Royal test for electric sports car

Chrysler 300 Grills. HRH Prince Michael of Kent has been driving Tesla’s new electric sports car around the grounds of his London residence, Kensington Palace.

The Prince, who visited the British Motor Show on the press day, is a keen supporter of the motor industry and was apparently keen to try out the new electric sports car.

Darryl Siry, senior vice president of sales, marketing and service, Tesla Motors said, “It is a privilege for His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent to experience the Tesla Roadster. The car is representative of the values that he places on environmentally friendly and efficient vehicles.”

The car the Prince drove is the same one that’s been wowing the crowds at the British Motor Show for the past few weeks.

His drive might have been brief, but with the ability to reach 60mph in just 3.9 seconds this green roadster is sure to have thrilled the Prince.

Production of the new electric sports car has started at Lotus’ Hethel plant in Norfolk, UK, for delivery to American customers.

European models are now on sale priced at €99,000 exc VAT, with deliveries starting in May 2009.

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Dodge Challenger Concept Car.2.

Chrysler 300 Grills nice dash kit store. The five-spoke chrome wheels — 20-inch in the front and 21-inch in the rear — are set flush with the bodyside, giving the car a muscular stance. The signature side view “thrust” accent line is higher up on the body, running horizontal through the fender and door and kicking up just forward of the rear wheel.

Bumpers are smooth, body-color, and flush with the body. “This is something we would have loved to do on the original Challenger,” said Jeff Godshall, “but the technology just wasn’t there.” With the Challenger concept, however, the Pacifica Studio designers were able to realize “what we wanted in our perfect world.”

All glass is set flush with the body without moldings, another touch the original designers could only wish for. The car also has no B-pillar.

Although the flat seats of the original Challenger didn’t offer much support for aggressive cornering, the front seats in the Challenger concept car boast hefty bolsters much like those found on Dodge’s famed SRT series cars.

With its thick, easy-grip rim, circular hub and pierced silver spokes, the leather-wrapped steering wheel evokes the original car’s “Tuff” wheel, as does the steering column “ribbing.” The floor console, its center surface tipped toward the driver, is fitted with a proper “pistol grip” shifter shaped just right to master the quick, crisp shifts possible with the six-speed manual “tranny.”

“We designed the in-your-face gauge holes to appear as if you are looking down into the engine cylinders with the head off,” relates Barrington. These are flanked outboard by a larger circular “gauge” that is actually a computer, allowing the driver to determine top overall speed, quarter-mile time and speed, and top speed for each of the gears.

The hood reprises the original Challenger “performance hood” and its twin diagonal scoops, now with functional butterfly-valve intakes. Designed to showcase the modern techniques used in fabricating the car, what look like painted racing stripes are actually the exposed carbon fiber of the hood material.  Chrysler 300 Grills nice dash kit store.

Dodge Challenger Concept Car.1.

Chrysler 300 Grills quality dash kits. The Dodge Challenger Concept car features a 425 horsepower 6.1L Hemi, capable of propelling the car to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, and through the quarter mile in 13. Top speed is 174 mph. “Challenger draws upon the initial 1970 model as the icon of the series,” said Tom Tremont, Vice-President of Advanced Vehicle Design at Dodge. “The 1970 model is the most sought after by collectors. But instead of merely recreating that car, the designers endeavored to build a Challenger most people see in their mind’s eye-a vehicle without the imperfections like the old car’s tucked-under wheels, long front overhang and imperfect fits,” he said. “As with all pleasurable memories, you remember the good and screen out the bad.”

“We wanted the concept car to evoke all those sweet memories,” Tremont said.

Getting the right proportions was critical, according to Micheal Castiglione, principal exterior designer. The Challenger concept sits on a 116-inch wheelbase, 6-inches longer than the original. But its width is 2-inches greater, giving the car a more aggressive stance. Thanks to its increased cabin length, the new Challenger is a true four-seater with plenty of rear room, according to the carmaker.

“We wanted to stay pure,” said Castiglione, “with simple, minimal line work, but with everything just right.”
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Current Chrysler 300 nice dash kit store. There’s currently no category within the Edmunds.com Most Wanted awards for “best returning-to-glory car.” But if there were, the Chrysler 300 would certainly be a strong candidate to win. A proud and prestigious vehicle during the 1950s, the 300 fell into anonymity during the ’60s and then pretty much disappeared from the automotive landscape for more than 30 years. Only with the current model has Chrysler revived the accolades and respect that once surrounded this proud nameplate.

Thanks to its distinctive styling, roomy interior and powerful performance capabilities, the latest Chrysler 300 has become a popular choice in the large sedan segment. The 300C trim level, in particular, is an impressive vehicle thanks to its powerful 5.7-liter V8 engine. It’s bracketed by two affordable V6-equipped models on one end and the high-performance 300C SRT8 on the other. According to our editors, nearly all 300 models should serve consumers well.

Current Chrysler 300

The Chrysler 300 is a large five-passenger sedan with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. It’s been designed to appeal to consumers desiring something with a bit more personality than a regular family sedan or an alternative to popular Japanese or European entry-luxury sedans. Some of the 300’s underlying mechanicals are derived from Mercedes-Benz technology, and it’s a platform sibling to the Dodge Magnum and Charger.

The 300’s styling is unmistakably American. The large chrome grille, double-lens headlights, high beltline, bulging fenders and large wheels give it a strong presence on the road. A long 120-inch wheelbase shortens up the front and rear overhangs and opens up plenty of occupant space on the inside. Cabin dimensions are generous in all directions, and the 300 offers more legroom than most of its competitors. Its overall interior design has been described as simple but elegant. The dash area effectively combines sporty, semi-retro and luxury motifs. Current Chrysler 300 nice dash kit store.