New Sport Car: 2011-01-16

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Aston Martin DBS Volante Cars

Aston Martin DBS Volante

Nissan Skyline Performance Images

Nissan Skyline

Student Project

This is a college student project in organic agriculture. It looks like they are doing a good job with these banana plants.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011

2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 4Matic Coupe Luxury Sport Sedan

2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 4Matic Coupe Luxury Sport Sedan

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 comes with the latest technology while providing a comfortable ride, but the car needs a better approach to driving at low speeds. The 2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 4Matic Coupe Luxury Sport Sedan CL-Class has been unveiled and Stuttgart’s large coupe gets some nice exterior and interior upgrades. However the most significant changes come under the hood with the new 2011 CL550 getting a new 4.6L V8 twin-turbo making 429-hp and a maximum torque of 516 lb-ft. The out going model made 382-hp and a peak torque of 391 lb-ft. Even with that increase in power, fuel-economy has been improved by 10-15 percent. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4MATIC goes from 0-60 mph in just 4.9 seconds (previous model did it in 5.4 seconds) with a top speed of 155 mph (electronically governed).

2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 4Matic Coupe Luxury Sport Sedan

These new engines make their U.S. debut in the restyled 2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 4Matic Coupe Luxury Sport Sedan CL-Class set to arrive at Mercedes-Benz dealerships in November. The flagship coupe of the Mercedes-Benz model range, the CL-Class features a new hood, fenders, grille, bi-xenon headlights with LED turn signals and daytime running lights. The rear of the vehicle incorporates new LED taillights, bumper-integrated exhaust pipes and reverse lights now located in the trunk lid. Inside, the interior includes new steering wheel design and interior colors.

2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 4Matic Coupe Luxury Sport Sedan

New V8 bi-turbo engine with innovative technology. The new-generation CL-Class also assumes a pioneering role with its drivetrain. Under the hood of the CL550 4MATIC a new V8 biturbo engine with BlueDIRECT technology delivers impressive power. With its 4663 cc displacement, the eight-cylinder engine produces 429 hp so that despite 0.8 liters less displacement, it is still around 12 percent more powerful than its predecessor, which had an output of 382 hp. At the same time, torque was raised from 391 lb-ft to 516 lb-ft ““ an increase of 32 percent.

2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 4Matic Coupe Luxury Sport Sedan

The new engine achieves a 10-15% improvement in fuel economy and 23% improvement in CO2 emissions. The CL550 4MATIC requires a mere 4.9 seconds to accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph (previous model: 5.4 seconds). Summing up: the CL550 4MATIC is significantly more agile, torquey and thriftier than its predecessor.

The air suspension and standard all-wheel drive with 2011 Mercedes Benz CL550 4Matic Coupe Luxury Sport Sedan complex while the seats massage care occupants. The 3D navigation system provides the detail, and Harman Kardon stereo sounds excellent. night vision and adaptive cruise control add security and comfort. Mercedes-Benz fits the cabin of the CL550 with superb standard technology and then makes more items available that push the tech envelope even further. Think blind-spot detection, adaptive cruise control, and even a night-vision system. Imagine a main video screen that lets the driver look at navigation while the front passenger watches a movie.