Photo Of The Day: KTM X-Bow Powers Snow Sleds
Netherlands, Photo Of The Day — By MR on February five, 2012 at 2:28 am — one Comment
Our photo of the day displays this ultimate snow sled mixture pulled by a KTM X-Bow. A Dutch owner linked 4 sleds to his KTM X-Bow and used the powerful sports activities automobile to pull four folks by way of the snow. This is the ultimate snow fun!
The X-Bow is powered by means of a 2. liter turbocharged direct injected TFSI engine made by the Audi, which produces 237hp and 310Nm of torque. Thanks to this and its lightweight carbon fiber monocoque chassis, the sports activities vehicle can blast itself from to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds. The best speed is 217km/h. Even a lot more extraordinary is the braking, thanks to the enormous Brembo brakes (305mm in front, 262mm at the rear) the X-Bow will halt from 100km/h in just 30 meters.
The photo was built by Brent S. You can verify out his Flick photostream appropriate here.
Official: Morgan Roadster 3.7 Liter
Auto News, Geneva Auto Salon 2012 — By MR on February 5, 2012 at 12:10 am — No Comments
The 3rd new model that Morgan will showcase at the Geneva Motor Present 2012 is the New Roadster 3.7 liter, which uses a new Ford Cyclone six cylinder engine.
The new powerplant offers a smooth and consistent power delivery all the way up to the optimum engine revolutions of 6,850 per minute. The total weight of only 950kg for this aluminium car spells a power to weight ratio of close to 295bhp per tonne. Energy delivery is transmitted to the road by means of a restricted slip differential with cone drive.
The six-cylinder engine is linked to a six-speed transmission and gives 280bhp at 6,000rpm and a optimum torque of 352Nm. The sprint from zero to 100km/h is completed in 4.9 seconds and the top rated speed is 225km/h.
Video: James May Testing 2012 Nissan GT-R Launch Control
Driving Movies, Supercar News, Top Gear — By MR on February four, 2012 at 4:14 pm — No Feedback
Top Gear host James May is out to on the Leading Gear check track testing the beautiful launch handle of the 2012 Nissan GT-R.
The 2012 Godzilla has a three.eight liter V6 bi-turbo engine generating an output of 530hp at 6,400rpm and 612Nm of torque in between three,200 and 6,000rpm. The 2012 Nissan GT-R accelerates from to 100km/h in about 3. seconds making use of its super fast launch management.
With the 2013 version getting released a few months ago, we only have to wait until the guys get their hands on the new one particular.
Video: F10 BMW M5 vs Nissan GT-R
What does the F10 BMW M5 and Nissan GT-R have in widespread? A lot of would say not as well numerous items, but the people at Autocar identified a coupe of similarities, just enough for a head-to-head comparison: around 550 horsepower for both cars and a equivalent UK base cost, 75,000 pounds.
BMW has moved on with the new F10 M5 from naturally aspirated engines to a TwinPower turbocharged V8. The large-revving 4.4-liter (4395cc) turbocharged makes use of the BMW M TwinPower Turbo engineering, twin-scroll turbochargers, substantial-precision immediate fuel injection, Valvetronic variable valve control and a cross-bank exhaust manifold. The super-M generates 560 horsepower from 5,750-7,000 rpm and 502 lb-ft of torque from only 1500rpm.
For 2013, Nissan offers a power upgrade for the GT-R. The engine now generates 545 horsepower and 463 lb-ft of torque — each going up by 15 from the 2012′s 530 and 448 — and produces larger finish torque in the direction of the 7000rpm redline. The 2013 revision also incorporates a lot more efficient cooling ducts for the front brakes, slip-resistant seats, and a Track-Pack option that shaves above 200 pound in weight. The auto even now utilizes the exact same 3.8 liter twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve V6 engine.
Which one particular requires the win? Let’s have a search.
Production 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Launched
Car News, Supercar News — By MR on February three, 2012 at 9:12 am — No Feedback
GM’s Oshawa plant in Ontario, Canada officially launched typical production of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 yesterday.
The heart of the Camaro ZL1 is a supercharged 6.2 liter engine rated at 580 horsepower and 754Nm of torque making it the most-effective production Camaro ever. The LSA functions a Roots-design blower with an effective 4-lobe rotor set and compact intercooler.
The ZL1 also attributes a standard dual-mode exhaust program, with vacuum-actuated valves in the exhaust pipes for a refined exhaust note at reduced speeds as well as a totally free-flowing method for peak functionality. Energy is delivered to the rear wheels by means of both a six-speed manual or automated transmission.
The Camaro ZL1 Coupe will go on sale in the spring of 2012, as a 2012 model. The Camaro ZL1 Convertible will go on sale in the summer time of 2012, as a 2013 model. Pricing for the Camaro ZL1 Convertible will be announced later.
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Kia Track’ster – 2012 Chicago Auto Show Preview
Kia will unveil a concept based on the Soul 5-door wagon next week for the duration of the Chicago Automobile Show. Referred to as the Track’ster, the display-automobile is meant to preview a “performance inspired” model of the Soul, according to Kia Motors. From the sketch, the automaker’s California-based style group seems to have taken a web page from the chopped-down roof of the new 2-passenger Mini Coupe.
The Track’ster disposes of the Soul’s rear doors, turning the funky 5-door into an upright urban-chic coupe. A red roof and side mirrors contrast with the white physique and (what seems to be) chunky-searching black rocker panels and reduce front fascia. The grille and headlights appear drastically more substantial than just before, even though the enormous alloy wheels in this sketch are definitely artistic whimsy.
No word as to what engine may be under the hood. Bet on it getting at least the 142-bhp two.-liter 4-cylinder obtainable in the existing Soul – the base one.6-liter doesn’t quite jive with the sportier image of the Track’ster.
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2012 Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDIe – Price £27 320
Audi has announced two new TDIe engines, wherever the “e” signifies effectiveness. The producer will hit the market place with A5 Coupe and A5 Sportback powered by two. liter TDIe engine with two outputs – 136PS (a hundred kW) and 163PS (120 kW). The value is extremely competitive, as well – £27 320 OTR for 2012 Audi A5 Sportback two. TDIe with 136PS.
The overall performance is not as well bad and the car is excellent for daily drive – to one hundred km/h in 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 212 km/h (132 mph). The extraordinary is the fuel consumption – 64.two mpg according to the official combined cycle check and emission of 117 g/km CO2.
The 163PS is slightly quicker to a hundred km/h – eight.7 seconds with much better best speed 220 km/h (137 mph) and a little a lot more thirsty – 62.8 mpg with 118 g/km CO2.
Last, in the Coupe variant, the 163PS engine accelerates to a hundred km/h in 8.four seconds with a leading speed of 225 km/h (140 mph) with fuel economic climate of 64.two mpg with 115 g/km CO2.
All automobiles have 6-speed manual gearbox.
