Showing posts with label 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Show all posts

Friday, March 18, 2011

New Pagani Huayra: rain of photos from the stand in Geneva

At the Geneva Motor Show 2011 which has just ended we were able to appreciate a luxury supercar Pagani Huayra which is the metallic red. To assist another supercar like the Pagani Zonda we wanted to develop a thorough and meticulous, in fact, the Casa di San Cesario sul Panaro took 7 years to get to develop this gem.

The Pagani Huayra weighs about 1,350 kg distributed to 56% and 44% on the rear axle on the front and his strength is back. The engine is one that makes the difference, derived from AMG, the M158 supercharged petrol doubly ensures an output of 700 hp and maximum torque of 1,000 Nm frame is very light because it consists of carbon fiber and titanium with a great foresight for the aerodynamics of Huayra which is the result of years of technical studies by Pagani Automobili.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Audi A6 by ABT Sportsline

At the Geneva Motor Show 2011, which ended last Sunday, was presented by ABT Sportsline Audi A6. The tuner ABT has decided to tweak the Audi A6, making it even sportier, although it is a luxury sedan, manipulating the characteristics of the engine and bodywork. The Audi A6 by ABT Sportsline shows with some engine updates, it comes, from the original 245, with 282 horses thanks to the introduction of the package ABT Power.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Ferrari FF: print tests on the snow of the Dolomites

After the presentation of its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 Ferrari FF reaches of the Dolomites. Ferrari FF is indeed a 4x4 capable of attacking even the most difficult road surfaces and the heads of the Horse have decided to show what he can do the FF on the slopes of the Dolomites. Ferrari FF - or rather the two Ferrari FF - it is precisely in Plan de Corones in the province of Bolzano and will face a special track of snow and ice.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Porsche Cayenne Turbo by Hamman Guardian

At the Geneva Motor Show 2011 has paved the tuning Hamann Cayenne Turbo, a car capable of releasing something like 550 horsepower. The Guardian Hamann Porsche Cayenne Turbo, this is the full name of the car has been modified in many of its components: the exhaust is new as well as the air filter, electric control unit has been remapped and performance of the Cayenne Turbo say 300 km / h top speed and acceleration 0-100 km / h in 4.6 seconds covered.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Mini: The Rocketman could be mass produced?

According to the latest statements by Ian Robertson, head of marketing and sales of BMW, Mini Rocketman could be produced in series. The Mini Rocketman has been submitted, in prototype form at the Geneva Motor Show, which is still in progress, and it seems that now the car can be started on the assembly line and arrive in dealerships Mini.

Robertson said that "the Mini we are good to look at the history and imagine a future right to it," underlining the fact that many of the Mini concept cars and prototypes later became reality. The Mini Rocketman may also have an important role to launch a new line of BMW-owned brand "in the prototype is not only the theme of a small Mini: there is also that of lightweight materials and new components that will take them "said the manager.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Artega If Concept

At the Geneva Motor Show 2011 makes its appearance but a prototype electric motor sports: the Artega SE Concept. The Sport Coupe Electric takes over the lines and the design of the Artega GT but has an internal combustion engine. The Artega SE has two electric motors placed on the rear axle, which together are able to provide an output of 380 hp.

With these characteristics, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is covered in just 4.3 seconds, and then less than GT does it in 4.8, while maximum speed is 250 km / h. The batteries that power the motors are lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 37 kW / h, which provides a range of 300 km.

The new Range Rover Evoque wins Car Design of the Year 2011

The Range Rover has been designated as Evoque Car Design of the Year 2011. This is the first international prize after buying up British awards. The jury that awarded the Range Rover was formed from both Evoque designer of cars from directors of design departments of major industries worldwide. The strength of the Range Rover Evoque was to have changed little, very little indeed, compared to its prototype.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Range Rover Evoque

At the Geneva Motor Show 2011 is possible to appreciate the Range Rover Evoque 3 and 5 doors of Land Rover. The 3-door model is also referred to as the Coupé, but still remains a crossover with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with 240 horsepower or 2.2-liter diesel and power ratings from 150 to 190 horsepower.

The Range Rover Evoque included in its range of new colors, 12 colors outside, and new productions: Pure, Prestige and Dynamic. The choice is also the case of alloy wheels, in fact, ranging from 17 inch to 20 inches. As for the interior of the Range Rover Evoque we have 6 different finishes, metal or wood, and 3 types of coating for the roof.

Abt: Tuning for Audi R8 super sports GT S and A6

Great news from the Geneva Motor Show 2011, currently underway in the Swiss city. The tuner ABT has in fact shown to the general public with his personal interpretation of Audi R8 GT S and A6. The GT S Audi R8 by Abt is the Spyder version V10. The technicians took the tuner on 5.2 from 525 to 620 horses changing discharges, remapping the ECU and aspiration.

The beneficiaries are of course the performance that say 320 km / h top speed and acceleration 0-100 km / h in 3.6 seconds covered. As for the Audi A6 by Abt's work consisted in the addition of aerodynamic, a new rear extractor with integral exhaust and alloy wheels by 19, and 21 inches.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Nissan 370Z GT Edition: Geneva Motor Show 2011

Nissan introduced the 370Z at the Geneva Motor GT Edition, a special edition which goes on sale in limited edition at a price that is announced less than the standard 370Z coupe. E 'recognizable by the gray band stickers on the sides and the Rays are looking for 19 "brown and will be available in three exclusive colors: metallic black, pearl white el'inedito Black Rose.

The GT Edition proudly presents a series of improvements that will be extended to all 2011 model year 370Z: new setup buoyancy for added comfort, greater soundproofing the cabin, new Rear-view integrated navigation system and the new tire pressure sensors . The 7-speed automatic transmission was also equipped with a winter mode, which uses the second gear when moving off from standstill.

Alfa Romeo Volkswagen, estimates of success

The Volkswagen saga continues-Alfa Romeo. A few days ago we told you the interest from the German on that but then the Alfa Marchionne has strongly denied these rumors. Ferdinand Piech now chairman of the Volkswagen Group, after having repeatedly expressed his appreciation for Alfa Romeo back to talk of possible agreement and does so by analyzing numbers.

Alfa Romeo Piech seconds if it took over control of Volkswagen may lead to a higher amount of sale to the current four times. In five years, according Piech, Alfa Romeo could reach its sales to 400 thousand units, numbers that seem mind-boggling, at least for now, unthinkable for Alfa Romeo.

The new Ferrari FF is selling like hotcakes

Ferrari FF is already a success. The Maranello had expected production of 800 FF for Ferrari this year and these have already been sold out. Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, who visited the Geneva Motor Show, currently underway, said it was "a turning point that should open a very broad market." The FF Ferrari is a car that totally breaks the mold with the other Ferrari: it is a car with four seats with four-wheel drive that provides a list price of € 260 thousand and a high possibility of customization.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Jaguar B99 by Bertone

The B99 is a Jaguar concept car that Bertonte, so B, presented at the Geneva Show 2011 which opened its doors yesterday. The number 99 stands for the years of the Turin bodywork that before this has created 5 other Jaguar models. The B99 is a Jaguar 3 volumes which resembles' Iong the XJ, but its size is different, it is long 4 feet wide and 1.95 m.

The bodywork is all hand techniques and the joke is Mike Robinson, Director of the Bertone design with retractable rear spoiler that gives that effect from Gran Turismo. The Jaguar B99 by Bertone will be equipped with a hybrid engine with thermal gas and a supercharged 1.4-liter 170-horse power that drives an electric generator which are connected to lithium ion batteries coupled to two electric motors to 204 hp each.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: BMW Z4 Design Pure Balance

At the Geneva Motor Show 2011 in progress has been made in setting up the new BMW Z4 Design Pure Balance. This special exhibition will be combined with any engine available in the Z4 range and will be marketed from next summer. To recognize this immediately set up the Balance Pure Design Z4 enough to recognize the ultimate and exclusive White Metallic Mineral Paint, which is brighter than standard.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Hyundai i40 close up view

I'm already 3 days that the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opened to the public and the Hyundai stand many have focused on the i40, the car that the South Korean company launches new course. The path of the Hyundai i40 is fraught with obstacles because the competition is called the Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Passat and Opel Insignia.

The Hyundai i40 sw will have a length and a step above its competitors, with a minimum capacity of 533 liters of luggage that squirts a 1719 rollover of the seats. The Hyundai i40 is equipped with a 1.7 CRDi 115 hp that can be chosen also in Blue Drive which reduces fuel consumption and emissions of carbon dioxide.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Mazda Concept Minage

The new mid-size crossover, Mazda Concept Minage, began yesterday at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. The Concept Minage probably soon go into production because it reached a level of optimization of the chassis and the engine such that they can enter the assembly line. Minage, which in Japanese means a cat that jumps on its prey, to attract the attention of its observers on the dynamism of the car.

Success for the Pagani Huayra

Who will (or who is already gone) in Geneva can not help but stop to admire the Pagani Huayra. Its effect is undoubtedly scenic grand opening gullwing door does nothing but increase the rate of excitation which is imbued with its own view. The Pagani Huayra is a car that arrives in Geneva after seven years of testing and design and is to include in range of exclusive Italian brand Pagani.

The Huayra, which takes its name from a South American god of the wind, M158 is equipped with a supercharged AMG weblog that manages to give the car something like 700 horsepower. The Pagani Huayra is 4.6 meters long, 2.03 meters wide and 1.1 meters high, with a wheelbase of 2.7 meters.

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept: your opinions on the car

With the opening to the public on the Geneva Motor Show has definitely entered into the heart and between the expectations of the new Alfa Romeo 4C stands Concept, a prototype of the house of the snake that will be produced in series and will be marketed from 2012. The Alfa Romeo 4C shows a pale dull red paint and the rear wheel drive.

Able to accommodate 2 people, the coupe is equipped with the engine in central position, a 1750 turbo engine capable of emitting more than 200 horses. The same is available for both Verde and Juliet Quadrifoglio Alfa Romeo 159. Together with the engine works the dual-clutch gearbox with selector TCT Alfa Alfa DNA.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Concept Saab PhoeniX

At the Geneva Motor Show Saab can enjoy the Phoenix, a prototype that anticipates the new design that will take the Swedish company. The Department Saab debuts in fact the style of American Jason Castriota, designated to launch the new brand lines. The Saab Phoenix was built on the same platform will now be used to assemble the next generation of 9-3.

The Saab PhoeniX presents the opening gullwing doors, special fins on the roof called "winglets" that provide better air penetration. Under the hood, the Saab PhoeniX is equipped with a 1.6 turbo engine from 200 horsepower combined with an electric engine by 34 hp and manual six grafts.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Lotus Enduro GT Concept

At the Geneva Motor Show 2011 saw the debut of the new Lotus Evora to participate in FIA GT4 endurance races. The new car is called the Lotus Evora Endura GT Concept and saw the head of the Italian design work Nicholas Scimeca. Compared to the previous model has hardly changed the engine remains the 4.0-liter Toyota V6 developed by Cosworth.

This engine produces 446 horsepower and a maximum torque of 460 Nm combined with a gearbox six-speed sequential Xtrac 426. A car like this needs TTX36 Ohlins shock absorbers and brakes with 4-way 25 mm discs with 4 piston calipers at 6 and behind the forged alloy wheels of 18 inches. The Lotus Concept Endura GT is ready to take to the track at the Nürburgring next 24 hours and then at Spa and Silverstone.