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2012 Porsche Panamera Diesel

Posted by zhugy on Thursday, May 5, 2011

2012 Porsche Panamera Diesel The unmistakable, sleek GT silhouette is created by an overall length of 4970mm (195.7in) and short, sporting overhangs front and rear. This new model can be recognised by the lettering ‘diesel’ on the front doors. Measuring 1931mm (76.0in) in width and 1418mm (55.8in) in height, the Panamera Diesel is both wider and lower than comparable four-door models.

It is exclusively available with rear-wheel drive and uses a highly efficient eight-speed Tiptronic S as standard. The six-cylinder turbo diesel engine powers the new Gran Turismo from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 6.8 seconds, with a top speed of 150 mph (242 km/h). The Porsche Panamera Diesel is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 engine with a rated output of 250 hp (184 kW) achieved between 3,800 rpm and 4,400 rpm. The maximum torque of 550 Nm, available all the way from 1,750 rpm to 2,750 rpm, delivers high pulling power.

The Porsche Panamera Diesel offers a highly appealing driving range of more than 745 miles on one 80-litre tank, emits 172 g/km and delivers a Combined fuel economy of 43.5mpg (6.5 l/100 km). With the optional lower rolling resistance tyres, efficiency improves further still, to 167 g/km and 44.8mpg on a Combined cycle.

The Porsche Panamera Diesel costs £62,134 (80,183 euro in Germany inc. VAT) and is on sale in the UK from August 2011.


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Koenigsegg Agera R Extreme Performance

Posted by zhugy on Wednesday, March 2, 2011


The Koenigsegg Agera R has been one of the megapersonalities from the Geneva motor show snagging numerous headlines using its uncommon high-velocity roof-box that has been proposed being an accent. Nonetheless, there wasplenty of details missing concerning this Swedish hypercar. Up until now, that's, because the amazing carmaker brought out all of the juicy information.

Starting with the particular functionality numbers, the Agera R lifesty les around the company's popularity. The particular dash from 2 in order to be able for you to help One hundred km/h [62mph] employs just 2.9 seconds, although 0 so that you can 200 km/h [124mph] requiressimply 7.5 seconds. Even more remarkably, the actual 0-200-0 kilometres per hour [0-124mph-0] is covered inside a 12.7 seconds, partially thanks to the aired carbon porcelain wheels.

Once we earlier reported, the 5.0-liter V8 powerplant develops 1,115 hp at 6,900 revolutions per minute when working in E85 ethanol. Nonetheless, with inside markets wherever this fuel is not obtainable, the actual Agera 3rd's may run using Ninety five hydrocarbon petrol (940HP), or perhaps 98 octane(1,050HP). Top pace is actually with a rating of over 420 kilometres per hour(261 mph).

Koenigsegg additionally uncovered the gear characteristics for that Agera Uthird including amongst others a good adaptive raise side, gas trainingmethod, satellite navigation method, Gary sensing unit (the car will make it's passengers feel up to 1.6G of horizontal g-force), leather carpets and rugsalong with a silver precious metal crucial.

Koenigsegg costs additional for choices for example obvious carbon system, entrance winglets, raise look at digital digicam, warmed up car seating, skibox roofing, skis, Alloy exhaust and also winter wheel package. The actualpricing hasn't yet also ended up introduced, but the Agera 3rd s is expected in order to be able for you to help cost nicely over and above €1,000,000 ($1,410,000). Scroll straight along for your total technical features.

Technical Specifications AGERA R

Performance

Power output: 1115 hp at 6900 rpm - redline @ 7250 rpm
Torque: over 1000 Nm from 2700 to 6170 rpm
Max torque: 1200 Nm at 4100 rpm
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 2.9 seconds
0-200 km/h 7,5 sec, 0-200-0 km/h 12.7 sec
Braking distance: 30.5m (100-0 km/h)
Lateral g-force: 1.6 g
Fuel consumption: Highway travel: 12,5 l/100km, Combined: 14,7/100km
Weight-to-power ratio: 1.19 kg/hp (dry weight)
Weight distribution: 45% front, 55% rear
Emission levels: Euro V and lev 2

Aerodynamics

Cd. 0,33 to 0,37 with adaptable rear wings.
Frontal Area: 1.873 m2
Total Downforce at 250 km/h: 300 kg
Flat underside of chassis. Venturi tunnels at rear of chassis/body.

Dimensions

Total length: 4293 mm (169")
Total width: 1996 mm (78.6")
Total height: 1120 mm (44.1")
Ground clearance: Rear: 100 mm (3.94") Front: 100 mm (3.94")
Wheelbase: 2662 mm.
Front track: 1700 mm. Rear track: 1650 mm.
Front overhang: 885mm Rear overhang: 752mm
Fuel capacity: 80 litres
Luggage compartment: 120 litres (31.7 US gallons)
Dry weight: 1330 kg
Curb weight 1435 kg (all fluids plus 50% fuel)
Maximum laden weight: 1650 kg (full tank, two passengers, full luggage)

Chassis

Carbon fibre with aluminium honeycomb and integrated fuel tanks for optimal weight distribution and safety.
Monocoque torsional rigidity: 65,000 Nm/degree.
Weight including tanks: 70 kg.
Front and rear suspension: Double wishbones, two-way adjustable VPS gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, pushrod operated.
Triplex damper in the rear.
Electronically adjustable ride height. Front: Cro-Mo subframe, with integrated crash members.
Rear: Semi-stressed engine and gearbox with support struts, for needle bearings and o-ringed wishbone bushings optimal rigidity and no engine inertia movements.
Fully machined aircraft aluminium uprights, with SKF LeMans specification 150mm angle contact ball bearings.
GKN hollow/gun-drilled driveshafts.
Koenigsegg Z-style progressive and lightweight anti-roll bars front and rear.

Engine

Koenigsegg aluminum 5,0L V8, 4 valves per cylinder, double overheadcamshafts
Compression: 9.0:1
Bore: 91.7 mm Stroke: 95.25 mm
Sequential, multipoint fuel injection.
Twin turbo superchargers
1.4 bar boost pressure.
Dry sump lubrication.
Carbon fibre intake manifold with optimised intake tracts.
Tig-welded ceramic coated inconel exhaust system manifold with merge collector.
Weight: 197 kg

Transmission

Specially developed 7-speed dual clutch, 1 input shaft transmission with paddle-shift.
Electronic differential

Steering

Rack and pinion power assisted steering. 2.7 turns lock-to-lock.
Turning circle: 11 metres. TRW electro-hydraulic power-assisted.

Brakes

Front brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 397 mm, 40 mm wide.
6-piston calipers. Power-assisted.
Rear brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 380 mm, 34 mm wide.
4-piston callipers. Power-assisted.

Traction Control

F1-style for optimal performance with 5 different handling modes.

Wheels

Koenigsegg forged Vortex generating aluminium wheels with centre locking
Front: 19" x 9.5"
Rear: 20" x 12.5"

Tyres

Dedicated Michelin Supersport
Unidirectional with asymmetric thread pattern
Front: 265/35 – 19" (Y)
Rear: 345/30 – 20" (Y)
Speed rating: 420+ km/h

Body

Two-door, two seater with removable hardtop stowable under the front hood lid. Body made from pre-impregnated carbon fibre/kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements. Carbon vents over wheels.

Electrical System

Solid state digital semiconductors - no fuses or relays. Can bus operated and fully programmable functionality.

Equipment

Dual airbags, detachable storable hardtop with glass roof, power windows, adaptive rear wing, adjustable pedals and steering column, Agera stitching, adjustable seats in rake and length, carbon ceramic brakes with Sport ABS, hydraulic lifting system, power steering, power brakes, extra 4 point seatbelts for track use. satnav, Intelligent LifePo4 battery, MP3 player, USB connection, climate control, digital warning and info system, G sensor, alarm, tyre monitoring system, silver key, leather carpets, roof storage bag, car cover.

Extra Equipment

Fitted luggage, special leather and colour requests, full visible carbon body, Inconel exhaust system, Front winglets, rear view camera, heated seats, ski box roof, skis, winter wheel package, 4 point racing harnesses.

3 Year Warranty

GALLERY Koenigsegg Agera R


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