compare it! Hybrid SUVs from BMW, Porsche and Lexus

SUVs have long had a reputation as oversized gas guzzlers – so are their hybrid versions more environmentally friendly?Lexus led the way with its RX450h. Now in its second generation, the Lexus delivers 299 horsepower. BMW got into the act with the X6, which produces a whopping 485 horsepower, while Porsche’s Cayenne Hybrid offers 380 hp. Drive it put the three hybrids through the paces in the Dolomites of northern Italy.

2011 Saab 9-3 ePower electric vehicle‎

2011 Saab 9-3 ePower electric vehicles is based on the 9-3 of the SportCombi version, Saab 9-3 ePower power system using a 184-hp motor, front-wheel drive, variable speed system is unique to match the kind of electric car single rate transmission, Saab 9-3 ePower electric car 100 kilometers acceleration time of 8.5 seconds required, speed can be to 150KM / H.
Saab 9-3 ePower battery placed in the conventional vehicle exhaust system and fuel tank in the position. Such a design can guarantee a car has the best dynamic performance and percentage of body weight around. Company officials said the car’s lithium battery capacity of up to 35.5 kwh, you can drive Saab 9-3 ePower driving about 200 km. The other hand, our concern is battery life, under normal circumstances the battery can be used for 10 years. Fully charged according to the different supply voltage to spend about 3-6 hours, and if the voltage is very large, the charging time can be further reduced, so this battery systems simply do not limit the input voltage.
Saab 9-3 ePower design prototype Saab 9-3 SportCombi is a station wagon based on the 9-3, Saab 9-3 ePower also inherited the comfort and the SportCombi wagon features large space. Saab’s engineers cleverly designed vehicle structure, the electric motor and batteries placed in the appropriate position.

Lamborghini Reventón Roadster Pics Reveal Dangerous Bodywork

Lamborghini originally denied the development of a Reventón roadster, but these pics surfaced online to prove otherwise. The exterior is crazy, with edges sharp enough to keep away from a depressed emo hipster. Inside, magnates will find loads of alcantara and carbon fiber. Power should come from the same 6.5-liter V12 producing 650hp and 487 lb-ft of torque, so I suggest you avoid the 200+mph top speed with the top down lest you be sucked out of your own whip. Price will be roughly $1.75 mil. FUN FACT: The Reventón’s exhaust system is coated with plasma-sprayed, zirconia-based ceramics, the same material used to protect the insides of nuclear reactors.

John Lennon's first car up for auction

John Lennon's first car will be sold next month and is expected to fetch upward of $180,000, British auction house Bonhams said.
The sparkling blue 1965 Ferrari GT 2+2 Coupe was the first car the Beatles legend bought after passing his driving test in 1965.
That was the year that Lennon and the rest of the Beatles released their smash hits "Help" and "Ticket to Ride."
The auction house says the ride is expected to fetch between 120,000 to 170,000 pounds (186,200 to 263,800 dollars).
The singer owned the car for less than a year, the auction house said.
He was better known for a Rolls Royce Phantom V limousine that he purchased soon afterward and painted in psychedelic colors.
It is hard to determine who owned the Ferrari after Lennon parted with it. In the 1990s, it was restored to its original condition by its then-owner, the auction house said.

The car will be auctioned off on February 5.

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Ciento Once Prototype by GWA Is One of a Kind

The Forgotten Gullwing. Back in 1970, this car was a hero, breaking all the records with its revolutionary Wankel diesel engine. A few prototypes where built, but never came out as a production model.
Arturo Alonso, GWA owner, felt that this beautiful and legendary car deserved a revival. Making careful changes to the original design and updating it with modern details, he created, what he calls, the”Ciento Once”.
Housed in a tubular space frame chassis, the power plant is a M120 Mercedes V12 engine with 408 HP, which can be admired trough a glass on the rear deck. The robust engine is paired with a 6-speed Cima H type transaxle and a special tuned exhaust.
The Ciento Once will feature a slightly shorter wheelbase than the original (103 in) and maintain the weight around 1,400kg. Assisted by the upgraded suspension with coil-overs, to adjust the ride and height, and the same braking set up as the S55 Mercedes Benz, this car will definitely be fun to drive.
The body will be hand made out of aluminum and includes the electric-operated rear adjustable wing to help it grip the pavement. For aerodynamics, a rear diffuser and front spoiler with a big air intake will guide the air flow into the radiators and then out through the hood vents.
The interior of the Ciento Once resembles the original from the 70’s with some updated features: carbon fiber seats covered in plaid, instrumentation modeled after a W120R MB (including the radio and the a/c control unit), brushed aluminum pedals, dashboard accent, and illuminated door sills.
Using the same set up as the SLS, the car runs on staggered GWA Type A wheels, 19X9 front and 20X11 rears, with 265/35/19 and 295/30/20 rubber.
The Ciento Once prototype, which will likely be one of a kind, will be painted in brilliant silver with black accents and matching interior.

Mercedes-Benz smart fortwo electric car

The B-class F-CELL powered by a hydrogen fuel source technology is the core of the fuel cell system, which allows gaseous hydrogen under pressure at 70 MPa and the reaction of oxygen in the air, as the load in front of the motor to provide continuous current output, which generates sufficient power. As a compact, environmentally friendly cars, Mercedes – Benz B Class F-CELL acceleration exceptionally well and the car is not worse than no shift brought a sense of frustrated motorists full access to senior Luxury car driving experience, without sacrificing any driving pleasure, thanks to peak power of 100 kW (130 hp) and peak torque of 290 cattle • m new engine, its maximum speed of 170 km / hour.

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