Toyota Celica GT-S 2004 car wallpaper review specs picture

2004 Toyota Celica GT-S car specs

Chassis
Brakes F/R:	ABS, vented disc/disc
Tires F-R:	205/55 R15
Engine
Type:	Inline-4
Displacement cu in (cc):	109 (1796)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:	180(134) / 7600
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:	130(176) / 6800
Redline at RPM:	7800
Exterior
Length × Width × Height in:	170.5 × 68.3 × 51.4
Weight lb (kg):	2500 (1134)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s:	6.6
Top Speed mph (km/h):	n.a.
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):	23/32

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Toyota Celica GT-S 2004

Toyota Celica is the Original Sport-Compact

The GT-S model offers solid black seating in either fabric or optional leather-trimmed surfaces and features. The drilled-aluminum pedals and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob add a classic sports/racer touch. The 50/50 split fold-down rear seatbacks can be folded forward to expand carrying space. Celica comes with a center console large enough to hold eight CD cases or 10 cassette tapes as well as two oversized cups. Door and seat pockets provide additional storage room.

Toyota Alessandro Volta Concept 2004 car wallpaper review specs picture

Toyota Alessandro Volta Concept 2004 car specs and picture

2004 Toyota Alessandro Volta Concept car specs

Chassis
Brakes F/R:	n.a.
Tires F-R:	n.a.
Engine
Type:	V6 + 2 electric motors
Displacement cu in (cc):	201 (3300)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:	408(300) / n.a.
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:	n.a.
Redline at RPM:	n.a.
Exterior
Length × Width × Height in:	167.7 × n.a. × n.a.
Weight lb (kg):	n.a.
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s:	4
Top Speed mph (km/h):	155 (250)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):	n.a.

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 Toyota Alessandro Volta Concept 2004

 Toyota Alessandro Volta Concept 2004

 Toyota Alessandro Volta Concept 2004

 Toyota Alessandro Volta Concept 2004

Toyota Alessandro Volta Concept 2004

Toyota and Giugiaro Reveal "Green" Sports Coupe

Italdesign-Giugiaro and Toyota have collaborated to produce a stunning new concept for the Geneva Motor Show. It features the new Lexus RX400h's hybrid powertrain, combined with a carbon fibre chassis and sports car body engineered and produced by the famous Italian style and development company.

With a top speed of 155 mph, 0-62 mph acceleration in a scorching 4.03 seconds, and a range of some 430 miles, the Toyota Alessandro Volta concept car proves it is possible to offer high performance in a car whose green credentials are unimpeachable. The car is named after Alessandro Volta, the Italian scientist who discovered the battery.

The striking Hybrid Synergy DriveO powertrain combines a 3.3-litre V6 petrol engine with 2 powerful electric motors which provide the Alessandro Volta with a total output of 408 bhp (300 kW).

The hybrid powetrain is mounted in a midship position, as the front wheels are powered by the second electric motor, generating 4-wheel traction without the need for a transmission shaft. Consequently, the vehicle's flat floor permitted Italdesign to house three passengers in a 167.7-inch long coupe.

The Toyota Alessandro Volta is a styling exercise aimed at exploring new applications of the Hybrid synergy DriveO technology. Toyota is proud to have collaborated with the prestigious Italdesign-Giugiaro on a concept that further demonstates the potential and flexibility of the Hybrid Synergy DriveO technology.

Toyota MR2 Spyder 2002 car wallpaper review specs picture

2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder car specs

Chassis
Brakes F/R:	ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R:	185/55 R15 - 205/50 R15
Engine
Type:	Inline-4
Displacement cu in (cc):	110 (1794)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:	138(103) / 6400
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:	125(170) / 4400
Redline at RPM:	n.a.
Exterior
Length × Width × Height in:	153 × 66.7 × 48.8
Weight lb (kg):	2315 (1050)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s:	7.0
Top Speed mph (km/h):	128 (210)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):	n.a. (7.4)

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Toyota MR2 Spyder 2002

Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S 2010 car wallpaper review specs picture

2010 Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S  car specs and picture

2010 Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S car specs

Chassis
Brakes (Front)	6-pot caliper disc
Brakes (Rear)	4-pot caliper disc
Wheels	Optional 20 inch
Suspension	Stiffer, height-adjustable springs and Walkinshaw-developed coil-over dampers
Drivetrain
Layout	Front Engine, RWD
Transmission	6 speed conventional manual with high-torque capacity clutch
Engine
Type:	Supercharged LS3 V8
Induction	Walkinshaw 122 Supercharger
Displacement	6.2 liters
Horsepower	560 bhp (570 with optional high-performance exhaust system)
Torque	528 lb-ft. (715 Nm)

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Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S 2010

U.K. Gets Exciting Supercharged Vauxhall-Branded G8/Commodore/VXR8 Bathurst

Vauxhall models, usually released as Opel outside of the U.K., very rarely find themselves onto the pages of RSportsCars. The Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S is not like other Vauxhall models, though. The VXR8 Bathurst dispenses with 560 horsepower by way of a supercharged LS3 V8, and puts that power to the road through a composed and stylish sedan chassis.

The VXR8 Bathurst looks decidedly non-British, with its strange hybrid styling of the large Pontiac G8 GXP, a Ford Fusion or Australian-market Falcon, and perhaps some Holden Commodore thrown in for good measure.

Makes sense; the VXR8 is loosely based from both the Holden and G8 models, featuring the GM-sourced LS3 V8 found in both models. Unlike the G8 GXP, though, the 2010 VXR8 Bathurst S features a true manual 6 speed transmission.

Some may find the VXR8 Bathurst's styling a bit overblown, what with its EVO-esque front end and big side air inlets. Those who appreciate the heft of the car's blower, though, should like these features just fine.

Vauxhall advertises the VXR8 Bathurst S as the cheapest way to get more than 500 PS in the U.K., and no challenger has come out to prove them wrong. A performance bargain at £44,995, the Bathurst S will be in selected Vauxhall dealerships soon.


VXR8 BATHURST EDITION DEALS BLOWER PUNCH TO RIVALS

    * At £44,995, Bathurst S is less expensive than any UK car with 500PS+
    * Comprehensive dynamic mods on both Bathurst and Bathurst S
    * Optional Bi-Modal Exhaust offers flexibility for road and track

Luton – Few will claim that Vauxhall’s storming VXR8 super-saloon is lacking in the power stakes, but just in case there were any doubters, the Bathurst S Edition will put them straight or indeed sideways...

Thanks to the addition of a Walkinshaw Performance 122 Supercharger, the Bathurst S dispenses 560 V8 horsepower, compared with the standard car’s 431 horsepower, and produces searing acceleration throughout the rev-range and a spine-tingling, banshee wail when you hit the loud pedal.

The Bathurst S Edition joins the normally aspirated Bathurst Edition at the top of the Vauxhall family tree, with both cars receiving a raft of technical and cosmetic upgrades over the standard VXR8. Only a limited number of Bathurst Editions will be sold through selected Vauxhall retailers.

To exploit the Bathurst’s greater power potential, six-pot front and four-pot rear callipers are now standard on both models, along with stiffer, height-adjustable springs and Walkinshaw-developed coil-over dampers. The bespoke damper units have 15 separate valve settings with independent corner adjustment for the owner’s preferred setup.

Dynamically, both Bathursts retain the VXR8’s much praised ride quality, but body control is enhanced and the handling made more exploitable for the enthusiastic driver.

At the heart of the Bathurst S is Walkinshaw’s 122 Supercharger, which not only boosts power by 30 per cent, but escalates torque from an eye-catching 550Nm to an eye-watering 715Nm. Such is the strength of the LS3 V8 engine that extracting bigger figures would have been possible, but retaining the VXR8’s driveability and durability was Walkinshaw’s priority.

In fact, the 122 Supercharger is so much more than just a bolt-on blower. The comprehensively engineered package also includes a large capacity intercooler, high-flow fuel injectors, a separate cold air intake and Walkinshaw-developed ECU map, while the standard manual gearbox is upgraded with a high-torque capacity clutch.

As with most supercharged cars, the S’s power delivery is exceptionally linear, with a huge slug of torque available from very low down in the rev range; but push the engine towards its redline and there’s no let up in the car’s performance, just a seamless stream of power.

Outside, both Bathursts are instantly recognisable by their distinctive graphic packs, front fog light covers and ‘Bathurst’ badges (only the addition of a discreet ‘S’ badge reveals the supercharged model’s extra 129PS), while inside a console-mounted badge showing the car’s build number complements the ‘Walkinshaw Performance’ tread plates found inside each door opening.

Putting icing on the cake for serious drivers is the option of the new Bi-Modal Exhaust, which is available on both Bathurst models.  Raising power by up to 10PS, the ingenious system allows drivers to select one of two noise settings: ‘Street’, with an upper limit of 92dbA, or ‘Optimum’, which releases the LS3 V8’s full 102dbA. The two-and-a-half inch diameter system is manufactured from stainless steel with unique chrome tail-pipe finishers and costs £1600.

Both Bathurst models retain the VXR8’s standard colour palette, and can also be specified with optional 20” alloy rims at £1500. List price for the Bathurst Edition is £37,995 – just £2757 above the standard VXR8 – while the Bathurst S costs £44,995.

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2010 Vauxhall GTC Paris Concept  car specs and picture

2010 Vauxhall GTC Paris Concept car specs

Chassis
Wheels	21-inch wheels
Engine
Type:	A four-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbocharged
Exterior
Headlights	Slim, eagle-eye shaped headlamps

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 Vauxhall GTC Paris Concept 2010

Vauxhall GTC Paris Concept 2010

GTC PARIS CONCEPT MARKS VAUXHALL’S NEXT BOLD DESIGN MOVE

[Source: Vauxhall]

* Three door Astra-based concept stars on Vauxhall’s Paris Show Stand
* Dynamic, sweeping lines make bold statement about Vauxhall’s design evolution
* Innovative suspension and drivetrain features hint at performance remit

Luton – These are the first official pictures of Vauxhall’s GTC Paris Concept, which gives the strongest hint yet to the Astra Sport Hatch’s successor and is set to cause a stir when it receives its debut on September 30 at the Paris Motor Show.

Mark Adams, Vauxhall/Opel’s Vice President of Design, has described the GTC Paris as, ‘bold, pure and iconic’ in its appearance. Vauxhall has hinted that a production version will not stray far from the rakish lines of the concept, and if the GTC moniker were to be adopted, it would be the first time that a Vauxhall has been so named.

At 4.46 metres, the GTC Paris offers ample space for five people, yet still maintains a svelte and sporting appearance. Adams’ team has maximised ‘tension’ in the design by limiting the amount of lines in the car’s profile, and leaving the impression that the car’s highlights and surfacing are ‘pressed’ on to the concept’s 21-inch wheels.

Vauxhall’s signature blade mimics that on the Insignia and creates a fine, tense crease along the rocker panel. This combines with a second line running from the door handle to the rear of the car, emphasising both a fine undercut and broad shoulder. A third line following the silhouette of the roof is finished in fine brushed aluminium accentuating the window graphic and leads to a sharply accented integrated spoiler.

Slim, eagle-eye shaped headlamps, flanked by LED running lights with chrome surrounds dominate the front of the GTC Paris. A sharp centreline crease runs down the bonnet (a trademark styling cue from Vauxhalls of yore) and leads to a dramatically low trapezoidal grille incorporating a chrome emblem bar.

At the rear, the imposing features of the concept are enhanced with LED tail lights, showcasing a long, stretched ‘wing’ night time graphic.

Underpinning the GTC Paris is a specially designed chassis with an extra-wide stance. Hinting at the car’s power potential is an electronic limited slip differential and an updated version of Vauxhall’s FlexRide adaptive damping system. The new Astra’s unique compound crank / Watt’s link rear suspension provides excellent packaging and secure, driver-focused dynamics.

A four-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, with direct petrol injection and Start/Stop technology is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, providing drivers with high levels of performance and fuel efficiency.

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2009 Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer

2009 Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer Specifications

Drivetrain
Layout	Front Engine, FWD or AWD
Engine
Displacement	2.8 Liters
Horsepower	256.4 bhp (260 PS)
Engine Type	Petrol V6, Available Turbocharged 2.0 Liter Petrol, and Diesel Models
Exterior
Wheelbase	2,737 mm
Body Type	5 Seat, 5 Door Estate
Headlights	Adaptive Forward Lighting, 9 Different Beam Settings
Performance
0-60 mph	6.7 seconds

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Vauxhall looks to woo even more U.K. buyers with the Insignia Sports Tourer estate.

The Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer, released with right hand drive under the Vauxhall brand in Great Britain but as the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer in other European markets, is one of the most beautiful cars to come from GM Europe in quite a while. Joining the Insignia range new for 2009, the Sports Tourer is even more attractive than the sedan and hatch models that became huge sellers in the U.K. last year.

The Insignia Sports Tourer estate wagon is available with a 2.8 liter V6 outputting 256.4 horsepower (260 PS) in British-market trim. This exciting new-for-2009 Opel/Vauxhall motor will propel the Insignia Sports Tourer from 0-60 mph in 6.7 seconds. A 2.0 Liter turbocharged Sports Tourer variant is also available, a motor which U.K. fans should hope will make its way into some of GM's other models.

Vauxhall has made a strong commitment to advancement in the United Kingdom with a slew of exciting new models, many of them rebadged Opels or featuring technology coming from GM's Holden division in Australia and even Lotus. Design on the Insignia Sports Tourer is very well excecuted, with special attention paid to the flowing line beginning at the rear quarter, cresting below the A-pillar and tucking neatly away at the point of the rear wheel well. This feature turns what could be a fairly standard sports wagon into a thing of beauty, and even BMW could pay attention to the design language in which Insignia Sports Tourer is carried out.

Look for a Vauxhall Insignia variant with even higher performance specs than the Sports Tourer, should the midsize sporty estate wagon do as well in 2009 as expected in the U.K. market.

VAUXHALL TO REVEAL THIRD INSIGNIA VARIANT AT PARIS SHOW

Vauxhall News Release

• Stand-alone estate model to join range
• Retains wheelbase and design language of hatch and saloon
• Two new engines available from launch

Luton. These are the first official shots of Vauxhall's new Insignia estate, which will debut at the Paris Salon on October 2.

Known as the Sports Tourer, it will be available to UK buyers in the second quarter of 2009 and will feature two new engines - a more powerful turbodiesel and a smaller capacity turbocharged petrol unit - in addition to the five powerplants available from launch in the saloon and hatchback models. An ecoFLEX Sports Tourer with competitively low emissions and fuel consumption will also be available in the near future.

Mark Adams, Vice-President of GM Europe Design, described the Sports Tourer's design as athletic, powerful and elegant. "However," says Mark, "this is a stand-alone model and not simply an estate version of the saloon. In fact, all the bodywork aft of the B-pillars is unique to the Sports Tourer. We've also ensured that its design combines the sculptural artistry and technical precision found in the saloon and hatch models."

Designers gave the rear of the Sports Tourer a unique, yet cohesive appearance by pulling the wraparound tailgate deep in to its flanks and accentuating it with large, fully integrated tail lights.

Inside, as with the Insignia saloon and hatch, the Sports Tourer has ample room for five adults and one of the best loadspace volumes in its class. (Full dimension and capacity details of the loadspace will be revealed at the Paris Auto Show in October 2008.) Despite this, Vauxhall has retained the hatch and saloon's wheelbase (2,737mm) and added around 80mm to its length.

The new petrol and diesel engines available in the Sports Tourer will complement the Insignia's existing line up of three petrol and two diesel units, including the 130 and 160PS 2.0 CDTi which achieve 58.9mpg on the extra urban cycle, the 220PS 2.0i Turbo, and the 260PS 2.8i V6 range-topper, capable of powering the Insignia from 0-60mph in 6.7 seconds.

Like the Insignia hatch and saloon, the Sport Tourer will also be available with front- and all-wheel drive, as well as Vauxhall's FlexRide system with its Adaptive Stability Technology.

The new estate model will also benefit from the high levels of technology showcased at Insignia's launch, such as Vauxhall's latest generation Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL), with its nine light beam settings, and the Front Camera System, which can read and memorise road signs and alert drivers if they unintentionally veer off the road.

Vauxhall VXR8 2008 car wallpapers, specifications, pictures and reviews

2008 Vauxhall VXR8  car specs and picture

2008 Vauxhall VXR8 car specs

Chassis
Brakes F/R:	ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R:	245/40 R19 - 275/35 R19
Driveline:	Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
Type:	V8
Displacement cu in (cc):	364 (5970)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:	420(307) / 6000
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:	406(550) / 4400
Redline at RPM:	n.a.
Exterior
Length × Width × Height in:	194.5 × 85.6 × 57.8
Weight lb (kg):	4036 (1831)
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s:	4.9
Top Speed mph (km/h):	n.a.
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):	n.a. (15.3)

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Vauxhall VXR8 2008

Don't Mourn Monaro - Here Comes the VXR8

Motoring enthusiasts across Britain mourned the passing of the Monaro. The only Australian-built car to be sold in the UK offered raw and exciting performance thanks to its 6.0-liter V8 and rear-wheel drive set up.

But the thunder from down under hasn't stopped yet - in fact it's only going to get louder. Vauxhall has announced the arrival of a new Aussie musclecar - the VXR8 - and it's more powerful and exciting than even the legendary Monaro.

The dramatic-looking new saloon is powered by the same 6.0-liter V8 as the outgoing Monaro VXR, but revisions to the engine have made it even more efficient. It now develops a massive 420 bhp and 406 lb-ft of torque, giving it enough grunt to sprint from 0-60 mph in just 4.9 seconds. No other supercar offers this sort of power for anywhere near the VXR8's price.

Yet the VXR8, based on Australia 's Holden HSV Clubsport R8, offers more in the way of practicality than the outgoing Monaro, with four doors and space for all the family.

Although practical, with a spacious boot, comfortable, long-legged cruising ability and luxuries such as climate control and leather trim, the VXR8 is certainly no softie. Driver aids such as the stability system and traction control can be turned off at the flick of a switch - perfect for drivers who want to hone their skills on a track day.

And VXR8 goes as well as it stops, too, with powerful 365mm front disc brakes that slow the car down from 60 mph to a standstill faster than a Lamborghini Murcielago or BMW M5.

In response to customer demand, the VXR8 will also be the first VXR model to be offered with an automatic gearbox. In order to maintain the control which VXR buyers require, the optional £1,400 self-shifter has a manual override and a sport setting which ensure the performance isn't blunted - in fact the auto is only half a second slower to 60 mph than the manual.

Satellite navigation and 20-inch wheels will be offered as options for those who want to make their VXR8 look more distinctive and help find their way to the best driving roads. Even with all the option boxes ticked however, the VXR8 is still around half the price of other cars with comparable performance.