Sunday, January 18, 2015

1973 - Alpine A 110 1600S

Moteur quatre-cylindres en ligne, 1 565 cm3, 138 ch, double carburateurs Weber, boîte manuelle cinq rapports, suspension avant independante par triangles et ressorts helicoïdaux, demi-essieux arrière oscillants, freins à disques sur les quatre roues. Empattement: 2 099 mm

• Victorieuse de sa categorie au Rallye de Madère 1980
• Moteur d'origine correct
• Recemment repeinte dans son emblematique couleur d'origine


Creee à Dieppe par Jean Redele au milieu des annees 1950, Alpine fait partie des marques ayant domine le sport automobile dans les annees 1960 à 1980. L'un des modèles les plus celèbres du constructeur est sans aucun doute la berlinette A110, coupe à moteur arrière de forme ramassee, dont la mecanique etait derivee de celle de la Renault 8.
Évolution de l'A108 qui la precedait, la berlinette A110 comportait une carrosserie redessinee, en fibre de verre, capable d'accueillir des moteurs plus gros dont, au sommet de la gamme, un quatre-cylindres 1600 developpant près de 140 ch. Presente en 1962 au Salon de Paris, l'A110 entrait en production, mais sa competitivite en course augmentait en 1973 lorsqu'elle recevait un moteur en aluminium derive de celui de la Renault 16, prenant alors le nom de 1600 S. C'est cette même annee 1973 que les berlinettes A110 1600 S remportaient les trois premières places au Rallye de Monte-Carlo.
L'annee 1973 marquait aussi le debut du Championnat du Monde des Rallyes. La berlinette A110 s'y revelait une concurrente redoutable, totalisant 147 points : un chiffre qui lui permettait de s'attribuer largement le titre constructeur, devant Fiat.

Produite en automne 1972 dans l'usine Alpine de Dieppe, cette A110 1600 S a ete vendue neuve au Portugal, en avril 1973. Fabriquee selon les specifications 1600 VC, il s'agit d'un rare exemplaire equipe de son moteur 1 565 cm3 d'origine. De plus, contrairement à de nombreuses A110, cette berlinette a connu à l'epoque sa part de competition : en effet, elle a pris part au Rallye de Madère 1980, remportant une brillante victoire de categorie tout en terminant huitième au classement general.

Plus recemment, cette voiture a ete restauree dans sa configuration d'epoque, recevant une peinture correcte bleu metallise, code 331, tout en conservant son moteur d'origine (matching numbers). En clin d'œil à son histoire en course, elle a ete equipee de sièges competition, mais les elements d'origine sont vendus avec la voiture.
A la suite de sa recente remise en etat, cette jolie berlinette Alpine-Renault est prête à sillonner les petites routes d'Europe, exactement comme elle avait dans le passe l'habitude de le faire.









 
 
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Saturday, October 04, 2014

All-new Honda Civic Type R

  • Unmatched performance compared to all previous Type R cars, including Civic, Integra, Accord and NSX
  • Thrilling turbocharged 2.0 liter i-VTEC engine producing more than 280 PS, sets new standards on power, torque and engine response
  • All-new ‘+R’ mode for enhanced on-track driving thrills
  • High-revving performance red-lining at 7,000 rpm, mated to slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission
  • Innovative new four-point adaptive damper system delivers ultimate handling for enthusiastic driving
  • Additional ‘steer axis’ system minimises torque steer for exceptional traction
Power will come from a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series. Developing over 280 PS, it will deliver unmatched performance compared to any previous Type R car. That includes all generations of the Civic, plus the iconic performance-oriented versions of the Integra, Accord and even the NSX.
 
Suehiro Hasshi, Large Project Leader for the Civic Type R at Honda R&D, commented: “Honda has had four Type R model derivatives – the Civic, Integra, Accord and NSX. The engine in this new Honda Civic Type R is unrivalled against all of them in terms of raw power, torque and engine response.”
 
For example, the Civic Type R will mark the debut of Honda’s new ‘+R’ button. Located to the side of the steering wheel, once pressed it activates ‘+R‘ mode for the most exhilarating driving experience. The engine response is heightened, with torque-mapping changed to a more aggressive and performance-focused setting. Steering becomes more responsive and, together with the new four-point Adaptive Damper System, delivers the ultimate handling experience. Hasshi explained: “In default standard mode, the Civic Type R is exceptionally agile, an everyday sports car with an enjoyable and fluid acceleration. The ‘+R’ button brings out a more dynamic and athletic car for the driver, to set pulses racing. The difference in character is immense. The ‘+R’ mode is extreme; the car is ideal for track use and will be appreciated by the genuine sports-driving enthusiast.”
 




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Friday, October 01, 2010

FIESTA RS WRC

FIESTA RS WRC DONNING BLUE IN PARIS PREVIEW

Paris — Ford Racing's new challenger for the 2011 Federation Internationale de L’Automobile World Rally Championship, the all-new Fiesta RS World Rally Car, made its first global public appearance at the Paris Motor Show today.

The Fiesta RS WRC will make its competition debut in Rally Sweden, the opening round of the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship, on 10—13 February.

For Paris, the preview model has been finished in a striking blue and grey livery, specially developed for the show by Ford of Europe's design team. The new World Rally Car, derived from the best-selling Fiesta road car, is being developed by Ford of Europe and its rally partner M-Sport.

Using as a base the Ford Fiesta S2000 rally car, which won the legendary Monte Carlo Rally on its debut last January and other international and national rallies in 2010, Ford of Europe's design team and M-Sport have worked together to fine-tune the styling of the bodywork and aerodynamic package of the new Fiesta to create an exciting replacement for the outgoing Focus RS WRC.

Although detailed changes may be made as the Fiesta RS WRC car continues its development programme through the balance of this year and in time for the commencement of the team's specialised pre-season testing, the final car will share the eye-catching appearance and acclaimed kinetic design styling cues synonymous with Ford's latest road vehicles. The interior will also be instantly recognisable as a Fiesta RS WRC rally car as it contains a number of production parts.

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