2009 Maserati Quattroporte | Maserati Quattroporte Pictures | Quattroporte Photos

After five years of success, with more than 15,000 cars delivered and 46 international awards, the Maserati Quattroporte is now being presented with a new look and new technical solutions and can be considered as one of the Maserati masterpiece.


The new 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is the only large luxury saloon that guarantees both elevated on-board comfort levels and thrills with its authentic granturismo performance.



The new 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is fitted with a 4.2 litre V8 engine which is capable of producing 405 bhp and powers the car to excellent performance figures for a luxury saloon: a top speed of 167 mph and a 0-62 mph acceleration time of 5.6 seconds. The cars feature the 6-speed automatic transmission developed in association with ZF which provides startling handling and seamless gear changes.


The new Quattroporte has some major improvement which includes the new grille, with its vertical slats, is reminiscent of the GranTurismo.










The inside of new Maserati Quattroporte has the Poltrona Frau® leather upholstery, prestigious woods and an interior finished to the very highest standards will satisfy any driver. The new Quattroporte can be personalised down to the very smallest details and owners can create a car to match their own specifications. On the outside, the Pininfarina styling and the most advanced technology combine and the result is a very Italian car with a distinct personality.


The interior of new Maserati Quattroporte has a new centre console and the controls are grouped more closely together for even more convenient operation.




Detailed Techinical Specification of new 2009 Maserati Quattroporte:

ENGINE
Displacement: V8 4,244 cc
Bore: 92 mm
Stroke: 79.8 mm
Compression ratio: 11:1
Maximum power: 295 kW (400 bhp)
Engine speed at max power: 7,000 rpm
Maximum torque: 460 Nm (46 kgm)
Engine speed at max torque: 4,750 rpm
Maximum rev speed: 7,250 rpm


PERFORMANCE
Top speed: 270 km/h
0-100 km/h acceleration: 5.6 s
0-400 m acceleration: 14.2 s
0-1,000 m acceleration: 25.2 s (exit speed 218 km/h)
80-120 km/h pick up: 4.1 s
100 km/h - 0 km/h braking distance: 36 m



CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS
Urban: 21.99 (l/100 km)
Extra urban: 10.5 (l/100 km)
Combined: 14.73 (l/100 km)
CO2 emissions (combined cycle): 345 (g/km)


SIZE AND WEIGHT
Length: 5,097 mm
Weight: 1,895 mm
Width (including wing mirrors): 1,991 mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors): 1,885 mm
Height: 1,438 mm
Wheelbase: 3,064 mm
Front track: 1,582 mm
Rear track: 1,595 mm
Front overhang: 891 mm
Rear overhang: 1,142 mm
Turning circle: 12.3 m
Boot capacity: 450 l
Fuel tank capacity: 90 l
Dry weight: 1,880 kg
Curb weight: 1,990 kg
Curb weight + driver: 2,065 kg
Full load weight: 2,365 kg
Max weight technically permitted: 2,400 kg
Weight distribution: 49% front.; 51% rear.



All in all the new Maserati Quattroporte stands out from the crowd as it excels all others in terms of technology and craftsmanship.

Maserati GranTurismo S | Maserati GranTurismo S Pictures | GranTurismo S Photos

The new 2009 Maserati GranTurismo S, the sportiest version of Maserati’s coupé, is developed for those looking for a distinctive performance car.


The new 2009 Maserati GranTurismo S has powerful 4.7 litre V8 engine is capable of generating 323 kw (440bhp) and makes its way to the rear wheels via a semi-automatic transaxle. Dubbed MC-shift, the new transmission is a revised version of the DuoSelect box that's offered on the Quattroporte sedan.




Some modification are performed on the exterior of the new GranTurismo S which are highly effective and make the car body appear sportier without abandoning the sleekness of the lines masterfully designed by Pininfarina.








The interior are upholstered in Poltrona Frau leather and Alcantara reflects the sporty flair of the new 2009 Maserati GranTurismo S; the figure-hugging front and rear seats are distinguished by their new dynamic design with horizontal piping on the seats and seatbacks.





The new Maserati GranTurismo S makes use of the high-performance brake system developed in collaboration with Brembo and introduced for the first time in the automotive field on the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S. The system features front brake discs made with dual-cast technology - a dual casting of cast iron and aluminium, paired with aluminium mono-bloc 6-piston brake callipers, ensuring optimised braking performance.



The Maserati GranTurismo S rides on a 115.9-in. wheelbase and is 192.3 in. in overall length. The newest GranTurismo gets dark-colored wheels, wide-mouth exhaust tips, and a subtle rear spoiler.






Detailed Techinical Specification of new Maserati GranTurismo S 2009:

Engine
Displacement: 4691 cc
Max power output: 323 kW (440 bhp)
Engine speed at max power: 7000 rpm
Max torque: 490 Nm (50 Kgm)
Engine speed at max torque: 4750 rpm


Size and Weight
Length: 4,881 mm
Width: 1,915 mm
Height: 1,353 mm
Wheelbase: 2,942 mm
Dry weight: 1,780 Kg *
Curb weight: 1,880 Kg *
* European market version


Consumption and Emissions*
Urban cycle consumption: 25.8 (l/100 km)
Extra-urban cycle consumption: 11.2 (l/100 km)
Combined cycle consumption: 16.2 (l/100 km)
CO2 emissions (combined cycle): 387 g/km
* Current data may differ slightly from that reported in official vehicle documentation.


Performance
Top speed: 295 km/h
0-100 km/h: 4.9 s
0-400 m: 13 s
0-1000 m: 23 s

The new 2009 Maserati GranTurismo S provides a style, elegance and safety, combined with extraordinary performance which makes driving thrilling experience that can be enjoyed every day.

Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Edition IWC 2009 Pictures | 2009 SL63 AMG Photos

Mercedes-Benz AMG is following the lead of Italian automakers Lamborghini and Bugatti in branding the new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Edition IWC in collaboration with one of the most exclusive makers of fine watches--or "chronometers," as Mercedes' customer base likes to call them--IWC Schaffhausen.


Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface.


In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle's interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights. In addition, the vehicle features the AMG Performance package to ensure unparalleled handling.


IWC Schaffhausen designers co-designed the SL63 Edition IWC interior with Mercedes AMG, the exclusive performance division of the German luxury sports car maker. The flawless deep brown and black two-tone leather seating and interior trim, combined with tasteful use of the Mercedes Benz AMG and IWC Schaffhausen logos throughout, make this a luxury convertible that happens to output supercar level AMG performance as well.



Under the hood, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG features a V8 with 6.3 liters displacement and 386 kW/525 hp which give car super power to propel itself.


The drive system of the Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Edition IWC will provide motorists with an exhilarating driving experience. Boasting a top output of 386 kW/525 hp and a maximum torque of 630 Nm, the AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine is augmented by an extremely responsive partner in the shape of the all-new AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed sports transmission. The Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Edition IWC accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, while its top speed is electronically limited to 300 km/h.



The steering wheel is part of the Performance package, which also includes forged 19-inch AMG light alloy, double-spoke wheels with a titanium gray finish and polished surfaces. The 8.5-inch and 9.5-inch rims sport 255/35 R 19 and 285/30 R 19 format tires, respectively.






Detailed Techinical Specification of 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Edition IWC:

Drivetrain
Layout: Front Engine, RWD
Differential: Multi-Disc Limited-Slip Rear Differential (40 percent Locking)
Transmission: AMG Speedshift MCT 7 Speed Automated Manual

Engine
Displacement: 6.3 Liters
Engine Type: AMG 32V V8, In-House Developed
Horsepower: 518 hp
Torque: 465 lb-ft.
Redline: >7000 rpm

Exterior
Body Type: Hard-Top Convertible, 2 Seat
Wheels: 19 Inch AMG Twin-Spoke Forged Light-Alloy
Tires (F): 255 / 35 ZR 19
Tires (R): 285 / 30 ZR 19

Performance
0-60 mph: 4.5 seconds
Top Speed: 186 mph (Electronically Regulated)


The base price of new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Edition IWC - is reported to be approx. $160,000

Honda FCX Clarity | Honda FCX Clarity Pictures | FCX Clarity Photos

The latest hybrid car of Honda, the FCX Clarity is a next-generation, zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle based on the entirely-new Honda V Flow fuel cell platform, and powered by the highly compact, efficient and powerful Honda V Flow fuel cell stack.


Honda has provided tremendous improvements to driving range, power, weight and efficiency - and boasting a low-slung, dynamic and sophisticated appearance, previously unachievable in a fuel cell vehicle - the FCX Clarity marks the significant progress Honda continues to make in advancing the real-world performance and appeal of the hydrogen-powered fuel cell car.


The new Honda FCX Clarity's revolutionary new V Flow platform packages the ultra-compact, lightweight and powerful Honda V Flow fuel cell stack (65 percent smaller than the previous Honda FC stack) in the vehicle's center tunnel, between the two front seats.


Taking advantage of a completely new cell configuration, the vertically-oriented stack achieves an output of 100 kilowatts (kW) with a 50 percent increase in output density by volume (67 percent by mass). Honda FCX Clarity compact size allows for a more spacious interior and more efficient packaging of other powertrain components, which would otherwise be unattainable in a sleek, low-slung sedan.




The Honda FCX Clarity's four-door sedan platform features a short-nose body and spacious cabin with comfortable accommodations for four people and their luggage.



In keeping with its theme as an environmentally-advanced automobile, the Honda FCX Clarity features seat upholstery and door linings made from Honda Bio-Fabric - a newly-developed, plant-based material that offers CO2 reductions as an alternative to traditional interior materials, along with outstanding durability and resistance to wear, stretching, and damage from sunlight.



Honda FCX Clarity is also equipped with a full compliment of advanced safety, comfort and convenience features, including a state-of-the-art navigation system with hydrogen station locations, backup camera, premium audio, climate-controlled seats and Bluetooth™ connectivity.






Now the best part of Honda FCX Clarity which is its emission i.e. water. This makes this car one of the most enviromental friendly car in other words a Green car.

Honda has developed its own solar cells, with half of the CO2 emissions in the production stage compared to conventional crystalline silicon cells; and has begun mass-production and retail sales of this technology in Japan for both commercial and residential use.