Porsche Pajun

At the latest by 2017, Porsche will present his next 4-door model, which for now is the name Pajun baptized. It is to be derived, and less than the Panamera.

Pajun will be built on an entirely new platform and new engines. They will be sześciocylidrowe gasoline - 320 hp, 420 hp and 520 hp, and diesel engines with power to 313 hp. Auto will be a competitor to the Mercedes E class.

One year after the introduction of cars for sale are intended to be a wagon version - Shooting Brake. Porsche would be the first of its kind.

Porsche has not only a lot of time to create a new car model, but also to find a better name for it. Pajun in Korean means pancake with seafood, while in Finnish - OMEGA - and Welsh - "wait for it" ... :)

Porsche 918 Spyder

Announcement follows the spectacular Porsche 918 Spyder is fast approaching, according to the manufacturer's plan is to take place in September next year. The construction of this road the fastest Porsche in the history of the brand is based on advanced hybrid technology attempts to combine high performance with fuel economy that exceeds even the most economical cars with conventional drive.

The manufacturer just released official photos of the prototype 918 Spyder when driving on the track and announced that the assumptions about the operating parameters were confirmed during the tests. The propulsion system consists of transmitting power to the rear wheels of a centrally located V8 4.6-liter combined with an electric motor and a second electric motor supports the front axle. The total is the maximum power of 770 hp.

Porsche Boxster

Porsche presented the new generation of the Boxster. The emphasis was primarily on maximizing the enjoyment of driving.

The smallest room Porsche roadster is primarily characterized by a lighter design, longer wheelbase and wider track, accompanied by a new suspension system. Boxster, with improved compared to the previous version of the steering wheel, is leaving the competition far behind.

In addition to better performance is to be also about 15% more fuel efficient than its predecessor. In reducing average fuel consumption to also help the energy-recovery system, which will assist the electrical power the car, and Start & Stop system.

Changed mainly elements of the front and rear waist. A longer wheelbase, short overhangs and moved to the front glass, passengers have more space in the cabin.

At the beginning of the offer will be available two classic versions: a more powerful Boxster and Boxster S. You will find yourself in one centrally located unit B6, equipped with direct injection of 2.7 liter (265 hp) and 3.4 liter (315 hp). The standard they cooperate with a manual six-speed gearbox, but Porsche ensures that the better results for the acceleration and the combustion can be achieved by ordering the optional PDK. The weaker version will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, faster at 5.0 s.

Porsche Panamera GTS

Presented in Geneva Porsche Panamera GTS ranks about midway between the Panamera 4S and the strongest version of the Turbo. Is it the ideal choice for a reasonable, although businessmen eager thrill?

The new Porsche Panamera GTS is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 engine, which bombards the driver power of 430 hp and 520 Nm of torque. So decent power is transmitted via a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox on all wheels. This combination allows you to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under 4.5 seconds, while top speed is 180 mph.

Outside, admire the new bumper from the SportDesign package. In other versions of the Panamera it is in options, a variety GTS gets it in the "basis". In addition, the presented model was rear spoiler straight from the Turbo model. On the outside we can also find a few black accessories, including exhausts tips and thresholds, which by the way they look pretty cheesy, but it's just our opinion.

The interior received sport seats, steering wheel with paddle shift SportDesign package, and left for dessert, leather upholstery with Alcantara inserts.

Porsche Cayman

As is well known, when presented to the world of new-generation 911 and Boxster Porsche engineers working in the sweat of their brows over the next incarnation of the Cayman.

The upcoming edition of "cheap" from the sign of the Porsche coupe has repeatedly found itself in the automotive paparazzi lens, and now apart from spy photos we have a complete visualization of the car.

The appearance of the new Cayman, which presents us with visuals, there should be no surprise. And all this because this model is nothing but a closed counterpart has unveiled a new generation Boxster.

To drive the next Cayman will be used most likely engines of the new Boxster. This means that the engine is a 2.7-liter engine with a capacity of 265 horsepower or - in the "S" version - 3.4-liter engine with 315 horsepower.

Porsche 911

Much appreciated among enthusiasts, Porsche 911 GT3 will join the range of the latest generation of this famous model until next year, but still there is new information on it.

According to latest reports stemming from the company's headquarters in Stuttgart, the new GT3 will be present only with dual-clutch PDK gearbox. Another news item that will not be well received by the traditionalists is that the electrohydraulic steering gear from the regular version of the 911-tuples will be stored in GT3, previously it was thought that Porsche decides to conventional hydraulic power steering.

Aspirated, high-speed engine of the new GT3 will be only slightly stronger than its predecessor, and its maximum power to fit in a narrow range between the previous models GT3 (435 hp) and GT3 RS (450 hp).

Porsche Macan

For a long time known that Porsche intends to launch based on the Audi Q5 sports SUV, which will take place range of brands selling well below the Cayenne. Early on there were speculations that the new model will be named Cajun and after some time, most people began to treat this as a fact. The manufacturer has just published the first draft of the car and probably surprised all by announcing that he will name sounded.

Sounded a word derived from the Indonesian language and means tiger. There is a big chance that the name will not be an overstatement, since published a sketch shows a very dynamic and slim silhouette of a more predatory nature than the Cayenne. Auto will be constructed on the basis of MLB Evo platform, which will be used to build a new Audi Q5. Porsche has measured 4.60 sounded to me will have a four-door body with a strongly raked rear hatch, but unofficially, it will also be expected with a stronger three-door sporty.

Quite different exterior styling will not be confused with the Q5 sounded, and both cars will be similar to each other as the inside. Porsche will receive a completely different instrument panel, and many items such as "clocks" and panel C, will split with the new Boxster. Under the hood will go slightly modified by engineers at Porsche engines from Audi - they are units of four or six cylinders, petrol and diesel. Sounded Porsche in Leipzig will be produced alongside the Cayenne, and its market debut is scheduled for 2013.

The most interesting news on cars in 2011

Combustion of 2 liters per 100 - Engine Ecomotors the Rock

Founded by Peter Hofbauer, former engineer employed at Volkswagen, specializes in producing unique engine with opposed cylinders, in which they work oppositely arranged to each other pistons (OPOCE). OPOCE in each unit has two cylinders, each with two pistons. The advantage of this configuration is the ability to twofold increase in power while reducing weight by 30% compared with the most powerful diesel engines that are currently on the market. It is estimated that a small car with such a body will be satisfied with just over 2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.

In 2010, Bill Gates and Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems Corporation, invested $ 23 million in the company EcoMotors :-)

Mazda SKYACTIV Technology

Mazda also focuses on internal combustion engines, presenting Skyactive technology, through which the year 2015 all models in the range of the manufacturer are 30% more fuel efficient. The new generation of petrol engines, the manufacturer has applied such high compression ratio, variable valve timing actuator inlet and exhaust valves, and torque increased by 15% at low and medium engine speeds. Diesel units are in turn a low compression ratio, variable exhaust valve lift, dual-stage turbo engine and an active ceramic diesel particulate filter. Added to this are optimized and automated manual transmissions and lightweight body.

Ferrari FF

Much confusion this year caused a new Ferrari FF wheel drive. Under the hood came V12 engine with direct injection engine with 651 hp. This power is achieved at eight thousand. rev. / min. Top speed is 334 km / h and sprint to the hundreds of takes 3.7 seconds. Drive unit 4 × 4 used in this model is much lighter than the classic 4WD. The unit PTU (Power Transfer Unit) is connected directly to the crankshaft. Two separate multi-clutch drive front axles independently of each other, and the torque to the rear axle gearbox distributes the E-Diff. As a result, Ferrari FF 4RM system excels in all conditions, and provides an excellent start on a slippery surface. The price of this unique Ferrari is 295 000 dollars.

Navigation - Audi Connect

Audi connect feature allows the use of interesting services - from the search targets using Google browser by navigating to pictures taken from Google Earth to the WLAN hotspot, through which passengers can freely surf the Internet and send emails. The first car in the world to the request in the factory can be equipped with wireless internet access to the Audi A8. Passengers can also benefit from up to eight devices like laptop, Apple iPad or a netbook connected to the Internet through WLAN module fitted to the car and through UMTS. Another service - Audi online traffic information - just inform the driver to keep the traffic on your route. To use these features need a SIM card with data option.

Electric Motorcycle - Brammo Empulse

Brammo Empulse 10.0 is the fastest electric motorcycle in the market. It reaches 160 km / h and can travel up to 160 kilometers on a single charge. Power source is 57-horsepower electric motor assisted lithium-ion battery 10 kWh. A full charge takes 10 hours (110 volts AC outlet). The manufacturer also offers two less expensive versions of this bike with smaller batteries.

The combination of diesel power at 374 hp - Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Porsche shows that the performance and efficiency can go hand in hand. The Cayenne S Hybrid run two engines - petrol and electric - to reach a total maximum output of 374 hp and 550 Nm of torque at 1 500 rev. / Min. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds, which puts the hybrid model on a par with the V8 version. Average fuel consumption is maintained at less than nine liters per 100 kilometers.

McLaren MP4-12C

The heart design is a V8 twin turbo 3.8-liter capacity. Motor revs up to 7 700 rev. / Min. and a maximum power of 592 hp. Interestingly, after exceeding this value, the motor turns on, up to 8 500 rev. / Min. Torque is 599 Nm, 479 Nm, but is no longer available after exceeding 2 000 r / min. The sprint to 100 km / h takes about 3 seconds and a top speed exceeding 300 km / h 7-speed transmission works in Normal mode, Sport and Track. The driver can choose between the mode of P and H. The former enhances the sound of the engine, accelerates the reaction gas and the gearbox, the latter is responsible for stiffening the suspension and power steering. McLaren MP4-12C also simplify the production cycle of the vehicle body made from carbon fiber, making price the car is only 229 000 dollars.

Ford Focus

The American Ford Focus is not only one of the most elegant cars on the market, but also represents a new approach to the automotive industry in the United States. The renewed the Ford factory in Detroit on the same production line will be created versions of the Focus with combustion engines and electric, as well as hybrids and plug-in. All this will make the compact Ford in the future will be able to compete with the biggest "green" players in the market.

Four-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo

Due to rising fuel prices, manufacturers replace the six-cylinder engines wysilonymi four-cylinder units, which are at comparable performance satisfied with less fuel. Motor BMW, with twin-scroll turbocharger and electronically controlled wtryskiwaczom, produces 245 hp from two liters of displacement. BMW 528i equipped with this engine accelerates to 100 km / h in 6.2 seconds (automatic: 6.3 seconds) and can travel a maximum speed of 250 km / h Combustion is maintained at a satisfactory level of 6.8 - 7.1 l/100 km.

Buick eAssist

Hybrid cars are expensive compared to their traditional counterparts, and therefore constitute only 3% of total sales of all new cars. Buick rid of this barrier, pricing model with the 2012 LaCrosse e-Assist at the same level as the conventional unit version with the V6. S-Assist System uses a small battery 0.5 kWh, which increases fuel efficiency by 25% when driving out of town. Buick has not applied, or an additional electric motor and gearbox complicated, so that the car costs 29 $ 960.

Note pedestrian on the road - Mercedes Spotlight

Night driving assistance systems using infrared cameras for data collection and detecting pedestrians or other obstacles. Most systems, however, transmit the image from night vision to a set of indicators, which the driver is not focused their attention on the road, and on the small screen in the dashboard. Mercedes developed the Spotlight feature included in the system Night View Assist Plus, which uses a camera to scan road ahead. When detecting a pedestrian circuit runs four beams of light signals and alerts the driver of potential danger. Mercedes claims that the system detects pedestrians by 1.3 seconds faster than the driver.

Porsche Cayenne

The only available engine in the Porsche Cayenne Diesel - The three-liter V6 VW design with 240 HP power, although a surprisingly good performance, but compared to the diesel engines of the same capacity available in the competitive BMW X6 - now 313 hp, and soon up to 381 HP - looks very modestly.

To not let impunity prevail in Bavaria rival in this field, the Cayenne soon be known for the Audi A8 4.2 V8 TDI unit, which develops an impressive 350 hp. According to unofficial information, the Porsche engineers bring some modifications, which will result in a slight loss of power - up to 340 hp. Given the current naming convention of Porsche, the new version of SUV can be called Cayenne Diesel.

Porsche 356

Porsche 356 was the first car produced under the brand name Porsche. This car was very light and easy to handle. It was produced as a double sports car available in hardtop coupe and convertible. Production of this small but nimble cars began in 1948 in Austria. After 1950, production was moved to Germany where he continued until 1965. Porsche 356 is a four-cylinder air-cooled engine car built in the back. The body itself was designed by the legendary Austrian designer Irwin command, which contributed to the success of companies like Volkswagen or Cistalia. 365 was designed as a racing car and that it was the first car Porsche.

In its heyday took part in races in which to be successful. Porsche 356-002 victory at Le Mans in the 1100cc class. In 1955, the car is placed on the U.S. market where it is warmly welcomed. The only Porsche importer in the U.S. was Max Hoffman. In 1956 the factory leaves 10-th copy. In time, over the years, this classic model lived to see many improvements and gain even better performance. Unfortunately, in 1965 released the latest version of that car and of the production. One of the most desirable models for collectors is the 356 "Speedster", introduced in late 1954. This version immediately liked the users. Its production in its heyday peaked at 1171 vehicles in 1957, and then slowly started to decline. Today, such cars can be seen very rarely and are expensive. They are valued at over $ 60,000, and sometimes they are even more expensive. The purchase of such masterpieces can afford only a few.