2011 Subaru XV concept

It's been a little 'time, but now Subaru has released a new teaser to anticipate his fifteenth, the crossover from the base of the Subaru Impreza was born and that will make its debut before an audience at the IAA 2011. The picture is quite clear and shows no special camouflage graphic on the back of the vehicle. The feeling is that the Japanese company has kept very true to the concept car that was shown in Shanghai earlier this year. They always emphasize the alloy wheels, whose design is really interesting and captivating.
The characteristics of the Subaru XV made public are still not many. The house has confirmed that production should begin by the end of this year and will be located under the hood the new four-cylinder engine with 2.0 liter, mated to a CVT transmission. This is a new generation boxer engine, Subaru seems on which he intends to focus a lot. Other details regarding the size of the vehicle, which should settle on a length of 4,450 mm, 1,780 mm wide and 1,570 mm in height. The passage he should be 2,635 mm.

Along with the Subaru XV in Frankfurt will also head the Subaru BRZ Prologue, which is nothing if not the home version of the FT-86, developed with Toyota. This in turn should mount a four-cylinder boxer engine with direct injection naturally aspirated 2.0-liter. Of this, as well as the engine of the fifteenth, we do not yet quantify the forces and torques.

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New Ferrari F430

New Ferrari F430 - F450. Emerging new technical details on waiting Ferrari F450. First of all change, a brand new 7-speed dual-clutch gained racing experience in Formula 1 and GT championship. From the Ferrari F430 Scuderia, the new creature in Maranello inherits an advanced traction control. suggest some items at a later time, the adoption of KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), one of the most talked about new techniques including those introduced this year in F1. Dynamic tests are continuing for the heir of the Ferrari F430. The new mid-engined coaches of the prancing horse is coming from the preliminary stages of development, despite the body of the forklift trucks still use the current model. Ferrari engineers are currently concentrated on the engine, subject to a slight increase in capacity that should arruvare at an altitude of four and a half liters. By virtue of this fact, the new model should be called the prancing horse Ferrari F450. Keep the architecture V8 to 90 degrees and not resort to overeating, so fashionable today among coaches and others. According to the trend inaugurated by the prototype Ferrari Millechili (heir advance the Enzo), the new F450 will boast exceptional numbers in terms of weight. By the generous engine to the chassis, through the sovrastritture, each party will contribute to stop the scales to record levels. Planned a massive use of aluminum, titanium, magnesium and carbon-ceramic composite brake discs for. The power could touch the 550 horsepower, while the F1 sequential gearbox could become standard.

The test mule caught in something we can even guess the aesthetic of the new Ferrari. The line should not be too far from the F430, however, revised in many details. Note the vents in the front bumper, increased in size, and the huge rectangular exhaust visible under the rear license plate in style Lambirghini Murcielago. We just have to wait maybe a few more spy photos and official data about Ferrari's new creation. What is your name? an adhesive along the side of the prototype shows the letters 'F142', but the latest rumors are pushing for the name F450.

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Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

For the best premieres of the Geneva Motor Show, you traditional Italian brands in the right place. This year, Alfa Romeo 4C very nice concept on the stand.

The 4C concept, which is in Geneva, is a two-seater coupe. The drive is provided by the 1.75-liter gasoline engine TBi. It sends its 200 horsepower to the rear wheels. The 4C concept has a TCT transmission with double clutch dry. The sprint to 100 km / h takes five seconds and top speed is 250 km / h. The DNA-button is not missing.
The Alfa Romeo 4C concept is just like its big brother, 8C made ​​of aluminum and carbon fiber. The weight is very low: less than 850 kilograms.
The best part: Alfa Romeo, the 4C incorporated into production. In 2012, the sportsman is already on the market. Maybe not with an expensive carbon fiber construction, but still with a low weight. The prize is 45,000 euros, without taxes.

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2011 Nissan LEAF

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced a formal system of electricity supply to the home network by lithium-ion batteries installed on the Nissan LEAF known program in the context of the Japanese aimed at achieving a company's emission zero. The presentation was held in the "Kan-kan-kyo" * 1, a residence built by Sekisui House Ltd. in front of the Nissan headquarters in Yokohama. The automaker will continue to develop and study how to adapt and fully connect the system to current power network. Nissan plans to commercialize the system within the current fiscal year, through the support of a number of partners interested in its development and distribution.

This system allows you to power a house with the energy stored in lithium-ion batteries high capacity present on the Nissan LEAF, through a direct connection with the distribution made by the connector plugged in to recharge the rapid car. The connector, highly versatile, safe and reliable complies with the Association for CHAdeMO rapid chargers, which was adopted at the global level.

With this system, lithium-ion batteries Nissan LEAF function as storage batteries for dwellings in case of blackouts or energy crises: with a capacity of 24kWh, a lithium-ion battery is capable of powering a house * 2 for about two days.

The next step will be the stable supply of electricity to homes and reducing peak electricity demand, by charging Nissan LEAF during the night or through renewable sources, like solar energy for later use during the day in which demand is greatest.

In addition to providing electricity, this system also allows you to recharge the car. The current owners of Nissan LEAF will also be able to use this system * 3.

               
         
         

  

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2012 Toyota RAV4

The new Toyota RAV4 is different from its predecessor more refined design the front end and sophisticated interior. In particular, major design changes have touched the form of front bumper, grille and head optics. More dynamic and rapid lines give the car a modern look and talk about the pleasure of driving, which awaits the future owner. Expressive cut headlamps, larger front grille and aerodynamically shaped bottom of the front bumper emphasize the status of the brave conqueror of the "stone jungle". Inside a buyer waiting for a new sports multifunction steering wheel trimmed in fine leather and a new navigation system, offered in an extended configuration. RAV4 is equipped with a new 2-liter gasoline engine that uses advanced technology Valvematic and being one of effektivneyschih engines in its class.

As well, the car is equipped with a new 6-speed manual transmission or continuously variable transmission (CVT) Multidrive S with manual control with 7 fixed "gears." Also now available in the Russian market front-wheel version of the RAV4, also equipped with an engine Valvematic and a new 6-speed manual transmission. Extended version RAV4, equipped with a powerful 2.4-liter engine and automatic transmission, is presented in the Russian market, having expanded in the latest complete navigation system with hard drive.

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2012 BMW M6 Concept

Here is a new 2012 BMW M6 Concept, Photos and Review. As has been developing the new BMW 3 Series and the BMW M3 and as he prepares for the important event in September (the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, which will use as a stage to show, among other innovations, the new BMW M5), the carmaker Ethics of Monaco of Bavaria is developing a new generation of BMW M6, in both coupe and convertible versions. Precisely, that is the Motorsport division is working hard and that is sweating on the project: the sport, according to indiscretions, should be ready in the coming year, roughly the same time that will be ready for the new M3 (the engineers of this sports department are also road testing). As on other occasions, will testify today with some spy photos of what we say, the protagonist of the images is the new BMW M6 Convertible.

Without beating about the bush too much and boring, let's go straight to the point: the new BMW M6 will have the same 4.4-liter gasoline engine, eight cylinders in V, with supercharging system, BMW M5 and BMW-BMW X6M x5m: it is unit of fresh design, capable of delivering 560 hp and 680 Nm of torque. In the case of the new BMW M6 Convertible, as well as in the new BMW M6 Coupe, the engine is connected to the rear wheels through a dual-clutch automatic gearbox with seven gears and is flanked by a new braking system, a new suspension system and by a new exhaust system: all this promises an even more exciting than the previous generation. And in terms of style? Like every other car packed Motorsport department, the new BMW M6 will be marked by an aggressive outside (bands bumpers, spoilers, alloy wheels, side skirts and exhaust specific) and a more aggressive inside the cabin of the car.

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2012 Opel Astra OPC Concept

Opel has started testing a production model sports hatchback Astra OPC.

Judging by the spy photos, exterior design is the same as the design of the prototype GTC Paris Concept.

Sports version of Opel Astra OPC will be presented in 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show. Before this sale will go to other sports modification of the model: Astra GSI.

Presumably, Opel Astra OPC will be equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, engine and possibilities will be sufficient to disperse from 0 km / h to 100 km / h in less than 6 seconds. For production cars top speed, usually forcibly confined to 250 km / h.

The basic package Opel Astra OPC in 2012 will go down system FlexRide, automatically adjusting the chassis, depending on traffic conditions driving style.

Opel Astra OPC also receive an electronic limited slip differential.

Civic hatchback version of the three-door Opel Astra will be demonstrated at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011, and the modification of the OPC sports company will present at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012.
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