Monday, February 28, 2011
Koenigsegg Agera R
Koenigsegg, the Swedish "hypercar" manufacturer, is muscling its way toward Bugatti Veyron territory with its new Agera R, an even more potent version of the pre-production Agera prototype that it displayed at last year's 2010 Geneva Auto Show.
The Agera R features a larger 5.0-liter version of Koenigsegg's twin-turbocharged V8, rated at up to 1,115 horsepower when running on E85 ethanol and 885 pound-feet of torque. The Agera shown last year borrowed its 4.7-liter V8 biturbo engine from the earlier Koenigsegg CCX. That engine was rated at 897 hp and 811 lb-ft.
Koenigsegg says the Agera R has a "theoretical top speed" of around 273 mph, although it is electronically limited to 233 mph. The company adds that the speed governor "can be unlocked for shorter periods of time, if all necessary conditions are met, such as road condition, tire wear, service level of car" and so on.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a new seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearbox, jointly developed with Cima, and an electronic differential. The Agera R rides on specially developed Michelin Super Sport tires, rated at speeds up to 260 mph.
The Agera R features a larger 5.0-liter version of Koenigsegg's twin-turbocharged V8, rated at up to 1,115 horsepower when running on E85 ethanol and 885 pound-feet of torque. The Agera shown last year borrowed its 4.7-liter V8 biturbo engine from the earlier Koenigsegg CCX. That engine was rated at 897 hp and 811 lb-ft.
Koenigsegg says the Agera R has a "theoretical top speed" of around 273 mph, although it is electronically limited to 233 mph. The company adds that the speed governor "can be unlocked for shorter periods of time, if all necessary conditions are met, such as road condition, tire wear, service level of car" and so on.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a new seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearbox, jointly developed with Cima, and an electronic differential. The Agera R rides on specially developed Michelin Super Sport tires, rated at speeds up to 260 mph.
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Mazda MX 5
While it requires some nifty manoeuvring to get inside the MX 5, it is surprisingly comfortable once you're settled in place.
This close to the ground the headroom appears generous and the sporty recaro seats are supportive and luxurious to the touch.
With space at a premium, controls need to be practical and efficient and that they are. Some of the plastics are a touch hard but that's probably because the cabin is designed to withstand those surprise showers when you are caught with the top down.
Storage is limited but clever and the retractable roof has its own cavity so the boot is able to handle that overnight bag or a couple of shopping bags with the top up or down.
This close to the ground the headroom appears generous and the sporty recaro seats are supportive and luxurious to the touch.
With space at a premium, controls need to be practical and efficient and that they are. Some of the plastics are a touch hard but that's probably because the cabin is designed to withstand those surprise showers when you are caught with the top down.
Storage is limited but clever and the retractable roof has its own cavity so the boot is able to handle that overnight bag or a couple of shopping bags with the top up or down.
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Mazda MX 5
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
2010 Audi Q5 Overview
| 2010 Audi Q5 |
At the heart of the 2010 Audi Q5 is a 270-horsepower, 3.2-liter V-6, which is mated to a manually shiftable six-speed automatic. Audi’s all-wheel drive system delivers the power to all four wheels for safe all-weather driving. This package is good for 18 city and 23 highway mpg, and can tow a hefty 4,400 pounds – that is a much higher tow rating than the BMW X3, Volvo XC60, and Lexus RX350 offer with their competitive powertrains.
| 2011 Audi Q5 |
Underneath this lovely interior, Audi’s sports-oriented suspension keeps the Q5 well planted. An optional active suspension system with a ride height adjustment feature allows the driver to set the Q5 low for some fun driving, or raise it up to gain clearance for any off-road maneuvers.
| 2011 Audi A5 Interior |
The 2010 Audi Q5 is all Audi, and all good. Power, functionality, comfort, and safety combine in this little SUV with a big list of options and fun.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class S -350L (Petrol)
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
A stablemate of Mercedez Benz models, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is reportedly the world's best selling luxury flagship sedan. As the first model in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, the S-Class has introduced many of the company's latest innovations, including advanced safety systems, drivetrain technologies, and interior features. In fact, it was S-Class that introduced the first airbag supplemental restraint systems, seatbelt pretensioners, and electronic stability control
The body type is sedan. The fuel type is petrol and the transmission type is automatic. Mileage-city is 6.8 kmpl.
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Monday, January 3, 2011
Mercedes-Benz to Reveal the C-Class series in Spring 2011
With the year coming to an end, various companies from the automobile industry are planning for substantial additions to their existing assortment of luxury cars. Mercedes-Benz also has a few similar schedules as it has announced to reveal its latest C-Class series for consumers in spring next year.
With a brand-new high-resolution color display screen built into the instrument cluster and a stylish new dashboard with grained surface, the latest C-Class integrates a prominent decorative trim emphasizing the premium character of the interior. It also boasts of a fuel consumption improvement of upto 31 percent and efficiency-enhancing measures such as new engines, refined 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission and the ECO start/stop function.
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
With a brand-new high-resolution color display screen built into the instrument cluster and a stylish new dashboard with grained surface, the latest C-Class integrates a prominent decorative trim emphasizing the premium character of the interior. It also boasts of a fuel consumption improvement of upto 31 percent and efficiency-enhancing measures such as new engines, refined 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission and the ECO start/stop function.
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Mercedes Apprentices tuck a full-size V8 in a small B-Class B 55
If there were to be declared a range of cars least exciting out of all the product series that Mercedes offers, the B-Class would perhaps be the one to earn the modest tag. According to recent news, a team of trainees at the Rastatt plant in Germany has presented the B 55 in an altogether new dimension with a V8 engine and rear-wheel drive.
The idea of converting a B-Class into a 289kW V8-powered rear-wheel drive was conceived by plant manager Peter Wesp. The task of building the very special vehicle based on B-Class was assigned to few of his staff members and Wesp allowed complete creative freedom for the project. A foreman in the technical vocational training department Andreas Würz accepted the challenge immediately. After sizing up the car with a measure-tape, Würz came to a conclusion that “Actually it should be possible to fit a V8 into the engine compartment.”
| B-Class B 55 |
The idea of converting a B-Class into a 289kW V8-powered rear-wheel drive was conceived by plant manager Peter Wesp. The task of building the very special vehicle based on B-Class was assigned to few of his staff members and Wesp allowed complete creative freedom for the project. A foreman in the technical vocational training department Andreas Würz accepted the challenge immediately. After sizing up the car with a measure-tape, Würz came to a conclusion that “Actually it should be possible to fit a V8 into the engine compartment.”
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