Friday, October 2, 2009
Renault cost me title, says Massa
he Brazilian was leading last year's Singapore Grand Prix when Nelson Piquet Jr crashed deliberately, which helped Fernando Alonso to win the race.
"All of what happened was robbery. Regarding the race nothing has happened, the result stays the same. That's not right," said Massa.
"It changed the championship. I lost by one point."
He was beaten to the title on the final race of the season by McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, who went on to finish third in Singapore.
Massa failed to score in that race after a disastrous pit-stop during the safety car period in which he drove away with the fuel hose still attached.
Piquet Jr revealed earlier this year that he had deliberately crashed in order to give Alonso a better chance of winning.
Renault were given a permanent suspended ban and former team boss Flavio Briatore has been banned for life for his involvement.
Piquet Jr was given immunity by motorsport's governing body, the FIA, in return for testifying.
Massa is convinced the punishments were too lenient.
"I have seen in football how a referee took money to throw a game and all the matches he influenced were annulled," he said.
"The team responsible were relegated. Here they just sent Briatore home. I don't understand it and I don't think it was right."
Massa is recovering from a life-threatening head injury he suffered at the Hungarian Grand Prix earlier this year. He is set to return in 2010, when he will drive alongside Alonso.
Hamilton wished Massa well in his recovery, but dismissed any suggestion that the Singapore result should be annulled.
"First, I have to say that it's good that he's recovering and back on his feet and back to his normal self and feeling good," said the Briton.
"I think all I can say is that it was a tough season, things happened, there were lots and lots of 'what ifs' throughout the season, so I'm a bit surprised to hear him say that, to be honest.
"I believe we had a fair battle throughout the season, so I'm a bit surprised."
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"All of what happened was robbery. Regarding the race nothing has happened, the result stays the same. That's not right," said Massa.
"It changed the championship. I lost by one point."
He was beaten to the title on the final race of the season by McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, who went on to finish third in Singapore.
Massa failed to score in that race after a disastrous pit-stop during the safety car period in which he drove away with the fuel hose still attached.
Piquet Jr revealed earlier this year that he had deliberately crashed in order to give Alonso a better chance of winning.
Renault were given a permanent suspended ban and former team boss Flavio Briatore has been banned for life for his involvement.
Piquet Jr was given immunity by motorsport's governing body, the FIA, in return for testifying.
Massa is convinced the punishments were too lenient.
"I have seen in football how a referee took money to throw a game and all the matches he influenced were annulled," he said.
"The team responsible were relegated. Here they just sent Briatore home. I don't understand it and I don't think it was right."
Massa is recovering from a life-threatening head injury he suffered at the Hungarian Grand Prix earlier this year. He is set to return in 2010, when he will drive alongside Alonso.
Hamilton wished Massa well in his recovery, but dismissed any suggestion that the Singapore result should be annulled.
"First, I have to say that it's good that he's recovering and back on his feet and back to his normal self and feeling good," said the Briton.
"I think all I can say is that it was a tough season, things happened, there were lots and lots of 'what ifs' throughout the season, so I'm a bit surprised to hear him say that, to be honest.
"I believe we had a fair battle throughout the season, so I'm a bit surprised."
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Pininfarina Nido Concept Mini Car
Pininfarina Nido Concept Mini CarItalian Pininfarina, specializing in body work and design cars in Japan will present its first “independent” compact concept - Nido from the Italian language means “nest”.
In the process of design for double minicars developers at the forefront put security. And not only the safety of the driver and passenger, but also pedestrians. This is achieved through easily deformable front of the chassis that the collision to minimize the possibility of a fatal outcome. Also contributing to this rigid construction of the cabin, in turn, “protected” by the driver along with his companion, and a special shock-absorbing device.
2011 McLaren MP4-12C Super Sport Concept Car
2011 McLaren MP4-12C Super Sport Concept CarMcLaren Automotive officially presented MP4-12C supercar, previously known under the code name P11 and is the first car from the time of the legendary F1.
Double mid McLaren MP4-12C was completed “in one piece” carbon chassis, which carries the aluminum and special plastic body panels. Eight-installed 3.8-liter engine with an angle of 90 degrees to the collapse of the cylinders and the two turbines. Its capacity is about 600 horsepower and maximum torque is 595 Nm (80 per cent of which is already available from 2000 rpm).
The motor will be used with the seven-Graziano robotized transmission with dual-clutch transmission and a choice taxied. According to preliminary data from the ground up to “hundreds” McLaren supercar will drive for about three seconds. Its top speed of 320 kilometers per hour.
Sales of McLaren MP4-12C, which is scheduled to release a limited edition of one thousand copies, will be no earlier than 2011. The car will do to the markets of USA, UK, Germany, Europe and the Middle East.
Double mid McLaren MP4-12C was completed “in one piece” carbon chassis, which carries the aluminum and special plastic body panels. Eight-installed 3.8-liter engine with an angle of 90 degrees to the collapse of the cylinders and the two turbines. Its capacity is about 600 horsepower and maximum torque is 595 Nm (80 per cent of which is already available from 2000 rpm).
The motor will be used with the seven-Graziano robotized transmission with dual-clutch transmission and a choice taxied. According to preliminary data from the ground up to “hundreds” McLaren supercar will drive for about three seconds. Its top speed of 320 kilometers per hour.
Sales of McLaren MP4-12C, which is scheduled to release a limited edition of one thousand copies, will be no earlier than 2011. The car will do to the markets of USA, UK, Germany, Europe and the Middle East.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
New AutoArt Shelby
THE NEW FORD SHELBY GR-1 CONCEPT CAR
WITH A POLISHED ALUMINUM BODY
by AUTOart
We are entering into a new standard by launching it first!
The 1:18 scale Ford Shelby GR-1 concept car with a polished aluminum finish.
Our goal for producing this model is to achieve the same finish as of the actual concept car. Very few model makers have attempted to cast aluminum alloy and manually polish the body to achieve the glossy finish, they would normally chrome plate the zinc cast body to simulate the finish.
In order to replicate the polished aluminum finish of the real car, actual aluminum alloy must be used to cast the scale model body. The casting requires more than 130 minutes of highly skilled manual labor to polish the entire body, including the panels of the model, until the glossy finish is accomplished. The challenge is matching the contour between the main body the attached panels, (bumper, bonnets and doors), after polishing. Any slight over polishing of the bonnet and the door edges will make the connecting surface of the main body become uneven and thus would need to be scrapped. Even with skilled precision, the scrap rate is well over 50%. With labor cost on the rise in China, the cost of producing a polished aluminum body is 5 to 6 times the cost of a standard painted body, cast in zinc alloy.
Additionally, in order to simulate the real aluminum texture the finish is purposely not coated with any protective layer, the surface will eventually oxidize and the shininess will decrease gradually within a few months or a year, however, the glossy finish can be easily restored by simply hand buffing the model, using a metal polishing compound.
As with any precious sterling silverware, occasional maintenance is required in order to retain the original glossy finish.
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Sport Concept Car
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Sport Concept CarMazda showed the lightweight concept car - Superlight, built on the MX-5 roadster. This car is designed with European design division of the company, based in Oberursel, Germany. Concept built to commemorate the 20 anniversary model MX-5/Miata. Premiere of new concept planned for the international auto show in Frankfurt. Mazda Superlight weight is only 995 kg.
Mazda Superlight equipped with a standard four-turbocharged engine of 1.8 liter capacity 126 hp, maximum torque is equal to 166 Nm. Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 9.2 seconds with the concept. Roadster received 17-inch wheels with tires of dimension 205/45, Bilstein shock absorbers and springs Eibach.
Mazda Superlight equipped with a standard four-turbocharged engine of 1.8 liter capacity 126 hp, maximum torque is equal to 166 Nm. Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 9.2 seconds with the concept. Roadster received 17-inch wheels with tires of dimension 205/45, Bilstein shock absorbers and springs Eibach.
Renault ZE Electric Concept Sport Car
Renault ZE Electric Concept Sport CarRenault introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show, four electric vehicle concept, of which the closest to mass production Fluence ZE model.
Budget Fluence sedan got a new design, 95-hp electric motor and battery lithium-ion batteries, which is enough for 160 kilometers. Charge can be within 4-8 hours, the fastest way for 20 minutes or be replaced by a charged battery on a special stand for 3 minutes.
Electric car plan to release to the markets of Europe and Israel in 2011, when the lithium-ion batteries will become available and the Government will develop a discount program for the purchase of electric vehicles.
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