Aston Martin V12 Zagato at the Nurburgring【Video】

<center><iframe width="600" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2yfpl2SkZUI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></center><br />Aston Martin has announced plans to enter two V12 Zagato prototypes in this weekend's 24 Hours of Nürburgring.<br /><br />The first one is the show car from Concorso D’Eleganza at Villa D’Este, which has been transformed into the number 3 race car, nicknamed “Zag” (red). It will be piloted by Aston Martin CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez, the company’s Nurburgring Test Centre Director, Wolfgang Schuhbauer and automotive journalists Horst von Saurma and Matthew Marsh.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />In addition, a green V12 Zagato (nicknamed ‘Zig’) - car number 5 for the race - was prepared by the small team based at Aston Martin’s global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Zig will be driven by One-77 Chief Engineer Chris Porritt, experienced sports car driver Oliver Mathai, automotive journalist Richard Meaden and experienced amateur racer Peter Cate.<br /><br /><br /><center><a class="cboxElement" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B5y_hrtcqDY/TgHnyJ22a6I/AAAAAAAEmqs/Oe3Qnnk-3U0/s1600/Aston-Martin-Zagato-V12-34942.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); "><img alt="Aston Martin V12 Zagato racing prototype " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621028658760543138" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B5y_hrtcqDY/TgHnyJ22a6I/AAAAAAAEmqs/Oe3Qnnk-3U0/s200/Aston-Martin-Zagato-V12-34942.jpg" style="position: relative; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a><a class="cboxElement" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UA-n0Dwk2pI/TgHn0MUMwiI/AAAAAAAEmrM/O0HodFpnz-c/s1600/Aston-Martin-Zagato-V12-34946.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; 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background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a><a class="cboxElement" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mHAOtrakRUA/TgHnw_lrk5I/AAAAAAAEmqM/YXuexbXfWGQ/s1600/Aston-Martin-Zagato-V12-34938.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); "><img alt="Aston Martin V12 Zagato racing prototype " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621028638824305554" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mHAOtrakRUA/TgHnw_lrk5I/AAAAAAAEmqM/YXuexbXfWGQ/s200/Aston-Martin-Zagato-V12-34938.jpg" style="position: relative; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a></center><br /><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>ASTON MARTIN V12 ZAGATO READY FOR ULTIMATE NÜRBURGRING TEST</i></b><i><br /><br /></i><ul><li><i>Two new Aston Martin V12 Zagatos entered in 24 hour race, just weeks after being first unveiled</i></li><li><i>Experienced driver line-up, led by Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez</i></li><li><i>The V12 Zagatos are joined by an Aston Martin-entered V8 Vantage GT4 featuring Aston Martin Racing works driver Darren Turner</i></li><li><i>Nürburgring 22 June 2011. This week Aston Martin is putting the final touches to its race preparations in readiness for the toughest 24 hour race of them all - the annual ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours on 25 and 26 June where a brace of new Aston Martin V12 Zagatos will compete.</i></li></ul><i><br />This weekend marks the next step of an ambitious project which began when the V12 Zagato was unveiled at the Concorso D'Eleganza at Villa D'Este in May this year, winning the Design award for Concepts and Prototypes. The show car was then transformed into the number 3 race car, nicknamed ‘Zag' (red) and will be piloted in the 24 hour race by Aston Martin CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez, the company's Nürburgring Test Centre Director, Wolfgang Schuhbauer and automotive journalists Horst von Saurma and Matthew Marsh.<br /><br />In addition, a green V12 Zagato (nicknamed ‘Zig') - car number 5 for the race - was prepared by the small team based at Aston Martin's global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Zig will be driven by One-77 Chief Engineer Chris Porritt, experienced sports car driver Oliver Mathai, automotive journalist Richard Meaden and experienced amateur racer Peter Cate.<br /><br />Joining the Zagatos will be a V8 Vantage GT4 affectionately nicknamed ‘Smurf' (now orange but formally blue) which will be driven by Aston Martin Racing works driver, Darren Turner, journalist and experienced 24 hour driver, Shinichi Katsura, Australian racer Rob Thomson and seasoned Nürburgring pilot Jurgen Stumpf.<br /><br />Three further customer team V8 Vantages will be competing over the weekend bringing the Aston Martin presence in the race up to six cars with Mathol Racing (#62), Bratke Motorsport Team - AVIA (#85) and Team Pflanz (#75) driving Vantage GT4s in the SP10 class.<br /><br />Aston Martin's Head of Motorsport, David King said: "Our entries this year extend our Nürburgring racing philosophy. For five years now we have signed-off our new products by entering a car which is as close to the road car as possible and subjecting it to the toughest 24 hour test on what best simulates the extremities of public roads. This year we go a step further by testing a car at prototype stage."<br /><br />"As ever, the race will present an enormous challenge in a vast and increasingly competitive field which will be fraught with all the unpredictable elements associated with racing at the Nürburgring. However, we are excited by the potential we have seen from the V12 Zagato in the testing we've completed and that gives us great hope for the task ahead. We look forward to a safe, successful and enjoyable race for our teams and customers."<br /><br />Aston Martin's presence at the Nürburgring marks the sixth successive time factory engineers complete a product sign-off test in what has been dubbed ‘the toughest 24 hour race' under public scrutiny. Since 2006, the marque has used the race to prove the reliability and durability of its new models - first for V8 Vantage itself, then the new SportshiftTM transmission in 2007, the 4.7 litre engine V8 Vantage in 2008, the V12 Vantage in 2009, the four-door Rapide in 2010, and now, rather more ambitiously, for the first major test of a new concept car - the Aston Martin V12 Zagato.<br /><br />In addition to this year's race, Aston Martin's American team has joined forces with Road & Track magazine to run a standard road specification Rapide at Spring Mountain Motor Sports Ranch in the USA for the same 24 hours as the European team at the Nürburgring. The endurance test echoes last year's Nordschleife attempt where a near standard four-door Rapide with a production six-speed automatic transmission successfully completed the 24 hour race, finishing third in class.<br /><br />At the Nürburgring the roofs of both V12 Zagatos will be sporting a ‘Heart for Japan' dedication as part of Aston Martin's support for the Tsunami victims of Japan. In May, Dr. Bez auctioned his company Rapide raising £100,000. During the build up to this year's 24 hours Dr. Bez will hand the cheque to Toyota CEO, Akio Toyoda and their Donation Fund for Employees in the Affected Disaster Area charity.<br /><br />The 39th ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hour race starts at 4pm CET on Saturday 25 June - live updates are available by following @astonmartin on Twitter and live commentary will be broadcast via Radio Le Mans (www.radiolemans.com)</i><br /></span><p>

Aston Martin V12 Zagato at the Nurburgring【Video】

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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0

<center><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XXaWaoBzOqM/TYJm9AXS--I/AAAAAAAEKuw/7RGBB_0hme8/s1600/Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid-V20-100695.JPG"><img height="401" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XXaWaoBzOqM/TYJm9AXS--I/AAAAAAAEKuw/7RGBB_0hme8/s1600/Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid-V20-100695.JPG" width="600" /></a></center><br />Porsche has announced that they will be entering an improved version of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid into the upcoming Nürburgring 24 hour race on June 25, 2011. Priority of the new car’s development was given to the improvement of efficiency through the targeted optimization of hybrid components, which also resulted in a 20 percent weight reduction. Version 2.0 of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid is intended to achieve the same lap times as its predecessor but with even less fuel consumption.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 is powered by a hybrid system that combines a 480 HP 4.0 Liter flat six engine placed in the rear with two electric motors that drive the front wheels. The two motors will add an extra 200 HP (100 hp each) as opposed to the 150 HP offered on the first model. This power is automatically activated through the throttle pedal and can be quickly called upon when zipping around a competitor. Other than situations where the extra power can be used to overtake the competition for a few seconds, the Porsche will rely on the 4.0L engine for its stamina.<br /><br />The other main difference with the new hybrid system is that the flywheel accumulator and other hybrid system components will be housed in a new carbon fibre safety cell positioned in the passenger-side area of the interior. This means these components, previously exposed to heat, won’t need to be cooled by aerodynamic-hindering large vents in the rear haunches. This means Version 2.0 will more slippery through the air.<br /><br />Overall, the new 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 now weighs 1300kg, a 50kg reduction from the previous car's weight of 1350kg. The interior has also been updated, with the displays and controls moved to the steering wheel. 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"><img alt="Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585139702897670594" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2akO1GxOHDw/TYJm9-wlecI/AAAAAAAEKvI/DKIYUwBjScw/s200/Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid-V20-100699.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yRPJYmZnzTU/TYJm9SffhtI/AAAAAAAEKvA/QGl0Iry6slc/s1600/Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid-V20-100700.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585139691014817490" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yRPJYmZnzTU/TYJm9SffhtI/AAAAAAAEKvA/QGl0Iry6slc/s200/Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid-V20-100700.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; 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border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rHJ_a3hq91g/TYJm7lgxutI/AAAAAAAEKuA/paIgvRLm9P0/s1600/Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid-V20-100705.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585139661760740050" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rHJ_a3hq91g/TYJm7lgxutI/AAAAAAAEKuA/paIgvRLm9P0/s200/Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid-V20-100705.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ym0rPYdXjOE/TYJm70g3gtI/AAAAAAAEKuI/yvBep-Dli8M/s1600/Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid-V20-100704.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585139665787650770" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ym0rPYdXjOE/TYJm70g3gtI/AAAAAAAEKuI/yvBep-Dli8M/s200/Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid-V20-100704.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FR8dkJaF0kg/TYJm-r60BfI/AAAAAAAEKvo/eyJKxSfECiM/s1600/Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid-V20-100689.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585139715020162546" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FR8dkJaF0kg/TYJm-r60BfI/AAAAAAAEKvo/eyJKxSfECiM/s200/Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid-V20-100689.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release</b><br /><br /><i>Nürburgring 24 hour race<br /><br /></i><b><i>Porsche lines up with an even more efficient 911 GT3 R Hybrid</i></b><i><br /><br />Stuttgart. Porsche takes up the Nürburgring 24 hour race on 25 June with a further developed version of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Priority of the development was given to the improvement of efficiency through the targeted optimisation of hybrid components, which also resulted in a 20 percent weight reduction. Version 2.0 of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid is intended to achieve the same lap times as its predecessor but with less fuel consumption.<br /><br />The general layout of the hybrid was adopted from the 2010 model. A portal axle with two electric motors drives the front wheels and supplements the four-litre, depending on the balance of performance classification approximately 470 hp, six-cylinder boxer engine at the rear. The output of both electric motors has increased from 60 to 75 kilowatts each. For seconds at a time, pilots now have almost an additional 200 hp at their disposal with the 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0. Depending on the programming, this power is automatically activated through use of the throttle pedal. Moreover, pilots can manually call up this extra power, for instance when overtaking.<br /><br />The electric flywheel accumulator, with its rotor spinning up to 40,000 rpm and stor-ing energy mechanically as rotational energy, is now housed with the other hybrid components in a carbon fibre safety cell on the passenger's side.<br /><br />At first glance, the new GT3 R Hybrid is clearly distinguishable from the 2010 model. Thanks to the optimisation of the hybrid system's high voltage components, the large louvres in front of the rear fenders were no longer necessary. This reduces drag and also lowers fuel consumption. All in all, the weight of the vehicle decreased from 1,350 to 1,300 kilograms.<br /><br />"We've collected a great deal of information from our races on the Nürburgring, at the ALMS race at Road Atlanta in the USA, as well as from the ILMC race on China's Zhuhai circuit, which was an invaluable help for the further development of our racing laboratory," says Hartmut Kristen, head of Porsche motorsport. "The emphasis of our work was on improving efficiency. That means we want to keep the lap times consis-tent with 2010 but use less energy, hence less fuel. In this way, we support future developments of road-going, sporting hybrid vehicles."<br /><br />The cockpit of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid has also been completely revised. Most of the displays and controls have moved to the steering wheel. Drivers can operate the rest of the functions via backlit buttons now situated on the centre console. Priority was placed on the ergonomics and the clear layout for pilots - particularly in darkness.<br /><br />The new 911 GT3 R Hybrid is a perfect example of the ‘Porsche Intelligent Perform-ance' philosophy, a principle found in every Porsche: More power on less fuel, more efficiency and lower CO2 emissions - on the race track and on the road.</i><br /></span><p>

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2011 Geneva Preview: Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Q7B4Duv8wDBim0UeyOh7bX0i4bTJxmIwE7oaUUqnDEe-anqVzgaMKj7Qdbk0HL66-EssxzakHwtHi35wMmVWw5W0COG9AGXATdYQ-1oTIOcZz8uchLWmxy1D8LW8r19Ypo-SjbpDjNU/s1600/2012-Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-Edition-1.JPG"><img height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Q7B4Duv8wDBim0UeyOh7bX0i4bTJxmIwE7oaUUqnDEe-anqVzgaMKj7Qdbk0HL66-EssxzakHwtHi35wMmVWw5W0COG9AGXATdYQ-1oTIOcZz8uchLWmxy1D8LW8r19Ypo-SjbpDjNU/s1600/2012-Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-Edition-1.JPG" width="600" /></a></center><br />Lexus just releases new photos and details for the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package ,which will debut at the Geneva auto show next week.<br /><br />The package celebrates Lexus’ class victories at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring last May. Lexus isn’t actually adding to LFA production; instead, the automaker says that 50 of the 500 cars set to be built will be equipped with the package. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Available in Matte Black, Black, White or Orange, the interior can be had in Black and Red, Black and Pur­ple or all Black. Plus, all Nurburgring editions get added carbon  fiber interior bits, plus carbon racing seats.<br /><br />Power is also on the up. From the standard 4.8-litre V10 with 560 PS (412 kW / 553 bhp) comes a new power figure of 570 PS (419 kW / 562 bhp) and reduced gearshift times. Performance times are also down; 0 - 62mph flashes by in 3.7 seconds and top speed is 325 km/h (202 mph).<br /><br />The automated manual six-speed transmission’s shift regime has been recalibrated too, swopping gears in only 15 miliseconds, thereby enabling the LFA Nürburgring package to sprint from 0-100km/h in only 3.7 seconds.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Q7B4Duv8wDBim0UeyOh7bX0i4bTJxmIwE7oaUUqnDEe-anqVzgaMKj7Qdbk0HL66-EssxzakHwtHi35wMmVWw5W0COG9AGXATdYQ-1oTIOcZz8uchLWmxy1D8LW8r19Ypo-SjbpDjNU/s1600/2012-Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-Edition-1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Lexus LFA with Nürburgring Package" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469683659796348434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Q7B4Duv8wDBim0UeyOh7bX0i4bTJxmIwE7oaUUqnDEe-anqVzgaMKj7Qdbk0HL66-EssxzakHwtHi35wMmVWw5W0COG9AGXATdYQ-1oTIOcZz8uchLWmxy1D8LW8r19Ypo-SjbpDjNU/s200/2012-Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-Edition-1.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; 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margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release </b><br /><br /> <div style="display: block;" class="pressrelease"> <p><strong><i>LEXUS PRESENTS LFA NÜRBURGRING PACKAGE</i></strong></p> <ul> <li><i> Lexus reveals special performance package for its LFA supercar at the Geneva motor show</i></li> <li><i>Nürburgring Package offered as an option on a maximum of 50 cars - just 10 per cent of the total LFA production run</i></li> <li><i>Designed for more track-focused performance through additional aerodynamic elements, lowered suspension and engine revisions</i></li> <li><i>10bhp increase in power from V10 engine to 562bhp ensures LFA's 0-62mph acceleration time of 3.7 seconds is maintained</i></li> <li><i>LFA production underway since December, with one hand-crafted car completed per day</i></li> <li><i>Use of advanced, automated Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) production processes serves as a test bed for future models</i></li> </ul> <p><i>To celebrate the LFA's hat-trick of class wins at the Nürburgring 24 Hours race, Lexus has created the Nürburgring Package, an array of aerodynamic features, suspension adjustments and revisions to the 4.8-litre V10 engine that give the supercar a more track-focused profile. Shown in public for the first time at the Geneva motor show, the performance option is available on just 50 of the 500 cars that will be built. These versions will be crafted during 2012, the second full year of LFA production.</i></p> <p><i>To sharpen the car's circuit driving performance even further by increasing downforce at high speed, the Nürburgring Package introduces modifications and additions to several key carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) components. These include a larger front spoiler, fin-type side spoilers, a canard fin and a fixed rear wing.</i></p> <p><i>To ensure the LFA maintains its 3.7-second acceleration time from nought to 62mph, in spite of the increased drag, the V10 engine has been revised to increase maximum power by 10bhp to 562bhp. Shift times in the six-speed sequential transmission are just 0.15 seconds.</i></p> <p><i>In terms of handling modifications, the package features suspension tuning and a 10mm reduction in the ride height. Exclusive mesh-type wheels are introduced, fitted with dedicated high-grip tyres.</i></p> <p><i>Exterior colour choices are restricted to matte black, black, white or orange, with interiors finished in black and red, black and purple and all-black. Cars delivered in Europe will feature a carbon fibre centre console and door trims, with carbon fibre sports seats finished in Alcantara.</i></p> <p><i>Customers who specify the package will also be offered one-to-one driving tuition from a Nürburgring chief instructor and a year's pass to enjoy their car on the famous Nordschleife circuit.</i></p> <p><strong><i>CFRP parts manufacturing</i></strong></p> <p><i>LFA production began in December with just one hand-crafted car completed per day. A team of 175 people are involved in CFRP parts manufacturing, vehicle assembly and painting.</i></p> <p><i>CFRP is exceptionally strong, rigid and lightweight, and accounts for about 65 per cent of the LFA's body structure weight. This amounts to a saving of about 100kg, compared an equivalent all-aluminium body.</i></p> <p><i>Lexus is producing and assembling the CFRP components in-house, with a view to future development of the technology. It is a time-consuming process, compared to working with steel or aluminium, but the LFA project provides a valuable test bed for new, automated processes which will be used in the manufacture of future Lexus and Toyota models.</i></p> <p><i>Different manufacturing technologies are used according the shape, role and required properties of each component.</i></p> <ul> <li><i> Pre-preg: this is an industry-standard composite sheet material made of carbon fibre, pre-impregnated with epoxy resin. It is used for the LFA's main structural elements, such as the dash, side and cross-members and panels.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM): this is dry sheet fabrication, with epoxy resin injected into the mould. It is mainly employed in the LFA's secondary main frames, such as the crash boxes, roof side rails and vehicle floor.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Carbon fibre - Sheet Moulding Compound (C-SMC): this is used for fabricating the upper body components and frames that have complex geometries.</i></li> </ul> <p><strong><i>Adhesive bonding</i></strong></p> <p><i>The LFA assembly line moves through five consecutive processes, each of which has been digitally validated. For the first four - sub-assembly, underbody, small aluminium parts and main body - adhesive bonding is used. Final assembly of the aluminium parts is by mechanical fastening.</i></p> <p><i>This is the first time Lexus has used adhesive bonding for main body assembly, a process that has required new quality control measures to be implemented to ensure each of the five stages involved in the bonding meets the required criteria.</i></p></div><br /></span><p>

2011 Geneva Preview: Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package

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2011 Subaru WRX STI at Nurburgring [Video]

<center><object height="385" width="600"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q7RtschAdog&hl=zh_CN&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q7RtschAdog&hl=zh_CN&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="600" height="385"></embed></object></center><br />Subaru today announced that the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sedan has become the fastest WRX STI Ever. It recorded a Nurburgring time of 7’55’’00, the fastest lap time ever in a Subaru.The production car goes on sale this summer.<br /><br />Some of the upgrades received by the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI sedan include an improved chassis and suspension, and as Makinen commented, the car is controllable and precise even on tricky corners.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The test 2011 Subaru STI Sedan has the same turbo brake calipers, flexible tower bar and front lip spoiler as the R205 model from Japan. The car also has the same Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires and aluminum hood as the 2011 Subaru STI spec C car.<br /><br />The 2011 Subaru WRX STI is powered by a 305-hp turbocharged/intercooled 4-cylinder Boxer engine and 6-speed manual transmission. It comes with a lowered ride height and new pillow-ball, higher-rate springs for both front and rear suspensions, and spring rates increased by 15.6 percent in front and 53 percent in the rear.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNkjEwApyGNnHfyvRTFM0AptWkxDldaZrn4jX70dKqJI8Uri7C4Tig8kevz2pK3AF2UOOKBCFy3PDhRTTyHZ81Olkd9cbvGtIOpVIdIj0kX9z_ahuVMkbfzzGlzzHZKcu7na8LtKlRQik/s1600/2011-Subaru-Impreza-STI-Sedan-Nurburgring-Record-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Subaru STI Sedan Nurburgring Record" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481003427968243250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNkjEwApyGNnHfyvRTFM0AptWkxDldaZrn4jX70dKqJI8Uri7C4Tig8kevz2pK3AF2UOOKBCFy3PDhRTTyHZ81Olkd9cbvGtIOpVIdIj0kX9z_ahuVMkbfzzGlzzHZKcu7na8LtKlRQik/s200/2011-Subaru-Impreza-STI-Sedan-Nurburgring-Record-1.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 100px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjijMIXKsebNs229J_xPaxIk0H_OUKKO2zmZ0nLoK8CHhDY_MlCrfyALglD8LBoDBW1EIv7yLXKZBliFodzEraN-t_KyYC-T5uvj9fGytN8pV14nsnv0EDK-aQtTXnD0Z1JCAOWBxLIuJk/s1600/2011-Subaru-Impreza-STI-Sedan-Nurburgring-Record-5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Subaru STI Sedan Nurburgring Record" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481003345636981586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjijMIXKsebNs229J_xPaxIk0H_OUKKO2zmZ0nLoK8CHhDY_MlCrfyALglD8LBoDBW1EIv7yLXKZBliFodzEraN-t_KyYC-T5uvj9fGytN8pV14nsnv0EDK-aQtTXnD0Z1JCAOWBxLIuJk/s200/2011-Subaru-Impreza-STI-Sedan-Nurburgring-Record-5.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 100px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmCgNsLYjJh1sCF4GsE_3Xh8Eehefl9Cg0vMfjF-1FGeOO2QeFWPSE9qyYVnrxgl5bIrYjtms_MVyn8blXatRSgQSbMh6hK7spBoQWB2Oth8CpL_xFMTcngvmtQDZqcKh3Hjp7tfuJVrM/s1600/2011-Subaru-Impreza-STI-Sedan-Nurburgring-Record-8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Subaru STI Sedan Nurburgring Record" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481003238828770066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmCgNsLYjJh1sCF4GsE_3Xh8Eehefl9Cg0vMfjF-1FGeOO2QeFWPSE9qyYVnrxgl5bIrYjtms_MVyn8blXatRSgQSbMh6hK7spBoQWB2Oth8CpL_xFMTcngvmtQDZqcKh3Hjp7tfuJVrM/s200/2011-Subaru-Impreza-STI-Sedan-Nurburgring-Record-8.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 100px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5AGyt9sjO_ygh48mw-j2Bg5Bfkc79HenEzHxIRuzuTJpLiIfjkPndabDLGI4DP8dAhEQDl269vJ3yLvYFV93nwEBax5DupKg_PoXSga4Be0VmRdncXUdWnJ0eMpWeJN1c2NWrtjUSPXQ/s1600/2011-Subaru-Impreza-STI-Sedan-Nurburgring-Record-14.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Subaru STI Sedan Nurburgring Record" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481003103937812930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5AGyt9sjO_ygh48mw-j2Bg5Bfkc79HenEzHxIRuzuTJpLiIfjkPndabDLGI4DP8dAhEQDl269vJ3yLvYFV93nwEBax5DupKg_PoXSga4Be0VmRdncXUdWnJ0eMpWeJN1c2NWrtjUSPXQ/s200/2011-Subaru-Impreza-STI-Sedan-Nurburgring-Record-14.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 100px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><b>Press Release </b><br /> <div style="display: block;" class="pressrelease"> <p><strong><i>Subaru Releases Test Footage of Advanced Subaru WRX STI Research and Development from Nurburgring, Germany</i></strong></p> <p><i>CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 8 - Subaru today released footage covering advanced research and development carried out at the Nurburgring's racetrack in Germany, using a 2011MY Subaru WRX STI 4-door (sedan) test vehicle. Subaru has been using the famous Nordschleife course since 1992 for advanced R&D as well as tests of the WRX and WRX STI models. The video uploaded on the Subaru Global Site www.subaru-global.com features this year's development work. It is presented as a highlight of Subaru's persistent effort to stretch vehicle performance to unprecedented levels.</i></p> <p><i>The concept of the 2011MY WRX STI is "The Fastest WRX STI Ever." At Subaru, the phrase "Fastest" refers to more than just top speed or maximum engine output. It implies driving with confidence. The WRX STI can be taken to its "fastest ever" performance by providing the driver with total driving control with confidence. Major upgrades to the 2011MY WRX STI focused on the chassis and suspension set-up, and tests at the Nurburgring demonstrated the supreme overall dynamics and linear behavior of the new STI. Tommi Makinen, the legendary four-time World Rally Champion, piloted the test vehicle for the development. He commented, "The car was controllable with precise and faithful handling even on tricky corners. I could easily predict the car's behavior. That is exactly what Subaru is offering, confidence. As a result, the 2011MY WRX STI test vehicle recorded 7'55''00, Subaru's fastest lap time ever, which is 4 seconds faster than the previous fastest time recorded in 2004."</i></p> <p><i>The 2011MY WRX STI 4-door will go on sale world-wide this summer. Upgrades to the 4-door version will be carried over to the 5-door model.</i></p></div><br /></span><p>

2011 Subaru WRX STI at Nurburgring [Video]

Subaru today announced that the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sedan has become the fastest WRX STI Ever. It recorded a Nurburgring time of 7’55’’00...

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