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.