BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is finally arriving in the US showrooms. The 550i Gran Turismo will be available from 5th of December, 2009 with a base MSRP of $64,725, including $825 Destination & Handling. (more…)
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BMW 5 Series GranTurismo with a US price tag
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The next generation Toyota Land Cruiser is released
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MTM upgrades the VW Golf 6 GTD
The Bavarian based car specialist MTM, announced its latest tuning programme for the Volkswagen’s notorious Golf 6 GTD. An output upgrade, new exhaust system, rims, lowering springs and brakes are included in the package. (more…) -
KIA Motors opens production plant in Georgia, USA
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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe – Updated SUV with updated price
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STARTECH will debut two new projects at the Essen Motorshow 2009
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LSD adds more exclusiveness to the Alfa Romeo MiTo
At the Essen Motorshow 2009, LSD doors will exhibit one of their latest developments – LSD Kit for the Alfa Romeo MiTo Type 955. As a part of the KW automotive group, LSD is offering a wide range of gull-wing door fittings for different makes and models. (more…) -
Shelby F-150 Super Snake Concept
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Land Rover Discovery is celebrating 20 years on the market
Land Rover Discovery hit the twenty. Born at 16th of November 1989, the well known all-purpose vehicle is celebrating 20 years of success on the market. (more…)
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Shelby releases a striking 550 HP turbo system
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2011 Buick Regal sport sedan
Buick becomes more European than ever. The car gets specially tuned chassis to go round the corners, which is something very unusual for American cars, which are designed to go only in straight line. The car also features a driver-selectable suspension system and a firm and has efficient four-cylinder engines, again very unusual.
“The 2011 Buick Regal is like nothing you’ve ever experienced from this brand,” said Susan Docherty, general manager of Buick GMC. “The Regal is the next chapter in Buick’s transformation and will expand the portfolio to include a sport sedan.”
The new Buick Regal will be released in the second quarter of 2010. The direct competitors of Regal will be Acura TSX and Volvo S60. Buick GMC will bet on the longer wheelbase and greater trunk volume than those vehicles. Regal also features six-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch wheels and OnStar, which aren’t available as standard either on TSX or S60.
The development of Regal is rooted in Germany, where the globally led engineering team created the award-winning Opel Insignia – the 2009 European Car of the Year. Insignia has more than 31 awards and it is best-selling midsize sedan in Europe. All design, technology and features of Insignia will be brought to the American market through new Buick Regal.
In China, Buick Regal went on sale in December 2008 and since then more than 64,000 have been sold. Buick GMC hope that the car will have the same or even greater success in USA.
The 2011 Buick Regal will be available in CXL trim only. The other two levels of equipment will be added for the 2012 model year. CXL package includes:
- Standard 2.4L Ecotec direct injected engine rated at an estimated 182 horsepower (136 kW)
- Available 2.0L Ecotec turbocharged and direct injected engine rated at an estimated 220 horsepower (164 kW) – available late-summer 2010
- Both engines have a six-speed automatic transmission standard with driver-shifting control
- Estimated 30 mpg on the highway with the 2.4L and 29 mpg highway with the 2.0L turbo engine
- MacPherson strut front suspension and four-link independent rear suspension
- All-new Interactive Drive Control System (IDCS) available with the 2.0L turbo, offering driver-selectable suspension settings and automatic driver suspension setting adaptability
- Four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel anti-lock braking system, brake assist and electronic parking brake
- Standard StabiliTrak stability control system and full-function traction control
- Standard dual-stage frontal air bags, side-curtain air bags and pedal-release system; rear-seat thorax air bags available
- Available navigation system, Harmon Kardon sound system, internal flash drive (1GB), hard drive with 10GB for music and USB port
- Standard 18-inch wheels (19-inch wheels standard with IDCS)
- Standard 12-way power, leather and heated driver seat; leather and heated passenger front seat; Bluetooth capability; XM Satellite Radio and OnStar.
2011 BUICK REGAL VS. ACURA TSX AND VOLVO S60*
2011 BUICK REGAL CXL ACURA TSX VOLVO S60 Standard engine horsepower (hp / kW): 182 / 136 (2.4L I4) 201 / 150 (2.4L I4) 208 / 155 (2.5L I5) Standard six-speed automatic: Yes No No Fuel economy with standard engine (city / hwy, estimated): 20 / 30 (2.4L I4) 21 / 30 (2.4L) 19 / 28 (2.5L I5) Wheelbase (in / mm): 107.8 / 2738 106.5 / 2705 106.9 / 2715 Headroom – front (in / mm): 38.8 / 985 37.6 / 955 38.7 / 983 Headroom – rear (in / mm): 36.8 / 935 37.0 / 940 37.9 / 962 Legroom – front ( in / mm): 42.1 / 1069 42.4 / 1077 42.6 / 1082 Legroom – rear (in / mm): 37.3 / 947 34.3 / 871 33.3 / 846 Trunk volume (cu ft / L): 14.25 / 403 12.6 / 357 13.9 / 393 Rear seat thorax air bags: Available Not available Not available Heated front leather seats: Standard Standard Available Satellite radio Standard Standard Available Bluetooth capability Standard Standard Available Navigation system Available Available Available OnStar Standard Not available Not available Standard alloy wheel: 18-inch 17-inch 17-inch *2009 models of the TSX and S60 cited.
Bold denotes category advantage.
2011 Buick Regal Preliminary Specifications
Overview
Models: 2011 Buick Regal Premium Sport Sedan Body style / driveline: four-door, 5-passenger front engine transaxle. Front-wheel-drive midsize vehicle Construction: steel body frame integral (unibody) with front and rear crumple zones; galvanized steel front fenders, hood, roof, door panels, one-piece bodyside outer panel, thermal plastic olefin (TPO) bumper fascias EPA vehicle class: Midsize Manufacturing location: Russelsheim, Germany Key competitors: Acura TSX, Volvo S60, Mazda 6 and Volkswagen Passat Engines
2.4L DOHC I-4 2.0L DOHC I-4 Turbo Displacement (cu in / cc): 145.4 / 2384 122 / 1998 Bore and stroke (in / mm): 3.46 x 3.85 / 88 x 98 3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86 Block material: precision sand cast aluminum cast aluminum Cylinder head material: SPM cast aluminum cast aluminum Valvetrain: overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing intake and exhaust overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing for intake and exhaust Ignition System: individual coil-on-plug individual coil-on-plug Fuel delivery: high-pressure direct injection and electronic throttle control direct injection with variable high-pressure rail and electronic throttle control Compression ratio: 11.2:1 9.2:1 Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 182 / 136 @ 6700 rpm (est) 220 / 164 @ 5300 (est) Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 172 / 233 @ 4900 rpm (est) 258 / 349 @ 2000 (est) Recommended fuel: regular unleaded premium recommended but not required Max engine speed: 7000 rpm 6350 rpm Emissions controls: close-coupled, catalytic converter; variable valve timing; positive crankcase ventilation evaporative system close-coupled catalytic converter; variable valve timing; 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; wide-range O2 sensor Estimated fuel economy (city / hwy) 20 / 30 18 / 29 Transmissions
Hydra-Matic 6T45 Aisin AF40 Type: six-speed transverse, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive six-speed transverse, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive Application: 2.4L 2.0L turbo Gear ratios (:1): First 4.58 4.14 Second 2.96 2.37 Third 1.91 1.55 Fourth 1.44 1.15 Fifth 1.00 0.86 Sixth 0.74 0.68 Reverse 2.94 3.39 Final Drive 3.23 3.33 Chassis/Suspension
Front: independent, MacPherson strut-type with dual-path mountings, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow); hydraulic ride bushings; continuous damping control (Interactive Drive Control System) available on models equipped with 2.0L turbo Rear: four-link independent rear; hollow stabilizer bar; continuous damping control (IDCS available on models equipped with 2.0L turbo Traction control: all-speed using engine torque reduction and brake intervention Steering type: hydraulic, specifically calibrated rack-and-pinion power steering; variable-effort with 2.0L turbo Steering wheel turns lock-to-lock: 2.68 (18- and 19-inch wheels) Turning circle, curb-to-curb (feet / meters): 37.4 / 11.4 (18- and 19-inch wheels) Steering ratio: 15.2:1 Brakes
Type: four-wheel disc w/ABS (w/ESC) Brake rotor diameter – front (in / mm): 2.4L: 11.7 / 296 vented; single-piston, cast iron caliper2.0L: 12.6 / 321 vented; single-piston, cast iron caliper Brake rotor diameter – rear (in / mm): 2.4L: 11.5 / 292 solid; single-piston, aluminum caliper2.0L: 12.4 / 315 vented; single-piston, aluminum caliper Wheels / Tires
Wheel size and type: 18-inch aluminum (std on all models)19-inch aluminum (opt with 2.0L turbo Tires: Michelin Pilot MXM4 P235/50R18Goodyear Eagle RSA P245/40R19 Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm) : 107.8 / 2738 Overall length (in / mm): 190.2 / 4831 Overall width (in / mm): 73.1 / 1811 Overall height (in / mm): 58.4 / 1483 Front track (in / mm): 62.4 / 1585 Rear track (in / mm): 62.5 / 1587 Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear): 2 / 3 Headroom (in / mm): 38.8 / 985 (front)36.8 / 935 (rear) Legroom (in / mm): 42.1 / 1069 (front)37.3 / 947 (rear) Shoulder room (in / mm): 56.7 / 1440 (front)54.4 / 1382 (rear) Hip room (in / mm): 55.4 / 1407 (front)52.3 / 1328 (rear) EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft / L) : 96.81 / 2741 EPA Interior Volume (cu ft / L): 111.1 / 3146 Cargo Volume (cu ft / L): 14.25 / 403 Capacities
Fuel tank (gal / L): 18.5 / 70 Engine oil (qt / L): 2.4L: 5.0 / 4.72.0L: 6.3 / 6.0 Curb weight (lbs / kg): 3600 /1633 (2.4L) -
Maserati GranCabrio
The first right-hand drive Maserati GranCabrios will be available in theUK showrooms in April 2010 and the official pricing is £95,630 (OTR).
GranCabrio is one of the most beautiful open-top cars in the world. It combines all you need in a such car, unique looks and styling and massive V8 under the bonnet with amazing sound and performance. The price is a bit high, but the good things cost great amounts of money.
The correct word for the figures matches perfectly to the car – amazing. The power unit is 4.7 litre V8 with 440hp and 490N/m of torque combined with ZF automatic six-speed gearbox. The classic discipline 0-100km/h is covered in 5.4 seconds and top speed of 282km/h. Further more GranCabrio has the longest wheelbase on the market 2,492mm, which guarantees nice and smooth driving.
The history of Maserati’s open-top cars is a long one. It starts in the middle of 20th century with A6G Frua Spyder (1950), the next is 3500GT Vignale Spyder (1960), followed by the Mistral Spyder (1964) and Ghibli Spyder (1968). The predecessor of GranCabrio is Spyder, which was announced in 2001.
For the amount of money, which customers pay for GranCabrio they have a lot of personalisation options including 14 different exterior colours, Poltrona Frau® leather colours, Bianco Polare (Polar White) and Blu Profondità (Deep Blue). The dashboard, door panels and rear side panels are available in the new ‘Dark Chrome’ standard finish but it is also possible to choose from precious woods, such as Carbalho and Moonwood, or coloured lacquer finishes.
Last you can order a bespoke four-piece leather luggage set which fits perfectly into the boot. Like the interior the trolley suitcases can be ordered individually. Additionally there are security belt and an elegant leather cover to protect the seats.
Maserati GranCabrio Technical Specifications:
ENGINE Displacement: 4,691 cc Bore: 94 mm Stroke: 84.5 mm Compression ratio: 11.25:1 Maximum power output: 323 kW (440 HP) at 7,000 rpm Maximum torque: 490 Nm (50 kgm) at 4,750 rpm Max engine speed: 7,200 rpm SIZE AND WEIGHT Length: 4,881 mm Width (excluding wing mirrors): 1,915 mm Width (including wing mirrors): 2,056 mm Height: 1,353 mm Wheelbase: 2,942 mm Front track: 1,586 mm Rear track: 1,590 mm Front overhang: 873 mm Rear overhang: 1,066 mm Turning circle: 12.3 m Boot capacity: 173 l Fuel tank capacity: 75 l Dry weight: 1,887 kg Curb weight: 1,980 kg Curb weight + driver: 2,055 kg Full load weight: 2,280 kg Maximum weight: 2,350 kg Weight distribution: 49% front; 51% rear (closed) 48% front; 52% rear (open) PERFORMANCE Top speed: 175 mph 0-62mph acceleration: 5.4 s 0-400 m acceleration: 13.9 s 0-1,000 m acceleration: 24.8 s FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS Urban: 12.16 mpg (23.22 l/100 km) Extra urban: 26.75 mpg (10.56 l/100 km) Combined: 18.54 mpg (15.23 l/100 km) CO2 emissions (combined): 354.0 g/km
