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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Jaguar C-X75 Limited Edition

Jaguar C-X75 Concept is a limited edition car from Jaguar which was unveiled in 2010 Paris Motor Show. This elegance car design has been announced will be produced in 250 units. This hybrid super car will be manufactured in collaboration with William F1. This most advanced super car variant offers ultimate expression within its design as well as engine technology. Some advanced features on this Jaguar C-X75 Concept are motorsport-derived technology equipped with William F1 and carbon-fiber chassis.

The main amazing features of this Jaguar C-X75 is its ability to makes sprint with less 3 second to raise 0 – 60 mph. The top speed of this car raise up to 200 mph. This limited edition vehicle is also completed with low CO2 emission (less than 99 g / km). the designer said,  “We were always determined that the Jaguar C-X75 would be as striking on the road as it was in concept form,” said Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar Cars. This will be the finest looking and most innovative Jaguar ever produced. Even in the world of supercars, we can still produce the most beautiful.”

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