Friday, September 24, 2010

Ferrari SA APERTA

SA APERTA: an exclusive Ferrari V12 to celebrate Pininfarina's 80th anniversary

Ferrari is delighted to announce the presentation of the SA APERTA at the Paris International Motor Show 2010. This is a special series model of which a strictly limited number of just 80 will be built. All have already been sold. Ferrari chose to build 80 SA Apertas in celebration of Pininfarina's 80th anniversary. The SA nomenclature also pays homage to both Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina whose company and work have been linked to the most successful road-going cars ever built at Maranello.




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The Lotus Elite

Ten days ahead of the official unveil at the Paris Motor Show the sun starts to rise for the dawn of Lotus’ new era - the Elite will redefine “modern classic".

So here it is, the Lotus Elite, the first taste of what’s to come from Lotus in the future. Look up elegant in the dictionary and you’ll find variations on the following 1. dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behaviour, 2. superb taste in design, style and 3. something elegant; the ultimate refinement.

The ground-breaking new Elite is exactly that. It’s compact yet chic body is elegance incarnate. It’s not only exquisitely elegant, in keeping with Lotus’ core values, it’s a car of substance incorporating some of the very latest technological innovations Lotus has to offer. The slick retractable hard top version and the optional use of hybrid technology with KERS are typical examples of Lotus tailoring technology to deliver perfect performance. Dany Bahar, CEO of Group Lotus said: “There’s no denying that the Elite is breathtakingly beautiful to look at but it’s so much more than that, it’s a car that over delivers in all other aspects as well. One could say it’s a car of perfect contradictions, it’s compact yet spacious, high performing yet low emitting, lightweight yet still reassuringly solid. It’s a car that we are exceptionally proud of at Lotus and we truly believe that there is nothing else like it out there both in terms of styling and performance.

“Make no mistake, there’s a definite market requirement for the Elite – it’s the ultimate sports car feel with comfort and space. There will always be those who believe that Lotus should stick to small sports cars but we didn’t take the decision to design something like the Elite lightly, it’s based on months of careful research and planning. It’s worth noting this sector has been very successful for us in the past and now the Elite raises the benchmark higher still.”

Set for release in spring 2014, this is an innovative, exciting GT that will set a new benchmark in design, performance and emissions. And it’s not all about sleek lines and stunning bodywork with this particular 2+2, what hides beneath this shark like exterior perfectly does the aesthetics justice. A front-mid positioned 5.0l V8 engine delivering up to 620 PS meaning drivers can expect to go from 0-100 km/h in approximately 3.5 to 3.7 seconds.





Elite Specification*

Layout: 2+2 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive

Dimensions:

Length: 4.60m
Width: 1.90m
Height: 1.32m

Engine: Petrol, hybrid optional

Hybrid technology: Hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERS

Cylinder: V8
Capacity: 5.0 litre
Power/Torque: 620 PS / 720 Nm
Rev limit: 8,500 rpm
0-100 km/h: 3.5 to 3.7 seconds
Top speed: 315 km/h
CO₂ approx (CO₂/km): 215 g/km**
Weight: 1,650 kg
Seats: 2+2
Transmission: Full Hybrid transmission
Drive: RWD
Start of production: Early 2014
Enters the market: Spring 2014
Price indication: Circa £115,000

* Whilst the vehicle shown in this release is a Production Intent Prototype, it represents a concept vehicle being designed and developed by Lotus Cars. Lotus Cars reserves the right to change the external and internal design of the Production Intent Prototypes, the specification, performance, dimensions, weight, fuel consumption, powertrain details and any other product information at anytime and without notice for any reason whatsoever.

Details of performance, weight, fuel consumption and other production information relating to the Production Intent Prototypes are not official or proven figures and represent the intended performance, weight, fuel consumption and other product information of the Production Intent Prototypes .

The design, specification and performance figures for all Production Intent Prototypes will be confirmed following official testing and will be available from Lotus Cars.

The price quoted includes VAT at 17.5%.

**Using optional hybrid


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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

2012 Range Rover Evoque

Le tout Nouveau Range Rover Compact tant attendu a été dévoilé lors de la cérémonie du 40ème anniversaire de la marque qui a eu lieu au Kensington Palace le 1er juillet dernier en association avec Vogue.

Le Nouveau Range Rover Evoque est le modèle le plus petit, le plus léger et le plus économe en carburant de la marque à ce jour avec moins de 130g de CO 2 au kilomètre, démontrant l’intérêt de la marque pour l’écologie.

Range Rover a conservé l’esprit du prototype LRX présenté pour la première fois à Detroit en 2008. Gerry McGover, Design Director chez Land Rover explique : « Ce modèle marque l’évolution du style Range Rover grâce à un coupé SUV attirant et efficace. Nous avons présenté le prototype LRX en 2008 : après un accueil favorable à l’échelle mondiale, il était normal de faire de ce concept une réalité. » Le lancement officiel est prévu lors du Salon de l’automobile de Paris le 30 septembre de cette année. Ce modèle sera disponible chez les concessionnaires à la fin 2011.









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Friday, September 17, 2010

New Lancia Stratos dynamic test



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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Volkswagen - The new Golf R has arrived



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Monday, September 13, 2010

La nouvelle Peugeot 508

Des trois grandes révélations du stand Peugeot au Mondial, la nouvelle 508 sera la première à être commercialisée début 2011. Alors que sa production a commencé, découvrez-la en avant-première.

"À partir de sa riche expérience dans le domaine des véhicules de « gamme supérieure », la Marque, comme sur chacune des générations précédentes, a d’abord suivi les attentes de la clientèle de ce segment. « C’est une clientèle active, impliquée, expérimentée, en recherche de modernité et de statut mais sans ostentation, attachée à certaines valeurs et consciente de ses responsabilités. Ces acheteurs aspirent de plus en plus à des voitures logeables, intemporelles et performantes », analyse Nicolas Olland. Performantes par leur brio, mais aussi et surtout, par leur maîtrise de la consommation de carburant. Une voiture qui devra leur permettre, bien sûr, d’effectuer confortablement et facilement de longs trajets, tout en leur garantissant une fiabilité irréprochable. « La nouvelle 508 en est la meilleure illustration, c’est la grande routière du Lion. »"










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