From Renault announced plans to develop a serial version of one of four electrical concepts that were presented at the exhibition in Frankfurt in September, as sales of the car is scheduled to start in 2012. We remind you that Zoe ZE Concept a small city car, whose dimensions are 4.1 meters length, 1.8 meters wight and 1.5m. height, wheelbase and is 2.6 meters. The model is ideal for urban travel and yet is completely green. The car has an electric motor, whose power reaches 95 h.p. and maximal torque – 226 Nm. And with complete lithium-ion batteries. This combination allows covering the 160 kilometers without recharging and develop a maximum speed of 140 kilometers per hour. Renault also revealed that in the serial version of Zoe ZE will have the option to change the batteries when they are exhausted, the procedure would be extremely simple and takes only 3 minutes.
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The car exhibition in Essen is very significant for companies specializing in tuning tuning. Usually there are presented revised series cars, historic and collector’s models. The program of Abt Sportsline, will attend performances of the models tipped Audi Q5, VW Scirocco, but the star is likely to be revised Golf VI. The car has acquired a new vision. Its aerodynamic kit comprises a sports front apron and grille, modified the thresholds, a new rear bumper and roof spoiler. The compact model from Wolfsburg climbed a new 18 or 19 inch alloy wheels. There is also an enhanced braking system and various components for suspension. The Power Tuning includes an increase of power in 1.4-liter TSI from 122 to 160 or 200 hp TSI tuning two-liters in increased productivity by 30 horses and has already reached 240 hp.
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The Japanese giant today officially revealed that the factory Nismo tuning division will spend two packages for the new sports coupe 370Z. Of the new coupé Nissan 370Z will receive two tuning package S-Tune by Nismo. The first will be called S-Tune Aero Package and focuses on improved aerodynamics. It consists of front and rear bumper, side skirts and rear spoiler that improves road pressure force and eliminates the rear skid. The second package is called S-Tune Performance Package, and was made primarily to increase power and performance of the 370Z. It consists of special lightweight exhaust Nismo Stainless Exhaust, allowing the engine to “breathe” more easily and makes it sound much more brutal. Also added 19-inch alloy wheels LMZ5, new deck and special suspension S-Tune Suspension.
The Package with two modifications will be available to buyers as soon as the 370Z went on sale.