Acura NSX (2013)

  

CARBARN | Acura NSX (2013) | The 2013 Acura NSX, the which hit Detroit like an atom bomb to automotive steals the show, is going to production, Honda says. Now, Honda has committed to building the 2013 Acura NSX concept and has given more details about how That Will Happen. Plus a new video explains a few more details 2013 Acura NSX on this awesome concept's drive train. Honda's Acura hit a bull's eye square when They unveiled the 2013 Acura NSX Concept at the North American International Auto Show this year.

The 2013 Acura NSX will feature all-wheel drive with Acura Perhaps learning a lesson from rivals Audi, who's perfected the idea. The dynamically-styled 2013 Acura NSX Concept Gives an indication of the next great performance vehicle from the Acura brand. Making use of lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V-6 engine, the 2013 Acura NSX Concept employs Several new technologies for Acura, Including application of innovative new Acura's SH-AWD Hybrid Sport (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) hybrid system.

The 2013 Acura NSX specs utilizing a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a Bilateral Adjustable Torque Control System, the all-new hybrid all-wheel-drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering Acura anticipates the new SH-AWD Sport Hybrid will deliver unmatched handling performance by previous AWD systems.

"Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance engineering through efficiency," added Ito, WHO led the development of the Acura NSX's first supercar. Meanwhile, the 2013 Acura NSX price will be started from $ 32.895 - $ 37.995.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI (2013)

 

  

CARBARN | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI (2013) | The Evo loving world was in Shambles after Mitsubishi Global Product Director, Gayu Eusegi, Announced That the company would be killing off the all-wheel-drive turbocharged Lancer Evolution. Now, Masuko has Offered even more details for the future of the Evo to Japanese magazine, Best Car, stating that "Mitsubishi is fully intent on producing a high-performance car in the future, albeit green." Yeah, join the club, Masuko.

The rumor has long been the Evo XI That would be a diesel-electric hybrid. Such a powertrain would allow the Evo XI to hustle to 0-60 MPH in under 5 seconds while still receiving better fuel economy than the current Evo. The electric motors will power the vehicle at low to middle speeds, while the engine will kick on at high speeds.

Ford B-Max (2013)

 

  

CARBARN | Ford B-Max (2013) | Ford will be unveiling the production version of the new 2013 B-Max at the Geneva Motor Show in March and ahead of the event They have released three-quarter shot these images.Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally will be on hand to perform the unveiling. Styling from the concept model has been retained for the production ready model.  Ford will throw open the doors to its all-new production-ready B-MAX compact multi-activity vehicle when it takes a starring role at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March.

The B-MAX combines an exciting, innovative design with features That Previously only have been found in bigger cars," said Stephen Odell, chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe. The B-MAX will also deliver superior craftsmanship and high quality materials rarely found on an affordable compact car, together with flexible-seating and class-leading load space.

Ford's new EcoBoost 1.0-liter petrol engine, with its advanced combination of power and efficiency, will be available on the B-MAX, as will Duratorq TDCi Diesels. The Ford B-MAX goes on sale in Europe later this year.

Ford Taurus (2013)

 

  

CARBARN | Ford Taurus (2013) | A choice of new engines offers customers Increased fuel efficiency, without compromising the performance They want responsive. Ford Taurus is the first car in Ford's North American lineup to offer the advanced 2.0-liter EcoBoost ™ engine, combining a turbocharger with gasoline direct injection.  The standard Ford Taurus 3.5-liter V6 is projected to deliver Unsurpassed Among V6 fuel efficiency while still delivering aspects of segment competitors Increased performance

 

from an anticipated 290 horsepower. This is accomplished with the Addition of twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), enabling Increased fuel economy while delivering aspects 27 more horsepower, a reduction in part-throttle emissions and Increased responsiveness. Ford Taurus quality begins with design refinement. Building on the completely reinvigorated 2010 model, the new Taurus features a more muscular hood. Larger wheels and tires fill out the wheel-well openings, giving Ford Taurus an athletic stance. Without Increasing overall dimensions or vehicle weight, the new Ford Taurus looks more streamlined, substantial and sporty. Improved driving dynamics is a quality the driver will feel.

The new Ford Taurus dynamics benefit from the Addition of torque vectoring control. Torque vectoring control - normally found in high-ticket sports cars - is a Taurus class-exclusive feature. The new Taurus adds curve control, a unique Ford braking control innovation aimed at slowing the vehicle, if it senses That a driver inadvertently enters a curve too Quickly. Across the board, all new Ford Taurus models will receive a larger brake master cylinder with revised booster tuning, resulting in a shorter pedal ratio and improved pedal feel Dramatically. Brake friction material has been upgraded for improved fade resistance and performance.

Taurus was bench marked against Audi A6 for exterior fit and finish. Ford Taurus' interior craftsmanship is elevated through expanded use of soft-touch, high-quality materials inside the cabin. The new Ford Taurus builds on a legacy of safety, as the current model earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick rating. The stiff Taurus structure contains much high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels, Including boron. Ford Taurus features the Trinity front-crash architecture, named for the three elements are designed to absorb That and redirect crash forces away from vehicle occupants.

Ford Taurus also features Side Protection And Cabin Enhancement (SPACE ®) Architecture, a hydroformed cross-car beam embedded in the floor Between the door frames to help Provide additional strength on the sides of the vehicle. A rigid roof crossmember, side-impact door beams and boron B-pillar reinforcement also Contribute to side-impact protection. In the event of an airbag deployment, Taurus provides an SOS Post-Crash Alert System ™, and features AdvanceTrac ® with Electronic Stability Control.

Fisker Surf (2013)

 

  
CARBARN | Fisker Surf (2013) | The Surf name on the Frankfurt auto show debut this may be a little misleading. According to Henrik Fisker, however, the Surf is an "eco-friendly lifestyle vehicle That offers space, performance, and luxury design for people WHO live an active, environmentally conscious lifestyle, and like to drive beautiful cars," and active and environmentally conscious Certainly seem like fair descriptors for the average surfer. Fisker's publicity materials also refer to the Surf as "a design masterpiece."

The Surf's wagon body is obviously new, but Beneath the skin Karma sedan it's all-aluminum space frame, suspension, and electric powertrain. The battery pack is capable of running the car-be it Karma or Surf-50 miles on electricity alone, According to Fisker.

A station wagon was reportedly part of the plan from the beginning, and design work began on the Surf Shortly after the shape of the Karma was finalized. While nobody is talking price just yet, with the Karma starting around $ 90,000, figure on the wagon snuggling up against the six-figure mark.

Dodge Dart (2013)

 

  

CARBARN | Dodge Dart (2013) | The Dart starts production in the second quarter of 2012, initially with two engines: the so-called “Tigershark” 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder and a 160-hp, 1.4-liter turbocharged and intercooled four similar to the one found in the Fiat 500 Abarth. There’s no word yet on a hopped-up SRT4 model (or even a Swinger variant for that matter) Both the 1.4- and the 2.4-liter powerplants employ MultiAir technology, although the latter features the slightly revised MultiAir 2 system.  The all-aluminum 2.0-liter is standard and the iron-block/aluminum-head 1.4-liter turbo is optional on the Dart SE, SXT, Rallye, and Limited models. Fuel-economy ratings have not been released.

The standard transmission bolted to all three engines is a six-speed manual designed and built by Fiat Powertrain. The Chrysler Group’s first dual-clutch automatic a six-speed unit is available only with the 1.4-liter turbo. A regular-style six-speed automatic is an option with all three engines.  The steering column tilts and telescopes, and preliminary results peg the turning circle at 38.1 feet.

Dodge claims to have spent more than 600 hours in the wind tunnel pursuing aerodynamic brilliance; one available technology that will help is a wind-cheating grille shutter-system that opens and closes automatically based upon vehicle speed and engine-coolant temperature. Underneath, composite panels pull double duty on the underbody, smoothing out airflow and reducing road noise. Up top, the Dart benefits from a laser-brazed roof seam, an assembly process that eliminates the need for traditional roof-ditch moldings.

Soft-touch materials and ambient interior lighting are said to offer an upscale feel. A variety of technology and luxury gizmos include an 8.4-inch UConnect Touch Media Center with voice recognition, an Alpine audio system, a full-color seven-inch TFT instrument cluster (the tach and speedo are analog), keyless entry and start, and a heated steering wheel. Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and ten airbags the most in class come standard, as do electronic stability control and electronic roll mitigation. Vented rotors measure 12.0 by 1.1 inches up front; solid discs in the rear measure a comparatively diminutive 10.4 by 0.4 inches.

Hyundai i-ioniq Concept

  

CARBARN | Hyundai i-ioniq Concept | The first image of the new Hyundai i-oniq Concept car has been released, showcasing new technology and design which present an impression of the company's future thinking. The Hyundai i-oniq is an electric sports hatchback with a range-extending petrol engine.  Hyundai stylists chose dynamic proportions to create i-oniq's aesthetic and functional body shape. Its design combines gentle feature lines and muscular surface treatment, conveying both premium and sporty qualities evident in both the exterior and interior of the car.

At 4.4 metres long, Hyundai i-oniq Concept has space for four occupants in its driver-oriented cabin. High-tech equipment in the driver interface and controls reflects contemporary and future premium consumer electronics technology. The Hyundai i-oniq Concept has an innovative powertrain that demonstrates Hyundai's commitment to clean technology.

Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai Motor Europe, Allan Rushforth, commented, "The i-oniq concept has been created to reflect the new thinking that runs through the Hyundai brand.