Ferrari F12 berlinetta - a new sports car from Italy

Ferrari F12 berlinetta - a brand new car from the famous Italian automaker, which announced the company as the fastest and most powerful car in the history of the brand. A new generation of 12-cylinder coupe - Ferrari F12 berlinetta - offers a fully revised bodywork, a new efficient engine and incredible performance and value.

Ferrari F12berlinetta driven by a 6.3-liter V-shaped 12-cylinder engine that develops a huge 730 horsepower and 690 Nm of torque, 80 percent of which is already available at 2500 rpm. Given the fact that the red line on the tachometer Ferrari F12berlinetta at around 8700 rev / min, performance car can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.1 seconds and a maximum speed of 340 kilometers per hour. Second hundred in only the car develops 8.5 seconds.

Ferrari says that new technologies have resulted in outstanding performance. In addition to light weight body construction, which includes a combination of 12 different alloys, the effective modification has increased the engine power compared to the 599 GTB at 118 horsepower, while reducing fuel consumption by 30 percent.

With dimensions of 4618 mm in length, 1942 mm wide, 1273 mm in height and weighing 1525 pounds, a new sports car Ferrari F12berlinetta spends an average of 16.7 liters per 100 kilometers, with harmful emissions of 350 grams per kilometer (previously 415 g / km). The engine torque to the rear wheels with high-speed transmission with double clutch.

At F12berlinetta Ferrari sets carbon-ceramic brakes last generation, the evolutionary control system using a magnetorheological suspension with a liquid that is capable of change of the magnetic field density, and complete systems of traction control, braking, skidding and independent distribution of traction and braking forces.

Specifications Ferrari F12berlinetta

• Engine: V-shaped angled 65 degrees 12 cylinders;
• Capacity: 6262 cubic centimeters;
• Power: 730 hp at 8500 rev / min;
• Torque: 690 Nm at 6000 r / min;
• Length x Width x Height: 4618 mm x 1942 mm x 1273 mm;
• Dry weight of Ferrari F12berlinetta: 1525 pounds
• Weight distribution front / rear: 46% / 54%;
• The ratio of weight and capacity: 2.1 kg per horsepower;
• Maximum speed: more than 340 kilometers per hour;
• Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 3.1 seconds;
• Acceleration 0-200 km / h in 8.5 seconds;
• Fuel consumption per 100 km: 16.7 liters;
• Emissions of CO2: 350 grams per kilometer.

Ferrari F12berlinetta lower than its predecessor by 63 millimeters, which lowers the center of gravity and has a positive effect on the stability of the car, and it has allowed developers to achieve outstanding aerodynamic performance with a coefficient of drag of just .299. The debut of the new Ferrari is scheduled for the 82nd International Motor Show Geneva 2012, and about the beginning of the production or admission to the world car market, the company is still silent.

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Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG 2013 - in German quickly and easily

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz is not so long ago in Barcelona presented a brand new Roadster Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG 2013 model year. The car underwent significant changes and become more dynamic and splendid representative of the genus premium roadsters. In Europe dealerships updated SL-Class will appear in May this year with an initial value for the car market in Germany - 157,675 euros. For exclusive modification of Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Edition 1 will have to pay not less than 189,270 euros, and the sports package AMG Performance will raise the cost of any version in the 4280 Euros.

Externally, the new "charged» Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG 2013 from the standard models of Mercedes SL differs revised aerodynamic bodywork and four tailpipes of the exhaust system. The interior used a high-quality leather and carbon fiber.

Under the hood, the base version of the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG installed turbo V-shaped "eight" in volume of 5.5 liters, develops at 5500 rpm rather big 537 horsepower and 800 Nm of peak torque in the range between 2000 and 4500 rpm per minute. Roadster accelerates to the first hundred in 4.3 seconds and a speed of 200 mph Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG 2013 reached after 12.9 seconds. The "maximum speed" of the initial modification is electronically limited to 250 kilometers per hour, and the optional AMG package allows you to "squeeze" of the engine 564 horsepower and torque up to 900 Nm.

SL63 AMG Roadster 2013 with Service upgrade in comparison with the basic version accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour is 0.1 seconds quicker to 200 km / h - 0.3 seconds and top speed reaches dizzying 300 kilometers per hour. Unitized motor with an automatic seven-speed sports transmission, AMG MCT SPEEDSHIFT, which has four operating modes: «C» (cost), «S» (sports), «S +» (Sport plus) and «M» (manual).

When designing a new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG has focused on reducing vehicle weight. The use of aluminum in the production bodyshell, as well as carbon fiber and plastic in the manufacture of some items have reduced body weight by 125 kg roadster - up to 1845 pounds.

Technologies have allowed German engineers to reduce fuel consumption in comparison with the model of the previous generation 4.2-liter (30%) to 9.9 liters per 100 kilometers. To curb such power and control to further enhance the new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG help new suspension Active Body Control, as well as high-brakes with 390-millimeter discs and six-piston calipers at the front axle and 360-millimeter discs and integral 1-piston calipers at the back.

In addition to this version of the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG 2013 model year, equipped with new alloy wheels 19 inches in diameter, and are available as an option and a 20-inch wheels, "shod" in the low-profile tires, sized 255/35 front and 285/30 rear.

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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse - the new 1200-horsepower Bugatti Roadster

Bugatti Automobiles announced the release of the next masterpiece of automotive - Roadster Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, 16-cylinder engine that develops record-breaking 1200 horsepower. The powerful sports car with an open-top Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse appear before the general public in early March, the Geneva International Exhibition of cars in 2012.

The company reports that the 1001-hp engine of the current version of the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, of which the torque is 1250 Nm, thanks to increased productivity four turbochargers develops 1200 horsepower, and increased maximum torque to an impressive number 1500 Nm.

The well-known power unit Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which holds the record speed 431 kilometers per hour, now completes the luxury car company with an open top with the name of Vitesse, offering the fastest roadster in the world of unsurpassed dynamic characteristics of acceleration and braking.

The Director-General Bugatti Dyurhaymer Wolfgang (Wolfgang Durheimer) reported that the hard work of engineers, once again proves that the boundaries of technical possibilities for them is not a barrier, but in order to handle the power increase and the automaker has made changes to the chassis of a sports car.

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Jaguar XK Artisan SE - Luxury Jaguar

Jaguar company introduced a special version of Artisan Special Edition coupe and convertible models XK. Modification of the Jaguar XK Artisan SE complex than modern technology, style and sophistication of the most luxurious and high quality materials can boast of the benefits of hand-made interiors.

The car is presented in one of three unique color schemes - a silver-Rhodium (Rhodium Silver), Polar White (Polaris White) and Black Sky (Celestial Black) color. Here is the official color of the latest Jaguar XK Artisan SE. External differences between polished alloy finish wheels with a diameter of 20 inches.

The most significant changes affected the interior of Jaguar XK Artisan SE. In the finishing room used aluminum Dark Figured, exclusive varieties of leather and fine wood - dark walnut, from the world famous furniture company Poltrona Frau.

Leather trim front seats are Artisan SE, door panels, center console and the elements of the dashboard. The British have developed a special model for the interior of Jaguar XK two unique colors - "Shadow of a walnut» (Shadow Walnut) and "The Dark patterned aluminum» (Dark Figured Aluminium).

The basic equipment Artisan SE version includes among other modern audio system with 16 speakers, Bowers and Wilkins capacity of 525 Tues In addition, and a coupe and convertible are electric and heated seats, heated steering wheel and engine start button.

Under the hood, Jaguar XK Artisan SE installed V-type eight-cylinder gasoline engine working volume of 5.0 liters, equipped with direct fuel injection. Unitized engine with six-speed adaptive transmission.

Price Jaguar XK Artisan SE 2012 model year in the UK starts with a mark of 77 350 euros per compartment and 82 500 euros for the open version, and sold the exclusive Jaguar will be on all North American car markets also.

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Ford Tourneo Custom Concept - the next generation of Ford vans

It is time for Ford bluff and show novelty Geneva Motor Show 2012 - a stylish minivan concept called Ford Tourneo Custom. In addition to the rapid sporty design, Ford Tourneo Custom Concept car market in the world brings a new vision for the future of commercial vehicles with an impressively efficient engines, a broad list of complete sets and facilitate the life of many driver assistance systems, safety and comfort.

The automaker said that the development of a new Ford Tourneo Custom Concept, emphasis was placed on three main points - the style, functionality and a decent amount of interior space, and a driver-oriented design 8-seat interior with quality materials will be enjoyed and the owner and passengers.

Ford Tourneo Custom at the end of the year appears on the car markets of the world and shows the future direction of car design, decent performance aerodynamics is complemented with stylish accents in the form of trapezoidal grille, air intakes of the original shape and bright lights with LED technology. Rounding out the appearance of the wheels with 18-inch wheels and mnogospitsevymi legosplavnymi large, vertical taillights.

The external image of the streamlined forms of the new concept of Ford Tourneo Custom carries the dynamics of movement even when the car is standing still. A new level of comfort and versatility of a minivan completed extensive list of kits, as well as modern technologies, which include the infotainment system with SYNC voice-controlled, multi-adjustable seats. 8-seat Tourneo Custom Concept Interior has the ability to remove the back row to increase cargo space, as well as numerous options available to transform the passenger compartment for both work and leisure.

Technology and innovative features Ford Tourneo Custom Concept

• Effective technology ECOnetic;
• Infotainment system SYNC;
• A complete set of airbags;
• The rear view camera;
• Warning system for the gathering of Ford Tourneo Custom lanes;
• Detection of driver fatigue.

The latest generation of engine accessory Ford ECOnetic technology include significantly reduces fuel consumption in the engine management system start-stop system and braking energy conversion into electricity to recharge the battery without the use of additional resources, ICE generator.

Ford Tourneo Custom Concept SYNC - infotainment system of the new generation, which in addition to the connectivity of mobile devices and manage the voice commands, is a communication system for emergency care in the accident, giving the operator the exact location of the vehicle on the map.

Under the hood Ford Tourneo Custom Concept car maker offers three versions of the 2.2-liter diesel power plant capacity of 99, 123 and 153 horsepower (for a top technology TDCi Duratorq), all of which are very modest fuel consumption. On front-wheel drive concept from Ford Tourneo Custom torque is transmitted through a 6-speed manual transmission that is installed with any of the engines.

Ford plans during 2012 show the entire range represented by eight-seat passenger van Tourneo Custom with three rows of seats, which the company will expand the SWB and LWB versions for urban and suburban use. The first competitor to Ford Tourneo Custom - a VW Caravelle - New Volkswagen Transporter from.

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Hyundai i30 Wagon

Hyundai shows another model of a new generation - i30 Wagon 2013 model year, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012. New Hyundai i30 Wagon Wagon joins the 5-door hatchback, and offers a previously unseen roominess, sporty without losing the image.

With the introduction of the i30 Wagon Company in 2013 extends the range of the popular segment of the «C» and instead of the available volume of 378 liters of luggage compartment five-door hatchback offers 528 liters, and with folded passenger seating capacity of versatile back row of huge increases to 1642 liters.

The dimensions of the Hyundai i30 Wagon Hatchback longer at 185 millimeters and 4485 millimeters up, which is 10 millimeters more than the current version of the wagon. The company reports that a new generation of versatile i30, like the new hatchback has been designed specifically for the European car market in the subdivision of Korean car maker in Germany.

Judging by the impressive size photo versatile Hyundai i30 Wagon in no way affected the dynamic style of car that continues to familiar Sonata, Elantra and of course the Solaris design language "liquid sculptures", but added the impressive versatility of the car.

Under the hood, the versatile Hyundai i30 Wagon 2013 model year offers a choice of the familiar lines of hatchback engines - three petrol and three diesel powertrains - in the range of capacities from 90 to 135 horsepower.

In addition, the South Korean automaker offers a five-year warranty called three fives, which includes unlimited warranty, roadside assistance and diagnosis of the car during the first five years after purchase.

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BMW 640d xDrive Coupe - diesel and four-wheel drive on the new BMW 6 Series Coupe

BMW sports coupe can fully unfold only if under the hood of a powerful gasoline engine, or even better - in-line 6-cylinder, mounted in front and sending all its power to the wheels of the rear axle. Anyway, that is a classic from BMW for the drivers of the old school. But time takes its toll and the company of Bavaria rightly builds efficient, sporty and comfortable and safe sedan BMW 640d xDrive Coupe luxury 6 Series, which is fitted with intelligent all-wheel drive and a diesel engine under the hood. The result - for less than 6 liters per hundred get a lot of pleasure from more than 300 horsepower.

Diesel engine

BMW 640d xDrive Coupe is equipped with a turbocharged diesel engine of 3.0 liters with the technology Twin-Power Turbo, which develops a decent 308 horsepower and 630 Newton meters of peak torque available at 4400 rev / min. Motor BMW 640d xDrive Coupe works in conjunction with sports automatic gearbox with eight gears, which is very successful and contribute to the dynamics of the car and fantastic fuel economy.

As a result, the new BMW 640d xDrive Coupe is able to perform acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour for a decent car for a heavy 5.2 seconds. The maximum speed of the new coupe, as well as brothers and sisters from Bavaria, is electronically limited to 250 kilometers per hour, and all-wheel drive to a new level and allows you to transfer torque not only between front and rear axles but also between the rear wheels, that on a slippery road, and on high-speed cornering gives the new coupé BMW 640d xDrive Coupe maximum stability and ease of management.

Thanks to the intelligent control electronics-wheel drive, superb aerodynamics and a powerful and economical diesel engine coupled to a fast transmission, the new BMW 640d xDrive Coupe spends per 100 kilometers on average 5.7 - 5.8 liters of diesel fuel. Consumption will vary slightly depending on the type of tires installed, and the level of CO2 emissions in line with European standards, and ranges from 149 to 153 grams per kilometer.

Of course, the 6-series cars, and even more 640d xDrive Coupe last generation of the BMW is endowed with a rich list of systems of care and safety as well as information and entertainment systems and the availability of services from BMW Connected-Drive, including projected on the windshield of information about modes of vehicle and permanent access to the Internet and access point to connect to the net and mobile passengers.

Since the spring of 2012 everyone (and having the opportunity) motorist in Europe can become a happy owner of the BMW 640d xDrive. Perhaps in the near future diesel and four-wheel drive car, but in a somewhat different configuration, BMW will supply to other world car market, but for fans of individualization, the automaker is offering for the new BMW 640d xDrive Coupe additional package M Sport, which adds an aerodynamic kit, black exhaust pipes, fog lights and LED 19-inch wheels with high-performance sport tires (extra charge and are available 20-inch wheels).

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