Maserati has released a promo video of the fastest, lightest and most powerful car in the company’s range. The MC Stradale, which was recently revealed at the Paris Motorshow, houses a 4.7 litre V8 engine producing 450hp and 510Nm of torque. This is connected to a modified MC Race Shift transmission pushing the car from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.6 seconds, going on to reach a top speed of 300km/h. The promo shows the car’s capabilities on track, as Andrea Bertolini drives the MC Stradale against the Gran Turismo MC Trofeo around the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia.
VIDEO: Promo of the Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale
October 9, 2010 at 10:15 pm Filed Under 2010 Paris Motor Show, Cars, International News, Maserati, Videos
VIDEOS: Lotus management on the new Lotus cars
October 1, 2010 at 2:56 am Filed Under 2010 Paris Motor Show, Cars, International News, Lotus, Videos
While we’re still processing the wealth of press information on all five new Lotus concept cars, here’s a set of official videos from Lotus – one to accompany each car.
You can see 3D renderings of the cars in action accompanied by interviews with the Lotus management telling you what each car is all about. Look after the jump for all 5 videos as well as full galleries of each Lotus.
What’s your favorite new Lotus?
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VIDEO: 3-door Range Rover Evoque Promo Footage
September 30, 2010 at 8:01 pm Filed Under Cars, Land Rover, Videos
Land Rover have released two short promo clips of the new Range Rover Evoque to complement the compact SUV’s debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show this week. Both videos feature the 3-door Evoque (5-door’s saved for the LA motorshow this year), with one in Dynamic trim level and the other in the Prestige trim level. Here are the two videos, with the option for 1080p full HD resolution, enjoy!
Exagon Furtive eGT – Tesla rivaling electric sportscar
September 29, 2010 at 8:54 am Filed Under Cars, Hybrids and Alternative Fuel, International News, Videos
Exagon Motors will be previewing a new Tesla rivaling electric sports car at the Paris Motor Show. Called the Exagon Furtive eGT, it features a 2+2 seat configuration and is powered by two Siemens electric motors. It runs on pure electric juice for 400km and when this runs out, a range extender gasoline engine kicks in, giving it another 400km.
It has yet to be confirmed, but some sources indicate that the car has a top speed of 250km/h, along with a 0 to 100km/h figure of 3.5 seconds. Total power output of the hybrid powertrain is supposed to be 340hp. Not much else have been released about the car but you can expect a full reveal at the upcoming motorshow. Look after the jump for a picture gallery and a video.
Citroen Survolt concept takes on the Agni Z2 electric bike!
September 23, 2010 at 12:04 pm Filed Under Bikes, Citroën, Hybrids and Alternative Fuel, Videos
The battle of the electrics has commenced! The all-electric Citroen Survolt concept recently went head to head with the fully electric Agni Z2 motorbike, at UK’s Thruxton Race Circuit. Behind the wheel of the Citroen Survolt was none other than Le Mans racer Vanina Ickx and piloting the electric bike was British superbike racer Jenny Tinmouth.
The Survolt concept as we know, is capable of accelerating to 100km/h in under 5 seconds, going on to reach a top speed of 260km/h thanks to it’s 220kW/300hp twin electric motors. It’s 31kW lithium ion batteries allow the Survolt to offer up to 200 kilometers in terms of driving range.
The Agni Z2 is no slouch either, even if it only produces about 50kW/65hp from its electric motor, it gets to the 100km/h mark in just 3.5 seconds! The two-wheeler’s top speed is figured at 209km/h.
Catch the video of the two ladies of motorsport in action, as they take their electric monsters round the track. But don’t expect to hear the screams of roaring engines, just the whine of electric motors. Look for a picture gallery and a video after the jump.
Aston Martin One-77 makes 750hp, new video released
September 23, 2010 at 9:20 am Filed Under Aston Martin, Cars, International News, Videos
Aston Martin has dropped the One-77‘s official horsepower figure, which is set at the 750 mark. The limited-edition supercar’s 7.3 litre sumptuous V12 also cranks out 750Nm of torque, making it one of the most powerful naturally aspirated cars in the world.
The company did not reveal performance numbers but it was previously reported that the One-77 hit the 354.86km/h mark during a test at an undisclosed facility in Europe. As mentioned before, the One-77 is based on a limited production run of 77 units. The car is still undergoing rigorous testing before it is let out into the wild, to the hands of millionaires who’ve got unbelievable amounts of money.
Aston Martin did confirm that deliveries of the One-77 will start in early 2011. The company also released a new video showcasing the supercar. In the video we see the usual list of action shots, and if you’re a fan of the supercar or just anything Aston, get your salivary glands ready.
Hispania pit mechanic got hit by F1 car and survives
September 13, 2010 at 11:17 am Filed Under Formula 1, Motorsports, Videos
An accident occurred in the pit lane during yesterday’s Italian GP in Monza. The incident involved the Hispania racing team and it occurred when driver Sakon Yamamoto dived into the pits for a scheduled pit stop. Everything looked perfect for the team when the Japanese driver stopped in his pit box but things turned ugly after the tire change was completed.
The ever-so-important lollipop man gave the clear signal to the driver but at the same time there was a mechanic who was adjusting Yamamoto’s radio. He was standing in front of the rear right wheel. Given the clear signal the driver just accelerated away leaving the mechanic in harms way.
The mechanic got hit by the rear wheel and was pushed further to the left. He landed on the ground right away and the rest of the crew rushed towards him soon after. The race stewards then temporarily closed the pit lane to make way for a safe extraction.
According to another Hispania driver, Karun Chandhok the German mechanic named Marcel was rushed to the medical centre and thankfully he is stable at this point of time. Marcel who never lost consciousness is now awaiting more scans. Everyone knows motor sport in general is dangerous which is why there are countless rules and regulations in regards to safety.
However we have seen a number of accidents in the pits and something should be done to stop this. The Hispania outfit could receive a penalty from the FIA over this incident.
Mazda applies KODO design to the Mazda2 and Mazda3
September 11, 2010 at 5:11 pm Filed Under Cars, International News, Mazda, Videos
We recently featured Mazda’s new Shinari concept, which is the first embodiment of the new “KODO” design language for the company’s future models.
Mazda claims positive reactions from the media, industry and fans. Thus, they thought it would be a good idea to give the general public what the new design language featured on the concept car would look like on existing hatchback models like the Mazda2 and the Mazda3.
To do that, the company have released a video of just that. Not using standard 3D rendering, the video was created by projecting images and colours onto clay models. Like the Shinari concept, design of the car’s look very progressive and new, but don’t get your hopes up too much as this is barely a concept, just a preview of things to come. Enjoy the video above!
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September 10, 2010 at 1:31 am Filed Under Videos
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