All About Cars: September 2009All About Cars

9/30/2009

Mini Cooper D

This is the classic Mini Cooper, which is available in the U.S., but a diesel version, which is not.

Mini Cooper D

Lotus Europa S Sports Car

Lotus Europa S is one of the few Lotus models not to make it to the United States. With its stealth side air intakes, low overall height, large rims, and concave hood, the sports car reeks of speed.

Lotus Europa S

Lancia Delta Car

Lancia Delta car gives luxury stylings into the low, sleek body of a family hatchback. The rounded sidelines and trunk reflect traditional European car design.

Lancia Delta Car

9/29/2009

2009 Sport Car Renault Megane Trophy

The 2009 Megane Trophy will go on sale at the end of the year in the form of kit after the completion of its development programme which will enable existing cars to be upgraded.
The 2009 Renault Megane Trophy is based on the new Megane Coupe which is powered by the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s mid-rear 3.5-liter V6 24V engine that produces 360 hp.
The front and rear light units and windscreen are from the Megane Coupe road car while flowing lines of the bodywork was designed from digital simulation technology to improve the aerodynamic.
The Renault Megane Trophy features front splitter which channel air flow to the extractors and rear diffuser and wing that generated downforce. Downforce has improved by 20 % with the refinements to the set-up and drag was reduced by 15 % , which together, represent a gain of almost 40% in terms of the new car’s aerodynamic performance over the previous generation vehicle.

Apart from that, the Megane Trophy also features butterfly doors reminiscent of the world of GT and sports-prototype racing. The V6 3.5 24V engine is mated to a semi-automatic gearbox with the same mechanical features as the current car, including an FIA-homologated sports-prototype tubular chassis, steering wheel-mounted paddle shift, double wishbone suspension with adjustable dampers, 18-inch wheels and Michelin tires.
The power of the standard 330 hp engine was boosted to 360 hp with the help from the new inlet manifold. Rebuild is still at every 5,500 km for the car’s reliability. According to Renault, with the new aerodynamic gains, the extra power from the engine will enable the 2009 Renault Megane Trophy to lap in similar times to those of a Porsche GT3.

Sport Car Ferrari F430

Ferrari F430 is a sports car manufactured by Ferrari. The F430's brakes were collaboratively designed with Brembo. The F430 features E-Diff, a computer-controlled limited slip differential which enables to vary torque distribution based on inputs such as steering angle and lateral acceleration.

2009 Sport Car Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. donated a police version of the company’s newest super sports car to Prefect Antonio Manganelli, the head of the Italian State Police with a private ceremony was held at the Viminale Palace.
The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia, which replaces the previous Lamborghini Gallardo Police Car in use by the Italian police force since 2004 has a 560 horsepower engine that can reach speeds of up to 203 mph. The car will begin service with the Lazio Highway Police Department in order to continue accident and crime prevention to sustain security on the Italian roads.
Its predecessor is proof of Lamborghini’s outstanding product quality. Since 2004, Rome’s police force has had the first-generation Lamborghini Gallardo in regular police service. The sports car has clocked nearly 87,000 miles of patrol duty on the motorways of central and southern Italy, as well as on emergency medical transport detail.

Mazda 3 2010

2010 Mazda 3

Chrysler 300C 2009 Sedan

Chrysler 300C 2009

Chrysler 300C 2009

Citroën C3 Picasso Car

This perky supermini still has room to boast with its four doors and giant hatch. The curvy window, fenders, and head lamps of Citroën C3 Picasso are pure European design.

Citroën C3 Picasso Car

9/28/2009

BMW E61 M5 Touring Car

BMW isn't known for wagons in the United States, but that would undoubtedly change if the BMW E61 M5 Touring crossed the pond. The BMW E61 M5 Touring design retains pared down elegance of a traditional BMW, while long, smooth lines and even proportions lend a sharp, tasteful look.

BMW E61 M5 Touring Car

New Sports Car Artega GT

Designed by the man who cooked up the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and the BMW Z8 , this sports car takes its cues from classic Ferrari and Porsche shapes. Its carbon-fiber reinforced body keeps the vehicle light and quick.

Artega GT

Alfa Romeo Brera Car

Pininfarina, famed Italian carmaker added some flair to this sporty two-door Alfa Romeo Brera coupe. It has the front end of an old-school muscle car, but the lines and hatchback give it a more modern look.

Alfa Romeo Car