Audi RS3

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Posted by hari

If you are a fervent Audi fan, then you must be elated on reading this post. This's because, a new powerful hatch from Audi is in the offing. Yeah! It's the RS3. Powered by the 2.5-litre engine that is doing work in the recently launched Audi TT-RS, the hatch can churn out 335bhp alongside 332lb ft of torque.

The air intakes at the front are larger and more in number to improve engine cooling. Speculations suggest that the car will be equipped with Audi’s Quattro four-wheel-drive system. The production car would also have a more aggressive body kit added, including new bumpers.

Weighing similar to TT-RS the hatch can propel from 0-62mph in a staggering 4.6sec, hitting a top speed of 174mph.

Cayenne Diesel is coming to India

Friday, April 3, 2009

Posted by hari

The much anticipated Porsche Cayenne Diesel is heading to the Indian subcontinent.

The Volkswagen-sourced V6 will have 240 horsepower and a monstrous 56 kgm of torque. 0 to 100 kph arrives in 8.3 seconds, while the top whack is 214kph. The Tiptronic S gearbox will be offered as standard. Expect the SUV to priced under Rs 65 lakh.

Escalade Platinum Hybrid

Posted by hari

The newly launched Escalade Platinum Hybrid is Cadillac’s first Sports Utility Vehicle.

Conventional power source is the 6.0-litre V8 engine alongside General Motors’ two-mode hybrid system, which consists of an electrically variable transmission and a 300-volt nickel hydride battery.

Electric propulsion is enhanced by regenerative braking as this technology helps the Escalade Platinum Hybrid achieve a claimed 24mpg. Other features include an auto stop-start mode, LED headlights, a Magnetic Ride Control damping system and 22-inch alloy wheels.

The new Audi RS5

Posted by hari

Here’s the new performance coupe from Audi, the RS5 which will be BMW M3’s stiff challenger. More powerful than the M3, it’s powered by a 4.2-litre twin-turbo V8 mill that can unleash 450 ravaging ponies. The RS5 can thrust from 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds while the top speed is electronically limited to 155mph.

Mind you, it’s got Audi’s Quattro four-wheel drive system too, available with a choice of both six-speed manual and seven-speed twin-clutch gearboxes.

The RS5 will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, with UK sales starting before the end of the year.

2010 VW Golf GTI

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Posted by hari

The iconic hatch from Volkswagen, the Golf GTI now gets a new lease of life. An entirely new engine, an Electronic Differential for proper distribution of torque and an optional DSG have added excitement to the hatch.

The advanced 2.0 litre turbocharged engine putting out 210 bhp and 207 lb-ft of torque propels the hatch to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds. Transmission choices are a 6 speed standard manual, or a new paddle-shifted DSG true automated manual with slick gear shifts. Greater traction is ensured, thanks to the new XDS electronically controlled differential.

Standard equipment highlights on the new GTI include red and black tartan sports seats with red stitching and headrests featuring the ‘GTI’ logo, a flat-bottomed GTI multifunction steering wheel, red brake calipers, 17-inch ‘Monza’ alloy wheels and 2Zone electronic climate control. Safety features include ABS, ESP and seven airbags, including a knee airbag for the first time, all as standard.

Stats

Engine

Type: VW TSI Inline 4, - turbocharged, Layout: Front, FWD, Displacement : 2.0 litres, Horsepower: 210 bhp, Torque: 207lb-ft.

Performance

0-60mph : 6.9 seconds, Top speed- 149 mph

Transmission

6 Speed Conventional or DSG Manual