After BMW and Mercedes have introduced hybrid versions of its luxury 7-Series models and S-Class, it is quite normal from Audi to do the same with its sedan A8, although slightly delayed. On the ongoing Geneva Motor Show, Audi showed conceptual A8 Hybrid, however, whose production version will appear in the European market until the end of 2011. Hybrid vehicle system consists of a 2.0 TFSI petrol engine with a power 211 h.p. and a maximum torque of 350Nm. and compact electric generating 45 h.p. and 211 Nm. When working together, the two units provide a combined capacity of 245 h.p. and 480 Nm of torque. Audi’s report that conceptual A8 Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 7.6 sec and developed 235 km/h while its average fuel consumption is 6.2l/100km. and emitted CO2 emissions – 144 gr/km. The car can move in and fully electric mode for 2 km. At up to 65 km/h operate both units, where the speedometer passes this limit, the car is driven only by this internal combustion engine, a The motor serves to maintain the electronics.
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One of the biggest surprises at this year’s exhibition in Geneva e Concept hybrid supercar 918 Spyder, a Porsche presented the eve of the exhibition closed to the media presentation. Probably most of you are wondering whether Porsche is not revived Carrera GT, but for the moment the company does not mention anything on this issue. In presenting the car, however, the test-pilot Rerl Walter said 918 Spyder can do a tour of the Nurburgring track in less than 7.30 min, which is faster than the Carrera GT. Ultimately it may be that this comparison is not accidental, but let’s not be distracted and to reinforce the concept hybrid system which consists of a 3.4-liter gasoline V8 engine with a power over 500 h.p., two electric located on each axis and supplying additional 218 h.p., seven-PDK transmission and lithium-ion batteries that can be loaded directly from a household outlet. Porsche 918 Spyder Concept has a full carbon body, thanks to which its weight is only 1490 kg. Despite the presence of an electric motor and batteries. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 3.2 sec and reaches a top speed of 320 km/h, while fuel consumption in combined mode is only about 3.0l/100km mileage and CO2 emissions emitted – only 74gr/km.
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The German automobile company BMW surprised the public with a wheel concept that developed in early 2005. NA, and until that was exposed in the museum of Bavarians in Munich. The concept, called Simple, is somewhere between a motorcycle and a car whose width is only 1 100 mm. In the vehicle has room for two people, one behind another, and its weight is only 450 kilograms. BMW Simple has the ability to tilt when cornering and is equipped with special hydraulic, which is activated when there is danger of capsizing, trike is unstable at low speed during ascent or in extreme situations. Although a conceptual tricycle the Bavarians never be put into production, it is technically impressive and dynamic performance. BMW Simple is driven by an internal combustion engine (48 h.p.) and an electric motor, enabling acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 10 sec and development on 200 kilometers per hour, while average fuel consumption is around 2l/100km. mileage and CO2 exhaust emissions – only 50gr/km.
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Since Lexus has finally revealed details of its first hatchback, which concept will debut at next week’s tentative exhibition in Frankfurt, in parallel, spread and high resolution photos of the car. Dimensions of the LF-Ch are 4,300 mm length, 1,790 mm width and 1,400 mm height and the distance between the two axes is 2,600 mm. The dimensions of the concept are very similar to those of Audi A3 (4,292 mm Length, 1,765 mm Width, 1,423 mm height and 2,578 mm Wheelbase). Lexus LF-Ch has been the so-called L-finesse design, as well as other new models the company characterized by the most elegant and refined look. The interior of the concept in high-tech style, its equipment includes integrated innovation system Remote Touch, which gives the driver access to all functions of the car and made dozens of extra buttons.
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A young English student James Trim automobile design has already presented his model, powered by hydrogen cells and inspired by Aston Martin. Currently, young professionals from the Institute of Design (Istituto Europeo Di Design) in Turin working on creating a new supercar, which will be produced by 2025. They will present and excellence in design and technology will be viable over the next 5 years. While the car of James Trim was shown in three-dimensional scale model of the students of the Institute can still be seen only on paper. Finalists in the Italian race cars for several conceptual vehicle with four wheels and an impressive car with three wheels. One of the most interesting among them was bought British Racing Green. It is equipped with large 5-stroke wheels. There sporty design and excellent dynamics. It is characterized by elegant style inspired supercar from Aston Martin.
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Tuning for this year’s show “Worthersee Tour”, which will be held from 20 to 23 May in Austria, from Audi have prepared a unique concept of its compact SUV Q5. So-called Q5 Custom Concept is equipped with 3.0-liter TFSI engine model of S4, which has undergone some improvements. Power is increased from standard 334 to 408 h.p. in 6000-7000 rev/min and its maximum torque is now 500Nm in the range 3000-5500 rev/min Engine power is transmitted through the robot sedemstepenna S tronic transmission system for four-wheel drive quattro. Audi Q5 Custom Concept can boast with acceleration from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 4.4 sec and its maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 kilometers / hr
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