Mosler MT900 GTR XX Twin Turbo Land Shark

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Nicknamed “The Land Shark”, this car weighs a full 250 kg (551 lbs) less than the already lightened GTR XX, coming in at 861 kg (1898 lbs) with its fuel tanks full. Yes, we said “tanks”, as in plural. This car runs on a multi-fuel system using petrol, methanol, hydrogen, and ethanol. Gocha claims that the use of multiple fuels means he was able to register his car as a “hybrid” in California, meaning he gets to take this monster into the often wide-open carpool lanes of Los Angeles!

Here’s where the story gets a little suspicious, and no offense to Gocha is meant by this. After all, Gocha has to realize that there will be skeptics when a relative unknown claims to have put something like this together. We all know that the GTR XX uses the GM LS7 engine which powers the Corvette. Gocha says his car utilizes an engine with a 381 cubic inch plant generating an unbelievable 2,500 horsepower, in part thanks to the twin turbos. We instantly thought that the engine he was using was the LSX from GM Performance Parts, which is capable of handling that kind of horsepower.

Now, before you start casting stones, lets keep in mind another little twin-turbo Mosler that goes by the name of “Red Devil.” Remember this car? Built by Nelson Racing Engineering for U.S. Mosler dealer Mike Vietro (aka Corvette Mike or Mosler Mike) it produces 1800hp (1635hp confirmed) and has performance specs within range of this suppossed Land Shark.

However, the spec sheet says the block is from billet aluminum while the LSX is made of cast iron. He says his engine uses a 3.000″ stroke and 4.500″ bore, which would actually be a 382 cu. inch plant. His billet aluminum block engine has four injectors of varying sizes per cylinder, combined with racing fuel pumps capable of delivering six gallons (22.7 liters) per minute. Apparently, you can go really really fast in this car, just not for long. The engine also makes generous use of ceramic, titanium, and carbon to keep the weight down.

While the MT900 GTR normally goes from standstill to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds, Gocha claims his version gets there in just over 2.5 seconds. His car allegedly hits 150 mph in 6.7 seconds, and 250 mph in 17.5 seconds. The car is capable of a nine second quarter-mile, reaching 178 mph by the time it gets there. Even more astonishing is the sprint to stop time. This car allegedly goes from zero to 150mph and back to a dead stop in 8.7 seconds. That’s even faster than the Ultima GTR 0-100-0 time of 9.4 seconds, which seems remarkable.

But also seems dubious.

Helping to achieve these unbelievable times is the car’s aerodynamic body kit. As seen in these photos Gocha and co. have created a new front splitter, new dive planes, and a fully adjustable rear wing built from carbon fiber. Also added are new air intakes and outlets on the sides, and new intakes on the roof and upper body. They installed a full-length air ducting channel via the flat belly pan to get the best downward force possible.

Intense Automotive Design also claims to have developed an all-wheel-drive system of titanium and carbon fiber, matching the all-titanium suspension system. Carbon fiber Dymag wheels have a magnesium center, and uses titanium lug nuts to attach to the car. Front wheels measure 11.5×19″, with bigger 14×20″ rear wheels. With all that effort going in to weight savings, you wonder why an Alpine 7.1 Dolby Digital DVD system would be included. The In-Car PC and GPS also adds weight.

Devon Motorworks GTX

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Noted swedish designer daniel paulin has created a design masterpiece for devon motorworks. with a subtle blend of muscle and curves, the design navigates between the past and science fiction. paulin`s new design language gives the devon gtx a classical yet futuristic line with exquisite shapes, making it a beautifully designed supercar in the modern mold.

the interior of the devon gtx is a miesian “less is more” design inspiration, as the clean electronic dashboard further demonstrates the intent of paulin`s vision. a neo-retro gear lever sprouts from the central transmission tunnel, topped by a white gear knob. the shifter connects the driver to the machine, mind with engine.

the devon gtx is a pure driving oriented vehicle where design intent is all about simplicity, functionality and beauty. among the most striking visible features are wheel surrounds over both the front and rear wheels which are a different color to the rest of the body. the swooping lines and minimal overhangs achieve the vision of inspiring the future of the sports car. devon motorworks will introduce the devon gtx at the 2009 pebble beach concours.

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devon motorworks racing team is led by le mans and european fia and gt2 world champion and proven trans-am winner justin bell. justin is also the weekly “voice of speed” columnist and pit lane reporter on the speed tv network and on speedtv.com justin has worked with the devon motorworks development team since the beginning of the devon gt and gtx prototypes.

in july of 2009 justin will attempt to break the world lap record at the famous nürburgring “the ring” track in germany driving the new devon gtx supercar.

The End of Driving: Mike and Maaike introduce the Autonomobile

Mike and Maaike introduce the Autonomobile

Mike and Maaike introduce the Autonomobile

The industrial design firm Mike and Maaike, which worked on such products as the Xbox and the HTC G1 phone, has turned its sights towards the car, reenvisioning it as a living room on wheels. In an article for Core77 design magazine titled “The End of Driving: Mike and Maaike introduce the Autonomobile,” the designers suggest people don’t really want to drive, and could better spend their time on the road sleeping, working, or getting drunk. And they emphasize that last point.

Of course, the only driving they are considering is commuting and making grocery runs. As such, their Autonomobile does its own driving and navigation, asking its riders upon entry “Where can I take you?” As we’ve seen in past DARPA robotic car competitions, driverless car technology is being developed. The Autonomobile is designed as an electric car using four in-wheel motors, a battery pack in the floor, and a solar roof for additional power generation.

There is no real-world concept for the Autonomobile; it only lives in renderings. But from the images, the designers seem to have left out suspension components, possibly imagining the roads of the future will be perfectly smooth. Likewise, with its couch and floor-to-ceiling glass on each side, the Autonomobile wouldn’t pass current automotive safety standards, but the implicit prognostication seems to be that driverless cars won’t crash. And, considering that glass, people of the future will all be exhibitionists, not desiring privacy for their drunken trips.

Now Flying Cars….

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Recently i saw a news about “flying cars will be available soon” . They are showing video of flying car. It was really surprising. The car start flying at 115 mph. and lands as the plan lands! Don’t know i will be useful or not, as it will be risky to fly car in air and land at safe place. Now there will be traffic problem in air also!! lol!!
American company Terrafugia near Boston has developed a concept car “The Transition”. It can seat two people and expected to cost around $200,000

Recently i saw a news about “flying cars will be available soon” . They are showing video of flying car. It was really surprising. The car start flying at 115 mph. and lands as the plan lands! Don’t know i will be useful or not, as it will be risky to fly car in air and land at safe place. Now there will be traffic problem in air also!! lol!!

American company Terrafugia near Boston has developed a concept car “The Transition”. It can seat two people and expected to cost around $200,000

Maserati GT S

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A year after the unveiling of the GranTurismo, Maserati will be back at the Geneva International Motorshow with yet another world premiere, the GranTurismo S. The ultimate expression of the Trident coupé’s sportiness shifts the emphasis onto performance and driving enjoyment.

Two main novelties are at the heart of the new Maserati: the 440 HP V8 4.7 engine and the electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift arranged in the Transaxle layout typical of high-performance sports cars that represents the technological DNA of all Maseratis.

The GranTurismo S makes use of the high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo and introduced for the first time in the automotive field on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S. The system features front brake discs made with dual-cast technology – a dual casting of cast iron and aluminum, paired with aluminum mono-bloc 6-piston brake calipers, ensuring optimized braking performance.

On the exterior the Maserati GranTurismo S is characterised by a number of aesthetic modifications that, although discrete, are highly effective and make the car body appear sportier without abandoning the sleekness of the lines masterfully designed by Pininfarina.

The interior upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara reflects the sporty flair of the Maserati GranTurismo S; the figure-hugging front and rear seats are distinguished by their new dynamic design with horizontal piping on the seats and seatbacks