Germany’s E-Wolf Targets Ferrari With New Electric Supercar

<center><p><img alt="E-Wolf E2 concept rendering" height="266" src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/e-wolf-e2-concept-rendering_100229825_m.jpg" title="E-Wolf E2 concept rendering" width="400"></p></center><br />It seems these days that a new electric sports car concept is announced almost every month but it's not often that we get to see the actual concept in the metal, so to speak, or in the case of the new E1, in the carbon-fiber composite. The E1 electric roadster is the latest creation of German firm E-Wolf and it is just one of two new electric vehicles from the company, with the latter vehicle set to compete with the likes of Ferrari in the performance arena.<br /><span class="fullpost"><center><p><img alt="E-Wolf E1 electric roadster" height="270" src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/e-wolf-e1-electric-roadster_100229819_m.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 5px;" width="400"></p></center><br />Working in partnership with the Saxony Lightweight Center and the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Polymer Technology at the Technical University of Dresden, E-Wolf unveiled its street-legal E1 roadster at the recent 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show and plans to add the E2 supercar to its lineup in about two years.<br /><br />The key to the cars’ performance is a light weight structure. In the case of the E1, the entire chassis weighs in at just 1,102-pounds but this comes at a cost as the vehicle can only accommodate drivers weighing up to 150-pounds.<br /><center><p><img alt="E-Wolf E1 electric roadster" height="267" src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/e-wolf-e1-electric-roadster_100229820_m.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 5px; display: inline;" width="400"></p></center><br />Power comes from a 150-horsepower AC induction motor with 185-pound-feet of torque. This is enough to propel the E1 from 0-62 mph in less than five seconds and see it reach a top speed of 143 mph. An array of lithium-ion batteries will see the E1 drive up to 200-miles on a single charge.<br /><br />While the E1 can be bought today at a price of €150,000 (approximately $218,818), E-Wolf is also working on an E2 supercar due in 2011.<br /><center><p><img alt="E-Wolf E2 concept rendering" height="269" src="http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/e-wolf-e2-concept-rendering_100229826_m.jpg" title="E-Wolf E2 concept rendering" width="400"></p></center><br />The E2 will feature four electric motors, one in each wheel, delivering a combined output of 544-horsepower and 737-pound-feet of torque--All this in a chassis that is expected to weigh around 2,000-pounds.<br /><br />So far the E2 only exists in computer-generated rendering form but its designers promise the car will be able to reach a top speed of 155 mph. Hopefully the production version will stay true to the concept’s lines.<br /><p><br /><a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/pictures/1035851_germany8217s-e-wolf-targets-ferrari-with-new-electric-supercar_gallery-1#100229820"><br />More Photos</a></p><br /></span><p>

Germany’s E-Wolf Targets Ferrari With New Electric Supercar

It seems these days that a new electric sports car concept is announced almost every month but it's not often that we get to see the act...

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Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary

<center><p><img alt="Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary 4.jpg" height="271" src="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Infiniti/Infiniti-G37-Coupe-Anniversary-4.jpg" title="Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary 4.jpg" width="400"></p></center><br />The Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary was built to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Cirque du Soleil and will be auctioned for charity at a later date.<br /><span class="fullpost"><center><p><img alt="Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary 2.jpg" height="223" src="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Infiniti/Infiniti-G37-Coupe-Anniversary-2.jpg" title="Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary 2.jpg" width="400"></p></center><br />Infiniti unveiled at the end of last week the Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary Art Project Vehicle at the 14th Annual Canadian Art Gallery Hop Gala in Toronto. The one-of-a-kind Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary was done in partnership with Cirque du Soleil and was hand-painted by Heidi Taillefer. The process took almost one month.<br /><center><p><img alt="Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary 3.jpg" height="231" src="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Infiniti/Infiniti-G37-Coupe-Anniversary-3.jpg" title="Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary 3.jpg" width="400"></p></center><br />"Celebrating 20 years of Infiniti is an important milestone and we wanted to do something truly unique and representative of the Infiniti brand to commemorate this occasion," said Wendy Durward, Director of Infiniti Canada. “The intricate, beautiful design is an expression of Infiniti’s commitment to Inspired Performance in everything we do."<br /><br /><center><p><img alt="Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary 6.jpg" height="397" src="http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Infiniti/Infiniti-G37-Coupe-Anniversary-6.jpg" title="Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary 6.jpg" width="400"></p></center><br /><p><br /><a href="http://www.zercustoms.com/photos/Infiniti-G37-Coupe-Anniversary.html"><br />More Photos</a></p><br /></span><p>

Infiniti G37 Coupe Anniversary

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NEW MEGANE RENAULT SPORT APPEARS IN THE LATEST RELEASE OF THE NEED FOR SPEED VIDEO GAME SERIES "NEED FOR SPEED SHIFT"

<center><p><img alt="Megane Renault Sport - Need for Speed Shift screenshot" height="226" name="image" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/9/medium/2823605.jpg" width="400" /></p></center><br />Following the successful incorporation of New Mégane Coupé in Need for Speed Undercover which was released last November, Renault and Electronic Arts have continued their association with the inclusion of New Mégane R.S. in Need for Speed Shift, the latest addition to the NFS series which went on sale on September 17.<br /><span class="fullpost"><center><p><img alt="Megane Renault Sport - Need for Speed Shift screenshot" height="224" name="image0" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/9/medium/9680653.jpg" width="400" /></p></center><br />Need for Speed's development team were won over by the looks and performance credentials of New Mégane R.S., and have featured it in the game's line-up of 70 cars which are considered to be the most legendary models of the past three-and-a-half decades.<br /><br />Renault's experts and Electronic Arts developers worked hand-in-hand for almost a year to make New Mégane R.S.'s role in the game as lifelike as possible.<br /><center><p><img alt="Megane Renault Sport - Need for Speed Shift screenshot" height="227" name="image1" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/9/medium/8648594.jpg" width="400" /></p></center><br />Need for Speed Shift delivers driving sensations on a par with those felt behind the wheel of the cars themselves, and its unique gameplay features provide players with an unparalleled experience as they embark on a world tour of the planet's most legendary circuits.<br /><center><p><img alt="Megane Renault Sport - Need for Speed Shift screenshot" height="228" name="image2" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/9/medium/6163077.jpg" width="400" /></p></center><br />Created 15 years ago, Need for Speed evolves from year to year, enabling players to enjoy the thrills of motor racing with increasing realism. More than 100 million copies of Need for Speed have been sold, making it the biggest motor racing video game franchise ever thanks to its combination of prestigious cars and incomparable technical qualities and graphics. The game is developed and published by Electronic Arts, the world's leading video game publisher, whose products constantly seek to push out the envelope when it comes to innovation, player immersion and intensity.<br /><p>via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109092822063/new-mgane-renault-sport-appears-in-need-for-speed-shift">worldcarfans</a></p><br /></span><p></p>

NEW MEGANE RENAULT SPORT APPEARS IN THE LATEST RELEASE OF THE NEED FOR SPEED VIDEO GAME SERIES "NEED FOR SPEED SHIFT"

Following the successful incorporation of New Mégane Coupé in Need for Speed Undercover which was released last November, Renault and Electr...

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