With the new SLS AMG GT3 starts AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz into a new business area: It includes the development, production and distribution of customer racing cars. The sale of customers’ vehicles is expected to start in autumn 2010, the homologation of the GT3 variant will be completed in time for the racing season 2011th
The new SLS AMG GT3 is the logical extension of the motorsport-commit-ment of AMG.Seit its founding in 1967, AMG is a pioneer of the motorsport industry. The new racing version of the SLS by AMG AMG is in close cooperation with the HWA AG develops and produces. HWA is working on behalf of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport for the use of the DTM teams responsible. The HWA team is one of the most successful teams in international motorsport: nine drivers’ title in the DTM and ITC as well as twice winning the FIA GT Championship are clear evidence of this.

The SLS AMG GT3 linked seamlessly to this success story and thus follows the 300 SL racing sports car of 1952 which established the myth of “Gullwing”. The historic victory in the endurance race “Carrera Panamericana” Mercedes-Benz made famous in North and Central America, and showed the performance of the Stuttgart-based car manufacturer.

Spectacular racing-look, top performance

Broad, flat and with a spectacular race car look – this is the new SLS AMG GT3. With the modifications to the bodywork of the Gullwing was the aerodynamic performance in the focus – not only visible in the new front spoiler with splitter, the bonnet with central air outlet, the widened fenders front and rear, but also at the lateral Radhausentlüftungen, the side skirts with cooling channels for the Hinterachsbremsen, the smooth underfloor with rear diffuser and an adjustable rear wing. All measures are used for low air resistance and maximum output – and ensure effective cooling thermally highly stressed components. In the C-pillar, the standard patrol cap is for the Quickfill.

The maximum power of the AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine with dry sump-front funding is determined by the FIA under the “Balance of Performance.” This is to ensure equal opportunity of participating race cars. The classification, is set at including the net weight is still 2010th The power transmission in the GT3 version assumes a sequential six-speed racing transmission with steering wheel-integrated circuit and multi-plate limited slip differential. As with the standard AMG SLS the gear is arranged on the rear engine and the gearbox combines a torque tube, rotate it like the street version of a carbon shaft with engine speed.

Double wishbone front and rear axles forged aluminum take on the wheel control. Adjustment of springs and dampers, the vehicle height, the stabilizers, as well as toe and camber enable an individual track setup. The rack and pinion steering with speed-dependent power assistance and direct ratio supports the agile handling. Behind the AMG light-alloy wheels with central locking plays a steel-composite technology in racing brakes with ABS, the delay racing.

Functional racing atmosphere in the interior

The interior of the SLS AMG GT3 racing car dominated functional atmosphere: the roll cage made of steel not only ensures the safety of the driver, but also for an additional stiffening of the aluminum space frames. Another eye catcher is the racing seat with Sechspunktgurt and HANS system (Head and Neck Support). Perfect in view of the driver, the central display is positioned, which provides information on all relevant information such as speed, engine speed, operating temperature, lap time and gear selection. The open top racing wheel with shift paddles for the gear shift allows perfect motorcycle.

On the center panel has additional controls. Here, the driver can not start only the AMG V8-engine, or adjust the traction control, but also enable the reverse gear, or – in the event of cases – the integrated fire extinguisher system. On the tunnel of the torque tube is placed, the adjustment for the brake balance.

This roadster comes to the gills with BMW-performance technology, all of which loaded surprisingly standard for a company that charges for every little comfort feature. But the Z4 sDrive35is also makes a few compromises in comfort that undercut its sporty nature.

The Z4 is a good looking little roadster, and we notice a lot of attention from passersby. Its retractable hardtop is a best-of-both-worlds solution and provides the security and weather protection plus the fun of a hard-top open-top driving. The top folds into the trunk of Transformers-like variability.
The retractable top is not without consequences to come, however. Especially if they are folded into the trunk, it has very little storage space, and what it can with the type of robotic equipment is used on BP’s Gulf Oil gusher be explored.

And although his BMW sports car dynamics takes very seriously, the retractable top throws from the balance of the car one way or another. When BMW designed the car for a 50/50 weight distribution with the top up, the front light will be with the top down, and vice versa. A soft top would have less influence on the weight of the cars have been spread.

BMW is like changing the weight, with its dynamic suspension, an option on almost all other BMW vehicles, including M-models, but in the standard Z4 sDrive35is. If, for sport, or Sport Plus, the landing gear reduces by almost half an inch. This suspension uses sensor input to each of his shock set independently of each other, making them soft or rigid, depending on the street and what is the driver to ask there.
How have tested in other recent BMWs we have sDrive35is the Z4 has a dual character, it is quite pleasant to drive on a variety of roads on a daily basis, and is ready to receive and to act means on a line or in the Twisties. In normal mode the suspension is relaxed and pleasant, but far from soft. Going to sports or Sport Plus mode, we do not have a sudden, dramatic difference, but the car is always rigid.

We threw the Z4 sDrive35is in the corner after corner, finding that there is so much grip and such good control that we offered to hold very high speeds. The car has encouraged us to push harder and harder, and we were impressed with how well they stuck to the pavement, with little wag of the tail, larger BMWs use a turn off.

Bad review: five gearbox is unrefined. Destination entry and phone numbers, when the car is locked in motion.

Bottom line: 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX works well in everyday life as weekend fun. Cabin Tech covers the essential features, but nothing special.
Trading Rally Ken Block invasions and videos Subaru STI Subaru Impreza WRX has always been auto humans wishing powers path but films spend most time because travel pass work and grocers operates. 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX accepted his status as a stand-in STI by a wide body kit and the length of the rally bred brother.

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In addition to the Corvette he is probably THE American sports car and THE symbol of sheer power in the relatively civil dress.The Ford Mustang. Even during the hot summer months presents US-Car-GeigerCars.de specialist from Munich now already the 2011er model year of the iconic coupe.

Especially under the long bonnet has done a lot for the new year: Here, the Ford engineers found it easy some additional horsepower. No, 2011 celebrates the legendary 5.0-liter V8 and a brilliant comeback especially potent in the Mustang engine compartment – a completely re-engineered engine. Compared with the previously used 4.6-liter V8, the output could be increased from 320 to now whopping 412 horsepower, maximum torque increased from 441 to now 528 Nm – while reducing fuel consumption.

In parallel, the V6 version of the Pony Cars is therefore significantly stronger than in previous years. The Sechsender now delivers 305 bhp and presses at least 380 Nm to the crankshaft

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Watching on my dvr for satellite tv, I can flip between many different games. That comes in handy during commercial breaks, or when you see a situation where a team is about to score. I can also make sure I can watch my favorite teams no matter where I am. There is always going to be a game on to watch all weekend, even if it’s in another part of the country.

Saturday is the big day for college football across the nation. I wake up, watch the pre-game show, and settle in for some big games from lunchtime straight through to midnight. Sundays mark NFL day. Games start in the early afternoon and conclude Sunday night just before I go to bed. I can flip on any NFL game I choose to watch. Football is a great sport with exciting games and atmosphere you can feel even if you’re just sitting on your couch. It’s sad to see summer end, but it’s great to welcome back football.

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The 8C Competizione sports car continues the legendary history of Alfa Romeo. The homage to the past has been using the name: The abbreviation “8C” were in the thirties and forties, all those Alfa Romeo racing cars and road models, which were equipped with the powerful eight-cylinder engine from the designer Vittorio Jano. The term ‘Competizione proposes “the bridge to the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Competizione, a sports car, driven by the team in 1950, Zanardi Fangio in the Mille Miglia.

The attractive design, developed by the Centro Stile Alfa Romeo, makes this a real two-seater solitaire under the GT models. But the design is not only beautiful but also functional balance.

The motor is a forward in 90-degree V-position, built with eight 4691 cc engine capacity. When convinced sporty driving on winding country roads of the extremely low-vibration motor with short response times.

* Power: 332 kW (450 hp) at 7,000 rpm.
* Torque: 470 Nm at 4.750/min.
* Maximum speed 7500 rpm.

The crankcase and oil pan are made of aluminum and have five main bearings, which provide high structural rigidity and low friction losses, the cylinder heads are also made of aluminum. All the ducts (water, oil, secondary air) were directly worked in the engine castings, so that a system with a high rigidity, low dimensions and high reliability of assembly, ie a high reliability has emerged.

Transmission, automatic transmission and limited slip differential
The Alfa 8C Competision access to development engineers on a concept of Alfa Romeo to move from the rear was on the front-wheel drive technology, a typical feature: transaxle drive. The gears in this case at the rear. Result: an ideal weight distribution and thus a more perfect ride. This contributes very much towards the center of the vehicle shifted position of the front engine. The six-speed transmission (gear selection via shift paddles on the steering wheel) was developed with the aim of short switching times. The driver can thereby depending on the situation on the modes “Manual-Normal, Manual-Sport, Automatic-Normal, Automatic-Sport” and “Ice” access.

Suspension, wheels and brakes
Traditionally, this technology comes with Alfa Romeo jump racing. The suspension of the new model are no exception. It is a double wishbone suspension with control arms and hub carriers from aluminum forgings and an additional push bar for the track control.

To ensure even under intense use a powerful, effective braking, the braking system with perforated, ventilated brake discs and aluminum calipers equipped. Meanwhile, make the necessary grip for 20-inch tires. This is the tire size 245/35 (front) and 285/35 (rear), the alloy wheels are designed to specifically raised with perforated design. The wheels allow a highly efficient brake ventilation. For a high level of driving pleasure and safety in all driving situations, moreover, provides the latest version of the stability and traction control VDC Alfa Romeo.

Construction with high stiffness and low weight
A stiff, lightweight vehicle structure is the foundation for a high-performance sports car. And the same goes for the Alfa 8C Competizione.The body, however, made of carbon. The interior is characterized by a dominant feature of high-tech materials. Carbon materials such as shape while the character of the interior. Even the sports seats are made of this lightweight and stiff material. Regardless of which is that characterize the interior of the new Alfa Romeo sports car through an uncompromisingly perfect ergonomics.

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Bibiana Boerio, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars and Jaguar design director Ian Callum unveiled at a press conference on the most important car show in North America from the ground up independently developed open-air version of the new Jaguar XK, the market launch in Germany is scheduled for next March.

The new Jaguar XK Convertible combines classy, stylish design in the best Jaguar tradition with an equally luxurious ambience and brand-art technology and a powerful engine to convertible pleasure at the highest level.

In addition to the equally attractive as muscular lines of the bodywork on the new XK convertible is the high-tech convertible top particularly striking. Consisting of three layers of soft top can be even while driving at speeds open up to 16 km / h, and offers an excellent insulation against wind and road noise.

Extremely innovative in the new development also shows their complete body made from lightweight aluminum, which guarantees an increase in driving dynamics and performance with the optimized efficiency and high torsional rigidity. On the part of the drive again shines the new Jaguar XK convertible with a 219 kW (298 hp) 4.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine, coupled with a new, on the steering wheel mounted shift paddles operated six-speed automatic transmission.

Further technical highlights include the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS, Adaptive Cruise Control ACC with on ahead warning function “Forward Alert, active headlights, and – as a world first – the pyrotechnic pedestrian protection PDBs (Pedestrian Deployable Bonnet System), which tilts the hood when in contact with a pedestrian 10 to 15 inches to the top.

Following its world premiere in Detroit, the new Jaguar XK convertible and coupe next March, in place well before the summer season at the German market. Prices and features will give Jaguar a timely manner.

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The prices for the 243 kW/328 hp whirlwind start at € 41 390 for the version with a manual six-speed gearbox and black cloth seats. In addition, customers have the alternative of 44 490 € PACK-expensive version with leather upholstery, heated and cooled seats, and a BOSE ® sound system. order for the first time in Europe for the Roadster is – only in combination with the PACK package and at an extra charge of 2,100 euros – in a concerted pattern of a seven-speed automatic hand set.

The open 370Z looks very good

The designers of the new 370Z Roadster placed great value on the open Z pounce the silhouette and the classic sports car proportions of the coupe to maintain. And without question, the open-air version provides for both closed as from the top down right exciting. The stress compared to the coupe a little flatter windshield frame and the aerodynamically rounded, gently sloping rear, the dynamics of the 370Z roadster perfectly. the soft top is stowed in the trunk, a painted body-color tonneau-cover ensures a clean finish. At the same time manage two aerodynamically sophisticated “bump” the flow of air turbulence in the direction of the spoilerlosen stern.

The indispensable for an open vehicle body reinforcement took the new Nissan 370Z before especially in the A-pillars and door sills. As with the coupe are hood, doors and trunk lid made of aluminum.

Fabric roof was slightly enlarged windows
The multi-layer fabric roof was a slightly enlarged in comparison to its predecessor, and of course heated glass window. The shape and position of the glass wind deflectors – it is between the two fixed rollover bars mounted has mounted – Nissan further optimized. are the result of further turmoil reduced with fast open-drive.

The soft top opens and closes either via a push button on the center console or a component on the driver’s door button on the Intelligent Key system. This allows the hood of the 370Z Roadster – public appeal – open on request from the outside.

3.7-liter V6 decontaminated after coming Euro 5 emissions standard
370Z Roadster is powered by the same 3.7-liter V6 that powers the coupe also. In the course of the changeover to the binding of 2010 Euro-5 standard that provides the engine with 243 kW/328 hp, only three less horsepower than the current Euro-4 engine. Other hand, remained unchanged, the maximum torque of 366 Nm at 5.200/min.

The prices for the 370Z Roadster start at € 41 390 for the version with six-speed manual transmission. Even this car is factory set to 18-inch alloy wheels in exclusive design for the Roadster Zehnspeichen. Also standard are four electrically adjustable seats, a CD player with four speakers and auxiliary jack, steering wheel controls, Bluetooth ® interface, rain and light sensor, the keyless access system, Intelligent Key, a start / stop button instead of a conventional ignition lock, ABS, EBD and Brake Assist, ESP, climate control, Bi-Xenon headlights, LED tail lights, electric windows and six airbags.

PACK version with black leather and BOSE ® sound
In 44 490 € expensive 370Z Roadster PACK are also at the factory BOSE ® audio system, newly developed “Air seats” – control dial on the center console also heated, such as cooled – a shift position indicator, heated seats, black leather upholstery and cruise control with Speed added. As a bonus for sporty Nissan driver on top of the donated Rev Synchro Control. She takes a short Zwischengasmanöver automatically optimal speed adjustment in high-and downshift before – better than it could be the hoe tip technology of even the experienced pilots. A Berganfahrassistent facilitates riding uphill by the brakes are held a few seconds.

Who the 370Z Roadster will still PACK continue to appreciate, this can be great with 19 inch RAYS alloy wheels (do the same design as for the coupe) and leather sports seats together in Bordeaux-red color that matched top. The new for the 2010 model year of the program taken 370Z Navigation System (2,400 €) impresses with its operation via touch screen, an even higher-resolution 7-inch display, improved maps and numerous information and entertainment interfaces. The map data is held on a DVD on a 40 GB hard disk drive (HDD) are stored, which is a 9.6 GB big storage for tracks added.

An automated system that behaves like a manual switch
The 350Z Roadster – was different than in North America – in Europe so far available only with manual transmission. For the new Nissan 370Z Roadster PACK now offers the first optional in the coupe also used seven-speed automatic gearbox of its Japanese subsidiary Jatco. The goal of the engineers was an automatic, which feels like a manual transmission.

In fact, the new Auto switch operates in manual mode as a clutchless manual gearbox. Mainly because the gears can be changed depending on preference and sequentially with shift paddles on the steering wheel. The automatic adjustment of the speed during downshifts (DRM – Downshift Rev Matching) increases further the liveliness. Because the converter lockup clutch starts immediately after the start its work, the feeling prevails anyway, move to more of a sports car with a manual transmission. Designed specifically for rear-wheel drive vehicles, Nissan has developed seven-speed automatic is also designed adaptive and fits so its Schaltkennfelder the individual driving style.

Scratch-resistant clear coat with self-healing
In addition to the painting “Vibrant Red” Customers of the 370Z roadster and roadster PACK choice of six metallic and mineral effect coatings – all developed by Nissan Scratch Shield Paint. The secret of this scratch-resistant clearcoat with self-healing forces are highly elastic resin that can compensate for their elasticity superficial damage. Even in car washes to make the innovative technology pays off: Here is the wear 80 percent lower than conventional coatings.

Who wants to wait until next spring, should be 26 October red paint on the calendar: For then already starts ticket sales for the open Nissan 370Z.

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The Corvette Victory Edition is based on the C6 Coupe with the six-liter LS2 V8 engine that makes 297 kW (404 hp) and has a maximum torque of 546 Newton meters. The Transaxle construction with six-speed gearbox to the rear axle ensures optimal weight distribution. If desired, an electronically controlled six-speed automatic transmission comes with shift paddles on the steering wheel rim are used.

Quotes of the racing version supplied by the two available colors yellow (Velocity Yellow) and black. The aluminum alloy wheels in Competition Grey dark – 18-inch front, 19 inch rear – underline the racing performance as well as a discreet rear spoiler in body color.

Inside the two-tone leather upholstery with Victory Edition and the reason black is safe. When you select the exterior color black seat center strips, the center armrest and the underside of the dash are decorated in red, yellow exterior color when in titanium gray. A Corvette logo in the headrests and a contrasting seam mark the Corvette Limited version. In the center console in carbon-look surfaces are used in the door area surfaces in Competition Grey-shade of the rim. A numbered Victory Edition badge guarantees the authenticity of each copy of this limited series.

The standard features this Corvette is rich in all sportiness. Standard is the first luxury package with heated seats and a seat memory, which saves the individual settings of the six-way seat, mirrors and steering column position for two drivers. In addition, a DVD navigation system with touch (control of the functions by touching the screen) and voice control. For acoustic pleasure even in the beach provides a Bose sound system with seven speakers. Also standard, the height-adjustable head-up display is provided, the projected information such as speed, speed, lateral acceleration and the desired display on the lower windshield edge.

The purchase of a new Corvette Victory Edition is entitled to witness a one-day Corvette Drivers Training with professional instructors at selected race tracks in Europe.

Delivery is the Corvette Limited from March 2007 – only in Europe. The recommended retail price less 70 790 € 74 390 € and for the automatic version.

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As a genuine fusion of sports car and SUV, the FX37 stands out – as its “big brother” FX50 – with its dramatic appearance from the crowd. Built on Infiniti’s FM (Front Midships) platform FX37 combines the proportions of a sports car with the character of a wheel. Coupe-typical characteristics, such as bonnet, long wheelbase, short overhangs and blend sleek roofline, the FX37 harmoniously with the presence and power of an SUV.

Engine

It is powered by the Infiniti one 3.7 liter V6 gasoline engine, min at 7000 rpm an output of 320HP and a torque of 360Nm sovereign (comparative figures for the V8 in the FX50: 390PS and 500Nm FX37).

Like the other engines of the multi award-winning VQ engine family also owns the all-aluminum V6 24 valves and two camshafts and a two-cylinder block, how committed he is due to the higher stiffness in racing.

Which provides for maximum reliability and durability even at high speeds, engine designed sporty performance and maximum due to its low-vibration design refinement.

Variable valve timing V-VEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) classified according to the Euro 5 engine provides under all driving conditions for the optimal balance of performance, throttle response, fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. By adjusting the valve lift demand-regulated V-VEL, the amount of intake air and increases by optimizing the combustion phase, the power and torque.

The kennfeldgestützte engine control (ECU) ensures is that not the power delivery when accelerating abruptly, but in the shape of a building wave.

The FX37 is also standard on a new seven-speed automatic with adaptive shift control time point (ASC), optimized its wide gear steps of the consumption and driving. The seventh stage is designed as a low-consumption overdrive, which allows you to glide on the highway and pass quickly when needed.

The switching points are so programmed that the motor is always in the widest part of the torque curve moves and for sufficient reserve for overtaking. The ASC system switches depending on the inputs of the most important vehicle control systems in the matching of three programs. With shift paddles on the steering wheel can also turn the gear by hand.

Landing gear
The independent wheel are designed with weight-saving aluminum components. Double wishbone front and one mounted on a subframe behind Mehrlenkeraufhängung provide in connection with the extremely stiff chassis for agile handling and outstanding ride comfort.

A true crossover has the Infiniti FX37 than the all-wheel system ATTESA E-TS (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split). Its active Drehmomenverteilungssystem centrifugal clutch with active distributed at the smoothness of force as needed to all four wheels while on a dry road the torque to move forward quickly directed mainly to the rear wheels. It is a variable force distribution between front and rear of 50-50 possible to 0:100. Unlike blunt as a permanent four-wheel drive, with the steering feel and driving dynamics, rather, allows the electromagnetic torque transfer of the intelligent ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive for a sporty driving style to the major oversteer.

When starting from the state leads the ATTESA E-TS system driving all four wheels. Once the system detects that no all-wheel drive is needed anymore, it transfers the entire driving force to the rear wheels. The major drive by the rear wheels improves handling and reduces fuel consumption.

Like the other Infiniti models, was also voted the FX37 on the European road conditions. Suspension, steering, noise and vibration characteristics were well adapted to the tastes of European car drivers like the brakes of the FX37, which are sized larger because of higher average speeds. As a result, can be fitted as standard 20-inch wheels.

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