2012 Chevrolet Malibu Prototypes
General Motors has finished on developing the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu or will be known as Epica in other markets. The prototype of this car can be seen above, and it gives a very good preview on what will we see in the new Malibu. This Chevrolet Malibu will be a shorter version of General Motors’ Epsilon II platform which is also seen in both of the Buick Regal and LaCrosse, only with a bit longer and wider than the current marketed model.
The Chevrolet’s signature was put into the front end that is inspired by the LaCrosse, while the taillamps look similar to what we see in Camaro, with a longer rear deck. However, those judgement is only by seeing the prototype version, so let’s have another wait until the real car reached the pavement.
By looking at Hyundai Sonata’s lead from Korea, GM will only offer four cylinder engine in this 2012 Malibu. It means that you can expect a 2.4 liter and the 2.0 liter turbocharged engine to be on tap. The hybrid version of this car is also reportedly under construction, with an all wheel drive option. The production is scheduled to be started late this year, so we hope that it will do its debut in New York next month.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Prototypes is a post from: Automotive News and Review
1976 Mercedes-Benz Sbarro Gullwing for Sale at Ebay
Back to the late 70s, Franco Sbarro seems to have a lot of orders for this modern gullwing with wide body. According to eBay listing, Sbarro got a total of 28 Gullwing Coupes. Most of those numbers were from the two door chassis either with the original engine or the twin turbo 5.0 liter V8.
However, the car that you see in the picture above is not the same. That was the rarest version of the supercoupes. The car was based from 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 chassis. This is one of the six model which were built for the wife of Arab prince, and spent some part of its life with the NBA star. The custom doors on its car looks like a little heavy and might need some weeks to turn it right.
The details will set this car apart from the others. It has been updated with a chrome 20 inch Giovannas to bring some contemporary style to the bling. The original equipment from Sbarro horizontal phantom bar grille will hide its marker lights and stock headlamps. You will also see the wide fender flares and a lower roofline in this car. The buy it now price is at $ 49,995.
1976 Mercedes-Benz Sbarro Gullwing for Sale at Ebay is a post from: Automotive News and Review
BMW i8 Seen in a Video
Some number of videos about the brand new BMW i8 which is undergoing its winter testing has successfully managed to go through their way into the courtesy of Youtube. The clips were surfaced after a spy photographers from Autoblog managed to see this environmentally friendly supercar running in the snow.
If you see the video on YouTube, you will have a pretty clear idea on what will the BMW i8 look like when it is moving. The roof mounted sideview mirrors were still doubtfull and by watching this i8 running through the ice and snow doesn’t change anything to that opinion. Some might even say that those pieces look pretty similar with the hippopotamus’ ears.
Unfortunately, it is still impossible to conclude whether the car which was seen running in the ice and snow is equipped with the same diesel engine like the concept car, or maybe this machine is wearing a turbocharged four cylinder gasoline engine which is reportedly to be coming in the production version. Anyway, the video of this green car is quite awesome. You can check it here from Youtube for one of the video of the next generation of flagship car by BMW.
BMW i8 Seen in a Video is a post from: Automotive News and Review
BAC Mono with Ariel Atom for UK
Are you feeling bored by being pushed to see many Ariel Atoms vehicle at your local track day? BAC, an automaker which is originally named Briggs Automotive Company are now ready to produce their Mono vehicle. The outstanding bodywork as you see in the picture above will be made from a carbon fiber in the whole body of this single passenger steel cell.
This BAC Mono vehicle will got a 2.3 liter Cosworth four cylinder engine in order to bring a total of 280 horsepower and 207 pound feet of torque which is planted to the six speed sequential gearbox from Hewland. Those power numbers will bring this car to be similar to the other non V8 Atom models. Only this car is only weighs at around 1,190 pounds or 160 pounds lighter than the Atom.
There is a report that Briggs Automotive Company will only build as much as 35 examples of this Mono, while the first 10 units are already spoken for. If you really interested on this car, you better start to save your money, because this Mono will be likely costs around $ 108,000 USD before the tax.
BAC Mono with Ariel Atom for UK is a post from: Automotive News and Review
Mini Seven Kid Size for Minimalist Children
The above picture is pretty cute right? That picture is might be the most awesome gokart that ever made by human hands. It is the Mini Seven. If you don’t know, Mini is a company which is specializes themselves in creating high end electric golf carts which may vary from the proportionally Hummer resort vehicle up to something which looks like the Bentley Continental GT.
But if you see the products from Mini previously, you must be noticed that this is different. This Mini Seven was built specifically to be used by children and Mini says that this car is safe for operation on tarmac or in fields. The car is powered by a gasoline engine by Honda, and can reach the top speed of only 19 mph.
It has four disc brakes with an adjustable proportioning valve as standard as well as four points of harnesses to keep your children to be on the leather seats. The interesting part is that the pedals were adjustable to fit with your kid’s growth. Unfortunately, the price for this vehicle is quite expensive considering that it is only for a kid. It is $ 11,305.
Mini Seven Kid Size for Minimalist Children is a post from: Automotive News and Review
