News Automobile: September 2011

Lotus Evora S (2011) [Reviews]

Lotus has taken the award-winning and recreate Evora engine with 350 horsepower 3.5L V6 to create the director of the S. Lotus Evora Lotus CEO Dany Bahar, summed it up well when he said: "Do not you realize that you are missing your driving experience to get behind the wheel of S. Evora"

So apart from the obvious difference in power, how is it different from the Lotus Evora Evora S standard? Another question we ask the Executive Director (since I spent some time behind the wheel, we thought it would be a better position to answer the questions). That's what he said .. "It's the next level of experience Evora communicates with a better service, adjusting the suspension has been modified for more power and control to respond more to the direction of a car is an instinct, the experience is pure" .

Lotus Elise Club Racer (2012) [Reviews]

Anyone under the misconception that the armies of Lotus may deviate from the results in the light only has to do a quick tour of the new 1.6 Club Racer Lotus Elise which is certainly not the case. Lotus engineers to put the brightest light of modern Lotus cars on a diet and managed to take another 24 kg.

So how Lotus have managed to make it one of the lightest on the market even easier? The engineers behind Lotus Elise Club Racer has adopted a stripped-to-the-bare-bones visualized by body-colored squares, but materialized in many ways such as sports car battery light and deletion derivatives of the noise insulation . Attention to detail has ensured that the passion of the Lotus "for performance through light weight have been translated into the car.

For the first time Elise variant is equipped with a framework for Sport DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) allows even less experienced sports car drivers feel at the top of their game, while the ability to completely shut down like standardized follow-oriented drivers. DPM, combined with courtesy agility tuned sport suspension and adjustable anti-roll bar makes the Lotus Elise Lotus Club Racer on the street is equally versatile and fun track.

Wolf Zimmerman, Chief Technology Officer, Lotus Cars, said:. "The traditional approach to reducing and cleaning lotus has led to a spirit and a modern sports car of all, more than 15 years, the Lotus Elise has become an iconic sports car market, carving out a niche with a devoted fan light after The new club racer will surely give to these people. something extra to get their teeth stuck into this car is all fresh -. Elise is fast, raw, sensitive, and a huge amount of fun to drive. "

Quality throughout the vehicle was a priority, component suppliers, as well respected by Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers to ensure that the Lotus Elise Club Racer is a car of substance and style.

Lotus Elise Club Racer pleases the eye and soul with a choice of six distinctive colors (blue, saffron yellow, red hot, Aspen White, Matt Black and Carbon Grey), and the elements of custom design, highlighting the character of the car.

Toyota Tacoma (2011)

The Toyota Tacoma, the compact pickup selling truck in North America since 2005, offering two new packages for 2011 based on a concept truck for the first time in 2009, a team that specializes Marketing Association (SEMA). The T | X and T | X Pro packages, available in combination with off-road package, add Toyota Racing Development (TRD) accessories in a unique combination at a price of a particular value.

While other manufacturers are downsizing or even abandon compact pickup segment, Toyota is strengthening its position as the undisputed leader, adding value and offers a new model variants tailored for the market. Three dead in small models is to invest and five four-cylinder models in response to the growing emphasis on fuel economy and operating costs. All the characteristic quality Toyota Tacoma grille trim.

Select Toyota Tacoma models are also fitted as standard in 2011. The air conditioning is now standard on all models Toyota Tacoma Cab has a six CD changer is now available with integrated satellite radio receiver (sold separately). The new package convenience Double Cab models add value cruise control, sliding rear window with Privacy Glass, Remote keyless entry and steering wheel audio controls.

T | X packages for the collection of Hardcore fan

Available in limited quantities, the new T | X and T | X Pro packages to translate the concept into a sporty alternative to the SEMA Toyota Tacoma V6 Access Cab V6 Double Cab to be added with TRD Off-Road Package. An extra dose of performance makes it more capable off-road Toyota Tacoma in the range. T | X and T | X Pro packages are available PreRunner and 4x4 models.

T | X package allows Toyota Tacoma semi-intimidating style and more sportiness to the 16-inch TRD alloy blacks bead-lock wheels and tires 265/70R16 BF Goodrich Rugged Trail. Black tubular side steps, stainless steel exhaust and a single external graphics provide a T | X, aesthetics, custom trucks, but the savings compared to the package of items to be ordered separately if the options.

T | X Pro is a packet-oriented performance TRD cat-back performance exhaust system, which allows the V6 throatier sound, and power a little 'more. T | X Pro package also represents a cost savings compared to package content added as separate items, especially when they are covered by Toyota year/36K standard two-mile warranty covers the vehicle and can be financed.

TRD Off-Road package in the background, and T | X versions of a carefully tuned balance of off-and on-road ride. The chassis modifications include a locking electronic differential, progressive-rate front springs, tuned Bilstein shocks, in particular, 28 mm front stabilizer bars and tires BF Goodrich Rugged Trail. Fog crown the hard pack, sporty look. Both TRD Off-Road package and the TRD Sport package (detailed on page 5) is a PowerPoint 400W/115V in bed, sport seats with adjustable lumbar support and unique fabric and the overhead console with compass and outside temperature display. Cab and Double Cab models also offer access to a backup copy of your monitor.

Performance

The 2011 Tacoma line features two engines: a 2.7-liter chamber double (DOHC) four-cylinder that produces 159 horsepower with 180 lb-ft. of torque and a V6 4.0-liter DOHC generating 236 horsepower with 266 lb-ft. of torque. In both engines, variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) provides high torque at low and medium.

A system of electronic throttle control with intelligence (ETCS-i) helps optimize performance and fuel economy. V6 can be associated with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic. Four-cylinder models offer a choice between a five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic. When equipped with a V6 Access Cab Tow boast a maximum tow 6500 pounds.

X-Runner: A single 0.9-G, Sport Truck

The Toyota Tacoma X-Runner performance, unique in the truck race, returns for 2011 and features the 4.0-liter V6 engine with a specially designed chassis. Available exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, the X-Runner can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in under seven seconds. Equally impressive, the Tacoma X-Runner can achieve lateral acceleration of more than 0.9 g - comparable with many high performance cars. The design of the Access Cab X-Runner has a full body kit, a hood scoop and integrated fog lamps. The color of the exterior body colors in three monochrome - Barcelona Red, Black Sand Pearl and blue Speedway.

Take up to superior performance, TRD offers a 4.0-liter V6 turbo kit capable of producing 304 hp and 334 lbs.-ft. of torque. (Also available in other Toyota models V6.) Planning to use the Eaton Roots-type rotating components of a piece compressor plenum / manifold casting. Compressor is fully justified in not more than five years or 60 000 km or transmission time remaining on the installation when you install the Toyota dealer.

Security

Each model of Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a three-point seatbelts for all seats, front seat-mounted side airbags, roll-sensing side curtain airbags (including on and off), and the front advanced airbag system kaksivaihemoottorinsa. Front power on and off of passengers is standard on models of access cab.

All Access and Double Cab models, standard active head restraints for front seats. Active headrests move up and forward almost immediately, though a number of rear-end collisions to help reduce the distance between the passenger's head and the headrest.

Exterior design

2011 Tacoma configurations are based on three cab types: Regular Cab, Access Cab and four-door double cab. The rear doors on models of open access to the car 80 degrees to provide passengers easier entry and exit.

With its large headlights and a bold grille, Toyota Tacoma projects a strong robust appearance. Ras structures of the back surface of glass and the surface between the bumper and body parts Toyota Tacoma offers a sophisticated and clean. PreRunner and 4x4 models are distinguished by bold spacers. PreRunner models combine the 4x2 with the 4x4 transmission is the driving position and great style. Double Cab model offers a roof rack with crossbars that deploy from the roof rails.

Toyota Tacoma 4x2 Regular Cab is built on a wheelbase of 109.4 inches, and 4x4 Tacoma PreRunner Regular Cab is built on a wheelbase of 110 inches, 4x2 Access Cab models (including PreRunner and 4x4) mounted on a 127, 4 - inch wheelbase. Toyota Tacoma Double Cab with standard bed by five feet of wheelbase 127.4 inches, while the Double Cab long-bed models use a 140.6-inch wheelbase.

Toyota Tacoma Access Cab and Cab models, 73.5 inches long bed. Double Cab is available in the range of 60.3 inches, 73.5-inch bed or a bed. Tacoma Composite Bed interior is made of pressed sheet metal compound (SMC) deck and walls that are strong and durable 10 percent lighter than steel. Bridge bed has two levels of loading and an integrated utility railway bridge to four standard adjustable tie-down cleats. Rails are compatible with Genuine Toyota Accessories, including cargo bed cross bars, fork mounted rack, and diamond plate storage boxes. 115V/400W PowerPoint available to further expand its utility to the bed.

Interior Design

Toyota Tacoma interior provides durability and comfort of a high-quality fabric and generous standard equipment. Sound absorption material in the roof and behind the rear seats, with insulating blankets, help create a quiet interior. Exterior aerodynamic details help reduce wind noise.

The three-pod instrument gauge panel is suitable for a sportier look in all models. Center console (standard on cab access and Double Cab models), the power of the instrument panel for a unified appearance. The console connects three cupholders, two of which can accommodate large containers.

Toyota Tacoma All models offer dual bottle holders and driver's passenger door side. Audio controls mounted high for easy access. High grade models feature fabric-covered sun visors and an overhead console with map lights and compartments for sunglasses and garage door. Interior storage is highest in the Access Cab models with folding rear seats and storage under the seat. Double Cab models feature 60/40 rear seats with adjustable headrests and under-seat storage.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK by Carlsson

German tuner Carlsson has a new tuning program for the Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Starting things off under the hood of this iconic cabrio, Carlsson has developed a new C-Tronic kit, with different stages of output boosts, for the new range of CGI engines that go into the SLK.
For the SLK 200 CGI with a standard output of 184 PS (135 kW / 181 PS) - the C-Tronic tuning can dial that up to a maximum of 224 PS (165 kW / 221 bhp). There's also a less powerful boost up to 211 PS (155 kW / 208 bhp).
For the SLK 250 CGI - power gets bumped up to a maximum of 239 PS (176 kW / 236 bhp) from the series' 204 PS (150 kW / 201 bhp).
For aerodynamics/styling Carlsson has a new front lip spoiler and grille inserts made from electropolished stainless steel. At the rear there's the diffuser insert and rear spoiler which increase contact pressure at the rear axle.
Carlsson also lowers the suspension on the SLK by up to 30 mm and adds new wheels with rims offered between 18- to 20-inches in size.
On the inside, Carlsson provides personalized matching beading and stitching with a choice of leathers that include Carlsson Nappa, Carlsson Nappa Exclusive and Carlsson Nappa Exclusive Heavy Weight. The basic upholstering package does the seats, headrests and inside door panels. Carlsson also adds brushed-aluminum pedal pads with its own logos, as well as its own gear shifter. Accent trims come in "Alcantara appliques", carbon or fine wood inserts.