Mercedes Got a new SLK
European Car January 28th, 2011
Facing intense competitor who brings sports cars, Mercedes-Benz did not stay silent. Latest SLK was prepared.
As reported by Motorauthority, Tuesday (26.1.2010) Mercedes-Benz wants to bring brand-new SLK is revealed when the German manufacturers are doing the camera caught road testing the latest generation SLK Roadster.
It is estimated, the weight of the new SLK will be reduced approximately 200 kg due to the reduced trunk space to be approximately 11.2 cubic feet. This weight reduction will make a two-door performance cars became more increases.
Still according to the site, most likely a new engine twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 Mercedes selected. With that power source, then the ability of graduation becomes approximately 300-350 horsepower.
There is also the possibility of using a Mercedes engine twin turbo 5.5 liter V8 for the type SLK AMG. Kitchen runway is capable of producing 470 hp.
As for the design, it looks like the next-generation SLK will not be much different from its predecessor. But Mercedes-Benz look using LED lights as daylight that also applied to the E-Class, S-Class and C-class. Also seating position also stood out more to the rear, so the driver’s cabin is more spacious look.
With these road tests, brand-new SLK is expected to begin to be introduced based company in Stuttgart in 2011 was to come.
Peugeot 207 2Tronic Official Launch
European Car November 30th, 2010
PT Astra International Peugeot (AIP) Sales Operation as a brand holder sole agents (ATPM) officially introduced the Peugeot New Peugeot 207.
“New Peugeot 207 2Tronic is a development from the previous generation aimed at young executives a strong character, to perform dynamic, sporty and have a high effectiveness,” said Chief Executive AIP Herlijoso Constantine, in his speech in Jakarta, Thursday (25/2/2010 ).
Peugeot 207 this latest generation presence of only one variant bertrasmisi 2Tronic. 2Tronic transmission is a manual transmission and clutch control dileengkapi gear shift control. So that the transmission lever indicator twerdapat R, N, A (Auto), and M (manual shift).
In addition to the gear lever system is different, the exterior design also changed. Hatchback with a length of 4030 mm, width 1720 mm, height 1472 mm have a shape front grille and foglamp different from before.
In addition the side is also made more sleek and sporty, while the taillight design is also given a slightly different touch than its predecessor.
Inside the cabin, New Peugeot 207 using a soft leather upholstery with alloy fascia panels, instrument clusters coated white krome that made him look good.
As a means of entertainment for all passengers, the French manufacturer has also buried the headunit audio system can play CDs and MP3.
Safety devices business, brand-new Peugeot 207 is equipped with ABS devices, EBD, ABS, dual airbags, engine immobilizer ADC 2, pedestrian impact, reinforced safety cage, 3 point seatbelt pretension.
Behind it semuaperubahan, Peugeot save VVT engine 1360 cc 16 valve, which could produce power 108 hp at 5250 rpm with torque to 133 Nm at 3250 rpm.
Replace the previous generation, 2Tronic New Peugeot 207 prices released by AIP Rp246, 5 million off the road in Jakarta.
Turbocharged Ferrari FX150?
European Car February 20th, 2010
the word got out that the Ferrari lovers will experience FX150 specification changes in 2008. The rumors that circulated after the appearance of a signed memo Luca di Montezemolo, as president of the company.
But whether the memo was authentic? now the “horse jump” has not confirmed the existence of this memo. It is said that in October later, turbocharged V8 engine FX150 will be tested. Kitchen design racing, the power will be increased to 794hp with 772Nm of torque achieved.
Means FX150 able to run from 0-100 km per hour in just 2.7 seconds, or about 390 km per hour. In order to have these capabilities, chassis were made using carbon fiber material with a weight of just 1300 kg load. In the transmission, will be immersed from Formula 1 technology, seven-speed dual clutch semi-automatic with SF3 code.
Jota, New Knockout Super Car Lamborghini
European Car January 19th, 2010
fast supercar manufacturers, the Lamborghini, seemed ready to enter a new phase with the presence of one of their newer products in the world.
The new product is nothing but the Jota, which reportedly will replace the Murcielago. Thus quoted from the Legal Autoevolution, Saturday (6/2/2010).
Jota is claimed is lighter than the Murcielago. And the super car is going to hold the power of the kitchen runway capacity 6.0-liter V12 capable of spitting out energy in the range of 700 hp.
By using these machines, Jota able to accelerate from rest position to reach speeds of 100 km / h in 3 seconds. “This speed is even faster than you say the word ‘Jota’,” writes the site.
Although the new Lamborghini Jota plan presented in late 2010 or early next year, but several sources say has prepared two new units more than a super car that’s bull logo was taken from the base Jota.
The first car is rumored Urus. This super car took some parts of the body Jota including a mixture of carbon fiber and aluminum. However, the level of aerodynamics Mind reportedly better than Jota.
The second car of the Audi R10. Audi is different with the Lamborghini brand, but the R10 was mentioned to take the base of the Jota and will use a V10 engine not V12 as used in the Jota.
Jaguar XF, wrapped in Nuance Modern Beauty
European Car December 24th, 2009
Latest variant 2009 Jaguar XF far from the macho image. Blending classical and modern design, this car seems simple, beautiful, and elegant.
Dynamic Design 2009 Jaguar XF diotaki by Ian Callum, Scottish engineer. He was ambitious to rebuild the image inspired Jaguar Jaguar MK classical model in 1959, melting with the adopted roof coupe sport sedan. Indeed there is little resemblance of this car with the Lexus GS.
However, details of the Jaguar touch broaden the gulf between the two. Like a car roof forms (hood), a layer of chrome on the side windows, and the use of Jaguar emblem. To run this body, Jaguar engine puts capacity DOHC 4.2-liter V8.
The kitchen is implanted, can deliver power of 300 hp at 6000 rpm with maximum torque of 310 rpm pound-feet/4.100. XF also uses a system of six-speed automatic transmission that can be driven from 0 to 100 km in 6.2 seconds travel time.
Problem interior designer Alister Whelan refused conventional models on the cockpit of a sports car, which concocted a combination of leather and aluminum. He chose wood panels as the main component. In fact, as the Jaguars claimed the largest timber elements.
The bench is equipped with the steering wheel a comfortable handhold. This view is also supported well by the buffer head, allows the driver to see the street view to limiting the speed of the electric to 250 km / hour. Touch screen panel allows you to control the audio business, temperature control, and navigation systems (global positioning system).
Back room still felt relieved despite this car a coupe-style roof. We run this car, the latest Jaguar XF was grounded. One reason is the Pirelli P Zero tires sized 255/35ZR20s (front) and 285/30ZR20s (rear).
With these measures, the response was better driving with a steady grip. To have one unit of this vehicle, set the standard model with a price USD49, 975 or approximately Rp473 million. While the premium model range USD62.975, approximately Rp596, 2 million.
