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The chances for mass production of the Bugatti 16C Galibier seems to be rising. Increasingly the company talking about this model, now released new photos of the car does appear that VW Group be invited to give permission for mass production of this new super model Bugatti. In the new series of images presented on a special presentation of the vehicle to journalists from the Bugatti 16C Galibier show in all black. People from the company describes as 16C Galibier ready for serial production and say they only wait for the “green light” in Wolfsburg. The car has a gasoline engine having a cylinder 16 and a working volume 8.0 liters, known by Veyron. With him, however, there are significant changes, including replacement of the four turbines with a two-stage compressor and engine able to operate than gasoline and also with bio fuel.
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The new version of the Porsche 911, Turbo S is the fastest and most powerful modification of the 911 Turbo ever produced. First sales in Europe will begin from May this year. So far the indication Turbo S is used twice, limited series of 993 and 996. But now Porsche has decided to launch the new 997 Turbo S as a normal series, which is the top model in the last two years of its manufacture. The engine is a bi-turbo 3.8 liters in volume and 6 cylinder, with its power in Turbo S was increased to 523 hp from standard 493 hp Is increased and the maximum torque – 502 Nm from the known to the impressive 699 Nm. Despite the increased power and maximum torque, the combined average cost remains at its old level – less than 9 liters per 100 kilometers. The movement is transmitted to all four wheels through a clutch transmission with two and seven degrees (PDK). The car has a system Porsche Traction Management. Gearbox shift levers on the steering wheel is part of the basic equipment of the 911 first. The system of Porsche Torque Vectoring, including anti-slip differential is also standard equipment.
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Ready, competitive 4×4 hybrid. Germans revealed its new hybrid racer – 911 GT3 R Hybrid. The car is based on the latest competitor of Porsche – 911 GT3 R and will be officially shown at the Geneva Motor Show. Vehicle is part of the “Porsche Intelligent Performance” (Intelligent efficiency) and uses a hybrid system (F1 car for Williams), combining a powerful petrol engine and two electric engines. In GT3 R Hybrid, however, the hybrid system differs from those used in mass today. It needs no batteries, uses a flywheel positioned to replace the passenger space. He “collects” the kinetic energy during braking, and can be rotated by more than 40 000 rpm. By pressing a button is supplied power from 160 hp for about 6-8 seconds, which is transmitted to electric motors that drive the front wheels. These drivers support positioned in the rear 6-cylinder boxer with a volume of 4.0-liters and 480 hp power. Porsche by clarifying that the hybrid system delivers significant additional capacity for a short time, which can be used for overtaking. The system also reflects positively on the consumption of fuel.
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The Honda Company’s tuner Honda, Mugen introduced a new version of its Civic Type R. Honda Civic Type R Mugen has taken a lot of style for a unique series of only 20 cars Mugen Civic Type R and a price of 44 500. The new version of Mugen is a unique body kit, wheels and signs with a new design, enabling it to be easily distinguished from the standard Civic Type R. Are new front and rear bumpers, new thresholds are. Alloy Wheels Lightning models are 19 inches in size. The color will be Championship White, black exterior mirrors. The engine is the same two-liters petrol engine with i-VTEC 198 hp power, known from the standard Civic Type R. Completely new is the differential against sliding. This new series of Mugen will also be relatively short – 200 cars.
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In the Internet appeared the first pictures of the “hot” version of the luxury hatchback Citroen DS3, called the DS-R. The official premiere of this model will be in March in Geneva. Judging by the pictures, “hot” hatchback will have advanced spliter, protective plates over bulging wheel arches, new thresholds, small rear diffuser and new alloy wheels, tinted the same color which is the roof of the car. According to the preliminary and unofficial information, Citroen DS-R will be a petrol turbo engine volume 1.6 liters and power about 210 hp The engine was developed by BMW and is known by the MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works. It will be combined with mechanical gearbox with six grades, the suspension will be approaching the car with 15 millimeters of path shock absorbers will be from Bos. According to unofficial information the same, DS-R accelerates from standstill to 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds.
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During this year the market will experience one of the great electric company Velozzi. The biggest ad for it is the acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h for 3 seconds and a maximum speed of 320 km / hour. The car is Velozzi of carbon and fiberglass and has induction motors with power 550 kW or 770 hp But more interesting is that this motor is powered by a micro-turbine, producing power with Capstone 65 kW, which can be driven using diesel fuel, biodiesel, ethanol, compressed natural gas or propane. According Velozzi, a single charge car can travel 320 kilometers, where the micro-turbine starts charging the batteries, the car can travel 1600 kilometers. From Velozzi announced that they plan a second car with a micro-turbine, called Velozzi Solo. This will be a crossover with a micro turbine with power 30kW, which will be available next year.
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The tuning workshop Carlsson, famous for its dorabotkite models from Mercedes-Benz, will present a supercar called the Carlsson C25.
This will happen on the Geneva Motor Show in March. According to German AutoBild, this model will be produced in a short series of 25 pieces. Carlsson C25 was established on the basis of convertible Mercedes-Benz SL, it is a petrol engine having 12 cylinders. The appearance of Carlson C25 has nothing in common with that of SL (except the roof). The car has a wide wheel arches over, a completely new front, new headlights and tail lights. The base engine with 12 cylinders is further elaborated, as power is increased to 753 hp and maximum torque reaches 1320 Nm. To be able to withstand such loading automatic transmission with five degrees of AMG, between 2000 and 4000 rpm, maximum torque is limited to 1150 Nm.
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta will be more peaceful and better roadholding of the VW Golf and has better dynamics of the Ford Focus, its producers say. The all-new five-door hatchback will have its official premiere next month in Geneva. Giulietta will be the first model of Alfa, which will use the new compact platform of the Fiat. As a result, the company says it will submit the number one car in its class, the car with the best driving, most precise steering system, the best ratio between the momentum and weight, the best ride comfort and the better secured passenger safety, “said Benedetto Matteo (Matteo Benedetto), a project manager Giulietta. To prove this, the Alfa engineers rely on the capabilities of one of its medium-power versions, auto MultiAir 1.4 engine with 170 hp power with switching of the gearbox of two levers under the steering wheel. With a price similar to the VW Golf, Giulietta will be marketed in Europe, also in three equipment levels – Touring, Lusso and Veloce, as it is with Mito.
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The luxury coupe with four doors and four seats Aston Martin Rapide will be on the market in April this year. Price will start from 139 950 pounds (about 160 000 euros). This car will compete with models such as the Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, the new Audi A7, Porsche Panamera, and Lamborghini Estoque. Development of this luxury car took about five years, as a concept it was presented in 2006, a prototype of the serial type seen in the autumn of last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Now comes time for the emergence of Aston Martin Rapide in the market. Rapide name is chosen to recall the Lagonda Rapide, produced sedan in the last century by Lagonda, marks which is now part of Aston Martin. Rapide will be produced on the platform of the Aston Martin DB9 in the factory at Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. From there said they would be produced around 2000 pieces per year.
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On the occasion of 40 anniversary of the onset of compartment 240 Z, Nissan launched a series of special models for Z 370 markets in the U.S. and Japan. Now a similar model was developed and marketed in Europe. The Old Continent Nissan will propose a series of specific 370Z, called the Black Edition. The car will be black or dark gray metallic lacquer that is resistant to scratches and can itself clear in light of them. The external features of the Nissan 370Z Black Edition can be assigned and RAYS forged wheels in size 19 inches, making it possible to see the red brake mechanism. Of belonging to a special series of talks and mounted at the rear emblem. Interior impresses with its red leather seats, like the red theme and shows the steering wheel and center console. Standard equipment to enter and satellite navigation and high-quality audio.
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