Tag: Limited Slip Differential

  • Subaru BRZ in the UK

    Subaru-BRZ-thumbIn the UK, the Subaru BRZ will be equipped with a generous array of standard features. The company is pleased to know that on the island interest is brewing. The sole example of that is the fact that people there are preordering already, without even knowing the spec prices.

    It is clear now however, that the top of the line BRZ‘s will come with 17-inch alloy wheels, a torque-sensing LSD, front, side, curtain and knee airbags, MP3 connectivity, dual-zone climate control and LED daytime running lights. The driver-focussed BRZ will also come with Subaru’s VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) that can be adapted to work with either a six-speed short-shift manual or a paddle-operated automatic transmission.

    A lower-spec car will also become available later this year followed by an even more modest, stripped out version dedicated to those who would like to customize it in their own likes. It will also be ideal for track-day enthusiasts.

    Six eye-catching colors will be available for the BRZ – Subaru’s trademark WR Blue Mica, Sterling Silver, Satin White, Crystal Black Silica, Dark Grey Metallic and San Remo Red.

    The car is notable for its tremendous low gravity center courtesy to the 200PS 2.0-litre Boxer engine that sits well under the hood. Power-to-weight ratio is said to be 164PS per tonne which makes it powerful indeed but with the lightweight materials used in making it, the BRZ will also handle brilliantly.

    Subaru BRZ (2012)
    Subaru BRZ (2012)

    Here is a quick list of the top-of-the line UK spec:

    17-inch alloy wheels USB and iPod connectivity
    Torque-sensing LSD (Limited Slip Differential) HID headlamps
    VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) and ABS Front fog lamps
    Front, side, curtain and knee airbags LED daytime running lights
    Cruise control system Body-coloured, electric-folding, head door mirrors
    Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system Leather seats
    Radio CD player with six-speaker system Heated front seats
    Key-less entry with Push Button Start system Leather steering wheel and gear knob

    Source: Subaru

  • 2009 Ford Focus RS available for Australia

    The latest version of Ford Focus RS is the hottest hatchback on the market. It stunned the whole automobile industry with the massive power transmitted only to the front wheels. The vehicle is power by L5 2.5 liter turbocharged petrol engine delivering whopping 300hp and 440Nm of torque. (more…)

  • 2010 Mazda MX5 Miyako limited edition specially for the UK

    Mazda released a special limited edition of MX5 called Miyako. The new model is specially designed to celebrate 20th Anniversary of the world’s best-selling roadster.

    Mazda MX5 Miyako will be put on sale from 1 July and available in two versions – the 1.8i Miyako soft-top priced at £18 385 and the more powerful 2.0i Miyako roadster coupe with the world’s fastest folding powered roof (up or down in 12 seconds), priced at £20 885.

    Inside, the new Miyako features black leather trim with a red underlay and stitching, special badging, floor mats and climate control air-conditioning. (more…)