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• 2010 Lincoln MKT

  Lincoln offers a full-size luxury crossover customers a new choice with the new Lincoln MKT 2010, three rows Tours offers the best combination of fuel economy, performance, technology and space.

  “We’re growing portfolio of products with Lincoln’s full-size crossover that offers more of everything that luxury buyers want today – including more diverse,” said Mark Fields, Ford president of America. Lincoln MKT will help us to gain momentum for Lincoln, who had defeated his rivals in the luxury and grow market share in recent months. ”

  The all-new 2010 Lincoln MKT is greater than two lines of premium crossover Lincoln Mkx and secondary binding to the luxury and luxury sport sedan the Lincoln MKS starts at 2008 and the new Lincoln MKZ sedan, which happened on sale in the spring.

  Standard on every Lincoln MKT is the signature design of the brand – complete with a split grille waterfall, a tilted gutter along the shoulder line of the vehicle, which flows cantrail that framed large greenhouse full horizontal taillamps that reach the smooth curved magnesium to save weight the rear door that adds visual character, while the protection of generous rear cargo space.

  Lincoln MKT precision craftsmanship is reflected in the panel of world-class margins, and high-quality touch the surface and interior trim.

  Inside, high-quality materials and craftsmanship became apparent precision stitched on all surfaces – from the leather trimmed seats and armrests floating through the second row center console, and gems such as acrylic instrument cluster with white LED light.

  In addition, customers can choose the best way to determine the Lincoln MKT, which offers:

  * Options regulars Vista ™ panoramic glass roof with power-assisted front and rear glasses – or the energy available panoramic roof VistaTM
  * Any changes in six or seven passengers in two different configurations of the second row seats. A standard 60 / 40 split folding rear seat with outboard hot seat. Empowerment of times and fell “bucket seats, with heating, cooling and power lumbar adjustment is also available. A rear mounting bracket is available five-room fridge in the capacity of individuals to form a bucket seat
  * Second row footrests and double headers are available for the Family Entertainment System with 7 inch dual screen DVD player that provides individual or simultaneous programs
  * A litany of exterior paint colors, including silver bullion Clearcoat Metallic, Tuxedo Black Clearcoat Metallic, Red Metallic Tint Varnish Candy, Cinnamon Clearcoat Metallic, Steel Blue Metallic Clearcoat, Silver Clearcoat Metallic Leaf, Sterling Gray Clearcoat Metallic and White Platinum Tri-Coat

  The balance of power and efficiency

  Fuel efficiency standards are also Lincoln MKT – and customers have a choice of two powerful V-6 engine practical.

  A 3.7-liter 24-valve variation of award-winning Duratec engine family is the standard. The delivery of the expected 268 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 267 ft.-lb. of torque at 4250 rpm, this engine has been tuned to provide strong acceleration and smooth power delivery.

  Important techniques and the development over time has been invested in the 3.7-liter Duratec V-6 to provide best in class noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) control. Lincoln MKT is a benchmark for interior silence to allow normal conversation in the vehicle, through a composite index.

  A fuel pump and an aggressive two-speed Fuel Shut-Off Deceleration (ADFSO), combined with optimized transmission and final drive gear is designed to allow the engine to get the economy segment leader Lincoln MKT fuel.

  Further performance driving feel, the Lincoln MKT also offers a 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6. This engine offers the power of the engine, normally aspirated V-8 with a V-6 fuel economy. This sophisticated engine offers class-leading 355 horsepower estimate at 5700 rpm, while the generation of 350 ft.-lb. of torque at 3500 rpm.

  EcoBoost is Ford’s global strategy to provide customers want the power, combined with the fuel they need. The combination of gasoline direct injection, twin-turbo and small displacement engines, EcoBoost can match the largest output, naturally aspirated engine, while torque gain and fuel economy.

  Pressure direct injection helps to eliminate “turbo lag” associated with turbocharged engines older. And even with the extra power, fuel is optimized for the compression ratio is higher, supported by the charged air cooling and control sophisticated punch.

  Lincoln MKT equipped with six-speed automatic transmission SelectShift ®. This sophisticated gearbox offers the driver a choice between fully automatic operation and manual control.

  In addition, paddle shifters are integrated into the wheel radius. Intuitive to use, shake well again convey upshift paddle, while the urge to one side or the shovel induce “coincidence” rev “slowed.

  This ability makes Lincoln MKT sporty driving experience, but smooth. Unlike broadcast competition SelectShift not “second guess” the driver to change the cancellation. With SelectShift, manual control is manually controlled.

  All wheel drive is optional on the Lincoln MKT to the standard 3.7-liter V-6. AWD option increases the ability of vehicles in different climatic conditions. Sophisticated all-wheel drive system is completely automated using an internal array of advanced electro-mechanical clutches to efficiently distribute torque between front and rear wheels if necessary. AWD standard on the Lincoln MKT with EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6.

  Quiet, safe motor

  “The Lincoln MKT optimal balance between handling and driver involvement can, while providing a smooth quiet ride in all three rows,” said the chief engineer, Ron Heiser. “This is a luxury travel experience that combines with Class III quick tour and available traction, too.”

  A key element of development and suspension tuning including Lincoln MKT Front minimize acceleration altitude, stable and attractive offers management and handling characteristics that give confidence to all drivers, all while providing quality luxury brands is consistent with the character of Lincoln.

  A new rear suspension system features “by a” buffer zone relationship. The resulting linear response engineering team provides a solid basis for suspension adjustments, which allows the team to achieve a better balance between handling and responsive and smooth control. This also increases the isolation of the rear suspension and allows the use of 20-inch wheels.

  Lincoln MKT offers a new level of calm confidence that offer the best in your control class NVH levels. Virtual wind tunnel model and test engineers to help optimize the vehicle, which affects everything from the side view mirror and placing a special sound-dampening insulation to the bulkhead for the disposal system and the inclusion of intense acoustic windshield and front glass double layer to reduce the special side-pillar a voice wind noise.

  In 3.5 includes EcoBoost V-6 version, the engineers made additional efforts to minimize the induced noise, while the acceleration of the rhythm offers useful Lincoln MKT.

  Premium Innovations

  Lincoln MKT offers a lot of technology to create a life of luxury for the driver and three rows of passengers. A comprehensive approach is used to develop these services, in which ease of use and intuitive operation is the primary goal. Nowhere is this approach more clearly than with Active Park Assist.

  Lincoln MKT with EcoBoost features Electronic power steering (EPAS), which allows the choice Active Park Assist. This unique technology uses an innovative system based ultrasound detection of Lincoln, as opposed to a video camera depends on competitive bidding, make hands-free parallel parking easier.

  Park Assist actively working on the touch of a button, which requires less driver programming, reducing the risk of choosing incorrectly sized parking lot, edge detect nearby objects to calculate the trajectory is optimized and the “direction” Lincoln MKT, while driver training through a conventional throttle and braking inputs.

  In addition to parking maneuvers completed quickly, Active Park Assist is also working uphill parking situation is not as competitive in the market system.

  Lincoln MKT customers additional convenience features include:

  * Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) allows the driver to set and maintain the speed of the vehicle while the radar monitors traffic in front of the Lincoln MKT. This optional system automatically adjusts the vehicle speed and braking to keep the gap to get behind the jam.
  * Intelligent Access with Push Button Start allows the driver to enter the Lincoln MKT and start the engine without using a key. Entry easier than just drivers carry a special fob as they approach the car and started the engine with the push of a button.
  * SecuriCode ™ keyless entry button allows access to the Lincoln MKT driver opened the door into the pre-series of five digits in the niche, backlit keyboard integrated into the B-pillar.
  * The adaptive high-intensity lamp with a standard discharge (HID) lamps to improve visibility at night. Lincoln MKT sensor inputs and monitor wheel speed to start a movement to increase the field of lamp driver vision.
  * Auto headlights with Adaptive headlights improve visibility at night with high-intensity changes when no other vehicle within range.
  * Rain-sensing windshield wiper system uses optical sensors to measure rainfall and automatically activate and set the wipers.
  * Fuel ™ Capless filler system Easyfuel with the car when refueling is complete.
  * MyKey ™ allows parents or property owners affected to limit certain features of the Lincoln MKT, when in the hands of the driver’s MyKey. MyKey encourage use of seat belts, offering low fuel warning, which applies involving a driver assistance system and the bell preset rate while limiting the volume of the audio system and higher vehicle speeds.
  * Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™) comes into play when the turn signal switch. A radar sensor in the rear quarter panel monitor attached traditional blind spots and can alert the driver with a warning indicator light in the glass next to the appropriate display, if the sensors detect this system in the optional vehicle blind spots.
  * Cross Traffic Alert BLIS uses sensors to help detect traffic when the rear parking lot. When the vehicle overturned and the two carriageways, a mirror of warning lights illuminate and the sound signal that can be heard.
  * Spotter Mirrors add a secondary convex mirror panels assistant on the outside corner of the display side of the mirror, especially oriented to reflect the things that are often lost in the blind driver.
  * Reverse Camera System, standard on the Lincoln MKT, use centerstack mount touch / navigation screen for the projection and active participation in the contrary.
  * Lincoln Sync ™ comes standard on the Lincoln MKT. This award winning voice activated communications and entertainment system developed by Ford and Microsoft’s fully integrated Bluetooth ® mobile phones and digital media players into the vehicle.

  SYNC including 911 Assist, which can notify the local 911 emergency operator should an air bag incident spread. SYNC Vehicle Health Report can maintain function notification handler scheduled maintenance, service intervals and the vehicle information system of health.

  Lincoln MKT will offer two options audio technology. Standard is an AM / FM In-Dash Single units can CD/DVD/MP3 with 10 speakers, SIRIUS ® Satellite Radio with six month prepaid subscription, an additional input jack and USB port.

  The available navigation package includes an internal hard drive, a map and points of interest storage, THX ® II 5.1 Surround audio system with 14 speakers addressed the strategic Premium Audio.

  Neural Surround audio Lincoln MKT provides updates unique new technologies to improve the experience of surround sound digital music compression formats. In addition, Sirius Travel Link ™ prepaid subscription is included with the navigation package coast to coast providing meteorological data, forecasts, fuel prices, sports scores, movies and more.

  The available navigation package also allows the driver to display personal photos centerstack mounted touch screen. The system can store and display up to 32 frames, size of 1.5 MB or less. The home screen can be adjusted on the screen or want information or photos in one, tow or three views of the panel.

  Both systems have an internal hard drive Jukebox to store up to 150 hours of recorded audio entertainment. Users can browse through the jukebox touch screen or voice control. Gracenote ® technology displays the cover of the CD when a selected track is playing.

  Technology under the skin

  “The new Lincoln MKT unites attractive package features active and passive safety who work to help protect passengers,” said Stephen Cossacks, safety chief engineer.

  Lincoln MKT has a new technology for helping to make driving safer.

  Collision warning with brake assist, triggered by the adaptive cruise control, giving the driver a “face to face lit the screen on the windshield when the system detects traffic moving slowly in front. If the driver does not respond, then the front brake system for vehicles preparing more aggressive stop.

  Lincoln MKT also has a sophisticated security system that combines structural octagonal front rails, tunnel rails and support members designed to absorb and direct impact forces away from the cabin.

  Lincoln MKT also have the protection and improvement Cabin (SPACE) architecture is built to optimize the protection of the occupants from the impact.

  SPACE tube systems that integrate high-strength hydroformed steel embedded in the floor that runs the width of the vehicle B pillar to the B-pillar and along the rocker panels to form a safety cage to help protect passengers in side impact incidents.

  Lincoln MKT also offer Ford’s Personal Safety System, which combines several technologies to adapt the package airbags and seat belts work for individual travelers and accident conditions. This system can identify the variables, such as crash severity, passenger weight and seat belt use to customize the bag to deploy air power.

  Lincoln MKT additional security technologies include:

  * Safety Canopy ™ is exclusive to Ford in the impact protection system employing side airbags side curtain airbags to protect front and rear passenger boat on either side of the rollovers and crash impact.
  * Beltminder reminder ® technology for driver and front passenger, continued acceptance after the first sign of a seat belt stops ringing.
  * SOS Post-Crash Alert System Flash automatically adjusts the signal lights and horns after the deployment of air bags or seat belt pretensioners activation.

   

• 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR Edition

  The Koenigsegg Edition has been created to break the record in the traditional way of Koenigsegg. Destination with Koenigsegg CCXR Edition is to provide superior performance – on the track in a straight line on state highway – and do it with style and comfort.

  In our comparative study, no other super car that can match the Koenigsegg CCXR Edition in terms of power-to-weight, the balance of aerodynamics, downforce and chassis rigidity. At the same time, great driving ability keeping Koenigsegg Edition CCX and its ability to absorb uneven road surfaces are not like other super cars.

  Both models are fitted with a remapped, 4.8 liters twin-supercharged Koenigsegg engine, and the subject adjusted for the inclusion of modified springs, dampers and rigid roll bars, reset dampers and lowered chassis.

  Downforce has been enhanced with the addition of an optimized rear spoiler, front fenders, front splitter and greater Nolder, all of which have been designed to create the greatest possible downforce. In total, the Koenigsegg CCXR Edition produces over 350 kg of downforce at 250 km / h. The aerodynamics have been verified and optimized, both in life and CFD tests in Koenigsegg test track in Sweden and tested on the basis of different parts of Europe.

  Cleaning, Scandinavian design highlighted by a clear lacquer finish, the courage to express the beauty of linear construction of carbon fiber. Each individual section of the carbon fiber body are carefully matched and then joined the other way around like a suit, to create the effect of striking lines. Very laborious process that is almost twice as long to create a body clear-coated carbon compared to normal CCX carbon body painted.

  Beautiful leather interior, special anodized aluminum Koenigsegg redesigned center console and Chronocluster seat and join our unique forged aluminum wheels designed to confirm the status of an exclusive edition. Standing beside the car, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was moving – as is the presence of vehicles in this exciting impressive dynamics. That looks can be increased by the addition of an optional secondary color for the front splitter, side splitters and diffuser, with a choice of dark red, silver, black and white pearls.

  Koenigsegg CCXR Edition, which comes with free choice of football Michelin tires, and a unique set of wheels designed to optimize the size and characteristics of them. This state of the art tires reduce stopping distances, providing quicker acceleration from standstill and increased G-force when cornering in dry conditions.

  Koenigsegg CCX Edition that runs on regular gasoline and producing 888 hp, while the Koenigsegg CCXR Edition car has changed bioflexfuel, and can run on E85, E100, regular 98 octane petrol (Europe) or a mixture of three. When running only on gasoline, the engine produces 888 hp, but the E85 is higher octane has higher compression, higher pressure and more spark advance as possible, allowing the engine to deliver an amazing 1018 bhp.

  For the first time we offer paddle-shift as an option for editing car. In fact, all cars Koenigsegg manual can now be changed to change the line in the next step, if desired by the client. Automobile production is very limited: only 14 of the Koenigsegg Edition CCX and 6 of the Koenigsegg CCXR Edition will be.

  Photo Credit: Carstudio.it & Stuart Collins

  Specifications (CCXR Edition | CCX Edition)

  * Performance
  acceleration or
  + 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph): 2,9 s | 3,0 s
  + 0-200 km / h: 8,75 s | 9,05 s
  + 0-200-0 km / h: 13.55 s | s 13.85
  + 0-300-0 km / h: 27,8 s | ND
  Or Top Speed: 400 + km / h (254 mph) (without rear wing)
  O 100-0 km / h stopping distance: 32 m
  or lateral G-force: 1.5 G
  The fuel consumption or
  + Highway: 18 l/100 km (E85 fuel) | 13 l/100km
  + Combined: 22 l/100km (E85) | 17 l/100km
  or weight and power ratio: 1.26 kg / HP | 1.44 kg / hp
  Weight distribution o: 45% front, behind the 55%
  * Aerodynamics
  or CD. 0.36 Frontal area 1.867 m2
  or the total downforce at 250 km / h: 350 kg
  or flat bottom chassis. Venturi tunnels at rear of chassis / body.
  * Chassis
  carbon fiber or aluminum honeycomb and integrated fuel tanks for optimal weight distribution and safety.
  monocoque or torsional rigidity: 58.000 Nm / degree.
  o Weight including tanks: 72 kg.
  or the front and rear suspension: Double forks two ways to adjust the dampers VPS gas, pushrod operated. Electronically adjusted skyscrapers.
  or Front: Cro-Mo subframe, with integrated crash members.
  or rear: Semi-stressed engine and gearbox with support struts, optimum rigidity and no engine inertia movements.
  Or completely machined aluminum uprights aircraft, with SKF LeMans specification 150mm angle contact ball bearings. GKN driveshafts hollow / gun-drilled. Koenigsegg Z-style progressive and lightweight, the front and rear stabilizer bars.
  * Motor
  Koenigsegg V8 or aluminum, 4 valves per cylinder, dual overhead cam head.
  or displacement: 4800 cc
  or compression ratio: 9.2:1 | 8.6:1
  or sequential, multipoint fuel injection
  Twin Rotrex centrifugal compressors or the response system
  or fat dry spray piston cooling
  o The increased pressure: 1.6 bar | 1.4 bar
  Output or: 1018 rpm [email protected] | 888 [email protected] rpm
  of maximum torque: 1080 Nm (796 ft / lb) @ 5600 rpm | 940 Nm (693 ft / lb) @ 5800 rpm
  intake with carbon fiber extensions optimized induction.
  or patented charging system response of the optimum engine response.
  or Tig welding stainless steel, ceramic coated exhaust manifold with merge collector.
  The emission levels or: Euro IV
  o Weight: 178 kg
  * Transmission
  or specially developed 6-speed cutting, with optional paddle shift.
  or torque-sensitive limited slip differential.
  or Clutch: Dual Plate, Ø 240 mm. (in the version of the paddle to change without clutch pedal)
  Final account or: 3364
  + 1st gear: 2875
  + 2nd gear: 1773
  + 3rd place: 1267
  + 4th gear: 1,000
  + 5th gear: 0833
  + 6 th gear: 0711
  + Reverse: 3.000
  * Address
  or rack and pinion power steering. 2.7 is the key-to-lock.
  or Turning circle: 11 meters. TRW electro-hydraulic assisted.
  * Brakes
  or Front brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 380 mm, 34 mm wide. 8-piston light alloy Brembo monoblock tweezers. PowerAssist.
  or rear brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 362 mm, 32 mm wide. 6-piston AP Racing alloy. Assisted.
  * Traction control
  F1 or style for optimum performance with 5 different handling modes.
  * Wheels
  Koenigsegg forged or alloy wheels with central locking
  or Front: 19 “x 9.5″
  or rear: 20 “x 12.5″
  * Tires
  or Michelin Pilot Sport 2 (or Cup tires)
  unidirectional or asymmetric tread
  or Front: 255/35 – 19 “(Y)
  or Rear: 335/30 – 20 “(Y)
  * Body
  or two-door two-seater with removable hardtop removable hood under the lid. Body made of fiber pre-impregnated carbon / Kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements.
  * Electrical
  or solid-state digital semiconductors – no fuses or relays. Buses can be operated and fully programmable functionality.
  * Team
  or the visible carbon body, dual airbags, rear wing issue, fins, large front splitter, the lifting of detachable storable hardtop with glass roof, power windows, pedals and adjustable steering column, adjustable seats and in the long extension, carbon ceramic brakes with ABS, hydraulic system, power steering, power brakes, satellite navigation, rear camera, DVD, CD, I-pod connection, sat radio, climate control, early warning systems and digital information, the G sensor, alarm, tire monitoring system, silver key, leather, carpets, roof stowage bag, car cover, forged aluminum wheels, Chrono instrument.
  Dimensions
  Total length or: 4293 mm (169 “)
  or Overall Width: 1996 mm (78.6 “)
  or Overall height: 1114 mm (44 “)
  Or Ground clearance: 100 mm (3.9 “) | Rear: 95 mm (3.74″) Front: 92 mm (3.62 “)
  or Fuel capacity: 70 liters (18.5 U.S. gallons)
  Or trunk: 120 liters (31.7 U.S. gallons)
  Or dry weight: 1280 kg (2821 lb)

   

• 2006 Koenigsegg CCX

  The CCX is the latest iteration of the Koenigsegg CC family. The CCX is in many ways a new car, because it has been redesigned to comply with U.S. regulations and market demand. However, there has been a key issue for the Koenigsegg Team to keep the different characters and how to break the record of the CC. Koenigsegg believes it is important to avoid trends and instead increase the aerodynamics of the CC range for the future, only enhances the unique look and appearance with tight lines and a more aggressive attitude. In Koenigsegg they also believe in continuity. New Koenigsegg will show a clear lineage from its predecessor and did not follow any other design trends – but it has been shown to increase the concept and forms of perfection.

  Body & Interior

  The CCX features a whole body of new and interior parts. New body design incorporating a new front bumper, designed to function well in a tight 2.5 mph bumper test, including increased brake cooling, fog lamps and U.S. side marker lights. The headlights have been slightly redesigned to suit the new bumper line.

  There’s a new ball in the hat as a cold air intake for the occupants and the air outlets have added a new behind the front wheels to further evacuate air from the cabin. Frontal forms revisions now allow for effective use of options will be added to the top.

  Side rocker panels feature side skirts in order to increase further by increasing the downforce underbody. The outside of the new car has been created with industry leaders ICEM Surf CAD software, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish, as well as optimal highlights.

  The car is 88 mm longer in order to comply with the U.S. rear impact regulations and in order to free up space in the rear exhaust. The back cover now has a glass window over the new CCX engine, clearly showing a role as a unique Koenigsegg Block. The Mufflers have received improved cooling, by entering the vent above the grill in this case. Registration area is adjusted to the U.S. and the euro in the size of the plate.

  Room

  Anything else from the head 50 mm, making the CCX the most spacious supercar on the market really take into account the higher needs of drivers. Koenigsegg sure has found a unique niche by allowing the driver is too tall to fit well in the car, still with the highest point only 1120mm above the tarmac.

  Chair

  In partnership with Sparco, and Koenigsegg test driver Loris Bicocchi, Koenigsegg has developed a new seat design for the CCX. The structure of carbon fiber chair still, but now feature fully padded front surface and the backrest tilted. A striking and very comfortable Tempur CCR seats can still be soft CCX installed on special order.

  Wheels and brakes

  The optimal ceramic 382 mm front discs are coupled to the piston 8 and the rear with 362 mm size with 6 piston maintained. Optional wheels of industry’s first carbon fiber save another 3 kg per wheel compared to the already lightweight magnesium wheels that come as standard. Ceramic discs save another 2 kg per wheel, giving Koenigsegg CCX lower unsprung weight of the other super cars.

  Koenigsegg now also offers a carbon ceramic discs and wheel upgrade to all previous Koenigsegg models.

  Improved aerodynamics

  Raised speedster between the mounds there is a new type of vorteks generator originally conceived and patented by Torbjörn Gustavsson at Vortaflow and implemented as a Ram Air engine booster by Christian Koenigsegg CCX in. Because of the fact that the new engine air intake just below the rear window, the vortex generator redirects the air directly into the air intake and thereby creating a positive pressure in the air box. To this is usually a mid-engined car roof tablespoons necessary, increase the frontal area. In the case of CCX, the small frontal area can be maintained and not affected visibility to the rear, but now he has a true RAM air intake mounted on the machine environment.

  Electronics

  The CCX now features, fully digital, intelligent fuse and relay unit. This means no physical fuses or relays that way. This unit can be programmed and can be connected to the bus unit which sends crucial information to drivers. The main advantage of this system is its reliability, lightweight, small physical size, programmability and direct information to the driver. The system is prepared for future upgrades and functions.

  Unique Koenigsegg Engine

  CCX engine remains in exceptional performance and power of the CCR engine, while running on U.S. 91 octane fuel and in accordance with California emissions regulations. To achieve this challenging goal, extensive rework had to do with emissions-related items such as new cylinder heads with the region’s largest valve and cylinder head port flow optimally. Dual injection per cylinder smaller integrated, and camshafts, the new full carbon fiber individual runner intake, a new engine management system, updated fuel and EVAP system. New exhaust system catalytic converter is moved closer to the light at the beginning of time the engine shutdown. A return fuel system has also been implemented with pumps integrated into the new fuel tank. Overall, heavy reworking to keep the single engine performance of the CCX and at the same time meet the emission regulations more stringent in the world.

  The new and cleaner CCX engine combines the first engine block design specifically created and made for Koenigsegg, with the Koenigsegg shield casting arising in the left and right of the engine block. Design of new buildings which are all aluminum blocks are made of 356 aluminum with T7 heat treatment has undergone a process of intensive pressure in order to further enhance block integrity as well as cold cylinder bore during washing. New block reaffirms the future development of Koenigsegg engines and makes Koenigsegg stand between producers of ultra low volume, due to the fact that Koenigsegg engineer the engine completely in house in combination with the fact that was also built, assembled and dyno tested in the Koenigsegg production plant. The Koenigsegg Engineers also incorporated an internal piston of the most powerful in the cooling industry – lowering the temperature of the piston by 80% more than competing systems, it is a necessity to run the cylinder pressure with high octane fuel 91.

   

• 2010 Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic

  True to Maserati’s commitment to introduce a new model at each international car show, the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic will première at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. The new Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features a 4.7 V8 which develops 440 HP (323kW) at 7000 rpm. The maximum torque is 490Nm at 4.750 rpm.

  The major novelty is the combination of the automatic transmission with the most powerful wet sump Maserati V8 on the GranTurismo – until now offered as 4.2 l with automatic transmission and 4.7 l with an electro-actuated gearbox. Thanks to the combination of the 323kW produced by the powerful 4.7l V8 engine and the smoothness of the ZF 6-speed automatic gearbox, the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic stresses the original granturismo concept while at the same time offering peak performance.

  The Skyhook suspension system featuring continuously adjustable dampers provides great driving comfort. Passive safety is further enhanced thanks to the introduction on the Maserati GranTurismo range of a new generation passenger air-bag with Low Risk Deployment functionality.

  Consistently with the unmistakable design of all Maseratis, the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features some marked stylistic differences which make it immediately recognisable: the new under-door mini-skirts featuring a prominent shape, which enhances the dynamism of its profile and the new 20″ wheel rims with “Trident” design, which recall the strength and elegance of the car.

  A further enriched equipment increases the on board pleasure for the driver and the three passengers, thanks to the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, offered as standard, and the Ipod® interface, available upon request, which complete the Maserati Multi Media System.

   

• 2010 Land Rover Discovery 4 Review

  The new, fourth generation of highly versatile seven of the Land Rover, the vehicle seats new name – Land Rover Discovery 4 – to go with a strong and highly effective TDV6 diesel engine, the external identity of the premium plus fresh cabin. Class-leading breadth of this capability further enhanced with improved road dynamics and off-road driving, and Land Rover has added a series of easy to use and features of new technology.

  “The departure of Land Rover Discovery 3 has more than 100 international awards to his name. But we have found a way to improve almost all aspects of vehicle design and engineering – some subtle, some big. Top Design signals comprehensive technical changes under the skin, and now provides Land Rover Discovery 4, “said Phil Popham, Managing Director.

  Star billing at the Land Rover Discovery 4 went to the new LR highly efficient and refined 3.0 Twin TDV6 turbo-diesel engine. This provides a 9 percent increase in fuel economy (EU combined cycle) and CO2 emissions by ten percent less, because they can be improved by 29%, all compared with the current 2.7-liter engine. Torque increased further to 36% to 600Nm – believe that the torque output of the 6 -, production cylinder diesel engine for passenger cars in the world.

  Strength and torque available in the entire range of rotation, to offer immediate response and the ability to strangle the effort. Results including 0-60mph time 9.0 seconds (0-100 km / h in 9.6 seconds), a 24 percent increase more than 2.7 liters.

  Land Rover engineers have changed the on-road ride and handling of a new generation Land Rover Discovery 4, and even enhance the capacity of the road near the outside of his legendary predecessor. Global changes including a new suspension components, revised steering, great brakes, traction control improved, and improvement of land given ResponseTM system, which helps optimize the vehicle just about anyone on or off road road situations.

  The icons have been updated exterior design, more clearly with the surface soft and simple in front, including new bumpers, more aerodynamic. The lights of new sports cars to help provide a new character, and includes front and rear LED technology. Sophisticated new lamp High Beam Assist, including on or off, as circumstances require.

  Interior completely redesigned, with a slightly changed and the center console, new seats and a number of new features easy to use.

  “New Interior not only a more premium appearance, was also obtained to improve their functionality. A new console is tilted towards the driver switches and controls fall easily to hand, and the new LED interior lighting mood HSE model helps the car more pleasant and easier to using the space at night. We have a more premium interior environment as well, with smooth surfaces, softer materials and attention to critical details, such as sewing, “says Gerry McGovern, design director.

  New features are available for Land Rover Discovery 4 portable audio interface, DAB radio, a camera for five new “round” system for easy parking and towing, and lock system that offers keyless entry and pushbutton start.

  “The changes and improvements to Land Rover Discovery 4 transforming many aspects of previous generations, while enhancing flexibility and versatility to the famous discovery. This can bring huge load in her wide, hiking, cruising in all continents, the trailer carrying up to 3, 5 tonnes, or transporting seven relatives and friends in comfort. I can not think of a more versatile vehicle anywhere, “says Phil Popham.

  e-Land technology to improve the economy and reduce CO2 emissions

  This new discovery is equipped with features designed to reduce fuel consumption and reduce CO2 emissions. New LR-TDV6 Sequential Turbo Diesel 3.0 is designed from the ground up to offer class-leading fuel economy and improving low end torque.

  Sequential parallel system turbocharged 3.0-liter turbo diesel a larger parent uses most of the time. Smaller turbo high alert when a higher power is not needed, reduce losses and therefore pumping fuel consumption. A highly efficient, third generation common rail injection system with piezoelectric fuel injectors and metering, also made significant contributions to fuel.

  The new engine has been optimized for low end torque and economy, allowing to activate the clutch block HP-28 ZF automatic transmission at lower speeds. This reduces the “card” in the hydraulic torque converter to improve fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The lower the torque revs and also allows for more economic prepare shipping.

  The discovery includes several other energy-saving features as well. Rest, V6 engine idle speed has been reduced from 750rpm to 710rpm, and without sacrificing fuel economy improvement. Intelligent system features intelligent power management Regenerative load, so that wherever possible the alternator charge the battery if it is more economical to do so, as when the vehicle slid rather than speed.

  Aerodynamic changes to the front, with a revised lower front chin spoiler and new front wheel deflectors help to reduce the resistance by increasing air flow under the floor.

  New air conditioner pump is driven through the clutch is automatically cut off the AC when not in use to reduce parasitic losses and improvement in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

  At the heart of the improvements made to the Land Rover Discovery 4 is a powerful and highly efficient diesel engines. LR-sequential TDV6 turbodiesel 3.0-LR is based on the TDV6 existing 2.7-liter, but is substantially radically redesigned to offer higher performance, lower emissions and fuel economy better.

  2.7 liter has won many admirers as one of the best diesel engine ever made. New twin-scroll turbocharger 3.0 LR TDV6 has both a significant increase in power – up to 29 percent for 245PS – and torque is up 36 percent at 600 nm. The ability to provide maximum torque at just 2,000 rpm, combined with the throttle response is unprecedented, and Discovery is set to improve, both inside and outside the road.

  New 3.0-liter diesel significantly to meet the competition in the delivery of 500 Nm at only 500 milliseconds of idle. From the driver’s point of view, this means quick access to 83 percent of maximum torque.

  But even if the computer’s performance, dramatically reducing engine emissions. When fitted with a DPF, the new TDV6 LR EU5 emissions 3.0 compliant (does not come in force until 2011) and the CO2 figure of 244g/km, which reduces the existing 2.7-liter automatic ten percent. Fuel economy is also improved by 9 percent, giving 30.4mpg (9.3 l/100km) on the EU combined cycle.

  New 3.0-liter engine has been developed by a joint team of Jaguar and Land Rover, with the basic features that are designed from the start with the requirements of both brands in the mind. High levels of torque and low speed response is suitable both revs Jaguar and Land Rover DNA. Version of the Jaguar, Gen III V6D AJ-S, recently launched the new Jaguar XF.

  The LR-TDV6 engine has a deep sink that his brother Jaguar, to ensure efficient lubrication system is not disturbed when roaming off road. Scavenging oil turbocharger system increased with the same reason, make sure that no oil is accumulated in the turbocharger in the extreme corners for off-road.

  For the version of Land Rover, a tape drive that hold water, and the alternator, AC compressor, power steering pump and starter motor. Engine also tuned specifically to allow a greater demand made on the Land Rover Discovery 4, especially for towing and off-road driving.

  Twin-Turbo – very effective, highly sensitive

  The main features of the new TDV6 LR-3.0 is the only parallel sequential turbocharger system, the first of its kind to be installed in the V-anywhere in the world. High torque delivery throughout the rev range, improving throttle response and low CO2 emissions, two turbo-work order to provide an unparalleled response and best in class torque, low speed, while packing a big hit at higher speeds.

  Riding on the gas pressure turbocharger needs, creating a pumping losses in the engine and improve fuel consumption. Under the control of engine management systems, isolation valves secondary turbocharger, both river discharge and the intake manifold when the engine is not required. The balance tube connecting the two varieties to enable the supply of gas through the turbocharger two main varieties.

  New 3.0-liter diesel significantly to meet the competition in the delivery of 500 Nm at only 500 milliseconds of idle, unlike so many diesel engines suffer from turbo lag can be high revs low. From the driver’s point of view, this means instant access to 84 percent of maximum torque.

  Third-generation common rail

  Fueling new common rail system provides up to five injections per cycle at 2000bar pressure. Each pen is perforated by seven holes through which the finely atomized fuel is sprayed into the cylinder. High pressure injection to increase power, improve the economy and reduce CO2 emissions and particles. New, high-speed PIEZO injectors are designed to keep sound to a minimum injection.

  Piezoelectric crystals ‘package’ to operate in a different language each injector when an electric current through them. Reacted almost immediately, but to make a distinctive click when fired, which can add sound from idling diesel engines. New user crystal mounted on the Land Rover near the end of what it means to be installed over the insulation inside the machine gives a better sound and quiet operation.

  Also new in the third generation fuel injection system is a “measure mode. Traditional common rail diesel fuel pump nozzles excess supply of, the surplus is returned to the fuel tank. During this process, increased temperature and longer cooling fuel in large enough quantities energy consumed. In the measurement mode, the fuel pump to give injections only at the level required. As a result, there is no increase in temperature is not a waste of fuel and energy.

  Rough and lightweight

  The two cylinder heads with four valves per cylinder, aluminum block and cylinder made of compacted graphite iron (CGI) as before. Greatest tensile strength enables CGI to provide a block of about 80 mm shorter than their smaller iron gray conventional ‘cast.

  The new, water-cooled system gas recirculation (egr), it is important to reduce pumping losses and NOx emissions in diesel engines more efficient and consume less energy than its predecessor, the exhaust gas valve enables the system to be located in “hot” engine closest to the exhaust manifolds. These valves have never cool while the engine is running, so no condensation occurs in sediment combustion engine with a “cold side” valve, so that egr system is always working at maximum efficiency. Because egr very effective cooling, the exhaust gases pass through the system and return to the drainage pipes, thus warming faster than the starter motor and reduce emissions further.

  In the EU 5 emission regulations have been achieved by using conventional diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate filter (DPF). Reduced NOx levels in a source through the combustion system design, combining the new common rail injection and a new egr system by-pass. As a result, NOx exhaust after treatment is needed, avoiding the potential costs and the need for other precious metals in the exhaust system.

  Increased sophistication

  CGI cylinder block design and new PIEZO injectors to reduce noise in the engine combustion again. Need some fuel injection into the combustion time also reduces combustion noise and all the deck machinery, including camshaft covers, front cover and housing are optimized to control the sound emanating.

  Experiencing new diesel analysis using the latest techniques computer aided engineering, followed by a comprehensive testing platform. All engine compartment has been ribbed to minimize radiated noise.

  Internal friction, a major contributor to fuel consumption that do not have to have been overcome by careful optimization of the crankshaft, valves and pistons. All these features combine to create a new LR 3.0 Sequential Turbo Diesel TDV6 one of the quietest diesel premium in the market today with the increase of service intervals of 16,000 miles.

  The level of sophistication in the LR-new TDV6 engine so that the device was patented by Land Rover in your neck of diesel fuel tanks to reduce the risk of a gasoline fuel, equipped with a new Land Rover Discovery 4.

  New Response transmission

  The TDV6 3.0 LR-mated by inspection and super-soft HP28 ZF 6-speed automatic transmission. Characteristics have been optimized by Land Rover engineers to provide the type of response the leader, with a fast and smooth. The dramatic increase in power and torque lower in the rev range the new engine is not allowed to operate long before the transmission locking claws on each motion, reducing the slip through a hydraulic torque converter, to help with improvements in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

  Changing dynamics

  Dynamic breakthrough introduced Land Rover Discovery 4 architecture including revised suspension, improved handling, larger brakes and upgraded version of the Land Rover won ResponseTM field and downhills control systems.

  List of changes that begins with a new suspension knuckles, which are designed to reduce the distance between the center of rotation of the vehicle suspension and center of gravity (reduced from 42 mm in front and 62mm at the rear). This dramatically reduces the body’s natural movements of the vehicle when cornering. The cost of this renewal is controlled by a struggle harder and larger stabilizer bars.

  In addition, the bushes and the new new front and rear shock absorbers to improve ride quality.

  Variable ratio rack and pinion steering is reviewed, complete the trip quality improvement by reducing the ‘twitchiness “around the midline at a high cruising speed and slightly increased sensitivity in the upper corner blocks. This increases the sense of driver involvement in high-speed maneuvers, and also increases the accuracy to control low speed and off-road.

  Front bumper was also redesigned to help improve steering feel, as a new barrier lip helps reduce aerodynamic lift at the front of the vehicle up to 50% at higher speeds.

  Increased braking power

  A new braking system has been introduced larger, with a new engine to meet the Land Rover Discovery 4 better performance and improve braking feel.

  This new system comes from four-piston, opposed-performance clip system used in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. It uses 360 mm ventilated discs in front with a new iron dual-piston caliper slider – which serves to reduce the size of the front brake package, while maintaining the rigidity, which in turn will help to achieve a very nice touch of the pedal.

  On the back, a single-piston sliding caliper operates the 350mm ventilated discs, now made of aluminum to reduce vehicle weight.

  Further progress in the new braking system that the emergency brake light function. When the vehicle is committed serious or emergency brake, brake lights flash to reduce the risk of rear-end collision.

  More control on the curve

  An improvement of understeer control system to help slow the vehicle automatically if you take corners too fast, increase driver control.

  The system operates in accordance with input from the driver. In extreme cases, involving automatic braking to reduce vehicle speeds, with the level of braking pressure applied in accordance with the input address. Automatic braking for “emergency stop” can be applied, if the request for input.

  Update to the Land given ResponseTM and Hill Descent Control

  For Discovery 4, Land Rover won ResponseTM system field advantage of new features and improvements, widening the capacity of all-terrain vehicle. ResponseTM ground vehicles to optimize the combination of almost every road or off-road situations, with five different options to meet the different areas:

  * General driving
  * The grass / gravel / snow
  * Arena
  * The mud and ruts
  * Rock Crawling

  For fine sand – one of the most power hungry areas – “launch control sand has been introduced, so that the unit of distance is much easier. New, depending on the speed of the wheel slip for the purpose of traction control systems allow only limited initial wheel slip, helping to prevent the wheels dig in sand.

  When choosing a route by car through boulders, along with weight can cause the vehicle to rest in a desired direction, calling for the brake and gas simultaneously participation. New Land Rover Discovery 4 reviews, rock, crawling programs enhance inspection and supervision of the tension response time, help reduce the tendency to roll when the vehicle crossed the rocks and take a more integrated through rocky.

  Land Rover recognized many Descent control system has improved Land Rover Discovery 4 with the addition of Gradient Release Control. This inhibits the rate of initial acceleration when descending a steep grade, to improve oversight and eliminate potentially harmful distress that can occur when the brake is released on an extreme angle.

  The system works automatically every time Descent Control is involved, either as a brake to maintain the pressure after the driver releases the brake pedal. Then, gradually, the brake pressure to control the motion and acceleration of the vehicle. After the target off-road vehicle speed is reached, Hill Descent Control operates to bring the vehicle down the slope like a custom.

  A new face in different designs

  Land Rover Discovery has developed a different design heritage of more than 20 years and four generations of the vehicle icon, immediately recognizable. Land Rover Discovery 4 inherit the lines clean of previous generations, but now more refined and given a premium updated, more contemporary look.

  Gentle, simple, the surface used at the front, giving the vehicle a new character, as the sport’s future with the marker light of new LED lights are configured in one place, came across a company profile main unit lights. New lights are also placed in the rear of the vehicle, combining LED stop, tail and technology indicators.

  The new front bumper has a larger opening to accommodate cooling products more powerful than the new engine. Clever, the largest bumper really improve vehicle aerodynamics, reducing the barriers, thanks to innovative anti-drag ‘lips’ which help to facilitate the movement of air in the front bumper to the front wheels.

  New twin seven-spoke 19 “alloy wheel design is introduced in the Land Rover Discovery 4-7 complement existing radio 19″ wheels for the first time, a new attack, 10-spoke 20 “wheels are available as factory setting option.

  These three new paint colors and finishing exterior changes to the Land Rover Discovery 4 – Nara Bronze, Blue and Sand Ipanema Bali.

  All new interior

  “Part of the Land Rover Discovery 4 continues to offer the driver and passenger visibility and excellent flexibility. However, the architectural design dashboard and console plus the use of premium materials, make the cabin a much more desirable thing.” Gerry McGovern

  New interior Land Rover Discovery 4 combines a soft, smooth surface with a significant reduction in the complexity and number of controls. Provides a smoother, more premium interior ambience all around, but in accordance with the architectural theme of the signing of Discovery.

  New console is tilted toward the driver, increasing visibility and access control. This is more like the Range Rover Sport that finding out 3. Terrain Response control is now more clearly located on the front center console, providing a way for the cup holders at a location more easily accessible, half way along the console.

  All models have a new wheel, with the revised provisions to send information to the driver, remote audio controls, cruise control and heated steering wheel.

  Forest natural termination options, together with stitches and wrapped dash, door frames and the center console add to the feeling as designed. There are also two new interior color contrast, the mid tones of nutmeg and a darker color Arabica, Almond interior colourway complement existing light.

  To introduce the new chair for lines one and two, with the new expanded profile of the front seat cushion to improve the support and comfort of a chair and, for the first time, the front seats with height-adjustable headrests in place of the traditional seat-mounted handle. Premium Pack HSE certain vehicles with leather seats also feature reinforced side electrically adjusted, allowing the front passenger to adjust the support of their seats.

  For convenience, the memory power seat controls are transferred to the chassis door.

  The atmosphere of the new interior lighting add the final touch to the interior, with the introduction of fine white LED to start the circle of light around the silver metal interior door handles and pockets. Fascia and center console areas, by adjusting soft, and turned his attention to the “Noble” finalists, also benefit from the lighting system in the vehicle when the lights on.

  Technology made simple

  Land Rover Discovery 4 is packed with easy to operate and useful features, not technology for technology. The goal is to simplify the whole operation, to help make the journey more relaxing and stress-free

  In and out, a profit of 4 Land Rover Discovery of relevant new technologies to improve the driving experience.

  Navigation system takes a user-friendly navigation structure, which now also has “orientation.” This completes the map-based unions and icons detailed information about the actual road signs seen by drivers along the route.

  The new portable interface allows connectivity to a variety of personal storage devices, audio, USB sticks and MP3 players, which allows multiple devices to access and control via dashboard-mounted touch screen system. One of the connectivity ports are dedicated Apple PodTM point made specifically for Land Rover, for the constant function extreme driving conditions, helping to prevent the device is released from the socket.

  New 5-inch thin film transistor (TFT) display driver information is also introduced to the Land Rover Discovery 4. Sitting in a redesigned instrument panel, center screen messages to ensure that important information is communicated in a friendly, clean, simple and easy to use.

  And pure, crisper radio now available thanks to the introduction of digital audio broadcasting (DAB) in most European and Asian markets, and HD Radio in the United States. Along with good listening experience, comes additional features, such as news headlines, song titles and artist information.

  Sophisticated user-friendly technology

  The outside of the vehicle, suitable and appropriate new systems to improve safety and security.

  The new street lights to help incorporate technology. This can automatically activate the high beam lights, where the external light levels are below the threshold of the system. Important, this system is designed to detect early and traffic, and in seconds will automatically switch back to low beam to avoid blinding others.

  New remote access key issues necessary for passive signal into the vehicle, key holders, simply touch the handle of the door without using the’unlock button ‘on the keychain. New keys also generate the necessary signal to start the vehicle Press. Recognize the existence of sophisticated sensor keys in the car, confirm the security credentials and then receive a “start” command via the new fascia mounted start / stop button.

  No fewer than five new digital cameras surround sound system, camera, touch screen relaying to near 360 degrees. The camera immediately operate the vehicle started, and can be used at speeds up to 11 mph, with an option to select and zoom to help with parking and close to a quarter of the trailer.

  The ‘trailer help function (selected on the touch screen menu) will help to make the right maneuvers tow. Various views on the camera side to provide a clear vision of the return of the trailer, the image electronically manipulated to provide an undistorted view, with the guide lines superimposed on the back of the camera images to illustrate the path of the vehicle and trailer.

  Special characteristics such as the trailer type, number and width of the axle guidance can be given to the system to improve the system output.

  Other assistance towing, Trailer Stability Assist, Trailer oscillations are detected by monitoring the behavior of key vehicles such as steering wheel movements and light vehicles swing uninvited, in response to the behavior of the trailer.