Saab 9-5 SportCombi

Saab 9-5 SportCombi has presented at auto show in Geneva. If at first glance this car design similar to a jet fighter. A pillar can be seen from the unseen because the glass front and a black front row seemed to cover the pillar. Rear glass and rear glass lines were also seen together like a windshield. This design is similar to the design of jet fighters.

Saab wanted to pass on a jet fighter designs ever developed on this car. Design Director Jason Castriota Under the new Saab 9-5 SportCombi get these gifts.

Machines used in the car was probably the same power as in the sedan model. The machine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder powered 162 kW (220 PS / 217 hp), engine turbocharger 2.8-liter V6 221 kW (300 PS / 296 hp) and diesel 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 118 kW (160 PS / 158 hp).

Transmission options exist XWD all-wheel drive system, adaptive chassis control, and head-up display. This car will be launched in the fall in the U.S..

BMW Z4 GT3 2011

The car manufacturer launched the new BMW Z4 GT3 2011 which is designed specifically for private drivers. The new car which is upgrade of this Z4 modification resulting aerodynamic results that can compete in various kinds of hard fighting race.

"With the elongated hood, the driver is directed behind the car, long wheel base and narrow wheel arches, the version of the BMW Z4 series offers a clear appearance. two-seater BMW Motorsport engineers are provided with a good basis for developing a racing car in the race." BMW said as reported by autoevolutian, Saturday (9 / 4).

Mentioned ZA GT3 is equipped with a sophisticated engine management system, a steel safety cell, and various components of CFRP. To refer to the predecessor body of the car BMW Plant Regensburg.

Meanwhile, for their own machine using the machine eight-cylinder 4.4-liter that is connected to a six-speed sequential transmission. Specifications related parties has not been released, but if referring to the previous model featuring 4.0-liter V8 with more than 480 PS (353 kW / 473 bhp).

Nissan Leaf Nismo RC (Racing Competition)

German car manufacturer, Nissan's newest product will introduce Nissan NISMO LEAF RC (Racing Competition) at New York Auto Show 20 April 2011. The creation of these electric-powered racing car seems one of the company's dedication towards electric-powered vehicles and affirm his devotion towards eco green machines.

As reported by autoevolition Monday (18 / 4) Leaf RC NISMO model model prototype based on the Leaf, but is designed as a real race car, starting with carbon fiber body. NISMO membekalinya with fixed windows, LED lights on the front and rear, and rear wing which can be arranged by the driver.

While the exterior is designed differently with Leaf regular. The racing version has only 2-door. Nismo give special 4-layer paint Pearl White with blue graphics NISMO / Zero Emission. Leaf Nismo has a shorter wheelbase 99 mm, a 2601 mm. But the longer 20.32 mm (to 4465 mm) wide and 170 mm (1941 mm in front and 1910 mm at the rear).

dramatic difference from those seen from the high. RC NISMO High only 1199 mm - 350 mm lower than normal Leaf. Ground clearance is very low 61 mm - 160 mm Regular Leaf. He weighs 1 ton aka kuarang of 938 kg - about 40% lighter.

Its layout is also different for RC NISMO - batteries, electric motor and inverter is placed in the middle so that the system is rear-wheel-drive. While Leaf mass production system of front-wheel-drive.

RC NISMO adopting double wishbone suspension (front and rear) and an adjustable driver's braking, using the wheels 18-inch 6-spoke and racing tires from Bridgestone P225/40R18.

To force still relies on RC NISMO LEAF lithium-ion battery consisting of 48 modules and compact 80kW AC synchronous motor that produces 107 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque.

Within 30 minutes of battery can be charged up to 80 percent by using quick-charge port. And unlike other competition cars, NISMO has no exhaust, no emissions, no noise and exhaust.

RC NISMO kpj can accelerate from 0-100 in 6.85 seconds and drove up to speed of 150 kpj. With full battery condition, RC NISMO predicted to roam up to 20 lap circuit.

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 Limited Edition 300 Units

GENEVA - French carmaker national origin, Peugeot, introduced its newest product in the event hybrid4 3008 Geneva Motor Show which is currently underway.

When the hybrid engine is usually a merger between a gasoline engine with an electric motor, but Peugeot make a breakthrough by using a diesel engine.

With it, Peugeot claims is the first manufacturer to introduce hybrid vehicles in combination with diesel engines.

"With the launch of the world's first hybrid vehicle that uses diesel, Peugeot presents new offer in terms of environmental efficiency and the sensation of driving," said the Peugeot in his official statement.


Interestingly, this car will perform not as a display alias concept, which is not known when it will be produced. But will soon make it into production cars later this year.

But for potential buyers, must move quickly to. Because the manufacturer of bearing the lion it will only produce 300 units for the entire world.

3008 hybrid can drive with the help of diesel engine capacity of 2,000 cc four-cylinder engine capable of producing power of 165 hp. The diesel engine drives the front wheels.

The machine is combined with 37.5 hp electric motor powered. duty motor drives the rear wheels, so automatic, the car has four-wheel drive system.

For fuel consumption, capable hybrid4 3008 Peugeot claims downing as much as 3.8 liters of diesel to travel 100 kilometers.

"Coupled with the new driving pleasure Hybrid4 3008 is a breakthrough in terms of CO2 emissions by only produce 99 g / km. This emission has decreased 35 percent compared to conventional combustion engines," says Peugeot.

Peugeot will also open an online booking for 300 cars. But this hybrid4 3008 will only be available in a choice of colors and pearlescent white leather interior leather-clad two colors.