Wednesday 3 October 2012

Opel Adam in Paris 2012


The Opel Adam is currently visiting the Paris Motor Show the honor. We had introduced the new Mini cars from snout home back in July, there are currently in the trade show some interesting information about models and prices.

Opel Adam is the inclined customer make very versatile and can equip. It starts with the various equipment options for the roof canopy and goes through various decorative elements such as illuminated instruments to trim clips for the rims. From 11,500 euros to get to the Opel Adam  is not only a vehicle in the A segment but virtually a kit for customizing.

Without mirrors the 3-door model measures 1.72 meters in width and 3.70 meters in length. Also of note are several high-end technologies, which are unusual for the segment. Above all, the Intelli-Link onboard infotainment system to be mentioned here. This allows Android or iOS smartphones integrate and use various functions. Even a modern parking assist and power steering with city mode are included. By default, you will also receive a hill start assist and a heated steering wheel.

Three petrol engines initially available. They have a capacity of 1.2 and 1.4 liters and strips 70 to 100 hp. The top speed is 185 km / h The engines are coupled with a five-speed transmission and also available with Eco fley package. This doubles as a travel assistant, a reinforced starter motor, start / stop function and a high capacity battery available. Later should also be available with gasoline turbo direct injection engine. A six-course transmission of the next generation will then make his debut.

the Opel Adam In 100 miles consumed average 5 liters and comes from 118 grams per kilometer. The sizes of the wheels can be chosen between 15 and 18 inches. Among 17 - and 18 - inch there is to the sport suspension and direct steering in series. In the interior there are three equipment versions Jam (trendy), Glam (gloss) and Slam (athletic). Again, the scope of the buyer with various decorative elements is very large. In color and functionality you can put together something for themselves. Beginning of 2013, the Opel Adam come on the market.


Photos : © Opel

Monday 1 October 2012

Audi Crosslane Coupé in Paris 2012



At the Paris Motor Show, there is a concept car to see that no one had probably so on the screen: the Audi Crosslane Coupé, a plug-in hybrid with two electric motors. The engines are backed by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder TDI, which brings it to 130 hp, the total output is 177 hp. Only 1.1 liters per hundred kilometers, and should be obtained 26 grams of CO2 emitted per kilometer.

The curb weight of the 4.21 meter-long Audi Crosslane Coupé amounts to 1390 kg. This results from a mixture of aluminum and carbon fiber plastic for the body. Even fiberglass reinforced plastic applies here.
The single stage gear allows the coupe in 8.6 seconds from a standing reach the 100-km/h-Marke. At 182 km / h the limit is reached. An electric motor, which is connected to the motor, is also the starter and the generator. It provides in itself a power of 68 hp. 

The second electric motor makes 116 hp and takes the electric traction. Up to 130 km / h can be driven on electric power. Then you can learn the three-cylinder engine from the first e-support machine. The Audi Crosslane Coupé is a 2 +2- seater with roof for removal.
Images: © Audi

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive in Paris 2012


An absolute highlight of the Paris Motor Show is certainly the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive. Here is the talk of the strongest in the AMG high-performance range, for he should make at least 750 horsepower. 

Possible to make this power four electric motors that move the Gullwing in just 3.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and provides the drive by one of the wheels. Faster a production car with electric drive has never been, although it is closed off at 250 km / h electronically
As early as June of next year, the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive scheduled to come to market. In Germany, he will be offered a handsome price of 416,500 euros and convince one or two sports car fan of its pioneering technology. 

The electric super coupe, a high-voltage battery is working (maximum 400 volts), which was developed by Mercedes-AMG in cooperation with the Formula 1 experts Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, with fall back on the experience with the Kers hybrid could. For the optimal tuning of the chassis sports Stromers provide three different driving modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus.
The battery can be fully charged by electric power connection within three hours, for which a so-called wall box is required. If you have any wallbox, so you have a charging time of about 20 hours accepted.

Images: © Daimler