Monday, January 25, 2016

2006 Renault Clio Sport


2006 Renault Clio Sport
2006 Renault Clio Sport The venture faced through Renault Sport Technologies' engineers when first penning New Renault Clio Sport changed into to appreciate the original persona of Clio III at the same time as at the equal time highlighting the newcomer's own intrinsic traits and dynamism. The end result is an first rate car which puts the accent firmly on performance, ardour and using pride.

New Renault Clio Sport stands out as a worthy successor to Renault Clio Sport 2.Zero 16V and features a groundbreaking first in its segment within the form of a rear air diffuser which makes use of era derived without delay from Formula 1. In association with the extractor vents within the front wings, it guarantees first rate aerodynamic performance.

Sportier than ever, New Renault Clio Sport is powered with the aid of an evolution of the normally-aspirated 2.0 16V engine, the strength of which has been increased to 197hp. This is equivalent to 100hp/litre, making it the highest unique electricity output of its class. This has been achieved partly thanks to an growth in its volumetric performance which has not most effective improved engine electricity but has additionally taken torque to a nice-in-elegance 215Nm at five,550rpm.
Coupled with the brand new six-velocity gearbox, this effective, responsive engine offers nice sports performance and driving pride. The double-axis strut gadget guarantees carefully precise handling.
New Renault Clio Sport is built at Renault's Dieppe plant, which specializes within the production of the brand's sports fashions.

Styling changes

New Renault Clio Sport capabilities specific bodywork, together with large the front wings (+42mm) designed to residence the wider music and generously-dimensioned tyres, even as the extra 28mm left and right at the rear have induced a particular facet layout. The general Clio III floor - which includes a nicely for the spare wheel - has been changed by way of a flat panel designed to loose up area for the exhaust silencer and dual-rear tailpipes. Meanwhile, the spare wheel has been changed via  tyre repair aerosols.

Recaro bucket seats

From the summer season of 2006, New Renault Clio Sport may be available with non-obligatory bucket seats designed and developed in association with world-renowned Recaro. Perfectly in line with the automobile's sporty interior atmosphere, they're trimmed with "Entresol" upholstery in harmony with the rear bench seat. In addition to housing lateral airbags, these seats feature a inflexible, polyamide and fibreglass-injected shell for the sort of all-enveloping revel in generally related to opposition driving. The seatbelt slots and integrated headrest add the final, exceptional sports contact.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

2003 ABT Audi RS6 Avant


2003 ABT Audi RS6 Avant
2003 ABT Audi RS6 Avant When DTM-drivers are moving into a road car in order to take it for a few laps at a race music, it is going to be pretty a special car certainly. With the brand new RS6, Audi has finished this exquisite feat: already during the DTM-season, wherein this extreme sports activities vehicle was used as a safety car, Laurent Aiello and Christian Abt often used to take the limousine and the Avant for a bit trip. Now, the crew of Abt Sportsline has taken at the RS6 as well. And all and sundry who thinks that 450 hp is the limit, has to think once more: enter the Abt RS6 Avant.

Yes, one may assume that 331 kW (450 hp) are greater than enough for an Avant - after all, the prevailing automobile of the 2002 DTM, the Abt-Audi TT-R, most effective just tops this overall performance. But a agency like Abt Sportsline, having been passionately involved in motorsport for many many years, can not be glad that without problems: after a amendment of the electronic engine control of the eight cylinder bi-turbo power unit, performance has been extended to 371 kW (505 hp), whilst the maximum torque will handiest be reached at a fascinating 630 Nm. This lets in the Abt RS6 Avant to dash from 0-one hundred km/h in best four.6 seconds.

Equally staggering as the using performance and the growth of the top pace to approximately 280 km/h is the noble understatement of the Abt RS6: it is hiding its energy and its strength, without difficulty exceeding the performance of a sports activities automobile, underneath the stylish guise of an Avant. Here, Abt Sportsline has best delicate the bodywork in details, like as an example with the four pipe exhaust device, emphasising the car's sporty attraction and unmistakably relating to its provenance from Kempten.

Fitting for the overall performance, Abt Sportsline has chosen the perfect wheels for the most effective car in its line-up. The Abt sports wheel SP2, cast in a single piece inside the dimension 9 x 20 inch and outfitted with 255/30 R20 ContiSportContact2 tyres guarantees the high-quality possible touch among the quattro-force and the asphalt. The new Champion wheel rim covers are the top of wheel design from Kempten. The silver-coloured covers with black inscription commemorate Laurent Aiello's title-triumphing campaign within the 2002 DTM-season.

With so much strength, the overall performance of the brakes is specially essential. Therefore, Abt Sportsline has mounted its recreation braking gadget to the the front and the rear axle of the RS6. Apart from the looks, the double-ventilated brake disks with the measurement 380 x 32 millimetres (the front) and 322 x 32 millimetres (rear) make sure extra safety and lighter managing of the incredible sports automobile. Larger pistons end result into greater braking power, the disks offer greater stability and accelerated durability.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

2005 Renault Modus Initiale


2005 Renault Modus Initiale
2005 Renault Modus Initiale Production version is very just like the idea automobile of the equal call. It is essentially a taller and shorter version of the Clio and, as such, shares its platform and lots of its engine variety with the Clios trendy incarnation. Targeted at folks who want the practicality and flexibility of the larger Renault Scénic however with out the added size. The Clio platform that spawned the Modus additionally gave upward thrust to the modern-day Nissan Micra and its monospace relative the Nissan Note.

The practicality of the Modus is accelerated by way of the addition of several revolutionary functions:

The Triptic seating device which has the rear seats established on sliding rails with four preset positions. When within the rearmost two positions the seats are configured for 2 human beings with inreased leg, hip and shoulder room. When inside the forward positions they're configured for 3 people, sacrificing consolation but increasing shipment potential.

Another seat-based totally feature of Modus fashions become a flip up cushion on the front passenger seat squab which left a space in which the driving force ought to vicinity gadgets to save you them from rolling into the footwell and below the seats.

The Modus other feature of observe is its Boot Chute; a drop-down starting inside the centre of the tailgate under the rear window which may be opened even when the car is parked nose to tail with other cars which might usually save you get entry to to its load region, accordingly enabling the person to place smaller gadgets internal even in those situations. The Boot Chute carefully resembles the tailgate of the authentic Mini.

The Modus became also one of the first automobiles in its elegance to have such features as automated headlamps and windshield wipers on its options listing. It became the primary small car the receive 5 NCAP stars for passenger safety due in part to its 6 airbag gadget, the front and rear aspect impact bars and ISOFIX infant seat fixing factors.

Engines

  • 1.2 16v Petrol in various states of track (from a 65bhp/48kW unit to a 74bhp/55kW)
  • 1.4 16v Petrol (97bhp/72kW)
  • 1.Five dCi Common Rail Diesel (from 85bhp/63kW up to 106bhp/78kW unit)
  • 1.6 16v Petrol (111bhp/82kW)

Friday, January 8, 2016

2003 ABT Audi AS8


2003 ABT Audi AS8
2003 ABT Audi AS8 The Audi A8 is the flagship of the Ingolstadt-primarily based vehicle organization. Due to revolutionary technology and nice at the very best stage, the luxurious car has reached top function in the ranking of the posh magnificence automobiles. Based at the A8 with V8-supercharger and a capacity of 4.2 litres in addition to quattro-drive, Abt Sportsline has created a breathtaking model which perfectly unites luxurious and sportiness: the Abt AS8.

By method of a complex power upgrade, the Audi-professionals from Kempten have extended the overall performance of the luxury class limousine to 450 HP and 520 NM of most torque. Compared to the inherently nicely motorized wellknown version with 335 HP, this is a plus of a hundred and fifteen HP. Hence, the Abt AS8 accelerates to 100 km/h in only five.9 seconds and reaches a pinnacle pace of 247 km/h.

The performance facts were completed via complex changes. Abt Sportsline's supercharger kit consists of a specifically advanced intake, a changed fuel and injection gadget, a map-controlled and water-cooled intercooler as well as an exhaust temperature law. As with all Abt merchandise, brilliant emphasis became located on a steady and reliable performance. The end result of this development may be very marvelous: the Abt AS8 presentations its full performance in every using scenario.

The Abt AS8 combines sportiness and comfort in every other way, too. The so-referred to as Abt Level-Control (ALC) become advanced particularly for the same old air suspension of the Audi. By manner of a newly programmed stage controlling unit the ALC allows the suspension kit to be adjusted in multiple methods. Hence, the Abt AS8 can be decreased optically by using as much as 35 millimetres or be adjusted stiffly in line with dreams and necessities. As a be counted of route the ALC disposes of tailored tiers as a consequence ensuring enough residual spring tour.

With regards to optics, the Abt AS8 communicates natural understatement. The designers have developed the front spoiler edges and a discreet rear wing for the Audi A8. In addition, the limousine turned into equipped with the Abt double-dual pipe rear muffler bearing the well-known logo of the Audi-tuners from Kempten.

The sporty and elegant idea of the Abt AS8 is finished by means of mild alloy wheels SP2 in classical five-spoke design. The one-piece aluminium 20 inch-wheels are geared up with tyres of technology companion Continental within the dimension 275/35 R20.

The Abt AS8 based on the Audi A8 with V8-supercharger and a potential of 4.2 litres as well as quattro-drive unites the luxury of the top elegance limousine with the powerful sportiness of a sports automobile. Once again Abt Sportsline has proved their innovative power and sensitiveness for updated and consumer-pleasant tuning.

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

2005 Renault Laguna


2005 Renault Laguna
2005 Renault Laguna The Renault Laguna is a large family automobile produced by way of the French producer Renault. Launched in 1994, the original version was replaced by an all-new Laguna in 2000.

First era

The first technology Renault Laguna was launched early in 1994 as alternative for the Renault 21 liftback, first of all also coming as a liftback most effective. In late 1995, an estate version, regarded in a few markets as the Laguna Grandtour, become brought, and changed the 21-based Renault Savanna/Nevada. The to be had engines included 1.6, 1.8 and a pair of.0 petrol and a 2.2 diesel. A 3.0 V6 with automatic transmission joined the lineup after 1995.

Laguna's gadget degrees have been step by step getting more lavish, and soon all fashions came with electricity guidance, electric powered front home windows, driving force's airbag and remote critical locking as popular. Most of the variety had dual airbags, antilock brakes, air-conditioning and CD participant as either optional or trendy system.

At the start of 1998 the Laguna acquired a mild facelift, which include a restyling of rear lights and some different minor visual tweaks. More notably, the engines were updated and, in a few markets, system ranges more advantageous again.

2000 saw the very last edition of this Laguna - the Laguna Concorde. It had many extras, including semi-leather-based seats and vocal warnings like "your computer is now checking systems".

Second technology

At the stop of 2000, after nearly seven years of manufacturing, the unique Laguna changed into replaced by using an all-new version which shared its chassis with the Nissan Primera (which arrived a yr later). The engines were upgraded and the equipment list made longer. It become the primary vehicle available in Europe to attain 5 stars inside the EuroNCAP crash test results. The Laguna featured a 'keyless' ignition gadget which, as opposed to a key, used a credit card fashion device to release the auto and start the engine - although the cardboard is without problems damaged and steeply-priced to replace. The styling of the second one technology Laguna was closely inspired by the Initiale concept automobile. Unfortunately, no matter the technological advances, the Laguna II has now not loved a popularity for reliability, regularly performing close to the lowest of the J. D. Power tables.

The Laguna estate was handiest to be had with 5 seats, in contrast to the preceding version which has seven seats as an choice on a few versions. It became badged SportsTourer or Grandtour relying on the us of a, and became marketed as a way of life car in preference to a load provider.

The Laguna II had a small facelift and relaunch in March 2005. The engines are plenty the same as before, with the 1.6 and 1.8 petrol gadgets being provided in a few markets, even as other nations get a 2.Zero petrol unit (turbo or non-rapid) and  diesels (1.9 or 2.2 direct-injection).

Timeline

  • 1994, January - Laguna hatchback released, with 1.Eight 8V, 2.0 8V and PRV V6 engine alternatives.
  • 1994, October - Normally aspirated 2.2 litre diesel engine introduced to variety.
  • 1995 - Station wagon launched, and 2 litre 16V Volvo engine brought to range.
  • 1996 - 2.2 litre turbodiesel engine introduced to range.
  • 1997 - V6 engine replaced with new version.
  • 1998 - Laguna is remodeled, with a few small outdoors modifications (together with new the front and rear lighting) as well as new 1.6 16V and 1.8 16V petrol and 1.Nine dTi turbodiesel engines. These units update the present 1.8 8V, 2.0 8V and a pair of.2 typically aspirated diesel engines (the 1.Eight 8V stays in use for the LPG version, but). The computerized transmission is replaced by using the all new "proactive" transmission, evolved and constructed in collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën.
  • 1999 - 2 litre 16V Volvo engine changed with new 2 litre 16V unit, and a couple of.2 turbodiesel is replaced with the aid of new 1.9 dCi.
  • 2000 - The Laguna is replaced with the all-new Laguna II. Engine range totally upgraded.
  • 2005 - Laguna II revamped. Minor cosmetic changes inside and out, engines range according to country, with 1.6 or 1.Eight petrol units offered along with a 2.Zero petrol unit (turbo or non-rapid) and  diesels (1.9 or 2.2 direct-injection). New Renault-Nissan 2.Zero dCi engine replaced the two.2 dCi from past due 2005, offering a hundred and fifty or 175bhp. 120bhp Euro III 1.9 dCi phased out in favour of 130bhp Euro IV 1.9 dCi FAP. The 2.2dCi is retained in FAP shape for automated transmission fashions best as a 140bhp engine. In both instances, Euro IV compliance is finished the use of a particle filter (DPF).

Saturday, January 2, 2016

2005 Renault Clio III 3door


2005 Renault Clio III 3door
2005 Renault Clio III 3door An all-new third technology Clio was unveiled in 2005. It uses a platform co-developed with Nissan (which Renault has a share in) that is shared with the Renault Modus and the present day Nissan Micra. It is drastically larger and one hundred thirty kg heavier in addition to extra high priced than the Clio II, the end result of a decision to transport the Clio barely upmarket. The outgoing Clio II will continue to be bought as a budget option until the release of the new Renault Twingo (expected 2007). The new Clio completed a five-star EuroNCAP safety rating, becoming a member of the relaxation of Renault's own family of pinnacle-rated client motors - except for the Kangoo - which all have the maximum protection score. Sales of the three-door model all started throughout Europe in October 2005, with a 5-door model to comply with in early 2006.

In June 2006 the sales of the third generation Clio Renault Sport began in France for the rate of 23000 euros. Clio Renault Sport is prepared with a brand new clearly aspirated sixteen-valve 2 liter engine primarily based on the sooner model used in the 2d technology Clio Renault Sport and a 6-velocity gearbox. The engine develops one hundred forty five kW (197 hp) at 7250 rpm. The pinnacle pace is 215 km/h and 0-one hundred km/h takes 6.Nine seconds.

Renault exhibited a Hi-Flex Clio with a 1.6 L sixteen-valve engine on the 2006 Paris International Agricultural Show. This car, which addresses the Brazilian marketplace, features Renault-evolved flex-gasoline generation, with a relatively flexible engine which could run on fuel containing a mix of fuel and ethanol in any percentage (zero% to 100% of both)

2003 ABT Audi AS4 Cabriolet


2003 ABT Audi AS4 Cabriolet
2003 ABT Audi AS4 Cabriolet All appropriate things come in threes: following the large fulfillment of the Abt AS4 Limousine and the Abt AS4 Avant, Abt Sportsline now gives the modern member of the AS4 own family with the Abt AS4 Cabriolet. The ethereal four-seater is quite something. The joy of existence this is ordinary for a cabriolet has been combined with sporting energy made by using Abt Sportsline. The end result turned out to be a amusing-to-pressure car, over 240 km/h rapid and open to the entirety. No count number if a force within the sunshine on the country road or a quick dual carriageway journey - with the Abt AS4 Cabriolet, there are no limits.

How a great deal engine strength does a cabriolet need? Mere figures aren't any enough answer to this query. The best electricity unit for open driving first and major needs to be sovereign. The six-cylinder engine of the Abt AS4 Cabriolet without a doubt is. The engine control of the 162 kW (220 hp) robust production system has been modified by way of Abt Sportsline. Moreover, the 3-litre unit has been geared up with a supercharger. Should the driver cry for performance, the Abt engine with its big torque has lots of it, in all rev stages. If desired, 213 kW (290 hp) are available. All of this pleasantly not noted, but nonetheless with big presence.

According to the motto "no longer glaring, but effective", the Abt suspension works with modified springs, decreasing the specific body by using 35-forty mm. Especially on twisty united states roads, the diminished centre of gravity pays off. The AS4 Cabriolet handles short changes of course with lightness.

But the Abt AS4 Cabriolet would not just have a sporty side to it. An appealing elegance is also part of the package deal. Abt Sportsline emphasizes the exciting layout with an Abt chrome package for the front air intake and the front grille. When drawing near the Abt AS4 Cabriolet from behind, the decently-styled rear wing is the primary element that meets the attention. The Abt 4-pipe rear muffler with painted panels will handiest be identified at 2nd look. In the indoors, Abt floor mats create a sporty atmosphere. The guidance wheel with incorporated airbag, made up of six segments at a diameter of 360 millimetres, is a connection with motorsport. There are 3 leather and 3 carbonfibre elements and additionally consists of a tool for choosing the six degrees of the multitronic-gearbox.

Obviously, the Abt AS4 Cabriolet is ready with Abt game wheels with the classical 5-spoke design. In the case of the open 4-seater, they may be of the SP1 kind, eight.5x19 inch with wide ContiSportContact tyres in 235/35 R19 length. With the wheel rim, declining flat to the inner, and the Abt ring with double holes, the SP1, casted in one piece, sets technical and optical highlights. To celebrate the win of the DTM-title, the SP1 has been outfitted with silver DTM Champion 2002 wheel caps.