Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT AIR Reviews,Specs,Features and Pics

Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT AIR concept has been unveiled in Geneva Motor Show after its previous announcement that was announced at the end of last year. Powered by a 60 kWelectric motor, Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT AIR may develops 230 Nm of torque and reach its top speed at 200 km/h.

Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT AIR comes equipped with the semi-transparent lightweight composite roof panel that can be removed without compromising the structural integrity of the coupe.

Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT AIR offers an excellent occupant protection with featuring an aluminum space frame in combination with the RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body from the company.

Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT AIR - Tech look

A joint effort between Mitsubishi Motors design studios in Okazaki (exterior), Okazaki and Cypress, California (interior) as well as Tokyo (execution), the zero CO2 emission i MiEV SPORT AIR concept is a relative to the acclaimed and equally zero CO2 emission 2007 i MiEV Sport show car.

Longer (+ 20 cm) and taller (+ 12 cm), it trades the cheeky look of its predecessor for a more technical approach of its teardrop shape: from the clamshell effect of its deep(er) windshield + diminutive bonnet to the shaper shape of its front end – complete with an inverted Jet Fighter “grille”, or the flush glazing over the B-pillar.

Details, such as the (more) robust looking three-spoke alloy wheels, the squared-off mirrors, the LED front lighting and side repeaters contribute to that look.

Appropriately for an EV, a semi-transparent embedded solar panel is used on the bonnet and “clear cutaway” roof panel, while the “printed circuit board” motif continues inside, highlighting points inside the cabin.

Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT AIR - Air

Whilst several variants of i MiEV Sport have been sketched internally (all the way to a wacky mini pickup !…), the 2009 i MiEV SPORT AIR concept is a more tangible proposition with its removable clear roof panel over its polyamide and polyphenylene ether body panels.

Made of semi-transparent lightweight composite, the “clear cutaway” roof panel allows open air driving whilst retaining the structural integrity of the coupé.

Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT AIR - Sky blue

i MiEV SPORT AIR’s color & trim follows a “Japanese Technology” theme, combining the approachable image and the high-tech spirit of environmentally-friendly devices:

The blue exterior color evokes the openness of clear blue skies, while the use of a pearl finish effect gives a bluish sheen to the body highlights the car’s eco-friendly image.

Inside, the mesh “ventilaio” trim uses a high-contrast color scheme of greyish blue and “grege” (an intermediate color between grey and beige). With the use of blue illumination for the instruments and interior lighting this two-tone scheme imparts an advanced and high-tech look to the cabin while at the same time producing a relaxing and reassuring atmosphere. Mitsubishi’s proprietary Green Plastics are used for the carpeting, the seat back panels and side covers

Indeed, i MiEV SPORT AIR offers a welcoming ambience to create a comfortable and restful space. The wrap-around cockpit design, on the other hand, is styled to alert the driver to the high performance potential of the car the moment he sits behind the wheel.

The major controls and switches are all ergonomically grouped around the shift dial - with additional controls subsumed into a single touch-panel display - making for more positive location and operation by the driver.

Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT AIR - Cab forward

A sports car of a new kind, i MiEV SPORT AIR also presents an unusual and very aerodynamic teardrop-shaped profile and cab forward proportions making the best use of its 255 mm wheelbase over an overall diminutive length of 365 mm.

Just as for the forthcoming production i MiEV, this generous wheelbase put the 175/50 R 17 wheels at each corner for the sake of driving dynamics and - in conjunction of the rear-midship layout - an optimum use of the available interior space for 4 passengers (2+2 seating).

It also provides an ideal location for the lithium-ion battery pack: located under the floor, the 200 kg pack allows for a very low center of gravity, for stability and balance but also for passive safety.

The powertrain components - including the motor and inverter - are arranged beneath the luggage compartment. As such - together with the aluminum rear suspension – they contribute to a good weight distribution (50% front – 50% rear).

Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT AIR - Space frame

An aluminum space frame - a combination of aluminum extrusions and aluminum die casting - is light, rigid and strong, helping to improving performance by minimizing weight (940 kg).

The optimum layout of structural members, including front-side and cross members, efficiently absorbs crash energy in the event of front-end or side collision.

In a collision from the rear, the EV components located under the back seat and rear floor serve as a barrier to ensure the integrity of the passenger compartment.

By making use of i MiEV’s rear-midship layout and utilizing Mitsubishi’s latest RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body, i MiEV SPORT AIR realizes excellent occupant protection in collisions from any direction, even when colliding with a vehicle of different height or weight.

Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT AIR - Pocket rocket

Pointing to the direction a realistic Mitsubishi sports EV may take in the future, i MiEV SPORT AIR turns EV characteristics into (baby) sports car assets, all with the eerie silence, fluency and stress-free driving of electric cars.

In particular, it uses a more powerful version of i MiEV’s permanent magnet synchronouselectric motor for even faster standing and passing accelerations – an EV trademark - than the standard i MiEV with 60 kW (82 ps) and 230 Nm:

i MiEV i MiEV SPORT AIR i MiEV Sport
Power 47 kW 60 kW Front: 20kW x 2 / Rear: 47kW
Torque 180 Nm 230 Nm Front: 250 Nm x 2 / Rear: 180 Nm
Max. speed (Where legal) 130 km/h (Governed) 200 km/h 180 km/h
Range(Japanese cycle) 160 km 200 km 200 km

Last but not least, i MiEV SPORT AIR offers another more down-to-earth approach to powertrain with a single motor powering the rear wheels, exactly as the forthcoming production i MiEV and as opposed to the more conceptual solutions forecasted with the 2007 i MiEV Sport (2 in-wheel motor at the front + 1 single motor at the rear + E-4WD + E-AYC + S-AWC).

2012 Suzuki alto Review,Price,Features and Pictures

2012 Suzuki Alto only weakness is the absence of a D-segment sedan that can compete with the likes of the Honda Civic, Toyota, Skoda Octavia Corrola and Volkswagen Jetta. In 2010, the Maruti Suzuki was going to change this, you need to enter the section d to the production version of the Kizashi concept unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show and show our Auto Expo 2008. The Kizashi will start with a value of around Rs 10 lakh and include many innovative features such as the system of the first Suzuki unit with four wheels. It is likely to be powered by a diesel turbo 2 litres fluid extinguisher and shall have a six-speed transmission and a large 21-inch alloys.

The 2012 Suzuki Alto Concept is a fierce machine research of a grille brilliant big black, who appears as his words to eat what is in front of it. LED Cup front bumper as a sword. The back is as a truck with a fifth died. Kizashi Suzuki metal high philosophy of more recent design of glass surface tow glass is very compact. The production version of the Kizashi should deploy new installations of Maruti Manesar in Haryana.

According to industry engineers have already started working on a version of the production Kizashi Kirti. I really like so-Suzuki itself have a strong appeal to the developed and developing markets for innovative products for the Progressive Automotive manufacturer offers as.. New Swift looks to be a big change started in the process, and Suzuki would be very good in the future.

The local unit, Suzuki Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, will invest 2 to 4,000, 000, 000 yen (21 to 43 million dollars) this year to upgrade the existing two plants, improving the capacity of 1.2 million units of 1 million today, the Nikkei business daily, citing the company’s President Shinzo Nakanishi. Move to preserve India’s market for about 50 per cent of the average increase in demand and increased competition, he said.

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Toyota Innova Van

The Toyota Innova is a Toyota-designed Compact MPV i.e. being less than 4,600 mm (181.1 in) in length as per the European system of size classification, produced in Indonesia under supervision by Toyota Astra Motor since 2003. As with Toyota Kijang, which it replaced, the Toyota Innova is produced and first marketed in 2004 in Indonesia. Toyota Innova is part of Toyota's IMV program together with the Hilux Vigo pickup truckand the Fortuner SUV. Its official name in Indonesia is Toyota Kijang Innova, while for other countries it is simply Innova.

Powering the Innova is either a gasoline 2.0 liter 136 PS (100 kW) 1TR-FE VVT-i, a 2.7 liter (2TR-FE) version of the same, or a 2.5 liter 102 PS (75 kW) 2KD-FTV D4-D common rail variable geometry turbocharger diesel engine. Trim levels are J, E, G, and V. The 2.7 liter is only for the V, with automatic transmission. The Innova features a live rear axle and it is of front engined, rear wheel drive configuration. The newly added V variant adds ABS, leather seats and captain chairs.

The Innova is also sold in India (replacing Toyota Qualis), Malaysia (replacing ToyotaUnser), the Philippines (replacing Toyota Revo), Taiwan (replacing outdated Toyota Zace surf), Vietnam (replacing outdated Toyota Zace) and Thailand. Unlike some of the Innova's competition, such as the TATA Sumo Grande, Chevrolet Tavera or the Mahindra Xylo, but like the newly launched Tata Aria, the Innova looks more like a minivan — in fact, its styling can be said to be similar to Toyota's other MPV offerings, namely the USDMToyota Sienna and the Toyota Previa. The Toyota Innova is also available in Brunei, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Toyota Innova Van Interior Picture

Toyota Innova Van Picture

Porsche Carrera Information and Photos

Carrera is a trademarked name (Spanish for "race") exclusively used by Porsche for its models to honor the company's success in theCarrera Panamericana race.

The following vehicles have been called Carrera:

• Porsche 356
• Porsche 904
• Porsche 911
  • Porsche 911 (1963-1989)
  • Porsche 964 (1989-1993)
  • Porsche 993 (1993-1998)
  • Porsche 996 (1998-2004)
  • Porsche 997 (2004-Present)
  • Porsche 991 (2012-)
• Porsche 924
• Porsche Carrera GT

Porsche Carrera GT, the 2005 version, when it became clear that the tram would be cool. But what I found, what is the Carrera GT racing, why not the Carrera GT, which is a huge V10 engine, carbon-fiber structure with a slight beard, Porsche has received compliments car cost £ 200,000 is nothing but a machine ABE asphalt racing eating monster!If the Porsche Carrera GT, launched in 2004, plans of Porsche supercar in 2005, but it was more user-friendly with our offer, adjustable seats, where, as before, you can not set the time, but I decided that it support only a little 'to add more seats, just a little' more comfort while driving to work.Porsche Carrera GT is so recognizable sleek design of the bridge removed to say that you can just start with the power of sports cars, like to imagine, but not yet opened the door, and even looked through the tinted windows the same again. 

The interior is impressive as the outside. He is a great roadster Porsche Carrera GT is ideal for hiking in summer and two removable drives and can be safely stored away from danger, because it means that the sun and enjoy the weather. And 'real roadster in the future.Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a-5.7-liter 605 horsepower V10 engine vast mass may sound like a cat purring is unhappy murmurs are described simply sublime retirees. With the construction of the monocoque chassis, combo, light and efficient, which is reflected in every time, and the Carrera GT is built. Porsche Carrera GT is the first automotive ceramic clutch to their cars in the race the car road legal production even more, only the number plate!Porsche has increased the knowledge of the track and road car developed and the Carrera GT is equipped with aerodynamics and the chassis has a car around the track very stable and, above all, a car, 205 mph sports insurance or trust. Only through the Carrera chassis, it's clearly much more demanding than the average sports car, and this is because of all the aerodynamic and suspension Porsche designers to use lightweight materials like magnesium. The wheels are solid and the Porsche Carrera regardless of their size, are made of magnesium, and only the weight and power to act, not only do what I do to drive faster, but without compromising security.

Operation Porsche Carrera GT super-br drscribed only he can go from zero to 62 mph in 4 seconds and go 100 mph in under 7 seconds, and if we win a belt speed of 205 mph, the Porsche all the strength of its history sporty, high tech uses and development braking system, most of the race cars on their 15-inch ceramic discs and 6 pot calipers, which newspaper is amazing, the speed at which the stop is at the center of gravity low and light motor weighs only 217 kg Carrera GT is actually able to form. Speeding seems to be lightning quick braking complement these beautiful sports cars.

Porsche Carrera 1973 Models

Pontiac Firebird Review and HD Wallpapers

Pontiac Firebird Wallpaper

The Pontiac Firebird was a sporty compact car built by the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors and was manufactured from 1967 until 2002. Available in both coupé and convertible body styles, the Firebird was characterized by its aggressive styling and affordable muscle car performance. The car shared the same General Motors "F-Body" platform as the Chevrolet Camaro, also introduced in 1967. Production of both cars ceased in 2002.

Pontiac Firebird Wallpaper

The Firebird was introduced in the same year as the Mercury Cougar, which also shared a platform with another well-known pony car, the Ford Mustang.

The vehicles were, for the most part, powered by various V8 motors of different GM divisions. While primarily Pontiac-powered until 1981, Firebirds were built with several different engines from nearly every GM division.

Fourth generation (1993–2002)

Pontiac Firebird Wallpaper

The fourth generation Firebird continued the previous generation's aerodynamic formula, but while a desirable sports car, it was victim to falling sales. In 1993-1995 (1995 non-California cars) Firebirds received a 3.4 L V6 with 160 hp, or a 5.7 L 275 hp LT1 V8. The LT1 was very similar to the one in the Corvette C4, only with 2 bolt mains, and a more restrictive intake/exhaust system. 1996 and later models had a 200 hp 3.8 L V6 as the base engine. The LT1's hp rating had been raised to 285 thanks to a new dual cat exhaust system.

Pontiac Firebird Wallpaper

As before, the Camaro kept the exposed headlights and the Firebird its pop-up units, with some minor changes. In 1998, the Firebird received a new front fascia (now with four pop-up headlights; the Camaro's front end was also switched, to two oval headlamps) and other modifications, the most significant of which was the Corvette small block V8 engine known as the LS1. These 1998 to 2002 models are sometimes referred to as "fifth generation" Firebirds. The final model year, 2002, offered a distinctive 35th anniversary edition that paid homage to the 1969 Trans Am. Like the Chevrolet Camaro, the Firebird and Trans Am were built in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec. The plant closed down after producing the last cars.

Pontiac Firebird Wallpaper

The LS1 Firebirds, despite their poor sales, were among the fastest ever produced. They featured an all aluminum 5.7L V8 designated the LS1, with 305 hp (310 after 2000), or 320 hp (325 after 2000) for the Ram Air version. The rare Firehawk model made by SLP and sold through Pontiac dealerships had 330 hp (345 after 2000). Even the V6 had a bump to 205 hp. 

Pontiac Firebird Wallpaper

The average ¼ mile times for these were 15.2 @ 90 mph for the V6 and 13.4 @ 106 mph for the V8. The V6 models were as quick as almost any V8 produced before 1990, while the V8 Firebirds were faster than almost anything produced in the muscle car era (including all Firebirds). Top Speeds for both the V6 and the V8 versions were governed according to their factory tire ratings. 

Pontiac Firebird Wallpaper

Typically, these limits were 105, 112, 118 mph for the V6 models, but these limits varied from car to car. V8 models that had Z rated tires had a speed limiter set to 162 mph. Models that came with GS-C or RS-A tires were limited to 123 mph.

2011 Honda Odyssey

The 2011 Honda Odyssey is the best new minivan on the market. Minivans are basically used to haul the family, and buyers of this van will love the standard video system with surround sound, great for keeping the kids occupied while the driver concentrates on the road.

 This vehicle is astonishingly comfortable, and will hold eight passengers in complete comfort. Even the third row seats provide enough room for a full grown adult. No more squeezing into a tight little spot and calling it a seat.

The 2011 Honda Odyssey offers outstanding storage in the cargo area. It is also full of many tiny cubbyholes that are perfect for storing things within easy reach. The 2011 Honda Odyssey even comes with its own wastebasket, making the van easy to keep clean.

The controls for this vehicle are logically grouped so they can easily be reached when busy driving down the road. After all, the 2011 Honda Odyssey just begs to be taken on a road trip. The third row seats easily fold down for extra storage, or carrying that luggage for the family vacation time.

The 2011 Honda Odyssey features a rear anti-roll bar for the first time. It also features upgraded springs and dampers. Along with the new tires, the 2011 Honda Odyssey is the best minivan available on the market.
2011 Honda Odyssey Pictures

2011 Honda Odyssey Side View

2011 Honda Odyssey Red

2011 Honda Odyssey Concept Wallpaper

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2011 Honda Odyssey Interior & Exterior Wallpaper

Saturn Relay

The Saturn Relay was one of General Motors' minivans supposedly styled to have the look of a rough-and-tumble SUV rather than a plain-Jane family shuttle. Marketed as a "crossover sport van," the Relay had a longish nose, more aggressive styling and a roof rack to lend an SUV persona. However, the basic body structure and sliding doors remained true to the minivan segment's guiding principles.

The Saturn Relay was certainly family-friendly, with a folding third-row seat and optional 40GB digital media system that could store and play thousands of MP3 music files or a few dozen movies. Missing in action, though, were popular safety features like three-row side curtain airbags and a back-up camera.

Consumers never warmed to the Relay, however, and after just a few years on the market, Saturn pulled the van in favor of its new large crossover, the Outlook. As a choice for a used minivan, the Relay provides solid family transportation to be sure, and if price is a major issue, it will typically cost less than comparably equipped class leaders. However, more demanding shoppers who don't mind spending the extra cash will likely be happier with one of several other popular rivals.

Saturn Relay Pictures

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Saturn RelayTrunk

Saturn Relay Ferozen

Saturn Relay Wallpaper

Saturn Relay Golden Brown

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