Rinspeed iChange

Rinspeed iChange has been unveiled by Rinspeed as the latest project which will make its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show. Comes with 1,050 kg weighs, Rinspeed iChange can transform in seconds from a one-seater sports car to a comfortable car with enough room for three passengers.

Powered by an electric motor, Rinspeed iChange may develops 150kW and reach its top speed at 220 km/h. Rinspeed iChange is able to reach 100 km/h in less than four seconds and features a six-speed pre-selector gearbox from a Subaru WRX.

Rinspeed iChange uses an electrically powered roof section that tilts forward to allow for access to change the purpose of the door. That means Rinspeed iChange comes with interesting design characteristic since it has no door attached.

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SEAT Leon Twin Drive

SEAT Leon Twin Drive is the first electric car project from SEAT that has been presented in front of the Spanish government. Based on the Leon, SEAT Leon Twin Drive is powered by an electric motor and features modified gearbox, power braking, heating and cooling systems.

SEAT Leon Twin Drive may develops 35 kW and reach its top speed at 100 km/h with a range of 50 km. The electric motor of SEAT Leon Twin Drive is powered by lithium-ion batteries located at the rear of the vehicle.

SEAT Leon Twin Drive is the beginning of a project that stretches until 2014 with the goal of researching ‘plug-in’ hybrid propulsion. The Spanish company aims to put the first SEAT Leon Twin Drive on the market the same year.

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Lamborghini Gallardo (Blancpain) Super Trofeo

Lamborghini has made announcement for its Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo. Based on the current Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4, the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo featuring an increased power output, a revised chassis, and reduced weight of only 1300 kg.

Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo may develop 419 kW (570 hp) since it’s equipped with a 5.2 liter V10 direct injection ‘Iniezione Diretta Stratificata’ engine under the bonnet that has been tuned.

Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo will compete in the only one-make, all-wheel drive motorsport series and the company will offer 30 positions on the starting grid.

Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo price will be at 200,000 Euros plus tax and entry fee.

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