Tag: Chevrolet Tru 140S

  • Chevrolet at the Geneva Motor Show

    Chevrolet will reveal several exciting new vehicles at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show, next week. The new Cruze Station Wagon will make its official debut and two youth concept cars – the Code 130R and Tru 140S. Last, but not least, the future of on-board infotainment will be displayed in the form of Chevrolet MyLink.

    The Station Wagon will strengthen the Cruze line-up with its natural appeal to families and people who want a compact car with more carrying space to fit an active lifestyle. There will be five different powertrains including a new 1.4 liter turbocharged petrol and a new 1.7 liter diesel as well as an updated 2.0 liter diesel. All engines are EURO5 compliant.

    New equipment and features on the Cruze include keyless entry and start, rear view camera, Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system (see below) and start-stop functionality depending on trim and engine choice.

    Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon
    Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon

    The two concepts Code 130R and Tru 140S will also make their first appearance in Europe at the Geneva Motor Show. The turbocharged Code 130R is a RWD four-seat coupe with an upright profile while the FWD Tru 140S is an affordable exotic four-seat sport coupe. The interior of the concepts is very enjoyable, too. The British designers of the concepts, Nicholas David and Joe Baker from GM’s North Hollywood Design Center, will attend the event to explain how the cars were created following the styling and functionality this group of new buyers says they want in a car.

    Do not miss the opportunity to check out other vehicles from Chevrolet, which will be exhibited in Geneva.

    Chevrolet-CODE 130R and TRU 140S
    Chevrolet-CODE 130R and TRU 140S

    Source: Chevrolet

  • Chevrolet Code 130R and Chevrolet Tru 140S Concepts

    Chevrolet has just introduced today their two new concept vehicles at the 2012 North American International Auto Show – Chevrolet Code 130R Concept and Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept. The first car is a four-seat coupe with a simple upright profile. It is painted in red metallic paint with matte anodized gold wheels. Moreover Code 130R includes heritage performance-inspired styling and rear-wheel drive. It also has an extremely appealing look thank to its aggressive front fascia, Chevrolet fender flares, straight body side and Chevy crossflag emblem. The designers have worked on the engine as well. They decided that the turbocharged engine will be tuned to work in tandem with eAssist technology. Thus they have managed to balance turbocharged performance with fuel economy simply by shutting off the engine at stops, recapturing braking energy, and smoothing torque during acceleration. Hence this concept takes the automotive electrification to the next level.

    Chevrolet Code 130R Concept

    The second concept is Tru 140S and it is a front-wheel-drive, “affordable exotic” four-seat sporty coupe. Furthermore it is a three-door hatchback and obviously it was designed to be an attractive-yet-affordable sports car. As we can see Tru 140S is designed to look confident, exotic, expensive and fast, thank to the paint finish in matte white with Chevy performance chrome wheels featuring crossflag emblems. In addition Tru 140S is based off the same platform as the Chevrolet Cruze and the groundbreaking Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range. The goal of the designers here was to demonstrate technologies typically found in more expensive cars, including direct injection and a starter-based stop-start technology, balancing internal combustion and electrification in order to deliver high value and improved fuel economy.

    Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept

    Furthermore the new concepts feature options which nowadays are extremely appreciated. First of all they have sedan-sized functionality in performance coupe form that seats four passengers. Secondly, the interior connectivity and convenience feature innovative storage, WiFi, smart phone integration with Chevrolet MyLink and heads-up display. Next, the highlight is the 40 MPG with a 1.4L Turbo Ecotec engine with approximately 150 horsepower (110 kW). And eventually there is the chance of possible production price range in the low $20,000s!

    CHEVROLET CODE 130R CONCEPT COUPE SPECIFICATIONS

    Overview

    Model: Chevrolet Code 130R Concept Coupe
    Body style / driveline: four-passenger coupe, rear-wheel drive
    EPA vehicle class: compact car

    Engine

    1.4L Ecotec turbocharged DOHC I-4 w/ eAssist
    Displacement (cu. in. / cc): 83 / 1364
    Bore and stroke (in. / mm): 2.85 x 3.25 / 72.5 x 82.6
    Block material: cast iron
    Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
    Valvetrain: overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
    Ignition system: individual coil on plug
    Fuel delivery: sequential multi-port fuel injectors with electronic throttle control
    Compression ratio: 9.5:1
    Horsepower (hp / kW): 150 / 110
    Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm): 148 / 200
    Recommended fuel: regular unleaded
    Max engine speed (rpm): 6500
    Emissions controls: close-coupled and underfloor catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast light-off O2 sensor
    Estimated fuel economy (hwy): 40

    Transmissions

    6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
    Application: standard optional

     

    Wheels/Tires

    Wheels: 20-inch matte gold
    Tires: P245/40R20

     

    Dimensions

    Exterior

    Wheelbase (in / mm): 109.3 / 2775
    Overall length (in / mm): 173.1 / 4396
    Overall width (in / mm): 71.5 / 1816
    Overall height (in / mm): 54.7 / 1390
    Track (in / mm): front: 60.4 / 1535rear: 61.8 / 1569

    Interior

    Seating capacity (front / rear): 2 / 2
    Headroom (in / mm): front: 30.7 / 780rear: 33.1 / 841

    CHEVROLET TRU 140S CONCEPT COUPE SPECIFICATIONS

    Overview

    Model: Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept Coupe
    Body style / driveline: four-passenger, three-door hatchback, front-wheel drive
    EPA vehicle class: compact car

    Engine

    1.4L Ecotec turbocharged DOHC I-4 w/ start-stop technology
    Displacement (cu. in. / cc): 83 / 1364
    Bore and stroke (in. / mm): 2.85 x 3.25 / 72.5 x 82.6
    Block material: cast iron
    Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
    Valvetrain: overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
    Ignition system: individual coil on plug
    Fuel delivery: sequential multi-port fuel injectors with electronic throttle control
    Compression ratio: 9.5:1
    Horsepower (hp / kW): 150 / 110
    Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm): 148 / 200
    Recommended fuel: regular unleaded
    Max engine speed (rpm): 6500
    Emissions controls: close-coupled and underfloor catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast light-off O2 sensor
    Estimated fuel economy (hwy): 40

     

    Transmissions

    6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
    Application: standard optional

     

    Wheels/Tires

     

    Wheels: 21-inch Chevrolet performance chrome
    Tires: P245/35R21

    Dimensions

    Exterior

    Wheelbase (in / mm): 108 / 2743
    Overall length (in / mm): 177.4 / 4507
    Overall width (in / mm): 73.9 / 1878
    Overall height (in / mm): 63.5 / 1360
    Track (in / mm): front: 64.3 / 1632rear: 64.3 / 1632

    Interior

    Seating capacity (front / rear): 2 / 2
    Headroom (in / mm): front: 37.8 / 959rear: 31.6 / 802

    Source: Chevrolet