0 Alfa Romeo 4C official images

At the Geneva Motor Show, which will open in early March, one of the most beautiful pieces will be the new Alfa Romeo, which was titled 4C. For the first time this concept car was shown in the spring of 2011, and now two years later, the Italians were able to make a prototype of a production car. Full specifications Alfa Romeo 4C will be published only on the day of the presentation, but we already know that the length of the new rear-drive coupe will be around 4 meters, and under a cowl of the car there will be a supercharged petrol engine of 1.8 liters, which will work together with the box transmission with two clutches. Capacity of the power plant has not been revealed, but it is expected that it will give about 200-250 hp.

In addition, it is known that the mass of 4C will be only 850 kg! For the modern car is really small, so that the new "Alpha" is going to be quite simply a very fast car. It is interesting that Italians want to sell new model not only in Europe, but also in the USA (Alfa Romeo left the American market in 1994).

The new Alfa Romeo will cost around 45,000 euros.

 

Detail: Alfa Romeo 4C official images

0 Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen is presented at the Auto Show in San Paulo, a new compact crossover concept called Taigun. The car, based on the compact Up!, reaches 3859 mm long, 1724 mm wide and 1559 mm high with a wheelbase of 2470 mm. Outwardly the car is executed in the general corporate Volkswagen style and reminds larger Touareg and Tiguan. By the way, the name of a new concept is an anagram of a name of the last and is urged to emphasize unambiguously the general style and target audience of a novelty — inhabitants of big cities. It is necessary to note also wide wheel arches, an angular form of forward headlights and back lamps, and also two exhaust pipes and the railing on a roof. Founders chose as firm color of a concept shade dark blue under the name Seaside Blue.

 

Saloon Volkswagen Taigun nominally designed for five passengers, although, as in the case of the Up!, can comfortably get a maximum of four. Interior design concept is also similar to a compact, the underlying, a modest, but tasteful. But the car boasts a decent amount of luggage - 280 liters. With the rear seats folded, it increases to 987 liters, which is pretty good for a car of this size.

Under the hood of Volkswagen Taigun housed more powerful version of one-liter three-cylinder engine, mounted on the Up!. Turbocharged engine with direct injection system is able to deliver 110 h.p and 175  Nm peak torque. The motor is paired with a 6-step mechanics. Acceleration to 100 km/h - 9.2 seconds, fuel consumption per 100 km - 4.7 liters. In this case, the car makers emphasize that the drive only the front, because the model is specifically designed for city driving.

 

The company made ​​a big bet on this model and expect to sell it since 2015 on global markets.

Detail: Volkswagen Taigun

0 Lexus LF-CC: first images

Company Lexus unveiled the first images of the new concept LF-CC. The car is a two-door coupe, the appearance of which anticipates release of a new production model, which will replace in the 2013 IS350. Exterior Lexus LF-CC made ​​in the new corporate style of the brand. It is worth noting a trapezoidal grille, elongated rear lights and massive bumper. However, some design features such as mirrors or triangular shaped narrow headlights, are unlikely to make a series.



On the technical part of Lexus LF-CC is little known. Most likely, the car will be a hybrid and get a combination of a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and electric motor. Although data on the possible power are not reported, it's possible that the model will produce 204 hp exactly the same as the hybrid ES 300h.



At last, in Lexus LF-CC interior the rate is made on the maximum replacement of habitual buttons with touch displays. And, of course, the manufacturer promises a high quality trim materials and a wide range of options.

Detail: Lexus LF-CC: first images

0 BMW 328 Hommage concept

In 1936, BMW introduced a unique time for a supercar. A different way to call him was impossible. After all, the BMW 328 was not only a lot of the most advanced technological solutions at that time , but also equipped with engine capacity as much as 79 hp. In addition, BMW 328 differed little mass that makes it very successfully performed in racing, and in 1940 at the Mille Miglia Bavarian model set a record average speed - 166 km/h. And now Germans had decided to revive the legend. However, on a whole new level - so appeared the concept BMW 328 Hommage.

The technical characteristics of the machine, by and large, we can not watch. In fact the main in 328 Hommage is a unique design. Car looks cool, but if someone can argue, then let them try to do anything with his own hands. Just look at "the very" front "nose" which forever glorified the Bavarian company!

Although the technique 328 Hommage is too interesting. Due to the lack of doors and carbon fiber machine weight is only 780 kg. But the power of the power unit BMW for some reason don't open. Only known that concept has a 3.0-liter unit.

Detail: BMW 328 Hommage concept

0 Volvo Universe Concept

After Chinese became owners of the company Volvo, some experts were afraid that development of this firm can stop. However created by Swedes Volvo Concept Universe tells us that Volvo is grows. According to representatives of Volvo, Concept Universe is the forerunner of a new smart sedan which should appear in the market the next year or two. And plainly it is not known, about the size of the model in question. After all it is rumored that Volvo prepares to intrude in a segment F on the European classification where Audi A8, BMW 7th series and S-class Mercedes-Benz now reign. Though, most likely, Concept Universe becomes a prototype for new generation S80 – present S80 soon must go on pension.

Technical characteristics of concept car aren't informed yet. Yes they are, in this case not very important. The main thing that must now evaluate the potential buyers - a new design.

Detail: Volvo Universe Concept

0 Peugeot SXC concept

Peugeot has presented the first photos of the concept SXC which will be shown general public in some days on a showroom in Shanghai. It is noteworthy that Peugeot SXC created directly in China in the new design studio Peugeot Style Studios, and the letters SXC stands for Shanghai Cross Concept. Peugeot SXC is a crossover - in recent years such models have become very popular in China. The length of the SXC is 4870 mm, it's quite a big car - for example, SXC much larger Peugeot 4007 (4635 mm). Thus, we can very likely to assume that SXC is the forerunner of a new midsize crossover, which will soon be replaced by 4007 (the latest model is just a copy of the Mitsubishi Outlander XL).

For the movement concept is using power plant HYbrid4, which combines a diesel engine volume 1.6 liters (218 hp) and electric motor capacity 95 hp. The total installed power is 313 hp, and thanks to this power Peugeot SXC is an all-wheel drive model - diesel transmits it's power the front wheels and an electric motor - rear wheels. According to the manufacturer's average fuel consumption of 313-strong car is only 5.8 liters per 100 kilometers!

Detail: Peugeot SXC concept

0 Mercedes Concept A-Class

Mercedes-Benz has published the first official photos of a new A-class, or rather, the concept of the new A-Class – the serial model will appear on sale only in 2012. But already it is now clear that the new A-class becomes much more interesting than the predecessor. The A-class begins to resemble a classical hatchback, and on a showroom in Shanghai (namely, there will be premiere Concept A-Class) will be shown three-door version of the model. Whether the serial version from concept will differ? Certainly, yes. It is possible not to doubt that on the way to the conveyor the car will lose not only aggressive, but not too practical bumper, will disappear also beautiful pressworking on sides, and disks will be quieter. However as a whole the image of the A-class remains such.

If to speak about the technician of a new A-class, that, contrary to assumptions, this car will have still a forward control. Well and under a cowl of a conceptual A-class there is a 2,0-liter gasoline engine which gives out 210 h.p. And together with this unit works new Mercedes-Benz gear box with two clutches . Apparently, soon such box will appear on many Mercedes-Benz.

Detail: Mercedes Concept A-Class

0 New BMW M5 Concept

The premiere of a prototype of new generation BMW M5 is planned for a showroom in Shanghai which will open in the middle of April. However, today the Internet got pictures of this car - they were made during a private presentation in Germany (during such events in all present usually takes a camera, but apparently someone managed to fool security). Outwardly new M5, as always, not too strongly differs from usual 5. While other aerodynamic body kit and original wheels still has not been canceled. All interested in the power plant, which will receive the next-generation M5. We will remind that last version М5 had motor V10 in volume of 5,0 l which gave out 507 h.p. Capacity excellent, nobody argues. However such cursor didn't differ profitability.

For this reason in BMW have made decision to refuse from 10-cylinder units. And on BMW M5 of a new generation there will be already motor V8. But with a turbo-supercharging! This will be almost same engine which is established now on BMW X5 M and X6 M. But if there it gives out 555 h.p. specially for M5 its capacity will finish approximately to 600 h.p.

Detail: New BMW M5 Concept

0 New Kia called Naimo

On a showroom opening today in Seoul Kia company has presented a prototype of the new compact crossover which will stand on a step more low Sportage. This model called Kia Naimo. The crossover name occurs from the Korean word Ne-mo, that means "square form". According to founders Naimo, at designing of the car they paid attention first of all to traditional Korean arts. "The neighbourhood of the simple and difficult is inherent in many traditional Korean art forms and crafts. In particular, style of the car was influenced by the Asian art of manufacturing products from celadon (view porcelaneous ceramics). It was showed in asymmetrical design of the hatch", – representatives of Kia assure. And in an inner trim the Korean oak is used and even a local paper«Han-ji»– she can be met on a ceiling.

But there is also a weight of innovations. For example, Naimo has no traditional window wipers. Instead of them the powerful spray jets which are located in the base of a windshield and carrying out functions of air cleaners are used.

"Naimo – ideal balance between innovations, high technologies and the Korean traditions. Designers of this car were inspired, on the one hand, by traditional Korean art and crafts, with another – the current technologies", – Peter Schreyer, the main designer of Kia said.

Detail: New Kia called Naimo