2013 Opel Astra Cabrio Confirmed

<center><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qkBzvEjxrRs/TWfcVK31UuI/AAAAAAAECQw/GkkKfmpjcgc/s1600/Opel-Astra-TwinTop-205135.jpg"><img height="401" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qkBzvEjxrRs/TWfcVK31UuI/AAAAAAAECQw/GkkKfmpjcgc/s1600/Opel-Astra-TwinTop-205135.jpg" width="600" /></a></center><br />Opel and Vauxhall confirmed that they will build a convertible based on the Astra compact car at the factory in Gliwice, Poland. The move is a part of the brand’s planned 11 billion Euro investments to renew its lineup over the next five years.<br /><br />The 2013 Opel Astra Cabrio is most likely going to use a fabric roof rather than the retractable hard top, with one of its main rival being the newly introduce Volkswagen Golf 6 Cabriolet.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />“The new Convertible will be a great addition to our product lineup,”said Opel/Vauxhall CEO Nick Reilly. “It follows the long-standing tradition of highly emotional and legendary Opel/Vauxhall Cabrios that provided important halo effects on our brand. With its sleek and elegantdesign, our new Convertible will fully deliver on that same promise.”<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qkBzvEjxrRs/TWfcVK31UuI/AAAAAAAECQw/GkkKfmpjcgc/s1600/Opel-Astra-TwinTop-205135.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: underline; "><img alt="2013 Opel Astra Convertible" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577668919775548130" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qkBzvEjxrRs/TWfcVK31UuI/AAAAAAAECQw/GkkKfmpjcgc/s200/Opel-Astra-TwinTop-205135.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RQnfAWYQDNI/TWfcUshfXHI/AAAAAAAECQg/eFc8r54T-jc/s1600/Opel-Astra-TwinTop-205133.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="2013 Opel Astra Convertible" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577668911628770418" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RQnfAWYQDNI/TWfcUshfXHI/AAAAAAAECQg/eFc8r54T-jc/s200/Opel-Astra-TwinTop-205133.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>Opel/Vauxhall Confirms Production of New Convertible</i></b><i><br /><br /></i><ul><li><i> Product offensive continued</i></li><li><i> Cabrio to enter market in 2013</i></li><li><i> Production scheduled for Gliwice, Poland</i></li></ul><i><br />Rüsselsheim. Opel/Vauxhall continues its portfolio expansion as the addition of a new Convertible has been confirmed today. The new Cabrio is part of the company's €11 billion investment pledge announced approximately one year ago as part of its plan for the future. It comes on the heels of successful products such as the Insignia, 2009 Car of the Year, the Astra, winner of a 2009 Golden Steering Wheel, the Meriva with its innovative and highly-acclaimed FlexDoors system, the upcoming new generation Zafira, and the revolutionary Ampera electric vehicle.<br /><br />The new Convertible will be based on Opel/Vauxhall's compact vehicle architecture which is also the basis for the current Astra, the Astra SportsTourer and the upcoming Astra GTC. It will hit the market in 2013 - the same year that Opel/Vauxhall will also launch its chic and stylish small car meeting the growing demand for vehicles in line with a young and urban lifestyle.<br /><br />Subsequent to a joint agreement between management and employee representatives during the restructuring at the Opel plant in Gliwice, Poland, the decision has been made to build the Cabrio at the highly-efficient Gliwice plant alongside other Astra models.<br /><br />"The new Convertible will be a great addition to our product lineup," said Opel/Vauxhall CEO Nick Reilly. "It follows the long-standing tradition of highly emotional and legendary Opel/Vauxhall Cabrios that provided important halo effects on our brand. With its sleek and elegant design, our new Convertible will fully deliver on that same promise."<br /><br />Further details, such as vehicle naming, pricing and equipment, will be announced closer to the launch timing.</i><br /></span><p></p>

2013 Opel Astra Cabrio Confirmed

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Porsche Semper Vivus Hybrid【Video】

<center><object height="378" width="600"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gd8lBlLc9qY"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gd8lBlLc9qY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="378" width="600"></embed></object></center><br />German car manufacturer has even released a video preview of the Porsche Semper Vivus Hybrid.<br /><br />From concept cars to new technology, these events are held as a big show and tell for the world’s automakers. So, when a company brings out something that’s over 100 years old to debut at one of these events, it seems a bit odd.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />They spent four years at Porsche Museum recreating this magnificent vehicle so it can once again, after 111 years on, drive into the limelight at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 followed by future appearances as part of the Porsche Museum collection in Stuttgart.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbUVTQW0b23cQPOYdgczjVubTPY0P-5cQZX8WU6_91xEVvWC6TtUbjwtVY4XIPvPiRi49iBYz7cZ_SheMd7mpz0LfIXLRtK8P8tmBSVCZT_raS_ubK-V1Z29Cjfhm3KT3ibYAFfbD1JQ/s1600/porsche-semper-vivus.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /><img alt="Porsche Semper Vivus hybrid " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577562443405094610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbUVTQW0b23cQPOYdgczjVubTPY0P-5cQZX8WU6_91xEVvWC6TtUbjwtVY4XIPvPiRi49iBYz7cZ_SheMd7mpz0LfIXLRtK8P8tmBSVCZT_raS_ubK-V1Z29Cjfhm3KT3ibYAFfbD1JQ/s200/porsche-semper-vivus.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>SENSATIONAL PORSCHE WORLD PREMIERE IN GENEVA</i></b><i><br /><br /></i><ul><li><i> Porsche presents first functional, full hybrid car in the world, the Semper Vivus, 111 years after its World Premiere in 1900. http://origin.porsche.com/uk</i></li></ul><ul><li><i> Recreation of ground-breaking car will make its debut on March 1 at Geneva Motor Show</i></li></ul><ul><li><i> European debut of 918 RSR concept underlines ‘Porsche Intelligent Performance' philosophy</i></li></ul><i><br />The name Porsche has been associated with pioneering innovations in automotive engineering since the beginning of the last century. In 1900, Ferdinand Porsche, founding father of the present-day Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, entered unchartered territory. With the first functional, full hybrid car in the world, the Semper Vivus ('always alive') http://origin.porsche.com/uk, the principle of the serial hybrid drive had been born.<br /><br />In a stunning four year project the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart has had the Semper Vivus recreated. Next week, 111 years after this ground breaking innovation by Ferdinand Porsche, the Semper Vivus will again drive into the limelight at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 followed by future appearances as part of the Porsche Museum collection in Stuttgart.<br /><br />Appropriately, Porsche is putting the spotlight of its presence at the 81st Geneva Motor Show on the world premiere of a contemporary parallel full hybrid model. In the wake of the success of the Cayenne S Hybrid it signals a new chapter in the Stuttgart company's ‘Porsche Intelligent Performance' philosophy. Along with the Semper Vivus, the new hybrid model is being unveiled on March 1, 2011 at the press conference to be held on the Porsche stand in Hall 1, stand number 1050, starting at 07:30.<br /><br />These world premieres in Geneva are being complemented by the 918 RSR hybrid racing car concept, making its first public appearance in front of a European audience. The mid-engine coupé combines the design of the 918 Spyder with the technology of the 911 GT3 R hybrid racing car.<br /><br />Porsche is also showcasing the 330 hp (243 kW) Cayman R in Europe for the first time, alongside the the 911 Black Edition, limited to 1,911 units, based on the 345 hp (254 kW) 911 Carrera, and the Boxster S Black Edition, limited to 987 units worldwide.</i><br /></span><p>

Porsche Semper Vivus Hybrid【Video】

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2011 Geneva Preview: Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Q7B4Duv8wDBim0UeyOh7bX0i4bTJxmIwE7oaUUqnDEe-anqVzgaMKj7Qdbk0HL66-EssxzakHwtHi35wMmVWw5W0COG9AGXATdYQ-1oTIOcZz8uchLWmxy1D8LW8r19Ypo-SjbpDjNU/s1600/2012-Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-Edition-1.JPG"><img height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Q7B4Duv8wDBim0UeyOh7bX0i4bTJxmIwE7oaUUqnDEe-anqVzgaMKj7Qdbk0HL66-EssxzakHwtHi35wMmVWw5W0COG9AGXATdYQ-1oTIOcZz8uchLWmxy1D8LW8r19Ypo-SjbpDjNU/s1600/2012-Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-Edition-1.JPG" width="600" /></a></center><br />Lexus just releases new photos and details for the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package ,which will debut at the Geneva auto show next week.<br /><br />The package celebrates Lexus’ class victories at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring last May. Lexus isn’t actually adding to LFA production; instead, the automaker says that 50 of the 500 cars set to be built will be equipped with the package. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Available in Matte Black, Black, White or Orange, the interior can be had in Black and Red, Black and Pur­ple or all Black. Plus, all Nurburgring editions get added carbon  fiber interior bits, plus carbon racing seats.<br /><br />Power is also on the up. From the standard 4.8-litre V10 with 560 PS (412 kW / 553 bhp) comes a new power figure of 570 PS (419 kW / 562 bhp) and reduced gearshift times. Performance times are also down; 0 - 62mph flashes by in 3.7 seconds and top speed is 325 km/h (202 mph).<br /><br />The automated manual six-speed transmission’s shift regime has been recalibrated too, swopping gears in only 15 miliseconds, thereby enabling the LFA Nürburgring package to sprint from 0-100km/h in only 3.7 seconds.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Q7B4Duv8wDBim0UeyOh7bX0i4bTJxmIwE7oaUUqnDEe-anqVzgaMKj7Qdbk0HL66-EssxzakHwtHi35wMmVWw5W0COG9AGXATdYQ-1oTIOcZz8uchLWmxy1D8LW8r19Ypo-SjbpDjNU/s1600/2012-Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-Edition-1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Lexus LFA with Nürburgring Package" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469683659796348434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Q7B4Duv8wDBim0UeyOh7bX0i4bTJxmIwE7oaUUqnDEe-anqVzgaMKj7Qdbk0HL66-EssxzakHwtHi35wMmVWw5W0COG9AGXATdYQ-1oTIOcZz8uchLWmxy1D8LW8r19Ypo-SjbpDjNU/s200/2012-Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-Edition-1.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8z2BQcIJqxM/TWUibbH5EgI/AAAAAAAEBdo/LM3irUA7tPI/s1600/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-66.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Lexus LFA with Nürburgring Package" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576901568100897282" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8z2BQcIJqxM/TWUibbH5EgI/AAAAAAAEBdo/LM3irUA7tPI/s200/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-66.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oJv0t_Dtdy0/TWUicisMSmI/AAAAAAAEBeQ/ldtFriF7eU4/s1600/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-71.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Lexus LFA with Nürburgring Package" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576901587312069218" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oJv0t_Dtdy0/TWUicisMSmI/AAAAAAAEBeQ/ldtFriF7eU4/s200/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-71.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FIzUMn17QMw/TWUiawfjh4I/AAAAAAAEBdg/pBhfMZ42uKA/s1600/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-65.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Lexus LFA with Nürburgring Package" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576901556657424258" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FIzUMn17QMw/TWUiawfjh4I/AAAAAAAEBdg/pBhfMZ42uKA/s200/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-65.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FXLnbFS2UlQuieaW7kSTGG55bS25x4gZIVCzOGddK69oPu_j7up0aDIGrMdl98OppG8QUKx1PhF2z1prwJyQ5ZSodoHaRnZBmd2rIpxmTgSh90mmzCEzHI5mVjrhE9aS1KFU1u2lOeU/s1600/2012-Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-Edition-3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Lexus LFA with Nürburgring Package" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469683637873400370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FXLnbFS2UlQuieaW7kSTGG55bS25x4gZIVCzOGddK69oPu_j7up0aDIGrMdl98OppG8QUKx1PhF2z1prwJyQ5ZSodoHaRnZBmd2rIpxmTgSh90mmzCEzHI5mVjrhE9aS1KFU1u2lOeU/s200/2012-Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-Edition-3.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SKWQGskAJKQ/TWUiawL7FlI/AAAAAAAEBdY/A3fqGBD4awQ/s1600/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-64.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Lexus LFA with Nürburgring Package" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576901556575082066" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SKWQGskAJKQ/TWUiawL7FlI/AAAAAAAEBdY/A3fqGBD4awQ/s200/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-64.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; 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border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5j1IVrr4CQsOLMf6dQHZOYhFQlEfIooIo1cFlwQUDNjALCtFsUgo7OZPuYibNhltLfsdO6wZn5CxD2e3HZqiL7-kiMnAVGf82r9os-GFiMpAA5vuCmUx_Ahbtfj-7P94hLpLoIFjgvJM/s1600/2012-Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-Edition-2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Lexus LFA with Nürburgring Package" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469683626320516306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5j1IVrr4CQsOLMf6dQHZOYhFQlEfIooIo1cFlwQUDNjALCtFsUgo7OZPuYibNhltLfsdO6wZn5CxD2e3HZqiL7-kiMnAVGf82r9os-GFiMpAA5vuCmUx_Ahbtfj-7P94hLpLoIFjgvJM/s200/2012-Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-Edition-2.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; 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border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E_6TVjcEfsg/TWUidqNndpI/AAAAAAAEBe4/ha1QCXsDAZk/s1600/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-76.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Lexus LFA with Nürburgring Package" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576901606511179410" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E_6TVjcEfsg/TWUidqNndpI/AAAAAAAEBe4/ha1QCXsDAZk/s200/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-76.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ku60oQ5aL7o/TWUicEUpFxI/AAAAAAAEBeI/Rh2qNl2wiE0/s1600/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-70.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Lexus LFA with Nürburgring Package" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576901579160229650" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ku60oQ5aL7o/TWUicEUpFxI/AAAAAAAEBeI/Rh2qNl2wiE0/s200/Lexus-LFA-Nurburgring-70.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release </b><br /><br /> <div style="display: block;" class="pressrelease"> <p><strong><i>LEXUS PRESENTS LFA NÜRBURGRING PACKAGE</i></strong></p> <ul> <li><i> Lexus reveals special performance package for its LFA supercar at the Geneva motor show</i></li> <li><i>Nürburgring Package offered as an option on a maximum of 50 cars - just 10 per cent of the total LFA production run</i></li> <li><i>Designed for more track-focused performance through additional aerodynamic elements, lowered suspension and engine revisions</i></li> <li><i>10bhp increase in power from V10 engine to 562bhp ensures LFA's 0-62mph acceleration time of 3.7 seconds is maintained</i></li> <li><i>LFA production underway since December, with one hand-crafted car completed per day</i></li> <li><i>Use of advanced, automated Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) production processes serves as a test bed for future models</i></li> </ul> <p><i>To celebrate the LFA's hat-trick of class wins at the Nürburgring 24 Hours race, Lexus has created the Nürburgring Package, an array of aerodynamic features, suspension adjustments and revisions to the 4.8-litre V10 engine that give the supercar a more track-focused profile. Shown in public for the first time at the Geneva motor show, the performance option is available on just 50 of the 500 cars that will be built. These versions will be crafted during 2012, the second full year of LFA production.</i></p> <p><i>To sharpen the car's circuit driving performance even further by increasing downforce at high speed, the Nürburgring Package introduces modifications and additions to several key carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) components. These include a larger front spoiler, fin-type side spoilers, a canard fin and a fixed rear wing.</i></p> <p><i>To ensure the LFA maintains its 3.7-second acceleration time from nought to 62mph, in spite of the increased drag, the V10 engine has been revised to increase maximum power by 10bhp to 562bhp. Shift times in the six-speed sequential transmission are just 0.15 seconds.</i></p> <p><i>In terms of handling modifications, the package features suspension tuning and a 10mm reduction in the ride height. Exclusive mesh-type wheels are introduced, fitted with dedicated high-grip tyres.</i></p> <p><i>Exterior colour choices are restricted to matte black, black, white or orange, with interiors finished in black and red, black and purple and all-black. Cars delivered in Europe will feature a carbon fibre centre console and door trims, with carbon fibre sports seats finished in Alcantara.</i></p> <p><i>Customers who specify the package will also be offered one-to-one driving tuition from a Nürburgring chief instructor and a year's pass to enjoy their car on the famous Nordschleife circuit.</i></p> <p><strong><i>CFRP parts manufacturing</i></strong></p> <p><i>LFA production began in December with just one hand-crafted car completed per day. A team of 175 people are involved in CFRP parts manufacturing, vehicle assembly and painting.</i></p> <p><i>CFRP is exceptionally strong, rigid and lightweight, and accounts for about 65 per cent of the LFA's body structure weight. This amounts to a saving of about 100kg, compared an equivalent all-aluminium body.</i></p> <p><i>Lexus is producing and assembling the CFRP components in-house, with a view to future development of the technology. It is a time-consuming process, compared to working with steel or aluminium, but the LFA project provides a valuable test bed for new, automated processes which will be used in the manufacture of future Lexus and Toyota models.</i></p> <p><i>Different manufacturing technologies are used according the shape, role and required properties of each component.</i></p> <ul> <li><i> Pre-preg: this is an industry-standard composite sheet material made of carbon fibre, pre-impregnated with epoxy resin. It is used for the LFA's main structural elements, such as the dash, side and cross-members and panels.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM): this is dry sheet fabrication, with epoxy resin injected into the mould. It is mainly employed in the LFA's secondary main frames, such as the crash boxes, roof side rails and vehicle floor.</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li><i>Carbon fibre - Sheet Moulding Compound (C-SMC): this is used for fabricating the upper body components and frames that have complex geometries.</i></li> </ul> <p><strong><i>Adhesive bonding</i></strong></p> <p><i>The LFA assembly line moves through five consecutive processes, each of which has been digitally validated. For the first four - sub-assembly, underbody, small aluminium parts and main body - adhesive bonding is used. Final assembly of the aluminium parts is by mechanical fastening.</i></p> <p><i>This is the first time Lexus has used adhesive bonding for main body assembly, a process that has required new quality control measures to be implemented to ensure each of the five stages involved in the bonding meets the required criteria.</i></p></div><br /></span><p>

2011 Geneva Preview: Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package

Lexus just releases new photos and details for the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package ,which will debut at the Geneva auto show next week. The pa...

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Fiat 500 by Gucci【Video】

<center><object height="378" width="600"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/A6wX9hY38aE"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/A6wX9hY38aE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="378" width="600"></embed></object></center><br />Gucci and Fiat unveiled the 500 by Gucci, the special-edition model is available in a black and white exterior color with Gucci scheme green-red-green stripes. The vehicle will debut at the Geneva Motor Show.<br /><br />The stripes also appears inside on the seats, on the gear shift, the key-cover, the carpets and on the seatbelts. The interior also features chic embroidery, exclusive materials, glossy and satin chromes, the velvety varnish on the “radioboard,” the two-toned seats in Frau leather with the Guccissima print.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Based on the 100bhp 1.4-litre petrol powered model, outside, the car comes with 195/45 R16 wheels, with rear brake calipers in Gucci green.<br /><br />While Fiat marked the collaboration with the car, Gucci has come out with a a range of clothing and accessories to mark the occasion, including bags, hats, scarves, sunglasses and even a wristwatch. Both were launched at Milan Fashion Week, and will be displayed at a dedicated stand at the Geneva Motor Show next week.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wle1_vpUJMQ/TWUWbz9P-RI/AAAAAAAEBcQ/VBNkunZzo9s/s1600/Fiat-500-Gucci-9.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Fiat 500 by Gucci " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576888380627613970" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wle1_vpUJMQ/TWUWbz9P-RI/AAAAAAAEBcQ/VBNkunZzo9s/s200/Fiat-500-Gucci-9.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; 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margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YzYO1c1HUsw/TWUWbVJv-SI/AAAAAAAEBcA/VdAPjGxtB14/s1600/Fiat-500-Gucci-7.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Fiat 500 by Gucci " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576888372358543650" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YzYO1c1HUsw/TWUWbVJv-SI/AAAAAAAEBcA/VdAPjGxtB14/s200/Fiat-500-Gucci-7.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aOcLCXLgeNk/TWUWa2cNntI/AAAAAAAEBbo/W0cbGHT1X9s/s1600/Fiat-500-Gucci-4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Fiat 500 by Gucci " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576888364114484946" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aOcLCXLgeNk/TWUWa2cNntI/AAAAAAAEBbo/W0cbGHT1X9s/s200/Fiat-500-Gucci-4.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n0Cz4IS034c/TWUWbgmr9DI/AAAAAAAEBcI/gFqCZ1slJWk/s1600/Fiat-500-Gucci-8.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Fiat 500 by Gucci " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576888375432705074" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n0Cz4IS034c/TWUWbgmr9DI/AAAAAAAEBcI/gFqCZ1slJWk/s200/Fiat-500-Gucci-8.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>Fiat and Gucci announce the "500 by Gucci": a new italian design icon is born</i></b><i><br /><br />In the year that sees the celebration of both the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy and Gucci's 90th anniversary, Gucci and Fiat are proud to unveil the 500 by Gucci, a special edition of the iconic Fiat 500 customized by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini in partnership with Fiat's Centro Stile. This unique collaboration between two of Italy's most respected brands represents the perfect - combination of craftsmanship and style. Launched on the opening day of Milan Fashion Week, the 500 by Gucci will also be on presented at the Geneva International Auto Show from March 3rd to13th, in a dedicated Gucci pop-up store within the Fiat stand.<br /><br />Frida Giannini said, "In the 50s the Fiat 500 created a style revolution when it first hit the road. It quickly become the must-have car of its time. Travelling in style has also been at the heart of Gucci ever since Guccio Gucci founded his company as a producer of leather trunks, suitcases and handbags in 1921. So, when Lapo Elkann suggested the idea of this collaboration it struck me as a perfect opportunity to create a new modern travel statement in this Gucci's 90th anniversary year".<br /><br />The black and white colours of the 500 by Gucci, in unique eye-catching glossy pearl glass paint, set the stage for a neo-classic black and white film. These two distinct colors complement one another: black, with detailing in shiny chrome paired with interiors that contrast sharp black and white, for a contemporary and racy attitude. White, with satin chrome detailing and ivory and black interiors for a softer, sophisticated look.<br /><br />The exterior is further personalized by rims for 195/45 R16 wheels, including the unmistakable retro design of the rays, harmonizing with the surrounding exterior colors and representing a novelty for this category of car. The hubcaps feature the interlocking GG in the same color of the body of the car and the cursive Gucci signature appears on the hatchback as well on the doorpost. The version equipped with 1.4 of 100 horsepower comes with rear break callipers in Gucci green. The car's silhouette is outlined by Gucci's signature green-red-green stripe, which runs along the entire perimeter and links the exterior to the interior. The stripe also appears inside on the seats, on the gear shift, the key-cover, the carpets, and in an innovative finish on the seatbelts. The interior space of the 500 by Gucci is stylish yet functional down to every last detail: chic embroidery, exclusive materials, glossy and satin chromes, the velvety varnish on the "radioboard," the two-toned seats in Frau leather with the Guccissima print.<br /><br />The communications activity behind the worldwide launch of the 500 by Gucci is being developed with the support of Lapo Elkann and his agency, Independent Ideas, and will include a fully integrated above and below-the-line campaign. Commenting on the collaboration, Lapo Elkann said: «I am honored that I was able to connect Fiat and Gucci, especially in such an important anniversary year for Italy. Being Italian, it makes me proud to have contributed to this 500 by Gucci, which brings together the spirit of two brands that so perfectly symbolize our country's savoir faire in the world. It has indeed been very gratifying to work again on the car I love most with Fiat's Centro Stile and with Frida Giannini».<br /><br />The 500 by Gucci will initially be available from April 1st to June 30th exclusively by pre-order online at www.500bygucci.com, with a list price in Italy that starts from 17,000 euro all inclusive. The car will also be displayed in exclusive locations in metropolitan cities such as Paris, London and Tokyo, followed by the European commercial launch in July. It will then become available in the rest of the world at the end of the year.<br /><br />Completing the customization is the exclusive 500 by Gucci collection, including travel accessories, small leather goods, drivers, tracksuits, bombers, driver gloves, sunglasses and a watch, which will be available in select Gucci stores and online at www.gucci.com from April 2011.</i><br /></span><p>

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