2009 Maserati Grand Turismo S

Maserati GT S

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

2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe

2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Specifications

Chassis
Brakes (Front)	Ventilated disc / 374 mm / 14.7 in
Brakes (Rear)	Ventilated disc / 370 mm / 14.6 in
Wheels	Goodyear EMT 255/50 R21 106W
Wheel Size Front	8 in x 21 in
Wheel Size Rear	9.5 in x 21 in
Turning Diameter	13.1 m / 43.0 ft
Engine
Engine Type	Gas V12
Displacement	6749 cc / 411.8 cu in
Stroke	84.6 mm / 3.33 in
Bore	92.0 mm / 3.62 in
Horsepower @ RPM	453@5350
Torque @ RPM	531@3500
Exterior
Curb Weight	2630 kg / 5798 lb
Length	220.8 in
Width	78.2 in
Height	62.7 in
Wheelbase	130.7 in
Performance
Top Speed	155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph	5.6 sec
Fuel Economy	18.0 mpg
Fuel Capacity	26.4 US gal

Base Price: $412,000

ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM COUPE

INTRODUCTION
In 2006, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled 101EX, an experimental car hand-built to explore an exciting new design direction for a modern coupé. Wrapped in a sleek, rakish body, 101EX was an engineering-led study, showcasing the technical and architectural innovation inherent in the quintessential modern Rolls-Royce car. Both handsome and elegant, it encapsulated the essence of contemporary coupé style.

So positive was the worldwide reaction to 101EX that, in autumn 2007, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced that a series model would go into production in the summer of 2008. This coupé would complete the Phantom family, standing alongside the Phantom, Phantom Extended Wheelbase and Phantom Drophead Coupé.

Revealed at the Salon International de l'Automobile, Geneva in March 2008, the Phantom Coupé is the third new model from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars since BMW Group became custodian of the marque in 1998.

The Coupé is the most driver-orientated model in the Phantom line. A number of subtle but significant modifications have been made that change its character. It is noticeably more dynamic, whilst still offering incredible levels of comfort a balance not easily achieved.

The Coupé marries cutting-edge technology with a beautifully proportioned, muscular body that exudes power and style. Utterly contemporary in appearance, it nonetheless incorporates timeless Rolls-Royce design cues such as the long bonnet, large-diameter wheels, short front and long rear overhangs and the classic dynamic, rising profile.

Pleasing to the touch and to the eye, every material used in the Phantom Coupé has been carefully selected to combine form with function. The cabin's sumptuous leather, rich wood grains and cool chrome accents create a driver environment unparalleled in luxury and comfort.

Designed to cover great distances with the minimum of fuss, the Coupé is a sublime choice for a transcontinental trip, its effortless power provided by the Phantom's 6.75-litre V12, producing a phenomenal 453 bhp and 720 Nm of torque. Agile, fast, long-legged and virtually silent, the Phantom Coupé allows both driver and passengers to emerge unruffled, even after an all-day run.

2007 KTM X-Bow Concept

2007 KTM X-Bow Concept Specifications

Chassis
Brakes F/R:	ABS, vented disc/disc
Tires F-R:	n.a.
Driveline:	Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
Type:	Turbocharged Inline-4
Displacement cu in (cc):	122 (1984)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:	220(162) / 5900
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:	221(300) / 2200-4000
Redline at RPM:	n.a.
Exterior
Length × Width × Height in:	n.a.
Weight lb (kg):	1543 (700)
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s:	3.9
Top Speed mph (km/h):	135 (217)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):	n.a.

Sportec RS700 based on Audi RS6 Debuted in Geneva

Sportec calls it the Noble Power limousine. A more appropriate name might be the T-Rex in stilettos. This is the RS700 which is introduced to the world via the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show by specialist tuner Sportec.

The RS700 is what Sportec wishes Audi would have done to the RS6 in the first place. The 5.0-litre V10 engine's capacity was retained but some changes were made. The ECU was reprogrammed and new high-performance catalysts with higher flow rate fitted to the exhaust system.

The engine now makes more than 700hp (522kW) and torque is a huge 800Nm. Standard figures are 580 hp (426 kW) and 650Nm respectively. The large quattro AWD-driven sedan takes the 0 -100km/h sprint in 4 seconds while 0 - 200km/h takes 12 seconds. Maximum speed is limited to 310km/h.

The light alloy 20-inch wheels come with 265/30 tyres that are suitable for high-performance purposes. The suspension system which can be lowered by 30 millimetres along with the rear diffuser give the car much of the downforce it needs to handle better. Inside Sportec fitted aluminium accessories like the pedals and footrests among other things.

New Toyota Corolla Latest Spy Photos

At the Paris Motor Show this fall, Toyota will release the replacement for the current world's best selling Corolla. This 10^th generation of the Japanese top seller is then to hit the showrooms in the beginning of 2007. Disguised prototypes of the new fastback model have already been sighted in various places around the world. The most recent photos are showing another prototype of the five-door fastback during a stop at a filling station in Germany.

The next generation Corolla will be an evolution of the present model, and it is sitting on Toyota’s recently developed 300N/MC platform. Furthermore, the Corolla will be the base for a number of new models by Toyota including the next Avensis and Previa.

The Corolla is also going to get a newly developed range of direct-injection petrol engines ranging from 1.4 litre 97 HP over an all new 1.6 litre 120 HP to the top of the line model with 1.8 litre 150 HP, plus a selection of three fresh diesels with 1.4 litre 90 HP, 2.0 litre 120 HP, and 2.2 litre 177 HP.

The car will be built in Burnaston, Great Britain and again will be available as a three- and five-door fastback and a booted four-door version.

No photos have been taken of the latter, however, attached is a computer rendering showing how it is supposed to look like upon its release.

Fastest car of the World

The Buggati Vehron fastest car of the world.

Bugatti Veyron

The Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 is a mid-engine supercar produced by Volkswagen Groupsubsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and introduced in 2005 as the fastest production car in the world. It is currently one of the fastest accelerating and decelerating production cars in the world, with a 0 -100- 0 time of 8.6 seconds and, at 1.1 million Euro (1.5 million USD), it is also one of the most expensive cars in the world.

Powered by a 736-kilowatt (1,001 PS; 987 hp) W16 engine,^[2] it can reach 408.47 km/h (253.81 mph).^[3] The car reached full production in September 2005, and is handcrafted in a factory Volkswagen built near the former Bugatti headquarters in Château St Jean in Molsheim(Alsace, France). It is named after French racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti company