2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

The BMW Z4 will continue to be available in the U.S. with a four-cylinder and two inline-six powerplants. Their most important common characteristic of BMW TwinPower Turbo technology that provides a highly effective balance between driving pleasure and fuel consumption throughout the range.

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

BMW sDrive28i features the award-winning BMW TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, producing, 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. It powers the BMW Roadster from 0 - 60 mph in 5.5 seconds with 6-speed manual (5.6 8-speed automatic) and returns the EPA mileage estimates of 22 mpg city/ 34 mpg highway and 26 mpg with the manual and 24/33/26 for the 8-speed automatic transmission). The BMW Z4 sDrive35i features of the BMW N54 TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter inline-6, generating 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 - 60 mph in five seconds flat with nihilist fast DCT (5.1 6-speed manual) with the EPA mileage estimates of 19 mpg city/ 26 mpg highway and 21 mpg with the manual and 17/24/19 for the 7-speed DCT. Top of the class Z4 sDrive35is features a high-output version of BMWs venerable N54 producing 335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, and a 7-speed DCT. Top model goes from 0 - 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds without penalty to the EPA mileage estimates.

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster

A total of 11 exterior paint finishes, the new BMW Z4, including a new Mineral Gray metallic, Glacier Silver metallic and the Valencia Orange metallic, which can only be ordered, along with the Hyper Orange pack. This new aesthetic/design package borrow Roadster live an aura of interior, for example, boast an energy-charged contrast, black and orange. Bespoke Alcantara door panel trim, such as the lower section of the instrument panel, the income of orange. Black leather seats have contrast stitching, Valencia Orange and an accent strip is flowing, the center section of the backrests and seat cushions. This stripe in the same way, orange, and the sides of the two thin white lines. Door panel trim, and the lower section of the instrument panel can also be specified in black as an option. Another special element of the Hyper Orange packet metal mesh, trim strip, which can be combined with further decorative elements, the high, the glossy black for the door openers and change the gear or the selector lever. This package replaces the previously existing Citrus Yellow Package and is also available in combination with other exterior paint colors as an option.

The interior of the new additions to the standard features include, high-gloss black circles to split air condition, air conditioning, ventilation and iDrive control system of doubling Control Screen, which comes as part of the optional navigation system. Elsewhere, the exquisite Fineline Anthracite wood has been added to the selection interior trim strips available as an option for the new BMW Z4. The BMW Z4 sDrive28i, the BMW Z4 sDrive35i and the BMW Z4 sDrive35is is offered with the Kansas leather trim. The range of light-alloy wheels with a new designed in V-Spoke 18-inch wheels with staggered to the front and rear of the tire sizes.

The market is in the range of the new BMW Z4 is planned for the spring of 2013.

2014 Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG S Model Car

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model Car

S-Model variant of the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG, the only boast of the performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive also comes with the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine produces a maximum output of 430 kW (585 hp) and up to 800 Nm torque. The AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine continues to be the absolute pinnacle of efficiency: the combination of high performance and low fuel consumption remains unrivaled by any other competitor in the segment, worldwide. The rear-wheel-drive variant, points 410 kW (557 hp) and producing 720 Nm of torque, optionally available with performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model Car

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model Car

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model Car

 Acceleration from a standing start to 100 km/h acceleration in 3.6 seconds, clearly places the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG S-Model is in pole position, competitive line-up. In addition to the increase in the output, this special edge for the S-Model is also attributable in no small part to the performance-oriented all-wheel drive, a power distribution rate of 33 67 percent (front/rear axle). The perfect traction during acceleration, effectively prevents slip-borne losses. The top speed of the stands of 250 km/h (electronically limited).

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model Car

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model Car

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model Car

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model Car

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model Car

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model Car

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model Car

The new S-Model of the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine produces a maximum output of 430 kW (585 hp) and maximum torque of 800 Nm, showing an increase of 20 kW (28 hp) on the AMG Performance package, which was previously available as an option to the Coupe. This improved performance and power results in compliance engine application, an increase in the peak pressure and an increase in the pressure on wages, 0.9-1.0 bar. At 410 kW (557 hp) and 720 Nm, the basic model, at the same time with an increase of 24 kW (32 hp) and 20 Nm over its predecessor.

The Cls 63 AMG is equipped as standard with a three-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted in titanium grey and features a high-sheen finish. Tyre size 255/35 R 19 fitted 9.0 x 19 of the cars front, while the 10 x 19 rear wheels have 285/30 R 19 tyres. Only, the high-performance S-Model features the exclusive 10-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in matt titanium grey, high-sheen flange.

2014 Lamborghini Estoque

2014 Lamborghini Estoque – This car looks more luxurious than the Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide. With high prices, it is estimated that the 2014 Lamborghini Estoque could look more luxurious than itss to take, Lamborghini Estoque uses a V10 engine as used by the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 is capable of producing 560hp.

Lamborghini Estoque 2014 would be a competitor for models like the Aston Martin Rapide and Porsche Panamera, but it was more luxurious. Lamborghini Estoque production 2014 will be a competitor for the Koenigsegg sedan in the future. Equipped with a luxury high-priced, so you should expect in 2014 Lamborghini Estoque will surround luggage costs than its competitors to wear.
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2014 KIA Cadenza sedan

 

 The 2014 Kia Cadenza serves as a reminder of how far the automaker has come since the releases of the Sephia and Sportage in the U.S.

Kia looks to retain Optima SX Limited fans with the addition of the Cadenza that is chock-full of premium options and a more powerful powertrain.
Adaptive cruise control, 12-speaker sound system, panoramic sunroof and a power rear sunshade are just some of the top-level options for the 2014 Cadenza.
Heated front and rear seats, Nappa leather seats and a ventilated drivers seat with memory functionality are also available on Kias new sedan.

nd the 2014 Cadenza will also feature a six-cylinder engine which means it is the only sedan on the auto makers line to feature a V6 in the U.S. 

The 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine offers up 293 ponies at 6,400 rpm and 255 pound-feet of torque at 5,200 rpm. 
Fuel efficiency for a six-speed automatic, that is expected to use the same engine and transmission as the 2013 Azera, is estimated to be around an EPA-rated 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
A technology package is also available for the new sedan that includes adaptive cruise control that has the ability to engage a complete stop, electronic parking brake, lane departure and blind spot monitoring systems and a special windshield that repels water.

But the tech package will only be available on Premium packaged Cadenzas that adds HID headlamps, a power-retractable sunshade, Nappa leather seats, heated front and rear seats, panoramic sunroof, power tilt steering column and a 12-way adjustable drivers seat.
Nineteen-inch wheels will also be available with the Technology package as opposed to the standard 18-inch alloy rims.
The 2014 Cadenza debuted at the Detroit auto show in January and is expected to go on sale in the second quarter of 2013 with an estimated base price around $34,000.

2014 Volvo S80 Car Model

2014 Volvo S80 Car Model

 It is, attention to detail gives Volvo S80 its advanced sophisticated. The executive interior package, the high-level, all-inclusive, luxury and mixing with the workmanship of the technology, while the Inscription of a custom palette of options giving the customer the opportunity to really design of the vehicles own personal taste.

2014 Volvo S80 Car Model

2014 Volvo S80 Car Model

2014 Volvo S80 Car Model

And under the skin, at the heart of the best driving experiences a large chassis. Volvo S80 the buyer can choose from three of the chassis, the types of Comfort, Sports Chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept).

Fuel consumption 115 hp, four-cylinder, D2 diesel, the new Volvo S80 with a manual transmission is now down to a class-leading 4.1 l/100 km (EU Combined, preliminary figures)translates into CO2 emissions of 108 g/km - an unthinkable that this is a mid-size car in just a few years ago. The corresponding figures with automatic transmission has 4.1 litres/100km and 109 g/km (preliminary figures). To highlight the scale of the engineers,’ success, this is the same CO2 emission level, Volvo, at the great hall of the company as for the small car of the C30 Drive, just three years ago.

The S80 is the 1.6-liter GTDi (Gasoline turbocharged Direct injection therapy) engine T4 (180 hp) and the automatic gearbox has a fuel consumption of 7.1 litres/100 km (165 g/km). Related to the picture V70 T4 : 7.2 litres/100 km (168 g/km).

First Look 2014 Grand Cherokee Diesel

Clean diesel is the saving grace for Jeep.

Chrysler Group LLC. chose the 2013 North American International Auto Show as the launchpad for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. What makes this Grand Cherokee special is the 3.0 liter V6 diesel that reintroduces Jeep to the world of diesel.

Diesel has been the dirty, hardworking cousin of gasoline in the United States since its birth in 1897. Sooty tail pipe emissions and noisy clatter meant being relegated to trucking and a small niche consumer who was willing to sacrifice for more efficiency. Now that fuel prices are going up and CAFE standards are looming just a little over a decade away diesel is being pushed to the forefront.

Diesel and Jeep should go hand and hand. Jeep isnt a car brand at all. Jeep only make SUVs and CUVs. These vehicles need to be capable and most of the time that means sacrificing fuel efficiency. Diesel offers the best chance right now of maintaining that capability of an SUV while meeting future fuel economy standards.

3.0 Liter V6 EcoDiesel Engine

Four cylinders just arent going to cut it in the full size SUV market. Grand Cherokee buyers are going to expect confident performance from their vehicle and enough torque to get them out of any situation. Jeeps choice for this job is a 3.0 liter MultiJetII turbodiesel engine. This engine is related to the VM Motori engine offered in Grand Cherokees overseas, but this version is updated with MultiJet injection technology as well as a Secondary Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system to reduce emissions further.

Jeep engineers have rated the 3.0 liter EcoDieseel at 240 horsepower at 3600 rpm and a massive 420 lb-ft at 2000 rpm which is 30 more lb-ft than the 5.7 liter Hemi® V-8 that is also available.

8-speed Automatic Transmission

Jeep CEO Mike Manley stressed that Jeep is focused on the entire power-train package. Jeep didnt want to saddle their new diesel with the antiquated 5-speed automatic in the current generation Grand Cherokee. Now the Grand Cherokee comes standard with a ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic that will further increase fuel economy. For Grand Cherokee use the transmission has been optimized for quick shifts and smoothness.  For tough off-roading situations and deep snow a crawling gear ratio of 44.1:1 is attainable with the two-speed transfer case. These are serious specs that add extra capability for those looking to take their Grand Cherokee places the old Grand Cherokee couldnt.

If all this technical talk is boring you then we can get straight to the point. All this technology combines to make the Grand Cherokee more fuel efficient. Jeep estimates that the 4X2 Grand Cherokee will travel 30 miles on one gallon of fuel. Combined fuel economy for the the 4X2 model is 25.5 miles per gallon. If you need 4X4, which you probably do, you can expect 28 miles per gallon on the highway and 24 miles per gallon combined. For maximum fuel efficiency an Eco Mode is available that changes the shift schedule, fuel cut-off and engine response that adds a theoretical 6 percent in efficiency.

Being able to tow is also important to Grand Cherokee owners. Maximum payload is a specialty of the diesel engine and the 3.0 liter EcoDiesel offers 7,400 pounds of towing capability. Stepping up to the V-8 is no longer necessary to get a capable weekend tow vehicle. 

For too long now diesel has not been taken seriously. Poor consumer perception warped by horrible diesel engines of the past has blinded consumers from the truth about clean diesel. Diesel engines are more capable, more versatile and better suited to the driving style of most drivers on the road today. Hopefully Jeep has put a gem of an engine rather than the scraps from Europe with SCR strapped on to achieve federal emission standards.

Diesel can save the full size SUV it just takes excellent diesel engines and a company that will stand behind diesel as a fuel for the future. Unless there is a dedicated effort to inform the public on what makes diesel special it will certainly fall flat. Diesel deserves a chance in the United States and consumers need to finally work through their prejudices. Jeep just might be the brand that does that.

2014 Chevrolet Impala Taking Air Intake Seriously

Variable valve timing has been an integral part of making engines make more horsepower and consumer less fuel for awhile now. Now it seems that isnt good enough and manufacturers are looking for ways to gain even more control on how engines breath.

Chevrolet is taking some concepts from other manufacturers and tweaking them for an all new valve train system for their new 2.5L Ecotec engine. With any system like this there is always an acronym. This one happens to be IVLC, read Intake Valve Life Control. This system incorporates two outer high lift lobes and one inner low lift lobe per cylinder.

This systems has two settings, low lift and full lift. Low lift opens the intake valve a total of 4.0 millimeters. In this mode oil pressure is starved from the system and this unlatches the high lift roller from the low lift roller. This occurs under light throttle and cruising situations when just the right amount of air is needed.

When the driver needs more power the system actuates a pin via oil pressure to lock the high and low lift rollers together. Now the driver is getting 10.5 millimeters of valve lift for maximum power and torque. This mode comes into play during hard acceleration and passing situations.

IVLC has a lot in common with other valve train designs. Honda has their V-TEC and Fiat has their Multiair system. Other manufacturers use systems that have an actuator that can advance or retard the valve timing depending on engine needs.

Chevrolet says this system is good for "up to" one mile per gallon boost. Mike Anderson who is General Motors global chief engineer for Ecotec engines said, “Intake Valve Lift Control works so seamlessly drivers aren’t likely to notice it at all,”.  Chevrolet has stressed refinement and efficiency with the new 2.5 liter Ecotec engines. 

Customers wont have to wait for the Impala to sample this engine though. Another iteration of it will be found under the hood of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. This version will not have IVLC. 

What do my gear heads think? Is this a good system? Will it increase fuel efficiency? Will this be enough motive force for the upcoming Impala? Let me know in the comments. 

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Car Model

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Car Model

 Alfa Romeo 4C derives directly from the concept has raised many eyebrows in wonder at the Geneva Show in 2011, designed by Alfa Romeo, and produced Maserati in Modena, plant, a new, compact supercar will be available for purchase in 2013, marking the return of the thai, Italian trademark in the United States and the suggestion of Alfa Romeos global growth plan.

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Car Model

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Car Model

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Car Model

Compact dimensions make this tool with 2 bucket seats truly unique amide competitors: this is just under 4 feet in length 200 cm wide, 118 cm high and with a wheelbase of less than 2.4 metres. These dimensions as well as serve to highlight the compact size of the car and to highlight its agility. Moreover, owing to the designers’ excellent job, car, reaches a maximum aerodynamic efficiency levels, recording a negative Cz (downforce coefficient), is such as racing cars, contribute to achieving the increased stability at higher speeds.

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Car Model

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Car Model

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Car Model

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Car Model

The Elemental design and material necessary also to distinguish the interior, all of which are designed and built for maximum driving satisfaction. In particular, carbon fiber interior immediately stands out, is used to make the central cell, which has been left in full view increases the feeling of uniqueness, technology, and light.

An evolution of the engine already in use and Quadrifoglio Verde version of the Giulietta, the new 4-cylinder 1750 Turbo Gasoline engine implements an innovative aluminum block and private intake and exhaust systems, which have been optimised to improve the sports appeal of the car even more. In addition, it boasts a cutting-edge technical solutions, including direct fuel injection, dual continuously variable valve timing, a turbocharger and a revolutionary scavenging control system gets rid of any turbo lag.

1750 Turbo Gasoline engine teamed with innovative Alpha TCT automatic twin-dry-clutch gearbox, which is a real raises the bar due to the low weight and excessive speed and activation. The gears can be changed in the sequential mode using the shift paddles located behind the steering wheel.

2014 Audi RS Q3 Car Model

2014 Audi RS Q3 Car Model

 An award-winning, high-performance engine, 2.5 TFSI at work under the hood, the Audi RS Q3. This five-cylinder engine has been called the “International Engine of the Year” in their class for three consecutive years since 2010 is an international jury by the automotive experts. From 2,480 cc engine displacement, turbocharged direct-injection engine produces a maximum power of 228 kW (310 hp) 5,200-6700 in rpm; its maximum torque of 420 Nm (309.78 lb-ft) is available between 1,500 and at 5,200 rpm.

2014 Audi RS Q3 Car Model

2014 Audi RS Q3 Car Model

2014 Audi RS Q3 Car Model

2.5 TFSI accelerates the Audi RS Q3 from a standstill to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 5.5 seconds, with the best performance, the value of this segment. The vehicles top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155.34 mph). In the RS in Q3, the Audi five-cylinder engine is working with the standard of a start-stop system for the first time. Other efficiency measures, such as a modified oil pump, it just pumps, oil, if necessary, contribute to the cars low average fuel consumption of 8.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (26.73 US mpg), which is equal to 206 grams of CO2 / km (331.52 g/mile).

2014 Audi RS Q3 Car Model

2014 Audi RS Q3 Car Model

2014 Audi RS Q3 Car Model

2014 Audi RS Q3 Car Model

A standard seven-speed S tronic transfers power transmission. It was designed in a compact three-shaft configuration and its seventh gear is a long-gear ratio, fuel savings. Drivers can choose between D and S modes for automatic transmission and dual-clutch transmission, or they can shift manually - using the shift paddles on the steering wheel or the selector lever that sports is a unique RS design. The launch Control function, the control acceleration from a standstill to achieve the best traction.

In Germany, the base price of euros 54,600 and deliveries will start in the autumn 2013.