Thursday, October 30, 2008

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911 ...

A car with a line over 40 years old is certainly unsurpassed, so the main choice of brand management and performance improvement if.

First Things prime ro, the 911 Carrera 4 is a new line of traditional brand model, but a facelift to rejuvenate a bit line 997, incorporating some characteristics of wheel drive car with the number 996, as light central red in the back, very similar to that used Porsche from the mid 70 to 90. After reading the first paragraph of this text will be those who wonder what changed then, and the most correct answer is: performance.

A couple of physical changes may be imperceptible to most, but behind the wheel everything becomes more interesting, a transmission with a 60% change Fast, direct fuel injection and improved wheel-drive, incorporating the Porsche Traction Management. CLEAR WORDS


I am sure that if I say that the car has Porsche Doppelkupp lungsgetriebe, better known as KDP and submitted it a couple of months in the Carrera and Carrera S will not know that I'm talking about. Transmission is a seven-speed dual clutch, the first example I can think of to better clarify the idea is the famous DSG available on the Volkswagen GTI, only that of this famous coupe has a seventh shift and for obvious reasons is totally resistant to a higher torque.

The new transmission performs efficiently to changes very fast controllable, either lever or steering wheel, which have nothing to do with the outdated and Tiptronic, formerly the automatic option available for 911. a gearbox of this type is undoubtedly useful in a country like ours where you do not know what to expect in the next block, can be a bottleneck for several hours, with the Porsche PDK can use almost as if it were of a utility. The quintessential German sports grew, increasing to 345 hp 3.6-liter engine, 20 more than the last generation model, this is due to new direct gasoline injection DFI (Direct Fuel Injection) technology that debuted in the brand with the Cayenne SUV famous engines.

a couple of months ago was also present in the rear-drive Carrera and now opens in the 911 aspirates wheel drive. In figures, this new measure taken in the Carrera 4 and 4S models shown in a maximum increase of power and 8.5% and 5.4 in the torque, while reducing consumption by up to 12.9% and CO2 emissions 15.4% . New Car

incorporate RERA 4 and 4S Porsche Traction Management system, known as TMP and already used in the 911 Turbo, revealing the multi-plate clutch all-wheel drive with the previous generation. Unlike the 997 predecessor, reacts more efficiently without losing the model's sporty driving but improving their stability and traction, as well as make it more agile with quick response of the PTM, maximum 100 milliseconds to transmit in each situation, the proper proportion to the motor for front axle.

the car was tested in Germany, near Berlin, where some decade ago s was a Soviet military base that housed about 16 thousand items, a place for other interesting and excellent skills as a test track, slippery surfaces, long and short paths and why not? A line of about four miles which tested the capabilities assists and Carrera 4. That speed test is 1.700 meters depth for pulling in a car with PDK transmission using Launch Control. When the distance was covered with radar had a maximum speed achieved, 255 kms / hr in most of the evidence, and then you have to stop as if to break the brake pedal with your foot, working between the ABS and other systems stop getting in no more than 200 meters.


4S 2009 PORSCHE CARRERA VIDEO
Source: Car Magazine.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

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RELOADED stop. Corvette ZR1.

One of the first few times you saw a Corvette in Mexico was in the early nineties and to see a ZR1 with 405 hp LT5 engine was even rarer. What he considered a true cult car became a monster after handling in a straight line and heard that was one of 448 that were made around the world, especially when in Mexico only managed Spirits, Golfs, Tsurus, and one or Thunderbird Supercharged therefore see a real sports car was a delight.

1995 was the last year in which the name appeared in a Corvo ZR1 ette appeared in a Corvette, just C4 generation in continuing the legacy of the most important American car. 10 years later we hear rumors of a possible revival in this division, precisely in the C6 generation, but it was until last Detroit Auto Show when finally, the rumor became reality: the new Corvette ZR1, which according to its creators, would be best ever. Over the months, speculation began to occur throughout the year and was until today the mass production began to occur with the intention of producing 1,800 units a year to deliver orders worldwide. In Mexico we can not see it at dealerships because they do not qualify for the emission of noise, but enough the asking of some importing Mexican soil to bring it to a little over 103 thousand dollars.

Fifteen years later I'm traveling to Detroit, in a cramped seat tourist class because unfortunately the flight is full and my upgrade had to be saved for the next flight. Easy read that will only be three hours from Mexico City to Detroit Metro Airport, but in the midst of two huge gringos measured 44cm when your back is not an experience recommended. Almost two hours of taking off and keep your arms crossed in order to avoid inconvenience to my fellow row, blood began to stop feeling in the fingers but my thought was pleased to imagine that behind the wheel of 638 hp monster - he knew only by the poor reviews I read on the Internet or other foreign magazines - only a few hour flight. The effort would be worthwhile.

FINALLY, THE END.
Once again, the rel oj my alarm did not sound tired or not let me listen and I almost lost the transport to the test track in Milford, a huge industrial park owned by General Motors where we see more than one unmarked car in a few months and will roll through the streets. But that's another story, do not even give them much importance because the vehicle with as much horsepower it had managed until then, was a few minutes, everything to me. My idea of \u200b\u200ba Corvette was a sports very difficult to manage due to my previous experiences with rock hard suspension and the interior plastics are very poor, noisy like a true muscle car, suitable only for straight line speed and a carrier susceptible to enormous heat emitted from exhaust pipes of the bottom. Far from encouraging.

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The look of this demon is supreme, it seems to be behind the wheel. T oda body is hydroformed aluminum except the awning, front and rear spoiler with brake light, side sills and hood - ZR1 most distinctive aspect of having a polycarbonate window in the upper engine cover reveals a legend with the honor of making Supercharged LS9 huge monster 6.2-liter that moves - which are carbon fiber, and other details of magnesium. All this together gives rigidity to the hatchback coupe stunning world famous.

Huge aluminum alloy wheels of 19 inches forward and 20 back so n dresses for a new tire Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP (zero pressure) developed specifically for the ZR1 on the track Milford. Notable carbonocerámicos brake discs of 396mm front and 380mm rear, which carry six-piston calipers front and rear four, built by Brembo . Harlan Charles, Product Manager, says that this is the best Corvette in history and has been through the development and research on racing touring cars in the Championship American Le Mans Series and the triumph of its kind in the 24 Hours of Le Mans .

FROM INSIDE. The interior is
or not the elements that put the greatest care, because customers complained about the quality of materials and plastics too wanted a touch more distinctive. The Corvette Z06 did and it showed very little difference but now is a refinement of their strongest weapons. Unlike other versions, the ZR1 has logos on door sills, at the headwaters of the seats, dashboard dials, also the Boost gauge and a speedometer with the formidable amount of 370 km / hr.

The seats are ultra light but very strong, skin settings in different shades, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, voice commands and the Bose sound equipped version. Erroneous idea misunderstood my Corvette was fading the more I knew about.

THE MANAGEMENT.
whole car is a set of technology applied to safety and excellent play ene, as each piece is designed to bring the Corvette to the 340 km / hr in an appropriate and safe for occupants. We were not so bold to handle at that speed, but it was enough for a test driver for General Motors gave us some hot laps demo reaching the 245 km / hr to ascertain its potential.

That was fun but the highlight came when putting on a helmet, get on the ZR 1 and begin testing within the track. 3, 2, 1 ... I stepped on the accelerator and 595 lb.-ft. of torque felt along my spine after four seconds and had exceeded the 100 km / hr and was just thinking about putting the clutch to change to second gear. Awesome! The beautiful symphony of exhaust and the roar of supercharged filled every part of the cabin even with the windows closed and satellite radio playing songs from Madonna.

The first cu rve approached, while trying to separate humanity from my seat, I stepped on the brake hard and lost momentum, realizing that the brakes do their job and could get more momentum to the next turn . Tight curves, blind, double line, with an elevation of 28 °, half oval and several jumps were well dominated by the ZR1 Nürburgring is that was the place where fully developed. In the first round introduced myself, began chatting with the car to understand a little more, in the second round were good friends and I had the luxury of the past to arrive braking, oversteer a bit in the corners and bring the engine to the 7.000 rpm. The direction each particle passes wrist motion, the suspension became more rigid as acelerábamos and drank more curves and we wanted to tire the brakes, did not give us time. That symphony

engine / exhaust was a delight to the senses, short shift transmission was not dropping the revs and always could hear the LS9 engine performance in higher grades. Believe it or not, will go on to develop lateral G forces when cornering, my head and stomach felt it, especially when I decided to take the video camera.

was time to get out and transferring it to another person ... I was about to bribe him with the few dollars that I had to keep driving but the instructors asserted that for a rookie, a third shift may be fatal as confidence begins to haunt you body. And definitely test the security systems ZR1 was not the most appropriate and we had all day to continue with the test.

definitely the idea of \u200b\u200bthe Corvette unmanageable left behind, the ZR1 is a supercar capable of defeating any track at Nissan GT-R, the Viper SRT10 ACR, even the mighty Porsche GT2. The best Corvette of all time has arrived and will remain even when CO2 regulations are so demanding, since the essence of this order exceeds any applicable law, and we bank to think with your heart, rather than his head.

2009 Corvette ZR1 Video



Source: Car Magazine

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

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The Formula 1 Fernando Alonso times

Some say that the Spaniard was the maximum representative of motor sport to come to an end, means there is even mention that it never was really, but something in all this controversy is unclear, the capabilities of "Nano" as he nicknamed his countrymen, are exceptional and there was someone capable of realizing it and it was Flavio Briatore, the Italian magnate, somewhat dubious reputation and a lover of European jet set, has a great reputation in recruiting young drivers who promise much, so much so that Briatore was who discovered and gave a seat holder in the now defunct Michael Schumacher Benetton team where he succeeded in his first world championship in 1994 with scandals over alleged irregularities in his car techniques then equipped with Ford Motor.

mention the hepta-champion, according to the following, after winning two championships consecutive world born in 1994 and 1995 with the Italian team said "Schumi" team moved to the prancing horse, which had a championship drought that lasted 5 years due to accidents, injuries and mechanical failures of self develops, very similar situation to that of the English driver to start his career with Minardi team showed stunted their ability to manage a vastly inferior car others. In those years with slow and unreliable engines and a body lacked support and aerodynamic design, which its competitors were using, that's where Flavio decided to hire him as a test pilot for his new team Renault, which awarded him the confidence and gave him a seat next to the experienced Giancarlo Fisichella, where he 2 world championships in 2005 and 2006 with the French team.
After this change of equipment to the Anglo-Germanic McLaren-Merc edes , where he received no support from his team and the whole team focused on results and preparation of Lewis Hamilton, "the darling" Ron Dennis' team owner silver, which temporarily truncated his career both in sports and personally, and this was very easy to realize seeing Alonso statements made to the specialized media, criticized the team, criticized Lewis, spoke of a genuine "desire" to get on a of the two red cars, a situation that led to Spain where include "Nano" is not Formula 1 driver, he is the Formula 1 has a general feeling by the media and by fans of hatred, ridicule and even some Hamilton hatred.

was clear departure from Anglo-Germanic team speculated would go where the Spaniard and it was obvious ... he returned home, with whom he won, with whom he became champion, returned to Renault. Team after a mediocre year 2007, without a pilot who could tune the car, with a reduced budget infamous, I saw Fernando as a hope to return to past glories.

But definitely it was very difficult in 2007 was a year late for is cudería and stay quiet for a year in Formula 1 has been the end for many teams, so this year was hard job tuning the chassis, aerodynamics innovating again with the other carmakers copied, returned the old Diamond, returned Alonso's Renault. This was checked with 2 of the races were held on Asian soil, speaking in Singapore and Japan in Singapore half luck and half strategy Alonso took the highest step of the podium was put on notice that the slow road back to glory. There
who will fied quality of a fluke, they should thank Japan random but found otherwise made a fine management, timely and quick to make a pair of victories and their fans back to the famous symbol of victory of the English pilot "The Birdies" that many because they had forgotten but he was present reminded viewers of F1 regulars who he is, Renault has managed to stay with the 4th place in the constructors' championship to return the Iberian and Latin excitement to Formula 1 .... The King has returned home and wants his throne back ...


By: Hector Alcantara Minutti