Showing posts with label series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label series. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Renault Series Close Up Electric Vehicle

With the Kangoo be bop Pm (Zero Emission) Renault allowed a wider outlook on the future plans to introduce electric vehicles.

The electric motor of the Kangoo be bop Pm (Zero Emission) provides 44 kW/60 hp at 12,000 1/min. The advanced lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 15 kWh and will allow to launch a range of 160 kilometers, with Renault shares. Via an integrated cable, the battery could be in easy load, within 30 minutes of charging up to 80 percent again. A full charge in standard mode is possible overnight.

The highly efficient lithium-ion battery is being developed by the Nissan Partners AESC (Automotive Electric Supply Corporation) and produced. This energy storage offering to nickel-metal hydride batteries significant advantages in terms of capacity, reliability, security, size, weight and viability. "The battery has planned throughout the life cycle of six years with a cargo capacity of 80 to 100 percent," it said.

Renault is developing together with around 20 car manufacturers and the German RWE group a new, universal power supply. The new connector was first introduced in April 2009 at the Hanover Fair and will now come in all electric cars from Renault used. In the final stage is to enable the plug connecting the charging in 20 minutes.
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Monday, May 20, 2013

2012 BMW 6 Series

BMW has launched its redesigned 6 Series Coupe, on the back of the 6 Series Convertible which was released last month.
As a complete ground-up replace
ment for its precedessor, the new 6
Series Coupe is in fact 75mm longer, 39mm wider and 5mm lower than the previous model.
It’s still a 2+2 seater coupe, but now features new engines and enhanced environmental credentials. Headlining BMW’s Efficient Dynamics is the 640i which uses a turbocharged in-line six-cylinder petrol engine making 235 kW and 450 Nm at 1,300 – 4,500 rpm.

The 640i uses an eight-speed automatic, yet has a stop-start function, which c
ombined with a so-called ECO PRO mode allows it to achieve a fuel consumpti
on of ju
st 7.7-litres/100km. It will still go from 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds and on t
o a limited top speed of 250km/h.
The next step up in the range is the 650i which uses a twin-turbocharged V8 to produce 300kW and 600 Nm at 1,750 – 4,500 rpm.
This gives the V8-powered 6 Series a 0-100km/h time of just 4.9 seconds and again, on to a limited top speed of 250km/h. Amazingly, the combined fuel consumption is 10.4L/100km.

The 6 Series is said to be the first in its segment to combine both Electric Power Steering and optional Integral Active Steering, which allows the rear wheels to steer as well as the fronts. BMW says that at speeds of up to 60 km
/h, the rear wheels are turned in the o
pposite direction to the steering angle of the front wheels which reduces steering effort, as well as the turning circle. For such a large car, this is definitely a help.
The 6 Series Coupe is also the first in its segment to be fitted with with Adaptive LED Headlights for low and high beam (as an option) and inside, the car can come with a heated steering wheel and a panoramic sunroof. There’s a head up display which now has full colou
r graphics, a high-res infotainment screen, BMW Night Vision, and park assist. Bang & Olufsen also supply the sound,
meaning the car will be as much of a pleasure to be in, as to drive.
Comfort and Sports seats are avail
able, as well as active bolstering, heated and
cooling functions, and Nappa leather for the seat faces.

Speaking with CarAdvice today, BMW spokesperson Piers Scott said that the 6 Series Coupe will launch in the first quarter of 2012.
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Friday, May 17, 2013

Small Series Volkswagen XL1 The K One Liter Car

Volkswagen XL1
The drag coefficient of the chic front is only 0.186 and is a major reason for the low consumption of 09 liters per 100 kilometers.


As a prelude to the Annual General Meeting of Volkswagen AG on 19 April drove Ferdinand Piech and Martin Winterkorn before the XL1 - the most efficient car in the world according to consolidated statements.

The XL1 is conceptually the third stage of evolution of the one-liter strategy of Volkswagen: Powered by a plug-in hybrid system of two-cylinder TDI and electric motor that consumes standard ready model on average 0.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers and emits only 24 grams CO2 per kilometer. Thus, the high-tech Volkswagen is approximately at a level that the EU and G8 5-States adopted only for the year 2050. The two-cylinder TDI engine develops an output of 35 kW/48 hp and a maximum torque of 120 Newton meters. Power is transmitted via a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. An electric motor provides them for other extra 20 kW/27 hp and 100 Nm torque. Thus, distances can be up to 35 kilometers purely on electricity and therefore to cover emissions. The curb weight of the vehicle is 795 kilograms.

VW XL 1 Image
For easy entry and exit, and because its chic: doors on consumption world champion.

Ten years ago, the Volkswagen Supervisory Board Chairman Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch took the L1 research vehicle to the AGM from Wolfsburg to Hamburg. With the ride last Thursday, the company wants again demonstrate the feasibility of the one-liter car.




Volkswagen XL1 Interior
Unlike in the first 1-liter car, the driver and passenger sit side by side in the current XL1.

VW XL 1 Test Drive
The drive: A two-cylinder TDI, 48 hp, 120 Nm of torque and an electric motor with 27 hp and 100 Nm of torque.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

BMW 6 Series from Hamann



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When it comes to exclusively refining BMWs, Hamann-Motorsport is one of the first addresses. Again, the Laupheim-based company gives proof to this by introducing its latest refinements for the new BMW 6-series. By developing an entire tuning programme not only for the coupé, but also the convertible, Hamann-Motorsport renders an additional sportive and individual touch to the facelift already applied by BMW.

Already the design elements create this impression and increase the aerodynamics as well. The front- and rear spoiler reduce the buoyant forces of the Hamann BMW 6-series which has a significant effect on the car´s handling and agility. This is also achieved with an additional pair of side skirts which significantly calms the air flow between both axles. The roof- and rear spoiler also ensure the necessary surface pressure on the asphalt. Mainly on country roads with winding sections, the Hamann-aerodynamic package unfolds its strengths and generates pure enjoyment of driving.

At Hamann-Motorsport, the individual wishes of our customers are also top of the list. This has been taken into account when designing the tuning package for the BMW 6-series. Due to the large interest in different optical programmes, our designers developed another aerodynamics package called EDITION RACE. This turns the BMW in an impressive sports car, as it consequently emphasizes the broadening components. New front wings, 4-part wing broadenings in the back and enormous side skirts transform the BMW 6-series into an automobile which looks like a race car from the German Touring Car Masters or other touring car championships.

But there is even more to the Hamann sport tuning elements under the bonnet. When developing the Hamann BMW 6-series program, our technicians rather concentrated on evolution instead of revolution. Basically, the sport limousine has a good motorisation, therefore we put a special focus on the performance enhancement for the 630i, 650i and the diesel BMW 635d. Adapting the motor management with up to 21 hp more and the powerful torque increase can be felt immediately when accelerating. Moreover, Hamann customers can look forward to the Vmax abolition. This enables the BMW 650i to boost the maximum speed from 250 to 270 km/h.

The Hamann sport exhaust system renders an earthy and impressive sound. The stainless steel muffler with its four round tail pipes can be optically perked up with metal catalysts, sport fan manifolds and a middle pipe set.

The rim programme is also impressive in terms of dimension and diversity. No matter if you are looking for something sporty, elegant or noble - Hamann offers varying wheel-designs and sizes. The designation HM EVO reveals a one-piece wheel with 20 inches. Its modern style is underlined with its black-lacquered varnish, diamond-grinded hub star and a discreet recess. Five extended and vaulted triple spokes display the optical and technical finesse. The recommended front wheel-tyre combination is 8,5Jx20 inches with tyres measuring 245/35ZR20 and 10,5Jx20 inches with 285/30ZR20 tyres in the back.

One of the technical highlights of the offered tuning programme is the 21-inch model called HM EVO "FORGED". Manufactured in forge technology, it is extremely light and improves the handling, acceleration and braking characteristics by its reduced unsuspended masses. The front wheel-tyre combination is offered in 9,0Jx21 inches with tyres measuring 255/30ZR21 and 10,5Jx21 inches with tyres measuring 295/25ZR21 in the back. Prices starting at 7,620 euros.

Hamann recommends high performance tyres type S1 EVO from its technology partner Hankook.

The extended product programme of HAMMAN´s sport accessories includes progressively coiled chassis springs for lowering the chassis, a height adjustable coil-overs and a sport braking system. Hamann tunes the interior with a 3-spoke sport steering wheel with an air-bag, a black instrumental dial with a scale up to 300 km/h as well as matching pedals, leg rests and hand brake handles made of aluminium.

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