Exhibition in Paris comes the new Fiat Abarth 500 Assetto Corse
FIAT September 30th, 2008
At the next exhibition in Paris which have now imminent Abarth also will be present for the occasion will present to the public some interesting news.
Please note especially the umpteenth version of the new Fiat 500, it is the “Assetto Corse”, a vehicle that, as the name suggests, has been designed to compete in track and participate in the forthcoming Abarth 500 Challenge.
The vehicle in question features a weight significantly lower than the basic model in the passenger due to everything that was superfluous. This allowed to lower the weight up to 920 kg.
As for the engine, the new 500 Assetto Corse place a 1.4-liter that releases an output of 200 horses ensuring high performance. In support of the engine are also the manual six reports.
For more information and to admire live, the appointment is for the next exhibition in Paris.
Renault Kangoo Bebop: the concept becomes a series of car
Renault September 30th, 2008
At the Frankfurt Motor Show of 2007 Renault had presented to the public a new concept of the Kangoo, which had attracted the attention of those present.
Obviously, success was such that the company has decided to implement the model in series. Here is explained why the forthcoming Paris Motor Show that opens its doors in the coming days we will witness the official presentation of the new Renault Kangoo Bebop.
The vehicle in question is characterized by some innovative features than the basic model. In particular, the forms are more rounded and the bonnet was a different color than the rest of the body.
Interestingly the rear with the glass door that opens and, above all, with the roof of the back that opens allowing you to completely enjoy the beautiful sunny days.
We just have to wait for the opening of the exhibition in order to see live and learn all the technical characteristics including pricing and availability.
The Toyota iQ is a compact safe: nine airbags, including rear
Toyota September 30th, 2008
The new Toyota iQ arrive on the market early next year and certainly will be a good rival for the new 500 thanks to the same compact size and supertecnologie present in it.
In particular, security is one of the most important aspects on which it emphasized the Toyota iQ equipping of the nine airbags among which stand out especially after the event.
The new iQ is, in fact, the first car to be equipped with rear seats airbag level of their head restraint to ensure greater protection of the back and neck as a result of possible violent shock front.
In truth, rear air bags have become necessary because the rear seats were too close to the rear window, which would have greatly increased, and the dangers of serious physical consequences as a result of any frontal collisions.
Peapod gem: new electric vehicle for driving in city
Chrysler September 29th, 2008
The Gem, a company specializing in achievement of electric vehicles and controlled by Chrysler Group has recently presented to the public his latest creation, we are talking about the model Peapod.
The vehicle in question is characterized by design that looks like a lot to shell of an egg. Numerous windows in which to enter a lot of light inside the car.
The new Peapod is designed for driving on a narrow range so that, by its electric motor, can reach a speed of just 40 km / h and has declared that autonomy does not exceed 50 km with a single recharge.
Of note, finally, the many technologies inside the car stand out among which the central console designed to make room all’iPhone and all’iPod.
For more information visit specially created for the new vehicle (in English) by clicking here.
BIOCAT Catamaran: a off-shore that is inspired by the Audi R8
Audi September 29th, 2008
Vizualtech, a designer of Scandinavia, has created a commission of a rich client Dubai a new off-shore, the BIOCAT Catamaran, inspired greatly in style with a shiny Audi R8.
As you can see from the images, the new off-shore has a rear very similar to the R8 with the rear engine which is nice if the show thanks to glass. Even the lines of the goalkeeper is very similar except for a different opening as The Office-shore open to gull wings.
Very different, however, the approach of the front that stretches a lot compared with a Audi R8 also drastically changing the style.
The new off-shore should mount a powerful engine, even two, will likely be V8 engines that will ensure high performance so as to allow the water to reach 170 km / h.