vendredi 28 novembre 2014

Mercedes Benz AMG GT

This brand new GT is the second sports car made entirely by Mercedes-AMG. first think we want to know is what under the bonnet, first think we see is the hallmark AMG, so we won't expect less than a 4.0L V8 Biturbo engine. It come to life with a push of a button to give the driver 462 bhp under his control and responds instantly with extreme power right from low revs, 0 to 100km/h is reached in 3.8s and a top speed of 309 Km/h, the combination of aluminium spaceframe, V8 biturbo engine with dry sump lubrication, seven-speed dual clutch transmission in transaxle configuration at the rear axle, locking differential, sports suspension with aluminium double-wishbone suspension and the low kerb weight of 1540 kilogrammes delivers racetrack performance.
The AMG GT has everything you want from a sport car made by AMG starting from the style and design and ending with the power of the engine, to give more sensations to the driver the AMG GT is equipped with a AMG performance exhaust system with fully variable exhausts flaps allowing the driver to vary the engine sound depends on the selected mode. As for the transmission, the engineers have combined between a front mid engine and 7 speed dual clutch transmission in transaxle configuration at the rear axle, it has been successfully established in the SLS AMG. For a better communication between the engine and the transmission, the driver can individually tailor the GT to their wishes with the aid of AMG DYNAMIC SELECT. ‘C’ mode (Controlled efficiency), ‘S’ (Sport), ‘S+’ (Sport Plus) and entirely new ‘I’ (Individual). To help the car stay on the ground, thye fitted it with 10-spoke light-alloy wheels, 9 x 19 inch (front) and 11 x 19 inch (rear), with 255/35 R 19 and 295/35 R 19 tyres. On the GT S it’s a 9 x 19 inch (front) with 265/35 R 19 tyres and 11 x 20 inch (rear) with 295/30 R 20 tyres. the sports tyres (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2) are available for the GT S as an option.
As for the interior, the car greets the lucky owner by the AMG start-up screen: an animated GT appears in the instrument cluster. The cockpit made with carbon fibre look provides information with 2 circular instruments in a 2-tube look and a 320 km/h speedometer scale. The performance three-spoke design steering wheel with aluminium shift paddles, the sports seats in ARTICO man-made leather/black fabric with integral head restraints and AMG lettering provide optimised lateral support when driving dynamically.


The dominant centre console appears to be a feature lifted straight from motor racing by virtue of its styling that is reminiscent of a NACA air intake, as well as the surfaces and authentic materials that have been used - there is a choice of silver chrome, matt carbon fibre, high-gloss carbon fibre, black diamond and matt silver fibreglass. Positioned centrally, the free-standing central display is an eye-catching feature. Attention to detail is also echoed in the AMG DRIVE UNIT controls: they are arranged like eight cylinders in a V layout, emphasising the powerful and high-tech impression made by the centre console. The standard equipment includes: Collision Prevention Assist Plus, Adaptive Brake, Attention Assist and the tyre pressure monitoring system. The driver can choose other extras like: Adaptive Highbeam Assist, PRE-SAFE® system, PARKTRONIC, Reversing camera, Lane Tracking package including Lane Keeping Assist and Traffic Sign Assist (included in COMAND Online) for more security, the restraint systems include three-point seat belts with belt tensioners and belt force limiters, but also front airbags, combined thorax/pelvis side bags, window bags and knee bags, for the driver and front passenger respectively.







jeudi 27 novembre 2014

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Everytime we hear a new Corvette come on sale, we know that it’s a new generation of high performance and perfect balance supercars, and this time, this corvette got a new name, the Corvette Stingray.
No other Corvette is more powerful than this one, the new V8 6.2L delivers a 466BHP and 630 Nm pushing it from 0 to 100km/h in only 4.2s. This no ordinary Corvette’s interior offers a carbon fiber and aluminium trim, a smaller steering wheel, hand wrapped materials, a dual 8 inch touch screen, a head up display, there is a micro LED screen for the passenger’s climat control, and a very light Napa leather seats made by lightweight magnesium frame, It got a lot of lightweight materials to save weight, such as a carbon fiber hood, removable roof panel and a fully electronic top.
This high performance Corvette includes an electronic limited-slip differential, dry-sump oiling system, integral brake, differential and transmission cooling, specific shocks, also springs and stabilizer bars, a specific performance gear ratio, aero package that improves high-speed stability and Brembo brakes with four-piston fixed calipers. All these performance does not affect the comfort; the Corvette is just like we have 3 cars in one, a comfortable and functional of long distance GT and a very fast supercar.
Before, driving a corvette was very hard and it was not easy to handle, the car was not forgiving when the driver makes mistakes, but with time, things has become a lot better, in this new Stingray model, the Driver Mode Selector is not difficult to use thanks to a rotary knob near the shifter. The Eco mode is the default setting for everyday driving and offers a better fuel economy, the engine in this mode can operate in V4 mode; the Weather mode is designed primarily for added confidence while driving in rain and snow, and the Sport mode is for road driving and the Track mode is for fast driving.

Many adjusts are available too, starting with the Exhaust (active exhaust system): it adjusts the timing of the electronically controlled exhaust valves to enhance audible feedback from the V-8 depending on the drive mode. The steering is adjusted in the modes to provide the driver with the correct steering feel for the driving condition. ETC: it adjusts the throttle input curve for the selected mode for improved responsiveness. The Launch control is vailable in Track mode for both manual and automatic transmissions, providing maximum off-the-line acceleration. Active handling: A competitive setting is available in Sport and Track modes and is more suited for on-track conditions and It can also be disabled, giving the driver complete control. The Performance Traction Managementis also available in Track mode and offers five settings of torque reduction and brake intervention for track driving.







vendredi 14 novembre 2014

Chevrolet Colorado

This new Colorado has come to confirm the class-leading power of Chevy trucks, This new truck was built with special design, comfort and connectivity features to keep up with the new technology that offers the rivals.
Under the bonnet, we can't expect less than a A 2.5L I-4 is standard with 193 bhp and 253 Nm, and a 3.6L V-6 giving 302bhp and 366Nm. Both engines were designed to give the best performance and they are matched with a 6 speed automatic transmission. The aluminum blocks and forged-steel crankshafts, along with dual-overhead camshafts with variable valve timing, direct injection and jet-spray piston cooling are available on both engines. It is available in 2WD or 4WD

The Colorado was designed to be more confortable than any other truck and more stylish, it is cleverly equipped as for exemple we find the 3.4 inch screen and central driver information is nearly same as the Silverado, it got also voice regognition  and navigation. This model's configurations are an extended cab model with a 6-foot bed, a crew cab with a 5-foot bed and a crew cab with a 6-foot bed. With the tailgate down, the 6-foot bed allows hauling of 8-foot-long items.






vendredi 16 mai 2014

Dodge Challenger

The new Dodge challenger has proved again that the American muscle car is getting better and better every time a new model is revealed, different choices are available to satisfy all kind of drivers and all types of driving, the SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, 6.4-liter Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker.
The Challenger was inspired from the famous 1971 Challenger, a pure muscle car made to erase everything that meet on the road
The heart of the new muscle car is new Scat Pack 6.4-liter HEMI powertrain, it showcases the evolution of the performance brand while keeping faithful to the muscle car's 45-year heritage. It delivers 485 bhp and 475 lb.-ft. of torque, the new Challenger 6.4-liter Scat Pack and 392 HEMI® Scat Pack Shaker models deliver up to an estimated 113 more bhp and 65-lb.-ft. leap in torque compared with the 5.7-liter Challenger models — representing more than a 30 percent jump in horsepower and 18 percent jump in torque.
An active electronically controlled exhaust gives it a deep, throaty exhaust note in keeping with its heritage and track-bred credentials. Brakes were improved by including a Brembo four-piston caliper enabling a braking distance of 60-0 mph in 117 feet, performance suspension, an isolated rack-mounted electric power steering system with Normal, Comfort and Sport settings, new 20 aluminum wheels, high-performance tires...
The R/T features the famous 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, producing 375 bhp and 410 lb.-ft. of torque with a six-speed manual transmission. Also, the R/T models feature a unique performance-tuned dual exhaust and under-floor mufflers with low-restriction bottle resonators. That allows it to move from 0 to 100 km/h in 5 second. When paired with the new, state-of-the-art ZF 8HP70 TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, the R/T models produce 372 bhp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, and include innovative Fuel Saver Technology to seamlessly transition to high-fuel-economy four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V-8 mode when more power is in demand. For even more control, the steering-wheel includes a mounted paddle shifters.
Challenger SXT and SXT Plus models have inside the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, that produce 305bhp at 6350 rpm and 268 lb.-ft. of torque at 4800 rpm. A cold-air induction system and dual exhausts from the headers back to the exhaust tips help to deliver more than 90 percent of the engine's peak torque from 1800 to 6400 rpm. Paired with the new standard eight-speed transmission, the Pentastar V-6 delivers improved fuel economy compared with the outgoing model.
The interior includes aluminum-stamped driver's bezel that establishes the driver's cockpit, it got also an innovative 7-inch TFT instrument cluster screen provides a customizable display. The gauge cluster features an analog speedometer and tachometer that straddle the TFT customizable instrument cluster. The seats are redesigned with improved cushioning and more comfortable contours.
The Uconnect give Access Services with roadside assistance, Keyless Enter 'n Go, theft-alarm notification, voice texting and the ability to turn the Challenger into a Wi-Fi hot spot to the new Dodge Performance Pages, 3-D navigation and a mobile app.











jeudi 15 mai 2014

Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Chevrolet introduced one of it most powerful convertible ever produced, the Z06 Corvette has been always a class of its own in the supercars range for more than 40 years.
The Z06 handles better than the standard Corvette and stick to the road a lot better as well thanks to its aluminum structure 20% stiffer than the old model, and same as the Z06 structure, there was slight changes between the Z06 and the convertible one. The corvette was very well studied and the design not only gives it a great look but everything was well studied to improve the car performance, the flared fenders accommodate larger, wider wheels and Michelin tires to give more grip. Larger vents to provide more cooling air to the engine, brakes, transmission and differential for increased track capability. The more aggressive aerodynamic package generates true downforce for more cornering grip and high-speed stability, a carbon fiber aero improves it 4 times better than the standard Z06
The engine is the all-new LT4 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine delivers 625 bhp and 861 Nm, the engine is a very high tech and contain many new technologies such as Direct injection, Active Fuel Management, or cylinder deactivation, and continuously variable valve timing, all this help the Corvette being less thirsty and more efficient transmission,  The supercharged LT4 comes with 7 speed manual transmission with Active rev-matching technology for upshifts and downshifts, or an all-new 8L90 8 speed paddle-shift automatic transmission

The interior benefits from special details first introduced on the Stingray, like a steel-reinforced grab bar on the center console for the passenger and soft-touch materials on the edge of the console, where the driver naturally braces during high-load cornering, It comes with two seating choices: a GT seat, for all-around comfort, and a Competition Sport seat with aggressive side bolstering providing greater support on the track. It got also a flat-bottom steering wheel with a carbon fiber center spoke.







mercredi 14 mai 2014

Megane RS 275 Trophy

Every time we see a new Megane on sale, we keep waiting for a sporty version that Renault used to lunch after each new model to satisfy everybody, and the Megane RS 275 trophy is the latest sport car, 275 trophy is a limited edition version of the Megane RS, it is recognized from it sporty and aggressive look.
This version has got a limited slip differential like the Cup chassis. The engineers have worked hard  on the Megane RS engine to make place for additional 10bhp, that makes the 2.0 litre engine deliver 275bhp at 5500rpm and a maximum torque of 360Nm between 3000 and 5000rpm which is quite fast for a small car. Despite this additional power, the consumption has been carefully contained to stand at 7.5 litres/100km. To help the car stick to the road, it comes with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.
Optional 19-inch black Speedline Turini wheels derived from those used by competition versions of Megane can also be ordered.

In the interior, the Megane comes with leather and Alcantara Recaro bucket seats.





jeudi 1 mai 2014

Lamborghini Veneno roadster

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Italian supercar maker Lamborghini presented the brand new Veneno roadster, an extremely high-tech car with incredible performance, probably one of the most expensive 4 wheels , it cost about 3.3 Million Euros and only 9 of it will be built this year
The Veneno design is concentrated on optimum aerodynamics and best stability. With its 750 bhp, the accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds and top speed is 355 km/h. All this thanks to its 6.5 litre V12 equipped with extremely fast-shifting ISR transmission with five modes.

The aerodynamics is just like a racing prototype on the road, every little detail has been studied.the monster has been laid out for perfect airflow and downforce. The front end works as a large aerodynamic wing. The visual division of the rear fenders from the car body optimizes the aerodynamic flow. The smooth underbody transitions into a substantial diffuser framing the four sizable exhaust pipes divided by a splitter. Large openings serve to ventilate the engine bay and direct airflow to the rear wing. It is very light, it weight only 1490Kg thanks to Carbon Fiber, it dominates it all, the monocoque is made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer forms the basis of the Roadster. Very light, very fast and yet, it meets all the safety and registration requirement worldwide, it has also an airbag and ESP for more security on the road.