Porsche Gearbox

What sets the 2009 Porsche 911 apart from its predecessors is that it features a PDK gearbox that "can shift 60-percent faster than the Tiptronic system, and reportedly helps the 911 S lap the Nurburgring eight seconds faster than the six-speed variant." Continue reading to see the Porsche gearbox in-action.

Porsche has released a video explaining more about how the PDK works,
showing off the dual wet clutches that are simultaneously connected to two gears
so that when gear is engaged the next gear has been selected, essentially
providing instantaneous shifts.

[via Autoblog]

Mosler MT900

The Mosler MT900 S offers a "sleek body made of carbon fiber, a 7.0-liter V8 with 550 horsepower, and can hit 60 mph in just over three seconds." Video after the break.

The owner of this MT900S enlisted the help of Nelson Racing Engines in Chatsworth, CA to build the ultimate motor for his supercar: a twin-turbo 427ci V8 producing up to 1800 horsepower on race fuel and around 1100 horsepower using 91 octane.

via Autoblog]

Lotus Exige

The Lotus Exige by Secant Vehicles features "an intercooled and supercharged, 2.0-liter Ecotec inline-4 that you find in the Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged." Video after the break.

Output in the Type 1 conversion is a claimed 280 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 241 pound-feet of torque at 4,500 rpm. Secant's future Ecotec engine packages promise even higher performance.

[via Edmunds]

Mitsubishi Outlander Roadest Special Edition

Mitsubishi has released a special edition Mitsubishi Outlander for the Japanese market where it comes with few additional features compared to the standard SUV.

The Mitsubishi Outlander “Roadest” Special Edition features new bodykit which consists of new front grille and chromed mirror caps at the exterior. The SUV stands on new seven-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels and it comes in 3 different colors, white, black and gray.

On the interior, the Outlander “Roadest” features dark colored sport cloth seats with aluminum trim.

The price for the Mitsubishi Outlander “Roadest” Special Edition starts from 2,877,000 yen.

Edo Competition Maserati MC12

Edo Competition, car tuning specialist from germany, has released its latest tuning package for the Maserati MC12 apart from the Ferrari Enzo from the previous post.

The chassis for the Maserati MC12 is based on the Ferrari Enzo and the power output has been increase to 700 hp. The Edo Competition Maserati MC12 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds with the top speed of 370 km/h (stock is 330 km/h).

Below are the specifications of the Edo Competition Maserati MC12 from the press release.

Engine

Engine V12
Power est. 700 hp (514 kW) at 8200 rpm
Max. torque est. 715 Nm (527 ft-lb) at 5800 rpm
Performance

Top speed > 370 km/h (230 mph)
0 – 100 km/h (0 – 62 mph) est. 3.5s
0 – 200 km/h (0 – 124 mph) est. 9.5s
0 – 300 km/h (0 – 186 mph) est. 22.0s
Features

Power increase of 70 horsepower thanks to new exhaust headers like on the Ferrari FXX, highflow catalytic converter, performance muffler, modified intake system, new carbon fiber airbox like on the Maserati MC12 Corsa, high-flow air filters and ECU recalibration
Stainless steel muffler with adjustable remote-controlled butterfly-valve, new exhaust tips
Exhaust sound level adjustable at the push of a button
High-performance ceramic composite brake system with 396 mm (15.6 in.) front rotors and 360 mm (14.2in.) rear rotors, special brake pads front and rear
Wheels can be custom-painted on request
Tire pressure monitoring system displaying air pressure and tire temperature for each wheel
Makrolon headlight covers
Appearance modifications, for example different exterior color
Sport suspension for the road with adjustable compression and rebound damping like on the FIA GT MC12. Nose lift functionality is retained.
Air intakes in carbon fiber
Weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lb)!!
Special lightweight wheels with Michelin tires: front: 10 x 19 with 265/35 ZR 19 and rear: 13 x 20 with 335/30 ZR 20
New high-performance clutch. Extremely lightweight. Two different friction compounds selectable (strada/pista)
New rear wing, adjustable
New transmission control unit. Same shift times as on the Maserati MC12 Corsa

2010 Dodge Charger Coupe Concept

Michael Leonhard, an independent car stylist, has created his own version of the future Dodge Charger Coupe.

Leonhard’s design was inspired by the legendary 1968-70 Charger with a touch of the 21st century vehicles to come up with the 2010 Dodge Charger Concept.

ERA - Electric RaceAbout Based on Audi R8

Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia in cooperation with Lahti Polytechnic Institute of Design in Finland, has drafted a carbon fiber, lithium-ion powered sports car with a few components which are based on the Audi R8 which is known as ERA.

The electric powered sports car, ERA – Electric RaceAbout, will compete in the Automotive X Prize where participants are required to build and race a commercially viable 100 mpg vehicle.

The ERA will be powered by a Li-Ion battery packet technology powering all 4 wheels and able to accelerate the car from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds with the top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).

With a single charge, the ERA is expected to be able to be driven for 300 km (186 miles) while the target weight of the car is set at 1,250 kg (2,755 lb).

The designers are also hoping that the ERA could be produce on a small scale just like the other 11 research vehicles that were already been produced.

Mazda RX-9 Speculation

Rhoadwh, a Fomoconews forum member has posted his version of the new Mazda RX 9. The RX-9 is based on Mazda’s latest Taiki and Furai concepts.

The Taiki uses a front mid-ship design, which is what all RX-7’s have used in
the past and is why I chose this as my first starting point rather than the
mid-engined Furai.
Starting with the Taiki, I changed the controversial rear
quarter panel and boot to follow the rear quarter panel lines of the FD3S RX-7.
This created a large vent under the driver and passenger doors that could
function as cooling vents for the engine and transmission oil coolers. Then I
used design elements from the Furai to inject the racing heritage all RX-7’s are
known for. In the end, this created a vision of what the new RX-9 could look
like in 2012.