Nissan GT-R

Ugly as Sin


Designer: Shirō Nakamura.
Chief vehicle engineer: Kazutoshi Mizuno
Assembly: Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan
Body style(s): 2-door coupé
Curb weight: 1,740 kg (3,800 lb)
Horsepower: 485 bhp (362 kW) at 6400 rpm
Torque: 434 lb•ft (588 N•m)
Redline: 7000 rpm
Top speed: 311 km/h (193 mph)
0-60 mph (97 km/h): 3.2 seconds with launch control (3.8 seconds without)
Layout: Front engine, all-wheel drive
Platform: Premium Midship
Engine(s): 3.8L VR38DETT twin-turbo V6
Transmission(s): 6-speed semi-automatic dual clutch transmission
Wheelbase: 2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length: 4,655 mm (183.3 in)
Width: 1,895 mm (74.6 in)
Height: 1,370 mm (53.9 in)

What is GT?
The FIA defined the GT car as "an open or closed automobile which has no more than one door on each side and a minimum of two seats situated one on each side of the longitudinal centre line of the car; these two seats must be crossed by the same transversal plane. This car must be able to be used perfectly legally on the open road, and adapted for racing on circuits or closed courses." GT cars are divided, from most powerful to least powerful, into GT1 (formerly GTS and GT) and GT2 (formerly GT and N-GT) in most championships, also GT3 and GT4.

The abbreviation GT, traces its root to the Italian tradition of referring to their luxury performance cars as gran turismo. The GT path had been initiated and led by Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Lancia starting from 1920s.

 Ferrari GTOs

 Pontiac GTOs old and new

Some of the GT variations:
• HGT (High Gran Turismo), used by Fiat in sport oriented cars version.
• GTE (Grand Touring Estate) An estate wagon GT. For example the Reliant Scimitar GTE
• GTA (Gran Turismo Alleggerita (lightened)/Automatic) For example the Alfa Romeo GTA (Allegerita), Ferrari 456 GTA (Automatic).
• GTD (Gran Turismo Diesel), used by Volkswagen in sport oriented Golf version and Peugeot in lowered Diesel 505 models.
• GTV (Gran Turismo Veloce) a fast GT car. For example the Alfa Romeo GTV6
• GTO (Gran Turismo Omologato) a homologated car for racing (used by Ferrari, Pontiac and Mitsubishi).
• GTS (Gran Turismo Spider) a convertible GT car. For example the Ferrari 348 GTS.
• GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta) a coupe style GT. For example the Ferrari 328 GTB.
• GTI or GTi (Gran Turismo Iniezione) a fuel injected GT, first used on the 1961 Maserati 3500 GTI.
• GT/E (Einspritzung - German for fuel injection) used on the Opel Manta GT/E.
• GTAm (Gran Turismo Alleggerita Modificata) a modified, lightened GT car such as the Alfa Romeo GTAm.
• GTC (Gran Turismo Compressore/Compact/Cabriolet/Coupe/Crossover) for example Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GTC (Compressore), Opel Astra (compact), Bentley Continental GTC (cabriolet), Ferrari 330 GTC (coupe), Opel Antara GTC (crossover)
• GTR or GT-R, (Gran Turismo Racing), as in the McLaren F1 GTR, Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR, and Nissan GT-R

"Tree Frog"

The new Tree Frog




1925 - Worldwide Premieres

OPEL 4 / 12 CV
OPEL 4/12 bhp - "Tree Frog"
Exhibited at the Show of 1925, the Opel 4/12 bhp "Laubfrosch" (German for tree frog) was first produced in 1924. Its 4-cylinder pressure-lubricated engine could reach speeds of 45 mph. It had an electric starter and a 3-speed gearbox with reverse gear. Opel launched it on to the market at a price of DM 3000.
The age of automobile production began at Opel in 1899 with the legendary "Lutzmann patent motor car". During the subsequent period, the car manufacturer enhanced its popularity with a number of new attractive models and its exciting involvement in motor sports.

Historic Entrance of the Ruesselsheim Plant
When it launched the "Doktorwagen" 4/8 hp in 1909, Opel took the first step towards providing an affordable car for broader sections of the population. In 1913, Opel began building Grand Prix racing cars with pioneering engine technology: the 4-liter, four-cylinder units used the four-valve system with an overhead cam to drive a vertical drive shaft.

Pioneer in German Assembly-Line Production
In 1924 in Rüsselsheim, Opel became the first car manufacturer in Germany to install an assembly line. At the same time, the company updated its entire machinery and imported the very latest tooling machines from the USA. It all involved an enormous capital expenditure of one million gold marks. The first car to come off the production line was another history-maker: a new 4/12 hp model that was popularly called the "Laubfrosch" (or Tree-frog) because of its characteristic green paintwork. By 1926, all the production areas were linked to the production line and by 1927, a "Tree-frog" was coming off the line every 4.5 minutes.
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A Malaysian Car in Geneva

Malaysia produces cars, does she? Yes but there is a wishy washy-ness attitude in their effort. They should go all out and push onward with a never say die gallop.

Italdesign Giugiaro together with Malaysian manufacturer Proton introduced Emas, a family of low environmental impact cars that is supposed to revolutionise traditional segmentation in the car market.

“We have created a family of models in different configurations but all offering the passenger room of a medium-category car while maintaining the exterior dimensions of a compact mini. The architecture has been designed in such a way as to allow us to outfit an infinite number of variants without compromising the car's great comfort and extensive interior space” explained Giorgetto Giugiaro, Chairman of Italdesign Giugiaro.

Italdesign Giugiaro is exhibiting three configurations of the compact car family produced with PROTON at the Geneva Auto Show:
Emas Comfort: hatchback saloon, five doors, four seats, length of 3550 mm, hybrid drivetrain in Comfort
Emas Country: hatchback saloon, three doors, five seats, length of 3550 mm, hybrid drivetrain in a Country
Emas3 City: hatchback saloon, three doors, 3+1 Plus seats, 3 metres in length in City outfit with plug-in electric drive

“Developing a car based on a hybrid system allows the designer to maximise all the opportunities and advantages offered by the combination of engines, motors (internal combustion and electric) and batteries in terms of box and bulk arrangement” continued Giugiaro.

The cars are powered by a hybrid plug-in developed by Lotus Engineering, a Proton Group company, and includes a 1.2 liter engine that develops 38 kW (51 hp) and can run on petrol, ethanol or methanol. This engine is coupled to a generator and is meant to recharge the 11.5 kWh capacity lithium ion batteries.

Paris Hilton and her cars..ooh-la-la, j'taime

Paris Hilton can't seem to escape the law. The celebutante has previously served jail time for DUI charges and now Hilton is being questioned about her neighbors vandalized cars. After several of Ms. Hilton's new neighbors' cars were keyed and egged, the Los Angeles police questioned Paris Hilton. The Hollywood Hills neighborhood got Ms. Hilton back recently, as her re-renovated home was complete. The party girl threw a "welcome back" party for herself, that went on until 4 a.m., causing some neighbors to complain to the police. The same complaining neighbors awoke to find their cars vandalized, revenge really? The cars that got keyed and egged included a $1.4 million Bugatti Veyron, a pair of Maseratis, and two Bentleys. To all of this Paris said, "We had nothing to do with this. My blue Bentley was egged and I even filed a victim’s report." 

"Turns out the house in question is Doug Reinhardt's and Paris says her own Bentley was vandalized as well!"

in her Mercedes SLR

her Ferrari & Mercedes SLR again

A Xmas present: a pink Bentley

The story: The house has been under renovation for a long time and she's just moved back in. So, naturally, she needed a huge "welcome Paris back" to the 'hood soiree that lasted until approximately 4 a.m. Tuesday.
Her neighbors were not amused. Some of them finally called cops about the noise just before the party broke up.
A half-dozen über-pricey, expensive cars parked in the neighborhood were egged by party guests -- two Bentleys, two Maseratis and a $1.4-million Bugatti Veyron -- on that block were keyed and egged. Reports that Paris Hilton's house party got busted are totally wrong.
Turns out the house in question is Doug Reinhardt's and Paris says her own Bentley was vandalized as well!“This is ridiculous,” Paris tells E! exclusively. “We had nothing to do with this. My blue Bentley was egged and I even filed a victim’s report.”
Police were indeed called to Doug's house twice that night...so what really happened?
"Neighbors called Monday night because of the noise,” an LAPD spokesperson says. "A little later, there was another call from owners of cars that had been vandalized in that same vicinity, so officers ended up going out a second time.”

ooohhhh i love pink

In another story Paris Hilton has bought a new car to match her outfits.
The socialite has been seen driving both a pink and a blue version of the luxury Bentley in the last month, changing her car to suit her clothing.
Paris, 27, was spotted eating lunch with her mother at the Ivy restaurant in Los Angeles, wearing an all blue outfit, before driving off in the matching blue vehicle.

..i thought i ordered a pink camel?

In December, it was reported Paris had took delivery of her $200,000 pink Bentley, which was a Christmas present to herself. At the time she revealed buying the unique car fulfilled a childhood fantasy.Paris said: "I've just always wanted a pink car. I think when you're a little girl and you have the Barbie corvette you're always like, 'Oh I wish I had a car like this one day', so I think it just comes from being a fan of Barbie for so long.
"This is a car that I cannot drive every single day but I will be driving a lot. They put on protective tint on the windows so no paparazzi flashes can come through."


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The $12 Million Exotic Ferrari 250TR

The Ferrari Leggenda e Passione is an exclusive luxury car event that is held annually in Maranello, Italy. This year the event was held on May 17th during the Mille Miglia and many fine cars will pass hands. Though, it is one car, specifically, that is making big news. Sotheby's auction house is to present a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa race car.

The very rare 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa was just sold at this auction for about $12.2 million. This means a new world record for the most expensive motor car sold at auction has been set. Only 22 Scaiglietti-designed, “pontoon-fender” 250 Testa Rossa were made, between 1957 and 1958. Making the 250 TR one of the rarest Ferrari racing cars in the world. In 19 international championship races between 1958 and 1961, the Ferrari 250 TR won 10 of them. The auctioning off of this legendary Ferrari 250 TR is said to be one of the most exciting motor cars ever put up. And this specific Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa break the record for the most expensive vintage motor car ever auctioned off which was previously held by a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder which was auctioned off at last year's Ferrari leggenda e Passione for $10,894,400.

"The historical significance of this car attracted a bidding war as collectors from around the world - both in the room and on the telephone – competed to secure one of the most alluring and iconic of all Ferrari racing cars," said Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM Auctions Europe. “The quality and the provenance of the Testa Rossa speaks for itself and the price we achieved today is testament to that.”

This Ferrari Scaglietti-designed "pontoon-fender" 250 Testa Rossa was one of only 22 ever made. Yet, the 250 TR is one of the most identifiable racing cars in Ferrari history and is coveted by Ferrari collectors. Famous car collector Ralph Lauren actually owns two. Maybe Ralph Lauren can set the new world record with one of his Ferrari 250 TRs, not that he cares.

The Flying Ferrari 599 GTB Concept

Some moron actually wants to fly a Ferrari. Literally.

A flying version of the Ferrari’s 599 GTB called the Autovolantor is, kind of, in development. The bananas concept is being developed by Moller International, the same Moller International that has been promising to turn out a flying car since 2000, in existence since the 1980's with no production yet. Targeted towards the affluent, obviously, the Autovolantor would be a desirable sports car that could sometimes fly.




Designer Bruce Calkins has fitted the flying Ferrari supercar with a specially designed hybrid fuel and electric power system to run the eight thrusters that would give lift to the car, a system that Calkins believes would give the futuristic machine 800 horsepower. Translating to a top speed of 150 miles per hour in the air and altitudes of up to 5000 feet, for an air travel distance of about 75 miles. Why a Ferrari you ask? Well, apparently, the 599 chassis was picked by Calkins because of its distinctive shape and natural born aerodynamics. The airworthy Ferrari 599 GTB will conceptually have Back To The Future-like hovering capabilities for vertical take-off and landings, as well as wings and stabilizers for forward flight. Once airborne the car maneuvers like a helicopter, rolling to turn and changing pitch to move forward or backward.

Rumors suggest that Moller is hurting and needs new investment backing to take the Autovolanter to the next stage of development. Unless you feel like donating upwards of $5 million, don't expect to see a fleet of flying Ferrari's anytime soon.A production version of the Autovolantor, as unlikely as it may be, will cost something like $800,000 per vehicle. Worth the price of flying over bumper to bumper traffic, yes, but not worth the price of a crash, blow-up or crash landing. We applaud the green efforts of a hybrid engine but are hoping this air-born vehicle never takes to the skies, leave flying to the professionals.

Oh My God...........it's a Porsche Ship

Porsche is building ships?
An SUV and a 4 door Porsche is hard enough to swallow. No matter how succesful the Cayenne and the Panamera (probably) are.
But a ship? A Porsche Ship?
Yes. Seriously.

Porsche is moving into the business of boat building. Porsche Design Group just announced a new deal that would have them designing and marketing yachts. The deal is going down with Royal Falcon Fleet, a South East Asian based catamaran and mega-yacht building company.

The yachts look seriously slick and futuristic. The first project is going to be a motor catamaran. The catamaran is being called the RFF135 and will be 135 ft. You would think it will be called Alligator or something; after all they did call one of them Caymann don't they?

Tank test results point to yachting speeds of 35 knots and don't worry Porsche isn't messing around for kicks. They are taking the project seriously, enlisting Kockums which is a Swedish marine engineering company and some serious naval architects.

We will see how Porsche does on the sea.
Hey, they did build tractors, you know.