Melkus RS2000

Melkus RS2000 final design has been released by the company. As have been announced by the company that the Melkus RS2000 will be handmade 25 units each year and it will become available in November.

With weighs less than 1,000 pounds, Melkus RS2000 features an aluminum chassis with a carbon fiber and fiber-glass body.

To improve its safety system, Melkus RS2000′s chassis has a monocoque architecture and the car benefits from a carbon Crashbox and roll bars.

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2009 Nissan Fairlady Z

Nissan Fairlady Z (2009) has been launched on Japanese market. The 2009 Nissan Fairlady Z is the Japanese version of the new Nissan 370Z. Powered by the same 3.7-liter V6 engine that may be coupled with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a newly developed 7-speed automatic gearbox, the new Nissan Fairlady Z may generates maximum power of 247 kW (336 PS) at 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 365 N-m (37.2 kgfm) at 5200 rpm.

2009 Nissan Fairlady Z comes with a Zone Body construction, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Dual SRS air bag systems, and also a number of other safety systems.

Compared to the previous version, the wheelbase of the 2009 Nissan Fairlady Z has been shortened by 100 millimeters. With this modification, Nissan Fairlady Z now have better handling and dynamic performance.

With the sales target of 500 units/month, the 2009 Nissan Fairlady Z price range will be at 3,622,500 yen to 4,462,500 yen. All the prices are including the consumption tax.

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Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85

Spyker has released the details of the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 - their latest limited edition model. Based on the GT2 LeMans car, the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 is powered by a 4.2 liter V8 engine that delivers 400 hp and is coupled with a synchromesh six-speed transmission and a Drexler limited slip differential.

Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 has a full aluminum body and space frame and features a fully independent, adjustable suspension and AP Racing 6 piston brake calipers.

Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 will be built in only 24 units, and the price for this Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 has not been announced yet. But it will be displayed for the first time at the opening of Spyker of Saudi Arabia.

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