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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Audis New A6 Hybrid Reportedly Confirmed for the U S Market
When Audi pulled the wraps off the newest iteration of the A6 in November, 2010, the Ingolstadt-based automaker made no word about the availability of the hybrid variant in the North American market. And officially, the Germans are still refusing to confirm the A6 Hybrid.
However, Car&Driver magazine is now reporting that it has received confirmation from "several reliable sources within Audi" that the new A6 Hybrid will be sold in the USA starting from next year with a price "somewhere north of $55,000".
It is believed that the U.S.-spec model will be similar to the European version that also goes on sale in 2012.
The European model employs a parallel hybrid concept combining a 2.0-liter TFSI gasoline engine delivering 211-horses and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) with an electric motor that produces an output of 33 kW (45 hp) and 211 Nm (155.63 lb-ft) of torque.
Directly mounted behind one another, the four-cylinder gasoline engine and the electric motor have a brief combined system output of 245HP (180kW) and 480 Nm (354.03 lb-ft). A modified 8-speed tiptronic transmission transfers power to the front wheels.
The electric motor draws energy from a lithium-ion battery system, which weighs in at 36.7 kg (80.91 lb) and is located in the collision-protected area under the luggage compartment. Audi says the luggage capacity is 375 liters (13.24 cu. ft), which is significantly less than the regular models 530 liters (18.7 cu.ft).
What you get in return is a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 238 km/h (148mph), but more importantly, a combined fuel economy in the European cycle of less than 6.4 liters per 100 km (36.75 US mpg) with CO2 emissions of less than 146 grams per km (234.96 g/mile).
However, Car&Driver magazine is now reporting that it has received confirmation from "several reliable sources within Audi" that the new A6 Hybrid will be sold in the USA starting from next year with a price "somewhere north of $55,000".
It is believed that the U.S.-spec model will be similar to the European version that also goes on sale in 2012.
The European model employs a parallel hybrid concept combining a 2.0-liter TFSI gasoline engine delivering 211-horses and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) with an electric motor that produces an output of 33 kW (45 hp) and 211 Nm (155.63 lb-ft) of torque.
Directly mounted behind one another, the four-cylinder gasoline engine and the electric motor have a brief combined system output of 245HP (180kW) and 480 Nm (354.03 lb-ft). A modified 8-speed tiptronic transmission transfers power to the front wheels.
The electric motor draws energy from a lithium-ion battery system, which weighs in at 36.7 kg (80.91 lb) and is located in the collision-protected area under the luggage compartment. Audi says the luggage capacity is 375 liters (13.24 cu. ft), which is significantly less than the regular models 530 liters (18.7 cu.ft).
What you get in return is a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 238 km/h (148mph), but more importantly, a combined fuel economy in the European cycle of less than 6.4 liters per 100 km (36.75 US mpg) with CO2 emissions of less than 146 grams per km (234.96 g/mile).
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
2013 Porsche 991 Carrera S Convertible Tuning
The most interesting of the aerodynamic package 2013 Porsche 991 Carrera S convertible Gemballa is firmly contoured front bumper with three large cooling air intakes and carbon fiber spoiler that give the car a more aggressive face. Along its sides, the curved lines of 2013 991 Carrera S Cabriolet Gemballa are accentuated further by more contoured side sills bearing the eyes to the back re imagined. The painted dark hole stickers, carbon fiber strips between the lights, cuts diffuser exhaust and spoiler Gurney make the car look even lower and wider.
All components of the aerodynamics kit 2013 Porsche 991 Carrera S Convertible Gemballa are made of carbon fiber, whether natural appearance or body color. Everything is connected by points of factory assembly. The aerodynamics package starts at? 19 860 (in Germany with VAT), including painting and assembly.
The exhaust system triple in line with sound control activated by the throttle blade itself has a history book of Gemballa. This is the 21st century interpretation of the six exhaust pipes first seen in the Gemballa Avalanche, in 1980. Besides its sound deeper and more meaningful, the lower the weight backpressure the exhaust system by nearly 10 additional HP.
Shorter, improved sport springs that work with the PASM active damping system factory, lower ride height by 20 mm. In combination with the 21-inch Gemballa wheels and GForged wheels, give the car its resolute stance.
Available in "black magic", "bronze" and if you want a glossy finish called "diamond cut", these ultra-light forged alloys weigh less than 20-inch wheels come standard. Prices start at 8,948? Incl. IVA for a set of four in Germany, depending on the combination wheel / tire.
Another unique offering in the aerodynamic kit 2013 Porsche 991 Carrera S Convertible Gemballa is the brake system of high performance developed in collaboration with Brembo. Besides providing shorter braking distances, the system is virtually free of fading.
When open the roof, convertible custom interiors perfectly highlights what a specialty of Gemballa. Customers can have their own custom interior design and handmade parts as couture tailoring.
In this case, the palette of materials and colors available range from the finest Alcatraz leathers selected from the complementary colors of wood, carbon fiber or aluminum high.
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