Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Lexus RX 450h (2010)
Car model: Lexus RX 450h
Company: Lexus
Country: Aichi, Japan
Engine: 3.3L DOHC MPI 24-valve V6 engine
Max. Power: 208hp @ 5600 rpm
Max. Torque: 212lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 8.5 S(7 sec)
transmission: 6 Speed Automatic with Manual Shift Capability
Standard safety equipment: 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist,Driver & front passenger advanced airbags,Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags,Driver knee airbag, Front height adjustable seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters,Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC),Shift interlock system, Energy-absorbing steering column Body-side reinforcements, Front/rear crumple zones, Hood buckling creases/safety stops, Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) system, Brake pedal regression prevention mechanism, Daytime running lights, First aid kit
Major standard features: Cloth seat trim,Multi-adjustable front bucket seats-inc: active head restraints w/tilt,60/40 split-folding flat-fold rear seat,2-speed variable intermittent wipers, Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer, nstrumentation-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, odometer, tire pressure monitor system, trip odometer, clock, Warning lights-inc: oil pressure, battery, door ajar, brake, check engine, Pwr windows w/driver auto-down & lockout, Pwr door locks, Remote keyless entry system w/alarm, Cruise control, Remote hood/fuel door releases AM/FM/XM audio system w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers, Vehicle theft-deterrent system
Price: $30,000 - $45,000(Approx)
Lexus LF-A Roadster Concept (2008)
Car model: Lexus IS250C
Company: Lexus
Country: Aichi, Japan
The engineers and designers at Lexus continue to use their groundbreaking LF-A premium sports car concept as a medium for expressing their ideas about what a high-performance sporting vehicle not only can be, but should be. In this latest expression of the LF-A, they have removed the car's top to create a high-performance roadster.
The LF-A Roadster is based on the sturdy yet lightweight carbon-fiber and aluminum body used for the LF-A coupe, which helps maintain the structure's strength and rigidity even without a top.
Like its coupe counterpart, the LF-A Roadster is powered by a high-revving V10 engine that approaches 5.0 liters in displacement. The V10, capable of more than 500 horsepower and test-track speeds greater than 200 mph, is mounted in front of the passenger compartment but behind the front-axle centerline in what the LF-A's engineers refer to as a "front-mid" configuration.
The engine is connected via a torque tube and propeller shaft to a transaxle that is controlled by paddle shifters. The torque tube is a structural member that adds rigidity to the drivetrain and chassis while also reducing vibration.
Styling is rooted in the Lexus L-Finesse design philosophy, conferring the LF-A Roadster's front end with a compact, low-profile, aerodynamic shape. Like its coupe counterpart, the LF-A Roadster stands just 48 inches tall, but the Roadster configuration adds a speed adaptive rear wing.
The rear is marked by a pair of wrap-around, arrowhead-shaped taillights that bracket a pair of large grilles. These grilles vent the heated air from the car's two rear-mounted radiators into the LF-A Roadster's aerodynamic wake. The radiators are fed cool air by two large intake ducts mounted just above the rear wheel wells. This aft radiator positioning not only allowed the designers to keep the car's front profile low and tight but also aided the LF-A's chassis engineers in their search for optimal weight distribution.
Helping to provide balance and scale to the design, which features an overall length of 175.6 inches and a wheelbase of 102.6 inches, are high-performance tires on turbine-styled alloy wheels. The front tires are 265/35 R20s, while the rears are 305/30 R20s. Like the LF-A coupe, the brakes consist of 14.2-inch cross-drilled, vented discs up front, and 13.6-inch cross-drilled, vented discs at the rear. The front brake calipers are six-piston units and the rear calipers use four pistons each.
An "F" logo, located on each front fender of the Roadster, indicates the vehicle's status as a part of the new "F" marque. The name is derived from the original "F" designation for the first Lexus LS prototype. That vehicle was internally coded "Circle-F," with the "F" standing for "flagship." The Circle-F designation further evolved into the code name Flagship One, or F1, and the first F1 concept developed into Lexus' first vehicle, the LS. Since then, the "F" code has come to signify a special vehicle program within Lexus that falls outside the normal engineering and development process. In addition, Fuji Speedway is the IS F's home circuit, and the shape of the F-logo was inspired by many of the track's turns. The all-new Lexus IS F sport sedan is the first production vehicle to carry the F marque.
Price: Unreleased.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 e (2009)
Car model: Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 e
Company: Land Rover
Country: Gaydon, England, UK
Engine: 3.2 litre i6 engine @ 3,192cc
Max. Power: 233hp @ 6,300rpm
Max. Torque: 317Nm @ 3,200rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 8.9 S(8.4 s)
Top speed: 124mph (200kph)
Fuel Consumption : 17.9/15.8 mpg
Transmission : 6-speed automatic transmission w/Commandshift
Standard safety equipment:Driver and front passenger airbags provide head and chest protection. Driver and front passenger side airbags give side impact protection. Full-length curtain airbags provide head impact, Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Traction Control, Dynamic Stability Control, Roll Stability Control,Remote control central locking on all doors, Perimetric and volumetric (where available) alarm systems, Immensely strong monocoque body and inner safety cell, Strong facia cross-rails help minimise the risk of the front screen pillars spreading during impact
Major standard features: Rain sensing windscreen wipers,Electric sunroof - sliding front glass and fixed glass Panoramic roof with Illuminated vanity mirrors, Climate control - automatic with air filtration, Navigation System with full colour touch screen and traffic message channel (TMC), Personal Telephone Integration (PTI) system, Audio system - with radio and 6-disc in-dash CD player and 6 speakers,
Price: $30,000 - $45,000(Approx)
Land Rover Supercharged Range Rover (2006)
Car model: Land Rover Supercharged Range Rover (2006)
Company: Land Rover
Country: Gaydon, England, UK
Engine: 4.4 ltr 4197 cc @ Supercharged V8
Max. Power: 390bhp(291kw) @ 5750rpm
Max. Torque: 410lb-ft(550Nm) @ 3500rpm
0-100 km/h(0-62MPH): 7.9 S(7.8 s)
Top speed: 140km (225h)
Fuel Consumption : 13/19 mpg
Transmission : 6-speed automatic transmission w/Commandshift
Standard safety equipment:4-channel 4-wheel all-terrain anti-lock brakes (ABS),6-airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)-inc: driver & front passenger front airbags, driver & front passenger-side airbags, side-curtain airbags for rear outboard passengers, Front/rear three-point seatbelts & head restraints, Height adjustable front seatbelt anchors, Front seatbelt pretensioners, Child locks for rear doors/windows, LATCH (Lower Anchor & Tether for Children) system for child seat attachment, 4-wheel electronic traction control (4ETC), Front crumple zones, Collision-activated inertia switch to unlock doors, turn off fuel pump, activate hazard lamps, Speed related pwr locking w/emergency key entry via concealed panel in drivers door
Major standard features: Distributorless ignition system-inc @ 4 knock sensors, dual mode electronic throttle, engine drag torque control, Seating-inc: 8-way pwr front leather bucket seats w/folding armrests, adjustable head restraints, driver lumbar support, 3-driver memory-inc: driver seat, electric steering column, exterior mirrors , tachometer, fuel filler door indicator, comprehensive message center w/trip computer, analog clock , Outside temp display, Cruise control w/steering wheel mounted controls, Personal telephone integration system, Voice recognition & driver microphone, Premium navigation system w/4X4 info system, 550-watt Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 audio system-inc: AM/FM stereo, 6-disc CD changer, (14) speakers
2nd row auxiliary audio input, Dual glass-mounted antenna system, Dual-zone automatic climate control w/recirculation, Perimetric alarm system w/keyless entry
Price: $60,000 - $70,353(Approx)
Rinspeed iChange Concept (2009)
Car model: Rinspeed iChange Concept (2009)
Company: Rinspeed
Country: Sweden
The Swiss auto powerhouse Rinspeed presents the Rinspeed iChange Concept, the world's first car whose body adapts to the number of passengers on board. For Rinspeed boss Rinderknecht the vehicle is more than just a clever concept car. "The Rinspeed iChange Concept is a symbol for the fundamental changes the auto industry undergoes worldwide. And it is clear that only those companies will survive that have innovative answers for the demands of a new automotive era." The visionary Rinderknecht is convinced that the days of gas-guzzling behemoths are coming to an end: "The Rinspeed iChange Concept is a signal for the coming global changes to individual mobility. We need to be ready to meet these challenges with new ideas."
The Swiss Federal Ministry for Energy (Bundesamt für Energie) supports the „iChange" project as a groundbreaking research and development project. Solar panels on the top and sides of the roof provide electricity to the fan to keep temperatures in the Rinspeed iChange Concept comfortably low on hot summer days. The large Sharp solar panels also provide additional eco-friendly charging of the batteries.
Price: unreleased
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