Wednesday, February 16, 2011

High Tech Cars

1) Peugeot SR1Concept

A stunning car which has power to the rear wheels comes from a 1.6-liter turbo diesel and an electric motor.




With a combined 313 horsepower and a remarkable (and alleged) 57 mpg European efficiency rating, the car is a perfect combination of elegance and responsibility. Despite the coupe proportions, this car has the back seat which is almost as cool as the front seats and a fully removable plastic roof.

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2) Ferrari Hy-KERS Hybrid Concept

Hy-KERS Hybrid Concept uses tech more similar to what you'd find in a Prius. But that's just fine, because despite bearing the "Hybrid" badge, the Ferrari retains the full girth of its V-12 power plant.




The electric motor, which, like all big half-hybrids these days, is sandwiched between the engine and transmission, adds 107 horsepower to the party. That's a serious punch in the arm, to be sure, and while it will most certainly help the car scoot around your favorite track, it also does plenty to curb that thirsty V-12's appetite for fossil fuel.

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3) Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera

The car made its debut in 2007, and since then a whole new tide of contenders has risen to knock the raging bull from its superlight throne.





Enter the 2011 Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera. At 154 lbs lighter than the standard Gallardo, the car already promises to be a rocket, but to add to the fire, Lamborghini swapped the old engine for a new direct-injection 5.2-liter V10 with 570 horsepower. Lighter and more powerful? We'll take it.


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