Sunday, September 5, 2010
This supercar is intended to be a performance-oriented sports cars, with a modern, aerodynamic exterior design. The two main designers, John Daretry and Cyril Prongué, are currently attending their fifth post A level year at the UTBM in the ergonomics, industrial design and mechanical engineering department.

E-Sphyra Electric Sports Cars Concept
E-Sphyra is a working prototype of a racing sports cars. Designed by a team of students from Belfort-Montbéliard University of Technology in France, the E-Sphyra sports cars has a fiberglass body and weighs 800 kg. The aim of the project wasto develop a sports cars with a modern design concept cars that would be performance-oriented and integrate new technologies.

The e-Sphyra was developed on three different sites which worked in sinergy thanks to a special network. The first department worked on the architecture, the second one on the electrical parts and the third one was in charge of the making of the body.

The three departments were coordinated by Thibaut Brant, who was responsible for the project. Based on the exploratory sketches, the 3D surface modeling process was carried out using Catia V5, while the surrounding environment, required for the final renderings, was created with Hypershot.

E-Sphyra Electric Sports Cars Concept. The electric powertrain features a rear-mounted motor which delivers a total output of 100 KW. It took more than 2,000 hours for the team to construct the E-Sphyra. while the total weight of just 800 kg allows to achieve a power-to-weight ratio of 125W/kg.

Labels: Concept Car, E-Sphyra, Electric Car, Sports Car
Friday, September 3, 2010
The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should see no major changes following its freshening for the 2010 model year. This is the smaller of Hyundai's two midsize crossover SUVs. Santa Fe likely will seat five and be available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. GLS, SE, and Limited trim levels should be available. Standard on the GLS and Limited would be a 175-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine.
Standard on the SE and optional on the Limited would be a 276-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. A 6-speed manual transmission likely will be standard on the front-drive GLS. Optional on that model and standard on all others would be a 6-speed automatic. Available safety features should include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Seats made from a cloth and leather combination might be standard on the SE and Limited. Heated front seats would be standard only on the Limited. A sunroof likely will be standard on the Limited and optional on the GLS and SE. A navigation system and rearview camera might be available on all models. We have not yet tested the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.
An early prototype of Hyundai's Santa Fe has been updated spotted in testing. Through the heavy camouflage a new, prominent grille more can be seen that Bears a resemblance to the 2010 Hyundai Portico prototype. Completing the update at the front is a set of new headlights and a re-designed bumper and lower fascia.
At the back new taillights through the Disguise Reveal Indonesia Hari Jadi Kabupaten along with a slightly updated rear bumper. Sources claim that the 2.4-liter 4-Cylinder engine from the Hyundai Sonata may find its way into the 2010 Santa Fe range alongside a 2.7-liter and a 3.3-liter V6.
Specification Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door wagon
Wheelbase, in. 106.3
Overall Length, in. 184.1
Overall Width, in. 74.4
Overall Height, in. 67.9
Curb Weight, lbs. 3868
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 78.2
Standard Payload, lbs. --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 19.8
Seating Capacity 5
Front Head Room, in. 40.2
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 42.6
Rear Head Room, in. 39.6
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 36.8
Engine
Item dohc I41 dohc V62
Size, liters/cu. in. 2.4/146 3.5/214
Horsepower @ rpm. 175@6000 276@6300
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 169@3750 248@5000
Availability Standard Standard
EPA City / highway mpg
6-speed manual 19/26 --/--
6-speed automatic 20/283 19/274
Labels: Hyundai
Numerous changes to multifaceted FWD/AWD workhorse, which adds a five-door SX4 Sportback to the existing Sedan and Crossover. All share new, more refined 150-hp/2.0L I-4 and offer 6M or CVT trans choices. Revised instrumentation, restyled console, navigation upgrades.
All models equipped with the latest New Articles stability Control (ESP) as standard, continuously variable (CVT) automatic transmission has been reduced and now offer fuel consumption, petrol engine BLESSING New Pages * All-2.0-liter.
"SX4 set a new vision for a small crossover vehicle when it was launched and continues to update the version stamp of Suzuki as a significant player in the local industry," said Suzuki Australia General Manager Tony Devers.
"Reform will guarantee the new SX4 small-car offering customers value-packed option combines the performance, efficiency and reliability of Suzuki's legendary."
112kW/190Nm new engine output and fuel consumption has been reduced to 7.3 liters per 100 km for the manual for the 2WD and 7.6L/100 CVT 2WD models, improve efficiency by 11 and 16 percent respectively.
Devers claims that the SX4 is one of the best small cars and fuel efficiency are available today: "Customers always enjoy the power of the SX4, now they can do so without paying the impost of a gas station. Our goal is to become among the leaders of the class , and the SX4 more than delivers on the powertrain front. "
And increased safety and efficiency, the SX4 is coming to a few minor styling update, although only car eagled-eyed spotters will notice the difference (new mesh grille, different wheels). the interior has also been refreshed.
Available in two-wheel drive sedan and hatch, there is also a 4WD version of the SX4 hatch. Stay tuned for the launch of our drive on the new models.
Specification
- Engine: 2.0L in-line 4 overhead cam ganda (10,5: 1 rasio kompresi; empat katup per silinder)
- Bahan Bakar: bensin bebas timbel (87 oktan)
- Konsumsi bahan bakar: kota = 23 (mpg); jalan = 29 (mpg); dikombinasikan = 25 (mpg); berbagai kendaraan: 298 mil
- Multi-titik injeksi sistem bahan bakar
- 11,9 galon utama tangki bahan bakar tanpa timbel 9,9
- Power: 148 HP (109 kW) @ 6000 rpm; 140 lb ft torsi (190 Nm) @ 3500 rpm
Labels: suzuki
According to the latest reports, Redesigned Honda Civic will not arrive until 2011. The next generation of the Honda Civic will be officially launched in 2010 and is expected by dealers in 2011.
Like the present version, the new vehicle will be available in two versions, with three or five doors. The new generation will use the gasoline and diesel engines but also will offer a hybrid version, supported by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 150 hp. Then, Type-R version will feature more than 200 exclusive hp.Gambar husband shows how the next car akan look when it hits showrooms in 2010, like Dan who see your name and Back, maker of Japan Selects Yang has even more daring and more individuals than New articles at the initial model.
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Citroen, one of the leading car company introduced a new car. These are the first pictures coming out DS4 company, which provides the force that was promised by the concept of Rider High DS look at this year's Geneva Motor Show.
After a DS3, which is based on the C3 supermini, a luxury DS4 exterior features that are designed more than C4 which underpins it. new arrivals measuring 4.27 meters long, 1.81 meters wide and 1.53 meters high, so shorter, wider and 10cm higher than normal and C4 was slightly greater than the MINI countrymen.
In front, wearing a face Citroen hatchback newest family, who triumphed in the C5. The additional chrome on the grille two-bar and a pair of boomerang-shaped lights running during the day to add classes, while in addition, generous flared wheelarches house 19-inch alloys, although smaller rims available.
Coupe-like roofline and lines upswept shoulders tapering to the rear, where the handle for each of the small back door hidden.
At the tail, DS4 has a scalloped bumper neatly integrates out the tailpipe.
Interior-grade materials that offer higher than usual in the C4 hatch. Liberal use of chrome for quick, leather on the dashboard and doors, plus aluminum pedals to demonstrate the company's attention to luxurious details right. Buyers will be given a choice of five combination skin. Top-specification trim to hide the car features designed to mimic the look expensive bracelets linked together. Meanwhile, all variants get a panoramic glass that extends back to the roof line and help bathe the cabin in the light.
Also available is a high-end stereo system and front seats with massage function. All cars come with a unique selection of exotic tone of the four named to the various warning sounds: Classic, Crystal Symphony, and the Urban Jungle Fantasy Rythmik.
Although DS4 and luxurious style, practicality is still high on the agenda. Passenger door pockets have been enlarged, and the center console bin refrigerated storage standard. At 370 liters, the boot is bigger than the Volkswagen Golf as well. Safety kit includes blind-spot monitoring and speed limiter, installed in accordance with the Assist Safety Euro NCAP crash tests.
Under the hood, DS4 line-up features of the five machines. Diesel buyers can choose from units of 1.6 liter HDi 110bhp with e-stop / start technology and regenerative braking, and the 160bhp 2.0-liter. There are three petrol options, too: a 120bhp 1.6 VTi, and a pair of 1.6-liter turbocharged unit with 155bhp or, in the range-topping car, 200bhp. The DS4 debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, before the sale in the UK in early 2011.
Labels: Citroen
Here is a car that will strike a chord. Jazz Notes-rival Nissan has given a new look for 2011 model year. Both Acenta and Tekna value now features a silver door handles and tailgate trim, and glossy black B-and C-pillars, while n-TEC get a new front spoiler.
The British built Nissan Note enters the 2011 model year with a few subtle trim and equipment upgrades, plus tweaked 1.4 and 1.6-litre petrol engines that now comply with the latest Euro V emissions regulations.
From the outside, the tall supermini receives some styling enhancements in the form of silver painted door handles and tailgate trim, plus gloss black B and C-pillars for the Acenta and Teckna grades. The 'n-tec' version gets a new front spoiler finisher and front entry guards. The addition of two new metallic colors, Magnetic Red and Grey, round off the exterior changes on the Note.
For the 2011MY, all variants of the Note are fitted with standard ESP. Furthermore, the Acenta versions benefit from a new audio system with USB and iPod slots, while the n-tec models get standard climate control, auto lighting and auto wiper systems. Finally, Nissan's previously optional Intelligent Key is now standard on the top-spec Tekna's equipment list.
However, despite all the extra kit, Nissan has left rates unchanged for the new entry, meaning the range still starts at £ 10.895. These new arrivals are available to order now, with the Euro V compliant diesel models became available in November.
Buyers can also benefit from UK Nissan Built-in Trading Scheme which allows subscribers to receive notes secured £ 1000 minimum trade in against the cars they give it for seven years. The scheme will run throughout the month of August and September.
Labels: Nissan
Mazda introduced its newest product, Expecting flowing, taut lines to appear on all of the Mazda3 and Mazda6 MX-5 Miata to and potential of the RX-8 successor; on that note, we can get a decent machine that rotates around here or what?
Because the "tense" and "organic" design becomes more and more common nowadays, how Mazda emphasizes the elements of their own unique designs? Like most of the homages unofficial (because we all know this is not a pure native or layout design), the answer is in the details.
Looking at the nose, new Mazdas should get much more open mouth in place of "stupid happy" seems now largely stuck to the victim's car makers. After closer inspection, you will see a chrome strip (or "signature wings") on the basis of the lattice that extends through the front light as a bird with spread wings.
This is a safe bet that we will not see those lights Iron Man production resources, as well as twisted-metal bits.
Tail of the car seems more in sync with the current lineup, but both evolve. Even a little chrome wing-ding of the nose make up, running under the boot lid and into the rear lights.
Inside, the Shinari impersonates another, but not well: we need a bucket-like carapace for four occupants fictitious, and some 'beer cans worth of aluminum trim.
The idea of a driver-centric interior, it's nothing new. Unfortunately, neither is the idea of the cockpit to adjust individual residents (see the Essence). If this indeed becomes an asymmetrical style Mazda recurring elements, they will be beaten to the punch Infiniti. If not, gauge layout is beautiful and good, if any, which Shinari show that Mazda is currently staying and has big plans for the future.
The interior of the technology so far limited to the roar of a Human Machine Interface (HMI) - probably run by Skynet - which provide drivers with Business, Pleasure, and Sports modes. From the description, it seems only the evolution of man / car / computer fusion.
Mazda North America design director Derek Jenkins said, "We want to play in the same group with BMW and Audi in fit and finish we want the same quality level .." Hooray for the benchmark, now let's go there.
Expect to see Shinari between killing another car designers in Paris this autumn. In the quotation from carscoop
Labels: Mazda
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