Concept Car: Alfa Romeo 4C concept 2011

Alfa Romeo has unveiled this gorgeous, mid-engined 4C concept car at the 2011 Geneva motor show, previewing a production vehicle due in 2012.



Is this Alfa Romeo 4C concept the new Spyder?



No, it's not a production version of Pininfarina's 2uettottanta. Instead, it's a two-seat baby supercar, with 8C-inpspired styling. At around four metres long and with a wheelbase of under 2.4 metres, the 4C is a little big bigger than a Lotus Elise. And it's absolutely gorgeous. We'll leave you to drool for a minute.

Is the Alfa 4C's spec as good as the styling?



It's pretty special. The 4C concept is mid-engined and rear-wheel drive, with a turbocharged and direct injected 1742cc '1750TBi pinched from the Brera and Giulietta. Alfa will only say the power output is 'over 200hp' but in the Giulietta Cloverleaf the engine produces 232bhp; it's mated to Alfa's twin-clutch TCT gearbox. The weight distribution is 40:60 rear-biased and there's Alfa's DNA system to tweak the steering, throttle and transmission settings.

It's been rumoured for a while that the Fiat Group has been plotting to use the KTM X-Bow's carbon tub, but Alfa sources we spoke to claim the chassis of 4C isn't related to the Austrian trackday toy. It is carbonfibre though, with aluminium crash boxes and suspension mounts, all of which helps keeps the 4C's kerbweight under 850kg. Mix the lot and you get 0-62mph in under five seconds and a top speed of over 155mph.



The best bit? In Alfa's own words: 'This car is not simply an exercise in style created for the Motor Show; it will be on sale in 2012.'

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Concept Car: BMW 6-series Coupe 2011

BMW today released the first pictures of the production 6-series coupe, on sale in the UK in October 2011.



Old news... the 6-series launched last year in Paris, didn't it?



That was the all-but-identical 6-series concept. You may also be confusing this car with the 6-series Convertible, which was unveiled at the decidedly un-sunny 2011 Detroit motor show in January 2011. Now, just in time for warmer weather, here's the fixed-roof version of the new BMW Six. Hang on...

2011 BMW 6-series Coupe: the lowdown



Styling of the new BMW 6-series was apparently 'inspired by well designed waves that caused the lines and volumes in the surroundings of a flow around a body of water'. That probably made more sense in the original German, but the result is a more restrained big coupe with fewer of the controversial details that marked out its predecessor.

At 4894mm long and 1894mm wide, the 6-series coupe has grown 75mm and 39mm respectively over the previous edition's dimensions. Make no mistake; this is a big GT coupe.

The engines available on the BMW 6-series

The 6-series will launch with your choice of 402bhp petrol V8 (650i), or 315bhp petrol straight-six (640i) engines. Both engines earn their model numbers with the aid of turbocharging. The diesels comes along later (presumably with mandatory badge-delete for maximum pose effect). Standard transmission will be the ZF eight-speed automatic, teamed-up with the usual raft of Efficient Dynamics eco-friendly features.

As we know from part-electrified BMW saloons and SUVs, this ZF transmission can be mated with hybrid modules, so we wouldn't be surprised if an ActiveHybrid 6-series arrived at some point in the future. But for now you'll have to make do with a donor 5-series-style head-up display, adaptive LED headlamps, adaptive damping, Bang & Olufsen hi-fi and a raft of other comfort and convenience features on the options list.

Inside? We're expecting it to be much as the 6-series cabriolet, BMW's expanded information released after our original story was published show this to be the case. We've updated our photo gallery accordingly.

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Concept Car : MINI Cooper Countryman 2011

How much of the MINI without its charm and unique appeal?



he offered his first appearance on our shores, the MINI Cooper, the smallest car in the United States, was the most versatile machine, faster, more spacious and less expensive on the road. But it was fun to drive and breathe the fresh air throughout the internal market, bigger is better, drawings, similar to hit the U.S. car buyers are becoming something different.



But his appeal over the past two years, U.S. sales fell by Cooper dropped the top in 2008, 54 000 and 47 last year, as some skeptics that the MINI can win the United States continues . Just see how it not only costs but also to recognize the reality of the American market, the British car manufacturers sassy mass, its mighty mites only slightly.



In the spring of 2011, MINI has the farmer initial 4-door, the MINI brand, and a modern, yes. With respect to Cooper, a farmer of a giant. It offers more cargo space behind, the more space for passengers and more than one instrument or the Cooper Clubman.



Although most of the MINI can I make this appeal to the Americans feared that the farmer has the fun factor is the different models of MINI. Guys, we were wrong.

Adapting the model

Base, S and S All4: 2011 MINI Cooper Paisa is available in three different versions. Standard has not yet been determined, but the smallest MINI Cooper Clubman, which ended in vinyl siding, tilt and telescopic leather steering wheel, air conditioning, cruise control, electric windows, electric mirrors, central locking, remote control, AM / FM / CD, auxiliary audio input, cruise control, cooled glove box, and 17-inch alloy wheels. S, add sport seats and fog lights. MINI also offers approximately 100 factory-installed options and accessories dealer 200

Standard safety equipment is probably the two front side airbags, front side airbags, side airbags, tire pressure issue, ABS with Brake Assist, traction control and electronic stability control system. .

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Concept Car : Jaguar C-X75 Jet-Powered Supercar

Undoubtedly, the concept Jaguar C-X75 is the ideal candidate for a car kit here at Salon de l'Automobile in Paris. Revealed in the evening begins to see a gateway to a series of VIP events, it is rather easy compared to their technology. Of course, extender hybrid in every corner of the gallery. But I hit 205 miles per hour the battery is charged whirlwind? We think not.

Jet-Powered?

Yes, it's awesome Supercar Concept Jet, with "Mind Blast" labels on their exhaust pipes. turbine production four-wheel-mounted electric motors and the development of a total of 780 hp.



Jaguar XJ13 Racing Inspired by the type C-X75 accelerates from zero to 62 km / h in just 3.4 seconds. You can also travel 68 miles of pure electric power, or 560 miles with both engines.



With 1180 pounds-feet of torque is produced directly into electrical energy, blistering acceleration. The power to all four wheels matched pair of vectors, so as not to affect the balance of the car.

75. anniversary of the XJ and XK

Even if the car is not the Paris Motor Show, Jaguar introduced the concept of the week Platinum XJ75. Many thought it would be a big star Jaguar City of Light, but they are not.

Why? Because, although the practice is considered by many, which shows the appearance of the new Jaguar XJR. There is something imposing metal Contrasting black and white flash and 22-inch alloy wheels. E 'equipped with a turbocharged V8 5.0-liter has 470 hp.

High Performance XKR 75, the anniversary of the second model of the car, is revealed along the XJ75. Shipping starts Template $ 135,000 more in this month. Jaguar engineers have squeezed 530 horses are useful for the improvement of 20 hp more than the standard XKR u2014% and 483 Nm of torque 5.0-liter supercharged V8 in question. It has enough power in the XKR 1975-1960 Out km / h in just 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 174 mph. Jag mad scientists are also the reconstruction of a platform of better management .

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Concept Car : Kia POP

Kia POP concept car has been unveiled by KIA as its latest concept car just a few weeks before its official debut at Paris Motor Show this year.



Kia POP concept car is a compact and electric powered car concept which has an odd shape. This concept car’s power will comes from an all-electric drivetrain. While for its interior, Kia POP concept car featuring two seat for its passenger.

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Concept Car : The Opel Ampera hybrid on pure electric power 2011

The Opel Ampera will be a plug-in hybrid with a 65 km range on pure electric power Design Sketch

This project is the first Opel amps with permission of the loss of the "European Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), where documents are stored in nature.

Opel ampere is the European version of the Chevrolet Volt from GM Hybrid will go on sale next year, the North American market.



Measured against these pictures, it seems that are available to the project, the current Opel model amps and length of the keys to the new Insignia, which recently won the European Car of the Year.

Amplifiers are Voltec GM hybrid powered concept was seen in the last Cadillac approach, which debuted at the Detroit auto show in January. It has combined an electric motor with a gasoline engine used to charge the lithium-ion batteries. It is up to 40 miles (65 km), clean power and can be downloaded for about 2-3 hours at 230 V European standard. Use of gasoline as the generator is battery operated, Ampere range approximately 500 miles (or 800 km).



Ampere expected sales in 2011 and in Europe has its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in Geneva next month .

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Concept Car : Hybrid Toyota Supra, the next Ferrarii, and the Toyobaru Coupe 2011

It is time once again a popular news semi-permanent, where you can upgrade some interesting things happening in and around the world can drive, you probably will not read the article. (If you read the newspapers, that is.)

We start with two news sports cars such as Plessy Ferguson and gentlemen, are very different, but equally important.

The first message that, despite repeated denials to the public, Toyota is working on a successor Supra expensive sports cars. There are rumors that a new generation of packaging V6 hybrid drive from a total of 400 horses, but the production of hybrid versions of those life on our planet, thank you very much. RWD is almost certainly a style by the FT-HS concept car inspired by a chance to be. Hope next year's models, a concept car production in autumn 2011.

Toyota FT-HS Concept

Since the success of the Nissan was with him, it is surprising that Toyota waited so long that their average weight of a sports car. It would be interesting to see how the hybrid technology from Toyota is the high efficiency, especially because his only company exploring the possibilities of technology in sports cars. (See below).

A new sports car is being developed in Japan in the second, called "Toyobaru" cheap sports car jointly by Toyota and Subaru. After 7Tune, Sport Subaru STI variant of the device, except that Toyota has decided to offer a car engine.

The report also shows, insider Toyobaru has a style similar to the Lexus LF-A, which was a violation of the super-fans for many years, a concept car, a prototype machine, and even thinly veiled racism. Can it be assumed that the joint task Toyobaru (do not know how they will name it, I love the sound here) want to keep the price of 2 million yen today, a little 'more than $ 20,000.

The LF-A attempts to hide by closing its eyes and pretending it's invisible.

If they, the U.S. at that price, engine components up to 200-hp four-cylinder and six-speed manual transmission, which can begin in me. If at any time in the 2011 queue.



In other news related to sports cars, Ferrari, said that his successor can Autocar F430 show this year% u2019s Los Angeles Auto Show in December, as a hybrid. Go to another wipe the screen just caught spitting, I expect.

Yes, friends, Ferrari usually between Bentley and Pratt & Whitney is organic does the idea that, hey, can perhaps begin hybrids fun! In fact, the recent patent hybrid four-wheel drive in an environmentally friendly technology, which seems strange that George Clooney nipple suit beats.

Do not wait for the AWD hybrid system F450, new construction, because all evidence points to a new center-Ferrari reveal your real name. The company is naturally concerned that customers are willing to "green" moniker Ferrari, concepts related to the hybrid version will be this winter. F450 Hybrid production is scheduled from mid-next decade.



Few details are known to F450, but I did not expect the formula that a 360 Modena, F430 V8 engine and a high success rate, two seats and has been stylishly. Energy is probably between 500-550 hp, seven speed dual clutch gearbox California.



In addition, in the human CzechFerrari.cz some pictures, which the F450 there is a right. Images do not reveal much, because the prototype of their miss back before and of its wheels and most interiors. But if nothing else, with reference to the general shape of the car, and it looks pretty good so far. (For some reason, no pictures, so that they may be, but can provide all CzechTrade Ferrari pages of pictures.)



Finally, Kelley Blue Book published a list of what they describe as the best car this year, less than $ 18,000. Although he is not picky (oh, I say, screw that I have nits) a few words. First, Kelley says, the car less than $ 18,000, unless it is literally a car Big 18 species fell on the roof. Second, it seems that some peaks are required. Approach SYNC which reads aloud incoming tweets, but does not alter the fact that the skin was more or less the same car is sold ten years ago .

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Concept Car : Pontiac Trans Am Revealed! 2011

Get the new 2011 Pontiac Trans Am Review It is said that this concept was used in the new Knight Rider movie in the future!

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Concept Car : GreenGT Concept 2011, Le Mans Racer, France

Green GT Concept 2011, Le Mans Racer, France

Created by design students CCI Valenciennes in France, unveiled a prototype electric GreenGT Swiss company for Le Mans in 2011, I was able to provide an overall picture of production.

created to demonstrate its technological expertise Green GT headquartered in Switzerland, knows a prototype electric car racing competition in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2011.

According to preliminary official sports cars are also limited production, with the only difference between the standard and racing with the software.

Sports car with body frame made of carbon fiber self-gass. %% U2013 takes the helm of two electric motors of 100 kilowatts production u2013 offer 350-400 hp and 2000 Nm torque approach. The implementation is at 00-60 mph in 4 seconds, top speed 171 km is limited to an estimated kmh / h (275).

The project created a number of students CCI Valenciennes (France).

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Concept Car : Hyundai IX Eco Car 2010

Hyundai introduced the 2010 car-IX Metro Convensia term in Korea Songdo City in Incheon, Korea. Low-emission cars running hybrid engines and produces only 80gm CO2 per kilometer than the hybrid vehicle can driven.The 6000rpm 93kW is to maximize, including fuel economy of 1-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine, production and reduce fuel consumption. Gasoline engine driven by an electric motor of the generator supplements to become a super capacitor.

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Concept Car : Citroen Survolt 2010

Increased further studies LEMON CITROËN’S of the original and distinctive electric cars, which began at a concept car Revolt Show in Frankfurt last year. Increases the ideas were implemented in his head is a radically new vision, a synthesis of glam-haute couture and fantasy with a stamp in motorsport.

The desire to get rid of the restrictions one’s to build the courage, and is written in the DNA LEMON CITROËN’S Break with convention, shaking changes to the rules and limits of observation, is a passionate brand of the issue during his 90-year history has never ceased to develop innovative components ahead of time. Increases in one of them. Contact Revolt of genetic material, and more sporting dimension mix extroverted.

Luxurious accessories that go on the computer CITROËN’S more cedar response of the universe, the car feels far too often in a bad mood. Minutes longer in existence, violates existing codes to launch a new kind of B-segment in style, sporty and stylish. In contrast to current trends and future scenarios show combines elegance and grace, charm and passion on the species, sublimation of nature, the transmission of electricity.

Innovative and sensual

The small size 3.85 m long, 1.87 wide and 1.20 m high% u2013 back for more sports car styling elements to a new and revolutionary.

Stylish front panel controls and a distinctive oval grille, a big house in the middle of a strike Double Chevron. car’s “look” fascinating and profound at the same time, attract and retain viewer’s the image viewer with the promise of the crime as quickly as possible. His thin, horizontal headlamps, which are inspired by high quality sports images, magnetic force, when to deliver the signature of the LED to a modern, innovative technology.

Increases miles to eat and move around on the street. Low and stylish, sensual contrasts and generous hood, carved items, rose arches, the promise of efficiency and excitement to stress.

Increases Survolt’s the flow of draft air is heavy and feelings of sexuality. It is a recognition of the speed, precision and vitality, which includes muscles, a strong and well defined elegant and luxurious. Light brand with a stylish spoiler Revolt references to motor sports.

Increases are innovative and effective but also capable of charm, her best assets on the stage and reveals the motor sports arena. It is a two-tone paint, shades of gray, pink and charcoal, and play materials and sizes. Step satin smooth curves and glossy, and finally break the traditional male sports codes. Additions to the work begun Revolt is on again a mix of both worlds, which appeared in opposition. Modesty prevented in order to improve the style, their own language.

The inclusion of materials such as aluminum and chromium, inevitably recall the luxury and sports cars. This adds the perfect combination of high fashion and fast cars that are same philosophy Union, and the revolt of the keys to productivity, quality and advanced technology.

Stylish Sports

Cab Survolt’s increase was designed for mobile and stationary arc between chromium and a beautiful glass ornaments. Motto further violation of luxury and combine with the world of sport.

The cockpit is resistant to two worlds, of course, developed. This connection produces organic universe, as well as technical and power, starts the season driver. Interior is designed with comfort and elegance of two people, making a great pleasure and a unique experience.

Car’s generous glass brings light and offer a sense of space, light sports cars today’s.

Transcendent and feelings

Time, fascinated by the mania of its innovative technology, the environment. How to revolt, mania run on electricity, the sports scores for environment and sustainable development links. But the world is a very rare breed, this technique, the federal government is incomprehensible. But the courage of the cedar and creates a breach of contract is more high. Impeccable green values in a movement, the joy of driving, emotion, performance and durability, all combines extreme comfort, and the machine is quiet in operation.

CEDAR offers a new vision of the car mania, exercise, in full conformity with its history of 90 years, a brand based on creativity and technological innovations .

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