Jaguar XKR 2011

Jaguar XKR variants are designed in two variant choices: the Speed Pack that offer improved speed up to 280 km / h and the Black Pack which is designed with the enhancement of visual impression. The Black Pack is completed with 20″ wheels that match with black exterior design and trims. This sport coupe variant named XKR is equipped with the AJ-V8 Gen III R direct-injection supercharged 5.0-litre engine which is able to produce 510PS (510bhp SAE), 625Nm of torque and propels. The Speed Pack variant can raise its speed up to 250 km / h (155 mph), where the speed is limited until 280 km / h (174 mph).

The new coupe variant of Black Pack features 20-inch Kalimnos alloy wheels that looks quite aesthetic with gloss black shade to the side Power Vents and front air grilles. Other features on Black Pack are elegance body colored with aerodynamic shape and red brake calipers.

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Ford Edge and Edge Sport Variants

The two car variants below are unveiled by Ford manufacturer at 2010 Chicago Auto Show. These car versions are entitled 2011 Ford Edge and Ford Edge Sport. The Ford Edge comes up with improved bumper, a redesigned lighting components and a new grille. This edge variant has been sold since summer 2010. The Ford Edge is equipped with  3.5-liter V-6 engine, while the Ford Sport has Edge Sport 3.7-liter V-6 which is completed with advanced engine valvetrain technology (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing, or Ti-VCT). On the Ford Edge Sport have been added control strategies for improving torque system and horse power.

The engine on Ford Edge (3.5 liter V 6) can produce 253 ft.-lb. of torque and 285 horsepower whereas the engine of Edge Sport (3.7-liter V-6) produces 280 ft.-lb. of torque and 305 horsepower. Fuel efficient system is also featured on Ford Edge. The interior design of both new Ford variants are designed in elegance look equipped with high technology instrument and entertainment device.

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Limited Edition Alfa Rome Variant, Zagato TZ3 Stradale

The car variant named TZ3 Stradale by Alfa Romeo is inspired by Viper ACR. This new car variant is presented with vivid red exterior. This TZ3 Stradale has won the award of the Villa D’Este Design Concept Award in 2010. Unlike its predecessor which is named the TZ3 Corsa, the TZ3 Stradale is produced as limited edition car variant that will be available just in 9 units.

The first model is owned by Erik King, US Alfa Romeo and Zagato collector and Saratoga Automobile Museum’s board member. The n°2 and n°3 was announced by Zagato to be delivered in Europe and Japan. This limited edition car is designed with carbon fiber body, where the concept follows the Viper ACR mechanical chassis. The main design segments such as the typical Kamm-tail (K-tail) layout which is also presented in the TZ3 Corsa. The manufacturer explained, “According to this, the CX can be lowered by keeping compact volumes at the same time. The reduction of the wind resistance is assured with the Kamm Tail design, without any need of a very stretched “drop” shape of the tail.”

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