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8/24/12
McLaren F1 P12 design is now more attractive than Bugatti Veyron
Surrey, UK - Mclaren F1 Mclaren P12 explain not only will use the carbon body. Producers can pursue to make the car as light as the Formula 1 car.
With a big improvement, the McLaren F1 P12 claimed to be very fast with a rate acceleration 0-100 km / hour within 2.5 seconds. These results are comparable to the Bugatti Veyron supercar.
Call to reduce consumption of fossil fuels such as being ignored by the manufacturer McLaren. How not, car manufacturers are now developing a successor to the McLaren F1 supercar codenamed P12 is powered 1000 hp.
A number of images had already spread to provoke enthusiastic lovers of the world's super cars. If no obstacle is an obstacle, F1 Mclaren P12 will appear on the Pebble Beach event next month, and will start at Paris Motor Show in September 2012.
McLaren F1 P12 design is now more attractive. The designer sketches terinpirasi of cartoon cars which dominated more rounded design.
Interestingly though using the old engine 3800 cc V8 KERS of technologies, but its power is claimed to reach 1,000 hp, 200 hp from the previous ride is only able to throw 800 hp power as reported by carsuk, Saturday (07/28/2012).
Renault Zoe will get additional features such as tables R-Link, automatic climate control, battery charging and many more
PARIS - According to Renault, Zoe will have a starting price of 15 700 Euros. But that's not including the purchase price of the battery. For batteries, dipaot began 70 euros or the equivalent of Rp819 thousand. Thus was launched Inautonews, Thursday (08/09/2012).
Renault Zoe will get additional features such as tables R-Link, automatic climate control, battery charging and many more other features of the modern and sophisticated.
The interior is designed with a modern seven-inch touch screen with a capable audio system and audio controls on steering rod which allows the driver can adjust the audio.
Meanwhile, for a single battery charge, the car was able to travel a distance of 210 km, but in daily use between 100-150 km, depending on the conditions of use. Note that accounted for the CTA, Renault Zoe perform charging 18 times in 24 hours.
The good news comes from the French car manufacturer, Renault, Renault Zoe who will launch in late 2012. But before the official launch, Renault electric car four of these will be displayed first in the event the Paris Motor Show in September.
Renault Zoe will get additional features such as tables R-Link, automatic climate control, battery charging and many more other features of the modern and sophisticated.
The interior is designed with a modern seven-inch touch screen with a capable audio system and audio controls on steering rod which allows the driver can adjust the audio.
Meanwhile, for a single battery charge, the car was able to travel a distance of 210 km, but in daily use between 100-150 km, depending on the conditions of use. Note that accounted for the CTA, Renault Zoe perform charging 18 times in 24 hours.
The good news comes from the French car manufacturer, Renault, Renault Zoe who will launch in late 2012. But before the official launch, Renault electric car four of these will be displayed first in the event the Paris Motor Show in September.
8/23/12
Conti owns radical motorcycle accessories
Sassuolo, - There are no weird coloration to attract attention. Conti rely solely on the original color of materials to order and this radical motorcycle accessories. Even so, it was the result looks natural and not tacky. Even in tune with the bottom as the tires and ground.
model was unable to stem the desire of Simone Conti - Senior modifier of the small town of Sassuolo - to make over this monster perfomance of Ducati. Conti stripped one by one until the remaining components of the machine as a part that must be re-formulated.
Ducati Monster 1000 cc engine was a custom made frame with unusual models. This is where creativity seems Conti tested. Framework of aluminum are not solid, but given the holes like pieces of broken glass. When mated to the engine, both are very impressive collaboration.
Phase of work continues to support the components. Nearly all are made of aluminum and carbon fiber. Seats, air grilles, until the fuel tank. In order to not completely naked, Conti shut the engine with little fairing made of carbon fiber.
The part that is considered unique and eccentric arch exhaust. If the flue gas is usually directed to the rear, making it more complicated Conti. Of the engine, the exhaust pipe is bent upwards and dibelok again to the left. Exhaust tip position just below the seat. Temporary suspension in the rear monoshock stood out because it is not covered at all.
Urus Lamborghini Concept will share space with Aventador LP700-4 Gallardo and LP550-2 Spyder
BOLOGNA - In the event AMS later, Urus Lamborghini Concept will share space with Aventador LP700-4 Gallardo and LP550-2 Spyder. Thus it was launched Inautonews, Thursday (08/09/2012).
While present in draft form, reportedly later Take care of the production version will be launched officially in 2017 and it will be 6.0-liter engine didukune W12 borrowed from Bentley or a 4.0-liter V8 engine that is smaller.
Urus has the power to 600 horsepower all-wheel drive system. Take care have a long dimension of 4.990mm and 1.660mm high.
Meanwhile, Lamborghini Urus uses PL73 platform, which is also used in the variant Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, VW Touareg and Bentley's EXP 9 F concept. Lamborghini engineers targeting the weight of the Mind will only weighs 1996 kg. This is thanks to the use of lightweight materials such as aluminum carbon fiber.
Following the inaugural event on display at the Beijing Motor Show and in front of its headquarters in Sant'Agata Bolognese, now the Italian super car manufacturer announced that the Lamborghini Urus Concept II will be back and showcased at the Australian Motor Show (AMS), October.
While present in draft form, reportedly later Take care of the production version will be launched officially in 2017 and it will be 6.0-liter engine didukune W12 borrowed from Bentley or a 4.0-liter V8 engine that is smaller.
Urus has the power to 600 horsepower all-wheel drive system. Take care have a long dimension of 4.990mm and 1.660mm high.
Meanwhile, Lamborghini Urus uses PL73 platform, which is also used in the variant Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, VW Touareg and Bentley's EXP 9 F concept. Lamborghini engineers targeting the weight of the Mind will only weighs 1996 kg. This is thanks to the use of lightweight materials such as aluminum carbon fiber.
Following the inaugural event on display at the Beijing Motor Show and in front of its headquarters in Sant'Agata Bolognese, now the Italian super car manufacturer announced that the Lamborghini Urus Concept II will be back and showcased at the Australian Motor Show (AMS), October.
the plan's launched in 2015, second generation of production code X205
New Delhi, - Now, a second generation of production code X205 (previously X204), the plan's launched in 2015. Is currently undergoing the process of development in Stuttgart. The latest model, the wheelbase length ldibuat ore. So is the front-rear wheelbase, wider. The front axle further forward in order to blend with the 4WD system motion. All of that, make new GLK larger dimension
Mercedes-Benz (MB) to prepare a new model to catch in the compact SUV segment. Competitors who had already entered the market with the BMW X3 and X1 plus Audi Q3 and Q5 have. In order to compete, Dieter Zetsche, MB boss, make sure it will produce two different SUV segment.
GLA
This model will compete with the X1 and Q3 are made daribasis A and B Class. It is based on the concept of Modular Front Architecture (MFA), the front wheels with a transverse engine. 2700 mm wheelbase, same as A AAU B-Class.
Only, front and rear wheelbase is wider. The suspension system is slightly different because of the distance around the swing arm is longer. Motion will also be available four-wheel (4WD).
To design, in large part from A Class with more reason now trendy and being loved. So it is with the interior.
GLK
One more is not really a new model and was shown in 2008 and 2010, the GLK. At that MB mengjhadapi problems when they wanted to expand production for the right wheel. The biggest problem is the front axle on 4WD system is having trouble moving higher. Because it requires considerable funds, finally stopped.
fuel consumption of Toyota 86 is quite frugal although a sports car
Although a sports car, Toyota claims fuel consumption is quite frugal. In the city the figure 9.3 km per liter, while traveling outside the city of 12.75 km per liter.
Same with BRZ Subaru, Toyota 86 using 2 +2 seating configuration. Toyota 86 7 is provided with a choice of pearl color that is satin white, dark gray, black silica crystal, sterling silver, red lightning, galaxy blue, and orange silica.
Toyota 86 sports car demand exploded. Toyota main dealer was surprised and said pivot cars sold increased very much.
Toyota earlier said that until next September 80 only gets a small Toyota unit 86. Rations which they say little that was immediately sold out.
At the beginning of July alone Toyota admitted that there are already more than 100 orders that their new sports car. Seeing this, the Toyota also claim to be surprised.
"Of the 80 units of quota, the number of messages we are about 40-50 units. So rations is already sold out. We're still waiting for confirmation again how many units will we be,".
Parties recognize that the demand Toyota dealer 86 is indeed very high. He predicts that the price is relatively 'cheap' for a sports car is one factor.
"Surprisingly, the purchase was mostly young people,".
He then told me that today many employers who buy their children expensive cars. Many factors that cause it, one of which is the factor of prestige among employers who have a child.
86 Toyota demand still continues to flow despite the quota has been exhausted and is not known when and how much longer rations 86 Toyota for the consumer.
"We do not know how many units we can again and when. So I can not say how long the pivot 86, the".
86 Toyota itself is a sports car equipped with a gasoline engine DOHC 4-cylinder 2000 cc GSE tech-4U D-4S direct-injection mated to a 6 speed manual transmission and automatic.
The engine can catapult power up to 187 hp at 7,000 rpm and has 205 Nm maximum torque at 6600 rpm. Smart machines that transfer power to the rear wheels.
8/22/12
Focus sedan variant has dimensions LxWxH: 4.534mm x 1.823mm x 1483 mm
Focus sedan variant has dimensions LxWxH: 4.534mm x 1.823mm x 1483 mm, with a 2648 mm wheelbase. 5.4 meter turning radius reaches its lowest point with a distance of 108 mm to the ground.
While the Focus hatchback has dimensions LxWxH: 4.358mm x 1.823mm x 1.483mm, 2648 and the wheelbase reaches 5.4 meter turning radius and ground clearance of 108 mm.
1.6L models are offered with a 1.6 liter engine (1.596cc) Ti-VCT Duratec inline four-cylinder DOHC 16 valve. Engine produces 125 PS of power at 6300 RPM rev the engine with maximum torque of 159 Nm at 4,000 RPM. Engine combined with a six-speed Powershift transmission (DPS 6).
Electronic fuel injection system with a capacity of 55 liter fuel tank. Ford claims fuel efficiency reaches 15.4 km per liter.
While the 2.0L models come with 2.0 liter engine (1.999cc) Duratec Ti-VCT GDI inline, four cylinder, 16 valve. Generated power of 170 PS at 6600 RPM engine speed and torque of 202 Nm at 4450 RPM. Achieve fuel efficiency of 14.9 km per liter.
The front suspension uses MacPherson strut with coil spring, and supensi rear twist beam with coil string. Absorder telescopic double acting shock, hydraulic, and torsion stabilizer bar.
Ford Motor introduced a new variant of the All New Ford Focus. The plan, FMI will be officially launched this year with two models of the sedan and hatchback, and with a choice of 1.6 liter and 2.0 liter.
Audi scooter SC-1 will bend Yamaha Tmax 530 and Sport BMW C600
Ingolstadt, Germany -Motor Audi itself carries gambot design with two passengers. Audi will reportedly dubbed the Audi scooter SC-1 to bend the C600 Sport BMW, Yamaha Tmax 530.
SC-1 Audi inspired from touring motorcycles and sport, so no doubt the merger model will allow users bongsor impressed with the scooter.
Unfortunately Audi scooter engine is not yet clear. But scooters Audi reportedly SC-1 will carry a 700 cc two-cylinder engine.
A few days after the acquisition of Ducati by Audi, the German automaker is reportedly going to bring the motorcycle class.
In the middle of the issue that a designer scooter Oberdan Bezzi showed a trusted Audi will be produced within the next few years.
Confirm if this is really craving Audi to launch a classy bike. Launched Motorcyclenews, Saturday (28/07/2012) designers which showed a scooter in collaboration with the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Ducati.
Audi scooter enriched with fiber body is pinned next to the Audi logo. While swearing is positioned on the exhaust side.
8/21/12
Honda 305 Scrambler make it to remember Jim Morrison
Reported by autoblog, Saturday (28/07/2012) This is a classic shades motorcycle was owned by Kenneth R. Howard or commonly called Von Dutch as sophisticated in modifying the two-wheeler.
And Ince was no wonder if the motor is very attractive should the elderly. Search continues. After that came the name James Douglas Morrison living on Sunset Boulevard in March 1968.
But after he was shocked when traced to the first owner of the motor is well-known musician James Douglas Morrison living that time.
"I searched on google and found a driver's license address matches the address that is issued when the motor 12 in 1967. It's like finding a needle in the haystack," said Ince.
After knowing the origin of these motors, Ince also failed to auction off the motor. He will sell the bike itself is historic, though do not know what it's worth. But he predicts the price of the motor is the range of U.S. $ 50,000 to U.S. $ 100,000.
A motorcycle's owned by rock singer Jim Morrison was eventually found. Honda 305 Scrambler motorcycle made in 1967 was perched on one Craiglist ad purchase.
Initially the owner of the motor and motor Ince curious about the historic judged. Then he checked the origin of the motor's hijua color.
8/20/12
McLaren F1 supported by V8 engine will be introduced at Pebble Beach
Surrey - Reportedly, McLaren F1 generation will be introduced at Pebble Beach and the event will start at the Paris Motor Show in September.
Earlier it was known that the next generation of McLaren will have the energy that is much more ferocious than the previous generation. However, the engine remains the same, but reportedly McLaren F1 V8 engine mated to a Hybrid.
McLaren F1 generation will be supported by twin turbo V8 engine that is smaller, the engine as used in the MP4-12C supercar. However, it pulled the engine is mated to an electric motor. Thus was launched Inautonews, Thursday (08/09/2012).
In addition to low emissions and CO2, is also greater torque and performance is going well. Unfortunately, the successor to the McLaren F1 will be produced is limited and a very high price tag. The price is estimated to 750 000 Euros or the equivalent of Rp 8, 7 billion.
Furthermore, to support all of them, a British super car manufacturer is pinned on the carbon fiber body parts. This is done so that the overall weight of P12 is so much lighter.
Earlier it was known that the next generation of McLaren will have the energy that is much more ferocious than the previous generation. However, the engine remains the same, but reportedly McLaren F1 V8 engine mated to a Hybrid.
McLaren F1 generation will be supported by twin turbo V8 engine that is smaller, the engine as used in the MP4-12C supercar. However, it pulled the engine is mated to an electric motor. Thus was launched Inautonews, Thursday (08/09/2012).
In addition to low emissions and CO2, is also greater torque and performance is going well. Unfortunately, the successor to the McLaren F1 will be produced is limited and a very high price tag. The price is estimated to 750 000 Euros or the equivalent of Rp 8, 7 billion.
Furthermore, to support all of them, a British super car manufacturer is pinned on the carbon fiber body parts. This is done so that the overall weight of P12 is so much lighter.
Peugeot Citroen will do the savings of 1.5 billion euros until 2015
Paris: To minimize losses, Peugeot Citroen will do and take the savings of 1.5 billion euros until 2015. Saving actions to be performed in antarnya termination of employment or the layoff of approximately 8000 employees and the closure of a factory in Paris. Of the two it is estimated it will save the auto companies of 600 million euros.
Other than through these steps, saving further action be taken to reduce the investment of 550 million Euros and approximately 350 million Euro will be saved through cooperation with an American auto manufacturer partners to develop a common platform.
the automotive manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroen reported in the first six months of this year, the company lost for 819 Euro. Middle years of their balance sheet shows more than five percent of the company's turnover decreased in the range of 29.55 Euro (USD 342 thousand) and about 13 per cent decline in car sales.
8/19/12
Suzuki DRZ-125 for Brad Pitt's son, Maddox
famous Actor Brad Pitt award a Suzuki DRZ-125 for Maddox, the numbers of children were in their rented house in Surrey, South East England. Motorcross type motorcycle (trail) was purchased by the main character in the film Mr & Mrs Smith with Angelina Jolie, as a birthday gift to his adopted son Maddox-11.
Brad Pitt himself has built a track motorcoss vast florest land of his Chateau Miraval in France.
A source says, "Brad has always been a generous father and happened to Maddox showed interest in bicycles. With this bike was given, he thought, he (Maddox) can begin.
Both of them (Brad and Maddox) out of the house during the week to make a muddy trail through the woods and around lakes in their place. He seemed eager to accompany Maddox, he was even willing to jump over a puddle of water, so they are really muddy.
Suzuki DRZ-125 is purchased Brad has automatic clutch. Thus, Maddox simply turning the throttle to run it. In addition to motorcycles, Brad also buy protective gear such as helmets and protective feet and hands.
He himself also had a Ducati Desmosedici RR and the Monster 696. His interest in motorcycles not only demonstrated the melallui two Ducati models. He also had a children's bike bought at Ruislip HGB June.
Jeep Compass 4WD was relatively expensive when compared to the Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail
Intact imported directly from the United States and adopted the price of the Jeep Compass 4WD was relatively expensive when compared to the Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail. Fortunate to have cutting-edge features are quite sophisticated and capable.
Having a conservative style does not look like today's cars are designed bold and 'naughty'. However, to make the Jeep Compass emblem is seen as a crossover class.
His appearance is more compact than the Grand Cherokee, muscular impression and design of a typical American remains prominent. Boxy style of the main characteristic. Classed as a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that can be taken across the field and off-road asphalt.
AWD system ensures the car remains stable and the gripping surface of the well-traversed terrain. Whether on the track dry or wet asphalt, or offroad light.
Exterior Design
5-passenger SUV is created with a distinctive facial cars from Uncle Sam, boxy design to emphasize toughness. Combined with slightly bulging rear fenders to remove the muscular impression.
If you see the front fascia, grille-water model of waterfall (waterfall) the main features of the Jeep is very thick, light juxtaposed with models obeying a rectangular body outline. The sporty exterior appearance with alloy wheels dimension of 18 ".
Interior
Looking interior, dark color is very dominant with a minimalist dashboard design. The controls on the dashboard quite ergonomic and easy to operate. Information on the meter cluster is easy to read.
3-bolt steering models equipped with audio buttons. Highlighted in shades of premium seats wrapped in leather with a material capable.
Multimedia devices in the audio system features a Jeep Compass UConnect, a technology that bridges the mobile media, radio, MP3 player and other gadgets. We can easily operate it and entertained. The audio system has the capability to play CD / DVD, MP3 is also equipped with remote, USB port, hard disk storage, and Bluetooth audio-streaming. In addition it can be ordered through voice.
Handling and Performance
Compass behind the wheel is fun. His body is not too big across the street that is not very helpful too wide. Compass nimble to maneuver is not difficult.
Armed with a 2.4-liter kitchen runway capable of generating power at 172 hp with maximum torque of 224 Nm. Energy that we feel quite responsive, the first acceleration is quite fierce. CVT transmission makes use of the crossover is more indulgent rider.
As the SUV is capable off-road paths bend, its features are complete. Off-road capability provided full-time 4WD with an automatic locker, off-road mode, the following Hill Descent Control (HDC) and Brake Traction Control.
In addition, pioneering features such as ESC (Electronic Stability Control) on the Jeep Compass is designed to help the driver control the car and maintain stability. ABS brakes equipped with hydraulic brake assist, active at all speeds and Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) to control the movement of the car.
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