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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Preview of our 1966 Batmobile Trip in Indiana
Initially we were going to bring you a teaser of our trip up to Logansport, Indiana on Thanksgiving (in case you weren't following the trip live) to check out the first ever officially licensed replicas of the 1966 Batmobile. However, as tends to happen with family holidays, everything went s(l)ideways. Now that the time is available, we've got a little something for you while we wrap up the full shebang.
Check back later in the week for the full story of how one man went from collegiate filmmaker to official Batmobile builder. Until then, enjoy a few pics below.
By Phil Alex
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Toyota to Voluntarily Fix 378,000 Prius Hybrids for Overheating Problems
Toyota's US division has issued what it describes as a "limited service campaign" (and not a recall…) on approximately 378,000 U.S-spec Prius hybrids from the 2004 and 2007 model years to resolve a potential problem with the water-pump that can cause the cars to overheat.
“The water pump is part of a system designed to cool the hybrid powertrain components and is separate from the engine cooling system” said John Hanson, Toyota Motor Sales National Manager of Environmental, Quality and Safety Communications. “A fault in the water pump can cause air bubbles to build up and disrupt the flow of coolant, which can lead to overheating”.
The company said an “on” check engine light can signal the problem. If the car is driven further the temperature of the hybrid components can reach a critical level and the vehicle will enter “fail-safe mode” to prevent damage.
Oddly enough, the Japanese automaker pointed out in a press statement that the issue is being treated as a "customer support campaign" and not a "recall" as the company "determined it is not a safety issue” and it “has not received any reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition."
Owners will be notified by mail in early December and Toyota dealers will replace the water-pump for free, as long as customers arrange for service before November 30, 2013. Clients who have had their water-pumps replaced because of this condition are going to be reimbursed.
For detailed information customers can call the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371.
By Csaba Daradics
Porsche Cayenne TITAN EVO 2011 Tunado
2011 Porsche Cayenne TITAN EVO
Tunado
Vimos um monte de pacotes de ajuste para a nova geração da Porsche Cayenne , incluindo os da Lumma Design , TechArt , CarGraphic e Design Je, mas este pacote tuning novo SpeedArt pode simplesmente pegar o bolo. É o chamado Evo Titan e fornece o SUV de luxo, com atualizações de interiores e exteriores, bem como um motor mexido. A melhor parte sobre este pacote é que ele pode ser aplicado a todos os modelos da linha Cayenne, algo que nenhum dos outros sintonizadores prestados.
As modificações exteriores e interior podem ser mínimos, mas são suficientes para personalizar o Cayenne em algo mais do que o padrão. O exterior recebe otimizada de montagem de peças para a frente ea traseira saias, saias laterais largos e, claro, 23 "rodas forjadas. O interior foi animada com esportivo de fibra de carbono únicos assentos tipo concha e cores especiais interior.
E, assim como quando você está comendo um bolo e salvar a mordida com mais gelo para o passado, nós deixamos as atualizações do motor para o último. A versão a diesel do Cayenne ganha um adicionou 50 HP e 70 Nm de torque, enquanto o modelo híbrido obtém sua potência aumentou de 70 HP e 50 Nm de torque. A versão Turbo recebe o maior salto, com um aumento de 100 cv e 150 Nm de binário. Todos os modelos também irá receber um esporte sistema de exaustão com controle do interruptor de som e 2x100 milímetros escapamentos duplos e um módulo eletrônico rebaixamento.
Não importa como você corta, o Evo Titan criado por SpeedArt é definitivamente o pacote mais deliciosas que já vimos para a PorscheCayenne
Comunicado de imprensa depois do salto.
Comunicado de imprensa Como destaque deste ano Essen Motor Show, o Porsche Tuner speedART de Rutesheim perto de Stuttgart / Alemanha apresenta o chamado speedHYBRID como 450 TITAN-EVO conclusão baseado no Cayenne S Hybrid (respectivamente como TITAN EVO 600 com base em Cayenne Turbo). Aqui está um resumo das medidas de ajuste speedART: Desempenho:  Para o programa de Mecanismo de Caiena speedART 958 fornece as atualizações de desempenho a seguir: Diesel: 50 HP / 70 NM Híbrido: 70 HP / 50 NM Turbo: até 100 HP / 150Nm Especialmente para o motor V6 da compressor Cayenne S Hybrid speedART desenvolveu um aumento de potência de 450 HP. Assim, o speedHYBRID 450 supera consideravelmente o poder da série Cayenne S. O sprint dos 0-100 km / h reduz de 6,5 seg. para 5,9 seg. eo V-Max. aumenta em 10 kmh a 252 km / h, por isso mesmo outclasses o V6 padrão por mais de 20 km / h. O Cayenne Turbo é seletivamente disponíveis com 550, 570 ou 600 HP. Os ganhos Turbo-Diesel um aumento de potência de 50 HP e 640 Nm de torque mais impressionante. Carroçaria: Como speedART inovação adicional mundo apresenta dois novos kits de corpo que pode ser adicionado a todas as séries Cayenne 958. Este assim chamado kit TITAN-EVO aerodinâmica otimizada consiste em peças de montagem para a saia dianteira e traseira que faz com que pareça muito mais alegre. O pára-choque seletivamente cumulativa gama flates em conjunto com o lado de saias largas deixar este Porsche aparecer como um SUV robusto imponente que ostenta / mostra sua força. Som: speedART fornece um esporte sistema de exaustão com controle do interruptor de som e 2x100 milímetros escapamentos duplos. Assim speedART pode conseguir esse som muito alegre e, além disso acusticamente sua ênfase aumentar o poder. Para a versão Diesel, também temos um esporte sistema de escape sem a opção de som com um som forte SONOR disponíveis. Rodas: Como outro destaque em todo o mundo e apresentada pela primeira vez, speedART desenvolvido e projetado a 23 rodas ", que é chamado CTS-forjado.Este forjados e com peso otimizado uma peça aparafusada rodado está disponível no tamanho 11 x 23 "com 315/25 ZR 23" pneus. Por causa de um método especial de forjamento, tornamos possível que o peso do CTS-rodas é menor, então o peso de um elenco de 21 "rodas, apesar de seu impressionante tamanho de 23". Isso significa que não há consumo extra ou losings conforto por causa das rodas maiores.  Suspensão: Para carros com suspensão a ar, oferecemos um módulo eletrônico baixar e para carros com suspensão convencional, pode encomendar o desporto redução nascentes e também coil-overs. Interior: No intervalo da criação interior quase todos os desejos do cliente é possível.Por exemplo, o carro será mostrado justo esportivo de fibra de carbono com um único assento tipo concha e cores especiais interior. Como uma inovação muito especial e pela primeira vez a nova TITAN-EVO será visto com assentos traseiros, sistema de entretenimento com IPAD e iPhone docking station. |
Official: 2012 Audi A6 Sedan Adopts A7 Styling and Gains 2.0TFSI Hybrid Engine [81 Photos]
Audi has (officially now) lifted the sheets of the all-new 2012 A6 that will take on the latest generations of BMW's 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz's E-Class executive sedans. The new A6 is set to make its market debut in early 2011 and will be available at launch with a variety of four-cylinder and V6 petrol and diesel engines, and later on, with a hybrid powertrain claimed to combine the power of a V6 with the fuel efficiency of a four-cylinder unit.
With Audi continuing its "one-style-fits-all" approach to design, there's not much to add about the car's exterior and interior works that hasn't already been said on our A7 Sportback posts. Even though the most accurate description of the new A6 is an A7 with a boot, we won't disagree with those of you waving the "larger A4" or "smaller A8" banner.
Moving on to the more technical aspects of the new A6, the sedan is 4.92 meters (16.14 ft) long and 1.87 meters (6.14 ft) wide, but just 1.46 meters (4.79 ft) high. It has a trunk capacity of 530-liter (18.72 cubic ft).
Audi says the aluminum components make up more than 20 percent of the body with all add-on parts, such as the front fenders, the engine hood, the rear hatch and the doors, as well as the bulkhead and the crossmember in the luggage compartment, all made of aluminum panels.
Underneath the body we meet an aluminum suspension with five control arms up front and, a self-tracking trapezoidal-link suspension at the rear, plus a redesigned power steering system with an electromechanical drive. As an option, buyers will be able to order an adaptive air suspension with controlled damping as well as a Dynamic steering system.
At launch, Audi will offer the 2012 A6 with a choice of five engines with the company claiming that fuel consumption throughout the range has decreased by up to 19 percent compared to the previous model.
The gasoline range includes two options, a 2.8-liter naturally aspirated V6 with 204HP and 280 Nm (206.52 lb-ft) of torque, and a 3.0-liter TFSI supercharged V6 delivering 300 hp and 440 Nm (324.53 lb-ft).
The 204HP model completes the 0-100 km/h (62mph) sprint in 7.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). Average consumption in the EU cycle comes to 7.4 liters per 100 km (31.79 US mpg) with 172 g CO2 per km (276.81 g/mile).
The 3.0 TFSI sprints from standing to 100km/h in 5.5 seconds and reaches an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). It consumes on average 8.2 liters per 100 km (26.7 US mpg) and emits 190 g CO2 per km (305.78 g/mile).
There are three diesel options starting with a redeveloped 2.0-liter four-cylinder TDI producing 177 hp and 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque. In conjunction with a manual gearbox, it propels the A6 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.7 seconds, then on to a top speed of 228 km/h (141.67 mph). In the EU cycle, it requires 4.9 liters per 100 km (48 US mpg) and emits 129 g CO2 per km (207.61 g/mile).
Next up in the diesel family is the 3.0 TDI V6 with 204 hp and 400 Nm (295.02 lb-ft) of torque. Paired with a multitronic transmission, it accelerates the A6 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7.2 seconds and achieves a top speed of 240 km/h (149mph). Its average consumption is 5.2 liters per 100 km with a CO2 emissions level of 137 g per km (220.48 g/mile).
The top-of-the-line version of the 3.0 TDI churns out 245 hp and 500 Nm (368.78 lb-ft) of torque allowing the A6 to hit the 100km/h mark in just 6.1 seconds, continuing on to a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155mph). On average, this diesel powerplant uses 6.0 liters of fuel per 100 km (39US mpg) and emits 158 g CO2 per km (254.28 g/mile).
Depending on the engine version, power is transferred to the front wheels or to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system through a manual six-speed gearbox, the continuously variable multitronic, or the brand-new, sporty S tronic.
Shortly after the arrival of the first batch of A6 models, the range will be expanded with the A6 hybrid, the firm's second hybrid model after the Q5 hybrid quattro. The A6 hybrid employs a parallel hybrid concept combining a 211 hp 2.0 TFSI with an electric motor that delivers 33 kW (45 hp) and 211 Nm (155.63 lb-ft) of torque. The electric motor sits directly behind the TFSI, occupying the space of the torque converter upstream of the modified 8-speed tiptronic that drives the front wheels.
The hybrid system's compact lithium-ion battery that provides 1.3 kWh of nominal power and generates 39 kW is stored under the luggage compartment.
Audi says the A6 hybrid can achieve speeds of up to 100 km/h (62 mph) purely on electricity, but not for very long as at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) the range in this mode is limited to 3 km. It can also operate with the combustion engine only or in hybrid mode.
In terms of performance, the A6 Hybrid accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7.3 seconds and tops out at 238 km/h (148 mph), while returning an average fuel consumption of 6.2 liters per 100 km (37.9 US mpg) and a CO2 emissions level of 142 grams per km (228.53 g/mile).
A more practical Avant model (Audi talk for estates / station wagons), as well as more potent S6 and possibly an RS6 models will be gradually introduced into the range.
Further details including pricing and U.S. availability will be announced at a later date.
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