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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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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Nissan NISMO 370Z

Nissan has unveils the Nissan NISMO 370Z at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by 3.7 liter V6 engine coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission and a rear-wheel-drive system, Nissan NISMO 370Z may develops 350 hp at 7,400 rpm and 276 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm.

Nissan NISMO 370Z which will hit the showroom floor in June 2009 is developed by NNA’s Specialty Vehicles Group in collaboration with Autech Japan.

Nissan NISMO 370Z comes with new side sills, spoiler, rear bumper, an integrated chin spoiler, and also an extended front nose.

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