2011 Scion FR-S Review

Scion unveiled the rear-wheel drive FR-S Sports Coupe Concept at the show in 2011 New York International Auto. The Scion FR-S Concept will inspire a new model comes with the Scion brand in 2012.

Scion FR-S Concept, which is an acronym for the Front-engine, rear wheel drive, sport, Scion is the definition of a true rear-wheel-drive sports car with an exciting style, exceptionally well-balanced performance and handling, flexible, utility , and surprising, MPG.

 

"Scion is always to try new things," said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "The brand is iconic with the xB, with TC, adrenaline, and innovative with the iQ. FR-S again to expand the brand into a new dimension to this, I know it is really intended."

The Scion FR-S is a true "Scion", born in a long history of performance of Toyota cars and motor sport. The sports coupe is more inspired by the Corolla AE86 of generation, better known as Hachi Roku, which means "8-6" in Japanese. The front engine, rear drive coupe is light and well balanced, which is a good choice for driving enthusiasts.

 

Inspired by the AE86, the FR-S is built around the central goal of achieving a "pure equilibrium," which begins with the strategic placement of a 2.0-liter boxer engine of the motor at the front, rear wheel drive configuration. The compact size of engine and power train allows the shaped Scion FR-S "to be mounted lower and farther back, giving the car a low center of gravity and weight to the momentum back.

The naturally aspirated engine Scion FR-S is innovative, the first boxer to enter the injection system, Toyota's D4-S, which uses direct injection and port, resulting in more power and torque over the entire range MPG without sacrificing power.

 

The four planes can be mated with a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission. The manual deals quickly and accurately with a short range, while the automatic transmission shifts with aggressive sports that begin in mounted paddles. Power is distributed efficiently through a limited slip differential.

 

The idea of ??"pure equilibrium" is still performed by the Scion FR-S Concept lightweight and short wheelbase. This combination allows the car to be fast and agile in and out of any corner, with a dynamic management of trust and stability.

"Akio Toyoda said he will bring the spirit of fun to drive, back to Toyota," said Hollis. "I know the concept CFR s Scion is one of the ways he plans to achieve this goal."

 

A hard look of Scion FR-S Concept is a good indicator of its internal strength. Threatening proportions in the concept of giving him a dominant attitude that bleed performance. Inspired by the profile reveals Toyota 2000GT Hood line, which is very elegant and low, which allows for the architecture Boxer.

The low rate continues to exaggerate facial threatening FR-S ", which consists of clean lines, a wide mouth and angular headlights that include bright LED clusters.

The solid roof panel is elegant, light and stiff, grooved, with an aerodynamic shape that channels the air properly.

 

Exceed the wings upward, giving way to the Five Axis-piece massive 20x8.5-inch wheels, while the muscular rear fenders have been widened to accommodate 20x10.5-inch wheels emphasize Scion FR-S Concept "The position of the offset and rear - wheel drive configuration.

The rear bumper sits low and wide, with a less extensive around the dual exhausts and contribute to the excellent aerodynamics. LEDs light up both modern and bold taillamps "Scion" logo.

The concept has four-piston front brake caliper to suppress the monstrous 18-inch rotors, ring-shaped carbon-ceramic matrix attached to the wheels of a motorcycle mode.

Scion FR-S Concept is stratified in layers rich in Code Red, aptly named for the color is a custom mix of candy and developmental disorders known as additives, BASF Mearlite SSQ.

 

Scion Concept Objectives FR-S

Length: 168.2 "

Width: 71.5 "

Height: 47.4 "

Front track: 61.8 "

Rear track: 59.9 "

Wheelbase: 101.2 "

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Morgan Aero 8 Review

The Morgan Aero 8 is a sports car designed and currently built by the Morgan Motor Company at its factory in Malvern Link, Great Britain (an area of ??Malvern in Worcestershire).

 

Aero 8 is remarkable for several reasons. Mainly because this is the first new Morgan design since the Morgan Plus 8, which was released in 1968. He is also the first Morgan vehicle with an alloy chassis (Aero 8 has a CAD designed aluminum alloy adhered to a wooden frame, unlike the previous Morgan vehicles were built on a steel frame. )

 

The power of the engine Aero 8 is a 4400 cc V8 built by BMW and is mated to a Getrag 6-speed gearbox. All of the Aero 8 is hand-built Morgan Malvern Link factory., If you are able to produce up to 9 cars a week.

 

Engine

Engine: BMW V8

Bore and stroke: 3.25 x 3.6 in

Engine: 4398 cc (4.4 L)

Power: 325 hp (242 kW) at 6100 rpm

Torque: 330 � ft lbf (447 Nm) at 3600 rpm

Valve Configuration: Valvetron 'Vanos' 4 cam 32-valve dual

Compression ratio: 10.0:1

 

Chassis / Body

Body: Belgium, kiln-dried ash glued to the CAD designed aluminum

Body panels: aluminum

Weight: 2500 lbs (1132 kg)

Ground clearance: 6 inches (152 mm)

Length: 13 feet 6 inches (4120 mm)

Width: 5 ft 9 (1770 mm)

Height: 3 ft 11 in (1200 mm)

Weight distribution with one occupant: 50/50

Coefficient of drag: 0.39

Tank: 18.5 U.S. gallons (70 L)

 

Performance

Maximum speed: 160 km / h (estimated)

0 to 100 km / h (62 mph): Under 5.0 seconds

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2011 Lotus Evora S Review

Lotus Evora has taken the award-winning and rebuilt with an engine of 350 hp 3.5L V6 to create the director of the Lotus Evora S. Dany Bahar Lotus executive, summed up the situation when he said: "You're not clear on what you are away from your driving experience before they get behind the wheel of the S. Evora "

 

So apart from the obvious difference in power, how is it different from the Lotus Evora Evora S standard? This is another question we ask the president (as has happened some time behind the wheel, we thought it would be a better position to answer the questions). That's what he said .. "It's the next level of experience Evora communicates with a better service, adjusting the suspension has been modified for more power and control to respond more to the direction of a car is an instinct, the experience is pure" .

 

"We are proud Evora, but we are even prouder of the Lotus Evora S, I feel like it makes the experience of true justice Lotus. The really good news is that as we move Evora standard would also benefit from some of these developments. "

 

Lotus Evora S with sports package as standard with a button labeled "Sport", which allows the operator to control and activate the valve exhaust gas bypass. Sport button also raises the rev limit and instant changes in the outcome of the dynamic stability control settings to a change in the total experience. There are cross-drilled brakes improve the cooling. And here's a heads up for those who buy the old adage "You can tell the men from the boys the size of the toy ': the feelings of an external Lotus Evora S has improved quite new active exhaust, which means that the touch of a button on the machine sounds so dramatic as it sounds.

 

Commenting on the S Lotus Evora, Lotus says Chief Commercial Officer Andreas Prillmann: "The Evora S is a natural evolution for us, but more than that, it's a taste of what people can expect from the next generation of Lotus Cars, it preserves. Lotus core values ??of performance through lightweight, but it also offers more than that. It's the perfect combination of performance, style and comfort. Form does not sacrifice function, if Lotus Evora S. "

 

Technical specification Lotus Evora S

Engine: mid mounted, transverse 3.5-liter DOHC V6 VVT-I

 

Transmission: 6 speed manual

Frame: Modular lightweight bonded aluminum structure

Directed by: Lotus stepped up hydraulic power steering

 

Suspension

Forged aluminum double wishbone suspension

Bilstein high-performance gas shock absorbers

Eibach coaxial coil springs

Fuel consumption (standard wheel option)

urban areas: 14.5 l/100km

Extra-urban: 7.4 l/100km

 

Combined: 10.0l/100km

CO2 emissions: 235 g / km

Fuel consumption (19/20 wheel option ")

Urban: 14.6 I/100km

Extra-urban: 7.6 I/100km

Combined: 10.2 I/100km

CO2 emissions: 239 g / km

Maximum power: 350 hp / 257.5 kW @ 7000 rpm

Maximum torque: 400 Nm / 295 pounds ft @ 4500 rpm

0-60 mph: 4.6s

0-100 km / h: 4.8s

Maximum speed: 172 mph

Vehicle weight (empty): 1437kg

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2011 Hamann Hawk Review

Engine full of power wrapped in a thrilling gold frame Everose colored car. South German specialist in exclusive automotive refinement, turns to swing Hamann Motorsport, Mercedes AMG SLS Hamann Hawk plumage new and much sharper claws.

 

In its basic version, the SLS a significant motor output. But Hamann engine department is a certain reserve of extra power in the V8. The central part of the improvement of power is the high performance exhaust system made of titanium. In conjunction with new collectors sport catalysts and a sport air filter, this system also allows the underground and powerful 6.2-liter in total. The components are precisely aligned with one of the new cards feature the engine to the engine electronics. With a peak performance of 636 hp / 468 kW and maximum torque of 680 Nm at 4850 rpm, just Hamann engine meets the demands of its customers ambitious sports. The improved performance of the car door wing provides the first steps. During the startup mode, two-seater accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 320 km / h, Hamann Hawk also outperforms the base model.

 

 

 

 

 

The superior driving performance is paired with a striking appearance and Wind tunnel tested. The apron in front Hamann Hawk replaces the bumper standard, and because of its shape reduces the uplifting forces on the front axle. Larger air intakes for a new unit LED light gives the two places an even more dynamic. In addition, the enlarged air intakes increased need better access to the engine fresh air. Subsequently, air is sucked out of the new engine hood made of carbon checkered flag. The wing type, 60mm front and 70mm on each side or on the back, which is already an impressive appearance, even when the car is not yet started to move. Side skirts make the two-seater also looks lower and more stretched and stressed the rim. For the perfect balance of support out of the front and rear axle, HAMANN offers a rear wing, SLS was also the checkered flag of carbon.

 

The new rear diffuser platform improves airflow in the bottom of the car and offers space for four tubes each 90 mm in diameter.

 

In order to perfectly combine comfort and control, Hamann used a one-piece forged wheels in particular light "Unique anodized forged" 21 inches. Front tires are 245/30 ZR 9Jx21 installed 21 front tires and 345/25 ZR 21 rear 12.5Jx21 extent.

 

Ring Hamann Hawk kit is particularly sophisticated. With four height-adjustable shock absorbers and four progressively wound springs, the focus can be reduced by up to 30 mm.

 

Hamann completely redesigned the interior of the SLS and turns it into a VIP room with the characteristics of motor sport. It hides the most delicate and ultra-suede, applications and embroideries replace the internal standard. Hamann adorns addition, air intakes, protective door sills and center console carbon checkered flag. Black anodized aluminum pedals make a comfortable grip. Highlights of the new technology inside is the new ergonomic steering wheel has been redesigned.

 

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