Cars of Tomorrow 1950's to the present

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Al Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 5832 Credit: 401,935 RAC: 0	Message 589258 - Posted: 19 Jun 2007, 22:48:01 UTC Zastava 750 ;-) Scorpions - Wind Of Change ID: 589258 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589259 - Posted: 19 Jun 2007, 22:49:38 UTC The Cyclone, a 1959 show car 1959 Cyclone The Cyclone, a 1959 show car with an aircraft-inspired design, explored futuristic technology. An early version of a crash avoidance system was the Cyclone's radar-sensing technology that provided the driver with information on an object ahead, including distance to the object and stopping distance. When a sensor in the console detected rain, it automatically put up the one-piece bubble top. LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589259 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589263 - Posted: 19 Jun 2007, 22:55:30 UTC 1958_Ford_X-2000 LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589263 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589265 - Posted: 19 Jun 2007, 23:00:40 UTC Ford FX-Atmos 1954 LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589265 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589266 - Posted: 19 Jun 2007, 23:05:59 UTC The Cadillac Evoq, shown at the 1999 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), was a concept designed to highlight the fact that technology can be physically attractive. The 2 seat Evoq concept, like most contemporary Cadillac products is extremely angular in its exterior design, and its interior is filled with technological innovations, including a heads up display, night-vision, rear view radar and cameras, voice activated multimedia systems, navigation and e-mail. LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589266 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589269 - Posted: 19 Jun 2007, 23:08:26 UTC LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589269 ·

Labbie Send message Joined: 19 Jun 06 Posts: 4083 Credit: 5,930,102 RAC: 0	Message 589299 - Posted: 19 Jun 2007, 23:31:33 UTC Last modified: 19 Jun 2007, 23:31:58 UTC SSC Autos, Ultimate Aero TT Horsepower: 1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm Torque: 1094 lb./ft. @ 6150 rpm All Specifications Calm Chaos Forum...Join Calm Chaos Now ID: 589299 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589302 - Posted: 19 Jun 2007, 23:38:42 UTC - in response to Message 589299. SSC Autos, Ultimate Aero TT Horsepower: 1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm Torque: 1094 lb./ft. @ 6150 rpm All Specifications Excellent Car!! I believe someone posted a promo video of this car on youtube LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589302 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589303 - Posted: 19 Jun 2007, 23:42:28 UTC Last modified: 19 Jun 2007, 23:43:32 UTC 2001 Chevrolet Borrego LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589303 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589306 - Posted: 19 Jun 2007, 23:48:33 UTC Ultima GTR720 The Ultima GTR720 is a world record breaking supercar manufactured in the UK. Available either pre-built or as a self-build kit, the Ultima GTR is really the benchmark for home-build sports cars. The '720' in the title refers to horsepower. Prior to the GTR720's introduction Ultima's top spec model was the GTR640, also a world record breaker. Power comes from a mid-mounted 6.3 litre Chevrolet V8 driving the rear wheels through a 5 speed gearbox. In July 2006, an Ultima GTR720 set four new speed records for a road car, breaking Ultima's own records. In road going form, with road tires, a GTR720 driven by Richard Marlow (Ultima's director) set the fastest 0-60 mph time (2.6 seconds), the fastest 0-100 mph time (5.3 seconds), the fastest 100 mph - 0 time (3.6 seconds), and the fastest 0-100 mph and back down to 0 again (9.4 seconds). This puts the Ultima GTR720 ahead of legendary supercars like the Mclaren F1, Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT and Pagani Zonda F for accelaration and breaking performance. And while the styling might not be world class, it's not that bad either. LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589306 ·

Labbie Send message Joined: 19 Jun 06 Posts: 4083 Credit: 5,930,102 RAC: 0	Message 589310 - Posted: 19 Jun 2007, 23:52:28 UTC - in response to Message 589302. SSC Autos, Ultimate Aero TT Horsepower: 1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm Torque: 1094 lb./ft. @ 6150 rpm All Specifications Excellent Car!! I believe someone posted a promo video of this car on youtube There are videos on their website too!! Calm Chaos Forum...Join Calm Chaos Now ID: 589310 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589704 - Posted: 20 Jun 2007, 23:34:50 UTC - in response to Message 589310. SSC Autos, Ultimate Aero TT Horsepower: 1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm Torque: 1094 lb./ft. @ 6150 rpm All Specifications Excellent Car!! I believe someone posted a promo video of this car on youtube There are videos on their website too!! Have they tested the top speed of this car yet? LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589704 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589712 - Posted: 20 Jun 2007, 23:41:43 UTC Last modified: 20 Jun 2007, 23:44:08 UTC 1962 Ford Cougar Concept Car LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589712 ·

Labbie Send message Joined: 19 Jun 06 Posts: 4083 Credit: 5,930,102 RAC: 0	Message 589714 - Posted: 20 Jun 2007, 23:45:18 UTC - in response to Message 589704. SSC Autos, Ultimate Aero TT Horsepower: 1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm Torque: 1094 lb./ft. @ 6150 rpm All Specifications Excellent Car!! I believe someone posted a promo video of this car on youtube There are videos on their website too!! Have they tested the top speed of this car yet? They were supposed to on March 21st, but haven't seen any results. Press Release here (PDF) From the press release: Wind tunnel testing at NASAÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Langley, Virginia facility revealed a coefficient of drag of just .357 and showed the 2,750 lb Ultimate Aero TT capable of speeds up to 273 mph. But theoretically, from the Specifications page: Drivetrain Gear Ratio RPM MPH 1st 3.00:1 7200 61.564 2nd 2.15:1 7200 85.903 3rd 1.4545:1 7200 126.976 4th 1.1176:1 7200 165.251 5th 0.8571:1 7200 215.474 6th 0.6452:1 7200 286.272 Calm Chaos Forum...Join Calm Chaos Now ID: 589714 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589717 - Posted: 20 Jun 2007, 23:47:04 UTC electric concept car. Volvo 3CC LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589717 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589719 - Posted: 20 Jun 2007, 23:49:06 UTC - in response to Message 589714. SSC Autos, Ultimate Aero TT Horsepower: 1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm Torque: 1094 lb./ft. @ 6150 rpm All Specifications Excellent Car!! I believe someone posted a promo video of this car on youtube There are videos on their website too!! Have they tested the top speed of this car yet? They were supposed to on March 21st, but haven't seen any results. Press Release here (PDF) From the press release: Wind tunnel testing at NASAÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Langley, Virginia facility revealed a coefficient of drag of just .357 and showed the 2,750 lb Ultimate Aero TT capable of speeds up to 273 mph. But theoretically, from the Specifications page: Drivetrain Gear Ratio RPM MPH 1st 3.00:1 7200 61.564 2nd 2.15:1 7200 85.903 3rd 1.4545:1 7200 126.976 4th 1.1176:1 7200 165.251 5th 0.8571:1 7200 215.474 6th 0.6452:1 7200 286.272 It would be interesting how it stacks up against the Bugatti EB18/4 'Veyron' LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589719 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589724 - Posted: 20 Jun 2007, 23:52:47 UTC Citroen C-Metisse Diesel Hybrid Sports car LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589724 ·

Labbie Send message Joined: 19 Jun 06 Posts: 4083 Credit: 5,930,102 RAC: 0	Message 589725 - Posted: 20 Jun 2007, 23:53:27 UTC - in response to Message 589719. SSC Autos, Ultimate Aero TT Horsepower: 1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm Torque: 1094 lb./ft. @ 6150 rpm All Specifications Excellent Car!! I believe someone posted a promo video of this car on youtube There are videos on their website too!! Have they tested the top speed of this car yet? They were supposed to on March 21st, but haven't seen any results. Press Release here (PDF) From the press release: Wind tunnel testing at NASAÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Langley, Virginia facility revealed a coefficient of drag of just .357 and showed the 2,750 lb Ultimate Aero TT capable of speeds up to 273 mph. But theoretically, from the Specifications page: Drivetrain Gear Ratio RPM MPH 1st 3.00:1 7200 61.564 2nd 2.15:1 7200 85.903 3rd 1.4545:1 7200 126.976 4th 1.1176:1 7200 165.251 5th 0.8571:1 7200 215.474 6th 0.6452:1 7200 286.272 It would be interesting how it stacks up against the Bugatti EB18/4 'Veyron' The press release actually mentions the Veyron. That's the record they are trying to beat. Calm Chaos Forum...Join Calm Chaos Now ID: 589725 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589726 - Posted: 20 Jun 2007, 23:54:00 UTC Citroen C-Metisse Diesel Hybrid Sports car LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589726 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 589732 - Posted: 20 Jun 2007, 23:56:59 UTC - in response to Message 589725. SSC Autos, Ultimate Aero TT Horsepower: 1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm Torque: 1094 lb./ft. @ 6150 rpm All Specifications Excellent Car!! I believe someone posted a promo video of this car on youtube There are videos on their website too!! Have they tested the top speed of this car yet? They were supposed to on March 21st, but haven't seen any results. Press Release here (PDF) From the press release: Wind tunnel testing at NASAÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Langley, Virginia facility revealed a coefficient of drag of just .357 and showed the 2,750 lb Ultimate Aero TT capable of speeds up to 273 mph. But theoretically, from the Specifications page: Drivetrain Gear Ratio RPM MPH 1st 3.00:1 7200 61.564 2nd 2.15:1 7200 85.903 3rd 1.4545:1 7200 126.976 4th 1.1176:1 7200 165.251 5th 0.8571:1 7200 215.474 6th 0.6452:1 7200 286.272 It would be interesting how it stacks up against the Bugatti http://uk.gizmodo.com/Citreon%20Metisse.jpg The press release actually mentions the Veyron. That's the record they are trying to beat. I could see the record being beat by next year maybe by the end of the year. Did you happen to see the test drive of the Bugatti on the British Car show fifth gear? LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 589732 ·

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