The best selling type of car in Europe is a five door hatchback, so developing a full hybrid Auris is a logical step by Toyota. The new concept will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week.
The main goal is achieving extraordinary low fuel consumption and emissions. The expected acceleration is around 10 seconds from 0 to 62 mph, which is good enough. (more…)
The 4007 is a very successful SUV, because of it’s low price and good characteristics. That’s why from Peugeot decided to refresh this model and to make it more enticing for the customers.
New Dual Clutch System (DCS) brings more driving pleasure and a choice between full automatic mode or semi-automatic by using the gear selection paddles located behind the steering wheel. The DCS is controlled by the ECU, which provides smooth driving. (more…)
Many people believe that if they drive cars with less CO2 emissions, they will save the world from a global warming and may be they are right. That’s why Toyota put on production Toyota Prius, which is a hit on the market. But with advancing the technologies the cars got more fuel efficient with less harmful emissions, so Toyota will have to move forward and their new vehicle is called Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept. (more…)
Recently, Mercedes-Benz hit the market with their S 400 Hybrid, which is very successful and most fuel-efficient car in its class. Now they will present the new S 500 Hybrid at IAA Frankfurt.
The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID can drive for up to 30 kilometres solely on electricity and therefore without producing any local emissions. The car has all strengths of a typical S-class: unique comfort, extraordinary safety and good performance.
The drive system in the concept car consists of three main components: a powerful V6 3.5 litre petrol engine with a next-generation direct injection system, a 44 kW/60 hp hybrid module and a lithium-ion battery with more than 10 kWh of storage capacity that can be recharged at charging stations.
The fuel consumption is unbelievable for such a big car. Only 3.2l/100km and emissions as low as 74g/km of CO2.
The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz are planning to put their Hybrid system in the diesel versions, which will be a milestone in car engineering.
Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID – Technical data
| Combustion engine (petrol) | |
| No. of cylinders/arrangement: | V6, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement: | 3.5 l |
| Hybrid module | |
| Type: | Permanently excited synchronous machine |
| Rated output: | approx. 44 kW/60 PS |
| Rated torque: | 250 Nm |
| Performance and fuel consumption | |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h: | 5.5 s* |
| Top speed: | 250 km/h |
| Fuel consumption: | 3.2 l/100 km (combined)* |
| CO2 emissions: | 74 g/km (combined): |
| *preliminary values |
McLaren Automotive is getting ready to release the new McLaren Mp4-12C. Besides the strange name it is a successor of the legendary McLaren F1, so the expectations are enormous.
The first and most shocking difference is the engine 3.8 litre 90⁰ V8 with two turbo-chargers – the ‘M838T’. McLaren F1 is powered by naturally aspirated V12 developed by BMW M division delivering 627hp and 651 N/m of torque. (more…)
Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing was introduced in 1954 and it became a legend during the years. The design of this car is intransitive. It is believed to be the most beautiful car of 20th century.
The 300SL was best known for both its distinctive gull wing doors and being the first-ever gasoline-powered car equipped with fuel injection directly into the combustion chamber. The gull wing version was available from March 1955 to 1957. (more…)
The Ocelot is a 7 and a half tonne vehicle. It has four wheel steering giving it a market leading turning circle of 12 metres and has a low centre of gravity as all the heavy items are contained within the skateboard. It is 5.3m long, 2.3 high and 2.1 wide.
Team Ocelot – a unique collaboration between Ricardo and Force Protection Europe – has today launched a revolutionary new light protected patrol vehicle (LPPV) concept offering the potential for much higher standards of occupant protection and operational flexibility than today’s defence light vehicle products. (more…)
This is a 1.2 litre 3-cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder belt-driven engine. It produces 47bhp at 3500 rpm via integrated electrical generator and 107N/m of torque.
Like all other manufacturers, Lotus also are targeted to hybrid vehicles. The Lotus Range Extender engine offers the advantage of a cost effective design, high efficiency and low mass and in the same time extended range.
The main project is called “Limo-green” and it is a collaboration between Lotus Engineering, Jaguar Cars Ltd, MIRA Ltd and Caparo Vehicle Technologies. The goal is making a large executive saloon with less than 120 g/km CO2 emissions.
Technical details:
Technical specification of the Lotus Range Extender engine
| General | 1.2 litre 3-cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder, SOHC Belt driven |
| Construction | Monoblock with Integrated Exhaust Manifold All aluminium Balance shaft (optional) Direct-coupled generator |
| Bore and Stroke | 75.0 mm x 90.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Maximum power | 35 kW (47 bhp) at 3500 rpm via integrated electrical generator |
| Peak torque | 107 Nm at 2500 rpm |
| Maximum BMEP | 11.2 bar |
| Maximum Engine Speed | 3500 rpm |
| Fuel System | Port fuel injection, Lotus EMS |
| Fuel | 95 RON ULG / ethanol / methanol |
| Dry weight | 56 kg |
Mr. Frédéric Banzet, Director General of Citroën will reveal the Citroen’s latest creation on Tuesday 15th September at 10.00am in Hall 8, Stand A24.
We can just guess how the small car will look like. At first glance the big wheels and sporty silhouette are making an impression.
Hopefully the Citroen calculated carefully their move and they don’t disappoint the audience. (more…)
When people talk about automobile luxury, they mean Rolls-Royce. These handbuilt cars are just perfect, attention is paid to every single detail. From the optional lambswool floor to the integrated in front doors Teflon-coated umbrellas.
The new Rolls-Royce Ghost will be powered by 6.6 litre V12 engine developing 563hp and the incredible 780N/m of torque. The classic discipline 0-60mph is achieved in just 4.7 seconds and the top speed is 155mph (electronically limited). Fuel consumption is 13.6l/100km and the emissions are just 317g/km of CO2. The Ghost is equipped with automatic ZF eight-speed gearbox, which transmit the enormous power to the road. (more…)
Production versions of three new highly-efficient additions to the BlueMotion range have been unveiled ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show. All engines from this range are common rail diesel powered with incredible low fuel consumption and emissions under 115g/km of CO2.
The new Polo, Golf and Passat BlueMotion models emit just 87 g/km, 99 g/km and 114 g/km of CO2 respectively while every variant is also capable of travelling a minimum of 840 miles on a single tank of fuel.
Each model bears the results of aerodynamic changes with new front bumper, sill extensions, a lower ride height and relocated air ducts behind the grille elements. The result is less aerodyanamic drag leading to less loading on the engine and greater economy. (more…)
Gordon Murray Design’s T.25 City Car is not only designed around a central driving position but an MPV package offering 6 internal layouts within the same vehicle, each layout being easily achieved within 30 seconds.
The T.25 City Car has been packaged to accept three 95th percentile occupants and the central driving position has been named ‘iCentre®’, although the actual concept dates back to 1966 when Gordon Murray first came up with the idea during his Mechanical Engineering studies at Durban Institute of Technology in South Africa. The three-seat configuration was put into production with the McLaren F1 and then resurrected in 1999 during the original study for Murray’s City Car – then known as Project 3. (more…)