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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Citroen C6 Noir et Blanc

Citroen will bring the C6 Noir et Blanc concept car to the Geneva Motor Show this year. This model is a more luxurious version of the C6 limousine aimed for a more exclusive clientele. If the concept actually makes it to production, it will only be offered as a limited edition model.

The concept is finished in white with chromed elements for a sportier look. It also features elegant lines, a unique rear window, enough interior room for all of the passengers. The concept’s design was inspired by the Lignage prototype which was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show back in 1999.

The concept will be further distinguished by a head-up display, lane departure warning system, xenon directional headlamps, Hydractive suspension with electronically controlled springing and damping and a rear spoiler which automatically adjusts to speed and braking.

More details will be offered on March 3rd when the concept makes its debut in Geneva.

gallery: 2007 Citroen C6

Citroen C6 Noir et Blanc originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 25 February 2011 14:30 EST.

Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/citroen/2011-citroen-c6-noir-et-blanc-ar105433.html

Jim Crawford Ray Crawford Alberto Crespo Antonio Creus

FIA ?supports? the Bahrain GP decision

The FIA has broken its silence on the Bahrain GP matter by issuing a short statement tonight, with no sign of any quotes from the organisation’s President, Jean Todt. This has clearly been an awkward situation for the Frenchman. As … Continue reading →

Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/02/21/fia-supports-the-bahrain-gp-decision/

Bud Tingelstad Sam Tingle Desmond Titterington Johnnie Tolan

Friday, February 25, 2011

AUTOS: Horatio Pagani's Carbon-Fiber Dream

From humble beginnings, founder of supercar company wove his vision into revolutionary creations for road and race track.

Source: http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/autos-horatio-paganis-carbon-fiber-dream/

Eddie Johnson Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone Alan Jones

Bayne wrecks primary car in opening practice at Phoenix

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/25/1014568/bayne-wrecks-primary-car-in-opening.html

John Love Pete Lovely Roger Loyer Jean Lucas

Wood Brothers Racing returns to Victory Lane

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/25/1012488/wood-brothers-racing-returns-to.html

John Barber Skip Barber Paolo Barilla Rubens Barrichello

'The point of no confidence is quite near'

An excellent insight into the world of F1 as it used to be can be found on the regularly-interesting Letters of Note website. It publishes a hitherto unseen letter from Jochen Rindt to Lotus boss Colin Chapman written shortly after Rindt?s crash at Barcelona which was a result of the wing system on Lotus 49 collapsing at speed.

?Colin. I have been racing F1 for 5 years and I have made one mistake (I rammed Chris Amon in Clermont Ferrand) and I had one accident in Zandvoort due to gear selection failure otherwise I managed to stay out of trouble. This situation changed rapidly since I joined your team. ?Honestly your cars are so quick that we would still be competitive with a few extra pounds used to make the weakest parts stronger, on top of that I think you ought to spend some time checking what your different employes are doing, I sure the wishbones on the F2 car would have looked different. Please give my suggestions some thought, I can only drive a car in which I have some confidence, and I feel the point of no confidence is quite near.?

A little more than a year later Rindt's Lotus suffered mechanical breakdown just before braking into one of the corners. He swerved violently to the left and crashed into a poorly-installed barrier, killing him instantly.

Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/09/the_point_of_no_confidence_is.php

Giovanna Amati George Amick Red Amick Chris Amon

Bayne's NASCAR surprise calls others to mind

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/24/1011009/who-won-baynes-nascar-surprise.html

Chris Amon Bob Anderson Conny Andersson Mario Andretti