Världens mest kraftfulla sedan säger Brabus, och syftar på bilens 800 hk och 1.420 Nm! Toppfart över 370 km/h bör räcka, liksom 0-100 på 3,7 sekunder. Priset är 498.000 Euro och den byggs i 10 exemplar.
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The fourth E V12 generation based on the latest Mercedes E-Class once again sets new standards as the world’s most powerful high-performance sedan. At the heart of this exclusive small-series-production car is the newly developed BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800 twelve-cylinder displacement engine.
With a rated power output of 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW and a peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft) this engine catapults the four-door car from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of over 370 km/h (230 mph). The exclusively appointed BRABUS E V12 is built in a limited “one of ten” edition and starts at 498,000 Euros MSRP.
BRABUS, recognized by the German Federal Vehicle Registration Agency (Kraftfahrtbundesamt) as a vehicle manufacturer, builds the new E V12 “one of ten” based on the reinforced body of the latest Mercedes E-Class.
The next evolutionary stage of the proven BRABUS SV 12 Biturbo displacement engine is called SV12 R Biturbo 800 and was developed specifically for this vehicle. The engine is implanted into the modified engine bay of the E-Class with almost surgical precision.
Displacement of the twelve-cylinder engine that usually powers the latest Mercedes 600 models is increased from standard 5.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 384 cu. in.). The increase is affected with a special crankshaft with longer stroke, precision-balanced pistons rods and pistons with a larger diameter and an increased cylinder bore. The inner workings of the BRABUS engine are further modified with special sport camshafts and cylinder heads optimized for mixture flow.
Both the air intake and the BRABUS twin-turbo system were newly developed for this car. The latter features two custom manifolds with integrated high-performance turbochargers and four water-to-air intercoolers. The combustion air is provided by a carbon-fiber RAM-air intake system in the hood. In addition a high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts was custom-developed for the platform of the new E-Class.
New engine electronics with specially programmed mapping for injection and ignition ensure not only exemplary power yield but also compliance with the strict EURO IV emission limits. The high-tech lubricants for the entire drivetrain are supplied by technology partner ARAL.
With these modifications the engine of the BRABUS E V12 “one of ten” produces an enormous power output of 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW at 5,500 rpm and an even more impressive peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft), available at a low 2,100 rpm. In the car peak torque is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).
Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a reinforced five-speed automatic transmission and a BRABUS high-performance limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent. The BRABUS E V12 comes standard with state-of-the-art driving stability programs that can be deactivated at the push of a button.
Following the tradition of the first three BRABUS E V12 sedans the 2010 edition once again delivers driving performance normally reserved for only a very few select super sports cars. The sedan, which weighs in at 1,980 kilograms (4,365 lbs), sprints from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.7 seconds. After just 9.9 seconds the four-door car reaches a speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). The 300-km/h (186-mph) mark is reached after just 23.9 seconds. Top speed is more than 370 km/h (230 mph) but is limited electronically for reasons of tire safety to 350 km/h (217 mph).
This extreme performance also places highest demands on the vehicle’s aerodynamic properties. The BRABUS designers went into the wind tunnel to develop a body conversion kit made from high-strength yet especially lightweight carbon fiber. It not only adds 36 millimeters (1.4 inches) to the width of the E-Class and gives it an even more striking appearance; it also minimizes aerodynamic lift on front and rear axle.
The BRABUS front was designed to replace the original apron and provides radiators and front brakes with an optimal supply of cooling air. At the same time the sophisticated shape notably reduces aerodynamic lift on the front axle.
Air vents located behind the wheel arches were integrated into the front fenders. They are also vital to the thermal health of all components in the engine bay and help vent the front wheel houses to reduce lift on the front axle.
The rocker panels route the air stream to the rear wheel arches with minimum turbulence. The rear wheel arches of the “one in ten” edition feature special cowlings called ‘Speed Spads.’
The striking rear of the new BRABUS E V12 sets itself apart with the four characteristic tailpipes of the BRABUS high-performance exhaust system. Also part of the sophisticated aerodynamic-enhancement concept is the rear wing on the trunk lid and the diffuser integrated into the rear apron.
A wider track means better directional stability at high speeds. The widened fenders front and back make room for BRABUS Monoblock Q wheels in size 9.5Jx19. The high-performance tires so essential for these extreme speeds are supplied by technology partners Pirelli and YOKOHAMA. They are mounted on the front axle in size 255/35 ZR 19 and in size 285/30 ZR 19 in back.
The height-adjustable BRABUS coil-over suspension was also custom-developed for the E V12. The ride height of the suspension can be adjusted to the owner’s individual preferences. But that’s not all: Compression and rebound rates of the front and rear dampers can be adjusted in ten steps between very comfortable and extremely firm for use on the racetrack. Sport sway bars reduce body roll in fast corners.
The enormous performance of the BRABUS E V12 also places highest demands on the brakes. The high-performance sedan is equipped with 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers and vented and grooved steel brake discs measuring 380 x 37 millimeters (15.0 x 1.5 inches) on the front axle. The rear axle stops on six-piston aluminum fixed calipers gripping discs measuring 360 x 28 millimeters (14.2 x 1.1 inches). The BRABUS high-performance brake system incorporates all functions of the standard Brake Assist system of the Mercedes E-Class.
The interior of the car exudes a feeling of true exclusive luxury. The sporty-contoured custom front seats and the two rear individual seats are covered with a combination of Alcantara and black leather, smooth or perforated, as are dashboard, door trim and headliner. The entire vehicle floor is covered with square-patterned leather. It alone uses several miles of the finest thread, every inch of it sewn with utmost precision.
The ensemble is completed with matte-black carbon-fiber components for dashboard, center console and door panels. The BRABUS E V12 “one of ten” can be optionally equipped with a cell phone from premium manufacturer Vertu. This exclusive cell phone from the “Vertu Ascent Ti Carbon Fibre” limited edition of 1,500 phones features a titanium housing with the sides clad in black carbon fiber. This especially exclusive phone features 3G and quad-band technology as well as an integrated hands-free option, and represents state-of-the-art communication technology.
Only ten BRABUS E V12 sedans of the “one of ten” edition will be built by hand in a small-series production run. Alternatively the BRABUS E V12 is also offered in a version with 750 hp / 552 kW and a pointedly subtle bodywork without cowlings and rear wing.
BRABUS E V12 “one of ten” – Technical Data
Body
4-door sedan based on Mercedes-Benz E-Class, model series W 212.
Unibody, with BRABUS fender flares and steel body widened by 36 millimeters (1.4 inches). BRABUS E V12 “one of ten” carbon-fiber aerodynamic-enhancement kit with front apron, air vents in front fenders, ‘speed spads’ wheel-house cowlings, rear spoiler lip and rear diffuser. BRABUS hood with integrated RAM-air system.
Dimensions:
Wheelbase 2,760 mm – 108.7 in.
Length 4.891 mm – 192.6 in.
Width 1.908 mm – 75.1 in.
Height 1.422 mm – 56.0 in.
Curb weight 1.980 kg – 4,365 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight 2.390 kg – 5,269 lbs.
Fuel tank/reserve 80 l / 9.0 l – 21.1 gal. / 2.4 gal.
Engine
BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800 displacement engine based on Mercedes 600.
V12-cylinder 3-valvel light-alloy engine with two turbochargers
Displacement 6,233 cm³
Compression ratio 9.0 : 1
Rated power output 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW at 5,500 rpm
Torque 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft) from 2,100 rpm (electronically limited to
1,100 Nm / 811 lb-ft)
Fuel Super plus (98 ROZ) / Premium gasoline 98 octane
Motor oil: ARAL
BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800 engine conversion consists of:
Displacement increase to 6.3 liters with special crankshaft with longer stroke and larger cylinder bore and corresponding pistons. Inlet and outlet ports of both cylinder heads optimized for mixture flow including installation of special camshafts. BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800 system with two high-performance turbochargers and special exhaust manifolds with integrated turbine housings, four water-to-air intercoolers and special air intake tract. BRABUS stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts. Newly programmed mapping for engine electronics and on-board diagnostics.
BRABUS limited-slip differential with locking rate of 40 percent
Final drive ratio either 2.65 : 1 (V/max 315 km/h / 196 mph) or 2.24 : 1 (V/max more than 370 km/h / 230 mph), electronically limited for use on public roads to 350 km/h / 217 mph).
Suspension
Independent suspension front and back with height-adjustable BRABUS coil-over sport suspension.
Front axle:
Three-link axle, anti-dive geometry. Height-adjustable BRABUS struts with coil springs and gas-pressure shocks with ten selectable settings for compression and rebound, BRABUS sport sway bars.
Rear axle:
Multi-link suspension. Anti-squat and anti-dive geometry. Height-adjustable BRABUS struts with coil springs and gas-pressure shocks with ten selectable settings for compression and rebound, BRABUS sport sway bars.
Wheels:
BRABUS Monoblock Q light-alloy wheels with Pirelli or YOKOHAMA high-performance tires.
Front: 9.5J x 19 H2 with size 255/35 ZR 19 tires
Rear: 9.5J x 19 H2 with size 285/30 ZR 19 tires
Brake system
Dual-circuit brake system with Brake Assist and BRABUS high-performance brakes
Front: BRABUS 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers and vented and grooved steel discs measuring 380 x 37 mm (15.0 x 1.5 inches)
Rear: BRABUS six-piston aluminum fixed calipers with vented and grooved steel discs measuring 360 x 28 mm (14.2 x 1.1 inches)
Performance
0 – 100 km/h (62 mph): 3.7 sec.
0 – 200 km/h (124 mph): 9.9 sec.
0 – 300 km/h (186 mph): 23.9 sec.
Top speed: More than 370 km/h / 230 mph (for tire safety reasons limited electronically for use on public roads to 350 km/h / 217 mph)
För drygt 11.000.000 kronor plus skatter får man nya cabbade Reventón. Ja, under förutsättning att man är en av de 20 första i kön. Redan i oktober börjar bilen levereras.
Lamborghini presents the ultimate driving machine among open-top two-seaters – the Reventón Roadster is a sports car of breathtaking fascination, menacing power and uncompromising performance. The 6.5 liter twelve-cylinder generates 493 kW (670 PS), catapulting the Roadster from 0 to 100 Km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 330 KM/h (205 mph). The open-top Reventón is not only one of the fastest, but also one of the most exclusive cars in the world – Lamborghini has limited the series.
The Lamborghini Reventón is not destined to remain a one-off. Less than 20 Lamborghini friends and collectors will be able to own this extraordinary car and, naturally, enjoy the incomparable pleasure of driving it.
Each Reventón Roadster will be sold for 1.1 Million Euro (without taxes). Deliveries will begin October 2009.
”The Reventón is the most extreme car in the history of the brand,” comments Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. ”The new Roadster adds an extra emotional component to our combined technological expertise – it unites superior performance with the sensual fascination of open-top driving.” The Reventón Coupé was presented at the 2007 IAA in Frankfurt and was sold out immediately.
Open-top sports cars are a tradition at Lamborghini that stretches back over 40 years. In 1968, the company from Sant’Agata Bolognese built a Miura without a fixed roof as a one-off. The Diablo Roadster appeared in 1995 with its targa roof anchored to the engine cover.
Sculpture with extreme dynamics
All Lamborghinis are created with an avantgarde approach to design; a fast-moving technical sculpture. The Reventón Roadster is derived from the same creative thinking as the Coupé. Its designers found their inspiration in aviation – the aggressive wedge shape evokes images of fighter jets.
The powerful arrowhead form at the front, the mighty air intakes pulled way forward, the broad side skirts, the upwards opening scissor doors and the rear end with its menacing edges – the Roadster is clad in a design of maximum functionality and spectacular clarity. Details set stylish accents, such as headlamps featuring bi-xenon units with LEDs forming the daytime running lights and indicators. The rear lamps are also equipped with LEDs.
Like the Coupé, the Reventón Roadster measures 4700 mm (185 in.) long. It has a wheelbase of 2665 mm (105 in.) and is 2058 mm (81 in.) wide and 1132 mm (45 in.) high. The driver and passenger seating positions are low and sporty, separated by a substantial central tunnel.
Behind the two seats are two hidden pop-up bars that deploy upwards in just a few hundredths of a second in the event of an imminent rollover. A fixed, horizontal wing-shaped member behind the seats bears the third brake light. The design of the Roadster’s long back is also quite distinct from that of the Coupé. The engine bonnet is virtually horizontal and a total of four windows made from glass provide a view of the mighty V12 in all its technical elegance.
Stiff bodyshell base
The base bodyshell of the Reventón is already so stiff that the Roadster requires only minimal reinforcement. It has a dry weight of only 1690 Kg (3,725 lbs.), just 25 Kg, (55 lbs.) more than the Coupé.
Like the Coupé, the cell of the Roadster is made from high-strength steel profile and carbon components joined with specialist adhesive and rivets. The bodyshell is made almost entirely from carbon fiber elements, with sheet steel used only for the outer door skins.
Exclusive grey paintwork
A unique paint finish completes the razor sharp design language of the Lamborghini Reventón Roadster. For this exclusive special edition, designers have created a new shade of matt grey called Reventón Grey. As for the Reventón Coupé, which is a slightly different shade of grey, this is a matt paint finish that, in the sunlight, displays an unexpected impression of depth thanks to its special metal particles.
The wheels of the Reventón Roadster also incorporate the interplay of matt and glossy elements. The five spokes of the rims each bear a Y-form, and on each spoke are mounted small crescent-shaped wings made from matte carbon. These provide not only an unusual visual impact, but also a turbine effect that further improves cooling of the mighty ceramic brake discs.
Aircraft-style displays
The interior of the Reventón Roadster conveys the same powerful design as the exterior. The cockpit is structured with technical clarity, the interfaces arranged for functionality. Like a modern aircraft, the open two-seater no longer has classic analogue instrumentation – instead, information is delivered via two transreflective and one transmissive liquid-crystal displays.
The driver can switch between two modes at the touch of a button – one digital view with illuminated bars and one level with classic round dials, albeit with changing color graphics. Centrally located at the top of the display is the G-force meter. It represents the intensity of the forces acting on the Reventón Roadster under acceleration, braking and heavy cornering; the same format used in Formula 1.
The instruments are mounted in a casing machined from solid aluminum which is housed in a carbon fiber dashboard. The interior displays uncompromisingly clean craftsmanship and features a host of carbon fiber applications – e.g. on the center tunnel – aluminum, Alcantara and leather. The central panels and the seat cushions are perforated, with precision stitching gracing their outer edges.
Lamborghini has equipped the Reventón Roadster with full options.
An icon of engine design
The twelve-cylinder engine that powers the Reventón Roadster is a Lamborghini icon – and the technical feature that defines the character of the car. It is one of the world’s most powerful naturally-aspirated engines. With a compression ratio of 11 : 1 and a displacement of 6496 cc (396.41 in3,) it generates 670 PS (493 kW) at 8,000 rpm. Its maximum torque of 660 Nm (487 lb-ft) kicks in at 6,000 rpm.
The V12 engine is a masterpiece of Italian engineering. Two chains drive its four camshafts that, in turn, operate the 48 valves. Together with the three-phase adjustable intake manifold, the variable valve timing delivers a meaty torque build-up. Dry sump lubrication ensures that the hi-tech power unit has a constant supply of oil, even under heavy lateral acceleration. The absence of the oil sump means a low mounting position – benefitting the car’s outstanding handling characteristics.
The V12 catapults the Reventón Roadster from 0 to 100 Km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 330 Km/h (205 mph). It reacts with the eagerness of a racing engine to input from the right foot, revving to 8,000 rpm and beyond, and performing a symphony that sends shudders along the spine. The deep booming bass, the powerful mid-range and the exultant horn section play music that, once heard, can never be forgotten.
All-wheel drive for maximum traction
In classic Lamborghini style, the aluminum engine is mounted longitudinally in front of the rear axle, with the transmission ahead of it beneath the center tunnel. This layout results in 58 percent of the overall weight being borne by the rear wheels – ideal for a powerful sports car.
This layout accommodates the Viscous Traction permanent all-wheel drive. Under normal conditions, it sends the vast majority of the driving force to the rear wheels. Should they begin to spin, the central viscous coupling sends up to 35 percent of the power via an additional shaft to the front axle. Limited-slip differentials are located there and at the rear axle with 25 and 45 percent lock respectively.
Lamborghini introduced the all-wheel drive principle with the Diablo. The reason back then was just as clear as it is today – four driven wheels grip far better than two, and the more powerful the engine, the greater the impact of this fundamental law of physics.
Also standard on the Reventón Roadster is the e.gear automated six-speed sequential manual transmission. The driver controls the gear shift, which is activated hydraulically via two steering wheel paddles. In addition to the ”Normal” mode, the system offers a ”Corsa” and a ”low adherence” mode. The driver just has to keep his foot to the floor – the rest is handled by e.gear.
Running gear layout from motorsport
The Reventón Roadster keeps the extreme power of its engine in check with a running gear layout derived directly from motorsport. Each wheel boasts double wishbone suspension, with one spring strut on each side of the front axle and two each at the rear. The front end of the car can be raised by 40 mm (about 1.6 in.) to protect the underside of the vehicle over potholes or on steep entrances into underground garages.
The open two-seater runs on 18-inch wheels. The front tires measure 245/35, while the rears are 335/30. Dedicated air channels in the bodyshell cool the four wheel brakes. Carbon-fiber ceramic discs are standard – they have an extremely lightweight construction, operate with virtually no fade, are corrosion-free and achieve the highest service life. Each disc has a diameter of 380 mm (~15 in.) and is gripped by six-piston calipers.
As fast as the open two-seater may be, its road manners are impeccable. Its performance limits are extremely high, yet effortless to control. And, on exiting a bend, all four wheels stick tenaciously to the asphalt. The permanent all-wheel drive dovetails the car firmly with the road, delivering decisive benefits in traction and stability.
High-performance aerodynamics
A further distinctive characteristic of the Reventón Roadster is its calm directional stability even at extremely high speeds – a feature that also turns fast highway stretches into sheer joy. Alongside the bodyshell design and the smooth underbody, which culminates in a powerfully formed diffuser, the rear spoiler carries responsibility for downforce. It deploys from the rear edge at about 130 Km/h (80 mph) and adopts an even steeper angle as of about 220 Km/h (136 mph). The entire aerodynamic concept – around and through the car – is radically laid out for performance.
State-of the-art development techniques
Lamborghini used state-of-the-art, highly networked processes to bring the Reventón Roadster to life. The design, CAD work and model making that took place in the Centro Stile, which opened in 2004, were accompanied continuously by specialists and test engineers from the Research & Development Department.
The Design Department is directly linked to the neighbouring Ufficio Tecnico, ensuring rapid implementation of ideas. Lamborghini’s capabilities also include the independent development of the complete electronic platform. This incorporates all control units – including those for the V12 and the innovative cockpit displays.
All units of the Reventón Roadster are being built on the Sant’Agata Bolognese production line, with perfect craftsmanship and to the highest levels of quality.
Tygcabbade versionen av R8 Coupé visas i Frankfurt. Samma högvarviga V10-motor på 5,2 liter som takversionen – med 525 hk. 0-100 går på 4,1 sekunder och toppfarten är hela 313 km/h. Vi har alla fakta!
Den mittmonterade motorn i Audi R8 5.2 FSI Spyder är en direktinsprutad V10 med torrsumpssmörjning som till stor del är handbyggd i aluminium. Den höga kompressionen, 12:5:1, tillsammans med FSI-tekniken bidrar till hög prestanda och effektivitet. Två växellådor finns tillgängliga; sexväxlad manuell är standard och som tillval finns R tronic, automatlådan som även kan styras med hjälp av paddlarna bakom ratten. quattro permanent fyrhjulsdrift är standard, dock med den största delen av kraften distribuerad till bakaxeln, precis som i coupéversionen.
Till skillnad från R8 Coupé, har inte R8 Spyder de utmärkande sideblades som är placerade bakom dörrarna. Istället är sidopanelerna och den bakre luckan gjorda i kolfiber och har två välvda kåpor med integrerade luftintag som sträcker sig ända bak till spoilern, vilket ger bilen ett kraftfullt uttryck.
Som på alla cabrioleter från Audi använder sig R8 Spyder av en tygsufflett som endast väger 30 kg och finns tillgänglig i fyra färger. Den helautomatiska suffletten öppnas och stängs på 19 sekunder och kan manövreras i farter upp till 50 km/h. Suffletten fälls ihop som ett Z och tar väldigt lite plats mellan bakluckan och motorn. Den lätta och starka suffletten klarar utan problem de hastigheter Audi R8 Spyder är kapabel till. Ett nätliknande turbulensskydd är standard.
Karossen som bygger på Audi Space Frame (ASF)-teknologin väger, trots förstärkningar i trösklarna, transmissionstunneln, golvet och A-och B-stolparna, endast 6 kg mer än coupéversionen av R8. Den höga vridstyvheten i ASF-konstruktionen tillsammans med en motorram i ultralätt magnesium sörjer för superba köregenskaper och hög säkerhet.
Audi magnetic ride använder magnetiska fält i stötdämparna för att på millisekunder justera hårdheten efter de aktuella körförhållandena. Magnetic ride är standard och föraren har möjlighet att välja mellan två olika grundinställningar – komfort och sport. Bilen rullar på 19″-fälgar med 10-ekers Y-design och däck som mäter 235/35-19 fram och 295/30 bak. Som tillval finns bakdäck i dimensionerna 305/30-19. De högeffektiva bromsarna består av ventilerade och perforerade bromsskivor med 8-kolvsok fram och 4-kolvsok bak. För den kräsne finns även överdimensionerade keramiska bromsskivor som är extremt lätta och långlivade.
Strålkastarna använder LED-teknik i alla sina funktioner, varselljus, halvljus, helljus och blinkers. Med en färgtemperatur på 6 000 Kelvin är ljuset väldigt likt dagsljus, vilket gör att ögonen inte blir lika ansträngda vid körning i mörker. Andra fördelar är den perfekta ljusbilden, livslängden på strålkastarna och den extremt låga energiförbrukningen. Även bakljusen använder LED-teknik och ger en tredimensionell ljusbild.
Inredningen håller självfallet hög klass vad gäller både material och kvalitet. Förarinformationssystemet innehåller förutom de vanliga funktionerna även en lap timer för att hålla koll på varvtiderna vid bankörning. Instrumenten och växelspaksknoppen har i Spyder-versionen fått röda dekorringar. Standard-utrustningen innehåller skinnklädsel som finns i sex olika färger och ett ljudsystem från Bang & Olufsen. Skinnet på sätena är färgat med ett speciellt pigment som reflekterar den infraröda strålningen från solen och på så sätt håller det upp till 20 grader svalare än normalt läder. Den senaste versionen av MMI-navigation med högupplösta kartor i 3D är också standard.
På tillvalslistan finns ännu en världspremiär – säkerhetsbälten med integrerade mikrofoner för handsfreenheten, vilket gör det möjligt att prata i telefon även med taket av.
Säkerheten är som i alla bilar från Audi väldigt hög. ESP är självfallet standard med ett sportläge för aktiv körning. Rullskydd i form av två superstarka, fjäderbelastade plattor, två fullstora airbags samt sidoairbags och stolar som skyddar nacken från whiplashskador är standardmonterat.
Fakta Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Motor: V10 FSI med direktinsprutning
Effekt: 525 hk vid 8000 v/min
Vridmoment: 530 Nm vid 6500 v/min
0-100 km/h: 4,1 sekunder
0-200 km/h: 12,7 sekunder
Toppfart: 313 km/h
Bränsleförbrukning: 14,9 l/100 km (13,9 l/100 km med R tronic)
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI lanseras på den svenska marknaden i början av april 2010 medan förförsäljningen startar redan i slutet av vecka 38 2009. Priset för R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI med manuell växellåda börjar på 1 560 100 kronor.
4-dörrars Rapide är en superbil med komfort och lyx av högsta klass. Motorn är en V12 på 6,0 liter, med 470 hk som skickar bilen till 100 på 5,3 sekunder.
Motorn handbyggs i Köln, Tyskland, men är framtagen och utvecklad av Aston Martins ingenjörer i Gaydon, England. Tvådörrarssyskonet DB9 väger 190 kg mindre och är 29 cm kortare, den här väger in på 1.950 kg.
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Aston Martin will unveil one of the most eagerly awaited cars of 2009 at the 63rd Frankfurt Motorshow. The elegant Rapide, functional yet luxurious, provides space for up to four adults combined with an engaging driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins.
As the marque’s first production four-door sports car, Rapide encapsulates core values of Power, Beauty and Soul; four ’swan wing’ doors provide access to cosseting sports seats both front and rear bestowing occupants with ample accommodation. A 301 litre luggage compartment affords generous space for belongings for all four passengers whether they be sports bags or indeed, sets of skis, creating an Aston Martin which can be enjoyed on any occasion, anytime, anywhere.
Rapide’s rear environment has been intelligently packaged to create a space where passengers feel a part of the driving experience with clear views to the front and sides. Comfort and support is supplied in the form of two hand trimmed individual seats and a personal face-level heating and air conditioning system. Aiding the practicalities of everyday use, the luggage compartment features a movable bulkhead to permit access from the rear cabin while the rear seats fold flat at the touch of a button to create a flat loading space increasing the luggage compartment from 301 litres to 750 litres.
At the heart of every Aston Martin lies an evocative engine providing effortless power and torque: Rapide features a hand-built 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 470 bhp (477 PS / 350 kW) with peak power being delivered at 6000 rpm and 600 Nm (443 lbft) peak torque at 5000 rpm. A specifically tuned six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission features as standard, allowing the driver to change gear automatically or manually via the steering column-mounted magnesium paddles.
First shown in 2006 in concept form at the Detroit Auto Show, the Rapide project received an immediate green light from Aston Martin’s new shareholders in mid 2007 following the sale of the marque by the Ford Motor Company. In a little over two years, Aston Martin’s design and engineering team have delivered a new car from the ground up. Rapide has been developed from the ’V/H Architecture’ platform which already forms the backbone to Aston Martin’s critically acclaimed line-up: the DBS, DB9 and Vantage range.
Chief Executive, Dr. Ulrich Bez said: ”Rapide is the culmination of the Aston Martin range of sports cars, a car that seals the revival of a truly admired marque. There is now an Aston Martin for every taste and for every use.
”With Rapide, the entire family can enjoy their Aston Martin together in unison, in an invigorating yet comfortable environment, sitting low, with plenty of visibility from every seat and with new levels of comfort, refinement and entertainment.”
Director of Design, Marek Reichman who led the in-house design team which penned the Rapide said: ”Like a race horse standing still, you can see its power and elegance, the shape of Rapide’s rear haunches are muscular conveying the power that lies beneath while its low stance produces a powerful look.
”There is a real sense of proportion with this car, akin to a tailored suit; the new double grill gives more presence on the road while the iconic signature side strake has been lengthened through to the rear doors to enhance its lateral proportions in a subtle, yet elegant way. The car’s purity makes it look right from every angle.”
First deliveries of the Rapide will commence early in 2010 and will be available globally through Aston Martin’s 125 strong dealership network. Pricing will be confirmed at the Frankfurt Show.
Aston Martin Rapide: Specification
Body
Four door body style with 4 individual seats.
Extruded bonded aluminium VH body structure
Aluminium, magnesium alloy and composite body
Extruded aluminium door side impact beams
Single bi-xenon headlamps with integrated LED side lights and direction indicators
LED rear lamps and side repeaters
Engine
All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12
Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
Compression ratio 10.9:1
Max Power 350 kW (470 bhp / 477 PS) at 6000 rpm
Max Torque 600 Nm (443 lb ft) at 5000 rpm
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds; 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.3 seconds
Max Speed 188 mph (303 km/h) (predicted)
Transmission
Rear mid-mounted ’Touchtronic 2’ six-speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system
Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft
Limited slip differential
Final Drive Ratio 3.46:1
Steering
Rack and pinion, Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock-to-lock
Column tilt and reach adjustment.
Front Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
Rear Independent double wishbones with anti- squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
Brakes
Front Dual cast brake discs 390mm diameter with six piston calipers
Rear Dual cast brake discs 360mm diameter with four piston calipers
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Traction Control
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
Positive Torque Control (PTC)
Electronic Park Brake (EPB)
Dimensions
Length 5019 mm (197.6″)
Width (including mirrors) 2140 mm (84.3″)
Height 1360 mm (53.5″)
Fuel Capacity 90.5 litres
Kerb Weight 1950 kg (target) (4299 lb)
Interior
Full grain leather interior
Walnut facia trim
Iridium Silver centre console outer finish and Graphite inner finish
Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror
Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror with garage door opener (USA and Canada only)1
Electrically operated front seats
Memory front seats and exterior mirrors (three positions)
Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags
Front occupant side airbags
Head protection airbags for front and rear occupants
Heated front and rear seats
Heated rear screen
Automatic front and rear temperature control
Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays
LED map lamps and ambient lighting
Trip computer
Cruise control
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system1,2
Bluetooth telephone preparation1
Satellite radio system (USA only)
Powerfold exterior mirrors
Front and rear parking sensors
Tyre pressure monitoring1
Alarm and immobiliser
Remote-control central door locking and boot release
Battery conditioner
Tracking device (UK only)3
Boot mounted umbrella
In Car Entertainment
1000 W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower® technology
Integrated Apple iPod® connector4
USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility
3.5 mm auxiliary input socket
Options
Cooled front and rear seats
Twin screen rear seat entertainment system with 6-disc DVD player, auxiliary input, wireless headphones and remote control
Alternative facia trim finishes – Mahogany, Piano Black, Bamboo, Tamo Ash, Birds Eye Maple, Olive Ash Burl, Double Apex Alloy
Matching wood door trim
Colour-keyed steering wheel
Second glass key
Magnum silver rear lamp infills
Delete model badging
Delete protective tape
20″ alloy wheels with graphite finish
20″ alloy wheels with polished finish
Alternative brake calliper finish – black, red, silver
Personalised sill plaques
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror with garage door opener (Europe only)
Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor)
Tracking device1,3
First aid kit
Ashtray and Cigar Lighter
1Not available in all markets 2Includes Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC) in Continental Europe 3Complies with UK Thatcham Category 5 requirements. Excludes subscription. Standard in UK 4iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries
Aston Martin Rapide: Design
Instantly recognisable as an Aston Martin, the Rapide assumes its extra doors gracefully to visually remain every bit a sporting coupe as its sister models. The four ’swan wing’ doors open up and out at 12 degrees avoiding scuffs and scratches when parked next to a raised walkway, while serving the dual purpose of allowing easier access to the front and rear cabin. The opening angle of the doors has been increased to 70 degrees to allow easy ingress and egress. Front on, the new polished alloy upper and lower grill adorn the Rapide to give it presence on the road while the new front lights house a single lens bi-xenon headlight with innovative light tube sidelights subtly distinguishing the Rapide to other road users.
Adding to the sense of proportion, Rapide’s low roof line combined with uniquely styled 20″ wheels contribute to its sporting stance, and the iconic side strake, housing the side LED indicators is elongated to meet the rear doors. The pillarless side glass helps convey Rapide’s coupe lines. The front and rear window choreography has been designed to permit the absence of a visible B-pillar to unclutter the curve line of the doors from front to back creating a seamless glass to glass window frame. Contributing to Rapide’s interior comfort, the side glass will rise up further into the window seal when the car is driven at speed cancelling out wind noise and the glass is laminated to improve noise insulation.
Strong rear haunches hint at the power that lies beneath creating the classic
Aston Martin sports car silhouette. The wing mirrors have been specifically designed to emerge from the door giving the driver optimum visibility through the front corner glass. At the rear, a practical tailgate provides access to the 301 litre luggage space flanked by the signature Aston Martin ’C’ shaped tail lamps each housing 360 LEDs.
Echoing the beauty of the exterior, Rapide’s interior welcomes all occupants to a exquisitely hand crafted and spacious cabin. To the front, the familiar dashboard and controls are ergonomically designed to provide the driver with all the information needed to extract the very best from the car. The Rapide boasts a new front seat design giving a sporting feel supporting the occupant when driving spiritedly and providing high levels of comfort during more leisurely journeys. The double-edge stitch design enhances the visual impact of the seat alluding to the attention to detail and hand craftsmanship. Heated and optional cooled seats feature with two centrally-mounted rotational dials, one at the front and one at the rear offering fingertip control to all passengers.
Both rear passengers are treated to their own individual heating and air conditioning operated independently from the front system. Controlled by a singular rotary dial in front of a digital display, two directional air vents channel air to the upper body serving to heat or cool occupants quickly and effectively while air is also channelled separately to the foot wells. The rear heating and air conditioning can also be controlled via the rotary dial located between the front seats giving the driver full control.
Aston Martin engineers chose to integrate an electronic park brake into Rapide saving space to the side of the seat and creating an uncluttered centre console. A revised Bluetooth™ microphone is located above the driver’s head improving sound pick-up from the driver’s voice to give crystal clear conversations.
The long swooping front centre console continues all the way through to the rear seamlessly linking the front environment to the rear, thus creating a sense of involvement for the rear passengers. Large storage binnacles set between both the front and rear seats provide ample space to store CDs, games and keep valuables from view.
Two individually appointed sports seats form the rear environment of the Rapide. Aston Martin’s design and engineering team paid special attention to creating a space that is cosseting giving both passengers an equally sporting feel to that of the driver while also providing passengers as much forward and side visibility as possible. Forward visibility has been optimised through intelligent profiling of the B-pillar and front seats to give occupants a clear view of the road ahead. Despite the low sleek coupe appearance, adequate leg and head room accommodates adults and children in comfort.
Rear passengers can benefit from the optional Aston Martin rear entertainment system; two LCD screens are seamlessly integrated into the back of the front seat headrests optimally positioned at eye level. A six DVD multi-changer, integrated into the boot compartment, provides hours of entertainment with sound being delivered via wireless headphones or through the standard Bang & Olufsen Besound Rapide audio system, so however long the journey, passengers will be treated to a rich audio-visual experience. Should the passengers have different taste in entertainment whether it be a DVD, a games device or simply listening to an MP3 player; the screens can be operated independently combined with wireless headphones. A infra-red remote control is supplied to control the video and sound from the comfort of the seat.
Continuing the successful brand partnership between Bang & Olufsen and Aston Martin who share similar values in design and craftsmanship; Rapide is fitted as standard with the 1000 W BeoSound Rapide – a bespoke sound system tailored to the Rapide. 15 speakers have been optimally located throughout the cabin to deliver the finest sound quality naturally associated with Bang & Olufsen. The famous Danish audio specialist’s skilled Tonmeisters worked closely with Aston Martin’s acoustic engineers during the entire development of Rapide to create a soundstage that cannot be localised to any particular speaker and delivering notes that are precise to the instrument played or the vocal sung.
Turning on the BeoSound Rapide, the occupants are greeted with a sense of theatre as the two Acoustic Lenses rise silently from the dashboard.
Acoustic Lens Technology (ALT) enables a wide (180 degrees) horizontal dispersion of high frequencies. The technology prevents the loss of critical sound and gives listeners an improved sense of space. ALT allows sound to be focused within the car depending on who is inside. In Auto mode, Beosound Rapide uses sensors on the seatbelts to determine how many people are in the car and their location and will adjust the soundstage for the optimum sound experience. Manual override options feature for: Driver, (focus sound solely on the driver) Front (focus on two front passengers), Rear (two rear passengers) and All Round (all four passengers).
The speaker grills are formed from a single piece of aluminium and integrate seamlessly into Rapide’s interior dispersing sound equally to all passengers. A microphone located behind the rear-view mirror continually monitors ambient noise to adjust volume settings to compensate. The result of this leading technology creates an unparalleled automotive audio experience.
The two rear seat-backs effortlessly fold flat at the touch of a button to produce an increased luggage area creating 750 litres of boot space (an additional 449 litres over when the seats are in the upright position). Well appointed, the boot space is hand-trimmed with a carpet floor and four iridium anodised runners and tread plates. Increasing the versatility of the rear luggage compartment a divider can be raised or lowered to create a separate area accessible from the back seats should rear passengers require access to their luggage during the journey.
For customers with young children, ISOFIX™ attachment points feature as standard and Aston Martin will be offering approved child seats specifically for the Rapide.
Protecting passengers in the event of an accident, a total of eight airbags are strategically located throughout the cabin giving peace of mind to all passengers in all driving conditions. Restraint sensors around the vehicle help Rapide decide not only which airbag to deploy but also how aggressively depending on the severity of impact. Seatbelt pretensioners are fitted to both front and rear seats and rear passengers are protected with individual head protection airbags ensuring that Rapide is one of the safest sports cars on the road.
The Rapide is built in a new state-of–the-art 23,000 sq. metre manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria. Utilising the same modern technology as the global headquarters in Gaydon, England and combining hand-craftsmanship; the Rapide is hand built to Aston Martin’s usual exacting standards. Customers will be able to visit the facility as part of the Aston Martin experience where specialists are able to guide and help customers specify their Rapide with over 2.5 million different combinations of paint, options and finishes available from Aston Martin’s core options list.
Aston Martin Rapide: Performance
Like all Aston Martins, the Rapide has undergone the marque’s strict and rigorous testing programme to ensure the required levels of quality, durability, performance and dynamics are met. Around 50 prototypes were built all designed to be subjected to the very toughest tests. For example, hot weather testing took place in Death Valley, USA and Kuwait, Middle East exposing the car to temperatures in excess of 50 degrees Celsius, while cold weather assessments in Sweden and in a cold testing chamber saw prototypes subjected to –40 degrees Celsius. High speed testing was conducted at the famous Nardo proving ground in Italy, while dynamics were honed at the Nürburgring, Germany where prototypes were relentlessly run for 8,000 km on the Nordschleife to test all components pushing them to the very limits.
The Rapide is a sports car – a thoroughbred which can be enjoyed by four people in unison. Aston Martin engineers have spent thousands of hours tuning suspension, throttle maps, tyres, brakes and steering to create a car that, while practical, also provides a dynamically engaging drive. Despite the extra versatility, the low roof line, and therefore low centre of gravity, makes Rapide feel like an agile coupe.
Ian Minards, Product Development Director said: ”We have learned so much with the development of the current Aston Martin range, and Rapide has really benefited from this knowledge. Our prototypes have been so close to production specification that we are able to really understand the car from very early on in the development process.
”Rapide is about the journey, and we always intended to combine the ethos of the DB9 and package it for up to four people in comfort but preserve the excitement of driving an Aston Martin sports car.”
The front mid-mounted 6.0 litre V12 engine which sits at the heart of Rapide produces 470 bhp (477 PS / 350 kW) with peak power being delivered at 6000 rpm and 600 Nm (443 lbft) and peak torque at 5000 rpm. The resultant 0-60 mph time is 5.1 seconds (0-100 km/h: 5.3 seconds). The engine designed and developed by Aston Martin engineers at Gaydon, England is hand built in a dedicated facility in Köln, Germany.
The use of lightweight materials has resulted in the Rapide’s projected weight gaining only 190 kg over its DB9 sibling delivering a target kerb weight of 1950 kg. This figure is achieved through the use of Aston Martin’s Vertical / Horizontal (V/H) architecture – a platform technology derived from the aerospace industry employing aluminium which is bonded rather than welded to create a lightweight and ultra-stiff chassis. Despite the Rapide being 290 mm longer than DB9, it was a key objective to maximise the structural rigidity accounting for the increased length in wheelbase. The Rapide’s structure would require 28,000 Nm of force to be twisted through 1 degree. This torsional rigidity is a key element in delivering the excellent dynamic feel by optimising wheel to road contact and minimising vehicle shake and vibration.
Aside from the front doors and bonnet, all of Rapide’s body panels are new. The front wings are formed from composite while all four doors and roof are pressed aluminium and the rear quarter panels are steel.
Ian Minards said: ”Dynamically the Rapide feels every bit as agile as the DB9, I have personally experienced the car being driven at high speed on the Nürburgring, and was enormously impressed with its capabilities.”
The standard six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission has been calibrated to ensure that the additional weight of Rapide has had a minimal impact on fuel economy, emissions and performance.
Derived from the same transaxle unit that was developed for the DB9, the system has been substantially re-tuned to accommodate driving and handling characteristics of the Rapide with a final drive ratio of 3.46:1.
System functionality is consistent with that on the DB9, with ’Park’, ’Reverse’, ’Neutral’ and ’Drive’ modes selected via facia mounted controls.
When in ’Drive’ mode, pulling either of the leather-trimmed magnesium alloy paddles mounted on the steering column will activate Touchtronic mode, enabling the driver to control gear shifts via the paddles. Touchtronic mode is also accessible directly on engine start-up. Alternatively, the ’Drive’ mode can be selected at any time by pressing the ’D’ control on the centre console, engaging a fully automatic mode which will select the most appropriate gear for the speed and driving conditions automatically.
The system also includes a ’Sport’ mode – activated by a button on the centre console – which engages a more aggressive gear shift strategy as gear changes feel sharper and more forceful, engine speed matching on downshifts is more aggressive and in full automatic mode, upshifts occur at higher speeds.
A new saddle-design fuel tank has been integrated to hold 90.5 litres enabling Rapide to deliver a range of over 300 miles without reducing the car’s sporting dynamics and serves the dual purpose of a flat loading space in the luggage compartment.
Aston Martin Rapide: Control
As the culmination of the Aston Martin range, Aston Martin’s engineers have gained much experience and learning from the development of the DBS, DB9 and Vantage range of sports cars – this wealth and breadth of experience has all been channelled into Rapide to produce a four door with unrivalled sports car characteristics. The basic ingredients have already been proven: the powerful engine, the lightweight yet stiff understructure, the honing in the toughest environments around the world and the exhaust note which is always evocative no matter which model. Applying these characteristics to Rapide alongside a car which is a practical four-door, was the engineers’ greatest challenge to date. The result is a car that feels every bit a sports car as its siblings, yet provides versatility in a beautiful package.
With the six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic gearbox mounted to the rear of the car on the transaxle, the Rapide’s weight balance is near perfect at: 51:49, contributing to its outstanding dynamics. This provides the driver with an engaging drive on twisty roads, and a refined, relaxed and effortless drive on motorways and main roads. The 20″ wheels are clad with Bridgestone Potenza S001 (Front: 245/40 R20, Rear: 295/35 R20) but specifically for Rapide feature a taller side wall to help dial out vibration and contribute to a quieter cabin.
For the first time on an Aston Martin, Rapide features a dual cast brake system. The discs are made from two materials, cast iron and aluminium. The new technology provides dynamic advantages in the form of reduced unsprung mass with a brake that is 15-20% lighter than a standard cast iron brake. Using both cast iron and aluminium takes advantage of the heat resistance provided by cast iron and the weight saving properties of aluminium. In addition, greater braking performance, reduced corrosion, and less wear are all benefits associated with the Rapide dual cast brake system.
Rapide’s brake system features a new braking module delivering more discreet interventions and provides improved functionality for existing features as well as the new Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA), which provides assistance in emergency braking situations. The Hydraulic Brake Assist function identifies when the driver requires maximum braking performance, from the speed at which the brake pedal is depressed, and automatically boosts the brake pressure up to the ABS control threshold for as long as the driver keeps the brake pedal pressed down. As a result, stopping distances can be substantially reduced.
To take full advantage of its extremely rigid platform, the Rapide features Adaptive Damping System (ADS) first seen on the DBS which uses two separate valves to set the dampers to five different positions, allowing instant adjustment of the car’s ride and handling characteristics. The ADS automatically alters the suspension settings to ensure the driver has high levels of control at all times, with the ability to respond instantly to different road conditions and driver inputs.
The Rapide’s Adaptive Damping System perfectly captures the car’s sporting character, ensuring that stiffer dampers are available for better handling and control when the car is being driven enthusiastically, without compromising ride comfort during ’normal’ driving conditions. A designated ’Sport’ mode automatically sets all dampers to their firmest positions, making it ideal for spirited driving.
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system has been specifically tuned for Rapide with emphasis on its sporting characteristics. A two-stage DSC system allows the driver to tailor the level of electronic intervention according to the type of driving. In default mode, the system is set to ’on’ which will limit any tyre slip in difficult conditions, and provide the maximum amount of security possible with out being intrusive. Holding the DSC button for 5 seconds will disengage the system completely, allowing a pure dynamic experience.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG heter en het nyhet på den stundande Frankfurtsalongen. Sportvagnen med sina klassiska ”måsvingar” är svaret på en mer än 50 år gammal dröm från bilentusiaster världen över.
Bilen kombinerar det bästa av lättkördhet, kvalitet och säkerhet som Mercedes-Benz kan erbjuda med det helägda trimningsföretaget AMG:s kompetens inom motorteknik, körglädje och specialbilar.
Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG är byggd på en lätt aluminiumram, som för tankarna till den klassiska Mercedes SL ”Gullwing” (måsvingen) från 50-talet.
De unika Måsvingedörrarna kommer också tillbaka och med en viktfördelning 47 procent fram/53 procent bak garanteras körglädje av högsta klass.
Motorn är en 6,3 liters V8 som ger 571 hästkrafter/420 kW och ett maximalt vridmoment på 650 Newtonmeter. Siffrorna borgar för prestanda i racerbilsklass; noll till hundra kilometer per timme klarar den på under fyra sekunder (3,8) och toppfarten är elektroniskt begränsad till 317 kilometer per timme.
Bilen kommer till Sverige under nästa år. Priset är inte fastställt.
McLaren och Mercedes har gått skilda vägar, och sedan SLR har man byggt på en mindre superbil som nu är officiell. Vi presenterar MP4-12C!
Det är inte lätt att bygga superbil utan att influeras av den enorma flora som redan är gjorda. På nya MP4-12C hittar vi lite Saleen S7, lite Ferrari, kanske till och med Audi R8 och Lamborghini Gallardo. Men visst är det en äkta McLaren – och förhoppningsvis byggs lite fler än de 100 exemplar av den klassisk F1-modellen för gata! Av dem kom bara 64 ut i trafik, till ett pris av en miljon dollar.
Den nya modellen har inte en stol fram och två bak som drömbilen från 1993-1998, utan ser mer ut som en vanlig sportbil – men med de två sätena säkert placerade i en kolfiber-monocoque.
Fabriken i Woking, England, ska bygga fler än den här superbilen. 12C är bara den första i en rad av bilar som ska utmana världens bästa sportbilar med hjälp av expertisen från McLaren Group.
Snabbfakta
Motor: 3,8-liters V8 med dubbelturbo; M838T. Torrsumpsmörjning.
Effekt: 600 hk
Vridmoment: 600 Nm
Maxvarv: 8.500 rpm
Hjul: 19″ fram, 20″ bak
Växellåda: dubbelkopplingslåda med 7 växlar, SSG (Seamless Shift dual clutch Gearbox)
Just det – tre vita! Istället för svart kolfiber kan man nu få en CCXR med en typ av diamantskimrande silverkolfiber. Tre stycken ska byggas, därav namnet.
Bilen har dubbel kolfiberbakvinge, paddelväxling, avgassystem i den svindyra metallen inconell, kolfiberkeramikbromsar med ABS, hydraulisk höjning på karossen och mycket mer. Motorn är den vanliga 4,7-liters V8:an med 1.018 hk/1.060 Nm. Prestandan är 0-100 på 3,1 sekunder och toppfart över 400 km/h!
XX Evolution heter Edo Competitions version av Ferrari Enzo – gatreggad med 840 hk (från 700)! Cylindervolymen har ökats från 6,0 till 6,3. Vikten har kapats med 100 kg, och växlingarna har gjorts ännu snabbare. Ingen prislapp är presenterad.
Edo competition har tidigare gjort banracern FXX gatregistrerad, men det här handlar om en extremt modifierad Enzo med tydlig flört mot FXX-hållet.
Med 911 Sport Classic har Porsche tagit upp traditionen med specialserier som görs i mycket begränsade upplagor. Den nya klassikern kommer att tillverkas i endast 250 exemplar.
Med nya León Cupra R introducerar Seat sin motorstarkaste modell någonsin. Den turboladdade 2-liters TSI-motorn utvecklar hela 265 hk, men förbrukningen vid blandad körning stannar på blygsamma 8,1 liter per 100 km. Det elektroniska XDS-systemet ser till att kraften når marken. Modellen får världspremiär på Frankfurts bilsalong i september.
Hjärtat i nya León Cupra R är den 265 hk starka, fyrcylindriga, direktinsprutade 2-liters TSI-motorn. Den kännetecknas av enorm kraft, elasticitet och högt vridmoment. Toppfarten är 250 km/tim och 0 – 100 km tar 6,1 sekunder. Stående kilometer klaras av på 24,5 sekunder. Trots prestanda i klass med tävlingsbilar är förbrukningen inte högre än 8,1 liter per 100 km och modellen uppfyller naturligtvis utsläppskraven enligt EU5.
Att det rör sig om den mest exklusiva modellen är lätt att se både på utsidan och inuti. Bokstaven ”R” pryder grillen, den nedre delen av bakluckan, liksom instrumentpanelen. Den exklusiva Cupra-logotypen återfinns på den undre vänstra delen av främre stötfångaren, mitt på bakluckan, på ratten och på ryggstöden.
Andra detaljer som särskiljer Cupra R är de spektakulära 19-tumsfälgarna med fem dubbla ekrar och försedda med 235/35-däck. De stora hjulen ger utrymme för stora 17 tums bromsar, 345 x 30 mm stora skivor fram och 16 tums skivor bak, 286 x 12 mm. Det ger en bromskapacitet som matchar de 265 hästkrafterna under motorhuven.
Inredningen domineras av de tävlingsinspirerade skålade sätena i grå alcantara, instrumenten med LED-ljus, läderratt med multifunktionsknappar och pedaler av aluminium.
Cupra R har en utförlig standardutrustning med ABS + TCS, ESP + EBA, elektronisk diffspärr XDS, främre krockkuddar, två sidokrockkuddar, två huvudkrockkuddar, möjlighet att koppla ur krockkudden på passagerarsidan, Isofix i baksätet, varning för lågt lufttryck i däcken, vindrutetorkare med regnsensor, parkeringssensorer bak, farthållare, färddator, dimljus med kurvfunktion, två-zons klimatanläggning och CD-radio med MP3, åtta högtalare och MDI, bland mycket annat.
Skådespelaren och motorfantasten Mikael Persbrandt har bytt sida – i alla fall vad gäller fordonet för vanligt gatbruk. Porsche GT3:n är såld – nu blåser friska vindar från öst!
Sportbilen.se fick chansen att provköra nya Nissan GT-R, som nu äntligen börjar ramla in som svensksålda exemplar. Vi återkommer med en provkörningsrapport inom kort!
Den lyckliga ägaren till pressbilen är ingen mindre än Mikael Persbrandt, som är ett stort fan av snabba bilar. Bland annat kör han rally i en klassisk Porsche Carrera RS-bil. Gatbilen som tills nu varit en GT3 med allt annat än god komfort blir nu nya Nissan GT-R, en allround-superbil med både komfort och blixtrande prestanda.
Läs mer om Mikaels val av bil i en kommande Bilsport!
Ännu en milstolpe i återskapandet av ett nytt GM Zurich. General Motors Corp och Koenigsegg Group AB, ett konsortium som leds av Koenigsegg Automotive AB, bekräftade idag detaljerna i en avsiktsförklaring att köpa Saab Automobile AB, ett köp som säkrar Saabs framtid.
Försäljningen som förväntas vara avklarad i slutet av tredje kvartalet i år, innehåller en förväntad finansiering på 600 miljoner USD från Europeiska Investeringsbanken med lånegarantier från den svenska regeringen. Ytterligare finansiering ska tillhandahållas av GM och Koenigsegg Group AB för att finansiera Saabs verksamhet och investeringar i produktprogram. Detta inkluderar flera nya bilar som befinner sig i de sista utvecklingsfaserna. Saab gick in i en rekonstruktion den 20 februari i år. Denna preliminära överenskommelse är en milstolpe för Saab i arbetet att ta sig igenom rekonstruktionen på ett framgångsrikt sätt.
-Det här är ännu ett viktigt steg i återskapandet av GM och dess europeiska verksamheter, säger vd:n för GM Europa, Carl-Peter Forster.
-Saab är ett högt respekterat varumärke med stor potential. Den här affärsuppgörelsen är den bästa möjligheten för Saab att stärkas som företag. Koenigsegg Groups unika combination av nyskapande, entreprenörsanda och ekonomisk styrka, kombinerad med Koenigseggs bevisade förmåga att på ett effektivt sätt tillverka svenska sportbilar I världsklass har gjort dem till det bästa alternativet för Saab så väl som för General Motors.
Som en del av den föreslagna uppgörelsen kommer GM att fortsätta samarbeta med Saab vad gäller plattformar och powertrain (motorer och växellådor) under en klart angiven tidsperiod. Dessutom planerar Saab att tillverka nästa generation av Saab 9-5 i fabriken i Trollhättan.
-Den föreslagna överenskommelsen kommer att ge oss möjlighet att maximera potentialen hos vårt varumärke med hjälp av nya spännande bilar med distinkt svensk karaktär. Dagens tillkännagivande innebär fantastiskt goda nyheter för Saabs anställda, återförsäljare, leverantörer och nuvarande och framtida kunder runt om i världen, säger Jan Åke Jonsson, vd för Saab Automobile AB.
