2010 Honda CR-Z Coupe by Spoon

As always we imagine that Honda will continue to innovate to be at the forefront. A little after Mugen’s announcement on the launch of a new lineup of styling and performance accessories, now Japan’s Spoon are approaching the new Honda CR-Z and applying their expertise to try to spiff up the firm’s hybrid sports coupe.

The tuner of Spoon is currently working on a new sport suspension kit that will lower the coupe’s ride height as well as on a high-performance brake system from Nisin and a new sport exhaust system. In addition, Spoon also offers to include a series of aero parts, alloy wheels and interior accessories.

2010 Ford Fiesta Sport +

The expected from Ford has arrived, the 2010 Ford Fiesta Sport +. But sadly without any added performance. The Sport+ will share the same engines that are available in the Zetec S, which are the 118bhp 1.6-litre petrol unit, or the 94bhp 1.6-litre TDCi diesel engine. Ford is yet to announce the prices for the Fiesta Sport+ and there is no word as to when it will be available in the UK.

Little change, exterior improvements include a full body kit consisting of a redesigned front bumper, side skirts and a rear spoiler. The Sport+ will be available in a choice of two colours: Frozen White with Performance Blue stripes or Performance Blue with Performance White stripes. The petrol model features 17-inch as standard, while the diesel version is fitted with smaller 16-inch rims.

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 PININFARINA B0: L'AUTO ELETTRICA CHE SI RICARICA DA UNA NORMALE PRESA DI CORRENTE

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La B0 (si legge B Zero), la piccola auto completamente elettrica marchiata Pininfarina, è stata presentata ufficialmente al Salone dell'Auto di Parigi. L'auto è frutto di una collaborazione tra Pininfarina, che ne ha curato l'estetica e si occuperà della produzione, e di Bollore, il socio francese che fornirà le batterie a polimeri di ioni di litio, cuore del motore elettrico. La B0 è una piccola monovolume a quattro posti e quattro porte che potrà raggiungere la velocità massima (limitata elettronicamente) di 130/km con un'autonomia di circa 250km. Le batterie sono alloggiate sotto al pianale, fra i due assali, in modo da mantenere basso il baricentro della vettura e si possono ricaricare collegando l'auto ad una normale presa elettrica di casa. Sul tetto e sul cofano sono posizionate delle celle solari che contribuiscono all'alimentazione degli equipaggiamenti elettrici. Il prezzo di vendita della B0 non è stato ancora comunicato, ma quel che è certo è che arriverà sulle nostre strade entro il 2009 e Pininfarina, consapevole della validità del progetto, conta di vendere almeno 12.000 all'anno.

Radar multa carros que não estão licenciados

Para quem mora em São Paulo, agora deve ter uma atenção maior com o licenciamento do seu carro.

Alguns radares irão ler as placas dos veículos para ver se o licenciamento esta em dia, caso tenha algum problema, os veículos receberão uma multa gravíssima no valor de R$ 191,54 e sete pontos na Carteira Nacional de Habilitação.

Serão colocados 42 aparelhos que farão a verificação das placas, espalhados em 24 rodovias do estado de São Paulo .

Os radares já funcionam desde setembro, porem estava funcionando apenas para ajudar a policia na identificação de veículos furtados. Porem agora passarão a fiscalizar também veículos com problemas na documentação.

Lincoln Continental Concept, 2002

Lincoln Continental Concept, 2002

 

 

Lincoln Continental Concept, 2002

Infiniti FX45, 2003

Infiniti FX45, 2003

  

The Infiniti FX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV. It is sold in two models: the FX35 and the FX45. Both were launched in 2003. It replaced the QX4 as Infiniti's mid-size luxury SUV, despite being larger than its predecessor.

With the FX45 crossover, Infiniti sought to combine sports-car performance with SUV functionality. The FX45's 4.5 L V8 generates 315 hp (235 kW) and is coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission that incorporates a manual-shift mode. ATTESA E-TS All wheel drive is standard, and the FX45 has a sport-tuned four-wheel independent suspension. The FX35 uses a 3.5 L V6.

The FX series was updated for 2006 with new options and standard features. The FX35 now has leather seats, a power tilt/telescope steering wheel and a rear view camera with a color screen standard. The FX45's V8 engine was also uprated to 320 hp (239 kW) and it gets a standard sunroof, Bluetooth system, rear view camera with a color screen, and aluminum roof rails.

Engines
    * 3.5 L VQ35DE V6
    * 4.5 L VK45DE V8

Performance (FX45)
    * 0-60 mph: 6.3 seconds
    * 0-100 mph: 17.6 seconds
    * 1/4 mile: 14.8 seconds at 95.1 mph
    * 300 ft Skidpad: .89g
    * Top Speed: 137 mph

Performance (FX35)
    * 0-60 mph: 7.1 seconds
    * 0-100 mph: NA
    * 1/4 mile: 15.5 seconds at 91.0 mph
    * 300 ft Skidpad: .89g
    * Top Speed: 137 mph

Fiat Bravo & Brava 1995 - 2000 Service and Repair Manual

Inside this manual you will find: Routine Maintenance, tune-up procedures, engine repair, cooling and heating, air-conditioning, fuel and exhaust, emissions control, ignition, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical systems and wiring diagrams. Step-by-step procedures and illustrations guide you through every job, from basic maintenance and troubleshooting, to complete teardown & rebuild.

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Fiat Bravo and Brava, models with 4-cylinder petrol engines, including special/limited editions 1.2 litre (1242 cc), 1.4 litre (1370 cc), 1.6 litre (1581 cc), 1.8 litre (1747 cc)

Covers major mechanical features of 1.6 and 1.8 litre Marea/Weekend models
Does not cover 2.0 litre (HGT) models, or diesel engines versions

Contains:

Living with your Fiat Bravo/Brava
- Safety first
- Roadside repairs
- Weekly checks
- Lubricants and fluids
- Tire pressures
Maintenance
- Routine maintenance and servicing
Repairs and overhaul
- Engine and associated systems
- Transmissions
- Brakes and suspensions
- Body equipment
- Wiring diagrams

Please note that workshop manuals are usually written for models sold in a specific country.
Differences in specification can exist between models sold in different countries and items such as engines can vary.
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Porsche 356, 1948

Porsche 356, 1948

In spring 1947 Ferry Porsche first expressed his idea to build a sports car using Volkswagen components which, initially code-named the "VW-Sports", received the construction number 356. The vision of the Porsche Junior Director was to "build the kind of sports car I liked myself". Ferry Porsche's engineers, at any rate, were fascinated by the idea of building such a sports car, completing a road-going chassis in February 1948 destined to take up a roadster body made of aluminium. The flat-four power unit, together with the gearbox, suspension, springs and steering, all came from Volkswagen. Weighing just 585 kg or 1,290 lb, this 35-bhp mid-engined roadster had a top speed of 135 km/h or 84 mph. On 8 June 1948 this very first Porsche mid-engine sports car proudly bearing the chassis number 356-001 received official homologation from the authorities through an individual permit granted by the State Government of Carinthia.

Production of the first "regular" Porsche Type 356/2 coupés and cabriolets started in Gmünd in the second half of 1948 - and like Porsche 356 No 1, Type 356/2 also featured an aluminium body designed and constructed by Erwin Komenda, the Director of Body Development at Porsche. But unlike the No 1 mid-engine prototype, the horizontally-opposed power unit in Type 356/2 was fitted at the back in order to provide luggage space behind the front seats. When an investor in Zurich, Rupprecht von Senger, advanced money for a small production series and received a contract as the importer for Switzerland in return, Porsche once again had access to the VW parts and body panels the company needed so urgently.

The contract Ferry Porsche concluded with the Managing Director of Volkswagenwerk on 17 September 1948 on the supply of VW parts and the use of VW's distribution network clearly shows that Ferry Porsche was not only an outstanding engineer, but also a far-sighted businessman and entrepreneur: Ferry Porsche and Nordhoff agreed that VW was to pay a licence fee to Porsche for every Beetle built, since, after all, the car had been developed by Porsche before the war. The second important decision was the foundation of Porsche-Salzburg Ges.m.b.H. as a central office for the management of Volkswagen imports, sales and customer service in Austria. These agreements with Volkswagenwerk, already a major manufacturer at the time, gave Porsche the security the young company needed, particularly in financial terms. And it set the foundation for the ongoing development of Porsche KG as a manufacturer of sports cars.

Lincoln MK9 Concept, 2001

Lincoln MK9 Concept, 2001

 

 

The Lincoln MK9 was a Lincoln concept car first showcased in 2004. The vehicle hinted at a future comeback of a Lincoln Personal luxury car. The MK9 was a follow-on vehicle from the 2003 Lincoln Navicross concept, with similar styling cues.

The MK9 kicked off Lincoln's new naming convention of using letter and number combinations while hinting at a continuation of the Lincoln Mark series.

The Concept car features Lincoln's hallmark waterfall grille with the Lincoln diamond at its center. Two chrome accents on top of the vehicle's left and right shoulder run the entire length of the car. Chrome accented air vents are located near the doors on the front fenders.

The interior is flushed with lacquered wood and leather. Dark Cherry wood is used for the floor, while white leather is used for the headliner. The seats are models after the "Eames Lounge Chair" from the 1950's and are trimmed in red leather.

Lexus Sport Coupe Concept, 2000

Lexus Sport Coupe Concept, 2000

Lexus Sport Coupe Concept, 2000

Infiniti FX35, 2003

Infiniti FX35, 2003

 

The Infiniti FX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV. It is sold in two models: the FX35 and the FX45. Both were launched in 2003, the same time Lexus launched their GX 470. It replaced the QX4 as Infiniti's mid-size luxury SUV, despite being larger than its predecessor.

With the FX45 crossover, Infiniti sought to combine sports-car performance with SUV functionality. The FX45's 4.5 L V8 generates 315 hp (235 kW) and is coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission that incorporates a manual-shift mode. ATTESA E-TS All wheel drive is standard, and the FX45 has a sport-tuned four-wheel independent suspension. The FX35 uses a 3.5 L V6.

The FX series was updated for 2006 with new options and standard features. The FX35 now has leather seats, a power tilt/telescope steering wheel and a rear view camera with a color screen standard. The FX45's V8 engine was also uprated to 320 hp (239 kW) and it gets a standard sunroof, Bluetooth system, rear view camera with a color screen, and aluminum roof rails.

Engines
    * 3.5 L VQ35DE V6
    * 4.5 L VK45DE V8

Performance (FX45)
    * 0-60 mph: 6.3 seconds
    * 0-100 mph: 17.6 seconds
    * 1/4 mile: 14.8 seconds at 95.1 mph
    * 300 ft Skidpad: .89g
    * Top Speed: 137 mph

Performance (FX35)
    * 0-60 mph: 7.1 seconds
    * 0-100 mph: NA
    * 1/4 mile: 15.5 seconds at 91.0 mph
    * 300 ft Skidpad: .89g
    * Top Speed: 137 mph

Fiat Tipo and Tempra Repair Manual and Owner Manual

This manual applies to: Fiat Tipo and Tempra:
-Petrol engines: 1.4 (1372cc) and 1.6 (1580cc)
-Diesel engines: 1.7D (1697 non-turbo), 1.9D, 1.9TD and 1.9TDs (1929 turbo and non-turbo)
-Hatchbacks, Saloons and Estates 1988-1996
-Manual and Selecta (automatic) transmission models

This manual contains highly detailed, easy-to-follow service instructions, ideal for beginners and experts alike. It is illustrated with hundreds of clear photographs and line drawings, and is approved by the manufacturers themselves. It includes hints, tips, official wiring diagrams and electrical contact numbers.
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Jaguar C-Type, 1951

Jaguar C-Type, 1951

The Jaguar C-Type (also called the Jaguar XK120-C) is a racing car built by Jaguar and sold from 1951 to 1953. Its aerodynamic body was designed by Malcolm Sayer, its lightweight, multi-tubular, triangulated frame designed by Bob Knight. A total of 52 were built. The "C" designation stood for 'competition', there being no A- or B-Type Jaguars.

Mechanically, it used the running gear of the contemporary Jaguar XK120 sports car (the C in the official XK120-C name stands for 'competition'). The twin-cam, straight-6 engine was tuned to around 205 bhp (153 kW) rather than 160 to 180 bhp (134 kW) of the road car. The custom, tubular chassis and aluminium body-panels, along with the elimination of all creature-comforts, helped the car to shed nearly 1000 lb (454 kg) compared to a comparable Jaguar road-car. The later C-Types were more powerful, using triple twin-choke Weber carburettors and high-lift camshaft. They were also lighter and better braked, by means of all-round disc brakes.

The Jaguar C-Type won the Le Mans 24 hours race at its first attempt in 1951, driven by Peter Walker and Peter Whitehead. Stirling Moss also drove one of the cars, but retired after running very strongly. In 1952 Jaguar, worried by reports of the speed of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, modified the aerodynamics to increase the top speed. However, this necessitated a rearrangement of the car's cooling system, and subsequently all three entries retired due to overheating. In 1953 the car won again, in a lightened, more powerful configuration, driven by Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt. This victory marked the first time the race had been won at an average of over 100 mph (160 km/h) [105.85 mph (170.34 km/h), to be precise]. 1954, the Jaguar C-Type's final year at Le Mans, saw a fourth place by the Ecurie Francorchamps entry driven by Roger Laurent and Jacques Swaters.

Chrysler 300, 1963

Chrysler 300, 1963

1963 Chrysler 300.

 

Cadillac DeVille Coupe, 1949

Cadillac DeVille Coupe, 1949

The Coupe deVille (sometimes spelled Coupe Deville or Coupe DeVille) was a model of Cadillac from 1949 through 1993. The name has become famous through pop culture, with references in pop songs, movies, and other media.

Model History
The Coupe deVille was introduced by Cadillac late in the 1949 model year. Part of the Cadillac Series 62 line, it was a closed, two-door coupé, Cadillac's first pillarless hardtop. Intended as a prestige model, at $3,497 it was one of the most expensive models of the Series 62 line. It was luxuriously trimmed, with leather upholstery and chrome 'bows' in the headliner to simulate the ribs of a convertible top. The first-year Coupe deVille sold 2,150 units, but 1950 sales were more than double, and 1951 more than doubled those of the previous year. By 1961 it was one of the company's most popular models, with annual sales above 20,000.

In 1956 the Coupe deVille was joined by the Sedan deVille, a four-door hardtop sedan. The Sedan deVille would ultimately outlive its two-door predecessor. In 1959 the DeVille line was separated in a distinct Series 63.

The Coupe deVille, grew substantially larger and more powerful from 1949 through the early 1970s. By 1973 it was 4 in. (101.6 mm) longer in wheelbase, 17 inches (431.8 mm) longer overall, and more than 900 lb (408 kg) heavier, and its standard V8 engine had grown from 331 in³ (5.4 L) to 472 in³ (7.7 L).

The Coupe deVille remained a pillarless hardtop through the 1973 model year, but for 1974 was restyled as a pillared two-door with then-fashionable opera windows behind the side windows. The Sedan deVille remained a pillarless four-door through 1976.

When General Motors initiated the redesign of the B-body and C-body for the 1977 model year the DeVille (and all other full-size GMs) shrank by 9.8 in (249 mm) and about 750 lb (340 kg). The new standard engine was a 425 in³ (6.9 L) V8.

In 1985 the DeVille was downsized again, this time dropping some 26.2 in (665.5 mm) in length and another 800 lb (363 kg). It also adopted front-wheel drive.

The declining popularity of full-size coupes eventually led to the discontinuation of the model in 1993. For 1994, The DeVille (now identified on the car with a capital " D") series was comprised of the four-door Sedan DeVille and (Sedan) DeVille Concours. Starting in 1997, it was known simply as the Cadillac DeVille for several years, although the Concours version was available through 1999. Subsequently, Cadillac added a 'DTS' model to the Deville series, an abbreviation for Deville Touring Sedan.

Popular culture
50's models with their extravagant fins are probably the best known versions of the car. Models from this era have commonly appeared in movies and music videos and also on postage stamps.

A movie of this name directed by Joe Roth appeared in the early 1990s.

It sometimes seems that songwriters know no other kind of car. The Coupe deVille (and more widely: "Cadillac") is simply pre-eminent among cars referenced in American popular music, whether rap, country, pop or blues, and this process is still going on some ten years after the model was discontinued.

Cadillac Coach 2 Door, 1948

Cadillac Coach 2 Door, 1948

 Cadillac Coach 2 Door, 1948

Buick Yjob Concept, 1938

Buick Yjob Concept, 1938

 

Buick Yjob Concept, 1938