Bertone Mantide

Bertone Mantide which is based on the 2009 Corvette ZR1 has been revealed by STILE BERTONE. Bertone Mantide which previously teased under the Project M name, will be unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

Bertone Mantide may reach its top speed up to 351 km/h (217mph) and 62 mph in 3.2 seconds acceleration time.

Bertone Mantide features light-weight carbon fibber racing seats, FIA regulation triangulated roll cage, and also 4pt racing harness.

Bertone Mantide is around 100 kg lighter and has 25% (Cd 0.298) less drag. While for its design, it has been influenced by Formula One and aerospace technology.

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Aston Martin Rapide Sports Car

Aston Martin Rapide sports car details and image has been released by the company. Powered by a 6.0 liter V12 engine that has been tuned, Aston Martin Rapide sports car may outputs 470bhp and 600Nm of torque. Unfortunately, the company did not release about its top speed and acceleration time.

With a four-door format with ’swan wing’ doors, Aston Martin Rapide sports car is built on the VH (Vertical/Horizontal) extruded aluminum architecture.

Aston Martin Rapide sports car is the first Aston Martin’s four-door production sports car which has been previewed in a concept form at the Detroit Auto Show in 2006.

Aston Martin Rapide sports car will be launched for the first time at the end of 2009, but the first unit of this model will be delivered in 2010.

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Mercedes ML450 HYBRID Production Version

Mercedes ML450 HYBRID production version has been presented at the New York Auto Show. Powered by a 3.5 liter V6 Atkinson-style petrol engine, Mercedes ML450 HYBRID may develops 279 hp and 350 Nm.

Mercedes ML450 HYBRID is equipped with a 288-volt battery with high power density and comes with hybrid powertrain that includes an electric motor that combined with the V6 outputs 340 hp and 517 Nm of torque.

Mercedes ML450 HYBRID has a new system that computes most fuel-efficient operating mode in real time, 160 times a second with up to 50 million computing operations.

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