Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400 2009

Mitsubishi has unveiled the Lancer Evolution X FQ400. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400 is powered by 2.0-litre turbocharged MIVEC lightweight aluminum engine that has been upgraded and develops 403bhp and 387lb.ft of torque on offer from just 3,500rpm. The top speed of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400 is limited to the same 155mph, but the 0 to 62 mph acceleration time has dropped to 3.8 seconds which makes it the fastest Evolution lineup yet.


Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400 also comes with the 18-inch lightweight, nine spoke alloy wheels it’s possible to see the Alcon brakes on the front, while the Toyo Proxes R1R tires underline the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400’s potency with their aggressive ‘cut slick’ tread pattern. Inside, the driver is held tightly against the FQ400’s sensational accelerative, braking and cornering forces in Recaro bucket sports seats, the range-topping Lancer Evolution X also gaining an Mitsubishi Evo X FQ400 liveried handbrake handle and carbon fiber gearknob.


The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400 price starts at 49,999 GBP and will go on sale in June 2009.

Kicherer E 50 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2010

Engineers, technicians and designers of the car refiner Kicherer in Stockach have taken on the 500 E-class coupé derivative. This new ex-works E-class is the currently most powerful production model coupé that Mercedes-Benz can offer with 388 PS and 530 Nm torque. Therefore, the Kicherer E 50 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe is dedicated for customers who like the coupe with a more dynamic and sportier touch.

To give the E50 Coupé aerodynamics, Kicherer have employed the Kicherer Performance Series Package, a final polish with regards to performance and looks. This package includes a front lip, side skirts, a rear diffuser and special mirror casings. All are made of top quality and ultra-light carbon, including the three-bladed sports grill which is optionally available.


The elegant side view of the coupé is perfected by the sportily filigree Kicherer RS-1 20 inch wheels, behind which you get hints of the braking power of the 6 and 6 piston high performance brake system with composite discs and modified flexible steel tubes. At the rear, an almost rectangular tail pipe can delight both eye and ear, since it produces an exciting but not obtrusive sound. Inside, Kicherer offered the interior elements and entry strips in epoxy resin laqueur complements the outer appearance of the E50 Coupé.

Finally, by means of software update and a sport exhaust system, the V8 performance of the E50 Coupé was increased by 42 PS and 20 Nm. As a result, the 430 hp engine can freely run to reach the speeds of up to 330 km/h.

Brabus Mercedes-Benz G V12 S 2010

BRABUS have recently built the five-door by hand based on the latest Mercedes G-Class, giving birth to the Brabus Mercedes-Benz G V12 S that celebrated its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. This exclusive special model, also named as the BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo WIDESTAR, is available with an extensive list of luxury appointments.


The engine bay of the G-Class vehicle houses the BRABUS SV12 S engine originally developed for the BRABUS ROCKET with a top speed of 365.7 km/h (227.2 mph). The high-performance engine is based on the V12 Biturbo engine from the latest Mercedes S 600 model.


BRABUS S V12 S displacement engine produces 700 hp (690 bhp) / 515 kW at 5,100 rpm. The turbocharged twelve-cylinder engine delivers its peak torque of 1,320 Nm (973 lb-ft) at 2,100 rpm. In the car peak torque is electronically limited to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft). The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.3 seconds. Top speed is limited electronically to 240 km/h (150 mph). And without the self-imposed limit, the high-tech G-Class model could reach 260 km/h (163 mph).


BRABUS offers WIDESTAR owners a wide selection of custom-tailored tire/wheel combination with diameters ranging from 20 to 23 inches. The WIDESTAR version is available for all five-door G-Class models. The most exclusive option for the WIDESTAR features three-piece 11Jx23 Monoblock E PLATINUM EDITION alloy wheels on front and rear axle. The corresponding high-performance tires in size 305/35 R 23 are supplied by Pirelli and YOKOHAMA.


The custom interior of the BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo WIDESTAR includes an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel, stainless-steel scuff plates with illuminated BRABUS logo, a handcrafted BRABUS fully leather interior made from especially soft and breathable BRABUS Mastik leather, and etc. The ultra-powerful 4×4 Brabus Mercedes-Benz G V12 S starts at 394,900 Euros MSRP. More info at www.brabus.com.

Nuri Incar Anak-anak Kampus Nasionalis

Mobil nasional garapan PT Super Gasindo Jaya, Nuri, yang saat ini sedang dalam tahap pengembangan, nantinya akan dipasarkan pada masyarakat umum. Pabrikan nasional ini bakal menjadikan anak-anak kampus yang mengaku nasionalis sebagai pangsa pasarnya.

Hal tersebut diutarakan langsung CEO Super Gasindo Jaya, Kuntjoro Njoto. Ia mengatakan, segmen menengah akan menjadi incaran pemasaran Nuri kedepannya.

"Kelas menengah, khususnya para mahasiswa-mahasiswa yang peduli dengan produk dalam negeri menjadi pangsa pasar kita, mobil ini cocok untuk mereka," ujarnya ketika berbincang dengan detikOto, Senin (19/4/2010)

Selain dimensinya yang kecil, kapasitas mesin yang diperbesar bakal menjadi daya tarik tersendiri bagi para mahasiswa yang ingin tampil ekonomis dan efisien, namun tetap mengedepankan fungsi, sehingga Nuri dinilai cocok untuk mendukung aktifitas mereka.

Karenanya, sampai saat ini, Nuri terus dikembangkan terutama mengenai urusan safety dan kenyamanannya nanti, sehingga ketika mulai dipamerkan bulan Juli mendatang, sudah dalam keadaan yang siap untuk dipasarkan kepada konsumen umum.

Jadi Taksi: Dukung produksi massal mobnas pemerintah bisa tiru jepang dan Inggris

Taksi dibeberapa negara sudah diwajibkan untuk ikut serta dalam komitmen pelestarian lingkungan. Karenanya sejumlah perusahaan taksi dunia sudah menggunakan mobil bertenaga listrik.

Bila beberapa waktu lalu sempat muncul taksi yang menggunakan Mitsubishi i-MiEV di Jepang, kini Inggris pun mulai menerapkan hal serupa. Hanya saja bukan mobil listrik Mitsubishi tersebut yang digunakan, melainkan Mercedes-Bez Vito bermesin elektrik.

Hebatnya, program sosialisasi penggunaan taksi elektrik ini dibiayai oleh Goverment Advantage Niche Vehicle Research & Development Programme, di London, Inggris.



"Kami ingin di London taksi sudah menggunakan mobil listrik pada 2012 mendatang," ungkap Sales and Marketing Director of Zytek Automotive, Steve Tremble, seperti dikutip dari Autoevolution, Jumat (2/4/2010).

Mercedes menyebut taksi elektirk ini E-Vito. Mobil itu mampu mengangkut hingga enam orang sejauh 120 km dalam sekali pehgisian baterai listriknya. Bila baterai habis, dapat diisi ulang lagi dengan memakan waktu enam jam.

E-Vito menggunakan motor listrik bertenaga 75kW (95hp) yang disuplai dari baterai Li-ion yang mempunyai power 35 kWh. Untuk motor listrik dipakai keluaran Zytek, sementara baterai listriknya dipasok dari Valence.



Sedang transmisi E-Vito, pabrikan Jerman itu memilih merek Vocis yang disuplai oleh Graziano. Selain itu, disematkan pula teknologi yang memungkinkan roda belakang bisa membelok. Dengan begitu radius putar E-Vito bisa mencapai 7,6m.

Posisi motor listrik terpasang di atas mesin dan ada penambahan air untuk mencegah panas dari mesin. Kabel-kabel listrik bertegangan tinggi dan rendah saling berhubungan. Begitu juga sistem lainnya seperti ABS (antilock braking system), ESP (electronic stability program) dan OBD (onboard diagnotics).

Untuk memuluskan proyek kendaraan listrik ini, Mercedes-Benz Inggris memberi kepercayaan kepada Zytek, Valence Technologies & Penso. Untuk pemasaran akan diserahkan kepada Zyteck.