Saturday, January 30, 2010
volvo fh16 700 truck
volvo fh16 700
volvo fh16 700
volvo fh16 700
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volvo fh16 700
volvo fh16 700
volvo fh16 700
volvo fh16 700
volvo fh16 700
Volvo FH16 700 pwerful truck
Today is the day Volvo Trucks is launching the world’s most powerful series-manufactured truck. The Volvo FH16 with 700 hp and 3150 Nm of torque.
Volvo Trucks is the first manufacturer in the world to be able to put a 700 hp badge on its vehicles. The truck model in question is the company’s flagship, the Volvo FH16, which to date has had a maximum power output of 660 hp.
“The Volvo FH16 is intended for the very heaviest and most demanding of transport operations. It is also a highly prestigious truck for the customer who is looking for something truly out of the ordinary. And with 700 hp, the Volvo FH16 sets itself apart from everything else in the industry,” says Staffan Jufors, President and CEO of Volvo Trucks.
With higher power, one might well expect that fuel consumption would head in the same direction, but that is not the case.
“Our aim is to have both the best performance and the best fuel economy in the segment. We have succeeded in keeping fuel consumption the same as before despite the power increase. In a comparison with the competition, we are doing very well indeed,” reveals Staffan Jufors.
The Volvo FH16 is certified for the new Euro 5 European emission requirements that come into force in autumn 2009, which means that emissions of nitrogen oxide have been cut by more than 40 percent. In other words, the Volvo FH16 has become even more powerful but without compromising on the environment. In addition to the 700 hp version the Volvo FH16 is also available in variants producing 540 and 600 hp respectively.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
New 2010 Mazda 3 MPS Photos
Sharing the spotlight in Geneva is the next-generation Mazda 3 MPS, one of the world’s most powerful front-wheel drive compact cars. It takes the all-new Mazda 3 hatchback as its base and raises it to new levels of driving excitement with an updated MZR 2.3-litre DISI turbo petrol engine, increased body shell rigidity and an evolved suspension. To this it adds exclusive design cues and materials to deliver a next-generation compact flagship that is even more fun to own and drive than the current model.
On top of its high performance level – one of the best in the category – the all-new Mazda 3 MPS was developed according to Mazda’s long-term vision for technology development. Advanced Mazda engine and catalytic converter technologies mean the new model has an optimized power delivery, uses less fuel, and has cleaner emissions than the previous Mazda 3 MPS model.
New 2010 RDSport RS46 BMW M3
RDSport have released the RS46 program for the new BMW M3 E92. The RDSport RS46 new engine internals include larger, forged, light-weight, aluminum pistons, forged, billet connecting rods and new billet crankshaft with a longer stroke. All of these parts equate to a larger displacement 4.6 liter motor, up from the factory 4.0 liter. The exhaust system of the RDSport RS46 BMW M3 features race, tubular headers with F1-style merge collectors, metal-matrix, sport, catalytic converters, X-Flow downpipe and sport silencers all built from stainless steel. Also included in the build is a complete exhaust including; race, tubular headers with F1-style merge collectors, metal-matrix, sport, catalytic converters, X-Flow downpipe and sport silencers all built from stainless steel. Options for the motor include carbon air box, larger-displacement, carbon plenum chamber, power pulley, lightweight clutch and flywheel. The result is an amazing 524 bhp and an increase of 115 ft-lbs of torque over stock!
The RS46 is equipped with the RDSport Chassis kit consisting of specially valved Bilstein shocks and RDSport Springs. The set up leaves the vehicle with a 30 mm drop in the front and 25 mm lower in the rear. The RDSport RS Brake System consists of 6-piston, aluminum monoblock calipers on the front and 4-piston monoblock calipers in the rear. Customers have the option of ordering either cross-drilled or slotted rotors.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Official Car of the Golden State
Welcome to California: where the sun is always hot, and exotic cars are everywhere; well, in Beverly Hills at least. California, home of warm weather, palm trees, its famous Golden Gate Bridge, and lots of Movie and TV stars, would be the last place to find an Italian Supercar named directly after the state. Luckily, I found one. This the 2010 Ferrari California.
The California was originally born in 1950's with Ferrari 250 California convertible. The car is still considered a "true legend" today. The new Ferrari keeps the old 250 alive with more power and speed. With a 4.3 liter Ferrari V8 pumping out 453 horsepower, the new California reaches 60 miles per hour in under 4 seconds and tops 193 miles per hour. The new California is Ferrari's first front-engine V8 exotic. Now, you may argue that Ferrari made many front-engine cars, but none of them had a V8. Ferrari did have V8s back then, but only for mid-engine cars. Their front-engine cars back then had V12s.
The new California introduces new technology and specifications to Ferrari. For example, as I said before it is the first front-engine Ferrari with a V8. It also the first Ferrari with a 7-speed dual clutch paddle shift transmission and the first Ferrari spider with a metal retractable roof. Basically, the California goes along the lines of "first in improvements". The only way to see if Ferrari has improved is by driving this car. Unfortunately, by this time all 5000 Californias have been sold and won't be sold again until later on. Fortunately, there was a way for me to truly get a feel for this car: Gran Turismo. Since GT5 was the closest thing to reality, I attempted to test drive the California on multiple circuits. It really did feel real. The car truly grips the road and its acceleration is truly breathtaking. Ferrari really did a really good job on bringing the California back to life.
Just because the car is named California, doesn't mean it can only be driven there. Once Ferrari puts this car back in production, you can get this Golden State car anywhere in the world for just under $200,000. So, if you love the state of California, this car will bring the best of that state to you anywhere you go.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
2009 Jaguar XJ-Super Cars Pictures
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
2011 BMW 335i – Click above for high-res image gallery
Like the almost-an-M Z4 sDrive35is that debuted at the Detroit Auto Show last week, the new 335is is tipped to get a revised version of the twin-turbo inline-six, producing 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque (with overboost unleashing 369 lb-ft). Coupled with an M-Sport appearance package with a blacked-out grille and matching mirrors, and a choice of either six-speed manual or (for the first time outside of the M range) seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and you're looking at the hottest dreiwagen this side of an M3. The run from 0 to 60 is expected to be dispatched in five seconds flat, with a top speed limited to 149 mph instead of 130.
The best part, however, is that – according to reports and some leaked documents – the 335is is slated to launch in the North American market before being considered for anywhere else. Finally some payback for all those hot European models we've been longing for from the opposite shore.