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SEAT…The future belongs!

 With 3 new models in important market segments (with mini Mii, The new COMPACT SUV but with reclaimed Toledo), or Seat only with optimism look to the future.

What is required to make an automobile that cares for its development; But of course to grow its range in categories from which hitherto absent, while renewing its best "products" in order to remain competitive and strengthen their market position.

That just seems to have designed and gradually implement the Seat. The Spanish brand is ready to launch in the European market the Mii, that is her new mini model shown great interest. also, It will not be long before you will see again in the market named Toledo, but this time with 4-door body for the compact class. End, inside 2013 expected to be seen in production form and the new crossover Seat.

Source : autotriti.gr

Τιμάει τους θαυμαστές της παρουσιάζοντας την 911 Club Coupe

Θα παραχθούν μόλις 13 αντίτυπα του μοντέλου

Η Porsche ξέρα να τιμάει τους θαυμαστές της και το αποδεικνύει έμπρακτα. Με αφορμή τη συμπλήρωση 60 ετών από την ίδρυση των δύο πρώτων Porsche Clubs που δημιούργησαν φαν της εταιρείας, δημιούργησε την 911 Club Coupe.

Το πρώτο Club δημιουργήθηκε από 7 άνδρες στη Βεστφαλία της Γερμανίας το 1952, ενώ το δεύτερο ακολούθησε λίγους μήνες αργότερα. Από αυτούς τους λίγους τότε θαυμαστές και τις δύο μόλις οργανώσεις, ο αριθμός τους έχει σήμερα αυξηθεί στις 640 που βρίσκονται διεσπαρμένες σε 75 Countries. Ο αριθμός των μελών τους αγγίζει τους 181.000.

Για την κατασκευή της 911 Club Coupe, οι άνθρωποι της Porsche χρησιμοποίησαν σαν βάση την Carrera S καθώς και το μηχανικό της σύνολο προσθέτοντας άλλους 30 ίππους και φτάνοντας έτσι τους 430! Κάτι που είχε σαν αποτέλεσμα ο χρόνος για τα πρώτα 100 χλμ/ώρα να πέφτει στα μόλις 4 sec.

Το μοντέλο είναι βαμμένο σε σκουροπράσινο χρώμα που η εταιρεία ονομάζει Brewster Green.

Συνολικά η Porsche θα κατασκευάσει μόλις 13 αντίτυπα του οχήματος, κρατώντας μάλιστα ένα για την ίδια! Οι υπόλοιπες 12 θα δοθούν σε όσους φανούν τυχεροί καθώς θα πρέπει να βάλουν το όνομα τους στο site της εταιρείες και στη συνέχεια να κληρωθούν. Εκτός βέβαια από αυτό θα πρέπει να καταβάλουν και το αντίτιμο που αγγίζει τα 142.831 ευρώ χωρίς τους φόρους.

Source : newsbeast.gr

Premiere for the new BMW Zagato Coupe

At the Italian Classic Car Show Villa d'Este Elegance Competition in Italy the German company presented in collaboration with Zagato a very interesting prototype based on its coupe version BMW Z4.

This is a sufficiently impressive and hand-made for the occasion concept car created exclusively for the needs of the presence of the Bavarian company at the exhibition in question, which takes place these days on the shores of Lake Como in Italy. According to what the two collaborating sides have announced so far (BMW Zagato), whose relationship dates back to 1959, when they were first introduced by BMW 3200 Michelotti Vignale and BMW 700 (1959) and it continued 1962 and 1978 with the premiere of BMW 3200 CS Bertone and BMW M1, the new Zagato Coupe is the Italian brand's perspective on the sports coupe model category. It is worth noting at this point that this is not a static prototype model, but for a "dynamic" car which has already been tested on the road by the BMW executives. An element that – if nothing else- does not exclude the possibility that the new Zagato Coupe will in the near future be a first-class source of inspiration so that at some point a corresponding "product" will be included both in the production line and in the range of available BMW models.

The bodywork of the new Zagato Coupe is based on, as is natural, in that of the BMW Z4. Unfortunately, both the latter and Zagato do not currently give information regarding the options in the mechanical parts (see. engines, transmission coc). By design, the result is certainly impressive, as the front of the car is dominated by BMW's characteristic muscular grille, which is decorated especially for the occasion with dozens of "z" referring to its creators. from there on, the impressions are stolen by the long hood, the side trims located on the front fenders, the pronounced double swells on the roof (double bubble), as well as of course the "intense" end of the tail.

Source : 4troxoi.gr

Alonso, the best fighter

They are satisfied in Ferrari, after the sixth round of the season on the streets of Monte Carlo. And how could it not be, since Fernando Alonso is at the top of the championship, three points clear of her pilots Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.

In fact, after the end of the grand prix in the Principality, Scuderia wrote on twitter that the best fighter is the one who wins the war and not a battle.

"The best fighter wins the war, not the battles…”, Ferrari wrote. The two-time World Champion has seen the checkered flag at the Malaysian Grand Prix, he has finished in the top ten at all six grands prix, while in the last two (Spain, Monaco) he's up on the podium.

Fernando Alonso's results in detail:

1. Australia, 5o
2. Malaysia, 1o
3. China, 9o
4. Bahrain, 7o
5. Spain, 2o
6. Monaco, 3o

Pilot rating:

1. Alonso, 76
2. Vettel, 73
3. Weber, 73
4. Hamilton, 63
5. Rosberg, 59
6. Raikkonen, 51
7. Baton, 45

Source : sport-fm.gr

"Gold" at Hamilton's feet

A proposal to renew his contract is expected to be made by McLaren to Lewis Hamilton. The British team, according to the… whispers in the Monaco paddocks, will offer 124 million euros to his World champion 2008 for a new five-year contract.

If pilot and team find it… (why can't they find them?; About 24 millions a year are these), Hamilton will become the highest paid Briton in the world!

The 27-year-old McLaren driver has been with the British team since 2007 and McLaren's intention is to keep him in its paddock for many years to come.

Source : sport-fm.gr

Twingo R.S. «Red Bull Racing RB7»

The involvement of Renault in F1 gives the 'push' to display special versions even in small models such as the Twingo R.S. which now has a version «Red Bull Racing RB7».
Mechanically we have differences, with the motor of 1,6 hp to deliver 133 horsepower, But the uniqueness of this car is on display. The special Twingo R.S. So with the code «Red Bull Racing RB7», It will be painted in black with yellow details, and the signals of the car, while the version Cup there will be a stiffer suspension.

Internally there are also yellow stitching on investment and the inscription «FIA 2011 World Champion», while price and availability have not been announced yet.

Source : autotriti.gr

Exuberant and ecological – Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

H new third generation ML is commanding, luxurious and comfortable, but the most important is that the base engine diesel the range, of 2,2 l. the glove fit and impressive economic.

With sales of over 1,2 from. points, η M-Class, from 1997 presented the first generation and 2005 2nd, is the most commercially successful car in its class. The all-new third-generation M-Class, still "ringing" in the top luxury and comfort, while putting ecology first priority via low for the type of- aerodynamic coefficient 0,32, maintaining the weight at the same level to the prior despite increasing the dimensions (MxPxY: 4.804 x 1.926 x 1.796 mm.), and the replacement of the original 3I diesel V6 engine of 190 hp 4-cylinder with the 2,2 l. entry 204 horses etc.. Also provided with 3I diesel 258 hp with gasoline engines of 3,5 l. and 5,5 l. return 306 and 525 hp respectively.

H new M-Class has a fresh design, while manufacturing has made use of lightweight materials in different parts of the body (B.C. aluminum bonnet and wings, magnesium behind the backboard). Emfanisiaka, as a whole shows less riveting and perhaps elegant than the second generation model, while dimensionally greater in 24 and 15 mm. in length and width, respectively, and lower by 19 mm. height.

O passenger compartment of the new M-Class line more than ever in the logic of a luxurious limousine that just happen to be four-wheel drive and raised. The interior design is modern addition and more easily digestible, after being "gathered" the ungainly patterns of the past, with first and best steering, the rim of which was smaller in diameter and much more utilitarian. While the center console there are places for everything, while the classic cup holders here are a step above, since they can be heated and, adding one more luxury. In «highlights» of the inner part and the high level of workmanship, through the use of soft texture of materials on the dashboard and doors and robust assembly. Furthermore the offered rooms are very comfortable even for 5 adult passengers, while as extra large is the luggage of 690 liter.

THE 2,2 l. 4Diesel cylinder which drives the ML 250 CDI BlueTEC is -according with Mercedes- the most powerful four-cylinder diesel engine in the world, two turbo, operating in series and ensure this flexibility that characterizes by low. By the language of numbers, this translates into 204 horses and 500 Nm, which is already available from 1.600 rpm. Not bad for a big four×4, further thanks to AdBlue system (additional urea converts 80% of nitrogen oxides in the SCR catalyst (Selective Catalytic Reduction) into harmless nitrogen and water). Very good is the engine collaboration with the 7s automatic transmission 7 G-Tronic Plus, where Plus means that are radically renewed and with limited friction so helps in turn to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This has very good scalability and quick kick down, while the selector, as indeed happened in the previous ML and beyond, located on the steering column. Alongside, this engine is willing to every pressure of the gas pedal, and is particularly quiet due to excellent soundproofing even when the tachometer needle "into" the red area. Finally with regard to consumption in real traffic conditions, the TRIP of computer showed even under 7,0 l. / 100 km., ie the "burning" a small car 1.000ari.

Exuberant is the presence of the new M-Class and the road, which provides high levels of comfort for its passengers, who are able to enjoy "unwrinkled" long trips. also, the big four×4 the Mercedes made a noticeable step forward in the field of driving behavior. The power steering is more direct and precise, giving, at last, the driver, a good idea of ​​what the wheels of. The slopes on bends and tacks have been limited and the car shows neither the volume, nor the weight of, insofar as they did earlier generations. From now on, The permanent all-wheel drive (4MATIC) she is present, like the sophisticated ESP (4ETS) and both provide stability and adhesion regardless of road conditions. In conjunction with the start assist uphill (start-off assist) and the speed control system in downhill (DSR), the ML places himself ready and off road excursions.

Source : autotriti.gr