2012 Cadillac CTS Base Wagon

Auto Car | 2012 Cadillac CTS Base Wagon | The 2012 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon is a five-passenger midsize wagon with elegant cabin; bold styling; nifty gadgets; capable and secure handling; generous cargo space; strong engine choices.

The 2012 Cadillac CTS Base Wagon comes standard with 17-inch wheels, automatic headlights, a power liftgate, heated mirrors, keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver seat, leatherette premium vinyl upholstery, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth, OnStar and a seven-speaker Bose sound system with a CD player and satellite radio. The 3.0 Luxury adds remote ignition, a rearview camera, automatic wipers, additional sound insulation, heated eight-way power front seats (with adjustable lumbar), leather upholstery, driver memory functions, a cargo cover, a pet net, interior accent lighting and a six-CD changer.

2012 Cadillac CTS Base Wagon Specs: Exterior, Interior, Perfomance, Handling
Exterior
Body-color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors
Power liftgate
Exterior dimensions: 192.0 in. overall length, 72.5 in. overall width, 58.0 in. overall height, 113.4 in. wheelbase, 61.8 in. front track, 62.2 in. rear track and 36.0 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
Halogen headlights with projector beam lenses
Luxury trim: alloy & leather on shifter, carbon fiber look on doors and carbon fiber-look
Metallic paint
Rear window defroster
Weights: published curb weight (lbs): 4,204
Intermittent windshield wipers

Interior
Front and rear 12V power outlet(s)
Dual-zone fully-automatic climate control
Diversity antenna
Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) ; includes RDS , satellite radio
Cargo capacity: 58.0 cu. ft. w/rear seat down and 25.4 cu. ft. all seats in place
Compass
Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
Cruise control
Front cup holders
Outside air temperature indicator
Floor mats
Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and occupant switch off
Front driver seat : bucket with four 8-way power ; details: power height and power tilt, front passenger seat: : bucket
Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
Front seat center armrest
Headlight control with dusk sensor
Two active height-adjustable front head restraints, two rear seats head restraints
Interior dimensions: 38.8 in. front headroom, 37.1 in. rear headroom, 53.7 in. front hip room, 53.0 in. rear hip room, 42.4 in. front leg room, 36.1 in. rear leg room, 56.7 in. front shoulder room, 54.7 in. rear shoulder room and 98.0 cu ft. interior volume
Low tire pressure indicator
Navigation system with voice
Remote power locks , 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
Rear seats: split-folding bench with seating for three
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Remote control trunk/hatch release
Front and rear curtain airbag
Seating: five passengers
Main seat material upholstery
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Seven Bose speakers
Leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
Tachometer
OnStar telematics : includes engine shut down
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter and automatic recirculation
Voice activating system for phone and navigation system

Perfomance
Engine: 3.0L V 6 DOHC with variable valve timing
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 18 MPG city, 26 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined and 378 mi. range
Gasoline direct fuel injection
18.0gallon fuel tank
Power (SAE): 270 hp @ 7,000 rpm; 223 ft lb of torque @ 5,700 rpm

Handling
ABS
Brake assist system
Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
Immobilizer
StabiliTrak stability control
Independent front wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Tire kit

The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe - The exotic sports car

Auto Car | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe | The exotic sports car, The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia, Screaming performance; world-leading handling; brilliant transmission; finely crafted cabin; good visibility for a supercar; highly customizable. The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia's handling is as good as it gets for street-legal cars, with perfect fore-and-aft balance and precise steering that all but speaks to you in real-time Italian about what's going on below. The soul-stirring soundtrack of its V8 will turn heads until filling stations stop selling gas.

The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 that sends 562 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels through a seven-speed, dual-clutch automated manual transmission. Ferrari says it will go from zero to 60 mph in about 3.4 seconds, which makes it one of the quickest cars in the world. As if anyone cares, EPA-estimated fuel economy stands at 12 mpg city/18 mpg highway and 14 mpg combined. MSRP from $225,325

The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe Specs: Exterior, Interior, Performance, Handling

Exterior
Body-color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger and passenger power, heated ,body-color door mirrors
Exterior dimensions: 178.2 in. overall length, 76.3 in. overall width, 47.8 in. overall height, 104.3 in. wheelbase, 65.8 in. front track and 63.2 in. rear track
Headlight cleaners
Bi-Xenon headlights
Luxury trim: alloy on shifter, leather on doors and leather on dashboard
Black paint
Rear window
Weights: published curb weight (lbs): 3,267
Windshield wipers



Interior
Front 12V power outlet(s)
Dual-zone fully-automatic climate control
Element antenna
Anti-theft protection includes: interior monitoring
Harman/kardon audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) ; includes RDS
Cargo capacity:
Trip computer: includes average speed and range for remaining fuel
Front cup holders
Outside air temperature indicator
Intelligent driver and passenger front airbag
Racing driver seat and front passenger seat:
Front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
Headlight control with dusk sensor
Two front head restraints
Interior dimensions:
Low tire pressure indicator
MP3 player
Remote power locks
Vehicle speed-proportional power steering
Power windows, express driver and passenger
Front reading lights
Rear view mirror
Electric trunk/hatch release
Front curtain airbag
Seating: two passengers
Leather upholstery
Service interval indicator
Eight speakers
Leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
Tachometer
Ventilation system with micro filter

Perfomance
Engine: 4.5L Veight-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 12 MPG city and 18 MPG highway
Gasoline direct fuel injection
22.7gallon fuel tank
Power (SAE): 570 hp @ 9,000 rpm; 398 ft lb of torque @ 6,000 rpm

Handling
ABS
Brake assist system
Ceramic brakes
Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
Immobilizer
Rear mechanical limited-slip differential
Driver selectable responsive suspensionfeatures: electronic-control
Stability control
Independent front wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Tire kit

2012 Lexus CT 200h Base Hatchback

Auto Car | 2012 Lexus CT 200h Base Hatchback | The 2012 Lexus CT 200h Best fuel economy in its segment, attractive price, engaging handling for a hybrid; driver-friendly cabin with superb ergonomics. The 2012 Lexus CT 200h stands out in the small but impressive premium-compact segment thanks to its high fuel economy, sporty handing and attractive price. MSRP from $29,120.

The 2012 Camaro ZL1 Coupe

Auto Car | The 2012 Camaro ZL1 Coupe | The 2012 Camaro has a new steering wheel that's much more ergonomic and comfortable to grip than last year's. The 2012 Camaro ZL1 Coupe comes with a variant of the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 found in the Cadillac CTS-V and Corvette ZR1. Here it cranks out 580 horsepower, making the 2012 ZL1 the quickest, fastest and most capable Camaro ever. The ZL1 is equipped similarly to the 2SS but adds ultra-performance upgrades in the form of a supercharged V8, massive Brembo brakes, four-mode stability/traction control, active "Magnetic Ride Control" suspension dampers, unique 20-inch wheels (with Goodyear Eagle F1 tires) and retuned power steering

Movie Star Car of The Fast Five

Auto Car | Movie Star Car of The Fast Five | The Fast Five movie is a showcase for dozens of the world’s sexiest, fastest, most desirable and classic cars. When developing Fast Five, Universal Studios deliberately departed from the street racing theme prevalent in previous films in the series, to transform the franchise into a heist action series involving cars. By doing so, they hoped to attract wider audiences that might otherwise be put off by a heavy emphasis on cars and car culture. 

Here is the list of star car of Fast Five:

• 1963 Ford Galaxy
• 1966 Ford GT40
• 1966 Corvette Grand Sport
• 1970 Dodge Charger
• 1970 Ford Maverick
• 1972 Nissan Skyline GTR
• 1972 Pantera Detomaso
• 1996 Toyota Supra
• 2002 Porsche GT3
• 2006 GMC 2500 Yukon
• 2009 Nissan 370Z
• 2010 Dodge Challenger
• 2010 Subaru STi
• 2010 Lexus LFA
• 2010 Modified Vault Chargers
• 2011 Dodge Charger Police Interceptor
• Gurkha LAPV
• Train Heist Truck
• Koenigsegg CCX

Lets take a look at the pictures of them:

1963 Ford Galaxy

1966 Ford GT40

1966 Corvette Grand Sport

1970 Dodge Charger

1970 Ford Maverick

1972 Nissan Skyline GTR

1972 Pantera Detomaso

1996 Toyota Supra

2002 Porsche GT3

2006 GMC 2500 Yukon

2009 Nissan 370Z

2010 Dodge Challenger

2010 Subaru STi

2010 Lexus LFA

2011 Dodge Charger Police Interceptor

Gurkha LAPV

Train Heist Truck

Koenigsegg CCX

2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish - James Bond car in "Die Another Day"

Auto Car |  2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish - James Bond car in "Die Another Day"  | A grand tourer 2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish go to worldwide recognition as the official 007 James Bond car in the movie ‘Die Another Day'. In 2007 the Vanquish was taken out of production. The Aston Martin DBS V12 temporarily replaced it at the top of Aston's lineup, pending the 2010 replacement. The Aston Martin Vanquish was designed by Ian Callum and was manufactured by Aston Martin. Introduced in 2001 the Vanquish was Aston Martin's flagship vehicle.

2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish was designed at Ford Research in the U.S. was the V12 engine in the Vanquish. The Vanquish's V12 engine shares some of the components and design elements with the 3.0 L Duratec 30 V6. The engine even shares the same bore and stroke dimensions and for this reason many people incorrectly dismiss the V12 as just ‘two Duratecs linked together'. It is correct though that the AM V12 shares components with the ‘Duratec' engine design. The standard Vanquish's 6.0-liter V12 produced 460 hp and 400 lb/ft of torque.

2003 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish Mechanical Specs
Engine & Performance, Base engine size: 5.9 L, Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC), Cylinders: V12
Valves: 48, Torque: 400 ft-lbs. @ 5500 rpm, Horsepower: 460 hp @ 6800 rpm, Base engine type: gas
DriveTrain
Drive type: rear wheel drive, Transmission: 6-speed automated manual, Rear limited slip differential
Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension, Double wishbone rear suspension, Four-wheel independent suspension
Fuel
Fuel type: gas, Fuel type: premium unleaded (required), Fuel tank capacity: 21.13 gal, Range in miles, (cty/hwy): 232.43/380.34 mi.,EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 11/18 mpg

The 1967 Pontiac GTO "xXx" Movie Car Star

Auto Car | The 1967 Pontiac GTO "xXx" Movie Car Star | The 1967 Pontiac GTO is a classic muscle car that known as the famous movie car star, the supercharged spy car that Xander Cage, played by Vin Diesel, drove in the 2002 action movie, "xXx"

The Pontiac GTO an automobile built by Pontiac Division of General Motors in the United States from 1964 to 1974, and by GM subsidiary Holden in Australia from 2004 to 2006. It was a classic muscle car of the 1960s and 1970s. The GTO was the brainchild of Pontiac engineer Russell Gee, an engine specialist; Bill Collins, a chassis engineer; and Pontiac chief engineer John DeLorean. In early 1963, General Motors' management issued an edict banning divisions from involvement in auto racing.

1967 Pontiac GTO Specs
Model:1967 Pontiac GTO
Engine Position:Front
Engine: 6375 ccm (387,06 cubic inches)
Engine type:V8
Valves per cylinder:2
Fuel:Gasoline
Drive:Rear
Seats:4
Passenger space:5510 litres (1448,72 gallons)
Country of origin:USA
Weight:1400 kg (3071,07 pounds)
Total length:5250 mm (205,67 inches)
Total width:1900 mm (74,43 inches)
Total height:1380 mm (54,03 inches)
Wheelbase:2930 mm (114,82 inches)
Rear brakes type:Drums

The Batmobile of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight

Auto Car | The Batmobile of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight | The vehicle that became the Batmobile was introduced in Detective Comics #27, the first Batman story. Bruce Wayne modifies a prototype military vehicle called "the Tumbler" that was designed by Wayne Enterprises Applied Sciences Division as a bridging vehicle for the military. It includes features like weaponry, and the ability to boost into a rampless jump. The new incarnation of the Tumbler was proposed by Nolan The Batmobile depicted in the Christopher Nolan directed films Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008). The vehicle does not have a front axle, a design that was influenced by the spinners featured in Ridley Scott's Blade Runner.

The Batmobile Technical specifications:

• Length: 15 feet (4.57 m)
• Width: 9 feet 4 inches (2.84 m)
• Weight: 2.5 short tons (2.3 t)
• Acceleration: 0-60 in 5.6 seconds.
• Engine: 5.7 liter GM V8 engine capable of 500 horsepower (370 kW).
• Fuel: The "jet engine" on the back of the car was fed by propane tanks.
• Tires: 4 Interco "Super Swamper TSL" tires standing 44 inches (1,100 mm) tall 18.5 inches (470 mm) wide in the rear, and two 94.0/15.0-15 Hoosier Checkerboard dirt tires on the front.

The Batmobile Features:
The Batman Begins Batmobile has a pair of autocannons mounted in the nose of the car between the front wheels. In "Attack" mode, the driver's seat moves to the center of the car, and the driver is repositioned to lie face-down with his head in the center section between the front wheels. This serves two main purposes: first, it provides more substantial protection with the driver shielded by multiple layers of armor plating. Second, the low-down, centralized driving position makes extreme precision maneuvers easier to perform, while lying prone reduces the risk of injury a driver faces when making these maneuvers. Other devices included:

• Rear flaps to assist brakes
• Dual front autocannons
• Rocket launcher
• Landing hook to Sprung landing stabilization
• Integrated fire-extinguishing system
• Integrated safety connection to gasoline control
• Jet engine on back of car for quick boosts/"rampless" jumps
• Stealth mode, which turns off the car's lights and cuts off the main engine. The vehicle is powered by an electric motor making the car very hard to find in dark places (which makes the mode most useful at night), and as demonstrated by the car chase in Batman Begins, can easily throw off pursuers.
• Explosive caltrops are deployed from the rear of the vehicle, which can take out any cars that make contact with them. This is used during a car chase in Batman Begins, where Batman uses it to take out numerous police cars pursuing him.
• Front of car is heavily armored, so the car can ram as a practical offensive attack, and also protects the driver (Batman) while in the prone driving position/"Attack" mode
• Both front wheels can eject when the vehicle is damaged to form the Batpod, a motorcycle-like vehicle (the rest self-destructs).

The Batpod

See also: 2008 Toyota TF108 and Dark Knight Batmobile

The Hollywood Star Car: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle "Herbie"

Auto Car | The Hollywood Star Car: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle "Herbie" | Herbie is an anthropomorphic 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. The Volkswagen Beetle Type has made numerous appearances in Hollywood films, most notably (Disney's) The Love Bug comedy series from 1968 to 2005, starring as "Herbie", 1963 Volkswagen Beetle, a pearl-white, fabric-sunroofed 1963 Beetle - racing number 53. 

This 1963 VW Bug was driven by Lindsay Lohan in the 2005 Disney Movie, 'Herbie: Fully Loaded.' To give the appearance that Herbie could reach full speed while traveling in reverse, engineers removed the body and placed it backwards on the chassis. Notice the rear wheels now steer the vehicle. The body is coated with Rust and Dirt-Colored paint to make Herbie appear used and abused. Actually, this car is in excellent condition. 
Herbie: Fully Loaded is a 2005 American comedy film directed by Angela Robinson and produced by Robert Simonds for Walt Disney Pictures. It stars Lindsay Lohan as the youngest member of an automobile-racing family, Michael Keaton as her father, Matt Dillon as a competing racer, Breckin Meyer as her brother, and Justin Long as friend and mechanic. The film features cameos by many NASCAR drivers, including Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin. It is the first theatrical Herbie film since Herbie Goes Bananas in 1980.


1963 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications
Light alloy finned cylinders
Engine Type : O4 1192 cc | 72.7 cu in. | 1.2 L.
40 BHP (29.44 KW) @ 3900 RPM
64 Ft-Lbs (87 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore : 3.0 in | 77 mm.
Stroke : 2.5 in | 64 mm.
Engine Location Rear
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis Unitized steel
Production Years for Series 1938 - 1980
Price $1,600-$2,100
Weight 1600 lbs | 725.748 kg
Transmission:4 Manual

References:
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