Seat Leon TwinDrive

The hybrid states

TwinDrive: the Volkswagen group, this term refers to a plug-in hybrid technology. It is found today in Seat Leon on a prototype that does not lack interest.
The hybrid in Seat? For now, it's a technology reserved for studies of style, as the IBL orIBX. But the Spanish brand has well equip its production models, as demonstrated by the presentation of a TwinDrive Leon. Although it is still in the prototype and model-basedlate-career, this variant appears instructive. The tuners should indeed be on the third generation of the compact Iberian by 2015. Rechargeable in the sector, it has a range of 52 km in electric mode. In this case, speed is limited to 120 km / h and power does not exceed 115 hp. It will help block the 1.4 TSI 115 hp gasoline it increases to 170 km / h and reaches 163 hp combined.

The Leon TwinDrive simply two electric motors on the front, while the Golf of the same name (see our test) possessed three, including two integrated into the rear wheels. A simplification that allows in particular to reduce costs and non suspendues.Tout massesby claiming that fuel consumption and CO2 emissions average particularly low: respectively 1.7 l/100km and 39 g / km. Numbers to qualify seriously, because they benefit from a particularly favorable approval cycle for plug-in hybrid. In normal operation, it would be better to rely on 5.9 l/100 km, enough anyway to get a total range of 900 km.

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Toyota GRMN Hybrid Concept

The new sport automotive concept that is termed as GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II could be a 2-seater roadster that is powered by a hybrid drivetrain and completed with a mid-mounted engine and an electrical motor on the front. This class Toyota Hybrid sport sedan was created by adopting the styling of racing hybrid concept that was exhibited at 2010 Tokyo Auto Show.

The GRMN hybrid roadster is formed in mid – size dimension, with 4,350mm of length, 1,890 mm of width, 1,200 mm of height and a wheelbase measures two,575 mm. The front and rear finish style is presented in dark gray carbon fiber wings that are extended from the lighting part and from the front yet as rear spoilers.

Visually these styles are appropriate indeed together of polished soft prime cowl, the “blades” on the side’s automotive that unites spacious air intake and a special wings on rear shoulder appearance quite class.

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Ford Customized Focus and Fiesta Versions at SEMA 2011

The details and pictures of Fiesta and Focus variants has been released by Ford Company, these automobile styles are special version which is able to be exhibited at consecutive SEMA Show. many version of 2011 Ford Fiesta and 2012 Ford Focus has been tuned by some tuning corporations like Rousch and Steeda and therefore the results are going to be premiered in four November 2011 at SEMA event which is able to be held in Las Vegas.

Official press release:

2012 Ford Focus by 3dCarbon


The Focus by 3dCarbon uses 3M satin wrap, smoked windows and race red accents to bring the car’s a lot of edgy aspect to life.

3dCarbon’s body kit and Sticky Fingers racing stripes spherical out the outside upgrades.
On the useful aspect, a 3dCarbon higher roof spoiler, Eibach springs and Pirelli tires provide an aerodynamic and handling boost.


2012 Ford Focus by ROUSH Performance product
This Stage three Focus by ROUSH Performance product offers many powertrain upgrades as well as a ROUSH R900 TVS supercharger, ROUSH changed high-flow induction system and ROUSH dual-exit high- performance exhaust.


Among the body additions are the front fascia grille inserts, chin splitter and custom graphics.
Additional highlights embody the Sherwin-Williams custom matte paint and a Ford real Accessories roof spoiler.


2012 Ford Focus by The ID Agency


Inspired by European and Japanese tuning designs, this Focus by The ID Agency shows off attention to detail with a Wraptivo roof, Recaro Sportster seats and high sew interior.
Performance upgrades embody a Magnaflow cat-back exhaust and Brembo huge brake kit.
It even offers a Ford Licensed accent Thule bike rack with Custom Leader bike.


2012 Ford Focus by Capaldi Racing


Capaldi Racing has taken its racing background and applied it to the current new 2012 Ford Focus.
Powertrain and chassis upgrades embody a Borla cat-back dual-outlet exhaust, Ford Racing Performance components Torsen differential, inexperienced Filter custom intake, AST Sport-Line suspension and Ford Racing Performance Parts-tuned sway bars.


Exterior touches embody Visteon European Focus headlamps with HID and LED technology and Capaldi Racing front splitter and dual-outlet insert.


2012 Ford Focus by Steeda


The Steeda Focus offers each street and track performance with key enhancements as well as cold-air intake with Cool Tube technology, rear swaybar and lowering springs.
The custom look is characterised by underhood billet aluminum-appearance things, G-Track front finish brace and 3dCarbon body kit.


HRE P43S Monoblok 19-inch wheels and Nitto NT05 performance tires spherical out the additions.
2012 Ford Focus by Bojix style


The Focus Stage a pair of assembled by Bojix style adds European aptitude with aggressive styling complete with Bojix body kit, 3dCarbon higher roof spoiler and Rennen M10 20-inch wheels.


Interior upgrades are available in the shape of Katzkin leather seating surfaces and door panels, Accele rearview mirror with constant panoramic read and Alcantara®-covered surfaces.


The chassis offers civil street manners with an AP Racing huge brake kit, Bojix rear cross-drilled rotors and H&R Sport Springs lowering kit.


2012 Ford Focus by COBB Tuning
This Motorsports Challenger Focus was engineered for competition. It shows with Cosworth COBB Tuning cast pistons, COBB Tuning custom turbo kit and COBB front-mounted intercooler, intake, airbox and exhaust manifold.


The chassis is upgraded with a StopTech Trophy huge brake kit, Eibach Multi-Pro R2 coilover suspension and COBB Tuning suspension bushings.


2011 Ford Fiesta by M2-Motoring
The M2-Motoring Fiesta combines kind and performance by adding an Injen Technologies cold-air intake system and DC Sports cat-back exhaust.


The chassis is upgraded with a Wilwood huge brake kit and Megan Racing coilovers.
Exterior enhancements embody a candy purple end by standing Motorsports, 3dCarbon body kit and higher roof spoiler.


Interior treatments provide an upgraded Jensen Mobile Audio Power sound system and Audiovox flip-down touch-screen monitors.


2011 Ford Fiesta by Gold Coast Automotive
This Fiesta SE hatch is made for performance with a Jackson Racing Rotrex intercooled supercharger, Wilwood four-piston front, two-piston rear brake system and Hankook Ventus racing tires.


Appearance offerings embody APR Performance rear wing and custom front splitter, 3dCarbon body kit, Socal SignWorx graphic wrap and Gold Coast Automotive fender flare kit.


2011 Ford Fiesta by Aaron Vaccar Signature Series
With lots of customized details, this Fiesta offers a Weapon-R Secret Weapon air intake, Wilwood Dynapro six-piston huge brake kit and Advanti Racing V3 Vago 17-inch wheels.


The exterior options BASF custom bright silver matte metallic paint, whereas the inside delivers lots of upgrades as well as Portage Trim red leather upholstery, Bride Vios III racing bucket seats and MB Quart Onyx Series speaker and amplifiers.

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