Amazing Cars: August 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010

2010 Lotus Evora

Lotus is to announce two new Evora vehicles at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. The Evora S is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 Toyota engine, which produces 345hp. 0-60 can be achieved in just 4.8 seconds and will keep going until it reaches 172mph.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Peugeot 308 GTi

Peugeot 308 GTi

The Peugeot 308 GTi come with the same 1.6 litre THP 147 kW (200 PS) engine that will be featured in the RCZ coupe model. That engine makes the 308 GTI competitive with the 155 kW (211 PS) of the Golf GTI - the benchmark GTI for this segment.

The THP engine, fitted with a twin-Scroll turbocharger and a high pressure direct-injection system with VTi technology (variable valve and timing injection), produces 275 Nm (203 lb-ft) of torque and will come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes 7.7 seconds while fuel consumption will be 6.9 liters/100 km and CO2 emissions 159 g/km.

A sound system technology has also been employed to make sure the engine rumble provides for just the right sporty sound that customers will be looking for.

For the proper GTi ride the 308's front MacPherson suspension gets larger bearings with specific damper settings for the 22 mm rods (20 mm in the standard car). The rear torsion beam suspension also gets the same damper treatment.

On the outside are 18-inch wheels with 225/40 R18 tires, a rear spoiler, a lowered rear bumper fitted to a black (Perla Nera) diffuser and dual chrome exhaust pipes. The front fascia also gets a lowering panel borrowed from the 308 CC and a carbon-style insert beneath the front bumper.

GTi-badges are featured on the side and rear of the car.

On the interior are an aluminum foot rest and gear knob and a leather sport steering wheel.

[Source: Peugeot]

Peugeot 308 GTi

2010 Skoda Fabia VRS

2010 Skoda Fabia VRS

The Skoda Fabia vRS goes on sale in the United Kingdom on 29 July for a recommended minimum OTR of £15,700. There is also an estate (combi) version to be made available for the first time. Powered by a 1.4 TSI engine with both supercharger and turbocharger, the vRS is the fastest production Fabia that Skoda has ever brought out of the factory.

Maximum power is 132 kW (178 bhp / 180 PS) at 6,200rpm and peak torque is 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) between 2,000rpm and 4,500rpm. The engine is mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox which helps it accelerate from 0 - 62mph in 7.3 seconds for both the hatch and the estate. Average fuel consumption comes to 45.6 mpg-UK (6.2l / 100km).

A set of 17-inch ‘Gigaro' alloy wheels with 205/40 R17 84W tyres appears both up front and at the rear. Other exterior highlights include LED daylight running lights, rear chrome double exhaust pipe and a rear spoiler. Running gear includes ESP, Hill Hold Control and XDS (Electronic Differential System).

The interior is equipped with vRS sports seats, paddles, a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with radio controls, an 8-speaker sound system and MDI (Multi-device interface) amongst others.

[source: worldcarfans.com]

2010 Skoda Fabia VRS

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Lamborghini Diablo

2010 BMW X6 M

BMW 335IS Coupe

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO

2011 Audi Q7

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Acura TSX Sport Wagon

2010 Acura TSX Specifications

• Engine: 2.4L in-line 4 double overhead cam with VVT ( 11.0 :1 compression ratio ; four valves per cylinder)

• Fuel: premium unleaded ( 91 octane)

• Fuel consumption: city= 21 (mpg); highway= 30 (mpg); combined= 25 (mpg); vehicle range: 462 miles

• Multi-point injection fuel system

• 18.5 gallon fuel tank

• Power: 201 HP ( 150 kW) @ 7,000 rpm; 170 ft lb of torque ( 230 Nm) @ 4,300 rpm