Volkswagen revealed new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen the German car manufacturer revealed sixth-generation Volkswagen in New York. The new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta was produced to be price valuable and price starts from $15,995 which is $1,740 less than the fifth generation car.
The US customers will choose from 4 different engines, including a brand new 138-hp 2.0-L common rail TDI that produces a robust 320 Nm of torque. Also new is the 114- hp entry level petrol engine system. The other two petrol engine system available in the US are the 2.5-L unit producing 168 hp and a 2.0- L TSI that generates 197 hp. The TSI will be used in the Jetta GLI, which will not be sold Stateside until 2011. Each of the two turbocharged units are available with a six-speed DSG transmission, though a manual transmission comes standard.

Six engines will be available on Europe spec Jetta, in that four are new models. Two of the new engines are common rail turbodiesels, including the 1.6- L TDI BlueMotion 103 hp and 138-hp 2.0-L TDI. The new car models are 103-hp 1.2 TSI and 158-hp 1.4 TSI engines. These 4 models will not be sold until 2011. The car will only be available with two TSI units a 1.4-L model kicking out 121 hp, and a 2.0- L 197-hp model. Both 1.4-L models may be mated to a seven-speed DSG transmission, while the 1.6- and 2.0-L TDI, and 2.0-L TSI can be captivated up to a 6-speed DSG transmission.

The new Jetta is longer than the fifth-gen car. The latest sedan has a wheelbase that is seven centimeters longer, and a body that is nine centimeters longer, than the outgoing model. As such, the car measures 4.64-meters long by 1.78-meters wide by 1.45-meters high, and have a 2650-mm long wheelbase. The new Jetta have a shorter rear end, with a sharper rear windscreen.

The bigger proportions translate to more legroom inside, which has been increased by nearly 7%. The extra width can definitely be seen at the front of the car, where the added width translates to a sportier appearance. The redesigned front fascia adds to this, with the short grille element, and narrow headlights.

Panoz revealed Panoz Abruzzi Spirit of Le Mans

Panoz the US car manufacturer revealed the hand built Panoz Abruzzi Spirit of Le Mans. The car will be limited to 81 vehicles, and is guaranteed to be street legal in Asia, Europe, Middle East and South America.

The Panoz Abruzzi car is powered with an engine system that produces over 600HP or 447 kW / 608 PS and up to 590 ft-lb or 799 Nm of torque. The 81st 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race will take place in 2013, most likely with the limited edition car.

This is culmination of equal parts time, effort and dreams. The Panoz brand always has prided itself on hand-building and delivering an exotic automobile and experience to our customers. Our new offering takes this to a completely new level said in a report by company founder Don Panoz.

The engine will be mounted at the front, though an advanced radiator will be mounted at the back. The car body uses a multi layer composite material instead of carbon fiber because it is lighter, just as strong, more resistant to damage, and recyclable. The cars have own unique progressions. Items like the dual front split and carved front end have been seen before, but not in the way portrayed here. The elimination of the front headlight bulbs, in place of LED lighting strips, looks interesting, as do the side sills. A nice revision can be seen at the back, where the rear end has styling that better matches the front.

The customers will be able to get driver training at the Bugatti Circuit at Le Mans, while getting VIP treatment at a 24 Hours of Le Mans event. The cost of Panoz Abruzzi Spirit of Le Mans has not been announced by Panoz.

Mercedes-Benz reveal Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4000 Camper next month

Mercedes-Benz the German auto manufacturer going to reveal Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4000 Camper on 2010 Abenteuer and Allrad, Europe largest off-road vehicle show, from June 3. The U 4000 is based on the Universal Motor Gerat or Universal Motorized Unit or Unimog, but offers off road traveler more.

Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4000 is powered with a 4.2 four-cylinder diesel engine system producing 160 kW or 215 bhp or 218 PS. It is fed by a 290L diesel tank and carries two 20L or 5 gallon reserve canisters. Part of the vehicles excellent off-road capability is ensured by a suspension with torque tube, transverse links and coil springs, portal axles for great ground clearance, as well as short frame overhangs.

Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 4000 moves on four wheels and provides two differential locks for both axles. The hydraulic 7-tonne front winch is used to pull itself out of sticky places. More likely it can use the winch to pull another vehicle in trouble. The driver is able to reduce tyre pressure directly from front seat in order to travel over sandy surfaces. The rear Bocklet accommodation module measures 4.35m long, 2.2m wide and has a standing height of 1.95m. The walls are coated with 2mm-thick fabric-reinforced outer layer for extra strength.

Travellers will not be inconvenienced regardless of how far they are from the comforts of their homes. There is a 110 litre compressor fridge, a wash basin, a shower, a cassette toilet and hot water from a 10 litre gas/ electric boiler. The kitchen has a two-burner gas stove, a sink and a drainer. A 300L on board tank carries fresh water while a 200L waste tank takes the leftovers. Other comforts consist of TFT television with satellite dish, DVD player, hot air heater and 220 Ah of battery capacity with backup of 260-W solar panels. The cost of Unimog 4000 Camper is €248,300 or US$304,300.

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