As reported last month, Honda was ready to slap a an ultra-hot "S" badge on a diesel European Accord (Acura TSX in the U.S.) Now we got to see this extra-hot oil burner in person at the Geneva Motor show.
The 2.2-liter i-DTEC diesel engine makes 177 hp. This represents a 29 hp increase over the standard European Accord, but it’s still 24 hp shy of the standard gas-powered TSX (193 hp less than the TSX V6). In fact the TSX is rumored to get the diesel engine from Accord Type S in the future, but the Acura version may make more power.
Regardless of the low power, the look is quite striking. The Type S gets subtile additions like new lower bumper sections, front chin spoiler, sill extensions, smoke chrome finished grille. It will be available in either White Pearl or Basque Red exterior color. Sales across Europe will begin this summer.
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Mitsubishi officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show the iMiEV SPORT AIR - a concept for a sporty electric vehicle that gives an indication of the direction EVs may take in the future.
i MiEV SPORT AIR employs the same rear-midship layout as i MiEV but uses a more powerful version of the permanent magnet synchronous electric motor that powers the base model, generating 60 kW of power (against i MiEV’s 47 kW) and 230 Nm of torque (180 Nm.) The car also exploits its long wheelbase to locate the large-capacity lithium-ion battery system under the floor deck.
To lower the center of gravity and increase driving stability the main EV system components (battery module, inverter, battery charger) are located as low as possible. The roof panel is made of lightweight plastic to facilitate fitting and removal as well as to further lower the car’s center of gravity. i MiEV SPORT AIR ’s modular body structure uses tailgate panels and plastic body to reduce weight around the rear axle where the powertrain and EV system components are installed and thereby achieve an ideal 50:50 front/rear weight distribution.
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Gumpert revealed at the Geneva Motor Show the most powerful Apollo ever. The Apollo Speed is powered by a 4,163 cm3 V8 engine with 5 valves per cylinder that delivers 700 HP at 6,500 rpm and a peak torque of 645,3 lb ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a sequential six-speed gearbox with synchronization and oil cooling, twin plate clutch configuration.
The car can go from standing still to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.0 seconds. A speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) is reached in just 8.9 seconds. His maximum speed is over 360 km/h (223 mph).
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Lamborghini has the Estoque, Aston Martin the Rapide and now Koenigsegg has the NVL Quant. Unlike the competition, Koenigsegg is looking to have the Quant be all-electric. Like another low-volume supercar maker, SSC’s Aero EV, Koenigsegg has set up the Quant to hit high speeds and fast recharge times. The company claims that its four-door creation should be able to hit 170 mph or could run for as long as 310 miles on a twenty-minute charge.
Although it’s little more than a styling mockup right now, the NLV Quant is planned to have rear-wheel drive, with four-wheel brake regeneration, ABS and ESP. It is powered by two electrical AC induction electric motors with variable frequency drive and in-line planetary step down drive, one for each rear wheel. The twin-motor design eliminates the need for bevel gears or a differential, further simplifying the lay-out and giving constant and controlled power proportioning to the rear wheels, in both drive and coast mode.
It has a curb weight of 1780 kg and the two electrical motors deliver 512 hp and maximum torque of 715 nm which Koenigsegg says allows the Quant to deliver 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds.
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The 200EX has been call the "Baby Rolls-Royce" throughout it’s development, and it actually lives up to the name when seen in person. The look is unmistakably Rolls-Royce, but in a much friendlier package. Where the Phantom’s tall presence makes it seem unobtainable, the 200EX’s average sedan proportions make it seem more approachable.
All recent concept cars from Rolls get the "EX" (for experimental) designation. But there is very little that’s experimental with the 200EX. The car shown in Geneva is a very accurate representation of the sedan expected to hit the streets in 2010 (possibly using the historic Silver Ghost name.)
200EX has a length of 17.7 feet (5399mm) - that’s more than half a foot longer than a long wheelbase BMW 7-Series, but almost a foot and a half shorter than its Phantom sibling (5830 mm). Keeping in line with Rolls-Royce’s current design philosophy, the 200EX keeps the tall and straight body work of the other cars in the Roller family. The 200EX also features the suicide doors that are found on the Phantom.
The interior also has the tall and flat look borrowed from the Phantom, but once again, the 200EX goes more for everyday usability. Where the Phantom seems to want to use the front seat to show off how much wood it can fit into its cars, the 200EX seems to keep a lower interior line, which should give the driver better sight lines and make the 200EX easier to maneuver.
Rolls-Royce did confirm that the 200EX is a fully functioning car with a V12 engine. It did not release power figures, but than again, that is not the Rolls-Royce way. This is the same company that does not use a tachometer, but a “power reserve” gauge instead.
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The second model (next to the Megane RS) revealed today by Renault Sport at the Geneva Motor Show is the Clio RS 200. Sales will begin in May.
Clio RS 200 is powered by a normally-aspirated 2.0 16V engine that delivers 200hp at 7,100rpm and a peak torque of 215Nm at 5,400rpm. The new Clio RS 200 accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 6.9 seconds. The top speed increases by 2mph to 141mph.
The Clio RS 200 offers enhanced handling with the front and rear tracks widened by 48mm and 50mm respectively. The wheelbase is extended by 10mm to 2,585mm for greater stability, while the front suspension’s independent steering axis layout is unique in the Clio’s segment. This technology uses aluminum components to minimize weight and provides resistance to torque steer.
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Lotus revealed the Evora sports car last year at the British Motor Show. Today in Geneva it added a new version to the line-up: the 2+2 version.
The Evora 2+2 is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 hp; add that to a weight of only 1350 kg and you will get a sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 5 seconds, while top speed goes up to 161 mph.
With the Evora 2+2, Lotus becomes the only maker in the world that has a production midengined 2+2.
Lotus will start Evora deliveries in May and prices for Germany for the 2+2 version starts at 63.500 euro (or $80,000 at the current rates).
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In 2009 Bugatti will celebrate its 100th anniversary; to commemorate the event the company unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show the special edition Veyron Bleu Centenaire. And no, it does not have 1350 hp as previously reported! It is just a special edition Veyron featuring a two-tone exterior color and priced at $1,7 million.
The Centenaire’s unique combination of a « sprintblue matt » and « sprintblue gloss » hence offers a new impression of the two-tone-scheme known so far with parts of the engine also covered in this traditional Bugatti Blue.
The interior of the Centenaire is fitted in a special «snowbeige» leather with quilting on the seats. The central console is covered in the same leather. New LED lights, Park Distance Control and a rearview camera have become part of the standard equipment for all Bugatti Veyrons from this year onwards.
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The 2010MY Exige S made its world debut today at the Geneva Motor Show. The sportscar comes with a newly designed front end, a new rear wing and improved fuel economy.
The Exige S is being offered in a choice of three different packs: Touring, Sport and Performance. For the last one the power is raised to 239 hp at 8000 rpm courtesy of a Magnuson/Eaton M62 supercharger, new faster flowing injectors and higher torque clutch system and an upsized roof scoop to feed more air to the supercharger intercooler system.
The Exige S makes the 0 – 100 km/h sprint in 4.77 secs, but in the same time has a fuel economy of 33.2 mpg.
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