Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Car Blog News

Car Blog News

Dodge Caliber Mopar Edition for South Africa

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:19 AM PDT

Dodge has announced the brand new Mopar Special Edition exclusively for their fans out there in South Africa.  Powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine equipped with a cold-air induction system and a dual exhaust, the Dodge Caliber claims to satisfy body racer in all of us.

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Though no specifications have been revealed officially, a standard Caliber engine produces 156 PS (115 kW / 154 hp) and 190 Nm (140 lb-ft) of torque. The hatchback also features 18-inch alloy wheels that give a slight sporting look.

Expected to cost from R259, 990 ($37,130 / €26,200), Caliber Mopar Edition is all set to arrive at dealerships in South Africa shortly.

But, what is it that prompted Dodge to come up with a Mopar special edition for South Africa? Is it that appealing? Let us know what you feel.


 

Delta E-4 Coupe Electric Car Hits 150 Mph

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:17 AM PDT

Making its track debut momentous, the all-electric Delta E-4 Coupe hit 150 mph (240 km/h) at the Silverstone Circuit.  Designed by Delta Motorsport, the Delta E-4 Coupe is a lightweight electric sport model that features a carbon composite chassis that weighs just 85 kg (187 lbs).

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Powered by several direct-drive electric motors with 120 hp (90 kW) and weighing just 23 kg (51 lbs) each, it produces more than  600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. The lightweight construction enables the Delta E-4 Coupe a range of up to 200 miles (322 km). Besides, it can hit up to 60 mph (96 km/h) within 5 seconds.

In case you didn’t know,  Simon Dowson and Nick Carpenter founded Delta Motorsport in 2005 and based it right near the very same Silverstone Circuit.

 

Audi R8 Spotted Testing Dual-Clutch Transmission in the Alps

Posted: 16 May 2011 07:14 AM PDT

Is Audi readying a new dual-clutch transmission for its R8? It seems so.  Two Audi R8s have reportedly been spotted in Austrian Alps while testing its new dual-clutch transmission.

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The wheels are fully covered and capped by test sensors at each wheel hub while the interior is filled with multiple computers, and wires leading into the engine bay and transmission tunnel. Possibly, there will be a new electric parking brake that has been added next to the lever for the standard parking brake.

There have been speculations of a printed sign inside R8 coupe tester, which make us assume the clutch is very sensitive or touchy. It also represents a marked change over the current R8′s R-Tronic gearbox.

Though VW/Audi has been acclaimed for pioneering the dual-clutch automatic transmission (DSG), the R8′s optional R-Tronic transmission is being severely criticized for its herky-jerky nature, especially at lower speeds.

It definitely seems like Audi is on road for some complex changes for the R8′s transmission of which dual-clutch transmission is one.

(Via WCF)

 

 
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