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Friday, May 3, 2013
New 2014 Jaguar XJR
Jaguar is expanding its range of high performance, "R" models, with the addition of the 2014 Jaguar XJR an all-new sedan. The most powerful model XJ Series V8 features a 550-horsepower 5.0-liter supercharged.
The 2014 XJR has the usual style features R-badged models, including a different front bumper with a spoiler, a hood, a honeycomb grille dark, side skirts and a new set of alloy wheels red brake spoilers.
Jaguar said that like other R models, the 2014 XJR will be supported by the new and improved technological developments: steering, suspension and brakes ", which have been tested in Nurburgring Test Center Company", together with subtle interior upgrades.
The 2014 Jaguar XJR was shown at the New York Auto Show for the first time with the new Jaguar models, including the F-Type roadster, and XF and XJ sedans All Wheel Drive
"Jaguar is expanding its product line to meet a much wider range of customer demands, ranging from cars with 2.0-liter or 3.0-liter all-wheel drive to the exciting new sports car F-TYPE "said Andy Goss, President of Jaguar Land Rover North America.
"It is clear that performance will remain the heart and soul of the brand. To this end, the R line provides increased performance for customers with high dynamics and design truly impressive. The 2014 Jaguar XJR is a fireball high British firm performance that delivers excitement and dynamism for the most demanding on the road and on the track. "
New 2013 Porsche 911 RSR
The successor of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR will be flown exclusively by the factory team Manthey Porsche AG at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the World Endurance Championship (WEC).
The vehicle will hold its racing debut on April 14 at the opening of the season at Silverstone WEC. In Sebring, the Porsche works drivers Richard Lietz (Austria) and Patrick Pilet (France) shared the wheel. Lietz compete in the WEC and Le Mans with the pilot Marc Lieb (Germany) in a Porsche 911 RSR with starting number 92. Patrick Pilet joins forces with Joerg Bergmeister (Germany) in the vehicle number 91. In the first two rounds of the WEC in Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps and Le Mans, will have the support of their colleague’s works drivers Romain Dumas (France / # 92) and Timo Bernhard (Germany / # 91). Are we extremely satisfied with the results of the tests so far? Said Hartmut Kristen, Head of Porsche Motorsport division of Porsche motorsport.
Is our goal is to be well prepared for the challenges of strong GTE class in the WEC and Le Mans. The Sebring circuit is well suited for a new vehicle subject to stringent tests. For this reason, a test in Sebring is a very good test for one of the toughest races, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Until the opening of the season at Silverstone, will make the latest evidence on other race tracks for the new Porsche 911 RSR are truly prepared for the World Endurance Championship season .
New Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Whats New for 2012
For 2012, the Chevrolet Corvette gets a welcome new seat design with larger side bolsters, along with a new steering wheel and extra padding in the armrests. A new nine-speaker Bose sound system is added to the available features list, along with several customization options. The Z06 can now be had with the ZR1s Performance Traction Management system, while both models are offered with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires for improved handling. Finally, there is a new Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition.
Introduction
Its big and its brash. It promises lots of noise, action and sexy bodywork, while not really worrying about sophistication. No, its not a Michael Bay film, its something far better: the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
In place of computer-generated robots and epic explosions, the Corvette provides special effects of a more visceral, personal sort. Whether you go for the 430-horsepower base model or the 638-hp ZR1, the Corvettes wide rear tires are in constant danger of being vaporized into fine grains of black rubber dust. Simply put, this is the American sports car. It has power and lots of it.
The current-generation (C6) Corvette debuted in 2005, and although we wouldnt say its past its prime, its definitely feeling its age. The cabin lacks the sophistication, quality and craftsmanship of other sporting cars in its price range, while its many electronics controls still use the previous generation of GM switchgear.
Nevertheless, straight-line thrills are timeless, and Team Corvette has done plenty over the years to keep its American classic fresh. For 2012, the seats have thankfully been given more bolstering, the steering wheel has been updated and special ultra-high-performance tires are now offered on the Z06 and ZR1. Theres also the Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition, which honors Chevrolets 100 years on the road with a special black-on-black color scheme.
Regardless of what has been changed or added, the 2012 Chevy Corvette provides the same sort of thrills it has since nearly the very beginning: American power, American style and American value. Indeed, the Vette still gives you more bang for your buck in terms of power than anything else on the road. However, its lack of sophistication means cars like the BMW M3, Nissan GT-R and Porsches many sports cars will continue to hold great appeal. Lets also not forget the new wave of American muscle cars that includes the Dodge Challenger SRT8 and Ford Shelby GT500. At the end of the day, though, America loves a big, brash blockbuster, and thats exactly what the Corvette is.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is available in hatchback coupe and convertible roadster body styles. The base Corvette and Grand Sport (GS) are available in both body styles, and each is broken into 1LT, 2LT, 3LT and 4LT sub-trims. The higher-performance Z06 and ZR1 are coupe only, and are broken down into their own sub-trims.
The base Corvette 1LT comes standard with silver-painted alloy wheels (18-inch front, 19-inch rear), a limited-slip differential, automatic xenon headlights, foglamps, a removable targa-style roof panel, heated and (driver-side) auto-dimming mirrors, keyless ignition/entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-way power driver seat (manual recline), a tilt-only steering wheel, leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, OnStar and a seven-speaker sound system with satellite radio, a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack. Convertible models feature a manual-folding soft top.
The 2LT gains a head-up display, Bluetooth, a touchscreen navigation system, an iPod/USB audio interface and a nine-speaker Bose sound system. The 3LT adds a power telescoping steering wheel (manual tilt), driver memory functions and heated six-way power sport seats (manual recline) with power-adjustable bolsters and lumbar. The Convertible 3LT also gets a power-folding soft top. The 4LT gets extended leather interior trim, faux-suede seat inserts and extra armrest padding.
The Grand Sport is also available in the above trims, but adds to each stiffer springs and stabilizer bars, different dampers, larger and cross-drilled brakes, special wheels and Grand Sport styling elements. When equipped with the standard manual transmission, it also features a dry-sump oil system and a differential cooler.
Options on the base Vette and GS include an adaptive suspension, a transparent removable roof panel, dual-mode exhaust (adds 6 extra horsepower) and a convertible wind deflector. The Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition available on the 3LT or 4LT trims of both the base Vette and GS adds unique black paint, black and red wheels, and the adaptive suspension.
The Z06 is available in 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ sub-trims. Each one gets a bigger V8 engine, essentially the same suspension and brake setup as the Grand Sport, axle and transmission coolers, unique wheels, carbon-fiber front fenders and floor panels, and a head-up display. In terms of comfort and convenience equipment, the Z06s sub-trims are pretty much identical to their "LT" counterparts except that the 3LZ gets the 4LTs extra leather interior bits. The Carbon Fiber package adds most of the ZR1s carbon-fiber body pieces for reduced weight along with a ZR1-style spoiler. The Z06 Ultimate Performance package adds carbon-ceramic brakes, lightweight black wheels (19 inches front and 20 inches rear), Michelin Pilot Sport Cup run-flat tires, an adaptive suspension, Performance Traction Management and a larger spoiler.
The ZR1 gets a supercharged V8, unique wheels (19-inch front, 20-inch rear), carbon-ceramic disc brakes, adaptive suspension, Performance Traction Management, additional carbon-fiber body panels (roof, front fascia, hood) and a clear panel in the hood that shows off the supercharger. The 1ZR trim is similar to the 1LZ in equipment, while the 2ZR is similar to the 3LZ. The ZR1 High Performance package gets those items from the Z06 Performance package not already included on the ZR1 as standard.
Like many exotic sports cars and high-end luxury vehicles, the Corvette can be personalized in a number of different ways, including contrasting stitching, different headlight surround colors, brake caliper colors, and personalized exterior/interior color combinations. One interesting option is Corvette Museum Delivery, which allows you to pick up your car at Corvettes historic museum and factory facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Powertrains and Performance
Both the base Vette and Grand Sport feature a 6.2-liter V8 that cranks out 430 hp and 424 pound-feet of torque. All Corvettes come standard with a six-speed manual transmission and launch control. A six-speed automatic is available on all but the high-performance models. In Edmunds performance testing, a base Coupe went from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. With the optional dual-mode exhaust that adds another 6 hp and 4 lb-ft, a Grand Sport shaved 0.1 second off that time and sounded even cooler doing it. Despite this strong performance, the Corvette actually gets pretty good fuel economy at 16 mpg city/26 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. Opting for the automatic shaves 1 mpg off each.
The Z06 is powered by a 7.0-liter V8 that produces 505 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. We found that it hits 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. Fuel economy is again pretty good at 15/24/18. The ZR1 gets a supercharged version of the 6.2-liter V8 that cranks out 638 hp and 604 lb-ft. This is a massive amount of power, so much so that no amount of rubber can appropriately cope. As such, its 0-60 time is only 0.1 second less than the Z06 even if it actually feels much quicker. Its fuel economy is 14/20/16.
Safety
Antilock disc brakes and side airbags are standard. Side curtain airbags are not available.
The 2012 Chevrolet Corvettes special "Active Handling" stability control system has been tuned to engage in a soft, noninvasive way that doesnt panic you. The Corvettes stability control also includes a Competition mode that gives the expert driver more leeway for aggressive dynamics while still maintaining an effective safety net. The even more sophisticated Performance Traction Management system is standard on the ZR1 and optional on the Z06.
In Edmunds brake testing, a base Corvette came to a stop from 60 mph in 118 feet, which is decent for a sports car. We found that the Grand Sport and ZR1 came to a stop from 60 mph in between 100 and 104 feet, which is excellent performance. However, a Z06 Carbon did it in an astonishing 96 feet, one of the best numbers weve ever recorded.
Interior Design and Special Features
The Corvettes interior is certainly functional, and Chevrolet has been offering upgraded interior appointments for a few years now, yet the overall interior quality still leaves a lot to be desired. Step out of a BMW M3 or a Nissan GT-R and into a Vette and youll likely find the Chevys trim pieces, controls and overall ambience disappointing. While the affordable price of a base Corvette seems to excuse such things, the costlier Z06 and ZR1 play in a more demanding market. The front seats and their bolsters have been enhanced for 2012; they may finally lose their standing as the worst seats found in a sports car. On the bright side, the Vettes large gauges and remarkable cargo capacity (22 cubic feet in coupes and 11 cubes in the convertible) make it a sports car thats easy to live with on a day-to-day basis.
Driving Impressions
No question here: The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette can bring the heat. The base car is extremely fast: the Z06, terrifyingly so. As for the ZR1, any car whose speed at the end of the quarter-mile approaches 130 mph is just in a different league -- the ballyhooed Nissan GT-R trails the ZR1 by a full 10 mph here. Top to bottom, the Corvette stable has enough broad-shouldered eight-cylinder force to satisfy even the most depraved speed fiend. Nor does this hamper drivability, as all Corvette models are pretty easy and comfortable to drive around town.
Compared to a car like the M3, the Corvettes steering can indeed seem a bit deficient in terms of communication. Thanks to their upgraded suspensions and tires, though, the ZR1 and Z06 (with the Ultimate Performance package) are noticeably better in this regard. The Vettes brakes are strong and fade-free, especially the available carbon-ceramic binders, and grip from the enormous tires is, well, enormous. However, the Chevy Corvette still feels less nimble than it should when driven on tight, curvy roads.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The new 2014 Volvo S60 R Design sedan
The new 2014 S60 R-Design offers an exceptional combination of a sporty renovated the driver-focused dynamic chassis and an engine that generates 325 horsepower.
"The new R-Design models are a perfect match for the performance of people with a passion for exquisite detail. In the new 2014 Volvo S60 R-Design, we climbed up the visual volume of these popular models with meticulous attention to details, "says Doug Speck, Senior Vice President of marketing, sales and customer service in the Volvo Group.
The 2014 S60 R-Design also includes T6 wheels and optional 19-inch sports a new seat hugs you as you enjoy the driving experience.
New front. Tech frameless grille has black stripes Matte Black high gloss, silk metal diagonal and a refined R-designed emblem. DRL lights at the outer corners reinforce the lower.
The front wheels of the 2014 Volvo S60 R-Design are little gems of design that improve the vehicles sporty.
In the rear, the diffuser unique aerodynamic fin is flanked by the high-tech circular R-Design of the exhaust pipes.
A faster acceleration with Advanced Quick Shift (AQS), optimization software improves transmission speed of each gear change. This new feature is available on all engines T6 and is activated when the transmission is in Sport mode or using paddle shifters. Gear changes are faster by up to 50 percent between the first and second, and about 30 percent in the changes from second to sixth.
The R-Design Sport chassis is lowered 15 mm compared with the standard dynamic chassis S60 and improved spring stiffness increased by 15 percent compared with the standard chassis S60. This provides responsive driving pleasure with full control.
The 2014 Volvo S60 R-Design features monotube rear shocks, allowing the delivery of compression and return damping via the same valve. This allows fluid flow faster, which in turn means that the damper responds more quickly.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Hyundai gets new engines
The smallest of the new blocks called Kappa 1.0 T-GDi. The three-cylinder is good for 106 hp and 137 Nm. The engine has two overhead camshafts and is extra light by the use of aluminum for the cylinder block and plastic intake manifold and the engine cover.
There are also larger turbo engines: firstly the Kappa 1.2 T-GDi, which was already introduced at the unveiling of the i20 facelifted.
There is also the Gamma 1.6 T-GDi. That last is now in the Veloster Turbo. Because of the close links that group with fellow Hyundai, we can these new engines in the future course in the products of Kia expect.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
new chevrolet indonesia
General Motors Autoworld Indonesia (GMAI) atau GM Indonesia,- ATPM Chevrolet - tahun ini menargetkan penjualan 6.000 unit. Hal tersebut dikemukakan oleh Debrora Amelia Santoso, Direktur Pemasaran dan Humas GMAI, di saat konferensi pers ketika meluncurkan Captiva SS di sirkuit Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, Banten, akhir minggu lalu.
Dijelaskan, kontribusi terbesarkan penjualan Chevrolet di Indonesia tetap pada Captiva, yaitu 70 persen. “Tahun lalu, kita memperoleh kenaikan besar dibandingkan tahun sebelumnya. Jadi kita berharap tahun ini juga naik,” jelas Amelia yang didamping beberapa direktur lain mewakili Mukiat Sutikno, Direktur Pengelola (Managing Director) GMAI, yang berhalangan hadir karena sakit liver.
Tahun lalu, , penjualan ritel Chevrolet di Indonesia mencapai 4.354 unit yang terdiri dari Captiva (4x2 dan 4x4), Spark, Cruze dan sedan khusus untuk taksi, yaitu Lova dan Kalos, kebagian 0,58 persen dari total ritel Indonesia 2010, mencapai 745.392 unit.
Kendati porsi Chevrolet relatif kecil, namun tahun lalu memperoleh kenaikan penjualan 63 persen dibandingkan tahun sebelumnya (2009), dengan penjualan 2.670 unit. Tahun lalu, penjualan Chevrolet juga meningkatkan karena peluncuran model baru di segmen mobil sub-komapk, Spark, selama 6 bulan 2010 terjual 551 unit.
Captiva andalan Chevrolet, kategori non-sedan atas (high ) atau SUV, terdiri dua varian utama, yaitu 4x2 dan 4x4. Total penjualan ritel Captiva tahun lalu 2.115 unit atau menyumbang 48,5 persen penjualan Chevrolet di Indonesia.
Untuk versi 4x2 yang menggunakan mesin bensin, penjualan mencapai 1.784 unit atau di kategorinya mempeoleh pangsa 4,1 persen dari total penjualan SUV atas, 43.193 unit. Sedangkan versi 4x4, yaitu 331 unit, Captiva memperoleh 49,1 persen dari total penjualan 674 unit.
Untuk sedan, termasuk taksi, dengan mengandalkan Lova dan kalos, GM berhasil menempatkan posisi empat di bawah Toyota, Honda dan Mercedes dengan penjualan 1.580 unit.
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