2010 Local Motors Rally Fighter

One of the rising American car companies is the Local Motors. This company has indeed created a special rapport with their customers. By asking the aid of their customers in the designing process, they have created wonderful car models. But the first car which made use of the design concept coming from customers is the Rally Fighter.

The Rally Fighter has a 3 liter BMW engine. It has twin turbocharger aspirations and a power of 265 hp. This off-road racer weighs only 3200 pounds. It is already very light for this type of vehicle. In addition, its lightweight contributes to the overall performance of the car. Rally Fighter is a four seater vehicle which allows ride-height adjustment. This provides more versatility in terms of the road conditions. Drivers may choose to make the necessary adjustments for city driving and off-road driving.

The car’s design was actually made by a group of car enthusiasts headed by Sangho Kim. Although it was specifically made for driving in the deserts of southwest America, it is also ideal for city driving. As of the moment, Local Motors is inviting all interested car enthusiasts to share their design ideas. Moreover, they allow buyers to personalize their own Rally Fighter by customizing the car skin.

2010 Ford Focus RS500

The Ford Focus RS500 is one of those limited-editions models. Only 500 units of this car will ever be manufactured. A unique numbering system has been designed to keep count and for supreme exclusivity.

The Ford Focus RS500 takes the original body design and beefed it up for this edition. To add more punch, all 500 units of this car is going to be painted in its standard Panther Black metallic finish. But it doesn’t stop there. After getting painted, each unit will be shipped to a 3M facility in Frankfurt, Germany and applied a special foil film to achieve the matte black effect. The film acts as a protective shield against nicks and superficial scratches. And the best part of this is if the film gets damaged, Ford dealers will employ a team of 3M technicians to replace the affected film.

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The interior design of the Ford Focus RS 500 is nothing short of superb. The interior is decked in a special red color palette. This can be seen on the leather trim stitching on the steering wheel, door trims, gear lever gaiter, and floor mats. To have more oomph, customers can opt to have the standard Recaro front sports seats done in red leather.

Key Features
- Heated windscreen
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear parking distance sensors
- Automatic headlights and rain-sensitive wipers
- Ford key-free start

Specifications
- Number of units: 500
- Engine: 2.5 liter inline 5
- Aspiration: turbocharged
- Horsepower: 345 hp @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 339 lb-ft
- 0-62 mph in 5.6 seconds

2010 HTT Plethore LC-750

The HTT Plethore LC-750 is probably one of the most unique sports cars ever produced. One of its important features is its central driving position. The HTT Plethore LC-750 is a three seater sports car with one seat in the front row and two seats in the back row. The driver’s seat is at the front center while the two seats at the back are for passengers. Not only does it serve as an elegant design, this type of driving position simulates a one seater race car- giving the person a unique driving experience. Also, the central driving position gives the car more stability as it runs at a high speed.

Another feature this model boasts of is its spaciousness. It has a height of 114 cm and a width of 226 cm. Allowing both driver and passenger to move freely inside the car. A central longitudinal 6.2 liter engine powers the car with 750 horsepower. A power assisted steering wheel helps the driver maneuver the car with facility. The frame and the body of the entire vehicle are made out of carbon fiber which gives the car a weight of 2535 pounds or 1150 kilograms. However, the car costs $387,255 which makes it affordable only to a selected few.

2010 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

So what’s new about Ferrari’s GTB Fiorano? According to Ferrari’s announcement, a brand new edition of this model is to be released. This edition is a Chinese Limited Edition created by Lu Hao -a famous Chinese artist. Chinese design elements were incorporated in the production of this model. Lu Hao has worked with Ferrari in order to produce this limited edition GTB Fiorano. It is said to be a fusion of Chinese tradition and Ferrari design.

Lu Hao was inspired by the creations of Ge Kiln of the Song Dynasty. The exterior design of the car has cracks and etches similar to the design of porcelain wares back in ancient China. The lustrous finish of the car resembles jade. The car is run by a massive 12 cylinder 6 liter engine with a natural aspiration. Running at an extremely high speed, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano has a power of 620hp.

This special one-off version is set to be auctioned in November 3 in Beijing, China. According to the company, the proceeds will be used to help Chinese students in their education particularly in the field of automotive engineering. More details regarding this project will be announced by Ferrari in the upcoming auction.

SMS 302 Ford Mustang

The exterior of the 302 Ford Mustang is strikingly unique and iconic. The new sculpted look is both rounded and sharp at once. The hood sets the car apart from the rest with its chrome trimmed heat extraction grilles. The sculpted front fascia, with brake ducts, applies a high volume lower radiator intake. For supercharged models, an integrated front splitter with ducting is available. The new side skirts reflect the spear shape of the fenders and flows perfectly into the sculpting of the rear fascia. The rear is given a longer silhouette thanks to the integrated rear fascia, fenders and trunk lid spoiler.

The 302 Ford Mustang is open to tailor-made options from SMS. Owners can choose from show car color options such as Pineapple Express Yellow, Sour Grape Green, Tire Smoke White and Burnout Black to name a few. The owners can customize further by color-coordinating the seats and the chevron stripes and stitching.

The interior totally complements the exterior of the 302 Ford Mustang. Alcantara leather SMS performance seats are designed with patented Signature Series chevron stripes and two-tone leather inserts. A leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel distinguishes this car from the rest. The instrument panel features a supercharger gauge pod aside from the 200 mph gauge cluster and temperature gauges.

Specifications
- Engine: 5 liter DOHC V8
- Aspiration: natural and supercharged
- Horsepower: 440 hp (302 4V model) and 535 hp (302SC model)
- Torque: 400 lb-ft (302 4V model) and 450 lb-ft (302SC model)

2010 Classic Recreations Shelby GT500CR

The all new Shelby GT500CR prototype made its debut in Las Vegas at the 2009 SEMA Show. The Shelby GT500CR is actually a car that was released back during 1967. A certain group of manufacturers have decided to make a recreation of this classic.

a manufacturing firm founded by Jason Engel. His company is composed of a talented craftsmen and technicians geared towards a common goal – to recreate classic cars. Every Shelby GT500CR is built upon ordering. It takes four months before Classic Recreation can complete a Shelby GT500CR. This recreation comes in different colors. Buyers may choose from a combination of grey and black, blue and white, yellow and white, black and grey, or red and white. It also comes with the Shelby signature seat.

The price for a Shelby GT500CR recreation ranges from $119,000 to $199,000. This unit has a 7 liter engine with a natural and supercharged aspiration. The 8 cylinder Shelby GT500CR has a power of 545 hp to 780 hp. Every recreation is officially acknowledged by Shelby accompanied by a serial number and a badge. The Shelby World Registry takes charge of recording al of the released recreations. Other recreations of classic cars will soon be manufactured following the success of the Shelby GT500CR.

2010 Brabus Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet

The BRABUS Mercedes series is described as highly individual, sporty, and exclusive. The car has an elegant design which does not compromise its performance. The BRABUS series feature a 6.1 liter engine. With this engine, the car is able to run at a maximum speed of 186 miles per hour at 456 horsepower. This series has specially designed wheels which have diameters of 17 to 20 inches.

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The E-Class Cabriolet has a natural aspiration. Having larger pistons, larger cylindrical bore, longer stroke, and a four valve cylinder, it is the modified and improved version of the past models. Engine lubrication is provided by ARAL motor oil. With its improved engine, the car accelerates easily moving to top speed in just a few seconds. This four-seater car is among the top performing race cars in the whole world.

People who purchase this car would not only get to enjoy the car’s amazing features, but they would also get to enjoy a three year tuning warranty especially conducted by BRABUS. This way, buyers are sure that their car’s condition would remain in perfect shape even after years of use. They would also get to customize the interior of their E-Class Cabriolet such as the dashboard and the steering wheel.