Bentley Continental GT (2012) [Reviews]

Crewe teams to design and engineering, the new Bentley Continental GT Coupe is a leadership opportunity to define a bold and exciting for one of the most revered names Bentley - Continental. The founder and successful Bentley Continental GT, introduced in 2003 represented the first step in the rebirth of Bentley and defines an entirely new market segment. It was an ergonomics offering excellent luxury GT was faithful to the spirit Bentley Grand Touring.

Now, the new Continental GT Coupe 4 places based on the success of its iconic predecessor, capturing the spirit of the GT, but with even higher standards for design, construction, luxury, craftsmanship, dynamic performance , functionality and sophistication in everyday life.

A well sculpted body give the new Bentley Continental GT coupe an even clearer, more defined appearance. The contemporary interior offers new levels of cabin craft of design, comfort and luxury. The seats, for example, offer further support and the back room of the leg, a dash of style even more exploration and Modernity. The new touch-screen capabilities of the system state information and entertainment of the art navigation, Google Maps and entertainment, while the latest speaker technology in a balanced way the radiator and the size of Dirac ™ sound processing provide a better quality digital audio.

Bentley's acclaimed 6-liter, 12 cylinder twin-turbo engines the power is now 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700nm (£ 516 ft) of torque and is mated to a new Quickshift transmission, which allows double staircase. Thanks to advanced technology FlexFuel can also be used as regular unleaded petrol (gasoline) and a sustainable bio-ethanol (up to E85), or any combination of these two.

In late 2011 a brand new, high-performance 8-cylinder engine will also be available on request. This engine will offer a peak reduction of 40 per cent of emissions compared to the W12 engine and provide a ruling class power to CO2 ratio of Bentley performance and refinement.

Both engines are mated to an all-wheel drive with a pair 40:60 sporty rear bias (compared to the original polarization of the Bentley Continental GT 50:50), with minimal understeer in tight corners and allowing the skilled driver to control the car and the balance online through precise throttle.

"The new Continental GT is a work of art car, with excellent craftsmanship and elegant designs and contemporary. It drives like a supercar, but without the usual sacrifices to travel or in practice. It's a car you can enjoy every moment every day. "- Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen, Chairman and CEO

Wrought reflects quality and design integrity

Inspired by Bentley's iconic past, the design team led by Bentley Design Director Dirk van Braeckel, has created a thoroughly modern, shaped body, built on advanced production techniques to ensure the highest standards of quality and housing.

Aluminum Super forming technology to create a working front fenders and tailgate. This heats up the aluminum panels to almost 500 degrees before the formulation of the pressure. Using a single block of aluminum, no seams or welding is required.

Recent body-building techniques for the production of clean lines and real high-definition and shape of each area of ​​appearance. Familiarity with power lines and the back of the thighs - the echoes of the original R-Type Continental 1950 - now even stronger rays to create a very different surfaces, that feels truly coachbuilt cars of the new coupe.

The new face of the coupe GT is bolder than ever. The radiator grille is classic Bentley vertical array, while the design of new headlights, four lamps in traditional format, has exquisite detailing and eye-catching jewelry, see the light of the beam.

Behind the signing of Bentley 'floating' LED bulbs to expand its wings around the corners of the new coupe emphasized the breadth and determined attitude. The width of the track by 41 mm 48 mm front and rear than the previous model. Rear hood have a strong design, because "Double Horseshoe", similar to a Bentley Mulsanne, the exhaust tailpipes flared elliptical set a new Bentley Continental GT sporting credentials.

The body shape of the new Bentley Continental GT Coupe is also more aerodynamic wind tunnel after extensive analysis. Along with a wide range of base improvements (including wheel arches and exhaust aerodynamic aids) Coefficient of drag is down to GT 0.33Cd and lift the front and rear axle has also been reduced to create more stability at high speeds .

The new Bentley Continental GT is set with 20-inch alloy wheels as standard, with, for the first time on the mainland family, the ability to switch to 21-inch designs. Three wheel styles are available - a 20-inch five-spoke version and two 21-inch split-rim elegant and Sports variations which come in a variety of chrome and painted finishes.

"The new GT is a sporty coupe even stronger than ever. This is an exceptionally stylish and comfortable 2 +2 GT, but the heart, soul, and the appearance of a super car." - Dirk van Braeckel Director of Planning

Contemporary, from the inside by hand with famous Bentley ADJUSTMENTS

With a design completely handmade, Bentley Continental GT cockpit sets new standards of refinement and luxury to create an elegant space, with up to four people can relax and comfortable.

The instrument panel and dashboard subtly echoes the theme of flight and Bentley wings are made of high quality soft touch leather. The brand new touch technology bezelled chromium found in this area of ​​the cab passes dynamics of the center console in the form of dramatic surface "wing" buttresses.

The striking design of the seats and unique "Cobra" are very comfortable thanks to the introduction of the latest body of support material, the use of foam to provide softness complex at first contact, but with excellent support for more trips.

The seats can be specified with front seat ventilation and massage system state of the art with 10 individual cells and individual massage side airbags come standard for all passengers. Front seatbelts are equipped with a new automatic electrical presenter, which makes buckling up effortlessly. The driver's knee airbags are fitted as standard.

The new Bentley Continental GT offers more than everyday use. The new slim-line front seat with scalloped back also provide an additional 46mm of legroom and easy access for rear passengers in the aft cabin.

No other Grand Tourer offers so much thanks to sophisticated noise suppression technology amazing sophistication, including acoustic glazing, hidden beneath the plates, and anti-vibration panels throughout the cabin.

The cabin is trimmed in soft leather to the touch, a full line of wood veneer, metals are not warm to the touch and carpets - all handmade in the factory workshops unprecedented Bentley in Crewe, England. The attention to detail even extends to the application of a UV stabilizer for veneer to protect the money, assuring that can be enjoyed as new in the coming decades.

Each stitched leather still under the watchful eye Bentley and highly skilled craftsmen and women. By incorporating an ingenious, the angle of "ramps" on the back leather, interior designers have created a strong, well-defined lines of design, while maintaining soft.

Other simple functions are powered and practical start as standard, electronic parking brake with a passage from Assist and upgraded leather-lined door storage compartments, integrated with a bottle.

Perhaps the storage unit the most elegant new in the new Bentley Continental GT is beautifully designed, folding, detachable case designed to hold items like keys and pens, and can also be slipped into a pocket or a handbag. Made of veneer to match the interior of the sedan, the case (available as a cost option) finished with wings encrusted Bentley, satin chrome and leather-lined and secured in a recess of the door two drinks in the center console .

"The new GT coupe interior combines form, functionality and innovation Our task was to translate the original sketches for the cab of the car -. Which was pretty extreme, almost revolutionary for a Bentley. - Due to the final design is a carrier moving Continental GT to the next generation "-. Darren Day, Senior Designer

Infotainment systems for its class

In addition to its contemporary interior, new Continental GT is also equipped with advanced touch technology with rich new images, maps and a 30 GB hard disk on board.

8-inch screen car audio system, telephone, guide and comfort options, and the latest navigation system, which uses the car as hard drive and a DVD player to use the information path. It also employs a dynamic navigation to guide you in areas of heavy traffic, looking for items with a geo-tagged photos to SD card and is compatible with Google Maps (specific market).

Infotainment system with your zip code to 7 digit voice, using a combination of touchscreen controls and a classic knurled rotary switches to provide immediate feedback on usability and clear. Screen graphical user interface was designed to house to make sure it is fully compatible with the graphic style of the interior. When you look closely, you'll see that the fingers on the display is a "virtual" echoes of the thumb switches below.

The Bentley Continental GT the new entertainment system also offers the ultimate in car audio entertainment. A sound system of eight speakers is standard with the latest technology radiator Balanced Mode. These unique compact, flat speaker offers exceptional clarity with a wide range of frequencies.

11-speaker Naim for Bentley system - has created exclusively for Bentley Continental GT, British audiophile Naim - uses a revolutionary Dirac Dimensions ™ digital signal processing. This industry first technology to create a virtual "sound field" independent of the line speaker provides concert hall sound of each passenger, where they sit.

Bentley Continental GT Coupe also benefits from the phone connectivity and music player, digital television (if possible) and playback of DVD movies. Music can be played and controlled directly from an iPod ® and a six-disc CD changer, SD card reader or directly from the hard drive from the hard drive that can store up to 15 GB music.

A more efficient W12 AND NEW high-performance, powerful V8

Bentley Continental GT is to have a choice between two very distinctive high-performance engines. In addition to the new version of the famous Crewe 575p 6.0-liter W12 powertrain, a new high-efficiency 4.0-liter V8 engine option will be introduced in late 2011.

The new 4.0-liter V8 is environmentally friendly, Bentley's commitment to provide the power transmission system reaches 40 percent improvement in CO2 emissions. The new V8 has been designed specifically for Bentley's engineers to provide all the power and torque as a synonym for exciting Marque. Crewe built a new engine also offers class-leading CO2 emissions-output ratio.

At launch, the new Bentley Continental GT coupe is powered by the latest developments in Bentley's acclaimed 12-cylinder, turbocharged 6-liter twin turbo is tuned for better performance, thanks to increases in power, torque and fuel consumption.

Designed for the unique configuration "W" is the most compact and technologically advanced 12-cylinder engine in the world. Four camshafts and 48 valves allow the engine to breathe easily and to help create the distinctive Bentley wave of torque. It 'can also use gasoline (petrol), bio-ethanol E85, or an effective combination - all with a single tank.

In 2008, Bentley has announced broad environmental program, which included a 15 per cent in terms of powertrain efficiency and the adoption of the model with all the technology FlexFuel Bentley range by 2012. Bentley FlexFuel models are able to offer potential CO2 reductions up to 70 percent "basic well-to-wheel '- measured by the CO2 released from the fuel production (well), through its combustion products or the introduction of (the wheel).

To ensure that the power and torque remain constant (regardless of fuel), a leading fuel quality sensor continuously monitors the relationship between fuels. Then the guide Engine Control Unit to adjust the timing of the engine. This enables seamless distribution, as Bentley Motors is known, and ensures that there is no compromise on performance when using fuels that produce less CO2 emissions.

Later revisions of the new Bentley Continental GT Coupe engine includes a low friction, lightweight components that allows the engine to rev W12-format even more freely, while the latest engine management and two low-inertia turbochargers are optimized to ensure a minimum of turbo lag.

Overall, Bentley Continental GT Coupe is 65kg lighter than its predecessor, thanks to the reduction in all parts of the engine through the car to new places. Its power to 15ps, and a torque of 50 Nm - and 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700nm (£ 516 ft) - the result of an improvement of 6 percent of the power of the new GT-weight ratio, making it able to accelerate from Zero to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds (0-100 km / h in 4.6 seconds) and a top speed of 198 mph (318 km / h).

More power and torque are transmitted through the enhanced four-wheel drive with six-speed transmission Quickshift, which halves the travel time (only 200 milliseconds). The change has also revised the ability to produce double-scaled (sixth to fourth gear, for example), and improves acceleration across the range of the change. Dealing with more power and torque, the planetary gear set of a ZF six-speed gearbox is also improved.

Par positive downshifts are performed by the engine and gearbox electronic controller interacting gas and injecting additional fuel during overrun, replicating "blips" hand throttle for precise matching rev. During the transmission upshifts, fuel and ignition are temporarily cut off to provide faster lap times, reducing the mechanical torque, improve shift quality and durability.

"W12 increased power and torque, and transmission for a new Bentley Continental Quickshift immediately available for supercar performance throughout the rev range. GT At the same time, the pioneering use of Bentley technology FlexFuel, underlines the continuing commitment to the environment ". - Brian Gush, Director, chassis and transmission, engineering

Four wheel drive OPTIMIZED TO RIDE AND HANDLING

Both engines are mated to a state of the art, all-wheel drive system with Torsen differential advanced. This ensures the safe handling and dynamic sports in all conditions and climate.

In the new court, the distribution of power is skewed to a sporty rear 40:60 feel much in terms of handling and acceleration in mid-corner. However, it can instantly adjust the distribution of power between the front and rear wheels depending on available traction. In addition, an updated electronic stability control (ESC) provides additional security and a grip whatever your riding style.

The chassis of the new Bentley Continental GT offers the best route and balance handling. The large front and rear track benefits of agility and handling, while the solid cast aluminum forged high-strength amounts of front suspension and aluminum castings gravity die on the backs of working together with a preliminary Redesigned anti-roll bar and retuned spring and registry settings. The result is improved response and stability at all speeds.

Continuous Damping Control (CDC) continuously monitors the position of the car and insurance. By adjusting the suspension settings hundreds of times per second, it can provide a remarkably smooth driving at low speeds and increased control over the speeds up. It may also lower the car mode "V-Max" for better stability at high speeds.

SUMMARY

Throughout the history of Bentley's iconic Grand Tourer have forged the reputation of the brand. In the 1950's R-Type Continental beautiful set new standards of performance and style. In 2003, the Bentley Continental GT has revolutionized the luxury coupe market, combining supercar performance and the dynamic daily practice in circulation.

Now, the new Continental GT coupe sets even higher standards in all areas of design, craftsmanship and engineering.

"We distilled nearly 90 years, technical excellence in the new Continental GT coupe, the Bentley is all that stands for: .. performance breathtaking, beautiful design and unparalleled quality, comfort and luxury "- Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn, Member of the Board, Engineering

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Lamborghini Reventon (2011)[Reviews]

A new model of Lamborghini was promoted and introduced in the market. Reventón is called and is said to be the most outrageous Lamborghini ever made. Its production is limited to 20 models and sold before the car became even. The cost of ownership of the Reventon is 1,000,000 Lamburghini euros (1.6 million). It has more engine power and Lamborghini is the fastest Lamborghini there. It has a powerful 640 hp V12 engine that can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 211 mph.

Murcielago car recalls with sharp corners and created. Front and rear intake recommendations of the cluster, so that gives the car a new look that will make your car looks like the Batmobile. Lamborghini Reventon is a two-tone Alcantara interior.

Another wonderful features that this car has electronic instruments are: G-Force-Meter is one that gives this car is incredible driving force, the longitudinal acceleration.

Specifications

Vehicle type: - two-door coupe, production car (limited to 20)

Price: - 1,000,000 euros

Configuration: - Mid Engine / AWD

Engine: - V12

Displacement - 6496 cc

Transmission: - E-Gear / 6-speed manual

Power: - 650 hp 8000 rpm

Torque: - 487 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm

Width - 81.0 in

Length - 185.0 in

Height - 44.7 in

Weight: - £ 3670

0-60 mph: - 3.3 seconds

Maximum speed - 211 mph

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Aston Martin Virage (2011) [Reviews]

Aston Martin introduces the new Aston Martin Virage - very elegant and powerful, yet considered a sports car under. The brand can now offer its customers a first class, all with different shapes, but with the same unique soul, Aston Martin and luxury.

Beautiful, dynamic and prestigious Aston Martin Virage combines decidedly performance luxury sports car, comfort and refinement. The front mid-mounted V12 engine torque for outstanding performance with inherent agility of the car and the perfect weight distribution provide the ideal balance between performance sports car and immediately the luxury brand sports modern illustrated by Aston Martin.

Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez said: "100 years of automotive history has shown that evolution produces the best solutions in a timely manner Virage So it is, is the next level of evolution, we VH architecture, strategy, and makes everything perfectly, you can expect today .. It 'the perfect balance of opposites. "

Aston Martin Virage is perennially among the elegant DB9 and DBS offers an open sports car for our customers, who remains in a performance of luxury and rustic, but offers more and, most importantly, the performance, which is always available without problems guide.

Aston Martin is renowned hand-built 6.0-liter V12 produces 490 hp (365 kW/497 hp) and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque, and through the shaft of carbon fiber, is coupled to a six-speed Touchtronic automatic transaxle II installed to promote the full weight of the 50:50 balance.

The Aston Martin Virage dynamics were set to provide a more engaging driving experience more refined, the driver can extract the maximum performance of your vehicle more easily. A new adaptive damping system (ADS) intelligently "reads" the road to provide optimum grip, adapting to different conditions. The system now selects up to five different parameters of stiffness in the normal mode, and more rigid five settings in sport mode.

Helps the driver control, a "sport" button on the dashboard allows the driver to select an answer marked acceleration of the changes and the fastest team, while taking no gear changes automatically rather than limiting revolution.

Aston Martin Virage introduced the Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes as standard - in contrast with this market - offering advanced and massive stopping power. Powerful, fade-resistant and much lighter than traditional cast iron plates, the CCM braking system which means that not only reduces the weight of the whole machine, but the weight savings per wheel means that a better balance of ride comfort and handling can be affected. The lower rotational mass also improve acceleration.

Aston Martin Virage active technology and combine it with the comfort and refinement found in DB9 and Rapide. Aston Martin bonded to an aluminum architecture "VH", which constitutes the backbone of the sports car brand, inspired by the aerospace industry, where weight reduction is the ultimate goal. Durable and lightweight, modular aluminum intrinsic properties are ideal for a very rigid and versatile platform, which enables the production of Aston Martin Virage Coupe and Volante.

Aston Martin Virage sits wide and low power demands, which is below, a bi-xenon headlamps follow the lines of the sides to give a car more lively and modern face. The aluminum grille inspired by the new One-77, consists of five horizontal wings, which are beveled to create the profile of support. The new front bumper is clean and the machine to alleviate any visual complexity of the overall objective of the simplicity of design. Front wings separated by Aston Martin Virage his team mates to host a new modern interpretation of the iconic Aston Martin side of the body strake six LEDs style, forming one side of the repeater. Aston Martin Virage side skirts to drive simplicity through a rear bumper diffuser, which houses the body-colored blade width aggravated by a car.

Such as drivers and passengers opening doors signature swan wings, they are greeted by the scent of seven hides the most beautiful Bridge of Weir leather hand-sewn by expert craftsmen. Inspiration is drawn from the luxury leather goods to produce a striped Welt flowing on either side of the dashboard and along the seat and the door, drawing the eye through the car. Aston Martin Virage Each man will have 70 hours of expert craftsmanship provided within one to create the famous Aston Martin sophisticated interior. In total more than 200 man-hours to be spent on the global headquarters of the Aston Martin Virage crafts at Gaydon, Warwickshire, England, this will be the production car at the tenth to be built there within eight years.

Simplicity throughout the car with the new fully integrated satellite navigation has been developed in collaboration with Garmin. The new system simplifies the operation through the four existing joystick mounted on the dashboard. A new 6.5-inch screen with high resolution using the latest graphics cards and maps to guide visually and aurally drivers to their destination.

Standard equipment includes heated seats (Sports seats only), cruise control, satellite navigation, Bluetooth preparation powerful phone and 700W Aston Martin Audio System with Dolby ® Pro Logic ® II and complete integration of iPod ® .

Performance

Sitting in the heart of all Aston Martin sports car is a driver and not more suggestive in the adoption of the new twist famous hand-built 6.0-liter V12 that is assembled at the factory Aston Martin engine as Cologne Germany. Aston Martin technicians take more than 20 hours to build and test each engine before sending in Gaydon, where they went so far in the Aston Martin Virage can help balance your ideal weight 50:50.

The Aston Martin Virage engine produces 490 hp (365 kW/497 hp) and 570 nm (420 lb-ft) of torque, and is identified from V12 in the family with a full black. Full houses a "five pillars of design" further increase the stiffness of the pipe to provide improved sound quality. The V12 was designed to provide over 85% of maximum torque at just 1,500 rpm drive Virage offers a useful snapshot and most importantly, the real world.

Aston Martin Director of Product Development, Ian Minard, said: "The new Virage represents another milestone in the Aston Martin sports GT class that combines luxury and performance Our engineering team has tried to balance the elements of modern design, the powers and perform solid performance liquid .. We focused on key elements of the performance of the car and control, and the intricate details of the operation, comfort and craftsmanship. "

II Touchtronic transmission features as standard, and to promote the Aston Martin Virage refined power delivery makes the replacement of a concrete but simple. Designed in collaboration with ZF six-speed automatic is well positioned to remain silent figures on the motorway, and practice to respond heatedly while driving. Controlled through a finely polished glass passes describing the NP, R, D, on the dashboard, the driver can take the automatic mode and an intelligent control system to decide the right time to change the gear ratio to achieve smoothness and savings Fuel optimal.

In addition, the driver can take the paddles leather-clad magnesium to activate the manual mode. Mounted on the steering column so the driver can always be found easily up or down, the manual mode gives the driver complete control.

Virage has a Sport button on the dashboard that, when depressed, will create an enhanced driving experience through quicker gear changes and automatic system will replace the driver is able to maintain the equipment in the limiter speed.

Control

The new Aston Martin Virage has a new adaptive damping system (ADS) has been adapted to meet the special character of the last Aston Martin sports GT. Each shock has five settings of individual computer controlled rigidity. This allows the turns "reading" the road through sensors placed strategically around the car, constantly adjusting the distance of each corner. The use of yaw, the accelerometer, steering wheel, throttle and brake sensors (ABS), the intelligent system can take into account the needs of the driver of the car is at any given time. The unit adaptive damping control (ECU) uses these measurements to determine the damping of the best settings required at some point, it becomes more rigid for improved handling and control, driving dynamics, and become more flexible for comfort while driving "normal" driving conditions.

Increase vehicle control, the button on the glass top allows the driver to disable ADS system to grow firmer shock absorbers in a variety of configurations. As the button is pressed, the first five seconds, all damping parameters are set in their strongest offering a tangible difference for the driver. After five seconds, the system returns to the optimal configuration of the vast estate that results in a more focused driving experience, but comfortable.

Virage has been delivered to customers in Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brake standard - bucking trends in this market. Critically acclaimed for offering the ultimate in braking power progressive CCM discs benefit from six-piston calipers in front and four rear. To give the driver control when braking tangible, they are much stronger than conventional cast iron discs fade and 12.5 kg lighter than a conventional system, they contribute to a decline in the population outside the comfort suspended participation ride and handling.

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has been specially optimized for the Aston Martin Virage. A three-stage DSC system allows the driver to adjust the level of intervention depending on the type of electronic behavior. In default mode, the system is "on" limit any tire slippage in difficult conditions, and provide maximum security possible without being intrusive. Hold the button for four seconds, begin DSC "Track Mode", which could be delayed electronics, creating an even purer experience safe. Press the button for five seconds to turn off completely.

Using the knowledge gained from the V8 Vantage Roadster and DBS Volante, Virage Volante, the new features a cradle securely mounted and front and rear panels of shear, which provide a high level of rigidity. This means that Virage Volante retains its sporty dynamics, without compromising the roof open. For the first time on an Aston Martin Virage coupe they are also using a shear panel on the back of the car, again to increase the strength and stiffness.

Fully integrated into the Aston Martin series satellite navigation has been completely revised Aston Martin Virage benefit from the new system, developed in collaboration with the Garmin that is managed using the existing joystick and buttons on the dashboard. Features include a clearer graphics, better interface to the prospect of the radar images and data. The new system to maintain an integrated, out of sight less than real wood on the dashboard, center console can be easily by pressing a button. Control through an aluminum four-button joystick to prevent fingerprints on the screen uncomfortable that prevent a clear view.

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Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion [Reviews]

After two years of absence from the international stage, Bertone, returned to the Geneva Motor Show, revealing the concept car Alfa Romeo Pandion: an aggressive yet beautiful coupe designed as a tribute to Alfa Romeo, "an anniversary one hundred years.

Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion: an extreme and controversial Bertone, the typical sports car fashion. The whole concept car (4620 mm long, 1971 mm wide, 1230 mm, 2850 mm wheelbase) is a compact sports car, the exterior dimensions of a great sense of sports car design interior, all powered by a 4.7 liter, 450 bhp 8 - cylinder Alfa Romeo engine.

Alfa Romeo concept Pandion is the first car produced by Mike Robinson in his new role as design and brand manager Bertone. "Dream Car" A pure concept of Pandion Alfa Romeo takes his rightful place as a member of the family stories Bertone Alfa Romeo cars have always been style icons, the influence of the history of Italian craftsmanship and quality car in excellent design, showing themselves as the undisputed benchmark in the world of automotive design.

The name comes from the animal world, as Pandion haliaetus is the scientific name of an osprey, a sea hawk nesting and living in coastal areas. The designers, led by Mike Robinson, was inspired by the wing of this predator to invent mechanisms spectacular opening of the door, and facial markings hawks project a sense of the traditional family in the new Alfa era of design.

In nearly a century of tradition Bertone is not the first time that the natural wonders that have inspired the name of concept cars. Just think of the Corvair Testudo (1963) and, coincidentally, the Alfa Romeo Babysitting (1964), Carabo (1968) and Delfino (1983).

Design: The original concept of

Muscular body Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept is the result of an original interpretation of the Alfa Romeo badge, where the man-eating snake photographed representing the attraction of style (what we call "skin") and the cross symbolizes the aristocratic the rigor of rational thinking, technological aspects (what we call "context"). Under this interpretation, the design of Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion, like any Alfa Romeo, a perfect synthesis of "skin and frame," an ideal balance as a result of a tension between opposites: the technology and sensuality, rationality and instinct, architecture and sculpture, structuralism and organicism, industry expertise and excellent craftsmanship.

Alfa Romeo Pandion design concept is based on the concept of Robinson called "Skin & Frame" - a new interpretation of the nature of duality, a 100 year old Alfa Romeo logo. "Skin" logo means the snake, which represents the famous Italian excellence in a beautiful, seductive forms, and the "frame" refers to the logo of the cross, which represents the mechanical excellence, high-performance Italian racing cars. The combination has become a dynamic line looking for the perfect balance between the tension between opposites: the technology, and sensuality, the rational and the emotional, the architectural layout and contoured shape, structure and organic excellence industrial and craft of excellence.

Under this interpretation, it is the vibrant energy of each Alfa Romeo represented by "the spinal structure (or" Pandion Framework ") that crosses the length of the car from the V-shaped radiator grille in the nose of the car bumper bumper V-shaped back of the car crosses inside a visual aesthetic that structural supports surrounding the shell (or "skin").

Design: The details of the average

Alfa Romeo Pandion forward concept has a long sculpted hood and the creation of what is pending, for all practical purposes, a mask, like the ancient warriors helmets. "Family Feeling" The Alfa Romeo, instantly recognizable at first glance, does not allow even a hint of nostalgia and retro look in the future with the elegance and revolutionary romanticism. There is no doubt that this is an Alfa Romeo with a look that has never been seen before. Alfa quad headlights typical depth in the outer edges of the grill and T-shaped, with emphasis on the reduction of wonder out of position. Four white bars of light strikes the curiosity of observers, two lights above and below the two lights, creating a virtual bi-plane of light at night. The five horizontal bars on each radiator grille typical Alfa Romeo rarely seen here, with reference to the historical identity of the brand.

The grid is filled with thousands of tiny leaves that contribute to the interlocking design of new algorithms in the car.

Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion is the profile of a true sports car, no room for compromise. The architectural design is "behind the cabin," which means that the cabin is located at the rear of the car and the long hood pushes the visual center of the car back. The side of the body visually connects the front sensual the razor sharp edges of the rear side window using a very long flowing arch that extends from the front wheel on the back, improving the accessibility of this great little sports coupe bodied. Since the sports cars are traditionally difficult to get in and out of, this important activity ergonomics has become easier with an extra large door to compensate for the low roofline. This new formula not only adds a graphical hit new visual division between the upper and lower body, but it also offers an incredible panoramic window for passengers inside.

The back has a surprising range of the crystal blades that are woven in various widths and lengths, projecting into space. Rear of the car is actually the body, or look "pixelated", he-of-the-comet metaphor, so to speak, the sheer speed of the vehicle is pulled, technical background "frame" back, away from the sensual, flowing "Skins" above. This phenomenon of "dematerialization" in the car has created a natural form of the business, which means that the car looks like you are moving, although it is still standing.

There are also two small solid white shields under the rear bumper that keeps the quad exhaust pipes, creating a visual continuity of the side panels that appear white wrap around under the car.

The rear lights are completely integrated into the fabric of organic leaf and disappear when turned off. The feeling is the new Alfa Romeo family once again visible in the rear of the car with the same V-shaped shield is in front of the vehicle traveling along the length of the body, forming a powerful Alfa Romeo virtual backbone.

Doors, like many other Bertone designed masterpieces (such as the Alfa Romeo 1968 carabot, 1970 Lancia Stratos 0, the Lamborghini Countach 1972 and 2007, the Fiat Barchetta), open a way of great visual impact. Almost hinged around the axis of the rear wheel, the Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion open doors by turning back, finishing with a perfect 90 degrees at the center of the rear wheel lifts the entire body side of the front fender and rear fender. When fully opened are more than 3.6 meters high. This is a great solution is designed primarily glamorous, bringing the factor 'wow' in the automotive industry banal today. This mechanism brings futuristic looks is also practical. Since all the "extreme" sports cars are literally impossible to enter and exit, the Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion is designed to take advantage of the horizontal space in the car because the vertical space is so limited.

If an accident that causes the 'roll over' the doors off of the car chassis, so that passengers can exit the car.

Interiors: Minimalist glam

The figures, which makes the spring Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept to life is the result of a design study to create an organic whole, without the use of shortcuts in order to ensure continuity between inside and outside A perfect balance between architectural rigor and spectacular forms of living organisms.

Body language is used to create the cab has resulted in a fluid environment, the equipment, which seem to grow spontaneously, without ever having been either designed or constructed. We have the name of this code is an expressive, never before seen in a car in the field to date, algorithmic design. The concept, which has taken the world of mathematics, says a biological alternative to the traditional design and is "the addition of random shapes." And 'as if the design would be the following types of complex development, which is not linear and geometric form to produce "self-organization" to "natural growth" algorithms such as "swarms" or "lives".

Looking at the interior of the Alfa Romeo concept of Pandion, the first things that attract attention are the front seats. Car design is typical of Alfa Romeo cutting, ie 2 +2. While the two rear seats are "blanks" classic, the two front seats are incredibly thin (30 mm), ergonomic chairs, chaise longue. They have a carbon fiber cover (mimicking the style of the car's exoskeleton or "skin") covered Technogel ® and backlit with light ® fabric that conforms to the shape of the body of the driver or passenger. The principle that has inspired the designers was "zero gravity", ie, a warm and welcoming, bringing a sense of quality of life, at first, but ... zero gravity.

In fact, all the furniture inside the cabin, all have a tendency to float visually break the magical blue light. Behind the minimalist choice, however, lies in the study of ergonomics: the seats are the result of a perfect synthesis of performance, flexibility and lightness. Clear the floor is illuminated in the same "pool blue" color of the place, which offers a splendid view of the continuing voluptuous seats, the 'boundary flows, where the driver and passenger can feel truly protected by a shell magic.

The steering wheel is clearly that of a sports car, while the controls are similar to those of Alfa Romeo racing cars, with two analog clocks placed directly on the steering column. Three of the four LCD screens offer a view into the cabin (two faces, one on the windshield) and that are directly connected to external video cameras replacing the mirrors is usually placed outside the car. The largest screen in the center (9 ") in the center console - and available to passengers and the driver - also displays information about vehicle systems (air conditioning, sound system, Sat Nav etc... ..)

The strong diagonal dark light division in the rear of the side view accentuates the powerful rear wheel drive configuration, and draws particular attention to the opening mechanism is hidden.

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Acura TSX V6 [Reviews]

Acura debuted the new Acura TSX sports sedan with V6 Auto Show 2009 in Chicago. Scheduled for release this summer, the 2010 Acura TSX V6 is equipped with a powerful 3.5-liter engine, unique suspension tuning, large diameter wheels and improvement.

"The auto market may be slower, but not the Acura," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of sales Acura. "With better acceleration and handling, adds the new V6 280 hp more sporting character already sports sedan Acura TSX popular sport. "

Since its redesign last year, the TSX broke sales records to become one of Acura's best-selling sedan. As input to the Acura brand, the TSX four-cylinder has won over customers with its agility, handling and balanced performance. V6 model adds a new level of power at the top of the winning move for a more sporty and dynamic. The V6 will satisfy driving enthusiasts have an appetite for pleasure driving, yet refined sport sedan.

With the introduction of a V6 Acura TSX, Acura will fill a niche in the range between the TSX four-cylinder and the all new TL performance luxury sedan. The TL is moving more upscale, after the overhaul of the 2009 model year, Acura TSX V6 aimed squarely at young buyers who want a sports sedan based on the results in a more personal.

Powertrain

New Acura TSX powertrain options mean buyers can enjoy the luxury performance of a 3.5L V6 with 280 horsepower VTEC ® advanced valve control system and a dual-stage induction. For maximum performance and efficiency, the engine will be coupled with Sequential Sports Shift automatic transmission Acura, with intelligent features such as Grade Logic Control and Shift Hold Control. If the wishes of the driver, sequential sport shift transmission also be controlled manually via steering wheel paddle shifters F1 ®-style.

Body / Chassis

The new Acura TSX model will include a state of the art, double-wishbone front and multilink rear suspension system to provide a great career, handling and control. To produce sportier handling, the V6 model will also use unique suspension tuning, 18-inch split five-spoke aluminum wheels, fit Michelin Pilot all-season tires. The large wheels and tires to distinguish the TSX performance of the mind, as slightly modified front fascia and the V6 badge on the trunk.

The Acura TSX V6 model will be generously equipped with the latest advances in security technology and is designed to achieve the highest marks in the government (NHTSA) and independent testing crash (IIHS) - including IIHS SELECTION maximum security meeting.

Inside

Like all Acura models, the new TSX will have an exceptional level of standard equipment, including leather interior, power sunroof, automatic climate control, premium audio system with seven speakers, CD player, an AM tuner / FM, XM Satellite Radio ®, Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, USB port and AUX interface music and more.

Like the TSX four-cylinder, the V6 is available with the optional package that includes technology AcuraLink ™ navigation system with rearview camera and Surround Acura / ELS ® Premium audio system for high-class experience.

The introduction of the Acura TSX V6 Auto Fair in Chicago is the first step in a series of breakthroughs in the range of 2010 Acura. Almost all sedans and Acura SUV will receive significant enhancements to the 2010 model year.

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