Engine Type Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four Displacement 998cc Bore x Stroke 76.0 x 55.0 mm Maximum Torque 83.2 lb-ft @ 8,700 rpm Compression Ratio 12.9:1 Fuel Injection DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder Ignition TCBI with digital advance and Kawasaki Ignition Management System (KIMS) Transmission Six-speed Final Drive Chain Rake/Trail 25.5deg / 4.3 in. Front Tire Size 120/70 ZR17 Rear Tire Size 190/55 ZR17 Wheelbase 55.7 in. Front Suspension / wheel travel 43mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs / 4.7 in. Rear Suspension / wheel travel Uni-Trak® with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in. Front Brake Type Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with dual four-piston radial-mount calipers Rear Brake Type Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston aluminum caliper Fuel Tank Capacity 4.5 gal. Seat Height 32.7 in. Curb Weight 458.6 lbs. Overall length 83.1 in. Overall width 28.0 in. Overall height 44.7 in. Color Ebony, Candy Burnt Orange / Flat Super Black, Special Edition Lime Green / Metallic Diablo Black MSRP Standard $11,799 / Special Edition $11,999 Warranty 12 Months Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36, 48 months
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Kawasaki ZX-10R
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911 TURBO VORSTEINER V-RT EDITION
The Vorsteiner V-RT (Vorsteiner Race Technologies) latest aerodynamic & forged wheel package is finally being released to the public to add to the current V-GT lineup for the 997 Carrera. The all-new V-RT parts will be available for world wide release after March 23rd, 2009. Please our website at www.vorsteiner.com/porsche for any public updates. 
The exterior aerodynamic package consists of 3 primary packages. Up front is a new replacement front fascia that features larger carbon fiber air intakes for the radiators and elimination of the fog lights like the factory 997 GT2. A removable dry carbon fiber front lower spoiler adds additional down force to the front end while protecting the front bumper from any steep inclines or road hazards. The principal challenge of this front bumper was maximize weight savings . This was achieved by eliminating the fog lights, and replacing the factory plastic air ducts and hardware with carbon fiber ducting as a molded single component of the front bumper.
The V-RT rear bumper is also designed to offer the 997 Turbo with a wider stance with enlarged side intercooler extraction vents that house a replacement dry carbon fiber shroud that is approximately 35% larger for improved airflow through the intercoolers. The rear bumper also features a new molded carbon fiber rear diffuser with integrated twin aero fins that encompass the quad sport exhaust tips.
The V-RT rear end is completed with a carbon composite rear deck lid/engine cover with twin ram air scoops that feed air into the engine bay and air intake for maximum airflow and cooling. Additionally a carbon fiber wing blade enhances the final appearance while increasing down force to the rear of the vehicle at high speeds.
The V-306 twin 7 spoke 3-piece forged wheels shown are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires. The wheels feature a race-inspired center mesh design in 20x8.5J and 20x12J that are also available in 19 inch configurations with many personalized finish options.
source : Vorsteiner Press
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Ducati Streetfigther
Specifications-Click on the Image to enlarge.
Ducati's new 1098 Streetfighter is a naked, traction control-equipped version of their fully-faired superbike, and pretty much makes their Monster lineup sound like a misnomer. Boasting a slightly less powerful 1098 engine that produces 155 horsepower and 85 lb-ft of torque (5 less hp and lb-ft than the fully-faired 1098), this exposed exotic wears its insides on the outside with enough sharp edges and complicated lines to inspire plenty of healthy debate about its beauty... or, lack thereof. Incidentally, last year's 1098 gets uprated to an 1198 for 2009.
Source-about.com
Fiat 500 Abarth by Rinspeed
„E2“ - 60 or 160 hp at the Push of a Button from Swiss Automotive Powerhouse Rinspeed
What is this? It is round, small and cuddly, has eyes to fall in love with, a sexy behind - and on demand 60 or 160 hp as necessary. It is Rinspeed’s answer to the fast changing requirements of the market and sociopolitical perception about the tuning industry.’ Rinspeed boss Frank M. Rinderknecht hits the nail on the head: “Just like the auto industry has to adjust to the demands of a new era, tuners have to look for new ways to do business as well.” The Swiss automobile visionary Rinderknecht, who has his roots in the tuning business, observes a change in people’s attitude, at least in the western world: “We need an intelligent use of our fossil resources, especially of our energy".
Rinspeed’s creation is based on the Abarth version of the Fiat 500. Its name ‘E2’ signals the fact that the nimble little Italian car is equipped with two different power levels: The 60-hp ‘Commuting’ level is more than sufficient to move along with city traffic while saving energy. In this mode the ‘E2’ consumes just some four liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. Outside the city, the ‘Highway’ mode provides driving fun and added power for fast and safe passing. In ‘Highway’ mode the engine produces 160 lively horsepower and transforms the Italian flea into a venerable hornet. Fuel consumption in ‘Highway’ mode is in the neighborhood of seven liters per 100 kilometers. The energy management system of the ‘E2’ is controlled by a small button in the cockpit that affects the engine electronics.
Rinderknecht believes he is on the right path with his new interpretation of automobile customizing. With the ‘E2’ and his concept car ‘iChange,’ which is much further removed from production, he wants to nudge the automotive as well as the tuning industries in a new direction, to leave well trodden paths and creatively look for new ones: “I don’t believe too much in eco tuning. Many drivers are not willing to miss out on driving fun and don’t want to drive a something that announces to the world that they do without. But the number of people who want to use our energy supply responsibly not in the least because they want to protect our environment will grow quickly.”
source : Fiat Press
Monday, March 23, 2009
KTM 1190 RC8 R - 2009
The KTM RC8 was already the most impressive all-new litre-class superbike launched in recent years, and for 2009, KTM have upped the ante with a higher performance version – the 1190 RC8 R.
With its new Keihin engine management system, the RC8 R’s 1195cc v-twin has been tweaked to produce 165bhp at 10,250rpm and 123Nm of torque at 8,000rpm. And for those who want still more, KTM a
re offering an optional racing kit that’ll boost power to 180bhp. With its new orange-black-and-white paintjob, high-spec fully adjustable WP suspension, Brembo brakes and lightweight cast aluminium wheels, the RC8 R weighs 183kg dry, and looks flat out fantastic.
Sharper and lighter than anything that calls itself competition: 123 Nm torque, 170 HP at 10,250 rpm and withs less than 200 kilos fully tanked.
Nonetheless, thanks to innovative solutions and meticulous detail work, we've achieved unsurpassed rideability - on the street and on the racetrack, in every situation - of life or riding.
Engine type
2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement
1195 cc
Bore x stroke
105 x 69 mm (4.13 x 2.72")
Performance (homologated)
125 kW @ 10250 rpm
Max. torque
123 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Compression ratio
13.5:1
Starter/Battery
Electric Starter/12 V 11.2 Ah
Transmission
6 gears, dog clutch engagement
Fuel Mixture Generation
Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm (2.05"))
Control
4 V/DOHC
Lubrication
Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
Engine lubrication
Motorex, SAE 10W-50
Primary drive
40:76
Final drive
17:37
Cooling
Liquid cooled
Clutch
Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Motor Management
Keihin EMS
CHASSIS :
Frame
Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
Subframe
Aluminium
Handlebar
Aluminium stump handlebar
Front suspension
WP-USD Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension
WP-Monoshock
Suspension travel front/rear
120/120 mm (4.7 / 4.7")
Front brake
2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc 320 mm (12.6")
Rear brake
Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc 220 mm (8.66")
Rims, front/rear
Cast aluminium wheels 3.5 x 17"; 6 x 17"
Tires, front/rear
120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17
Chain
X-ring 5/8 x 5/16"
Main silencer
Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Steering head angle
66.7°
Trail
97 mm (3.82")
Wheel base
1425 mm (56.10")
Ground clearance (unloaded)
110 mm (4.33")
Seat height
805/825 mm (31.69/32.48")
Tank capacity
approx. 16.5 liters/3.5 liters reserve (4.36/0.92 gal)
Weight (no fuel)
approx. 182 kg (405.23 lbs)
Source-KTM
Top Gear channel launched on YouTube
Direct link to Youtube Click on the link below
Source- TopGear & Youtube
FORD CELEBRATES 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF MUSTANG
On April 17, 2009 , Ford will commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Ford Mustang,
an American icon, with a four-day celebration in Birmingham , Alabama
Ford will take a nostalgic look back at five historic generations of Mustang during the next four weeks leading up to the 45th anniversary, starting with the early years 1964 to 1974
The 1964½ Mustang success exceeded all expectations – with 22,000 orders taken on the first day and an astounding 417,000 orders in the car's first 12 months on the market
DEARBORN , Mich. , March 18, 2009 – A number of pony cars have galloped in and out of the American automotive scene throughout the past four and a half decades, but none have enjoyed the lasting appeal of Mustang. And none have inspired the same degree of passion among car owners.
On Friday, April 17, 2009 , Ford and the Mustang Club of America will commemorate the 45th anniversary of an American icon – the Ford Mustang – with a four-day celebration in Birmingham , Ala.
During the four weeks leading up to the Mustang's 45th anniversary, Ford will take a nostalgic look back at five historic generations of its longest-running nameplate, beginning with the early years, 1964 to 1974.
The First Generation of the Ford Mustang
Flash back to the spring of 1964. The mood of the country is still sullen, following the 1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy. Lyndon B. Johnson is leading the nation forward as president of the United States . “Beatlemania” is sweeping the country, with hits like “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “Can't Buy Me Love” at the top of the Billboard charts. The price of gas is 30 cents a gallon, and it costs 5 cents to buy a postage stamp. “The Beverly Hillbillies,” “Bonanza” and the “Dick Van Dyke Show” are among the most popular shows on television, and “From Russia with Love,” starring Sean Connery as James Bond, is playing at U.S. theaters.
On April 17, 1964 , the Ford Mustang, with its long hood, short rear deck and sporty features, caused a sensation when it was introduced to the public at the New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, Queens .
“When the Mustang was unveiled, the reaction was so positive that there was no doubt it was going to be a success,” recalls Joe Oros, chief designer of Ford's original pony car – dubbed the 1964½ because it was launched at an unusual halfway point in the year.
Don Frey, product planning manager for the original Ford Mustang, says he knew the car was going to be a hit months earlier when the design team gave Ford employees a sneak peek at one of the prototypes.
“We built the first prototype in an experimental garage, and employees flooded the place to see it,” he said. “Their reaction was spectacular, and it was very revealing to us. We knew the car was going to be roaring success from the start.”
And what a success it was.
The 1964½ Mustang debuted at a price of $2,368 – a bargain even in 1964. Ford expected annual sales of about 100,000 units. But 22,000 Mustang orders were taken on the first day, and sales reached an astounding 417,000 in the car's first 12 months on the market. Within two years, Mustang sales reached one million.
Frey says he believes the car had such dramatic appeal because the styling was very unusual for its day.
“The design was very European, particularly the front end,” he said. “There was no other car like it in North America at that time.”
Another facet of Mustang's appeal was that it could be any vehicle the customer wanted it to be. The original Mustangs were available in three body styles – convertible, hardtop or fastback – with the most extensive list of options Detroit had ever offered. The Ford Mustang could be an economical “base” car, a macho high-performance car or a luxury car.
“Mustang was designed to be designed by you,” one of the original print ads declared. And it was true. Everyone who owned a Mustang believed no one else had a vehicle like theirs, and the vehicle had broad appeal.
“We were told to design a car that the ladies would love that the men would love just as much, and that's exactly what we did,” said Oros.
Marketing studies conducted at the time showed that women bought as many Mustangs as men.
“They loved the styling, and the car was very affordable,” said Frey. “Women bought it by the thousands.”
Frey, now 86, is the proud owner of one of the original Mustangs – built in June of 1964. It's a red hard top with a white interior, and he keeps it parked in his home garage.
“I have a driver who comes by, and we take it out,” he said. “To this day, people stop us and ask if it's an original Mustang.”
At age 92, Oros says he's still as passionate about the Mustang as he was 45 years ago.
“He wants me to stop in the middle of the freeway whenever he sees a Mustang, and I tell him that we can't do that,” said Oros' driver and caregiver Violeta Orlanda. “When we do stop somewhere, he searches the parking lot to find the Mustangs, and he insists on checking them all out in detail from front to back.”
Oros says his fascination and fondness for the pony car he helped create will never end.
“It makes me feel proud every time I see one,” explained Oros. “After all of these years, Mustang has never lost its luster.”
Frey is equally as proud.
“We created an icon,” he said. “And I had a hand in it.”
Source-Ford
Project Kahn Lotus Elise - 2009
Project Kahn has developed a complete conversion to enhance the vehicle. The most prominent element within the Project Kahn Elise package is the full aerodynamic body styling system. This completely transforms the car providing a complete and encapsulating look. the styling system comprises of front spoiler, ventilated front wings, larger side air intakes ducts, side sills and a rear boot spoiler.
The Project Kahn Elise also sports a complete interior upgrade, featuring quilted nappa leather, available in a variety of colours and combinations. All seats, door panels, steering wheel and centre console are re-upholstered to add a tactile quality to the driving experience. various fabrics are also available including alcantara, suede, perforated leather, grained leather, smooth leather and many more.
The Lotus Elise is the ultimate British race car for the road. Now Project Kahn has developed a complete conversion to enhance the vehicle.
The most prominent element within the Project Kahn Elise package is the full aerodynamic body styling system. This completely transforms the car providing a complete and encapsulating look. the styling system comprises of front spoiler, ventilated front wings, larger side air intakes ducts, side sills and a rear boot spoiler.
The Project Kahn Elise also sports a complete interior upgrade, featuring quilted nappa leather, available in a variety of colours and combinations. All seats, door panels, steering wheel and centre console are re-upholstered to add a tactile quality to the driving experience. various fabrics are also available including alcantara, suede, perforated leather, grained leather, smooth leather and many more.
The performance is not ignored as the vehicles air flow system is enhanced with the addition of the Kahn sports exhaust system and the suspension is lowered with 28 stage dampeners for superior handling.
Kahn Design Front Spoiler.
The Project kahn, Lotus Elise front spoiler hugs the ground and gives the car a more aggressive stance. As the spoiler wraps around the front bumper the appearance is transformed into that of a
race car.
Kahn design rear intake ducts.
The Project Kahn rear intake ducts collect and force more air into the Elise's engine bay increasing performance by allowing for improved air flow.
Kahn Design Ventilated Front Wings.
The Project Kahn vented front wings add style as well as function to the Lotus, allowing the front
brakes enhanced cooling for increased performance.
Aerodynamic Styling System
Kahn design side sills. the Project Kahn side sills add to the elise by following the lines of the car, flowing into the Project Kahn front spoiler.
Kahn Design Rear Spoiler.
The Kahn rear spoiler follows the exact dimensions of the car whilst adding down force for increased performance.
Source: Project-Kahn
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