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LONDON - From the data issued by Euro NCAP after a crash test, Subaru XV's capable of protecting adult passengers by 86 percent, 90 percent for child occupant protection, 64 percent for the protection of pedestrians and 86 percent to help the security features.
Femurs knee and bone driver and passengers protected well when tested crash front. But the structures in the dashboard considered a threat to passengers because it owns different sizes.
Subaru XV still fared well in side crash test. But it only offers protection that is not too significant as the protection of the chest. While the crash test from the back, seat and head restraint offers better protection.
For the pedestrian, bumper provide good protection but the tip of the hood just a little give good protection. This new crossover last Subaru will be introduced in Asia on the mat of Thailand International Motor Expo-28 on December 8, 2011.
Leaked look of Toyota FT-86 of which it is a twin of the Toyota Subaru BRZ is poured in a video of duration 1 minute 9 seconds. Thus was launched Motorauthority, Thursday (24/11/2011).
Previously a variety of leaks have been obtained by the Japanese media ranging from brochures, manuals and specifications, not someone else now, but Toyota's own leaked it.
Toyota deliberately leaked the hot look of the car that will soon be officially launched at the Tokyo Motor Show.
In the video revealed how the car was made, from inspiration, to the concept of creation as outlined in the form of sketches until finally shaped a whole car.
Also clearly seen that the machine that will be picked up this car is a boxer engine as long as this continues to be discussed.
In the previous leaks have revealed that the car that will use rear-wheel drive system, aka a rear wheel drive it will apply the machine is placed in front (front engine).
The boxer engine with a capacity of 1998 cc which will be capable of producing power up to 147 kW (200 hp) at 7,000 rpm with the propeller torque reaching 205 Nm at 6600 rpm. Kitchen runway Toyota's FT-86 is probably the machine that was adopted from Subaru engine which is known to expertly make a boxer engine. Moreover, Toyota's FT-86 is also known to be the twin brother of Subaru BRZ.
In the low-spec model Toyota claims that the FT-86 is able to consume 7.7 liters per 100 km with a combination of road conditions. While the high-spec model of consumption is more efficient again, reaching 8.1 liters per 100 km.
For weight, the car has a tank capacity of up to 50 liters of gasoline weighs 1210 kg for the FT-86 low-spec and 1230 kg for the FT-86 high-spec. So the 6-speed automatic transmission which carried the FT-86 high-spec has a weight difference of up to 20 kg compared to FT-86 that uses a low-spec 6-speed manual transmission.
Even so, all models of this car will be equipped with a variety of devices ranging from standard Vehicle Stability Control (ESC), six airbags, an adjustable steering wheel and rear seat can be folded-pairs for two passengers.
At present the type of high-spec HID headlamp, automatic headlights, front fog lights, leather steering wheel, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (auto only), aluminum pedals, keyless entry and start, to climate control.
Car body is then supported by eight 16-inch alloy rims for the FT-86 low-spec and 17 inch for high-spec. On his body there will be ventilation to cool the front and rear disc brake although for low-spec model in the rear vents eliminated.
According to the plan, the production version of Toyota's sports car, FT-86 will soon make its debut next week in Tokyo. Test drive at Fuji Speedway Toyota was already prepared for the journalists.
Car manufacturer Ota, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, Subaru promised to show the production version of the BRZ concept that rumors have been circulating for long. The plan, the car is shown at the Tokyo Auto Show 2011, December. However, it seems the Subaru tried to "drown" the news by shutting down the publicity as much as possible, and introduce the concept of STI Subaru BRZ in the first auto show in Los Angeles Auto Show 2011.
Exterior affairs, Concept cars, Subaru STI BRZ brings stylish hexagonal front grille, eagle eye light, fin-shaped fog lights, front spoiler and unique lower back, plus a rear wing to add the force of gravity so that the stern of the "calm" tread the asphalt. The roof of this car is also designed using carbon fiber materials and made more ramps.
At the rear, Subaru planting four pipe exhaust with stainless steel screen, firmly accented taillights, and a large rear diffuser. Concept car is painted the color "Blue Pearl WR II" and follows a set of wheels 18-inch alloy wheels measuring ring.
Under the hood, "hidden" engine 2,000 cc four-cylinder-shaped box with a step 86 X 86 millimeters. However, no one has to say about the power output that can diluapkan BRZ Subaru STI. But from the rumors that circulated before, many of which suggest that the version of the STI should own a power exceeding 330 horsepower. That's because BRZ STI Subaru Concept cars come with the midpoint of the low center of gravity and optimum weight is distributed throughout the body of the car.
This rumor was 100 percent correct. Subaru STI engine cradle concept BRZ lower than any other Subaru model or more precisely 4.7 inches lower and 9.4 inches positioned closer to the center of the chassis.
Frankfurt - As quotes from Subaru's official website, this concept car will be named by Subaru BRZ and will soon be shown at the prestigious Frankfurt Motor Show which opened on 13 September.
car manufacturer Subaru in September was not only to be kicked off the world by presenting Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), the latest named by XV alone, but also will show a newfangled concept car coupe.
Subaru BRZ's actually a twin of the sports car, Toyota FT-86
BRZ is an abbreviation of 'Boxer engine', 'Rear-wheel drive', and 'Zenith'. This car is actually a twin of the sports car, Toyota FT-86. Both of these manufacturers are working together to develop it.
"Explore further the concept of technology of BRZ Subaru, Subaru BRZ Prologue, which will be exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show to 64," writes Subaru.
Subaru further explained that this sports car concept is the result of refinement of the previous concept cars, Boxer Sports Car Architecture comes first shown at the Geneva Motor Show. Because that's not surprising that the tagline is a concept car this time the Boxer Sports Car Architecture II.
This concept car is a car that will carry a variety of features ranging from typical Subaru boxer engine that powered up aka rear-wheel drive rear-wheel drive (RWD).
According to the plan, shown in Frankfurt, the Japanese sports car will soon enter production kitchen. Schedule, this car will be launched officially in the spring of 2012.
LONDON - From the data issued by Euro NCAP after a crash test, Subaru XV's capable of protecting adult passengers by 86 percent, 90 percent for child occupant protection, 64 percent for the protection of pedestrians and 86 percent to help the security features.
