Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Hyundai Tucson 2010
Hyundai Tucson 2010 Starts at $19,790The stylish new 2010 Hyundai Tucson will start at $19,790 in GLS trim with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. Standard equipment in GLS guise is generous and includes six airbags, iPod connectivity, hill-start and downhill-braking assist, air conditioning, and more. The GLS with automatic transmission is $20,790.
Moving up to the Popular Equipment package Tucson GLS requires $22,490 and nets a standard six-speed automatic, 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a telescoping steering wheel, automatic up/down power windows, tinted glass, and some exterior dress-up trim. The Navigation package costs $24,490 and adds a navigation system, a rear-view camera, a higher-output stereo, and automatic headlights on top of the Popular Equipment package.
For $25,140, the Tucson Limited comes with all the toys from the Popular Equipment package, plus 18-inch wheels; leather, heated, and power seats; automatic headlights; fog lights; some exterior chrome trim; and dual-zone climate control. The Premium Package tacks on navigation, a panoramic sunroof, a rear-view camera, an upgraded stereo, and removes the Tucson’s roof rails, for $27,990. All-wheel drive is available for an additional $1500 on all but the base GLS trim.
Redesigned for 2010 with a new, aggressive face and a handsome, sporty interior, the Tucson remains a Honda CR-V competitor as a five-passenger crossover sport-utility. Europe will get a diesel engine, but initial U.S. versions will have only a 2.4-liter, gasoline four-cylinder.
Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front- or 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon
BASE PRICE: $19,790
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection
Displacement: 144 cu in, 2391cc
Power (SAE net): 170–176 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 163–168 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.9 in Length: 173.2 in
Width: 71.7 in Height: 65.2 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 3350–3700
FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 21–23/28–31 mpg
Hyundai Tucson 2010
Hyundai Tucson 2010 Starts at $19,790The stylish new 2010 Hyundai Tucson will start at $19,790 in GLS trim with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. Standard equipment in GLS guise is generous and includes six airbags, iPod connectivity, hill-start and downhill-braking assist, air conditioning, and more. The GLS with automatic transmission is $20,790.
Moving up to the Popular Equipment package Tucson GLS requires $22,490 and nets a standard six-speed automatic, 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a telescoping steering wheel, automatic up/down power windows, tinted glass, and some exterior dress-up trim. The Navigation package costs $24,490 and adds a navigation system, a rear-view camera, a higher-output stereo, and automatic headlights on top of the Popular Equipment package.
For $25,140, the Tucson Limited comes with all the toys from the Popular Equipment package, plus 18-inch wheels; leather, heated, and power seats; automatic headlights; fog lights; some exterior chrome trim; and dual-zone climate control. The Premium Package tacks on navigation, a panoramic sunroof, a rear-view camera, an upgraded stereo, and removes the Tucson’s roof rails, for $27,990. All-wheel drive is available for an additional $1500 on all but the base GLS trim.
Redesigned for 2010 with a new, aggressive face and a handsome, sporty interior, the Tucson remains a Honda CR-V competitor as a five-passenger crossover sport-utility. Europe will get a diesel engine, but initial U.S. versions will have only a 2.4-liter, gasoline four-cylinder.
Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front- or 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon
BASE PRICE: $19,790
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection
Displacement: 144 cu in, 2391cc
Power (SAE net): 170–176 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 163–168 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.9 in Length: 173.2 in
Width: 71.7 in Height: 65.2 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 3350–3700
FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 21–23/28–31 mpg
Saturday, December 26, 2009
New Luxury Bentley Continental SupersportsB
The Bentley Continental Supersports is the fastest and most powerful Bentley ever. It is the extreme Bentley, a muscular two-seater that delivers supercar performance and a highly focused driving experience. The Bentley Continental Supersports is also the first Bentley capable of running on both petrol (gasoline) and biofuel, pioneering the use of FlexFuel technology in the luxury sector. This represents stage one of the company's commitment to make its complete model range compatible with renewable fuels by 2012. Available worldwide from autumn 2009, the Bentley Continental Supersports will be FlexFuel compatible in the majority of markets from launch with North American cars offering the capability by summer 2010, following regulatory approval.
The Bentley Continental Supersports began as an 'under the radar' project exploring the possibilities of weight reduction on the Bentley Continental GT but with more power and torque. A largely experimental process crystallised over a period of 24 months into an official new car programme, driven by the passion and enthusiasm of a small group of Bentley engineers and designers. The results are dramatic. With 630PS (621 bhp) and new 'Quickshift' transmission that halves shift times, the Bentley Continental Supersports sets new performance benchmarks for Bentley. It accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds) with a top speed of 204 mph (329 km/h).
The supercar performance is complemented by an array of chassis enhancements including retuned steering and suspension, utilising lighter weight components, retuned dampers and anti-roll bars. Agility is further sharpened by the 40:60 rear-biased torque split for the all-wheel drive system, a wider rear track, bespoke lightweight 20-inch alloy wheels and a unique electronic stability programme. Carbon ceramic brakes are standard fitment, benefiting steering response, grip and ride comfort, while saving weight. Overall, the engineering team have achieved a weight reduction of 110 kg (243 lb) compared with the Bentley Continental GT Speed.
The evolution of the Bentley Continental Supersports' design is very much a case of 'form following function' with new purposeful sculptural forms signalling the engineering changes beneath the skin. For example, the increased power and torque of the W12 engine necessitated additional airflow to the twin turbocharger intercoolers and cooling system. Bentley's designers responded with a purposeful and dramatic style that features large vertical intake apertures and twin bonnet vents. Similarly, new flared rear wings that accommodate the 50 mm (2 inches) wider rear track are designed to emphasise the powerful stance of this ultra-high performance coupe. The resultant Supersports style combines the looks of the iconic Continental GT with a new and distinctive appearance that reflects its more extreme character.
The Bentley Continental Supersports is further distinguished from its Continental coupe stable mates by a unique dark-smoked steel finish to all exterior 'brightware', including front grilles, lamp bezels, window surrounds and wheels. A complex 'Physical Vapour Deposition' process is applied to all stainless steel components to give a lustrous and highly durable finish. A car industry first, this process is normally used as a coating on industrial tools, watches and even hip replacement joints.
Fully embracing the extreme spirit of the Supersports, Bentley's interior designers have created a unique ambience. The cockpit represents a dramatic reinterpretation of Bentley interior design in which carbon fibre and Alcantara not only convey a sporting and contemporary style but also reduce weight. The Bentley Continental Supersports is a strict two-seater featuring all-new lightweight sports seats with carbon fibre clamshell rear panels. In the rear compartment, the seats are replaced by a stowage deck with a carbon fibre luggage retaining beam. The new interior also provides a showcase for the skills of Bentley's craftsmen and women at the company's factory in Crewe, England. Signature premium grade leather and brightware are complemented by carbon fibre panels, replacing traditional wood veneers.
The Bentley Continental Supersports is capable of running on either petrol and E85 biofuel or any combination of the two. E85 biofuel can offer a reduction of up to 70 per cent in CO2 emissions on a 'well-to-wheel' basis. Well-to-wheel is a measurement of a fuel's net CO2 contribution to the atmosphere, not just tailpipe emissions. It is a way of quantifying how much CO2 a fuel emits from its growth or extraction (well) to its combustion or deployment (wheel). It includes refinement, distillation and transport of the fuel. The fuel supply system detects the blending ratio of the fuel in the tank and ensures that power and torque remain constant regardless of the ratio of petrol to biofuel. The result is seamless power delivery in the Bentley tradition.
The 'Supersports' name is inspired by the original two-seater 3-litre Supersports model introduced in 1925, itself an evolution of the 3-litre Speed. The lightweight, 85 bhp Supersports was the first production Bentley to reach 100 mph and was also renowned for the application of Le Mans-winning race technology.
The Bentley Continental Supersports began as an 'under the radar' project exploring the possibilities of weight reduction on the Bentley Continental GT but with more power and torque. A largely experimental process crystallised over a period of 24 months into an official new car programme, driven by the passion and enthusiasm of a small group of Bentley engineers and designers. The results are dramatic. With 630PS (621 bhp) and new 'Quickshift' transmission that halves shift times, the Bentley Continental Supersports sets new performance benchmarks for Bentley. It accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds) with a top speed of 204 mph (329 km/h).
The supercar performance is complemented by an array of chassis enhancements including retuned steering and suspension, utilising lighter weight components, retuned dampers and anti-roll bars. Agility is further sharpened by the 40:60 rear-biased torque split for the all-wheel drive system, a wider rear track, bespoke lightweight 20-inch alloy wheels and a unique electronic stability programme. Carbon ceramic brakes are standard fitment, benefiting steering response, grip and ride comfort, while saving weight. Overall, the engineering team have achieved a weight reduction of 110 kg (243 lb) compared with the Bentley Continental GT Speed.
The evolution of the Bentley Continental Supersports' design is very much a case of 'form following function' with new purposeful sculptural forms signalling the engineering changes beneath the skin. For example, the increased power and torque of the W12 engine necessitated additional airflow to the twin turbocharger intercoolers and cooling system. Bentley's designers responded with a purposeful and dramatic style that features large vertical intake apertures and twin bonnet vents. Similarly, new flared rear wings that accommodate the 50 mm (2 inches) wider rear track are designed to emphasise the powerful stance of this ultra-high performance coupe. The resultant Supersports style combines the looks of the iconic Continental GT with a new and distinctive appearance that reflects its more extreme character.
The Bentley Continental Supersports is further distinguished from its Continental coupe stable mates by a unique dark-smoked steel finish to all exterior 'brightware', including front grilles, lamp bezels, window surrounds and wheels. A complex 'Physical Vapour Deposition' process is applied to all stainless steel components to give a lustrous and highly durable finish. A car industry first, this process is normally used as a coating on industrial tools, watches and even hip replacement joints.
Fully embracing the extreme spirit of the Supersports, Bentley's interior designers have created a unique ambience. The cockpit represents a dramatic reinterpretation of Bentley interior design in which carbon fibre and Alcantara not only convey a sporting and contemporary style but also reduce weight. The Bentley Continental Supersports is a strict two-seater featuring all-new lightweight sports seats with carbon fibre clamshell rear panels. In the rear compartment, the seats are replaced by a stowage deck with a carbon fibre luggage retaining beam. The new interior also provides a showcase for the skills of Bentley's craftsmen and women at the company's factory in Crewe, England. Signature premium grade leather and brightware are complemented by carbon fibre panels, replacing traditional wood veneers.
The Bentley Continental Supersports is capable of running on either petrol and E85 biofuel or any combination of the two. E85 biofuel can offer a reduction of up to 70 per cent in CO2 emissions on a 'well-to-wheel' basis. Well-to-wheel is a measurement of a fuel's net CO2 contribution to the atmosphere, not just tailpipe emissions. It is a way of quantifying how much CO2 a fuel emits from its growth or extraction (well) to its combustion or deployment (wheel). It includes refinement, distillation and transport of the fuel. The fuel supply system detects the blending ratio of the fuel in the tank and ensures that power and torque remain constant regardless of the ratio of petrol to biofuel. The result is seamless power delivery in the Bentley tradition.
The 'Supersports' name is inspired by the original two-seater 3-litre Supersports model introduced in 1925, itself an evolution of the 3-litre Speed. The lightweight, 85 bhp Supersports was the first production Bentley to reach 100 mph and was also renowned for the application of Le Mans-winning race technology.
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