Wednesday | August 20, 2008

ktm xbow



KTM- Second largest motorcycle producer in Europe, created a concept car based on there motorcycle engines. The body is made of carbon fiber monocoque, on e of the lightest material and strongest ever made.With its Spectacular design, it can cut of air turbulence on high speed.The engine is a Four-cylinder TFSI from Audi  with a displacement of 1984 producing Kw(HP) 177(240) at 6000rpm, torque Nm 310 at 2000-5500rpm with 6 speed transmition. It can reach from 0-160km/h at 8.51sec. with a top speed of Km/h/mp/h 220/136.


The X-Bow isn’t just a racing machine, even if it is going to accomplish spectacular performance feats on racing circuits. With its modern technologies and exceptional solutions, it’s much more oriented towards sporty drivers who seek a purist’s driving experience. By foregoing electronic assistants and today’s standard comfort features, the X-Bow offers an unfiltered adventure – aided by its standalone wheels in the style of monoposto racing cars, transparent technology and the car’s reduced concept, i.e. no roof, doors or windscreen.


On the production side the X-Bow will be ready for its first 100 units last 2007. The first 10 buyers was very whelm and shock ont he new beast, they say its like riding a sports bike with for wheels but with the respones like a real supercar.

Autopartswarehouse, one of the leading on line car parts shopping, reviewed and announced the the Xbow , is one of the greatest concept car every made by a motorcycle company.


source: The Ktm x-box
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Tuesday | March 04, 2008

Saab 9-X concept at Geneva Auto Show

Concept cars give out information on the possible future models of a company as these are the concrete examples of what are the capabilities of the manufacturer. American automaker General Motors (GM), for example, will introduce today at the Geneva Auto Show its new compact sports car Saab 9-X concept that supposedly will give out information on what the upcoming Saab models will be.

“The 9-X provides a picture of what the next generation of Saabs will look like,” said Bob Lutz, who is the vice chairman of GM.

The design of the Saab 9-X concept clearly depicts some aircraft features. These aircraft-like key designs will also be applied to the future cars and crossover sport utility vehicles of the GM-produced Saab. A vehicle similar to the mid-size SUV Saab 9-4X concept, which was unveiled in the Detroit-based North American International Auto Show last January, will also be part of the new models that will have aircraft features.
Saab 9-X concept

Aside from providing details on the future cars of the Swedish carmaker, the competent Saab 9-X is also aimed to boost the company’s sales. This compact car will provide the much needed momentum of the other Saab products that will soon hit the market.

“We are determined to grow the brand by expanding our global product portfolio into every major luxury segment. The small vehicle segment is growing,” said Jan Ake Jonsson, who is Saab’s managing director. “We think it is the right time for Saab to enter it.”

The aircraft-like design of the Saab 9-X help minimize the occurrence of air interference. Car aerodynamics is said to have vastly improved and can even lessen air drags when the speed goes over 43 miles per hour. Moreover, the concept dons a hatchback look that provides a roomier interior.

Aside from the signature spacious cabin of Saab, this concept compact sports car is equipped with an E85 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that is capable to muster up to 200-horsepower. That much strength, however, does not pose any threat to the environment as E85 is a hybrid of biofuel technology and a turbocharged engine. Motorists can expect an improved fuel economy and lesser noxious emissions with the Saab 9-X.

Source: Free Press.
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