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Subaru BRZ, Sexy Sports Car with Boxer Rear-wheel Drive Zenith

Car Auto Online - Subaru BRZ, Sexy Sports Car with Boxer Rear-wheel Drive Zenith - After Toyota leaked specifications of the FT-86 in the internet, Subaru recently issued a release about the BRZ STI Concept, the first Boxer-engined sports car.

The figure of Subaru BRZ (Boxer Zenith Rear-wheel drive) first officially appeared in the Los Angeles Auto Show. The BRZ actually was the result of collaboration with Toyota by name Toyobaru, has got a touch of Subaru Technica International (STI).

Subaru BRZ Design

The touch of STI has created BRZ appearance full of exotic aura, such as stylish hexagonal design of the front grille, eagle-eyed headlights and fin-shaped fog lamp characterized variants of Subaru STI. To support aerodynamic, the front spoiler is made slightly lower and an additional rear wing. The roof is made of carbon fiber material to bring a light weight of the car.

The blue color is the choice as a distinctive identity of Subaru sports car. This color is used as the moment of official announcement of the paint type 'WR Blue Pearl II' as a new generation of iconic blue of Subaru and STI .

Subaru BRZ Engine

A special powertrain of BRZ is made by Subaru as a special equipment for this rear-wheel drive sports car with mode 'FA'. Remaining to use boxer engine, but without the turbo: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, with 86x86 mm bore and stroke.

Subaru BRZ Suspensions

STI also sets the suspension of Subaru BRZ, to deliver a good stability. To get an accurate braking performance, Brembo is relied to fill the sector of active safety in all four wheels. 215/45 R18 wheel is used to display a beautiful ‘feet' and suitable traction for the BRZ.

Subaru BRZ, Sexy Sports Car with Boxer Rear-wheel Drive Zenith

VW Golf GTI Cabriolet, First Generation Golf GTI Convertible will Launch Soon in Europe

Car Auto Online - VW Golf GTI Cabriolet, First Generation Golf GTI Convertible will Launch Soon in Europe - 2013 VW Golf GTI Cabriolet will come to European car showrooms in mid-June 2012. The lowest price of New VW Golf GTI Cabriolet is about € 31,350.

Golf GTI Cabriolet is claimed to be the most economical car in the class. The fuel (gasoline) consumption is only 12.98 km/L and CO2 emissions of 180 g / km when using the DSG (direct shift gearbox) transmission.

The 2.0 liter turbo engine is able to release power of 210 hp and 280 Nm of torque, with acceleration from 0 to 100 kph in 7.3 seconds. The top speed of Golf GTI Cabriolet is 235 kph (DSG model). The engine makes VW Golf Cabrio the most powerful Golf GTI.

The soft roof of GTI Cabriolet is driven by electro-hydraulic. The roof could be opened in 9 seconds. You can operate the roof (opening and closing) while the car is running at under 30 km/h.

The first generation Golf GTI was launched about thirty-six years ago. Until now, Volkswagen has sold more than 1.8 million Golf GTI around the world, and the Golf GTI Cabriolet became the first Golf GTI convertible.

VW Golf GTI Cabriolet, First Generation Golf GTI Convertible will Launch Soon in Europe

2013 Kia Cee'd Petrol and Turbodiesel Will Be Launched on June in The UK

Car Auto Online - 2013 Kia Cee'd Petrol and Turbodiesel Will Be Launched on June in The UK - Kia Motors UK will launch 2013 Kia Cee'd on June 1, 2012. The second generation Kia Cee'd will be sold at a price of £ 14,395. 2013 Cee'd that was designed, engineered and manufactured in the Europe, has exterior dimensions 50 mm longer than the first generation Cee'd. While its width and height is reduced 10 mm.

2013 Kia Cee'd comes with 2650 mm wheelbase (the same with previous Cee’d and still the longest in its class) and 0.380 m3 cargo (an increase of 0.04 m3 cargo space). The Cee'd will be available in four engine versions (1.4 and 1.6 liter petrol and turbodiesel). All engines are 4% more efficient than previous models.

1.6 liter petrol engine GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) powered 133 hp taken from Kia Sportage. This model became the only Cee'd with double transmission developed by Kia Motors Corporation.

While the 1.6 liter manual transmission is equipped with ISG (Intelligent Stop & Go). ISG features significantly reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.

A myriad of safety features of the 2013 Cee'd include Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), 6 airbags and Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) - brake lights will be flashing when the car stopped in an emergency to warn driver of the car behind.

Some 2013 Cee'd variants are equipped with active and static turning lights, a backward camera, Parallel Parking Assist System - automatically steer the car for parallel parking - and Lane Departure Warning System.

2013 Kia Cee'd is also outfitted with electronic parking brake, heated steering wheel, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wider air conditioning vents to give coolness to the foot of the rear passengers, dual-zone air conditioning, and others. Electrically height-adjustable driver's seat and back ancillary (possible to memorize and recall different positions for the driver''s seat).

2013 Cee'd is the first Kia’s car with a 7-year warranty. Kia Pro Cee'd and Cee'd SW will come in the 4th quarter of 2012.

2013 Kia Cee'd Petrol and Turbodiesel Will Be Launched on June in The UK