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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Renault R Space concept car
Renault will show off a glimpse of its thinking for the Scenic segment with the new R-Space concept car at the 2011 Geneva motor show. It’s a 4.3m long show car that’s designed to inject some pizzazz where today’s Scenic prefers a more sober style.The new-fangled Renault look as pioneered by incoming design chief Laurens van den Acker is present and correct: there’s a large diamond on the nose
Monday, May 6, 2013
Renault unveils Twingo Gordini R S
In 2010, Renault has decided to revive the colors of Gordini, a well known préprateur 60s, through two sports models: the Clio and Twingo. Our Gordini Twingo is based on a Twingo, but immediately recognized by the two white stripes legendary. Two colors are available: a black lacquered or as here, the Blue Malta.
Currently, the Renault Twingo RS Gordini only with the souped-up 133 hp 1.6 16V petrol engine. There is soon a second choice, the 1.2 TCE 100 petrol engine. The twaalfhonderdje must have a turbo and produces less horsepower while, but relatively early traction that is available. Moreover, the new addition is also more economical than eenpuntzes. In combination with the RS looks Gordini is simultaneously a sportier alternative to the GT model with the same engine. Prices are not yet known.
Inside, the Gordini treatment adds special blue and black leather throughout the interior, sports seats, blue rev-counter housing with white background and bezel, aluminum pedals, black lacquer-finish centre console and dark-charcoal leather-trimmed dashboard cowl with visible stitching.
The Twingo Gordini R.S. Will be sold in most European markets with prices starting at €14,800 in France.
Press Release
RENAULT EXTENDS ITS GORDINI LINE-UP
- The appeal of Twingo Gordini R.S. and Clio Gordini R.S. to a younger, but also more feminine market has seen sales of Renault Sport models grow. To build on this success, Renault has decided to extend its catalogue of French Touch cars with the introduction of Twingo Gordini which slots into the Twingo range instead of the GT version.
- Twingo Gordini targets motorists who are looking for a combination of French style and great dynamics. In addition to its Gordini cues, the newcomer boasts a particularly well-appointed interior.
- Twingo Gordini marks the availability of unprecedented equipment for the Twingo range, including new sports seats with additional lateral support and 15-inch diamond-effect wheels (depending on market). The options list also includes Gordini-badged blue and black leather* upholstery.
- Twingo Gordini will be marketed across most of Europe. Order books for the TCe 100hp version are already open in France, with prices starting from €14,800.
A NEW ADDITION TO THE SUCCESSFUL GORDINI LINE-UP
The Gordini range is Renaults modern take on Gordinis world which is appealing to an increasing
number of motorists who want a car with a truly exclusive temperament. In a matter of months,
Renault has successfully applied its French Touch hallmark to its sporty R.S. versions.
- The French Touch hallmark has boosted sales of Renault Sport models:
- With a market share of almost 25 percent of the five main European countries (up five points), Twingo RS is the second best-selling hot hatch, while Clio R.S. is second in its class thanks to a market share of 20.1 percent (up four points).
- This success is due to the new Gordini versions which account for around two-thirds of Twingo R.S. sales and one-third of Clio R.S. sales in Europe.
* Bovine leather seat fronts, cushions, backs and head rests; other parts upholstered in coated fabric.
- Emergence of a community: Gordinis bespoke Facebook page already has more than 28,000 fans, while the iPhone® application has been downloaded more than 115,000 times. The Facebook communitys profile differs from that of the conventional R.S. models, in that it is more feminine (twice as many lady fans) and is an average 15 years younger.
- French Touch appeal: nine customers in ten choose the blue livery, while only one percent of buyers order the car without its white stripes. These statistics point to the draw of the Gordini versions livery and the timeless appeal of their looks. The Gordini line-up has enabled Renault to extend its reach to a younger, more feminine audience, with Twingo R.S.s market share up by five percentage points in the 30/40 age group and by two points with regard to lady buyers.
Renault has decided to extend the range with the launch of Twingo Gordini which is poised to
reinforce the image of the brands small city car. The new French Touch version replaces Twingo
GT and targets customers looking for a dynamic vehicle with sporty looks. It also provides Twingo
buyers looking for chic, sporty styling with a chance to profit from the Gordini name.
TIMELESS STYLING CUES
- Exterior Gordini features:
- A Malte Blue metallic finish incorporating the two legendary white Gordini stripes plus matching white styling details and accessories (foglamp surrounds, exterior mirror housings, rear spoiler). Pearlescent Black and Glacier White versions are also available. In the case of the latter, the styling details and accessories are picked out in Cold Metal Grey.
- Interior Gordini features:
- Mixed leather*/fabric upholstery with embroidered Gordini badging and visible white stitching.
- Blue leather* door trim inserts with visible white stitching.
- Blue leather-trimmed** steering wheel with visible stitching and two white stripes to indicate the straight ahead position.
- Blue metal Gordini gear lever knob and blue leather** gear lever bellows.
- Leather*-trimmed dashboard cowl with visible stitching.
- Black lacquer-finish centre console.Blue rev-counter with white background and bezel.
- Aluminium pedal pads.
- With regard to equipment, Twingo Gordini delivers the best of the Twingo range, including manual or automatic climate control (depending on market), cruise control with speed limiter, 80W radio-CD with MP3 playback and Bluetooth® connectivity (hands-free calls, voice recognition, audio streaming) and independent sliding rear seats.
* coated fabric
** split leather
Twingo Gordini can also be ordered with features previously unavailable for Twingo GT, including Renault Sport-type seats with additional lateral support, mixed blue and black upholstery and even blue or black diamond-effect wheels (depending on market). Leather upholstery, which wasnt available for Twingo GT either, figures on the list of options, too.
PUNCHY ENGINES AND LOW CO2 EMISSIONS
Twingo Gordini is available with a choice of two feisty Euro5-compliant engines:
- With the punchy, responsive TCe 100 engine under the bonnet, Twingo Gordini delivers dynamic performance and is great fun to drive.
- The particulate filter-equipped dCi 85 diesel engine provides an exceptional compromise between driving enjoyment and affordable running costs. Thanks to CO2 emissions of just 100g/km, Twingo Gordini dCi 85 will qualify for the French states €500 eco subsidy when order books for this version open on January 2, 2011.
Twingo Gordini combines chic and sporty styling, dynamic on-road performance and low CO2 emissions which permit it to qualify for the Renault eco2 signature.
Markets: France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia.
AVAILABLE COLOURS
- Two metallic finishes: Malte Blue and Pearlescent Black.
- One non-metallic finish: Glacier White (delivered with Cold Metal Grey styling details and stripes).
PRICES AND ENGINES (French market)
Price list 2182 (November 2, 2010)
TCe 100, Renault eco
- Tax-paid price €14,800
- CO2 emissions 132g/km
dCi 85 Renault eco2
- Tax-paid price €16,550
- CO2 emissions 100g/km
- French state eco subsidy - €500
Saving to the customer over the GT version: 3.7 percent.
EQUIPMENT LIST (French market)
Exterior:
- Glacier White finish with Cold Metal Grey Gordini stripes (over bonnet, roof and tailgate)
- 15-inch black diamond-effect Turini alloy wheels
- Specific front and rear bumpers with black crossbar
- Cold Metal Grey foglamp surrounds, exterior mirror housings and sports spoiler
- Extra-tinted rear glass
- Gordini Series badging on the sides
Carefully-appointed, French Touch interior:
- Blue and black Gordini-badged leather*/fabric upholstery
- Blue leather* door trim inserts with visible stitching
- Blue and black leather-trimmed** steering wheel, with two white stripes indicating the
- straight ahead position
- Blue leather** gear lever bellows and Gordini-badged metal gear lever knob
- Blue rev-counter housing with white background and bezel
- Black lacquer-finish centre console
- Dark-charcoal leather-trimmed* dashboard cowl with specific visible stitching
- Aluminium pedal pads
Plus Twingo range-topping equipment:
- Specific new sports seats with additional lateral support
- New 80W radio-CD with MP3 playback, steering wheel-mounted remote controls and Bluetooth® (hands-free calls, voice recognition, audio streaming) and RCA connectivity
- Manual climate control
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Independent sliding rear seats with head rests
* coated fabric
** split leather
OPTIONS (French market)
Price list 2182 (November 2, 2010)
- Blue and black Gordini leather* upholstery €850
- 15-inch blue diamond-effect Turini wheels €100
- Metallic paint €420
- Not equipped with Gordini stripes No charge (stripes removed from bonnet, roof and tailgate)
- Glass panoramic opening sunroof** €590
- Automatic climate control €390
- 80W radio-CD with MP3 playback, steering wheel-mounted remote control, €100 and Bluetooth® and Plug&Music connectivity
- Gordini-badged carpet mats €50
- ESC** €300
- Spare wheel €80
* Bovine leather seat fronts, cushions, backs and head rests; other parts upholstered in coated fabric.
** with TCe 100 version.
REMINDER OF COMPLETE TWINGO RANGE AND PRICES (French market)
Price list 2182 (November 2, 2010)
Access Authentique Expression Rip Curl Gordini Initiale
1.2 LEV 16V
€8,190 €10,350 €10,950 €12,650 €14,500
eco2 Euro5
1.2 16V
€13,350 €15,200
Quickshift*
Euro5
TCe 100 eco2
€14,800 €15,500
Euro5
dCi 75 eco2
€12,200 €12,800 €14,500
Euro5
dCi 85 eco2
€16,550** €17,250
Euro5
* robotised gearbox
** goes on sale on January 2, 2011
Sunday, May 5, 2013
BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800
The Germans at Brabus managed to create a tuning kit for the Mercedes S-Class model, more exactly the S600 version, and they managed to rise the output power to 800 horsepower. Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 800 is the name of the newest tuning kit created by the German tuners, a tuning kit that provides better aesthetics and impressive performance worth of a supercar.
The BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800 is powered by the same engine on the S600 models, that has received extra displacement up to 6.3-liters. The SV12 R Biturbo 800 engine produces 788 bhp at 5,500 rpm and an even more impressive peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft), available from a low 2,100 rpm, but for technical reasons peak torque is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft). All this adds up to extraordinary performance. Acceleration times from 0 to 62 mph of 3.9 seconds and of just 10.3 seconds to 124 mph are as unmatched in this vehicle category as is the electronically limited top speed of 217 mph.
The exterior package includes: larger central air inlet, front spoiler lip, custom-tailored aluminum front fenders, an integrated air vent made from clear-coated carbon fiber and a horizontal brace, a new rear spoiler lip, centrally located reflector and custom cutouts. The interior gets leather in any color you desire, Alcantara and exclusive wood trim sets and of course all the latest technologies.
To ensure that the car can cope with the strains of hiper-speed, Brabus has fitted Monoblock wheels with diameters ranging from 19 to 21 inches, wrapped in either Pirelli or YOKOHAMA tires. The brakes feature 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers and 380 x 36-mm (15.0 x 1.42 inches) vented and cross-drilled discs in front, and 355 x 28-mm (14.0 x 1.1 inches) discs and six-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the back, insuring the all important stopping distances from high speed.
Press Release
BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800
The World’s Most Powerful and Fastest Luxury Sedan
BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800: 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW and a peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft) transform the Mercedes S 600 in latest BRABUS specification into the world’s most powerful luxury sedan. But that’s not all: With an electronically limited top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph) the exclusive four-seater also wins the ‘Blue Ribbon’ as the world’s fastest luxury liner. BRABUS rounds out the new high-performance standard with a sporty yet elegant designer suit, custom-tailored wheels with diameters of up to 21 inches, a high-performance brake system and customer-specific interior upgrades including a state-of-the-art “iBusiness” multimedia system with Apple components.
Twelve-cylinder high-capacity engines in the S-Class look back on almost two decades of tradition at BRABUS. Powered by the SV12 R Biturbo 800 engine originally developed for the BRABUS E V12 “one of ten” the automotive luxury class now attains a new level of performance.
Displacement of the V12 engine that normally powers the latest Mercedes 600 models is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 385 cu. in.) The displacement increase is the product of a special crankshaft with longer stroke, precision-balanced piston rods, larger-diameter pistons and corresponding larger cylinder bore. The inner workings of the BRABUS engine are modified further by high-performance camshafts and flow-optimized cylinder heads.
The new air intake was custom-developed to fit in the available space under the hood of the S-Class. The combustion air is routed through a special carbon-fiber system. Also newly developed was the BRABUS Biturbo system with two special high-performance manifolds with integrated turbine housings and high-performance turbochargers. The system also includes four water-to-air intercoolers. The BRABUS stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with sport catalysts and four exhaust tips with BRABUS-characteristic design optimizes power yield and gives the engine a more dominant exhaust note.
Newly calibrated engine electronics with precision-programmed mapping for injection and ignition ensure exemplary power yield and compliance with strict EURO V emission limits. The high-tech lubricants for the entire powertrain are supplied by technology partner ARAL.
The SV12 R Biturbo 800 engine produces 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW at 5,500 rpm and an even more impressive peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft), available from a low 2,100 rpm. For technical reasons peak torque is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).
Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a reinforced five-speed automatic transmission. A BRABUS high-performance limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent is available as an option.
The extraordinary performance figures elevate the BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800 to the exalted position of the world’s most powerful and fastest luxury sedan. Acceleration times from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) of 3.9 seconds and of just 10.3 seconds to 200 km/h (124 mph) are as unmatched in this vehicle category as is the electronically limited top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).
To ensure that this level of performance can be enjoyed safely at all times BRABUS also significantly upgrades suspension, brakes and aerodynamics.
These upgrades naturally also include tires capable of handling the speeds this car is capable of. The SV12 R Biturbo 800 can be equipped with BRABUS Monoblock wheels with diameters ranging from 19 to 21 inches. The largest version features wheels in size 9Jx21 on the front axle and in size 10.5Jx21 in the rear. These wheels are available in four distinct designs: Three-piece forged and high-gloss polished BRABUS Monoblock VI wheels with six double spokes, multi-spoke Monoblock E wheels, Monoblock S wheels with double-spoke design and especially exclusive Monoblock F PLATINUM EDITION forged wheels with cross-spoke design. All wheels are mounted with Pirelli or YOKOHAMA tires in sizes 265/30 ZR 21 in front and 295/30 ZR 21 on the rear axle.
To further improve the already excellent driving dynamics of the high-performance luxury sedan BRABUS developed an electronics module for the Active Body Control suspension that lowers the ride height by some 15 millimeters (0.6 inches).
Maximum deceleration is even more important than exceptional acceleration and thus the BRABUS high-performance brake system is part of the high-tech package of the SV12 R Biturbo 800. The brake features 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers and 380 x 36-mm (15.0 x 1.42 inches) vented and cross-drilled discs in front, and 355 x 28-mm (14.0 x 1.1 inches) discs and six-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the rear axle.
BRABUS ensures extremely high directional stability with a sporty yet elegant designer suit developed in the wind tunnel. The BRABUS front fascia lends the S-Class an even more striking face while its sophisticated shape reduces lift on the front axle. The large central air inlet optimizes cooling of engine and front brakes. Integrated auxiliary headlamps and LED daytime running lights further improve active safety. The BRABUS front spoiler lip is made from clear-coated carbon fiber and attaches to the underside of the BRABUS front fascia. It further optimizes the car’s aerodynamic properties.
For an even more extravagant appearance of the sedan BRABUS offers custom-tailored aluminum front fenders that replace their production counterparts. The exclusive character of these fenders is embodied by an integrated air vent made from clear-coated carbon fiber and a horizontal brace that spans the vent with embossed BRABUS signet and integrated LED lights. The latter are activated just like the ones in the BRABUS side sills via the keyless remote or by pulling on a door handle.
For optimizing the airflow around the sides of the vehicle the designers sculpted BRABUS sill skirts that feature integrated entrance lights for added utility. They are activated by the keyless remote or by pulling on a door handle as are the blue-illuminated BRABUS logos integrated into the scuff plates on both sides of the vehicle.
The BRABUS aerodynamic-enhancement concept is rounded out by the BRABUS rear spoiler lip, also available in a clear-coated carbon-fiber version, and the new rear fascia with centrally located reflector and custom cutouts for the BRABUS quad sport exhaust system. The underside of the rear fascia also features integrated LED lights which illuminate the ground behind the vehicle. They help avoid any unfortunate missteps into puddles or potholes lurking in the dark.
BRABUS combines this high-performance technical feast with exclusive interior options that suit each customer’s personal taste down to the last detail. These options include fully leather interiors in any color imaginable, Alcantara supplements and exclusive wood trim sets which can be ordered in any desired color thanks to an innovative staining technology.
A particular BRABUS specialty is the creation of state-of-the-art multimedia equipment including the innovative BRABUS “iBusiness” concept, where the BRABUS specialists for the first time have integrated Apple components into the vehicle electronics of the Mercedes S-Class.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
2013 Dodge Challenger R T hits the Redline
2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline The Redline package retails for $1,995 and can be had on both Challenger R/T and R/T Plus models. Scroll down for the full press blast.
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Dodge has added a bit of spice to its Hemi-powered Challenger for 2013, offering up this new Redline package that makes its official debut at the Chicago Auto Show. The R/T Redline builds on the Rallye Redline kit that was created for the V6 Challenger, and we like how these subtle changes add to the muscle coupes already classic styling.
2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline
In addition to the black chrome 20-inch wheels with red accents, the R/T Redline adds subtle graphics along the beltline. Inside, cars equipped with the six-speed manual transmission get a performance tuned exhaust that allows the engine to send a full 375 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels. (Redline Challengers with the five-speed automatic produce 372 hp and 400 lb-ft.)2013 Dodge Challenger R/T hits the Redline
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