Jaguar C-X75



Jaguar C-X75

 Last Wednesday, the eve of the Paris Motor Show, Jaguar introduced the gas-electric hybrid two-seater sports car concept, the carmaker said at a maximum speed of 205 mph and up to 68 miles all-electric operation.

Exotic-looking concept C-X75, named in honor of its 75th anniversary of Jaguar this year, will consider the limits of performance and "sustainability",the company said in a press release.

The vehicle is powered by four 195 horsepower electric motors, one for each wheel. wheel motors to give the four-wheel drive system with torque-vectoring control to share the power required for each wheel.

As a "track" of conduct provides a power output, Jaguar, he said, when extra power is needed directly to the wheel motors. In addition to 780 the total power supplied by the wheel motors, the system also produces 1.180 pounds-feet of torque.

The car also features a center-mounted power gas turbine engine 188, which can recharge the batteries and can extend the range of cars of 68 miles on all electric power to a total of 560 kilometers, said the Jaguar .

Mike O'Driscoll, Jaguar managing director, called C-X75 "an innovative test bed for future technologies". With "test" designation, the car seems unlikely that went into production. However, the elements of design and propulsion technologies could certainly have an influence on the future of Jaguar products.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

2012 Mercedes CLS is the second act of the car that invented the segment and grammatical embarrassment known as "four-door coupe". Made dramatically bolder on this go-round, and upright grille, flowing back to steak to lose the pictures, but they have their own person. The new sedan is also lighter, aluminum doors that are 52 pounds lighter and aluminum hood, front fenders, tailgate and hat.

Along with the history of design, engine. There are two available 3.5-liter V6 in Europe four. One is a 265 horsepower diesel engine and more standard 306-horsepower V6 gas stop / start. Then the diesel 2.5-liter four-cylinder 204 hp, and has access to the CLS 550 V8 putting out 402 hp and 443 Nm of torque.

Active high-performance LED headlights, power steering electro-Direct-Steer, a twisted suspension lift Class E, and a series of interior finishing options ranging from carbon fiber with high gloss Burl walnut brown are among the many changes to the car. More details in the press release after the jump, and a gallery of live high-resolution photos below.

Audi Quattro

Audi Quattro

Loosely based on your hot and RS 5 Coupe, Audi Quattro Concept was created to celebrate the 30 anniversary of the legendary car that started the golden age of the maker of high-performance four-wheel drive. A complete list of changes and engineering design have led to a car that is more worthy to carry the mantle of his illustrious predecessor - and more likely to see at least limited production at a certain point, but no word on how soon and how much. Whether the event is, the manufacturer has confirmed that "the know-how and technology body Audi Quattro Concept characterize the portfolio model of production in the future."

Although there is no doubt about its platform donor, the Audi Quattro Concept is an inch shorter wheelbase than 5.91 RS 5 roofline and a 1.57-inch lower. Like the original 1984 Quattro, it is also a two-seater. To assist weight versions, the new Audi Quattro Concept is equipped with a combination of aluminum panels and carbon fiber body. It is also essential, swaps car RS V8 4.2-liter/450-horsepower 5 with longitudinally mounted 2.5-liter TFSI turbocharged inline-five that makes 408 horsepower and cranks 354 pounds-feet of torque between 1600-5300 rpm / min / min. It is supported by a gearbox six-speed manual. Weight 2.866 pounds, the new Quattro corresponded to the mass of the original, but with 102 horses to a call that can strip from 0 to 62 km / h in 3.9 seconds.

Its name to the new Quattro Concept is equipped with the latest version of Audi drive highly efficient all-wheel system that includes a renovated center, and the difference between sport differential torque-vectoring rear. Stopping power is supplied the carbon-ceramic brakes and a rich pure extract comes courtesy of 275/30 performance tires mounted on alloy wheels that feature 19-inch center-lock racing-style design.

Although clearly aimed at the performance - including a possible return to international motorsport - Audi Quattro Concept is surprisingly the driver and passenger. Both are protected by a lightweight bucket seats, but much appreciated for a four-point safety belts. Fully digital instrument display provides all the key information system to replace the driver and the Centre for the MMI screen. It also offers a choice of driving everyday or different game modes, each with its graphic representation. It's the opposite of infotainment, Quattro Concept offers a slick web radio that can use your smartphone for a variety of Internet channels and online services. As a final touch, the new Quattro Concept live mode "prayer book".windshield, which can provide drivers with route details, although there is no co-pilot on board.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

The doors did not open quite yet at the Paris Motor Show and since the leak began in force. Yesterday we had a view of the Lamborghini Concept Sesto element, but the image was small and isolated granular. Fortunately, the wait for real images is more than a few minutes before the car was officially unveiled at a party held by the Volkswagen Group in Paris right now. A total of five doses of the super-carbon-intensive, hit the interwebs, and it was not from Lamborghini.

To say the least, we like what we see. As seen in the series of teasers officially launched by the guys at Lamborghini, each bit of the car was made of carbon fiber. His case, while the car was named after the sixth element of the periodic table - element Sesto sixth element literally means in Italian. Even the exhaust pipes have been formed by a class of compounds called Pyrosic that can withstand extremely high temperatures.

These high temperature exhaust is breathed out by a V10 engine which is to put a stonkin'570 horses. With only 2.200 pounds of weight to move, will be held to 60 in under 2.5 seconds. Visit our photo gallery high resolution below and stay tuned for live images of Paris from elementary Sesto we can get them.