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Monday, August 31, 2009
BMW has published official photos new concept Vision EfficientDynamics. It shows to us how according to the Bavarian engineers, sports cars some will look in near future. To count that Vision EfficientDynamics will appear on our roads, it is not necessary. And it is a pity – the car looks is more tremendous, and not only during movement, but also at rest. After all here doors open on type «a side panel of a seagull» (usually such "counter" competitors from a Mercedes-Benz used). From technical point of view Vision EfficientDynamics too it is very interesting. In movement this sport car is resulted at once by three engines! The core is the diesel engine to which is helped by two electromotors. And a diesel engine here not idle time – it has only three cylinders and volume of 1,5 l. But thanks to the current technologies this motor gives out essential 163 h.p. and 290 Nm.
As to electric motors, they too the uneasy. One of them helps a diesel engine to rotate a rear axle (it gives out 38 kw, or approximately 51 h.p., and 290 Nm). And here the second electric motor works independently, and it already twists a front axle. Capacity of this motor can be different. At quiet movement it is a question about 60 kw (81 h.p.), but at speedup capacity grows to 82 kw (110 h.p.) and even to 104 kw (140 h.p.) . However, the motor is capable to develop 104 kw only throughout 10 with. But for overtaking of it should suffice. In city conditions Vision EfficientDynamics is capable to pass only on one electropull-rod to 50 km. On assurances of representatives BMW, full gymnastics lithium-ion of accumulators from the usual electric socket connection occupies 2,5 hours. But it is possible to use special stations of additional charge which have pressure in 380 volt. In this case accumulators will be charged all for 44 minutes. Average fuel consumption of German super car makes only 3,7 l of solar oil on 100 km of a way. Probably, for this reason fuel tank Vision EfficientDynamics has volume only 25 l. But it should suffice that the car with completely charged accumulators has passed at once 700 km! Amazing result. And what you think about it?
Labels: BMW, Super Cars, Vision EfficientDynamics
You want, that you Ford Edge became faster and has begun to sparkle new, unusual sides? No problem, tuning company Steeda has already prepared for you a surprise. The Tuning Whale under name Steeda Edge Sport, according to its developers, “perfectly will approach those who wants all and at once”.
By a word all"in tuning studio most likely mean a weather-cloth from eight elements, the smoothed internal furnish, a cross proline on leather seaters, blacked-out front and rear headlights, and also the polished 22-inch aluminium wheels. That, is valid – almost all.
Except all aforesaid the car is equipped by brakes Brembo and exhaust system Magnaflow. The data about engine completion while is not present.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Company Audi has decided to establish on the cars the engine in volume only 1,2 l. It is a question of the petrol unit 1,2 TFSI with a turbo-supercharging which gives out 105 h.p. and 175 Nm (at 1500-3500 rpm) – it will receive 3-doors hatchback Audi A3 and 5-doors A3 Sportback. In Audi perfectly understand that the car of a premium-class with a motor in volume of all in 1,2 l at first sight looks not so well. However thus Germans underline that such А3 0-100 km/h for 11,1 will be capable to be dispersed with (for 3-door А3, 5-doorsj Sportback will type one hundred for 11,3 sec). And the maximum speed of models will make 190 km/h. Indicators, in general, quite tolerable. Thus fuel consumption 1,2-litre «Audi A3» will make only 5,5 l of gasoline on 100 km. And the price similar A3 should be very interesting.
Labels: Audi, Market News
Friday, August 28, 2009
Lamborghini LM002 is possible to name quite authoritatively the predecessor of such cars, as Porsche Cayenne and Spyker D8. As a matter of fact, it is a unique crossover of this manufacturer that already in itself interesting. But the sultan of Brunei used at all a crossover, and versatile person LM002 constructed for it on special order in 1987.
It is the seven-seater car with leather interior, inserts from a tree, TVs, DVD-players and 450-strong V12 which has been borrowed at Countach. Certainly, such versatile person is unique. At present it belongs to the former director BMW and Volkswagen to Bernd Pischetsrieder. To get a car it is possible in Germany, the truth, its price is not disclosed yet. It is probable not to frighten off potential buyers.
Labels: Lamborghini, Lamborghini LM002, Market News
The German tuner 9ff works recently very fruitfully. Has not had time to cease still news that masters of studio have created a package of additions for Porsche Panamera which after "operational development" has increased capacity of the motor to 650 h.p. as again all have started talking about 9ff. All the matter is that foreign editions the information that the German studio prepares for an exit special, open version of model Porsche 9ff GT9-R has filtered.
Now Germans have conceived to create three cabriolets 9ff GT9-R and to sell them in the market the United Arab Emirates where, as it is known, rather and it is not enough poor people. If any cars from this series 9ff GT9-R do not find the buyer, German will be compelled to accept orders and from other markets.
From the studio press release 9ff it is known that new version tuning sport car to receive same power "stuffing", as its "colleague" - a compartment. It is a question about 1120 — the strong engine which is capable to accelerate the car to the first 96 km/h for 2,8 sec and to disperse it to speed limit in 413,51 km/h. What dynamics of a course the model variant in a body will show a cabriolet it is not known, however the tuner declares that maximum speeds will differ not much more from coupe indicators 9ff GT9-R. Well, rather impudent statement, as drop of dynamics at cars without a roof — an everyday occurrence.
Cabriolet cost 9ff GT9-R yet is not informed. Concerning a debut exit of model there is not confirmed information that the novelty will be officially presented at the Geneva exhibition which will take place in March of the next year.
Labels: New Models, Tuning
The fifth stop in the 2009 Formula D season at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington.
Congrats to the podium finishers:
First place - Chris Forsberg
Second place - Eric O'Sullivan
Third place - Tyler McQuarrie
Thursday, August 27, 2009
The premiere of a new sedan of business class Saab 9-5 will take place on the International motor show which starts in September, 2009 in Frankfurt. The motor-car manufacturer already declared it as the beginning of a new epoch in brand development. Elegant, refined and possessing unmistakably recognised lines Saab, it combines effective appearance and the advanced technologies. It is fresh alternative of buyers in a segment of "prestigious" sedans.
The design of front part Saab 9-5 is generated according to style of concept car Aero X noted by a number of awards. Thanks to athletic shape new 9-5 proclaims approach of an era of courageous, even more expressive stylistic language. The architecture of spacious interior is defined by simple forms which echo cleanliness of design of a body. In comparison with previous model, at new 9-5 the space for feet and width of interior at level of shoulders of passengers - both front, and rear is increased. The choice of decorative materials, furnish and installation of details, workmanship of devices and controls (appreciable both by sight, and to the touch) - all it reflects a car accessory to a premium-class.
The cockpit created "round the driver" - traditional reception for Saab, but now for it the new embodiment is found. The deep central extension housing is bent upwards, smoothly passing in the control panel, and in its top part there is accurately issued zone where vent holes are located. A metre panel with a speedometer stylised under plane altimeter, it is deep cut in the control panel is a hint on the aviation past Saab, borrowed at concept car Aero X. Displays from which the driver reads out the information (including, optional display Pilot HUD projecting the indications on a windshield), mainly with typical for Saab green illumination, differ clearness (but not sharpness) images. The button of start-up/stop the engine still is between front seats, near to the gear box lever.
On a choice some audiosystems (including, system crowning this number harman/kardon with a panoramic sound), and also system of navigation with the 8-inch touch display are offered to the buyer. The built in hard disk for storage of road maps, and also memory for musical files is provided. In the big central extension housing the place for installation, and also sockets for connection of several portable USB-devices is taken; here 12 Century are located socket Aux for the audioequipment and the electric socket connection with pressure.
Rear passengers can listen to music or look DVD-films by means of own information-entertaining system. This system includes a control package located in a rear of the central extension housing, and the folding displays fixed on backs of front seats. For listening or viewing ear-phones (wire or wireless) are used. Besides, two vent holes and independent controls are intended for rear passengers by an air temperature in an interior rear - in addition to a lobby 2 zones to an air-conditioning system. In structure Saab 9-5 use of some hi-tech devices, in which number is offered: the projective information display Pilot HUD causing associations with a cockpit of the plane, adaptive headlights with bi-xenon lamps (Bi-Xenon Smart Beam), adaptive system of the cruise-control, adaptive chassis DriveSense with system of continuous steering access system to the car and start-up of the engine without the aid of a key, 3 zones an air-conditioning system, help system at a parking, system of all wheel drive Saab XWD with rear interwheel differential of the raised friction with electronic control (eLSD).
The ruler of the turbo engines, most "easy" for which is the 1,6-litre unit, is created within the limits of development of strategy Saab on working out of engines with «the optimum sizes». These 4-cylinder engines with rather small working volume differ high capacity, efficiency and a throttle response. Buyers can choose the engines working on any of three kinds of fuel - gasoline, a diesel fuel or bioethanol Е85. In particular, new 9-5 with the diesel engine shows a low level of blowout СО2 - only 139/km. To the beginning of sales 9-5 it is possible to choose from a ruler of four-cylinder engines in which number a 2,0-litre turbodiesel with the maximum capacity of 160 h.p. and the level of blowout СО2 equal of 139 g/km, and also the 2,0-litre gasoline engine with a turbo-supercharging which maximum capacity is equal 220 h.p. Crowns a number of engines 2,8-litre V6 with a turbo-supercharging (the maximum capacity - 300 h.p., the maximum twisting moment - 400 Н•м) which is offered only for the cars equipped with system of all wheel drive Saab XWD.
Soon after car occurrence in the market to also will be accessible the 1,6-litre gasoline engine with a turbo-supercharging, developing capacity to 180 h.p., and 2,0-litre engine BioPower, capable to work on etanol fuel Е85. All gear boxes established on new 9-5, six-step.
The advanced system of all wheel drive Saab XWD already presented on Saab 9-3, now is offered and for 9-5 with following engines: 2,0-litre petrol, Bio Power and engines V6 with a working volume of 2,8 l. Besides, for all variants 9-5 well adaptive chassis Saab DriveSense (which adapts to style of driving). Two various configurations of a suspender are established on 9-5 manufacturer - according to an engine power; for both "sports" options of the chassis can be established. New Saab 9-5 it will be accessible in versions: Linear, Vector or Aero. Sales of a sedan of a business class will begin in 2010.
Labels: New Models, Saab
Mark X will be good. It still remains to one of the greatest sedans of the Japanese mark who will possess besides uncommon appearance. It is supposed that under cowl Mark X new generation will start to put two new petrol motors: 2,5 l which will give out 203 h.p., and 3,5 l.
Last cursor with six cylinders will receive already 318 h.p. And thanks to tuning from company Modellista, the 3,5-litre unit will already please the driver of 360 h.p.
Labels: New Models, Toyota, Toyota Mark X
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Company Ford has opened access to the unique online configurator, allowing to pick up and order to itself such Mustang which is not present at anybody in the world more. To potential clients suggest to begin with a choice of the colour scheme of registration a body then to pass through set of various menus, as a result to receive the car on which that cowl is established, radiator lattice, an air intake and other accessories about which the one who just prepared dreamt to buy a new toy.
Having finished choice procedure, it is possible to load to itself the list of the established spare parts, together with instructions where they can be got. Additional plus – possibility to keep the car in special gallery where other users can estimate it.
Link: Mustang Configurator
Labels: Ford, Ford Mustang, Offbeat News
The big anniversary of the small kid! Mini 50 th birthday! (VIDEO)
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Exactly 50 years ago, the first Mini has been exposed on a general review. It was absolutely still the kid that is why looked around hesitating, reddening, but with interest. This interest to a life and interest of a life to it, have helped with future to become Mini to one of the greatest cars of all times. Certainly, Englishmen could not disregard such date. Result of attention before you - video a chock on a congratulatory song «That ` s Entertainment» ensemble The Jam classics led by the Floor Veller. Well a song so-so, it is smoothfaced-priest and is is smoothfaced-priest, and Mini is with all the heart congratulated!
The graduate of university in James Trim has knowingly received the diplom because, without having had time to end high school, has already finish and create own Aston Martin. Actually, what the English student of an art educational institution could work? Volare so the project is named, has appeared under impression of two real cars AM - outlines of a stern to the designer has prompted DBS, and the nose is cast V8 Vantage.
As one would expect, Volare does not soil environment, the blessing goes on electropull-rods on which the engine overworks hydrogen. With the compressed gas Trim suggests to place tanks over a rear axle to save equal weigh. For seaters and under them batteries should settle down, and the engine will locate under a cowl ahead. Besides, the 23-year-old artist plans to start up for a body composit materials, all the same electro-hydrogen system weighs much, means, it is necessary to save kgs.
Labels: Aston Martin, Aston Martin Volare, New Models
Suzuki SX4 already has received enough appreciation for behaviour on a line and in the conditions of a dirt road. What surprise of adherents of this model when they will see will be that the representative will depart 2010 modelling years from these principles. The manufacturer says that in the conditions of the driving limited to a city, new SportBack behaves even better, than Swift.
The new four-cylinder two-litre engine gives now one and a half hundreds horsepowers and 190 nanometers of a twisting moment that is insignificant more than at its predecessor. A standard gear box now mechanical, six-step. SportBack has passed to 17-inch tyres Dunlops, has received lower suspender, and also a new bumper, a radiator enclosure, rear and modesty panels. In interior new Sportback there was a navigating system with a 3D-drawing, and also weather maps and the schedule of an arrival and departure of planes. The price for a novelty yet have not specified, but crossover SX4 2009 modelling years will manage, in the average, of 16 thousand dollars.
Labels: New Models, Suzuki, Suzuki SX4
As it is known, both sides have agreed about interflow: Volkswagen and Porsche have reunited and conduct work on creation of the integrated concern, Martin Vinterkorn, nowadays the chairman of board VW will supervise which. And judging by recently sounded plans of the company, interflow has gone all on advantage. Recently according to Martin Vinterkorn it became known that in the near future again formed concern will begin manufacture of three new models. The compact off-road car, and also the new version of bonus model Panamera become novelties which will publish under brand Porsche, a sport coupe. The head of new concern so argues on future Porsche: «the First steps are already made — in sale is Cayenne with motor V6 TDI. However it is necessary to continue lineup development. And, probably, novelties Porsche become for many a surprise».
Foreign Internet editions build assumptions concerning these new cars. Many say that, possibly, the motor-car manufacturer will exhaust a compact roadster which will be constructed on the basis of presented to 2009 in Detroit concept VW BlueSport. The increase in volumes of realisation cars mark Porsche becomes the primary goal of concern. Germans put before themselves rather real purpose if only the world market quickly to "get healthy" after crisis, — to deduce by 2013 indicators of sales Porsche on level of 150 000 units of a car in a year. In five years, by calculations of Vinterkorn, this figure should increase to 200 000 units.
Labels: Market News, Porsche
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
When you see such photos, verbose would not be desirable to be at all. It would be desirable to admire and admire simply. Nevertheless to transfer the minimum of knowledge to you all of us are obliged. So, meet – new Challenger from Hurst, executed in traditional colours of this tuning studio – silvery, black and red. All cars of a series will be supplied by unique serial number and the certificate of authenticity Hurst, plus to it, new Challenger will receive the red anodized "pistol" lever of a gear box, 20-inch shod disks, inserts from a red skin with a manual proline and a scattering of logos Hurst. For series Performance suspender Eibach, exhaust system Magnaflow, tyres BFGoodrich KDW and turbocharger Vortech (at additional expense) are provided also.
Expected with huge impatience new Astra from Opel till now is in couple of months from occurrence in interiors of the dealers, however the given circumstance at all does not confuse the German tuning studio Irmscher specialising on products of this German motor-car manufacturer. Without thinking twice, the company has presented lovely enough sports weather-cloth for a new hatchback.
The official presentation yet was not, so you see really unique photos on which are quite distinctly embodied a new spoiler on a front bumper, the thresholds, new radiator lattice and the rear skirt leaving enough spaces for four exhaust pipes. Besides, Germans offer 18 and 20-inch wheel disks, aluminium mouldings on pedals, unique rugs and the complete set of the truncated springs. The presentation of a collection from Irmscher will take place on a motor show in Frankfurt.
Labels: New Models, Opel, Opel Astra
Video from “Butler, Shine, Stern and Partners” shows manoeuvrability and explosive dynamics of the car in operation - Cooper S successfully beats off from the numerous enraged carts from a supermarket and, at last, wins the place on a parking. Intricate movements, pases which manufactures Cooper S, were not reflected in any way in its owner who leaves a scene with a kind of the uttermost satisfaction. Here only there is it to that supermarket..
Labels: Videos
Tesla have published pictures Model S which should debut in 2012. We will remind that the sedan from a Silicon Valley is unique not only the electromotor, but also seven seats. The car as it is not difficult to guess, will be not small - five metres at length without two centimetres. However this circumstance will not prevent it to be dispersed to 100 km/h for 5.6 seconds only. However, the maximum speed has pumped up - only 211 km/h. However, to go seven together with a speed of 211 km/h - is more expensive, interior then not to wash.
The charge lithium-ion batteries Tesla will suffice on 483 km without charging which, by the way, can be made from pressure in 120, 208 and 240 Watt. In America the car will be on sale at the price of 49 900 dollars.
Labels: Market News, Tesla Model S
Monday, August 24, 2009
That serial Citroen DS3 will be very similar to the conceptual version presented in the spring, was clear at once. But smart materials and furnish of the serial version – the present surprise!
All is very simple: bright expensive appearance and ample opportunities as regards an individualization. Moreover, DS3 is supplied by the same motor, as Mini. Frenchmen not drive the first year friendship with mechanics BMW and use in common developed gasoline engine 1.6. For Citroen premium-hatchback will be accessible in three variants — capacity 95, 120 or 150 h.p. are not excluded occurrence of the "sports" 175-strong version Later. Also two turbodiesels HDi 1.6 capacity of 90 and 110 h.p. at which level of blowout CO2 will not exceed 99/km of the Gear box — five- and six-step "mechanics", and also "automatic machine" (only for petrol versions) will be accessible also.
Labels: Citroen, Citroen DS3, Frankfurt Auto Show, New Models
Maserati will present the first four-seater cabriolet in the history on the Frankfurt motor show. The model which has received name GranCabrio, is equipped by a collapsible roof made of cloth which in the combined condition is more compact, rather than the steel. In a combination to a wheelbase, the biggest for the given class, it provides quite comprehensible space on the second to a row of seats. On GranCabrio engine V8 in volume of 4.7 litres and capacity of 439 horsepowers is put. In sale new Maserati will arrive in the spring of 2010.
Labels: Maserati, New Models
The third generation of popular sedan Infiniti M 2011 modelling years, which virtual presentation has taken place at annual exhibition Concours d’Elegance, will appear next year and becomes the first Infiniti M which will be on sale on all 32 markets Infiniti, including the Eastern Europe. The presentation of new sedan Infiniti M was virtual — by means of technologies of panoramic shooting on the screen have deduced volume image Infiniti M. It is the first-ever example of virtual presentation of the car (without its physical presence), executed with application of the mentioned high technologies. The official world premiere new Infiniti M will take place in the end of this year.
Infiniti M 2011 modelling years will received absolutely new body. Low lowered cowl and relief lines of front fenders are borrowed at concept Infiniti Essence. The interior is executed in full conformity with traditions Infiniti with use of innovative finishing materials, progressive system of the climate control and an excellent audiosystem. In new Infiniti M it was possible to combine the improved characteristics of the engine with the reduced fuel consumption.
Infiniti M will be accessible with engine V8 and V6, and also with rear and all wheel drive. Engine power V8 will exceed 400 h.p. For the West European market model M56 will be equipped with modern diesel engine V6. The wide choice of complete sets — Premium, Technology and Sport — will allow buyers to choose the car with optimum characteristics and equipment.
Labels: Infiniti, Infiniti M, New Models
Shortly Volkswagen will begin release of new inexpensive compact model at once under several brands.
After a debut hatchback Up!, the autoconcern plans to present in the European market at once some its versions. So in 2010 on sale there should be one of them — new compact model Skoda in cost 5 000 euros. According to the sources close to VW, this hatchback will be called Joyster, as the concept car with the same name shown by Czechs some time ago. One more version compact Up! Spanish "daughter" VW — company SEAT will probably exhaust. In modelling to a number of this mark the novelty will replace hatchback SEAT Arosa.
Labels: New Models, Volkswagen
Company BMW will present on a motor show in Frankfurt serial versions of hybrid versions crossover BMW X6 and sedan BMW 7 series. Both cars are equipped by the hybrid power-plants consisting of petrol motor V8 in volume of 4,4 litre and the electric motor — one at "seven" and two at X6. Total capacity BMW X6 ActiveHybrid makes 478 h.p. As a result a crossover is capable to be dispersed to "hundred" for 5,6 seconds! And here total engine power BMW 7 series ActiveHybrid makes 459 h.p., and dispersal to 100 km/h occupies from a sedan 4.9 seconds. Thus a hybrid crossover more economically the serial petrol colleagues on 15 %, and "seven" — on 20 %.
Labels: BMW, BMW X6, Hybrid Cars