Lexus LF-A Concept Car from NAIAS

Lexus LF-A Concept Car from NAIAS

Concept Cars of the Past

Enjoy this video of some of the most intriguing concept cars of the past. The Buick "Y-job" was the first concept car, and the '51 Buick Lesabre sported a rain sensor that would trigger the convertible top when it would get wet. The '55 Lincoln Futura was the car that George Barris modeled the original Batmobile after.

American Muscle Returns

Ever since the Chevrolet Camaro coupe concept broke cover to become the star of last year's Detroit show, interested observers have been wondering when a convertible would follow. Just as the current-generation Ford Mustang spawned a ragtop, it was simply inconceivable that Chevy wouldn't do thesame for the Camaro, even though the coupe is still a "concept." The convertible is also a neat way of keeping the Camaro buzz alive in advance of the coupe's 2009 production debut. The convertible will hit showrooms late in '09.

Bentley: That's it Bentley :)

Huge reserves of understated power and the finest tradition of British coachbuilding come together in the Bentley Arnage range of three Grand Touring saloons, each with its own distinctive character and style. Whether it’s the high performance Arnage T, the beautifully refined Arnage R or the stately Arnage RL, no other car can be hand-built to customer requirements with such delicacy and care.

With effortless power and astonishing acceleration, it is the quintessential sporting Grand Tourer offering a truly exhilarating driving experience.

Lamborghini: Except No Substitute

Lamborghini's new concept car, Like the 350 GTS and the Miura Roadster before it, the Lamborghini “Concept S” is a unique car, an extreme and spectacular expression of the Lamborghini brand.

FRAME
Tubular frame made from high-strength steel alloy with carbon fibre structural parts

BODY
Carbon fibre with door and roof in steel; transparent engine bonnet (optional)

SUSPENSIONS
Independent front and rear double wishbones, anti-roll bars; anti-dive and anti-squat

BRAKES
Power vacuum, aluminium alloy callipers:
8 pistons front callipers and 4 pistons rear callipers
Ventilated discs: Ø 380 x 34 mm - Ø 355 x 32 mm
Carbon Ceramic Brakes (optional)
Ø 380 x 36 mm and 6 piston brake callipers (front - rear)

STEERING
Power-assisted rack and pinion

TYRES (front-rear)
Pirelli Pzero 245/35 ZR 18 - 335 /30 ZR 18

WHEELS (front-rear)
Aluminium alloy, 8.5"x Ø 18"-13"x Ø18"

KERB-TO-KERB TURNING CIRCLE
12.55 m

MIRRORS
External mirrors with electrical closing system and heating system, internal mirror with anti-blinding system

REAR SPOLILER
Electronically controlled
First step: 130km/h and closure 180km/h,
Second step: 220 km/h and returning to the first step under 180 km/h

AIR FLAPS
Opening:
1. Water temperature > 95 °C and speed < 180 km/h
2. 65 °C < Water temperature < 95 °C
3. external air temperature > 30 °C and speed < 180 km/h

2008 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500KR

Ford and Shelby Automobiles are at it again, this time in celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR. To be unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, the 2008 Shelby GT500KR-the most powerful Mustang to date-will once again mark Mustang as 'King of the Road.'

'I'm proud to once again be a part of an historical moment, bringing back the 'King of the Road' Mustang, and collaborating with Ford SVT and Ford Racing' said Carroll Shelby. 'I'm committed to continuously upping the ante when it comes to performance, and it's great to be doing it with Ford.' 'The return of the Shelby GT500KR further establishes Mustang as the true king of the pony car segment,' said Robert Parker, manager of Ford Car Brand. 'With the unveiling of the new KR we are staying true to the promise we made our loyal Mustang fans to continue Mustang's prowess by bringing new, exciting and more powerful Mustangs to market.'