Tuesday, May 31, 2011

New Scaleauto motors

The new Scaleauto long can motor, 20,000 rpm at 12v, 284 gcm torque.

The SC-08b also 20,000 rpm at 12v, 216 gcm torque, and long double shafts.

Caterham Seven Roadsport

Caterham Seven Roadsport

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Caterham Seven Roadsport 2007

By Marcus Lim

For those looking for a unique look in a car that will move along at a fast clip, the 2007 Caterham Seven Roadsport may be the right choice. This car has been in production for 50 years now, and the 2007 version takes an already excellent car and makes it just a bit better. Both stiffness and rigidity have been added to the car for a better ride, and both the handling and the performance have been improved upon. While the car is a bit on the small side, and it only seats two people in it, it is definitely a great car for people who enjoy cruising around without spending a fortune in gas costs.
If you take a look at the 2007 Caterham Seven Roadsport you will quickly notice that the car boasts a traditional style that looks as if it came right out of the 1950s. While the styling of the vehicle may be traditional, you can be sure that all the parts are modern and that the latest technology is used in this car. Interestingly enough, you have two choices when you purchase this car. You can choose to have it built for you, or you can get the self build kit and actually put the car together on your own. This is definitely a fun option for those who enjoy tinkering around with cars; however, you most certainly want to be sure that you are following the directions carefully when putting it together.
While Caterham has used a variety of different engines to power their cars over the years, the news about the 2007 Caterham Seven Roadsport is that it boasts a Ford Sigma engine, which is generally used in a Ford Fiesta. This engine provides the car with plenty of power for a nice drive on the road, or even for some fun racing as well. Adding this new engine to the vehicle definitely was a good choice by Caterham, since it still has plenty of power but makes it easier to drive than before.
Although this car can be quite a bit of fun, it is definitely on the small side. For people who have longer legs or who are very tall, they may find themselves a bit cramped up in this car. Another thing about the small size is that you probably will not have much room to carry any luggage or even to carry home a few groceries; however, if you are just out for a nice drive to enjoy the weather, the 2007 Caterham Seven Roadsport is a perfect car for the job.
Of course the small size of this car has many advantages as well. It is definitely great when it comes to good fuel mileage, which is important today when gas prices are so high. In fact, as a general rule you can expect to get around 40 mpg when driving the Caterham Seven Roadsport. In some cases this car has been known to get even better gas mileage than that, making it a very economical car to drive around for enjoyment.
The 2007 Caterham Seven Roadsport does come with quite a bit of power as well. While the engine isn't huge, it produces satisfactory power and will go from 0-60 in only 5.0 seconds, which is doing pretty good. You shouldn't expect a sports car interior; in fact, while the seats are leather and there is a nice heating system, that is pretty much all you will find in the way of luxury when it comes to this car. Although the car can be fun, definitely looks great, and has power, a luxury interior is not really on the list of this cars' characteristics.
If you want a car with an engine that sounds great and that provides you with a beautiful ride and you're not really wanting to dish out the money, the 2007 Caterham Seven Roadsport is definitely one to keep in mind. Costing only about $24,000 and a bit less if you build it yourself, you can get a unique car without having to spend the big bucks. Sure, it may not really be a race car, but if cruising around with the wind blowing through your hair is what you want, this car is a great inexpensive option.

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Monday, May 30, 2011

2011 Audi A8

Those who know him consider him peculiar. Well, those who resent him, that is.
Those who want to know him might say "eccentric" instead. They'd mean "sexy, in a dangerous way."
He just considers himself…a bit more…discerning than most men in his position. And yes, he's quite aware there aren't many. Men in his position, that is.
So, for example, his suits are not Armani. They are not Zegna. They are, in fact, made for him by hand, by a reclusive (and surprisingly young) tailor whose name, and location, he does not feel inclined to reveal. Friends wonder, because the lining of each jacket and vest is so unusually bright, flashing when he turns suddenly…but they'll never ask.
His watch is, in fact, a Rolex. But not one you can buy. Not since before the First World War.
And then there is the car.
It's not a Mercedes S-Class – the car almost everyone in his position sees as proof of their success. It's not a BMW 7-Series – the car a few of his friends have chosen to show that they're still young and vibrant enough to enjoy speeding.
No, he's driving that new Audi. The flagship one. The A8, they call it. The new 2011 one. No one has seen very many of them, but he has one already, in a deep, mirror-glossy black.
It looks a lot like him. Buttoned-down and conservative? No, not really. Somehow, it looks dangerous, like it's only pretending to be buttoned-down and conservative.
The lines, for instance. It looks a bit like the old Audi A8. Everyone has seen a few of those around over the years, though they were never as numerous as the damned old Mercedes or the overweight big Bimmers with their overweight owners.
2011 Audi A8

Only, like him, the Audi is somehow trimmer this year. It's lost weight and put on muscle. It's no smaller than the old one – bigger if anything – but it looks more capable of violence. It looks like the old A8 after a year of hard training. The deep character lines cut in the doors. The tightly-drawn sills hugging close to the road. Yes, it looks a bit like its master – capable of bench-pressing like a linebacker, but also doing gravity-defying handstands in an advanced yoga class. The car doesn't look like a brute. It looks like a black belt.
And there is, of course, that front fascia. The enormous grille, with its thin chrome cross-bars, and those LED-lined headlights with their aggressive squint. In the rearview mirror, it looks like it's going to eat you.
Those few who have been inside (all women. Make of that what you will) have seen that it's remarkably sumptuous. It seems to be designed with a nautical theme inside, with a selection of woods that goes beyond the old traditional walnut. Here, there are blonder colors, gorgeous coffee-dark leather, and a wide shift-lever that resembles the throttle from a motor yacht. The front seats seem to adjust infinitely. They massage ten different ways. They are heated and cooled.
The controls look, at first, like something out of an alien spacecraft. The MMI interface, which controls every entertainment and climate function through a series of menus on a nav screen that rises neatly from the center of the dash and hides when it isn't needed, looks too complicated to understand. It even has a touchpad, like a laptop. But, it turns out, it's actually intuitive to operate. His guests have learned it quickly, and he seems to work it efficiently, his eyes barely leaving the road.
The back seats (and here the women's eyes seem to soften just a bit at the mention) are, if anything, even more luxurious. They recline. They have their own climate controls, and are heated and cooled as well. Power footrests rise from the seats in front. A writing desk rises from the center console.
2011 Audi A8

And there is that stereo. Extraordinary. Nineteen speakers, including a pair of tweeters that hide away in the corners of the dashboard and rise, balanced on little black stalks, when the car is started. (This, he will never confess, is his favorite feature). That stereo can render any music perfectly, whether it's a Mahler concerto or a devastating club mix he seems to have that, well, no one can find in any club.
Yes, it's luxurious car. But all men of his stature have those.
There is something about this one that, like its owner, seems secretive and, maybe, a little threatening.
All sedans in this price range have adjustable suspensions and performance profiles.
Most of them are jokes the engineers play on the blowhards who buy most six-figure sedans.
Go ahead, climb into any one of them and select the sporty mode, or the comfort mode, and see if you actually feel anything change. Of course, you don't.
But in his Audi, there is something to the system. Audi Drive Select, as it's called, has four profiles – normal, comfort, dynamic, and individual. In normal mode, the Audi feels almost like a BMW 7-Series. It's a bit sporty, but has a deep reservoir of road grip, thanks to its Quattro all-wheel-drive system. In comfort mode, it's as posh and gentle as any S-class. But when he throws it into dynamic, the damn thing becomes a beast.
It gets only 372 horsepower from its 4.2-liter V8, but it makes the most of every one of them. The steering is taut and firm. That Quattro system gives it so much firm grip that he can throw it into maneuvers that seem impossible in such a heavy car, and it will follow a precise line every time. It's like the big car shrinks around him when he throws into dynamic mode, and it's suddenly capable of extraordinary athleticism none of its rivals could ever match.
It makes you wonder what he's set the individual mode to do. But no one knows.
Yes, he's an eccentric man. Mysterious. Maybe a little intimidating. He's obviously phenomenally wealthy, with expensive tastes, and a hint of violence in his bearing. There aren't even whispers about what he does for a living, because everyone is afraid to voice their thoughts out loud.
They wonder what sort of man chooses the A8 when the S-Class and the 7-Series are the socially expected answers. The answer seems to be – someone with a secret capacity for inventiveness, cunning, and, perhaps, ruthless fun. Someone to be feared, or to the most daring women in his circle, enjoyed.
Someone...eccentric. And perhaps a bit more discerning than most men in his position

2011 Audi a8 Nice One Car

2011 audi a8

Those who want to know him might say "eccentric" instead. They'd mean "sexy, in a dangerous way."
He just considers himself…a bit more…discerning than most men in his position. And yes, he's quite aware there aren't many. Men in his position, that is.

So, for example, his suits are not Armani. They are not Zegna. They are, in fact, made for him by hand, by a reclusive (and surprisingly young) tailor whose name, and location, he does not feel inclined to reveal. Friends wonder, because the lining of each jacket and vest is so unusually bright, flashing when he turns suddenly…but they'll never ask.

His watch is, in fact, a Rolex. But not one you can buy. Not since before the First World War.
And then there is the car.

It's not a Mercedes S-Class – the car almost everyone in his position sees as proof of their success. It's not a BMW 7-Series – the car a few of his friends have chosen to show that they're still young and vibrant enough to enjoy speeding.

No, he's driving that new Audi. The flagship one. The A8, they call it. The new 2011 one. No one has seen very many of them, but he has one already, in a deep, mirror-glossy black.

It looks a lot like him. Buttoned-down and conservative? No, not really. Somehow, it looks dangerous, like it's only pretending to be buttoned-down and conservative.

2011 audi a6

2011 audi a6

2011 Audi S4 By Stasis Engineering

Those of you who have been with us for some time might know that the Audi S4 might be one of our favorite cars on the market. It combines pure speed and aggressive handling with comfort and everyday practicality. If you had to pick one car for the rest of your life, the S4 wouldn’t be a bad call.

Despite its near flawlessness, Stasis Engineering has decided to rework the four-door Audi and make it that little bit more hardcore. Normally we would despise this sort of thing, but after all, it is SEMA.

A little background of Stasis before we get started with the tuned up S4. STaSIS Engineering is dedicated to providing automotive performance to the mainstream market. They specialize in performance-enhancing brakes, suspension, driveline, and engine products. Basically, these products are as close as you’re going to get to real racing car equipment.

2011 Audi S4

Audi R4 roadster

The Audi R4 is an EV roadster that will share its chassis with the next generation mid engine sports cars from Porsche and will be powered by a a purely electric drive train with with two motors placed at the front and two more at the rear axle fed go juice from a next generation Lithium ion battery pack, just like the E-Tron concept. With over 300 HP the R4 should be good for a 4.8 second 0 to 60 MPH run and will have a range of up to 155 miles.

Audi R4