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Archive for November 1st, 2009

Renault Twingo got V8 engine from Lazareth

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Renault Twingo LazarethRenault Twingo small car is used mainly for urban travel, but not prevented the French company Lazareth make a very special version of it. To develop their car, from Renault used the first generation Renault Twingo, as it is equipped with 3.5-liter V8 engine borrowed from the Range Rover. The unit has a power 180 h.p. and combined with five-speed manual transmission, transmitting drive to the rear wheels. The engine is mounted at the rear seat and trunk, and for this purpose was necessary to make the car many changes, including an additional roll bar behind the unit, extended front and rear tracks, and extended wheel arches. The car is called the Renault Twingo Trophy and has also received 18-inch wheels Toora, covered with tires Yokohama, racing seats MOMO, sport steering wheel and a new digital odometer.
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Daihatsu with new concepts on Tokio Motor Show

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

DaihatsuOn the 41th exhibition in Tokyo, Daihatsu introduced four cars. These are renewed Tanto Exe three concepts with which the Japanese company wants to show in what direction will develop in future models. Tanto Exe, which is available only to the domestic market has become easier and more efficient, and Custom modification is already providing more high comfort and luxury. The 5-door MPV model has a redesigned interior, the manufacture of which have been used better quality materials and now offers a greater selection of colors for it.
The first concept, which showed Daihatsu in Tokyo, is called e: S. It is a compact city car, holding a 660-cc petrol engine and fear / Stop system. The weight of the car is only 700 kilograms. And according to the company, fuel consumption is about 3L. 100km. run.
Daihatsu Basket Concept obodurvan is the same 660-cc unit, such as e: S, but it is transmitted to drive four wheels. In parallel with this vehicle is convertible, which makes it a perfect choice for summer trips in mountainous areas.
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