Car Collection Gallery: August 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Mazda Shinari Concept Wallpaper

Mazda Shinari Concept

Citroen DS4 Wallpaper

2011 Citroen DS4

2011 Ford Explorer Wallpaper

2011 Ford Explorer SUV

Jaguar XKR175 Coupe Wallpaper

Infiniti Performance Line G Coupe Wallpaper

2011 IPL G Coupe Key Features and Specs

* IPL-tuned 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve VQ37HR V6
* 348 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm
* 276 lb-ft torque @ 5,200 rpm
* IPL-tuned high-flow dual exhaust
* Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter or 7-speed automatic transmission with solid magnesium paddle shifters
* IPL-tuned performance suspension with independent front double wishbone / independent rear multi-link, front and rear stabilizer bars
* 19-inch IPL split 7-spoke graphite-finish wheels (19x8.5" front / 19x9" rear)
* P225/45R19 front / P245/40R19 rear W-rated Bridgestone Potenza RE50A summer tires
* 14.7:1 sport-tuned steering gear
* 4-wheel ventilated disc sport brakes with aluminum-alloy 4-piston opposed front brake calipers / 2-piston opposed rear calipers
* Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VSLD)-IPL aerodynamics with front and rear fascias, side sills and rear spoiler
* Unique IPL emblem
* IPL engine cover
* Red-stitched sport front seats and steering wheel
* Aluminum pedals and footrest
* Interior colors: Monaco Red Leather and Graphite Leather
* Infiniti Studio on Wheels by Bose premium audio system
* Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with XM NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information, XM NavWeather with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (XM subscription required, sold separately), Zagat Restaurant Guide and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive
* RearView Monitor
* Rear Sonar System
* Moonroof
* Exterior colors: Malbec Black and Graphite Shadow

Bentley Continental GTC Speed 80-11 Wallpaper

Bentley Continental GTC Speed Wallpaper

The Middle East isn't the only region to get a pair of special edition Bentleys as the British automaker unveiled the Continental GTC and GTC Speed 80-11 models designed exclusively for North America on the Concept Lawn at this past weekend's 60th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. For those wondering about the designation, the 80 stands for the number of units that will be built and the "11" indicates the cars' model year (2011).

And yes, as you probably already suspect, the changes over the standard Continental GTC and GTC Speed convertibles are purely cosmetic. Both cars are offered in a variety of colors including a new and unique finish called "Midnight", combined with a Dark Grey Metallic soft top and the Mulliner fuel-filler cap plus Union Jack brightware badges on the front fenders as standard.

The GTC, which boasts a twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine producing 552HP and 479 lb-ft of torque for a top speed of 195mph (190mph with the top down) and a 0-60mph sprint time of 4.8 seconds, also gets new 20-inch 4-spoke alloy diamond wheels, polished with unique black center caps.

The sportier GTC Speed model, which uses an uprated twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 with 600HP and 553 lb-ft of torque for a top speed of 200mph (195mph with top down) and a 0-60mph time of 4.5 seconds, is offered with dark tinted 20-inch alloy wheels displaying red brake calipers underneath.

Inside, the firm's designers dressed the interior in Beluga leather with contrast stitching, piping and Bentley emblems in white on the GTC and Pillar Box Red on the GTC Speed. In addition, both cars get Piano Black trim and engine-turned aluminum dash with a bright finish in the GTC and a dark finish for the GTC Speed.

The "race-inspired" drilled alloy sport foot pedals along with the special treadplates and a badge on the console which are both branded with the "80-11 Edition" signature, complete the look.

Anderson Germany Ferrari California Wallpaper

There will always be someone who wants to stand out even among the elites. If you find your Ferrari California to 'mediocre' than the folks over at Anderson Germany may help you further upgrade your flashy ride.Starting with Ferrari California's 4.3-liter V8 which gets a 55-horsepower jump from 460HP to 515HP thanks to a recalibrated ECU and new valve controlled stainless steel exhaust system, which can be set to three different sound modes via remote control.

The package also includes electronically adjustable dampers that can lower the ride height by 35 mm or raise it by 40 mm, and a new set of light-weight alloy wheels with the outer rim painted in the color of the car, shod in 255/30 R21 tires up front and 315/22 R22 tires at the rear.

The exterior is treated to a carbon fiber galore. Aside from the carbon film on the alloy wheel spokes, Anderson Germany offers a bodykit made up of a carbon fiber-finished front spoiler lip, side skirts, rear diffusor, rear mud guard, side air-vents and boot lid spoiler. A dark tint on the panes and rear lights round off the exterior upgrades.

Moving inside, among the many options offered by the tuner is a -you guessed it- carbon fiber trim package for the air vents, radio fascia, center console(s), door handles, rocker switches and steering wheel.

Alfa Romeo MiTo Turismo Sport Wallpaper

Alfa Romeo MiTo Turismo Sport Wallpaper

A new trim level has been added to the UK range of the Alfa Romeo MiTo hatch. Named the Turismo Sport, this edition is all/just about colors and extra content. On top of the standard equipment found in the MiTo Turismo, the Sport edition adds new 16-icnh alloy wheels, a roof spoiler, cruise control, Blue & Me technology, fog lights and a leather steering wheel with audio and phone controls.

The MiTo Turismo Sport is available in a choice of three colors, Solid Black (as standard), Biancospino White or the new Alfa Metallic Red, and two engines, a 1.4-liter gasoline unit with 95-horsepower and a frugal 1.3-liter JTDM diesel with 95HP that accelerates the Italian hatch from 0-62mph (100km/h) in 11.6 seconds while returning 65.7mpg UK on the combined cycle.

The MiTo Turismo Sport 1.4 16V 95bhp petrol is available in the UK from £12,895 OTR, while the diesel model is priced at £14,410.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

2011 Lexus IS Wallpaper

Carmakers continue to roll out product announcements ahead of next month's Paris Motor show. The latest is Lexus that revealed details on its revised for the 2011 model year, IS series for Europe, which benefits from some modest cosmetic tweaks, additional standard features and the introduction of a new diesel model.

Styling changes on the sedan and coupe-convertible models, that include tweaked headlamps that gain LED daytime running lights, reworked rear light clusters, a revised front grille design, new exterior colors and alloy wheel designs. Interior revisions are limited to a

Meanwhile, the 2011 F-Sport trim level gets a new deep front spoiler with faired-in fog lights, new grille design and a rear spoiler with integrated stop light plus new 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, there are extra touches of titanium-effect trim and a new dark, anthracite roof liner.

Other revisions to the IS range include improvements to the SE-I specification with the addition of rain-sensing wipers, an auto-dimming rear view mirror and new leather upholstery with heated front seats.

For the 2011 model year, there's a new IS 200d model powered by a 150-horsepower version of the 2.2-litre diesel engine of the 177HP IS 220d. In the UK, the IS 200d replaces the more potent IS 220d, but in other European markets such as Germany, the two diesel models will be sold together.

The IS 200d can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 10.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 205km/h (127mph). Combined cycle fuel consumption is 5.1lt/100km (55.4mpg UK or 46.1mog US) and CO2 emissions are 134g/km compared to 148g/km for the IS 220d.

There are also changes to the 2.5-liter V6 petrol engine featured in the IS 250 and IS 250C coupe-convertible with six-speed automatic transmission. According to Lexus, the V6 unit has been revised to meet future Euro5 emissions standards, achieving better fuel economy and CO2 emissions.

While power and torque figures remain unchanged at 208HP and 252Nm, combined cycle fuel consumption drops from 9.1lt /100km to 8.4lt/100km (31.7 to 33.6mpg UK), with a concurrent fall in CO2 output from 209 to 194g/km.

The 2011 Lexus IS will be formally revealed at the Paris Motor Show next month with European sales starting shortly after.

Mansory Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Wallpaper

Mansory is probably a name synonymous for outrages designs like the previously featured Porsche Panamera, but unusually they’ve gone for a more reserved look (as reserved as they can get) with the Mansory Bugatti Veyron 16.4 LINEA Vincero d’Oro.

If you’ve been paying attention to our brief Italian lessons with the JDM Alfa Romeo GT Quadrifoglio d’ Oro special edition, d’Oro means gold, and there’s lots of it on this particular reiteration of the VW hypercar.

Using the LINEA Vincerò line, Mansory have changed the cars exterior with modified fenders, a shortened bonnet, a front apron, new front end, side skirts, new diffusers, larger air outlets at the rear and at the sides.

This was then covered with gold which can be seen on the turbine design alloy wheels, curved grill featuring the stylised “Vincerò-V”, the door handles, the rear view mirror caps the fuel tank cap, headlight washer nozzle covers, the borders around the daytime running LEDs and the decorative features on the roof.

Inside the interior hasn’t been spared the gold treatment as the car’s interior lighting has a golden hue along with trim around the car such as the door trim, around the steering wheel and the centre console. Mansory have only produced one unit, but no doubt they would gladly make another if requested.

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