2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Specifications


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Super-premium sports car market likely will be more crowded, considering the Audi R8 V10 is now ready to land in Indonesia.

The arrival of the German sports car into the country okezone known from information received through the Ministry of Industry (Industry), Thursday (8/4/2010).

PT Garuda Mataram Motor (GMM) has pocketed permission Vehicle Registration Type (TPT) Industry for five units of the Audi R8 V10 with a number of textile, 524/IATT/TPT/4/2010.

Discharge permit for the audi R8 V10 is both a desire to strengthen the President Commissioner of PT Indomobil Sukses International (SIS), Soebronto Laras, some time ago, who would like to import the Audi sports car.

Audi R8 presence will certainly brighten more premium sports car market in the country who have been filled by Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Lamborghini, Lotus, and the last one.

In Europe, Audi R8 offered in several engine options include 4.2 and 5.2 FSI V8 FSI V10. For the last type takes platform from LP560-4 Lamborghini Gallardo.

Through the kitchen runway of 5200 cc, R8 V10 that has recently dubbed 'World Performance Car 2010' capable of producing output power of 525 hp and acceleration 0-100 km / h in time 3.9 seconds. While the maximum speed can penetrate up to 315 km / hr.

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One of the interesting cars on display at the New York Motor Show which opened today (2/4/2010) is Nissan's Juke. This compact crossover or SUV when he was named Qazana concept.

Juke performing initial public offering last month at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. Nevertheless, the Renault-Nissan has introduced it in Paris in early February.

Interesting aspect of this crossover is the dimension. Apparently the same as the Toyota Avanza Daihatsu Xenia or this. However, the Juke looks macho with a stocky body: the front and back squat.

Dimensions (mm): length 4135, width 1765, height and wheelbase 1570 2530. Compare with Avanza 4120, 1635, 1695 and 2655. Juke wider and lower.

No less interesting, in the United Juke dibandrol below U.S. $ 20,000 (USD 185 million). Here, the same as Toyota Rush (even more expensive) or a Daihatsu Terios.

Well, maybe this macho crossover into Indonesia? If Nissan Motor Indonesia, do not enter it, ascertained that the importer will be offered for Nissan enthusiasts or those who prefer to this SUV. Moreover, this car is also assembled in Japan and will be marketed this summer.

Motorcycle Interior. In addition to the attractive appearance of this crossover 5 door, interior Juke also has a special characteristic. Especially the front seat and center console box. This section is designed as the original, motorcycle gas tank shape. Cingklong then painted with colors.

Quite interesting is the combination of black and red. However, Nissan also offers a black-silver color. Transmission stick located on the highest part of the console, gear shifting lever is short. Leather upholstery which layers were given a high enough quality.

At the rear, the seat can be folded with the distribution of 60/40 and can be folded evenly with the floor so that the trunk space grow large.

Equipment. Like the cars of today, Juke also features buttons for On / Off switch. Steering wheel with audio control buttons. While the equipment in accordance with the needs and development is now the Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, radio statelit, with the USB audio connection, subwoofer Rockkford Fosgte, navigation systems that can provide traffic information quickly.

There are also behind the camera to see the condition and sunroof. Other security Supplement, 6 air bags consisting of two front airbags, side and on the glass.

Active Security is, equipped Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). For stability, added with traction control. There is also a tool to monitor tire pressure.

The more macho crossover appearances with 17-inch tires. No less interesting, with kupe design concept, the handle (the handle) are not placed in the rear door panels, but at the top of the one with the rear pillar garnishes.

New technology that this car is accompanied on the Integrated Control (I-CON). One of the functions controlled air conditioning, drive mode selector: Normal (everyday conditions) Sport (fast) quickly and Eco (thrifty).
Machine. Because marketed globally Nissan offers three engines for Juke. Engine 1.6-liter and 1.6 liter turbocharger with direct injection system. To Europeans also offered 1.5-liter diesel engine emission standards have reached Euro5.

Peugeot RCZ Coupe Officially Revealed


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France's largest car manufacturer, PSA Peugeot-Citroen group, is planning to expand its market share by trying to enter the premium segment. Meanwhile, the Citroen was first start by introducing a DS3, which is the first model for the French manufacturer of luxury class. The Peugeot as his brother has announced that it will also develop a similar type called RCZ.

To give birth is a luxury sedan, the Peugeot-established as a separate division was also carried out the Citroen-called "Hors-Serie". That is, this is a special division that makes a car with limited production. Similarly Autoevolution site launched, Wednesday (17/3/2010).

RCZ will be entered as a new Peugeot line-up starting next June. The car had been on display at the Geneva Motor Show, which recently took place. 2 +2 coupe, sedan model with a height of 1.36 meters is cost Rp 280 million for the lowest model and USD 338 million for the most expensive type that also use diesel 2.0 L.

The variant with a 1.6 L gasoline engine turbocharger equipped with maximum power 156 HP and 240 Nm of torque. This car is more powerful than the versions of the same machine. Strength with 200 HP and 255 Nm of torque as the engine room was languishing in the MINI Cooper S.

The second model Hors-Serie work is planned next year, but in the form of station wagon 508. This product will replace the type 407 and 607. In 2012, Hors-Serie re-birth all three vehicles. Although the designs already exist, the model is still a secret.
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