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This featured Car is Carrera GT

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.

This featured Car is ABT

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.

Thursday, 11 April 2013

2013 Italdesign Giugiaro Parcour Concept

The 2013 ItalDesign Giugiaro Parcour Concept is a 2-seat sportcars that combines elements from a GT, a mid engine sports car, an SUV and a crossover. The ItalDesign Giugiaro is an Italian auto design studio owned by Volkswagen. The Concept debuted at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show and is winning many hearts from both the general public and critics.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Coupe Base Price: NA
Dimensions
Length: 178.3 in. (453 cm) Wheel Base: NA
Height: 52.5 in. (133.5 cm) Width: 81.4 in. (207 cm)
Curb Weight: 3417 lbs (1550 kg) Maximum Seating: 2 people
Performance
Engine: V10 AWD Displacement: 5.2 Liter
Horsepower: 542 HP Torque: NA
0-62 mph: 3.6 seconds Maximum Speed: 199 mph (320 km/h)

Engine

The 2013 Parcour Concept features a 5.2L V10 Lamborghini engine that is capable of producing a maximum of 550 horsepower. The drive train is mounted on a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gear box enabling the car to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.6 seconds.
The Parcour will be offered with 4 different driving modes: Sport, Comfort, Ice, and Off-road. Each will be distinguished by a different color on the dashboard: red, white, blue and orange respectively.

Exterior

The concept comes with an adjustable suspension, similar to the one of the Porsche Cayenne that enables the driver to elevate the ride height from 8.2 inches to 13.0 inches. The suspension is complemented by the 22-inch wheels which come in very handy in raising the car from the ground considerably.
In the rear, you will notice a rear pillar that has been designed to direct the air over the bonnet toward the retractable spoiler. Another distinguishing exterior feature is the A-Pillar that has been detached from the windscreen that also operates as a deflector.

Interior

On the inside, you will definitely notice the large LCD screen providing all vehicle's information. GPS maps, backup camera's image and visuals for the audio system are displayed on the top half of the screen replacing the center console monitors found in most production cars.
The cabin also comes with a Plexiglas dashboard that houses the audio and climate controls, knobs for transmission programming and adjusting the suspension, as well as the LCD screen. The car comes with fixed bucket seats but the pedals and the steering wheel are fully adjustable.
The 2013 ItalDesign Giugiaro Parcour Concept will make heads turn on the road. This Concept is an appropriate way for ItalDesign Giugiaro to celebrate its 45th anniversary.