Genty automobiles represents the Akylone

French car manufacturer Genty Mobile presents the Akylone, a new mid-engine super sports car boasting amazing performance thanks to the twin-turbo 4.8-liter V-8 production 1000 hp at 8000 rpm and 1200 Nm of torque. The car weighs only 1100 kg, has a front-to-rear weight distribution ratio of 42:58 used a seven-speed Xtrac sequential gearbox with paddle shifters and carbon fiber chassis. The carbon-ceramic brake system uses 396 mm discs with 6-piston calipers at the front and 380 mm discs with 4-piston calipers at the rear axle, while the 20 "wheels with 265/30 tires on the front and 335 / 30 tires are fitted on the rear.

Akylone top speed of 350 kilometers per hour, with acceleration from 0-100 kmh sprint of 2.7 seconds, 0-200 kmh 7.2 seconds and 0-300 kmh 14 seconds, which is just faster than Bugatti Veyron supercar. One of the official pictures of cars Genty published (see gallery) portrait of a golf Akylone with paint-job, which might be an indication of future racing plans for the newborn French supercar. The Akylone to its official debut at the end of 2012 at the Paris Motor Show, no information on prices or the number of units produced is released to make.

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Mercedes SLS Black Series spied

These pictures are proof that Mercedes is on a hardcore 208 hours miles Black Series version of his work SLS AMG supercar. The powered-up and stripped down Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series, spied here in testing for the first time at the Nurburgring is to go on sale in 2013, costs about 50 percent more than the 'standard' £ 168,395 gullwinged coupe.

Autocar understands the decision, a Black Series version of the SLS make as far back as 2006, when the development of the standard AMG super sports car was first started. The Black Series' dramatic body, including a large fixed rear wing, front splitter, rear diffuser and additional cooling on the hood and a wider track for the first time a preview of the SLS GT3 race car at the 2010 New York Auto Show.

AMG engine boss Friedrich Eichler said in 2009 that "there will be much more" even from the SLS 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 563bhp and 479 pounds-feet in the standard car.

Mercedes insider revealed that outputs ft probably around 600 hp and 500 pounds in the Black Series are. A larger air manifold, higher compression and reprofiled camshafts are among the expected improvements. A mechanical limited-slip differential is also tipped to be beefed Black Series as part of upgrades and the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox up to handle the additional torque to be absorbed.

These performance upgrades, as well as a 50kg reduction in curb weight and improved aerodynamics package, is expected to lead to a 0-62mph time of 3.5sec and a top speed of 208 mph. The standard SLS can crack 0-62mph in 3.8sec and reach a top speed of 197 mph.

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Volkswagen Jetta, Passat and Touran started - RM150k, RM185k and RM167k respectively all CBU

Volkswagen Group Malaysia has today announced the Jetta, Passat and Touran, after its preview debut at the Volkswagen Auto Show 2011 last month. All three models come in CBU form, but of course eventually be set in the near future, the Passat and Jetta models to be assembled on site, in Pekan - no information yet on that one yet.

The Jetta sedan, which is in rolls of RM149, 888 (on the road without insurance), powered by a 1.4 TSI twin-charged engine, the 160 hp at 5,800 rpm and 240 Nm 1500-4500 revolutions per minute, coupled to seven-speed DSG tranny, this specification the car is considered the most powerful sedan in its class, says VGM.

Features include Volkswagen Climatronic air conditioning, audio system RCD310, Park Distance Control (PDC) front and rear, cruise control and places in "Sienna" stuff.

As for the Passat is the 1.8 TSI equipped D-segment offering to RM184, 888 affordable and has 160 hp at 5000-6200 rpm and 250 Nm min 1500-4200 for the output numbers, with a seven-speed DSG box in attendance.

The kit includes 17-inch alloys, bi-xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, RCD 510 touch screen, 6-disc CD changer / = eight speaker audio system and leather seats. Other products are cruise control, electric parking brake with Auto-Hold function and Hill Hold Control, PDC front and rear and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Finally, the Touran, which goes for RM166, 888th The seven-seater is "Cross" kit includes wider wheel arches and more springs than the standard Touran, so it is 20 mm more ground clearance than the latter. It is also equipped with a 1.4 TSI mill, although in this case to make in its 140 hp and 220 Nm.

Functions belong to this 17-inch alloys with staggered tires and bi-xenon headlights with daytime running lights as well as many interior comfort and convenience options, including 40 campsites and up to 1,989 liters of cargo volume space wear. The MPV comes equipped with six airbags - the Jetta and Passat have the same number ..

We are in the midst of the media drive with all three vehicles, and we have more for you when we get back from Penang! Stay tuned.

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Nissan Altima drive to function better and Transmission

Nissan has decided to improve the energy efficiency of its new models using different technologies and progressive elements. The Japanese manufacturer has recently introduced some new improvements in their car models at a car show in Japan. The Nissan Altima sedan is the first car to be released with some of these components improved.

The Altima sedan was previously equipped with the transmission mechanism Toyota Hybrid. Nissan Motors USA has improved and this will be the first in-house front wheel drive train mechanism in the hybrid car model later. The next Altima will also feature the transmission continuously variable transmission for efficient power to the wheels.

According to Nissan, Infiniti M hybrid, which has a rear-wheel drive was the source of test for the mechanism of enhanced powertrain. The new models will be powered by a 2.5 liter four-cylinder coupled with a supercharger and the hybrid powertrain will consist of a motor and two clutches.
The current model of the Altima is not the compressor and therefore generates less power than the newer model. The next generation of hybrid cars Nissan will combine the power of the electric motor and the motor to the transmission Xtronic Continuously Variable (CVT) to achieve better fuel efficiency.

Nissan Motors said they will continue to develop and integrate technologies for fuel efficiency in their future endeavors.


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Lexus planning new small hybrid crossover based on the CT 200h, 300h called CX

It seems that Lexus aims to boost its sales and the only solution would be to introduce new models. Due to the fact that consumers need smaller models, an ideal would be a little crossover, based on the popular CT 200h. The idea is not new to us, as in July, we reported that Toyota plans to launch six new hybrids and one of them would be a new Lexus 300h called CX, which will hit showrooms by the end of 2012.

The new crossover will look like a small RX and will make cars like the Audi Q3, BMW X1 or Infiniti EX. Few sources have confirmed that the new car will use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with Hybrid Synergy Drive used in the Camry Hybrid and the success HS 250h dedicated hybrid sedan.

According to the magazine Auto Motor und Sport of Germany, the small crossover will be designed for the European market, but that does not mean it will not be available in the United States. A hybrid cross would be less perfect complement to the Lexus RX line composed of 45 percent of sales from the U.S. firm has so far this year.

Suzuki to launch on R3 in Japan before landing in India?

OnCars.in reported that Suzuki is the killer eagerly awaited R3 innovation in Japan before shipping it to start Maruti Suzuki dealer showrooms. The production model specification bug in during the Auto Expo in January 2012.

Prototypes of enthusiasts forum BHP.com team showed the Ritz-based seven-seater MPV canceled built with components from the new Swift.

The diesel engine is a must for an MPV in India will come from Fiat. The 1.3-liter engine probably from the engine compartment of the Suzuki SX4 and has come experience-enhancing technology such as a turbocharger with variable geometry. According to the same report, it produces 95PS of power.

First Lexus LFA arrived in the Philipines

The first Lexus LFA has reached the Philipines. According to report from the representative of Lexus Manila, Philippines is one of three countries in the ASEAN region, which is distributed the Lexus LFA along with Singapore and Brunei.

“It’s not for sale,” said Carlo Chungunco, Lexus Manila’s marketing officer. “We’ve received a lot of offers for it even before it arrived but it’s not for sale.”

We want to remind you that the Lexus LFA is powered by a 4.8-liter V10 engine with 560 hp at 8,700 rpm and 480 Nm of torque at 6,800 rpm. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a 6-speed ASG transmission, allowing the supercar to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 325km/h.

The Lexus LFA has a starting price of $375,000.