2007 January - Page 2
Fernando Alonso Recieves Mclaren SLR
January 23rd, 2007
The best Renault could seem to offer their driving ace Fernando Alonso was a Renaultsport Megane after winning two back-to-back world championships. But now that the defending champ has switched over the McLaren-Mercedes, his patrons have awarded him more suitable wheels: the 650-horsepower Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722, a special edition of the supercar of which only 150 are being made.
2006 Lamborghini Miura
January 19th, 2007
The 2006 Lamborghini Miura will be the very first Lamborghini car to be created from the design and vision of Walter de’ Silva, the new “Head of Lamborghini Design”. He also has other major responsibilities not only at Lamborghini, but also functioning as “Head of Design” at the Audi Group. This artistic and gifted designer’s vision for the brand new concept was a simple one in creating a retro-stirred appearance, by heralding a callback to one of the automobiles’ world’s exceedingly illustrious icons, the legendary Lamborghini Miura car.
1907 Renault - First Supercar
January 19th, 2007
Renault’s reputation was created in the open-road races of Europe at the turn of the 20th century, in vehicles that were built and driven by Louis Renault and his brother Marcel. Even though Marcel was killed in the 1903 Paris-Madrid race and Louis quit racing, the company itself only took a year off.
Competition was the most effective way to promote Renault’s products and demonstrate speed and reliability. In 1905, Renault built a 12.3-liter monster for Gould Brokaw’s entry into the Vanderbilt Cup on Long Island. Driven by Maurice Bernin, it did not finish, but captured the Eagle Rock, New York, hillclimb later that year.
2000 Innotech Mysterro
January 17th, 2007
The 2000 Innotech Mysterro was made in the Czech Republic. There has only been one Mysterro produced but a limited run of 25 was planned. The attractive framework is formed from carbon fiber and carbon kevlar, this covers the custom tubular chassis beneath. Power for the Mysterro comes from a Corvette 5.7 litre V8 mated to a five speed gearbox.
The steeply raked windscreen is almost level with the sweeping spoiler dominating the powerful rear end.
The doors of the Mysterro have no exterior handles, and have been designed to open extra wide electronically and enable entry to the car.
Return Of The Camaro
January 17th, 2007
Combining dramatic design and exciting performance, the Chevrolet Camaro Concept recaptures the essence of one of the most popular sport coupes of all time and redefines the Camaro for new generations of fans.
The Camaro Concept embodies the performance and passion that have made first-generation Camaros some of the most sought-after collector vehicles, updating the formula with a fuel-efficient powertrain, sophisticated chassis and contemporary design execution. The goal is to make the sport coupe relevant to younger enthusiasts while retaining its appeal to its current fans.