Paris 2012: Suzuki's Concept S Cross

At the upcoming Paris Motor Show, on 27 this year September opens its doors, it will be seen from the Suzuki Concept S Cross. In the C-drawer it is set to become a crossover and also give an idea of ​​how the future might look.

First footage shows a front section with distinctively shaped LED headlights. The design is bold and modern. The concept will not be the only presentation of Suzuki in Paris, because the Japanese want to exhibit the entire current range.

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Introducing : Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

If you look closely at the Grand Cherokee SRT, one might think that the Italians after the introduction of the Fiat-Chrysler's certainly a little dusty Jeep brand have left their mark. The result is a stylish, but no less powerful SUV that has already been shown at the IAA 2011 and is now officially launched.

To take a first: According to technical data sheet, the mileage is quite high and the performance is unparalleled. The acceleration is to go in just 5 seconds from a standstill to 100 km / h vonstatten. Up to 257 km / h you can be so fast. At 35 meters, has decelerated from 100 km / h to 0. Even tighter turns at higher speeds it is to master and as a Jeep, of course, the true off-road capability. At least on main roads, streets, he should have had considerable success.

This one is well equipped, because in addition to technical refinements are in terms of comfort and security to complain about anything. Uconnect is obtained with a glass sunroof and Command View's satellite navigation system. In addition, an adaptive cruise control and a supervisor of blind spots, which also detects lateral movements. The chassis has been equipped with Bilstein of an active damper system. Active head restraints, multi airbags, brake traction control, electronic rollover prevention and stability control, bi-xenon headlamps with automatic dusk-and-beam setting, the parking aid Sense and rearview camera Parkview, head airbags at the side for all seating rows and integrated into the seats Side airbags with crash sensors and much more are also included.

Now the engine: The 6.4-liter Hemi from Chrysler V8er makes 468 hp with no less than 50 hp more than its predecessor. The efficiency was not on the track. Should be a valve controlled active exhaust system and a cylinder deactivation allows operation with four cylinders and can save up to 13 percent fuel, be it in the country on the move. A full tank will get an up to 720 kilometers. In addition, you should be able to transport trailer loads of weight up to 2268th

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is of course a wheel vehicle, wherein the drive system Quadra-Track is used. In series, there are also 20-inch aluminum wheels lubrication. The body is 3 inches deep and it is visually recognizable as a Jeep, of course, but it also has sports car-like tendencies. The front spoiler has been redesigned and equipped with air ducts, which are intended to cool the brakes. Two air ducts can also be found on the front cover. There is a rear roof spoiler to the reduced air resistance at high speeds and provide more traction. The rear bumper and diffuser are made of one piece. On request there is also a cover for the trailer hitch and dual exhaust pipes.

Image: © Auto-Medienportal.Net/Jeep

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Introducing : Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari

The Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari is a collaboration between Enzo Ferrari and Carlo Abarth. The latter is now named for high-performance Fiat models. The Abarth 695 Super Sport, the 1960 runner-capacity, will be honored with it.

The Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari emerged from the presentation of the 500th Abarth To use a 1.4-liter T-Jet engine with four cylinders. It delivers 180 horsepower and is operated by 5-speed automatic transmission and steering-wheel gearshift lever. Thus he can be reached in under seven seconds 100-km/h-Marke from the state. At 225 km / h is the end.

The cooperation between the accelerator pedal and the engine is test reportedly marked by lightning-fast reactions. The Record Monza exhaust system gives rise to a unique soundscape, especially when moving from 3,000 rpm, dual-mode makes it possible.

The Koni suspension is lowered and rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels (205/40 ZR17), which you missed the typical Ferrari style. In series, there are bi-xenon headlights and door mirrors in carbon fiber. Front air ducts are embedded into the body.

Inside, sports seats in leather show, which will provide 10 kg lighter sindund better lateral support. It can be found by Jaeger instruments on the fitting and sports pedals in the floor space. A plaque with production number is attached to each Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari.

Who now has already seized the buying power, which was, however, said that there is only a strictly limited edition, which is already sold out. Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa are among the proud owners. 

Images: © Fiat

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