Automobiles Review

Author: Victor Ivanov

  • 2011 Volkswagen Jetta European Edition is unveiled

    Great news from Volkswagen! The company has introduced the European edition of 2011 Jetta, which was launched earlier this year in the USA. The European edition boats better interior trim options and some additional engine choices.

    The entry level of 2011 Jetta EU comes with 1.2 liter TSI with 105PS (77kW), followed by 1.4TSI with either 122PS (90 kW) or 160PS (118kW). The top-of-range 2.0 liter TSI version delivers 200PS (147kW).

    The diesel variants are a 1.6 liter TDI with 105 PS (77 kW) and a 2.0 liter TDI with 140 PS (103 kW). (more…)

  • A blast from the Future – Super Hatchback in Space [video]

    Super Hatchback Concept is one of the latest creations the designer Jamie Martin. His renderings are awesome and he also animated its creation. The car measures 4014cm in length, 1924cm in width and 1358 in height. The wheelbase is 2602cm.

    The body is created from 65% steel and 35% Aluminium, which is used for front wings, bonnet and bumpers. Alternatively 30% Glass Reinforced Plastic can used for denoted sections.

    The engine is in front with lateral orientation. It features sequential twin-turbocharging with overboost facility, (more…)

  • Porsche 911 GT3 Cup – Racing vision

    Porsche announce the latest model of 911 GT3 Cup series. It is based on the GT3 RS, which is the ultimate road version of Porsche.

    2011 GT3 Cup comes with a wider body to shelter bigger wheels, tires and brakes. The LED daylights give a little style to the brutal monster. The car is powered by the famous 3.8 liter flat-six with 450HP at 8500RPM. The upgrades are an aggressive aero package and some badges. The Razor weighs just 1.2 tonnes (1200kg), so the power-to-weight ration is 375hp per tonne. (more…)

  • MOPAR with 35 vehicles at the 2010 SEMA Show

    MOPAR will present 35 vehicles at the 2010 SEMA Show, which takes place November 2nd to 5th in Las Vegas.

    One of the most interesting is the new 2011 Challenger SRT8 392 with 6.4 liter HEMI V8 delivering 470hp (350kW) and 637Nm (470 lb-ft) of torque. The engine features a variable intake manifold, multi-cylinder deactivation, and VVT technology. Thanks to the updates, the new SRT8 will be 15 to 20% more fuel efficient than its predecessor. (more…)

  • Rossin Bertin Vorax – M5 engine and 1300kg

    Rossin-Bertin Vorax sounds like… Actually, it sounds like a science fiction and it IS! The vehicles is a combination between Nissan Juke and Mazda RX-8. The Vorax features a carbon fibre body and aluminium chassis as you may suggest for extra strength and lightweight. It is supposed to weigh just 1.3 tonne (2 866 lbs).

    The „thing” is powered by 5.0 liter V10 from BMW M5 with 570hp. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is covered in 3.8 seconds and the top speed is 330km/h. However, the company plans to release a 750hp supercharged version with 3.6 seconds to 100 km/h and Vmax of 372 km/h. (more…)

  • 2011 Volkswagen Eos Exclusive – more luxury and individuality

    2011 Volkswagen Eos2011 Volkswagen Eos Exclusive is revealed by the manufacturer. It is designed to catch the attention of the customers with more luxurious interior and exterior.

    Eos Exclusive features sports suspension and unique 18” Vicenza alloy wheels. The interior boasts a two-tone design with Nappa leather upholstery, sport seats and sport steering wheel. There are also special door sill plates, aluminum trim and black lacquer accents. (more…)

  • Ford F-150 and F-350 Super Duty at the 2010 SEMA Show

    Ford will present an entire line of custom trucks at the SEMA show next month. The company has teamed up with a number of aftermarket specialists to create the models that can be viewed at the Auto Show.

    The first is a Godfather Customs 2011 Ford F-150, which is based on the F-150 powered by a 3.5l EcoBoost engine. The truck features a 2.5-inch cowl induction hood, bumper cover, roll pan, handle relocator, tonneau bed cover and liner and halo taillamps.

    The second F-150 is a creation of Mickey Thompson and includes 35-inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claw TTC Radical tires, Fabtech 6-inch suspension, PIAA auxiliary lighting and Warn Industries winch recovery gear. (more…)

  • Saker RapX and Sniper

    Saker has introduced two new models – RapX and Sniper, which are developed specially for track use. The company are specialized in building only racing cars, but they are planning to create road legal vehicles, too.

    Both models are powered by a turbocharged Subaru engine and are priced at around 50 000 EUR. The engine is 2.0 litre Turbo Flat 4 with 275bhp at 5800RPM and 340Nm at 4400RPM. The power-to-weight ratio will be over 300bhp per tonne. (more…)

  • 2010 Korean Grand Prix – results and comments

    The Korean Grand Prix was extremely interesting. The leader Mark Webber lost his 14-point lead with a crash on the wet track and his Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel failed, too. He had a major problem with the engine of the Renault.

    “Totally my mistake,” commented Mark Webber after his crash, which also took out Nico Rosberg.

    The new championship leader is Fernando Alonso, who went 11 points ahead of Webber with two races to go.

    The third in the championship is Lewis Hamilton, who has finished second in Korea. He is 21 points behind. (more…)

  • Chrysler 300C with Viper’s 8.3 liter V10

    How it sounds to replace an ordinary 3.5 liter V6 with mighty 8.3 liter V10 from Dodge Viper? Superb, of course. Here is the „mysterious” Chrysler 300C with such engine and some other goodies including – Eibach adjustable coilovers, a T56 Tremec six-speed manual transmission, a custom Aeromotive fuel tank, and a C&R racing radiator.

    The pride owner – Derek Ekins did the whole work by himself except the wiring harness and computer reflash. (more…)

  • Fiat Uno Cabrio Concept

    The European version of Fiat Uno has been built since 1983 to 1995 in Italy. The small car had huge success and more than 6 million units are sold. However, the car is still going in production in South America.

    The Fiat Uno Cabrio Concept has been developed by the company’s Brazilian branch. It will be exhibited for the first time at the next Sao Paolo International Auto Show. The vehicle is a two-seater based on Uno, which received a retractable soft top instead of rear seats.

    Technical data is not announced, yet. (more…)

  • 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander hits the UK market

    2011 Mitsubishi Outlander now can be ordered for just £21 549. The also revealed details of the 2.2 Di-D diesel engine. Furthermore, the company introduced a 2WD diesel Outlander variant.

    There will be two engine options for the customers at the launch of the vechicle: a 2.2 Di-D M/T Mitsubishi unit on the GX3 M/T variant and a 2.2 Di-D SST PSA unit. The 2WD variant is offered exclusively with GX3 M/T trim.

    The new 2.2Di-D comes with 6-speed manual transmission and it is available with either 2 or 4 wheel drive options. However, the engine is boosted from 154bhp to 175bhp, which is 14% enahncement. The CO2 emissions level is also dropped by 12%. (more…)