Germany SuperCar: Benz SLS, BMW M1 or Audi R8

German rigor and tremendous achievements in the automotive industry is well known, naturally they will be less then the number of super-sports car wild taste, more sophisticated industrial spirit. So we had three more perfect heavyweight sports products: SLS, M1 and R8!
Mercedes-Benz SLS:
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SLS is the end of Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren cooperation after the withdrawal of its sophisticated fully independent supercar. The main feature is a renaissance of the gull-wing doors, and the whole classical style. New car uses a new aluminum space frame, which provided for the vehicle before and after near-perfect weight distribution 48% 52%.
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In the power system, the 2011 models SLS AMG AMG powered by the well-known current 6.2-liter V8 engine a modified version, while the rear axle has also installed a new seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Peak power output of 571 hp and maximum torque output of 479 pounds – feet. Engine speed changes, including eight independent overlapping with the new magnesium imports, two electronically controlled throttle plate, a high mobility of the exhaust system and a new Dry-sump lubrication system.
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Engine will use pre-installed, but it will be installed behind the front axle for better weight distribution. This SLS AMG ultimate curb mass will be about 3571 pounds, allegedly equipped with V8 engine when the car in 3.8 seconds can be completed within 0-62 miles / hour sprint acceleration, top speed will be more than 195 miles / hours.
The new dual-clutch gearbox developed by AMG, the gearbox can be no loss of traction in the case has a very fast shift speed. Motorists driving in four different models to choose between, from the comfort mode to extreme dynamic model is also equipped with an “RACESTART” feature. Suspension structure is equally advanced, double wishbones and wheel bearing frame by lightweight aluminum casting of. Carbon-ceramic braking force from the brake, the brake pads are installed in a 19-inch light alloy wheels inside.
BMW M1:
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BMW may be the big three German lines in driving reputation in one of the best, but on the current BMW super sports car product, but it is somewhat difficult. While the BMW M series has a strong product, but from the ultra-running as if still a little temperamental bias. So here we have had to list a product concept, and promising production – the BMW M1. BMW M1 is present to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the birth of the classic M1 sports car concept car products is published.
BMW was first introduced in 1978, the M1 listed. This BMW only large-scale production of mid-engined sports car is actually produced by a Lamborghini. It ships with a power output of 273 horsepower 3.5-liter six-cylinder dual-cam engine, but turbocharged version of the car models can output 850 horsepower. Production cars can reach 160 miles / hour maximum speed.
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Audi R8
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Audi has a Lamborghini benefited from the management of natural advantages. Lamborghini Gallardo will be the direct shedding has become its own unit of R8. Once thought R8 Gallardo in order to avoid fratricide and 4.2 liter V8 models only exit, did not think he can not help R8 V10 out of the 5.2 l model. Although it is still less in the Gallardo, but is already very close.
R8 V10 equipped with the 5.2 l engine, naturally aspirated V10 525 hp maximum power / 386 kilowatts, 530 Nm of torque and power through Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive and standard six-speed manual gearbox or Audi’s S Tronic dual-clutch transmission to all four tires, which can speed within a tenth of a second.
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The 19-inch tires R8 V10, the front size 235/35 mm, rear 295/30. Electromagnetic Suspension Audi vehicles to adapt to different road conditions to help make timely adjustments, huge brakes (optional ceramic brakes) can be strong enough to ensure that this car has a braking force. Body of the LED headlamps, more prominent wing, rear window through the matte treatment on the aluminum exhaust grille, huge oval exhaust tail pipes are to the old section of the V8 version of the model have very different .
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Wanted Top 10 car accessories

Car-Accessories_carzpageHere are top 10 car accessories research which base on the survey the car users, furthermore, I would say a stylish car floor mats should ranked in the list as it appear in every car we drive daily.

RAC 1000 navigator

Remember, when SA navs were incredibly expensive? sat Like most coveted technology quickly sat navs with affordable and for those who just want to get form A to B, this RAC branded model, the cheapest way to avoid getting lost. It is one which is cheapest on the market, but still adequate for most drivers required with a 3.5 “touchscreen display, the UK and Ireland street level mapping and speed camera data. Plus 30 percent discount on breakdown cover is included in the box .

£ 59.99, halfords

Karcher high pressure cleaner compact K5700

About the only way to wash the car is interesting in something that makes the job of an effort to invest into the game, period. Kärcher is the new “X” design high-pressure cleaners are extremely powerful and have a high-tech water-cooled engine. The area has a “plug and go” system cleaner, variable length spears, cord storage, and Reel to the top of the line model K5700, a hose storage. Kärcher high pressure cleaner production of 120 bar – 140 bar maximum pressure, more than enough for your car, patio, driveway, garage, house exterior, and possibly civil disturbances is not recommended ().

£ 299.99 from karcher

Autoglym surface of detailing kit

As of Jaguar, Aston Martin and many other demanding customers Autoglym products have long enjoyed an excellent reputation. Given the level spend most of us, seems on a car it will not mean a little time, effort and money to improve his appearance (and its resale value). Autoglym clean “Deep” system used to raise tone pollutants tied to the car paint, how to help bird mess, tar, tree sap and industrial fallout. The kit includes everything for the good preparation of your paint before waxing: bar detailing clay surface, fast Detailer Spray, Super Resin Polish, Perfect polishing cloth and a microfiber cloth. To achieve the final and lasting finish after using the sound kit, Autoglym recommends that customers apply their high-definition wax.

£ 25.99 from autoglym

Navman Spirit V505 Sat Nav system

For a remarkably good price, this system combines Navman navigation system and digital television with built-in DVB-T. It should have a broad, flat screen and features auto-tuning, which make it easier to establish. There is a seven-day EPG, which in handy when you can get the kind of person who organized so that you know when you are in the car days before the time.

If you get bored with the TV, of course, you can enjoy the views and Navi’s Junction 3D lane guidance, travel books and text to speech feature that contains the name of the street next time your talking about.

The mind has a 4.7in widescreen, slim, lightweight design and TruMap view. It alternates between exploring and walking modes, and has economical routing, photo navigation, capture functions to identify your location and speed, high-speed GPS fix and road speed limit data. It also offers the latest maps guaranteed.

£ 179.97 from laskys

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Baby Range Rover 2011 2wd First View

BabyRangeRover2011_carzpageLand Rover today confirmed that next year the new baby Range Rover – the LRX concept car made real – will offer the company’s first car to front wheel drive.

It is part of the ongoing greening of the Land Rover brand, the risks are not behind the environment SeaChange left. Dumping all-wheel drive system on entry models will ensure the LRX will emit less than 130g/km of CO2 on the 2.2-liter turbo-diesel. Baby Range Rover 2011 2wd First View.

Front wheel drive Land Rover! What next?

“It is a starting point for the company,” admitted a spokeswoman. to “But, can provide sub 130g/km CO2 in a vehicle of this type will be a big advantage for us.”

The LRX, which probably is a proper name, like other Land Rover models will be renamed, will be seen at the 2010 Paris Motor Show in autumn 2010, before the sale started in UK in mid 2011. The latter, a Land Rover, all-wheel drive versions of course.

Originally a Land Rover concept car shown Gaydon top brass quickly realized they could to the compact 4×4 as a baby Range Rover – with all the cachet and price options, the position brings. Word is the new model could cost £ 30,000. Baby Range Rover 2011 2wd First View.

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SuperCar Today: Porsche 911 Turbo S 2010 Ultimate Review

Porsche911TurboSreview_carzpage1It’s a numbers game with the new Porsche 911 Turbo S. For an additional £ 17,309 (or £ 17,324 in choosing for the convertible) you get an extra 30bhp, £ 37 m and many standard products that are otherwise on the “extra regular” 493bhp Turbo.

S is for sports and marketing team of Porsche would have you believe that this new S model is the sporty variant, 911 Turbo, with everything from ceramic brakes, a torque vectoring system and active engine mounts as a default, if you not have a manual transmission. All in – and until the new GT2 comes later this year – it is the most expensive 911 you can buy: £ 123,263 for the coupe (tested here) and £ 130 791 for the convertible.

And despite the high price, since 90% of the turbos with the PDK ‘box sold, Porsche expects to cough 70-80% of the customers extra for P. Read on for CAR review of the new Porsche 911 Turbo S.
What does the S in the Porsche 911 Turbo S?

The direct injection, twin-turbo 3.8-liter Flat Six is essentially unchanged, but the gains come courtesy of the revised intake valve timing, a new carbon fiber airbox and an increase in turbo pressure to 1.2bar. Power rises from 493bhp at 6000rpm to 523bhp at 6750rpm 6250, the same headline figure as a Mk1 997 GT2. The torque peak is the same as a regular Turbo with the optional Sport Chrono equipped overboost function, but has the full ft S £ 516, if you like it, rather than need a sports button to access the extra oomph to can. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions remain unchanged

Porsche PDK transmission is standard, as well as the Sport Chrono package, which includes a Launch Control function. And together with the extra grunt from the engine, all three elements of the Turbo S at 62 miles an hour sent in 3.3 seconds (3.6 for a regular turbo, 3.4 for one with the Sport Chrono package). Even more impressive is the 0-124 miles an hour time, which drops from 11.6 to 10.8 seconds.
Porsche911TurboSreview_carzpage2And how does it feel when you start a Porsche 911 Turbo S by 124 miles an hour in 10.8 seconds?

It’s addictive, but oh so easy. Come to stop, press the Sport Plus button, set your left foot on the brake, then the other stamps on the accelerator. The electronics, the speed to build up, at which point you side step the brake and hold on you. It is a short pause, while the spinning wheels will be treated (we drove the Turbo S on a very humid day in Stuttgart) and then you notice cracks in the seat as the PDK ‘box through its corridors and hurls it down the road.

Unfortunately there is no GT3-style six-song to accompany your adventures, but you get an angry gurgling noise and noise over the shoulder, with a muted pschttt mixed when you lift.

But even though the Turbo S intimidating on paper, they drive in the city or on the freeway is easy. In the city it is means a little more nimble 911, which is easily in the transport site, and the PDK ‘box that you do not have to use the manual clutch heavy turbo’s and look stiff shift. Leave the urban areas back to find a decent piece derestricted highway and suddenly you’re stupid speeds. Just 15 minutes after climbing into the turbo SI’d set my own public road from 170 hours PB miles, and with absolute ease. It’s probably best you do not have Turbo S United Kingdom – you will lose your license in the first week of ownership.

So it’s a little faster, but really worth an extra 30bhp £ 20k?

Extra power is not everything, what you get. Most of the 911 Turbo buyers end up with a whole lot of issues on the list of options, so for them the extra on the S-Kit (plus the supposed exclusivity), it might seem like a good price – spec a turbo with the same gear and it costs pretty much the same.
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Audi A1 2010 start On Sale

AudiA1_on_sale_2010_carzpageAudi’s new A1 small car has gone on sale today priced from UK £ 13,145 for an SE trim model 1.2 TFSI £ 18,280 for a top model 1.4 TFSI auto. The pitches of the A1 slightly higher than the Mini, which starts at Boggo First-door £ 12,620.

But the study, two rival small cars from Audi and BMW ranges more and you’ll see they’re pretty evenly matched. Most new models is generally more expensive than an aging opposition and Audi are hoping to cash in on the interest in the first small Audi since the high-tech-A2.
Audi A1: the model range

The A1 will be available in three trim levels: SE, Sport and S line. Basic SE models come with start-stop, 15-inch alloys, six speaker CD player with MP3 compatibility, voice, multimedia 6.5in screen, cloth seats, air conditioning, electric front windows and mirrors, ESP, remote locking and six airbags.

AudiA1_on_sale_2010_2_carzpageAscent to the sport spec, and you will be 16in alloy upgrade, sports suspension (rarely a good idea from our point of view), Bluetooth phone spec, sports seats, alloy wheels and various flashes of the alloy, and piano black trim, Front fog lights and a polished tailpipe.

Maximum S line A1s include 17in alloys shod with 215/40 R17 rubber, harder suspension, partial leather upholstery and multi-function steering wheel, black roof lining, high-gloss grille, bumper, sport, side skirts, rear diffuser and a rear spoiler.
What are the engines on the A1?

On startup with an Audi 1.2 TFSI and 1.4 TFSI petrol with 85bhp or 120bhp, and a solitary 1.6 TDI diesel with 104bhp. The 1.4 petrol engine with S-tronic seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox for £ 1,420 to have.

The order books open today at Audi dealers, are the first deliveries in autumn 2010. to exchange Expect to see many A1s in fashionable parts of London and other cities, and we would wager, many buyers from the BMW-Mini.


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