Mitsubishi unveiled i Miev Sport concept at the 2007 Tokyo auto show. i Miev Sport has a simple and fluid exterior and interior design, the layout provides optimal distribution of weight. This futuristic electric car has a sporty performance and spacious interior. This concept car has an aluminum space frame body structure to minimize it’s weight. i Miev also has three permanent magnetic synchronous motors. As environmental considerations, on the roof of i Miev sport an auxiliary photovoltaic generator was installed for energy saving.
i Miev has a sporty, spacious and dynamic interior. The interior gives the security and comfort feelings to the user. Mitsubishi also gives excellent occupant protection from collisions from any direction, even when colliding with a vehicle of different height or weight.
Nissan Pivo 2 concept was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show. It runs on compact Lithium-ion battery. Nissan Pivo 2 has a rotating cabin and wheels that can rotate 360 degrees, this feature allows easy parking. This cool car also has a Robotic Agent, robotic agent is a voice recognizing interface. This feature allows the car to detect and conclude the driver’s mental state by facial expressions and by voice patterns. With this robotic agent you could ask for directions or the nearest parking space or even basic vehicle functions. This feature is available in English and Japanese languages.
The design of Pivo 2 is very unique and futuristic, it has a round dome as it’s main shape with four small wheels. The chassis of the car doesn't have a front or back, instead the dome revolves, letting the driver face whichever direction needs to be front. The Interior of the car also has a dome shape and the dashboard looks like a toy car.
Nissan Pivo 2 Specifications:
Introduced at : 2007 Tokyo Auto Show
Engine : Energy consumption of a conventional lightweight vehicle
Torque equivalent : V8 4.5L engine (528Nm) (twice the torque output of a conventional electric motor)
Power equivalent : 2.5L engine .
Battery : The new lithium-ion battery (twice the energy density of conventional batteries
Brake : Regenerative braking (Battery capacity has doubled and energy efficiency is improved by better response to regenerative braking).
Special Features :
Robotic Agent : Inferring a driver’s mental state by facial expressions and by voice patterns
Metamo System : a new concept which enables independent control of each wheel (The angles and position of the wheels are controlled to ensure an even load across the chassis to match driving conditions. This optimizes load distribution and ensures stability with minimum body movement during acceleration, deceleration, braking and cornering). The use of In-wheel 3D Motors and X by-Wire technologies.
Mazda Taiki has a very unique shape and the concept is based of a front-engine rear-wheel drive layout. The design of this concept car were inspired by flowing robes, it has a complex styling lines which represent the flow of air and it’s looks like a highly stylized sheetmetal sculpture. Mazda Taiki is the latest radical concepts that express organic themes from Mazda.
From the press release they claimed that Mazda Taiki reflects a future generation of Mazda sports cars that aim to create a sustainable society. Mazda Taiki based on the "flow" theme to establish a breathtaking presence which visually expresses the atmosphere (called taiki in Japanese) that wraps the Earth in its protective mantle. The basic proportions of the car begin with the stretched coupe form of a front-engine rear-wheel-drive layout, the short overhangs, and an all-glass canopy.
The Interior concept was based on an Air-tube, the interior space creates the dynamic sensation that the flow of the wind is being visually depicted. The effect of the design integrates the design theme perfectly to realize outstanding aerodynamic performance.
Mazda Taiki Specifications :
General Specifications :
Country of Origin :Japan
Numbers built : Not Available (Prototype)
Produced in : 2007
Introduced at : 2007 Tokyo Motorshow
Engine Type :Next Generation RENESIS
Transmission Type : Dry twin clutch 7-speed power shift
Toyota take the ideas of environmentally friendly to another level with the RiN concept that Introduced at the Tokyo Motorshow in October 2007. Rin was designed for “harmony with nature” and a “healthy mind and body”. RiN designed to provide a driver-friendly environment, and a friendly environment itself.
This concept car from Toyota offers several unique features. Toyota Rin looks like some kind of futuristic automotive, designed to help drivers become one with nature. The feature is intended to improve well being, including chairs that support correct body posture, a mood sensing steering control that display the driver’s psychological state on displays, an oxygen-level conditioner, and a pinpoint humidifier.
The green glass were able to reduce UV rays and brightens the surroundings and the headlights uses light distribution control to lessen their intensity for pedestrians. The concept itself was inspired by the Yakusugi tree as seen by the leaf shaped gas and brake pedals as well as other organic design in other parts of the car.
General Specifications :
Country of Origin : Japan
Numbers Built : Not Available (Prototype)
Produced in : 2007 Introduced at : 2007 Tokyo Motorshow
Dimensions :
Length / Width / Height : 3250 mm (128 in) / 1690 mm (66.5 in) / 1650 mm (65 in)
Ferrari California has a similar basic structure with the larger new Maserati GranTurismo coupe, but this fast car was re-engineered for maximum rigidity at minimum weight. This sport car was introduced at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and equipped with 460 hp 4.3-liter mid-front placed V8 engine with direct fuel injection.
General Specifications :
Country of Origin : Italy Numbers built : N/A Introduced at : 2008 Paris Motor Show
Engine :
Configuration :90º V 8 Location :Mid, longitudinally mounted Construction :aluminum alloy block and head Displacement :4.308 liter / 262.9 cu in Bore / Stroke :92.0 mm (3.6 in) / 81.0 mm (3.2 in) Compression : 11.3:1 Valvetrain : 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Fuel Feed : Fuel injection Aspiration : Naturally Aspirated
Nissan 350z is a fun car, this cool car is light and agile, it also has industrial chic looks. The design is aggressive and very easy on the eyes thats why this car is so georgeus.
General Specifications :
Model : 350z Variant : COUPE Release Date : 20-07-05 Still in production
This automotive has glamorous and elegant design, this sophisticated Italian super coupe also fast and rare. Maserati Grand Turismo 2007 is styled by Pininfarina and the first worlwide debut was at Geneva Motorshow. This high performance sport car also has 4.2 liter V8 engine.
General Specifications :
Introduced : 2007 Average User FC Rating : 18.2 km/litre Authorised Distributors : Parallel Imported Car Type : Super Car
Engine :
Engine Capacity : 4244 cc Engine Layout : Vee Cylinders : 8 Valves : 32 Max
Power and Speed :
Power : 405 Bhp / 7100 rpm Max Torque : 460 Nm / 4750 rpm 0-100 : 5.2 secs Top Speed :283 km/h Drive Train : FF Gears : 6 Transmission : Auto Curb Weight :1880 kg Power to Weight : 215.43 bhp/litre : 95.4 bhp/litre
This cool automotive is a limited series of 250 Victory Edition Corvette Coupes. This sportcar is based on the Corvette C6 Coupe. This Victory Edition has the LS2 6.0L V-8 engine which can produce 297kW (404 hp) and 546 Nm of torque. This limited car only available in two colours, black or yellow. The interior has two tone leather seats, grey door spill plates and numbered Victory Edition badge.
General Specifications :
Limited : only 250 built Produced in : 2007
Engine :
Configuration : LS2 90º V 8 Engine Location :Front, longitudinally mounted Construction :cast-aluminum block and head Displacement :5.970 liter / 364.3 cu in Bore / Stroke : 101.6 mm (4 in) / 92.0 mm (3.6 in) Compression : 10.9:1 Valvetrain : 2 valves / cylinder, OHV Fuel Feed : Sequential Fuel injection Aspiration : Naturally Aspirated Drive train : composite body panels, hydroformed steel frame with aluminum & magnesium structural and chassis components Chassis / Body : composite body panels, hydroformed steel frame with aluminum & magnesium structural and chassis components Suspension (fr/r) : short/long arm double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber Steering : rack-and-pinion, power assisted, speed sensitive Brakes : vented discs, all round. ABS Gearbox : Tremec T56 6 speed Manual Drive : Rear wheel drive
Dimension :
Weight : 1470 kilo / 3240.8 lbs Lenght :4435 mm (174.6 in) Width :1844 mm (72.6 in) Height :1246 mm (49.1 in) Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) :2686 mm (105.7 in) / 1577 mm (62.1 in) / 1542 mm (60.7 in)
Performance :
Power : 400 bhp / 298 KW @ 6000 rpm Torque : 542 Nm / 400 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm BHP / Liter : 67 bhp / liter Power to weight : 0.27 bhp / kg Top Speed :290 km/h / 180 mph 0-60 mph : 4.5 s
This car was first introduced at the 2003 Frankfurt Motorshow. Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has a georgeus and sexy body which was designed by Alfa Romeo Centro Stile. The interior has elegant sporting design and punctuated with the Alfa logo stitched into the rich leather. The cockpit elements was fit and work together beautifully.
General specifications :
Country of origin : Italy Numbers built : N/A Prototype Produced in : 2003
Engine :
Configuration : 90º V 8 Location : Front, longitudinally mounted Construction : alloy (block), head (block) Dispalcement : 4.244 liter / 259 cu in Bore / Stroke :92.0 mm (3.6 in) / 79.8 mm (3.1 in) Valvetrain : 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Fuel feed : Fuel Injection Aspiration : Supercharger
Drivetrain :
Chassis / Body : Carbon Fibre Monocoque Suspension (fr/r) : dual wishbone Steering : rack and pinion, power assisted Brakes : vented discs, all round Gearbox : 6 speed (Manual) Drive : Rear Wheel Drive
Dimensions :
Weight : 1500 kilo / 3306.9 lbs Length : 4278 mm (168,4 in) Width :1900 mm (74,8 in) Height :1250 mm (49,2 in) Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) : 2595 mm (102.2 in) / 1610 mm (63.4 in) / 1580 mm (62.2 in)
Performance :
Power : 400 bhp / 298 KW @ 7000 rpm Torque : 441 Nm / 325 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm BHP / Liter : 94 bhp / liter Power to Weight : 0.27 bhp / kg Top Speed : 300 km/h / 186 mph 0-60 mph : 4.4 s
This car was introduced at Detroit Auto Show in 2004. Chrysler ME 412 has a bold design and equipped with 12 cylinder engine. This sport car also has carbon fiber and aluminum body and chassis which make this car more bold and beautiful..
