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Volkswagen renewed Touran

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:38:14 +0000

The German company Volkswagen presented the car exhibition in Leipzig renovated model Touran, which has obtained an more modern look. The most important change, however, occurred in the coefficient of aerodynamic drag, which is a drop of 0.32 to 0.29. Oughtred model with larger bumper body color grille and new headlights and which are in the style of the new models of Volkswagen. Back hand already has LED lights and installed a new spoiler, and it is his is the main contribution to improved aerodynamics. Changes in the interior is limited to new dashboard, steering wheel and chrome inserts and the introduction of better materials. Backs of the front seats are modified to improve visibility of seated behind them. Volkswagen Touran will continue to be available in versions 5 and 7 seats, while its price will start at 19,376 euros. In the first case the volume of cargo compartment ranges from 695 to 1989 liters, while the second – of 660 to 1913 liters. Regarding the engine is small change. Are two new 1.4-liter gasoline, with 138 h.p. and 168 h.p. capacity and 1.2-liter gasoline supplying power 104 h.p.
The Diesel does are two 1.6-liter (89 and 104 h.p.) and two 2.0-liter (138 and 168 h.p.).

B&B gave 362 hp to Volkswagen Scirocco R

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:38:12 +0000

The German tuner B & B announced that it offers three levels of zoom power Volkswagen Scirocco R, whose 2.0-liter TSI engine has a standard 265 h.p. and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. In stage one power unit increases to 310 h.p. and reaches peak torque 410 Nm. This is achieved through reprogramming of the software, increased pressure compressors 0.2 bar and optimization of fuel injection. The price of the package is 1,198 euros, which will allow your Scirocco R raised to 275 km/h. However, if these characteristics do not satisfy you may still pay the € 1,600 to have 324 horses and 435 Nm under the hood, and your car to a speed of 279 km/h. Accordingly, the German specialists increased pressure compressors with even 0.05 bar, replace the intake system and modified exhaust. The third stage is the real extremists. When it is installed on all new turbo B & B, sports exhaust system and management software. The cost of this pleasure is € 7,998, as it reaches 362 h.p. power, torque increases to 480 Nm. But the maximum speed is increased by only 1 km/h, compared with stage two.
Of course, the increased power required and some other changes to ensure stability, especially at the final stage. That is why, from B & B have made sport suspension that lowered the car with 30 mm., More powerful brakes and a choice between 19 and 20-inch wheels.

The new Volkswagen Beetle

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:06:06 +0000

The next generation of Volkswagen Beetle will debut exhibition in Los Angeles in November, and sales will start next year, said the magazine Autocar, citing its sources. Reportedly, the new Volkswagen Beetle will have a longer wheelbase and wider track, but its appearance will be similar to the concept Ragster, presented in 2005. Turtle will probably only be called Beetle, the first generation model, not New Beetle, and will have more powerful and cleaner engines, from those of its predecessor. It is envisaged that the introduction of modifications to be driven by a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with a power 210 h.p. which will be the most powerful serial produced ever. Other conjugation petrol engines are 1.2 and 1.6-liter capacity by 105 and 160 h.p. Diesel units we’ll have working volumes 1.6 and 2.0 liters, generating 105 and 140 h.p. and U.S. new Beetle will be available with 2.5-liter diesel power 170 h.p.
From Autocar also argue that the model will be a hybrid version.

Volkswagen Golf R tuned by B&B

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:24:14 +0000

The German tuner B & B introduced its sports program for Volkswagen Golf R, where the power of 2.0-liter engine can be increased from standard 270 to 310, 324 or 362 h.p. Although current data are limited, it is clear that depending on the desired customer power, improvements in car gets intake, cooling and exhaust systems, turbocharger and software. The end result of the changes made in the most powerful version (362k.s.) is acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 4.8 sec and a maximum speed exceeding 280 kilometers per hour Note that the standard Golf R these indicators are 5.5 sec and 250 kilometers per hour, the speed is electronically limited to this value. To cope with the additional car smooth horsepower and maintain its stability, by B & B it is equipped with a powerful braking system, air suspension, a drop of 30 millimeters him. to the road.
The appearance of a tuned Volkswagen Golf R did not differ in nothing from that of the standard, except for wheels that are painted black, but the B & B reported that those who can order and their other wheels, size 19 or 20 inches.

The new Volkswagen Touareg

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:39:53 +0000

With the approach of the exhibition in Geneva, more automaker revealed its new models. Late last night and it made Volkswagen, disseminate information and pictures of the new generation Touareg. The car is 40 millimeters. longer than its predecessor, but with 20 millimeters lower. Its appearance has become more attractive as a sport has acquired character. Popular SUV has a totally new vision of the front, which is in the style of the new models the company. The interior is also radically changed, becoming more stylish and spacious, and according to the new Volkswagen Touareg boasts the largest panoramic roof in its class. The car has a so-called ‘flexible’ seats, the rear move by 160 millimeters. lengthwise and folded by pressing a button, releasing up to 1 642 liters cargo space. Fuel economy is paramount in the new Touareg, which plays a key role in reducing his body weight. Popular SUV has a whole 208 kg lighter than its predecessor, while the chassis strength is increased by 5%. Moreover, the German engineers were seriously else work on aerodynamics, but the presence of 8-stage automatic transmission and start / stop system (with six-cylinder units) further contributes to energy efficiency.
With the introduction in the market in April, Volkswagen Touareg will be offered with two diesel engines. These are our familiar 3.0 V6 TDI, with power 240 h.p. and a maximum torque of 550 Nm and 4.2 V8 TDI, delivering 335 h.ps. power and 800 Nm torque. In their fuel consumption is a drop respectively to 7.4 and 9.1l/100km. The model will be available with 3.6 V6 FSI petrol unit with power 280k.s. in which the average fuel consumption in the whole cast 2.5l to 9.9l/100km. The most interesting modification, however Touareg Hybrid, which years ago, at the prototype based on the previous generation model, the company confirmed that it will be available in the introduction of the new Touareg.
Hybrid vehicle system consists of V6 TSI petrol engine (333 h.p.) and electric (47 h.p.) and combined fuel consumption is 7.4l/100km. Touareg Hybrid can move in and fully electric mode at up to 50 kilometers per hour, but it has not been disclosed how far can pass the energy stored in batteries. This modification accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 6.5 sec and a top speed of 240 kilometers per hour.

Volkswagen Polo GTI

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:21:46 +0000

Before the world premiere of the new Polo GTI, which will be held in Geneva in early March, Volkswagen disseminate original photos and information about hot modification. Its sales will start shortly after the exhibition, it will be available in three versions and five doors. The car has received a 1.4-liter TSI engine also used by the Seat Ibiza Cupra. He has a power 180 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 250 Nm and is available in the range 2 000 – 4 500 rev/min. The new “pocket rocket” of Volkswagen has to drive the front wheels, and power is transmitted to them through 7-stage DSG dual clutch transmission. The car is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h less than 7 sec and to develop around 225 kilometers per hour. Volkswagen Polo GTI has also received an improved suspension and limited slip differential XDS, which again is taken from a Seat Ibiza Cupra. Alloy wheels are a pipsqueak 17-inch covered with low-profile tires, the headlights are smoked, as they are added daily and LED headlamps and radiator grille is characteristic for the GTI with modifications of form asks and red strips.
The interior of the new Polo GTI with leather steering wheel and gear lever, lined with red thread, and sport seats, whose central part is typical for previous generations of the car checked upholstery.

Volkswagen Golf R tuned by B&B

Viliyana Filipova — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:34:41 +0000

German tuner B & B introduced its sports program for Volkswagen Golf R, where the power of 2.0-liter engine can be increased from standard 270 to 310, 324 or 362 h.p. Although current data are limited, it is clear that depending on the desired customer power, improvements in car gets intake, cooling and exhaust systems, turbocharger and software. The end result of the changes made in the most powerful version (362 h.p.) is acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 4.8 sec and a maximum speed exceeding 280 kilometers per hour Note that the standard Golf R these indicators are 5.5s ec and 250 kilometers per hour, the speed is electronically limited to this value. To cope with the additional car smooth horsepower and maintain its stability, by B & B it is equipped with a powerful braking system, air suspension, a drop of 30 millimeters him. to the road.
The appearance of a tuned Volkswagen Golf R did not differ in nothing from that of the standard, except for wheels that are painted black, but the B & B reported that those who can order and their other wheels, size 19 or 20 inches.

Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:43:27 +0000

Volkswagen Golf after 6 already available in China is quite normal tuning local companies to engage with him. The first proposal comes from RevoZport, who presented his program for the modification GTI. The car has received improvements in engine and new exhaust system, due to which its power has increased by 210 per 270k.s. Because of changes in the unit had to be replaced hood, the new is made entirely of Kevlar and weighs only 4kg. RevoZport engineers have developed and integrated bodikit for Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI. Front bumper with splitter and a built-in adjustable LED lighting, and both sides of the vehicle are added additional aprons. Rear bumper is characterized by aggressive shaped vents on both sides and a large diffuser, which can also be set. The new roof spoiler is even entirely from carbon fiber, while other parts are made from so-called Pultrudeed Fiber Reinforced Plastic material forming reinforced plastic.
The car is really more attractive and more the Chinese designers did their best.

Volkswagen Amarok

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:15:40 +0000

Volkswagen spread of official information, accompanied by photographs of completely new model Amarok. Pickup will be produced in Argentina and will be available in South America early next year and in Europe in the summer. Entire length of the Volkswagen Amarok is 5 250 mm, Initially it will be offered only with a double room, but at a later stage will be introduced with a single version. In the first case, the loading platform of the truck has an area of 2.52 square meters on and allows her to be carrying cargo weighing up to 1.15 tons. All modifications to the Volkswagen Amarok will use the system for the four-wheel drive 4MOTION, but it will have the option to switch the transmission to the rear landing gear only. Standard torso model is differential, in which the distribution of torque is 40:60 in favor of the rear axle, but the car can be ordered with a locking differential. When introduced in the market, Volkswagen Amarok will be available only with the 2.0 TDI engine with a power 163 h.p. and maximum torque of 400Nm. A few months later it will occur and modification with a weaker version of the same unit generating capacity of 122 h.p. and a maximum torque of 340 Nm. With the more powerful unit, the average fuel consumption of the truck is 7.8l/100km. mileage and CO2 exhaust emissions – 206 g/km., while a weaker these indicators are 7.6l/100km. and 199gr/km.
It is given that the container of the model is 80-liter, then the two modifications can travel more than 1 000 km without recharging.

MR Car Design tuned Volkswagen Scirocco

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:07:45 +0000

The revived Volkswagen Scirocco has become a favorite model for many tuning companies and allowing it to be defined further elaborated. Another company that is hired to improve the quality of sport hatchback is MR Car Design, and its creation is called Black Rocco. The car has received a full body-kit Rieger, including front bumper, side skirts and rear bumper with integrated diffuser in it and four of the exhaust nozzle system which are stainless steel. Fully in line with the name Black Rocco, designers MR Car Design hatchback are dressed outside with black vinyl, which can be removed at any time, but wheels are 20-inch Emotion, high performance tires with Hankook S1 EVO. Heart of Black Rocco is a 2.0-liter TSI engine, whose power is increased to 370 h.p. goals, and its maximum torque increased to 519 Nm. This is achieved by a modified ECU, Stage 3 turbo kit and new exhaust system.
Other mechanical improvements that can boast tuned Volkswagen Scirocco is a new limited slip differential, adjustable KW Automotive suspension and braking system with Stoptech 4-stroke thickness and 355 millimeters discs.