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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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On the Chicago Motor Show made its debut the new Chevrolet Silverado. With all-new platform and upgraded mechanics, an altered appearance and improved interior, the model of General Motors has made serious requests for market success in the U.S. The most significant change in the new Silverado is the platform. According to the manufacturer its strength and resistance to cracking is improved by 92% and 20% compared with the previous model. The car has been modernized with Duramax V8 diesel engine with 6.6 liters volume, which has become more powerful and at the same time there are 11% lower fuel consumption. It is combined with the Allison automatic transmission 1000 with six degrees. In this combination, Duramax / Allison Silverado new accelerates from standstill to 100 km / hour in 9 seconds, this is 0.3 seconds faster than the previous model. Pickup will be available and of course petrol engine, also V8, Vortec volume 6.0 liters. It is combined with automatic transmission Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed.
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Nissan officially revealed its newest model, the compact crossover Juke. The European version of this model will premiere on March 4 in Geneva, a North American version will be exposed to the Motor Show in New York in April. Juke compact created based on the concept Qazana. Nissan Juke will initially be sold in Europe with three engines. The new atmospheric petrol engine volume 1.6 liters and power 117 hp turbo gasoline is also a volume 1.6 liters and 190 hp power dCi turbodiesel and volume 1.5 liters and 110 hp power. The crossover is quite special and very luxury, with unique design and nice vision.
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At Motor Show in Chicago made its world premiere hybrid concept Kia Ray. With interesting design this car shows that green cars are not necessarily boring. The car is a work of American design center for Kia, which has done well with the task of creating a futuristic car for four passengers. The car was created based on the Kia Forte. Futuristic theme is repeated in the interior of the plug-in hybrids. All materials can be recycled, are lightweight, light colored to reflect heat emitted from sunshine in summer, thus reducing the need to use the air conditioning system in your car. Kia Ray has a hybrid system consisting of a gasoline engine with direct fuel injection (GDI) with volume 1.4 liters and 153 hp power and electric power 78 kW powered by lithium-ion batteries. The transmission is a type of CVT. Depending on road conditions, traffic to the front wheels comes from the petrol engine, electric motor or both.
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Honda chose the Motor Show in Chicago to make the premiere of the concept Odyssey. It shows how the future will look MPV cars the Japanese company. Experts believe that this is rather pre-series model rather than pure design studio. Certainly in future series models will hardly see many of the more outlandish elements of the concept as external mirrors, rims, headlights, etc. However, much of what we see in Chicago and will appear in the serial Odyseey, which must be visible in the autumn. Compared with the current model of the Odyssey, the concept is slightly lower (by 35 mm), width has increased by 50 mm. Overall shape is more streamlined and solutions with smoother lines, which adds more dynamics of the car.
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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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Volkswagen publishes official information about the new generation model of its SUV Touareg. The world premiere to a wide audience will be in March in Geneva. What is known now is that the new VW Touareg is 40 mm long (length 4758 millimeters) and 20 millimeters lower than its predecessor. At the same time the second generation has been “tailored”, whereas with 208 kilograms. lower curb weight than its predecessor. VW Touareg will initially be marketed in Europe with three engines – two diesel volume with 3.0 and 4.2 liters and power respectively 237 and 335 hp and hybrid system that includes a gasoline engine with a mechanical compressor, 6 cylinder with 329 hp power and electric power to 46 hp So with a total power of 374 hp hybrid Touareg accelerates from standstill to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds, an impressive model for a large SUV dynamics. Only a motor vehicle can move at up to 45 kilometers per hour. Already in the basic version of the second generation VW Touareg will get a new automatic transmission with eight gears Aisin. The car will be adaptive suspension system, stop-start, system warning for unintentionally leaving the tape movement and others.
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Jaguar XF family is extended to appear and diesel Diesel S version with 271 hp power. The appearance of strong diesel version has taken something of the style of “hot” XFR. The same goes for the interior. Diesel S in the UK has a price starting from 38 475 pounds (about 86 400 euro). The car has a system Adaptive Dynamics, which is also known by the “hot” XFR. This system analyzes the movement and behavior of the chassis and steering 500 times per second and adjusts the suspension accordingly. Dynamics package includes alloy wheels k EUR 20 inches. “We implemented all of the XFR learned to provide quality and dynamic traffic model Diesel S”, said Mike Cross, chief engineer at the company. “Equipped with high-tech system, Adaptive Dynamics, the latest version of Diesel S delivers the ultimate fans of the dynamics of governance and pleasure at the same time conduct a more associated with sports models and their suspension,” said Cross. S diesel models can be ordered with a specific body kit (Aerodynamic Pack) which can enter and LED lights.
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During the Chicago motor show, Toyota showed its modernized Sedan Avalon. According to the representatives of the Japanese firm, the changes are intended to better position the model in this segment of the luxury sedans. Avalon 2011 model retains the main proportions and remain close to last year’s model. The changes are the most grille and headlights with a new shape. Are new and fog lamps. Rear diffuser has become larger with two of the exhaust nozzle on both sides. Rear LED lights have new items. A lot of effort was spent on modernizing and improving the interior. The car will be available in two versions of furniture – Avalon and Limited. The car will be marketed in the U.S. with only one engine – V6 VVT-I with a volume of 3.5 liters, which is known, but is streamlined and has a higher efficiency. Its output is 268 hp at 6200 rpm. Maximum torque is 336 Nm at 4700 rpm.
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Senior supercar with 16 cylinders and a price exceeding that of Bugatti Veyron looks ridiculous in terms of crisis and stagnation of the total market. Entirely manual drafting DiMora Natalia and half a million EUR has seems to be happening. Undergoing a crisis and all its consequences. This project is from 2006, but according to its creators have a future and will soon be on the market. These days, even experts on Brembo brake systems have signed a contract to supply business model specifically for DiMora Natalia SLS 2. Released by the company and records of tests made with the security car. Behind the unusual super output stands billionaire Alfred J. DiMora of Palm Springs, California. That car is even talking novelty engine which is mounted on a luxurious monster – 14 liters and 16 cylinders. Power 1200 hp, peak torque of 1219 Nm. Four wheels driven by the steering system will also manage four. The suspension is adjustable. Naturally we will see in the equipment from all known modern automotive world. The front seats can be rotated around its axis back between them and the rear seat will have a mass number of other additions convertible car in office or working place. The car has a bar, refrigerator, multiple cup holders that can cool or warm up.
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