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Hybrid Cars: Fastest 10 in Existence?

Larry Bell — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:37:33 +0000

Hybrid Cars: Italdesign’s Namir

Top-ten lists have been around longer than that old comedian on late-night television, but one of the latest fads is creating top-ten lists that are green-car related. In this case, we are looking at the ten fastest (or most powerful) hybrid cars on earth. That’s saying a lot, because there are some pretty darn fast and powerful hybrids out there.

Hybrid Cars: Video

If you are a fan of hybrids, and like to occasionally go from zero to 60 mph in slightly over three seconds (who doesn’t?), then the Veritas RSIII hybrid is your kind of car. The very brief video link below shows off the RSIII in all its ultra-sporty glory, and there is plenty of glory to spare, no doubt about it.

Hybrid Cars: Speed and Power

At the top of most lists of “quick and powerful hybrid cars” is the Jaguar C-X75 (See photo). With a pure-electric range of 68 miles, the X75 reaches 60 mph in less than three seconds, from a standstill. With a sticker of $1,146,000, the fuel-efficient little Jag can top out at a breathless 205 mph.

Italdesign’s Namir is billed as world’s fastest hybrid, though its 187 mph top speed is a bit shy of the Jag X75. More impressive, due to the huge fuel tank, the Namir can drive 1,200 miles without refueling or recharging, and averages 92 mpg. (See photo)

Number three on the list is the car featured in the video link above, the Veritas RSIII hybrid roadster. Even with a weight of over 2,800 pounds, the car can reach 205 mph. The Veritas has an electric range of 31 miles. Look for an all-electric version of the car next year. Order early to avoid the rush!

Hybrid Cars: Jaguar C-X75

Rounding out the top ten, the following seven cars are all works of art, speed demons, and just fun to look at. Cars are listed with name and other pertinent data.

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid-
Price; $96,000. Top speed; 162 mph.

Infiniti Essence
Even with 434 horsepower, the Essence still gets 30 mpg.

BMW ActiveHybrid 7
With a V8 and 455 horsepower, the Beemer AH7 reaches 60 mph in well under five seconds.

Infiniti M35h
With 360 horsepower and a V6 engine, the M35 hits 60 mph in 5.5 seconds.

Giugiaro Concept
Called the QIWbZ 5965, this concept has a gas-electric motor, hits 60 mph in 4 seconds, and tops out at 186 mph.

BMW Hydrogen hybrid concept
Technically not a hybrid since it is planned to run exclusively on hydrogen power, the Beemer Hydro, as fans call it, will be able to drive at speeds up to 185 mph.

Limelite CoachWorks hybrid limo
On the list solely for its power, not speed, the Limelite hybrid limo is powered by gasoline and lithium batteries. The standard version has two full bars and ultra-comfortable appointments.

One warning: Car companies are famous for “pumping the numbers” on some of their exclusive offerings, so when a car maker claims that a specific model can go x mph, for example, that might mean it achieved the speed one time only, on a test track. As the saying goes, your mph may vary. So before plunking down a million or so for one of the beauties listed above, tell the dealer you want to take the car out to the track and see if it really can drive uphill at 245 mph, or whatever the fine print says.

Seriously, the world of high-end cars has been changing a lot in recent years, thanks to the addition of hybrid and electric offerings. All of which is great, because it means that automakers will now have more of a reason to compete with each other in the categories of “fastest hybrid vehicle,” “fastest EV,” and “fastest CNG car.” It is definitely a win-win situation.

For more about some of the cars mentioned in this article, see the following websites:
Jaguar:
http://www.jaguarusa.com

Italdesign:
http://www.italdesign.it/home

Porsche:
http://www.porsche.com

BMW:
http://www.bmw.com

Infiniti:
http://www.infiniti.com

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Italdesign Nazca C2 1993 – What Should You Know?

Charles — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:46:03 +0000

All you need to know about the Italdesign Nazca C2 1993 Parts – including Engine Size, MPG, Top Speed, Width, Height, Torque, Transmission Info and more.

Italdesign Nazca C2 1993 – What Should You Know?

Make: Italdesign
Model: Nazca C2
Year: 1993

Type of Car: Cabrio / Sport Cars
Engine Type:
Engine Size: 4988 ccm (302,85 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type: in-line, 12-cyl
Valves Per Cylinder:
Maximum Power
351.00 PS (256,71 kW or 344,27 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Maximum Torque: 470.00 Nm (47,66 kgf-m or 344,97 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke):
Compression:
Top Speed:
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Car Transmission:
Car Power – Weight Ratio: 0.3510 PS/kg
Zero to Sixty MPH:
Car Drive:
Number of Seats:
Passenger Space: 5420 litres (1424,84 gallons)
Car Doors:
Country: Italy
Front Tire:
Rear Tires:
Chasis:
C02 Emissions:
Turn Circle:
Car Weight: 1000 kg (2193,58 pounds)
Towing Weight:
Length: 4400 mm (172,33 inches)
Width: 2090 mm (81,89 inches)
Total Height: 1110 mm (43,48 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base: 2610 mm (102,29 inches)
Coolant:
Front Break Type: Disks
Rear Breaks Type: Disks
Cargo Space:
Lubrication:
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics: 0.3
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel:
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity:

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Italdesign Nazca C2 1994 – What They Won’t Tell You:

Charles — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:46:03 +0000

We’ve got everything you need to know about the Italdesign Nazca C2 1994 – including Parts, Gas Consumption, Engine Size, Speed, Width, Height, Torque, Transmission and more.

Italdesign Nazca C2 1994 – What They Won’t Tell You.

Make: Italdesign
Model: Nazca C2
Year: 1994

Type of Car: Cabrio / Sport Cars
Engine Type:
Engine Size: 4988 ccm (302,85 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type: in-line, 12-cyl
Valves Per Cylinder:
Maximum Power
351.00 PS (256,71 kW or 344,27 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Maximum Torque: 470.00 Nm (47,66 kgf-m or 344,97 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke):
Compression:
Top Speed:
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Car Transmission:
Car Power – Weight Ratio: 0.3510 PS/kg
Zero to Sixty MPH:
Car Drive:
Number of Seats:
Passenger Space: 5420 litres (1424,84 gallons)
Car Doors:
Country: Italy
Front Tire:
Rear Tires:
Chasis:
C02 Emissions:
Turn Circle:
Car Weight: 1002 kg (2197,96 pounds)
Towing Weight:
Length: 4400 mm (172,33 inches)
Width: 2090 mm (81,89 inches)
Total Height: 1110 mm (43,48 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base: 2610 mm (102,29 inches)
Coolant:
Front Break Type: Disks
Rear Breaks Type: Disks
Cargo Space:
Lubrication:
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics: 0.3
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel:
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity:

Charles Verhoeff

Italdesign Tapiro 1970 – Vital Information

Charles — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:46:03 +0000

We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Italdesign Tapiro 1970 Parts – including MPG, Engine Size, Top Speed, Width, Height, Torque, Transmission and more.

Italdesign Tapiro 1970 – Vital Information

Make: Italdesign
Model: Tapiro
Year: 1970
Type of Car:
Engine Type:
Engine Size: 2400 ccm (145,72 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type: Boxer, 6-cyl
Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Maximum Power
220.00 PS (161,19 kW or 215,92 HP) at 7800 Rev. per min.
Maximum Torque:
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke):
Compression:
Top Speed:
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Car Transmission: Manual, 5-speed
Car Power – Weight Ratio:
Zero to Sixty MPH:
Car Drive: Rear
Number of Seats:
Passenger Space:
Car Doors:
Country: Italy
Front Tire:
Rear Tires:
Chasis:
C02 Emissions:
Turn Circle:
Car Weight:
Towing Weight:
Length: 4070 mm (159,40 inches)
Width: 1770 mm (69,35 inches)
Total Height: 1120 mm (43,88 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base:
Coolant:
Front Break Type: Disks
Rear Breaks Type: Disks
Cargo Space:
Lubrication:
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics:
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel:
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity:

Charles Verhoeff

Italdesign Nazca M12 1999 – Reviews, Specs, Engine Type, etc.

Charles — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:46:03 +0000

All you need to know about the Italdesign Nazca M12 1999 including Parts, Gas Consumption, Engine Size, Speed, Width, Height, Torque, Transmission and more.

Italdesign Nazca M12 1999 – Reviews, Specs, Engine Type, etc.

Make: Italdesign
Model: Nazca M12
Year: 1999
Type of Car: Cabrio / Sport Cars
Engine Type:
Engine Size: 4988 ccm (302,85 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type: in-line, 12-cyl
Valves Per Cylinder:
Maximum Power
300.00 PS (219,90 kW or 294,52 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Maximum Torque: 451 Nm (45,77 kgf-m or 331,04 ft.lbs) at 4100 Rev. per min.
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke):
Compression:
Top Speed:
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Car Transmission:
Car Power – Weight Ratio: 0.2727 PS/kg
Zero to Sixty MPH:
Car Drive:
Number of Seats:
Passenger Space: 5170 litres (1359,17 gallons)
Car Doors:
Country:
Front Tire:
Rear Tires:
Chasis:
C02 Emissions:
Turn Circle:
Car Weight: 1100 kg (2412,98 pounds)
Towing Weight:
Length: 4640 mm (181,79 inches)
Width: 2000 mm (78,31 inches)
Total Height: 1110 mm (43,48 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base: 2610 mm (102,29 inches)
Coolant:
Front Break Type: Disks
Rear Breaks Type: Disks
Cargo Space:
Lubrication:
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics: 0.2
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel:
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity:

Charles Verhoeff

Italdesign Machimoto 1986 – Parts, Details and More.

Charles — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:46:03 +0000

Everything you need to know about the Italdesign Machimoto 1986 – including MPG, Engine Size, Top Speed, Width, Height, Torque, Transmission and more.

Italdesign Machimoto 1986 – Parts, Details and More.

Make: Italdesign
Model: Machimoto
Year: 1986

Type of Car:
Engine Type:
Engine Size: 1781 ccm (108,14 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type: in-line, 4-cyl
Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Maximum Power
139.00 PS (101,49 kW or 136,32 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Maximum Torque: 171.00 Nm (17,31 kgf-m or 125,47 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke):
Compression:
Top Speed:
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Car Transmission:
Car Power – Weight Ratio:
Zero to Sixty MPH:
Car Drive: Front
Number of Seats:
Passenger Space:
Car Doors:
Country: Italy
Front Tire:
Rear Tires:
Chasis:
C02 Emissions:
Turn Circle:
Car Weight:
Towing Weight:
Length: 3990 mm (156,31 inches)
Width: 1690 mm (66,17 inches)
Total Height: 1540 mm (60,30 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base:
Coolant:
Front Break Type:
Rear Breaks Type:
Cargo Space:
Lubrication:
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics:
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel:
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity:

Charles Verhoeff

Italdesign Aspid 1988 – Everything You Need To Know:

Charles — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:46:03 +0000

We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Italdesign Aspid 1988 – Parts, Gas Consumption, Engine Size, Speed, Width, Height, Torque, Transmission and more.

Italdesign Aspid 1988 – Everything You Need To Know.

Make: Italdesign
Model: Aspid
Year: 1988

Type of Car:
Engine Type: Middle
Engine Size: 2224 ccm (135,03 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type: in-line, 5-cyl
Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Maximum Power
203.00 PS (148,26 kW or 199,00 HP)
Maximum Torque:
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke): 81.0 x 86.4 mm (3,18 x 3.4 inches)
Compression:
Top Speed:
Fuel Type:
Car Transmission: Manual, 5-speed
Car Power – Weight Ratio:
Zero to Sixty MPH:
Car Drive: 4WD
Number of Seats: 2
Passenger Space:
Car Doors:
Country: Italy
Front Tire:
Rear Tires:
Chasis:
C02 Emissions:
Turn Circle:
Car Weight:
Towing Weight:
Length: 4270 mm (167,26 inches)
Width: 1990 mm (77,91 inches)
Total Height: 1120 mm (43,88 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base: 2600 mm (101,89 inches)
Coolant:
Front Break Type:
Rear Breaks Type:
Cargo Space:
Lubrication:
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics:
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel:
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity:

Charles Verhoeff

Italdesign Legram 1996 – Secret Information

Charles — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:46:03 +0000

We’ve got everything you need to know about the Italdesign Legram 1996 – including Parts, MPG, Engine Size, Top Speed, Width, Height, Torque, Transmission and more.

Italdesign Legram 1996 – Secret Information

Make: Italdesign
Model: Legram
Year: 1996
Type of Car:
Engine Type: Front
Engine Size: 1998 ccm (121,31 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type:
Valves Per Cylinder:
Maximum Power
149.00 PS (109,45 kW or 146,27 HP)
Maximum Torque:
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke):
Compression:
Top Speed:
Fuel Type:
Car Transmission: Auto
Car Power – Weight Ratio:
Zero to Sixty MPH:
Car Drive: Front
Number of Seats: 2
Passenger Space:
Car Doors:
Country: Italy
Front Tire:
Rear Tires:
Chasis:
C02 Emissions:
Turn Circle:
Car Weight:
Towing Weight:
Length: 4270 mm (167,26 inches)
Width: 1780 mm (69,75 inches)
Total Height: 1300 mm (50,94 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base: 2550 mm (99,90 inches)
Coolant:
Front Break Type: Disks
Rear Breaks Type: Disks
Cargo Space:
Lubrication:
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics:
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel:
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity:

Charles Verhoeff

Jaguar XK8 4.2 Convertible Automatic 2008 – Reviews and Specifications.

Charles — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:46:03 +0000

We give you all the specs on the Jaguar XK8 4.2 Convertible Automatic 2008 Parts, Gas Consumption, Engine Size, Speed, Width, Height, Torque, Transmission and more.

Jaguar XK8 4.2 Convertible Automatic 2008 – Reviews and Specifications.

Make: Jaguar
Model: XK8 4.2 Convertible Automatic
Year: 2008
Type of Car: Cabrio / Sport Cars
Engine Type: Front
Engine Size: 4196 ccm (254,76 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type: V8
Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Maximum Power

Maximum Torque: 411.00 Nm (41,69 kgf-m or 301,68 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke):
Compression: 11.0:1
Top Speed: 245.0 km/h (151,44 mph)
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Car Transmission: Auto, 6-speed
Car Power – Weight Ratio:
Zero to Sixty MPH: 6.6 seconds
Car Drive: Rear
Number of Seats: 4
Passenger Space: 5160 litres (1356,19 gallons)
Car Doors: 2
Country:
Front Tire: 245/50-ZR17
Rear Tires: 245/50-ZR17
Chasis: Cabrio
C02 Emissions: 254.0 g/km
Turn Circle: 12 m (466,16 inches)
Car Weight: 1845 kg (4047,16 pounds)
Towing Weight: 1850 kg (4058,21 pounds)
Length: 4770 mm (186,86 inches)
Width: 1840 mm (72,04 inches)
Total Height: 1310 mm (51,34 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base: 2590 mm (101,49 inches)
Coolant:
Front Break Type: Ventilated disks
Rear Breaks Type: Ventilated disks
Cargo Space: 307 litres (80,60 gallons)
Lubrication: Wet sump
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics: 0.3
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel: 11.4 litres/100 km (20,53 miles per gallon)
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75.0 litres (19,71 gallons)

Charles Verhoeff

Italdesign Columbus 1992 – What is Under The Hood?

Charles — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:46:03 +0000

All you need to know about the Italdesign Columbus 1992 including Parts, MPG, Engine Size, Top Speed, Width, Height, Torque, Transmission and more.

Italdesign Columbus 1992 – What is Under The Hood?

Make: Italdesign
Model: Columbus
Year: 1992

Type of Car: Mini-buses
Engine Type: Middle
Engine Size: 4988 ccm (302,85 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type: V12
Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Maximum Power
299.00 PS (218,90 kW or 293,53 HP)
Maximum Torque: 450.19 Nm (45,67 kgf-m or 330,44 ft.lbs)
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke): 84.1 x 74.9 mm (3,28 x 2.9 inches)
Compression: 8.8:1
Top Speed:
Fuel Type:
Car Transmission: Auto
Car Power – Weight Ratio:
Zero to Sixty MPH:
Car Drive: 4WD
Number of Seats:
Passenger Space:
Car Doors:
Country: Italy
Front Tire:
Rear Tires:
Chasis:
C02 Emissions:
Turn Circle:
Car Weight:
Towing Weight:
Length: 6000 mm (235,02 inches)
Width: 2200 mm (86,17 inches)
Total Height: 2200 mm (86,17 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base: 3830 mm (150,05 inches)
Coolant:
Front Break Type: Disks
Rear Breaks Type: Disks
Cargo Space:
Lubrication:
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics:
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel:
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity:

Charles Verhoeff

Italdesign Nazca C2 1995 – Secrets

Charles — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:46:03 +0000

We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the the Italdesign Nazca C2 1995 – Parts, MPG, Engine Size, Top Speed, Width, Height, Torque, Transmission and more.

Italdesign Nazca C2 1995 – Secrets.

Make: Italdesign
Model: Nazca C2
Year: 1995

Type of Car: Cabrio / Sport Cars
Engine Type:
Engine Size: 4987 ccm (302,79 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type: in-line, 12-cyl
Valves Per Cylinder:
Maximum Power
351.00 PS (256,71 kW or 344,27 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Maximum Torque: 470.00 Nm (47,66 kgf-m or 344,97 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke):
Compression:
Top Speed:
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Car Transmission:
Car Power – Weight Ratio: 0.3510 PS/kg
Zero to Sixty MPH:
Car Drive:
Number of Seats:
Passenger Space: 5420 litres (1424,84 gallons)
Car Doors:
Country: Italy
Front Tire:
Rear Tires:
Chasis:
C02 Emissions:
Turn Circle:
Car Weight: 1000 kg (2193,58 pounds)
Towing Weight:
Length: 4400 mm (172,33 inches)
Width: 2090 mm (81,89 inches)
Total Height: 1110 mm (43,48 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base: 2610 mm (102,29 inches)
Coolant:
Front Break Type:
Rear Breaks Type:
Cargo Space:
Lubrication:
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics: 0.3
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel:
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity:

Charles Verhoeff

Italdesign Twenty Twenty 2001 – Vital Information

Charles — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:46:03 +0000

Everything you need to know about the Italdesign Twenty Twenty 2001 Parts, MPG, Engine Size, Top Speed, Width, Height, Torque, Transmission and more.

Italdesign Twenty Twenty 2001 – Vital Information

Make: Italdesign
Model: Twenty Twenty
Year: 2001
Type of Car:
Engine Type: Front
Engine Size: 5935 ccm (360,34 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type: V12
Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Maximum Power

Maximum Torque:
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke): 88.9 x 79.5 mm (3,48 x 3.1 inches)
Compression:
Top Speed:
Fuel Type:
Car Transmission: Manual, 6-speed
Car Power – Weight Ratio:
Zero to Sixty MPH:
Car Drive: Rear
Number of Seats: 2
Passenger Space:
Car Doors:
Country: Italy
Front Tire:
Rear Tires:
Chasis:
C02 Emissions:
Turn Circle:
Car Weight:
Towing Weight:
Length: 4460 mm (174,72 inches)
Width: 1910 mm (74,82 inches)
Total Height: 1310 mm (51,34 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base: 2600 mm (101,89 inches)
Coolant:
Front Break Type: Disks
Rear Breaks Type: Disks
Cargo Space:
Lubrication:
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics:
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel:
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity:

Charles Verhoeff