Peugeot 508 RXH

Peugeot 508 RXH

Peugeot 508 RXH.
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The French company has declassified the first official images of model Peugeot 508 RXH which can partly be regarded as an analog-terrain wagon Subaru Outback or hatchback Honda Crosstour. "Partly" – because a novelty distinguishes not only an all wheel drive and the raised ground clearance, but also a hybrid power-plant. And the basic motor – diesel. Total capacity of two engines reaches 200 h.p. It's necessary to notice that the 2-liter diesel engine rotates only front wheels, and the electromotor – only rear. The similar decision is applied on Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4. On pictures it's difficult to understand, whether the body by an armor from not colored plastic is protected or these mouldings are covered by a dark paint and are afraid of scratches the same as also body panels. The French while don't open these details. But they stress that the version 508 RXH destined role of the most luxurious in the range of modifications. To us promise more expensive materials in interior, 18-inch wheels, a meter panel projected on a windshield, and much more. All details will be disclosed at the presentation of new item at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Peugeot isn’t going to replace the 607, its big French attempt at taking on the hegemony of Audi, BMW and Mercedes. Instead the plan is to offer its Mondeo-sized 508 in posh, premium specs, and to tempt buyers with this, the 508 RXH. A 508 SW dressed in Audi Allroad attire. Raised suspension means it rides higher than the SW estate, and the black body cladding means it’s wider too. And there are LED lights in a ‘lions claw’ motif in the front bumper. Peugeot promises a unique interior, with special colours and materials, and there’s loads of standard kit to reflect the expected £30k-plus price tag: sat-nav, electric front seats, keyless entry and go, a head-up display, a panoramic glass roof and 18in wheels are standard. The 2012 Peugeot 508 RXH diesel-electric hybrid has been officially revealed ahead of its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Featuring all-wheel drive via Peugeot's HYbrid4 technology, the 508 RXH comes packing the automaker's 2.0-liter HDi diesel engine with a 28-kilowatt (38-horsepower) electric motor. This system, identical to the one found in Peugeot's 3008 Hybrid4, makes the 508 RXH a so-called "through-the-road" hybrid vehicle. Combined, the diesel-electric hybrid drive unit delivers up to 147 kW (200 horsepower) and cranks out 332 pound-feet of torque. The 508 RXH can operate in electric-only mode, though Peugeot has not revealed the vehicle's "zero-emissions" range. The French automaker say the 508 RXH consumes less than 4.2 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (56 miles per gallon U.S.) in the combined cycle and emits 109 g/km of CO2. The 508 RXH will go on sale in spring of 2012. Peugeot says it will extend its HYbrid4 technology to additional vehicles in the near future. Learn more in the official press release after the jump. There’s not, but the sole powertrain available is the clever bit, utilising the same Hybrid4 diesel-electric set-up that’s already debuted in the 3008. A 163bhp 2.0-litre diesel drives the front wheels, and a 37bhp electric motor powers the back axle. And the latter’s modular configuration means Peugeot can bolt it into any car from the 308 upwards – and sister brand Citroen can do exactly the same. All in the system makes 200bhp and 332lb ft, and while the motor spends much of its time assisting the HDI engine, it’s also able to run the RXH in 100% EV mode. That means rear-wheel drive, but also some impressive official figures: 67.2mpg and 109g/km CO2. Blame the big wheels and bigger body for the RXH’s inability to match the 74.4mpg and 99g/km CO2 recorded by the identically powered 3008 Hybrid 4. The Peugeot 508 RXH will make its official world debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2011, and UK sales will follow in spring 2012.

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BMW i8 hybrid electric car.

BMW i8 hybrid electric car

BMW i8 hybrid electric car.
Read about the BMW i8 Prototype in this first drive article brought to you by the automotive experts at Automobile Magazine. BMW i8 bmw 39 s supercar the m1 was sold between 1978 to 1981 as the only mid- engined bmw to be mass produced. but you 39 d expect. he BMW i8 supercar, well, the working prototype of the luxury automaker's future plug-in hybrid, has been spotted several times before on. Like the MegaCity Vehicle the BMW i8 is purpose built, only for a different purpose. The LifeDrive concept allows a progressive sporty design, balanced weight distribution and low center of gravity, which results in superior driving characteristics. High-tech, super strong CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) for reduced weight and enhanced aerodynamics lets you enjoy sporty driving with a clear conscience. Thanks to the intelligent LifeDrive architecture up to four passengers can share this unique driving pleasure. As a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) the BMW i8 combines the best of both worlds. It lets you experience the fascinating driving experience of electrically powered cars with zero driving emissions for everyday use. While at the same time offering sports car performance, unbeatable fuel efficiency and the driving range for longer journeys. But sustainability is not only limited to the car's stunning efficiency. The BMW i8 features sustainable premium interior materials that make you feel good about something that feels great. Intuitive display technologies, intelligent driver assistance and location based services make driving even more exciting and fun. For more information also see mobility services. BMW doesn't seem to be too engaged in trying to hide what the company's new i8 supercar will look like when it arrives – in fact, it's been so kind as to leave the label on one of its prototypes. Our keen-eyed spy photographers managed to snap a few quick photos of the vehicle dashing through the snow in northern Sweden during a little cold-weather testing. The machine you see above will be the reigning monarch of the Bavarian automaker's new sub-brand, i, once it debuts. Based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept that starred at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the vehicle is said to pack 2+2 seating, a 0-62 mph time in the 4.8 second range and fuel economy of over 62 mpg U.S., along with a supercar price tag. Look to fork over around $200,000 when this beastie touches down. There's been some indication that BMW will forgo the thrifty diesel engine of the concept in favor of a turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline mill to work in coordination with a hybrid system. While that's bad news bears for diesel fans, the fact that BMW is gearing the platform toward gasoline means that this vehicle will more than likely show up on American shores. We're about to have our first encounter with one of the most significant new cars of the new decade. Engulfed in blue smoke and accompanied by red laser effects, BMW's new hybrid supercar enters the pitch-black stage. Wearing blue swirl-pattern camouflage, the white coupe marks the high end of BMW's ambitious project i portfolio, and will likely be badged i8 when it comes to market in 2013. Together with a megacity vehicle, the i8 will kick off carbon-fiber revolution at BMW. Rear engined and initially available only as a hybrid, the i8 is the most efficient BMW sports car ever conceived. Getting in to this futuristic BMW is not easy. At just a hair over four-feet high, it's limbo dancer low, and the door opening is shaped like a mail slot. The man at the wheel helps out by reciting the correct entry sequence. Start with sliding the left leg in, then lift the bum over the sill, align and lower the torso, assume a ducked posture and then reel in the right foot. Once inside, we find legroom is as tight as in an olympic bobsled, the scalp duly leaves a grease mark on the tinted glass roof, and the right shoulder is wedged against the composite door, which has been pushed shut from the outside. The 2+2 configuration is largely fanciful. With the front seats in the rearmost position, the space for additional occupants shrinks to zero.

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Aston Martin DBS

Aston Martin DBS

Aston Martin DBS. Complete information on Aston Martin DBS car, photos, pictures, prices and specifications. Striking beauty with an underlying strength. Seductively powerful and exquisitely finished, DBS represents the synthesis of raw power, race-bred technology. The modern Aston Martin DBS is a high performance GT sports car from the UK manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston has used the DBS name once before on their 1967-72 grand tourer coupe. The modern car replaces the 2004 Vanquish S as the flagship of the marque. It was officially unveiled at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on 2007-08-16, which featured a brand new exterior colour, a graphite grey with a blue tint which has been dubbed 'Casino Ice'. Delivery began on 2008 Q1. The car is built in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Its engine is built at the Aston Martin engine plant in Cologne, Germany. Engine: 6.0 Litre 48-valve V12. Transmission: 6-Speed Manual (optional 6-Speed Automatic). Drivetrain: RWD (Rear Wheel Drive). Curb Weight: 1,695 kg (3,740 lb). City Fuel Economy: 12 mpg-US (20 L/100 km; 14 mpg-imp). Highway Fuel Economy: 18 mpg-US (13 L/100 km; 22 mpg-imp). Horsepower: 510 hp (380 kW; 517 PS) at 6500 rpm. Torque: 420 lb•ft (569 N•m) at 5750 rpm. Wheelbase: 107.9 in (2,741 mm). Length: 185.9 in (4,722 mm). Width: 75.0 in (1,905 mm). Height: 50.4 in (1,280 mm). The DBS is equipped with 5935 cc V12 engine with four valves per cylinder. The same engine is also used in the DBR9 and DBRS9 racing cars albeit with extensive modifications. The engine of the DBS produces 510 horsepower (380 kW) at 6500 rpm and 570 N•m (420 lb•ft) of torque @ 5750 rpm. The engine also includes an active bypass valve which above 5500 rpm opens and lets more air into the engine resulting in increased performance. Compression ratio is 10.9:1 which combined with the above propels the car from 0-62 mph in 4.3 seconds all the way up to 191 mph (307 km/h). In 2007, the British motoring show Top Gear sent the DBS around their famous test track and recorded a lap time of 1:23.9, a second faster than the comparable Bentley Continental Supersports. As with the DB9, Aston Martin uses the same VH(vertical horizontal) structure which provides strength and rigidity to the whole car. Thanks to the structure, 85% of the weight of the car is kept between the wheelbase which results in increased handling, responsiveness and feel during tight cornering. Aston Martin has also developed an Adaptive Damping System or ADS which alters the suspension in order for the car to cope with the driver's desires and road/weather conditions. When turned on, the ADS automatically alters the suspension settings to ensure the driver has high levels of control at all times. Apart from the suspension getting stiffer, throttle and braking response is increased and also steering is sharpened. The DBS is fitted with Pirelli P-Zero tyres which have been developed especially for the car, along with lightweight, aluminum 20" wheels. To keep the weight as low as possible, Aston Martin has made extensive use of carbon fiber throughout the whole car. The bonnet, the boot, the front wings and the door opening surrounds are all made by carbon fiber. The carpets are also made by special thin layers from carbon fiber. The roof and the doors are made by aluminum. The result of all that is a 30 kg (66 lb) weight reduction from a regular DB9. The car is also fitted with a carbon fiber splitter at the front wings to increase handling and a carbon fiber rear diffuser to increase high speed stability. The brake discs are carbon ceramic, which shaves a significant 12.5 kg (28 lb) from the unsprung weight. In the front, there are 398 mm (15.7 in) ventilated and drilled brakes with 6-piston alloy monobloc calipers. In the back, there are 360 mm (14.2 in) ventilated and drilled brakes with 4-piston alloy monobloc calipers.

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Renault Wind 1.6 Dynamique

Renault Wind 1.6 Dynamique (Drive 1)
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Renault Wind 1.6 133 Dynamique FIRST DRIVE Test date 27 August 2010 Price as tested £15,900 For only 131bhp, engine makes a good noise
What is it? The Wind is a little two-seat convertible coupe with a chassis that derives from the old (Mk2) Clio platform, which also underpins the latest Twingo (and in part the Dacia Duster). Given that summer met an abrupt end last week, forgive me if I write not about how the Renault Wind feels with the roof down, but instead how its Renaultsport-derived chassis copes with British roads. See the test pics of the Renault Wind 1.6 Dynamique Pretty well, is the short answer. It’s a versatile old thing, and is testament to how comprehensively developed most recent chassis are; they crash so safely and are so stiff that they can stay in use for longer. This platform is also smaller and lighter than the one that underpins the latest Clio, so even with the weight of the electric hood mechanism (which wild rain prevents me from flipping back, even though it only takes 12 seconds), you’re looking at a pretty healthy 1173kg kerb weight. Roof up, there’s no hint that the chassis isn’t as rigid as a regular Twingo, and its suspension set-up is based on that of the old Renaultsport Clio, so it’s agile and crisp, too. It doesn’t ride supremely, but I wouldn’t expect it to; this is the kind of car that revels in feeling small and keen, so you allow it the odd skip over bumps. This test variant has the 131bhp 1.6-litre engine from the sporty Twingo. While it produces more torque overall than the alternative 1.2-litre turbo engine, its advantage isn’t great (118lb ft versus 112) and it arrives higher up at 4400rpm (versus 3500rpm). So it’s no wonder you have to wind up the 1.6 for brisk progress. I’ve got no problem with doing that; the five-speed ’box shifts pretty sweetly, the engine sounds good and the pedal weights are all spot on for quick upshifts and revvy heel-and-toe downshifts. But I wonder if that’s what buyers of cabrios are really after. Perhaps that’s why Renault says the Wind offers something unique: a sporty little two-seat coupé (with surprisingly capacious boot) and a roof that just happens to come off. The Honda CR-X Del Sol or Fiat X1/9 of the modern day, perhaps. That’s fine by us. There are enough boulevardier small convertibles around and they’re mostly dreadful. I’d pick a Wind over them any day. That the hood folds back is just an added bonus. Matt Prior Renault Wind 1.6 Dynamique Price: £16,400; Top speed: 125mph; 0-62mph: 9.2sec; Economy: 40.3mpg (combined); CO2: 165g/km; Engine: 4 cyls, 1598cc, petrol; Power: 131bhp at 6750rpm; Torque: 118lb ft at 4400rpm; Gearbox: 5-spd manual A quick update on the leaky roof on our Renault Wind. We dropped it off at the Smiths Renault garage in Peterborough and they spent two days fixing the leak and retesting it under high water pressure. What was the problem? It seems the seal where the roof meets the passenger side window had started to go. I was surprised on such a new car, but apparently jet washing the Wind had put a lot of pressure on the seals. So there you go – be careful where you wash your car. I have to admit I've only washed the car once in the past eight months myself; most of the time I visit a hand wash in Peterborough. Our Renault Wind has been resigned to the driveway for much of the long bank holiday weekend. I've owned a black car before, but had forgotten just how much dust they can attract. So today I nipped to the local hand wash to clean it up - and a good job they did too. Only when they jet washed the dust off did I notice a small leak on the passenger side where the roof meets the glass. It's quite surprising. I've heard of soft-tops leaking under high-pressure hoses, but should a hard top let water in too? I was rather hoping it would stay bone dry. A few weeks back someone asked me ‘Does the Renault Wind roof really retract in 12 seconds?’ I’d never timed it before – all I knew was that it was pretty quick and that's all I really needed to know. Does it matter if it’s 12 seconds, 10sec or 15sec? I’m not too fussed, so long as I’m not waiting all day. So I dusted down my stopwatch and put the Wind’s folding hard-top to the test. It seemed appropriate; dare I say it for fear of jinxing our early summer days, we’ve been blessed with sunshine here in the east Midlands. And yes, it does fold back and close away in 12 seconds. No complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority here. However, there are a few niggles. Every time you lower the roof, the windows open all the way too. So once the roof is tucked away neatly, if you want the windows back up to avoid 'Wind' blast you have to manually hold the buttons down to put them up again. I counted and this takes a further eight seconds before you are ready to go. As the sun has blessed us with its presence today, a lunchtime drive seemed in order. Now the UK clocks have sprung forwards, it's a great chance to test the Wind's USP. Glasses on, roof down - in a dozen seconds, no time at all - is the best way to enjoy the Wind. And wind you will enjoy, as the side windows curve down towards the back, letting the breeze blast in. This isn't necessarily a complaint; why would you have the roof down if you didn't want the wind in your hair? However, on a sunny day like this the deep-set dials are a problem. It's just impossible to read the instruments when the sun is head on. You end up either guessing your speed by the engine sound, or ducking forward to take a quick check that you are abiding by the law. Drove the Wind last night and noticed a couple of slightly odd things about it: firstly, xenon lights from cars behind me seemed incredibly bright. I thought the first car had badly adjusted headlights, but then it happened twice more – a really bright, off-putting glare. Is it because the Wind is quite low (and, no, the following cars weren’t SUVS), or is it something to do with the rear screen? Whatever, it’s weird. Secondly, despite it being a tiny car, it’s actually quite hard to see out of. The A-pillars are a pair of blinkers and you can’t see one bit of the front bodywork. Worse, the wipers don’t sit flush under the bonnet, so they narrow the low, sloped windscreen further; if you’re six feet tall or so (and, fair enough, most Wind buyers won’t be), flipping down the tiny sun visor shuts out most of the road ahead.

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Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato

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British manufacturer Aston Martin and a team of Italian designers, Zagato, marking 50 years of their collaboration when making DB4GT Zagato with a new vehicle that will soon be introduced. Work together it will be shown at the Villa D'Este Concours in Italy on May 21, followed the match in Germany's Nurburgring track. 50 years ago, DB4GT Zagato was first competed at Goodwood's 1961 Easter and finish in 3rd position with the driver Striling Moss. The first cooperation was continued in 1986 with the V8 Vantage and V8 Zagato Volante Zagato. In 2003 Aston Martin and Zagato DB7 Zagato collaborated again to produce and DB AR1 roadster-specific to the U.S. market. Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato (Drive 1). News and automotive information about Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato car Drive 1. Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato car pictures and images Drive 1.

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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (Drive 2)

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (Drive 2)
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With the new Carrera GTS model already on sale, it was only a matter of time before Porsche released an all-wheel drive version of its new flagship non-turbo sports car. Matching the GTS in output, the Carrera 4 GTS delivers an increase of 23-hp over the Carrera 4S, with a 0-60 mph time that’s a hair faster (0.1 seconds to be exact), at just 4.0 seconds with the optional 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox and Sport Chrono Package Plus. As an AWD Porsche, the Carrera 4 GTS gets a 44-mm wider body with larger rear wheel arches. Other exterior upgrades include a SportDesign front lip, black side skirts from the GT2 and a black panel between the tailpipes. Plus, it comes with a stunning set of black-painted center-locking 19-inch RS Spyder wheels. Inside, there are black leather and Alcantara seats, plus an Alcantara steering wheel, gearshift lever and handbrake. On sale this Fall, Porsche will offer both a hard top and soft top version, with the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe priced from $110,200 while the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet will retail for $120,100. Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (Drive 2). News and automotive information about Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS car Drive 2. Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS car pictures and images Drive 2. As mentioned, the latest 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS is essentially the ‘Carrera 4’ all-wheel drive version of last year’s 911 Carrera GTS. It gets the same 408 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque 3.8-liter flat-six engine, as well as a throaty sounding sports exhaust system and Porsche Traction Management stability control. The end result is a 0-62 mph time of just 4.6 seconds in the Coupe when fitted with the manual transmission, and 4.8 seconds for the Cabriolet. Of course, adding the PDK will shave an additional 0.2 seconds respectively off the acceleration times. In terms of handling, the standard all-wheel drive should manage to keep you on the road, even when nearing the car’s--and your own--limits. Here, the PTM system can send the optimal torque levels to the front wheels via a multiple-plate clutch in order to help prevent the wheels from slipping. Also helping things is a standard limited-slip differential. Visually, the new Carrera 4 GTS models with all-wheel drive differ in points of detail from earlier variants with rear-wheel drive. In addition to the type name on the doors and rear lid, the distinguishing characteristic of all models with all-wheel drive is the additional reflective stripe between the taillights. What the Carrera GTS models, both the regular version and the 4, have in common is the 911’s wide body, otherwise reserved for the all-wheel version of the 911s, and the rear axle track width that goes with it. Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (Drive 2). News and automotive information about Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS car Drive 2. Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS car pictures and images Drive 2.
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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (Drive 1)

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (Drive 1)
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This is the new 911 Carrera 4 GTS. Offered in both coupe and cabriolet form, the Carrera 4 GTS takes Porsche's Carrera GTS, and adds four-wheel drive. Not exactly. The 911 Carrera GTS was a parts-bin special, taking the 911 Carrera S drivetrain, adding the optional Powerkit and tweaked bodykit to the wider Carrera 4S body shell. Now Porsche hasadded four-wheel drive. So the latest addition to the burgeoning 911 catalogue is effectively a Carrera 4S with additional performance parts. An extra 23bhp for starters, taking power up to 405bhp. 0-62mph nudges down to 4.6sec manual, 4.4sec for the optional PDK in the Carrera 4 GTS coupe. Similar 0.1 second trimming has taken place to the Cabriolet's 0-62 times. You get to keep the standard C4S's CO2 and MPG figures, as befits a Porsche special edition these days. Outside, Porsche spotters will note the rear reflector strip which links the tail-lights, but are stymied in showing off their knowledge by the 'Carrera 4 GTS' logos on the bootlid and doors which give the game away for casual viewers. GTS-specific RS Syder wheels in black along with the two-wheel drive GTS's tweaked front bumper and aero parts finish the exterior differentiation. Inside it's Carrera 4 GTS sill plates, alcantara trim and the PCM touchscreen infotainment screen in the centre console. Building on the well-received 911 Carrera GTS with its extra power, visual panache and extensive extras for an attractive price, Porsche today announced the 911 Carrera 4 GTS. Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (Drive 1). News and automotive information about Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS car Drive 1. Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS car pictures and images Drive 1. As an all-wheel-drive model, and when equipped with the proper tires, the Carrera 4 has proven more than competent for all seasons and all road conditions. The Carrera 4 GTS wraps an aggressive wide body around a long list of performance, comfort and cosmetic enhancements. A GTS exclusive power upgrade of 23 hp over the 911 Carrera 4S on which it is based enables the 3.8-liter 911 Carrera 4 GTS - available as a coupe and cabriolet - to accelerate from zero to 60 mph 0.1 second faster; a Carrera 4 GTS coupe equipped with the optional seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) and the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus makes the sprint in just 4.0 seconds. Top-track speed is also increased to 187 mph (186 mph w/PDK). The 911 Carrera 4 GTS features an electronically-controlled Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel-drive system that delivers impressive traction and powerful acceleration in any driving situation. The electromagnetically-controlled multi-plate clutch reacts within fractions of a second and ensures optimum distribution of power between the front and rear axles. A standard mechanical limited-slip differential further improves traction and driving stability around turns and on varying road surfaces. The 3.8-liter flat-six delivers its 408 hp thanks to a number of internal changes, including a special resonance intake manifold with six vacuum-controlled tuning flaps. Maximum torque is available at 4,200 rpm; 200 rpm earlier compared with the Carrera 4S. The extra power is enhanced by a standard sports exhaust system with four black tailpipes finished with polished, nano-coated inner shells. Like every all-wheel-drive 911 model, the Carrera 4 GTS features a body with 44-mm wider wheel arches at the rear. It is also distinguishable by its SportDesign front apron, black side skirts from the 911 GT2 and a black panel between the rear tailpipes. Center-locking 19-inch RS Spyder design wheels, painted in high-gloss black with polished lips are a final visual flourish. Inside, black is the dominant color, with the standard interior featuring Alcantara® on the center sections of the standard sport seats with their larger side bolsters. Black Alcantara® is also used wherever the driver comes into direct contact with the vehicle - like on the rim of the three-spoke SportDesign steering wheel and on the gear and handbrake levers. Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (Drive 1). News and automotive information about Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS car Drive 1. Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS car pictures and images Drive 1.
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Ford Model T (Gear 4)

Ford Model T (Gear 4)
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Before starting a Model T with the hand crank, the spark had to be manually retarded or the engine might "kick back". The crank handle was cupped in the palm, rather than grabbed with the thumb under the top of the handle, so that if the engine did kick back, the rapid reverse motion of the crank would throw the hand away from the handle, rather than violently twisting the wrist or breaking the thumb. Most Model T Fords had the choke operated by a wire emerging from the bottom of the radiator where it could be operated with the left hand. This was used to prime the engine while cranking the engine slowly then starting the engine with the left hand with a rapid pull of the crank handle. The car only had to be cranked half a turn for it to successfully start. This "quick start" is because of the engine's small displacement and low compression. Ford Model T (Gear 4). News and automotive information about Ford Model T car gear 4. Ford Model T car pictures and images gear 4. The car's 10 US gallon (38-litre) fuel tank was mounted to the frame beneath the front seat; one variant had the carburetor (a Holley Model G) modified to run on ethyl alcohol, to be made at home by the self-reliant farmer. Because Ford relied on gravity to feed fuel to the carburetor rather than a fuel pump, a Model T could not climb a steep hill when the fuel level was low. The immediate solution was to climb steep hills in reverse. In 1926, the fuel tank was moved forward to under the cowl on most models. Milton Reeves had a very hard head and, apparently, very poor eyesight. While the general conformation of the automobile was largely sorted out in the first decade of the 20th century — particularly that business about four wheels — Reeves thought perhaps eight or a minimum of six wheels might provide a smoother ride. Welding in some bits to a 1910 Overland and adding two more axles and four more guncart-style wheels, Reeves created the OctoAuto, proudly displaying it at the inaugural Indianapolis 500. Like its Marvel Comics-worthy name, the car was a bit of a monster, measuring over 20 ft. long. Talk about scaring the horses. Zero orders for the patently ugly and silly OctoAuto apparently didn't discourage Reeves, who tried again the next year with the Sextauto (six wheels, single front axle design). Reeves is remembered today as the inventor of the muffler, which is far from ignominy. Ford Model T (Gear 4). News and automotive information about Ford Model T car gear 4. Ford Model T car pictures and images gear 4.
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Ford Model T (Gear 3)

Ford Model T (Gear 3)
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A flywheel magneto was an electrical generator that produced the high voltage necessary to produce a spark to initiate combustion. This voltage was distributed by the timer (analogous to a distributor in a modern vehicle) to one of the four trembler coils, one for each cylinder. The coil created a high voltage current, directly connected to the spark plug in the cylinder. Ignition timing was adjusted manually by using the spark advance lever mounted on the steering column which rotated the timer. A battery could be used for starting current: at hand-cranking speed, the magneto did not always produce sufficient current (a starting battery was not standard equipment until sometime in 1926, though all T's had a bat position on the coil box switch). A certain amount of skill and experience was required to find the optimal timing for any speed and load. Ford Model T (Gear 3). News and automotive information about Ford Model T car gear 3. Ford Model T car pictures and images gear 3. When electric headlights were introduced in 1915, the magneto was upgraded to supply power for the lights and horn. In keeping with the goal of ultimate reliability and simplicity, the trembler coil and magneto ignition system was retained even after the car became equipped with a generator[17] and battery for electric starting and lighting. Most cars sold after 1919 were equipped with electric starting, which was engaged by a small round button on the floor. Here comes trouble. Let's stipulate that the Model T did everything that the history books say: It put America on wheels, supercharged the nation's economy and transformed the landscape in ways unimagined when the first Tin Lizzy rolled out of the factory. Well, that's just the problem, isn't it? The Model T — whose mass production technique was the work of engineer William C. Klann, who had visited a slaughterhouse's "disassembly line" — conferred to Americans the notion of automobility as something akin to natural law, a right endowed by our Creator. A century later, the consequences of putting every living soul on gas-powered wheels are piling up, from the air over our cities to the sand under our soldiers' boots. And by the way, with its blacksmithed body panels and crude instruments, the Model T was a piece of junk, the Yugo of its day. Ford Model T (Gear 3). News and automotive information about Ford Model T car gear 3. Ford Model T car pictures and images gear 3.
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The Model T had a 177-cubic-inch (2.9 L) front mounted inline four-cylinder en bloc engine (that is, all four in one block, as common now, rather than in individual castings, as common then) producing 20 hp (15 kW) for a top speed of 40–45 mph (64–72 km/h). The Model T four-cylinder sidevalve engine was first in the world with a detachable head, making service like valve jobs easier. According to Ford Motor Company, the Model T had fuel economy on the order of 13 to 21 mpg (5 to 9 kilometres per litre or 11.1 to 18.7 litres per 100 km).[14] The engine was capable of running on petrol, kerosene, or ethanol,[15][16] although the decreasing cost of petrol and the later introduction of Prohibition made ethanol an impractical fuel. It was on October 1,1908, just about a month before William Howard Taft defeated William Jennings Bryan for the Presidency of the United States, that the Ford Motor Company unveiled the little machine that many historians think of as the most significant automobile of all time -- the 1908-1927 Ford Model T. Henry Ford called it the Model T-hardly surprising since Henry had already run through the alphabet from A to S, though a lot of letters were skipped along the way. Ford Model T (Gear 2). News and automotive information about Ford Model T car gear 2. Ford Model T car pictures and images gear 2. It was built only as a touring car at first, but within a few months a number of other body styles would be added to the line. Strictly a utilitarian vehicle, the Ford took no beauty prizes, and it won no speed contests.Still, its 22-horsepower, four-cylinder engine could propel the 1,200-pound car to a top speed of between 35 and 40 miles an hour, adequate for the mostly unpaved roads of the era. Cooling was by the primitive thermo-siphon method, lubrication via a splash system. The gas tank nestled beneath the front seat, its fuel being fed to the engine by the force of gravity. Meanwhile, the driver shifted the two-speed planetary transmission with foot pedals. The car didn't even have demountable rims at first, though in 1919 they became available for an extra $25. Widely known as the "Tin Lizzie," the little Ford became the butt of a thousand jokes. But it was this machine, more than all the others combined, that was responsible for putting America -- and ultimately the world -- on wheels. On the strength of the Model T, Ford's yearly production would increase from 10,000 cars in 1908 to nearly two million 15 years later. As early as 1913, in fact, Ford was literally outproducing all the rest of the nation's automakers put together! On the next page, you will learn about the creation of the Ford Model T. Ford Model T (Gear 2). News and automotive information about Ford Model T car gear 2. Ford Model T car pictures and images gear 2.
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Mini Cooper SD (Gear 4)

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The new 2.0-litre diesel fits the same template as the 1.6-litre units fitted in the MINI One D and MINI Cooper D. Its all-aluminium crankcase helps to keep the weight of the engine as low as possible, while the turbocharger with variable intake geometry develops the right level of power at all engine speeds. The engine in the MINI Cooper SD has a model-specific and extremely powerful turbocharger controlled by the engine management system, while common-rail direct injection with solenoid-valve injectors positioned centrally in the cylinder head ensure that the fuel is fed in extremely precisely and efficiently. The injection system works with maximum pressure of 1,600 bar and ensures optimum mixture preparation in the combustion chamber. The new MINI Cooper SD is also fitted as standard with an extensive range of MINIMALISM technology. In addition to the engine’s efficiency, features such as Brake Energy Regeneration, the Auto Start/Stop function, Shift Point Display, Electric Power Steering and the need-based operation of ancillary components help to produce outstanding fuel economy for this output class. Mini Cooper SD (Gear 4). News and automotive information about Mini Cooper SD car gear 4. Mini Cooper SD car pictures and images gear 4. To ensure that its emissions are as clean as possible, the MINI Cooper SD is fitted with a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. No extra injections of fuel are required to clean the particulate filter. And, as with all current MINI models, the new diesel variants meet the EU5 exhaust emissions standard. Comfort levels on the move, meanwhile, are aided by the four-cylinder engine’s low vibrations and harmonious acoustic properties; here, the particularly sonorous soundtrack of the MINI Cooper SD unit when pushing on through higher revs lifts it above its two diesel stablemates. The new diesel powerplant come standard with a six-speed manual gearbox with short travel gear lever and what Mini claims is an impressively precise action, with ratios tuned carefully to the engine’s performance characteristics to enable powerful and silky smooth acceleration. A six-speed automatic gearbox will also be available from launch as an option. Its exceptionally short shift times and direct “target gear” finding capability on downshifts also allow the automatic to enhance the sporting character of the MINI Cooper SD. Mini Cooper SD (Gear 4). News and automotive information about Mini Cooper SD car gear 4. Mini Cooper SD car pictures and images gear 4.
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Although the MINI Cooper is now offered with two different diesel engine options, neither model really stirs the soul, focusing on overall economy rather than all-out performance. However, that will soon change with the Cooper S-based Cooper SD. The Cooper SD combines the best attributes of the Cooper S with the added frugality of a diesel engine. The Cooper SD is powered by a 2.0L diesel four-cylinder producing 143 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. For those keeping score, the Cooper SD produces about 28 percent more horsepower than the Cooper D and about 60 percent more power than the Cooper One D. Handling should also be much improved over other MINI diesel models, thanks to a suspension borrowed from the Cooper S. The SD trim line will be available for all MINI models, including the Convertible, Clubman and Countryman. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard on all SD models, although a six-speed auto will also be available. Mini Cooper SD (Gear 3). News and automotive information about Mini Cooper SD car gear 3. Mini Cooper SD car pictures and images gear 3. The Cooper SD promises the best performance and economy of the bunch, taking just 8.1 seconds to reach 60mph while returning a combined 65.7mpg. The Countryman ALL4 sits at the other end of the scale, accelerating from 0-60 in 9.4 seconds and averaging 57.6mpg. Prices for the SD models range from £18,750 to £23,190. Although the Cooper SD will initially be reserved for European consumption, there is a chance it could make it to our shores. MINI has yet to make a final ruling on a diesel-powered model for the U.S., but the SD could be just the vehicle to lead that charge. The problem at BMW land (Munich) is that corporate geniuses shafted 3.0L diesel into 3 series. This motor happily propels X5 and could be shared with heavier (then 3 series) X3, where 0-60 is not as important. After all it’s a truck(lette). 3 series with diesel would not fly off the lots, why would they? Also, those diesel 3′s can’t be had with AWD or wagons. Ergo, fear of own stupidity in Munich. Just put those 6 cyl. diesels into trucks and send some 4 banger diesel powered AWD wagons and see landscape changes. Mini with diesel will get “manly” label and will sell, especially if you don’t need to shift it much. Mini Cooper SD (Gear 3). News and automotive information about Mini Cooper SD car gear 3. Mini Cooper SD car pictures and images gear 3.
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The Mini Cooper SD is the first Mini diesel to carry the famous Cooper S badge – so how does it live up to this reputation? Well, for starters the 2.0-litre turbocharged unit produces 141bhp. That’s nearly 28% more than the Cooper D and almost 60% beyond what the regular One D can manage with their current 1.6-litre BMW turbodiesel engines. It’s also packing 225lb ft of torque (pulling power) – which is more than any other Mini, including the 181bhp petrol-powered Cooper S. As a result the regular Mini Hatch version sprints to 62mph in just 8.1 seconds and achieves a top speed of 134mph, while returning a claimed 65.7mpg and emitting 114g/km CO2. Mini Cooper SD (Gear 2). News and automotive information about Mini Cooper SD car gear 2. Mini Cooper SD car pictures and images gear 2. The Cooper SD is also available as Mini Clubman, Convertible and Countryman. Even the ALL4 all-wheel drive version of the latter, by far the heaviest and least efficient vehicle in the Mini range, manages 57.6mpg, 130g/km CO2, 0-62mph in 9.4 seconds and 121mph. These results are helped by a full compliment of ‘MINIMALISM’ fuel saving technologies, including start-stop, brake energy regeneration, gearshift indicator, electric power steering and demand-based use of components like the alternator. Mini has also fitted a ‘super light’ six-speed manual gearbox, helping to compensate for the added weight of the 2.0-litre lump under the bonnet. A six-speed automatic is optional. Then there’s the new Mini Pimilico – a special edition of the Hatch. This includes Lazer Blue metallic paint, 16-inch alloys, Piano Black interior trim, white indicators and Pimlico badging, and is priced from £14,465. Finally, the new Mini Sport Pack is available on all versions of the Hatch and Convertible. This comprises a more aggressive exterior appearance, John Cooper Works interior detailing, Piano Black trim, white indicators, bonnet stripes and a Sport button. This controls the actions of the Dynamic Traction Control and Electronic Differential Lock Control, both of which aim to boost the Mini’s handling and responses. 17-inch John Cooper Works alloy wheels are the finishing touch. Prices range between £2,150 and £3,245 – depending on model. Mini Cooper SD (Gear 2). News and automotive information about Mini Cooper SD car gear 2. Mini Cooper SD car pictures and images gear 2.
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Hyundai Elantra 2011 (Car 4)

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Hyundai may offer the most comprehensive warranties, but as a brand, it doesn’t have the reliability reputation that Honda does. If you want the most trustworthy daily commuter, get a Civic. The Kia Forte challenges the Elantra in terms of standard interior features and price. The base sedan starts at $14,995 and has SIRIUS Satellite Radio, USB and auxiliary input jacks, Bluetooth connectivity and steering wheel mounted audio controls. It also has a long warranty. It’s powertrain warranty lasts for ten years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. If you’re looking at the Elantra, take a peek at the Chevrolet Cruze, too. Hyundai Elantra 2011 (Car 4). Hyundai Elantra 2011 car pictures and images 4. News and automotive information about Hyundai Elantra 2011 car 4. Starting at $16,275, it’s more expensive than the Elantra, but it has standard air conditioning. But to match the Elantra’s fuel economy ratings, you have to get the Eco model, which starts at $18,175, making the Elantra more affordable even after you add air conditioning for a total of $17,080. The Ford Fiesta is similar to the Cruze. It’s spacious, looks good and has a quality interior, and like the Cruze, you have to upgrade to the Fiesta SE to get fuel economy ratings of 29/40 mpg city/highway. Prices for those models start at $14,320. This price is still a lot cheaper than the Cruze or Elantra, so if you’re on a budget, the Fiesta is a good option. However, if you’re an adult who doesn’t want exterior that looks like it’s designed for a college student or teenager, the Elantra is a better choice. The Hyundai Elantra has been completely redesigned for 2011. It has a modern exterior that adopts Hyundai’s fluidic sculpture design, available upscale features like heated leather backseats on the Limited model and impressive fuel economy ratings of 29/40 mpg city/highway. The 2011 Hyundai Elantra is available in two trims. The $14,830 base GLS model comes with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic is optional. The Limited trim starts at $19,980 and comes with the automatic transmission. Hyundai Elantra 2011 (Car 4). Hyundai Elantra 2011 car pictures and images 4. News and automotive information about Hyundai Elantra 2011 car 4.
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Hyundai updated the Elantra for 2011, and now this car offers a complete package: great performance, exceptional fuel economy ratings, impressive features and jazzy exterior styling. Hyundai changed almost every aspect of the Elantra for 2011, and reviewers say that the Elantra is no longer overshadowed by top affordable small cars like the Honda Civic, Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Cruze. How did the Elantra go from a car that was good, but forgettable, to a compact that competes with the best? Hyundai updated the Elantra’s exterior styling to match the Hyundai Sonata’s fluidic sculpture design. Not only is the 2011 Elantra attractive, but it looks expensive, despite its $14,830 base price. Although it’s fitted with some hard interior plastics, overall, the Elantra’s interior is nice too. It’s spacious enough for large passengers and offers a wide range of optional interior features that includes navigation, a rear view camera and heated leather back seats -- a first among affordable small cars. Hyundai Elantra 2011 (Car 3). Hyundai Elantra 2011 car pictures and images 3. News and automotive information about Hyundai Elantra 2011 car 3. While reviewers don’t label the Elantra “fun-to-drive” like the Mazda3 or Honda Fit, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra makes a great daily driver. It has precise steering, accurate braking and it’s modestly powered engine has class competitive fuel economy ratings of 29/40 mpg city/highway. "You won't mistake the Elantra for a Volkswagen GTI or a BMW 3-series from behind the wheel, but as a practical commuter, there's not much to complain about,” says AUTOMOBILE Magazine. “And that's what this type of car is about -- comfortable, economical, and practical. Right now, it's without question at the top of its class, and until the next Ford Focus goes on sale, we have no doubt that it'll remain there." Reviewers compare the 2011 Hyundai Elantra to the Honda Civic, the Chevrolet Cruze, the Kia Forte and the Ford Fiesta -- all of which are very similar to the Elantra in terms of daily driving capabilities. The Honda Civic is a favorite in terms of practicality. It’s affordably priced at $15,805, reliable and has a generous trunk, but it’s becoming archaic in a class that’s spicing things up with higher fuel economy ratings, more standard tech features and unique exterior styling. The Civic has lower fuel economy ratings -- it only gets a maximum of 26/36 mpg city/highway -- but there is one reason to choose it over the Elantra: reliability. Hyundai Elantra 2011 (Car 3). Hyundai Elantra 2011 car pictures and images 3. News and automotive information about Hyundai Elantra 2011 car 3.
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The Popular Equipment Package adds air conditioning, cruise control, telescopic wheel, solar glass, windshield band and 16-inch steel wheels for $1,250. The Preferred Equipment Package adds 16-inch alloy wheels, steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth, cloth inserts for the doors, a sliding center armrest, illuminated vanity mirrors and an illuminated ignition for $550. The Navigation Package, which requires the Preferred Package, add a 7-inch screen and navigation system, a rearview camera, a 360-watt stereo with external amplifier and automatic headlamps. Should you start with the already well-equipped Limited, the only available package is the Limited Premium Package, which adds everything found in the GLS Navigation Package, plus proximity key entry with electronic push-button start and an immobilizer for an additional $2,000. The 2010 Hyundai Elantra lineup gains new, lower-priced models. Elantra comes as a 4-door sedan in GLS and SE trims. New for 2010 is the entry-level Elantra Blue sedan. Hyundai Elantra 2011 (Car 2). Hyundai Elantra 2011 car pictures and images 2. News and automotive information about Hyundai Elantra 2011 car 2. The Elantra Touring is a 4-door hatchback that's 2 inches longer in wheelbase but 1 inch shorter overall than its sedan counterpart. Previously offered only as a single model, the Touring now comes in entry-level GLS and uplevel SE trims. All Elantras use a 138-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the Blue sedan as well as all Tourings. A 4-speed automatic is optional on those models and standard on the GLS and SE sedans. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. Power windows and locks, heated power mirrors, and remote entry are standard on all Elantras. Air conditioning is optional on the Blue. A sunroof is optional on the GLS sedan. The sunroof and heated front seats are optional on the SE sedan and standard on the SE Touring. Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons with wheelbases 99.4 inches or longer. The 2011 Hyundai Elantra ranks 5 out of 33 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 16 published reviews and test drives of the Hyundai Elantra, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. Hyundai Elantra 2011 (Car 2). Hyundai Elantra 2011 car pictures and images 2. News and automotive information about Hyundai Elantra 2011 car 2.
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Ford F-150 (Gear 4)

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The F-150 SVT Raptor launched in 2010 as a dedicated off-roader. It was powered by a 5.4L (330 CID) engine, with a 6.2L option. The 6.2L (379 CID) engine has 411 horsepower (306 kW) and 434 ft•lbf (588 N•m) of torque. The suggested retail price was $3000 over the 5.4L model. A six-speed automatic is standard. It has Fox Racing Shox internal bypass shocks with external reservoirs which allows for 11" of suspension travel in front, and 13" in the rear. It will come standard with 35" BFG All Terrain tires, and a 4.10 ratio locking limited slip rear axle. Also, it will be available in solid black, white, blue, and orange with a "digital mud" decal scheme as an option. In August 2010, Ford announced the 2011 SVT Raptor would be powered exclusively with the 6.2L V8 as the only engine choice. Other notable changes to the 2011 SVT Raptor include availability in a 4 door Super Crew cab and a new color option Ingot Silver Metallic making the Raptor available in a total of five colors. The race version, F-150 SVT Raptor R, was also built for the Baja 1000 races. It uses a 6.2 L engine rated at 500 hp. The first production Raptor, orange with the digital mud graphic, sold at an auction for $130,000. Ford donated all proceeds above the MSRP to charity. In 2008, Ford announced its intention to enter Baja 1000 race class 8 race. The race team consisted driver of record Steve Oligos and co-drivers Randy Merritt, Greg Foutz and Bud Brutsman, competing in class eight for moderately modified full-size pickup trucks. The vehicle was built in collaboration between the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT), Ford Racing, and Foutz Motorsports Inc. Ford F-150 SVT Raptor R completed the 2008 41st Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 race in 25:28:10, or 3rd rank within the class. In Best In The Desert race series, F150 SVT Raptor R completed the "Terrible's 250" race in overall 2nd place in Class 8000. Also in January 2010 a single Raptor SVT (#439) compete in the Argentina-Chile Dakar Rally Driven by the Chilean and local Driver Javier Campillay, Sadly the car was forced to retirement due a cath-up crash with another car who be stopped in the middle of a dusty road in the middle of the stage 7; in January 2011 two Raptors see the Start in Buenos Aires, Campillay returns with a more reliable Raptor (#375), and US Female Driver Sue Mead with a T2 Raptor(#374), Mead see the finish line in Buenos Aires, winning the Super Production class, the team has pulled off the first North American Class win in Dakar history, brought the Raptor over the finish line after more than 9500 kilometers in some of South America’s harshest environments, Campillay was forced to retirement in the 12st Stage after lost time due a mechanical failure in 11st Stage, and be disqualified because did not achieve the race camp on time. Analysts estimate that the F-Series alone makes up half of the Ford Motor Company’s profits in recent years[citation needed]. In the tenth generation of the F-series, the F-250 and F-350 changed body style in 1998 and joined the Super Duty series. The facts are clear: The Ford F-150 can haul more cargo and tow a heavier trailer than any of its competitors.* And F-150 has a fully boxed frame that's the strongest in its class.* Engineered and tested to withstand more punishment than your most difficult tasks can subject it to, the F-150 is Built Ford Tough to come through with the dependability you expect in this full-size pickup. And this, at the end of the day, is what capability is all about. The 2011 F-150 delivers best-in-class trailer-towing capability. The first-in-class, available fully integrated Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) synchronizes the vehicle and trailer brakes to provide greater control and confidence. The frame beneath the F-150 features fully boxed high-strength steel and through-welded crossmembers that form the foundation for being Built Ford Tough. This advanced technology uses reduced engine power and selective wheel braking to help you maintain control. When engaged, the available Electronic Locking Rear Differential locks the axle completely to provide maximum traction at both wheels at the same time.
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The 1956 F-100 is a one-year only body style. The 1956 F-100 is easily identified as it has vertical windshield pillars and a wrap around windshield as opposed to the sloped pillars and angled windshield of the 1953-55. The 1956 model also offered a larger wrap-around back window as an option. Second generation trucks were built in Brazil from 1957 to 1962 as the F-100, F-350 and F-600. The truck was restyled again in 1957 with a hood that now sat flush with the fenders and a new chrome grille. In the back, the traditional separate-fender body was now called flareside, while a new smooth-sided look was known as styleside. Four wheel drive drive-train, which was previously outsourced to Marmon-Herrington, was produced in-house by Ford Motor Company beginning in 1959. Ford still offers a "Low GVWR" version of each model. In May 1957 Ford discontinued building trucks at the Highland Park Ford Plant in Highland Park, Michigan. All heavy trucks were transferred to Kentucky Truck Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky. All light and medium trucks were transferred to 10 other plants in the USA. Ford F-150 (Gear 3). Ford F-150 car pictures and images 3. News and automotive information about Ford F-150 car 3. A base 3.7-liter V6 produces 302-horsepower and a 5.0-liter V8 with 360-horsepower are the two bottom rung engines. Surprisingly positioned above the 5.0-liter V8, Ford is introducing a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 with 365 horsepower. F-150s equipped with the twin-turbo mill are capable of towing 11,300 pounds, just as much as the top line 411-horsepower 6.2-liter V8. Off-road oriented SVT Raptor, luxurious Lariat Limited and special Harley-Davidson edition F-150s come standard with the 6.2-liter V8. All models receive a six-speed automatic transmission. Other changes include a 4.2-inch LCD display in the gauge cluster that displays information about fuel economy, towing and off-roading. A new three-point safety belt now rests in the middle passenger position of bench-seat equipped F-150’s. Driver’s also benefit from integrated spotters mirrors in the side mirrors. The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from ford Motor Company sold for over six decades. The most popular variant of the F-Series is the F-150. It was the best-selling vehicle in the United States for 24 years and has been the best-selling truck for 34 years, though this does not include combined sales of GM pickup trucks. Ford F-150 (Gear 3). Ford F-150 car pictures and images 3. News and automotive information about Ford F-150 car 3.
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On the whole, reviewers say the new engines give the F-150 an edge, providing ample power and good fuel economy. Beyond the new engines, reviewers have only positive things to say about the 2011 Ford F-150. They say it’s a capable truck with a ride that’s comfortable around town and a well-built interior with available high-tech options. Though the 2011 Ford F-150 receives a lot of praise, buyers should also look at the Chevrolet Silverado and Dodge Ram. The Silverado is available in a fuel-efficient Hybrid model and regular Silverado trucks start out $1,565 cheaper than the base F-150. Reviewers also say the Ram, with its coil sprung rear suspension, offers a more comfortable ride. The Ram also starts at a bit over $1,000 less than the F-150. The 2011 Ford F-150 is available in 11 different trims, Ford F-150 (Gear 2). Ford F-150 car pictures and images 2. News and automotive information about Ford F-150 car 2. not including the different cab configurations (regular, extended or crew), bed lengths (5.5 feet, 6.5 feet, or 8 feet), or engine choices (two V6’s and two V8’s). For 2011 the F-150 comes with a slew of new engines. The F-Series was redesigned for 1953 with a more integrated look. The pickups also acquired their now familiar names: The F-1 now became the F-100, the F-2 now became the F-250, and the F-3 now became the 1 ton F-350. Starting on the 1956 models, Ford offers the very rare "Low GVWR" versions of each model. Optional interior amenities were new, including a dome light, lighter, arm rests, sun visors and a radio. On March 13, 1953, "Ford-O-Matic" automatic transmissions became an option. The 1953 F-100 was the last year for the flathead in the US. Canadian models, however, (Mercury M-Series), retained the flathead. 1954 saw the introduction of the new 239 CID overhead valve Y-block 8 cylinder, dubbed "Power King." The six cylinder engine's displacement was also increased from 215 to 223 CID and power steering was introduced as an option.. In 1955 the 239 Y-block was replaced with the 272 and 292. Ford F-150 (Gear 2). Ford F-150 car pictures and images 2. News and automotive information about Ford F-150 car 2.
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Porsche Boxster 2012 (Gear 4)

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Looking at the pictures I do reckon the new one will look much better because the rear end seems to be more upright while the current one looks like the front end. So the new Boxster will actually have a front and rear instead of two fronts. Get it? It will be great to drive to, as Porsche will only use the evolution theory on it's cars and no radical 180 degree turn. Never ever considered buying one, but looking at it objectively from a driving experience and 'day to day' ownership prospect it's hard to beat. Maybe comprehensive reading is not your strong point. I clearly said "I actually agree that Porsche have no imagination"...so how can you (angrily I might add) accuse me of getting "all bent out of shape because there are people that think Porsche design is boring"?! Porsche Boxster 2012 (Gear 4). Porsche Boxster 2012 car pictures and images 4. News and automotive information about Porsche Boxster 2012 car 4. RE my comment about not being broke / don't fix it, I think you have taken your analogy to an extreme in order to try and validate your OPINION. Even so, I don't think defecating in a hole in the ground was perfect - it obviously could be improved. So your remark is still invalid. I also think that Porsche cars can be improved, but Porsche will have undertaken millions of pounds worth of market research of their current and prospective owners who obviously like the design. It's with respect to this - where Porsche are one of the most profitable car companies in the world and have plenty of interested customers who like their design (not me) - that I refer to "if it's (the design and the company profits are) not broken don't fix it. If they changed their design they risk loosing their loyal customers - this is all I'm saying. Chill out and actually debate (politely and maturely) with others and I may take any point you try to make more seriously. Until then, enjoy throwing your toys out your pram when someone disagrees with you over the internet. Porsche Boxster 2012 (Gear 4). Porsche Boxster 2012 car pictures and images 4. News and automotive information about Porsche Boxster 2012 car 4.
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Porsche Boxster 2012 (Gear 3)
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That 2.5 liter could have an output of up to 360 bhp (268 kW / 365 PS) in a turbocharged configuration. These are the best spy pictures yet of the new Porsche Boxster, as the disguise is stripped away from the snout of 2012’s new roadster. It's the car that saved the company back in the mid-1990s, and this third-generation Boxster (internally dubbed 981) will push more upmarket to make way for a 'baby Boxster' being developed with VW and Audi. As we get closer to the new Porsche Boxster’s debut (we hear it’ll appear at the 2012 Detroit motor show, with sales starting in time for the summer next year) the disguise is steadily being removed. Ignore the stickers covering the rear lights and the still-hidden rear deck, but what you see at the front is pure production car with sharper, more aggressive bumpers. Porsche Boxster 2012 (Gear 3). Porsche Boxster 2012 car pictures and images 3. News and automotive information about Porsche Boxster 2012 car 3. The whole shape of the Boxster is more curvaceous, too. As much as the looks will be an evolution, the chassis under the skin is all new – the 981 Boxster shares brand new underpinnings with its Cayman sibling, and this year’s new 911. The wheelbase is stretched by 60mm for an extra inch of interior space, and the Boxster is 37mm longer and 10mm lower. The weight won’t go up though: the Boxster will tip the scales at 1320kg (down from 1335kg) and the bigger-engined Boxster S will be 1340kg (1355kg). The Boxster S is powered by a 3.4-litre flat six – with small output increases to 315bhp and 266lb ft – while the entry level car uses a 2.7-litre flat-six good for 265bhp and 207lb ft. The combination of weight reduction, sleeker styling, stop/start tech, more efficient engines and electric power steering will mean drops of up to 18% in the fuel consumption figures. The big news is that development of a turbocharged 2.5-litre flat four is underway, and it'll power both this new Boxster and the Cayman. You can see the fantastic synergies gained by "merging" VAG with Porsche. Now they only need one photocopier to "design" every car in their ranges.
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Porsche Boxster 2012 (Gear 2)

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Slated for a 2011 launch, the pricing details are not known as of now. With the arrival of the new Boxster Spyder in showrooms late last year, Porsche’s entry-level convertible range is now complete and due to be replaced by a brand new model over the coming year. The video below shows the car undergoing cold-weather testing in Sweden, in addition to the latest revealing spy shots taken of a prototype in further winter tests. The latest photos show the Boxster badly in need of a defrost cycle, but also revealing the new LED taillight design, which mimics those of the next 911 (shown alongside the Boxster). Development of the next-generation 2012 Porsche Boxster is well underway as the images and video of the prototype demonstrate. However, a rumor alleging that Porsche insiders are talking about a lightweight, turbocharged four-cylinder platform for the next-gen Boxster recently began making the rounds. Porsche Boxster 2012 (Gear 2). Porsche Boxster 2012 car pictures and images 2. News and automotive information about Porsche Boxster 2012 car 2. The thought coincides with possible rumors of a revived 914 that could be co-branded by both VW and Porsche, which means the new Boxster could certainly be fitted with a highly charged four-banger. If that’s the case, we're sure Porsche will still offer a six-cylinder option for upper range models. Such a design premise might offer more room to launch a detuned entry-level Carrera also aimed at improving emissions ratings. Even the current six-cylinder Boxster and Cayman, the most efficient in Porsche's line, emit about 222 g/km of CO2--about 100 g/km more than the projected 2015 limits. Whatever Porsche has in store for the new car, we’ll have to wait until its expected arrival late this year to find out. Here's a set of spy shots of the upcoming 2012 Porsche Boxster doing some winter testing in northern Sweden next to the next-generation Porsche 911. The next-generation Boxster, known internally at Porsche as the 981, was rather showy on this test run, revealing its new LED taillights - a triangular design like on the next 911. The next Boxster may come with a new four-cylinder engine that Porsche is developing, as we reported earlier this week. Porsche's outgoing head of research and development, Wolfgang Durheimer, confirmed that the automaker was developing a 2.5 liter power plant that could possible be seen in the 2012 Boxster and Cayman models. Porsche Boxster 2012 (Gear 2). Porsche Boxster 2012 car pictures and images 2. News and automotive information about Porsche Boxster 2012 car 2.
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore (Gear 4)

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The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore completes Lamborghini's ten-cylinder model range, which is enjoying enormous resonance worldwide with its broad spectrum of individual characters. While the Gallardo LP560-4 is already a highly trained, extreme athlete, the Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera takes the notion of thoroughbred high performance even further. Thanks to its extensive experience in carbon-fiber lightweight engineering, Lamborghini succeeded in reducing its weight by a further 70 kilograms. At 2.35 kilograms per hp, the power-to-weight ratio of the Superleggera is the best in its class, with breathtaking performance guaranteed. The Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder, on the other hand, offers a very different kind of extreme driving pleasure - every trip with the roof down is a journey with a hurricane, yet with maximum protection. This can only be bettered - in true Lamborghini style - by the Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante. Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore (Gear 4). Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore car pictures and images 4. News and automotive information about Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore car 4. Its purist carbon-fiber lightweight engineering, according to Lamborghini's tradition, adds an even sharper edge to the dynamics. What better way to entice oil-rich supercar lovers to buy your hardware than dressing it in a unique set of two-toned duds? Apparently none, if you're Lamborghini. The Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore made its debut todayahead of display at the Qatar Motor Show. Sporting the same potent V-10 engine, 3.7-second to 62 mph acceleration and all-wheel-drive for non-U.S. markets (we only get the Bicolore in Balboni's LP550-2 configuration), the new special edition wears a choice of five corlors for the body with a black roof and engine cover. Available colors include. Giallo Midas, Arancio Borealis, Grigio Telesto, Bianco Monocerus, and Blu Caelum. A custom interior also comes with the Bicolore package. Nero Persus leather adorns the instrument panel, seats, door panels, and other odd bits of the cabin, with contrasting stitching chosen to offset the paint color. Like the exterior, the interior gets the two-tone treatment as well, with the shifter console wrapped in black Nero Noctis leather. Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore (Gear 4). Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore car pictures and images 4. News and automotive information about Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore car 4.

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The contrast between black and color is repeated in an understated, elegant manner in the interior of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore. The instrument panel, seats, door panels and other elements in the passenger compartment are upholstered in the finest "Nero Persus" leather, with a refined contrast provided by precise stitching that is colored to match the exterior paintwork: yellow, orange, blue and gray (also used on the Bianco Monocerus version). The bezel of the e-gear transmission on the center console is in Nero Noctis, just like the upper area of the vehicle. Obviously, the interior is finished in the Lamborghini tradition using only the materials of the very highest quality, which are crafted with undisputed professionalism and fine Italian workmanship. V10 like a work of art in a glass display. Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore (Gear 3). Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore car pictures and images 3. News and automotive information about Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore car 3. The complete range of standard equipment includes the fast e-gear automated transmission controlled by paddles on the steering column. A lifting system enables the front axle to be raised for safer travel onto ramps and over humps in the road, and the engine hood in tempered glass provides a stunning view of the heart of the vehicle: a 5.2 liter, 90° V-10 engine with stratified direct injection. From a satellite navigation system to a rear-view camera, from a brake system with carbon-ceramic discs to heated power seats, a long list of optional equipment and accessories allows the vehicle to be adapted to the personal requirements of any client. Unique success for a super sports car. Well over 10,000 Gallardos have left the production facility at company headquarters in Sant'Agata Bolognese - a unique success story in the world of super sports cars. The Bicolore Special Edition is particularly intended for the enthusiast who desires a supercar with an exclusive appearance and remarkable design. In any event, he or she will own a Lamborghini that is altogether distinguished by an extremely dynamic character, maximum driving excitement, yet an ability to be driven daily. Individual characters in one model range. Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore (Gear 3). Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore car pictures and images 3. News and automotive information about Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore car 3.

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