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Lotus has released the 2009 Exige Cup 260 for Australian market. The 2009 Lotus Exige Cup 260 is lighter than the previous year. Using more extensive/carefully carbon fiber and advanced lightweight components, the current Exige Cup 260 at 890kgs is 38kgs lighter than the previous year’s model. Combined with a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine producing power of 192kW (260 HP) at 8000rpm and 236Nm at 6000 rpm the lighter supercar has an impressive weight-to-power ratio of 4.6kg/kW and hit 0-100km/h in just 4.1 seconds. With CO2 emissions of 216g/km and fuel consumption of just 9.1l/100km combined, the Lotus Exige Cup 260 (2009) continues to hit 0-160km/h in just 9.9 seconds and a top speed of circa 245km/h. With $139,990 of price, it will be a better choice in money for the most expensive supercars with two or three time its price like Ferraris, Lamborghini and the Bugatti Veyron. More details in the press release below!

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Mercedes-Benz FCell Concept meets the tradition of the past Mercedes-Benz and the modern technology, the emission-free fuel cell system located at the rear powering the car. Fitted with large spoked wheels, Mercedes-Benz FCell Concept is an allusion to the Benz Patent Motor Car from 1886. It features stylistic elements from diverse eras of automotive history, such as the carbon-fiber bucket seats with hand-stitched leather covers and the distinctively styled fiberglass front section, based on the component from the Formula One racing bolides.

The FCell Concept is driven by wire technology which a joystick acts replacing the conventional steering wheel. With a power rating of 1.2 kW from its free fuel cell system, the F-CELL Roadster reaches a top speed of 25 km/h and has an operating range of up to 350 km.

Thanks to the collaboration from the 150 trainees of DaimlerAG at the Sindelfingen Mercedes-Benz plant that had designed the artistic car.

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Heico Sportiv Volvo XC60 comes with its styling improvement but still retaining the original characteristics. There is new a custom front apron and new tailpipes integrated into the rear apron lend the vehicle a bolder look, while the daytime running lights have been altered to look more aggressive.

The core of the car has also been modified by Heico Sportiv to boost the performance. The both engine of Volvo XC60, the 161hp 2.4D and 183hp D5 diesel deliver the same power now about 207hp. The next more powerful standard’s 282hp turbocharged petrol T6 has been modified to deliver now 311hp.

The suspension has also been upgraded, lowered 30mm thanks to sports springs. In the future Heico Sportiv will offer a full sports suspension system with firmer shock absorber calibration. The car rolls on the custom aluminium wheels which are available in 19″ and 20″.

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