Porsche 911 is the Best

This morning, Porsche AG, Stuttgart, was awarded the "Best automobile in the world" in the category of Porsche 911 Cabriolet. Near 95000 readers of the German magazine "auto motor und sport" opening Carrera voted in first place among a field of 49 other convertibles, roadsters and spiders.

For example, the Porsche 911 Carrera continued a tradition. In the magazine, the series of 32 readers awards since 1977, the Porsche 911 model and its variants and 911 Turbo Cabriolet won a total of 37 overall victories. On the occasions when he did not quite reach the summit, the Porsche 911 is second, behind most other models such as the Porsche 959 or the Carrera GT.

With the title of "Best automobiles in the world", following its winning of the" Autozeitung "Auto Trophy in November, in the categories of "Best Sports Car" and "Best Cabriolet over 30,000 euros", a Porsche 911 acquired the largest public - Voted prices journals German language for the Autumn / Winter 2007/2008.

Source: 4wheelsblog

Land Rover LRX Preview

With the tide turning against all-road vehicles, Land Rover has recently been heavily plugging carbon sequestration. At the same time, bonds and hybrids are fast gaining popularity and the Land Rover LRX could meet this demand.

The three doors LRX is described as a cross-cut dramatically expands the scope of what Land Rover. Although 149 mm (5.9 in) shorter than the Freelander 2 / LR2 and 205 mm (8.1 in) lower LRX has been designed as a premium car, designed to attract new customers in the luxury sector and executive - those who want a lot of advantages of a 4x4 and the presence of a larger vehicle, but in a more compact.

His Land Rover many recognizable landmarks include designing bold new interpretations of the signature clamshell bonnet, the floating roof and strong "wheel-each-corner" position. The compact size is one of its greatest assets, will appeal to those who want the versatility of an agile 4x4 capability with the cachet of the Land Rover name. Furthermore, its reduced weight and reducing aerodynamic drag resulting from the smallest frontal surface yielding gains Important in fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions.

The LRX is designed as a highly fuel-efficient, US Federal-specification, 2.0 litre turbo hybrid, capable of running on bio-diesel. In combination with other technologies Land Rover, this powertrain could reduce fuel consumption by up to 30% compared with other similar sized 4x4, and reduce emissions of about 120 g / km.

The concept Integrated Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD) is particularly significant in terms of the Land Rover because it would allow the LRX use electric motors at low speed alone, while retaining the full (even improved) 4x4 capability in difficult conditions. Unlike the hybrid technology used by some 4x4 rivals, Land Rover retains unique solution for mechanical drive all four wheels.

The electric drive system is used to provide additional torque when the off-road, and like most hybrids can propel the car when on-road use for short distances. A stop-start system is built for road traffic.

Via: newcarnet.co.uk

Lexus IS-F Review

It felt like a long time to come, but fortunately, on paper strongly expected IS-F gutsy promise certain levels of performance, thanks to a 5.0-liter V8 with more than 400bhp. Double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension strengthen Overall, a good part of the development of what has been done at the Fuji Speedway, the new home of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Lexus IS-F engine is mated to the first of eight automatic gearbox. A new torque converter, lock-up control has been developed which allows for an impressive acceleration and a direct, crisp gear shifting thanks to the constant lock-up torque converter in first gear exception. Lexus provides for a time from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4.9 seconds.

Drive mode, the IS-F transmission plays with typical finesse Lexus, but this one also has a manual transmission in advanced mode operated via a pair of paddles located inside a finger fingertips behind the wheel. These allow the driver to make ultra-fast changes within a tenth of a second. Downshifts are accompanied by automated and incredibly precise throttle blips engine rpm depending on the vehicle speed.

The modified suspension lowers the entire car by one inch from the norm IS models equipped with 18-inch wheels.

The attention to the performance is complemented by leading indices changed style that distinguish the F IS-IS standard. Provided engineers Lexus IS-F with a dual exhaust system and pipes quad-tail, wider front wings with highly distinctive vents behind the front wheel, as well as a wider grille and rear spoiler. Both the hood and the lower air intake has been expanded to accommodate and cool the V8 engine.

The interior of the IS-F receives treatment with style aluminum and composite seals and special surface treatments. The dashboard includes a temperature gauge and oil change in the indicator lights, while the "F" logo is prominent on the wheel and rear center console.

Source: newcarnet.co.uk