NISSAN GT BY ORIGNAL RUNDUCE

The design house Original Runduce is a new one for us here at Top Speed, but after taking a look at their sketch of a carbon fiber wide body Nissan GT-R that they intend to display at the 2010 at the Tokyo Auto Salon, we won’t soon forget about them. The Japanese tuner announced that they have prepared a full carbon bodied GT-R that will make at least 600 HP when measured at the wheels to go along with the larger fenders and matching stretched front bumper. However we are a bit partial to the aggressive aero hood and more pronounced rear wing.

LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP570-4

SEE LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP570-4SV AT GENEVA SHOW:

Like for the Murcielago, Lamborghini will also unveil a SV (SuperVeloce) version for the Gallardo supercar. According to latest reports the car will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. Sales will begin in May 2010.

The new model, Gallardo LP570-4 Super Veloce, will feature a massive rear wing similar to the Murciélago Super Veloce, a carbon fiber roof, engine cover, lower side sills and exterior rear view mirrors combined with a totally re-styled front spoiler.

Like the Murcielago, the Gallardo SV will drop some weight (arround 200 lbs.) and will deliver up to 570 hp.

SADA KENBI the wooden sports car!

SADA KENBI PRESENTS WOODEN SPORTS CAR!!!

What comes to your mind when you think of a sports car? You certainly think of enormous speed, and a muscular metallic body with exotic looks. But, here is a super car you would have never thought of or heard of. Sada-Kenbi brings to you a sports car made from wood. The wood crafters wanted to show the world that there is simply nothing that cannot be crafted from wood, and this idea led to the wooden sports car.

2010 HONDA HSV-10 GT

PERFORMANCE OF 2010 HONDA HSV-10 GT

When the Japanese automaker Toyota wanted to show the world what their latest super car, the LF-A could do, they entered a pair of preproduction Supra successors into a number of exhibition style endurance races at the world famous Nurburgring. Following a similar path, Honda’s domestic racing program has just announced that they will be returning to the island nation’s top tier of motor sport when they debut their next generation super car, the HSV-10 GT on March 20 at the beginning of the 2010 Super GT season. It is only fitting that the NSX’s successor, the Honda Sports Velocity turns its first wheel in competition at the at the Suzuka Circuit, being that it is the automaker’s own test track, making it an even more important initial run for the HSV because you know that all of the people that are going to decide the new sports vehicle’s fate will be in attendance.

Despite the exotic V10 powered future NSX rumors, the new HSV-10 GT is powered by a low displacement 3.4 Liter V8 with a maximum output of over 500 HP. The high output engine is mated to a Ricardo sequential manual gearbox, the same unit used by Nissan and Toyota in their Super GT machines, ensuring that their drivers will be hard pressed to miss a shift. With a body that is somewhere between 21st century NSX and an ASL Garaiya from the Japanese Autobacs tuning shop, the future HSV-10 GT is guaranteed to carve out a place for itself in Japanese automotive culture.

BMW 2010 CONCEPT ACTIVE

BMW announced the debut of the Concept ActiveE in January 2010 at the Detroit Auto Show. The ActiveE is based on the 1-Series Coupe and features an electric drive system that has an autonomy of 100 miles in everyday use.

The electric drive system generates a total output of 170 hp and a peak torque of 184 lb-ft. The concept goes from 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds, while top speed is limited to 90 mph.

The lithium-ion batteries of the BMW Concept ActiveE have their own liquid cooling system and intelligent battery management system, which are key elements in increasing both the storage capacity and the durability of the battery cells. These systems also ensure that the long range can be maintained largely independent of external climatic conditions. The high storage capacity is the decisive factor in achieving as long a range as possible. The storage system developed for the BMW Concept ActiveE enables a real-world range of about 100 miles on a single charge, depending on conditions (FTP72 cycle range is calculated to be 150 miles in simulation).

CAR NEWS:2010 NORTH AMERICAN CAR AND TRUCK OF THE YEAR

Finalists for the coveted "2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year" award have been announced, and the list includes a variety of automobiles starting with: Buick LaCrosse, Ford Fusion Hybrid and Volkswagen Golf/GTI in the North American Car of the Year category and the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Transit Connect and Subaru Outback as finalists for North American Truck of the Year. The winner will be announced in January 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

NEW BMW X6 GREAT CONCEPT

BMW X6 CONCEPT

BMW's X6 is a bit difficult to digest, a coupe-like body with the proportions and stance of an SUV, managing to lose the virtues of both types of vehicles. And now BMW has given it the M treatment, putting a massively powerful engine under the hood and fitting the suspension with all sorts of ingenious gear to make this vehicle handle like a sports car. Its greatest asset may be that it defies easy categorization.

Cabin tech is good, with really beautiful maps in the navigation system, but we do think that a $90,000 car should have an iPod connection as standard. The X5 M offers the same tech as the X6 M, yet has practical interior space, making it the more obvious choice. But then again, BMW's M cars have never been about practicality.

SOLAR CAR:NEW TOYOTA PRIUS 2010

NEW TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 WITH SOLAR ROOF:

After the success of its predecessor, the advent of the 2010 Toyota Prius created a lot of expectations. But instead of incorporating sought-after features such as a lithium ion battery pack or plug-in capability, Toyota opted for incremental changes, tweaking the power train to get more power and better fuel economy.

On the cabin tech side, we expected big advances, as competitors have stepped up the game with such options as external data sources, which provide useful location information, and better compatibility with electronic devices. In this area, the 2010 Prius takes a few steps forward, but not as many as we hoped.

The new Prius model can be had in four trim levels, which Toyota dubs II, III, IV, and V, apparently preferring simple Roman numerals to arcane combinations of S, E, and L. Our test model was the Prius IV, which included navigation, upgraded JBL audio system, Bluetooth phone system, a back-up camera, and, most interestingly, the solar-roof option.

BUGATTI 2010 SANG D'ARGENT

NEW LATEST KIND OF BUGATTI

If you are a fan of the Pur Sang Veyron then you will like the second special edition Bugatti super car that was unveiled in Dubai. The Veyron "Sang d’Argent" will be a one of a kind Bugatti and will be priced at $2.1 Million.

The special edition Veyron "Sang d’Argent" is inspired by the two tone finish of the Centenary Villa d’Este cars and similarly to the highly polished Pur Sang edition, the d’Argent model combines a subtle silver metallic strip of paint that runs the length of the car and breaks up the lustrous body panels up front including the wide front fenders and door panels. Bugatti has wrapped the inside of the unique Veyron with a Havanna interior with a quilted pattern on seats and darker saddle leather covering every other surface further personalizing the exclusivity of this very special Bugatti.

KEPLER MOTORS SUPERCAR

SUPER CAR

Dubai is quickly becoming the high performance car capital of the world and as such it is the perfect place for up and coming super car builders to show off their latest creations. The latest group to sign up for a booth at the upcoming Dubai International Motor Show is Kepler Motors with their hybrid super car, Motion. The 21st century super car will be limited to only 50 units making it an instant collector’s item with the first batch of deliveries set to begin in 2011.

The Kepler Motion holds true to its American roots, powered by a combination consisting of one of Ford’s new 3.5 Liter twin turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engines that has been tuned to produce 550 HP which is sent to the rear wheels as well as a 250 HP electric motor mounted on the front axle which adds an extra boost of power as well as increasing grip making it a true all wheel drive super car. So with a total of 800 HP under the carbon fiber bodywork, the Kepler Motion will sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in under 2.5 seconds and reach speeds in excess of 200 MPH.

FUTURE CAR: 2011 AUDI A8!

Latest future AUDI A8:

The new 2011 Audi A8 luxury sedan made its world debut in Miami at the Audi Pavilion in Miami Beach. The new A8 will go on sale on the US market in late 2010.

The new Audi A8 will be built on a new aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF) body, that weights 40% less than a comparable steel structure and will be offered with new driver assistance systems, full LED headlights and an elegant interior with a craftsman’s level of workmanship.

For the US market Audi will only offer the 4,2 FSI engine with 372 hp (the European customers will also get a 4.2 TDI with350 hp and two 3,0 TDI versions with either 250 or 204 hp). The engine will be mated to an all new 8-speed tiptronic gearbox.

The 4.2 FSI version makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 5,7 seconds and can hit a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited).

2010:INITIAL CONCEPTS FOR AUDI A5 IN 2010

AUDI A5 2010 FUTURE CAR FOR 2010:
The folks at Audi saw fit that we take their latest drop top out for a spin so when a 2010 A5 2.0 TFSI FWD Multitronic Cabriolet showed up as the latest addition to the Top Speed test fleet, we were in no mood to decline. The Ibis White A5 looks very much like the outgoing A4 Convertible, however once you spend a bit more time in and around the premium drop top from Germany, the stretched mid section with its elongated lines make the Audi A5 a much more visually appealing automobile than the car it replaces. The new A5 Convertible features the fastest folding roof in the segment, taking only 15 seconds to fully retract and can even be put in place at 30 MPH, not to mention that the cloth top features Audi Acoustic Roof technology that gives the convertible interior noise levels on par with a hard top.

The front end is made up of a pair of LED powered head lamps that sit on either side of Audi’s signature gaping grill with a pair of sporty looking air intakes filled with large round fog lamps on the ends. Like we said before, the A5’s longer lines make it look much sportier, especially when you compare the length of the door compared to the overall vehicle, Audi’s engineers also incorporated a neat trick under the hood to push those front wheels further forward in the car’s profile making it look like a long wheelbase race car. The new car’s additional length also play a role in the rear 3/4 view, the A5 has a wide squatted appearance because the car’s proportions have been altered, so although the A5’s rear end is about at tall as the more bubbly outgoing A4 it has a much more aggressive look from behind, something that is only accentuated with the top down.

2010 CONFIRMED CAR BY VOLKSWAGEN

WHAT IS CONFIRMED FOR 2010 FROM VOLKSWAGEN !

The 3.2 liter V6 has been dropped, but the A3 will now be offered with the two-liter turbodiesel engine found in the the Volkswagen Jetta TDI, with 140 horsepower, 236 lb-ft of torque, and a six-speed S-tronic (twin clutch) automatic transmission driving the front wheels. EPA fuel economy for the A3 TDI are 30 MPG in the city and 42 MPG on the highway. The gasoline-powered 2.0T model is now available with Quattro all-wheel-drive. All A3s get S-Line trim as standard, updated wheels, and optional wood trim, while the Premium Plus model adds Xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights.

PORSCHE RELEASES NEW DESIGN FOR SUMMER

PORSCHE NEW DESIGN FOR SUMMER

Porsche just may be the masters of perfect timing.

Just in time for the holidays, Porsche Design is set to release a new collection for its spring and summer merchandise line out on the market.

In collaboration with sports retailer Adidas, Porsche Design will be releasing a completely new line of products including shock-absorbing sneakers (called the ‘AC Bowman’), golf t-shirts, duffel bags, weatherproof jackets called the “Spray Light Top", which, according to Porsche ‘fuses technical outdoor performance with timeless style. The wind and waterproof GORE-TEX® Paclite® Shell offers superior breathability and includes a 28,000 mm-water column, while remaining extremely lightweight and packable.’

All the said items are now available at Porsche Design stores anywhere in the world, making it a perfect holiday present for your loved ones – even if they don’t own a real Porsche.

FUTURE CAR: AUDI E-TRON IN 2012

FUTURE CARS of AUDI!!

Back in September Audi unveiled the battery powered E-tron Concept super car at the Frankfurt Motor Show. For those who were skeptical about the realism of a zero emission production sports car from the German automaker, Audi has just confirmed at the LA Auto Show that the E-tron will become Audi’s first electric model and go on sale in limited quantities at the end of 2012. It was Audi’s own chairman of the board, Rupert Stadler, who in a forward look at the alternative power train said that "electric power will also give Quattro more possibilities, such as powering the rear axle like in the A1 concept, or four wheels in motors like the e-tron. In fact, we want to launch a production e-tron in small volumes at the end of 2012."

The E-tron concept is powered by a purely electric drive system that consists of four individual motors, two at the front and two more at the rear of the bright orange BEV. All together the electric motors combine to create a maximum output of 313 HP and an astounding 3,319.03 lb-ft of torque propelling the E-tron from 0 to 60 MPH in a very sports car appropriate 4.8 seconds.

2010 LOTUS EAGLE THE FUTURE CAR

2010 LOTUS EAGLE THE FUTURE CAR :

The 2010 Lotus Eagle has landed almost a full week ahead of its planned reveal at the British Motor Show. This single image was released on the Car Magazine website only moments ago, and we have it in full-sized glory, along with specs, after the jump.

As expected, the 2+2 features styling borrowed liberally from the Lotus Elise while taking a more grown-up spin on the Lotus design theme. A Toyota V6 lurks in the back, good for 276 HP and somewhere north of 250 lb-ft of torque. The whoa on the other side of the go is a set of 13.7 inch AP Rotors with four piston calipers and the whole enchilada rides on Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks. Those back seats seem to be designed with kids in mind and adults for very short trips, thankfully they (the seats not the adults) can be removed with the check of an option box. What can't be removed is the Alpine sound system with Bluetooth and iPod connections, standard air, traction control, ABS and leather cladding. Wonder how Mr. Chapman would feel about that? [CarMagazine]

LATEST FUTURE FLYING CAR

                                                    LATEST flying car named AIRCAR:

flying with car in future!!!!The AirCar is not just a plane that can drive around. Quite the opposite: it’s a lightweight fully-featured car that can compact to be about the size of a Hummer and fit in a garage. Soon it will transform into a flying car.The company hopes to get it off the ground and onto the market within the next two years.

2010 LEXUS SC430 LUXURY CAR

LATEST AND DYNAMIC MODEL OF LEXUS

The Lexus SC430 luxury convertible is entering the 2010 model year with more standard technologies. It is now on sale at a price of $67,505.

The SC’s sleek style is enhanced by a low-profile front grille surrounded by chrome. The aggressive front bumper, projector-lens headlamps and stylish rear combination LED taillamps add to its fluid design. It comes equipped with iPod/USB Connectivity, Streaming Audio, Lexus Navigation System and Mark Levinson Premium Audio System.

The 2010 Lexus SC430 features an all-aluminum construction, and is powered by a 4.3-liter engine that produces 288 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in a remarkable 5.8 seconds. The engine is mated to a six-speed Sequential-Shift automatic transmission. The sequential-shifting capability enhances performance by allowing the driver to nudge the gearshift forward or backward. It works in conjunction with the Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i), which compensates for uphills, downhills and headwinds, even adapting shift-timing to the driver’s acceleration habits.