Hyundai revealed the characteristics of Genesis coupe

Following the presentation, Genesis Coupe in the Korean automobile manufacturer has finally been given the full features of sedan and coupe, including weight, performance and fuel. В Америке и Европе новинка появится в первой половине следующего года. In America and Europe novelty appears in the first half of next year.

The price model with 3.8-liter Lambda V6 power of 310 horsepower should be at least 30 thousand dollars to the U.S. market, while bundling with 2.0-liter Four turbodvigatelem output of 210 horsepower should be worth even less.

Weight sedan with a Six-cylinder engine is 1700 kg, with aggregate Tau V8 - 1820 kilogram, so that Genesis several more similar models Lexus and Mercedes-Benz, although both Japanese and German automakers offer a wide choice of engines and equipment. Coupe weighs 1498 kilograms with a base 2.0-liter engine and 1564 kg with V6.

Genesis Coupe is proposed at least seven Chevrolet Niva, four of which include a 2.0-liter engine, while the remaining three - Lambda V6. There are two configurations - the base and "racer" Track. In addition, the 2.0T models are sold in the Premium version and the R-Spec, while the V6 is part of a package Grand Touring. Options Track and R-Spec completed only six RKPP.

Track bundling features are 19-inch wheels Euroflange, brakes Brembo discs with a diameter of 340 millimeters and chetyrehporshnevymi carriage. The tires - Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (225/40 front, 245/40 rear). Suspension is more rigid, with thick fins. In the completion of the differential increased friction Torsen. Outwardly sporting version available xenon headlamps and rear spoiler. Masthead R-Spec is based on the same Track, but focuses on the market tuning. Almost all parts of the R-Spec relate to the interior, and all kinds of electronics in particular.

In the integration model with 3.8-liter V6 is composed of black leather seats, automatic climate control and two shestiskorostnye transmission to choose from - a mechanic or machine. In the Grand Touring the black leather replaced by brown, the driver's seat equip motor adds Xenon headlights, heated mirrors, a more powerful stereo system, sunroof and navigation as an option. Sedan consumes 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers in the extra-urban cycle, while the Coupe 2.0T spends 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers.

New-generation Lexus RX

On Wednesday Autospies online edition published the first photos of Lexus RX crossover new generation who were soskanirovany of Japanese brochure on the model. It is expected that the world premiere of the vehicle will take place in the middle of next month at MOTORSHOW in Los Angeles.

As explained site Motorauthority, dimensions and weight of the new Lexus RX, compared with Crossover current generation will increase significantly. The base version will be equipped with six vehicles of the same 3.5-liter gasoline engine, but its power and torque than the current RX increase by five horsepower and eight Nm respectively. Also new will get a new six-automatic transmission (now pyatiskorostnaya) and a system of assistance in starting in the slope.

In addition, experts Motorauthority site does not preclude the emergence of the new RX line version of Eight gasoline engine and semimestnoy modification.

The new Lexus RX400h hybrid propulsion system will receive a total capacity of about 400 horsepower, which will combine electric and modernized six petrol engine.

Manufacturing Lexus RX crossover new generation will begin later this year and the first cars available to customers in the first quarter of 2009 th. How to change the value of the car has not yet been reported.

Atelier Techart provided "charged" Porsche 91

German company Techart, which specializes in tuning cars Porsche has developed a package of additions to an updated model 911 Turbo. The changes affected both internal filling, and the exterior of the car, said Motorauthoruty.com.

In the car were installed two new turbines, high-performance manifold, special Intercooler, great karbonovy air, as well as the sports' intake and output. Power of the engine while increased to 660 horsepower (from the series 911 Turbo, it is 480 horsepower forces), and torque was impressive 850 Nm. Advanced engine allows the car with automatic transmission to reduce the acceleration time to "hundreds" to 3.4 seconds (with serial 911 Turbo is just 3.9 seconds), and in the case of a manual gearbox, it is 3.5 seconds. Top speed in both cases is 345 kilometers per hour (310 kilometers per hour from the previous generation 911 Turbo).

In addition, the car got a new aerodynamic give short weight, which led to an increase prizhimnuyu force at 10 kilograms at a speed of 140 kilometers per hour.

At the customer's request to equip the studio offers Techart GT Street R Porsche 911 Turbo leather interior, aluminum pedal plates and 20-inch rims

BMW is preparing an electric Mini E

The famous BMW Mini Cooper, became a separate brand Bavarian avtokontserna, has been continued. Yesterday, BMW introduced informally car Mini c electric motor. The new Mini E is 204-strong motor that can disperse up to 100 kilometers per hour and a small avtomobilchik for 8.5 seconds. Also, electric car has received 260 kg akkumulyator installation, through which the engine works.

According to avtokontsern, on one charge Mini E can drive up to 260 kilometers. In this and some other innovations weight electric Mini is 1465 kg to 1135 kg at the petrol version of the machine. By size electric car is not unlike its traditional counterparts.

In BMW said that the total capacity battery system is 35 kw / h, but the motor can not fully charge the batteries - and a 28 kilowatt-hours. From an engineering point of view, the basis of electric Mini E is the same system as that of the conceptual BMW Sauber F1. The main salt system is that the car while driving can generate electricity and charge the battery itself, as a result of the Mini E consumption of electricity by about 20% in comparison with similar electric vehicles. German avtokontsern still will not sell Mini E, instead of the European users of a certain amount of money can take the car in the annual rent, but after the deadline to inform the company about all the nuances of the car. Full-scale production of Mini E will begin in 2010-2011.

The first 500 electric Mini E has already left the conveyor BMW in Britain and here will be offered for lease. Then take the car will be in Germany, USA and Japan.

The official announcement of electric Mini E is expected Nov. 19 at the Motor Show in Los Angeles.