2012 Pagani Huayra

In his hands, Horacio Pagani holds a 50th-scale aluminum representation of his work over the last seven years. It's a model of the 2012 Pagani Huayra, the fruition of the project long known as the C9 at his workshop. The name comes from a god of wind in the Andes, an appropriate talisman for a car propelled by a twin-turbo V12 and meant to fly along the ground at more than 200 mph.

 It turns out that this aluminum model of the Huayrais in fact the ignition key for Horacio's new car. It is the least inconspicuous key you'll find to any car.But then it is just such an outrageous design sense that has helped lift Pagani over the last decade from relative obscurity to become a brand that every enthusiast recognizes. And yet Horacio Pagani says that his new car is utterly unlike his now-famous pagani zonda

Specifications

Powertrain

Type                   V12, Twin-Turbo
Displacement      365 cu in (5980 cc)
Power                700 hp @ n/a RPM
Torque               738 lb-ft @ n/a RPM
Redline               n/a
Driveline            Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission     7 Speed Sequential

Brakes & Tires

Brakes Front-Rear     Ventilated Discs - Ventilated Discs
Tire Size Front-Rear     225/45 R18 - 225/40 R18

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Length           181.3 in
Width           80.2 in
Height           46 in
Curb Weight   2976 lbs

Performance

0-60                 n/a
1/4 Mile            n/a
60-0 Braking     n/a
Top Speed        n/a

Fuel Economy

EPA Fuel Mileage-City/Highway     n/a

Origin & Price

Origin                                  Italy
Base Retail Price (MSRP)     $1,400,000 (Est.)

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe

Always known for its unabashed cheekiness, BMW’s MINI division has never been shy about expanding its range. Like its parent company, MINI seems intent to find new segments.

Enter the fifth model in its lineup, the MINI Cooper Coupe is certainly the cheekiest and possibly the strangest of the bunch, and definitely the smallest. Don’t let the apparent size fool you, though. We are talking about a vehicle with the dimensions of the convertible with a roof that resembles a slacker wearing a backwards baseball cap.
Specifications


Engine & Performance

Base engine size: 1.6 L
Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinders: inline 4
Valves: 16
Valve timing: Variable
Direct injection
Torque: 192 ft-lbs. @ 1850 rpm
Horsepower: 208 hp @ 6000 rpm
Base engine type: gas

DriveTrain

Drive type: front wheel drive
Transmission: 6-speed manual
                    Brake hill holder

Suspension

MacPherson strut front suspension
Multi-link rear suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension
Front and rear stabilizer bar

Fuel

Fuel type: gas
Fuel type: premium unleaded (required)
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 gal.
Range in miles (cty/hwy): 330.0/435.6 mi.
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 25/33 mpg

Safety

    4-wheel ABS
    Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
    Emergency braking assist
    Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
    Daytime running lights
    Engine immobilizer
    Front fog/driving lights
    2 front headrests
    Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
    Front seatbelt pretensioners
    Stability control
    Traction control
    Electronic brakeforce distribution
    Emergency interior trunk release
    Front height adjustable headrests
    Post-collision safety system
    Tire pressure monitoring
    Park Distance Control
    Anti-Theft Alarm System


Tires and Wheels

    Alloy wheels
    17 x 7.0 in. wheels
    205/45R17 tires
    Run flat tires

Measurements

    Width: 66.3 in.
    Height: 54.5 in.
    Length: 147.0 in.
    Front track: 57.2 in.
    Rear track: 57.5 in.
    Wheel base: 97.1 in.

    Drag Coefficient: 0.35 Cd
    Curb weight: 2701 lbs.

Warranty

    Basic: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
    Drivetrain: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
    Free Maintenance: 3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Pricess

Base:    $21400
S   :    $24600    John Cooper Works  :  $31200

2012 Mustang Shelby GT500

                                                               Some cars are forgettable -- those metal boxes on wheels that simply get you from A to B. Then there are cars that you'll never forget -- the special ones that take your breath away. With its aggressive styling and an engine that can impress even the most jaded automotive enthusiast, you'll never forget the 2012 Ford Shelby.

The Ford Mustang has already been our top pick among the muscled-up pony cars, and the GT500 simply cranks up the power to super car levels. With 550 horsepower underfoot, this mega Mustang spanks Dodge Challengers and Chevrolet Camaros in the quarter-mile. The Shelby furthers its lead when the road begins to twist, thanks to a well-tuned suspension and sticky super car tires.

Specifications

Engine

Engine Type: 5.4L Supercharged 4V Ti-VCT V-8 Engine
Engine Electronics: PCM
Displacement: 5.4L (330 cu. in)
Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 550 @ 6,200 
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 510 @ 4,250
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Bore and Stroke (in.): 90.2 x 105.8
Main Bearings: 5
Valve Lifters: Roller Finger Followers
Fuel Delivery: Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection
Recommended Fuel: Unleaded Premium
Exhaust: Dual, SVT-tuned Stainless Steel exhaust with 4" bright rolled tips
Fuel Economy: 15 city/23 hwy EPA-estimated
Transmission Type: 6-speed manual (Tremec)
Engine block material: Aluminum
Cylinder head material: Aluminum 

Chassis

Front Suspension: Adjustable Struts with Reverse "L" Lower Control Arms, Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: Constant-Rate Coil Springs, 3-Link Design with Panhard Rod and Stabilizer Bar
Shocks Absorbers: Hydraulic Gas-Pressurized, Outboard-Mounted
Brakes: Power 4-Wheel Disc (Brembo Front brakes); Anti-Lock System with Traction Control
Stability Control: Electronic Stability Control
Steering: Selectable Electronic Power Assisted (EPAS) 


Tires and Wheels:     Painted alloy wheels
                                19 x 9.5 in. wheels
                                Null spare wheel
                                P285/35R Z tires
                                Performance tires

Interior Dimensions
 
Head Room - Front [in]: 38.5
Head Room - Rear [in]: 34.7
Leg Room - Front [in]: 42.4
Leg Room - Rear [in]: 29.8
Hip Room - Front [in]: 53.4
Hip Room - Rear [in]: 46.8
Shoulder Room - Front [in]: 55.3
Shoulder Room - Rear [in]: 51.6

Exterior Dimensions 

Wheelbase [in]: 107.1
Length [in]: 188.2
Height [in]: 55.1
Width - Excluding Mirrors [in]: 73.9
Width - Including Mirrors [in]: 80.1
Front Track [in]: 61.9
Rear Track [in]: 62.5

Warranty:     Basic: 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
                     Drivetrain: 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
                     Roadside: 5 yr./ 60000 mi.

Price
 
Shelby GT 500: $48,810
Shelby GT500 Convertible: $53,810
 





 














 

2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

Replacing the long-running CLK-Class coupe beginning first with the 2010 model year, the Mercedes E-Class Coupe marked a return to tradition for the German automaker. Based primarily on the E-Class platform, the E-Class coupe actually borrows some of its suspension from the smaller C-Class, though unlike the CLK, the majority of its structure is from the larger E.Available in E350 and E550 versions, the E-Class coupe brings back a pillar-less coupe version of Mercedes-Benz's bread-and-butter sedans, unlike the CLK, which looked vaguely like the E-Class but was built on a C-Class platform.

 

Specifications

General
 
Body Style:Coupe
Size:Midsize
Market Segment:Luxury
Weight:3619 lbs

Propulsion

Fuel Type:Gas
Engine Type:3.5L V6
Power:302 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:273 lb-ft @ 3500-5250 rpm
Transmission:7-Speed Automatic
Highway Fuel Economy:24 mpg
City Fuel Economy:17 mpg
Forced Induction:None
Direct Injection:Yes

Interior - General

Seats:4
Passenger Volume:TBD
Cargo Volume:13.3 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Seats Folded):TBD

Interior - Front Row

Volume:TBD
Leg Room:42.0 in.
Head Room:36.8 in.
Shoulder Room:54. 1
Hip Room:TBD

Interior - Second Row

Volume:TBD
Leg Room:32.6 in.
Head Room:35.5 in.
Shoulder Room:48.9 in.
Hip Room:TBD

Exterior

Length:184.96 in.
Width:70.3 in.
Height:54.8 in.
Wheelbase:108.7 in.
Ground Clearance:3.0 in.
Front Track:60.5 in.
Rear Track:60.8 in.
Weight Distribution:TBD
Drag Coefficient:TBD

Chassis

Layout:Rear Wheel Drive
Front Suspension:Strut-Type
Rear Suspension:Multi-Link

Wheels

Front:17" Aluminum
Front Tires:235/45R17
Rear:17" Aluminum
Rear Tires:255/40R17