Ferrari Unveils Its 2012 Formula 1 Race Car (F2012)

 

Today it was Ferrari who unveiled its challenger for the 2012 Formula 1 season, the all-new F2012.

The latest racer is the fifty eighth F1 car built by Ferrari and arguably its most advanced yet.

The project, which goes by the internal code number of 663, constitutes the Scuderia’s interpretation of the technical and sporting regulations that apply this year and afflict all challengers.

The main changes when compared to 2011 concern the height of the front section of the chassis, the position of the exhaust pipes and the mapping for the electronic engine management.

According to Ferrari, every area of the car has been fundamentally revised, starting with the suspension layout: both the front and rear feature pull-rods, aimed at favoring aerodynamic performance and lowering the centre of gravity. The front wing is derived from the one introduced on last year’s 150º Italia in the final part of its racing life and has been evolved from there.

 

One area that’s sure to prove controversial is the stepped nose, which is born of a requirement from the regulations to lower the front part. Ferrari states that this was a way of raising the bottom part of the chassis as much as possible for aerodynamic reasons.

The sides have been redesigned, with modifications to the side impact structures, the repositioning of the radiators, and revisions to all aerodynamic elements. The lower part of the rear of the car is much narrower and more tapered, a feature achieved partly through a new gearbox casing and a relocation of some mechanical components.

 

In recent years, the area of exhausts has been crucial in terms of car performance and much effort was expended on this front, based on changes to the regulations introduced this year. The rear wing is conceptually similar to the one used in 2011, but every detail of it has been revised and it is now more efficient. Naturally, it is still fitted with DRS (a drag reduction system,) which is operated hydraulically.

The front and rear air intakes for the brakes have been redesigned and work was carried out in collaboration with Brembo to optimize the system.

Moving on to the engine, Ferrari has been forced to use an evolution of last year’s 2.4-liter V-8 due to technical regulations that forbid any modification to internal components aimed at increasing performance. Another area engineers have worked on is performance ‘drop off’, with the aim of maintaining the highest possible performance level throughout each engine’s cycle of use, which has now reached an average life of three races.

Ferrari’s KERS maintains its low central location in the car but has undergone an update directed mainly at reducing its weight and at improving the efficiency of some of its components.

The wheels are 13-inch OZ pieces and the entire chassis weighs roughly 1,410 pounds with water, lubricants, and the driver.

Ferrari will now take its F2012 race car for testing in Jerez, Spain, ahead of the 2012 Formula 1 season opener in Australia on March 18.

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2012 Honda Acura NSX Sport Hybrid Concept

 

2012 Honda and Acura release new NSX Sport Hybrid Concept at Detroit Auto Show. The NSX Concept displays extensive use of lightweight materials and has a mid-mounted V-6 engine. This concept also featured a Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) hybrid system. This system has two electric motor driven units with a bilateral torque adjustable control system which can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering.

The NSX will also get a next-generation VTEC V-6 engine with direct-injection which will be paired with a dual clutch transmission with a built-in electric motor for optimal acceleration and fuel efficiency. Let’s see 2012 Honda/Acura NSX Concept photos.

 

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2011-2012 Audi R8 Spyder

2011-2012 Audi R8 Spyder
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Volkswagen is recalling 920 2011-12 Audi R8 Spyders because fuel may leak from the sports cars, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In the affected vehicles, which were built between May 18, 2010, and June 21, 2011, the fuel supply line may rub against the heat shield in the engine compartment. This could lead to a small fuel leak. Leaking fuel could cause a vehicle fire if an ignition source is present. You can find when your car was assembled on a label affixed to the driver's side doorjamb.

The recall is expected to begin on or around Aug. 22. Dealers will inspect the fuel line and replace it for free if necessary. Owners can call Audi at 800-822-2834 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236 for more info.

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2012 Volkswagen Passat

2012 Volkswagen Passat
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The redesigned 2012 Volkswagen Passat and the 2012 Audi A6 were named Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

To earn the award, a vehicle must receive the top rating of Good in front, side, rear and rollover crash tests and must have an electronic stability system, which is now a required safety feature on all 2012 vehicles. To pass IIHS’ roof-strength test, a vehicle’s roof must be able to withstand the force of four times the vehicle’s weight. The Passat can withstand an impressive 6.32 times its own weight — the highest ratio of any car in IIHS’ category of midsize moderately priced cars. The A6, which earned the award in the category of large luxury cars, can withstand 4.9 times its own weight.

The previous-generation Passat was also a Top Safety Pick, with good rollover protection. The 2012 Volkswagen CC, another midsize car, was named a Top Safety Pick earlier this summer, but only for front-wheel-drive models.

Neither vehicle has been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, whose tests include more side-impact test data

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New Car Tracker 2012 Honda Civic

New Car Tracker 2012 Honda Civic
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After the New York International Auto Show this month, it’s clear that 40-mpg cars will come out at a furious rate this year. The 2012 Kia Rio, Mazda3, Hyundai Accent and Honda Civic can all reach that mark, and all are either on the way or on sale now. To see which ones will be available sooner rather than later, keep track below.

As always, we remind our readers that we don't list rumored models, only confirmed vehicles and time frames.

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Scion FR-S First Drive 2013

Scion FR-S First Drive 2013
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Slide behind the wheel of the first-ever rear-wheel-drive Scion and settle into the Recaro-style seats. Severely sculpted, with black fabric, red stitching, and prominent bolsters, they immediately telegraph the performance intentions of this 2+2-seat coupe. Drop your left leg onto the clutch pedal. The travel is short but fluid, with a discernible engagement point just short of the floor. The gearshift has short throws and positive action. The steering wheel is all business, exactly the right thickness and with minimal padding. So far, everything feels just right to the soles of your feet and the palms of your hands, and the car isn't even moving yet.

We're at Sodegaura Forest Raceway, a 1.5-mile road course tucked into a forest in Chiba Prefecture, across Tokyo Bay from Tokyo. This is our first drive of Toyota's version of the all-new, front-engine rear-wheel-drive coupe it co-developed with Subaru. We drove the Subaru BRZ last week, and the Scion FR-S (Front engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport) is virtually the same car, with some minor tuning and trim differences. Toyota will sell the FR-S as the Toyota 86 in Japan and as the Toyota GT86 in Europe, but only as the Scion FR-S in North America.

More on the Subaru connection shortly. Turn the key (other markets get push-button start) and the 200-hp, 2.0-liter Subaru flat-four engine, code-named 4U-GSE for those who care about such things, sparks immediately to life and settles into a quiet hum. Engage the clutch, select first gear, and we are off with a chirp of the rear tires, heading quickly into the tight right-hander that is Turn One at Sodegaura. Oh, wow, does this car turn in. The steering is super precise, and you have a good sense of the front of the car, even if there's not the sort of steering feel you get in a Lotus Elise or Porsche Cayman. The FR-S feels flat, balanced, neutral, natural.......

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Ferrari launches 2012 Formula One tilt with F2012

 

With the northern Italian town of Maranello draped in snow, Ferrari's launch of its 2012 F1 contender - the F2012 - went ahead with the aid of the internet. It may not have had the same pizzazz, but the show did go on....

New for 2012

The main changes from last year include revisions to the front height, position of the exhaust outlet, changes to the electronic engine controls, the use of pull-rods to operate the suspension for better aerodynamics and a lower center of gravity.

 

Along with repositioned radiators, the most obvious change is to the rear, where exhaust flows as well as aerodynamic air flows have been impacted by the new regulations that stipulate the exhausts must now exit within a very tight space at the rear of the car in order to minimize their aerodynamic influence. The final 100 mm of the exhausts must be cylindrical - no longer oval or flattened, and must be sited at a particular vertical and horizontal angle - between 10 and 30 degrees upwards so as to direct the exhaust away from the floor.
With the aid of a new gear casing, this area has been able to be narrowed. The hydraulically adjustable "wing" has been retained, and brake outfit, Bembo, has assisted in further revision of the brake system.

Engine

Engine-wise, most effort has been expended on increasing longevity rather than power, with the result that it can be counted on to last three races with minimal performance degradation. Given the reduced time allowed for pre-season testing - down from 15 to 12 days - and just the three official test sessions and the need to dial in the chassis to suit the Pirelli tires and the new aerodynamics, this may prove very beneficial.

Specifications:

Chassis

• Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
• Ferrari longitudinal gearbox
• Limited-slip differential
• Semiautomatic sequential electronically controlled gearbox - quick shift
• Number of gears: 7 +Reverse
• Brembo ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakes
• Independent suspension, pull-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
• Weight with water, lubricant and driver: 640 kg
• OZ Wheels (front and rear): 13"

Engine

• Type: 056
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Cylinder block in sand cast aluminium V 90°
• Number of valves: 32v
• Total displacement: 2398 cm3
• Piston bore: 98 mm
• Weight > 95 kg
• Electronic injection and ignition
• Fuel: Shell V-Power
• Lubricant: Shell Helix Ultra

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2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 - Prices $57,910

2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 - Prices $57,910

About This Vehicle
Listing: New Vehicle

Mileage: 5 Miles

Body Style: Coupe

Exterior Color: Race Red

Interior Color: Charcoal Black W/White

Stock #: 12006

VIN:

1ZVBP8JS2C5227956

Engine: 5.4L V8

Transmission: MANUAL 6SPD

Drivetrain: RWD

Doors: 2

Wheelbase: 107 Inches

Features

Options Included: Black Leather Recaro Seats, 50-States Emission, Electronics Package w/Voice Activated Navigation System, SVT Performance Package w/19"...

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2013 LEXUS LF-A II TOPSPEED RENDERING

2013 LEXUS LF-A II TOPSPEED RENDERING

A couple of days ago, a little rumors about a second era Lexus LF-A proposed to disseminate upon a internet. It could have been a flitting wheeze as well as it would have been all you indispensable to begin forgetful about what this mode would demeanour like. The digest upon top of is what you came up with.

Let’s face facts, a Lexus LF-A doesn’t just need any vital changes, so it will collect up where a Lexus LF-A Nurburgring Package left off in conditions of character as well as sport. Lexus will not be creation any poignant changes to a LFA, though you might see a latest headlamps design, incomparable air intakes, a some-more dissimilar back spoiler, as well as a slimmer profile.

In conditions of power, a stream V10 engine will be duped to broach some-more than 562 HP in sequence to significantly urge a car’s performance. This will meant which it could finish a 0-60 mph scurry in reduction than 3.7 seconds. Top speed should additionally surpass a Nurburgring model’s 210 mph.

If a Lexus LFA II creates it to production, it will substantially come out someday in 2013 as well as will be offering as an expensive, singular edition.

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Porsche Cayenne II Caractere Exclusive 2012

Porsche Cayenne II Caractere Exclusive 2012
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Belgian tuner Caractere Exclusive is mostly known for its numerous range of accessories designed to fit Volkswagen and Audi model.

This time they went on a different route by choosing a more exclusive vehicle, the second generation Porsche Cayenne, which received a full conversion kit.

The kit consists in aerodynamic parts, a set of light alloy wheels, a sports tuned exhaust and a set of carbon fiber interior trims. The aero parts include a redesigned front bumper, a new rear skirt, new side sills, wheel arch extensions and a small roof spoiler, while the rims can range from 20 to 22 inches in diameter and are available in CW1 GRAPHITE or SILVER designs.

The new exhaust 'enhances the performace' although Caractere did not mention the exact number of extra horses it enables, and also makes the engine sound meaner.

On the inside the carbon trims are available in various colours and finishes.

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Audi R8 GRAND-AM Daytona Testing Complete 2012

Audi R8 GRAND-AM Daytona Testing Complete 2012
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The Germans from Audi will compete in the 2012 Daytona 24 Hours, but before actually throwing the R8 GRAND-AM into the race, it was only natural for them to test and fine-tune the car first. And what better place to do that other than the actual track on which the race will be held, the Daytona race track in Florida.

Based on the R8 LMS the car has been developed for the Touring class of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and after it completed around 1000 test kilometers, the main aspects that needed to be improved were in terms of aerodynamics due to the GRAND-AM regulations.

That is why the car received a new front splitter, a flat design underbody, a new rear diffuser and higher ground clearance (65 mm).

Furthermore, systems like ABS and traction control

have been deactivated and due to the usage of new tires, supplied by Continental, the Audi R8 GRAND-AM is also featuring a new suspension set-up.

Audi will field two R8 GRAND-AM racers at Daytona next year, and one of the customer teams which has been confirmed for the 2012 season is APR Motorsport from Opelika, US. The company is also in advanced talks with three other trams and a total of 4 cars could be delivered for the 2012 season.....

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Cadillac XTS Away to LA or Detroit 2012

Cadillac XTS Away to LA or Detroit 2012
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Cadillac XTS rumored the production version will appear at the LA Auto Show 2011 (November) or the Detroit Motor Show 2012.

XTS will replace the DTS and STS. XTS Concept exhibited at the Detroit Auto Show 2011 with the name of the XTS Platinum. Furthermore, the XTS will be marketed by 2013.

Cadillacs buried 3.6-liter V6 engine direct injection. Power 350 hp and peak torque of 400 Nm. XTS concept is a plug-in hybrid vehicles (plug-in hybrid electric propulsion or PHEV).

Luxury sedan equipped with 4WD systems ABS brakes, StabiliTrak stability control and traction control.

"The concept XTS Platinum is designed to deliver exciting driving experience without compromising the functional features, space and comfort you are looking for customers in the luxury car," said Bryan Nesbitt, General Manager of Cadillac.

"This is a new vision of luxury that uses advanced technologies to provide functionality in an efficient and useful," he added.

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ATS 2013 Cadillac engine More Powerful than Audi, BMW & Mercedes

ATS 2013 Cadillac engine More Powerful than Audi, BMW & Mercedes
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Cadillac boasted this machine is the most performing compared to its competitors from Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. "2.0T engine is very smooth and responsive so that makes ATS agile, fast, and fun to drive," said Don Butler, Cadillac vice president of Global Marketing.

Peak torque of 353 Nm at 2013 ATS. Remarkably, 90% of torque is achieved at 1500-5800 rpm.

Apart from 2.0T engines, Cadillac will offer a 2.5 liter engine and a 3.6-liter V6. Friction of all engines have been reduced 16%. It means becoming more efficient power delivery.

ATS 2013 Cadillac compact sedan will be showcased first on the North American International Auto Show 2012.

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