Showing posts with label Sedans Wagons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sedans Wagons. Show all posts

Friday, April 15, 2011

Opel Insignia ecoFLEX 1.4 turbo

On the main European markets saw the debut of Opel Insignia 4-cylinder engine equipped with ecoFLEX 1.4 turbo petrol 140 bhp, already seen on Astra and Meriva. The engine will replace the old 16-valve 8.1 intake unit, capable of the same power but a lower maximum torque: 175 Nm at 3800 rpm compared to 200 at 1850 rpm the new turbo unit.

With this engine the car will be equipped with the Star & Stop system for better management of fuel in urban areas. The CO2 emissions are limited to 136 g / km for the sedan (compared to the old 179, 1.8) and 139 for the station wagon. The prices should be significantly different from those of the Insignia with 1.8 engine.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Alfa Romeo 159 debut in Great Britain the 2011 Model Year

The UK branch of Alfa Romeo has announced the launch of the Channel Model 159 Year 2011, saloon and Sportwagon variants. The big news of the arrival in price range consists of 2.0 JTDM 136 CV, accompanied by news of a second plan that relate to interior trim and standard equipment. The four-cylinder diesel is Euro 5 certified and has 350 Nm of torque from 1750 rpm.

Combined with a six-speed manual gearbox, the engine provides to a sedan 0-100 from 9.9 if a maximum speed of 202 km / h. The values of consumption and emissions amounted to 5.1 l/100 km and 134 g / km for the sedan and 5.2 l/100 km and 137 g / km for the Sportwagon. Three outfits in which 159 MY 2011 will be offered across the Channel: Travel, Luxury and TI.