Scion FR-S Concept

 

The Scion FR-S Concept was recently revealed for the first time and there’s a lot to be excited about!

The Scion FR-S concept was recently revealed at the New York Auto Show to the delight of many anxious “Toyobaru” fans around the world. The FR-S signifies a giant leap forward in the collaboration between Toyota and Subaru, bringing them one step closer to releasing their joint-venture sports car. With that said, the FR-S is still in concept form so what we see before us today will slightly differ from the production version that will show up on car lots in 2012.

Still, our sneak peak is a firm indication of just how brilliant the final version will be. The FR-S looks absolutely stunning with its unique blend of futuristic design mixed with old school form. The old school aspect comes into play from design cues taken from the Toyota 2000GT. The low and long hood, short rear, and bulging wheel arches brings some 60’s styling into 2012.

The concept also features a menacing front-end and overall sleek design that’s almost reminiscent of the Lexus LFA. To think, not long ago there was a lot of speculation that if released under Scion the styling would be watered down in a sense, but the pictures below certainly tell a different story.

So, it looks great, but we’re talking about a performance car here so let’s get to the meaningful information.

Scion V.P. Jack Hollis made some great opening remarks during the unveiling that perfectly summarizes the passion and sporting spirit that embodies the FR-S concept. Here’s what he had to say:

“It’s no secret…Toyota President Akio Toyoda loves to express his passion for driving. Whether he’s behind the wheel of the LF-A at the 24-hours of Nurburgring… or just cruising around on the weekend in his IS-F… it’s obvious that he knows what it means to have fun in a car.

In countless interviews and presentations… Akio has made it clear that he wants to bring that Fun-to-Drive spirit… BACK to TOYOTA. And you know what… THIS is what he has in mind.

Ladies and gentlemen…passionate drivers… canyon carvers… auto-crossers and weekend track warriors…it is my pleasure to introduce YOU to the New Dimension of “Fun to Drive”…no scratch that…”Awesome to Drive”… also known as…the Scion FR-S Concept.”

In short, the FR-S is about “pure balance”. A big factor in achieving such balance is the compact Subaru boxer engine that the car will be fitted with. The 2.0 liter boxer will allow engineers to mount it lower and further back, thus improving the car’s center of gravity and front-to-rear weight ratio. It will also boast a short wheelbase of 101.2 inches to aide in maneuverability and nimbleness. Exactly the characteristics you want from a sports car designed for driving enthusiasts.

For comparison the wheelbase on the Mazda RX-8 is 106.4 inches.

The Subaru engine won’t be your average boxer either, as Toyota is upping the ante by adding their D4-S injection system. D4-S is direct injection technology that utilizes direct and indirect injection with two fuel injectors (high/low pressure) per cylinder. The end result, increased horsepower and torque over the entire curve.

An improved Subaru boxer engine, in a lightweight, rear-drive car, with excellent balance; is your mouth watering yet?

But, it’s still a Scion! True, most people were hoping that the FT-86 would be released under Toyota rather than their subsidiary Scion brand. However, the FR-S is definitely the car that’s going to transcend any negative stereotypes that currently surrounds Scion. After all, what’s in a name? Especially considering that all of the engineering technology is being derived from Toyota and Subaru, and it isn’t based off of any current Scion platforms.

Economically it was a necessary move for Toyota in order to save their fledgling brand. Scion sales dropped 49% in 2009 and continued to lose market share in 2010. Something drastic had to be done and the FR-S is the perfect offering to uplift their falling brand.

The car is sharp and all indications point to this becoming a pure driving machine. With that said, this is one Scion that you simply can’t ignore.

Lamborghini Aventador J official unveil at Geneva

The Volkswagen Group owns 11 brands producing over 240 models across 490 factories around the globe. From its busy schedule, it took time to call the media to boast its fleet of cars coming up this year and all the who, what and when of the auto world.
Among these cars was the much anticipated, Lamborghini Aventador J, which followed a leak this weekend. This speedster is described as the most uncompromised super sports car built by the automaker. The idea was to build a Lambo that just one hardcore fan would own, and the Lamborghini Aventador J is the most stunning and unexpected take of the Geneva Motor Show.

Inspired from Formula cars, the Lamborghini Aventador J is built around a carbon monocoque with an open driving position, adapted from the coupe version of Aventador. However, it does not follow the high-tech features that the coupe version or any other Lamborghini flagship model carries.
Instead, it is built to deliver the most unforgiving power that any sports car in history has every attempted. It borrows the LP 700-4 coupe, Aventador’s power plant, a 700 hp/690 Nm, 6.5-litre V12 engine, ISR transmission, pushrod suspension, and all-wheel-drive system.
To become the most uncompromised supercar, the speedster got done away with the front windshield. The driver’s face is now exposed to 300kmph of speed without a proper protective gear.
On the front, it features wider intake and a small upward-tilting winglets on the edges, giving the speedster the look of a Formula car from the side, says Lamborghini.
Furthermore, to lose weight, the J dumped the air-conditioning system, stereo, the roof and windshield. The carbon fiber monocoque, dubbed Carbonskin is also featured in the J’s exterior and interior. It is developed by soaking woven carbon fiber in a special epoxy resin that retains its flexibility. With the windshield gone, the car loses it’s a-Pillar. So Lamborghini came up with periscope-stype rear-view mirror that stands up on its own.

The President and CEO of Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann describes it as the most definitive DNA of the Lamborghini brand and its extreme features are as uncompromising as only a Lamborghini can be.
As for the ‘J’, it is derived from the technical sporting rulebook of the different category races under the FIA. Maybe its got something to do with the height of the Aventador, the lowest model built by Lamborghini. It features five-spoke 20-inch wheels in front and 21-inch at the back. The five-spoke aluminum forged design with center lock and carbon fiber insert designed to aid brake ventilation, it is exclusively for the J. The rear sports a huge diffuser, aiding aerodynamic downforce at high speeds, alongside the rear spoiler.
This marvelous piece of engineering is one-of a kind built. There will not be any future models or prototypes and to our disappointment, it’s already sold for over €2.2 million

Fisker Karma Wallpapers

Although its HQ is officially in LA, we think the Fisker Karma deserves inclusion here. The firm’s founder and chief designer Henrik Fisker is Danish previous credits include most of the current Aston Martin range, so he has form. His radical, gorgeous £80,000, 400bhp plug-​​in hybrid Karma will be built by Valmet in Finland; it can cover 50 miles on emissions-​​free electric power and give an average of 100mpg.

Protótipo da nova S10 é revelado pela Chevrolet

A Chevrolet, enfim, revelou as primeiras imagens do protótipo da picape Colorado, antes mesmo do Salão de Bankok (Tailândia), que tem abertura marcada para a próxima quarta-feira (23). O modelo dá indicações do desenho da nova S10, que dever ser lançada no mercado nacional e que já foi vista e fotografada por vários internautas. Apesar do desenho futurista, suas linhas estão bem próximas da versão final. Nas fotos, a versão estendida, mas também serão oferecidas verões com cabine simples ou dupla. A nova S10 já está mesmo com seus dias contados, pois não sofreu nenhuma mudança importante desde seu lançamento no Brasil, há 16 anos atrás. Na dianteira é notado a linha dos novos modelos globais da GM, com a barra transversal com na grade dianteira e a gravata dourada ao centro. Visto de traseira, a semelhança com as picapes japonesas é observada, como as lanternas e a caçamba. Por dentro, o modelo recebeu um painel mais moderno, como volante multifuncional, que agregam os principais controles do sistema de som, do computador de bordo e do controlador da velocidade de cruzeiro ("piloto automático"). A nova Colorado também terá itens de conforto como ar-condicionado digital e mais itens de segurança. Especula-se que o motor usado pelo conceito é um 2.8 turbodiesel.

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Photos

6262 cc, 65 degree V12 direct injection.

740 CV (730 HP) @8250 rpm.
690 Nm (509 ft/lb)@ 6000 rpm (80% available from 2500 rpm).
Power to weight ratio 2.1 kg/cv.
30% more fuel efficiency over the 599 GTB

Double clutch gearbox, transaxle layout.

Dry weight (with optional LTW components) 1525 kg/3362 lbs
Aluminum alloy space frame chassis.
weight distribution 46% front 54% rear.

Top Speed: 340 Km/h, 211 mph.
0-100 km/h 3.1 sec.
0-200 km/h 8.5 sec.

76% more downforce @ 200 km/h than the 599 but with less drag
(still a rather high 0.299?).

Body is 20% more rigid than the outgoing 599 GTB.
Specially developed tires.
Active aero brake cooling with temperature activated vents!

Looks: Scaglietti design is challenging at first but that upside down swoosh that started with the Nissan GT-R and is now part of the design language, check it out on the latest BMW M6 too.

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