Saleen introduced RC2, based on the Ford Focus
The best known facet of the U.S. signature Saleen is the manufacture of Supercar as the S7, which reaches the mystical figure of 1000 hp. However Saleen is deeply rooted in the ground for the modification of Ford models, good example is the Ford Mustang Saleen H320SC.
Perhaps his most recent creation does not have much nerve as the aforementioned, yet they lost one iota of attraction, it is the Saleen RC2 Concept based on the Ford Focus coupé American. Despite the fact that in Europe we have a Ford Focus sedan variant, the American model is quite different variants of the European homonymous.
The RC2 is geared to a younger audience looking for a high performance car affordable. The exterior is changed around the perimeter of the car, starting with a new grille and air inlet fully functional in the front, passing through the skirts up to the rear wing.
Saleen RC2 based on the Ford Focus
In the field of performance and behaviour of the car also appreciates difference with the model number. The suspension has been replaced by one with a more sporty, with springs greater rigidity. The power of four-cylinder engine increases through a new dual exhaust outlet and improved engine air intake. Although we do not know the exact figure is expected to increase about 15 hp, slightly more than 10% gain respect to the 143 hp 2.0 liter model unmodified.
Saleen has chosen not to amend further the mechanics, giving that job to other consolidators. Anyway this is a good starting point for an amount of 20,000 U.S. dollars, approximately 13,000 euros, or what is the same, the price of a Fiat Bravo at no extra 90 hp.
Fiat 500 hybrid advancement for 2011
The presentation of Aria Concept in Geneva was not only an exercise in design and "economy", but that was the starting point towards a true hybrid Fiat 500. The target date for the arrival of the same would be set around the year 2011, with characteristics very close to the concept but that further reduce their consumption and pollutant emissions in the face of the new European regulation of pollution that will operate in 2012.
The hybrid system that propelled the 500 would consist of a gasoline engine two-cylinder and 900 cc, whose initial power would be 65 hp turbo and could count on to reach the 105 hp. This block, which weigh around 20% that the smaller four-cylinder engines, would work closely with an electric generator coupled with a series of batteries, within what we know as conventional hybrid.
Accompanying the performance thereof, according to the Stop & Start off and start fast engine or a gearbox dual clutch might be present in the path of fuel economy. The result would be higher than the prototype, with an estimate of about 90 g / km CO2 emission and consumption in some measure combined 2.9 litres per 100 km.
This is the way in the short term, of course. The hybridization to achieve levels of spending fuel very small. However, it should be taken as an intermediate step towards the liberation of dependence as oil, rather than as a solution of continuity as there are solutions such as electricity, which should take over.
If there is any customer who owns a Fiat 500 and would like to reduce their consumption to a minimum, always has the option to go to Nice and to make a conversion to electric propulsion. There is no color with benefits or autonomy, but see recompesado his pocket. After paying the conversion.
Daihatsu Sirion
Daihatsu is a brand with little tradition of sales in our country, currently offering two vehicles as standard: an SUV called Terios and a utility called Sirion. Precisely have made a new version of the sport variant of the latter, called Sirion Sport, which has some benefits for the correct type of vehicle it is and for its price.
The range of Sirion measured 3.60 meters long, 1.66 meters wide and 1.55 meters high and corresponds to a vehicle rather small five-door, with capacity for five passengers and an interior discreet about materials and habitability. Its trunk offers a capacity of 225 litres, expandable to 630 liters when hit the rear seats. Outside, is also fairly discreet, with a rational curve on the front adapting very elegantly lenses and a termination less round at the rear. This provides a better space for the heads of rear passengers and a good visibility for the driver across the Rear window.
In general is a vehicle with economic trend, which lacks some important details such as security or stability control fog, only available in versions Taka and Sport. Still, notable for having some details well looked after. For example, has numerous holes to carry objects and, despite what may seem, has a kind of on-board computer that indicates a small display on the dashboard, consumption data. In this new version the cuentarevoluciones connects with the speedometer in the center console.
Daihatsu Sirion
Originally account with gasoline engines only, with variants 1.0 DVVT of 69 Cv and 1.3 16V DVVT Cv of 91, although for the Sport version is only available engine different and unique: a 1.5 16V DVVT of 103 HP. In each case a change is equipped five manual gears and traction with all front, although the 1.3 liter engine can accommodate traction or a total of 4-speed automatic gearbox.
Clearly blocks are to offer some benefits not particularly high but about consumption rather low. On the other hand, the engine of 69 Cv home especially with the importance they now have vehicles that prevent the payment of registration tax, which is an option to consider. The technology DVVT and low weight of the vehicle facilitate this work.
ABT and its Audi RS6 Avant, also with 700 HP
Lo said. ABT is characterized by almost always be brief in their preparations and offer different visual power by the engines of VAG group with relatively moderate descent. Proportionally clear, the capabilities of each engine. It is therefore not surprising that this "recreador" car will get 700 Cv the Audi RS6 Avant despeinarse without too much and without appearing too crude.
Audi RS6 Avant
Fine-tuning of the ECU V10 biturbo of 5 litres gives a final power of 700 hp, 120 hp rather than series, and maximum torque rises to 800 Nm broad. Although not provide figures for printing, with the refurbished engine and the elimination of electronic speed limit set at 250 mph, can be calculated figures of over 300 mph as top speed and less than 5 seconds from standing up to reach 100 km / h.
Discuss drawing external and internal embargo imposed by ABT is certainly repetitive, because they share designs among its various preparations.
A broad range of alloy wheels known, added the terminations of extremes finished with carbon fibre for a new front and rear diffuser for. The exhaust outlet is complemented with a silencer and four nozzles.
Audi RS6 Avant
From doors to the inside, the floor is accentuated with some new pads and leather inserts as on the steering wheel or in the grip of change. In this aspect is lacking relief as the carbon fibre.
The words Audi RS6 Avant and 700 Cv already sounded to me before, MTM already conducted a similar preparation. I do not know if this is a matter for those who are absurd lately, but at least there is choose where.
Audi RS6 Sedan
One of the major developments that will be at the Paris Motor Show will be the Audi RS6 Sedan, for which the brand from Ingolstadt has just with its presentation of Alagoas. No surprises were expected and has not been, the saloon follows in the footsteps of RS6 Avant in virtually all its aspects but it’s really just an outstanding design and enrolment in power.
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Under the bonnet of the new RS6 is the powerful V10 with FSI technology and a good pair of peat that print their overfeeding to block nearly 5 litres of Cubic capacity, offering a wealth of the 580 Cv offered in high levels of between 6,250 and 6,700 rpm. The introduction of the nomenclature “turbo” on the V10 allows to print 650 Nm of torque maximum, it is distributed among the space range from 1,500 to 6,250 rpm.
Audi RS6 Sedan
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In charge of transmitting power is in the final leg traction Quattro, absolutely indispensable, which receives some tinkering to make it more sporting. The change, moreover, is the Tiptronic automatic marches within 6 of the best Audi, as alternating between marches in half and has relationships between speeds shorter rush for more accelerations. The driver himself can elucidate how to exploit the V10, with the shift lever or the steering wheel cams.
With his characteristic honesty, the behavior of the RS6 should be very vibrant with a strong and stable trampling in a more natural movement, if we can do that with almost 600 horsepower under foot. The nearly two tons of weight RS6 are not impediment to nothing, and with a power of 3.4 kg / Cv can pay well above the level of a Porsche 911.
His cap and official address is 250 km / h, while Audi offers the option to upload a little until the respectable 280 km / h. Almost nearly that speed up the RS6 behaves as a catapult for passengers, launched up to 100 kph in a few scant 4.5 seconds.
Audi RS6 Sedan 2009
Security, stability and comfort.
The stability and behavior of sports RS6 Sedan are clearly strengths. Beginning with his suspension, which has a refined depth, or the servotronic power steering that adjusts its behavior according to the speed at which circle, and passing through the ESP stability control, which also has changed: it offers a way Sport default and can be disconnected on playing.
As big news within the security aspect, is the exclusive Dynamic Ride Control (DRC), a technology directly related to the buffer. Using mechanical elements, unlike other sports shock absorbers, offers three behaviors (Sport, Dynamic and Comfort) selectable by the MMI. Its operation in basa hydraulic lines connecting pairs of opposites shock absorbers on the front axle, whose fluid moves which closes the curve to ensure a greater firmness.
Audi RS6 Sedan 2009
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Ensuring a good braking are the brake disks, drilled and measures 39 cm in diameter and 36.5 respectively. It fit with tweezers aluminum pistons and six monopistón in the front and rear axles respectively, counting the first RS with the logo and black paint. The braking force is transferred to the wheels, spending measures with 255/40 tyres surrounding alloy wheels of 19 “.
Alternatively you can choose another distribution. Tire alloy 20 “and ceramic brakes, which have greater strength and also weighed 12.2 kg less than conventional discs. They measures 42 cm in diameter and 35.6 respectively.
Audi RS6 Sedan 2009
Design outside.
The external decoration RS6 is fairly complete, its 4.93 meters long to give much. A coup front defenses senior greet us along with side vents of a different design and LED lights day exclusive RS6 that rely on the xenon headlamps with adaptive light. Advancing, estriberas discrete side give way to a rear diffuser with a sharp, two ovals by leaving the air exhaust and an integrated spoiler on the trunk lid.
Interior design Audi RS6 Sedan
The interior really afraid for his balanced placement of design elements. The Alcantara, Piano Lacquer, leather, aluminum, or carbon fibre abound on the carrier. The precious fiber abounds on the bottom of the center console, the dashboard or as embellecedor the doors. The Alcantara, meanwhile, covers sports seats, selectable at different rates.
Audi RS6 Sedan 2009
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From the RS6 series includes bi-zone automatic climate control, a Bose sound system, an indicator of pressure from the peat or the assistant parking sensors front and rear. Aesthetics, the seats are decorated in sports commented Silk Nappa default, with full electric adjustment, and the steering wheel mark logo RS with special skin and multifunction buttons.
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Alternatively you can access the interesting adaptive cruise control which automatically maintains the distance with the car preceding it, or assistant lane Audi, a system that helps the driver to make a safe lane change. Of course not lack the core multimedia MMI, which integrates satellite navigator, full multimedia support, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free mobile, and so on.
Audi RS6 Sedan 2009
The RS6 will appear at dealerships in mid-October, and its price will be approximately 105,000 €.
Peugeot 407
Peugeot remains confident a further year in the 407 to compete in the D segment always at odds, to try to scrape market to its competitors this model gets an update that affects both the four-door saloon version, as the version SW family of five.
In late April 2008 a total of 753,741 units had left the factory Renes. Of this total 487,676 units were saloon, 236,529 families and 29,536 coupés. Of the total production by 77% of copies sold has a HDi diesel engine, increasing that percentage to 86% if we consider only the first four months of 2008.
The dimensions of the saloon far short version of the model before this update, being reflected in the following charts at the end of the article may see action version of the familiar:
The new front grille presents chrome elements that make it stand out in front of the car, a perfect hiding the mechanical elements without obstructing the crucial task of cooling. The rear has received more attention for his part, with new headlamps catadióptrica delegate the function to the bottom of the defence. The rear car receives inspiration for the 407 coupé, bringing greater dynamism to driving through their effect diffuser, plus a redesigned shield.
Peugeot 407
The rotating command buttons and keys circular air conditioning equipment, radio or telematics, are surrounded by chrome, like keyboards command of the new navigation apparatus. It also presents new upholstery, as well as various packs that improve the level of completion of the vehicle:
* Comfort Pack
– There are new decorative elements "grey cast Irizar" and "silver satin", which combine with trimmed.
* Premium Pack
– It offers three distinct environments, called "Titanium", "diamond" and "ivory". There are options for seating black or beige leather, available by country.
* Pack Feline
– It has a leather upholstery available in three shades: black leather with an atmosphere "Titanium", with red leather Cerbère an atmosphere of "Titanium" and beige leather "Terre de Cassel" with an environment "Ivory"
* Sport Pack
– The seats are upholstered mesh technical aspect with a choice of leather upholstery. Inside the leather option there are three variants tonal, black, red and Cerbère lama, all available in plain or perforated. The "total leather" is available with the same shades and leather trim added to the dashboard
Peugeot 407
The range of engines for four six-cylinder acquire a commitment to the environment, and all copies HDi diesel fuel compatible with biodiesel fuel 30 and introducing a new engine of 2.0 l able to use bioethanol E85 as an energy source. The 2.0 HDi engine of 140 hp meets regulations EURO5.
Renault Megane III, some more data
Data from the new Renault Megane van drabs coming up with our eyes, despite the fact that the latest spy photos and let us catch the effigy of the new compact French quite clear. Despite filtering and "stolen" images, Renault intends to officially announce the new Megane on September 9 but almost certainly will obtain new data and images before they arrive that day.
From what is known, emphasizes the use of the same platform as the Megane II albeit with a series of improvements to provide more rigidity and stability. This structure would weigh less than about 60 kg at present but the new Megane will grow by 80 kg due to increased equipment, especially on the issue of security. Therefore, measures of the new compact will be very similar to those of his predecessor, with a length of about 4.3 meters, a width of 1.8 meters and a height of 1.45 meters. The wheelbase is approximately 2.65 meters.
Renault Megane III
In response to the mechanics, about eight engines will be available approximately half divided between gasoline and diesel, which abound DCI for which probably there will be no change, air and gasoline to a lesser extent the advance 1.4 TEC. The range of powers could be between 85 and 160 hp, while the versions here are excluded sports such as RS. Repeat configurations manual changes, with five six marches, as well as automatic change of continuous drive CVT.
Later, near the sports versions, could reach the market any option to use as bioethanol and even a variant equipped with Stop & Start function to switch off the engine when the vehicle is stopped.
The estimated planning would set in late October about the five-door version on the market while the three-door, or coupé version, arrive for the first month of 2009.
2009 Ford Mustang
When carrying out the next Ford Mustang would be transparent glass ceiling we are not wrong at all and the American brand has presented today the official images for the new sports, including images of different versions as the Bullit or the GT500KR. Before the generational change have decided to offer the current Mustang with a series of additions and changes in equipment with this new option.
This panoramic roof of glass offers several advantages, apart from the logic of brightness and visibility (day and the starry nights). It has a layer that protects deflected from sunlight, inter alia, preventing the deterioration of the interior materials, and even allows the interior cool with what is done up to 20% unnecessary use of air conditioning. On the other hand, is simple reduce the passage of light through a small deck inside extensible.La incorporation of the new roof, which would form part of the celebration of 45 anniversary of the coup, only available for the V6 and GT versions at a price Officer 1,995 dollars above the price of the standard model.
The most basic versions of the Ford Mustang are maintained with very minor changes: the V6 model, both in body and in coupé convertible equips SOHC engine of 4 liters and 210 hp with manual or automatic 5 marches, while the GT incorporates a block V8 3V of 4.6 liters and 300 hp power, also with the same choice of gearbox.
2009 Ford Mustang
Both are certain changes in their equipment. In thematic security, double front airbags are two stages while incorporating standard side airbags and seats are occupying detection, preparation for a collision and pretensioners in seatbelts. The finishing Premium, available for V6 and GT, now incorporates the SIRIUS Satellite Radio ® and a finish to complete the interior with light atmosphere, finishing in satin aluminum for the instrument panel and a new generic upholstery.
Optionally, you have some lights discharge headlamps with high intensity for the front groups, alloy wheels of 18 "for the V6 model and customizable adjustment of a single button for the light of the dashboard. Besides adding a GT Security package that includes blocking wheels, a new anti-theft system and a new paint for the outside Brilliant Silver.
2009 Ford Mustang
The package Warrior in pink again be available on the V6 with finishing Premium, and incorporates a "theme" to decorative Mustang. The most remarkable is the pink ribbon with the image of the horse in silver for the defense or pink stripes central longitudinal and lateral in the body, which can be combined with the color gray, black and white. The seats are leather seams with charcoal in pink like the mats, which also have the pink ribbon. A termination aluminum decorates the steering wheel.
One of the most charismatic limited editions of the Mustang, Bullit, will have its persistence over time thanks to Ford sell it on demand up to a limit of 3,000 units. It will not be exactly the same vehicle, but there are a number of minor changes.
The engine remains the SOHC V8 of 4.6 litres and 315 hp, coupled with a change Tremec TR-3650-5 manual gears. The mechanics had a better calibration that allows two behaviors engine, one more regular and the other more aggressive. The pleasant sound of the exhaust and that recognizes the Bullit will remain under the same system.
Aesthetics still keeping its distinction, in black or characteristic of the Highland Green Bullit. New insertions satin aluminum bodywork run and kept the brake calipers painted in dark gray, another of the distinctive details. The tires are still 18 "and exhaust pipes are 3.5" stainless steel.
Panels with elements in aluminium, which is also included in the grip of change in the handles of the doors or on the button, seats and steering wheel borrowed from the Shelby GT500 and logo Bullit in the hands or on the steering wheel.
The successor to the Mazda RX-8 can run on hydrogen
The successor to the Mazda RX-8 should improve fuel consumption and high emissions of its characteristic rotary engine, which is why Mazda is planning that his engine can alternately with hydrogen and gasoline. His theory is simple operation, the Mazda would have a warehouse for storing gasoline and other warehouse for storing hydrogen. The driver can select on the fly that type of fuel used by an integrated control on the dashboard, a system identical to that used in the first generation of the BMW Hydrogen 7.
The performance means zero emissions (hydrogen) is 20% cheaper than using only unleaded petrol so that Mazda recommends use in urban driving and gasoline to leave when required more powerful propeller. The disadvantages of this system are in my opinion the loss of space in the passenger compartment or trunk that would create a new fuel tank and lack of infrastructure for refuelling.
They also ignore the costs of manufacturing, but I suppose the years that Mazda takes experimenting with hydrogen will have served to enhance the economic efficiency of manufacturing processes. Probably runs called RX-9 to differentiate its new bi-propellant fuel twice traditional rotor RX-8. Continue with rear propulsion, a design inspired by the Concept Taiki and also have a fuel consumption by 20% lower than the current generation. His date of global marketing will be around 2012 and will be accompanied by a selection of manual gearboxes and automatic.
It is a pride that a generalist manufacturer will include hydrogen propulsion in a series of reasonably priced model of its bid. The concept Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE marked the beginning of the bet by the Japanese manufacturer of hydrogen and RX-9 could be the culmination of its ambitious goals. Mazda continues to time optimizing the rotary engine technology and hopes to arrive at a future levels of emissions of a hybrid.
The brand sports Stuttgart has decided to plant on the market two versions exclusive, and posts at a time that could be termed "the decade of limited editions." These new creations are the Porsche Boxster S Design Edition 2 and the Cayman S Sport, the first being more restrained and the second most extreme although both share the same engine.
The original 3.4 liter engine pays for the convertible as the coupé about 303 Cv, specifically about 8 horsepower more than the versions for "S" conventional. The jump Horsepower is rather low for what might be assumed for a special edition as intended as these, although this is a general tonic at Porsche as in other editions as in the Porsche Design of the Cayman S or the Boxster RS Spyder 60 increase or not there was equally limited.
Porsche Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2
The definition of the Porsche Boxster S Design Edition 2 is rather short, but so are changes that are limited to enhance the innate beauty of sports. The white paint Carrera White accommodates a body double in gray stripe running through very clear and horizontally through the centre of the Boxster (which incidentally is present, although in other hues, in different Design Edition).
The white color is the star of this issue, because until the alloy wheels of 19 "in diameter with a designation Sport Design look that color, marking a combination very characteristic. From doors to the inside, more willing white upholstery on the seats in the dashboard, the steering wheel or markers opposed to dark gray demarcation that the rest of the interior.
This version will be produced only 500 units, each with its plate-identifying copy at home and with a clock Porsche Design Edition Chronograph 2 of the acknowledged Dashboard Collection.
Porsche Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2
The next edition of the "soft" the Boxster S to issue "tough" the Cayman S. The Cayman S Sport is much more aggressive and more striking, somewhat in the wake of Porsche Design Edition 1, except that instead of a black banner as color orange was chosen. An orange "muscle" it is in a great visual effect thanks to the tires also Sport Design 19 "multiple radios in black with orange markings in the center.
The rest are from abroad in addition Garnish with a stickers with the name of editing on the sides and with the denomination in support of entry, can change like the rest of the elements in yellow. Here is just everything that could be considered "ultra sporty", because the interior is much more balanced and not spend so showy color combinations. Just a few soft finished leather for the steering wheel and knob for change among other things.
A maximum of 700 units will be manufactured in the Cayman S and Sport, like the previous one, all will have a unit identification in the form of metal plate.