Archive for February 26th, 2006
February 26th, 2006 at 12:07pm
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Category : 2006 Geneva Motor Show preview
At the incoming Geneva Motor Show Mercedes-benz will show the new SL-Class.
There were only few changes in this car: a redesigned front section, new tailamp units and new light-alloy wheels, that give the SL-Class a more dynamic character.
A V8 engine that producing 388 hp and 530 Nm of torque enables the SL500 to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds. The V12 Biturbo engine mounted on the SL600 also upgraded: the output and maximum torque have been increased to 517 hp and 830 Nm, and the 0-100 km/h acceleration has been reduced 4.5 seconds. In the powertrain area, the Active Body Control(ABC) was upgraded also and a new steering set-up with a more direct ratio was equipped. The brake systems of the SL 350 and SL 500 have been optimised for the increased horsepower.
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February 26th, 2006 at 11:54am
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Category : 2006 Geneva Motor Show preview, Auto News, International
The Tramontana is a new member of the exotic sports car family. With its 5.5-liter, twin-turbocharged V12 engine that boosts 720 hp, you just have to eat dust. It is also an ultralow car. It only heights 47.2 inches and weighs over 2,000 pounds and has a length of 192.9 inches. The top speed is probably 186 mph(around 300km/h).
Major features on production Tramontana’s will be built according to the tastes of the buyers. However, the prices have not been announced yet.
Have a look of these illustrations.
More info at edmunds.com.
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February 26th, 2006 at 11:33am
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Category : 2006 Geneva Motor Show preview
At the incoming Geneva Motor Show Mitsubishi will premiering two cars-the Colt CZC and the Concept-EZ MIEV.
The Colt CZC shares its platform with the five-door Colt, taking advantage of its long 2500mm wheelbase and wide 1460mm front and 1445mm rear tracks for a secure and planted on-the-road feel and striking visual stance.
The Concept-EZ MIEV is an ‘urban capsule’ that demonstrates the benefits of the Mitsubishi In-Wheels Motor Electric Vehicle (MIEV) technology. It will premiering at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show.
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February 26th, 2006 at 11:25am
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Category : 2006 Geneva Motor Show preview
At the incoming Geneva Motor Show Morgan will display its new 4 seater.
The specifications and prices will be confirmed during March 2006, but Morgan has confirmed that the 4 seater will be available as both a 2.0 145hp +4 and a 3.0 V6 223hp Roadster. Production will start shortly after the Geneva Motor Show, and will go on sale on autumn 2006.
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February 26th, 2006 at 11:13am
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Category : 2006 Geneva Motor Show preview
Meet the Nissan Terranaut, a laboratory vehicle aimed to scientists and adventurers.
The Terranaut concept is an all-terrain vehicle that able to carrying three people: the rear passenger sits on a 360 degrees revolving seat and has at his disposal a computer console, communication and analysis equipment.
Inside the Terranaut, you’ll see a spherical science lab dominates the entire cabin area behind the two front seats. A single revolving seat with an integrated computer keyboard is mounted beneath the glass roof dome and gives the scientist a complete 360-degree access to the various workstations in the vehicle.
The laboratory also offers a hemispherical display in front of the revolving seat which plays as a computer screen and data display panel – created in collaboration with Elumens – and onto which can also be relayed images transmitted from the cameras attached to the vehicle. Images and data can be downloaded to both computer storage systems and to an on-board high definition printer.(Source: carbodydesign.com)
The exterior design refers to a rugged 4×4, with short overhangs front and rear and the ample ground clearance needed to traverse inhospitable terrain. Terranaut has the traditional face of a Nissan 4×4, with its ‘balanced angle strut’ grille flanked on either side by horizontal headlamps.
Big wheels are covered by tyres exclusively maked for Terranaut by Goodyear. Puncture proof, they function as normal road tyres when the vehicle is being driven on metalled roads. By changing air pressure, they transform themselves into chunky off-road tyres.
The Terranaut Concept will be unveiled together with the Nissan Pivo Concept, a ‘cute’ concept car that presented at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show.
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