Lexus IS F

Exterior

Aerodynamics. The IS F benefits from serious wind-tunnel time. The front facia, hood, underbody and rear spoiler have all been shaped to optimize airflow management while giving the IS F a signature look. The result is a balanced reduction of lift to help produce increased control at high speeds.

Adaptive Front Lighting System. To illuminate more of the road while cornering, the Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) can pivot the headlamps toward the turn.

Sculpted Fenders. Tastefully integrated sculpting of the wider front fenders sets off the large tires and aggressive wheels and lends a DTM-style racing look to the IS F.

SmartAccess. When the transmitter in the key fob identifies the driver, the vehicle's door can be unlocked by simply touching the handle.

Bi-Xenon™ HID Headlamps. These headlamps are brighter than halogen headlamps, use less energy and last significantly longer.

Wheels. BBS® 19-inch forged aluminum 10-spoke wheels built to Lexus specifications are both stronger and lighter than equivalent cast wheels.

Intuitive Parking Assist. The available Intuitive Parking Assist utilizes ultrasonic sensors to aid you during tough parking situations.

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. The available Dynamic Radar Cruise Control maintains a pre-set following distance from the car traveling in front of you.

Exhaust. A low-restriction exhaust system with stacked quad tail pipes helps the big engine breathe freely. Stainless steel exhaust manifolds with integrated catalysts help keep weight down and durability up. How does it sound? Let’s just say that big horsepower always sounds good.

Interior

Mark Levinson® Audio. The optional Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound Audio System features 14 speakers.

Sport Seats. Highly bolstered leather-trimmed sport seats with distinctive "F" styling.

Navigation System. The available Navigation System understands more than 100 voice commands including voice-activated destination input.

Aluminized Trim. Unique aluminized composite trim is used on the console and doors to distinguish the IS F.

Bluetooth® Technology. Compatible Bluetooth® mobile phones are able to interact wirelessly with the available DVD Navigation System.

Instruments. Blue LED indicator needles are used in the tach and speedometer, which are surrounded by machined aluminum rings.

Performance

V8 Engine. Face-flattening acceleration is on tap with 416 hp and over 371 lb-ft of torque from the IS F's quad-cam aluminum 5.0-liter V8.

Transmission. The IS F features Lexus' world-first eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift transmission is all about quick and direct.

Two-Stage Intake System. The IS F's five-liter engine has an appetite for air that will not be denied, but can be controlled.

Brakes. Stopping quickly and consistently is not only a good idea in terms of safety, it also helps reduce lap times.

VDIM. The Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system supports high-performance driving on every front.

Suspension. Power is nothing without control and for the IS F engineering team, nothing less than world-class control was acceptable.

Safety & Security

Airbags. A sophisticated network of sensors and airbags help protect you and your passengers in certain types of severe frontal and side impacts.

Direct Tire Pressure Monitor. A direct system alerts the driver when the tire pressure is critically low.

Theft-Deterrent System. With this theft-deterrent system, a rolling code immobilizes the engine unless the proper key is used.

Pre-Collision System (PCS). This available system is designed to detect when a frontal collision is unavoidable, then takes measures to help reduce impact damage.

Three-Point Seatbelts. The IS F features three-point seatbelts with force limiters to help protect the driver and passengers.

Daytime Running Lights. To help others see your vehicle during daylight hours, the IS F comes equipped with automatic daytime running lights.

Reinforced Body. A range of structural reinforcements, as well as front and rear crumple zones, help protect you and your passengers.

ABS with Brake Assist. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist helps reduce stopping time and improve control.

Source: www.lexus.com

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Peugeot 207 CC

Introduction

Elegant design, hight quality finish and a drive to match the 207 CC looks set to build on the massive success of the 206 CC and set a new benchmark in the coupe cabriolet sector.

The 207 CC line-up now has a new addition.. and it’s a hot new couture model! With a choice of 4 colours and 4 bespoke leather interioss the 207 CC Elle is the car for summer.

Exterior

With is striking front grille, rally inspired wheel arches and flowing lines, the 207 CC has an althogether sportier look, whichever angle you view it from…

The engineering improvements aren’t simply cosmetics. The retracable roof is now fully automatic (no more laches), are transforms the 207 CC from a stylish coupe into a wind in your hari cabriolet in just 25 seconds.

Interior

When was the last time you got into small car and felt pleasantly surprised by the quality and design of the interior! We demanded our design team provided style with substance. Have a looks at the result and see what you think…

Engines

The 207 CC comes with a range of engines to suit all tastes. Want performance withaut sacrificing economy? Then put the HDi 110 FAP diesel to the test. For that extra bit of excitement there are 2 petrol engines to choose from (jointly produced with BMW group). First up we have the punchy 1.6 VTi 120 engines wich is also available with automatic transmission. Topping the range is it’s turbo charged brother, the THP 150, delivering an imperessive 150 bhp and a engaging drive to match.

Safety

In order to prevent accidents happening the 207 CC is loaded with safety features such as an advanced braking system with ABS, electronic brake distribution (EBFD) and emergency braking assist (EBA) as well as electronic stability programme (ESP). however rest assured that in the event of an accident there are features such as a reinforced body, active roll bars and 5 airbags – all of wich are designed to give you and yours passangers as much protection as possible.

Source: www.peugeot.co.uk

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Audi A5 Cabriolet

A little thing like the weather shouldn't get in your way. The new Audi A5 cabriolet has a fast, lightweight roof system, optional head level heating and solar reflecting leather seats to provide enhanced levels of comfort regardless of the conditions. And with a boot size of over 380 litres with the roof down, there's no reduction on space either. With the new A5 cabriolet, open top driving is no longer a compromise - the perfect combination of style and substance.

quattro® with sports differential

quattro® four-wheel drive with sports differential* combines the advantages of quattro® technology with a completely new differential that accelerates the rear wheels individually. Specifically on bends, the A5 Cabriolet now exhibits noticeably more agility. When steering into and accelerating out of bends, power is diverted to the outside rear wheel. With the optional Audi drive select system, you can tailor the response of the quattro® with sports differential to your own preferences.

Audi drive select

The optional Audi drive select system with dynamic steering and/or quattro® with sports differential lets you choose between the settings comfort, auto and dynamic at the press of a button. In addition, a personally defined individual mode can be saved via the optional MMI. The throttle characteristic, shift points and, if ordered, the hydraulic damper control, dynamic steering and quattro® with sports differential are specially adapted for every mode.

S tronic 7-speed dual-clutch transmission

The optional S tronic combines the comfort of an automatic with the sportiness of a manual gearbox – and it does so with extreme efficiency. The S tronic comprises two clutches: if you accelerate in second gear, for example, third gear is already preselected in preparation. When the ideal shift point is reached, the twin multi-plate clutch reacts in a flash: the first clutch opens while the other closes immediately. The gear change is completed within just a few milliseconds without any noticeable interruption in the power flow.

Audi side assist

This lane change assistant* uses radar sensors to help you monitor the car's blind spot and the traffic situation behind the vehicle. The light in the exterior mirror notifies or warns you if side assist considers a detected vehicle to represent a hazard if you were to change lane.

adaptive cruise control

The optional adaptive cruise control system uses a radar sensor to detect other vehicles ahead of you and maintains a safe distance by automatically applying the brakes and accelerating. The system incorporates Audi braking guard. If the vehicle in front brakes suddenly, the system first warns you with an audible signal before briefly applying the brakes if necessary.

Automatic air conditioning

Even with the hood up, the climate inside the car is kept precisely how you want it: the intelligent automatic air conditioning system notes the preset temperature both when the hood is open and closed, and reprograms itself automatically each time the roof is operated.

Soft top

The classic soft top gives the Audi A5 Cabriolet its special character and at the same time is remarkable for its ease of operation and cleverly designed details. It takes barely 15 seconds for the fully automatic hood to make way for the delicious summer air. And only 17 seconds for it to close again when required. The hood can also be operated while the car is on the move, at speeds of up to 31 mph.

Split-folding rear seat back

The space inside the Audi A5 Cabriolet is put to excellent use in every respect. The split-folding rear seat back with remote release makes stowing long objects an easy affair. The generous luggage compartment, with a capacity of 320 litres, can easily be loaded even with the hood down, and with the rear seat back folded it has a capacity of up to 750 litres.

Leather seats with heat-up resistance

A special colour pigmentation prevents the leather from extreme heating-up when in strong sunlight. The infrared rays from the sunlight are in addition reflected. The surface temperature can thus be reduced by up to 20 °C. The heat-up resistance does not affect the other properties of the leather in any way.

Advanced key

With the advanced key option, the A5 Cabriolet automatically unlocks the doors when a door handle is touched, and also remembers the driver's personal settings for the automatic air conditioning. With the radio remote control, it is possible to open the hood from within a range of about 4 metres from the car.

Audi parking system advanced

The optional Audi parking system advanced with rearview camera shows you the area behind the car in the MMI display. Digital guidelines in the display make parking even easier.

Bang & Olufsen sound system

Top entertainment: with 505 watts of music power, ten channels and 12 speakers, the optional Bang & Olufsen sound system with surround sound provides genuine listening pleasure in the Audi A5 Cabriolet.

Engine

Take the FSI®, for example: the technology that is used in all petrol engines burns the fuel faster and more efficiently thanks to the direct injection principle. Then there is TFSI, with turbocharging for extra power. In conjunction with the Audi valvelift system, which reduces the engine's internal friction, TFSI engines develop an enormous amount of power. This power is equally prominent in the innovative TDI diesel engines. Whichever engine type you choose, you can be sure that Audi efficiency will accompany you on every trip. You'll feel the difference.

Fuel consumption and emissions data:

Fuel consumption, combined: 41.5 - 32.8 mpg; CO2 emissions, combined: 159-199 g/km

Source: www.audi.co.uk

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Honda S2000CR

Premier Performance

Nothing exemplifies Honda racing skill and ingenuity like the S2000 CR “Club Racer.” A firmer suspension, quicker steering ratio and fully functional front and rear spoilers have been specially designed to connect driver, vehicle and road.

Compete

The CR is a true competitor. Feel free to maximize its potential at club racing events.

Performance

A purist’s dream, the factory-tuned CR sports an aerodynamic design and stiffer suspension settings for increased rigidity and downforce. The CR proudly draws upon the S2000’s racing heritage, but delivers more in terms of sheer performance.

Lighter

With racecar-like suspension and lower weight, the CR’s performance is second to none. Drivers rave about its cornering, braking and acceleration. To accomplish this, the audio system and air conditioning are offered as options and the spare tire has been replaced with a tire-repair kit. This, along with other modifications, lightens the racy roadster by nearly 100 pounds from the original S2000. Add in a taut new chassis, quicker steering ratio, “stickier” tires, and track-inspired has never felt so meaningful.

Exclusive standard features:

• Firmer springs and dampers
• Stiffer front and rear stabilization bars
• Quicker steering ratio
• Larger rear P255/40 R17 tires
• Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires
• All-new 17" dark gray 5-spoke alloy wheels
• Fully functional aerodynamic front and rear spoilers
• Yellow and black fabric
• Yellow-stitched seats, shift boot and steering wheel
• Spherical aluminum shift knob
• Removable aluminum hardtop
• Body-colored roll-bar cowlings
• Sport-tuned exhaust silencer

Performance features:

• Skidpad pulls .95G
• Slalom speed 71mph
• Coefficient of lift reduced approximately 70% over original S2000
• Over 2-seconds per lap faster around Japan’s Tsukuba Raceway than the original S2000
• Possibly, the world's fastest-moving art exhibit.

Flawless

The S2000’s flawless contours and sculpted lines leave admirers longing for a second glance.

Nimble

Flaunting lightweight alloy wheels, a chiseled nose and high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, the S2000 is truly something to behold.

Attractive

Indulge in a long, deep gaze. With something this attractive, it’s rude not to stare.

Slip down into the cockpit and take command.

Power Up

Remote entry, power windows, mirrors ,door locks and an electrically powered soft top with glass rear window ease your access.

Stow Your Cargo

Stow your gear in the center console storage compartment and large door pockets.

Information-Ready

A digital, easy-to-read instrument panel reports vital information. The electrically powered soft top and integrated roll-bar speakers stand ready.

Lift Off

Slide down into the leather seats, set the electronically controlled air conditioning to your ideal zone. Intuitively-placed left-hand audio-system controls and steering wheel-mounted cruise control keep you seamlessly connected even while under way. All systems go. Jet pilots shouldn't get to have all the fun.

Lighter means faster.

Honda engineers turn simple ideas into revolutionary vehicles.

Powerful Thinking

The S2000 sports a powerful, 2.2-liter, high revving engine while the high X-bone monocoque frame provides excellent rigidity and load distribution.

Quite a Rush

Are you ready for 237 hp at 7800 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 6800 rpm? And with the S2000’s performance-oriented suspension, you’re in store for a rush of adrenaline.

S2000 CR - Extreme Performance

The factory-tuned, lighter weight S2000 CR provides more aggressive and track-oriented suspension settings, increased body and chassis rigidity and aerodynamic spoilers tuned for reduced lift and enhanced balance at high track-racing speeds.

Every S2000 comes with standard safety features.

Safety First

While the anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps you maintain steering control during hard stops, the power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes and Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control add a further measure of stopping power and sure-footedness.

Drive with Confidence

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the pressure in all four tires, and alerts the driver if pressure in any tire becomes significantly low.*

Reinforced Cockpit

The S2000 offers added protection thanks to side-impact door beams and other body reinforcements to door pads, side sills and floor of the cockpit.

*For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. See your local Honda dealer for details.

For three decades, Honda has played a leading role in meeting environmental challenges.

Fewer Emissions

Even though our engineers designed a red-blooded racing machine, they also made sure that the S2000 controlled emissions.

Environmentally Conscious

In fact, this racing marvel achieves 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway* and has earned a Low-Emission-Vehicle rating (LEV-2) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

Fuel Efficient

Its 16-valve DOHC VTEC® engine provides fuel economy that compares favorably to other high-performance sports cars.

*Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

Source : automobiles.honda.com

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Mitsubishi Colt CZC

Free yourself and discover a vast new sense of sovereignty.

To deliver the exclusive al fresco driving experience, Mitsubishi Motors collaborated with Italy’s most prestigious designers, Pininfarina. Together they developed one of the most vibrant coupé-cabriolet in its division.

The new Colt CZC will make the tiniest of roads feel like a infinite expanse.

The insides immense, but our designers were intent to touch the finest of details for your driving pleasure.

From the heated side mirrors to the audio remote control, our designers have demonstrated the utmost care to capture comfort and titillate your senses. This coupé-cabriolet expresses entirety and class with its leather steering wheel and shift knob, power steering, heated leather seats and remote central door locking.

Every single curve of its aesthetic shape has been designed to be openly admired.

The coupé-cabriolet’s aerodynamic lines main purpose isn’t for looks, they just happen to look good. They’re actually home to lots of functional, practical and everyday features.. The third stop lamp for example, which blends seamlessly into a rear spoiler for extra visibility. Then there’s the ‘A’ pillar which increases head room, keeps wind intrusion to a minimum, and enhances the safety and aerodynamics of the Colt CZC.

Hop in this maverick and set your spirit free.

Let your foot get heavy on the sports pedal and allow Colt CZC’s 150hp turbo engine to breath. After all, that’s what makes the Colt CZC the most dynamic coupé-cabriolet in its class. Whether you enjoy the exhilaration of the Turbo or MPI, the Colt CZC will accelerate you towards freedom and the open road.

You’d be forgiven for thinking there’s as much space inside as there is outside.

No wonder it feels so spacious, the Colt CZC is after all higher, wider and has a longer wheelbase than most of its competitors. Even with the roof down, you can easily pack quite a few bags into the trunk. That’s not all. Two extra seats give others the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of the ride too.

Safety first, for people inside and outside the car.

Pedestrians and other motorists will be glad to know the Colt CZC’s ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution is keeping you in control when everything around you seems to have gone out of control. The stability and traction control will provide maximum grip and the stabilizer bar guarantees better handling. The windshield sunshade minimizes glare on those sunny days to give you unintrusive visibility. There’s also the front and side airbags to keep you and your passengers safe in an emergency. Most importantly, the ‘A’ pillar provides reinforced head protection designed to withstand the weight of the car. All these things make the Colt CZC one of the safest of its kind.

Hop in this maverick and set your spirit free.

Let your foot get heavy on the sports pedal and allow Colt CZC’s 150hp turbo engine to breath. After all, that’s what makes the Colt CZC the most dynamic coupé-cabriolet in its class. Whether you enjoy the exhilaration of the Turbo or MPI, the Colt CZC will accelerate you towards freedom and the open road.

The COLT CZC comes with the choice of two engines:

1.5-litre, 16 valves, 80kW, 109Hp, 5 speed manual transmission

1.5-litre, 16 valves, 110kW, 150Hp Turbocharger & intercooler, 5 speed manual transmission.

Source : www.mitsubishi-motors-euro.com

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Ferrari F430

The F430 hails the arrival of a whole new generation of Ferrari V8-engined berlinettas. Every inch of the car was inspired by the engineering research carried out at Ferrari's Gestione Sportiva F1 racing division. The result is a highly innovative design characterized by cutting-edge technologies applied for use on a road-going car.

Two of these innovations are world firsts on high-performance sports cars: the electronic differential (E-Diff), originally developed by Ferrari for its F1 single-seaters, and the steering wheel-mounted commutator switch (the manettino) which directly controls suspension settings, the CST stability and traction control, the E-Diff and the change speed of the F1 transmission.

The F430's all-new 4,308 cc engine develops 483 bhp and 465 Nm (343 lb/ft) of torque. Needless to say, performance is outstanding: acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds flat and a maximum speed in excess of 195 mph. As well as an increase in performance. New aerodynamics provide even greater down force, with 616 lbs generated at 186 mph.

Other Ferrari Formula 1 influences can be seen in the optional carbon-ceramic discs, which offer superior stopping power, and the F1 paddle shifter, which effectively halves change times compared to the 360 Modena.

The F430 comes as standard with new 19" alloy wheels and adaptive suspension in a package that has been designed to deliver outstanding performance and maximum driving pleasure.

Design

The F430's shape, created in collaboration with Pininfarina, is inspired by the car's exceptional engineering. Each and every styling cue highlights the aggression and performance of a thoroughbred Ferrari yet respects the functional demands of this kind of car. In design terms, little has been carried over from the outgoing 360 Modena. The result is a new berlinetta with an even stronger personality and a more muscular stance.

The F430's nose is characterized by two distinctive air intakes that channel air into generously dimensioned radiators to cool the powerful engine. Their shape draws inspiration from the Ferrari 156 F1 that Phil Hill drove to his F1 World Championship title in 1961. The two intakes are linked at their lower edge by a spoiler that directs air towards the car's flat underbody. The F430's vertically stacked headlights are extremely compact thanks to the use of Bi-xenon technology. When the lights are on, the unique shape of the side light incorporated into the outer edge of the headlight, emphasizes the profile, making the car immediately recognizable even at night. Large air vents just ahead of the front wheels channel the air out of the radiators and along the car's flanks.

The Enzo Ferrari was the inspiration for much of the rear styling of the new F430. The type and arrangement of the lights are the same with the latter protruding prominently from the bodywork. Another similarity is the shape of the air vent for the engine with the chrome Prancing Horse at its center.

Extreme care was also lavished on designing the exterior details. The side mirrors, for example, now have specially profiled twin mounting arms that channel airflows to the engine intakes. The F430 name has also been embossed on the back of the driver's side mirror.

Interior

The F430's interior has been redesigned for improved driver ergonomics. The instruments are housed in a new binnacle, and this design together with the layout of the dashboard underlines the care that has gone into grouping all the major controls in front of the driver within easy reach. The same uncompromising approach to driver control was the inspiration behind mounting the starter button and manettino on the steering wheel.

The interior reflects the advanced technology and materials employed in the car's construction, and can be personalized with carbon-fiber or aluminum inserts. The cockpit is noticeably larger. Already excellent passenger comfort is improved thanks to a slimmer central tunnel which houses the gear lever turret on the manual version and the F1 console on the paddle-shift version. There is additional space behind the rear seats, with a new electrically operated compartment for storage and catch netting to the rear fire wall. The seats have been redesigned for greater lateral containment and by a sporty race-derived seat with supportive side bolsters.

The Carrozzeria Scaglietti personalization program is Ferrari's way of ensuring that its relationship with each of its clients is absolutely unique. The program offers F430 owners a range of racing and styling features and personalized finishes so wide that the possible combinations are virtually limitless. A total of 16 bodywork colors, 12 leather colors and eight colors for the carpets are available. The personalization options are divided into four main areas: Racing and Track, Exteriors and Colors, Interiors and Materials, Equipment and Travel.

Technical

The F430 is powered by a new 90° V8 featuring Ferrari's traditionally uncompromising design approach with a flat-plane crank (180° between throws). This is an all-new unit that does not share any components with the 360 Modena's engine. The improvement in terms of performance, weight and reduction of overall dimensions is the result of applying Ferrari's wealth of F1 experience to its road cars.

One of the technical features that sets the F430 apart is the E-Diff or electronic differential. This solution is used for years in F1 single-seaters and has been continuously developed and refined, effectively transferring massive torque levels to the track under extremely high cornering g-forces. The E-Diff is now standard equipment on the F430 - the first time that a production car has been equipped with such a sophisticated system for high-performance road holding. On the track, the E-Diff helps provide maximum grip out of turns designed to eliminate wheel spin.

Just like in Formula 1, the F430 driver can change the set-up of his car using the innovative selector set on the steering wheel. The manettino is a rotary switch that has been adopted directly from racing, where the driver's total commitment to driving requires maximum efficiency and speed in controlling the car's various functions. This switch quickly and simply controls the electronics governing suspension settings, the CST stability and traction control, E-Diff and the change speed of the F1 transmission, as well as the integration between each of these individual functions.

Source : http://www.ferrariusa.com/

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