Friday, 13 July 2012

Audi SQ5 TDI: First diesel, the S-series


Early next year, the Audi TDI SQ5 will bring to the market, which was the first S-Audi's diesel engine missed. More precisely, it is a 3-liter turbo diesel that makes 313 hp and master the 100 km / h from a standing start in 5.1 seconds. The maximum speed will be cordoned off as usual at 250 km / h.


The automatic transmission has eight gears, one of which is inserted just before the last speed limit. The fuel consumption should be 7.2 liters and makes the most economical SQ5 TDI to date on the S. The features aluminum / wood Beaufort is black in the basic price of 58,500 € included. In the trunk, up to 1,560 liters of space, is already in place with the Q5 is not saved.

The driver can connect via Wi-Fi hotspot to the Internet, which can be used by up to eight users. Thus, it was also the navigation improved and can be updated by Google Maps and Street View. Furthermore, there is a lane departure warning from 65 km / h and a pause recommendation that it is even fitted as standard. This is the steering and pedal-switching or observed behavior, and warned there should be something extraordinary.
Particularly athletic he is content with the 3 inches deeper sports suspension and 20-inch tires. For the right sound is ensured by four exhaust tailpipes, which are found in pairs to the sides of the diffuser. In order for the occupants and what not notice, there is a sound generator on top of that.
Images: © Audi

Sunday, 8 July 2012

Introducing: Renault Clio


The Renault Clio has been developed entirely new and will be sent in November on the European roads. On the trend of the times there will be a more efficient engine. The turbo petrol dreizylindrige Energy TCe must be 90 to consume hundreds of kilometers just 4.5 liters of premium gasoline. Only 99 grams of CO2 emitted per kilometer.


The turbo diesel with 1.5 liters of stroke and 90 hp only consumes 3.4 liters in a hundred kilometers. The CO2 emission is 90 grams for every kilometer.


A new addition to engine variant as likely in the first quarter of next year, a 120-hp turbo gasoline engine, the dCi 120th This is, how well the diesel offshoot, offered by the EDC dual-clutch gearbox.

That one has developed the completely new Clio, is also externally. Renault has changed the design a lot that has shaped wheel arches and striking, especially the logo on the grille highlighted skillfully. The new Clio will be available only as a five-door.
Images : Clio

Wednesday, 4 July 2012

Tauro makes the Opel GT to V8 Sprinter


Is there a revival in the air or is it just a bit of nostalgia? The last Opel GT rolled known three years ago from the treadmill, Tauro Autosport has brought him again from the shadows and beefed up properly. On the basis of which was open to the athletes Tauro V8 Spider, which, thanks to a 530 horsepower V8 under the hood!


In four seconds so that one is supposedly on the 100-km/h-Marke. The front engine does a good job so to relinquish power to the rear. The V8er has a displacement of 6.2 liters and is reflected in the older Courvette used. Specifically seen are a 440, 480 or 530 hp. It is not excluded that a 650-hp version will appear.



Compared to the Opel GT has been laid at Tauro V8 Spider emphasis on a more elegant and flowing lines. The aggressiveness is accompanied by the large grille and rugged-looking hood and side gills yet. The Tauro Spider V8 will initially appear only in an edition of 30 pieces and one may assume a price of 100,000 € ...


Images: © Tauro Autosport