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2013-08-01

BMW X4 noticed in France

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The French edition published Autoplus.fr shot pre-production crossover BMW X4, which is seen on public roads without camouflage. Judging from the photos, the exterior of new items as close to the exterior of the older model - BMW X6.

However, much inferior dimensions X4 model. Thus, the new crossover in length - 4648 mm (227 mm in shorter X6), width - 1915 (70 mm already) and height - 1622 mm (68 mm below).

"The dynamic proportions, chiseled contours and special design elements create a special character, combining emotion, commitment and a certain brutality with superior technical performance and driving characteristics", - the press-service of BMW.

Beauty trends also in the style X6 - back sofa will be divided into two seats, but you can order the optional five-X4. As for the trunk, then its volume is comparable to that of the older model.

The main drivers for the BMW X4 will be the petrol units ranging from 185 to 308 horsepower. Gearbox one - eight-automatic, which is set to other models of the Bavarian company. Even in the basic version will be all-wheel drive crossover.

BMW Z4 GTE series American Le Mans sports car news

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Pilots Dirk Muller and John Edwards won in the category GT (racing cars) in the fourth round of the American Le Mans Series 2013 on track Lime Rock Park in the United States. They started from the pole position in the BMW Z4 GTE at number 56. The victory allowed Mueller to strengthen the leadership in the individual competition pilots GT. Bill Auberlen and Max Martin on the car with the number 55 came fourth. Another highlight was the awarding of the car at number 56 awards Michelin Green X Challenge.

From the side it might seem that the BMW Z4 GTE victory came easily, as car number 56 almost all the time in the lead in the group GT. However, the outcome of the race, which lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes, it was difficult to predict the way to the finish. Start in the second half of the day in hot summer weather - it's always a challenge for pilots and teams. Despite the heat, Edwards started with his first ALMS pole position and easily skated first stint. On lap 76 he handed over control to Mueller. Last hour and 45 minutes of the race were a serious test for the leader in the category of GT. Due to several technical stops on the route Muller lost all accumulated by the time advantage. Last technical stop occurred 14 minutes before the end of the race, but after 10 minutes at the Mueller was a distinct advantage in 0.905 seconds.

Martin started from the second position in the lattice on the BMW Z4 GTE at number 55. In AWT Bavaria early in the race there was a collision with a car the other party's address because he completed the first round of the tenth. However, Martin continued to race very successfully - by the 77 range when it is time to transfer the management Oberlenu, he later pulled into the pits to refuel and change tires left Michelin. He wanted to hold on to them until the end of the race. With the arrival rest of the riders in the pit-stops Oberlenu managed to get ahead and give yourself an edge in almost a circle. Unfortunately, the plan failed when the referees made Oberle BMW to roll into the pit lane for the collision, which could have been avoided.

This threw the rider in ninth place. As a result, he came in fourth second time by logging into the top five of the season.

Bobby Rahal - Team Manager BMW RLL:

"The race turned out difficult but interesting. Team Corvette has made us a high level of competition, but we managed to keep the lead through the technically enforceable overtaking. Unscheduled pit stop was not a problem for us, because we are almost at the range ahead of the main group. I am very pleased with the work the team BMW, a performance of John and Dirk - Dirk especially, which has strengthened its position in the Drivers' Championship. We needed this win because the other routes may be more difficult for our car. "

Gordon McDonnell - Manager of BMW Motorsport:

"We are very pleased to win the second BMW Z4 GTE this season, in addition to the home track. Congratulations to John Edwards with his first pole position in the ALMS and superbly finished stintom on the car 56. Dirk showed himself well - to keep the lead and came back with a victory. For BMW Z4 GTE race with the number 55 was not as successful, but we believe that Max and Bill will be able to get back into the first rows. I believe that we have started well postlemanovskuyu of the season. "

Dirk Müller:

"Today is just an incredibly lucky day! John skated great first stint, so I was bound to win. I sincerely want to thank the guys from Team BMW RLL. During the season, they are constantly improving the car for this race, he was in perfect condition. Michelin has provided great tires, BMW - the perfect car, and the result exceeded all expectations. "

John Edwards:

"We were the first in each session, except for the trial of arrival. This is my first win and the first pole position in the ALMS. The race was not easy, especially because of the very high humidity. The track is not allowed to relax for a second. After stinta I felt very tired. In such a hot day win brings more joy. Many thanks to the whole team. "

Bill Auberlen:

"At the beginning of the race we had a collision with Ferrari, because we dropped out of the number of leaders. However, we were able to once again break into the first position. Then there was the case with the car GTC, for which we were assigned a penalty. I was three-quarters of the housing in front of him and thought he saw me. But, apparently, it was not, so we ended up in ninth place. Despite this, we took fourth place in the championship progressed and earned valuable points. I want to apologize to the team. The guys working in the heat and high humidity, and we could thank them, winning a prize ... But never mind, next time we'll make it. "

Mazda 3 sedan will be shown simultaneously with a hatchback

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Mazda3 in the sedan will be presented at the motor show in Frankfurt in September. According to AutoExpress, premiere new items will be held at the same time, when will present the "three" in the back of a hatchback.

Earlier in the network appeared the first official pictures of the Mazda3 sedan. Judging by the images, which published "Top Gear", the car has not received any fundamental changes compared to the hatchback.

New items will be offered with the same engines and transmissions as the five-door Mazda3. That is, to buy a car in Europe will be a 1.5-liter Skyactiv-G, 2,0-liter SkyActiv capacity of 165 and 120 horsepower. In addition, the car will be sold with a diesel engine Skyactiv-D 2.2-liter and 150-horsepower.

Audi R8 e-tron, test of electric vehicles of the future

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Last fall, we had a chance to meet up close and personal with the "future technology" Audi at a special forum in Munich. But then it was more a theory with little practical inserts. Now, Audi has invited InfoCar.ua to a full acquaintance with the prototypes did not, and it is with serial machines! Audi R8 e-tron, A1 e-tron and A3 g-tron were available for test drives, and for each of them was ugotovlena own program. So, first things first.

In general, the prefix "e-tron", but rather just "tron", means a category model Audi, which can be moved using only the electric power, although they are often the classical internal combustion engine. These cars represent a new strategy for Audi, aimed at the development of technologies that will be used in the near future. And to prepare serial technology for the future, to start experimenting now. In the Audi does not forget about the pleasure of driving. And the most striking confirmation of this - a sports car Audi R8 e-tron electric on clean!

Last summer, the car set a lap record at the Nurburgring for electric vehicles. His time on the loop length of 20.8 km was 8:09 pm, which is not only a very good result, but also transcends time many legendary models (we will not name names, so they were not hurt.) In order to ensure that journalists can do to try R8 e-tron, on the tarmac at Berlin's famous Tempelhof airport built a small track, on which to prohvatit all the money. By the way, the place chosen is quite religious. It was presented at Tempelhof and demonstration flights of the Wright brothers' flying machine in 1909, here in 1926, made its first flight aboard the airline Deutsche Luft Hansa AG, now the well-known under the name Lufthansa. After World War II the airport was on the territory of West Berlin and played an important role during its siege. The hero of the time, four-engine C-54 Skymaster showed off right there in the hangars of the former airport. Under his wing and hunkering bright red R8 e-tron, which we had to bring to the track. Yes, yes, do not ride in the passenger seat, and did not make a circle "for show", namely to drive in a racing pace.

Small instruction - and now you can take a seat at the wheel R8 e-tron. Inside a tough sport seats (a cross between a civilian and racing) and newfangled rearview mirror. This AMOLED-display, the image on which turns the rear view. Offhand, other differences from the "regular" R8 I had not noticed. Transmission is "automatic" (and if you delve into the technique, the single-stage planetary gear), but the petals are responsible for the recovery mode. That is, how much will be applied "engine braking" and, therefore, to store energy.

First, please circle, then go after the car instructor a little faster, and then ... it goes to the side, giving us complete freedom of action! So check what race car can turn their electric vehicle! When you press the accelerator pedal to the floor responds Audi pleasant, but still rumbling synthetic (That's nearly silent electric car) and very fast acceleration and confident! The unexpectedness barely have time vytormozitsya before a steep left turn! Even though power R8 e-tron yield to its petrol brethren (381 hp), but torque is simply gigantic - 829 Newton-meters! And to disperse hundreds of takes just 4.2 seconds! And the drive back here, and each wheel is driven by a motor.

Daimler stopped selling cars Maybach

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German automotive company Daimler has confirmed that the sale of brand models Maybach. Back in April, "Maybach" has announced discounts on cars of ultra-luxury in the amount of 100,000 dollars. According to some information, Daimler did not receive income from the Maybach in 2002.

According to the online edition of Evo, the company has extended Daimler latest price list Maybach marked "discontinued". As we have mentioned earlier, in April Maybach announced discount of 100 000 dollars on 57 sedans and 62. The cost of the first is from 376,300 up to 416,200 dollars, and the second cost between 427,700 to 467,600 dollars. Therefore significantly reduced the discount price models.

Some media reports claim that Daimler did not get as much profit from the Maybach in 2002. Big discounts are calculated on what fans of the brand quickly bought up the remains of cars before the liquidation brand. In 2011, the world has sold only 157 cars Maybach, although the plans concern was listed for sale not least 1500 copies. Recall that instead of Maybach, company Daimler will start producing luxury vehicles under the brand Mercedes-Benz on the platform S-class. These cars will compete with Bentley and Rolls-Royce. It is expected that the light will be seven different cars.

By the close of exclusive brand led several reasons. The main reason may perhaps be called retardation. While rivals and "relatives" in the face of the S-Class significantly renewed, receiving advanced powertrains and technologies, Maybach continued to be flashy and conservative, but not a brand new karom.

The company's management did not consider it necessary to refresh the brand: enter trendy and modern technology from the sphere of alternative propulsion systems, or at least put on a machine motors from family Bluetec, which are widely used for cars Mercedes-Benz. While the brand was selling between 150 and 300 vehicles per year, which is not enough even for such non-mass sector, Daimler paid more attention to more promising fronts: Cooperation with Mitsubishi and Chrysler, and the development of Smart.

Total Daimler Maybach izderzhal to more than 1 billion euros. Despite the fact that the prices of the cars themselves were varied in the range from 300 to 400 thousand euros (UK market), the automaker, according to estimates edition, losing on each machine the order of 330,000 euros.

Subaru luck in New York prototype of the new WRX STI

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The company Subaru, apparently lost in thought about upgrading their own famous sporting family WRX STI: Car on display in New York City residents of the country of the rising sun will demonstrate some new sports prototype. In addition, the Yankees will show the promise of the hybrid modification of the crossover XV.The fact that the compact crossover platform Impreza may be a hybrid, they say quite a long time. Living in the country of the rising sun of the Subaru fueled the rumors themselves, at times showing the latest version of the hybrid power plant in the next concept car. The deadline was the prototype of their Viziv, shown in Geneva.

What kind of internal combustion engine will form the basis of a serial hybrid XV, is not specified - the company operates and is developing a gasoline "oppozitnik" and with the turbodiesel. But the possibility is high that the hybrid will get a descent two electric motors, one of which will rotate the rear axle, and the second - to help the internal combustion engine to the front wheels.

As for the concept of sports, it is possible to Subaru preparing to release the next generation of sports cars WRX and WRX STI. It was reported earlier that the market may come as early as 2014. Equip the "hot" sedans and hatchbacks in the two-liter turbocharged Subaru are going to "oppozitnik" whose power, even in the base case should exceed 300 horsepower.

Concept Subaru made a designer revolution in Geneva

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Name the design strength of the Subaru brand in recent years difficult. However, the Geneva premiere of the Japanese company to rectify the situation: Viziv concept demonstrates the design style, which will match all future Subaru. Viziv - is, in fact, an abbreviation which stands for Subaru's vision for innovation, "an innovative approach." The three-door crossover turned out to be relatively compact - 4320 mm long and 1900 mm wide, while the wheelbase is 2640 mm. Thus, the concept is shorter and wider than a serial crossover Subaru Forester.

Muscular and dynamic Viziv, in line with modern trends, received a diesel-electric propulsion system, the power of which, however, remained a mystery. Its composition liter boxer engine (operating together with a stepless variator) and two electric motors on the rear axle, which operate independently. With electronics can thus be the distribution of torque between the rear wheels that allow creators Viziv make it more manageable.

It motors are responsible for movement of the concept in an urban setting or at low speeds. Diesel plays the role of either power or connected, when a more serious acceleration. In the Subaru note that the rejection of the usual transmission allowed the architects to reduce cabin floor line, increasing rear legroom of passengers. The central tunnel, meanwhile, remained: it divides the interior of the concept in half - so, Subaru Viziv has only four seats.

Transmission of the concept has several modes of operation. In addition, the concept was to adapt the system EyeSight, which is based on the testimony of a stereo camera can adjust the operation of onboard systems for specific road conditions. Information about the system EyeSight while displayed on a special monitor on the dashboard. Some of the information may be broadcast on monitors and rear passengers that, according to the manufacturer, they could also get their share of thrills.

Conveyor prospects at Viziv not, however, the new AWD system may well be realized in the future on one of the serial crossovers.

Porsche change all of its models into hybrids

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German premium carmaker Porsche will offer a hybrid propulsion systems for each of its newest model. Furthermore, receive and hybrid versions of existing machines. Among developed a unit which can be installed in any pattern, including, in 911.

As the representative of Porsche Daniel Semmer, the company has developed a new hybrid module, which is an electric motor and a clutch in one block. This module rises to be installed in any model of Porsche.

This latest move is part of the company's philosophy, which implies a significant reduction in fuel consumption in daily trips with my car. The first phase of this direction was created hybrid Panamera, which the battery can be charged from a household outlet. In the second step, which is scheduled for 2016-2017, a Porsche will learn to conduct deeper interaction with the environment through multimedia, reports Autocar. For example, cars will be able to read detailed information with the clearest maps - for example, even insignificant ascending and descending (from 5.9%). The machine is also able to offer optimum driving mode based on the current traffic situation (Electric, Hybrid, charging while driving or Sport).

While customers are waiting for the arrival of the newest hybrid Panamera in the showrooms of dealers (what should happen to these in the summer), Porsche engineers are already working on the next generation of hybrid plants. Most likely, the latest developments will be presented at the next-generation Panamera, which will appear in 2016. The system will be integrated into the platform zadne-/vedovuyu MSB. This same platform will be used for future models of Bentley. Presumably, it will be a Flying Spur, whose premiere is scheduled for 2017.

The new hybrid module promises to be the most powerful - the return will be 94 hp electric motor Together with him will run the most energy-intensive unit batteries. In addition, the company is working to develop advanced "filling" of the module, which can be found, for example, in the garage. This system provides battery charging without wires and electronic outlets.

Despite the main task is to save fuel, Porsche does not want to turn their sports cars in refined family car. The company at the same time working to preserve the dynamic features of the hybrids. For example, the same hybrid Panamera equipped 3-liter V6 and elektomotorom which together provide 416 ps power and acceleration to weave in 5.5 seconds.

Mazda MX-5 will get a diesel engine

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The next-generation Mazda MX-5 and the Alfa Romeo Spider will get the same platform, but each company will provide its own engine roadster. In this case, the Mazda MX-5 can suddenly turn into a diesel sports car. As long as Mazda considered the most likely candidate for the role of engine for the next MX-5 is the newest "aspirated" volume of 1.6 liters. It is expected that it will develop around 130 hp Living in the country of the rising sun stubbornly trying to distance itself from the possibility of the use of turbocharging, arguing that the roadster will retain "atmospheric" character, even with the change of generations. But fans of more power in the Mazda can offer larger engine.

In Alfa Romeo does not want to be so fundamentally - their modification of the same will be the turbo Roadster. While we are talking about the use of 1.4-liter turbo 1.4-liter, but it is possible that the Alfa Romeo Spider in the future and get a perfectly well-known 1.8-liter engine is a family of Multi Air. It Siim engine is equipped with a mid-engined Alfa Romeo 4C. According to the portal Autocar, Alfa Romeo Spider will have several variations of the power from 120 to 300 hp

The two-seat roadster will provide 6-speed gearbox, both mechanical and automatic. Interestingly, in the Mazda seriously and looking at the ability to install on the MX-5 diesel engine family SkyActiv, but in this we have a few ideas of trivial defects. Diesel roadster may scare conservative buyers.

In addition, the diesel is somewhat heavier than gasoline "atmospheric engine", and expect to keep the ambitious Mazda Roadster weight between 800 kg and same dimensions. Siim clearly explained and the relatively low power of the gasoline engine, which is expected to be installed on the Japanese roadster.

Lexus RX turn into a hybrid Sportmobil

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Crossover RX - engine sales of premium brands in the European market, where other Lexus models are much less in demand. On gasoline and hybrid versions of the car in the Old World accounts for two-thirds of all sales of Lexus. This popular crossover and North America, and we have. Since the start of sales of the third generation was not so much time (the car presented in 2007, but the dealers he appeared two years later), but the Japanese have decided to seriously upgrade the model.

First of all, the changes will affect the exterior of the car. The updated RX has a new proprietary front of an X-shaped grille in the style of the new GS, ES and LX, updated optics with LED strips light of day, a new front bumper. Behind the change is not so evident. Here - a new rear bumper with a rather bold projections and new lamps. On the technical changes no information yet - crossover will be officially presented tomorrow at the Geneva Motor Show.

But we know that will sportpaket RX F Sport. It will include an aerodynamic package, which gives the crossover is more aggressive and perhaps a slightly modified car suspension, which will make the handling more acute. In addition, Lexus RX F Sport will get a large diameter alloy wheels with an exclusive pattern. Inside, there will be aluminum pedals and numerous nameplates and overlays that will not let forget that you are not "just RX».

The current generation Lexus RX is on european market in three versions. The base is a front-wheel-RX270. Its price starts from 60,000 doll. for the complete set of Prestige. All-wheel drive RX350, equipped with a gasoline engine 3.5-itrovym V6, will cost at least 70,000 doll. Finally RX450h hybrid will cost from 2 33 000 doll. (Completion Executive) to 90,000 doll. (Completion Premium +). Last year in Europe 6395 is implemented crossover Lexus RX, which is more than two times more than the second most popular brand models - SUV LX570.

The exclusive cabriolet GT500 1967 - estimated at 150 USD

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Widely known in the U.S. company Classic Recreations, oriented towards the construction of replicas of known models in the past, has released another rare gift to fans of "Mustang". This time, they reproduced the unique convertible Shelby GT500 1967.

This model is one of the most sought after by collectors: the fact that at one time in Shelby managed to build only one pre-production layout specifically for Carroll Shelby. The assembly stream this modification did not send and layout were going to destroy - but his foresight had been kidnapped. At the moment, the unique Shelby GT500 Convertible lives in one of the U.S. automotive museums.

Atelier Classic Recreations claims that their GT500CR is the only one licensed copy of the convertible, the authorization of which gave Carroll Shelby himself shortly before his death. Convertible is equipped with a seven-liter engine hand-built, modern suspension and a hand-finished interior, and each instance has its own number from the "mother" of Shelby.

In kuzovnom company produce two variants replica - one and the same engine, but at the compressor and atmospheric variations that develop 545 horsepower and 780 respectively. Building-block engine with 5-speed manual transmission Tremec. Both models are equipped with 17-inch wheels, but on a more powerful convertible installed wheels width of 11 inches, while the base version enjoys a 9.5-inch.The difference between these modifications and prices. If the base cost 545-strong gig announced at the level of 149 thousand dollars, for the 780-strong cue sports car in 1967 will have to pay a minimum of 199,000 dollars.

SEAT Leon 2 - Spaniard of German origin

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Seat Leon 2 - as the rest of the model group, is not very popular in Russia, most likely it is paired with a poorly put marketing on the Russian market. That mark appeared on our market, then disappeared again, but now will close consulate Seat Volkswagen. Certainly, you could see it on nedavneshney advertising on television, although if not seen, there is the emphasis that the brand-Seat is the same Volkswagen.

The second-generation Seat Leon debuted in 2005, after 4 years, have made minor restyling. Icon on the grid was the smallest radiator, door mirrors changed its form, the glass on the trunk lid has more rear lamps and lampshades changed its form. And, of course, the cost to the car has grown every year.

Its uniqueness Leon has not lost, for example the little things as a lever to open the bonnet lurks under the symbol, janitors who are hiding in the front desk, handles door opener disguised stuff, but still, a lot of surprise.

In the cabin, got tangled German ergonomics, for example climate, audio system is in place, and the audio system is in place climate, when you want to change the temperature, you begin to switch stations or shoot down navigation options, even went to the emergency stop buttons, she moved to the central tunnel. So think about it, is not whether the victims rolls unique to Volkswagen Group? Where is a former winner of each group was used to all the switches, which are constantly on the usual places.

Dynamics of Leon have just gone to your head for you, I'm talking about the 1.8-liter turbo engine with 7mi speed automatic DSG, which produces 160 horsepower. Up to 100 kilometers Leon will accelerate in 7.8 seconds, maximum speed is 213 kilometers per hour, fuel consumption in 8.8 liters per 100 kilometers, and in the country it will be 5.3 liters per hundred.

Demand for such a version 30000 doll., It seems expensive, but if consider the basic equipment, all at once falls into place. In the basic equipment of the complete set of "style" includes: ABS, ESP, 6 airbags preservation, electronic simulation of a differential lock, tire pressure sensor, remote keyless entry, power windows and heated mirrors, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel with electric uslibotelem, which is regulated in 2 directions, audio system with MP3 input and USB / AUX, cruise control, separate climate control, alloy 16, alloy wheels radius, toning, fog headlights with static lateral light, 3 cupholders, child seat fastening ISOFIX.

If Leon associate with classmates, it turns out that he is the richest grade and he is the most dynamic, we recall that the Seat Leon as standard, with a 1.2 liter engine and manual transmission, will cost 200,000, which is much cheaper than almost top-end configuration. Because everyone can "collect" your Leon dealers.

The super car McLaren MP4-12C stripped the roof

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Officially unveiled another member of the family of supercars McLaren MP4-12C. Version of the open-top three-component solid metal gained the upper hand, refreshed 625-hp engine and an impressive price 243,000 euros.

At McLaren officially responded to one of the major issues of recent weeks - what exactly will get the upper hand McLaren MP4-12C Spider. It was found that a modification of the open super car supplied, as expected, metal hardtop, but the special effects on weight super cars it did not have: a super car weight by only 40 kg. It specifies that three-piece roof (it was called RHT, Retractable Hard Top) is able to unpack at speeds up to 30 km / h, and the process goes to 17 seconds. It is also noted that as a modest increase in weight explained by the fact that the super car was designed with a view to building an open version because power structure body is not claimed modernization.

Spider got the same 625-hp 3.8-liter turbo engine that compartment, but due to the modified aerodynamics and weight gain modification is still open a little slower. She 0.1s slower from zero to 100 miles per hour (for 6.1 s), while the speedup of up to 200 km / h spends 0.2 with larger (9.0 seconds). But the results on the acceleration to 100 km / h is quite identical - 3.1 seconds.

Another structural differences from spider coupe is built in the system of protection of passengers in rollover and special wind screen between the head restraints, optimizing the air flows. In addition, McLaren came up with a way to use the compartment that is packed roof for luggage - it holds 52 liters of luggage when the hard top is in the unfolded state. The company's designers have even developed a special cover for this bag. Orders for outdoor McLaren MP4-12C has taken the brand dealers in 22 countries around the world. First cars (spider is worth at least 243,000 euros, an increase of almost 25,000 euros more expensive coupe) will go to customers in November.

Porsche introduced the most powerful diesel Cayenne

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Hyundai company said the launch of the new model i30 estate car in Nosovice, Czech Republic. To date, his brother-hatchback thrashes all sales records in Europe. Orders for new generation i30 is approaching 60,000 units, although the model emerged only recently. This statistic says about the popularity of the latest generation of Hyundai i30 in the middle of European consumers in 2012.

Allan Rushforth, Vice President and General Director of Hyundai Motor Europe: «Launch wagon Hyundai i30 - is the next step to conquer the European market after udachnorgo of a five-door version. This is another success of our project team, which we hope will allow the consumer to make a choice in favor of another engineering Hyundai. "In addition, the new Hyundai i30 has already managed to get a few major awards. Among them 5 stars rating from Euro NCAP, including the highest score on the aspect of "Auto for kids" with the highest scores in tests such as the "18-month passenger" and "3-year-old passenger." Well, a website called carbuyer.co.uk Hyundai i30 «Kar Year" and "Best Family karom."

Recall that in Ukraine since the end of July, the official dealer network of the company "Hyundai Motor Ukraine" will start selling in the Hyundai i30 hatchback body. Hyundai i30 wagon might appear by the end of 2012.

PRESENTATION OF THE CAR BRAND MCLAREN / Part 2

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Giperkar:

Murray began with the principal - to find a suitable motor. The designer had no doubt that in terms of reliability and power characteristics of the best results can only provide an engine. Turbo, as well as mechanical compressor, complicate the design and operating characteristics make less predictable. So you have to look for a powerful atmospheric unit. Question - where? Opportunities to create their own engine from scratch at McLaren was not, so I had to knock on closed doors.

Elegant silver was the most popular choice among car buyers. Almost half of the clients prefer this shadeAt first, Gordon decided to turn to a partner McLaren - company Honda, which supplied engines for racing cars F1. However, the Japanese proposal to collaborate in the creation of road supercar reacted cool. Then, such a refusal might seem surprising, but now it is clear why experts Honda secretive. After less than two years after the Japanese presented to the world its own supercar - the magnificent Honda NSX. So they and their cases lacked.

Having turned down, Murray turned to Toyota, whose leadership was just thinking about your own program in Formula 1. The Japanese have even tested the 10-cylinder aspirated installed in the chassis racing Lotus, but in the end and there does not grow together. In the designer did not have confidence in the reliability of a brand new unit.

Despite the crazy dynamics, McLaren F1 road happily do without splashes

But Gordon's luck in Munich. Engineers racing BMW Motorsport department commissioned from Woking created a 6.1-liter 12-cylinder V-engine. Its design is based in part on the engine for the existing one-off supercar BMW M8, that is, if the Bavarians have only had the nerve, could be a contender road Ferrari. But the project M8 did not find understanding in the senior management of the company in Munich, but in McLaren got what we wanted!

Completely made of light alloys, including aluminum and magnesium, 48-valve V12 equipped with outlandish at the time the system dynamically adjusting the timing. Thus, for the sake of reliability Germans abandoned the controlled intake tract, as well as preferred chain drive belt. Anyway features impressive. The engine, designated BMW M70, completely fit into the requirements of McLaren, except for one thing - he was almost 15 pounds heavier than stated in the brief. On the other hand, the engine turned and significantly - by as much as 14% - more powerful, and Gordon did not object. 618 "horses" and 650 Newton was more than enough - in fact to the impressive and by today's added power is surprisingly low for a car of this class of weight.

The heart of McLaren F1 was the 12-cylinder naturally aspirated engine from BMW Motorsport

When you create a car Murray was always guided by the principle of another brilliant designer Colin Chapman, in a free translation went something like this: "just add a bit of ease." And in his crusade for weight loss Gordon did not miss the slightest detail. Suffice it to say that the road McLaren became the first production car world, the body and the chassis is made with extensive use of carbon fiber. And 20 years later, such models are literally few and far between, and for the early 90's it was just a blast!

What gave this innovation? First, the tremendous structural rigidity - is extremely important for any vehicle speed parameter. A typical example. Murray was so confident in the strength of body and strength chassis design that - unbelievable but true! - Volunteered to drive a prototype at the time ... crash test. That's just no insurance company did not go to such a risk. As a result, the test conducted on the old fashioned way - with a dummy, but the designer was right. After a head-on collision deformation of the body is not even reached the front wheels!

The racing version of the McLaren F1 GTR made its debut in 1995. It has a smaller mass, massive rear wing and the engine, for reasons of reliability derated to 600 hp.

Another important factor, which provided carbon fiber - low weight design, which we have already spoken. Curb McLaren only slightly exceeded the level of 1100 kg. Thus, the specific capacity was 550 hp per ton - even higher than the 1000-strong Bugatti Veyron, which debuted 13 years later!

With such an impressive power of surprises and another interesting point - the body, the design of which is the author of the Englishman Peter Stevens, happily do without wing, seemingly immutable attribute any solid supercar. But let's not forget that Murray is on the part of aerodynamics was considered a guru in the world of Grand Prix. In fact, the body of McLaren road was a so-called one-car fender, typical of Formula 1. Air entering the specially shaped cavity in the bottom-pressing machine to the surface.

A bomb from Woking

The true sensation was very uncharacteristic and layout of the cabin - the driver in the McLaren F1 sits exactly in the center, and two passengers were slightly behind and to the sides. However, not too logical to such a decision can only seem to the uninitiated. First, the pilot, located in the center, does not violate the overall balance of the weight of the car - can be especially important for the supercar. Again, like the location of the workplace for optimum visibility - that's two. Do not forget that the way McLaren, moreover, saved myself from having to create a version of the machine for right-hand drive markets.

Triple cabin F1 by today's standards looks pretty austere. However, in the early 90's supercar with air conditioning and a radio was a novelty. We have already said that Gordon Murray saw his creation, above all, the fastest and most perfect road car in the world. Because when you set up the suspension did not forget about comfort. F1 was to be the greatest extent possible, in a convenient daily operation and smooth running of the car was phenomenal - at least, for its class.

Presentation of the first road car brand McLaren

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Exactly 20 years ago May 28, 1992 at the Grand Prix of Monaco, the official presentation of the first road car brand McLaren. At that time nobody could have imagined that a decade later, and F1 will respectfully call the best supercar in the world.

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Not all the great players, ending a career, become brilliant coaches. On the other hand, many teachers titled did not achieve major victories in his game when he was. This is the question, why are not all successful racing teams produce masterpiece as road models. Ferrari with Lotus in terms of exotic exceptions. But all the Bugatti racing victories were in the 20-30s of last century, and Lamborghini, and even more so in my life was not interested in racing elite level. Well, what have you heard about traffic patterns of past favorites Formula 1 as Brabham, Tyrrell, Williams? That's right - did not hear anything, for there was no such spawn.

McLaren MP4 / 4 - one of the most successful cars in the history of Formula 1, as well as the machine, which pushed Ron Dennis and Gordon Murray's road to the creation of a supercar

For a long time, and MsLaren remained in the good sense of a typical racing team, does not think about anything except a victory on the road. It is understandable, because the founder of the renowned "stable" New Zealander Bruce McLaren was known as a romantic to the core, which, by definition, could not be interested prospect development and production of mass-produced cars. Alas, the star Bruce briefly shone on the racing firmament. The New Zealander was tragically killed during the testing of the prototype of his own team, to remain forever in the memory of connoisseurs Grand Prix personification of unbridled romanticism 60s.

The head of McLaren, Ron Dennis next to the newest supercar MP4/12C

The real glory of McLaren received after the death of its founder. And the lion's share of the credit rightly belongs to an Englishman, Ron Dennis, who purchased the team in 1981. A qualified engineer, a successful manager and the keen businessman, he turned artisanal company in a highly professional team, who rewrote the record books of Formula 1. It is logical that such an ambitious and good-conceited person like Dennis, reaching the top in the race, decided to try and force in the automotive business. However, there was another reason why the Englishman had the courage to create a supercar. Ron knew just the world's best designer. His name - Gordon Murray.

The genius of the Republic of South Africa

A native of the South African city of Durbin, many mistakenly believe the Englishman, and the controversy over the correct pronunciation of his name a lot. Someone insists on the version of "Murray", although a dictionary of English surnames Murray recommends reading it as "Murray". Anyway, we are talking about one of the most successful and talented engineers in the history of Formula 1.

Gordon Murray is considered one of the most successful designers of Formula 1

Remember unique Brabham BT46B, famous car vacuum cleaner, which, thanks to the two fans in the back, literally sticks to the road? Gordon's work. Another of his masterpiece - a less well-known in wider circles Brabham BT49, in the late 70s struck the experts revolutionary active suspension. Then, on moving to Woking, Murray created the famous model McLaren MP4 / 4, which in the season 1988 Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost won 15 of the 16 Grand Prix!

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Nissan published details of the new Pathfinder

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Under the hood, new items will be a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 265 hp, Nissan issued a new information on the next-generation model Pathfinder. Currently, the novelty is in the prototype stage, is ready to go in the series. Production of the fourth generation Pathfinder will be launched this fall.

Developers abandoned their earlier used a frame structure, returning to the one-piece body. Passengers in the second row will be able to enjoy the open space, which, according to the developers, does not offer more than any car in its class. The third-row seat is easily accessible thanks to the wide rear door openings and can be quite comfortable: The second row can be, if necessary, bring forward a distance of 14 cm

Salon has a new leather upholstery, three-zone climate control and entertainment system for rear passengers. The front seats are heated and ventilation. In addition, the developers have included a powered steering, power tailgate, running wheel button, and entertainment and information system with the function of reading DVD, iPod connection and Bluetooth and a powerful sound system with 13 speakers.

Under the hood, new items will be a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 265 hp, working together with a CVT. Nissan has not yet reported the dynamic characteristics and data on fuel consumption, but the novelty is expected to be 25 percent more economical than its predecessor.

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