The Evora is the first product of a five year plan started in 2006 to expand the Lotus line of cars. As such it is a larger car than recent Lotus models Elise and its derivatives (Exige, Europa S, etc.), weighing an estimated curb weight of 1,350 kg (3,000 lb). It is currently the only Lotus model with a 2+2 configuration, although it has been announced that it will also be offered in a two-seater configuration, referred to as the "Plus Zero" option。 It is also the only 2+2 mid engined coupĂ© on sale. The interior is larger to allow taller persons to fit, such as Lotus CEO Mike Kimberly, and two 99th percentile (6'5") American males.
The cooled boot behind the engine is large enough to fit a set of goff clubs. Lotus intends the Evora to compete with different market sectors including the Porsche Carmen.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Supercars pics
This year's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance was a celebration of Duesenbergs from both the road and track. Picked from over thirty cars in the feature classes, top awards went to the SJ Mormon Meteor Speedster and SJN Arlington Torpedo known as ‘20 Grand.’
If it was possible to get away from the Dueseys, founder Bill Warner also assembled a dedicated display for both Allard and Kurtis. Not too far away was the concept car class which featured the 1969 Plymouth XNR after its 50 years of hibernation and subsequent restoration.
Over the last week we've assembled almost everything that Amelia had to offer. Among the 1000 pictures is a special section dedicated to the cars of Jack Griffith and the cover cars of Hot Rod magazine. Please let us know if you find any errors or have any contributions as the body of work is quite
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Jaguar pics
The jaguar (Panthera onca) is a big cat, a feline in the Panthera genus, and is the only Panthera species found in the Americas. The jaguar is the third-largest feline after the tiger and the lion, and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. The jaguar's present range extends from Southern US and Mexico across much of Central America and south to Paraguay and northern Argentina. Apart from a known and possibly breeding population in Arizona (southeast of Tucson), the cat has largely been extirpated from the United States since the early 20th century.
This spotted cat most closely resembles the leopard physically, although it is usually larger and of sturdier build and its behavioral and habitat characteristics are closer to those of the tiger. While dense rainforest is its preferred habitat, the jaguar will range across a variety of forested and open terrain. It is strongly associated with the presence of water and is notable, along with the tiger, as a feline that enjoys swimming. The jaguar is largely a solitary, opportunistic, stalk-and-ambush predator at the top of the food chain (an apex predator). It is a keystone species, playing an important role in stabilizing ecosystems and regulating the populations of the animals it hunts. The jaguar has an exceptionally powerful bite, even relative to the other big cats. This allows it to pierce the shells of armoured reptiles and to employ an unusual killing method: it bites directly through the skull of prey between the ears to deliver a fatal bite to the brain.
The jaguar is a near threatened species and its numbers are declining. Threats include habitat loss and fragmentation. While international trade in jaguars or their parts is prohibited, the cat is still frequently killed by humans, particularly in conflicts with ranchers and farmers in South America. Although reduced, its range remains large; given its historical distribution, the jaguar has featured prominently in the mythology of numerous indigenous American cultures, including that of the Maya and Aztec.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
bmw z4 2009 pics
This new launch BMW Z4 2009 sDrive35i variant unveiled at the India Couture Week in Mumbai on 12th October, 2009 is expected to give tough competition to other Mercedes-Benz SLK, Audi TT and Porsche Boxster.
The new BMW Z4 sDrive35i that's a sporty model is the latest international version of its acclaimed Z4 roadster. Similar to other previous BMW Z4 models, this 2009 variant is also a true two setter that’s small in size and comes with foldable hard-top roof. The BMW Z4 variant, a rear-wheel drive sports car manufactured by the German automaker would be imported as a CBU from Germany.
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