Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Audi E-Tron Quattro Spyder: Live Paris 2010
We have supplied the technical information for the e-Tron Spyder and the Quattro before but here are some additional pictures from the Paris Motor Show in Paris.
I love the most muscular American Quattro which resurrects a legendary model. The wink of the flat back to the original version of 1980 is also very pleasant.
For younger and refresh the memories of others, here is a brief history of the quattro. The Quattro as its name suggests is the first large series sports coupe AWD permanent. The first generation receives a 5-cylinder 2.1L 10 valves (WR), equipped with a turbocharger and an air exchanger that increases the power to 200hp (170hp instead of the version without heat exchanger fitted to the 200 Turbo ).
The Audi quattro is easily recognized by its flared fenders and bumpers specific that differentiate the Audi Coupe GT which it derives. 0-100km / h is in 7.1 seconds for a top speed of 222km / h
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2011 Saab 9-4X : first official pictures of the SUV
The Saab 9-4X was nearly a Arles. This SUV Swedish repeatedly delayed because of a troubled situation, finally makes its nest and turns through two photos ... informal. Because yes, it has not been formally presented.
It will be shown a preview before the exhibition in Los Angeles in early November. We discovered today some differences with the lean concept herald Saab 9-4X Biopower January 2008. Yes already.
They reside in the design of the rear bumper and the size of the lower air intakes. Otherwise copy it. The cabin is close to the Saab 9-5 sedan by the privileged attending a private presentation.
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Lamborghini Sesto Elemento: the 1st live photos
After the first presentation of Jean Pierre, here are the pictures of the presentation of self in the great VW press conference held this evening.
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New Spy photos of the new 2011 Nissan GT-R
Photographers-spies caught the new supercar Nissan GT-R in the camera lenses during the test car at the Nürburgring. According to preliminary data, Nissan brought the updated model at auto show opens tomorrow in Paris, but it will be presented only VIP clients and the general public sees the car later.
Judging from the spy shots, Nissan GT-R has received updated front LED headlights, and front and rear bumpers of the new design. In addition, previously reported that a supercar should "lose weight" of 30 kg.
Due to the refined turbine and exhaust system engine power V6, fitted to the model increased to 506 hp at 6400 rpm, while torque has increased to 607 Nm at 3200-5200 rpm. Among other things, supercar Nissan GT-R got a modifed suspension.
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Skoda showed a prototype electric Skoda Octavia wagon 2011
Skoda Company introduced at the Paris Motor Show, his first electric concept car Octavia Green E Line. Road test of the electric vehicle, built on a platform of versatile Octavia, will begin next year.
The car is equipped with a 114-horsepower electric motor, lithium-ion batteries. Maximum torque of this engine is 270 Nm. No extra charge electric car overcomes a distance of 140 kilometers. Acceleration from zero to hundred kilometers per hour and the machine takes 12 seconds and a top speed limited at around 135 kilometers per hour.
Ergonomics salon electropenalty Octavia is the same as gasoline and diesel is universal: in the back row freely placed three adult passengers. In this case, the trunk on the electrical modification was reduced to 115 liters - 490 liters. This is due to location of batteries - they are embedded in the passenger compartment floor, as well as the bottom of the trunk.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
New Sport Porsche 918 Spyder
Porsche has unveiled a striking concept car, the new 918 Spyder, at the special pre-show event in Geneva. The mid-engined sports car has introduced as the new “ecology vs. performance” issue.
The 918 Spyder “Super-Sports” concept is powered by both a 500-horsepower V8 and a pair of electric motors (one for each axle) producing an additional 218 hp or 160kW. On the ecological surface it is talented of 3.0 litres/100 kilometers (94 mpg imp / 78 mpg US) with just 70 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometer. That gives a combined power output of 528 kW (718 PS / 708 hp) resulting in a 0 to 100 km/h tear in just 3.2 seconds, top zoom of 320 km/h (198 mph), and a lap time on the Nurburgring Nordschleife in excluding than 7:30 record, which is closer than the Porsche Carrera GT.
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New Sport Volkswagen One-Liter L1
Volkswagen’s new L1 Concept was originally developed in concept form back in 2002, the L1 was designed along the premise of building the world’s first car capable of consuming just one liter of fuel for every 100 kilometers it traveled. With Volkswagen chairman Dr. Ferdinand Piech behind the wheel, the concept proved its merit as it drove from Wolfsburg to Hamburg in a public demonstration. Still, in 2002, VW was unable to make a production case for the L1, citing massive materials costs for the carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque body. Still, Piech held out hope that the L1 would be production-viable one day.
VW has decided that the day is near, and will bring an updated version of the L1 Concept to the Frankfurt Motor Show this week. With plans for the L1′s production slated for 2013, VW will show the new concept in “near-production” form, with every component reengineered. The L1′s chassis is crafted partially from lightweight aluminum. VW claims the L1 weighs in at a scant 380 kgs with its CFRP body, and will accelerate to a top speed of just over 160 kph courtesy of its ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.195. The L1 utilizes a 1L TDI diesel engine and a single electric motor in a full-hybrid configuration and consumes 1.38 liters of diesel for every 100 km it travels.
Other interesting touches include the cockpit layout, with the passenger seat directly behind that of the driver. Entrance and exit of the vehicle is made possible by the side-hinged roof canopy – similar in design to a glider. The L1′s general aerodynamic profile and seating configuration were also glider-inspired
New Sport BMW debuting sustainable Frankfurt
BMW debuting sustainable In Frankfurt
Busy, busy. BMW starts the day by leaving F1. And it looks like for lunch they're bringing a green sports car to the Frankfurt Auto Show. Maybe. According to Autotelegraf.nl, the new sustainable sports car concept will be inspired by the BMW M1 Hommage concept and will feature all the latest and greatest BMW EfficientDynamics (auto stop/start, regenerative brakes, electric powersteering, etc). But the hits don't stop there -- look for the concept to be built from sustainable materials, too. Big question: will this car be just a concept, or will a sustainable sports car actually make its way to dealers? Dunno. But the Dutch word is that BMW is studying the viability of said project and is planning on a limited release two-door showcasing their best environmental kung fu by 2012. Again, we just don't know, and we're not quite willing to hold our breath yet.
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