Volkswagen XL1

Volkswagen XL1 is a plug-in hybrid two-seater prototype presented at the Qatar Motor Show 2011 which equipped with electric motor and combustion engine offers fuel consumption of just 0.9 l/100 km. In this way, it becomes more fuel-efficient hybrid in the world, approaching a more mass production at a similar time.

A successful experience that will soon be a reality
The XL1 Volkswagen is the third prototype that develops brand strategy under the car of 1 liter per 100 km average consumption that began years ago, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Group, Ferdinand Piech.

New housing built with high-tech materials
XL1 Volkswagen chassis is manufactured using advanced technology and modern materials. It measures 3,888 mm long, 1,665 mm wide and 1,156 mm high, with the first two dimensions similar to the Volkswagen Polo and the height close to that of the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. The wheelbase is 2,224 mm.

Suspensions schemes have a double axle wishbone front and rear axle swing arms bent back, but very compact designed to provide a comfortable on-road dynamism. Moreover, both trains have been fitted roll bars, which are complemented by two electronic aids: ESP electronic stability control and ABS anti-lock system. The tires are low friction, new generation, developed by Michelin, measuring 115/80R15 front and 145/55R16 rear.

Lightweight construction and safer with CFRP
The new XL1 is not only a vehicle especially light, but also very safe thanks to its new body, monocoque type similar to that of Formula 1 cars, built in reinforced plastic CFRP carbon fiber. The difference with the cars of high competition is that the occupant cell XL1 is closed for security reasons so depending on the type of collision, and B-pillars, roof rails and footrests can act load as pillars of absorbing the impact energy. Additional cross rails and located in the front and back of XL1 further optimize passive safety.

The body of the XL1, including the monocoque with front seats, slightly displaced and attached external parts have been manufactured, too, reinforced plastics, CFRP carbon fiber.

XL1 Volkswagen parts are made of carbon fiber sheets, arranged along the lines of force flow and molded by an epoxy resin system applied by the method ARTM (Advanced Resin Transfer Moulding / resin transfer molding advanced .) This mixture of materials is a composite material extremely strong and light, giving a total weight of just 795 kilograms, broken, 227 kg corresponding to the complete propulsion unit, 153 kg of the chassis, electronics 105 kilograms and 80 kilograms of equipment .

Adding these amounts, there are still 230 kg under the weight of the monocoque body, including doors and the windshield made of extremely fine crystal. Other materials used in the Volkswagen XL1, in addition to CFRP and aluminum, the ceramic disc brakes, magnesium wheels and plastic wheel structure.

Furthermore, the concept of body design is extremely innovative. Compared to the Volkswagen Golf, it has a drag coefficient of 0.693 m2 resulting from the multiplication of Cw (0.312) x A (frontal area 2.22 m2).

Given that this is a compact, the result is excellent, so we can say that the Volkswagen Golf is a car significantly streamlined. At the same time, the Volkswagen XL1 reduces this value by offering a drag coefficient of 0.277 m2, resulting from the multiplication of Cw (0.186) x A (frontal area 1.50 m2), so that the XL1 is 2.5 times more streamlined the Volkswagen Golf.

A new era in the approach to design DNA
The body design of the Volkswagen XL1 is based on drawing lines of the model presented in 2009, adapting without concessions to the laws of aerodynamics. The front of the prototype is wider than the rest of the car which narrows as we move towards the rear.

The front is characterized by the typical horizontal lines of the new Volkswagen design DNA and a continuous transverse black band, located at the usual place on the grid, which integrates efficient LED headlights. Under these, the lights are intermittent in the form of two narrow vertical LED strips that fit perfectly to the shape of the wheel arches. In the bottom of the front section, a power-operated blades are activated when necessary to cool the diesel twin engine, battery and air supply to the indoor climate system.

The silhouette of the roof is based on a path of lines that form a large arc from the front pillar to the rear. While the front wheels are exposed, the rear has been fully faired to reduce turbulence. Both front and rear wheels, some spoilers have been implemented to optimize the deflection of air. In addition, as a prototype for excellent efficiency, has no side mirrors, items that have been replaced by small cameras in the swinging doors that carry the catch to two screens in the interior.

They draw attention to the double doors, similar to sports models, which have been attached to two points on the body, below the front pillars and roof rack, just above the windshield, using aluminum joints. When activating the opening mechanism, the doors not only can be folded up, but can slide slightly forward, so there is a generous and ample access and lowering the car.

At the rear, the design reinterprets the brand parameters: precision and quality, but lacks rear window under which integrates a large tailgate which in turn holds the propulsion unit and the large trunk of 100 liters. A band of LED, red, runs along the upper and back sides of the framing, integrating the functions of lights, reverse lights, fog lights and brake lights. In the lower section of the rear bumper, black diffuser extends almost continuously, completely covered to low.

Interior for two occupants
Unlike the two previous prototypes presented in 2002 and 2009, as an interior two-seater was also available but in tandem aerodynamic issues in XL1 Volkswagen has changed these settings offering two parallel seats, identical to the model as Volkswagen Polo or Golf.

The most modern technology and advanced efficiency of the moment
The prototype of the Volkswagen XL1 is an example of clean and efficient technologies saving without being at odds with the driving pleasure. Rear wheel drive, the German manufacturer has opted for a hybrid system with diesel engine and a Plug-in battery charge.

For the thermal combustion engine, Volkswagen has developed a new two-cylinder engine with 800 cubic centimeters, derived from the 1.6 TDI CR block, containing the same technology as this, with the power system common rail direct injection and the same dimensions ( bore and stroke) of the cylinders and also with the same special piston cavities, multiple injection and individual orientation of each jet injection, delivering a maximum output of 48 hp.

Additionally, the shaft driven off the crankshaft rotates at the same speed, optimizing the engine running smoothly. The aluminum box of the new twin engine crankshaft TDI has been specially designed so that friction losses are as low as possible and also has a system of exhaust gas recirculation EGR, oxidation catalytic converter and particulate filter diesel, elements that allow compliance with Euro 6 emissions standard.

The cooling system provides a highly efficient design means the engine management only activates the electric water pump to cool the diesel engine when the engine operating conditions so require. The second electric water pump, which is only activated if necessary, is responsible for cooling the starter generator and power electronics using individual water cycle at low temperatures.

If maximum power is required, the electric motor develops a torque of 100 Nm from idle, can act as a booster to strengthen the TDI engine which in turn offers a couple of 120 Nm. When the electric motor and the TDI function simultaneously in booster mode, develops a maximum torque of 140 Nm.

The performance of the prototype Volkswagen XL 1 surprise themselves, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 11.9 seconds and reaching a top speed governed to 160 km / h. The power consumption is only 0.9 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 24 g / km, giving a maximum range of 550 miles on a tank of 10 liters of fuel and set mode.

Mode plug-in hybrid plug-in
XL1 equipped prototype plug-in hybrid system (plug-in) based on a direct injection turbo diesel common rail TDI and automatic dual-clutch seven-speed DSG.

The full hybrid drive is located at the rear of the car, while the hybrid module has been integrated within the transmission housing between the TDI engine and the 7-speed DSG gearbox.

The hybrid drive consists of an electric motor delivers maximum power of 27 hp and clutch. The electric motor is powered by a lithium ion battery, controlled by power electronics, with a voltage range of 220 volts, which manages the flow of high voltage energy to and from the battery or the electric motor respectively. XL1 electrical system receives the necessary 12-volt power through a DC / DC converter.

Operation of the TDI diesel engine and electric motor
The electric motor serves to support the TDI during acceleration, so Booster. But it is also capable of propelling, by itself, the prototype Volkswagen XL1 at distances up to 35 kilometers. In this case, the TDI diesel engine is disengaged and disconnected from the clutch drive train sandwiched opening. Meanwhile, the clutch located near the gear box is closed, which means that the DSG is fully integrated.

By pressing a button on the dashboard, you can connect the electric mode, so CO2 emissions are zero. When the battery is discharged or demand an extra dose of power, then activated the diesel combustion engine increasing the power of electric motor rotor and quickly closing the clutch located near the engine, accelerating to reach the required speed and then starts . This process is done quickly and quietly.

As soon as the prototype braking, the electric motor acts as a powerful generator that uses the energy from braking to recharge the battery. Under certain operating conditions, a displacement of electric charge point favoring the TDI hybrid system's energy balance and consequently the consumption of turbo which now runs more efficiently.

The gear selection in the DSG is always to reduce to a minimum, fuel and power, managed primarily by the power electronics required according to demand. In order to select at each moment the type of propulsion in each situation is necessary to evaluate parameters such as throttle position E-Gas engine load, energy reserves and the mixture of the kinetic and electric.

Abarth Punto EVO esseesse

Punto Abarth EVO esseesse presented in Paris Motor Show 2010. Is the most extreme sports and sensations of the Fiat Punto EVO .. It is specially developed by Abarth.

Record sales
The new EVO esseesse Punto Abarth is a model designed for road and enjoy the racing world. Since the launch of EVO Punto Abarth has almost 1,300 units sold, numbers that support the great success of the model.

Substantial improvements in the chassis
The chassis of the new Punto Abarth esseesse EVO has seen improvements to provide a more dynamic behavior. Regarding the suspension system, front mounted McPherson scheme augmented with stabilizer bar while back, the suspension becomes a scheme of semi-independent wheels with torsion axle.

In both axles have replaced the front and rear shocks Punto Abarth EVO for a new, specially developed by Koni, valve springs and specific FDS also lowered.

These new cushions ensure maximum safety and better vehicle stability, adapting to each style of driving. The compression of the shock absorbers and suspension facilitates the sliding of the vehicle on the road, and that contributes to superior performance in all road conditions.

Also, we have modified the braking system, incorporating drilled and ventilated discs 305 mm in diameter and 28 mm thick at the front and drilled discs, 264 mm in diameter and 11 mm in thickness, in the hindquarters. In addition, the front brake pads are high performance. The brake calipers are Brembo.

The mechanical brake system is enhanced with electronic aids, including ABS anti-lock brakes, ESP stability control system and control of torque transfer TTC (Torque Transfer Control). This device improves the transfer of torque to the wheels and ensures optimum performance of the vehicle in a curve, offering greater safety and driving fun sport.

More in detail, is a differential lock system that uses the mechanical differential as a reagent, distributing the torque through the braking system using all sensors ESP stability control (wheel speed, steering angle, yaw, etc.). , Sport mode automatically activated and, depending on dynamic characteristics such as speed, automatically adjusts the percentage of blockage.

More aggressive bodywork
Based on the body design of the EVO Punto Abarth, the new version esseesse comes with a new paint color, Gray Campovolo (its name refers to the airport which is located opposite the historic seat of Abarth in Turin). This new shade of the bodywork is combined with traditional Abarth color band and some aluminum alloy wheels, Abarth esseesse design in titanium color (can also be ordered in white) of 18 inches in diameter and mounted 215/40 ZR18 tires.

In the back, the muffler has dual exhaust terminal and the initials "esseesse" are present in the engine cover and tailgate.

Interior with a special flavor and better equipped
Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather, with a distinctly sporty Abarth Corse design by Sabelt.

In their equipment, featuring the new satellite navigation system Abarth Blue & Me MAP with Telemetry function, developed with Magneti Marelli. This new and sophisticated navigation system and a screen that shows the main parameters acquired in the car (engine speed, vehicle speed, gear engaged) that is transferred from the Blue & Me system PND (Portable Navigation Device), a through the Bluetooth interface.


This new browser uses the most advanced data transmission technology, thanks to a powerful CAN network to improve navigation. Thus, voice messages are reproduced through the speakers in the instrument panel display and navigation pictograms of the introduction of the target can be made with the steering wheel buttons or by voice commands.

It has two functions
The new Abarth Blue & Me MAP with Telemetry function has three functions: Configuration, Analysis and TRACK. The first allows you to store the telemetry data on a route and associate them with a personalized session (identified by the name of the driver, the circuit and date). Recorded information can be easily retrieved and analyzed, even after the event, thanks to the role of analysis.

TRACK function can be accessed if the pilot is one of the circuits present in the SD memory device, presenting additional information as the position of the car on the track, courtesy of the GPS positioning system, and travel times.

Mechanical circuit thrills
The new Punto Abarth EVO esseesse riding a mechanical art within the Italian brand, developed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies and tuned specifically for this model, the Abarth engineers.

This is the four-cylinder in-line, 1.4 Turbo Multi (this technology manages, electro-hydraulically, the intake valves) and features a supercharging system with fixed geometry turbocharger Garrett GT1446, with which it reaches maximum power of 180 horses at 5,750 rpm. Thanks to the improvements and the adoption of a specific air filter BMC, reaches a maximum torque of 270 Newton meters available from just 3,000 rpm.

Mated to a six-speed shift lever sporty driving, the benefits are truly impressive, with a maximum speed of 216 km / h and acceleration from zero to 100 km / h in 7.5 seconds. The average consumption in combined cycle is 6.9 miles per gallon, with CO2 emissions of 142 grams per kilometer.

Features Start & Stop system and digital display for gear change GSI (Gear Shift Indicator).

BMW 1M Coupe

BMW M1 Coupe is the most powerful version of the BMW 1 Series range. Will debut world premiere at the Detroit Motor Show 2011.

limited series production
Although initially only 2,700 units would be manufactured, the same figure to be manufactured from RS3 Sportback Audi, BMW has confirmed that occur in series as the other models in the range of products, with a maximum of one year.

The rival of the new Sportback Audi RS3, TT RS, Ford Focus and Porsche Cayman RS500 R, will begin production in March 2011 and will be in production until the first quarter of 2011. In the penultimate quarter, will Cabrio body variant.

A worthy heir to the E46
Developed by M Power, the new BMW 1 frame M Coupé part of the mechanistic basis of the current 1 Series Coupé but conveniently tuned to transmit the driver the feel of a genuine high performance sports. To do this, take some elements of the suspension, steering and braking system of the older brother, the BMW M3 Coupé.

Creating smaller BMW's sports division has a weight of only 1,570 kilograms in running order. It measures 4,380 mm long, 1,803 mm wide, 1,420 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,660 mm. Compared with the BMW 135i Coupé, 1M is 55 millimeters wide, thanks to the greater width of trains and tires.

M Power Specialists have implemented a system of front suspension double wishbones. They are made of aluminum and feature a tubular stabilizer bar that optimizes both the stiffness and weight. Thus, minimizing the deviations of the high lateral G loads and achieves a more effective front against the acceleration decelaraciones. The rear axle has been used a five-spoke aluminum tubular stabilizer bar. The latter is supported by two additional longitudinal bars to optimize the grip and the true path of the wheels.

Contact with the asphalt is carried out with different size tires on each axle, 245/35R19 front and 265/35R19 rear. Are mounted on aluminum alloy wheels of 19 inches in diameter with a spoke design in the form of Y.

With variable M differential lock
As the BMW M3 Coupé, the new 1M Coupé also features a limited slip rear differential with locking function of the differential variable. This feature allows, according to needs and circumstances, it can completely block the differential to maximize traction on any road, reacting immediately to any difference in rotational speed between the two wheels of the rear axle.

Like all models of BMW M, the new 1 M Coupé also features a powerful braking system with a high capacity to resist fatigue. Thus, the 1 M is the first high-performance compact discs have made in cast iron ventilated and perforated. They are so attached to floating aluminum hub by cast stainless steel pins with single piston calipers. The front discs measure 360 millimeters in diameter, while the rear has reduced to 350 mm. Both have a thickness of 30 mm.

Address precise, accurate and sensitive to the speed
In the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the steering system is adopted rack and pinion with Servotronic power assisted. This address is known to offer excellent accuracy in the line and an excellent effect of care on the basis of speed.

The Servotronic steering allows, at low speeds, more comfortable to maneuver by applying an increased attendance and, therefore, less force at the wheel, while at higher speeds the assistance is reduced, providing a seamless drawn even more twisty sections . Thus, the driver has a very accurate perception of the angle of rotation of the wheels and better informed about the status of the road.

BMW 1 Series Coupe M systems have electronic driving aids, such as ABS anti-lock brakes, the system dynamic braking assistance DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), the hill start assistant and braking system CBC curves (Cornering Brake Control) and regulating the distribution of brake force curves.

The new BMW 1 Series M Coupe has details that are a function not only stylistic but also aerodynamic, which improve traction in highly dynamic driving situations.

The BMW 1 Series M Coupe is available in three body colors, one solid and two Alpine White Black Sapphire Metallic Orange in Valencia, only this version, identical to the BMW M3 GTS.

Carrier:
Regardless of body color the customer chooses, the cockpit has been designed for entering a new extreme sports atmosphere, with a design, colors and materials chosen specifically.

Although the interior design is the same as the normal versions of the BMW 1 Series Coupé has a distinct presence, with the dashboard controls and roof lining in anthracite color. Instrumentation clocks have the classic and traditional design M, with gray areas - the speedometer is calibrated to 300 km / h and up to 8,000 RPM tachometer - white lighting and red needles.

The doors have a dark lining Alcantara trim and anodized aluminum slats with the version name engraved on the doorsteps.

The sports seats in front and rear seats are upholstered in leather Boston design (black). The seats, the bellows of the shifter and hand brake are stitched with orange seams. M sport steering wheel multi-function keys.

The interior layout is four seats and luggage compartment has a volume of 370 liters.

Mechanics: the best back to basics
As the second and third generation of the BMW M3, the new 1 M Coupé reassemble an engine of six cylinders in line, a mechanical configuration that helped it to enter a special world of sport has a similar performance to the BMW M3 E36.

In the new model M, the propellant used is a variant of the N54 TwinPower Turbo (internally known as N54B30T0). This engine has an architecture of six-cylinder and three liters. Has a maximum power of 340 hp at 5,900 rpm and maximum torque of 450 Nm, available between 1,500 rpm and 4,500 rpm. It also has a new overboost function allows you to increase torque by 50 Nm (available immediately after each gear change.)

The BMW 1 Series M Coupé reaches 100 km / h in 4.9 seconds and has a top speed limited electronically to 250 km / h. To reach 200 km / h require only 12.4 seconds.

Efficient solutions
The BMW 1 Series M Coupe is a high performance sports waiver not to offer the utmost respect for the environment. Proof of this is that it has the same efficiency system than other BMW models. Has a system of energy recovery and a transmission brake activation secondary groups only when necessary.

Gearbox six-speed manual
In the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the transmission of power to the asphalt is carried out through the rear axle through a new manual gearbox with six gears. It is specially designed to withstand high torque (has specific planetary gears and has an intermediate support of the main tree). Despite being manual, the gear selector has the classic design M.

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2011

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon Range 2011 is updated with the addition of a new diesel engine, greener, which replaces the 120 JTD 150 bhp, and with new items of equipment in four different packages, focusing on elegance, comfort and sportsmanship.

Interior and updated safety equipment
In the interior of the new Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon, whose last update was in 2009, have been renewed and slightly materials design dashboard, center console and door panels have been repositioned decorative aluminum inserts and have been modified trim levels that now have been reduced to three: Progression, Distinctive and Elegance. Also, new upholstery for the seats highlighting especially the leather and fabric upholstered seats and in black or beige Distinctive finish. In black color upholstery, dashboard and center tunnel equipped with chrome inlays, with treatment of three layers and dark brushed aluminum.

Safety features of the new Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon has been strengthened with electronic devices that now are standard on all mechanical versions, featuring Dynamic Stability Control VDC, ASR traction control, hill start assistant and Hill Holder seven airbags (two front, two side, two curtain airbags and driver knee).

Four new optional equipment packages
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2011 may see increased their equipment, with any of the four available packages and complete the equipment according to their preferences, with two for increasing the driving comfort and two that increase sportsmanship.

Specifically, the equipment Progression offers Comfort and Sport packages, and can be purchased together or separately. The Comfort Package available system media player and the new multimedia interface and communication Blue & Me, developed by Fiat and Microsoft to the hands-free phone with radio controls on steering wheel, cruise control, exterior mirrors, electrically folding, front fog lamps and front seats tilt.

The second package, called Comfort Plus, complete equipment with a navigation system that includes digital mapping of all European countries, dual tuner and digital radio (DAB) and the visibility pack, consisting of photochromic interior mirror and sensor rain.

The Sport package more focused on sportsmanship and enhancement of this quality both in the body as the carrier adds, Comfort package, aluminum alloy wheels of 17 inch diameter titanium-finished and side skirts. In the cockpit, the electroluminescent instrumentation becomes white, are aluminum pedals and both the steering wheel and the knob of the gearshift lever are leather.

The aggressive aesthetic is available with the IT package, which includes seats upholstered in a mixed combination of leather and Alcantara in black with red stitching, aluminum pedals with the TI logo, sports steering wheel with integrated controls, suspensions with firmer spring rates, aluminum alloy wheels 18 inches in diameter (19-inch premium) in turbine design and brake calipers painted in red and inlays of carbon fiber interior.

More efficient mechanical
The new Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon is available in combination with a mechanical petrol and three diesel, all, meet the Euro 5 emissions standard. The mechanical versions 1750 Turbo petrol 200 hp (also mounted on the new Giulietta) and 2.0 JTDM 170 CV do not differ, although the latter has an ECO version, thanks to the adoption of green tires designed to reduce resistance friction and a new relationship of change that reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of 2.0 JTDM 170 CV and ECO, with 139 grams per kilometer.

The diesel versions are now available to 1.9 JTD 150 bhp 120 and disappear in favor of a new 136-horsepower diesel engine, two-liter displacement and the most advanced technology common rail direct injection and variable geometry turbocharger, with the providing 350 Newton meters of torque maximum from a system extremely low, there are 1,750 revolutions per minute.

Associated with a manual gearbox with six speeds, offers a top speed of 200 km / h accelerating from zero to 100 km / h in just 10.1 seconds. The average consumption in combined cycle is 5.2 liters per hundred kilometers and CO2 emissions of 137 grams per kilometer.

Hyundai Génesis Coupé

Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a sports car that will be available in the UK market from next spring, with an attractive design, two petrol engines, large equipment and a very competitive price. This model does not relieve the current Hyundai Coupe but will be positioned at a higher step on this.

A high-end coupe
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a model developed by the Hyundai Design Center has in Irvine, California, especially for the American market that focus is aimed at customers seeking a premium high-performance coupe and the Audi A5, BMW 3 Series Coupe Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G Coupe, Lexus IS C, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé and Nissan 370Z.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a variant of bodywork derived from a sedan Hyundai Genesis Sedan segment representing E that directly competes with models like the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti M, Jaguar XF, Lexus GS, Mercedes-Benz E, Volkswagen Phaeton and Volvo S80.

Is built on a new rear-drive platform known internally as the BH, the cost rose to $ 540 million and represented a period of intense study and testing for four years, since 2003.

In the two-liter version, the curb weight of 1,560 kilograms is underway, while the V6, this figure rises to 1,610 kilograms, weight distribution of 55 percent front and 45 percent behind. The power passed to the asphalt through the rear axle with limited slip differential.

The front suspension features a McPherson system with two arms anchored to an auxiliary subframe and stabilizer 23 mm in diameter, while the hindquarters are riding a five-link independent layout with stabilizer bar and 18 mm thick. In both trains, shock absorbers and springs have stiffer spring rates compared with those of the sedan to offer a fun driving experience and purely sport.

The body of monocoque is constructed of steel of high resistance to twisting getting torsional rigidity by 24 per cent higher than that offered by the BMW M3 Coupé launched in 2007, having special reinforcements and crumple zones at front and in the rear. The bumpers have energy absorbing zones up to 5 km / h.

The address is assisted hydraulic rack and pinion gear ratio with a fast and responsive at speed. The braking system has front and rear ventilated discs and twin-piston floating calipers front and one behind in the version of two-liter four-piston front and two behind the most powerful version, signed by Brembo. As a reinforcement of the mechanical system as standard include antilock brakes, four-channel ABS, electronic delivery braking and electronic stability control ESC.


Elegant and sporty
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe was advanced in concept form at the Motor Show Los Angeles 2007 and until its commercial launch, not changed their design while staying true to the lines and strokes his body.

The body of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe is an example where you have to combine different features of other concepts of the brand, with suggestive curves in the figure and, more particularly on the undulating beltline and Z-shaped folds taken Hyundai concepts and HCD8 HCD9, with bulging wheel arches that hide aluminum alloy wheels of 18 inches as standard or optional 19-inch in diameter.

In the front, the bumper has large openings to allow for better engine breathing, while in the rear, the twin exhaust pipes integrated into the bumper, rectangular, provides greater elegance, along with the attractive design of the pilots .

Korean high quality
In line with the body inside the Hyundai Genesis Coupe has a sporty design with discretion. In settings with 2 +2 seats, the dashboard features an instrument panel that provides complete information, thanks to the two spheres analog speedometer and tachometer, highlighted with chrome bezels and positioned at the driver's eyes. Among them, a small multifunction display completes the instrumentation. The electroluminescence is blue, as in all Hyundai models.

The center console features a simple design, occupied by the sound system and navigation, very steep, and a small screen on top of it. The nozzles of the HVAC system is more elegant to have a thin chrome frame, a treatment that has also been applied to control the opening of the doors.

The front seats are designed to offer a high level of lateral restraint and, together with the back, are upholstered in fabric of black on the finished versions of basic black or brown leather. In the case of opting for the black leather, has contrast stitching in red. Optionally, heating can be improved. The multifunction steering wheel is finished with the highest quality leather.

Equipped with the most
Hyundai Genesis Coupe offers extensive equipment available, and in three levels: GS, GT and SE (the first is unique to the most basic mechanical version, the second is available only with the mechanics and the third most powerful can be combined with both mechanical versions.) From the most basic level GS has, among other things, electric front windows, electric mirrors, air conditioning, cruise control, boot button and multifunction steering wheel with stereo controls.

The sound is Infinity, has CD player and additional USB connections, and mini-jack for external audio devices iPod, housed in the front center armrest. It also has Bluetooth and a function of access to music stored on the device from the steering wheel, allowing easily view song information such as author, title, music style or length.

The GT adds level of equipment, as above, wheel and gear knob leather-wrapped shift, Metalgrain design inlays, automatic climate control, fog lights, doorways Premium design, trip computer and light sensor.

The most exclusive finish is the top of the range. In the previous two, add aluminum pedals, aluminum alloy wheels of 19 inch diameter tires mounted on high-performance Bridgestone Potenza, rear spoiler and black leather with red stitching. This version of equipment has also projectors High-intensity Xenon HID offering greater light output with reduced power consumption. In addition, the cutting lines HID headlights are extremely precise, providing maximum visibility at night without dazzling other drivers.

Security leader in the segment
As befits Hyundai's new Genesis Coupe has the same standard safety equipment, active and passive, the other Korean brand models, including as standard electronic stability control and traction ESC, antilock ABS brakes, control of monitoring tire pressure, six airbags (two front, two side and two curtain airbags that protect the entire passenger compartment) and front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters, while the rear includes LATCH system to accommodate Isofix, guaranteed, child safety seats.

Available with two mechanical options
The new Hyundai Genesis Coupe comes available with two petrol engines, both designed to deliver high performance. The basic version is provided by the 2.0T, an engine architecture inline four-cylinder and two liters of displacement, home and mounted Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X, but has been improved with a new variable geometry turbocharger, intercooler and CVVT continuously variable timing of intake and exhaust valves, developing 214 bhp maximum power at 6,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 294 Nm, available from 2,500 rpm, figures that allow a maximum speed of 220 km / h.

The most powerful features a six-block V-cylinder and 3.8 liter displacement that develops 313 horsepower at 6,000 maximum RPM and maximum torque of 357 Nm at 4,700 rpm.

In this engine brings together two technologies: CVVT continuously variable timing on the intake valves and a new Variable Intake System (VIS) that helps cylinders breathe efficiently at low revs and high, allowing to reach 100 km / h , from a standing start in just six seconds and reach a top speed of 240 km / h. Moreover, to reduce maintenance costs, has the distribution chain.

Related to three transmissions
Series, both engines are mated to a six-speed manual transmission. However, the option 2.0T offers optionally a five-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC, while the 3.8-liter V6 offers a ZF automatic transmission with six speeds, also SHIFTRONIC to handle the additional torque.

Drivers can access the SHIFTRONIC feature by moving the selector gearbox into a separate. In the sequential mode, the selector lever is moved forward or backward to increase or decrease speed to display on the LCD screen on the instrument panel engaged relationship.

Audi A6 Berlina 2011

Audi A6 will be officially presented in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Its sale is scheduled for next summer. The third generation of the E-segment sedan Audi unloaded technology, with a lighter frame, a comprehensive range of engines and the most advanced technologies to provide maximum comfort for its occupants.

Audi A6 is a model that directly competes with the BMW 5 Series, Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Saab 9-5, Volkswagen Phaeton and Volvo S80.

The familiar body variant Avant will arrive in the first quarter of 2012, upon presentation at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011.

Twenty percent lighter
Built on longitudinal engine MLP, a mechanical base opened last year 2007 with the Audi A5 Coupé, the engine and transmission are mounted behind the front axle over previous Volkswagen Group platforms, shifting the center of gravity and allowing an increase in battle without extending outside dimensions.

The frame structure is made of a hybrid variant of philosophy Audi Space Frame aluminum and steel used only for parts of the structure and, together with the body that is constructed with aluminum panels and fiber, reduces the masses suspended. Overall, chassis and body, the weight has been reduced by 20 percent from the second generation of Audi A6.

Design: evolution not revolution
The body of the new Audi A6 has a more evolved design but without a revolution, with simple lines that do not reload the assembly. At the front, follows the pattern of brand new models like the Audi A1 and A7 Sportback, with a hexagonal shaped single-frame grille and slanted corners with horizontal strips of black.

The headlights follow the stylistic pattern also implanted in the headlights of the Audi A8.

As this model can optionally have full LED headlights, technology is also available for the role of daytime running lights in combination with Xenon Plus headlights (for low and high beam), premiered at the R8 supercar.

In the figure, the belt line, located above the door handles, fits perfectly into the rear through the rear lights, creating an imaginary line surrounding it and extending from one side to another. At the rear, the new Audi A6 has a solid design, similar to the new Audi A8, but adopting the same solution as the one established in the urban A1 and Q5 SUV, with two levels at the top of trunk, leaving the pilots semi-integrated into the panel. These have LEDs for all functions, except the back, combined with bi-xenon front.

Elegant and luxurious interior
With regard to the still current Audi A6 the interior is a sea change, most luxurious and elegant as well as grabbing the most advanced control technology, communications and entertainment on board.

The dashboard, the new bill, has a supreme finish, which has paid special attention to detail, simple instrumentation, clear and easily legible and a redesigned center console, which is identical to the dashboard of the Audi A7 similar to the new A8, which includes the air conditioning system and entertainment and integrated seamlessly in the transmission tunnel, the highest, solutions that provide better ergonomics for the driver, with all controls at your fingertips immediately .

Depending on trim level, the dashboard can be decorated to suit the owner, with textile materials or nappa leather for the upper dashboard and door panels and wood and metal frames selected for the front console, transmission tunnel and door panels.

Full range of mechanical
The new Audi A6 will feature a wide range of mechanical, petrol and diesel, the latest and most advanced technology in efficiency, exceeding the emission standards of Euro 5 and 6.

In principle, adopt the same four mechanisms available to the A7 Sportback range of engines that will be completed over time, even with four-cylinder versions.

Thus, the four mechanical, available at launch will be of six cylinders in V and associated with two transmissions, continuously variable Multitronic with seven speeds for front-wheel drive versions of dual-clutch S-tronic 7-relationships for Quattro versions.

In gasoline, will consist of the 2.8 FSI with 204 hp and 3.0 liter TFSI of 299 hp at 6,500 rpm, with maximum torque of 440 Newton meters, between 2,900 and 4,500 revolutions per minute, while in diesel The range will consist of the 3.0-liter TDI of 204 hp and a variant of it, with 245 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and maximum torque of 500 Newton meters available between 1,400 and 3,250 revolutions per minute.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster is a new special edition inspired by the racing world. Replaces the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 Roadster, launched in 2007. Also available as a coupe, introduced significant changes to the chassis and a new body decoration.

The new Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster begins production this month in the British Aston Martin factory in Gaydon, giving the first units starting next October.

Lighter
The new Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster has been reduced the overall weight by 27 kilograms, thanks to a unique application of carbon fiber. Moreover, given the experience of Aston Martin in the endurance race at Nurburgring 24 hours, have changed the technical specifications of the front and rear suspension, adopting a moron sportier, with new shocks, new sway bars to provide greater dynamic response capability is improved steering response, providing better handling in curves.

All these changes are part of the exclusive Sports Pack package, an element that is standard.

Bodywork designer
Outside, the body of the N420 Roadster features a louvered front grille black. The same color are side gills, the breathing of the engine hood and rear diffuser, aerodynamic piece that has been made also in carbon fiber, the same material which have built new wings. The aluminum alloy wheels, ten-spoke design, have glossy black finish.

In addition, the body can be painted a new color option Race Collection, combining colors (yellow, blue and green) competition model Aston Martin has made history in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.

Interior distinctive and supreme luxury
Under the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster breathes luxury and sport equally. With respect to the N400 Roadster, at the threshold of the door has a carbon fiber trim inscribed with the name of the model welcomes occupants. Inside, new seats include Bacquet structure competitive with carbon fiber and kevlar. They have little cushioning and are upholstered in a unique leather and Alcantara. The steering wheel, seam seen, is also lined with these materials.

Standard equipment incorporates Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control and parking assistance integral.

Mechanics Competition
The new Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 mounted eight-cylinder engine in V and 4.7-liter displacement, with 420 horsepower maximum. It is mated to a manual gearbox or automatic Sportshift, both six relations.