New York Auto Show: 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon revealed

Acura unveiled its 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon at New York Auto show, which is the American version of the Europe's Honda Accord Tourer. This wagon is especially intended for those who seek a vehicle with utility, luxury and fuel economy at the...

Acura unveiled its 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon at New York Auto show, which is the American version of the Europe’s Honda Accord Tourer. This wagon is especially intended for those who seek a vehicle with utility, luxury and fuel economy at the same time.

Powered by a four-cylinder 2.4-liter that churns out 201 hp and a torque of 172 lb-ft, 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon is mated to a five-speed sequential automatic transmission and will also have steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. Its fuel economy is at 30 miles per gallon.

On the top of that, the vehicle features an increased rear cargo space over the saloon and removable side panel to accommodate other things, if the owner wishes to. And 2011 Acura TSX will also be available in the sedan version offered with a choice of 201HP 2.4-liter inline-four or a 280HP 3.5-liter V6 hooked up to a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission.

2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon will be included in Acura’s lineup this fall and prices for the same will be announced sometimes later this year.

Via: Carscoop

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Davide Panarella’s Iso IR10, IR10 spiders reminds us of Iso Grifo of 70s

Here we have the pleasure to introduce another project from Davide Panarella.

The project has been started with the idea and intention to propose pure Italian supercars of the 70s, the Iso Grifo. The car was produced as precisely as a...

Here we have the pleasure to introduce another project from Davide Panarella.

The project has been started with the idea and intention to propose pure Italian supercars of the 70s, the Iso Grifo. The car was produced as precisely as a continuation of ‘last Grifo ISO that was sold in versions with IR9, IR8 and the Chevrolet Corvette engines. However, its Bertone design is from Giugiaro and Bizzarrini.

The Grifo IR10 is designed and engineered by Davide Panarella, Luigi Santibacci and Patrick Sincich has many similarities with the Grifo, thus representing the design of ’70s with the modern spirit. IR10 is a pure 2 seater coupe with its engine derived from Corvette” 6.2l, just like old Iso, and two electric motors have been added to enhance the fuel efficiency.

In the design aspect, there is a sporty, elegant and dynamic front that culminates in large calendar where they are located inside the headlights. The front bumper is elegant and sporty at the same time and is positioned close to the Griffon symbol of the brand.

Chosen not only for a design but for the security purpose as well, there are sidelights at the front cover and in order to give this car a sporty look, the large air vent is positioned on the bonnet to reduce the design of the front. On the other, there is also an air intake on the side, similar to one presented in the models of 70s.

Made of lightweight material such as carbon, aluminum etc, the car’s interior is characterized by Italian style with particular attention to detail and control panel in order to simplify the life on board. Each compartment is made with soft-touch finishes and the seats have headrests of the Griffon, embroidered by hand.

The “Grifo IR10 ‘was approached a second model that has achieved the same success as the” Grifo IR10 spiders, that unlike the coupe has the signatures of Davide Panarella and Luigi Santibacci. This car embodies all the charm of the convertible revisited once for pleasure today. This car was designed for those who want to change their views in just 20 seconds and involve every sense.

Thanks, Davide Panarella

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The faded glory: Helicopter corpse turned into a summer sojourn

To a wandering eye, the helicopter pictured above might appear as if it's on patrol. However, it’s a house erected on an helicopter's remains in some remotest part of Russia. I think it should be of interest to those who fall for something...

To a wandering eye, the helicopter pictured above might appear as if it’s on patrol. However, it’s a house erected on an helicopter’s remains in some remotest part of Russia. I think it should be of interest to those who fall for something different. SInce the helicopter has lost its flying spirit, it has been wonderfully reused to restore some respectability to the flying machine.

This helicopter house was photographed near the Chelyabinsk city and people live there, at least in summer time. Unfortunately we don’t have any info as to who discovered it and turned it into a house or rather call it ‘summer sojourn’. But it’s really cool and I would love to couch for a night to experience that faded glory.

Via: Englishrussia

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Michael Vaughan’s artball Chevrolet Cruze runs well on canvas

After domination the cricket world, it’s time for Michael Vaughan, former British captain, to show his prowess in the field of art. And this man has amazingly created the biggest ‘artballing painting’ ever.

The cricketer turned artballer has.

After domination the cricket world, it’s time for Michael Vaughan, former British captain, to show his prowess in the field of art. And this man has amazingly created the biggest ‘artballing painting’ ever.

The cricketer turned artballer has painted a 16 by five foot image of a Chevrolet Cruze by hitting and throwing paint covered cricket balls against a blank canvas. It took almost 5000 shorts for the cricket genius to give the Chevrolet Cruze its shape.

It took almost eight hours for Vaughan to make artball Cruze and more than five gallons of paint was used in the process. Michael’s earlier work has fetched over $30,000 and there are expectations that his artball Cruze will be the most expensive Cruze yet.

Via: Autoblog / Netawd

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Blind Turkish drives Ferrari at 181.4 MPH, sets new record

The Turkish blind pop singer Metin Senturk has defied the odds when he singlehandedly drove his Ferrari F430 with 600hp engine at 181.44miles per hour. The event took place at the runway of an airport in the eastern Turkish town of Urfa.

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The Turkish blind pop singer Metin Senturk has defied the odds when he singlehandedly drove his Ferrari F430 with 600hp engine at 181.44miles per hour. The event took place at the runway of an airport in the eastern Turkish town of Urfa.

With this attempt, he has registered his name in the Guinness World Records for the fastest speed by an unaccompanied blind person. However, his achievement has come with the help of former rally driver Volkan Isik, who drove after him and gave him instructions through an earpiece inside his helmet.

The attempt was the project of the Handicapped Association, founded by Metin Senturk. The new record will replace the previous one set by a British bank manager, Mike Newman, at a speed of 176.47 mph.

Metin, however, doesn’t want to stop here and has the intentions to add 20 more kilometers to what he achieved at the present, thus putting a stern challenge to anyone who wants to overtake him in the fast pursuit.

Via: BBC

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New York Auto Show: Wraps go off to 2011 Kia Optima

The latest volley of Korean automaker into the mid size sedan segment is 2011 Kia Optima that it reveled at the New York Auto show. This vehicle though has close affinities to recently launched Hyundai sonata yet it’s completely different styling...

The latest volley of Korean automaker into the mid size sedan segment is 2011 Kia Optima that it reveled at the New York Auto show. This vehicle though has close affinities to recently launched Hyundai sonata yet it’s completely different styling from its corporate sibling.

With the identical dimensions and same powertrain, the top of the line Kia Optima will be powered by a 2.0L turbo petrol engine that produces 278 PS. The 2011 Kia Optima will also be available with the following options in Europe: 1.7-liter VGT CRDi, 2.0-liter CVVL petrol and 2.4-liter MPI petrol.

However, for the rest of the world Kia will be available with the engine options that include a 2.0-liter MPI 165 ps, 2.4-liter MPI 178 ps, and 2.4-liter GDI 203 ps. The vehicle will be available by the fall of this year.

Each of the engines features direct injection and variable valve timing and are mated to six-speed transmissions, with the base model being available with a manual and the others being all automatic.

Via: 4wheelsnews

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New York Auto Show: 2011 Subaru WRX STI concept revealed

The New York Auto show yesterday saw the wraps going off to four-door sedan version of Subaru WRX STI. This is the first time WRX STI will be available in both, a 5-door hatch and 4-door sedan configuration.

The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI...

The New York Auto show yesterday saw the wraps going off to four-door sedan version of Subaru WRX STI. This is the first time WRX STI will be available in both, a 5-door hatch and 4-door sedan configuration.

The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI features a newly designed 18 x 8.5-in. BBS forged aluminum-alloy wheels, high-luster paint and weigh 17.6 lbs which is considerably less then the previous standard wheels. It has Brembo Performance Brake System and both models receive significantly revised suspension tuning.

However, power comes from the same turbocharged/intercooled 4-cylinder Boxer engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, which is capable to deliver 305hp and 290 pound-feet of torque.

If we talk about the design aspect of 2011 Subaru Impreza STI, it will come with a new facade, revised bumper, a lip spoiler, freshly designed front grill, new fog lamps and bumper intake openings. At the same time four door STI will have wider rear fenders.

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