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Reinrassige Motorsporttechnik, faszinierendes Rennwagen-Design

Automobile Faszination gepaart mit spektakulärem Rennwagen-Design – das ist der neue Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3. Die Rennversion des Flügeltürers wurde als Kundensport-Fahrzeug für die Teilnahme an Rennserien nach dem seriennahen FIA GT3-Reglement konzipiert. Für kompromisslose Fahrdynamik sorgen konsequenter Leichtbau sowie Optimierungen an Fahrwerk, Brems-anlage und Aerodynamik.

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The 79th International Geneva Motor Show sees the introduction of the exciting new 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige S with a newly designed front end, a new rear wing and impressive emissions of just 199 g/km CO2.

The Lotus Exige is a renowned high performance coupe that has a well earned reputation of choice for drivers who demand uncompromised performance, both on the road and on the track.

Lotus has always pursued efficiency and fuel economy and for the 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige S, Lotus has reduced the emissions to only 199 g/km CO2 and increased the fuel economy to an impressive 8.5 litres/100 km on the Official European Combined Cycle and a frugal 6.5 litres/100 km on the Official European Extra Urban Cycle.

The 2010 Model Year also sees the introduction of a few key changes to the Exige to enhance the look and improve aerodynamic performance. A restyled front end and new larger, rear wing that not only reduces drag, but also gives a more muscular stance enhancing the lightweight shrink-wrapped look of the whole car. Continue Reading »

With class leading driving dynamics, fuel economy and emissions of just 205 g/km of CO2, the new Lotus Evora raises the bar for world class high performing sportscars.

The first all-new Lotus since the iconic Elise roadster made its debut in 1995, the Evora enters the sports car market as the world’s only production mid- engined 2+2. The Evora provides a tremendously rewarding driving experience: the mid-engined layout gives exceptional agility and the Lotus engineered suspension ensures incredible ride and handling. Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 PS, and weighing just 1350 kg (prototype specification)*, the Evora delivers an exhilarating experience true to the Lotus DNA characteristics.

With the zero to 100 km/h sprint taking place in just over 5 seconds, a top speed of over 260 km/h (prototype specification)* and an Official European Combined Cycle fuel economy just 8.7 litres / 100 km and emissions of just 205 g/km CO2 the Evora stays true to the ethos of performance through light weight. The other economy figures are equally impressive with Official European Urban Cycle of 12.4 litres / 100 km and 6.5 litres / 100 km for the Official European Extra Urban Cycle all combined with exceptional ride and handling.

Because one of the roles of the Evora is to attract new lifestyle customers, as well as performance aficionado’s to the Lotus brand, the Evora offers a more refined ownership experience than Lotus’ existing smaller four cylinder models. Its elegantly styled cabin is beautifully trimmed and its equipment list includes contemporary features such as an advanced touchscreen multi-media system and electric power-fold door mirrors. Careful attention has also been paid to its ease of use. with wider, taller door apertures, narrower sills and higher seating position making getting in and out of the cabin a less athletic undertaking than it is in Lotus’ smaller sports cars (Elise, Exige, Europa and 2-Eleven), whilst the design of the cabin itself will accommodate two 99th percentile (6ft 5in tall) American males in the front seats. Continue Reading »

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

Stuttgart. Kräftig überarbeitet geht der erfolgreiche Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in das neue Modelljahr. Der stärkste Rennwagen auf Basis des Porsche 911, der in der vergangenen Saison unter anderem die American Le Mans Series und die 24 Stunden am Nürburgring gewinnen konnte, geht in der Klasse GT2 bei internationalen Langstreckenrennen an den Start. Deutlichstes Erkennungszeichen des GT3 RSR ist die neu gestaltete Frontpartie mit großflächigen Entlüftungsöffnungen auf der Fronthaube. Doch auch unter der Leichtbau-Karosserie wurde der schnellste Elfer kräftig überarbeitet.

Bereits auf den ersten Blick fallen die Entlüftungsschlitze, die so genannten Louvers, in der Fronthaube ins Auge: Ein Hinweis auf die komplett erneuerte Luftführung der Kühler, die durch die Neuauslegung von Zu- und Abluft bei Verbau der optional erhältlichen Klimaanlage nötig wurde. Continue Reading »

The 2009 Model Year Lotus Exige Cup 260

Extensive use of carbon fibre and lightweight components for the latest homologated-for-the-road Lotus Exige Cup 260

Front - Lotus Exige Cup 260

Lotus Cars Ltd, has unveiled the MY2009 Exige Cup 260. A direct development of the 2008 Exige Cup Car, this year’s car uses advanced light weight components and carbon fibre body material, to reduce the overall weight by 38 kg to a total mass less than 900 kg. Maximum power output of 257 hp (260 PS), remains the same as the 2008 car, but with careful attention to weight reduction detail, the 2009 Model Year Exige Cup 260 provides a more agile and dynamic track focused drive and is more than capable of taming Europe’s most challenging race circuits. Unusually for such a focused track and road machine, the 2009 Model Year Exige Cup 260 is fully homologated for road use in Europe and key markets in Asia – a must have for many race competition programmes where a road legal car has to be entered. The Lotus Exige Cup 260 is also eligible to compete in the newly announced 2009 Lotus Cup Europe race series organized and run by LoTRDC. The Exige Cup 260 exploits the Lotus philosophy of using weight reduction to increase performance and reduce emissions. Mike Kimberley, Chief Executive of Group Lotus commented, “Lotus is now recognised globally as one of the leaders in the green automotive revolution. Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus is attributed as saying “Adding power makes you faster on the straights; adding lightness makes you faster everywhere” and this statement is more relevant today than it ever has been, as decreasing weight increases the car’s performance and most importantly efficiency.” Continue Reading »

Erster Auftritt von Volkswagen in der Veltins-Arena

Gelsenkirchen / Wolfsburg – Volkswagen startet als Automobilsponsor des FC Schalke 04 mit einem Paukenschlag. Zum heutigen Sponsor Cup 2008 in der Veltins-Arena brachte das Wolfsburger Team einen Entwurf der geplanten limitierten Kleinserie Polo „S04-Edition“ mit nach Gelsenkirchen.

Mit der auf insgesamt 100 Fahrzeuge begrenzten Version des Polo „S04- Edition“ in blauer Außenfarbe mit sportlichen Designelementen ergänzt Volkswagen die Modellpalette des erfolgreichen Cityflitzers um eine attraktive Kleinserie. Continue Reading »