The new rotor engine from Mazda is yet ready to a mass production

Being the only thing in the market the producer of the serial car with the rotor and piston engine – RX-8 compartment – the Mazda company periodically throws up information which is fairly frightening admirers of rotor units, afraid of that the company can throw development of new generation of engines of this kind and will concentrate on traditional motors, such as the new SKY series. The similar concern almost completely was disseminated few years ago when to Mazda showed the new rotor engine under the name 16X, Taiki created for an experimental concept.

Unfortunately turned out 16X it was not entered in an aggressive policy of the Japanese automaker who has set for a problem of economy of fuel. The management of Mazda planned in medium-term prospect by 2015 to reduce average fuel consumption on all model range for 30 % from level of 2008.

It means that engineers of the company will need still time before the engine of new type will be used in serial models. Communicating last week with reporters on motor show in Tokyo, the head of Mazda R&D Seyta Kanay (Seita Kanai) explained that 16X shows quite good data, but recognized that productivity of a novelty while leaves much to be desired. «The rotor and piston engine 16X while is in a stage of a concept and demands completion», noted Suit.

The unit 16X represents 1,6 l the dual rotor installation similar from 1,3 l by the engine 13B from the RX-8 model. It is characterized by the increased course, the increased working volume (800 cubic cm x 2) and it is considered thermally more effective, than the engine 13В. Besides, 16X it is equipped with technology of direct injection and the superficial aluminum case promoting decrease in fuel consumption.

While it is not known, when the serial version of the engine 16X will appear on public, but it is expected that in 2011 the new generation of the RX-8 sporty coupe will be equipped with such unit.

To BMW presented M3 GTS compartment

Hearings about emergence of special GT4 of the version of a compartment of a M-series from BMW soar some months, and head of the division which is responsible for development of cars with a letter of M, Kay Segler (Kay Segler), the recent interview in which he hinted at possibility of a mass production of the similar car, only poured oil on the flame. And one of these days the BMW company arranged official presentation of the long-awaited car which has received the name M3 GTS.

The compartment of BMW M3 GTS "is charged" by specially upgraded version of 4,4 l of the V-shaped 8-cylinder engine from the "usual" M3 which capacity makes 450 h.p. Besides, engineers equipped a novelty with a special case of the engine made of a special aluminum-silicon alloy, separate butterfly valves, the anti-detonation sensors executed on technologies of «an ionic stream», and also an oil pan of "wet" type.

The torque moves on back wheels by means of a 7-step transmission with double coupling. This transmission was specially finished to maintain the maximum capacity of the V-shaped 8-cylinder engine, and the DKG Drivelogic function is ideally programmed for maximum extraction from the power plant.

Wide, in the form of bee honeycombs, a front grille, an adjusted back wing, an adjustable front bumper and the modified aerodynamic elements – all this for 100 % reflects wildly sports orientation of a compartment of BMW M3 GTS. To all this specially developed 19-inch blacked-out cast disks "put" in tires 225/35 in front and 285/30 behind, guarantee excellent coupling with the road.

Supercar Audi R10 V10 from Maruan Bembli

Maruan Bembli (Marouane Bembli), the 23-year-old Swedish student of faculty of industrial design, showed to the public very interesting concept. The futuristic supercar was developed as the "top" car for the Audi company, which in the long term could surpass, or take a place of a present sport compartment of R8 in a model range of automaker.

«I developed the car which, I trust, becomes a new leader of Audi and will receive the name R10», declared to Bembli in Car Magazine interview. «The car is equipped with the V-shaped 8-cylinder engine located in the middle of a car, thus the dry mass of the car makes 1 200 kg. I hope, it will be pleasant to you!»

From minuses of development it is possible to allocate the size of space for passengers which seems too small in comparison with the body rest. And as a whole, in our opinion, R10 Concept looks enough впечатляюще.100 km/h of all for any 3,5 seconds. Its maximum speed slightly will exceed 312 km/h.

Audi R8 2013(New)

Having a little obscured yesterday, representatives of Audi at last told today in details, without having forgotten to show a full collection of photos, about the updated R8 supercar which should get to dealers of the German company at the beginning of 2013.

Very important fact is existence at a futuristic sports leader of new seven-step transmission of S-tronic with two couplings. It means that in the company decided to finish an old transmission of R-tronic to which in four years many claims collected. At the same time familiar mechanical "six-mortar" remains — with it is planned to equip some cheapest options of the supercar.

Looking at a forward part of a sport compartment R8 2013 modeling years it is necessary to pay attention that the forward optics changed — thin strips of day running fires moved above, is closer to the center of the headlights which form in turn slightly changed. Static indexes of turn are integrated into already mentioned headlights. There was almost invariable a radiatorny lattice and forward lateral air inlets. As an option the forward rassekatel made of carbon fiber who goes in a standard at the top R8 V10 plus version also can be offered.

In a back part of the car increased fashionable now light-emitting diodes which can be found even in a motor compartment. The versions intended for sale in the USA, will receive integrated into places for stoplights turn indexes that often practises on transatlantic cars. All models will be equipped with two exhaust pipes carried along the edges of a back part which tips will be painted in a silvery metallic.

Well familiar line of power units remains former, standard in which will act 4.2-liter V-shaped «восьмицилиндровик», 430 h.p. possessing in the capacity and 430 Nanometers of a torque. In a combination with mentioned above seven-step AKPP, this unit is capable to disperse R8 from a place to "one hundred" in 4,3 seconds. The maximum speed of the car in such complete set will make about 298 km/h.

For R8 V8 Spyder updating the corresponding technical characteristics will make 4,5 seconds and the same 298 km/h. Lucky whom will be finished to ride out the version with the 525-strong 5.2-liter V10 motor and transmission with two couplings, will feel on themselves the whole complex of the loadings arising at acceleration of the car to 100 km/h for 3,6 seconds. Top speed in this case will make 312 km/h.

Now we will get acquainted with new, smelling as oil fields, updating which on transatlantic manners will be called 2013 Audis R8 V10 plus. Possessing fantastic 550 h.p. and a peak torque at level of 540 Nanometers, this version available only in a body of a compartment, can be accelerated to 100 km/h of all for any 3,5 seconds. Its maximum speed slightly will exceed 312 km/h.

New Honda CR-V in Europe

At the very end of last year in the retail market of the USA there was a new generation of a Japanese parketnik of CR-V from Honda. And here the European market yet didn't please this car with the emergence.

Dealer sales is planned to begin approximately at the end of October or even a bit later. For the European buyer the novelty will be delivered a little in other complete set, rather than than for the Americans who have already tasted her charm who have bought the car on tick. First, changes concerned power units. In Europe crossovers will be on sale with the petrol 2nd liter motor in capacity of 153 chetyryokhnogy forces. On it not all, wishing can become owners of Japanese CR-V with the diesel engine in two variations: I-DTEC in volume 2.2 liters and capacity at level of 150 horsepowers, and the engine with working volume 1.6 liters and capacity of 118 horsepowers will be available. This unit will establish only on updating with a forward drive. According to information which has flown on a number of autosites, one more variation of a crossover with the petrol motor in volume in 1.6 liters – for the most economical drivers is possible.

The Japanese producer it is oath promised that for internal furnish of a novelty only qualitative materials which were much more expensive, than at the previous generation were used. In addition designers of Honda expanded and deepened salon that became possible at the expense of more competent arrangement of a back sofa (it lowered on 38 mm) and a driver's chair. The central tunnel of which arrangement back passengers often complained, was ruthlessly liquidated — on what only victims won't go for the sake of comfort of dear autoguests.

Let's remind that we saw for the first time a prototype of the new SI-Ayr-vi version on March motor show in Geneva. It is necessary to notice that the car mass-produced, a little than differs from the conceptual colleague. One more of differences of the European updating from American and Japanese is the form of a front bumper. Back lamps with lateral panels changed also. Besides the differences seen approximately, changes concerned steering and suspension bracket settings.

On the European continent fresh Honda CR-V will be offered buyers at the price in a range of 20 — 25 thousand euros. For the domestic buyer the price of the car isn't defined yet.

Skoda Rapid in Russia

Vinfrid Faland, the chairman of board of directors of Skoda Autо, made officially the statement that in the near future in the territory of Russia the company will begin production of new Skoda Rapid. According to the top manager, this liftbek a compact class will cross for the first time gate of the Kaluga plant in 2014.

RIA Novosti news agency so quotes a fragment from speech of mister Faland: «In the autumn of 2012 the Skoda Rapid model will declare itself in Europe. To the Chinese dealers the car will reach in 2013 — for this purpose in Heavenly Empire prepare the separate production line. And in 2014 promising to become a hit Rapid will start to collect at Volkswagen Group Rus plant in Kaluga, with adaptation under severe Russian conditions».

Vindfrid Faland also added that by 2016 the Skoda company in Russia will already let out fifty thousand new cars a year. It is caused by good demand for cars of the Czech brand, and also readiness of specialized car-care centers, for example, Avtosputnika, to their service.

Technical characteristics of Skoda Rapid
Now about technical characteristics of new Skoda Rapid for which two quite good diesel and four petrol motors are already prepared and carefully selected. This car will be equipped more modestly, than new Skoda Octavia. The scale of petrol units consists of one 1,4-liter engine and three motors in volume of 1,2 l everyone. The most younger was allocated by 75 h.p. of capacity and 112 Nanometers of a torque — it allows the car to be dispersed from scratch to "one hundred" approximately in 13,9 seconds. Its speed limit will make 175 km/h. The second motor received capacity at level of 86 h.p. in aggregate with a torque in 160 Nanometers. Characteristic dispersal from 0 to 100 km/h will borrow from the car with such cursor of 11,8 seconds, the maximum speed — about 183 km/h.

The capacity in 105 h.p. and 175 Nanometers of a torque will present to the owner of Rapid with the third engine. Technical characteristics of Skoda Rapid with this motor will allow to be dispersed to the car from a place till the speed in 100 km/h in 10,3 seconds, and its maximum speed is declared at level in 198 km/h. And, at last, the fourth 1,4 l the petrol engine in capacity of 122 h.p. and a torque in value of 200 Nanometers will be capable to be dispersed to treasured "one hundred" in 9,5 seconds. Its high-speed limit will reach 206 km/h. For diesel 1,6-liter units the following technical characteristics are declared: 90 h.p. and 230 Nanometers and 105 h.p. and 250 Nanometers respectively.

Power plants will complete with six-step or five-step "mechanics", top Skoda Rapid versions will manage DSG seven-high-speed "robot" with pair of couplings.

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster from tuning studio VATH

Mercedes SLS AMG supercar has been repeatedly the target of tuning in a variety of studios, but most often subjected to refinements coupe, but experts from VATH Automobiltechnik presented a package for SLS AMG Roadster.


Externally, the roadster has got carbon fiber front spoiler, new rear wing and side "skirts" as well as stylish mnogospitsevymi black 20-inch alloy wheels.
                           


The interior tuning Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster on VATH wears leather upholstery, carbon fiber inserts and signposted to 400 km / h speedometer, although this rate does not accelerate the car. However, engineers have worked very seriously on the adjustment of the engine.

In the studio added a turbocharger, reconfigure the electronic control unit ECU and improved cooling system, allowing to raise the 6.3-liter returns "eight" from 571 to 702 hp and maximum torque has increased to an impressive 850 Nm vs. 650 Nm base.

Now, from zero to hundreds roadster accelerates in 3.6 seconds (0.2 faster than the standard), and its top speed of 330 km / h The cost of the package of improvements in the company valued at 85,130 euros.