Dodge Ram 1500

You have to love the Dodge Ram 1500...



Emerging from a herd of 120 long horn cattle driven by 10 cowboys on horseback down Washington Boulevard in downtown Detroit, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram made its debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

"Since the dawn of the 'big rig' look, Dodge Ram has always been a game-changer," said Jim Press, Vice Chairman and President, Chrysler LLC. "And this is our all-new game-changer -- the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram, which is packed with full-size pickup firsts and best-in-class features."

In 1994, Dodge introduced a revolutionary Ram in the light-duty pickup market, with its "big rig" styling and iconic crosshair grille.

"We put a truck on the market that tripled our market share," said Ralph Gilles, Vice President - Jeep®/Truck Design Studio, Chrysler LLC. "Our design was polarizing — people loved it or hated it. But the people who loved it, bought it. They still do, because Dodge Ram continues to stand out from the herd of 'me-too' trucks."

For the redesign of its all-new, next-generation Ram, Dodge pulled out all the stops.

"Our mandate was to make a quantum leap and add even more voltage to Ram," said Scott Kunselman, Vice President - Body-on-Frame Product Team. "Our all-new 2009 Dodge Ram is a game-changer in terms of capability, convenience, craftsmanship and safety."

Capability

In addition to the new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI which produces 380 hp (283 kW) and 404 lb.-ft. (548 N•m) of torque, the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram offers a 4.7-liter V-8 providing 310 horsepower (231 kW) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 N•m) of torque, and a 3.7-liter V-6 generating 215 horsepower (160 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque; four- and five-speed automatic transmissions; part-time and on-demand four-wheel-drive transfer cases; and 3.21, 3.55, 3.92 and 4.10 axle ratios.

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Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro

You may recognize this as the car Mr. Sparks drives to the airport in the movie Iron Man. This is one sweet ride if you ask me...

www.netcarshow.com had the following to say about the vehicle:

"Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI quattro is the next variant of its top-of-the-line model. With the Audi R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start - and now comes the Audi R8 V10. Its 5.2-liter, ten-cylinder engine churns out 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, which makes for breathtaking performance. With superior Audi technologies such as quattro all-wheel drive, the lightweight aluminum body, the innovative all-LED headlights, and its striking design, the Audi R8 V10 takes pole position against the competition.

The Audi R8 V10 is the result of cumulative know-how from Audi's string of Le Mans victories. Its naturally aspirated engine combines racing technology such as dry sump lubrication with FSI gasoline direct injection. The ten-cylinder design is the perfect synthesis for impressive top performance, mighty pulling power, and low weight. Starting in 2009, this engine will also prove its potential on the world's racetracks - in the new Audi R8 GT3 racing car Audi is developing for customer teams in conformance with the GT3 rules.

The V10 engine in the production sports car will be almost identical in construction to the one in the racing version. Its displacement is 5,204 cc, at 6,500 rpm it delivers 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, at 8,000 rpm its power tops out at 386 kW (525 hp)."

Read the entire review at the following link:
http://www.netcarshow.com/audi/2010-r8_v10_5.2_fsi_quattro/

The Stupidest Hummer Concept Ever!!!

Do I really need to say anything about this monstrosity? It's so ugly that I had to make a gadget out of it...



Artist Matthew Harrison unveiled his latest project entitled 'Hummer' at the fifth Zoo Art Fair (17-20 October, 2008) - a HUMMER H3 complete with wooden wagon wheels, the iconic installation will be parked on Old Burlington Road, opposite the Royal Academy of Arts for the duration of the fair.

Harrison is exhibiting on behalf of East London gallery, Limoncello, one of 57 under six year old galleries, project spaces, artists' collectives, curatorial groups and publications showcasing works from some of the most exciting art talent in the world.

Harrison has combined the legendary off-road vehicle with 'Wild West' wooden wheels to create a sculpture that is a mixture of art, engineering and motoring. For Harrison, the crux of the 'Hummer' is formed by both its 'being' and its afterlife.

Corin Richards from HUMMER comments: "Similar to HUMMER, this sculpture really is like no other. As well as being built for action, the H3 certainly has a unique, iconic style. We were thrilled to be approached by Matthew and glad to be supporting his work at the Zoo Art Fair."
-Netcarshow.com

2002 Saleen S7

The Saleen S7 is a high-performance sports car that was jointly designed by RML and Saleen, Incorporated and is currently being built at Saleen's headquarters factory in Irvine, California. It is constructed with a unique hybrid of a steel spaceframe and aluminum honeycomb panels encased with autoclave-cured carbon fiber bodywork. Engineering of the unique engine that is used in the S7 was headed by Billy Tally, Saleen's current Vice President of Advanced Engineering.
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2005 Ford GT

"Unveiled at the 2002 North American International Auto Show, the Ford GT40 concept became an instant sensation. And just 45 days after the vehicle was unveiled, Ford stunned the world again, officially announcing that a production version was in the works. Ford's GT40 concept car was created to celebrate that great era in history and look forward to the great years to come.

Although the new production car and the original race car both share the mystique of the Ford GT name, they do not share a single dimension. The new car is more than 18 inches longer and stands nearly 4 inches taller. Its new lines draw upon and refine the best features of Ford GT history and express the car's identity through modern proportion and surface development."
-Netcarshow.com

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Major Equipment
Brembo monoblock brake calipers, one-piece BBS wheels (18-inch front, 19-inch rear), Goodyear Eagle F1 supercar tires, carbon-fiber bucket seats with ventilated leather seating surfaces, 6-speed manual transmission, AM/FM stereo with CD, bi-xenon headlamps, fog lamps, driver and passenger front air bags, ABS, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, passive anti-theft system, power exterior mirrors, windows and door locks, air conditioning, remote keyless entry and rear window defroster.

2009 BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7-Series goes on sale in the UK on 15 November, 2008. Hmmm... That would be tomorrow! Check out all of the specs below...


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Technical Specifications

BMW 750i
♦ Displacement: 4.395 cm3
♦ Max. Power: 300 kW/407 PS @ 5.500-6.400 rpm
♦ Max. Torque: 600 Nm @ 1.750-4.500 rpm
♦ 0-100 km/h: 5,2 s (BMW 750Li: 5,3 s)
♦ Top speed: 250 km/h
♦ Combined Fuel Consumption (EU): 11,4 l/100 km (BMW 750Li: 11,4 l/100 km)
♦ CO2-Emission (EU): 266 g/km (BMW 750Li: 266 g/km)

BMW 740i
♦ Displacement: 2.979 cm3
♦ Max. Power: 240 kW/326 PS @ 5.800 rpm
♦ Max. Torque: 450 Nm @ 1.500-4.500 rpm
♦ 0-100 km/h: 5,9 s (BMW 740Li: 6,0 s)
♦ Top speed: 250 km/h
♦ Combined Fuel Consumption (EU): 9,9 l/100 km (BMW 740Li: 10,0 l/100 km)
♦ CO2-Emission (EU): 232 g/km (BMW 740Li: 235 g/km)

BMW 730d
♦ Displacement: 2.993 cm3
♦ Max. Power: 180 kW/245 PS @ 4.000 rpm
♦ Max. Torque: 540 Nm @ 1.750-3.000 rpm
♦ 0-100 km/h: 7,2 s
♦ Top speed: 245 km/h
♦ Combined Fuel Consumption (EU): 7,2 l/100 km
♦ CO2-Emission (EU): 192 g/km

Jay Lenos 1955 Buick Roadmaster

Jay Leno has great taste when it comes to vehicles. Here is Jay Leno's 1955 Buick Roadmaster:

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