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McLaren MP4-12C

It is hardly accidental that the new McLaren supercar to appear online at the same time Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Both cars “divided” legacy of current SLR and went on his way. McLaren by their model are eager to be a worthy rival to the established supercar like Ferrari 458, Lamborghini Gallardo and Aston Martin DB9. First impressions of the MP4-12C are pretty good - classic sports car, although it is much more conventional design than many rivals. This is due to the idea of its principal designer, Frank Stephenson, supercar that one must have a design that is over time, “not to wear” over the years and remains attractive, without extravagance, which in time may seem ridiculous. In design is betting mainly on aerodynamics. The car is low, a shorter and narrower than all its rivals. The chassis of the MP4-12C can be called special. This is not only due to the fact that it is made of carbon. Unlike most of the chassis are assembled from several major parts of the McLaren chassis is a whole made a special technology which was developed by the company five years. The process is called “Monocell”. According to people at McLaren, this technology could revolutionize the entire production of automobiles.

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Over the past few years, if you sporty family car, then one of the last companies you could come to mind will be Renault. Of course, French know some things about sports hatchbacks, but when it comes to D-segment, Renault has always boast high levels of comfort, good price for what you get, and worthy of envy and a reputation for safety . Laguna would never be called a de Renaultsport, such as the above situation seemed similar to the name and GT. Would still need something more than an interesting system for four-wheel steering, in order to attract the true enthusiasts. Laguna At first glance appear that says the proportions of its predecessor. However, details are now much more modern, but the curves are alternated with much sharper lines. Not to mention that only a few years ago like headlights we could see only a prototype. Nevertheless, we would describe as beautiful Laguna car, and like most modern designs, color affects many.

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The Sport Classic model 911 new special edition of the Porsche, which will be available for a range of automotive enthusiasts. By creating this model of Porsche returned to their traditions in the production of series, including a limited number of cars. Sport Classic car 911 will be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It will be manufactured only 250 pieces. The sport model is equipped with rear-wheel drive, which is used for the Carrera S. Body is wider. For the front apron of the car has a new special package called the Sport Design. Germany’s is equipped with new front and rear spoiler, which has a design reminiscent of the Carrera RS 70’s. The engine of the Porsche 911 Sport Classic e 3.8-liter and is equipped with a system for direct fuel injection. Power the car has 408 hp. Sport Classic 911 is equipped with six-speed transmission with ceramic composite brakes Porsche - PCCB. They perfectly match the car’s sporty appearance. The model is equipped with sport suspension, which reduces its height by 20 mm. There are 19-inch wheels and black rims.

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The new generation of Mitsubishi Pajero is now available in the branch network of Balkan Star Motors and its partners. The car has received minimal cosmetic changes, but the other engine had suffered serious corrections. The model can now be ordered with new 5-stage automatic transmission. The 3.2-liter turbo-diesel aggregate model is new construction, including changes in camps, heads of cylinders, pistons, connecting rods, shafts distribution system of valves, turbochargers, oil pump, injection system and electronic control device. The improvements made in the engine led to an increase in its power to 200 h.p. at 3 800 rev/min. and the maximum torque is 441Nm. at 2 000 rev/min. Furthermore, average fuel consumption is 8.5l/100km. (10.3l/100km. In the old model), and emitted harmful emissions are reduced from 280 to 224gr/km. The new Pajero accelerates from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 11.1sec and develops a maximum speed of 180 kilometers / hr.

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Long-awaited production version of the fully electric mini-automobile Mitsubishi i MiEV has been disclosed. Car sales will start in 2010. in Japan, a little later in Europe and the USA. However, the car will be offered to selected companies, government bodies and municipal authorities from next month. The price of the Mitsubishi i MiEV to the country of rising sun will start from 4 599 000 yenas, which equals about 24 000 euros. This means that it will sell for an amount more than twice higher than that of the Toyota Prius, in Japan the price of which is 2 050 000 yenas. The product version of the Mitsubishi i MiEV not differ significantly from the final design of the model which was shown at the exhibition in New York in April. The length of the car is 3 395 millimeters., Which is close to the Fiat 500. Traditional internal combustion engine, gearbox and a tank when i MiEV were replaced by 330-Volts system of Li-ion batteries located in the floor of the vehicle and electric motor to power 64 h.p. and maximum torque 180Nm. driven rear wheels.

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The head of Audi spread new pictures TT RS, revealed more details about the car and reported the price that Germany will start from 55 800 euros in the coupe version and 58 650 euros in convertible. As you already know the engine of the Audi TT RS is a 2.5-liter FSI, whose power is 340 h.p. and its maximum torque is 450Nm. in the range 1 600 - 5 300 rev/min. Drive is transmitted to all four wheels through a mechanical 6-stage transmission. According to Audi, the model is the fastest in its class, such as body accelerates from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 4.6sec, a cabriolet with 0.1sec more slowly. Maximum speed in both versions is a limit of 250 kilometers / h, but if it is removed, they will be able to develop 280 kilometers / hr. Audi TT RS has a relatively low weight for this class of vehicles. 1 450 kilograms body weight. And convertible - with 60 kilograms more. The average fuel consumption is the first 9.2l/100km. And in the open version - 9.5l./100km.

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In July, BMW will launch a special version of the M3, called “Edition Models”, which will be available only within six months and is available in color Alpine White, Black, Dakar Yellow, and Monte Carlo Blue Metallic. The car differs from the standard model by 19-inch wheels, with new 10 millimeters. lower suspension and plating the radiator grille, side mirrors covers and ends of the exhaust system.
The interior of the BMW M3 Edition Models with black leather upholstery, as depending on the color of the body, it will be combined with white, yellow or blue skin on the central console, door and a vertical line through the center of the seats. As to engine M3, it has not been any changes.

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From general Motors began testing a version of the hybrid Chevrolet Volt. The tests are conducted in real urban conditions, close to the company’s test center in the city of Warren, state of Michigan. Scheduled to be produced 80 such vehicle Volt, which will continue to be tested by placing the serial model. Chevrolet Volt is equipped with electric motors, a power 150 h.p. whose power comes from lithium-ion battery rechargeable for 3 hours with voltage of 220 volts, with only its energy, the vehicle can pass 64 kilometers. Volt is equipped with 1.4-liter petrol unit whose function is to refilled battery. It is the sales of Chevrolet Volt in the U.S. to launch in November 2010 as the alleged cost of the hybrid model would be about 40000 USD. The company really introduced sme of the best innovations in cars building. Actually used car for sale got higher place in bugget of the customers in the years of financial crisis.

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Porsche 911 appears to light a Car in Frankfurt in 1963 as successor of the old 356. This is one of the few models who enjoy such a long and successful career. From 1963 until now it has been changed many times, but never was not simulated - this is simply impossible. Very likely at first sight to be confused even icons in the automotive history Ferrari, Lamborghini and other sports cars, but Porsche 911 - never. Despite repeated changes characteristic designs, explosive power of the engine and pleasure of driving 911 is always maintained. Definitely the Porsche is creating one of the best looking and most beautiful sports automobiles, but is you own such car, you better look for luxury car insurance quote for a porshe 911 .The new Porsche 911 was presented days ago, with innovated LED back lights and engine of 3.8-liters, 6-cylinders with power of 380 hourse powers.
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During held this weekend in the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, on the coast of the Italian Lake Como, Bugatti presented four versions of special Veyron, which are designed for the 100 anniversary of the company. The vehicles are dedicated to four eminent pilots driven for Bugatti in the 20’s and 30’s of last century and won over 2 000 events. This is Jean-Pierre Vimil (France), Ahil Varzi (Italy), Malcolm Campbell (UK) and Hermann Layninger Tsu (Germany).
Each of the four Bugatti Veyron Centenaire received a different color and will be offered at a price of around 1.6 million euros. Not yet disclosed technical information on cars, but according to preliminary data, they are about 1 350k.s. power, acceleration from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 2.4sek. and increase the speed to 425 kilometers / hr