After last year's record braking lap at the infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife, the official Pagani representatives from Hong Kong made their special request for the most radical road legal Zonda ever, the Zonda Cinque. Limited to just 5 (Cinque) pieces the production is already sold out. Technology. In order to satisfy the downforce requirements of 750kg at 300kph, the Cinque features a new larger front splitter, a new adjustable rear wing as well as a modified underbody and rear diffuser. New intakes for brake ducts increase the airflow to brake disks and wheelhubs.
The air scoop on the central monococque feeds the 678hp Mercedes-AMG V12 powerplant. Up to 780Nm are unleashed on the bespoke Pirelli Pzero tyres. For the first time ever in a Zonda a sequential 6 speed gearbox is installed. The adaptive gearbox demands no compromises from the driver, offering lightning fast gearshifts and comfortable use in heavy traffic. Having become a public issue only recently, fuel economy and efficiency have been grappled with since the mid 1990s at Pagani, its engineers constantly developing new technologies and materials to reduce the weight of their cars.
A new composite fibre, carbon-titanium, a development by Pagani, has been purposely created for the Zonda Cinque and will find its use in future generations of Pagani vehicles. Forged monoblock aluminium wheels, bolts and nuts are realised in titanium to significantly reduce the unsprung masses. The fully adjustable ergal shock absorbers with titanium springs have been developed at Öhlins according to the latest technologies and to the Pagani specifications.
Interior
While maintaining the level of refinement usual for Pagani cars, the interior reveals the sporty pretensions. Leather racing seats developed by Toora with 4-point seatbelts are surrounded by carbon fibre laminated Cr-Mo roll-bars. The ergonomic shift paddles behind the steering wheel as the rest of the controls have been studied to offer highest levels of precision for a deep immersion into the driving pleasure.
Driven by passion and following the renowned automotive tradition of Modena and the Renaissance concepts of art and science by Leonardo Da Vinci, another automotive sculpture is born at the Pagani Ateilier, the 1 million (+ tax) Zonda Cinque with its unmistakable, bespoke livery is reserved for five lucky owners, guaranteeing unique emotions every time they will get near it.
Technical Specifications
Mercedes Benz AMG engine, 678 hp
ECU, Traction control , ABS by Bosch Engineering
Inconel/titanium exhaust system coated with ceramic
Suspensions in magnesium and titanium
Cima sequential gearbox (6 speed), robotized by Automac enginnering
APP monolitic wheels forged in aluminium and magnesium
Size: front 9x19 - rear 12,5x20
Pirelli PZero tyres. Size: front 255/35/19 - rear 335/30/20
Toora Racing leather/carbon fibre racing seats
Carbon fibre steering wheel
Brembo brakes in carbo-ceramic self ventilated with hydraulic servo brake
Size: front 380x34 mm, monolitic 6 piston caliper;rear 380x34 mm, monolitic 4 piston caliper
Dry weight 1.210 kg
Weight distribution in driving condition: 47% front, 53% rear
Acceleration: 0-100 Km in 3.4 sec., 0-200 in 9.6 sec
Braking: 100-0 km in 2.1 sec., 200-0 km 4.3 sec
Maximum side acceleration: 1,45 G (with road tyres)
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The first Suzuki Kizashi Concept car was introduced at the 2007 International Motor Show in Frankfurt last year. Then came the Concept Kizashi 2 which carried forward the first concept's design theme and was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show in last October. And as a final push in the new design language of Kizashi concept series, Suzuki debuted its sleek and athletic Concept Kizashi 3 on March 20th at New York auto show. The Concept Kizashi 3 four-door concept car, which looks like a thinly veiled production sedan, will represent the completion of the Kizashi concept series. This one also provides a preview to the future Suzuki sport sedan being designed.
The Kizashi 3 concept has a muscular, solid stance, a short front overhang and 21 inch wheels. A large front grill, same as the other Kizashi concept cars, clearly proclaims Suzuki's new design direction. It also features all wheel drive and a six speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Under the hood is a 3.6 liter DOHC V6 with plated cylinders, which helps in saving space. The motor puts out an even 300 horsepower. Suzuki has already announced that it will produce three versions of the Kizashi namely a wagon, CUV and sedan. The Kizashi and Kizashi 2 showcased the wagon and CUV body styles and Kizashi 3 is showing the sedan's design.
Suzuki plans to introduce the production sedan to the U.S. market by 2010. The production version will be manufactured at Suzuki's new Sagara, Japan, plant.
The Kizashi concept series was developed by Suzuki's Advanced Design Group to reflect a dynamic athlete in full flow, taking its design cues from a strong, classy physique while show casing the performance, strength and style befitting that of a great vehicle.
Just like the Ford Flex with which it shares its platform, Lincoln’s big MKT is receiving a mid-cycle refresh for 2013. The three-row crossover gets a restyled grille that’s less mouthy than before, a power bump for its base V-6, and a host of new luxury and technology content. As if to emphasize the MKT’s newfound style, Lincoln is debuting it—along with the refreshed 2013 MKS sedan—at the 2011 L.A. auto show.
The 2013 MKT’s biggest stylistic departure is its tweaked split-waterfall grille that now features thinner, more-elegant slats than before. The move is both expected—recent spy photos revealed the slimmer slats—and welcome. The previous MKT’s slats bore an uncanny resemblance to teeth, which, combined with the shape of the grille openings, gave the MKT the countenance of a certain Pinocchio-swallowing sea mammal. The new grille doesn’t cascade quite as far down the front bumper and lacks any horizontal elements, noticeably reducing the visual height of the front end and giving the MKT a wider and lower look. Other than a more prominent crease down the middle of the hood and new wheel designs, the rest of the MKT’s exterior styling carries over unchanged.
In addition to the 2013 MKT’s styling tweaks, there are a few notable mechanical updates. Lincoln had already pared the MKT lineup to two trim levels for 2012—a base front-driver powered by the 3.7-liter V-6 and an uplevel all-wheel-drive version powered by the 355-hp, EcoBoost V-6—and this scheme carries over to the 2013 car. However, the 3.7 now pumps out 300 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque, increases of 32 hp and 8 lb-ft over last year’s figures. City fuel economy remains at 17 mpg, while the highway figure rises by 1 mpg to 25. The twin-turbocharged, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 goes unchanged, which is fine by us: a 2010 MKT with the burly mill was able to rocket to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds in our testing. Fuel economy for the EcoBoosted all-wheel drive MKT is the same as last year: 16 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway.
We never had any qualms with the MKT’s ride, which was already fairly buttoned down for such a cushy and smooth setup, but Lincoln took things a step further for 2013. EcoBoost-equipped MKTs now have a standard adaptive suspension along with Lincoln Drive Control, which is Lincoln’s fancy name for selectable suspension and drive modes. Drivers can select Normal, Sport, or Comfort drive settings. The first two are selected not by a button on the console but by moving the shift lever into either Drive or Sport. In a somewhat convoluted manner, Comfort is selected via the Settings menu in the MKT’s updated MyLincoln Touch interface. Among the three drive modes, Normal is the baseline setting. Sport mode calls up firmer damping, quicker throttle response, a more-aggressive shift map, and higher steering effort from the electric power steering. Comfort does the opposite, injecting some lethargy into the MKT experience by softening the dampers and reducing steering effort.
Lamborghini is adding another two-wheel drive Lamborghini Gallardo into its range, two years after the Valentino Balboni edition first introduced the idea.
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder uses much the same technology as the Balboni — dispensing with drive to the front wheels to make the Gallardo into a rear-driven mid-engine supercar — but matches it to an open-top bodystyle.
“This is a purists model that adds another dimension of driving fun,” says Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini’s president, “this will appeal in particular to a very special group of customers that enjoy a spirited driving style and also like to experience the sheer pleasure of open-air driving."
Power comes from Lambo’s 542bhp V10 driving the rear-wheels through a choice of six-speed transmissions – a conventional manual or an e-gear, robotised manual version.
Acceleration from 0-62mph is 4.9secs and the top speed is 198mph, according to the company. The new model will carry a £158,797.60 price tag.
Autocar can confirm that orders placed now for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder will result in first customer deliveries in spring 2012.
These Dodge special editions - revealed at the Los Angeles motor show - have been created to celebrate the company’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division.
The Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee and Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket have received cosmetic changes from the standard cars on which they’re based.
That means they are both powered by 6.4-litre V8 Hemi engines producing 464bhp and 470lb ft of torque.
The Challenger also has 20-inch alloys, an assortment of exterior logos and graphics and interior modifications including silver stitching and yellow graphics.
In order to satisfy the downforce requirements of 750kg at 300kph, the Cinque features a new larger front splitter, a new adjustable rear wing as well as a modified underbody and rear diffuser. New intakes for brake ducts increase the airflow to brake disks and wheelhubs.
While maintaining the level of refinement usual for Pagani cars, the interior reveals the sporty pretensions. Leather racing seats developed by Toora with 4-point seatbelts are surrounded by carbon fibre laminated Cr-Mo roll-bars. The ergonomic shift paddles behind the steering wheel as the rest of the controls have been studied to offer highest levels of precision for a deep immersion into the driving pleasure.
