Giugiaro Namir - world’s fastest hybrid debut in Geneva

A couple of weeks ago we got a taste of a hyper-hybrid called the Giugiaro Frazer Nash. As suspected, the engineering firm and British motoring icon Frazer-Nash was just working with Giugiaro on the Namir. One thing that hasn’t changed is the claim of the world’s fastest hybrid.

The super green machine weighs in at 3306 lbs and produces a combined 400 hp. This makes for figures that are almost too good to believe: 0-62 mph 3.5 seconds, 217 mph top speed, and rumored 118 miles per gallon (but probably not if you’re driving in the 200 mph zone.) The power system comes from a combination of a 0.8-liter rotary engine with four electric motors. It’s described an electric car with a gas engine used for boost.

Regardless of the set up, don’t expect Namir at any Hollywood parties any time soon. This car is putting new technology in a pretty wrapper than actually hitting the streets.

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Ferrari 599 goes hardcore with Expensive Additions

Ferrari will fight ebbing global demand for its most expensive metal by launching two new 599s at next week’s Geneva motor show.

The firm will announce specific details about the 599's Handling GT Evoluzione package (pictured here) on Tuesday. It’s expected to include new lightweight split-rim alloy wheels, shorter springs, higher-rate dampers and more track-oriented tyres than the standard model's. Changes to the steering, braking and transmission systems could also be included.

An ‘HGTE’-equipped 599 will be on show on Ferrari’s Geneva show stand, painted in a new triple-layer coat of Rosso paint.

Next to the 599 ‘HGTE’, the firm will give its new 599XX its world debut. It's a technical prototype of the V12-engined two-seater that will allow a select group of Ferrari customers to experience the firm’s very latest F1-derived engine, gearbox and chassis technology.

Following the lead of the Enzo-based FXX programme, examples of the 599XX are likely to be offered to a very limited number of clients, who will probably only ever drive them alongside Ferrari’s technicians at specially organised track days around Europe, experiencing the firm’s very latest technology, which will be fitted to their cars as it is developed.

The 599XX project cars probably won’t be road legal, and they are likely to be stored at Ferrari’s factory rather than retained by their owners between track sessions. However, those owners should gain an insight into the Prancing Horse’s newest technological breakthroughs, years before those systems are rolled out onto production models.

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Lamborghini gallardo Carbon Airbox and hose kit from fab speed

The tuning company Fabspeed has released a new airbox for the Lamborghini Gallardo. The carbon fiber unit combined with red silicone hoses work together to make the engine bay more aggressive and at the same time extract an additional 12 HP from the 5.0-liter or 5.2-liter (LP560-4) V10 engine

The aim of these products is to add maximum energy, aerodynamics and audio experience. The Fabspeed MAXFLO red silicone hoses enable a smoother airflow in contrast to the original black hoses.

The bright red color makes the engine section look enormous and makes the austere Gallardo engine bay even more striking. This upgrade will increase the power output of all Gallardo models and can be installed in less than 20 minutes. Fabspeed produces the world’s highest-quality "MAXFLO" exhaust systems made from T304 stainless steel, as well as carbon fiber high performance air intake systems for all top performance vehicles such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Masserati, and Porsche sportscars.

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