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Derived from the Iveco LMV, the military off-road vehicle that has won a contract for the British Army. The car has generous external dimensions: it is 4,870 mm long, 2,050 mm tall, 2,200 mm wide and has a wheelbase of 3,230 mm. The vehicle's extraordinary capacity as an "explorer" can negotiate a lateral gradient of up to 40%, and longitudinal gradients of 80%; it can also tackle fords of up to 85 cm, and this can be increased to 1.5 metres by mounting special inlet and exhaust pipe extensions.
It is equipped with an common rail diesel engine -3-litre, 4 cylinder engine with power output of 136 kW (185 bhp) at 3700 rpm, and peak torque of 456 Nm at 1800 rpm. Combined with a six-speed automatic transmission, the engine gives this vehicle a top speed of over 130 km
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Fiat Oltre
Dodge Challenger Concept
An early 2006 gift: The all new Dodge Challenger Concept. Based on a shorter platform of the 300C & Charger models, the concept is equiped with a 425 hp Hemi V8 6.1. Although retro styling in and out, the concept's body analogy differs from that of the original model, giving it a more dynamic and sport road presence. Although DaimlerChrysler official's are denying any production plans till this moment, it will be probably anniounced in the year. The most serious problem is that the company is getting ready for a new platform for the 300C in 2009. So the answer might be limited production models wearing only Hemi V8's
Chevrolet Camaro Concept
These spy pics came from the site www.LS1Tech.com . Seems like Gm has taken a more futuristic road than the Dodge Challenger. No official info yet, but you dont have to wait alot as the Detroit Show press days are a only a week ahead.
Nissan Urge
Volvo C30 Concept
The C30 Design Concept has a compact, sporty design with two doors, four individual seats and a distinctive glass tailgate. It is capable of 0-62mph in six seconds thanks to a high performance 260bhp, five-cylinder, 2.4-litre engine producing 350Nm of torque for plenty of flexibility from 2,100rpm.
The styling of the C30 Design Concept is inspired by the classic Volvo P1800 ES and Volvo's recent SCC (Safety Concept Car) and incorporates today's modern Volvo styling cues such as a boat-shaped aerodynamic front section and shapely rear shoulders enhanced by the horseshoe-shaped rear light clusters.
"The rear light pattern is so unusual that you'll never be in any doubt about what car you have in front of you," said Steve Mattin, design director at Volvo Car Corporation.
Volvo has a busy schedule of new model launches in 2006, but the C30 will be one of the most significant as it does not replace an existing model and is designed to appeal to new, younger customers without children who want a compact premium car that's good to drive and has plenty of style. It will take Volvo into a new sector of the market, to compete against the popular Audi A3, BMW 1-Series or Alfa 147, and is part of Volvo's strategy to broaden its model range to achieve its global sales target of 600,000 cars per annum4.
"We know there are a large number of younger people who are attracted by the Volvo brand, but cannot find a compact model in our range that exactly matches their taste and needs," says Volvo Car Corporation's new President and CEO, Frederik Arp. "The Volvo C30 Design Concept has been developed precisely for this potentially important group of new customers," he continued.
Lotus Europa S
THE Europa S follows the core Lotus philosophy of performance through light weight (995 kg)
When compared to the Elise, it has a larger boot / luggage compartment and easier cabin access,coupled with luxuries such as full leather interior, driver and passenger airbags and carpets.
The new mid-engined coupe will wear a 2.0-litre turbo engine producing 149 kW or 203 PS and 263 Nm or 194 lbft
Predicted Performance figures: 0 to 96 km/h (60 mph): 5.5 seconds, 0 to 160 km/h (100 mph): 14.0 seconds Maximum speed: 225 km/h (140mph)
Lotus Europa S
THE Europa S follows the core Lotus philosophy of performance through light weight (995 kg)
When compared to the Elise, it has a larger boot / luggage compartment and easier cabin access,coupled with luxuries such as full leather interior, driver and passenger airbags and carpets.
The new mid-engined coupe will wear a 2.0-litre turbo engine producing 149 kW or 203 PS and 263 Nm or 194 lbft
Predicted Performance figures: 0 to 96 km/h (60 mph): 5.5 seconds, 0 to 160 km/h (100 mph): 14.0 seconds Maximum speed: 225 km/h (140mph)
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
BMW Z4M & Z4 facelift 2006
The Z4 has had a mild facelift -(bumpers, lights etc) plus 2 new engines, 2.5 & 3.0 litres with 218 and 256 hp (from 192 & 232 respectively )
Lexus LS-Sh
VW ECORACER CONCEPT
At the Tokyo Motor Show Volkswagen presents an incredibly economic sports car. The EcoRacer’s average fuel consumption is as low as 3.4 liters and it reaches a maximum speed of 230 km/h.
Thanks to its carbon fiber body, the middle motor sports car weighs a mere 850 kilograms and accelerates in only 6.3 seconds to 100 km/h. This sports car is powered by a 100 kW turbo diesel of the next generation and stands for a trend setting synthesis of rock-solid economy and an abundance of sportiness. 230 km/h, 6.3 seconds, 3.4 liter – a data combination that is as rare as it is fascinating.
