KLEEMAN AMG Merc

The KLEEMANN GTK features carbon fibre body panels as well as many existing high performance KLEEMANN products, such as Kompressor system, alloy wheels, brakes and suspension. These products have been developed and tested since 2004 in a Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG; the GTK is structurally based on the SLK.

"When we chose to base the GTK on the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG, we wanted to offer exclusive sportscar design with the built-in everyday reliability, safety and comfort of the Mercedes-Benz cars. That way we could focus on developing specific elements making the car`s design and performance unique for KLEEMANN." says technical director Claus Ankjaer

"In the creation of the GTK we faced several new challenges, and the experience we gained from solving these challenges, enable us to develop and manufacture even more sophisticated and reliable performance solutions for existing and future Mercedes-Benz car models." Mr. Ankjaer adds.

Featuring the normally aspirated SLK 55 AMG engine fitted with a complete KLEEMANN Kompressor system, the GTK boasts 540 HP of power and 700 Nm of torque. This power is transferred to the road through a 7-speed automatic gearbox, a KLEEMANN limited slip differential and ultra low profile Toyo T1-R tires on 20" KLEEMANN alloy rims designed specifically for the GTK, giving the driver maximum performance and control on the road. Being a safe, reliable and everyday usable sportscar reflects the Comfort Power slogan of KLEEMANN, and sets the GTK apart from many other race bred sportscars.

The raw performance data for the GTK places it at the very front of the competition. The 0-100 km/h acceleration is achieved in only 3.7 seconds and the GTK continues the brutal acceleration right up to the electronically limited top speed of 300 km/h. The high performance KLEEMANN brake system featuring 380 mm. vented discs with 8 piston fixed aluminium callipers front and 345 mm. vented discs with 4 piston fixed aluminium callipers rear ensure fast and secure stopping power from any speed.KLEEMANN is currently not planning production of the GTK

Source:cover car

Monster Bike 13 tonne of weight

January 30, 2008 Almost thirty feet (9 metres) long, ten feet (3 metres) high and weighing as much as a school bus, the name emblazoned along the side of this menacing two-wheeled beast says it all - it's the "Monster Motorbike from Hell". Designed and built in Perth, Australia, by stunt driver Ray Baumann where it's been wowing fans with its car and caravan crushing capabilities, the Monster Motorbike is powered by a Detroit Diesel truck engine and six-speed Allison automatic and uses a two-speed Eaton differential from a road train to drive a massive chain on each side of the one-metre wide rear wheel.

Taken from a Caterpillar 80 tonne front end loader, the wheels and tyres alone are almost 10 feet (3 metres) high.

Weighing in at 13.6 tonnes (picture 10 family cars or a school bus), the Monster Motorbike is heading to Australia's east coast where it's sure to be a star attraction at the Melbourne Motor Show beginning in late February.

Baumann, a road train driver turned record setting stunt-jumper, spent three years developing the Monster with a small team of collaborators.

"We did stunt driving for quite a few years, broke a few records and broke my back a few times, so this is a way of taking a bit more care," he said.

source: gizmag

Car Sale Carnival At Bukit Jalil

THE Kuala Lumpur and Selangor car dealers including credit companies association will organise a two-day car sales carnival at the Bukit Jalil Stadium.
Touted to be the largest carnival in South East Asia, more than 3,000 cars will be on display in the event to be held on Apr 26 and 27 from 12noon to 10pm.
Its president Khoo Kah Jin said some 300 dealers are expected to take part. He said a panel of financial institutions, insurance companies, JPJ and Puspakom would set up counters to facilitate necessary working papers pertaining to inspection procedures and road tax.
“We expect a projected 30% sales from this carnival,” he told a press conference at the association's office recently. There would also free door-gifts and lucky draws for visitors, he added.
Other than the display of cars, there would also be booths selling car accessories and interested folks could also trade in their cars.
Organised by the Federation of Motor and Credit Companies Association of Malaysia, entry to the fair is free.

Source:The Star Tuesday March 11, 2008

New Replacement Model For Proton Perdana??!!

Sneak Preview For New Proton Car

Is it new car??or just new replacement like Satria Neo and Savvy..just wait and see

Source:Zack Bike Shop

TH!NK Electric Compact Car

Actually the TH!NK electric city car doesn’t seem to fit the hippy world at all. It may be a bit edgy and certainly more tidily than most people are used to being a two-seater but it is kind of cool. Having parked it against a Graffiti painted wall, the Norwegian company obviously have young streetwise people in their marketing catchment, however it will hardly reform the Wandsworth gang culture at £14,000 a piece! Today’s swampy characters are unlikely to turn up to demonstrations in them either as eco-heroism doesn’t tend to pay a lot, not at grass roots level any way. It’s more likely that the TH!NK cars will go to Chelsea’s Daddy’s girls who find the private jet to difficult to land in urban areas.
Okay so they won’t all go to rich fashion victims who want to show they ‘care’ about the world, plenty of single young professionals will also see it as an easy way to do their bit. Then there’s the arts buffs that will get it and will love it. Honestly, what’s not to love about it? It’s got a cute, radical image which will create the same kind of buzz as the Mercedes Smart car. You can also charge it up over night in the comfort of your own home and you’ll never get points on your licence for speeding because it physically won’t go that fast! Alright, that’s a lie; it will do close to 70mph if you really rev the guts out of it and you can whiz through the capital at peak times for free. Unlike being on a bike you won’t be arriving to work in a sweaty, nervous heap after almost being squished by a big scary lorry.
That’s another reason why quadricycles weren’t that appealing- they are still quite a jump from our warm, covered, safe and secure hide outs. The TH!NK models are refreshing as they can really call themselves cars and to prove it they’ve got power steering, central locking, a 4kW electric heater and electric windows and mirrors as standard. Airbags, ABS and 3-point harness seatbelts are all part and parcel too. You’ll have to pay extra for the air con and full length sunroof. Also on the options list are an electrically heated windscreen, Radio CD with MP3, USB, Bluetooth, a navigation & multimedia system, alloy wheels a roof rack and two additional seats for children.
Its performance leaves a lot to be desired (0-50mph in 16 seconds) but then you’re not exactly going to be hurtling along in built-up areas. A full battery will last you 124 miles in urban traffic and you can charge it via a domestic electricity socket. It will take ten hours to complete the charge and over 10,000 miles you’ll pay a surplus of around £125 to the electricity board. Just think if you owned a Rolls Royce, you’d pay that to fill up two tanks. If it’s as cheap to service and proves reliable that’s us sold! Just look out on Norwegian forums as they’re the guinea pigs – we don’t get our TH!NK until the latter part of this year.
Once ordered we can sleep well at night knowing that its production didn’t melt any glacias. Disposing of it won’t give you any pangs of guilt either, who knows you may even get some bits back, disguised as other household objects. Waste not, want not my friends as everything from the body, dash and fabrics to the supports, air ducts, adhesives and fixings are all recyclable. That’s worth a get to heaven green card even if all you did was sign on the dotted line.

Source:TH!NK (covercars)

Ford Kuga Zetec

Just like the Ford Kuga which is quite literally a car and a half but that extra half is a bit of a silent partner especially when it comes to polluting by-products. It’s been stretched and re-enforced but there’s no wasted mass to lug around. It carries the same drivetrain as its Focus cousin and it uses its 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine to good measure. C02 emissions fall short of 170g/km and its fuel consumption is 44.1mpg, not bad for a crossover vehicle that can also sprint from zero to 62mph in 10.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 112mph. Soft Off-roading is also in its repertoire of skills so you can take the kids out on your very own squirrel and pheasant safari in the fields behind your house. Not quite Longleat but if it involves mud, apparent danger and getting you out of the study for the afternoon, they’ll love it.

For the majority of the time though the Kuga behaves as a front wheel drive car allowing it to plough on through suburban traffic. It’s only when there’s a loss of traction that the torque gets shared between each axel and as this country’s weather is always catching us out, the back-up of 4WD is a real perk. But with its stretched proportions and heavier 4x4 equipment the worry is that you’d get a numbed sensation when handling the Kuga. Fortunately Ford’s engineers have fiddled around with the steering so as to give the Crossover vehicle natural and effortless manoeuvring.

Although most buyers will be more than happy to snap up the rather efficient diesel engine (which will be the only one on offer from the Kuga’s on sale date in June), performance is always a strong selling point so later on in the year the not so green 200bhp 2.5-litre petrol engine from the Focus ST will join it. There’s also two trim levels available in the UK; Zetec and Titanium, the former gives you a blue or orange trim with colour coded mono-stripped seats while the latter is defined by a glossy black finish and half-leather trim as well as cruise control, automatic headlamps and wipers, blue tinted glass and dual-zone climate control.

The new Kuga has the added sparkle of the new Ford generation with plenty of irregular dips, bulges and softer more malleable looking strokes to outline the headlamps and the curvature of the roof line. It was inspired by the Iosis X concept which was unveiled at the Paris Motor show in 2006. The production model has a less artistic interior than we would have hoped but can’t be faulted for its quality. Functionality had to be high on Ford’s list too what with so many other compact SUV’s offering solutions like fold flat seats, sockets for DVDs and laptops and split tailgates – the Kuga has all of these. There’s space for five adults and because the rear seats split 60/40 you can have up to 1,355 litres when they’re not in use.

The Ford Kuga will be just what middle England families are looking for and is sure to be another blanket success; it’s got just enough of everything you need from a compact SUV but none of the wasteful stigma.

Source:Ford