July 18, 2005 3:03 AM

Master’s in Car Design with Audi starting October 19th

Final projects of the Master’s in Car Design held with Lamborghini were presented during a meeting with journalists and international professionals from car design world.

Students worked hard for 9 months developing a four-seats car for Lamborghini. They were coordinated by Marco Bonetto and included the participation of Luc Donckerwolke (Design Director Lamborghini) and Walter De’ Silva (Design Director Audi-Seat-Lamborghini). It was a unique and unrepeatable experience for students who had the chance to study and work with top-level car designers in the world.

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June 2, 2005 11:15 AM

Ford Shelby Cobra concept

Ford Shelby Cobra concept was inspired by the biggest, baddest Cobra of all - the renowned 427 - Ford engineers created a new aluminum-block V-10 to power the Ford Shelby Cobra concept. This 6.4-liter engine, adapted from Ford's MOD family, delivers the rush of raw power associated with that big 1960s V-8 monster - with 605 horsepower and 501 foot-pounds of torque - without the aid of supercharging or turbocharging.

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Ford 427 Concept

The 427 redefined the American sedan that is unmistakably Ford! The Ford 427 engine produces a tremendous 590 horsepower and 509 foot-pounds of torque in a V-10 configuration. Awesome and cleanly refined engine and engine compartment!

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May 9, 2005 10:37 PM

Porsche Introduces Miniature Cayenne Prototype

ATLANTA, 2005 --- Porsche Engineering Group, a subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, has rolled out two very special open two-seaters after several months of development. These prototypes, offering two comfortable seats and ample cargo room, were commissioned by Hans-Peter Porsche, the grandson of the company's founder, Ferdinand Porsche, and created especially for use on the golf course.

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April 24, 2005 10:31 AM

FORD SHELBY GR-1 CONCEPT

FORD SHELBY GR-1 CONCEPT
2005 Shanghai Motor Show

The Ford Shelby GR-1 concept springs from a long line of Ford performance project cars and quickly establishes itself at the Shanghai International Motor Show as one of the most contemporary and dramatic front-engine, two-seat, fastback supercars. This running prototype reaches closer to reality with a 605-horsepower, 390-cubic-inch all-aluminum V-10 engine, a road-tested version of the Ford GT suspension and a stunning new polished-aluminum body.