Luxury Car Modifications

Luxury Car Modifications

Spyker Car Modification│2010 Trend Modification

Spyker Car Modification│2010 Trend Modification

Expect to see some abashing orange on the alley actual anon as Dutch car makers Spyker accept appear that a limited-edition LM85 will anon hit the anchorage and this one will be a street-legal adaptation of the acclaimed chase car. A Street-Legal adaptation of C8 Laviolette GT2-R racecar, accepted as the C8 Laviolette LM85 will anon be accessible but will be bound to absolute 24 cartage that will booty shape.
Spyker additionally appear that it will be assuming a pre-production archetypal of its accessible C8 Aileron sports car at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The car will accept a 4.2L agent laying bottomward 400 hp and 354 lb-ft. of torque. It tips the scales at 3,142 lbs. and should additionally top out at 187 mph. The Aileron should do 0 to 62 mph in a hardly beneath extreme, but still absorbing 4.5 seconds.
While no added capacity accept been accustomed apropos the LM85’s latest alley version, it will be added than account the delay back it absolutely hits the road. Keep an eye out for this babyish back it rolls out but additionally be assured that it will bake a aperture through your abridged and more!

2Fast Sport Cars | 2010 Steeda Q550 Mustang StreetFighter

2010 Steeda Q550 Mustang is already to fight in street. This Steeda Q550 will introduce at Los Angles auto show occation. 2010 Steeda Q550 Mustang is the latest creation of steeda autosports for street fighter edtion. This steeda is the ultimate street performance pony car that developed to get perfectly of daily ride and racetrack warrior. High performance used is steeda power package mounted vehicle features for Ford Sucper charger racing. Supported by aerodynamic design and aeroforce gauges, 2010 Steeda Q550 Mustang has great accelerated which need 4 seconds from 0 to 60 mph.

The aerodynamic design appearance becomes additional value beside high performance of steeda 550 streetfighter. Moreover, vehicle’s race style is strengthened by a HRE monoblock p40 wheels for high performance with dimensions 275/35 in front and 315/35 in the rear.

BMW Sports Car Concept Revealed

BMW Sports Car Concept Revealed

Sports Car manufacturer BMW has revealed their latest concept vehicle. BMW is scheduled to show off this beauty at the Frankfurt Motor Show in a couple of weeks. “The Vision Efficient Dynamics is a plug-in hybrid sports car with a new dynamic exterior and interior design language. But underneath the eye catching design is a smaller and more efficient engine BMW is exploring for possible future use.” This amazing vehicle is the wave of the future, more dynamic vehicles made with the concept of environmental preservation constantly on the mind of engineers. Check out the rest of the post for more images of this great vehicle.

2010 Bugatti Sports Cars Veyron from Mansory by Linea Vincero d’Oro

MANSORY understands the importance of combining luxury and technology with the golden aspirations of this unique sports cars. Adding to the list of many modified Bugattis sports cars, Mansory LINEA Vincerò d’Oro has created this incredibly gaudy-looking Veyron. It’s got some design changes, it’s got some gold and it’s one of a kind. However, Mansory will perform this modifications for anyone who has the cash to pay for it.

With the LINEA Vincerò d’Oro, MANSORY has completed its strictly limited series sports cars for the refined Bugatti Veyron 16.4 sports cars. Using targeted changes, MANSORY first transformed the Bugatti Veyron sports cars into the LINEA Vincerò and then, using a special gold-coloured alloy, into the unique LINEA Vincerò d’Oro.

This one-off super car tune job by Mansory is perfect for the individual with nearly inexhaustible wealth. The Mansory Linea Vincero d’Oro version of the Bugatti Veyron adds a carbon fiber aerodynamics kit and gold details on the grille, the tires, the door handles and gas tank. The interior is equally accented in gold color, but the rest of this beast is all Bugatti sports cars.

Along with such gaudy monstrosities as the Pepto-pink Bentley and the Polo Sport-on-acid Porsche Panamera, Mansory has modified the Veyron sports cars with the Linea Vincero range of accessories, including a full aero kit and highly polished carbon-fiber body panels that include copper threads interwoven into the material for even more flash.

MANSORY manufactures almost all the components in the car’s body from ultra-light, high-strength carbon and the autoclave method of hardening under high pressure and high temperatures used during the manufacturing process makes a huge improvement to the quality of the materials. One unique feature of the design of the LINEA Vincero d’Oro is the carbon fabric with inbuilt copper thread used by MANSORY, the metallic sheen of which really brings out the exceptional nature of this special sports cars.

2010 Bugatti Sports Cars Veyron from Mansory by Linea Vincero d’Oro

The sideskirts have also been remodelled, as to offer a more stunning look. To give the engine optimal cooling, Mansory has created larger air outlets to the side and rear of the Veyron. The diffuser has also had some work done, as to help with the handling of the sports cars.

Mansory and LINEA Vincero previously introduced a Bugatti sports cars with visual and performance upgrades that cost an extra $985,776 – on top of the sports cars.

Mazda Furai Wallpaper

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Ferrari F430 Gets a Unique Paint Styling

The Ferrari F430 is going to make its way quite soon with the replacement of the vehicle at Frankfurt show; two German firms have joined hands to give F430 a real unique style of branding with their efforts, these firms are Novitec Rosso and Unique Sportscars.

The new tattoo-style painting, which is a masterpiece of well-known airbrush artist Knud Tiroch, is going to answer many questions that are not asked usually including how it looks like if spent too much time with it on beach at Venice.

The full work over to this vehicle has been given by Novitec with its double superchargers that will offer it 707hp that is a lot more than F430 Evoluzione and that seems quite exceptional with TuNero version and with its adjustable suspension and requisite 20” wheels.

Some nice changes have also been introduced in the interior that adds daytime strip lights aside from front splitter, Novitec body kit and lots of other modifications.

With all these mods, the custom will be able to hit 60 in 3.5 seconds and it will be at 216mph at its top speed. According to Unique Sports Car, only 11 models of it to be introduced that really seems to make it a great choice for those who know that there is no accounting for taste. So, we can guess that will be offered only to some selected ones.

TOP 5 SEXIEST SUSTAINABLE SPORTS CARS

It is often said that for green cars to be taken seriously, serious car buffs must realize that they can compete with the big boys. You see, most people think that you just can’t get proper mileage out of electric cars, that they are ugly, and most importantly, that they just can’t go fast. Well, to prove them wrong, and to start out our brand new Transportation Tuesdays series, we’d like to bring to you the top 5 greenest, fastest, and sexiest beauties on wheels that we’ve ever seen. Counting down from 5 to 1, here they are…

5. Saab Aero-X

It’s encouraging to see car manufacturers look for alternative fuel sources to power their vehicles. This particular concept by Saab comes equipped with an ethanol guzzling 2.8L twin-turbocharged V6 that can get you from 0 to 100kph/60mph in 4.2 seconds. Even cooler, the car has no doors, rather, the entire top canopy section of the car opens up, making it one of the most unique designs out there. Sadly, the car is still on concept stage. But one can still dream.

4. Venturi Fetish

Looking like something out of a spy movie, the Venturi Fetish is the world’s only in production electric sports car. While its top speed is only 100mph, it’ll give you plenty of power in the initial acceleration as it does a good 0-100kph/60mph in about 5 seconds. sadly, only 25 cars are being produced a year. But this list wouldn’t be complete without it.

3. Citroen C-Metisse Concept

Unveiled at the Paris show last year, the Citroen C-Metisse Concept is another attempt to create a diesel hybrid car. What’s so exciting about that? well this particular vehicle can operate in a Zero Emission mode, an all electric mode perfect for city cruising, while giving you access to the power of the diesel engine when needed in the motorway. While not as fast as the Saab, the fact that it has a mixed mode engine puts it just a bit higher in our list.

2. Toyota FT-HS

Now when talking about power, you can’t help but wish that you had access to a FT-HS. So far, most of these have been concept cars. Not this one though, as this vehicle is scheduled to go into production in 2009. Soon we can all be salivating at the beauty of its advanced hybrid – gasoline system, capable of moving you from 0 to 100kph/60mph in an astonishing four seconds flat. Now that’s what we call power!

1. The Tesla Roadster

No list would be complete, without what is probably the greenest sports car in the planet. The Tesla Roadster, is the cream of the top. The fully electrically powered sports car can do 0-100kph/60mph in a little over 4 seconds. To give you an idea of how cool this car is, if we were to calculate the fuel efficiency of this vehicle it would be the equivalent of 135 miles PER GALLON! Not bad for a fully electrically powered vehicle. Take that Ferrari!

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid X6

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is a new car issued by the manufacturer of BMW in 2011. This BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is one of the car edition of the BMW ActiveHybrid sedan. This 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Power (SAE): 480 hp and 575 ft lb of torque. For the exterior dimensions: 192.1 in. overall length, 78.1 in. overall width, 66.5 in. overall height, 115.5 in. wheelbase, 64.7 in. front track, 67.2 in. rear track and 42.0 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle.

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Interior

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Front Left

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Front

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Front Right

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Rear

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 Specification
Performance
* Turbocharged
* Engine: 4.4L V-eight-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
* Electric / premium unleaded fuel
* Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 17 MPG city, 19 MPG highway, 18 MPG combined and 405 mi. range
* Gasoline direct fuel injection
* 22.5-gallon fuel tank
* Power (SAE): 480 hp and 575 ft lb of torque
* Secondary power: 400 hp and 450 lb ft

Handling
* ABS
* 3.640:1 axle ratio
* Brake assist system
* Cornering brake control
* Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
* Immobilizer
* Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) stability control
* Independent front wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and air springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and air springs
* Front and rear suspension levelling

Exterior
* Driver and passenger 3rd row windows
* Body-color front and rear bumpers
* Day time running lights
* Driver and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors, passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors
* Power liftgate
* Exterior dimensions: 192.1 in. overall length, 78.1 in. overall width, 66.5 in. overall height, 115.5 in. wheelbase, 64.7 in. front track, 67.2 in. rear track and 42.0 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
* Electric foldable mirrors
* Front fog lights
* Bi-Xenon headlights with projector beam lenses
* Luxury trim: alloy & leather on shifter, wood & leather on doors and wood & leather on dashboard
* Metallic paint
* Rear side windows: on driver side and passenger side
* Rear window defroster
* Side platform step
* Remote glass sunroof
* Underbody protection for fuel tank, for transfer case and for engine
* Curb weight: lbs
* Intermittent windshield wipers

Interior
* Cargo area, front and rear 12V power outlet(s)
* Four-zone fully-automatic climate control
* Diversity antenna
* Anti-theft protection includes: interior monitoring and anti-lift
* Front and rear ashtray
* Audio system with AM/FM radio, six CDs (reads MP3 format) ; includes RDS , digital radio
* Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
* Cargo capacity: 59.7 cu. ft. w/rear seat down and 25.6 cu. ft. all seats in place
* Cigar lighter in front seats and in rear seats
* Coming home device
* Compass
* Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
* Cruise control
* Front cup holders
* Electric Power source: nickel metal hydride, nickel metal hydride 18 and driving range (mi): 1.60
* Outside air temperature indicator
* Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
* Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and occupant switch off
* Nine 18-way power heated bucket driver seat, nine 18-way power heated bucket front passenger seat:
* Front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
* Front seat center armrest
* Garage door opener
* Headlight control with dusk sensor and active headlights
* Two active height-adjustable, electrically-adjustable front head restraints, two rear seats head restraints
* Heated washer
* Interior dimensions: 38.3 in. front headroom, 37.2 in. rear headroom, 40.4 in. front leg room, 35.9 in. rear leg room, 59.9 in. front shoulder room and 57.0 in. rear shoulder room
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Memorized adjustment: includes door mirror position and steering wheel position
* MP3 player
* Navigation system with 3D and voice
* Front radar parking distance sensors, rear cam&radar parking distance sensors
* Card key power locks , includes power windows
* Vehicle speed-proportional power steering
* Power windows, express driver and passenger
* Front and rear reading lights
* Rear seat belts for driver and passenger
* Rear seat center armrest
* Auto-dimming rear view mirror
* Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
* Remote control trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear curtain airbag
* Seating: four passengers
* Leather upholstery
* Service interval indicator
* Front side airbag
* Comfort Access smart card/smart key; includes central locking ; includes ignition starter and memory seat
* Sixteen speakers
* Leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
* Tachometer
* BMW Assist telematics
* Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system with micro filter, automatic recirculation and active carbon filter
* Voice activating system for radio, phone and navigation system

BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750I 2011

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750I Sedan is a new car issued by the manufacturer of BMW in 2011. This car is one of the car edition of the BMW ActiveHybrid sedan. This 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750I Sedan Power (SAE): 455 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 515 ft lb of torque @ 2,000 rpm. For the exterior dimensions: 199.8 in. overall length, 74.9 in. overall width, 58.5 in. overall height, 120.9 in. wheelbase, 63.8 in. front track, 64.3 in. rear track and 41.0 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle.

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750I Front Left

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750I Rear

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750I Front

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750I Left

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750I Interior

2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 750I Sedan Performance
* Turbocharged
* Engine: 4.4L V-eight-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
* Electric / premium unleaded fuel
* Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 17 MPG city, 26 MPG highway, 20 MPG combined and 434 mi. range
* Gasoline direct fuel injection
* 21.7-gallon fuel tank
* Power (SAE): 455 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 515 ft lb of torque @ 2,000 rpm
* Secondary power: 440 hp @ 5,500 rpm; 480 lb ft @ 1,800 rpm

Handling
* ABS
* Brake assist system
* Cornering brake control
* Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
* Immobilizer
* Driver selectable responsive suspensionfeatures: electronic-control
* Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) stability control
* Independent front wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and air springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and air springs
* Front and rear suspension levelling

Exterior
* Body-color front and rear bumpers
* Day time running lights
* Driver and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors, passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors
* Power liftgate
* Exterior dimensions: 199.8 in. overall length, 74.9 in. overall width, 58.5 in. overall height, 120.9 in. wheelbase, 63.8 in. front track, 64.3 in. rear track and 41.0 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
* Electric foldable mirrors
* Front fog lights
* Headlight cleaners
* Bi-Xenon headlights with projector beam lenses
* Laminated side windows
* Luxury trim: alloy & leather on shifter, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood & leather on dashboard
* Metallic paint
* Rear window defroster
* Remote glass sunroof
* Curb weight: lbs
* Intermittent windshield wipers

Interior
* Front and rear 12V power outlet(s)
* Four-zone fully-automatic climate control
* Diversity antenna
* Anti-theft protection includes: interior monitoring and anti-lift
* Front and rear ashtray
* Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player ; includes RDS , digital radio
* Cargo capacity: 13.0 cu. ft. all seats in place
* Cigar lighter in front seats and in rear seats
* Coming home device
* Compass
* Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
* Cornering lights/curb illumination
* Cruise control
* Front cup holders
* Electric Power source: lithium ion, 120 and lithium ion 18
* Outside air temperature indicator
* Floor mats
* Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and occupant switch off
* Nine 18-way power heated ventilated bucket driver seat and Front passenger seat: with active/massage
* Front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
* Front seat center armrest
* Garage door opener
* Headlight control with dusk sensor and active headlights
* Two active height-adjustable, electrically-adjustable front head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seats head restraints
* Heated washer
* Interior dimensions: 40.6 in. front headroom, 38.5 in. rear headroom, 41.3 in. front leg room, 38.9 in. rear leg room, 59.2 in. front shoulder room and 57.4 in. rear shoulder room
* Driver and passenger knee airbags
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Memorized adjustment: includes door mirror position and steering wheel position
* MP3 player
* Navigation system with 3D and voice
* Park Distance Control (PDC) front radar parking distance sensors, rear cam&radar parking distance sensors
* Card key power locks , includes power windows and speed sensing
* Vehicle speed-proportional power steering
* Power windows, express driver and passenger
* Front and rear reading lights
* Rear seat belts for driver, rear seat belts for passenger, 3-point rear seat belts for center
* Rear seat center armrest with ski bag
* Auto-dimming rear view mirror
* Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
* Remote control trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear curtain airbag
* Seating: five passengers
* Leather upholstery
* Service interval indicator
* Front side airbag
* Comfort Access smart card/smart key; includes central locking ; includes ignition starter and memory seat
* Sixteen speakers
* Leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
* Tachometer
* BMW Assist telematics
* Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system with micro filter, automatic recirculation and active carbon filter
* Voice activating system for radio, phone and navigation system

Aston Martin Racing reveals E85 Vantage GT2

Aston Martin Racing has revealed the first impressions of its new GT2 racing car. Known as the Vantage GT2, the new car is based on the V8 engined Aston Martin Vantage road car. The new car will mean Aston Martin is the only manufacturer to offer cars in every GT racing category: GT1 – DBR9; GT2 – Vantage GT2; GT3 – DBRS9; GT4 – Vantage N24. For the first time, Aston Martin Racing is designing this car to run on either standard race fuel or E85 bio-ethanol (where regulations allow). In 2007, Aston Martin Racing successfully converted a standard DBRS9 to run on E85. Robin Brundle, Aston Martin Racing’s new managing director, said: “The new Vantage GT2 completes our product portfolio for 2008 with competitive cars now available in every category. Thanks to our experience with the DBRS9, we have been able to develop a bio-ethanol fuelled version, which will be eligible to compete in an increasing number of series now accommodating this greener fuel, including the American Le Mans Series.”

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport

Want to own the fastest production car ever built? Then prepare to pony up the mountains of cash it will take to get you the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport ($TBA). With its 16-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled engine tuned to produce 1,200 hp — nearly 200 more than the typical Veyron 16.4, if there is such a thing — this world-beater offers lateral acceleration of up to 1.4G, carbon-fiber composite body panels, central rear exhaust system, and a top speed of 257.9 mph, which is less than the 267.8 it averaged when taking the production car land speed record, but is certainly enough to outrun the local police should you get in trouble for exercising your need for speed.

The Otto Club

The world is a busy place, and sometimes folks just don't have time to research their next car purchase — especially when their cars are like this. The Otto Club ($13500 - $35000) is a Boston-based club that offers members the chance to drive some of the world's greatest rides. Pricing is based on a points system, with the Red level offering 15,000 points — about 20-30 days of driving for $13,500. The Black level, $19,500 per year, offers 30,000 points, or around 40-60 days of driving. Cars available include the Lamborghini Murcielago, the Ferrari 430 Coupe, and Bentley Continental GT. Unfortunately, the service is currently only available in the Boston area (they have a clubhouse opening soon in downtown), but we spoke with the company's president and he assured us that the company does plan to expand in the future. Right now though, if you're in Boston and have both the means and a love of cars, check it out.

2011 BMW 7-Series 750LI Sedan

2011 BMW 7-Series 750 LI Sedan new car is issued by the manufacturer of this BMW in 2011. This car is one of the car edition of the BMW 7 series sedan. This 2011 BMW 7-Series 750 LI Sedan Power: 400 HP ( 298 kW) @ 6,400 rpm; 450 ft lb of torque ( 610 Nm) @ 1,800 rpm. For the exterior dimensions: overall length (inches): 205.3, overall width (inches): 74.9, overall height (inches): 58.3, wheelbase (inches): 126.4, front track (inches): 63.4, rear track (inches): 65.0 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 41.7.

2011 BMW 7-Series 750LI Sedan Rear Angle

2011 BMW 7-Series 750LI Sedan Engine

2011 BMW 7-Series 750LI Sedan Front Angle

2011 BMW 7-Series 750LI Sedan Interior

2011 BMW 7-Series 750LI Sedan Front Angle

2011 BMW 7-Series 750LI Sedan Specification :

Performance
* Turbo compressor
* Engine: 4.4L V 8 double overhead cam with VVT ( 10.0 :1 compression ratio ; four valves per cylinder)
* Fuel: premium unleaded ( 91 octane)
* Fuel consumption: city= 14 (mpg); highway= 21 (mpg); combined= 17 (mpg); vehicle range: 369 miles
* Gasoline direct injection fuel system
* 21.7 gallon fuel tank
* Power: 400 HP ( 298 kW) @ 6,400 rpm; 450 ft lb of torque ( 610 Nm) @ 1,800 rpm
Handling
* ABS
* Brake assist system
* Cornering brake control
* Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
* Immobilizer
* Driver selectable responsive suspension electronic
* Stability control
* Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and air springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and air springs
* Automatic front and rear suspension levelling

Exterior :
* Painted front and rear bumpers
* Day time running lights
* Driver power heated painted door mirrors with automatic operation, passenger power heated painted door mirrors with automatic and automatic operation
* Electric trunk/hatch pull down
* External dimensions: overall length (inches): 205.3, overall width (inches): 74.9, overall height (inches): 58.3, wheelbase (inches): 126.4, front track (inches): 63.4, rear track (inches): 65.0 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 41.7
* Electric foldable mirrors
* Front fog lights
* Headlight cleaners
* Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
* Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
* Metallic paint
* Fixed rear window with defogger
* Glass remote front sunroof
* Weights: curb weight (lbs) 4,641
* Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
Interior
* 12v power outlet: front and rear
* Air conditioning with fully automated climate control and rear control for climate control 4 and auto
* Diversity antenna
* Interior monitoring anti-lift anti-theft protection
* Front and rear ashtray
* RDS audio system with digital radio and CD player
* Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 14.0
* Front seats and rear seats cigar lighter
* Clock
* Coming home device
* Compass
* Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
* Floor console
* Cornering lights/curb illumination
* Delayed/fade courtesy lights
* Cruise control
* Front seats and rear seats cup holders
* External temperature
* Floor mats
* Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors, occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
* Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, thigh support, nine adjustments and tilt adjustment memory, electric, memory and memory
* 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
* Front seat center armrest
* Garage door opener
* Headlight control with dusk sensor active
* Two height adjustable electric adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
* Heated washer
* Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, rear headroom (inches): 38.9, front leg room (inches): 41.2, rear leg room (inches): 44.3, front shoulder room (inches): 59.2 and rear shoulder room (inches): 57.6
* Knee airbags driver and passenger
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with seven driver's seat positions and seven passenger seat positions
* MP3 player
* Navigational systems : information type: 3D and voice HDD, color and 10.2
* Parking distance sensors front, rear and radar
* Card key power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
* Vehicle speed proportional power steering
* Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
* Front and rear reading lights
* 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
* Rear seat center armrest
* Three fixed bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
* Automatic operation rear view mirror
* Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
* Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear side curtain airbag
* Seating: five seats
* Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
* Service interval indicator
* Front side airbag
* Smart card / smart key automatic, includes central locking, includes ignition starter and includes memory seat adjustments
* Ten speaker(s)
* Leather covered electrically adjustable steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment easy entry
* Tachometer
* Telematics
* Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system with micro filter, automatic recirculation and active carbon filter
* Voice activating system includes radio settings, includes phone, includes navigation system and includes air conditioning

Price: $85,900 | MPG: 14 city/21 hwy

FIAT Bugster – environmentally friendly fun

While most cars designed to protect the environment look, at best, well-meaning, at worst, plain dull, the FIAT Bugster is designed to make saving the planet outrageous fun.

As might be expected when a group of Brazilians and Italians, two countries not renowned for their wall-flower tendencies, got together to produce a car under the “Environment and Fun” banner they came up with the FIAT Bugster – an all electric off-road car designed to be charged at home.

But, for a technical first, the Bugster is not so much mid-engined, as mid-batteried. The 93 Lithium-Ion batteries, being the heaviest part of the drivetrain, have been mounted in the middle of the car to provide optimum weight distribution to achieve the best level of handling and roadholding – issues that usually don’t trouble the minds of people designing hybrids and electric cars.

To make the most of its 59 kW and 220 Nm of torque, the electric engine is mated to the same Dualogic sequential manual gearbox as used in the FIAT Punto, so as to provide a sporty response and yet more fun.

Beyond the engine and the bright green paint there are many more ingenious ideas – the tools in the tool kit are made from recycled plastic reinforced with natural sisal fibres; the seats are made from foam produced with 30 per cent recycled soya bean oil and body panels use clay that had been modified by nanotechnology to make it suitable for car bodywork use.

Entirely built by FIAT’s Brazilian division, the Bugster makes its world debut this week (30 October 2008) at the Sao Paulo Motor Show and is the latest in FIAT’s long history of environmental advanced cars. FIAT, for example, produce for the Latin American market the first car to be able to run on four different fuels, the FIAT Siena Tetrafuel, which uses pure ethanol, a petrol/ethanol blend, pure petrol or compressed natural gas.

Not only is this unique car capable of running on each of the four fuels, it automatically switches to whichever energy source is most suitable for the driving demands being placed on it.