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		<title>Heynsdyk 2500SF puts that old Porsche 944 to good use</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
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Another day, another kit car for your toupee-tousling amusement. This is the Heynsdyk 2500SF from Holland: a bespoke body placed over the engine, electronics, and drivetrain of a Porsche 944. The substantially lighter body, in galvanized steel, takes weight down to 900 kilograms (1,980 pounds) while maintaining 50/50 weight distribution. There are six engine choices, [...]]]></description>
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Another day, another kit car for your toupee-tousling amusement. This is the Heynsdyk 2500SF from Holland: a bespoke body placed over the engine, electronics, and drivetrain of a Porsche 944. The substantially lighter body, in galvanized steel, takes weight down to 900 kilograms (1,980 pounds) while maintaining 50/50 weight distribution. There are six engine choices, from a basic 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 163 horsepower, to a 2.5-liter four-pot S-motor with a turbo. That one will get you 250 horsepower, and from 0 to 60 in six seconds. Top speed is limited to 250 kilometers per hour (155 miles per hour).</p>
<p>You can buy the car as a kit or a finished product, and prices start at €14,750 ($20,798 U.S.) for the kit, or €36,995 ($52,158 U.S.) for a ready runner. Like its countrymate Spyker, what the car might lack in beauty it makes up for in unique and arresting looks. Have a look for yourselves in the gallery of high-res photos below. <em>Hat tip to Anton</em>!</p>
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		<title>Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni gets its launch on</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:16:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Autoblog friend David Kaiser, the same man who brought us images of the Tramontana F1 in full jet fighter camouflage regalia, has struck again with stunning pictures from Lamborghini&#8217;s launch of the Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni in Zürich, Switzerland. According to Kaiser, this was the third stop of the car&#8217;s initial European tour following appearances [...]]]></description>
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<p>Autoblog friend David Kaiser, the same man who brought us images of the Tramontana F1 in full jet fighter camouflage regalia, has struck again with stunning pictures from Lamborghini&#8217;s launch of the Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni in Zürich, Switzerland. According to Kaiser, this was the third stop of the car&#8217;s initial European tour following appearances in Paris and Lyon in France. Next, the Italian crew will pack up and take their show on to various locations in the United Kingdom.</p>
<p>In case you your memory needs refreshed, the new Lambo was named in honor of the automaker&#8217;s longtime test driver. Featuring a 550-horsepower version of the Gallardo&#8217;s familiar V10 engine and a comparatively low 3,042-pound curb weight, the rear-drive LP550-2 is reportedly capable of scurrying to 60 in just 3.9 seconds and up to a top speed of 199 mph. Check out the photo gallery below and pay special attention to the unique black-and-white racing stripe, Scorpious wheels hiding bright yellow brake calipers and transparent engine cover.</p>
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<p><em>Thanks, David!</em></p>
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		<title>2009 Frankfurt: Audi e-tron Concept is not for idiots… or is it?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Key Competitors Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG eDrive, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept.
Power Four electric motors – two each at the front and rear axles – producing 313-hp/ 3,319 lb-ft of torque.
Performance – 0 to 62 mph comes in 4.8 seconds; 37 mph to 75 mph in 4.1 seconds. Top speed comes in at 124 mph.
Fuel-Economy Driving range [...]]]></description>
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<p>Key Competitors Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG eDrive, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept.<br />
Power Four electric motors – two each at the front and rear axles – producing 313-hp/ 3,319 lb-ft of torque.<br />
Performance – 0 to 62 mph comes in 4.8 seconds; 37 mph to 75 mph in 4.1 seconds. Top speed comes in at 124 mph.<br />
Fuel-Economy Driving range equals 154 miles on a full charge, which take about 6 to 8 hours.<br />
Production Possibility Nothing confirmed yet.</p>
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		<title>Saab Aero-X concept</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:45:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Although it will never be produced, but just to please the eye, a small return on the splendid concept sport car Saab Aero-X presented by the Swedish manufacturer at the Geneva Motor Show 2006. With a V6 2.8-liter BioPower 405 hp running on bioethanol, the beautiful shades from 0 to 100 km / h in [...]]]></description>
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<p>Although it will never be produced, but just to please the eye, a small return on the splendid concept sport car Saab Aero-X presented by the Swedish manufacturer at the Geneva Motor Show 2006. With a V6 2.8-liter BioPower 405 hp running on bioethanol, the beautiful shades from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.9 seconds for a top speed of 250 km / h. On the design side, besides the flowing lines and rounded bodywork in carbon fiber designed Frameless windshield for a full 180 degrees, the cockpit accommodates two passengers who come on board by slipping under a bay window of one taking that tips forward at the opening.</p>
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		<title>VERITAS RS III Roadster ready for production</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:46:15 +0000</pubDate>
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After an eight-year buildup, the Veritas RS III has finally slithered into series production in Grafschaft-Gelsdorf, Germany. Just like the Dutch firm Spyker, Vermot AG has resurrected the post-war German racing marque that sold a few road-going versions of their racers to a handful of lucky enthusiasts. Now, the new company is doing less racing [...]]]></description>
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<p>After an eight-year buildup, the Veritas RS III has finally slithered into series production in Grafschaft-Gelsdorf, Germany. Just like the Dutch firm Spyker, Vermot AG has resurrected the post-war German racing marque that sold a few road-going versions of their racers to a handful of lucky enthusiasts. Now, the new company is doing less racing and more street scorching, and the RS III is its first foray into the world of production cars.</p>
<p>In Monterey this past August, we caught our first glimpse of the finally-ready-for-production Veritas RS III. With its newly revised front end (now with 50 percent more serpent!) it looks even more like a BMW Z8 on acid. Which is totally appropriate, because this retro rocketsled is powered by the same 5.0-liter V10 engine found in the M5 supersedan. With 500 hp propelling a scant 2,400 pounds, the 30 <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">insane</span> lucky folks who plunk down a million bucks for one of these can look forward to a 0-100km/h dash of just 3.2 seconds and a top speed of more than 215 MPH.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s Enzo-like performance for an Enzo-like price, but it offers ten times the exclusivity &#8212; not to mention Veritas started operating the same year as Enzo Ferrari in 1947. The difference is that this serpent lay dormant for almost 50 years, getting ready to strike.</p>
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