2012 Acura MDX

  

CARBARN | 2012 Acura MDX | Making its debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto show, Acura�s newly refined TL delivers fresh looks, improved performance and upgraded technology. Most apparent are the visual changes that incorporate new front and rear styling, but also present is a new Sequential SportShift 6-speed automatic transmission for improved performance and fuel economy, a revised interior and a host of technology upgrades.

 

Transmission   

First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.36
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.10
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.49
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.07
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.75
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.56
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.27
Clutch Size: N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.25

Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity: 7
Passenger Volume: 141.8
Front Head Room: 39.2
Front Leg Room: 41.2
Front Shoulder Room: 61.6
Front Hip Room: 59.0
Second Head Room: 38.6
Second Leg Room: 38.7
Second Shoulder Room: 61.5
Second Hip Room: 59.1
Third Head Room: 35.8
Third Leg Room: 28.7
Third Shoulder Room: 57.1
Third Hip Room: 42.9

Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity: 9.2

Suspension
Suspension Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front: N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear: N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front: 0.91
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear: 0.95

Tires
Front Tire Order Code: N/A
Rear Tire Order Code: N/A
Spare Tire Order Code: N/A
Front Tire Size: P255/55HR18
Rear Tire Size: P255/55HR18
Spare Tire Size: T165/80D17

Wheels
Front Wheel Size: 18 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size: 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size: 17 x 4
Front Wheel Material: Alloy
Rear Wheel Material: Alloy
Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height: N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 83.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 42.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: 15.0
Trunk Volume: N/A

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2012 CITROEN C1

CARBARN | 2012 CITROEN C1 | The length of the new generation of C1 will be about 150 mm greater and reach to 3600 mm and will be aligned with the model Renault Twingo, considered by PSA Peugeot Citro�n as chief competiton  Both models will be made together sToyota Aygo in the Czech town of Kolin, which is now produced the first generation of "triplets".

According to head of production of PSA, Besson Vincent (Vincent Besson), Citro�n will be the brand that risk and going into more controversial areas in stylistic terms, while Peugeot will remain a more conservative brand. Two small car group will be a new engine with 3 cylinders, which in its atmosphere version will have a capacity of 74 hp The engine will have a version with a volume of 1.0 liters and 1.2 liters, the bigger engine will have an option of turbine that will power is 133 hp It will be installed and the new C3, there will be emissions of 95 g / km. 

The new engine will be made in the factory of PSA in the Pas-de Calais, where the group invested 175 million euros to start production of new three-cylinder engine.

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2012 CITROEN C5

  
CARBARN | 2012 CITROEN C5 | Cycle & Carriage France is pleased to announce the launch of the new CITRO�N C5 with styling and technology upgrades. Two major changes have been made to the power and drive trains, with the CITRO�N C5 now featuring a 1.6 litre power plant co-developed with the BMW Group and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Active day and night and combined with a light guide, they subtly strengthen the car�s light signature. The three dials feature annular needles, symbolising an advanced level of technology. The left-hand dial displays the fuel level and speed limiter/cruise control data, while the right-hand dial shows the rev counter and, depending on the versions, the current mode or speed on the instrument cluster. On the EXCLUSIVE variant, an automatic electric parking brake provides enhanced comfort and safety.

Engine
Engine capacity 1,598 cc
Engine type 4-cylinders in-line 16-valves DOHC
Compression ratio unknown
Bore x Stroke (77 x 85.8) mm
Power 156 bhp
Torque 240 Nm

Performance
Acceleration 9.8s (0-100kmh)
Top speed 210kmh
Fuel consumption 13.7 km\L

Misc technical data
Transmission 6-speed (A)
Drive type FWD

Measurements
Body type Luxury Sedan
Dimensions (L x W x H) (4779 x 1860 x 1451)mm
Wheelbase 2,815mm
Min turning radius unknown
Kerb weight 1,515kg
Fuel tank capacity unknown

Brakes
Brakes (Front) Ventilated disc
Brakes (Rear) Disc

Suspension
Suspension (Front) Metallic suspension
Suspension (Rear) Metallic suspension

Citroen C5 1.6 Dynamique THP (A) Features
Safety features
Number of airbags 6
ABS Yes
Traction control Yes

Driver�s features
Controls on steering wheel Yes
Push start engine button No
Auto headlights Yes
Rain sensing wipers No
Electrical retractable side mirrors Yes
Paddle shifters No
Cruise control Yes
Electric park brake button Yes
Foot brake No

Security features
Remote alarm Yes
Immobiliser Yes
Smart key No
Remote boot release Yes
Electric tailgate No

Interior features
Auto climate control aircon Yes
Rear aircon Yes
Audio system Yes
Audio Aux/USB Port Yes
Driver�s electric seat Yes
Passenger�s electric seat Yes
Driver�s memory seat Yes
Passenger�s memory seat No
Knockdown rear seats Yes
Leather seats Yes
Leather steering wheel Yes

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2013 Maserati Kubang

  
CARBARN  | 2013 Maserati Kubang | When Maserati first rolled out its Kubang concept named after a warm Javan wind�at the January 2003 Detroit Auto Show, it was very hot on the heels of the Porsche Cayenne. At that time, Maserati had planned to utilize the Audi Q7's platform along with its more road-oriented quattro all-wheel-drive system. The decision was surprising, at a time when luxury SUVs were selling like gangbusters. A senior Maserati executive as soon as 2003 told The Car Connection that it was "leaning" towards a production version of the Kubang.

Maserati had made a partnership with Audi and had been at work on a production version of the Kubang featuring an Audi quattro derived all-wheel drive system shortly after that first appearance. The original specs were pretty impressive: 0-62 mph in 5.5 seconds, top speed more than 160 mph.

Top notch engineering resources were lent from Jeep and its expertise with the blistering Grand Cherokee SRT8 while Maserati has said that all major components of the Kubang will be "unmistakably Maserati."See these pictures of the new Kubang, direct from the floor of the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, below, then see our preview of the Kubang for more information.

 

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2011 Scion Sports FR

In 2011 New York International Auto shows, Scion introduces a new rear wheel drive FR-S 2011. It is Scion sports coupe concept car. On the other exhibition stand, Toyota and Subaru together in partnership introducing a rear-wheel-drive sports car. The 2011 Scion Sports FR-S car, stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, is the definition of an automobile rear-wheel-drive sport-style genuine and interesting. Scion sports car with balanced performance and outstanding handling and flexible utility that has a surprising miles per gallon.

Jack Hollis, Scion vice president said that Scion will be experimenting with some other new things. The 2011 Scion Car FR-S is powered by a 2.0-liter boxer engine front combined with rear-wheel drive system. This 2.0-liter boxer engine set low and then back to the car to provide a lower center of gravity and the ratio of front-to-back dynamic, thus providing advantages in weight. This is the first boxer engine that incorporates Toyota's D4-S injection system, which produces an additional injection of either directly or through a port. All it means that the 2011 Scion Sports Car FR-S will get increased horsepower and torque without having to deal with the loss of fuel efficiency. That is an added value when you are dealing on increasing driving speed.

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