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All improvements to the Jaguar XKR-S Coupé now come to making it the Jaguar convertible retractable roof most powerful and fastest in the history of the Company.
The same engine mounts the XKR-S Coupé, ie, the AJ-V8 petrol 5 liter 550 hp supercharged delivery and 680 Nm of torque. Combined with a six-speed automatic transmission with Active Differential which is responsible for sending the engine power to the rear axle propelling the XKR-S Convertible from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 300 km / h. These benefits will have to approve an average consumption of 12.3 liters per 100 km and CO2 emissions of 292 g / km.
Clear that the merit of such performance is not only the motor, because part of reconfiguring the electronic injection has increased the flow of exhaust gases by using an active exhaust system. And as a gift for the ears, the sound is inspired by racing cars.
The suspensions have been revised to improve its dynamic behavior without impairing the degree of comfort. With the same objective has been rescheduled and Adaptive Dynamics System, by brand, high torsional rigidity of lightweight aluminum architecture makes it the more rigid model in its class.
The XKR-S mount Pirelli P-Zero measures 255/35 ZR20 in front and 295/30 ZR20 in the rear.
The Subaru BRZ is a reality. In its evolution to production car, and could be seen and played at the Tokyo Motor Show in Japan and now reaches Geneva Motor Show.
It includes a new 2.0-liter boxer engine, Subaru seal, combined with direct injection technology of Toyota (D-4S). Its main features are rear wheel drive and low center of gravity, one the lowest in its category. Its power is 200 hp and weight of 1,220 kg.
This is a sports car with 2 +2 seating configuration with a large trunk, as highlighted by the brand.
The Subaru BRZ be manufactured at the Gunma plant in Japan, owned by Subaru and will be available from spring 2012.
Engine: 2.0-liter gasoline direct-injection four-cylinder, horizontally opposed boxer configuration
Traction: Rear
Power: 200 hp
Torque: 205 Nm
Transmission: Manual 6-speed automatic and
Length: 4,240 mm
Width: 1,775 mm
Height: 1,300 mm
Wheelbase: 2,570 mm
Weight: 1,220 kg
Tires: 215/45 R17