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Nissan Dual Injector System
Nissan released details with their new Dual Injector system, designed for reduced fuel consumption in small-displacement gasoline engines. This unique system that uses an injector for each port instead one per cylinder speeds up the vaporisation process leaving less unburned fuel inside the engine and reducing hydrocarbon emissions. The Nissan Dual Injector system that uses with 50% less rare metals in the catalyser will also give future vehicles the ability to improve heat efficiency through its continuous valve timing control on the exhaust side.Nissan’s corporate vice president says that “We consider it important to further improve the fuel efficiency of gasoline engines…
2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster price
The 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster price was announced today with the company also mentioning that the car will be available in showrooms from September this year.
Peugeot RCZ teaser
A set of teaser images with the Peugeot RCZ was just released by the French manufacturer. The Peugeot 308 RCZ was first introduced as a concept in 2007 at Frankfurt’s Motor Show and now they are preparing the compact 2+2 Coupe for its market launch in Spring 2010. The Peugeot RCZ represents a real challenge in today’s market but the company in confident that the exclusive nature of the car, that will offer an unique driving experience filled with emotion should make it successful. The Peugeot RCZ is the first model that doesn’t use the traditional zero or double zero numbering system and official debut in its final form is scheduled for this years 63rd edition Frankfurt Motor Show…
9ff Porsche 911 GT3 RS high speed video
We came across a video with the powerful 9ff Porsche 911 GT3 RS almost reaching its top speed. Based on the Porsche 911 GTE RS the tuner has named this the 9ff GTurbo 750 pointing at the impressive 750 horsepower and 850 Nm of tourque that can now be generated. The power increase was made possible by modifying the engine and fitting it with two turbochargers and specifications for the 9ff Porsche 911 GT3 RS indicate that the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 3.5 seconds while the 300 Km/h mark car be reached in 20.6 seconds. In the 9ff Porsche 911 GT3 RS high speed video below we get a demonstration with the car going up to 273 Km/h…
Opel Astra chassis
Detailed information with the new Opel Astra chassis has been released today by the German car maker. With the front and rear tracks increased by 56 mm and 70 mm the Opel Astra chassis is set to offer a new level of stability and handling as well as increased passenger space inside the cabin for the company’s new generation hatchback. The Opel Astra chassis features the FlexRide adaptive damping system first seen on the Insignia model with the Standard, Sport and Tour settings, that automatically adjusts the suspension improving cornering speed. The Opel Astra has a MacPherson front suspension and a newly developed crank rear axle with a Watts link and thanks to this architecture…
Giant Audi TT landmark
Audi’s hometown, Ingolstadt has received a special gift as the German automaker is celebrating 100 years or existence, and that is a giant Audi TT that weights almost 10 tons. The steel frame that holds the giant Audi TT landmark is 10.2 meters long, 4.5 meters wide and 3.25 meters high and has already been showcased in cities like Berlin, Beijing, Hong Kong and Munich. The company says the giant Audi TT landmark is a true high-tech product as this very large car was built using glass-fiber laminate and Neopor foam, and its painted surface totals 150 square meters. Speaking about the giant Audi TT landmark Mayor Lehmann says that “The TT sculpture will be a true landmark for all…
MTM Audi S4 Avant
The MTM Audi S4 Avant represents the latest tuning proposal for the already sporty Audi S4 3.0 V6 quattro, featuring a set of discrete exterior modifications as well as a performance upgrade. On the outside you can notice the red painted front lip and the side graphics right above the side sills, as well as the new multispoke design light alloy wheels that the MTM Audi S4 Avant is sitting on. As far as performance the MTM Audi S4 Avant has been fitted with a turbocharger so the 3.0-litre V6 engine can now output 430 hp (317 kW) and 515 Nm of torque at 4,760 rpm. Power is sent to all four wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox and accelerating from 0 to 100 Km/h takes only 4.7 seconds. The MTM Audi S4 Avant has also received a new exhaust system…
Renault Megane TomTom Edition
The Renault Megane TomTom Edition was just introduced by the French automaker which is a special version for the Megane Hatchback launched 7 months ago. The vehicle is based on the Expression equipment level and the whole package will include the Carminat TomTom navigation system, hands free ignition, 16 inch alloy wheels and a special interior featuring dark cloth upholstery as standard. There are also six metallic finishes available for Renault Megane TomTom Edition plus a nonmetallic one which is the Glacier White and can be ordered at no extra charge. The Renault Megane TomTom Edition price starts at 20,550 Euros for the version equipped with the 1.6 16V 110 bioethanol…
Video: Jay Leno on Top Gear
Looks like Jay Leno had an awesome time in UK, where on top of introducing the new Jaguar XJ, visiting car design studios, geting invited to radio shows, he also appeared as he mentioned on he’s favourite TV show, Top Gear. Jay Leno was invited as ‘The Star in the Reasonably Priced Car’ segment and drove a small Chevy that is currently sold in Europe so we should see what he’s laptime was on Top Gear’s future episode. After the shooting on Top Gear’s track the comedian also got a change to see the production office where Jeremy Clarkson and he’s crew pre-record materials for the show and as you’ll see is not as fancy as most of us probably expected…
Audi Q5 and A4 allroad entry level engines
The German car maker introduced a new set of entry level engines available for the Audi A5 and Audi A4 Allroad. These engines are the 2.0-litre TDI diesel that packs 143 hp (105 kW) and the 2.0-litre TFSI gasoline unit with 180 hp (132 kW) and both are offered in conjunction with a six-speed manual transmission. The Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI has 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque at its disposal from 1,500 to 3,900 rpm and accelerating from 0 to 100 Km/h takes 8.5 seconds. Average fuel consumption for the Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI is 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers (28.0 US mpg) and pricing starts from 36,800 Euros. When equipped with the 2.0 TDI the Audi Q5 burns 6.5 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (36.19 US mpg) and needs 11.4 seconds…