood car radio that features a 6.5 inch widescreen monitor, MP3, DVD, and WMA player that ensures a pleasant drive for both the driver and the passenger. In Japan, the car is also equipped with a navigation system in standard. The interior of the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster 670 is not that different from the old Murcielago, both incorporating the Italian style, fine leather with perforated hides on the driver’s side. If the buyer desires, he can specify different colors of leather for the interior. So the new Murcielago Roadster 670 is a genuine Italian super car, with a great design, speed and comfort. My advice to you, between the new Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster 670 and the Bugatti Veyron I would definitely choose the Murcielago, because I can buy 4 cars at the price of one Bugatti and I get pretty much the same advantages.
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010 |
The green gadgets are eco-friendly gadgets and they use alternative technologies to run. The first green gadget is one for your mobile phone from Strap-Ya. Running out of battery when you have an important conversation on the phone is not very pleasant, so the next gadget comes with an alternative – a cell phone strap that runs on the solar power and has the capacity to recharge your phone’s battery. This gadget won’t work as well as your original phone charger but it will give extra talking time.
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The next green gadget is a concept from Chrysler. This gadget is the Dodge ZEO which is an electric car with a rechargeable battery. The battery is a 64Wh Li-ion and will keep this car running for about 250 miles in a single charge. The name ZEO means that this concept car has zero emission. This is a nice concept car with four-door and the manufacturer says that Dodge ZEO can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds.
All concept cars and eco-friendly are not that popular because they are slow and they can reach high top speeds, but this car in an exception because it has a top speed of 130 mph. Being a concept car we don’t have information about the price and if the car is going to be released on the market or not.
If you want the perfect boat, you should try the Solar Powered Silent Boat. This is a nice green gadget that is maintenance free, quiet, clean and safe to use. The boat can hold 4 adults and the cruising speed is about 5 mph. The motor is powered by the solar panels during sunny days. This solar powered boat can be also use at night, because the batteries hold up for about 6 hours.
The next green gadget is the first bio-recyclable USB drive. This USB dive is called the EarthhDrive and you can find with 1GB or 8GB. This eco-friendly device is not cheap and it comes with prices between $20 and $100. This USB drive is also dustproof, shockproof and waterproof.
Other green products you can find on the market are: a green laptop bag which is made with 100% natural dyes; recycled CD cases made of paper, not plastic; solar powered media player which uses to power of the sun to operate and it is also a portable device, so it is perfect is you want to take it with you camping or somewhere else;
EcoBalls which are an alternative for the tablets and the washing powders – they are chemical-free and eco-friendly; eco –speakers which are made from 100% recycled materials, you can use them with your mp3 player and they don’t run on batteries; rugs made from recycled plastic and many
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 |
Each Mustang fan will say that the coolest mustang ever is its own and in our opinion (because we don’t own a Mustang) the coolest mustang ever must be a combination between great looks and state-of-the-art technology that will get you safe everywhere you need to go. And we almost forgot one of the most important aspects in a car, the speed; the coolest mustang ever must be very fast.
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Let’s start with the 2010 Ford Mustang that hits the streets with a new modern look outside and inside. The interior comes with new technology and upgrade materials which make the habitat look very luxurious. The Mustang fans know that in this car tradition, you can find a car for every need, so the new Mustang comes with a V-6 and a V-8 engine and you can also choose from innovative glass roof, convertible roof or coupe.
At the beginning of this article we have talked about the speed and how important it is, so the new 2010 Mustang comes with 315 horsepower. With this new Mustang you can drive in any type of weather conditions thanks to the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the Advanced Electronic Stability Control. Both features come as standard, giving you world-class handling and steering.
We don’t have to forget about the classics and one of the coolest mustangs ever is the 1969 Mach 1 Mustang. It doesn’t have the technology we are used to nowadays, but it comes with fog lights, 18’’ wheels, wood steering wheel, front disc brakes and power steering. This mustang is in a very good condition and we found it on the Nevada Classic website for sale at about $32.000. With this amount of money you could buy any other new car, but the classics never die, so if you are a mustang fan on the website mentioned above you will find many other mustang models for sale.
The 1993 Charlie Booze Mustang is one of the fastest mustangs on the road. This bad boy was driven in Hot Street trim and it has the winner, because this mustang defeated all the cars in that race. In 2005 the Charlie Booze Mustang won the Hot Street Championship, this first place grew the production and the sales of mustang cars.
The next mustang has a nice and bright yellow color – it is the Stephen Harvey’s 1994 Mustang GT. This car looks cool and demands a lot of respect on the street. The ladies will admire it and the men will envy it. All the guys dream to drive this car which features a Turbonetics T76 hairdryer and TFT heads.
The Justin Burcham’s 2005 Mustang GT is also in the list of the coolest mustang ever. This car won the Nitto Tire/MM&FF 2005 Mustang Shootout powered by a ProCharger FR1 huffer, a DiaboloSport tune and a Zex nitrous kit. It is very hard to say which is the coolest mustang ever, but one thing we know for sure is the fact that the best mustang is the one you own and you should know that you are very lucky because these cars are really great and cool looking.
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