Sport Cars Audi A4 Special Executive Vehicle

Unlike the A2 model which was originally designed as a three door hatchback vehicle which later all and became more of a luxury family car, the Audi A4 which is also manufactured by the same German automotive maker "Audi" is a luxury executive car which can also be classified as a compact vehicle. According to the enumeration you might think that this is the successor to the A2 but, it actually is a successor of the Audi 80.

This version became available as an "Advant" which is the name that Audi gave to station wagons and also to estate cars. The A4 was also available as a Cabriolet and sedan. The production of this vehicle started in 1994 and ever since its introduction to the market there have been for generations (or versions) of this model.

The B5 platform-based Audi A4 was sold between 1996 and 2001. The top Audi A4 engine in Europe was a 2.8l V6, one of nine engines shoppers could choose from in Europe. In North America the only Audi A4 engine available at launch was the 2.8l V6, which was also the sole engine available in its predecessor, the 80 model.

This Audi A4 engine is a 90 degree V6 with a cast iron block and alloy cylinder heads. In its original form it has twelve valves opened by single overhead cam (SOHC) heads. It produces 174 horsepower and 184lb ft. torque.

Note that while Audi often shares parts with its parent company Volkswagen, this Audi A4 engine is not related to VW's VR6, even though this engine was offered in similar sizes and power outputs. In more recent years both the 90 degree motor and the VR6 have been place in the Audi A4's engine bay. While Audi A4 engine is smoother and more powerful, it is heavier than the single head VW unit.

The Audi A4 engine uses a variable length intake manifold. This manifold has two intake tracks. At slow speeds, air is directed through a long intake track for better torque, while at high speeds air comes through a very short track for improved breathing, providing top end power. This gives similar performance to early two-stage variable intake valve systems without the complexity.

While the Audi 80 used the AAC version of the 2.8l, the Audi A4 engine got the revised AFC version. These changes mainly affect the head design, using a lighter camshaft with revised valve timing, a simpler, lighter valve spring assembly, and smaller diameter intake and exhaust valves. The oiling system was also upgraded, with a larger oil cooler, larger filter, and more effective oiling system. While it may be possible to put an AAC motor in an A4, the original Audi A4 engine is more reliable thanks to these upgrades.

A new head with five valve per cylinder was developed by Audi Sport for use in touring car racing and eventually made its way onto several of Audi's engines, starting with the new 1.8l turbo, and eventually the 2.8l. This Audi A4 engine choice included this new 30 valve layout in Europe starting in 1996, and would replace the 12 valve engine in the American market when the car was refreshed in 1998. Power went up to 190 hp 203 lb. ft. of torque. The head also has dual overhead cams, but everything outside of the heads is similar to the twelve valve engine.

The Audi A4 engine gained twin turbochargers in the S4, the A4's sports model. Different pistons were used changing displacement slightly: Officially it is a 2.7l engine, although it was sometimes quoted as being a 2.8l. This engine produces 261 horsepower and 295 ft. lbs. of torque. The 2000 and 2001 A4-based RS4 used a version of this engine modified by Cosworth Technology to produce 375 horsepower and 325 ft. lbs. of torque. This car was never sold in America, and the engine doesn't make a good Audi A4 engine swap candidate due to the width of the engine. The RS4 uses wider front body panels to accommodate the extra piping and larger turbo added by Cosworth.

Audi A4 engine choices expanded with the introduction of the B5 platform in 2001, but the 2.8l was replaced by a new 3.0l after being used for over a decade in Audi's lineup.

Subaru Impreza WRX Cars Modifications

Specifications :

Tuner : Alex Witkin
Basic Car : Subaru Impreza WRC 2002
Power : 403 hp
Bodykit : C-West bodykit
Bumper : APR carbon-fiber air splitters
Other : installed a remote map selector, a test and up pipe and a high-performance boost controller all straight from the Turbo XS catalog, To mix quality-fed fuel into the chambers, Witkin fit in a dual Walbro high-flow fuel pump, and customized and flow tested 780cc fuel injectors


Rendahnya nasionalisme dan patriotisme ATPM merusak kemandirian industri otomotif Indonesia

Banyak hujatan yang dilontarkan kepada Indonesia akan ketergantungan yang luar biasa kepada asing dalam industri otomotif.

Beberapa menyalahkan sikap korupsi, mental kuli, dan sikap tidak kreatif Indonesia. Namun sebenarnya yang paling bertanggung jawab dalam kemandegan tersebut adalah ATPM.

Di India dan China, ATPM sangat berperan penting dalam motor penggerak pengembangan industri motor setempat. ATPM juga menjadi sarana alih teknologi yang sangat mumpuni.

Hanya saja di Indonesia, ATPM malaha kepanjangan tangan brand asing, hal ini diakibatkan karena asing juga menjadi pemilik mayoritas saham dalam ATPM tersebut.

Alih-alih menjadi penegah dalam alih teknologi, ATPM malah digunakan oleh asing untuk memonopoli pasar otomotif, mendikte kebijakan pemerintah dan mengaruk semua potensi bisnis turunan industri otomotif.

Pada zaman dimana era nasionalisme dan kebanggaan tehadap negara sudah bukan sesuatu yang tabu, asing dan ATPM seharusnya mengubah diri dari perilaku neo-kolonialisme seperti ini. Imperialisme ekonomi ini akan membuat konsumen menjadi objek dan bukan subjek dari pengembangan pasar. Usaha-usaha untuk melepaskan diri dari cengkeraman asing ini akan terus diddengungkan dan brand asing akan menjadi musuh dalam selimut.

Sebenarnya kalau asing misalnya toyota, ingin mengembangkan sayap, mereka harus ikut serta dalam pengembangan kemandirian industri otomotif nasional yang murni, bukan seperti kijang, sehingga penghormatan dan penghargaan kepada asing atau toyota akan semakin mempribumi.

2011 Nissan Rogue Features & Price Details

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Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced that it will unveil the new, redesigned 2011 Nissan Rogue crossover SUV on Saturday, July 31st at the 23rd Annual International Z® Car Convention in Nashville. The popular Nissan Rogue gets an upgraded look inside and out – including exterior, interior, comfort and convenience, and audio and entertainment system enhancements. Model names and options are also revised, helping keep Rogue fresh and exciting for its active lifestyle buyers. The 2011 Rogue is now offered in two trim levels, S and SV, along with the sporty Rogue S Krom™ Edition. Rogue is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning August 13th.Among the many enhancements for the fourth year of Rogue production is a redesigned exterior featuring a new front fascia and grille, new front and rear spoilers, new chrome side door guard molding trim accents, new front and rear tire deflectors and a new chrome license plate finisher.

2010 Nissan Rogue Price Details

Trim: MSRP: Engine: Trans: Drive: Doors: MPG:
S AWD $21,710 2.5L 4cyl Auto AWD 4 21
S FWD $20,460 2.5L 4cyl Auto 2WD 4 22
S Krom Edition AWD $25,310 2.5L 4cyl Auto AWD 4 21
S Krom Edition FWD $24,060 2.5L 4cyl Auto 2WD 4 22
SL AWD $23,300 2.5L 4cyl Auto AWD 4 21
SL FWD $22,050 2.5L 4cyl Auto 2WD 4 22


Also added for 2011 are new 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels for the Rogue S Krom™ Edition and Rogue SL Package, new low rolling resistance tires (available with the 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels) and a new under-body cover. Fuel economy has improved by 1 mpg for both Highway driving (FWD models) and City (AWD models). The new EPA estimates are 22/28 mpg City/Highway for Rogue FWD and 22/26 mpg City/Highway for Rogue AWD.The new 2011 Nissan Rogue offers a standard 170-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Rogue S, Rogue SV and Rogue S Krom™ Edition are available with an intuitive All-Wheel Drive system.

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Ferrari's Newest Car Monsa Sophisticated, Unique, and Energy-efficient Future

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Ferrari's Newest Car Monsa Sophisticated, Unique, and Energy-efficient FutureFerrari's Newest Car Monsa Sophisticated, Unique, and Energy-efficient Future

Ferrari Monsa if designers created maghsoudi faith that might be the beginning of the most sophisticated flying car.
The style and aerodynamic model has more speed than 200km/jam.

Ford Flex SE FWD 2011 Specs and Features

Ford Flex SE FWD 2011 Specs
  • Standard Engine 3.5L V6
  • Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic
  • Cylinders 6
  • Horsepower @RPM 262@6250
  • Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 17 / 24
  • Combined Fuel Economy 19
  • EPA Class Two Wheel Drive SUV
  • Number of Valves 24
  • Torque @RPM N/A
  • Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
  • Turbo (Yes/No) No
  • Overdrive Transmission Yes
  • Battery Output N/A
  • Compression 10.3:1
  • Displacement 3496 / 213
  • Bore X Stroke 3.60x3.40
  • Cruising Range 353.4 miles
  • Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt N/A
  • Power to Weight Ratio N/A
  • Final Drive Ratio No
  • Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam

Ford Flex SE FWD 2011 Features

  • Anti-Theft & Locks

    • Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
    • Power Liftgate Lock/Unlock
    • Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote and Key Pad With Automatic Locking
    • Vehicle Anti-Theft Via SecuriLock(R) Engine Immobilizer
  • Braking & Traction

    • Brake Assistance
    • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
    • AdvanceTrac(R) With Roll Stability Control(TM) (RSC) Vehicle Stability Control System
    • Traction Control
    • Front Power Disc and Rear Power Disc Brakes
  • Electrical

    • Battery Saver
    • Audio and Towing Pre-Wiring
    • 2 Rear Seat and Rear Cargo Area Power Outlets
    • Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle
    • Delayed Power Retention
    • 2 Front Power Outlets
    • Battery
  • Engines & Emissions

    • ULEV II Emissions
    • Easy Fuel(TM) Capless Fueling
    • 3.5-Liter Duratec, V6, 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 262@6250, Torque Of 248@4500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

    • Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
    • AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
    • Radio Antenna
  • Exterior Lighting

    • Front Foglights
    • Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
    • Halogen Headlights
    • Automatic Headlights
  • Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish

    • Metallic Paint (If Selected)
    • Front and Rear Bumpers
    • Front Air Dam
    • Body Color Exterior Door Handles
    • Chrome Bezel Located On Foglights
    • Chrome Grille
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

    • Interior Air Filter
    • Manual Air Conditioning
    • Rear Seat HVAC Controls
    • Rear HVAC Ducts
  • Instrumentation

    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Cruise Control
    • Audible Warnings Include Belt-Minder(R) Seatbelts Unfastened
    • Exterior Temperature Gauge
    • Trip Computer
    • Tachometer
    • Compass
    • Cruise Control
    • MyKey(TM) Vehicle Speed and Audio Volume Limiter
    • Clock
  • Interior Lighting

    • Illuminated Entry
    • Front and Rear Map Lights
    • Interior Load Area Light
  • Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

    • Alloy Appearance Applique Located On Instrument Panel and Doors
    • Leather Steering Wheel
    • Leather Located On Shift Knob
    • Second Row Carpeted Floor Mats
    • Carpet
    • Front Carpeted Floor Mats
  • Remote Controls & Remote Releases

    • Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock and Illuminated Entry
    • Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob and SecuriCode(TM) Door Keypad
  • Safety

    • Personal Safety System(R) Includes Pretensioners With Force Limiters, Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment, Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment, Driver Seat Position Sensor and Crash Sensor
    • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
    • Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
    • Rollover Sensor
    • Pretensioners With Force Limiters
    • Front Side Airbags
    • Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
    • Automatic Locking Retractors
    • Crumple Zones
    • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
    • Safety Canopy(TM) Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
    • SOS Post-Crash Alert System Crash Sensor
    • Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Ultrasonic Sensors
    • Second Row 3-Point Center Seatbelt
    • Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
    • L A T C H
    • Side Guard Door Beams
    • Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
  • Seats

    • Front Dual Reclining Folding Bucket Seats, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 2-Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
    • Second Row 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests
    • Front Dual Manual Lumbar Support
    • Cloth Seats
    • Walk-In Device
    • Theater Style Rear Seating
    • Third Row 50/50 Split Folding Hideaway Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests
    • Driver Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total
  • Steering

    • Tilt Steering Column
    • Telescopic Steering Column
    • Power Rack and Pinion Steering
  • Storage

    • Lockable Glovebox
    • Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
    • Front and Rear Door Mounted Storage
    • Overhead Console Storage
    • 4 Front and 6 Rear; 10 Cupholders Total
    • Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
    • Cargo Area Tiedowns
    • Coin Holder


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General Motors Puts a Price on The Chevrolet Volt

General Motors Puts a Price on The Chevrolet Volt

General Motors has announced the price of the upcoming Chevrolet Volt. US$41,000 (AU$45,500) as a starting price. Not bad for a plug-in hybrid. It’ll go on sale in the US in October/November.

The plug-in hybrid is also an eligible vehicle under the American government’s federal tax credit system, which means US$7500 in the pocket for any buyer. General Motors is also offering the car on a lease plan for a little as US$350 for 36 months with an initial down payment of just US$2500, although this is only available to customers within the same area codes of the launch cities; Austin, California, Michigan, New York City, Texas and Washington D.C
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Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid

Porsche has confirmed on Wednesday that it will build the Porsche 918 Spyder, initially gone public earlier this year as a concept at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show. The German automaker said the production version of the high-performance hybrid will be assembled in limited numbers at its home plant in Zuffenhausen, just outside Stuttgart. An official statement released Wednesday said the company has received an "overwhelming response" from the public to the Porsche 918 Spyder concept. Earlier reports indicated Porsche had received expressions of interest from more than 900 buyers. Porsche did not specify a production start-up date or a price tag, although widespread media reports in Europe have suggested the sticker could exceed $600,000.

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Porsche 918 Spyder Greenlit

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Porsche's supervisory board has just approved the $600,000-plus 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid supercar concept for production.

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Ford Explorer 2011 Specifications and Features with Price


2011 Ford Explorer, Ford engineers and designers had an enormously difficult task set before them. Ford's President of the Americas, Mark Fields, described the job as "Reinventing the SUV for the 21st century." Despite the near complete collapse of the traditional mid-to-large SUV market over the last several years, Ford still sees a substantial market for the capabilities of these boxy behemoths. Customers just don't want the traditional downsides that accompany these body-on-frame 'utes – specifically, their higher fuel consumption and poor ride and handling.

Ford Explorer 2011 Specifications

Ford Explorer 2011 The Basics
  • Vehicle Type: midsize sport-utility vehicle
Ford Explorer 2011 Drivetrain
  • Drive wheels: rear or all
  • Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, 3.5-liter turbocharged V6
  • Horsepower: 275 (four-cylinder), 340 (V6)
  • Torque: 280 pound-feet (four-cylinder), 340 (V6)
  • Transmission: six-speed automatic
  • Wheelbase: 115.7 inches
  • Length: 191.0 inches
  • Width: 79.6 inches
  • Height: 69.6 inches
  • Base curb weight: 4450 pounds

Dimensions would likely be close to those of the concept, which rides a two-inch-longer wheelbase than today’s Explorer, but measures two inches shorter, a whopping six inches wider and 3.2 inches lower. Despite those changes, Ford says the America is 150 pounds lighter than a current V6 Explorer. The weight loss reflects both the unibody design and more-extensive use of lightweight materials.

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Massive changes are also in store for what's under the hood. The standard 2011 Ford Explorer engine is a new 3.5-liter V6 available in either front-wheel- or four-wheel drive. It's good for 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque and is said to be 20 percent more fuel-efficient than the previous 292-hp V8. For even better mpg, front-drive Explorers can be optioned with a turbocharged four-cylinder (yes, really) rated at 237 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard for all models, but four-wheel-drive models will no longer have low-range gearing.

The concept points the way by running a 2.0-liter turbo-four claiming 275 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. That compares with 210 horses and 254 pound-feet for today’s non-turbo 4.0-liter Explorer V6, and should be more than adequate for curb weight that will still well exceed two tons. Similarly, a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 is expected to out muscle today’s 4.6-liter Explorer V8 by providing around 340 horsepower and 340 pound-feet versus 292 and 300.


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New Car: 2011 Audi A7


With many automakers expanding their lineups to satisfy every niche in the market, some previously thin segments have exploded with entries. One of the most notable is the four-door coupe. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-class kicked off the trend, of course, and the segment now includes stuff as varied as the Volkswagen CC and the Aston Martin Rapide. Heck, we wouldn’t call you crazy if you argued that the idea influenced the design of the latest Hyundai Sonata. The idea behind all of them: Combine sultry styling with four-door practicality, and, in some cases, hatchback versatility. The latest from Audi, this sexy A7 Sportback, is one that hits all three notes.

The A7 actually is the second recent Audi to play this tune, but it will be the only one sold in the U.S.; the 2010 A5 Sportback will remain forbidden fruit. But we don’t mind that we had to wait for such a four-ringer, as we feel the swoopy styling looks even more fantastic stretched over the A7’s longer, 114.6-inch wheelbase. You might notice that figure puts the A7 size-wise in between the latest 2011 A8 (117.8-inch wheelbase) and the current A6 (111.9), which could lead to some confusion over this car’s origins. Let’s put that to rest: The A7’s underpinnings are more closely related to the A6’s, specifically those of the next­-generation A6, which is due out for 2012.

Up front, the A7 wears the latest interpretation of Audi’s trapezoidal grille, as well as the brand’s now-signature LED running lights. Two lower intakes mirror the shape of the headlight housings, but they don’t house fog lights; those are integrated into the standard xenon headlights themselves. Eighteen-bulb, full-LED headlamps like those available on the A8 and R8 5.2 are an option on the A7.

The side and rear views are the most memorable to our eyes. What Audi dubs a “tornado line” gently arches from the upper corner of the headlight, flattening out as it moves rearward to the LED-lit taillight. This sharp crease defines the A7’s shoulders, and serves as a nice complement to the graceful roofline. The power-operated hatch’s large rear backlight flows into a hidden, automatically deploying spoiler that rises above 81 mph and retracts below 50. Eighteen-, 19-, or 20-inch wheels sit below subtle flares that contribute to an overall look of understated elegance, an impression further enhanced by the fact that the car is just 55.9 inches high. For reference, the A6 is 57.4 inches tall.

Thanks to: Car and Driver

New Car; 2011 Mercedes CL-Class AMG


Low-flying private jets, tire-liquefying gentlemen’s expresses—whatever you call Mercedes’ CL63 and CL65 AMG models, they’re going to take more names and kick more assumptions to the curb after a 2011 refresh. There are the expected visual tweaks, but the real action is under the surface, where new electronic gadgets join a revised engine lineup.

For 2011, the CL63 drops its naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V-8 in favor of the new twin-turbo, 5.5-liter direct-injected V-8 engine also found in the four-door S63 AMG. The new powerplant makes 536 hp at 5500 rpm—that’s a full 100 hp more than a base Corvette—and a generous 590 lb-ft of torque from as low as 2000 rpm, and is coupled to a seven-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes says 0–60 mph can be accomplished in as little as 4.4 seconds; top speed is governed to a mere 155 mph. We hit 60 in 4.3 seconds with the comparatively wimpy 518-hp 2008 CL63, so either Mercedes is being its usual conservative self or the 2011 CL63’s additional 125 lb-ft of torque is further souring the tractional relationship between the rear tires and the pavement.

But when you’re spending serious six-digit money on a Mercedes, why would you settle for the base version? The optional AMG Performance package uncorks another 27 hp and 74 lb-ft of torque—resulting in very impressive totals of 563 hp and 664 lb-ft—and increases the top-speed limiter to 186 mph.

For what it’s worth, Mercedes claims the new engine will be 27 percent more fuel-efficient than the outgoing 6.2-liter mill; the car even includes a gas-saving engine stop/start feature when in Comfort mode. So that will surely help sales.

Thanks to: Car and Driver

With the latest cars and Sporty Styling Package Novitec Rosso Ferrari California.

With the latest cars and Sporty Styling Package Novitec Rosso Ferrari California.
With the latest cars and Sporty Styling Package Novitec Rosso Ferrari California.
With the latest cars and Sporty Styling Package Novitec Rosso Ferrari California.
With the latest cars and Sporty Styling Package Novitec Rosso Ferrari California.

Novitec Rosso Ferrari California comes with a combination of wheels 21 and 22 inches in diameter, suspense modification, and more exclusive interior options. In collaboration with Pirelli as the supply of high-performance tires play a major role in the appearance of being fabulous. Combination 9jx21 size front wheel and 11.5 jx22 on the rear axle, front axle features size 255/30 ZR 21 tires, size 315/25 ZR 22 rear tires. Novitec Rosso Ferrari Rosso novitec California also includes stainless steel exhaust with metal catalysts and closing actuator manettino high performance system, operated from buttons on the steering wheel tuning package.

New Acura ZDX Concept | AUTO WORLD

Acura has unveiled the new ZDX four-door coupe concept at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. Vice president of Acura sales, Jeff Conrad, presented new ZDX Concept as “The emotional coupe styling coupled with a luxurious and dramatic interior and surprising versatility, allows the ZDX to define its own segment and attract an entirely new customer.”

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The ZDX‘s sportiness is emphasised by the flowing ranks, the promptly roofline, concealed rear door handles and daring fender flares. While the gumboot is sizeable with corner for abundance of luggage, its all-goblet make is a continuation of the uniqueness of the thought car. Signing off the outer are 9-strut 20-inch wheels and dual chrome tailpipes.

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The engine is an all-aluminium VTEC V6 is knotted to a a 6-speed automatic transmission and Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). The production ZDX goes onto dealership floors this autumn in the US.Size of the ZDX model is 4.89m long, 1.99m thick and has a wheelbase of 2.75m. On the other hand the BMW X6, the adjoining competitor to the ZDX dealings 4.88m in segment, is 1.98m wide and its wheelbase is 2.93m.

Premium leather upholstery skin on the seats and the hand-stitched leather dash adds to the vehicle’s propose skill. Although not as obvious as in the X6, the Acura‘s rear seats also accommodate only two. A third persona may take the inner area but not very comfortably. Comfort and shelter technologies contain the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition, Bluetooth connectivity, a blind-blemish information scheme and a rear camera.

2011 Audi A7 Sportback Specs & Wallpapers

Wallpapers of 2011 Audi A7 Sportback
The new Audi A7 Sportback
, most differences concern practical details such as the shape and size of the exterior mirrors, and the air-inlets on the front bumper. The car also keeps the show car’s five-door body style with a practical rear hatch.

The styling of the interior is almost identical to the concept, sans the colors and the decorative trim. From what we know, the just-under 5-meters long A7 Sportback will be strictly for four passengers.At launch it will be offered with both diesel and gasoline V6 engines including the new 3.0-liter TSI unit with some 290-horsepower. It goes without saying that the A7 Sportback will be available with Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive system and S-tronic dual clutch transmissions.

Transmissions will include six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic options, while a seven-speed automatic is also reported to be in the mix.S7 and RS7 variants are tipped to join the line-up, with a hybrid version also rumoured to be in the pipeline for 2012 or 2013. Expected to follow the lead of the next-generation S6, it is believed the high-performance variants of the A7 will be powered by no more than eight cylinders.

Like the Mercedes-Benz CLS, the A7 is also expected to benefit from an air suspension system rather than the standard spring set-up.Production is set to begin later this year in Neckarsulm, Germany, with the first vehicles to be delivered before the start of 2011. Although pricing is yet to be revealed, Audi anticipates annual sales of 40,000 units.Stay tuned as CarAdvice brings you all the news from the official unveiling of the 2011 Audi A7 Sportback in the coming hours.

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2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Specs & Wallpapers

Wallpapers of 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG
The new Mercedes-Benz CL63 with AMG 5.5-liter biturbo engine combines performance, innovation and efficiency. Mercedes-AMG is systematically following the trend towards increasing efficiency: with a displacement of 5461 cc it is precisely 747 cc below the 6208 cc of the naturally aspirated AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine.Mercedes-AMG is confronting the challenges of the future, and demonstrating that dynamic performance can be perfectly combined with fuel economy. The result: a maximum output (with the optional AMG Performance Package) of up to 563 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. This is made possible by a unique combination of innovative high-tech systems such as direct gasoline injection, twin turbochargers, air/water intercooling and the Controlled Efficiency stop/start function.

At their maximum speed of 185,000 rpm under full load, the two turbochargers force 3,860 lbs into the combustion chambers per hour. The new AMG V8 is the first turbocharged engine to dispense with the usual blow-off valve. Like the existing AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine, the new eight-cylinder directinjection unit uses very efficient air/water intercooling.

The crankcase of the new AMG 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine is made of diecast aluminum. The low (dry) engine weight of just 450 lbs is the result of uncompromising lightweight construction methods. Cast-in Silitec cylinder liners ensure that the eight pistons operate with low friction. The forged crankshaft of high-grade 38MnS6BY steel alloy rotates in five main bearings, has eight counterweights and has been optimized with respect to torsional rigidity, inertia, low rotating masses and a long operating life.

The requirements for the exhaust system of the new AMG 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine were complex: low exhaust emissions, compliance with country-specific standards and a characteristic AMG engine sound. This car complies with all the current EU-5 emission standards, as well as meeting all the requirements of the US market.

The twin-pipe AMG sports exhaust system has a pipe cross-section of 2.76 inches from the manifolds to the rear silencers. The sports exhaust system emits a sonorous eight-cylinder sound that is typical of AMG, while the striking chrome twin tailpipes feature a new design.The new Mercedes-Benz CL63 with AMG 5.5-liter biturbo engine combines performance, innovation and efficiency. Mercedes-AMG is systematically following the trend towards increasing efficiency: with a displacement of 5461 cc it is precisely 747 cc below the 6208 cc of the naturally aspirated AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine.

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Cars in your Dreams

As I was sat in my office working, a trio of exotic cars drove past my window. My colleague and myself started to talk about our dream cars and we came up with a list of cars we would like to own if we could and why. I thought that you might be interested in my selection. The five listed are cars which unfortunately, unless I win a lottery, will never be able to own. Still… one can dream…

1. Lamborghini Reventon

Driving in the Lamborghini Reventon is what I can only imagine to be the perfect driving experience. The two-seater open top is the dream vehicle of choice for many a thrill seeker. It has a luxury sleek style and with a 6.5l twelve-cylinder engine it can zoom from 0 to 62mph in only 3.4 seconds.

2. Lotus Exige S 240

This masterpiece of English manufacturing is one of the most sought after cars available today. With a fixed-roof, this sleek sports car is totally suitable for everyday street driving, but can reach top speeds of 150mph and from a standstill 100mph comes up within 4.1 seconds. Sadly, this 1.8 litre is out of reach for many, with a price tag of around £45,000, though it is still one of the most affordable dream cars around.

3. Ferrari Enzo

Ferrari is perhaps the most famous super car producer in the world and the Enzo certainly lives up to expectations. The high performance sports car has an extremely beautiful body and comes in Ferrari red. As well as a carbon fibre body, this dream machine features a V12 engine with four valves per cylinder.

4. Aston Martin DB9

No wonder Aston Martins are a favourite with 007. The DB9 is a high-class automobile with a beautifully sleek design. The Grand Tourer is a favourite among racing fanatics and those who wish to drive around feeling the ‘bees knees.’ Achieving 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, no wonder its one of the most desirable cars out there.

5. Bugatti Veryon

No surprises here that the fastest driving car in the world enters my top five. Many a man’s dream is to own the Bugatti, but with a price tag of £1,150,000 unfortunately it's not remotely affordable by many of us mere mortals. The car can reach a top speed of 253.2mph, which reflects in the price. Despite the price tag, the Bugatti has been voted one of the most desirable cars on the market, as well as being arguably, the fastest in the world.

These are my top five cars and unfortunately it is very unlikely I will ever be able to own any of them. Of course, this doesn’t mean you’ll never be able to experience the thrill of driving one. Try searching for Red Letter Days Discount Vouchers or Red Letter Days Discount Codes on the net and see what deals you can find.

Many ‘Red Letter Day’ trips include driving some of the world’s most supreme super cars. They also make good presents, just imagine how you would feel if you opened a birthday card, only to find you have been given the opportunity to drive one or more of the most inspirational and breathtaking cars ever to have been manufactured.

So what are your dream cars?

Hot News: Porsche Confirms Electric Car


It’s official, Porsche is going battery powered! The firm has confirmed that it is in the process of building three electric Boxsters which will begin testing in Stuttgart next year.

Not only will the cars provide Porsche with a test bed for its electric powertrain, the Boxsters will be fitted with black box recorders to log every single input made by the driver, giving the firm’s engineers an insight into how an electric Porsche might be used.

The project was confirmed by Porsche CEO Michael Macht, who said “we will definitely be offering an electric sports car in future. But such a concept only makes sense if it offers product qualities typical of a Porsche.”

The all-electric car joins Porsche’s ever-growing lineup of alternatively powered vehicles, which includes the hybrid Cayenne and GT3 R hybrid racer. The firm will introduce a hybrid Panamera next year, and is also expected to officially confirm production of the hybrid 918 Spyder supercar later this year. For more details click here.
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Unofficial Picture: 2011 Audi A7


Audi has sprung a leak! These are the first pictures of the firm’s A7 Sportback, which have hit the web in advance of the car’s media debut tonight.

Just four images have been leaked, but they reveal that the newcomer retains many of styling clues from the distinctive A7 Sportback concept which was shown at the Detroit Motor Show in 2009.

Official details will be confirmed at tonight’s unveil which will be held at the Pinakothek der Moderne München, a modern art museum in Munich.For more details click here.
Thanks to: Auto Express