Monday, February 2, 2009

Better late than never; more than a month after Audi revealed the first photographs and details of the R8 5.2 FSI quattro, the German automaker decided to share with us official footage of the fastest and most powerful version of its mid-engined supercarcar. The range-topping R8 features a detuned version of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4's V10 powerplant that churns out 525-hp and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque for a zero to 100 km/h (62mph) sprint in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 316 km/h (196 mph). Hit the jump to watch the video.


The global slowdown in the auto sector in 2008 had no affect on BMW's M car division that reported a 50 percent sales increase over 2007. Overall, BMW sold 24,186 'M' vehicles, making 2008 the second best year in the sport division's 30-year-old history after 2002 when it shipped 26,776 units. The driving force behind the M division's success was of course the new BMW M3, which in its first full year of production managed to sell 18,000 units worldwide.

The most successful model in the range was the M3 Coupe with 10,571 units followed by the M3 Sedan (3 ,253 units), M3 Convertible (4,169 units), M5 Sedan and Touring (2,465 units), M6 Convertible (1,158 units), M6 Coupe (1,102 units), Z4 M Coupe (739 units) and Z4 M Roadster (699 units).

Once again, the United States was the M division's most prominent market with 10,663 vehicles sold in 2008. In Germany, BMW recorded sales of 2,777 "M" vehicles which represents a 37 percent increase over 2007. By far the strongest growth was reported in Canada, where sales increased by almost 130 percent to 1,114 vehicles.

If you're brave enough to depart 99,950 Sfr (roughly €67,200 or $87,200 US with the current exchange rates) to obtain a more extreme version of the Audi S3 then O.CT Tuning's new "Boehler concept.BS3" might do the trick for you. To be produced in a limited volume of 100 units, the BS3 comes with O.CT Tuning's Stage 3 engine kit that includes a specially developed ECU, a sport exhaust system, improved air intake system and an additional intercooler.

With this kit, the S3's 2.0 TFSI engine produces 328HP and 425 Nm of torque versus the standard's car's 265HP and 350 Nm. The Austrian tuner said that the BS3 accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) almost a full second quicker than the stock S3 (5.7 sec) while top speed rises from 250 km/h to a hefty 265 km/h (165mph).

Other mechanical modifications concern the fully adjustable O.CT Coilover Suspension and an 8-piston braking system with 372 mm discs/rotors.

The S3's exterior looks are enhanced with an aerodynamic package designed by Swiss Styling Expert Color Concept Boehler. The car's widened fenders allow the use of a significantly bigger wheel-tire combination - two piece, forged MÖZ-Wheels measuring 9 x 20 inches up front and 10 x 20 inches at the rear. The alloys are shed with Yokohama Advan Sport Tires with 245/30 R 20 and 255/30 R 20, respectively. Finally, the kit also comes with carbon-fiber Add-ons for the engine, battery and air intake.












Sunday, February 1, 2009

Nova Rural

Consegui terminar o projeto da releitura da Rural Willys, demorou mas valeu a pena. Ao contrário de outros conceitos, esta não é uma Rural para o futuro e sim para o presente. A picape está nos planos tb.

Elementos clássicos da antiga Rural foram mantidos como o vinco em V que corta a grade, o capô aumentou mas mantive a entrada de ar em cima. A pintura em 2 cores é para os ruralistas de plantão.

Vincos laterais na lataria, a última janela caindo em curva são marcas registradas da Rural, sem contar a traseira com caida reta e as lanternas, a porta traseira tem dupla abertura.


Fiz pequenas modificações em relação ao desenho que postei um tempo atrás, inclui mais vincos no parachoque e levantei a lanterna traseira. A Rural antiga tinha 2 portas mas como a maioria dos SUVs atuais tem quatro portas, segui a tendência, os comentaristas mais radicais vão chiar. rs.



O projeto todo foi modelado e renderizado no 3D Studio Max, não vivo só de Photoshop, né? rs.

Não me pergunte que lugar é esse...


A Rural foi um utilitário fabricado pela Willys Overland do Brasil entre as décadas de 50 a 70 (nos últimos anos o utilitário foi produzido pela Ford), montada na base do Jeep Willys e tinha versões 4x2 e 4x4 e até a versão Picape Willys e conhecida depois como Ford F-75. Praticamente a Rural foi o primeiro Sport Utility nacional.



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