What is this!? Porsche!?

Look at this, Is it a Porsche!? Seems to be? No it is the Mini 2012 version, a new production unit.

Wow, looks much more muscle than it was used to be, one thing I did not feel comfortable is the headlamp! It is still traditional HID Lamp. What is they are LEDs! Definitely would be more embedded with new technology!HK Snob

F1 2011 - Jaime Alguersuari - Red Bull Racing demo run in Hong Kong

Jaime Alguersaari had brought his F1 to HKs narrow street for a demo of its speed and daring Spinning Drift on 20 June 2011. He was able to drive up to Man Mo Temple at Cat Street!! However the powerful Engine is just running helf of its max speed that narrow and busy street!!

I was not around and had miss the game!! Cat Street Snob

Audi A9 Concept car

An Audi A9 low emission Hybrid concept from the reputed Spanish designer Daniel Garcia. A9 concept features a single-piece windscreen and its roof is formed from nanotechnology material, It has a unique automatic-system that repairs damage and can also be adjusted for colors and opacity. Just Push a button can change colour of the car partially or wholly!

This kind of colour paints has been exprimentally working on with some of the chemical and electrical research bodies.

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Paper Audi A7 created by Taras Lesko, an Origami Expert.

This is a Origami paper Audi A7 car made by Taras Lesko,
Lesko used 285 pieces of paper and 750 individual parts to create this Audi. He used camera to pick up all his works in 245 hours and condensed into a video Clip.
Watch how he made this 4 foot long Audi.
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/21/video-origami-audi-a7-created-completely-from-paper/#continued

HK Snob

China Big Spenders in Big Car Show 2011

It seems the Beauty and car are always the twins in any car show or races…This is Shanghai Car Show held in April 21-28.
What you see is the beauties side by side with the cars from the big names of the World. As I was in last year, the biggest buyer for exotic car from the World was in Shanghai. And I believe this time will not be an exception…
I remember that It sold out 30 Porsche in half an hour last year 2010!~… How about 2011!?

HK Snob

New Mercedes A-class

New Mercedes Concept A-class Exposed in Shanghai Motor Show. It carries a long bonnet, low silhouette and slim window areas. It looks sportier compared with BMW 10series and Audi A3. The concept car will be fitted with a 2-litre direct-injection, turbocharged engine (210-horsepower) paired to a dual-clutch transmission. The same should be found in the production model. The new A-class will get its interior materials from the C-class. The interior has been designed with an aviation theme. The dashboard is shaped like an aircraft wing while the air vents mimic the afterburners of a jet engine. Other highlights include a sporty steering wheel, a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist. I love such a mini sportive racer with MB star logo at mid of the silhouette! a daring design base on the Mecedes classic.

HK Snob

1099 Horse Power HKD$11,200,000.00 Super Car Shayton Equilibrium

Shayton Equilibrium A brand new hypercar maker has arrived to this exclusivist niche. Shayton is the name of this Slovenian brand by parent company Provoco and with its new Equilibrium model, it promises to rival with Bugatti’s Veyron, Lamborghini’s Aventador and the rest of the supercar/hypercar lineup. Designed by Andrej Stanta and Dominik Cernelic, the Shayton Equilibrium will be made out of a carbon-titanium chassis tacked onto a forged aluminum-alloy suspension. Using carbon body panels and carbon-titanium wheels, the total curb weight of this hypercar is only 2640 lbs (1200 kg). Under the bonnet the car will feature a massive V12 engine that will crank out a whopping 1084 hp (1099 PS / 808 kW) and 686 lb.-ft (930 Nm) of torque. This power unit will be mated to a sequential gearbox. With these hardware specifications, the Shayton Equilibrium will need only 3.1 seconds for the 0-60 mph sprint; 8.9 seconds from 0 to 124 mph (200 km/h), onto a top speed of over 249 mph (400 km/h). To calm down all of those ponies under the hood, the car will feature Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, while the aerodynamic design will put 750 kg of downforce on the car at 186 mph (300 km/h). Akrapovic will supply the carbon/titanium sport exhaust, and the weight distribution will be 47:53 (front/back). The aforementioned carbon-titanium rims will measure 9×20-inch in the front and 12.5×21-inch out in the back, wrapped around Pirelli Pzero 255/35/20 and 365/30/21 front & rear, respectively. As far as the cabin is concerned, it will be finished in Alcantara and leather with carbon fiber trims and brushed aluminum. The Slovenian company said that they will be able to roll out 20 units per year, along with many special editions. Price? More than 1,000,000 Euros for the “standard” version. Source: Shayton Equilibrium

Thierry Dumaine New Concept Hybrid Car Ventile

French teachers and Artists Thierry Dumaine new concept of hybrid Car design, which he called Ventile with a maximum weight 350 kg. Principles and works almost the same system with hybrid technology. While in Ventile, four wheels are circular fins on the rim, but not attached to the wheel rotates in accordance with rim-like windmills. In addition, in the middle there is a big fan who played by the wind that is channeled encouragement from the front. Battery that is charged will drive two electric motors to run the two rear wheels. Ventile design was qualified a finalist of 2011 Michelin Challenge Design.

Sonata Hybrid 2011

Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) will be releasing his new Sonata Hybrid first in North America together with domestic market by end 2011. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has a unique bold and sleek design outlook, equipped with Blue Drive technology and proprietary lithium batter polymer battery technology, which is not the same as most of the car manufacturers’ Nickel-metal hydride battery technology. Sonata hybrid operate with a less weight of body and hence more efficient than their major competitors such as Prius. Sonata hybrid operates on an electric motor together with the gasoline internal combustion engine and a combination of two depending on the road condition and driver demand. Korea Snob

World fastest Production Car Bugatti Veyron

Bugatti Veyron: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 secs. Aluminum, Narrow Angle 8 Liter W16 Engine with 1200 hp, base price is $1,700,000. Tested again on July 10, 2010 with the new 2010 Super Sport Version, the Bugatti Veyron once again claimed its title as the fastest car in the world at 267 mph.

HK Snob