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In Geneva was presented the fourth generation of the small Nissan Micra. The car is completely new platform “V” and a distance between the axles of 2450 millimeters, which is 20 millimeters more than the previous model. The length of the Micra is also higher by 61 mm and now is 3780 millimeters. This site reserves the Micra among the smallest cars in its segment. Has increased the width of the car and 5 mm (1665 mm), while its height is 10 mm less than that of its predecessor (1530 mm). The mass of the new Micra e 945 kilograms, while the fuel tank takes 41 liters. The fourth generation of the Nissan Micra coming to market soon. In Europe, the Micra will now be offered with two versions of the new petrol engine HR12. It has three cylinders, 1.2 liters volume and the system of alternating opening and closing of valves. More standard equipment has been in the system Start-Stop. Maximum power of the first version is 59 kW (80 h.p.), maximum torque is 108 Nm.
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While in Chicago Chrysler does not show anything interesting, however, there appears a picture of the future mask 300C. The designer of the car, Ralph Gilles (Ralph Gilles, who was recently appointed head of the brand Dodge) even made a presentation on future 300S. From this presentation, you may conclude what to expect from this car. Moreover, it showed the interior of the Chrysler 300 saloon with the road in New York last year. Became clear that a new version of the platform “LY” will be the basis of the car. On it will soon make several models of Fiat. Since Chrysler is aimed for the new 300 C have an average cost of about 7.6 liters per 100 km. To this end, Chrysler designers to focus on two things – the car’s aerodynamics and engine. The basis of increased efficiency will be a new family of engines V6 Phoenix. The all-new V6 Pentastar volume 3.6 liters and will replace the two V6 engines now used for models fitted to the platform LX. When this will improve not only fuel but also the dynamics of the car. Maximum power at Chrysler 300 C will be 280 hp and maximum torque of 352 Nm. Pentastar V6 new engine, however, will not be the only technical innovation in the 2011 model of Chrysler 300 C Chrysler will replace the current automatic gearbox with four or five degrees with a completely new eight-speed.
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