January 12, 2010
Mercedes-Benz
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Mercedes Benz CLS Wagon is the second-generation CLS sedan lunch early 2010, the CLS car to compete with the BMW 5 Series GT and the forthcoming Audi A7. CLS Wagon has four doors that prefigured by the German manufacturer 2008 Concept Fascination. The two door Shooting Brake revealed that the Paris motor show of the year, is among a host of models niche market being examined by Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche.
The CLS Wagon to go on sale in North America in early 2010, the code is called the x218, CLS car will premiere at the Paris motor show in September 2010. This production starts in early 2012.
Plans for CLS Wagon have existed since the first generation of CLS was launched in 2004. The built-off model that was originally planned to be included in the concept car from 2003, receiving a range of V6 and V8 power plants which will be unveiled in June with the debut of the CL-S replacement-class Coupe .
Changing CLS Wagon is based on the slightly modified version of the class E. The two will share the same style until the back edge of the front door, but a line of steep roof and the tailgate slope similar to that observed on the Fascination concept car CLS give greater versatility and a good trunk more than the CLS sedan.
Wagon models will be rear drivers CLS Mercedes, but also may offer all-wheel drive based on the E-Class 4MATIC.
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January 12, 2010
Audi
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E-Tron The original concept was slightly smaller than the Righteous car Audi R8 sports. This version has Detroit steps smaller than the Audi TT. Riding on a wheelbase of 95.7 inches and with a total length of 154.7 inches, the E-Tron Detroit concept is about 10 inches shorter than a TT.
The E-Tron concepts in Detroit:
- Have two electric motors each driving one rear wheel.
- The combined production is 204 hp and a claimed 1955 pounds – ft of torque, which is like 300 to 400 lb-ft of real life.
- It takes Audi LED headlights a bit further by adding an automatic system that adapts to changing weather conditions using a camera-computer;
- Light can also change the shape of the beam for maximum visibility.
- As seen on the A8 in 2011, the lighting system uses the database to enable navigation lights turn when the car anticipates that you will change direction.
- This e-Tron can use a phone as an address database, navigation system and video player. It also has the ability to accept remote commands from a phone, including the adaptation of the sound system or transmitting routes for travel. The car can also talk back to a designated telephone, communication of safety information or the completion of (or need more) pricing attached to a charging station.
Both engines on the show car can operate independently make the most of the agility of available traction during aggressive driving with guidance system.
Features: It also has a brake-by-Wire “and as the first e-tron, a special generator that allows the regeneration of braking energy.
Specifications: – The lithium-ion batteries weigh 880 pounds, located just opposite the rear axle, and weigh a total of 2976 pounds, or about 200 more than similarly sized Tesla Roadster.
- Audi claims a division 40/60 and a weight of 0 to 62 mph, a time of 5.9 seconds. Top speed is limited to 124 mph.
- By comparison, the Tesla is much faster have clocked version of the sport to 60 mph in four seconds flat, while its top speed is 122 mph. The E-Tron Detroit would have a range of 155 miles on a full charge, which takes 11 hours with a current of 230 volts or just two hours if you can find a special 400-volt charging station.
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