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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Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011)

Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011) has been introduced at the New York International Auto Show. The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is powered with the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with Variable-Valve Timing (VVT), that may develops 280 hp (209 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm) at 4,800 rpm.

Jeep Grand Cherokee (2011) offers 11 percent better fuel economy with 33 percent more hp and 11 percent more torque.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes with the Selec-Terrain system that offers a five-way setup: Auto, Sand/Mud, Sport, Snow and Rock. As an additional feature, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with New Quadra Lift air suspension that lifts the car up to 4.5″ from park mode to a maximum ride height of 11.1″.

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Mercedes F-CELL Roadster Concept

Mercedes F-CELL Roadster is a fuel-cell-drive concept built by a team of 150 trainees of Daimler AG at the Sindelfingen Mercedes-Benz plant which took a year to be completed. Powered by a 1.2 kW fuel cell system located at the rear, Mercedes F-CELL Roadster will reach its top speed at 25 km/h and has a range of 350 km.

Mercedes F-CELL Roadster design is inspired by the Benz Patent Motor Car from 1886, which features a unique fiberglass front section, large spoked wheels, and also carbon-fiber bucket seats with hand-stitched leather covers. While on the front section, the design is inspired by the F1 race cars.

Mercedes F-CELL Roadster is equipped with a drive-by-wire joystick instead of a steering wheel.

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