Showing posts with label coupe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coupe. Show all posts

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Volvo Coupe Concept will be introduced along with the XC90 next year

Volvo Coupe Concept has been showed off and it will be  introduced along with the XC90 next year.

Volvo luxury car manufacturer showed off a concept car , Volvo Coupe Concept , at the Frankfurt auto show , Germany , and will produce and market the car starting next year .

In a statement published on the website exhibition organizer , said Volvo Volvo Concept Coupe 's design inspired by contemporary , progressive Scandinavian lifestyle and iconic elements from the past .



The first design Ingenlath Thomas , senior vice president of Volvo 's new design , the design showing how to build emotion into the Volvo brand and the points of the Volvo models next generation .

Volvo Concept Coupe design also takes some elements from the Volvo P1800 produced in the 1960s . " Iconic Volvo P1800 is , famous for a beautiful shape and detail , " he said .

" New faces , but also brings more than 85 years heritage of Volvo with great pride . Grille We are still working on the final interpretation and iron mark , and the car will be introduced along with the XC90 next year , " said Thomas Ingenlath .

Face of Volvo Coupe is characterized by a new topography on the hood and grille " floating " , flanked by T - shaped DRL lights . DRL lights are typical elements of the new design direction of Volvo cars .

The distance between the dashboard and the front wheel Volvo Concept Coupe is longer than previous models , low-roofed , and alloy wheels measure 21 inches .

On the interior , Volvo put a large touch screen in the center console . " It is a natural integration of user interface in our new generation cars . Interaction with pleasure but without interference is the key . Connectivity we bring into our cars to make them ( car and driver ) is more enjoyable and safer , " said Thomas Ingenlath .

Volco Concept Coupe hybrid type . With gasoline , the car would produce both electricity as an energy source .

The engine uses a four -cylinder engine family Drive - E latest . " The petrol engine working with an electric motor on the rear axle . This gives the Volvo Concept Coupe total output of around 400hp and more than 600Nm of torque , " according to Volvo .

Monday, August 12, 2013

Most frequently stolen luxury cars

NEW YORK - Theft make us desperate and destroying, especially there are stolen luxury cars.

Car theft is not only common in problematic countries, in developed countries like the United States burglary still frequently occur. National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) recently released the results of a study of the most frequently stolen luxury cars in the country.

As reported Carbuzz, the results of this latest research is more focused on the stolen luxury cars, and the results concluded that the most stolen vehicles in the land of Uncle Sam is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

The research results obtained from a total of 4,384 luxury cars were stolen between January 1, 2009 until December 31, 2011, as many as 485 Mercedes C-Class is both Coupe and Sedan.

While the BMW 3 Series became the second most vehicles stolen as many as 471 units of cases, Infiniti G Series comes out three luxury cars are often stolen with a total of 405 cases.

Even other models such as the Mercedes E-Class and S-Class into the list of top 10 stolen vehicles with respectively 381 and 163 cases of theft cases. The report also concluded from the total cases of theft of luxury cars in the U.S. as many as 713 cases unresolved.

This is the picture of most frequently stolen luxury cars, Mercedes-Benz C-Class.







Thursday, July 11, 2013

range rover evoque coupe

Have you ever taken range rover evoque coupe? Probably you've just known from rumors that this car is very excellent. Now, It's time to try. let's check it out.


Once emerged, Range Rover Evoque coupe had doubted his ability as an AWD drive car. Range Rover Evoque coupe has a more urban SUV image and glanced at her as a potential driver.

The image of the strong urban car when he saw who the person behind the interior design of the Range Rover Evoque.

Yes, none other than the wife of footballer David Beckham's international. At least Victoria Beckham strengthen the feminine side of the vehicle which is considered as the only impressive car in tarmac, but not in the wild.

Well, Land Rover is sensitive to the image of trying to prove by trying to track offroad.



Indeed Range Rover Evoque is positioned as the cheapest variant in variant Range Rover. Although the cheapest variant but not his ability as a cheap car. The disadvantage of this car are Regulator manual steering, Cramped rear passenger cabin, Standard audio system. You can also find the advantage of this car, such as Able in two natural, Support features in offroad terrain, Rich security features.


The track wet, dry, and mud are available of course to prove the reliability of the car Range Rover Evoque. How reliability Range Rover Evoque in its natural habitat, let's peel!

Let's talk about Exterior? Range Rover Evoque presence in the world as a battering ram through the brand Range Rover design language is presented. Exterior appearance is quite impressive. When juxtaposed with class brand, other brands will seem old school.

So naturally when the Range Rover Evoque is targeting the segment of young women. Design Range Rover Evoque is designed so as to continue to develop following day.

SUV Range Rover Evoque in the category are slim and elegant. Exterior looks luxurious line containing characters with a fresh and contemporary look.



How about Interior? Once inside the passenger cabin, vehicle entry level in class Range Rover, but the interior looks luxurious. Upholstery accentuate the blessing eleganitas quality leather. Chair itself is quite soft and comfortable on your back.

Initial impression, the interior definitely think detikOto narrow in the front because of the short pillars.

But after entering the driver's seat and feel detikOto kelagaan and comfort. The rider can lower the seat position by an expansive view to the front. Unfortunately somewhat cramped rear passenger cabin.

Range Rover Evoque features an electric chair. The buttons on the dashboard and center console is easy to grasp. Honey tilt steering (up and down steering) and telescopic (forward and backward) is still manual steering.

But it does not eliminate the luxury of the Range Rover Evoque is available panoramic roof.

Driver's attention focused on the center console. There are buttons for adjusting terrain contours Response 2 roads such as sand, and gravel mumpur. Fun, this feature can be activated even if the condition of the vehicle running. These features are now reliable Range Rover for its users.



Safety Features of this car owned. Range Rover Evoque is equipped with 5 airbags, standard features ABS (anti-lock braking system) diesel Range Rover Evoque also features a safety underpinned cornering brake control (CBC), Dynamic stability control (DSC), Emergency brake assist (EBA), roll stability control (RSC), trailer stability assist (TSA).

These features has become a liability for the Range Rover Evoque to be successful in the world.



Engine performance owned by this car can be explained as follows. Range Rover Evoque Land Rover LRX to use platform that claimed light. This platform mated 2,000 Si4 engine fuel injection, turbocharger and twin variable valve timing.

This engine produces power of 240 ps at 5500 rpm and torque of 340 Nm at 1750 rpm with a combination of 6 speed automatic transmission.

Strongly support the engine power in off-road terrain. Do not need it tight on the track. This test requires a skill that is supported by the ability of the vehicle.

The 2,000 cc engine with the perfect terrain technologies Response 2. Track about 600 meters that take a variety of terrain from the ground, not in the mud, up steep rise and fall with a slope angle of 45 degrees.

There is most interesting. At the time of trial, do not use the Range Rover Evoque off-road tires but tires for asphalt (H / T).

But the Range Rover Evoque is able to face the field. Though the rain-soaked track conditions yet again run out the wet grass that makes traction tires is reduced. This makes detikOto quite impressed with its reliability.

Features hill start assist (HAS), hill descent control (HDC), safety cornering brake control (CBC), Dynamic stability control (DSC) is helpful bulldoze offroad terrain.

Hill descent control (HDC) fairly responsive when looking at the character. Once the car facing steep slope, braking system and adjust the legs straight terrain. HDC sensor directly read and set the road speed. So detikOto just set the wheel, do not need to be stepped on the brake.

Engine that produces 240 ps at 5,500 rpm and torque of 340 Nm at 1750 rpm could bring sexy body Range Rover Evoque which has a weight of 2.3 tons.

Response 2 terrain while the integrated hill start assist (HSA) is functioning. HAS feels sensor lock tires. The car was not rolled back. This future technology is able to make Range Rover Evoque through the rise.

Level of technological capabilities such as eliminating the feminine side of the Range Rover Evoque. This car was turned into a formidable.

The legs of this car are owned. The legs do not need to doubt. SUV vehicles are famous for urban track is already proven.

After about 15 minutes around the mud with the Range Rover Evoque, driver did not experience significant obstacles. The test is conducted to prove if, this car not only offer comfort and luxury but also in the ability of off-road terrain.



Sunday, March 10, 2013

Italdesign Giugiaro Coupe and Roadster Parcour


Thanks to this herb, Italdesign Giugiaro Coupe and Roadster Parcour capable of racing at speeds of 100 km / h from rest in just 3.6 seconds, while the maximum speed capable of touching 320 km / h.

Leading Italian design houses feature two new concept cars at the Geneva Motor Show that its driving force derived from the Lamborghini Gallardo.

Italdesign has joined the VW Group's portfolio since 2010 when it offered a coupe and a roadster design that inspired many of the sports cars and crossovers, but with a touch of Lamborghini in it.

Both of these vehicles have enough space to carry two passengers with a length of 4.530 meters, 2.070 meters wide and 1.335 meters high and weighs 1550 kg.



Its driving force comes from the 5.2-liter V10 engine with a capacity of property that produces 550 hp Gallardo placed in the rear passenger area. The engine is coupled with an automatic transmission 7-speed double clutch that transmits the engine to all four wheels measuring 22 inches.


Thursday, February 7, 2013

Convertible models follows footprints of the Coupe version

DETROIT-After the Coupe version, now manufacturers from the United States is preparing for Convertible models. As reported by Auto Week, Corvette Stingray Convertible will begin production in August and sold next year.
 
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible LT1 V8 engines still rely on the capacity of 6.2 liters, the same as the Coupe models. Engine with direct injection system and transmission CVVT.



The unit's engine produces a total output to 450 BHP with a torque peak of 450 lb-ft (609 Nm). With these machines could bring the car recorded acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in less than four seconds.
Chevrolet will make the event the Geneva Motor Show 2013, to launch the Corvette Stingray Convertible models or tanpaatap. Geneva Motor Show to be held next March.

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 2014, has made ​​its debut a few weeks ago in the event the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2013 in Detroit. The sports car is a sign of Chevy are still serious sports car segment.
 


Friday, September 14, 2012

Chevrolet GPiX expose new face



SAO PAULO, WEDNESDAY - GPiX uses of the name, according to GM is to give the impression Global (G) and mean Pix picture or image. With this GPiX is GM's global product description.

General Motors (GM) introduced the concept cars Chevrolet Brasil GPiX x-over coupe at Sao Paulo International Auto Show to-25 which runs from 30 October to 9 November 2008. For the media, the exhibition opened yesterday (October 27 Brazilian time).

Chevrolet Concepts GpiX X-Over Coupe was developed by the design division of General Motors in Brazil. Further, this concept car is a new segment with huge potential to increase the market share of GM in the Mercosur region.

Global DNA
With the appearance of GPiX, GM certainly did not get away from the epidemic trend of x-over that hit the world's car manufacturers in recent years. The tendency of manufacturers turned to x-over SUV reputation strengthened by the collapse in the United States today.

Even so, GM is trying to show both its own, the two-door format. And certainly the car with the "ground clearance" this looks like a mix of high and x-over SUV.

Explained, this car is designed according to its use for a variety of road conditions. "Yet still sporty. Suited to the needs of consumers by geography such as in Brazil, "said Carlos Barba, GM design director of Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.

For GPiX, GM global design DNA elements wed Chevrolet with cheaper production costs. The goal, in order to later be able to compete with a very tight market conditions today.

Jaime Ardila, president of GM Brazil and Mercosur said, "Through this project, the concept Chevrolet GPiX will develop other models. Obviously designed according to the needs of consumers Brazil and the Mercosur. "

Panoramic glass
Surely, GPiX Chevrolet appeared with a new face. Even so, you'll enjoy the Chevrolet concept car was the design of the headlamps that use LED technology. As a result, the impression of the car more stylish and modern.

To enhance the dashing and "macho" GM chose the tire and rim 17 for x-over Kupe. In addition, it also offers a panoramic glass design. Windshield, extending up to the roof top or front. Described, with a panoramic glass, passengers in it will get maximum illumination. In addition the interior sensation of relief.

Interior
No less interesting is the bold interior design. This time, GM is showing a combination of black and red colors for the interior. Added, the car's interior is functional with four passengers.

All seats can be folded. Flat floor panel and make the interior space increases relief. The instrument panel featured a modern design with an easy to read digital display.

Versatile new steering wheel design, according to GM to increase interaction with the car driver. The driver can also operate the system of communication and entertainment equipment available on this car with ease, such as bluetooth, handheld computers, CD and MP3 player.




Monday, August 27, 2012

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe comes with a pattern of 4 +1 seats

  The German premium sedan,  Gran Coupe BMW 6 Series is also strengthened a number of advanced features that include BMW EfficientDynamics technologies including Control Driving Experience with PRO ECO mode, Auto Start / Stop function and Brake Energy Regeneration.

BMW presents official Gran Coupe BMW 6 Series in the country. The third model of the BMW 6 Series, which is also the first four-door coupe in BMW history,.

 "The launch of the BMW 6 Series BMW Gran Coupe marks the step to continue to add more models. New model with a very attractive display has a special character in the form of a blend of sports car driving pleasure, the elegant design, the feel of an exclusive interior and ride comfort . " .

 
BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe comes with a pattern of 4 +1 seats. With a wheelbase 113 mm longer than the BMW 6 Series Coupe, this car provides more spacious legroom for passengers in the rear.


 
Rear seat back on this car can be folded to allow the availability of a larger luggage space from 460 liters to 1265 liters.


 
BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe displays harmonious proportions, strong character, with an elongated side view and ramps, all of which makes this car very attractive.


 
BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe this time introduced by a variant of the BMW 640i, BMW 650i will be present while in the year 2013.


 
BMW 640i equipped with 3.0 liter gasoline engine with inline six-cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo technology of turbocharging system, High Precision Injection and Valvetronic.


 
The engine produces maximum power of 320 hp, at 5800 engine rpm to 6,000 rpm with peak torque of 450 Nm at 1300 and 4500 rpm range. BMW 640i Coupe Gran takes only 5.4 seconds to accelerate from rest and reaches 100 km / h. The average car's fuel consumption is only 13 kilometers per liter, with CO2 emissions of 179 grams per kilometer.


 
BMW 640i has been equipped with Navigation system Professional with 10.2 inch screen sizes, Voice Control and Bluetooth, Bang & Olufsen High-end Surround Sound System with 16 speakers and amplifier 1200 W, 4-zone automatic climate control, LED Adaptive High-beam headlight with assistance , LED fog lights, alloy wheels measure 19 inches and an electric glass roof.


Tuesday, September 13, 2011

F125 as Future concept cars from the S-Class

F125 as Future concept cars from the S-Class

FRANKFURT, - To obtain the proper center of gravity to support stability, the hydrogen tank is designed specifically to be stored under the floor. And four electric motors at each corner of car deployed so indirectly F125 also has a four-wheel drive system.




Coming to a few hours of opening of the exhibition of the Frankfurt Motor Show to-64, today (13 / 9) for journalists, Mercedes-Benz rehearsed procession F125 launch of its flagship product. Future concept cars from the S-Class which has a stunning form with a futuristic look and full of environmentally friendly technologies, zero emission. Claimed fuel use per-liter able to travel 44 km.



Some exterior ornaments like grille and pull the side line on the F125 will be applied to the S-Class, CL, and S-Class Coupe appearing in 2013.

For comparison, the F125 is shorter dimension 97 mm, 110 mm wide and 50 mm of low-growing short-wheelbase products currently available. There is a change wheelbase is longer even than the long-wheelbase variants. Shorter overhangs make the car gull wing door model is no longer. By weight, the car uses 23 inch rims 135 kg lighter.

Power generated a supply of fuel cell technology that uses hydrogen. Electricity created is used to activate the electric motor 4. Bursts of energy produced is quite powerful and is claimed to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 4.2 seconds. Achievement of time is even faster than the 5.5-liter V12 engine used S600.

Consumption of hydrogen required to travel 100 miles just 0.79 kg, equivalent to the results of 44 km / liter diesel engine.

"With the F125 we want to display a saloon car is luxurious, roomy, comfortable, safety and environment-friendly as what the ideals of Mercedes Benz," said Thomas Weber, Head of Research & Development.