2012 Jaguar XK & XKR Coupe

Rear of the car features a revised trunk lid, rear lights with new LED technology, and centralized Jaguar logo. 2012 years of model, the XK / XKR has five new colors (a total of 17 colors of paint are offered), and choose from 11 different models of 18-20 inch wheels.


Black Pack is available as an option, and replace chrome with a matte black exterior, complete with 20-inch polished wheels alloy black. XKR with a power pack is also available in body color aerodynamic improvements and the voluntary part of the graphics. Under the hood is a 5.0-liter AJ-V8 engine produces 385 hp XK, XKR 510 hp and 550 hp XKR-S. Inside the new XK range of interior design was to collect new cut ends and the first time the possibility of carved leather sports seats.




XK was the first vehicle to unite all under the protection of the design director Ian Callum. The dramatic and purposeful, still sexy as can be generally Jaguar, the XK is now a series of revisions that will strengthen a modern noisy signal.


The last record of lighting lamps allowed to make thinner and more during the same time, incorporate the functions of pilot surveillance and use of lights. Combined with a grill and wing design new and unique, giving a gift of gratitude XK "mirror." Undoubtedly, a Jaguar, there is no evidence of gains in a transaction attributes unique style that stays in a family. XK chrome grilles watermark is incorporated in a matt black detailing on the XKR, while a flagship XKR-S gets a unique front spoiler that points to a clear purpose.


The opening of the energy along a front wing has been modified from a model directly to the aircraft with a watermark insertion. Emblazoned with the name of Jaguar, it serves to underline a fundamental force in the design of an XK. For the back cover has been revised with a best finish of chrome that allows a car to be honored by a famous bridge "Jaguar, put it in line with the rest of the products of a company.

To complete the model changes to 17 colors of paint, 5 new wheels and merged with the activities, that the sum of 11 hours before the project to cut the distance of 18-20 inches. Serve the event the owners can show their individuality, "Black Pack", now also available as a choice of naturally aspirated cars as good as the XKR. This compensates for the extra chrome with a matte black, 20-inch wheels complete the fuse shining black. XKR is, the package also includes a body structure and aerodynamic improvements false discretionary part of the graphics.

2011 Audi R8 V10

Powered by a Lamborghini V10 power, the last R8 sends 525 horsepower to all four wheels via quattro drive a sophisticated four-wheel drive. The car was unveiled at the 2009 North American Car Salon International in Detroit.

While sporting two cylinders and a little more grunt in the middle of the ship is powered R8 V10 has not too many visual differences of its V8 siblings.

More air enters the cylinder through the air ten large side, to highlight the body, adding a more aggressive stance to match its increased power. The bottom also get an additional torch along the wheelbase, adding extra visual clues that this is the real super-Audi. The changes are subtle to be obvious only to those in the know, maintaining the clean lines of the R8 as orderly as possible.

However, some small changes to the standard R8 includes two oval tailpipes, larger air intakes, half a revised front and sides back and larger brakes. V10 version also sports a single LED headlights and rear diffuser.

Before starting the machine, the swirling rumors that Audi would be the name of a V10-powered R8 RS8 or R10, but more technical "5.2 FSI", the name was in use.

It's the same 5.2l V10 FSI can be found in the central Lamorghini new LP560-4, although detuned 525 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque, or to keep out of the area Gallardo R8. But even if some 'down grunt, may still R8 V10 rockets from zero to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds the way to a top speed of 196 mph.

BASIC SPECS

Base Price	$149,000
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)	3715
City (MPG)	12
Hwy (MPG)	19
Horsepower	525@8000
Torque (lb-ft)	391@6500
Wheelbase	104.3
Length (in.)	174.6
Width (in.)	79.9
Height (in.)	49.3

NEW Porsche 911 (991)

Behind the biggest change, with a wing ultra-thin LED light and pop-up is much larger, but more importantly, integrated in the rear. In front of daytime running lights to join the air inlet, and a new bumper serves to emphasize the width of the new 911.

Reduced efficiency and weight of the new 911

In general, the change is marked by continuity. Entry-level 911 will begin with the injection of 3.4 l flat six-cylinder Boxster S / Cayman increased to 350 hp (+ 5 hp 3.6 L at the time). In the Carrera S, 3.8 L 400 HP to 385 now. Well, of course, on the other end of the catalog to find the 911 Turbo with 550 horsepower is expected. The transmission will be devoted to PDK seven-speed dual-clutch very good, or transmission of the new 7-speed manual (!) That we discussed earlier. The arrival of a hybrid version in 2016, there is still some way to accept the idea.

But it is especially in terms of weight, this effort is the way to the aluminum structure. The new 911 shows less than 25 kg is the current version. We are assured of dynamic capabilities. Precisely at this point, the wider track make a profit. When management is now electric (sacrilege?) Avoid hasty judgments.

Will approach one of the great philosophies of the atmosphere GT final? Inside, it is the point: the layout is inspired by the Panamera, with controls on the center tunnel, which is higher and easier (see the door against). Five counters are still there, leaving behind a steering wheel lock.

On paper, stripped almost naked. Many problems, of course, will be appointed the next episode of the presentation, the saga 911 mid-September. Porsche has managed to respect the traditions, the question arises every time.

Porsche 911 does seem a little 'different than the current one with the back of the icon ...

991 Code name, the new 911 is a new brand, and while the silhouette is instantly recognizable (and we swear doors identical) obviously changed the bow and stern.

 

GM Corvette C7

In the May 2010 Road & Track on page 40 they report the new Corvette C7 is going to arrive in 2013. The big news was that the C7 was going to be a mid engine car. But it looks like that will be postponed until the C8 model. Its apparent that GM is under government influence to increase efficiency on the already most efficient sports car made. Road & Track is reporting that the 5.5 liter in the C6 GT2 Race car is a hint at the future Corvette engine displacement. Direct Injection is on the list as well as an increase in compression. The increase in compression is usually a benefit from running with direct fuel injection and will help increase performance. The new Vette will also go on a diet with the greater use of light metal alloys and composite materials. With the goal of about 3000lbs as a curb weight. Also on the efficiency wish list is a more aerodynamic car to reduce drag. This will increase performance across the board. The also interesting thing is the next generation Z06 will be supercharged like the ZR1. It will most likely be a smaller displacement then the ZR1. We might be mistaken but it seems like to some extent the past is repeating itself. Are the big bore cars like the C6 Z06 going to be a thing of the past? Hum small production numbers and a short few production years for the LS7 could be the car to have for the collectors out there


Chevrolet Corvette C7 SpecificationsEngines:
LT: 3.2L 450HP LS3 V8
Z06: 7.0L 600HP LS7 V8
SS: 6.2L 750HP Supercharged LS9 V8
Transmissions: 6 Speed Automatic (Optional: LT/Z06/SS), 6 speed manual (Standard: LT/Z06/SS)

Vehicle Type: Large 2-Door 2-Passenger Sports Car
Size Comparison: Current Corvette
Competitors: In a Class of its Own
Drive Wheels: RWD

Hyundai Veloster

Hyundai Veloster is a compact sports coupe scheduled to begin sales in the summer of 2011. It 'was released January 10, 2011 at the Detroit Auto Show, and fill the void left when the Hyundai Tiburon is stopped after 2008 model years.

Hyundai production model state is to receive a direct injection 1.6-liter 138 hp (103 kW), 123 pounds · ft (167 N • m) (@ 4850 rpm) torque 4-cylinder. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, while a 6-speed dual-clutch (DCT) with paddle shifters is available. DCT transmission was developed by Hyundai and is the first dual-clutch transmission of society. The Veloster will achieve about 40 mpg-US (5.9 L/100 km, 48 mpg-imp) fuel economy, but not yet an official EPA rating. For some markets like the Middle East, the car is offered without GDI make 128hp. A turbo version will be available later on.The car include 17-inch wheels and disc brakes 4-wheel as standard. A turbo 1.6 Gamma GDI was introduced in 2011 Seoul Motor Show. It generates 208 horsepower at 6000 rpm with 195 lb-ft of torque from 1600 to 5000 rpm. This engine will be available in 2012.

The car differs from many competitors because it has a driver's side door and two on the passenger side of American society-related templates. European models will have four regular doors. The Veloster will also use Hyundai's new blue link that conforms to OnStar used in GM vehicles that provide customers with automatic collision notification, vehicle diagnostics, price, etc. should start around U.S. $ 17 000.


Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Production: 2011-Assembly: Ulsan, South Korea
Predecessor: TiburonClass Hyundai style sub-compact
Body: 3 door sport coupe
Stake: FF rendering
engine: 128 hp 1.6L Gamma Gamma I41.6L 138 hp I4
Transmission: 6 speed manual

6-speed dual-clutch transmission
Wheelbase: 104.3 in (2649 mm)
Length166.1 in (4219 mm)
Width70.5 (1791 mm)
Height55.1 in (1400 mm)