2012 Audi e-Tron Concept Car

2012 Audi E-Tron

Audi has always been known for stylish automobiles, but with their two e-Tron concept cars, they're looking to add high-performance green cars to their reputation -- even if the green cars in question are actually orange and silver.
Audi has debuted two concept cars under the e-Tron name. The repetition is intentional: Audi is planning for the e-Tron moniker to apply to all their EVs, similar to how all their all-wheel-drive vehicles have a Quattro designation.

The first e-Tron concept (the orange one) is based on the Audi R8 and debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and made it stateside for the 2009 L.A. Auto Show. The second e-Tron concept is smaller and lighter than the first and debuted at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. It's slightly larger than the current Audi TT but Audi says its architecture is more in line with the R8's. The larger 2009 concept will likely make it to production first, as the R4 e-Tron.



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The 2009 e-Tron concept is the one most likely to be in limited production by 2012. Expected to hit the road as the R4 e-Tron, the concept features independent electric motors at each of its four wheels. The combined output of the motors is 313 horsepower and an incredible 3,319 pound-feet of torque. Audi puts 0 to 62 time at 4.8 seconds. And says that the e-Tron should be able to rocket from 37 to 75 in just 4.1 seconds. At a 230 volt outlet, the e-Tron gets a full charge in about seven hours. However, if you have a 400 volt outlet, charging time is just 2.5 hours. On a full charge, it has a range of 154 miles.
The Audi e-Tron can accelerate from 0 – 62.14 mph in 5.9 seconds if or when it is necessary and it can also go from 37.28 – 74.56 mph in just 5.1 seconds. This car is also able to conveniently distribute the high-torque power of its 4 electric motors to the wheels as needed – this the e-tron the performance of a totally genuine sports car.
The 2010 e-Tron concept features two electric motors that create a combined 204 horsepower and 1,954 pound feet of torque. Zero to 62 time is 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 124 mph. The 2010 e-Tron concept has a range of 125 miles on a single charge. A full charge takes 11 hours from a 230 volt outlet.

2011 Ford Explorer

2011 Ford Explorer

The 2011 Ford Explorer ranks 1 out of 23 Affordable Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 11 published reviews and test drives of the Ford Explorer, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
All-new for 2011, reviewers say that the Ford Explorer finally has what it takes to compete with the best midsize SUVs

and crossovers on the market, naming it the 2011 North American Truck of the Year. Improved fuel economy, adept performance and a comfortable interior once again make the Ford Explorer a great choice for a family vehicle.

Details: Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer is a completely new vehicle for 2011. It comes in three trims: the base Explorer, Explorer XLT and the Explorer Limited. Right now, all Explorers come with a 3.5-liter V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Later in 2011, the Explorer will be available with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available. The Explorer can seat up to seven people.

Dimensions

As far as the exterior dimensions of the 2011 Ford Explorer are concerned, it will have wheel base of 115.7 inches. It will have the length, width and height of 191.0 inches, 79.6 inches and 69.6 inches respectively. The curb weight of the model will be around 4450 lbs.

Volkswagen Golf TDI Hybrid Concept Car

Volkswagen has made announcement that the concept of prime Volkswagen Golf TDI Hybrid will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Powered by diesel engine, electric motor and 7-speed DSG gearbox, Volkswagen Golf TDI Hybrid concept requires only 3.4 liters of fuel for 100 km.
concept car Volkswagen Golf TDI Hybrid is also designed to run only with the bias electric power alone.

With its Golf TDI Hybrid, Volkswagen shows the kind of potential inherent in the combination of high-tech diesel engine, electric motor and 7-speed DSG technology. Exhibited for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show, concept car consumes no more than 3.4 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers. It is full-hybrid Golf TDI Hybrid stronger can be operated either in internal-combustion mode only or in combination mode powerful motors and power-efficient TDI. This car is also designed to run on emissions-free electric power only. Power transmission to the front axle is managed by 7-speed DSG technology. In city traffic, the vehicle will automatically stop-start system even automatically switch off diesel operations.

Volkswagen engineers to be challenged to create a decent family vehicles and highly-efficient way to emit less than 90 g / km CO2 by creating the Golf TDI Hybrid concept, a car that combines sophisticated 1.2-liter 75 PS diesel engine with an electric motor and the most recent generation of seven-speed DSG gearbox. It is capable of achieving 83 mpg on the combined cycle and emits only CO2 of 89 g / km while the vehicle around the city switched to a pure emission-free electricity for the vehicle.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Indonesia seems to indeed be the target of the world automotive market. Not only Asian and American manufacturers, the Italian automobile manufacturer is now trying his luck in the country.

Evidence increasingly vast archipelago is the automotive market with flapping wings Lamborghini plan business in Jakarta. Italian company is scheduled to open official dealer in the Capital, as well as launching two of their flagship product Gallardo LP560-4 and Murcielago LP640.

Yes. Two supercar that will be officially brought to Indonesia. Previously both the Gallardo LP560-4 and Murcielago LP640 comes in the arena of the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 has a powerful 560 hp power! These forces are generated through a machine with a 5.2 liter V10. Speed 0 to 100 km / h can be reached in about 4 seconds and top speed is capable of more than 300 km / hour.

Murcielago LP640 For more screwy again. Behind the kitchen hood stored runway capacity of 6.5 liter V12 capable of spraying power of 640 hp. To accelerates from rest to 100 km / h, it took 3.4 seconds. And reportedly Murcielago LP640 digeber able to reach 330 km / h


Rumors are circulating, two cars are priced more than Rp 6 billion!

2009 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

Although some countries in various parts of the world is currently experiencing a recession, but did not make the expensive sports car manufacturer, Bugatti Automobiles poured discouraged for new variants, Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. Holders of the world's fastest car comes with a few changes. Curious what the contents of the body of a beloved sports car by the millionaire ultra enthusiast speed throughout the world?

Hmm ... Let's start it dude ...

Variants of the event made its debut at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Monterey, California was designed by using a very complex body structure to meet the demands of its consumers, Including unique removable top. To accommodate, the goalie Bugatti Automobiles in Molsheim, France has prepared a complete new dimension with a variety of sophisticated security features to allow the rider to enjoy the cool gush of wind when the variant Berbandrol 1.4 million Euro.

The main challenges faced by technicians in the company that built by Ettore Bugatti is located on the development of a folding roof design applied to a fixed-roof structure innate Bugatti Veyron. The combination of rigidity and ultra-lightweight material grafted on a monocoque chassis variants had previously been proven to be very strong and lightweight. Because the roof of the focus that should be cast out, then the Bugatti courtier must redesign the entire body structure and chassis to maintain the rigidity of the car and also the security of passengers and their users, including preventing the risk of collision from the side or when the car overturned.

As a result some of the sports car whose name is inspired by the name of the driver Pierre Veyron who gush Bugatti in year 30 of these have been strengthened. Included on the chassis menocoque, particularly around the side skirts and transmission tunnel. Not only that, its also the B pillar has been reinforced by adopting a carbon fiber material. A carbon plate was placed between the columns of transmission to ensure the chassis is more rigid and strong. In the event of a collision, then the burden is borne by the A pillar will be directly channeled towards the pillar B. In this way, impact the current conflict can be divided evenly to all parts. Material leaves the door has also been strengthened by the use of carbon fiber material with an integrated doorstop.

The main challenges faced by technicians in the company that built by Ettore Bugatti is located on the development of a folding roof design applied to a fixed-roof structure innate Bugatti Veyron. The combination of rigidity and ultra-lightweight material grafted on a monocoque chassis variants had previously been proven to be very strong and lightweight. Because the roof of the focus that should be cast out, then the Bugatti courtier must redesign the entire body structure and chassis to maintain the rigidity of the car and also the security of passengers and their users, including preventing the risk of collision from the side or when the car overturned.

When push machine with a 8.0-liter quad-turbo is up to the highest speed (407 km / hour), you must close the meeting, the roof. Because, if you open the roof Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport in the state of the roof is open, smart sensors in a computer system will instruct the machine to limit the speed to 360 km / hour. Can you imagine how the hairstyle you if refine this car on the freeway? Hahaaaa ... Sophisticated, users lay out sports car was a mid-engine All Wheel Drive folding roof can be closed at any time. As long as they are still below the speed of 130 km / hour.

Well .... You want to immediately drive on the wind? Immediately redeem Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. Because variants that have up to 1250 Nm of torque when the gear lever moved to the tooth 7 is only produced as many as 150 units.
Engine Type Quad-turbocharged 16 Cylinder
Displacement cu in (cc) 8.0 liters
Power bhp (kW) at RPM 1001 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at rpm 922 lb-ft. @ 2200 rpm
Redline at RPM n.a.
Brakes n.a.
Tires n.a.
Dimensions 47.4 x 175.7 x 78.7 ins.
Weight 4339 lbs.
Acceleration 0-62 mphs Less Than 2.7 sec
Top Speed mph (km / h), 252.9 mph With Roof in Place, 223.7 mph With Roof Open. 80.7 mph With Bad Weather Canvass Umbrella-S
Fuel economy EPA (1 / 100) n.a.

Base Price: € 1.4 Million