Wednesday, January 21, 2009

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets AMG sports package

For those more interested in the way their car looks or goes around corners than how fast it accelerates, Mercedes-Benz has announced an AMG sports package that will be optional with any powerplant available for the new 2010 E-class.The new package will hitting a European market in March.

The pricing is depends on the engine chosen by customer.However,the start price for the basic package at around 3,000 Euros (around $3900 USD). For that sum, the buyer gets a unique set of aprons along with side skirts and 18-inch AMG alloy wheels which are painted in sterling silver with a high sheen finish and are shod with 245/40 R18 wide base tyres at the from and 265/35 R18 tyres at the rear.

Meanwhile in inside, a set of microfiber and faux-leather seats for your bum join a three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel with shift paddles for your hands and aluminum pedals for your Piloti-clad feet. Performance oriented bits include a suspension drop of 15 millimeters along with perforated brake discs with silver-painted calipers up front and bearingthe Mercedes Benz logo.


2008 Aston Martin DBS Specs and Views

2008 Aston Martin DBS
2008 Aston Martin DBS front view
2008 Aston Martin DBS view
2008 Aston Martin DBS behind view
2008 Aston Martin DBS interior
2008 Aston Martin DBS interior

2008 Aston Martin DBS Specs
Base price $265,000 (est)
Vehicle layout Front engine, RWD, 2-pass, 2-door coupe
Engine 5.9L/510-hp/420-lb-ft DOHC 48-valve V-12
Transmission 6-speed manual
Curb weight 3750 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase 107.9 in
Length x width x height 185.9 x 75.0 x 50.4 in
0-62 mph 4.3 sec (mfr)

2009 Acura TL Specs and Views

2009 Acura TL
2009 Acura TL front view
2009 Acura TL black
2009 Acura TL black color
2009 Acura TL interior
2009 Acura TL interior

2009 Acura TL Specs
Base Price $34,000-$39,000 (est)
Vehicle layout Front-engine, FWD/AWD 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 3.5L/280-hp/254 lb-ft SOHC 24-valve V-6; 3.7L/305-hp/273 lb-ft SOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission 5-speed automatic
Curb weight (dist f/r) 3700-3900 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase 109.3 in
Length x width x height 195.3 x 74.0 x 57.2 in
0-60 mph 5.4-5.8 sec (MT est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 17-18/25-26 mpg (est)
CO2 emissions 0.93-0.99 lb/mile (est)

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

2009 Acura TSX Specs and Views

2009 Acura TSX
2009 Acura TSX front view
Acura TSX
2009 Acura TSX behind view
2009 Acura TSX interior
2009 Acura TSX interior

2009 Acura TSX Specs
Base Price $29,000 (est)
Vehicle Layout Front engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 2.4L/201-hp/170-172-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4
Transmission 6-sp man; 5-sp auto
Curb Weight 3400-3500 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase 106.5 in
Length x Width x Height 185.6 x 72.4 x 56.7 in
0-60 mph 7.8-8.0 sec (MT est)
EPA City/Hwy Econ 20-21/28-30 mpg
CO2 Emissions 0.80-0.85 lb/mile

2009 Acura RL Specs and Views

2009 Acura RL front
2009 Acura RL front view
2009 Acura RL back
2009 Acura RL back view
2009 Acura RL interior
2009 Acura RL interior
2009 Acura RL Specs
Vehicle layout Front engine, AWD
Engine 3.7L/300-hp/271-lb-ft SOHC V-6
Transmission 5-speed automatic
Curb weight (dist f/r) 4050-4100 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase 110.2 in
Length x width x height 195.8 x 72.7 x 57.2 in
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 16/22 mpg
CO2 emissions 1.06 lb/mile

Peugeot 408 sedan

These are among the images of the new Peugeot 408 sedan lurking in the shadows showing a sleek sporty profile with large 5-spoke rims. The new peugeot model 408 will replace the current Peugeot 407 .The Peugeot 407 was launched since 2004 with several body variants such as a station wagon, a two-door coupe and a sedan.

The Peugeot 408 looks like to be ready on the road, begging the possibility of a Geneva Motor Show debut in this coming March. On the other hand it would be a surprise to see an all-new model since the 407 just received a minor facelift in 2008.

The current Peugeot 407 range has an assortment of engines including petrol and diesel.Peugeot 407 power up wit 1.8 litre petrol engine that can produce 114hp (85kW) and 1.6 HDi turbo diesels to the 2.7 HDi V6 making 201hp (150kW) and a sweet 440Nm of torque.

Peugeot could be preparing for a busy year. Recently the French manufacturer unveiled the new 3008 crossover while a 7 seater variant of the 3008 is coming soon.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Pagani Zonda R

One of the most desirable supercars on earth had been show to the public. The supercars brought by The Pagani brand has finally release out the Zonda R which is the ultimate racing machine.This supercar even can be drive on the road too. While it may not look it at first glance, the Zonda R shares only about 10% of its components with the Zonda F. that means from the start it was designed for its own unique purpose.

The Zonda R is powered by Mercedes-Benz’s AMG engine. It’s the 6.0-litre V12 powerplant.This type of engine can be found in the racing CLK GTR that has successfully competed in GT championships. This powerful engine is angled at 60 degrees, light in weight and produces humongous figures of 750hp (552kW) and 710Nm of torque. Pagani Zonda R is equipped with 6-speed sequential gearbox model that sends power to slick tyres. Lubrication is a dry sump with a separate oil tank.

To match the stability with the speed of this supercar, the Zonda R has had its wheelbase increased by 47mm, overall length is up by 394mm while the track increased by 50mm. Bodywork was optimised to increase downforce even at low speeds, while an aerodynamic package of a bonnet with flaps, adjustable rear wing, and rear diffuser give the car exceptional cornering ability. While the car corners the driver is sitting comfortably inside a cabin that hugs and gives him a sense of stability and safety.