New Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept 2011

The car variant named  Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept made its debut  At the New York Auto Show. a hybrid vehicle Suzuki is preparing to compete against the likes of the Toyota Prius and then Honda Insight, among other hybrid cars out on the market these days.

Details on the Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept

Exterior and Interior

Just like the Kizashi Apex Concept, the EcoCharge version doesn’t come with a whole lot of styling changes, but since it’s technically a concept, a number of elements were nevertheless added. Chief among them include a luminescent white satin paint finish that has a blue undercoat, modified headlamps, LED fog lights, and a set of bespoke alloy wheels.

Performance

Engine Spesifications :

Type:	J20B DOHC I-4
Displacement (cu in / cc):	1,998
Valvetrain:	Intake-VVT
Power	106 kW @ 6500 rpm
Torque	173 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fuel economy target (Hwy):	25 percent improvement over production Kizashi
Transmission type:	6-speed automatic
Electric Drive System type:	Belt-driven, liquid-cooled induction motor/generator unit and lithium-ion battery system; air-cooled power electronics and battery pack
Maximum electric generating power:	15 kW @ 1,570-3,180 rpm
Maximum electric motor power(electric assist):	11.2kW @ 1000-2200 rpm
Lithium-ion battery:	115V, 0.5-kWh, 15 kW peak power

As with any other hybrid car, the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept comes with a 2.0-liter inline-four gas engine producing 144 horsepower to go along with an electric propulsion system made up of a liquid-cooled 15-kW motor unit that’s tied to a 115-volt air-cooled lithium-ion battery. In order to make the most out of the engine, Suzuki gave the concept Kizashi items like a regenerative braking, a start/stop system, and a fuel-cut off system, all of which were added to ensure maximum fuel efficiency. Complete figures of the car were not released, but according to Suzuki, the EcoCharge Concept is 25% more efficient over the standard Kizashi when it comes to highway fuel efficiency.

Source : Topspeed.com

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New Ferrari FF Silver 2012

The Ferrari FF is a whole new interpretation of the sporty Grand Tourer concept. It is not only the very first four-wheel drive Ferrari but, more significantly, hails a major break with the past by reconciling extreme performance with the usability and versatility of an authentic GT and a highly innovative design.

The Ferrari FF features innovations throughout, starting with the fact that it is fitted with Ferrari's first direct injection V12 which and is the first V12 coupled with the seven-speed Dual Clutch gearbox. The new engine punches out 660 hp at 8,000 rpm and delivers maximum torque of 683 Nm at 6,000 rpm, 500 Nm of which are available at 1,000 rpm. The Ferrari FF boasts the blistering performance of an extreme sports car too: 0-100 kmh acceleration in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 335 kmh. It also delivers excellent results in terms of efficiency with fuel consumption cut to just 15.4 litres per 100 km and CO2 emissions to 360 g/km, a 25% reduction on the previous V12s. These achievements come in part thanks to the HELE (High Emotions-Low Emissions) system which also incorporates Stop&Start technology.

The Ferrari FF also guarantees this exceptional performance on terrain with very low grip coefficients, thanks to Ferrari's own patented 4RM four-wheel drive system. Torque is still delivered by the rear wheels, but the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) ensures that as much as is required is also transferred to the front wheels when necessary on low grip surfaces. The Ferrari FF intelligently distributes torque to each of the four wheels individually, thanks to the fact that all of the dynamic vehicle controls (E-Diff, F1-Trac and PTU) have been integrated into a single CPU.

FERRARI FF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Engine
  • Type: 65° V12
  • Total displacement: 6262 cc
  • Bore/stroke: 94 mm x 75,2 mm
  • Maximum power: 660 CV @ 8000 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 683 Nm @ 6000 rpm
  • Specific power: 77 kW/litre - 105 CV/litre
  • Maximum revs: 8000 rpm
  • Compression ratio: 12,3:1
• Dimensions and weight
  • Length: 4907 mm
  • Width: 1953 mm
  • Height: 1379 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2990 mm
  • Front track: 1676 mm
  • Rear track: 1660 mm
  • Dry weight: 1790 kg
  • Kerb weight: 1880 kg
  • Weight distribution: 47% front, 53% rear
  • Boot volume: 450 litres
  • Fuel tank capacity: 91 litres
• Wheels and tyres
  • Front: 245/35 ZR 20 8,5 J x 20"
  • Rear: 295/35 ZR 20 10,5 J x 20"
  • Rear (winter tyres): 285/35 ZR20 10,5 J x 20"
• Brakes
  • Front: 398 mm x 38 mm
  • Wheel: 360 mm x 32 mm
• Transmission and gearbox
  • 4RM (four-wheel drive) and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
• Electronic controls
  • 4RM control (full integration of all controls: F1-Trac, E-Diff and PTU); ABS/EBD; ESC
• Suspension
  • SCM3
• Performance
• Top speed: 335 km/h
• 0-100 km/h: 3,7 sec
• 0-200 km/h: 11 sec
• 100-0 km/h: 35 m
• Weight/power ratio: 2,7 kg/CV
• Consumption and emissions (ECE + EUDC combined cycle)
• Consumption: 15,4 l/100 km
• CO2 emissions: 360 gr/km

Source : (Netcarshow.com)

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2011 New Suzuki Swift S-Concept

Suzuki Motor Corporation is exhibiting a new concept car named the Suzuki Swift S Concept at the 2011 Geneva International Motor Show.

The car is being positioned as a sporty and aggressive coming-of-age model from the Japanese automaker’s Swift model. Judging from the teaser photos Suzuki released, the S-Concept does have some aesthetic attitude to it, especially with the feline-looking front fascia and the presence of what appears to be a rear roof spoiler

Exterior and Interior

The Swift S-Concept has dimensions of 3.89 meters long, 1.755 meters wide, 1.475 meters high, with a wheelbase of 2.43 meters and a special ’Lightning Pearl Yellow’ paint finish that was specifically used for the Geneva Motor Show. Unlike the standard Swift, the S-Concept rides lower and is 60 mm wider than the base model. To make it look sporty and aggressive, Swift gave the S-Concept some aerodynamic upgrades, including new front and rear bumpers, remodeled headlights and rear lights with high-tech accents, a huge rear spoiler at the rear, and a set of 18" wheels to complete the exterior set-up. Over at the interior, the modifications continue with a set of two-tone bucket seats, redesigned meter clusters, a sporty steering wheel, and carbon fiber trims on the car’s center console, giving the Swift S-Concept a touch of luxury to go with the sporty package.

Performance

The Swift S-Concept is powered by Suzuki’s very own 1.6-liter M16A engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Oddly enough, the Japanese automaker didn’t release the official power output of the engine, opting only to give people like us the opportunity to speculate on it. So as far as our educated guesses are concerned, we think that the S-Concept’s engine output would be similar, or at least somewhere close to what the Swift R-Concept produces, which is somewhere around 155 horsepower.

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