Friday, 6 April 2012

Official: Jaguar roadster build


Jaguars will try to offer a roadster, and thus a fourth model. It is assumed that the F-Type will be sent in the middle of next year on the roads. In appearance, the study should serve as a model C-X16, which one might last autumn at the IAA in Frankfurt marvel.


In the Jaguar F-Type, new gasoline engines will be installed which are supported by an aluminum monocoque chassis. On public roads is reportedly already testing the first prototypes of the technology. From the Jaguar's Castle Bromwich plant to send out the first pre-production and the production of the F-Type will go here next year vonstatten.



Later this year, Jaguar will announce more details on the technology and equipment of the new model.


Image: Jaguar

Wednesday, 4 April 2012

Audi R8 e-tron is in a small series


According to reports, it is due in November, a small series of R8 e-tron type of Audi. It is not clear yet whether the electric car can only be leased or offered for sale. New details on the electric R8 first shadow cast on a really interesting vehicle ...



Audi built in such way, according to the new e-tron fiberglass coil springs for the first time in the R8. Next year they will also come in different models of the Middle and Upper Class. This is already getesten diligently. The difference from normal steel springs shown in the fiberglass springs with a lower weight. Because instead of just 2.66 kilos 1.53 kilos this one, saving about 40 percent. The positive attributes, however will still remain, says Audi developer Joachim Schmitt.






The lithium-ion batteries weigh a whopping 550 kilos. The fact remains that the electronically powered Audi R8 e-tron as a whole only on an empty weight of 1,695 kilograms,. Lightweight design is very trendy, even at Audi. Two electric motors drive the R8 e-tron, and bring him in 4.8 seconds from 0 - 100 km / h In favor of a longer range is 200 km / h Closing.


Image: Audi

Monday, 2 April 2012

BMW presents i8 Spyder Concept


In a few days there will be on display at the auto show in Beijing, the BMW Concept i8 Spyder. This offer her third Munich BMW i-electric model, a plug-in hybrid, which makes 354 hp and one-on reaches 250 km / h limited top speed. In just five seconds, according to BMW with the study vehicle from zero to one hundred. This value is the stated consumption of only three liters per hundred kilometers of such a range of quite considerable.


The electric motor on the front axle alone makes 131 hp. He has a range of up to 30 kilometers on its own. Less than two hours should be required to the lithium ion battery recharge. Rear features a petrol engine with three cylinders and 223 hp for the driving charge. Overall, the two units come to a torque of 550 Nm. The pilots, two different modes to choose from, an Eco-mode and a sport.



The basis for the Spyder put it, a year ago, BMW presented 2 +2 Coupé Concept i8. This will go into series production in 2014 even. When Spyder the wheelbase has been shortened slightly and there are stylish swinging doors and a rear glass. When it gets rainy times is to provide a folding roof in two parts for the necessary protection.




Otherwise, the two-seater is characterized by several features. For example, you can display with a smartphone, any nearby charging stations, according to the pre-program load time and call up the current state of charge. The preheating of the interior is also possible. The journey planning using navigation data is very extensive and is available when needed even public transport and the parking situation with a.





Images:  BMW