Travis Pastrana Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Subaru Impreza WRX STI for rally champ Travis Pastrana has been designed by Subaru. This special Subaru Impreza WRX STI also upgraded with SPT and STI parts.

Travis Pastrana Subaru Impreza WRX STI also comes with a custom Down Pipe, a performance-tuned ECU, and a turbo boost gauge.

Travis Pastrana Subaru Impreza WRX STI also gets a special touch for the engine compartment with the SPT billet aluminum battery hold-down and billet aluminum oil cap come in the SPT blue color.

Travis Pastrana Subaru Impreza WRX STI interior features carbon fiber patterned interior trim highlights, a short-throw shifter, Alcantara upholstery, and also “199 Pastrana” embroidered logos in yellow.

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2010 Lexus HS 250h

Lexus HS 250h (2010) has been revealed by Lexus at the Detroit Auto Show. As had been announced by the Japanese manufacturer, the 2010 Lexus HS 250h is the world’s first dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle.

Powered by a 2.4-liter Atkinson-cycle powerplant and the latest generation Hybrid Drive System, 2010 Lexus HS 250h may develops a total of 187 hp. The new model’s powerplant also features Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) which gives a more efficient combustion energy to engine power conversion.

The engine of the 2010 Lexus HS 250h is coupled with an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission.

2010 Lexus HS 250h has a futuristic exterior and interior design which features carbon-neutral Ecological Plastic materials.

2010 Lexus HS 250h will be available in showroom in late summer this year. Unfortunately, the company doesn’t provide more information about 2010 Lexus HS 250h price.

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Saab 9X Air

GM has released the complete images alongside with its details of the Saab 9X Air concept. Saab 9X Air concept that will be premiered at Paris Motor Show this year is powered by a 1.4 liter engine that can run on both E85 and gasoline and outputs 200 hp (147 kW) at 5000 rpm and 280 Nm (207 lb.ft) of torque between 1750 rpm and 5000 rpm when run on E85.

Saab 9X Air concept car develops 170 hp (125 kW) at 5200 rpm and 230 Nm (170 lb.ft) of torque between 1500 rpm and 5200 rpm, when it’s run on gasoline.

Saab 9X Air concept car uses an electric motor/generator with a lithium ion battery pack for its hybrid system. The Saab 9X Air concept’s powertrain features automatic engine re-start, regenerative braking, an electric power boost, and also a fuel cut-off.

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