Peugeot 208 XY Concept 2013

Peugeot, the concept also sports 208 GTi produces another model - 208 XY Concept, which was also the debut is scheduled for the Geneva Motor Show 2012. The compact city car based on the 3-door Peugeot 208 2013 model year, made in the crimson color with a unique 16-layer paint and added the external bodywork and chrome accents. The interior of the car is made in the same style and offers unprecedented sophistication in the segment of finishing materials.

The automaker says that the unique painting of Peugeot 208 XY Concept changes color depending on viewing angle and ambient light, and from outside the car changes over the standard version, it is worth noting the extended wheel arches, in which a more spacious feel stylish and big wheels.

In the Peugeot 208 are low-profile XY Concept high-performance tires and 18-inch alloy wheels with six spokes polished, each of which surrounds a pair of thin jumpers that in addition to the bulk of the external design, providing additional cooling of brake discs while driving.

Under the hood of crimson Peugeot 208 XY Concept employs an economical HDi diesel powerplant turbocharged 1.6-liter which develops a power output of 115 horsepower. Engine torque is transmitted to the wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

Interior Peugeot 208 XY Concept continues the style and exterior finish is made with high quality black leather with contrast stitching, complemented by multi-functional steering wheel with flat bottom and a large panoramic sunroof, and leather accents of raspberry are present on the dashboard, the steering wheel, armrests and shift lever transmission.

Peugeot says that the concept of 208 XY be the answer Citroen DS3 and is designed for comfortable movement on urban roads loaded with all the advantages of a compact car, which include the flexibility that allows you to quickly get to your destination and parking, which requires a minimum of effort from the driver and from the parking lots - a minimum of space.

As expected, the new compact Peugeot 208 Concept XY without a name will be presented in autumn 2012 Paris auto show, and the first customers will be able to meet with the car in early 2013.

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Subaru BRZ - from a sports fastback with a Subaru boxer Boxer

Subaru does not make to wait long, and following the release of Toyota GT 86, shows a new sports car with classic rear-wheel drive and lower center of gravity of Subaru BRZ 2013. Sports car like the GT 86 driven by a horizontally opposed engine joint development of Toyota and Subaru - Boxer, who has allowed to make the car "with an ultra-low center of gravity."

Subaru BRZ - two-door car with a wide (1775 mm) and a low position (1300 mm), length of just over four meters, and the formula 2 +2 seating arrangement. Subaru says that due to subframe, the engine BRZ shifted down and back, which made the car a low-profile hood and excellent driving characteristics.

One of the main goals for the boxer Boxer powertrain technology direct injection D-4S from Toyota, is the reduced height, which turned out to achieve because of the short course of the piston (diameter / stroke - 86 x 86 mm) and short intake manifold and tray .

Transmission for the BRZ, Subaru offers a choice of two versions:

• Manual 6-speed with a short course and an optimized rigidity gear lever.
• Automatic with six gears and a manual control paddles with oars.

Inside the BRZ what to expect from sports car, including the steering wheel and sports a small diameter, metal pedals with rubber inserts, a classic sports car for the location of the three round instruments with tachometer in the center and comfortable, specially designed front seats trimmed with a combination of black leather and material, with contrasting red stitching.

In addition to the location of the power unit, maneuverability and confident stability of the adhesion to the road Subaru BRZ made possible through the careful development of vehicle suspension. The front desk to easily act as a sharp steering, and multi-link rear suspension combines the desired rigidity with decent cushioning.

In addition, Subaru sports car completes BRZ electronic stability control systems that are optimally configured for security, and to get maximum pleasure from driving a sports car. Excellent adhesion to the road of a new BRZ provide a 17-inch wheels with high performance tires in size 215/45 R-17 and light alloy wheels with increased strength.

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new the Renault Twingo RS 2012

Following the recent premiere in Frankfurt civil compact hatchback Renault Twingo, very soon on the Geneva Motor Show will be presented to the "charged" version of the Renault Twingo RS 2012 model year. The first "hot" hatchback Renault Twingo appeared in 2008. Sales for the whole of this period is not impressive figures - only 10,000 cars then, but to maintain the brand image that is enough.

Externally, the updated Renault Twingo RS 2012 absorbed the traits of both updated and older brother Twingo Renault Megane RS. Thus the car looks fresh and outstanding. Emphasize the provocative image of the new grille, front bumper with large air intake and spoiler, curved like a splitter bolides of Formula 1 (the same element of the body and is "charged" versions of the Megane and Clio), other door sills and rear bumper with the other cone.

The original form of "protivotumanok" and the rear lights give the appearance of the new Twingo RS more positive. Perfectly complement the exterior design of the new 16-inch alloy wheels in black, roof spoiler and a yellow color versions «Sirius Yellow».

The interior of the new Renault Twingo RS is made in white. The center console is made of black glossy plastic, and leather upholstery and steering wheel stitched with yellow thread. The instrument panel moved to the center. In the list of new equipment has a system of «Renault Sport Monitor», which allows real-time monitoring and control of engine performance, acceleration and deceleration of the car, handling and lap times on the track.

Under the hood of the new Renault Twingo RS is installed the previous naturally aspirated four-cylinder gasoline engine working volume of 1.6 liters, develops 133 hp power and 160 Nm of torque. It should be noted that such a small car is set very high-performance braking system with brake discs 280 mm diameter front and rear 240 mm. Suspension is available in two variants of settings - sport version of the Cup or undervalued by 4 mm clearance.

Together with the modification of the Twingo RS will see the light and a special version of "charged" compact hatchback Renault - Gordini RS. The car in this configuration is different the original blue colors with two white stripes, dark alloy wheels diameter of 17 inches, automatic climate control unit, gray interior with leather trim and a blue line instead of yellow. The new Twingo RS hatchback available with two types of power units - 100-horsepower gasoline engine or 85-horsepower diesel.

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new Peugeot 208 2013

The automaker from France late last year introduced a new Peugeot 208 2013 model year, and today the company announced the first public demonstration of the concept of a new sports hatchback Peugeot 208 GTi Concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2012. Presumably a new compact car will appear at the car early next year, and the debut of the production model without a Concept in the title in the fall at the Paris Motor Show 2012.

Peugeot 208 GTi is based on the three-door hatchback versions of the new and added a stylish aerodynamic kit with wide arches for increased five-spoke wheels with alloy wheels, extended side skirts, rear spoiler and elegant modest-sized diffuser with integrated exhaust pipe of the original form.

Inside the concept car Peugeot 208 GTi also gets a lot of emphasis premium sports, which include a combination of seat trim Nappa leather with high-quality embossed cloth, leather multifunction steering wheel with logo GTi, covering the dashboard of the Alcantara with contrasting gray stitching and metal plates on the pedal.

In the motion Peugeot 208 GTi Concept is using the 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo, which develops 200 horsepower, which is more than adequately, given the fact that all of the hatchback starts at 975 pounds. Peak performance is available at 5000 rpm, while torque is 254 Nm at 1700 r / min.

Peugeot 208 GTi engine transmits torque to the wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, and to tame power, the automaker establishes a powerful braking system with 302-millimeter brake discs for front and 249-millimeter rear wheels with bright red calipers.

In addition, Peugeot focuses on the head light of a new generation, which uses LED technology for the daytime running lights and passing / driving lamp, and the Peugeot 208 GTi addition to the Geneva Motor Show 2012 will be another concept, but city car Peugeot 208 XY Concept.

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Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 - The current generation Mitsubishi Outlander XL

The current generation Mitsubishi Outlander XL, that until the last restyling that after it is a very popular car in Russia. Spacious interior, powerful and reliable engines, four-wheel drive and competitive price provides a strong demand and competitiveness. But nothing is eternal, and to replace the second Outlander SUV came next - the third generation.

The new Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 model year less than a month has to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2012. According to the company Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Outlander coming generation of the model will lead to a completely different level. The Russians will be able to buy a car in the summer of this year.

Before the official debut in Geneva of information about car very little. However, even a single photo of Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 is clearly seen that this is not just a "face lift" - is a brand new car. An interesting design of the front bumper, along the edge of the sidewalls and gently descending roof line look very harmonious and complete.

Visually, the crossover is more easy, rapid and dynamic. It should be noted that in the external appearance of a new crossover concept clearly visible features of the PX-MiEV II, presented at last year's auto show in Tokyo. However, if the PX-MiEV can not be called externally balanced car, the new Outlander is quite a beautiful machine.

How is the interior of the new Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 until we can only guess, but the Japanese have to apply to the interior finish materials of higher quality, glossy inserts and silver. The center console appears high resolution monitor. The options are complementary items such as baggage door opener, the third row of seats and dual-zone climate control. Cargo space has a flat floor, and an ergonomic steering wheel adjustable for height as well as on the flight.

The new Mitsubishi Outlander are two engines:

• 2.0-liter gasoline engine with multipoint fuel injection and variable valve timing system;
• 2.2-liter diesel powerplant with a similar variable valve timing technology.

Feature of the gas distribution system management Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 is an opportunity not only to change the opening of the valves, but also to regulate their course.

Both power units of the new Outlander 2013 Mitsubishi's work in tandem with a completely new six-speed automatic transmission. The drive can either complete, or only the front wheels. Besides all this will also be available engine management start-stop. Data on fuel consumption yet, but we know that CO2 emissions per kilometer is around 130 grams.

In the near future the company plans to release a hybrid and the Mitsubishi Outlander. Technically, it completely repeats the concept PX-MiEV II. Under the hood, plug-in hybrid propulsion system will be established, consisting of two electric motors and gasoline engine capacity of 2.0 liters. The total capacity of the hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander is 163 horsepower.

At the presentation of the hybrid PX-MiEV II in Tokyo, the Japanese had a fantastic zavyalen fuel for the hybrid set at 1.7 liters per 100 kilometers and a cruising range on pure electric to half a hundred miles.

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Ferrari 458 Italia Spider 2013

Ferrari 458 Spider features a new 2013 model year - a luxury, like a new Ferrari FF sports car with a powerful V-8 engine and a rigid folding roof that uses a unique, patented technology to Ferrari. Sports car manufacturer announced that the deployment of an aluminum top is only 14 seconds and at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour the driver and passenger can comfortably carry on a conversation with an open top.

The new V-8 engine 458 Spider has a capacity of 4499 cm3 high compression ratio 12.5:1 and develops at 9000 rpm, 570 horsepower with a maximum torque of 540 Nm at 6000 r / min. The advantage of the engine is the availability of more than 80 per cent of torque is at 3250 rev / min and efficiency, which supports 120 Nm and 127 horsepower per liter of volume, with a modest fuel consumption.

At the wheel 458 Italia Spider torque is transmitted via a high-performance 7-speed transmission with control paddles oars and double-clutch, contributing to the instantaneous change of gear. Helps you confidently manage the Ferrari 458 Spider at high speed fine-tuned suspension and an electronically controlled brake system, which allows you to maximize the performance of the car during the passage of high-speed turns.

Developed in Italy reports that an all-aluminum hardtop used on the new Ferrari 458 Spider, compared to a soft-top has many advantages - fast, in just 14 seconds formed / expanded, and in addition helps to reduce vehicle weight by 25 pounds. In the folded roof takes up little space in a special compartment in front of the engine that does not diminish the excellent aerodynamics and stiffness of a sports car.

Ferrari 458 Italia Spider 2013, when optimally distributed in the ratio 48% / 52% - front / rear, 1380 kilograms, the car develops more than 325 kilometers an hour top speed, and from zero to 100 kilometers per hour and can accelerate in less than 3 4 seconds. The developer, by optimizing the air flow direction around the car, took care of the driver and passenger comfort that when driving with an open top may lead a quiet conversation at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour.

Ferrari 458 Italia Features

• Engine Type: V8 - 90 °;
• Displacement: 4499 cm3;
• Maximum power: 570 horsepower at 9000 rpm;
• Maximum torque is 540 Nm at 6000 rpm;
• Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch F1;
• Output per liter of 127 horsepower;
• Compression ratio: 12.5:1;
• Maximum Speed: 325 km / h;
• Acceleration 0-100 km / h in less than 3.4 seconds;
• Fuel consumption: 13.7 liters per 100 kilometers;
• Emissions of CO2: 320 g per kilometer;
• Length: 4527 mm;
• Width: 1937 mm;
• Height: 1213 mm;
• Wheelbase: 2650 mm;
• Weight: 1380 kg;
• Weight / Capacity: 2.42 kg per horsepower;
• Weight distribution (front / rear): 42% / 58%.

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Toyota NS4 Advanced Plug-in Hybrid Concept 2012

The Japanese auto giant Toyota at the international exhibition in Detroit brought a lot of new products. One of the most unusual and interesting is the concept sedan Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid. This, at first glance, does not represent the special significance of the prototype demonstrates the achievements of the Japanese in the field of hybrid technologies, as well as setting a new direction of style design of future models of the company.

Externally, the concept of Toyota NS4 Advanced Plug-in Hybrid looks very futuristic. Cutting-edge image is created by the unusual, highly-placed horizontal light spoilers, the smooth roof line and almost missing the front racks.

The company says that the concept of glass NS4 Plug-In Hybrid, thanks to a special protective coating does not allow the formation of rain drops on them, do not mist and do not let the salon ultraviolet rays.

Interior NS4 Plug-In Hybrid is no less emotional. Shop made a phenomenally useful. Equipping a sedan struck many innovative systems, among which the most interest are the doors with electric tech multimedia system with intuitive controls, which can be used not only to control entertainment devices, but also to control all of the car.

Toyota NS4 Advanced Plug-in Hybrid Concept is driven by the newest hybrid plant that, in comparison with those used in automobiles today, Toyota has become smaller, lighter and more efficient. Thus, the new hybrid Concept NS4 boasts an increase in mileage on one charge, while reducing the time a full battery charge.

Much attention is paid to the concept car safety. Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept is equipped with collision avoidance systems, which are automatically incorporated into the work in case of danger, track layout with active steer that will not allow the driver to "go astray" and Adaptive Forward Lighting, which eliminates glare oncoming car.

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