2012 Mazda Demio – Skyactiv-G 1.3

The new generation of powertrains will soon have its another member out on the road, Skyactiv announced that the “Skyactiv-G 1.3” direct-injection gasoline engine will debut on the facelifted Demio (known as the Mazda2 in international markets) in Japan this summer.

The Mazda Demio will come with 1.3-liter engine features a record high compression ratio of 14.0:1 and delivers 84 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 112 Nm (82.6 lb-ft) of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. In the Demio, it returns an impressive average fuel consumption of 3.33 lt/100 km (70.6 mpg), according to Japanese norms.

The low fuel consumption is also due to Mazda‘s new i-stop system and the continuously variable transmission (CVT), as the improved start/stop system alone contributes to an 8 percent drop in fuel consumption.

2011 Oakley Design Lamborghini Aventador LP760-2 – Extreme Car

60 horsepower will be added by Oakley Design for the V12 engine‘s output and to trade the all-wheel-drive system for a more dramatic Diablo-reminiscent rear-wheel-drive setup.

Oakley Design estimates the removal of the front differential, drive shafts and associated front drivetrain parts will reduce kerb weight by around 85 kilograms. The tuners believe the Aventador’s advanced suspension design and very stiff full carbon monocoque should be able to handle 760 horsepower with just rear-wheel-drive. Nonetheless, to improve grip, the rear wheels will be wider. The company is also working on developing several suspension upgrade alternatives with Intrax.

Oakley Design will offer extensive modifications to the car’s looks as well. Along with an aero kit, the package will include carbon fiber door mirrors and engine bay covers, plus a black carbon roof.

2011 BMW 328 Hommage Concept

The BMW 328′s success was the result of its design parameters – through the use of systematic lightweight construction, aerodynamic lines, opti-mum engine types and outstanding suspension technology, it laid the foundation stone for a new vehicle concept, by which performance only leads to success if combined with perfect harmonisation of all parameters and maximum efficiency.

In 2011 the dream sports car is celebrating its 75th birthday. The festivities will begin near Lake Como at the Mille Miglia. There, the main focus will be on the fascination of the BMW 328 racing car. A week later at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the two-seater’s functional aesthetics will be the focus of attention. In this area of conflict be-tween tradition and modernity, the BMW Group is paying tribute to the BMW 328 on the occasion of its anniversary with a special model – the BMW 328 Hommage Concept.  The BMW 328 Hommage translates the principles and the character of the vehicle of that time into present times and offers a possible interpretation of how the designers of that time, Fritz Fiedler and Rudolf Schleicher, might have built the BMW 328 in the present day using current technology.

2011 Jaguar E-Type Speedster

Appearance the world’s most exclusive hand built car – the E-Type Speedster Lightweight – an authentic Jaguar E-Type from the 1960s reworked with more muscular styling which has been shown by Eagle. and taking place at Syon House in west London on 22nd-24th June, 2011.

Eagle has a global reputation as an E-Type specialist, and offers an unparalleled collection of magnificent E-Types for sale, ranging from the earliest original specification dealer launch examples through to fully developed cars.

Beneath the Speedster Lightweight’s jaw-droppingly beautiful body, every component has been thoughtfully and skilfully reworked, improved and often lightened resulting in a handmade automotive masterpiece with a weight of just 1000kg. The technical tour de force is the original Lightweight E-Type based aluminium 4.7 litre fuel injected engine and aluminium drive train. While retaining an external appearance identical to the original, they enable the car to offer a power- to- weight ratio matching that of the very latest Porsche 911 Turbo.

Jaguar E-Type Speedster Lightweight Specification :

    * Engine: 4.7 litre, aluminium in line 6 cylinder, longitudinal front mounted
    * Cylinder head: Aluminium twin cam big valve.
    * Max power: 310bhp @ 4800rpm
    * Max Torque: 340lb ft @ 3600rpm
    * Fuelling: Fuel injection with individual throttle bodies and ECU
    * Transmission: Aluminium 5 speed gearbox, aluminium Power Lock differential
    * Suspension: Independent wishbones, 6 high tech adjustable dampers, anti roll bars and rear radius arms
    * Brakes: 315mm/280mm drilled and vented discs, Aluminium 4 pot calipers, servo assistance
    * Steering: Rack and pinion
    * Wheels: 6 x 16 front, 7.5 x 16 rear, aluminium rims with stainless steel spokes
    * Tyres: 225/55 x 16 front, 245/55 x 16 rear
    * Weight: 1008kg dry
    * 0-60mph: under 5 seconds
    * Top speed: 160mph plus
    * Height: 1000mm
    * Length: 4260mm
    * Width: 1740mm

2011 Gucci Fiat 500 sales will begin in July

The blonde temptress from the land of hot spies, beautiful ballets and Vodka, is dressed in a one-of-a-kind black leather ensemble and is all over the 500’s ultra compact body.

The campaign was imagined by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini, who was also responsible for the design of the 500 special edition. Fiat said the single and double-page advertisements will appear in publications throughout the year.

The Fiat 500 by Gucci was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this past March to celebrate both the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy and Gucci’s 90th anniversary. It went on sale in Italy on April 1st with a base price of €17,000 (US$24,200). Euro-wide sales will begin in July with the rest of the world to follow at the end of the year.

The Gucci-branded Italian mini is offered in a choice of two color themes, black exterior with shiny chrome details, and a two-tone black and white interior, or with a white exterior shade with satin chrome details, and an ivory and black interior. Gucci’s pin stripes as well as 16-inch alloy wheels are found on both versions

2011 Nissan 370Z GT Edition in Britain

Nissan UK has announced the introduction of new 2011 370Z GT Edition, after the presentation of Europe in March. The new GT model is based on the European market 2011 370Z adding bespoke styling and equipment features to the mix.

Nissan updated the European market version of the 370Z for 2011 with changes to the suspension, the underbody insulation and to the optional seven-speed automatic transmission.

The 370Z GT Edition comes with special side stripes in a nod to the 1970s and the original Z model, and standard 19inch RAYS forged alloy wheels finished in a dark anthracite color. It is available in three body hues, Pearl White, Kuro (metallic) black and Black Rose, with the latter shade being exclusive to the 370Z GT Edition.

The Nissan 370Z GT Edition also benefits from added features such as the rear view parking camera, which comes as part of the Premium Connect satellite navigation system, and the fitment of a tire pressure monitoring system.

2011 Lamborghini Indomable Concept built into Hypercar

Lamborghini Indomable is actually a project developed by Daniel Ochoa and Alberto Fernandez Chinchilla Albilares. A US business known as 215 Racing has purchased the distinctive rights for the style and will have the car built by its subsidiary Mostro Di-Potenza (Italian for “Monster of Power”). The sleek coupe will be renamed to SF22, as being a tribute for the influence that the F22 fighter jet had on the car’s style. Furthermore, SF stands for Street Fighter.

They options to develop only fifty models of this supercar, plus they would like to attract shoppers with a mind-blowing package deal.

The corporation additional the SF22 may have a carbon-fiber and Kevlar blend composite body, Airspeed adjustable intercoolers and wing / speed brakes. The American firm options to build two vehicles per month and is already accepting orders, with 1st deliveries scheduled for mid-2012.

2011 Renault Scenic 15th Special Edition

In the five-seat Scenic and seven-seat Scenic, Scenic offers 15 additional kits and styling upgrades wisely on the 15 th birthday.

The car is available in six metallic and non-metallic body colors (Glacier White, Cassiopée Grey, Platine Grey, Opalin Blue, Etoilé Black and Pearlescent White) and is fitted as standard with 16-inch Surround wheels.

As far as equipment is concerned, Renault offers the Scenic 15th with an electronic parking brake, rear parking sensors and a Carminat TomTom Live navigation system. There are also sunblinds for the second row of seats and a sliding central stowage unit. The Renault Scenic 15th is available with a choice of three diesel engines, with outputs of 95, 110 and 130 horsepower. The latter is the newest Renault engine, delivering 130 horsepower from a 1.6-liter displacement while averaging 4.4 liters/100 km (53.4 mpg).

2012 Audi A6 Avant

Launch of generations after the Audi A6 Avant is the most successful business-class station wagons in Europe. The new model presents the brand’s full array of progressive technological expertise. Its lightweight body, large portions of which are made of aluminum, sets new standards, as does the wide selection of assistance and multimedia systems.

In Europe, the new A6 Avant will begin arriving in showrooms in late summer with a base price of €40,850 (about US$58,200).

Measuring 4.93 meters (16.17 ft) in length, the Audi A6 Avant makes a very agile first impression. Audi offers LED headlights and rear lights as a visually and technically fascinating option.

The new Audi a6 Avant sets standards with its low weight. With aluminum components comprising roughly 20 percent of the body, Audi – the global pioneer in lightweight construction – has raised the bar once again. Gross weight has been reduced by as much as 70 kilograms (154.32 lb) compared with the previous model.

The engine choices for the Avant mirror those of the A6 saloon and include two gasoline units, and four diesels. The gasoline range comprises of the 2.8-liter FSI V6 with 204HP and the 3.0-liter TFSI supercharged V6 producing 300-horsepower. The diesel lineup consists of a 2.0-liter TDI with 177HP and a 3.0-liter TDI V6 available in three states of tune delivering 204HP, 245HP and 313HP. The 2.0 TDI is the most fuel efficient returning a combined economy of 5.0lt/100km (47.04 US mpg) with CO2 emissions of 132 g/km (212.43 g/mile), while the twin-turbo 3.0 TDI V6 is the fastest completing the 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint in just 5.4 seconds.

2012 Jaguar XK Series

Jaguar XK series in Coupe and Convertible form made its world premiere alongside the refreshed XF and XFR sedans at this week’s 2011 New York International Auto Show. Jaguar added five new colors to the range and introduced new alloy wheel designs ranging in size from 18 to 20 inches.

The changes on the XK are more subtle than on the XF and are purely cosmetic. The most significant changes are found at the front of the XK that gains new and slimmer by 15mm headlamps that incorporate LED signal functions and running lights. There’s also a larger oval grille and new bumper design, while the XKR is distinguished by a black mesh grille.

For 2012MY, the Jaguar XK’s power vents along the front wings have been altered from a vertical to horizontal design with a mesh insert and are emblazoned with the Jaguar name. At the rear, the British company tweaked the boot lid design with a slimmer chrome finisher that allows the placement of the Jaguar ‘leaper’ badge, and added LED technology to the tail lamps.

2012 Honda CR-Z Mugen with higher-performance hybrid

Japanese carmaker teamed up with its tuning partner Mugen Euro to develop a high-performance version of the hybrid model. the CR-Z Mugen is on track, with “performance figures already looking promising”. Honda revealed that early tests with a prototype car based on a standard CR-Z and a mid-tune engine have given 0-60 mph (96 km/h) sprint times around that of the European market Civic Type R (6.6 seconds).

Later on, Mugen increased output by another 15 percent and reduced the chassis’ weight by 50 kilograms, so that overall performance is expected to be even better than the Type R’s. The car will feature modifications to both the 1.5-liter i-VTEC petrol engine and the Honda IMA system in order to boost power and torque. Mugen Euro didn’t reveal any output figures, but referred to the fuel consumption, deeming it encouraging.

2012 Honda CR-Z Mugen will also benefit from upgrades to the brakes and suspension, as well as from using lightweight components such as a carbon fiber bonnet and forged alloys to lower the overall mass. As the pictures show, the CR-Z Mugen sports a new body kit with upgraded front and rear bumpers, plus a rear wing and diffuser to improve aerodynamics.

2011 Maserati GT Garbin Concept

Called Garbin, the Maserati GT is the project thesis of three students (Jaime Cervantes, Andrea Coccia, and Chetan Rajput) and was developed during their Master’s degree in Transportation and Automobile Design, with a sponsorship from the Fiat Group.

The car inspired by Maserati Ghibli built between 1967 and 1973 they avoid giving the concept a retro design. In the tradition of the Trident brand, the name Garbin comes from a southwesterly summer wind that is encountered in Italy.

The surface language is inspired by the Privé 2010 Collection by Armani, a fashion design concept that uses overlay luminescent fabrics. “This inspiration was translated into solid surfaces combined with ‘floating’ elements that remind of the Opera Theatre of Valencia, by Calatrava,” the designers explain.