New Honda CR-Z By Mugen 2011

Here is a 2011 Honda CR-Z Mugen. Released with new tuning of the hybrid model version. Honda CRZ Mugen still come with its standard 1.5L four cylinder engine, but will get the boost in power from a new supercharger. Standard outputs for the CRZ come in at 113 HP and 107 lb-ft of torque for just the engine, while adding the standard hybrid package will get those outputs up to 122 HP and 128 lb-ft of torque. Mugen has taken their upgrade a step further by developing their own electronic package that, together with the supercharged engine, will deliver a total of 197 HP and 181 lb-ft of torque.

Mugen takes their package a step further by adding induction and exhaust upgrades that they hope will improve the hatch’s current stats of 38mpg and 117g/km CO2. They have also added front and rear five-stage adjustable dampers, bigger brakes, and lightweight 17in forged Mugen GP alloys. Aesthetically, the CRZ will get Mugen-spec front and rear bumpers, a large rear wing, and side skirts. The company has also promised a large reduction in overall weight.

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New Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI 2013

The Evo-loving world was in shambles after Mitsubishi Global Product Director, Gayu Eusegi, announced that the company would be killing off the all-wheel-drive turbocharged Lancer Evolution. The Evo is one of the best models Mitsubishi has ever offered and fans everywhere were shocked that the company would take such extreme measures. A few back pedals later and Mitsubishi President and CEO, Osamu Masuko, calmed the waters by stating that the the Evo X would not be the last of the Evolutions. Now, Masuko has offered even more details for the future of the Evo to Japanese magazine, Best Car, stating that "Mitsubishi is fully intent on producing a high-performance car in the future, albeit green." Yeah, join the club, Masuko.

The rumor has long been that the Evo XI would be a diesel-electric hybrid. Such a powertrain would allow the Evo XI to hustle to 0-60 MPH in under 5 seconds while still receiving better fuel economy than the current Evo. Now, it seems the technology that was unveiled in the PX-MiEV concept at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show is looking to fit itself into the EVO XI. This would mean a 1.6- liter gasoline engine combined with an electric motor that will take its power from a set of lithium-ion batteries. The electric motors will power the vehicle at low to middle speeds, while the engine will kick on at high speeds. The engine will also provide back up for the motors when their charge runs low. The hybrid system will be combined with Mitsubishi’s S-AWC all-wheel-drive system and active yaw control, technologies that have already been used in the Evo X.

Source : TopSpeed.com

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New Hybrid Sedan, Lexus LF-Gh Concept

This luxurious,elegance and stylish sedan variant from Lexus is unveiled at the New York Auto Show 2011, This Lexus sedan is known as LF-Ghvariant. This hybrid sedan version is a result of combination between eco friendly powertrain and premium features. The design character of thisLF-Gh sedan will be implemented on the future versions. The sedan has L-finess design character which was developed since 2011. This design of this Lexus LF-Fh variant is expected as futuristic car model. Based on the Japanese car designer, several“original ideas included in the new concept may migrate to future Lexus production models.”

Lexus LF-Gh concept is designed in 4,890 mm of length, 1,870 mm of widht and 1,450 of height. The weelbase of this luxury sedan is 2,850 mm. Among the hybrid technologies which are implemented on this car variant are the badges which situated on the front grille as well as the trunk lid and also Blue LED L-shaped daytime running lights.

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