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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

SUVs Less Dangerous To Others*

A new study by the IIHS shows that SUVs which strike cars of a similar weight are now not more dangerous than other types of vehicles. This is great news, as it shows that automakers have been taking the interface issue seriously. By adjusting the heights of crash structures, moving towards unibody designs, and improving crumple on light SUVs, automakers have been able to meet or even exceed sedan crash performance.

However.

The study looks at crashes where vehicles collide which are within 500lbs in weight of each other. It does not say much about crashes where the vehicles are farther apart, for example a 5000lb SUV striking a 3500lb car. In cases like those, injuries and deaths are still going to be lopsided, with the occupants of the lighter vehicle suffering more damage.

This chart from IIHS is telling, it shows how heavier vehicles tend to have higher partner death rates than lighter ones.

At the end of the day, a larger, heavier vehicle is still safer, for the people riding in it. But not necessarily for the others on the road.

TechArt Porsche 911 Turbo Power Kit

TechArt power kit for the 911 Turbo models. 097/T3 TA program includes new TechArt VTG (variable turbine geometry) turbocharger, pipes, radiators and high performance air filters, which operate in accordance with a calibrated system.

This package makes 3.8-liter boxer engine with 515 kW (700 hp) and torque of 880 Nm at production - to 174 kW (200 hp) and 230 Nm on the standard output.

On the highway, a translator who dizzying 0-100 km / h (62 mph) in just 2.8 seconds and 0-200 km / h 9 s.Najveća speed 352 km h (218 mph).

TechArt Porsche 911 Turbo Power Kit

New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Rendered

Just the other day it was announced that Mercedes-Benz is introducing a wilder version of the SLS gull-wing sports car bearing the “Black Series” names that forms on the standard AMG model to further improve the performance plan offers, while another hardcore look.

Then Dan went Buzdugan PS Garage representation of what the SLS AMG Black Series edition can find things on our mailbox.

Dan’s take on the hardcore Gullwing includes a redesigned front bumper with larger and lower side vents, plus a carbon fiber lip spoiler, balls with a black mesh hood, new side skirts and restyled side slits.

Enlarged front and rear wheel arches that house the larger multi-spoke alloy wheels in a black finish and the new exterior mirror housings are the same color round out the changes.

New Ford Mondeo 2.0-liter EcoBoost 203HP & 240HP Versions

The top-of-the-line editions Mondeo Titanium and Titanium S, which are Ford’s 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine will be driven, with a six-speed manual transmission in addition to the double-clutch transmission Powershift transmission is available.

Ford 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is in two states of tune-Generation 203-240 and horses. Both are offered with the new gearbox at the end of 2011, starting with Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Availability in the rest of Europe will follow shortly.

According to the automaker, the 203HP version gets a six-speed gearbox has an average consumption of 7.6 lt/100 km (mpg) and CO2 emissions of 176 g / km. This engine-transmission combination is also available in the S-MAX Titanium and Titanium S models.

Ford says that with the six-speed manual transmission, the 240hp version of the 2.0-liter EcoBoost is not only the most powerful ever built Mondeo, more than the 3.0-liter V6 Mondeo ST220 of 14HP, but it is also 30% more fuel efficient, achieving a 30% reduction in the average fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, which are the same as the 203HP engine.

New Ford Mondeo 2.0-liter EcoBoost 203HP & 240HP Versions

New Range Rover Evoque at the 2012 Dakar Rally

Excite UK Rally Raid Team race three cars by Rabe Race Cars commissioned and driven by an all-British line-up consisting of Martin Rowe, Andrew Coley and John Hardy. And if the image is reminiscent of something, you’re right: the T3-body cars is that the new Range Rover Evoque.

But the power of a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder BMW diesel pumps out 275HP and 650 Nm (479.4 pounds-ft) of maximum torque. A ZF 6-speed manual gearbox will power to transfer the wheel, dressed in desert BF Goodrich tires.

Mercedes GL SUV Tuning

For those of you who want more power from their Mercedes GL SUV, they should be made. The tuning specialist MKB presented their latest creation called MKB P 670 based on Mercedes GL500, so this is a Mercedes GL500 with a twin-turbo V12 engine.

V12 for the conversion itself, requires the tuner to the automatic transmission, electronic control and 4-Matic drive, which takes six months to change to allow. In return, you get 668 hp Mercedes GL500 load (491 kW / 658 hp) and 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft) torque on the SUV ito fully kmh 0-100 sprint in 4.4 seconds with a potential top speed of 270 kilometers per hour ( 168 mph).

Mercedes GL SUV Tuning

New 2011 Mazda Facelift

In 2011, Mazda Motor Corporation announced the facelift on the 2011 Mazda 6 Facelift or also known as the Atenza in Japan. Mazda6 Facelift introduced, along with a new head and taillights, for the more sporty and premium clearer identity, but it has three forms 2011 Mazda 6 Facelift sedan body, hatchback and station wagon.

New 2011 Mazda Facelift

In the Interior, 2011 Mazda 6 Facelift has undergone further improvements, for materials, mazda choose materials for higher quality feel. This includes new chrome detailing with piano black panel, and chrome plating recently added to the buttons and switches that are used passengers every day – to play the audio and climate controls, parking brake button and the door handles. Introduced a new piano black for audio and climate control panel, center stack frame, around the shift gate and to the panel containing the steering wheel buttons.
A touch of silver hair-line full-gloss look for Grade Sport model, and also the new surface the end of all decorative panel – matte silver-lining to complete the standard model of an interior 2011 Mazda 6 Facelift update new line pattern on the upholstery of the chair, and a new brown leather available to them who are looking for a premium feel.
Six engines will be available on 2011 Mazda 6 Facelift, including a strong tradition of new petrol 2.0-liter that is claimed to be more fuel efficient and produce fewer emissions than the 2.0-liter engine it replaces. Coded MZR engine with five-speed automatic transmission generates 172 hp and 226 Nm of torque achieved, was adapted specifically for a new gasoline engine to provide optimum combination of acceleration and fuel economy, 2011 Mazda 6 Facelift.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

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