The German magazine has got some real nice shots of the upcoming 911 during wintertesting. There is no doubt about the engine, it is an six cylinder boxer.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Blast from the past
Those amongst us who watched Group B with Walther Röhrl back in the eighties, surely will feel the tears when watching this great clip. Autocar has managed to follow Walther as he meets his old car and drives it on the legendary Col de Turini-stage. A must se.
Video: Audi R8 Spyder V10
Think Mattias Ekström is performing the kind of driving everyone wishes to do right here.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Video: Bentley Mulsanne - The art of color
Nice glimpses of how the new Bentley is being built by hand.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Video: Audi RS5 vs urquattro
A clip that shows the line of heritage between the iconic urquattro and the new RS5.
AMS-TV: Visit at 9ff
If you are looking for the wildest tuning of Porsches, look no further. Jan Fattahuer and company know exactly what they are doing. Sorry for the German language.
The Swede
Wonder what the new Koenigsegg Agera is like? Here´s the answer.
The technical specs:
Performance (petrol version)
Power output: 910 hp at 6850 rpm-redline @ 7250 rpm Torque: over 1000 nm from 2860 to 6170 rpm Max Torque: 1100 nm at 5100 rpm Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3.1 seconds 0-200 km/h 8.9 sec, 0-200-0 km/h 13.7 sec
Top Speed: 390+ km/h (245+ mph) (estimated) Braking distance: 30.5m (100-0 km/h) Lateral G-force: 1.6 G Fuel consumption:
Highway travel: 12,5 l/100km, Combined: l6/100km Weight-to-power ratio: 1.42 kg/hp Weight distribution: 45% front, 55% rear
Aerodynamics
Cd. 0,35 Frontal area 1.885 m2 Total Downforce at 250 km/h: 300 kg Flat underside of chassis. Venturi tunnels at rear of chassis/body.
Chassis
Carbon fibre with aluminium honeycomb and integrated fuel tanks for optimal weight distribution and safety. Monocoque torsional rigidity: 58,000 nm/degree. Weight including tanks: 72 kg.
Front and rear suspension: Double wishbones, two-way adjustable VPS gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, pushrod operated. Electronically adjustable ride height. Front: Cro-Mo subframe, with integrated crash members.
Rear: Semi-stressed engine and gearbox with support struts, for Needle bearings and o-ringed wishbone bushings optimal rigidity and no engine inertia movements. Fully machined aircraft aluminum uprights, with SKF LeMans specification 150mm angle contact ball bearings. GKN hollow/gun-drilled driveshafts. Koenigsegg Z-style progressive and lightweight anti-roll bars front and rear.
Engine
Koenigsegg aluminum 4,7L V8, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts Compression: 8.9:1 Sequential, multipoint fuel injection.
Twin turbo superchargers 1.5 bar boost pressure. Dry sump lubrication. Carbon fibre intake manifold with optimised intake tracts. Tig-welded ceramic coated inconell exhaust system manifold with merge collector. Emission levels: Euro IV Weight: 173 kg
Transmission
Specially developed transversal Transmission with paddle-shift. Torque sensitive limited slip differential or optional Electronic differential Clutch: Dual Plate, Ø 240 mm
Steering
Rack and pinion power assisted steering. 2.7 turns lock-to-lock. Turning circle: 11 metres. TRW electro-hydraulic power-assisted.
Brakes
Front brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 392 mm, 36 mm wide. 6-piston calipers. Power-assisted. Rear brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 380 mm, 34 mm wide. 6-piston callipers. Power-assisted.
Traction Control
F1-style for optimal performance with 5 different handling modes.
Wheels
Koenigsegg forged Vortex generating aluminium wheels with centre locking Front: 19” x 9.5” Rear: 20” x 12.5”
Tyres
Michelin Unidirectional with asymmetric tread pattern Front: 255/35 – 19” (Y) Rear: 335/30 – 20” (Y)
Body
Two-door, two seater with removable hardtop stowable under the front hood lid. Body made from pre-impregnated carbon fibre/kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements. Carbon vents over wheels Electrical System Solid state digital semi-conductors - no fuses or relays. Can bus operated and fully programmable functionality.
Equipment
Dual Airbags, detachable storable hardtop with glass roof, power windows, rear wing, adjustable pedals and steering column, Agera Stitching, Adjustable seats in rake and length, carbon ceramic brakes with Sport ABS, hydraulic lifting system, power steering, power brakes, 4-point saftey harness for track use, satnav, MP3 Player, USB connection, climate control, digital warning and info system, G sensor, alarm, tyre monitoring system, silver key, leather carpets, roof stowage, bag, car cover.
Extra Equipment
Fitted luggage, special leather and colour requests, Inconell exhaust system, Completely Clearcoated Carbonfiber body, Electronic differential (E-diff ), robotized rear wing, Front winglets, rear parking sensors.
Dimensions
Total length: 4293 mm (169”) Total width: 1996 mm (78.6”) Total height: 1120 mm (44.1”) Ground clearance:
Rear: 100 mm (3.94”) Front: 100 mm (3.94”) Fuel capacity: 70 litres (18.5 US gallons) Luggage compartment: 120 litres (31.7 US gallons) Dry weight: 1290 kg (2832 lbs)
2 Year Warranty. All information correct at time of printing, and subject to change.
The technical specs:
Performance (petrol version)
Power output: 910 hp at 6850 rpm-redline @ 7250 rpm Torque: over 1000 nm from 2860 to 6170 rpm Max Torque: 1100 nm at 5100 rpm Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3.1 seconds 0-200 km/h 8.9 sec, 0-200-0 km/h 13.7 sec
Top Speed: 390+ km/h (245+ mph) (estimated) Braking distance: 30.5m (100-0 km/h) Lateral G-force: 1.6 G Fuel consumption:
Highway travel: 12,5 l/100km, Combined: l6/100km Weight-to-power ratio: 1.42 kg/hp Weight distribution: 45% front, 55% rear
Aerodynamics
Cd. 0,35 Frontal area 1.885 m2 Total Downforce at 250 km/h: 300 kg Flat underside of chassis. Venturi tunnels at rear of chassis/body.
Chassis
Carbon fibre with aluminium honeycomb and integrated fuel tanks for optimal weight distribution and safety. Monocoque torsional rigidity: 58,000 nm/degree. Weight including tanks: 72 kg.
Front and rear suspension: Double wishbones, two-way adjustable VPS gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, pushrod operated. Electronically adjustable ride height. Front: Cro-Mo subframe, with integrated crash members.
Rear: Semi-stressed engine and gearbox with support struts, for Needle bearings and o-ringed wishbone bushings optimal rigidity and no engine inertia movements. Fully machined aircraft aluminum uprights, with SKF LeMans specification 150mm angle contact ball bearings. GKN hollow/gun-drilled driveshafts. Koenigsegg Z-style progressive and lightweight anti-roll bars front and rear.
Engine
Koenigsegg aluminum 4,7L V8, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts Compression: 8.9:1 Sequential, multipoint fuel injection.
Twin turbo superchargers 1.5 bar boost pressure. Dry sump lubrication. Carbon fibre intake manifold with optimised intake tracts. Tig-welded ceramic coated inconell exhaust system manifold with merge collector. Emission levels: Euro IV Weight: 173 kg
Transmission
Specially developed transversal Transmission with paddle-shift. Torque sensitive limited slip differential or optional Electronic differential Clutch: Dual Plate, Ø 240 mm
Steering
Rack and pinion power assisted steering. 2.7 turns lock-to-lock. Turning circle: 11 metres. TRW electro-hydraulic power-assisted.
Brakes
Front brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 392 mm, 36 mm wide. 6-piston calipers. Power-assisted. Rear brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 380 mm, 34 mm wide. 6-piston callipers. Power-assisted.
Traction Control
F1-style for optimal performance with 5 different handling modes.
Wheels
Koenigsegg forged Vortex generating aluminium wheels with centre locking Front: 19” x 9.5” Rear: 20” x 12.5”
Tyres
Michelin Unidirectional with asymmetric tread pattern Front: 255/35 – 19” (Y) Rear: 335/30 – 20” (Y)
Body
Two-door, two seater with removable hardtop stowable under the front hood lid. Body made from pre-impregnated carbon fibre/kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements. Carbon vents over wheels Electrical System Solid state digital semi-conductors - no fuses or relays. Can bus operated and fully programmable functionality.
Equipment
Dual Airbags, detachable storable hardtop with glass roof, power windows, rear wing, adjustable pedals and steering column, Agera Stitching, Adjustable seats in rake and length, carbon ceramic brakes with Sport ABS, hydraulic lifting system, power steering, power brakes, 4-point saftey harness for track use, satnav, MP3 Player, USB connection, climate control, digital warning and info system, G sensor, alarm, tyre monitoring system, silver key, leather carpets, roof stowage, bag, car cover.
Extra Equipment
Fitted luggage, special leather and colour requests, Inconell exhaust system, Completely Clearcoated Carbonfiber body, Electronic differential (E-diff ), robotized rear wing, Front winglets, rear parking sensors.
Dimensions
Total length: 4293 mm (169”) Total width: 1996 mm (78.6”) Total height: 1120 mm (44.1”) Ground clearance:
Rear: 100 mm (3.94”) Front: 100 mm (3.94”) Fuel capacity: 70 litres (18.5 US gallons) Luggage compartment: 120 litres (31.7 US gallons) Dry weight: 1290 kg (2832 lbs)
2 Year Warranty. All information correct at time of printing, and subject to change.
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