Under objectives of chambers of the paparazzi the graceful “body” Jaguar XF-R which debut display is planned January, 2009 within the limits of North American the motor-show again has got. This time pictures have been made on the test of the car in California.
As it was more than once mentioned, the “cat’s” novelty will be equipped 500 HP 5.0 l tuned up by “cursor” V8 which as mark, experts becomes the new “family” power unit for models Jaguar.
The powerful engine will be capable to disperse the car to 100 km/hour less than for 5 seconds at the maximum speed in 250 km/hour. As well as in the previous pictures, differences between models XF and XF-R with open years are visible. It and larger on the size air intakes on a front bumper, and the same air intakes on a cowl, as well as at model XKR.
In sale XF-R will presumably arrive in 2010 and becomes one of the main things competitor BMW M5.
On the Parisian motor show to attention of public has been presented new hybrid concept BMW on the basis of 7th series.
Feature ActiveHybrid Concept consists that at it in transmission knot the small electromotor by power of 20 h.p. (210 Nanometers) which replaces the generator and a starter is integrated. Electric energy developed by it remains in the litievo-ion battery located in a luggage compartment.
In such “soft” hybrid variant fuel economy on the starting engine operation/stop moment is reached. In addition accumulated electric power is used for functioning of devices like the air conditioner and entertaining system.
Actually, engine ActiveHybrid Concept - bi-turbo 4.4-litre V8 with which models 750i and X6 xDrive50i also are completed. The motor develops 407 h.p. of power at the peak moment of 600 Nanometers. Concept with the additional electromotor the seventh series with a standard internal combustion engine spends for 15 % of less fuel, rather than.
Concern BMW is intended in 2009 to start in manufacture a minimum two models with technology ActiveHybrid.
Some days prior to motor show start in Paris in “world wide web” there were first official pictures and details of new coupe-cabriolet Lexus IS 250 C which is the first-born in family IS with folding top.
The design of a two-plus-two as a whole is cast by image of sedan Lexus IS that is quite explainable. However, according to officials of the company, the rear of the car which nowadays suspiciously reminds similar fragment BMW 1-series Convertible, and general lines with a sedan at new cabriolet IS 250 C has been completely altered remains only anything - a cowl, front flashlights, door handles and mirrors.
As to a modular superficial roof it consists of three parts executed from aluminium. Time of assembly and dismantle of top of the car will make only 20 seconds
Changes in an interior practically has not occurred, short of the scheme of four-seater seating and a vanity mirror slightly modernised for improvement of the review, informs site Carscoop.