在英國伯明罕賽車國際車展(1/13~1/16)上,Ford車隊(Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team)正式發表2011年式Fiesta RS WRC賽車的全新彩繪,會場請到當家車手Mikko Hirvonen舉行揭幕,他隨後表示:「色彩搭配十分適合小巧緊實的Fiesta,讓車子看起來更具侵略性」!
这是Honda的概念车Air,无轮驱动系统、玻璃钢座椅板、聚氨酯轮胎组和副车架部件被使用。其以压缩空气作为源动力,行驶过程中,通过外部气流带动涡轮增压获得额外动力。全车净重363KG,满满的空压箱可持续行走160KM。Honda Air 整体的外观设计都是参照巡洋舰概念车,它将野性的风格、驾驶的快感与充足的动力(零排放)完美的结合到了一起,让你的心跳动不已。
2.2 liter 4 banger 16 valve turbo diesel engine. To achieve it’s high efficiency while maintaining performance attributes, the engine features Mitsubishi’s MIVEC that offers constant variable valve timing control. The small liter engine is capable of producing just over 200 horsepower, but an amazing 300 ft lb of torque.
Apparently, AMG had nothing to do with this, as they are busy developing the new A25 AMG hot hatch. So a couple of technicians fitted the 383 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque 5.5 liter V8 you find in Merc’s big saloons under the small bonnet of the B-Class. But that’s not the end of it as they also turned the car into a rear-wheel-drive and hooked up the engine with an MCT 7-speed transmission.
Other modificaitons include a rear axle from the ancient E430 Wagon and brakes from the equally old C32 AMG, plus 18-inch wheels wrapped with some fat tires.
The result of all that is, well, bonkers but very interesting! It does 0 to 100 km/h in slightly over 5 seconds, and it has the potential to reach 300 km/h top speed. Unfortunately there will never be a V8-powered hatchback, specially in this day and age.
■Reinforcement of the cross member in front-suspensions offers a linear steering response. ■Rear LSD (Limited Slip Differential) system was changed to a mechanical type from a Torsen type to obtain the steady and powerful traction during cornering. ■Bridgestone “POTENZA RE070” (245/40R18) were adopted to enhance cornering ability and higher grip performance, especially in dry conditions. ■Nimble handling with a firm steering feel is assured by increasing oil flow volume in the power steering system.
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