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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Review: 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost

2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost
We were headed on a road trip, because that's what you do when the summer draws to a close and something as gigantic as the Ford Flex rolls into your driveway. Destination: Brooklyn. Five miles into the journey, the Sony audio system belts out the Beastie Boys' "No Sleep Till Brooklyn," and the two sub-five-year-olds in tow agree. But we had an ace up our sleeve: our Flex SEL tester was packing a six-shooter augmented by Ford's EcoBoost turbo system, good for another 100 horsepower over the standard model. If the trip was going to be hellish, at least it would be short.

There's newfound muscle to... flex.
There's a price premium to pay for the heavy breathing, but even at $40,000 as-tested, the kitted out Flex stickered for less than expected, and mitigating drawbacks seems to be a running theme with the EcoBoosted Flex. Its EPA estimated fuel economy in all-wheel drive trim of 17/24 16/22 mpg city/highway, is exactly the same as the unboosted Duratec 3.5-liter, but there's newfound muscle to... flex. A turbocharged engine immediately makes thoughts of premium fuel dance through your head, but nope, the direct-injected V6 is happy to perform tricks on regular, though Ford recommends you run higher octane for maximum performance.
The Flex's T-square styling strikes some as boxy, others as handsome and broad-shouldered. Our sampler looked great in metallic black with a contrasting silver roof, though that color combination does little to quell the occasional comparison to a hearse. The optional 20-inch wheels, with a design echoing the high-speed turbines underhood, aren't coated in garishly shiny chrome, but for a performance model, the Flex EcoBoost would look far more sinister with a dropped ride height to tuck those massive hoops into its bold arches.

Only a small Ecoboost badge on the tailgate denotes this Flex as anything different from its lesser brethren, and other than the oddly tall stance, the overall demeanor is fitting, from the dark paint to the dual exhaust tips out back; this may be a wagon, but it's not a mamby-pamby Mike Brady thing.



Like the outside, the interior of the Flex is styled with a combination of contemporary and classic mid-century-modern forms. With a dash contour inspired by classic Electrolux vacuums of the Fifties, it would have been easy to go all retro inside, but thankfully, the Flex interior has been rendered in timeless forms. Who wants to remember those old three-row wagons from the old days, anyway? Those are the cars that made the minivan and SUV so popular by not being wagons in the first place.

Materials inside are high quality, better than a GMC Acadia, say.
Nothing inside the Flex is overly styled, but it's all styled well. The gauges are clean and simple, with four clean dials rimmed in chrome. The leather-covered seats with contrasting stitches are not just attractive, but living room comfortable, too. There's a mixture of textures and materials, from typical plastic graining that imitates leather to a pattern evocative of post-war household appliances. Faux wood, plated plastic, and a flat silver center stack complete the interior fitment. However, the silvered plastic does a bad imitation of aluminum – if that's what it's there for – and over the years, we suspect it will not wear gracefully. The rest of the materials inside are high quality, better than you'll find in the GMC Acadia, one of the Flex's main competitors.



Usability of the controls in the Flex is tops, with or without the formidable list of technology that Ford makes available. There's virtually no need to open the manual to operate the secondary controls. There are knobs for the audio system's volume and tuning, as well as the climate control's temperature setting. We did keep grabbing for a non-existent fan knob, and occasionally had to stare at the buttons for the audio system before discovering which of the multiple like-sized ones we needed. Cupholders sprout like dandelions in the spring aboard the Flex, and other niceities like rear-seat HVAC controls and a 110- volt outlet are packed in to make long journeys just a bit more comfortable.

This is an ideal car for gobbling up the miles while dragging a modest brood and their stuff, or carrying a bunch of people armed with credit cards for when you arrive. There's not a huge amount of cargo room when running sold-out seating, but passengers will enjoy good comfort and room, though your more compact acquaintances would be better served in the third row. Besides people hauling, the other trick the Flex excels at is hauling goods. There's a deep well behind the third row, and folding those seats down is an easy strap pull away. The second row seats operate in much the same manner, and when folded, there's a cavern at your disposal. Visibility from the driver's seat is very good, though the sheer size of the Flex may make parallel parking or reversing a little unsettling for the unpracticed. Dark tinted glass out back adds to the difficulty at night, though big mirrors and an available backup camera help. The car-based Flex, however, is immensely easier to position than most truck-based 'utes.



Our interest in this Flex centered on what's packed under that dining room table-sized hood. The EcoBoost engine is strong, yet it doesn't feel laggy in the least, despite (or perhaps because of) the pair of turbos feeding it. There's no wheezing or huffing and puffing, either. Ford's EcoBoost is very much like BMW's lauded twin-turbo six – brawny and drama-free. The EcoBoost even matches BMW's 100 hp/liter output, with the V6's 3.5 liters serving up 355 horsepower. The muscular engine and all-wheel drive system team up to make the Flex confident without exhibiting any bad behavior. It's a relaxing vehicle to drive despite its size.

The standard Duratec 35's 263 horsepower work constantly to keep the Flex going, but the EcoBoost engine only ups the thrust when needed and turns off the huffer when it's not, so the mileage penalty is negligible. More power means not having to flog it so much, too, and the well behaved powertrain would be interesting to sample in something lighter (Taurus SHO notwithstanding). The substantial weight of the Flex smothers some of the EcoBoost's impressiveness, though it will hike up its skirt and zip along quickly without hesitation.



Better still, Ford's six-speed automatic transmission is smooth up and down the ratios, easily one of the best behaved automatics currently on the market. While other transmissions are reluctant to kick down and take an eternity to do anything, Ford's tranny is responsive when left to think for itself and gives drivers what they ask for in an obedient manner. It may be that the engine's big torque mitigates some of the economy-minded shift behavior, or more likely, Ford's put the time into powertrain development to make it good. One bit of ridiculousness is the Flex's paddle shift capability, which seems out of place in this application, but they hardly cost anything, so no harm, no foul. As it is, the transmission is good enough the paddles can be ignored, but if you want to play race driver, they're present, although perhaps not as responsive as Family Foyt would like.

All the standard Flex attributes are there, just amplified.
Even though the Flex is a big, weighty thing with big power, it's not like the old land yachts with big cubes up front and handling that mimics a pat of butter on a hot griddle. All-wheel drive puts the turbo twist to the ground with no drama at the helm. When it's time to change direction, the steering is direct and weighted well, and while lacking in feel, maneuvering the Flex is not like playing a video game, either. On the open road, the wheel settles down and holds straight ahead, making it easy to roll up the odometer without fatigue. Brakes don't seem to lack any effectiveness in practice, though other vehicles on this same platform have posted rather unfortunate braking numbers and fade resistance. The big discs at all corners have a good, progressive feel with a firm pedal, assuming you don't go torching a mountain pass.

A looser suspension calibration with all the power at hand could be truly scary. Thankfully, the Flex has a well-behaved chassis. Quick lateral moves don't upset it. Bumps and suspension impacts don't perturb it much, either. The size is definitely something you're aware of, but the power and solid underpinnings make the Flex EcoBoost an easy plus-sized dance partner on the superspeedway of the everyday commute. There's enough go and control that the Flex EcoBoost drives 500 pounds lighter than it is. The engine is a revver, and the noise up high gets a little gravelly. It's never harsh or offensive though, and the interior of the Flex is quiet and relaxed.



Even the regular-strength Flex is difficult to dislike. It's a well thought-out family vehicle without being a van or SUV (or carrying the associated stigma). And although the price is higher than you'd prefer for a Ford wagon, the Flex is more on par with the Expeditions people eagerly snapped up not so long ago. It's cavernous inside and enormous outside, yet drives better than any silly truck-cum-wagon ever could. And with the Ecoboost V6 under hood, all the standard Flex's attributes are there, just amplified – without a trade-off on the fast-approaching horizon.

[Source: Autoblog]

Felipe Massa comes home to Maranello, meets the new 458 Italia, laps Fiorano, smiles for fans

Felipe Massa Ferrari 458 Italia

It doesn't seem like it's been that long, but for Felipe Massa, it must feel like it's been an eternity since he's been up to speed. The Brazilian Formula One driver hasn't been at work since July when he suffered a major blow to the head from some flying debris at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

A lot has happened since then: his mentor and former team-mate Michael Schumacher prepared for a comeback and then had to cancel it due to health concerns of his own, the Scuderia promoted test driver Luca Badoer for a couple of races before sending him home, and then Maranello hired Giancarlo Fisichella to fill in and stay on as a reserve driver for the future. Then they picked up Fernando Alonso to be Massa's wingman next year, and somewhere in the middle of it all, Ferrari launched its first all-new mid-engine production car in a decade. (Not to mention the new engine chief they hired, the senior executive they lost or the new designer who is said to be taking over).

Now, after his prolonged absence, Massa has returned home to Maranello for the first time since the crash. He got some practice time in the simulator before hitting the track in a privately-owned, retired F2007 with GP2 tires to reacquaint himself with his craft. And while he was at it, he stopped by the production line to check out the new 458 Italia.

[Source: Ferrari]

New-for-2010 Mitsubishi Evo MR Touring pricing announced, starts at $40,990

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Touring

Mitsubishi finally posted pricing information on its new top-of-the-Evolution-ary-chart MR Touring model, and it definitely isn't cheap. A bargain to some maybe, but definitely not cheap. We had first seen this uplevel MR at a local car gathering that seems to attract just about every bit of new enthusiast candy, but back then, they were referring to it as the Limited. Now, it's called the MR Touring and with a base MSRP of $40,990, the top dog Lancer finally cracks the 40K barrier, pushing the definition of "bargain." If you go Sharpie-mad and check every box on the order form, the bottom line might make you think you're actually at an Audi dealer. The full boat 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Touring would retail for – wait for it – $52,728. Yep, a fifty-plus-thousand-dollar-Lancer. (Editor's note: After checking over the list again, we see that some of the options are indeed redundant. Best we can tell, a Touring would run around $47,000, tops. Still quite a hefty sum though.)

For all those greenbacks, however, you'll get a wonderfully chuckable, largely-aluminum-bodied supersedan with a 291-horsepower turbo four-cylinder, a paddle-shifted dual clutch six-speed transmission, Brembo brakes, 18-inch BBS wheels wrapped in sticky Yokohama Advans, all working through Mitsubishi's Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel-drive system to propel you along in any conditions on virtually any surface at alarming speeds. But all of that could be said for the regular Evo as well. So what makes the Touring so dear?

What the Touring adds are creature comforts that make the 40-grand price tag potentially less alarming, turning the car into something that can genuinely be cross-shopped against BMW, Audi, Mercedes and the like with few excuses. It's an Evo for grown-ups.

Standard on the Touring are things like a new higher-res info display between the gauges, an Evo-first moonroof, and genuine leather-covered heated Recaros. The car gains a few pounds with the extra equipment and additional soundproofing – even though it saves a bit by dropping the rear wing in favor of a small lip spoiler. The full list of standard and optional features can be found after the jump along with full pricing information. We've also added a new gallery of high-res pics so you can see all of the detail changes for yourself. At $40,000-$50,000 Mitsubishi is entering highly competitive waters, but we think they will find plenty of buyers. After all, the Evo has never been afraid of a little competition.

[Source: Mitsubishi]

Base Price
$40,990 + $720 destination

Standard Features
  • 291-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC engine
  • 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic® Shift Transmission (TC-SST)
  • Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC)
  • BREMBO® Braking System
  • 2-piece front brake rotors with alloy hats
  • Aluminum roof, hood and front fenders
  • Enhanced interior noise reduction
  • 18" x 8.5" BBS® Forged Alloy Wheels with 245/40R18 Yokohama ADVAN® tires
  • Power glass sunroof
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Rear diffuser with dual exhaust outlets
  • Color keyed rear lip spoiler (Replaces large rear spoiler)
  • Sports ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • RECARO® semi-bucket racing seats with fixed head rests
  • Heated front seats and side mirrors
  • Full leather seating surfaces
  • Magnesium steering wheel paddle shifters
  • FAST-Key electronic keyless entry and starting system
  • 710-watt (max.), Rockford Fosgate® performance audio system with nine speakers, including a 10-inch trunk-mounted subwoofer
  • 40GB HDD Navigation with Music Server
  • Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice command recognition
  • Seven-airbag safety system including a driver's knee airbag*
Options

Packages

$1999 Navigation System

Accessories
$84 All Weather Floor Mats
$297 Aluminum/Leather Parking Brake Grip
$281 Aluminum / Leather Shift Knob (TC-SST)
$425 Back Up Sensors
$60 Cargo Organizer
$96 Carpet Floor Mats
$456 CD Changer - 6 Disc and Tuner
$107 Chrome Side Mirror Covers
$34 Cigar Lighter
$625 Front Air Dams
$125 Front Brake Air Guides
$515 Front Strut Brace
$319 Intercooler Pipes
$37 "Lancer Evolution" License Plate Frame
$244 Mud Flaps
$2499 Navigation System and Install Kit
$142 RALLIART Spline-Type Wheel Locks
$440 Rear Corner Air Dams
$110 Rear Spoiler Extension
$515 Rear Strut Brace
$506 Rear View Backup Camera
$900 Side Skirts
$85 Side Wind Deflectors
$85 Sunroof Deflector
$32 Wheel Locks

Genuine Mitsubishi accessories are all covered by the limited warranty. Installation labor is not included. See your Retailer for details.
Vehicle Warranty
Bumper to Bumper
3-year/36,000-mile, Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Powertrain
5-year/60,000-mile, Powertrain New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Anti-Corrosion
7-year/100,000-mile Anti-Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty
Roadside Assistance
5-year/Unlimited miles Roadside Assistance

*Airbags can cause serious injury or death to anyone too close to an airbag when it deploys. To decrease the risk of injury from a deploying airbag, all occupants must be properly restrained and seated well back, upright and in the middle of the seat. Do not lean against the door. Always place children 12 and under in the rear seat and use appropriate child restraints. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat. See your Owner's Manual and instructions provided with your child restraint for more information.

†See retailer for limited warranty and roadside assistance terms and conditions.

*iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.

JB Design tweaks Lamborghini Murcielago past the 700 horsepower mark

Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 JB-R by JB Car Design

The Lamborghini Murcielago may be getting old, but the raging bull still has some fight left in it. Some figure it just needs a little encouragement. Like JB Design.

The German tuning house has released a comprehensive tuning package for the LP-640 that leaves no stone unturned. The engine can be upgraded to 714- or 750-horsepower specifications. The shift paddles have been replaced with an F1-style rocker lever. An extensive carbon fiber aerodynamic package includes front and rear spoilers, rear diffuser, front air intake side skirts, and front and rear hoods. The wheels have been swapped out for 20-inch Schmidt Revolution alloys with steamroller Michelin rubber. The interior has been refinished in custom leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber trim. The stock exhaust has been replaced by an adjustable system. And the body has been re-sprayed in a custom paint that costs 280,000 euros per liter ($414k).

The cost of the modifications runs half a million euros (about $740k), but JB Design is looking to offload this particular demonstration car for 355,000 euros ($525k). Such a deal.

[Source: JB Design]
PRESS RELEASE:

JB Design presents the ultimate car among the coupés. The LP 640 JB-R is a sports car of breathtaking fascination, menacingly power and uncompromising luxury. The 12-cylinder engine performs now after power level I (28.000,00 Euro) 525 KW (710 hp). The Lamborghini comes in combination with a changed underbody (ground effect) to an unbelievable final velocity. Not until the sports car has reached 370 km/h the air drag decelerates it. Gears are changed using a F1 steering wheel rocker switch.

No question, with the upgraded LP 640 JB-R JB Car Design has raised the bar for competition in the section super sports cars again a lot: with his increased performance up to 710 respectively 750 hp and his VIP-finishing in "Blood to Black Diamond" he not just delivers again a clear growth in output but an individual visual appearance as well. The patent registered finish is only available through JB Car Design. It costs (ready to be sprayed on) 280,00 Euro per litre and is limited to 911 litre worldwide, whereby the exclusivity is guaranteed.

The sharpened version of the LP 640 JB-R is as close to racing as no other car with MOT approval. But luxury is also to be found, as for example in the interior. The whole interior was colour adjusted to the exterior by using high quality materials in combination with dark red Ultrasuede and black smooth leather in bi-colour as well as little extras made of carbon fibre. In addition very decent and in black: tinted windshield, back and side windows (2.370,00 Euro including the approval of the Technical control board).

After having made over the interior it is now turn of the wheelset. New three part 20" Schmidt Revolution aluminium rims with hardened outer rim made of stainless steel in combination with Michelin wide base tires size 265/30-20 and 335/30-20.

As impressive as the sprint on the long straight stretch might be, most fun with the LP 640 JB- R you have in the curves. This is the reason why JB Car Design has intensified the abrasion by using their own aerodynamic-package consisting of front- and rear spoiler, rear diffusor, air intake in the front, side coverings, side skirts, the front opening hood as well as the engine hood. They have newly adjusted the running gear and tuned the super athlete thus he practically sticks to the street.

The built in, premium flap controlled sport exhaust systems offers the best sound at the push of a button. With the provided remote control the customer can change the sound of the exhaust pipe while driving.

The demonstration car is available for a price of 355.000,00 Euro ( YOC 2008, 9.000 km). The original price incl. the costs of the conversion is 500.000,00 Euro!

For further information please contact: www.jb-cardesign.de

Advantages of Buying Hybrid Cars


When it was strongly felt by the environmentalists that the world is fast heading towards an environment disaster, gas emission was the first thing that needed to be controlled. The automakers in their own capacity re-invigorated their automobiles. The engines drawing on batteries instead of gasoline were fixed in the cars.

Hybrid cars are defined as cars or vehicles drawn by electricity as well as gasoline. Hybrid cars are environment friendly as there is over ninety percent control in the pollutants. The emission in normal cars consists of gases like carbon dioxide, sulfur, carbon monoxide; these gases are injurious to health. They cause respiratory diseases and allergies. Therefore, the hybrid cars as drawn by electricity are safer than cars driven by gasoline. These hybrid cars are extremely environmental friendly.

Hybrid cars have been exempted from tax payment. This tax write off makes these cars more consumer attractive than the gasoline driven cars. However, gasoline driven cars have readily available spare parts as compared to the electricity cars. These electricity driven cars have quite expensive parts. This definitely gives the hybrid cars an edge on the other cars. However, the gasoline parts' repair and replacement is expensive while hybrid cars' replacement is free. The depreciation rate is lower in hybrid cars as compared to the other cars. This advantage keeps the value of the hybrid cars higher. The hybrid cars provide higher fuel economy. There are innovations done to replace gasoline with vegetable oils, solar energy, water and ethanol.

Hybrid cars have not been in the market since long though, in Japan, they have been there since 1997. They have corporate average fuel economy regulation, according to which the auto maker must maintain a minimum mileage of 27.5mpg across its product line.

The spare parts of hybrid cars are replaced free of charge. The bearings are heat resistance, insulation and ceramic balls. The vegetable oil driven engines drew condemnation all over the world as its argument leads to food shortage. Ethanol is derived from the remains of sugar cane and this is even more conducive to environment as it is a step in recycling of garbage.

The ideas thrown out by the environmentalists are picked up by the automakers and they rush to lead in introducing replacements in the market which should be finer, cost effective, durable, innovative, comfortable and roomy, and definitely eco friendly as well.

The automakers also hold secret meetings to avoid emulation and competition. The manufacturing of parts signifies that these are secure and there are very rare chances of replacement, or if ever required then they are free. Hybrid cars reduce the fear of gasoline running short in the market as well. The availability or the production of electricity raises doubt or reservation in the use of hybrid cars. But the advantages weigh more and are compelling towards choosing hybrid cars. The other sources like vegetable oil raises eyebrows as it may, according to one school of thought, lead to food shortage. No matter what, people take time to accept new ideas.

About the Author

Danny Green is a car specialist. Discover more about Lexus Hybrid Cars, visit the Lexus website for more information and to book a test drive now at http://www.lexus.co.uk.

Specifications of Lexus RX 450h


Lexus is a luxury car, brand name owned by Toyota, the Japanese automobile manufacturers. These cars are popular for their elegance, sophistication and superb road performance. They are sold all over the world in around seventy countries.

Among the many categories of Lexus, one is the Lexus RX Hybrid which has been being sold in the market since 2005. It was first premiered in 2004, and was the first luxury hybrid car in the world.

There have been two variations of Lexus RX Hybrid since its launch. The first generation model was launched for sale in the US in early 2005 and was continued till 2008. The RX 400 H was part of this series. The third generation RX 450 Hybrid was premiered in 2008 as a 2010 model, and is the newest in this series.

The RX 450 H has many features that make it stand apart out from the previous models as well as other hybrid cars. Being a hybrid, it has a dual engine system which is known as the Lexus Hybrid Drive. In this system, there is one traditional gasoline engine powered by fuel, supported by two electric engines. One electric engine is for the front wheels and the other for the rear wheels. On slow speeds, the car is able tocan run entirely in electricity, which provides fuel economy along with an environment friendly drive.

The RX 450 H has a strong engine which gives it an amazing performance on the road. It is able tocan go from zero to sixty miles an hour in just 7.2 seconds, which is highly impressive. The car has 295 horsepower and 234 of torque which make driving it an exciting experience. The 3.5 litre V6 engine runs on the Atkinson cycle for added efficiency as it uses less fuel.

The RX comes with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which features various driving modes for different requirements. It comes with both Eco Mode and EV Mode drive options apart from the standard driving option. When the car is in EV mode, it can drive on electricity alone for a certain speed while the Eco mode maximizes fuel efficiency. It provides amazing fuel economy while driving in urban areas, and reasonable on highways where it provides around 28 miles per gallon. This is much better mileage than previous Lexus versions.

The interior of RX 450 H is equally impressive. The padded seats are very comfortable and heated, and the interior features, such as the navigation system and Bluetooth, are very user -friendly. The car has an exhaust-heat recovery system to reduce engine warm-up period, as well as a cooled exhaust gas-recirculation system to give fuel economy. The car also has state-of-the-art safety systems such as the Pre-collision system, anti- lock brakes and visibility enhancing devices, which make its a safe ride even safer.

Apart from being eco- friendly, the RX 450 Hybrid gives great value for money which makes it a very good purchasing option.

About the Author

Danny Green is a car specialist. The Lexus RX 450h intelligently combines electric and petrol engine power. Visit the Lexus website for more information and to book a test drive at http://www.lexus.co.uk.

Mercedes ML 63 AMG

With the Mercedes ML 63 AMG sets a new benchmark in the sports off-roader. With the 375 kW / 510 hp AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine is the new top model of the M-Class to the top in his competitive environment.

Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Mercedes ML 63 AMG

The Mercedes-AMG newly developed offroaders represents dynamism at the highest level, its exclusive equipment satisfies even the most demanding expectations. World Premiere celebrates the new model at the IAA in Frankfurt, the launch will begin in the second quarter of 2006.

Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Mercedes ML 63 AMG

Under the bonnet of the Mercedes ML 63 AMG, the heart of a powerful rated sportsman: The newly developed and 100 percent independent AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine implements an output of 375 kW / 510 hp at 6800 rpm and a maximum torque of 630 Newton metres at 5200/min. This is the new AMG power package of the currently strongest standard eight-cylinder naturally aspirated worldwide.

Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Mercedes ML 63 AMG

The combination of high-speed and large-capacity approach combines the better of two worlds: Rotary inspiring joy and vigorous drive at low speeds. From zero to 100 km / h, the AMG model accelerates in only 5.0 seconds, the maximum speed is 250 km / h (electronically limited).

Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Mercedes ML 63 AMG

Compared with the previous model ML 55 AMG with 255 kW / 347 hp and 510 Newton metres, the new Mercedes ML 63 AMG, a performance increase of 46 percent and 23 percent more torque.

Mercedes ML 63 AMG Interior

Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Mercedes ML 63 AMG

The power transfer in the top M-Class model assumes an AMG SPEED-SHIFT 7G-Tronic automatic transmission with DIRECT SELECT selector. Three specially designed for the sporty performance unfolding of the AMG V8 engine. By switch in the center console selected programme the "S" (sports), "C" (Comfort) and "M" (Manual).

Mercedes ML 63 AMG Engine

Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Mercedes ML 63 AMG

Sporty is also designed the permanent all-wheel drive of the Mercedes ML 63 AMG: in the best sense agility and cornering dynamics, the power of the rich AMG V8 engine in the 40:60 ratio on the front and rear axles. A stronger drive train ensures an optimal power transfer.

Mercedes ML 63 AMG

High cornering speeds, precise low side slope, while long-haul comfort enables Mercedes ML 63 AMG sports suspension based on AIRMATIC. The air suspension features Mercedes ML 63 AMG-specific struts and the specially tuned adaptive damping system ADS. A level of regulation lowers the body at higher speeds automatically. The contact with the road, 19-inch Mercedes ML 63 AMG light alloy wheels in a 5-spoke design.

Mercedes ML 63 AMG

The powerful design of the powerful off-roaders is characterized by the distinctive Mercedes ML 63 AMG styling with a front and rear apron, the Mercedes ML 63 AMG-specific radiator grille, wheel arch and darkened rear lights. The Mercedes ML 63 AMG sports exhaust system with two chrome-plated twin tailpipes underlines the strength and dynamism of the M-class, top model both visually and acoustically.

Mercedes ML 63 AMG

Sportsmanship dominated in the interior. For exclusive interior includes Mercedes ML 63 AMG sport seats, Alcantara inserts in the shoulder area, multi-contour function and seat heating, the Mercedes ML 63 AMG ergonomic leather sports steering wheel with buttons, Mercedes ML 63 AMG entry bars and stainless steel sports pedals with rubber pimples. Dynamic presents itself, the Mercedes ML 63 AMG instrument combined with separate letters, red pointers and 320 km / h speedometer scale.

Mercedes ML 63 AMG

Even in terms of security meets the highest requirements: For standard equipment includes forward-occupant protection system PRE-SAFE ®, the crash headrests NECK-PRO in the first row of seats, adaptive, two-stage airbags for the driver and front passenger, front side bags, window bags and belt retractors.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The new benchmark in the Supersport cars has a new code name: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. New Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, with completely new engine, the wheel drive and new permanent suspensions are the basis of superior performance compared to the previous model and an increased dynamism.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The innovative design of the new Gallardo contributes to the special aerodynamic lines of cars Lamborghini: The combination of elegance and power is redefined in ways not known before.

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 collects the inheritance model of Lamborghini's most successful of all time. As of 2003 approximately 7100 Gallardo left the factory in Sant Agata Bolognese.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The powerful soul of Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is the new engine V10 5.2 direct injection stratified, capable of providing a power of 560 hp (412 kW) at 8000 rpm. The addition of 40 hp compared to the previous model and the reduction in weight of 20 kg improve the weight / power share reaching 2.5 kg / hp, thus increasing the performance: the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 reaches 0-100 km / h in 3.7 seconds and also the 200 km / h in 11.8 seconds, the maximum speed is 325 km / h.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The new engine also excited for its efficiency: despite the clear increase in performance, it was possible to reduce consumption and emissions of CO2 well, 18%.

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Engineers Directorate of Research and Development Lamborghini have also improved traction, handling and stability at high speeds. The magazine wheel drive, new suspension, improved aerodynamics, lightweight equipment and optimization of friction contribute to the improvement of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. The new Gallardo is thus like a sports car designed to ensure daily use in city traffic and long distances, and an exciting job on track.

2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

In keeping with the DNA Lamborghini, based on power lines in terms of accurate and clean surfaces, the Centro Stile developed the design of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 through solutions essential and well defined.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The evolution of form follows function consistently needs: the new front Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 to ensure a low attitude and contributes at the same time, increase aerodynamic efficiency. The air inlets, of wider increase air flow to the radiator, adapted to the increased engine performance. The spoiler on the bumper improves the aerodynamic balance at high speeds.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The new lights are below the bi-xenon headlamps, daylight made 15 LEDs arranged in the shape of a Y. The same pattern is reflected in the optical rear: The rear lights and brake lights inspired by the Miura Concept, the Reventon and LP640 and reproduce the form Y three times for each side.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The new rear completely redefines the concept of "power and elegance": the headlights, the air vent grilles, bumpers and the speaker are arranged along surfaces thoroughly studied to giving the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 greater development in one with horizontal the road. The new panels next to the bonnet are smooth and underline the mighty structure and elongated lines of the new Gallardo.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The rear diffuser, in the form redesigned, ensures greater efficiency and, combined with flat bottom, contributes to excellent running stability at high speeds. In general the aerodynamic efficiency has been improved by 31% compared to the previous model. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 addresses the fast curves even more secure.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

To the purist design combines the great care for detail design of Sant Agata Bolognese: the cap gasoline and oil made of aluminum and the rear-view camera, integrated in a small fin of the rear spoiler to activate , Or finely machined Grille inside the terminal of the exhaust are a witness.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 has an aluminum body in both light and rigid: the two-seater 4.34 meters long, 1.90 meters wide and 1.16 meters high weighs just 1410 kg, or 20 fewer than the previous model.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The structure is made using the technique of Space Frame. Mergers and extruded profiles are the backbone on which to integrate harmoniously plate’s welded aluminum. The body is so very slight, but at the same time very safe in the event of a collision, also guarantees a high torsional rigidity which contributes to a surprising handling.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Despite the limited height outside the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 welcomes its occupants in a spacious cabin. The sports seats are covered in fine leather or Alcantara and ensure a good containment. The position is extremely low, typical of sports cars. A bench behind the seats allows the housing part of the trunk and goes to supplement the 110 liters in volume of the front compartment.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The large center console is one element that contributes most to strengthen the concept of ergonomics in the interior. Inside is housed the Lamborghini Multimedia System and the automatic climate control dual-zone. Between these two units is positioned for molding a new design with classic and elegant lever switches. Seven instruments circular graphics renewed inform the driver about the condition of the engine, a multifunction display among speedometer and tachometer gives the pilot the most important information.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Already the Miura and other models of the'60s were marked for a quality finish that exceeded the standards of that time. Lamborghini has strengthened considerably this traditional expertise and today produces high quality cars. Even in the new Gallardo can find Dear materials and refined.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

For the internal upholstery there is a wide choice of colors and stitching, including a contrast. As an option for the Lamborghini Gallardo has provided equipment and enriched leather and Alcantara packages carbon fiber. In this case, elements such as the frame of the automatic air conditioning or the handle of the handbrake and the tunnel next to the exchange are made of carbon fiber.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

In addition to customizing the program "individually" can satisfy any desire with respect to the interior finishes. The engine of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, mounted in rear longitudinal position, is completely new and represents the evolution of consistent propeller Lamborghini most successful of all time.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Remains unchanged only the number of cylinders, 10 cylinders those that offer a perfect and unique synthesis between driving pleasure and agility sports. The engine with a displacement of 5204 cm3 produces an output of 560 hp (412 kW) at 8000 rpm, which translates into a specific power equal to 107.6 hp / lt. The maximum torque output from the engine of 540 Nm at 6500 rpm. The shape of the torque curve guarantees consumption surprising power to any scheme. With an acceleration 0-100 km / h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 325 km / h, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is at the top extreme sports cars.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Despite the significant increase in performance, engineers Sant Agata managed to reduce consumption and emissions of CO2 for this car by about 18%. If you look at the performance, consumption of 13.7 liters per 100 km with the Gallardo e-gear is extremely low.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The application of this technology makes it necessary to separate cylinder pipes, the pipes are directly drawn into the base through the merger of the machining that "size" of silicon crystals which ensure the proper running surface for the pistons.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

With an angle between the cylinders of 90 ° is the obvious choice for technicians to reduce as much as possible the center of gravity of the V10 power plant. Even with the lubrication cup dry contributes to the same goal and providing an optimum lubrication under all conditions of use including use car on the track.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber through an injector side. The Direct Injection layered guarantees a good performance as maximum engine power, reducing the sensitivity to detonation, this has allowed us to achieve an engine with a compression ratio of 12,5:1.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The driver of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 can always rely on permanent wheel drive and 4-wheel drive with viscous coupling, the number "4" added the name of the model means exactly that. The wheel drive was introduced by Lamborghini back in 1993 with the Diablo VT for a valid reason.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The wheel drive Lamborghini is achieved through a viscous coupling center, which needs no adjustment electronics, and will share the basic engine torque between front and rear under normal 30:70 ratio, but adapts over a few milliseconds in case of changes in driving conditions or road.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

It is not only a draw traction advantage of the permanent four-wheel drive, but also the dynamic cross for the best performance handling. In fact each wheel can only transfer a precise quantity of force on the road. As the driving force is spread over all four wheels via the Viscous Traction, remains a potential for higher road holding and directionality in the curve. These reservations guaranteed in every situation index are a perfectly designed sports car.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

A great deal of power available from the engine, the gear shift is one of the sensations of driving the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 more exciting. There is a choice between manual transmission, where the change is made through the exchange short lever that moves within the grid for selecting 6-speed gearbox or the exchange implemented and electro-gear where you can change gears using the 2 Postal levers behind the steering wheel, this choice preferred by the vast majority of Lamborghini customers.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The change implemented and electro-gear has been completely revised and optimized in each component. The change was not only reduced weight but also as times changed was reduced. Up to 40% in "travel". The driver can choose between five driving programs and changed over the position Normal is available with the program SPORT times changed and shorter regimes changed higher, both Copy-modes manual or automatic.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The 5th mode is called "travel" and in addition to the speed of change with a characterization even more aggressive can reach boundary conditions above the maximum limit to the ESP intervention. The "Thrust Mode 'ensures maximum acceleration firm operating independently from the position of the engine throttle, the race clutch and the regime changed.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Despite the predecessor of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 was one of the best cars worldwide in terms of handling, precision and driving stability on the new car thanks to new suspension has managed to increase even more driving pleasure, comfort and stability at high speeds.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The aluminum chassis is certainly an example of high tech without compromise derivation of close racing. The double-arm suspensions made of pressed aluminum resulted in the creation of a new motion while the springs and shock absorbers have been reviewed to ensure a further improvement in the motor vehicle.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The rear suspension is fitted with a new rod for the control of TOE that allows a further increase of vehicle control. New bearings are also made entirely of rubber and metal that, thanks to the combined structure, enhance the dynamics of the Lamborghini cars.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The steering rack with minimal help from steering to the driver moves the right feeling with the road. The system has a power steerings dedicated to the radiator fluid power steerings necessary in driving sports car. The steering ensures an accurate guide, fast and secure, allowing live a thrilling experience to control the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The tires, 235/35 ZR 19 and 295/30 ZR 19 on the rear were developed specifically to Lamborghini. They are the Pirelli P Zero with a rolling resistance very low and therefore contribute to the reduction in consumption without reducing performance. Reached the threshold of 120 km / h the rear spoiler to activate automatically increases the load on the rear interacting with the speaker that serves as a rear air extractor under the chassis.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The new facility provides an exceptional braking power thanks to the brake calipers eight-piston Brembo going to act on discs front diameter of 365 mm brake calipers and four-piston disc involved the rear of 356 mm.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

For the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, Lamborghini offers a wide range of equipment. The standard equipment includes driver's airbag, passenger and side bags, automatic air conditioning with dual-zone radiation sensor, a sound system with an included USB connector, sports seats with electrically adjustable backrest, leather upholstery valuable in addition to this we have new bi-xenon headlamps with LEDs for the daytime running light. The new Apollo circles are characterized by design dual race.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

Increase your comfort, a wide range of equipment including the optional navigation system, the module for TV reception, the plant speakerphone, bluetooth mobile phone, the burglar alarm and rear-view camera. Among the options you can also ask the adjustment of the front axle (lifting system) that allows the lifting of the body through the simple push of a button to facilitate the overcoming of obstacles. The offer is also complemented by polished circles Cordelia cross-breeds or by looking Callisto races with blacks "Y".

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

The engine bonnet with glass crystal can admire the powerful heart of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 as in a showcase.