Thursday, August 11, 2011

The new Volkswagen Polo GTI Character is often used as a synonym for assertiveness, confidence and aplomb: quite appropriate terms to describe the Polo, in fact. Want some proof? Look no further than its powerful petrol and common rail engines. Sometimes one glance is all you need but the VW Polo is a car you’ll want to look at time and again. There’s always something new to discover about its striking exterior with its distinctive, fascinating features. Its muscular body, for instance, or the slightly slanted headlights connected by the wide band of black radiator fins, and the athletically sculpted doors. The Volkswagen Polo has launched a new class with its all-new design, spacious feel and high quality standards. Its attention to detail and pursuit of perfection make the VW Polo the ideal choice for lovers of maxing out minimalism and the finer things in life. Start designing your own Polo right now and stake your claim to a new class.






2012 Volkswagen Polo GTI




2012 Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen satisfies the high expectations of its customers in every respect with the Polo including its environmental impact: the fifth generation of the Polo sets new benchmarks with extremely clean-running and economical engines coupled with intelligent design. The Polo stands up to the closest scrutiny, as demonstrated by the Environmental Commendation it has been awarded. The environmentally sound development of this highly successful compact car represents an important step towards sustainable mobility for all.




2012 Volkswagen Polo




2012 Volkswagen Polo GTI

They boast low fuel consumption, produce fewer emissions and are great fun: the modern petrol engines from Volkswagen. For the Polo you have the choice of a 44 kW (60 hp), 51 kW (70 hp) or a 63 kW (85 hp) engine - all of which of course comply with the Euro 5 standard (fuel consumption: 5.5-5.9 l/100 km; CO2 emissions: 128-139 g/km). Lighter, more efficient and above all: cleaner. The innovative common rail diesel engines, always sporty and frugal, are now on a par with TSI engines when it comes to environmental compatibility. The 55 kW (75 hp) engine complies with the Euro 5 standard and will take you much further on one tank of fuel (fuel consumption: 4.2 l/100 km; CO2 emissions: 109 g/km).




2012 Volkswagen Polo GTI Interior-Dasboard





The Polo GTI is one such case. And though you may enjoy this car for a long time to come thanks to Volkswagen’s proven quality it must be said that you won’t be the only one: the Polo will keep several generations mobile. Before the driving fun starts the Polo will demand your full attention with its sophisticated interior: high-quality surfaces that look and feel good, a sporty 3-spoke steering wheel and plenty of storage compartments for all the things you can’t do without in your Polo: mobile phone, drinks, CDs and so on.

The Volkswagen new Eos fuses both in great style. This is clearly visible from its new Volkswagen face too: black-painted radiator grille fins with chrome edging, fog lights with chrome surrounds and static cornering lights, as well as halogen main headlights with turn signals housed behind a single clear-glass lens set it apart as a member of the Volkswagen family, yet still convey its independent personality.  Close your eyes, count to 25 and imagine a gentle breeze blowing across your face. For that is exactly how long the five-part CSC roof system takes to disappear out of sight into the tail of the new Eos and transform it from sporty coupĂ© to chic cabriolet.




2012 Volkswagen New Eos




2012 Volkswagen New Eos

The VW New Eos has been consistently geared towards optimising fuel consumption and reducing pollutants. That is why the smooth-running, high-torque four-cylinder common-rail TDI engines are fitted with a diesel particulate filter. And regardless of which engine variant you prefer, power is effortlessly transmitted to the front wheels via the 6-speed manual gearbox or the 6-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox. The TSI engines in the new Eos thrill with their agility, powerful response and perfectly smooth running. Another highlight are the TSI engines with BlueMotion technology, which excel by achieving significantly reduced fuel consumption and low emissions combined with dynamic performance.








2012 Volkswagen New Eos




2012 Volkswagen New Eos

The VW New Eos “Light Assist” main beam control system can put an end to this. Using a camera installed behind the windscreen, it can detect oncoming traffic or vehicles driving ahead and use this information to automatically switch between dipped and main beam, depending on the vehicle’s own speed. The headlights are dipped in good time, as soon as the oncoming road user has been detected. The system only switches back to the main beam headlights again once the road user has passed and can no longer be dazzled.








2012 Volkswagen New Eos




2012 Volkswagen New Eos

 The VW new Eos is a fully-fledged four-seater, which can offer four individualists all the free space they need. The passengers in the rear also have sufficient room to enjoy every trip to the full. And getting into the rear is made perfectly straightforward too, thanks to the "Easy Entry" function. The entry function even operates electrically if the electrically adjustable front seats are fitted. With this feature, the front seats glide gracefully forwards. Safety and optimum occupant protection are a top priority in the Eos. For this reason, it comes with an active roll-over protection system that is operative whether the hood is open or closed. If need be, its supporting sections automatically shoot upwards by up to 265 millimetres in the space of just 0.25 seconds to protect everyone on board.


2012 VW Scirocco R and Scirocco Cube



The Volkswagen Scirocco R makes being sensible very easy. That is because it is a sports coupé for every day of the year. With ample room for four passengers. A boot with plenty of luggage space. And innovative driver assistance systems that guarantee a safe and sporty driving feel. It has the spirit to send tingles of excitement down your spine. With its passion and will to perform, the VW Scirocco exhibits thrilling driving dynamics thanks to its sports suspension and range of powerful engines. Enjoy its high power efficiency and modest fuel consumption with the DSG dual-clutch gearbox.



Discover exactly what it is that makes the VW Scirocco so irresistible for you in the VW Scirocco Cube. Experience it in action in driving clips, discover fascinating details about its technology and equipment features, and hear about the various considerations that guided the designer’s hand. Computer wallpapers and a screensaver are available for you to download from the Media Center. Its breath-taking curves. Its unbridled spirit. Its pioneering technology. You will not find it easy to resist the Scirocco. All its arguments are just far too persuasive: the powerfully styled rear, the wide shoulders and the charismatic front end with the new Volkswagen face skilfully put across its dynamic potential.




2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R




2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R

The Scirocco is being launched with an impressive engine range. One variant is the 1.4 TSI with twincharger and a power output of 160 hp – especially when partnered by the fabulous 7-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox available as an option. At the top of the range is the 210 hp 2.0 TSI, which gives the Scirocco the ideal blend of power and fuel economy. Customers also have the choice of two 2.0 TDI engines delivering 140 hp and 170 hp and a 122 hp 1.4 TSI unit (Fuel consumption: 5.1 – 7.6 l/100 km; CO2 emissions: 134 - 179 g/km). Also available: an 1.4 TSI engine version with 122 hp and BlueMotion Technology.








2012 Volkswagen Scirocco Cube




2012 Volkswagen Scirocco Cube

One of the innovative extras that really go well with the Scirocco is the multifunction leather steering wheel with Tiptronic. In combination with the DSG dual-clutch gearbox, you can manually control the Scirocco’s fluid gear-changes with the steering wheel’s shift paddles and experience a true motor sport feeling. Relaxed open-road cruising or rapid hairpins? Just as you like adaptive chassis control DCC adjusts the suspension damping to perfectly suit the road and the driving situation. You retain a clear view ahead with the bi-xenon headlights, which combine the dipped and main beams in one functional unit, also integrating static cornering lighting and a separate daytime running light.




2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R




2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R and Cube Interior

The VW Scirocco impression owes much to the distinctive halogen headlights and new tail light styling with flowing contours that gracefully blend into the body design. The exterior mirrors, door handles and bumpers are all colour coded and lend the Scirocco an iconic elegance and clarity. And you can bring out even greater intensity with the addition of extravagant touches like the “Interlagos” 18-inch alloy wheels with their turbine-inspired design. The Scirocco’s interior demonstrates its qualities with sports seats in the front, featuring height adjustment for both the driver and front passenger, and its sportily contoured rear seats with open-frame head restraints and individual folding backrests.

2012 VW Golf R and VW Golf Cabriolet



The new Volkswagen Golf R and Golf Cabriolet can be either petrol-powered with TSI engines or diesel-powered with TDI units. The petrol engines with TSI technology operate particularly efficiently thanks to the combination of petrol direct injection and intelligent turbocharging. They stand out for their low fuel consumption and high torque at low revs. The powerful TDI engines with state-of-the-art common-rail technology likewise have a great deal to offer. They convince with low fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions  together with maximum power delivery.

The striking front end of the new Golf R and Golf Cabriolet provides more than just a hint of sportiness. A glance at the headlights and turn indicators under the same clear-glass cover and the door mirrors with integrated turn signals give an indication of the dynamic character of the new Golf Cabriolet. The same is true of the streamlined silhouette, which the stylish, fully automatic fabric hood blends into perfectly. The exterior design of the new Golf Cabriolet impresses with its elegant sportiness. The electro-hydraulic fabric hood blends seamlessly into the overall styling of the streamlined silhouette. The radiator grille further underlines the dynamic look. And the rear too, with LED rear lights in black and red as well as bumpers in a sporty design and painted in the body colour, emphasise the vehicle’s dynamic character.








2012 Volkswagen Golf R




2012 Volkswagen Golf R

 A brief moment, less than ten seconds: that’s all it takes for the fully automatic, electro-hydraulic fabric hood on the new Golf Cabriolet to open – and for you to savour the ultimate cabriolet driving experience. The hood is opened simply and fully automatically at the touch of a button, at a speed of up to 30 km/h. The wind deflector reduces annoying wind noise during the journey and at the same time protects you from unpleasant draughts around the neck. From the elegant to the sporty - you can choose from a variety of wheels for the new Golf Cabriolet. For example, the classic “Seattle” alloy wheel in size 7 J x 17 with wide-base 225 tyres. Or the classy “Salamanca” Volkswagen Exclusive alloy wheel painted in Sterling Silver with dimensions of 7 ½ J x 17 and also shod with wide-base 225 tyres.








2012 Volkswagen Golf R




2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

In terms of occupant safety, the new Golf Cabriolet makes no compromises. The active rollover protection system is automatically deployed if the worst comes to the worst  pop-up protection bars in conjunction with an extremely rigid windscreen frame provide protection for the occupants of all seats. In addition, the front passengers are protected by front and side airbags and there is also a knee airbag for the driver.






2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet




2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

There's an art to creating good looks. And there's a science to retaining them. To make sure that the Golf Estate is a source of enduring pleasure for you, not only is the body galvanised; its cavities are also treated with hot wax for lasting corrosion protection. The Estate is made even more durable by the long-life underseal for the floor pan and wheel arches together with plastic wheel arch linings at the front and rear.

The Ferrari FF an acronym for Ferrari Four (four seats and four-wheel drive) ushers in an entirely new GT sports car concept. A decisive break with the past, the new car represents not so much an evolution as a true revolution. This new V12 melds to an unprecedented level an extremely sporty, high-performance character with incredible versatility, superb comfort and sophisticated elegance, guaranteeing both driver and passengers an absolutely unique driving experience. Designed by Pininfarina, the shape and proportions perfectly interpret the FF’s harmonious blend of sporting DNA and extraordinary usability.



The Ferrari FF features the company’s first ever four-wheel drive system. Ferrari’s exclusive, patented 4RM (four-wheel drive) weighs 50 per cent less than a conventional fourwheel drive system, maintaining perfect weight distribution (53 per cent over the rear axle). Completely integrated with the car’s electronic dynamic control systems, the four-wheel drive technology delivers record levels of performance on all terrains and in
all conditions via continuous and intelligent predictive torque distribution to all four wheels. The FF is also equipped with the latest magnetorheological damping system (SCM3), as well as the most recent development in carbon-ceramic brakes from Brembo.






2012 Ferrari FF




2012 Ferrari FF

Exceptional performance levels come courtesy of the new 6,262 cc direct injection engine which develops 660 CV at 8,000 rpm. In tandem with its transaxle dual-clutch F1 gearbox, stunning acceleration figures (0-100 km/h in 3.7 sec.) are guaranteed. The new model’s class-leading weight-to-power ratio of 2.7 kg/CV, along with its ideal weight distribution, ensures exceptionally responsive handling. The result is that owners will be able to enjoy the FF’s prowess over a wide range of uses: city driving, on low grip or snow-covered surfaces and on the track.






2012 Ferrari FF




2012 Ferrari FF

The FF Performance aside, Maranello’s latest model also offers standards of passenger space, comfort, in-car spec and equipment previously unheard of in such a high-performance car. It can comfortably accommodate four people and their luggage, thanks to the best cabin space and boot capacity (450 litres extendable to 800) figures in its category, including four-door cars. A vast array of personalisation options and accessories has been developed for the FF.






2012 Ferrari FF




2012 Ferrari FF

These include six model-specific exterior colours and sumptuous interior trim incorporating specially selected and treated aniline leather. The FF, which will make its official debut in occasion of the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, is presented today with the first three photos from a dedicated shoot by Giovanni Gastel.



2012 FERRARI FF SPECIFICATIONS
 

Engine
Type 65-degree V12
Overall displacement 6,262 cc
Maximum power 660 CV @ 8,000 rpm
Maximum torque 683 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Dimensions and weight
Length 4907 mm
Width 1953 mm
Height 1379 mm
Dry weight 1790 kg
Weight distribution 47% front, 53% rear
Weight/power ratio 2.7 kg/CV


Performance
Maximum speed 335 km/h
0-100 km/h 3.7 sec
Fuel consumption and emissions (ECE+EUDC)
Fuel consumption 15.4 l/100 km
Emissions 360 g/km

The Audi A3 e-tron concept design represents the typical Audi language of sporty elegance. The single-frame grille is integrated into the front end, giving it a sculptured look. Its frame is made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), and the transversely mounted, three-dimensional aluminum louvers create a visual effect that emphasizes the showcar’s width. The headlights merge with the beveled upper corners of the single-frame, forming a transition that marks the starting point of the prominently accentuated lines of the engine hood.

The A3 E-Tron Concept headlights represent a new stage of evolution in LED technology, a groundbreaking innovation from Audi. They become broader as they extend outward, and a line underneath makes them seem to float on air. Above the front spoiler is a full-length air intake, also made of CFRP, framed by a metal clasp. The spoiler features a splitter that increases the downforce on the front wheels. The intelligent interplay between surfaces and lines also defines the tail end of the A3 e-tron concept. The broad, flat tail lights are sculptured and culminate in a point on the inside, and the tailgate bears an elegant spoiler edge.






2012 Audi A3 E-Tron Concept




2012 Audi A3 E-Tron Concept

The rear apron includes a diffuser insert of CFRP and metal, which in turn surrounds the two large tailpipes for the exhaust system. Working together, the gasoline engine and electric motor accelerate the notchback to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 6.8 seconds, then on to 231 km/h (143.54 mph). A regulated oil pump, the intelligent Audi thermal management system, a start-stop system and an energy recovery system  technologies from the brand’s modular efficiency platform all contribute to this high efficiency.








2012 Audi A3 E-Tron Concept




2012 Audi A3 E-Tron Concept

At the heart of the A3 e-tron concept are the lithium-ion batteries located behind the rear seats. A3 E-Tron Concept With a charge capacity of 12 kWh, they give the notchback a range of up to 54 km (34 miles) on electric power alone. The batteries are charged by the standard energy recovery system when the car is in motion or directly from a household power socket when it is parked. This means that in most cases, the car is entirely emission-free in city driving. The front suspension a MacPherson construction with a separate axle support has a track measuring a full 1,572 millimeters (61.89 in). The rack-and-pinion steering is extremely efficient because its electromechanical drive system requires no energy when driving straight ahead.








2012 Audi A3 E-Tron Concept

The audi A3 E-Tron Concept four-link rear suspension with its 1,542-millimeter (60.71-in) track is likewise fixed to a subframe. Its control arms made of high-strength steel enable the suspension to absorb longitudinal and lateral forces separately. The shock absorbers and coil springs are mounted separately from each other.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Ferrari have made Green the new Red for the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and performance green was the name of the game at the show. With Porsche and Lotus also showing off hy-performance hybrids the dread that surrounded the greening of the SuperCar sector with the introduction electrics to the power mix can be safely put to bed. These are exciting cars.



Whereas many people were in fear that hybrid technologies would see performance compromise in the name of “efficiency” the truth of where the exotic car builders are going is far more exciting. Traditionally we have seen Nitrous, Turbos and Superchargers as the extra power injectors, now have to start thinking of capacitors, batteries and motors. Nitrous is dead for the new age Hot Rodders, Lx is here to stay and itself will be combined with induction and exhaust chargers for internal combustion power in an explosion of technology that will make the shrinking of mobile telephone batteries look like it took forever.






2012 Ferrari 599 HY-KERS




2012 Ferrari 599 HY-KERS

Ferrari’s first toe-in the water of the Hybrid pool comes in the form of the 599 HY-KERS, a road going version of their Kinetic Energy Recovery System - or regenerative braking system used in the past seasons F1 car. The Ferrari HY-KERS system sees a 40kg electric motor and generator fitted in line with the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and mounted below the car’s center of gravity. This motor cuts in during acceleration and provides over 100 additional hp plus instant torque from standstill and during overtaking. Under braking the electric drive unit acts as a generator, using the kinetic energy generated to recharge the batteries. The torque delivery is controlled automatically via the onboard computer using grip, gear selection and accelerator pedal angle to dictate requirements. The system can also function as a full-electric drivetrain for around town driving.






2012 Ferrari 599 HY-KERS






2012 Ferrari 599 HY-KERS




2012 Ferrari 599 HY-KERS

 The electric motor features a unique cooling and lubrication system to provide efficiency under all operating temperatures and loads. The castings for the motor are made in the Ferrari foundry and are complete with Prancing Horse logo. The system weighs just 40 kg, which is partially offset by the fact that the starter motor and conventional battery become redundant.



A paramount objective for Ferrari was to maintain the balance, handling and performance characteristics of the impressive 599GTB. This was achieved by positioning all the components of the HY-KERS system below the centre of gravity, the flat lithium-ion batteries are positioned below the floorpan of the car inside the aerodynamic underbody. In fact the CoG has actually been lowered from the standard car. Also interior and luggage space has been unaffected.



Ferrari 599 HY-KERS Specifications

Year 2010

Production 1 - rolling test bed



ENGINE

Configuration 60° V12

Layout Front-mid Longitudinal - plus in-line Lx Motor

Induction Natural

Valvetrain DOHC, 4 Valves

Fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection

Displacement 5999 cc

Power 620 hp @ 7600 rpm

plus 100 hp Lx Motor

Torque 448 lb-ft @ 5800rpm



BODY

Aluminum body over Aluminum chassis

Weight 3722 lb dry

Length 183.7 in

Width 77.2 in

Height 52.6 in

Wheelbase 108.3 in

Front track 66.5 in

Rear track 63.7 in



DRIVE

Rear Wheel Drive

Transmission 7-speed transaxle with inline motor, paddle shift - F1-Trac stability and traction control



SUSPENSION

Front Double Wishbones -magnetorheological dampers.

Rear Double Wishbones magnetorheological dampers.



WHEELS / TYRES / BRAKES

3 piece 20” modular forged spoke wheels

Front tyres 245/40 ZR 20

Rear tyres 305/35 ZR 20

Front brakes 15.7 inch carbon ceramic with 6 pistons calipers

Rear brakes 14.2 inch carbon ceramic with 6 pistons calipers

Steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist



PERFORMANCE

Top speed 205 mph

0 - 100 kph 3.? seconds

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