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Pagani Huayra Makes its U.S. Debut in Los Angeles

2011-08-08T14:44:00.000-07:00

What really gets me about the Pagani Huayra are the leaf-like side mirrors, glancing away from the bodywork like errant shots on goal. These flourishes are within the European artistic tradition, bringing to mind Picasso’s crazy faces or Modigliani’s stretched women. When everybody else is trying to make mirrors disappear for aerodynamic purposes, replacing them with rear-facing video cameras, Horacio Pagani, a short guy with a great head of silver hair and a penchant for quoting Leonardo da Vinci, comes along and sticks out mirrors so they can cleanse California hillsides of skateboarders.

Of course, the rest of the Huayra really gets me, too. First of all, there’s the fact that the name Huayra is pronounced “WHY-ra,” as if someone’s challenging the Egyptian deity. As it turns out, although the car is made in Modena, using up a lot of electricity to bake its carbon fiber chassis, Pagani himself is originally from Argentina, where he would’ve learned about the Andean god of wind, Huayra Tata.

Rather than Huayra commanding the waters of Lake Titicaca to rain down upon the parched earth, what we got Thursday at the mid-engine supercar’s North American debut at Pasadena’s Art Center College of Design was a good, close look at one of the most OCD roadburners this side of a Chip Foose streetrod.

While the exterior suggests snippets of McClaren and Panoz, the cockpit and engine bay offer more originality. Specifically, the instrument panel suggests the cosmic pileup between a Wurlitzer jukebox and a jewelry shop. And the powerplant, a twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 supplied by Mercedes-AMG, seems to have been commissioned by a Medici prince.

Reading about the Huayra, which made its debut last March at Geneva, you’re probably asking: How much power, how fast, and how much moola?

Answers: more than 700 hp and 230 mph, and as high as $1.4 million if instead of paint you want the all-carbon finish, which takes an extra three weeks to perfect.

The first Huayra is said to be destined for a Swiss buyer this November. (Why do Swiss buyers always emerge in situations like this?) Certification for U.S. sales is under way, and deliveries are expected in 2012.

Pagani’s staff of sixty can produce thirty or so of these cars per year. With two American dealers so far, both in California, don’t expect to see a Huayra on the street anytime soon unless you live in Beverly Hills or Sausalito. But Pagani asserts that with his company’s independence, the support it receives from important technical partners, and its integrated operations, the seven years he’s put into the Huayra will pay off. Whereas other boutique manufacturers may think that computer-controlled devices can grind out perfection, Pagani’s point is that extraordinarily good artistic taste, like Leonardo’s, is part of the formula, too.

Mazda RX-8: The family man’s sports car

2011-08-08T14:39:00.000-07:00

Having kids changes a guy’s life. If you’re a car guy, it likely means that your days of driving a two-seater are more or less behind you — or at the very least dependent upon whether you can find a babysitter, how often you want to abandon your family in favor of a back-road blast, and/or if you can wait until one of your kids is old enough to ride shotgun.

On the wings of its venerable Miata, Mazda has sold more two-seat roadsters (900,000 plus since 1989) than any other carmaker. Now that I have two young daughters, though, the four-seat Mazda RX-8 appeals to me in a way I hadn’t previously considered.

I’ve had a mild man-crush on the Mazda RX-8 since my neighbor bought a new red one back in 2003, and my affection for the car only grew stronger when I first drove Automobile Magazine’s Four Seasons finicky example in 2004. It’s only now, after driving an RX-8 for the first time since becoming a father, however, that I can truly appreciate versatility of this sports car.

Despite the RX-8’s nimble feel, great balance, and extremely flingable nature, it’s actually fairly spacious inside. The best features for parents, though, are the clamshell-style back doors, which allow supersimple access into the surprisingly accommodating pair of back seats. Installing two car seats (one infant carrier and one convertible seat) was nearly as easy a task as it is in a typical sedan — and much easier than contorting myself into the back of a Chevrolet Camaro, for instance. The clamshell doors yield an extrawide opening, too, so they’re out of the way when loading the kids. The Mazda’s trunk can even hold a decent amount of baby gear, although the double stroller was out of the question, and the trunk opening is fairly skinny. The only other minor complaints I have are that (1) I had to squat down more than usual to get the kids into the low-roofed coupe, (2) there wasn’t much legroom for my wife to sit in front of our infant’s long, bulky, basket-handled seat, and (3) my two-year-old had way too much fun kicking my seatback (I knew there’s a good reason I usually put her behind my wife).

The RX-8 would be a pretty terrible primary family car, don’t get me wrong. But if your family of three or four already has a minivan, station wagon, or crossover in the driveway, car-loving dads (and moms) owe it to themselves to check out the RX-8 — especially if you can bear the rotary-engine car’s sketchy cold-weather performance and excessive fuel and oil consumption.

Renting a Corvette ZHZ in Las Vegas

2011-06-08T09:43:00.000-07:00

The Corvette ZHZ is a limited edition supercar that has been released by GM on certain select car rentals in the country. Men love supercars and whizzing past the other cars in the freeway at high speeds has always been one of their most cherished dreams. Hertz has now made it a reality by availing the car to the masses for nominal amounts. Certain strategies that will help you drive that Corvette ZHZ in one of these days along with ample insight into the specifications of the vehicle will be outlined in the succeeding sections.

Driving one of these can be fun. However, it is also mandatory to have a brief idea about the vehicle’s specifications. You have to realize that you are interested in a monster car that belts out 436hp. GM had specifically fine-tuned the engine by including a dual mode exhaust system. If you have previously driven a Corvette Coupe, you might feel right at home while riding this monster as the Coupe came with the same engine, but it clocked 430hp only. Is the Corvette ZHZ (and the Corvette ZHZ Convertible for that matter) safe on our roads? Yes – GM includes an augmented braking system and other facilities that enhance the driving experience while maintaining the stability of the car.
Now that you have a brief idea about the Corvette ZHZ, allow me to illustrate the methods with the aid of which you can get to experience one of these. As I had mentioned previously, the Corvette ZHZ was initially available only with Hertz rentals present in the leading international airports in the country. For instance, if you are in Las Vegas, you had to seek help from the Hertz rent-a-car situated at the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. Times are changing and as of today, it is available in almost all the prominent Hertz rent-a-car outlets in the city.

How does one book a Corvette ZHZ for himself? There are two methods, which you can resort to – (a) walk into the nearest Hertz outlet and speak out your desire or (b) book a Corvette ZHZ online via the internet. In fact, I would suggest the reader to stick with option (b). The same is also suitable for international tourists visiting Las Vegas. If you could afford the rental rates, then you will have to choose an appropriate date. It is advisable to book the dates in advance – the limited number of cars and the nominal car rental rates tend to keep the commoners interested in for an extended time.
The Corvette ZHZ can comfortably house two adults. Provision for placing a large suitcase and two smaller suitcases is also included with the car. Some of the other accessories that are worth mentioning is the powerful HVAC system along with dual airbags for the passengers. An advanced braking system is present in the Corvette ZHZ. The throttle response of the vehicle is also impressive. GM has thoughtfully included a Sirius XM satellite radio system in the car. According to the figures released by GM, the ZHZ can comfortably give a 25mpg mileage.

Hummer H1 Car Rental in Las Vegas, Nevada

2011-06-08T09:36:00.000-07:00

So you and your rich and rowdy friends decided to hit Las Vegas for a weekend of high-class poker games and wild nightlife. Too bad you couldn’t take your individual cars with you on the plane. Of course, you wouldn’t want to be seen by the Las Vegas ladies in a shabby rental car. No shabby cabs for you either. Instead of hanging around and being seen without wheels to match your wits, why not get a Hummer H1 rental car and be the bad boys in Las Vegas, Nevada?

The Hummer H1 Alpha has GM’s Duramax Diesel system and a five-speed Allison transmission. So far, the H1 Alpha is the best performing H1 because it has more horsepower and torque and a fuel economy system that is way better than the previous H1.
The Duramax 6600 provides 300 horsepower at 3000 rpm compared to the former H1 that carries the 6.5-liter Optimizer Turbo-Diesel. The Hummer H1 Alpha delivers a massive torque of 520 lb.-ft. at 1500 rpm. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 13.5 seconds.
The brake rotors of the previous H1 Hummer are also enlarged. The geared hubs located at each wheel, which allows the H1 a superb climbing and crawling abilities, are also altered, featuring a helical-cut gear set. This clearly reduced noise and rocking motion when decelerating or stopping.
While this big bad motor is perfect for rough terrains, city driving provides smooth, easy, and quiet driving for an automobile this big. With its aniline leather seats, modified control system, and bad-ass framework, the Hummer H1 Alpha rental car in Las Vegas, Nevada will guarantee you boys with the wildest nightlife in the city of flashing neon lights.

Maserati Quattroporte Car Rental in Las Vegas, Nevada

2011-06-08T09:29:00.000-07:00

Are you in a rush to go to the Entertainment Capital of the World? Everybody can understand that. Las Vegas, Nevada is a haven for those who love to take a crack at their luck with the celebrated casinos and to those who wants to have pleasurable time with the famous clubs. We’ve got no problem with the leisure. But how will you get to the hottest spots of Las Vegas? The answer: hire a Maserati Quattroporte car rental in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Car rentals are now so simple to have access with. By just visiting on the related websites and with just the click of your mouse, you can have a wide variety to choose from. But why choose renting Maserati Quattroporte as your key to Sin City’s wondrous sites?
This Maserati is a lavish four-door sedan with a well-defined sporty attribute and has great pedigree as a cruiser. If you want to capture Las Vegas’ eyes, steer along its sparkling streets with this Pininfarina – covered car.
Be a head turner when you roll this beauty along your dreamed casino. When you’re there, you know everything is all about gambling. But renting a Maserati Quattroporte in Las Vegas is not a gamble. With an unlimited selection of actually 15 colours, you can practically make your gambling destiny with the colour that you feel can bring you luck.
Maserati Quattroporte has the area and aspects of a limousine, but with an impressive attributes of a GT. This is truly promising for a Las Vegas adventure you’ll never, ever forget.

Mercedes-Benz SLR Car Rental in Las Vegas, Nevada

2011-06-08T08:54:00.000-07:00

Thinking of going to Las Vegas, Nevada? Great choice. As the world’s entertainment capital, this is the city where thrill and amusement is boundless. You may be dreaming of yourself getting all the good vibes in the casinos and having the night of your life with all the clubs and other leisure spots. That’s a good start. But how about adding extravagance and capture the real lavish Sin City lifestyle with a Mercedes-Benz SLR car rental in Las Vegas, Nevada.
If speed is what you crave for, Mercedes-Benz is your get-away car. Envision yourself gliding along the sparkling Las Vegas’ lanes with this incredible racing vehicle.

There are many editions of Mercedes-Benz. Once you get the access on a car rental website in Las Vegas, you may be interested to try renting the Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 edition. Powered by a 5.5L engine, it actually produces 650 bhp. This model has also the outstanding braking performance with brake discs that has the diameter of 390mm.
Las Vegas could also spell gambling. But choosing the ride along the city is not a gamble. With renting a Mercedes-Benz SLR, you have made a wise decision, for it is known in its extraordinary performance, and ease in steering along the road.
So be the talk of the Sin City’s popular spots as you roll the lanes with this incredible Mercedes model. You know you are in the right track as you stepped on the red carpet of Las Vegas.

Subaru Legacy 2011 in figures

2011-06-06T08:29:00.000-07:00

The company reported a Subaru Legacy 2010 new data, which, in spite of the large dimensions, as compared to the previous version, has a flow rate of gasoline, when combined cycle, at 9.0 liters. 100 km. and 7.6 liters. 100 km. on the highway. This puts the Subaru Legacy in one of the Honda Accord, Mazda 6i, Volkswagen Passat and Hyundai Sonata.

"We are proud that the new Subaru Legacy is not only more space, but at a very competitive cost of providing significant fuel economy" - said vice-president of Subaru.

Below is a fuel for some models:

* Legacy 2.5i 6MT 12.6 city / 10.9 Combined / 8.9 highway
* Legacy 2.5i CVT 10.4 / 9.2 / 7.7
* Legacy 2.5 GT 6MT 13.3 / 11.4 / 9.6
* Legacy 3.6 R 5AT 13.3 / 11.4 / 9.6

In addition, the Subaru Legacy received improved engine. For example, 2.5 liters. SOHC, based on the old 2.0 liter. version.

Price Subaru Legacy 2010 starts with 19 995 dollars, which is 800 dollars less than the previous generation. For the elite versions of Legacy, which is 3.6R Premium and 3.6R Limited price starts from U.S. $ 25 995 and 27 995 dollars, respectively. Course will be offered and the different packages of options and additions.

Subaru History

2011-06-06T08:25:00.000-07:00

Subaru is the automobile division of Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), manufacturer of a broad and diverse equipment.

FHI develops and provides a range of innovative industrial products in their offices, such as automotive, aerospace, bus manufacturing division and the manufacture of engineering designs for buildings, a unit of industrial production and division of transportation and environmental systems. At the core of all projects of any of the units are the most advanced and proven technology, which determines the future.

The purpose of FHI: establish and develop the most advanced technology and brand to be present in the global marketplace in the XXI century as the leading party. In order to build the future of all people and the planet, FHI creates products full of individuality and will always be a pioneer in all areas, never changing their traditions.

The company has its own method of birth of new technologies - by cross-sharing of experiences within their units and, thanks to freedom, flexibility and enthusiasm neugasayuschego.

Company FHI - the successor company Nakajima Aircraft, which was originally founded as the aircraft research laboratory.

The laboratory was founded in 1917 Tikuheem Nakajima (1884-1949 years) in Gumma Prefecture (Gunma Prefecture; approximately 70 km north of Tokyo) and is now the main location of modern production base of Subaru.

Tihuey was the eldest son of the family farmer, Gumma Prefecture. In the 19 years he entered the Naval Academy, where it caught the news about the first successful flight, carried out in the United States brothers Wright (Wright Brothers). It is the dream of passion and romance of the sky, wanted to participate in the process of building aircraft for the Japanese armed forces, but instead of studying the development and manufacture of aircraft, he left the army, and organized an aviation research lab.

Soon, the laboratory became known as Nakajima Aircraft Co. This renaming emphasizes the fact that the company has reached one level with the leading manufacturers of aircraft in Japan. But by the end of the Second World War in 1945, production of aircraft has been stopped.

The new company was able to start already with a different name - Fuji Sangyo Co., And the first thing had to start, a thorough search for other users of high technology used in the aviation industry.

We had to make efforts for the development of motor scooters and bus bodies, but with this and began to flourish and to transform the company into a full-fledged automobile manufacturer.

In February 1954, FHI announced its own prototype car, called the P-1, obtained in the following year the name of Subaru 1500.

This car has shown excellent driving quality and stability of manageability through its independent suspension front wheels using the arched transverse beams in combination with a cylindrical spring and oleo double action, and the dependent suspension rear axle in combination trehlistovoy spring and oleo dual action. However, sales were postponed because of difficulties finding financing for the plant equipment and organization of the network to sell cars.

Nevertheless, this car has great significance in the further development of models of Subaru 360 and Subaru 1000.

When all the manufacturers have focused on the rear-wheel drive, Subaru thought a little differently, and to market the first Japanese car with front drive, 1000 model Subaru.

Subaru 360

Subaru 1000

Subaru Leone was born in June 1971, and followed by, in September 1972, a full power version - Subaru Leone 4WD Station Wagon. Until that point, fans of the whole drive would be limited to choosing only the large off-road vehicle. Subaru also broken this stereotype, presenting a massive wheel model of the normal car.

Subaru Leon

When the car was first introduced in the market, its potential is mainly proposed to consider only a special application, for example, commercial use, or in snow-covered mountainous terrain. However, the car and appreciated at home and on the American markets for its originality.

Subaru Leon 2

Car steadily expanded its range of fans thanks to rapid growth in popularity of open sports such as skiing and fishing. The growing popularity as a snowball, and, plus, the original system full of drive Subaru (4WD) vehicle allowed to rise to the most top and become the most sold in-wheel cars.

In October 1983, was the debut odnoobemnogo minibus Subaru Domingo. This car allows us not only to accommodate seven passengers, with a compact body, but in different ways to transform the landing place by means of rotating and recline chairs, first developed in Japan.

Subaru Domingo

Cars Subaru, who took part in the world rally championship (WRC), including a victory over the 3 years in a row in 1995, 1996 and 1997 Cup of designers (Manufacturers' championship), taking place in this championship. World Rally Championship - this car competition, in which cars are in its commercial version, are competing with each other throughout the world on the roads with different surface, including asphalt, gravel and snow with ice.

Subaru has decided to participate in this competition because it wanted to demonstrate the high potential that lies in a car that was built in the concept of «active driving, active safety» ( «Active Driving, Active Safety»). And most importantly - participation in the competition in this class to collect and analyze valuable data about the behavior of the car in difficult conditions and then use the results in the creation of vehicles for mass production.

To date, being the first of the Japanese car manufacturers, who three years in a row, managed to win first place in the Constructors Cup, Subaru will remain the most vigorous part in the world championship rally in order to further develop and improve their vehicles.

1990 was the year of the first full-fledged participation in the Subaru world rally championship, and the first stage was the most difficult - 38-s Safari Rally. At this stage, Subaru introduced the five cars Legacy, produced by Group A, and one vehicle Legacy, prepared by the Group N.

At the start of the rally were 59 participants. But only 10 of them were able to overcome these severe, does not forgive mistakes and the road conditions to reach the cherished goal in Nairobi. Despite the fact that the Legacy had participated in the rally first, pilot Jim Heazer-HAYES (Jim Heather-Hayez) and navigator Anton Levitan (Anton Levitan) overall were in sixth place, while Patrick Niru (Patrick Njiru) and David Williamson ( David Williamson) took, overall, the eighth (the first in a personal), finished first in the history of the rally car Group N.

Prior to that time in this race safari severe conditions and the fact that the design of the Group N cars are not allowed to make any major changes - not to allow these cars to reach the finish. In addition, 1990 was, in the history of racing Safari Rally, one of the most difficult of conditions of competition. But, in spite of everything, for the first time in the history of the Group N rally car crossed the finish tape.

Eight times in a row Subaru repeat this extraordinary victory in the Group N on the Safari Rally. Full participation in the events of Subaru World Rally Championship started with 38 first Safari Rally in 1990. In 1995, Subaru won a landslide victory in five of the eight stages of the championship, thus becoming the champion in the Subaru Cup car designers. Subaru has won the title twice more over the next two years and now has an unprecedented three world rally victory in 1995 and 1997. First time in the history of Japanese car manufacturer has been able to achieve such results.

Subaru debuted the world rally championship as a full participant at the time Safari Rally. Subaru Legacy won this stage in Group N, finished eighth overall. It was written in history: the first time Safari Rally was covered car Group N, which was minimally different from the usual mass of car, off the conveyor. Subaru has taken part in 7 of the 12 stages of the championship this year, the highest position was 4 th, won in the 1000 Lakes Rally and Rally Australia.

In 1993, Subaru is celebrating its first victory on the stage of world championship rally - Rally New Zealand. It was the last rally, in which the model is Legacy, and it was exciting for the entertainment first victory MakReya Colin (Colin McRae), who just turned 25 years old. At the same time, the rally debut a new model - Impreza, stage - Rally 1000 Lakes. The result - second place.

1994. Athlete Saynts Carlos (Carlos Sainz) took place the pilot at the wheel Impreza, which is now fully participating in the championship. He won stages: Akropolis (Greece), New Zealand and the RAC Rally (RAC rally), became a formidable figure among the champions and the team member. In this year's Subaru team became number 2.

In 1995, Subaru has won five of the eight stages of the World Cup and became world champion in the individual championship, and in the Cup designers. It was a time when the Impreza was the first and only on the world pedestal.

In 1996, Subaru won three of the nine stages of the tournament, and this allowed the designers to win the Cup for the second time in succession.

After a fantastic start in 1997, won first place in stages in Monte Carlo, Sweden and the Safari Rally, Subaru has continued to grab first place on the stages of the Tour de Korsa, New Zealand, San Remo (Italy), Australia and the RAC Rally, and making This was the first Japanese manufacturer, which is three years in a row to become the champion in the Cup of designers in the world championship rally.

And in 2001, the Impreza received a prestigious award «Automobile of the Year» in Japan.

Sales of Subaru Legacy returned optimistic pessimists

2011-06-06T08:13:00.000-07:00

The crisis of the crisis, but he was unable to force motorists to abandon the purchase of new medium models of Subaru, which is confirmed by recent reports the company.

Handbook of Japanese group announced official sales figures of new-generation Legacy for the first month of sales of cars in the local market. During the period from 20 May to 21 June, the company managed to implement the 7018 copies of Subaru Legacy, while in the Group expected to sell during this period of about 3 thousand units of Legacy.

It should be noted that a new generation of Subaru Legacy, many experts have criticized the design for the exterior, even before the official debut of the car, but not, apparently, the buyers received the Legacy model is clearly to his liking, writes 4wheelsnews.

The company, however, did not specify the percentage of sales sedans, versatile and "autbekov. However, knowing about the special love to the consumer model Outback, it can be assumed that she was the sales leader in the Family Legacy.

Subaru Forrester": a new victory

2011-06-06T08:10:00.000-07:00

Canadian monthly magazine "Parents" and the car magazine "Edmonds' new model called the family" Subaru Forrester "third-generation - along with another 16 winners - the best and the perfect family car in 2009."

This high score was the result of a six-month study, which met these journals ask experts to test cars to explore many different brands. In addition, interviews were conducted among parents - the owners of the same characteristics of machines.

All vehicles are evaluated in relation to the needs of families with children and opportunities to meet different needs and different tasks. The main criteria were safety, power, comfort, internal and external design, quality manufacturing and assembly, and special family decision.

Particular attention was paid to the safety of machines, because it is quality - determining for family transport. In this regard, the magazine "Parents" separately mentioned "Subaru Forrester" as a model of security. A new model of "Forrester" was the highest estimate of the crash-test IIHS. This car is equipped with six airbags, dynamic stability control system, brake force distribution system, a constant full drive and other accessories for security, which includes all complete "Subaru Forrester" as the standard.

"Forester" also won excellent ratings for the internal design, without excesses, hindering a convenient and safe driving. While were evaluated and various ingenious solutions to the family: a variety of cells to store things, a great and practical luggage rack, adjustable seat-back angle of the rear passenger seat, wide angle door openings and so on.

Victory in this competition particularly honorable, because they are based on estimates of the best specialists and parents, presenting a particular claim to the car. A new title added to the list of recent victories "Subaru Forrester": this car was named "Best parketnika the Year" in the United States and the "Car of the Year in Canada, as well as the title of the car, the recommended" Consumer Report "and Australian drivers. "Forrester has also been described as" the most sold parketnikom 2009 in Australia.

Subaru Outback 2010 in figures

2011-06-06T08:07:00.000-07:00

Not so long ago, Subaru announced the company average fuel consumption of its models of Legacy, a sample of 2010, this time became aware of some updated figures on the Outback.

As it became known portal InfoCar.ua, new wheel version Outback spends no more than 9.8 liters. 100 km in the mixed cycle and not more than 8.1 liters. 100 km on the highway, is about 7% over the previous version.

But despite this Outback, equipped with 2.5-liter engine SOHC, shows less greediness than their main competitors, such as the Toyota Venza, Volvo XC70, VW Passat, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ford Explorer. 2010 Subaru Outback is also not the most eklogichnym, but it is dynamic and really strong, it is certainly a good choice.

Above the engine develops 170 hp at 5 600 rpm and 230 Nm torque at 4 000 rpm. The cost of this model starts from 22 995 dollars.

«New Subaru Outback 2010 combines the ability to cross-country vehicle, comfort, cargo capacity, the relative cost for a reasonable cost» - said Tim Mahoney, vice president of Subaru of America.

For comparison, another model of Subaru, for example, Legacy, has a flow rate of 9.0 liters. 100 km. when mixed cycle and 7.6 liters. 100 km on the highway. Price Legacy starts from 19 995 dollars.

Subaru has released an exclusive "lighter" version of Impreza WRX STI Spec C

2011-06-06T08:01:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, Japan began selling a new version of the sports hatchback Subaru Impreza WRX STI. This is a complete set of Spec C.

Her studio professionals engaged in the development of STI. First, they improved 2.0-liter 308-strong turbomotor - it is faster to react to brake sharply, and gather momentum.

Upgraded the master and the cooling system to improve the efficiency of the engine at high loads. Include special orositel, which will irrigate the water surface INTERCOOLER may himself from the driver compartment, or the system will be included automatically.

Also at the "charged" Impreza WRX STI, a new stabilizer lateral stability of the front suspension, new springs, special rear stabilizer, the new building and new rear suspension saylentbloki. Through all of this increased stiffness of the suspension and the chassis has improved adhesion to the road.

Reduce the weight of the vehicle through the use of aluminum structures, in particular, the engine crankcase, as well as laminar glazing and a specially designed cast wheels.

As for the exterior of sports, the Impreza WRX STI Spec C won carriage Brembo, painted in golden color, sport bucket front seats, two new exclusive body color (yellow and white).

Total scheduled to release 900 of these machines, and all of them will be sold only in Japan. The cost of the car will be about 35 500 dollars.

Subaru produced a special series SUV Forester SureTrak

2011-06-06T07:58:00.000-07:00

Subaru company produces for the UK market a special series called Forester SUV SureTrak on the basis of a complete set of XC.
The car equip 2.0-liter atmospheric engine power 147 hp Series distinguishes additional equipment and colors. Forester SureTrak color in the color of dark gray metallic or bright silver metallic, writes Japancar.

New windows will be tinted rear hemisphere, front and rear parking sensors, electric folding exterior mirrors, splashes, as well as the catch for the goods in the baggage compartment. Inside, we did change the design of the front panel, especially the instrument panel. Suspension settings designed for a comfortable ride.

The price of car - 25.97 pounds.

Subaru Baja withdrawing from the threat of fire in the engine compartment

2011-06-06T07:54:00.000-07:00

The North American division of Subaru prepares for the start of withdrawal of model Baja - technically in many ways identical to Subaru Legacy Outback, but with a body rather close to the pickup.

The reason for the campaign becomes a potential threat of fire. Tubes in the fuel system at the junction of the benzonasosom in the operation are subject to excessive wear and the mechanism of their attachment to the fuel pump is not enough reliable, news.japancar.ru. Consequently, there may be a leak of fuel that, under certain conditions may lead to fire.

There reportedly have been recorded such incidents, but the withdrawal will be carried out independently. The campaign will begin in September and will affect 15 633 Subaru Baja, sold in North America. All of them were issued in 2005-2006. The potential failure will be eliminated by installing new pipes that have a better mechanism for fastening and made from different material. As always in such cases, all work will be performed free of charge to owners, the company undertakes to promptly notify by mail.

Start selling special issue Subaru Forester Sport Limited

2011-06-06T07:51:00.000-07:00

Japan has started selling a special issue of Subaru Forester as the Sport Limited. A car based on a complete set of 2.0H is exclusive color of the steel silver metallic, black seats, chrome door handles, 17-inch wheels, aluminum alloy with tires 225/55R17, HID-headlights with automatic leveling function and washers. Also, the model obtained on the roof spoiler, sporty dashboard with illumination, heated front seats, aluminum lining on the pedals, side airbags and airbag zanavesochnogo type SRS, writes Japancar.

Last month, the company is going to sell 125 copies Forester Sport Limited. Cost model for the Japanese market, the equivalent of $ 24.18 Thousands of model is also offered in white pearl, black pearl and brilliant silver metallic.

Subaru will bring to Europe a new crossover

2011-06-06T07:48:00.000-07:00

In September, a European debut of the updated Subaru Outback and Legacy. New 2010 model year will be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which runs from 17 to 27 September.

Both models have undergone a face-lift, as well as changes in size. In the exterior of both models has a European style. In the list of innovations front optics more complex forms, new bumpers and an increase in the side mirrors with integrated povorotnikami.

The fourth generation of crossover Outback has a high comfort while maintaining its road quality. In Europe, the car is sold with three variants of the motors. For the Outback will be available for a turbo-diesel version of volume 2 liter, 2.5-liter gasoline engine and the mast-head 3.6-liter gasoline dvigatel.Sedan and Legacy station wagon have increased in size at 55 and 65 mm respectively. In doing so, and engineers have increased the wheel base - in both cases by 80 mm, according to a press release of the company. This allowed to add space inside the cabin for more comfort of the passengers.

The fifth generation Legacy will receive two new technologies: the full original system drive Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) and a new diesel engine, which is positioned as the world's first diesel engine with the angle of the cylinders 180 degrees, designed for mass production. In addition, for the Legacy will be available for 2 and 2.5-liter gasoline engines, as well as 2-liter turbo-diesel power of 150 hp Automatic given way to a new вариатору Lineartronic, which became a sedan at 5.9% more economical, and universal - at 6.9%.

It is anticipated that the new items will appear in European dealer showrooms in late summer. But the price of the model has not yet been reported.

Subaru prepares for the premiere of the new boxer engine

2011-06-06T07:46:00.000-07:00

Subaru company plans to introduce a brand new boxer engine in late 2010. As expected, the first new engine will get a crossover Forester, and later he appears on the models Legacy, Impreza and Exiga, reports Automotive News.
See what's new power plant there is not - we only know that this engine will be four-may get direct fuel injection, and its working capacity will be in the range from 2,0 to 2,5 liters. In addition, it will be about 10 per cent more economical than existing units and will be the first new boxer "Subaru" in the past 20 years.
Now Subaru has two reciprocating gasoline engine - the volume of 2,0 and 2,5 liter - in the atmospheric and forced-air options, and in Europe cars "Subaru sold more and boxer diesel.

In late 2009 the company introduced the Subaru and the prototype of its first "hybrid" - a large hatchback Hybrid Tourer received a two-liter gasoline engine with direct fuel injection and two electric motors - one in front and behind. The truth about the prospects for mass production of this model yet nothing is known.

Subaru WRX STI 2011

2011-06-06T07:43:00.000-07:00

At the Moscow Motor Company Subaru for the first time in Europe showed the four-wheel drive sports car WRX STI 2011 model year. In the range of added 4-door model that has received a completely redesigned sporty design of the front end - in particular, a new grille and bumper. As a factory option there is an increased rear spoiler, designed exclusively for 4-door model. The rear combination lamps corresponding increase in the extended rear wings with the outer plastic. The form of the diffuser, embedded in the bottom of the rear bumper, muffler frames (received two new original mufflers with larger pipes up to 80 millimeters). The standard equipment also installed 18-inch lightweight wheels. As an option, set forged BBS wheels brand black mirror color. In addition, in order to improve the aerodynamic characteristics of a car designed a special protective housing bottom.

For the body is invited to choose from eight colors of paint: Obsidian Black Pearl, Spark Sliver Metallic, Lightning Red, Dark Gray Metallic, WR Blue Mica, Satin White Pearl and the new Plasma Blue Silica.

As for the interior, it has also been redesigned for model 2011. Display information about the car, which continuously displays outside temperature, mileage and time, and display audio, closer to the top of the dashboard. The front bucket seats use a combination of Alcantara and leather material. As an option used in the production of new bucket seats for front seat passengers of joint development with the company Recaro, which uses leather upholstery with more perforations in the cushion and backrest. In addition, they offer a more complete lateral support.

The new interior also received a black and silver finish. In a telescopic steering column with adjustable tilt is three-spoke steering wheel with steering wheel made of genuine leather, adorned with the logo in the center of STI. The wheel set switches that are compatible with the standard Bluetooth. The instrument panel combines three pointer, tachometer and speedometer between the fuel level in the same block with red illumination. If you turn the ignition key is activated, the arrows all three indexes are deflected to its maximum position, and quickly returned to the starting position. Block pointers is also equipped with indicators of engine speed, torque active differential and gear up. In addition, to highlight the step in the salon uses red LEDs, they are also installed in the tray and the console. The central console is decorated with the logo STI, which is highlighted when you turn on the headlights. We also note that for ease of use motors in the cabin installed to prevent injuries at the hands covering the finger with glass door and a timer delay closing.

Under the hood of the car received a 2.5-liter four-cylinder horizontally-reciprocating engine of Subaru Boxer turbo high pressure, which can be paired with a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission, the E-5AT with manual control. In the first case unit develops 300 horsepower at 6000 rpm. (Torque - 407 Nm at 4000 rpm.) In the second - the same 300 horsepower, but at 6200 rpm. (350 Nm at 3000-6000 rev / min). Step up to "hundreds" is, respectively, 5,2 and 6 seconds., A top speed of 255 and 250 km / h fuel consumption on the combined cycle - 10,5 and 10,6 l, while CO2 emissions - 243 and 249 g / km. The characteristics of the exhaust system models are compatible with the standard Euro-5.

In the model WRX STI installed SI-DRIVE, which allows the driver to choose three different schemes of the engine corresponding to the situation on the road, and the mood of the driver, the system symmetrical AWD (Symmetrical AWD), a system of active center differential (DCCD), which flexibly changes the distribution coefficient torque between the front and rear axles from 41:59 to full lock (using the three self-locking automatic control and manual control), Dynamic Stability Control (VDC) with three modes, as well as system ABS, which includes a system of electronic distribution braking - EBD.

As for the chassis, its configuration revision so as to improve accuracy and speed of response control, maneuverability and the ability to retain the road. Also changed the characteristics of front and rear spiral springs and stabilizers. As a result of improvements in suspension clearance was reduced by 5 millimeters. In addition, both the front and the rear suspension springs are used increased rigidity and thicker front and rear stabilizers than in the previous model: 21 mm to 20 mm front and 19 mm to 18 mm in the rear. Spring constant increased by 15,6% in the front and 53% rear.

Price Subaru WRX STI 2011 model year has not been revealed.

In addition, the company introduced its stand and the Russian innovation - compact crossover Impreza XV, developed on the basis of 5-door model Impreza. Externally, the car is different original design of the grille and front bumper, a pronounced relief of headlights and wheel arches lining and interior rear spoiler and specially designed rails. Beauty model with fabric upholstery bucket seats, which, as noted in the company, "reinforced the motive of sportiness, using different parts of brown, as well as high-quality interior car. Information display and audio system located in the upper part of the central panel. Ventilation gratings are also at the center, which separates them from the climate control. In turn, the three main scales of devices are framed by rings of silver. When you turn the ignition needle is smoothly and quickly move to the maximum and back.

Under the hood of the novelty - aspirated engine Subaru Boxer DOHC cylinder capacity of 2.0 liters (150 horsepower at 6400 rpm., 196 Nm at 3200 rpm.) Paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or a dual band "automatic» E-4AT with manual control. In the first case, the dispersal and "hundreds" took 10.3 sec., In the second - 12.3 seconds. The maximum speed is, respectively, 189 and 182 km / h fuel consumption on the combined cycle - 8.4 liters and 8.2 liters for "hundred", CO2 emissions - 199 and 194 g / km (corresponds to the ecological standard Euro-5 "). The car is also equipped with symmetrical all-wheel drive

Porsche 911 was a hybrid drive, and is already in the first tests

2011-06-05T13:47:00.000-07:00

Combating fuel consumption and harmful emissions is becoming more bizarre forms. Legendary S2000 roadster will be a hybrid, BMW refused to air motors and does not exclude the diesel M-versions, Porsche produces diesel Cayenne.

Nightmare? Nightmare this diesel version of Porsche 911, but if so, hope we never see, the electric and hybrid versions of cars already in sight.

After a couple of weeks after the director of development for new Porsche said that the electric is 911 th in the plans of the company car paparazzi photographed strange Porsche, which seemed to be a hybrid.

The first thing you will notice - the lug on the bonnet of Porsche. All would be nothing, but even children know that Porsche engines at the rear (not counting the Cayenne). To no one there was no doubt that such a test Porsche - Germans glued zipper in this country has. The conclusion is clear - it is the battery pack.

Conclusion Although a simple, but is confirmed by photographs taken of these images - a car, go to the park, not published almost no sound.

By the way, Porsche showed uncommon sense of humor - from the car removed all the logos brands, but at the rear of the bonnet attached Batman logo.

Tuning-atelier Techart finalized diesel Porsche Cayenne

2011-06-05T13:40:00.000-07:00

Engine power increased from 240 to 290 hp and torque - with 540 to 630 Nm. Now, the car accelerated to 100 km / h in 7.7 seconds instead of 8.3, says Auto-Dealer.

High-performance brake system equipped with 6-piston brake slide with 405/38- mm discs at the front axle and 4-piston slide with 365/28- mm discs at the rear axle.

New Porsche Cayenne dropped for the first time without camouflage

2011-06-05T13:37:00.000-07:00

The last generation who became the legendary off-roader from Stuttgart - desired goal for the automotive paparazzi. On the planet is not a lot of cars that are hunted for so diligently.

Meanwhile, although the images were quite a lot of cars, to evaluate its in the best so far been unable to because of the abundance of camouflage. And now for the first time dropped nearly Cayenne «without all».

Innovation has become seemingly less aggressive, but its lines are more fluid. The line at the rear of the car in general has become more like a coupe than a traditional SUV.

And it reflects the essence of changes in car - Cayenne should become much easier and more economical predecessor. The car should be off about 200 kilograms, compared with its predecessor - the weight gain in the promise to pay in cost, power and manageability.

The front of the car has become much more like the 911th and the Boxster. Even almost a mirror copy style 911.

New will keep all the same engines as the current generation, but add the hybrid version with a turbocharged V6.

Porsche Carrera GT finished with "gold"

2011-06-05T13:29:00.000-07:00

Tuning-atelier Gemballa has created a new version of super Porsche Carrera GT with an engine V10. The series was called Mirage GT Gold Edition. As its name says that gold is not without cost: the supercar appeared golden insertion of carbon and other materials. Creation tuning masters received ultralight aerodynamic false weight. The engine also prokachali up to 650 horsepower. As a result, vehicles in a series of Mirage GT Gold Edition dispersed to hundreds of 3.7 sec. and reach the mast-head speed of 333 km / h, the TopSpeed.

Diesel Porsche Cayenne from the studio Cargraphic

2011-06-05T13:23:00.000-07:00

Following the company Techart German company called Cargraphic finalized a new Porsche Cayenne with a diesel engine, providing a set of mechanical and cosmetic changes. Diesel Porsche Cayenne from the studio CargraphicInzhenery company for 1 184 euros ready to further develop an electronic control unit 3.0 liter engine V6, increasing the power unit with 240 hp and a maximum torque of 550 Nm to 290 hp and 630 Nm respectively. Those figures have modified from Techart.

A further 1 422 euro Cargraphic specialists are happy to equip your diesel Cayenne special suspension control module, able to adjust the height of the car body.

In addition, the tuning-studio offers a choice of external components, consisting of a front bumper with twin fog lamps (2 136 euros), rear diffuser (euro 470), linings on the wings (1 232 euro), lateral false weight (1 006 euro) and 20 -22-inch cast rims.

In Moscow International Motor Show world premiere sports car Porsche 911 GT2RS

2011-06-05T13:16:00.000-07:00

At the Moscow International Automobile Salon - 2010 (MIAS-2010) today held its world premiere sports car Porsche 911 GT2RS.

This is the most powerful sports car in the company's history, its power is 620 horsepower. The car accelerates to 100 km in 3.5 seconds., Maximum speed of 330 km / hour.

Externally, the new 911 GT2 RS 911 GT2 from different elements of the carbon fiber with matte black carbon fiber structure, wider wheels and extended front wheel arches, new wheels in light alloy with a central mount and inscriptions "GT2 RS" on the doors and rear lid.

In the passenger compartment integrated safety cage, for the sake of weight reduction internal door handles are replaced by hinges, and standard chairs have given way to an easy two bucket seats. Basic Interior - black, equip items on the ceiling, seats, center console, doors and steering wheel trimmed with red Alcantara

Diesel Porsche Cayenne in the performance of RUF

2011-06-05T13:13:00.000-07:00

In a few years the popularity of diesel engines for almost ceased to yield their gasoline brethren, in this regard, and various tuning-studio began to pay more attention is diesel-powered.

In turn, the studio invited the RUF kit for the diesel version of the Porsche Cayenne. Recall that part of the standard Porsche Cayenne gives 240 hp and 549 Nm of torque.

After upgrading the engine began to give 288 hp and 580 Nm of torque, the highlight was the completion revised system ECU. The cost of this kit is 3850 Euros.

For those who really need the speed, can choose the second set, which makes 310 hp Porsche Cayenne and 630 Nm of torque. To drive the SUV up to this level in the RUF established a new turbocharger and re-configure the system ECU. The cost of this option have already reached 7,300 euros.

Data on the maximum speed, acceleration time and fuel consumption will be issued tuner a little later.