0 Paris Motor Show: Ford Fiesta Updated

Fiesta takes in Europe the second place on sales among all cars. The main external difference between the updated model - it's a different face with a new grille and different front bumper. Also headlights and a cowl underwent changes. Not too many new features in the salon, although it should be noted the replacement gear lever and some elements of the center console. Much more importantly, Fiesta has received a lot of new electronic assistants. For example, a system MyKey. Quite an interesting thing - it allows you to program things such as maximum speed or volume of the music. And MyKey will not budge unless the driver and passenger are not wearing seat belts. Appears on the Fiesta and collision avoidance system.

 

It's also important that, instead of the old 4-speed automatic transmission will be robotised gearbox double-clutch Powershift. Fiesta received and the new 1-liter gasoline engine, which will give out 100 or 125 h.p depending on the configuration. And to replace two diesel engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters will aggregate volume of 1.5 liters.  

 

There is good news for fans of speed - Ford will soon start selling the long-awaited version of the Fiesta ST, which will have an engine capacity of 180 h.p. As for the suspension, the engineers say that it has become more comfortable, although their driver features car also has not lost.

 

Detail: Paris Motor Show: Ford Fiesta Updated

0 Bentley Continental GT3 Сoncept

Creation of conceptual Continental GT3 the Bentley company declared intentions to return to motor racing. The car is constructed according to FIA regulations, in a basis laid down serial Continental GT Speed.Maximum speed - 330 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h - 4.2 seconds, to 160 km/h - 9.0 seconds. 

 

In the motion Bentley Continental GT3 Concept leads W-12 engine, which develops 625 h.p (at 6500 rpm) and a torque of 800 Nm, available between 2,000 and 5,000 rpm. Naturally lead back. Transmission - 8-speed.

 

The rest of this and all next year will be spent for tests and operational development for participation in 24-hour races GranTurismo. The exit to the sports arena within GT3 is planned for the end of 2013.

 

Detail: Bentley Continental GT3 Сoncept

0 New Golf GTI at Paris Auto Show

At the Paris Motor Show, Volkswagen has officially demonstrated the pre-production seventh-generation Golf GTI, and in two versions - with three or five doors. The market model will be released no earlier than six months, but it seems that Germans had got everything ready for production. Golf GTI gets several versions two-liter supercharged TSI unit with direct injection. The first version develops 220 h.p (previously 210 h.p) and 350 Nm of torque. Second version forced 230 h.p will be offered as part of the sport package Performance Package.

 

Base GTI will be able to accelerate to 100 km/h for 6.6 seconds (previous generation - in 6.9 sec.), forced version with Performance Package - in 6.5 seconds. Top speed is 246 and 250 kilometers per hour, respectively. GTI thus becomes ,more economical then predecessor by 18%, the average fuel consumption is 6 liters per 100 kilometers. 

 

Boxes - six mechanics and the six-speed robot DSG with two wet clutches. As for the all-wheel drive version of the charged R, it should be expected in the second half of next year.

Detail: New Golf GTI at Paris Auto Show

0 Cayenne S Diesel and 911 Carrera

From this autumn, Porsche taking orders for the new version of Cayenne, which has the designation S Diesel. It has a 4.2-liter eight-cylinder diesel engine, equipped with a pair of turbines, giving out 382 hp.Torque striking impression - the peak of 850 Nm is available in a range of 2000-2750 rpm. And 80% of the time are in the range 1800-3500 rpm. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h at S Diesel takes 5.7 seconds (0.2 seconds faster than the petrol S-version) and a top speed electronically limited to 252 km/h. Indicators accelerating dynamics at the level of petrol 420-strong eight models GTS.

But thus average fuel consumption on the European cycle NEFZ practically nothing — 8,3 l/100 km (against 10,7 at GTS). This means only one thing, that the model range at full-capacity 100-liter tank is neither more nor less - 1,200 km.

Sales of Porsche Cayenne S Diesel will start around the world almost simultaneously - in January 2013. In Germany, the price starts at 77,684 euro.

Porsche 911 Carrera 4

In addition, Porsche unveiled in Paris 911 Carrera wheel drive. The default engine rear-wheel and front axle torque is transmitted on demand with high-speed (closed for 100 milliseconds) multi-disc clutch, electronically controlled. With the advent of all-wheel drive for the 911 Carrera was available active cruise control PAS (Porsche Active Safe), capable urgently stop the car in case of an emergency.

Detail: Cayenne S Diesel and 911 Carrera

0 Audi RS5 Cabrio at Paris Auto Show

Audi at the Paris Auto show presented a new RS5 Cabrio. Engine - atmospheric 4.2-liter FSI V8. Power - 450 horsepower. Torque - 430 Nm. Transmission - seven-step robot S tronic, working with a pair of clutches. The drive, of course - full. Crown limited slip differential by default divides the torque between the axles in the ratio of 40:60. But, depending on the conditions, it is able to transfer to the front axle and 70, and on the back - up to 85% thrust. 

 

All this allows to achieve 100 km/h for 4.9 seconds only. But further acceleration is not sour - 200 km/h on the speedometer after only 12 seconds after the start. Top speed is limited to 250 km/h, but if you itching, manufacturer and dealers are able to move this line to 280 km/h.

 

Convertible top RS 5 Cabrio opens in 15 seconds and closes - for 17. And this is possible at speeds up to 55 kilometers per hour. Paraphernalia, certifying personality RS 5 Cabrio, - gray front spoiler match with frame windshield and mirrors, as well as standard 19-inch wheels with forged aluminum disks (optionally available 20-inch).

In Germany, the convertible starts at € 88 500. It goes on sale right after the Paris debut.  

 

Detail: Audi RS5 Cabrio at Paris Auto Show

0 Crosslane Coupe at Paris Auto Show

Audi at the Paris motor show demonstrated own vision of future crossover. And it should be a cheerful, aggressive, sporty, technological and economic. Basis crosslane coupe - spatial structure Multimaterial Space Frame, which consists of an aluminum alloy, carbon fiber-reinforced and reinforced polymer GFRP. Protecting passengers cell of welded aluminum profiles, front and rear zones, taking a blow in the accident, as well as the central tunnel, carbon fiber floor and sills. Plumage - polymer. Because of this, a lot of conceptual hybrid managed to hold at 1390 kg, despite the fact that it has on-board lithium-ion traction battery.

 

Audi crosslane coupe - is plug-in hybrid which battery can be recharged from a household electrical outlet or toll-phase 380-volt terminals. The power plant consists of a 1.5-liter supercharged three-cylinder TFSI engine with direct injection (130 h.p and 200 Nm), and the motor-generator (68 h.p and 210 Nm). The hybrid in the mixed cycle provides profitability only 1,1 liters on 100 kilometers of a way and CO2 it emits only 26 grams per kilometer.

 

It can not be called a wimp, acceleration to 100 km/h - 8.6 seconds in mixed mode and 9.8 - in electric. The electric Crosslane coupe can move at speeds up to 130 km/h After that, turn the main source of mechanical energy becomes three-cylinder engine, but during intense acceleration motor could still be included in the work.

Detail: Crosslane Coupe at Paris Auto Show

0 Citroen C-Elysee at Paris Auto Show

Citroen held an official presentation of the new C-Elysee sedan at the Paris Auto Show. The car is a notch below the other sedan C4L, also presented at the auto show, and is 4.43 m long, 1.7 m wide and 1.47 m high with a wheelbase of 2.65 m. Depending on a complete set of Citroen C-Elysee it will be offered in seven color options of a body with the chromeplated details. In addition, the developers have promised to adapt the car to Russian conditions, which, among other things, involves heating the bottom of the windshield, as well as the engine under. 

 

For it's class Citroen C-Elysee different good equipment. The list of options includes air conditioning with digital display, parking sensors, cruise control, MP3-radio, ABS and ESP. Also, French take in attention and the love of customers to big luggage - volume of it at C-Elysee makes 506 liters.

 

There is a question: whether there will be C-Elysee the competitor of Peugeot 301 shown still in May, 2012 and being the direct relative of model? Perhaps, to speak about the competition of two brands being a part of one concern, is not necessary. First, cars for certain will carry on different price categories though C-Elysee cost yet isn't called. And secondly, Citroen costs slightly above, thanks to some materials of furnish and available options. Generally, if Peugeot 301 — is unequivocally budgetary sedan, C-Elysee - is rather the budgetary sedan plus. Whether will acquit itself such choice of the French company, will show only time. Sales of Citroen C-Elysee will begin in 2013.

Detail: Citroen C-Elysee at Paris Auto Show

0 Volvo V40 Cross Country

Premiere hatchback Volvo V40 in the version Cross Country at the Paris Motor Show was a bit unexpected. The fact that the original from the Swedish manufacturer expecting another novelty - a crossover XC40. But, apparently, it was decided to reserve this car for future auto show. And what about the Volvo V40 Cross Country? For a start we hasten to disappoint - this car can be called off-road only conditional. However, car is well suited for country weekends and trips to the country. 

 

Judge: ground clearance increased by 40 mm compared to the normal version, in addition, bumpers and sills have special protection. The engine line-V40 Cross Country will be completely different from the V40, except for the base 1.6-liter engine with 150 h.p

 

Unfortunately, the drive on most versions will be front and all-wheel drive transmission will be available only with the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine with 254 h.p In general, the Volvo does not hide the fact that the main buyers of the car live in Europe. Production of Volvo V40 Cross Country promise to begin in November 2012.

Detail: Volvo V40 Cross Country

0 Lexus in Paris: the new coupe LF-CC

At the Paris Auto Show the company showed a new concept Lexus LF-CC. The two-door coupe reflects the release of a new production model, which will replace the IS350. The novelty has adopted many features of a sports hybrid concept LF-LC demonstrated at the Detroit International Auto Show and demonstrates further development of design philosophy Lexus L-finesse. It's necessary to note a volume lattice in the form of a spindle, three LED lights mounted on the heat-resistant coating in the narrow gap between the top and bottom of the front wing, aerodynamic wings, strongly inclined windscreen, as well as special aerodynamic elements - fins. The car body is painted in a new color Fluid Titanium. Dimensions of the concept are typical for this class of machine: 4660 × 1375 × 1840 mm, wheelbase 2730 mm.

In the interior of the car bet is placed on the development of the philosophy HMI - human-machine interaction. Thus, the instrument panel is divided into two zones, the upper of which is equipped with a screen with the ability to output multiple image types, and the bottom provides access to the gear position. But really the key word for the interior Lexus LF-CC - this, of course, a touch screen. Finally, note the widespread use in the decoration of metal and soft plastics.

As for the power plant, the creators made Lexus LF-CC hybrid. The car has received a combination of 2.5-liter petrol engine and an electric motor with permanent magnets cooled to operate from a nickel-metal hydride batteries. The engine is paired with a stepless variator E-CVT and all-wheel drive.

Power and dynamic performance of the car is not known. However, such a policy is clear - the fact that the output of serial next-generation Lexus IS is not far off. Though representatives of the company refuse to designate exact date of emergence of a novelty, it's known that the car will show in 2013 on one of the largest auto shows, most probable of which is the motor show in Detroit.

Detail: Lexus in Paris: the new coupe LF-CC

0 Audi A3 Sportback at Paris Auto Show

At the Paris Auto Show Audi demonstrated a new generation five-door A3 Sportback. At length the car is 4310 mm, width 1780 mm and 1425 in height. Wheelbase - 2636 mm, which is 58 mm longer than it's predecessor and - 35 mm than the current three-door version. The luggage compartment - 380 liters (previously 350), if we add back of rear seat (split 60:40), the volume will increase to 1,220 liters.With the transition to the new platform MQB A3 Sportback dropped as much as 90 kg compared with the previous generation. 

 

For example, the version with the 1.4 TFSI engine has a curb weight (without driver) just 1205 kg. Gasoline engines - of 1.2, 1.4, 1.8 and 2.0 liters (power range - 105-177 h.p) and diesel 2.0 - with two degrees of boosting - 150 and 180 hp. Presumably A3 Sportback get the little turbo 1.6, which will consume only 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers. In addition, there will be a version that will be able to operate on natural gas.

 

All engines in the new A3 Sportback will be available in a couple with a standard six-speed manual transmission. Seven-speed S tronic with dual clutch option. Versions equipped with powerful engines can be ordered with all-wheel drive transmission, quattro. The front wheel drive by default, rear - are connected with multi-plate clutch Haldex fourth generation. 

In the 2014 range of engines supplemented plugin hybrid, which can be charged from a household outlet. The new A3 Sportback will go on sale in Europe early next year, starting with Germany. The initial cost € 22 500.

An optional offered package is S line, which involves unobtrusive kit of spoilers. He also includes the original sport seats, larger diameter wheels and underestimated by 20 mm suspension that has stiffer springs and dampers.

Equipment - six airbags, advanced ESP, automatically brakes the car after the impact in a crash, active cruise control. As option will be available in full diode adaptive light, which debuted a couple of years ago on the A8. Electronics is not only able to switch the light from the near to the far corners and light, but also to adapt to different conditions. For example, in the light beam is wider (maximum captures the urban environment), and on the road speed increases light output and has narrowed further. Will be in the new A3 and panoramic roof, and advanced multimedia MMI with firm touch panel integrated in the puck controls located on the center console. Thin multimedia display leaves the depths of the central console with an electric motor.

Detail: Audi A3 Sportback at Paris Auto Show