Archive for September, 2007

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionX models released in Japan (Chart)

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

Mitsubishi has released its 2010 Japanese version of the Lancer Evolution models
X, as the car part of the medium-term reform of the updates, the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X on a series of new upgrades to improve.

NetEase Auto Channel on October 10 compiler
Although these changes is limited to the Japanese market, but they also could indicate that the U.S. version of the number of models of some planned improvements.
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer models Evolution X
A 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer models Evolution X
A 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
As a 2010 model, the new Lancer Evolution
X with a more thick side skirts and a redesigned bumper, the bumper cars lighter than 3.3 pounds in cash. Weight reduction is due to front-end using lighter plastic materials.
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer models Evolution X
A 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

In addition, the interior has also undergone some changes, such as installation of speed tables in between the speedometer and a new color LCD screen. The new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution also
X adds a new interior decorating options, such as installation of more filler and insulation materials to enhance the atmosphere and mood within the cockpit.
Finally, the top of the GSR Premium
Edition models give up a 5-speed manual transmission option, which means that Mitsubishi will be dedicated to the models now available 6-speed dual-clutch SST gearbox.
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Higher, faster and stronger! Test drive a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

A good interpretation of the theme of the Olympic 2010 Land Rover Range Rover models. It has a more powerful engine (a larger output power and less emissions), more comprehensive off-road skills, even better comfort. We have just proof of the vehicle four-wheel drive Rolls Royce.

At first glance, it seems difficult to distinguish the 2010 models before the generation of different scenery and even take another look too. Redesigned radiator grille, headlamps with the prevailing side of the LED technology also changes the location of fog lamps. Although this is a whole new generation of scenery, but how many people will care about this sort of classic style has changed? To be honest, this is actually different from other Land Rover vehicles has become a clear sign.

In contrast, the upgraded interior mechanical structure and a new fall more attractive. V8 engine remains the form of displacement increased to 5 liters, use the aluminum structure, direct injection, variable valve timing and mechanical supercharger, in the 2500-5500 r / min region can output 625 Nm. This engine is almost the same as the new Jaguar XF's equipment, just put a bigger oil pan system and waterproof jacket. Therefore, start the motor, the engine air-conditioning and transmission can be effectively protected. Despite the substantial increase in displacement, but older than the new engine size smaller 4.2 liter V8, of course, also benefited from the re-layout of the oil pump.

From the company's six-speed ZF automatic gearbox and the engine can be consistent and effective reduction of the torque converter losses caused by horsepower. In sports mode, the gearbox can learn the driver's control style, and have launch control, can help in the rescue vehicle from the sand. The control system can limit the wheels start spinning, the power into forward traction, but not as in the past to dig deep in the sand to find more grip. All-terrain system is still retained, including five different traffic modes: normal driving, grass / gravel ground / snow, desert (with a new limited slip control), mud and rock terrain (with brake assist system).

The new Rover supercharged models of the suspension system to maintain a consistent level of Land Rover, in addition to using the new damping system. The system can predict road conditions and automatically adjust to ensure the accuracy of control. Sensor to 500 times / sec frequency acquisition road information, that is under 112 km per hour back once every 6 cm. Therefore, the Land Rover to call "the world's most advanced adaptive suspension system."

All new cars use four-wheel ventilated brake discs, diameter greater than the older, the front six-piston aluminum calipers equipped (diesel version of the two piston iron). Stability control system has also been upgraded, you can brake each wheel independently, which makes the Range Rover can be too fast or the verge of tumbling into the hollow when the safe.

If you are looking for luxury and high-tech, then into a 2010 Range Rover will wish fulfilled. Despite the high version is also found with similar lighting systems and high waterfalls leather, but it is exquisite interior workmanship. TFT display with a laptop computer technology, similar to the Mercedes - Benz S-Class configuration, you can control the vast majority of voice features (not make you think of the movie "2012" in the "Engine
Start ").

The same with the Mercedes-Benz, the center console also uses a dual-screen display design, drivers using GPS navigation, while the co-pilot passengers can enjoy DVD movies. 2010 Land Rover models pioneered 360 degree body imaging system that can look around in the car all-round situation. Active cruise control 4 different preset safe distance. These have been in the industry is nothing new, but still appears in the Range Rover body is very exciting. In addition, similar to the front of the multi-directional adjustment seats, the back of the seat back angle can be adjusted via a button.

Rover V8 driving immediately after the throttle it will awe. Pedal is very light weight, but the scenery is less than 7 seconds in time to accelerate from zero to 100 km / hour. Do not forget, it was a monster weighing 2.7 tons. In fact, half of the credit may belong to automatic transmission. Rover seems to ignore any aerodynamic design, including the huge rise in the front, totally unreasonable line, with its potential rivals such as Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 is entirely different.

In the mountain, tall body and self-respect will inevitably lead to a bigger roll, this is not a drawback of the extreme, full-size SUV there that "small problems." We obviously are caused by slow response to the heavy body.

Encountered turbulence, the so-called electronic driver assistance systems (ie, suspension control system) will be immediately involved, even if this time is far from the grip of the limits, therefore, whether the driver or passenger, this will be for the Land Rover's comfortable and pleased. Although this adjustment may be too few movement feels breath, but after all, not for the Rover V8 Nurburgring track for us. Wealthy buyers more concerned about its real all-terrain performance (although these properties have little opportunity to be confirmed), and imagine it in the mud, boulders in the forest and ride the Dakar desert look.

Editorial:
Land Rover Range Rover V8 Supercharged models are for those who want the best things in the world and those who can afford designed, not for those who really want to use it. High-performance, luxurious interiors, unpredictable off-road capability (opportunity will not be used more), will consume a lot of silver owners.

Obviously, the goal of targeting Rover Porsche Cayenne and BMW X5. The latter two have more excellent road handling performance, but the Range Rover's physique is more stalwart, all-terrain off-road capability and more powerful. (Source: limousines Chi)

Aston Martin Vantage modified cars and light changes the appearance of

Monday, September 10th, 2007

REVIEW
Aston Martin Vantage has just been updated since the power system, the modified cars will not be prompted in this area, mainly in the inside and outside the installation and configuration changes.

Aston Martin
Last year, the Vantage offers a powerful, V12 engine, so that the car's performance to a higher level, the depot is now preparing to introduce the car to change models, the latest spy photos reporter photographed this group of pictures.

Test car used
V8 Vantage
(Gallery Forum)
Cooling holes, and smooth hood side skirts, but other parts, including the aggressive carbon fiber lip spoiler, a larger rear spoiler and carbon fiber diffuser is with the V-12
Vantage the same.

While it can not determine what the car carrying the power system, it's likely that V12 engine, but does not rule out the other vehicles equipped with V8 engines with a more aggressive appearance, this is the facelifted cars changes in between.

Whether the car carrying the cooperation engine, as a modified cars will not upgrade its power system, V8 version of the 09 models of the displacement to 4.7 liters, the power of 420 hp (previously 4.3 liters / 380 hp) expected until after the next few years launched a new model, which last year introduced 510-horsepower V12 version will not change this year. Test vehicle other attractive features include 10-spoke 19-inch wheels, Kevlar and carbon fiber seat (weight by 35 pounds, approximately 16 kilograms) and 1,000-watt Bang
& Olufsen stereo.

Comment: As the Aston Martin Vantage has just updated the power system, the modified cars will not be prompted in this area, mainly in the inside and outside the installation and configuration changes.
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