lunes, 22 de junio de 2015
2015 Toyota Tundra Redesign
2015 Toyota Tundra Design
2015 Toyota Tundra Interior
2015 Toyota Tundra in this time will display how creative are generally its creators. If you are attracted to the outside, the interior will unquestionably delight you. The lining is much more spacious than any vehicle on this class. The floor is flat inside a huge cabin and there isnt any problem for anyone to comfortably accommodate. This seats are better and really awesome, because they are generally comfortable and upholstered in excellent leather. It’s filled with extras wood and plastic. Really very impressive. This time, along with functionality, at first glance, many associates to luxury. Of course along with all above and technological progress is actually logical. The equipment should a higher degree. It offers a whole new navigation and absolutely innovative multi-functional information system. Then there is the new noise device with 12 JBL sound system, heated seats, cameras, air conditioning, a sizable display in the particular central part, controls within the steering wheel, plenty of chambers for small items and so on. And security associated with 2015 Toyota Tundra received the harder proportion. Ported the particular Star Safety System, which includes method stability, Traction Manage, Anti-Lock Brake System, electric brakes, Braking system Assist and Sensible Stop Technology. If the tire exhaust greater than allowed a warning will provide you with Tire Pressure Monitor System. Enough is actually commendable system pertaining to safe driving youngsters, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. But all above havent yet been proved as equipment which is to be found in the automobile.
2015 Toyota Tundra Engine
2015 Toyota Tundra capable to pass through the particular sand, water, off-road, over rocks, big chunks of rock and all bumpy surfaces. These situations will definitely contribute to a fantastic motor. Engine of vehicle Toyota has long been very good and well liked. This time, the estimate is going to be 4.0-liter V6 engine that can produce 270hp in addition to torque of 278ft/lb. It will be combined with the 5 speed automated transmission. Then the alternative is 4.6-liter V8 motor with 310hp in addition to torque of 327ft/lb. Plus the strongest of all three is 5.7-liter V8 engine that will be capable of producing 381HP along with a very creditable torque by 401lb/ft even. The choice is quite fascinating that can satisfy everyone’s needs and supply great adventure.
2015 Toyota Tundra Price
2015 Toyota Tundra remains a mystery regarding price. Surely that is based on the degree of equipment that you will need. In the sale must be several different products with different equipment. The starting price must be around 20,000$ and possesses a V6 serp. And if you decide on the option V8 engine you should pay a a bit more. This figure could rise to 47,000$.
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domingo, 21 de junio de 2015
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sábado, 20 de junio de 2015
USPS releases hot rod stamps to speed up your delivery
After one of the worst winters in recent memory for much of the country, summer is finally here. Its time to drop the top, open the sunroof or at least put down the windows and take a long drive. The United States Postal Service is celebrating the seasons sun in automotive style with two new hot rod Forever stamps.
Both stamps depict classic 32 Ford hot rods. One shows the car from the front at a low angle in red (pictured above), while the other depicts the car from the back in black with flames running down the side.
To introduce the new stamps on their first day of availability, the USPS went straight to the source at the National Street Rod Association Street Rod Nationals in York, PA. They were unveiled by Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, Car Crazy host Barry Meguiar and NSRA Special Events Director Jerry Kennedy.
The hot rod stamps are available now in booklets of 20 from your local post office, or they can be purchased online. The Post Office is also selling a framed 7-inch by 9-inch print of the art featured on the stamps for $19.95, through its website. Scroll down to read the full announcement of the new stamps.
June 06, 2014
YORK, PA - Today, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the fast, powerful vehicles thrill-seeking enthusiasts have been modifying for nearly a century by dedicating the limited-edition Hot Rods Forever Stamps. The stamps depict two 1932 Ford "Deuce" roadsters - a black 32 Ford with orange flames running down the cars body - and a red 32 Ford.
The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony took place at the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) Street Rod Nationals East Plusat the York Expo Center in York, PA. Available in booklets of 20 stamps, customers may purchase the stamps at usps.com/stamps, at 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724) or at Post Offices nationwide and on eBay at ebay.com/stamps.
"These Hot Rods stamps mark the beginning of Americas fascination with customizing fast cars," said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe in dedicating the stamps. "And theyre just as popular today as they were decades ago. Just like the cars they celebrate, these stamps are timeless in that theyre good for mailing First-Class letters anytime in the future."
Joining Donahoe in dedicating the stamps were "Car Crazy TV" host Barry Meguiar and NSRA Special Events Director Jerry Kennedy.
"With an estimated 12 million hot rodders in America today, I applaud the Postal Service for recognizing that Hot Rods will forever be a symbol of our American Culture," said Meguiar.
Designed by Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, the two stamps were digitally created by artist John Mattos of San Francisco.
The hot rod culture is vibrant today, with monthlies like Hot Rod magazine and organizations like the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) helping keep the flame alive.
Customers may view many of this years other stamps on Facebook facebook.com/USPSStamps, Twitter@USPSstamps, Pinterest pinterest.com/uspsstamps, Instagram instagram.com/uspostalservice or on uspsstamps.com, the Postal Services online site for information on upcoming stamp subjects, first-day-of-issue events and other philatelic news.
Ordering First-Day-of-Issue Postmarks
Customers have 60 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at local Post Offices, at usps.com/stamps or by calling 800-STAMP-24. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes to themselves or others and place them in larger envelopes addressed to:
Hot Rods Stamps
Postmaster
3435 Concord Rd.
York, PA 17402-9998
After applying the first-day-of-issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark up to a quantity of 50. For more than 50, there is a 5-cent charge per postmark. All orders must be postmarked by Aug. 5, 2014.
Ordering First-Day Covers
The Postal Service also offers first-day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first-day-of-issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog online at usps.com/shop or by calling 800-STAMP-24 (800-782-6724). Customers may request a free catalog by calling 800-782-6724 or writing to:
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Catalog Request
PO Box 219014
Kansas City, MO 64121-9014
viernes, 19 de junio de 2015
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jueves, 18 de junio de 2015
1954 Ferrari 375 Plus sells for record 18 million at Goodwood
Among all the action at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this past weekend, Bonhams held its classic car auction, bringing in a massive $38.4 million in sales. And this was undoubtedly the highlight.
Bearing the chassis number 0384 AM, this 1954 Ferrari 375-Plus has a storied racing history, competing that year in such events as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Mille Miglia and the Silverstone endurance race, where the late José Froilán Gonzalez drove it to victory. One of only five made, the 375 Plus packed a 4.9-liter V12 with 330 horsepower under aluminum barchetta bodywork by Pininfarina. It was subsequently owned by Kleenex scion Jim Kimberly, trading hands between owners on both sides of the Atlantic and was the subject of a legal dispute over its ownership four years ago.
With the dispute now resolved and after heated competition between two bidders, the Ferrari finally sold for £10.7 million, equivalent to $18.2 million at todays rates and accounting for nearly half of the days sales totals. Other highlights included a 1902 De Dietrich 16-HP "Paris-Vienna" Rear-Entrance Tonneau and a a 75 Lamborghini Countach, each of which sold for around $1.7 million â€" the latter eclipsing the example that Bonhams also recently sold for $1.2 million.
27 Jun 2014, The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale: Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia
- The brutally fast 1954 Ferrari 375-Plus led the pack at £10.7 million ($18.2 million USD)
- Sale achieved £22.6 million ($38.4 million USD)
- Ancient classic: 1902 De Dietrich sold for astounding £998,300
- Modern classic: 1975 Lamborghini Countach sells for £953,500
Bonhams annual Festival of Speed Sale saw spectacular results, with the Fearsome Four-Nine Ferrari 375-Plus battled out between bidders, and the hammer finally falling at £10.7 million ($18.2 million USD).
Robert Brooks, Bonhams Co-Chairman, said: "Weve had a truly diverse range of spectacular motor cars at our Sale this year, causing great excitement in the sale room for both spectator and bidder alike, and achieving an outstanding result."
"With a total of £22.6 million worth sold in four hours, its been another fantastic Festival of Speed for Bonhams"
Bonhams and Goodwood racing car historian Doug Nye, said: "This Sale has offered a phenomenal range of really special and important cars with their various classes. Above all, each of the prime cars offered has links with some of the greatest racing drivers of all time. Names like Jim Clark, Graham Hill, John Surtees and so many more. Its always a pleasure to see new owners delight as the gavel falls. After all, theyre winners too."
A 1902 De Dietrich - formerly part of the Michael Banfield Collection (over 1,000 lots from which were sold by Bonhams earlier this summer) - achieved at Goodwood today an astounding £998,300 ($1.7 million USD). Few cars can have come to light as spectacularly as this magnificent veteran, which was discovered during World War Two when a German bomb demolished the stable in which it had been sleeping on blocks since 1912. With just four owners from new, the powerful four-cylinder 4078cc De Dietrich is identical in specification to the works racers built for the 1902 Paris-Vienna challenge.
From ancient to modern, the Bonhams sale supplied all tastes. One of the most iconic sports cars of the 20th Century - a 1975 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio Coupé - sold for a new world record £953,500 ($1.6 million USD).
miércoles, 17 de junio de 2015
Memorial Day Is One of the Most Popular for Car Thefts Inilex Warns
Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 22, 2014
Inilex®, a leading provider of automotive telemetry solutions, warns car owners that Memorial Day is one of the top five holidays for car thefts, with thieves eager to prey on those who leave their vehicles unattended for long periods of time as they party, participate in outdoor activities and travel. A few simple tips can help car owners keep their vehicles safe over the holiday weekend, or to at least mitigate their damages if they fall victim to auto theft.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau’s holiday theft report shows that 2,078 cars were reported stolen in the United States on Memorial Day 2012, the last year for which data is available. Christmas Day reported the lowest theft rates of any major holiday, with just 1,347 vehicles stolen.
Overall, auto thefts are on the rise. The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program released statistics showing that U.S. auto thefts rose in 2012 for the first time in eight years, and more than $4.3 billion was lost nationwide to motor vehicle thefts.
Victims of car theft, even those with quality insurance, can expect to pay more than $8,000 in out-of-pocket costs associated with their deductibles, lost personal items, loaner vehicles and other fees, as depicted in this infographic, “The Real Cost of Car Theft.†As such, it is imperative that motorists either prevent a theft or recover their stolen vehicles as quickly as possible.
“Memorial Day can be a field day for car thieves who are out to take advantage of unsuspecting car owners that leave for three-day trips or even prolonged get-togethers with friends and family,†said Michael Maledon, CEO of Inilex. “For one, people tend to leave their cars in foreign locations all day or overnight while they’re out enjoying themselves. It can also be difficult to distinguish a would-be thief because many neighborhoods see an influx in visitors over the holiday weekend.â€
Inilex offers these five tips to help protect car owners from thievery this Memorial Day:
1. Take a cab both to and from your Memorial Day party, rather than leaving your car at your destination and cabbing it home. A car left overnight is an open invitation to lurking thieves.
2. Many people park their cars in different neighborhoods to attend barbecues, parties and outdoor events. If you’re leaving your car in a foreign location, make sure to park in a well-lit, populated area, such as a busy parking lot. Not only is this safer for your car, but it is also safer for you walking to and from it.
3. Double check that your doors are locked, windows are rolled up and do not leave an extra key in or around your car. If you plan to leave your car parked in front of your house for a long period of time while you’re away, make plans for a neighbor to periodically check on it.
4. Do not store anything of value in your car or, at a minimum, keep it in the trunk or out of sight. Not only is it an open invitation for crooks, but most car insurance won’t cover these items if they’re stolen.
5. Install a GPS-enabled device that can instantly track your car. If your vehicle is stolen, you want the ability to find it immediately so the thief can be caught and your car can be recovered before it’s stripped. As a bonus, most insurance companies will offer a discount on your insurance premium if your vehicle is equipped with a theft-recovery device.
Inilex manufactures and sells SkyLINK â€" an intelligent vehicle recovery device that uses GPS and cellular technologies to locate stolen vehicles in real time. Unlike other car theft-recovery devices, SkyLINK provides broad, nationwide coverage and it works with all law enforcement agencies.
About Inilex
Headquartered in Phoenix, Inilex® is an Inc. 500|5000 company and the industry-leading provider of intelligent telemetry solutions. It combines the power of the Global Positioning System (GPS) with the flexibility of a best-in-class wireless messaging system to develop telemetry solutions for businesses and consumers alike. Inilex is online at http://www.inilex.com. The company was named one of America’s Most Promising Companies by Forbes in 2013 and 2014, a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company, and its technology has won numerous awards including the Connected World 100 for four consecutive years.
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martes, 16 de junio de 2015
Petrolicious finds an oasis of Chevy SS models in the desert
The things we are interested in while young often grow into passions later in life. Take Mark Lundquist for example, whose car collection is highlighted in a new video from Petrolicious. Out of high school in the late 1960s, he worked at a gas station and filled up many of the eras most prized muscle cars. He wanted one but couldnt afford it until years later after his kids went to college. Now, he finally has his dream collection, which includes two classic Chevrolet Super Sports.
First, there is a sleeper 65 Malibu SS with a fuel-injected 502-cubic-inch Chevy big block crate engine, making 502 horsepower and 567 pound-feet for torque hiding under the hood. The car might not scream out about its power at first glance, but it has enough muscle to hit Lundquist in the head with the sun visor whenever he gets on the throttle.
His other SS is a 72 Chevelle. He bought it bone stock with a 402-cubic-inch big block engine. Since the purchase, Lundquist redid the interior and had it painted, but he kept it otherwise as it left the factory. Both cars reside in a special garage full of automotive memorabilia in Joshua Tree, CA. If youre a fan of big ole American muscle, then scroll down to check out the video.
lunes, 15 de junio de 2015
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domingo, 14 de junio de 2015
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sábado, 13 de junio de 2015
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viernes, 12 de junio de 2015
Motorsports Sauber keeps Gutierrez for next season names Sirotkin as test driver
As we put the 2013 Formula One World Championship behind us and gear up for next season, the final seats left vacant have been rapidly filling up. And the latest to confirm its driver lineup is Sauber.
The Swiss team, formerly owned by BMW, announced it was bringing Adrian Sutil on board last week, and was thought to be bringing in Russian rookie Sergey Sirotkin to partner with the senior German pilot. But instead they have named Sirotkin as their reserve/test driver, and kept Mexican driver Esteban Gutierrez in the race seat for at least one more season. We would not, however, be surprised to see Sauber promote Sirotkin for a one-off drive in the inaugural Russian Grand Prix next season.
A former GP3 champion, Gutierrez served as Saubers test driver in 2012. He was promoted to the race seat for this past season, scoring a best finish of seventh place at the 2013 Japanese Grand Prix and finishing ahead in the standings of all the rookies on the grid. He carries with him the much-needed sponsorship money from Mexican telecom giant Telmex, which will continue to sponsor the team. Scroll down for the trio of announcements below.
21.12.2013 - Hinwil, 21st December 2013 - The Sauber F1 Team is pleased to announce it will continue its partnership with Telmex. It will stay Premium Partner with the logo of the Mexican telecommunications company continuing to have a significant presence on the cars.
Carlos Slim Domit, Telmex Chairman:
"We at Telmex and Telcel are very proud to continue being part of the Sauber F1 Team to keep consolidating our succesful history in motorsport, particularly in Formula One and our driver development programme for Mexican and Latin drivers such as Esteban Gutiérrez, a great young talent, friend and human being."
Monisha Kaltenborn, Team Principal:
"We are proud that three years ago Telmex chose the Sauber F1 Team to enter Formula One with, and that our partnership has been an instant success. We are very pleased to be able to continue the good cooperation, and think this is also a very good fit looking at a possible Grand Prix in Mexico. Telmex has been involved on different levels of motorsport for a number of years in various categories. We are pleased to be able to contribute to its vision on the top level of motorsports, and we are looking forward to further develop and strengthen our partnership with the corporation."
Telmex is a corporation made up of Teléfonos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. and subsidiaries that provide telecommunications services in Mexico. The companys service coverage comprises the operation of the nations most complete local and long-distance networks. Additionally, Telmex offers services like connectivity, Internet access, co-location, web hosting and interconnection services to other telecommunications operators.
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Esteban Gutiérrez completes the Sauber F1 Team driver line-up for 2014
21.12.2013 - Hinwil, 21st December 2013 - The Sauber F1 Team is pleased to announce that Esteban Gutiérrez will stay on for the 2014 season, completing the driver line-up together with Adrian Sutil.
The Mexican first tested with the team at Jerez in late 2009. The following year the talented youngster was signed as affiliated driver, and 2013 saw him in his debut season as a Formula One driver finishing 16th as the best rookie in the drivers championship.
Monisha Kaltenborn, Team Principal:
"We are pleased Esteban will drive for us in 2014, because we believe he is a talented young racing driver. Last season he experienced first hand how hard it can be for a rookie to step into Formula One. Nevertheless, throughout the season he improved significantly in qualifying as well as in the races and finished the year as the best rookie in the drivers championship. Often the results didnt fully reflect his performances. I am confident Esteban will be able to use his experiences to gain results, and this will be helped by the fact he is very well acquainted with every member of the race team."
Esteban Gutiérrez:
"I am happy to be able to continue as a driver for the Sauber F1 Team. It was a steep learning curve last season, but by working closely with the team I was able to improve continuously. It will be my fourth year with the team, the second as a racing driver, and I feel comfortable in taking the next step. The technical challenges in 2014 will be massive. Therefore it will be even more important to know well the people you are working with. I will do my very best to improve even more and support the team the best way I can."
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Sergey Sirotkin becomes test driver for the Sauber F1 Team
21.12.2013 - Hinwil, 21st December 2013 â€" The Sauber F1 Team is pleased to announce Sergey Sirotkin as its test driver for the 2014 season.
Sergey joined the team in August 2013 and has been gaining more and more insight into Formula One since then. He has spent several days at the factory in Hinwil and has been working with the engineers. In late September he drove a demo-run at the new track in Sochi, which will host the Russian Grand Prix in 2014. In October he tested a 2009 Ferrari at Fiorano. The Sauber F1 Teams aim is to prepare Sergey for his debut in Formula One.
Monisha Kaltenborn, Team Principal:
"We have been working with Sergey since August, and he has been able to gain more and more insight into Formula One. Now he is taking the next step towards the top level of motorsport in his new role as a test driver. Our experience of him is as a very focused, calm and talented driver. Now we will continue to support him, including obtaining his super license. Our goal remains to prepare him for a debut in Formula One."
Sergey Sirotkin:
"Its a big chance for me to become the test driver for the Sauber F1 Team. I will work hard to improve myself and to extract the maximum out of this opportunity. Formula One is very complex, so it is important to get an opportunity like this. My main focus next year, however, will be the World Series by Renault, which is very competitive. This will give me the chance to prepare even better in order to be ready for the next big step."
jueves, 11 de junio de 2015
Audi CEO Stadler gets 5 year contract extension
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler will keep his seat at the top thanks to a contract extension. Volkswagen didnt divulge the length of the new contract, but German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung said the term is five years. Stadler took over the current position in 2007 when current VW CEO Martin Winterkorn left it. That year the brand sold 93,506 in the US and 964,151 in total worldwide; last year it sold 158,061 in the US and 1,575,480 in total worldwide.
Even though the brand has managed only about half the US sales of its two main rivals, it led the charge globally through the first two months of this year. Over the next few years well see its US efforts increase with a $30.3-billion investment, 11 new models and the opening of its first North American plant. And right now it can make hay with its World Car of the Year award winner, the A3.
In addition to Stadler, VW sales boss Christian Klingler is said to have received a five-year contract extension, and VW China head Jochem Heizmann has earned another two years on the job.
lunes, 25 de mayo de 2015
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domingo, 24 de mayo de 2015
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sábado, 23 de mayo de 2015
Audi celebrates diesel milestone with triple charged RS5 TDI concept
Diesels are typically slower than their gasoline counterparts, but leave it to Audi to turn that notion on its head. After dominating Le Mans and the international endurance racing scene under diesel power for the better part of a decade, the German automaker toyed with the idea of an oil-burning R8 for the road and ultimately made its first performance crossover a diesel. Its made the letters TDI a battle cry, and now its yelling even louder with the RS5 TDI concept.
Set to be unveiled in a couple of days at the Leipzig Auto Show to celebrate 25 years of the TDI engine, the concept ditches the gasoline-burning 4.2-liter V8 in the production RS5 in favor of a 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo-diesel with an electric supercharger added on to combat turbo lag. Output comes in at 385 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, which means that while it has 65 fewer horses than the gasoline model, it packs a staggering 236 lb-ft more torque.
The result of the triple-charged madness is a 0-62 time around four seconds flat, trumping the 4.6 seconds for the road-going model. Top speed, of course, is electronically limited to 155 miles per hour, which is a bit of a shame because we bet itd be a kick to pass a Porsche on the Autobahn in a diesel, now wouldnt it?
viernes, 22 de mayo de 2015
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miércoles, 20 de mayo de 2015
Official Mercedes AMG Vision Gran Turismo is ready for Gran Turismo 6
Mercedes-Benz just unveiled its latest supercar (which was teased yesterday), the AMG Vision Gran Turismo, but well never have the chance to see it on the road. Thats because its a virtual supercar that was designed for the world of Gran Turismo 6, the latest installment in Sonys premier racing game for the Playstation 3. However, it was made into a 1:1-scale model to celebrate the opening of Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in Sunnyvale, Calif. on Nov. 19, so the car isnt totally bound to the virtual world.
The AMG Vision GT has 577 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque courtesy of an AMG V8 mounted well behind the front axle for ideal weight distribution - a front-mid layout. The chassis is composed of an aluminum spaceframe with components in carbon fiber, which helps the big GT keep its weight down to 3,053 pounds.
The front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Mercedes features classic GT proportions with modern details, such as the LED radiator grille and a muscular body that looks stretched over the bulging fenders. Like the old 300 SL and the new AMG SLS, the Vision GT also has Gullwing doors. "The design of this concept car reflects to extreme effect the perfect symbiosis between emotional, sensuous contours and intelligently presented high tech," says Gorden Wagener, vice president of design at Daimler AG.
Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi asked the worlds leading auto manufacturers to create future vehicle concepts for the game to mark the series 15th birthday this year, and the AMG Vision GT, which you can read more about below, is Mercedes entry. The concepts are designed around the theme "Vision Gran Turismo," and theyll gradually make their way into the game as drivable vehicles through a series of online updates.
But what we really want is a real AMG Vision GT to drive on real roads because its just so damn sexy - please Mercedes!
Stuttgart. For the new PlayStation® 3 racing game Gran Turismo® 6, the Mercedes-Benz designers have developed the visionary concept of a super sports car â€" the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo. Extreme proportions, sensual contours and intelligently implemented high tech blend to form a body that visually brings to life the breathtaking performance of 577 hp (430 kW) and 590 lb-ft of torque. As a 1:1-scale model, the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo is celebrating its world premiere on November 19, 2013 at the opening of the new Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in Sunnyvale, California. The super sports car with its hallmark Mercedes gullwing doors will be taking to the virtual racetrack when the new racing game goes on sale in December 2013 â€" as the first of the "Vision Gran Turismo" series of vehicles.
To mark the 15th birthday of the popular Gran Turismo® series this year, Kazunori Yamauchi, Producer of Gran Turismo series and President of Polyphony Digital Inc., called upon the worlds leading automotive manufacturers and design studios to look forward into the future. Using the theme "Vision Gran Turismo", these creative teams were to develop concept models which give a unique insight into the further development of the automobile. As virtual vehicles that nonetheless function just like a real car, the visionary concepts will be gradually unveiled in and integrated into the new game Gran Turismo® 6 through online updates.
Extreme proportions and variable LED radiator grille
"By virtue of its proportions and expressive appearance, the Mercedes-Benz AMG
Vision Gran Turismo embodies the brands defining design philosophy of
sensuous purity in a unique way. The design of this concept car reflects to
extreme effect the perfect symbiosis between emotional, sensuous contours and
intelligently presented high tech," says Gorden Wagener, Vice President Design
Daimler AG.
The sports car proportions that are a typical Mercedes feature have been
reinterpreted: the long hood has a flowing transition into a compact greenhouse
offset to the rear, which takes the form of an aerodynamically efficient water
drop to descend slightly at the rear, where it rests on the rear end with broad
shoulder contours. The dynamic aura is accentuated by an extended, dramatic
side contour and a pronounced bulge to the wheel arches, which blend into the
low-slung, muscular bodyshell. The angled headlights, with their color scheme
and determined look, convey a sense of sportiness and readiness to leap forward.
This impression is reinforced by the hood with its expressive forms and
motorsport details, such as the release catches on the hood and the fuel cap, for
example. The red-glowing contour lines on the lower part of the vehicle create an
effect similar to that of exterior ambient lighting and stand out from the silverpainted
bodywork. This makes the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo
look even more aggressive.
Another eye-catching feature is the radiator grille â€" a reinterpretation of the wide
Mercedes-Benz sports car grille with central star. Its shape is reminiscent of the
legendary 300SL racing car of 1952. However, instead of classic louvres the
grille of the show car features exclusively LEDs. The variable LED grille with
different light patterns is a further development of the diamond grille introduced
with the new CLA-Class.
Purist interior dedicated to speed
The exterior design, which is systematically and passionately geared to motor
racing, is congenially mirrored in the interior of the two-seater. Inspired by the
Formula 1 cockpit, the red integral sports seats blend into the black flooring of the footwell to form a protective shell. The form of this flowing, sculptured shell suggests enormous forward thrust. The dashboard also creates an equally dynamic effect. It has been designed in the form of two gullwing doors which are positioned on each side of the steering column. As a result the actual doors themselves appear to be an extension of the instrument panel.
The central display is optimally positioned in the drivers field of vision: it takes the form of a glass surface floating directly above the racing steering wheel with its shift paddles, and shows all the relevant information such as road speed, engine speed and operating temperature as required. Operation is by rocker switches in the center of the dashboard and in an overhead console, like in a jet. The steering column visibly penetrates the firewall to the engine compartment, creating a visual connection between the driver and the heart of this super sports car, the AMG V8 front-mid engine.
Intelligent lightweight construction and authentic racing car sound
The AMG V8 biturbo engine delivers an exceptionally agile response to even the smallest movements of the accelerator. It develops 577 hp (430 kW) and a maximum torque of 590 lb-ft. With an aluminium spaceframe body and components in carbon fiber, the material of choice in motor racing, the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo tips the scales at only 3053 pounds. That amounts to around 5.2 lbs per hp â€" an unrivalled figure in the super sports car segment, and one that guarantees exceptionally dynamic performance. Excellent deceleration values and fade resistance at the highest level are ensured by the AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system. The AMG sports exhaust system with eight tailpipes integrated into the rear end provides a powerful accompaniment whenever the car accelerates, and ensures an unrivalled motorsports sound experience. For fans of Gran Turismo® 6, the Mercedes-AMG sound specialists have created a powerful, sonorous exhaust note that authentically celebrates the V8s love of high engine speeds.
martes, 19 de mayo de 2015
BMW Vision Gran Turismo leaves virtual racers drooling
Chris Davies Gran Turismo 6 is getting a new performance BMW, the BMW Vision Gran Turismo, and the virtual car is already leaving drivers wishing it would show up in real-life dealerships. The striking racer - finished in BMWs traditional M colors - was created specially for the PlayStation 3 game, though borrows from some of the real-world touring cars of the 1970s in BMWs record books.
Even though it may not be real, that doesnt mean the Germans have stinted on reality when it comes to performance, design, and aerodynamics.
Under the hood is a three-liter, six-cylinder inline engine with 549 HP and over 500 lb-ft of torque developed at just 1,900 rpm. All that power is funneled through a six-speed sequential transmission, with paddle shifters, to the rear wheels.
In-game, the car tips the scales at 1,180kg (2,601 pounds) and hits that all-important 50:50 weight distribution.
Meanwhile, theres lashings of carbon fiber as well as deep front and rear spoilers, while the distinctive lights are reminiscent of the laser headlamps BMW is offering on its i8 EV supercar from later this year.
The BMW Vision Gran Turismo is being added to the line-up of cars for purchase in the game from today, enabled with a new patch. Alternatively, for a limited time drivers can get it if they complete a lap of the BMW Seasonal Event.
Sadly, unlike Toyota did with the incredible FT-1 concept, theres no word on BMW making a real version of the car.
lunes, 18 de mayo de 2015
2015 Mercedes Maybach S600 Review
domingo, 17 de mayo de 2015
Official Mercedes September sales best in companys 87 year history
Even though new-car sales continue to rebound, that pace seemed to slow a bit in the US for September, but Mercedes-Benz had plenty to brag about. Last month, the automaker sold 142,994 vehicles around the world marking the best sales month ever in its 87-year history â€" thanks in large part to the redesigned E-Class lineup and new compacts like the A-Class and CLA-Class.
Europe remains the biggest market for Mercedes, accounting a half (71,085) of its global sales last month, but sales in Asia, not surprisingly, are coming on strong. In the whole of that region, Mercedes sold 39,013 units, with China being the top market sales in the region with 20,375 units (up 21.2 percent). Interestingly, Japan is the fastest-growing Mercedes market up 31.4 percent in September and 28.8 percent year-to-date. In the US, Mercedes moved 24,697 last month, an increase of almost 7 percent over 2012.
Stuttgart, Oct 04, 2013
This September Mercedes-Benz sold more vehicles than in any other previous month. A total of 142,994 new cars were supplied to customers around the world, equivalent to growth of 15.9%. 1,062,638 units have now been sold since the beginning of 2013 (+10.1%). In the third quarter of the year Mercedes-Benz sold 368,201 vehicles and recorded growth of 18.0%. The third quarter was particularly successful for the company in the United States and China. Mercedes-Benz also expanded its market shares in Europe and remains most-registered premium brand in Germany, Japan and the United States. Much of this growth can be attributed to the compact models and the new E-Class, which was launched to great success. The new S-Class is already leading the way of new vehicle registrations in Germany. With its launch in the Chinese market in September its global presence and position will be further strengthened.
"Never before has Mercedes-Benz sold more vehicles in a single month than this September. The new S-Class is already the distinct market leader in Germany and Europe. Our compacts and the new E-Class are also proving hugely popular with customers," said Dr Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars. "Looking at the previous nine months, we can safely say that Mercedes-Benz will post another sales record for 2013."
In September Mercedes-Benz delivered 71,085 vehicles to customers in Europe (+14.2%), weathering tough market conditions to record an exceptionally successful third quarter (+14.0% on September 2012). The company achieved particularly strong growth for the month in the UK (+28.0%), in Turkey (+31.5%) and in Russia (+20.1%).
In the domestic market Mercedes-Benz had a market share of over 9 percent: It has now been the market leader for the premium segment in Germany in every month of the year so far.
In China the third quarter was particularly successful for Mercedes-Benz: With 56,992 vehicles delivered (incl. Hong Kong), the automobile manufacturer recorded growth of 26.3%, meaning that one in six new Mercedes-Benz vehicles was sold to a customer in China. Sales were also very strong in Japan, where the company handed over 14,558 vehicles to customers in the period from July to September (+32.8%). Mercedes-Benz is once again the most-registered premium brand in Japan.
In the United States Mercedes-Benz reported another set of record sales in September, delivering 24,697 vehicles (+6.7%) and was again premium manufacturer number one. From January to September the company sold 215,056 units (+12.2%), also a new record, in its biggest sales market. Mercedes-Benz sales have grown by 47.5% since the beginning of the year in the Latin American markets. And in the important future market of Brazil, Daimler will soon be represented by a local manufacturing facility. From 2016 the new assembly plant in Iracemápolis near São Paulo will be producing the next generations of the C-Class and GLA for the local market.
The new compacts by Mercedes-Benz have been a sales revelation over the past nine months: Worldwide, 267,467 customers bought an A-Class, B-Class or CLA-Class model (+68.3%). The design of the CLA is proving particularly popular: Only this September Mercedes-Benz compact coupe was named best new compact in the 2013 Autonis design awards, voted for by readers of magazine auto, motor und sport. Also in September Mercedes-Benz presented its fourth compact car model: The GLA looks set to conquer the key segment of compact SUVs and win new customers for the brand when it launches in spring 2014.
A strong sales increase in September demonstrates how well the new E-Class models are faring in the markets: In the E-Class segment Mercedes-Benz posted record sales of 34,340 vehicles (+26.3%). Since the beginning of September the new E-Class has also been available in China, where it will provide further growth momentum in the companys second biggest market after the United States.
Mercedes-Benz SUVs are already an established source of success for the company, and since the beginning of the year 236,129 SUVs bearing the three-pointed star have been sold â€" a record-breaking figure that represents an increase of 17.3%. Three of the companys five SUV model series are made at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa (USA). The decision to produce these vehicles in Alabama was made exactly 20 years ago. The M-Class was the first vehicle to roll off the production line at the site, and is now the highest selling vehicle worldwide in its class. Since the beginning of the year, 89,342 vehicles of the M-Class were delivered to customers worldwide (+10.5%).
Since the beginning of the year 73,782 people around the world have bought a smart fortwo (previous year: 78,984 units). The compact two-seater is enjoying growing popularity in China: A total of 1,640 smart fortwo were sold in the country in September alone (+22.5%).
Overview of sales by Mercedes-Benz Cars
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