Fast Cars, Super Cars – Paying For Horse Power
For the rich and famous it seems to be a statement of success when they own the very expensive fast and super cars. These fast, super cars will usually be found in areas such as Hollywood, Las Vegas, or New York since these are the places where the rich and famous usually work and live. In other countries you might find royalty and upper members of government sporting these cars but few members of the working class will ever have the money to buy one.
Fast Cars, Super Cars – Looking At The Models
The exotic Ferrari Modena is a popular Ferrari model which offers a six speed transmission, a V8 engine, and will get about 11 to 16 mpg. With a price tag of $152,000, this car is capable of doing 189 mph and reaching 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
One of the top of the line super cars, which is also a fast car, is the Lamborghini. The current Sypder is considered to be one of the most popular super cars available. Voted as the most beautiful car in the world, the Spyder sports a V10 which reaches a speed of 195 mph with the roof up and 191 mph with the roof down. It comes with a price tag of $195,000. Its lightweight aluminum frame allows the car to reach faster speeds and it can do a quarter mile in 12.2 seconds, reaching a speed of 122 mph. Read the rest of this entry »
How To Design Your Own Concept Cars
Posted by admin in Concept Cars on December 29, 2011
A concept car is a car that features an unusual design and it usually highlights certain aspects like style or new technology. The purpose of designing concept car is to generate consumer interest before the car is produced. The manufacturer will see what the general public’s opinion is before they decide to mass produce the car. If public shows favorable response, the manufacturer most likely will produce it. Generally, most concept cars are not mass produced since the cost can be very expensive. However, that should not discourage you from designing your own concept cars, especially if you have the talent. When it comes to the design, there is no limit to what you can and cannot do. Don’t think about whether the car will be produced or not. To design your own concept cars, you just have to follow these five easy steps:
1. Decide a concept or theme that you want to highlight. You may want to emphasize on the material, engine type, or the shape. If you work in a group, brainstorming is a good way to gather ideas. Through the discussion, choose the most innovative concept or combine the best two concepts.
2. Sketch the car manually, don’t go to the computer first. You have to make rough sketches of both the interior and exterior. When creating a sketch by hand, don’t expect perfection. Let the ideas flow and show it through the basic drawing.
3. Choose a color scheme that represents the overall theme. At least, you have to choose colors that look attractive. You can change the colors later when you have moved to the next process but it is important to plan the colors first. Read the rest of this entry »
Michigan Classic Car Shows
Classic vehicles shows are very popular in Michigan. People in the US and from all around the world gather to admire rare and expensive cars. You can select from 50 plus shows organized annually in Michigan. If you value retro cars, modern vehicles or else you only want to visit a classic auction or show compared to Michigan classic car shows are perfect places where you can find what you are looking for.
One of these exciting Michigan classic car show is the Green ville Corvette Club show which is organized every December. This event targets raising funds and donations for the local children’s charities. It displays more than 44 Corvettes all of them being more amazing and incredible than the other. The 2011 edition is scheduled for September 10. So, get ready and don’t ignore this unique Michigan classic car show.
The Kalamazoo Classic Car Show is another Michigan show organized each year in western Michigan. The visitors can register their cars right into a judging competition including several categories like the “favorite kid’s choice”, the “quality of make” or the “people’s choice” category. The winners receive different awards along with a certificate of achievement. All the money come from the entrance fee and the money raised through stalls are donated to local charities. Read the rest of this entry »