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Carrera is a slot car.

This featured Car is Carrera

Carrera dominated the German markets in the 1960s and 1970s, due to using an additional third wire, and effective marketing, also at the nearby Nuremberg International Toy Fair.

This featured Car is Carrera

In the 1970, Carrera offered 1:24, 1:32 and 1:60 scales for slot cars, and the slot-free "Servo" systems which allowed cars to switch lanes, guided by the guard rails on the outside. Due to the many systems offered, and fewer customers (Generation), Neuhierl had to sell his company in 1985, and took his own life. The new owners sold rather cheap products.

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Johann Abt (born December 1935), who continued a horseshoeing tradition of his family with motor cars, was a motorcycling and hillclimbing racer for Abarth factory team until 1970. He later entered cars with his own team, winning the "Trophée de l’Avenir“ and other series.

This featured Car is Koenigsegg CCR

The Koenigsegg CCR is a mid-engined sports car manufactured by Koenigsegg. It briefly held the world speed record for a production car and is currently the fourth fastest production car in the world, behind the Bugatti Veyron, SSC Ultimate Aero and the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept

The excitement of car enthusiasts is nearing its peak now that the 2012 Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept has been unveiled. This supercar is a tribute to the French car brand's A110 that conquered the streets 50 years ago.


Enlisting the aid of Alpine, the new A110-50 is expected to provide comfort better than its sports counterpart. And although Renault Sport will develop the car, it will be sold under the Alpine Badge.

Engine

The 2012 Renault Alpine A110-50 is equipped with the exclusive Renault V4Y, a 3.5 liter V6 mid-rear engine that effortlessly delivers 400 horsepower. The A110-50 will be available only as a rear-wheel drive model.

An intake is mounted on the roof to draw in clean air to the carbon fiber intake of the engine. The car has two side intakes where the left cools the engine bay and the right cools the gearbox.

Performance

Definitely, the A110-50 will deliver the performance of a true sports car. It will also have updates to make it fit for modern roads. We can expect this Renault to accelerate well in highways. Since it is yet to be released, we cannot test drive it on the city streets.

Exterior

The new A110-50 is visually stunning. It bears the Alpine Blue paint job over a sleek body work made of carbon fiber.


It has flared fender arches, a front splitter and lights which are seamlessly sculpted into the front side. The inclusion of half-halo LED fog lights are a tribute to its rally car ancestor. Moreover, the A110-50 has orange accents that help bring all the Renault glory.


Interior

The exact details about the interior are yet to be disclosed; one thing that makes the enthusiasts more excited. As to how they will design the seats, what materials they will use, we do not know.

Pros & Con

The new A110-50 has good looks, power and style. This car is suitable for sports car enthusiasts. Because the A110-50 is a novelty, it may not be suitable for daily use.

The new A110-50 gives a modern touch to a classic. If you are fond of rare sports cars, the Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept is a good choice.