2008 Lotus Exige 270E TriFuel Concept

2008 Lotus Exige 270E TriFuel Concept Exterior Front View

2008 Lotus Exige 270E TriFuel Concept Exterior Rear View

2008 Lotus Exige 270E TriFuel Concept Exterior Side View

Lotus Engineering, the division of the automotive world renowned board of Lotus, unveils its latest development for the carbon neutral road transport at the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva. The Lotus Exige 270E Tri-fuel is the most powerful road version yet of the Exige (0-60 mph / 96 km / h in 3.88 seconds, a top speed of 158 mph (255 km / h), 270 hp (201 kW / 273 PS at 8000 rpm) and it runs on any mixture of gasoline, bioethanol and methanol. New technologies allow alcohol fuels such as methanol, a fuel already proven internal combustion, to be produced synthetically from CO2 extracted from the atmosphere.

An alcohol-based fuel from renewable sources from atmospheric CO2 would allow society to transfer relatively easily to sustainable development, internal-combustion carbon-neutral. Lotus Engineering is researching the use of sustainable synthetic alcohols as potential future fuels, with technology available from Lotus for introduction in four to five years. However, investment in supply infrastructure of governments and fuel companies could take 15 to 20 years.

This research is one aspect of the pioneering work of Lotus Engineering on environmentally friendly vehicles. He is involved in a number of electric vehicle projects, has successfully integrated hybrid technologies into vehicles such as its EVE demonstrator, and recently announced the results on a collaboration with Continental Division Powertrain on the Low CO2 engine reduces three cylinders. Research into sustainable alcohols is progressing at Lotus Hethel headquarters in Norfolk, United Kingdom and requires the contribution of the Royal Society of Chemistry Alternative Fuel Symposium Series, of low carbon vehicles innovation platform, developed by the Technology Strategy Board and direct discussions with the University of Sheffield.

Methanol (CH3OH) can be produced synthetically from CO2 and hydrogen. Ultimately, new processes to recover atmospheric CO2 will provide the required carbon that can entirely balance the CO2 emissions in the exhaust resulting from the internal combustion of synthetic methanol. The result is that a car running on synthetic methanol, such as the Exige 270E Tri-fuel would be environmentally neutral.

In addition to being green, the greater benefit of synthetic methanol is that it would use similar engines and fuel systems to those in current cars, and synthetic methanol can be stored, transported and retailed in much In the same way as today’s liquid fuels such as gasoline and diesel.

Synthetic methanol also possesses properties better suited to internal combustion than today’s liquid fuels, giving improved performance and thermal efficiency. And is ideal for pressure drop (turbocharging and supercharging) already established by manufacturers to downsize engines in order to improve fuel consumption. source

2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series

2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series Exterior Front View

2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series Interior

Exterior 2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series Front And Side

Exterior 2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series Rear And Side

Interior 2009 Bentley Arnage Final Series Inside Door Emblem

The Bentley Arnage Final Series, the new model features a unique specification, combining the performance of the 500 bhp Arnage T with the refinement of the Arnage R and design elements from the Brooklands coupe, for the ultimate expression of British luxury and effortless power in a four-door saloon – a grand finale, for the grandest of Bentleys.

Hand crafted at Bentley’s Crewe facility, the Final Series is an exclusive run of 150 cars, a unique example of the marque’s flagship created to bid ‘farewell’ to the highly successful Arnage line in the most appropriate manner and style. source

2011 SMS 302 Ford Mustang

Exterior 2011 SMS 302 Ford Mustang Front And Side

Exterior 2011 SMS 302 Ford Mustang Rear And Side

Exterior 2011 SMS 302 Ford Mustang Side Speed

SMS 2011 302 Mustang is the second in a trio of American Supercars SMS, followed by the introduction of SMS 2011 620 Camaro later this year. Initially, two versions will be offered SMS 302, SMS 302 4V with a 5.0L normally aspirated engine, followed by the SMS SC 302, using the patented SMS SuperchargerTM 296.

The 302SC SMS pumped more than 535 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque, thanks to the use of patent pending SMS 296 Supercharger system with asymmetric multi-lobe screws, SMS-Six PackTM Intercooler system of patents and pending SMS Duo Path-induction. Transmission options for both are a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed TR3650 manual.

302 Both models come standard SMS with the new single SMS S4 High performance suspension, including front and rear specific S4 Rate Springs, Struts S4 Avant, S4 Rear Shocks, S4 front and rear stabilizer bars, high durometer bushings Pivot SMS and all-new S4 unique suspension Watts link rear.

Instrumentation has a 200 mph gauge cluster and a boost gauge pod with boost and temperature gauges fresh air for SMS 302 SC. Standard features include color-keyed center console, a powerful Shaker 500 stereo with SYNC ® and 276-watt amplifier, SMS aluminum plates door sill and model designated embroidered floor mats to give the inside finish. source